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Quantum Scalar 100 User's Guide

1. liliis 46 Viewing Library Information syer eerren e EE a hr m 47 Getting Library Statistics 0 eh 9 he 47 Getting Firmware and Serial Number Information 00 00 cece eee 48 Getting Sensor Informatie re tesga neei eune e eR eee 49 Getting Slot Information 1 ondaa DER a RNEER ae aa hag on 50 Getting Tape Cartridge Information 20 0 0 tees 52 iv Contents Viewing Drive Information 0 0 iilis I 3 ha 52 Getting LOGS s ex deecxirheneXowEtmerie Quer io aed E ku meam Elena aeuo ace BG t eed hand La aptas 53 Printing Logs HyperTerminal 0 0 00 e eee 53 Getting the Command Logs 00 cect res 54 Getting Error Logs iue ee ae ed ed i Rae ae aid ee 54 Getting Dive LOGS v notes held dpt Shawn wie hah ca dla fore Sepe a deua E E EE a haba dean 54 Clear Bog 2 1e AA RED Wieden dee ood 55 AA eM ES E ih eh stu Sees 55 Copy Dump exo e Be ee AAA A A AA ee ee EA a 56 Preserve DUMP Dialog 2b ae each alee Rare ata band E Race x RO EUR Ree AR ned 56 TumMing ON the LID ro cate E De rte Fr s YR Ibo RR RO Rae aa e d eras a el ard 59 Turning off the Library ieten ias a a Ere heh d br a hh dh yh hs 59 Moving Tape CartridgeS oooocooccocor eR RR e rus 60 Moving the Picker sse ebd e Ur edad dace ov oy ie DR e cd 61 Taking Inventory oat A kaka doled Bot M Sa ERROR Re ea ped 61 Adding Removing Tape Cartridges illie 62 Importing Tape Cartridges oo ocoocccoror
2. Figure 12 Installing the Storage Column Top attachment for all storage columns Top Bolt 7 16 Magazine Bottom attachment for Bottom attachment for storage column 4 storage column 5 Access Bottom Screws Bottom Bolt 7 16 Tools required 11mm or 7 16 nut driver e 720 Torx driver e flashlight 1 Turn off the library by turning off both the front first and then the rear power switches Scalar 100 User s Guide 33 2 Open the library front door If necessary move the picker assembly up the Y axis to allow room Slide the storage column in place 3 Perform one of the following two steps depending on the column you are installing Ifyou are installing column 4 use the T20 Torx wrench to tighten the two bottom hex screws that attach the storage column to the bottom chassis Ifyou are installing column 5 use the 7 16 nut driver to tighten the bolt that attach the storage column to the bracket 4 Install the top bolt using the 7 16 nut driver 5 Place the magazines in the storage column Partitioning Your Library In Drive Control Path libraries you can divide the drives and storage slots into up to three partitions Partitioning the library allows the server to run different applications in each partition and mixing LTO drives within your library You can install different generations of LTO drives in your library however the drive types cannot be mixed within the same partition Partitions cannot s
3. a The Scalar 100 AIT 2 LVD library configuration does not support AIT WORM technology b The Scalar 100 AIT 2 HVD library configuration does not support AIT WORM technology Scalar 100 User s Guide 113 SDLT DLT Refer to Table 15 on page 114 for each SDLT DLT tape cartridge compatibility with each SDLT DLT tape drive and native storage capacity Y Note A DLT cleaning tape cannot be used in an SDLT drive If a SDLT 220 drive overwrites a 320 formatted tape all data on that AY CAUTION tape is lost This includes any attempt to space past the data written with the SDLT 220 drive and read the original data Table 15 Allowed SDLT DLT Tape Cartridges and Native Capacity DLT tape DLT tape DLT tape SDLT tape SDLT tape 111 IIXT IV l ll DLT 7000 10 GB 15 GB 35 GB Not Not supported supported DLT 8000 10 GB 15 GB 40 GB Not Not supported supported Not Not read 110 GB Not supported supported only supported SDLT 220 and may and may damage damage SDLT DLT drive drive Drive Types Not Not read 160 GB Not supported supported only supported SDLT 320 and may and may damage damage drive drive Not Not Not 160 GB 300 GB supported supported supported read only SDLT 600 and may and may and may damage damage damage drive drive drive a The drive will read at whatever speed the data was originally written at b The drive will read at whatever speed the data was ori
4. ce eee eee 75 ME AAA Haw T teed ayia cad 97 safety intended use 1 statements ooooooooooooono oo 1 symbols and notes 000 1 System Safety and Regulatory Information GUIDE aosida 2 ad s pea bbs 1 SCSI connections about es si ut e EE yt al oat ate 11 120 cabling the library 15 SCSI adapter 00 19 SCSI IDs dIlVeS cus uu ERIS ate ay 71 Decre ss 67 SDLT DLT Cartridges orar 114 drive capacity 112 114 ONVES aa as Olah gare emi 4 native capacity o oo o ooooo ooo 114 tape cartridge capacity 112 tape cartridges allowed 114 security door lock 4 5 ese REDDERE eR IER 5 Mailbox locking 2 73 operator panel 73 A cadets angen te dete eiue 91 self test running ise ep eee et etes 81 sensor Status ose oa Rue ER E se 49 serial number VIGWING sous Poe ex ved ies 48 91 Service Action Codes See SACs Service Requests OPENING darer ie tures pel p e ERE 2 setting dale scs cut ERR EA ONES 72 93 emulation 0000000 eee 67 parity Sou ovato vr Mawar wed as 67 dup DP 67 SCSI ID dives Lus 71 SCSI ID library 67 Iu ss seis ce eds te tea ds 72 93 shut down lIBrA ry rho ial ox Eee UAR os natty 59 side panels iriStallincg ei its 26 Simple Network Management Protocol See SNMP slots number f
5. Do you want to reboot now Cancel Configuring your Library Configuring Additional Library Options Use Config to configure additional library characteristics These characteristics include Choosing whether the operator panel LCD has a backlight Choosing whether or not to enable key strokes sounds when pressing library buttons Setting whether the library scans all barcodes when the library is booted up Note that the library must either scan or touch all media cartridges when booted Setting whether the library touches all media cartridges when booted Note that the library must either scan or touch all media cartridges when booted Setting the mailbox for import export commands or as additional storage Path Main Menu gt More gt Setup gt Utils gt Config 1 From the main menu select More Select Setup and then select Utils Select Config The Config dialog box displays Cancel 2 Using Yes No Next and Change set the following fields Backlight on Sets the backlight on or off Possible values are Yes or No Audio on Determines whether key stroke sounds are made when a button is pressed Possible values are Yes and No Scan on Init Indicates whether the library will scan all tape cartridge barcodes when the library is booted up Note that either Scan on Init or Touch on Init must be enabled Possible values are Yes or No Touch on Init Indicates whether the library picker will touch
6. Viewing Diagnostic Files From the RMU you can view the diagnostic information for the attached library and RMU This information can assist technical support personnel when diagnosing problems 1 Click the Diagnostics file tab 2 Select the file you would like to view The available options are Library Command Log Provides command logs for the library Library Error Log Provides error logs for the library RMU Support Log Provides support logs for the RMU RMU Error Log Provides error logs for the RMU Drive x Error Log Provides drive error logs Drive x Dump Provides drive diagnostic dump information Version Provides firmware version of library drives and RMU Show Position Provides library shpos information learned offsets for cells etc 3 Click Retrieve selected file The file will be loaded 4 Click Display File to view the file in a separate browser window 94 Using the Remote Management Unit Using the Operator Panel via the RMU The RMU provides access to the library via a virtual operator panel Click the operator panel tab A graphical representation of the operator panel appears You can click the softkeys and control the library the same way that you would from the front of the library For more information on the operator panel refer to Using the Operator Panel on page 37 Viewing Logs You can view the most current entries in the library command log without ha
7. X column number Y magazine number Z row number DRIVE SCSI ID FAILED Please verify drive SCSI id setting for Drive N X Y Z N drive number X column number Y magazine number Z row number TAPE PUSH FAILED Please remove tape from drive Drive N X Y Z N drive number X column number Y magazine number Z row number DRIVE INIT FAILED Please correct drive initialization for Drive N X WY Z N drive number X column number Y magazine number Z row number DRIVE CLEAN FAILED A cleaning operation failed to clean Drive N X Y Z N drive number X column number Y magazine number Z row number INVALID LABEL Please check media for valid label Slot X Y Z X column number Y magazine number Z row number DUPLICATE LABEL Please check volsers at element address X and Y Scalar 100 User s Guide X element address Y element address 107 Table 9 Operator Intervention Messages Message Lines Variables SER NUMBER MISSING None Please enter the system serial number via the monitor One or more drives has None downlevel firmware You may wish to update these drives See User s Guide Your library firmware versions None do not match Download the latest version to the library The Use Count must be less None than the Max Count Value Range 0 99 AutoClean i
8. Y Note Note that the drive will remain off the bus until the library has set the SCSI ID or Loop ID of the drive Installing a Secondary Power Supply Use the following instructions to install a secondary power supply Tools required none Scalar 100 User s Guide 29 1 On the rear of the library find the secondary power supply slot Loosen the two thumbscrews on the cover plate and remove the cover plate LIVE AC VOLTAGE IS PRESENT ON THE DC POWER SUPPLY aA WARNING CONNECTOR AT THE REAR OF THE COMPARTMENT EXERCISE EXTREME CARE WHEN WORKING IN OR NEAR THE DC POWER SUPPLY COMPARTMENT Optional Secondary Power Supply Primary Power Supply D eA tea 2 Slide the power supply into position until it mates with the power distribution PCBA and tighten the two captive thumbscrews Y Note A Service Action Code SAC appears without taking the library offline Refer to Service Action Codes on page 97 Installing Bulk Load Mailbox To install a bulk load mailbox you must first remove the standard mailbox Tools required T20 Torx driver 2 Phillips screw driver 2 and 11 32 nut driver 30 Using the Optional Features Removing the Standard Mailbox Use Figure 10 to assist you in removing the standard mailbox Figure 10 Removing a Standard Mailbox Cable Clamps Display Assembly Mailbox cable harness Single Slot Mailbox Connector to eT Display A uts T20 Torx Screw ispla
9. that a drive hardware failure occurred To prevent damage to the drive the drive may not allow you to insert a cartridge until the drive is powered off then on 6 A drive problem has occurred The drive determined that an error occurred but could not isolate the error to faulty hardware or data cartridge 17 A media error has occurred The drive determined that an error occurred because of a faulty tape cartridge 18 A drive SCSI bus error has occurred The drive determined that a failure occurred in the drive hardware or in the SCSI bus 19 A drive or RS 422 error has occurred The drive determined that a failure occurred in the drive hardware or in the RS 422 connection IC Drive cleaning is required Compression On If the tape drive is compressing data on tape the Compression On indicator appears Write Protect If the tape is write protected the Write Protect indicator appears Tape Activity A tape drive is loading a cartridge Er A tape drive has a cartridge loaded Li A tape drive is rewinding a cartridge O 40 Using the Operator Panel Table 2 Drive Status Area Indicators Indicator Description A tape drive is unloading a cartridge O A tape drive has unloaded a cartridge LY A tape drive is reading data from a cartridge D A tape drive is writing data to a cartridge 0 A tape drive is erasing data from a cartri
10. This option is used to erase the current drive error log Path Main Menu gt Status gt Logs gt Drive Logs gt Clear Log 1 From the main menu select Status and then select Logs and then select Drive Logs Select Clear Log 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey a Press the button beneath the OK softkey to clear the current drive error log The Clear Drive Error Log Response Dialog appears b Press the button beneath the Cancel softkey to cancel the action 3 Press the button beneath the OK softkey Force Dump This option is used to dump a drive error log to a hyperterminal Path Main Menu gt Status gt Logs gt Drive Log gt Options gt Force Dump Scalar 100 User s Guide 55 1 From the main menu select Status and then select Logs and then select Drive Log Select Force Dump 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey a Press the button beneath the OK softkey to transfer the drive error log to a hyperterminal b Press the button beneath the Cancel softkey to cancel the action 3 Press the button beneath the OK softkey Copy Dump The Copy Dump option is used to copy the drive error log onto a tape cartridge The Copy Dump option can be accessed whether the mailbox is configured as storage or as a mailbox slot Path Main Menu gt Status gt Logs gt Drive Log gt Copy Dump 1 From the main menu select Status and then select Logs and then select Drive Log Select Copy Dump 2 Perform one o
11. firmware driveS ici nanana 75 76 94 installed level 48 91 libraty ee OG Se ee T a 75 94 RMU untere ze 75 91 94 updating oo 75 94 Firmware Upgrade Tapes See FUP tapes floor model library CASTES ost zones y ou asta tea ead 27 side panels 2 20000005 26 FUP tapes creating ooo 76 118 USING pedra 76 H hardware installing optional 23 help contacting ADIC 0 0000 e o 2 Customer Service Center 2 RM n t oos Roue oso dose 95 Service Requests 2 2 host communication 22 element addressing 04 19 emulating other libraries 67 preparing 2 02e eee eae 16 SCSl adapter 04 19 HyperTerminal configuring 2 00 EAA E eee 53 printing logs with 53 importing tape cartridges 2 0 63 installing configuring the library 67 E E E aia 19 dilVeS duci o a a as AE Ss 27 getting started roadmap 13 hardWate isses dh geeathe See 23 location cete eR Pe ERE AERE 14 optional hardware LL 23 power cord coco 15 preparing the host 16 Quick Start Guide 13 SCalar 100 aaa Mb SA 13 SCSI Adapter 2 005 19 SGSlcables vo oot ek Vb oy Batten 15 terminators o 15 Unpacking cti 14 intended
12. 1 to 5 clockwise from the mailbox column The magazines within each column are designated A to C from top to bottom e The slots are numbered as follows e The slots within each magazine are numbered 1 to N from top to bottom where N is the number of tape cartridges allowed for that media type The fixed slots in columns 2 4 and 5 that do not have a magazine designation are always numbered 0 For example the coordinate for the fixed slot in column 2 would be 2 0 YY Note For reference the location for the picker is identified as 0 0 on the operator V panel Scalar 100 User s Guide 9 Figure 5 Storage Slot Numbering Single Slot Mailbox Storage Columns Top View Multiple Slot Mailbox Fixed Slot Drive Module 6 Magazine A removable through front Drive Module 5 door Drive Module 4 Magazine B Magazine A removable through mailbox door Magazine B removable through mailbox door removable through front Drive Module 3 door i Drive Module 2 Magazine C removable through front Drive Module 1 door Magazine C removable through front door Mailbox Column 1 Magazines Storage Columns Drive Column 3 2 4 amp 5 Drive Module Numbering The drive modules are numbered 1 to N from bottom to top where N is the number of drives allowed for that media type 10 Description Host Attachment The Scalar 100 is a SCSI target device supporting communication with a host thr
13. 2 Inthe Network Configuration area enter the new hostname IP address subnet mask and gateway address Click Submit and review your changes indicated in red 4 Enter your password and click Confirm to complete the procedure The new values are saved Note that you may need to redirect your Web browser Configuring SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP is a set of protocols used to manage nodes on an IP network You can configure the RMU to run a SNMP management application 1 Click the Configuration tab 2 Inthe SNMP Configuration area do the following To enable or disable the feature select ON or OFF in the SNMP Enabled drop down To enable or disable SNMP alerts select ON or OFF in the Alerts Enabled drop down n Manager enter the SNMP server address n Public Name enter the name of the read only SNMP community In Private Name enter the name of the read write SNMP community Click Submit and review your changes indicated in red 4 Enter your password and click Confirm to complete the procedure The new values are saved Note that you may need to redirect your Web browser 5 You will be instructed to reboot the RMU Click Done to reboot Downloading the SNMP MIB File The SNMP Management Information Base MIB file will allow an SNMP management application to understand the SNMP traps generated by the RMU If you are running an SNMP management application and need the library MIB you can download
14. For ace RE Dee A dtt Ze nce a 26 Installing Casters dece Lege dem Ree RR RR cde dae es ae eed 27 Installing Removing Drives ssie es errire earra RR hh 3h 27 Installing a Drive tineia NE a ee eee 27 REMOVING DIIVE xe a sea PEE ale ROG N EE ele dues aud qued te rade 28 Replacing a Drive secs Reed Rehd Ra e ede Rb da hh dee areas 29 Installing a Secondary Power Supply oooccococ ee ee eae 29 Installing Bulk Load Mailbox sslsesee RR IRR IRR IR tt 30 Removing the Standard Mailbox sslsseeeee ee eae 31 Installing the Bulk Load Mailbox ssseeeeee RR RI 32 Installing a Storage Column ooo 33 Partitioning Your Library e ossee araa a hrs 34 GontrolLPatlizs d nete pets ad iba Stas ht o patr te enata 34 Configuring AutoCleaning 0 0 RR RR e rns 34 Working with AutoClean lisse m e mre 35 Enabling Disabling AutoClean lisse 35 Understanding the Operator Panel lislssseseeeee e nn 37 Getting General Library Information liliis n 38 Getting Drive Status Information 0 0 00 tenet 38 Working with Buttons 0 2 RR RR mh 41 Getting Library Messages seller ez hh R3 Rh uude 41 Getting Mailbox Status eile m RR REIR 41 Menu Guidelines 2226 EERODeIe3 BAG bead Of A QE ES 43 Using the Main Menu aet kaer ieena ERE ee Rl HR hr hne 44 The Men Tr66 cocos ose amon eda NES wae ed te Sew ose e e p PRESE RE 44 Using Commands that Require an Offline State
15. Management Unit Optional Secondary Power Supply Primary Power Supply o Rear Power Switch AC input module and power cord Description Figure 4 Back Panel Components of Drive Control Path Libraries Optional Secondary Power Supply T J Optional Storage Networking Controller SNC Remote AC input module Management Unit Drive to and power cord Host Controller Serial Interface gt e qu iy j t pon d J Primary a Power Supply e o Filler Plate Drive Sled y E e i m bi JW Rear Power J Switch Library Controller Library Control Path only The library controller is part of Library Control Path libraries The library controller controls all operations in the library including the interaction between the library and operators The library firmware on the library controller creates and maintains the library configuration the physical location of the robotic system and the inventory of cartridges The resulting database is maintained in library controller memory The SCSI
16. RR Rr hh 63 Manually Inserting Tape Cartridges 0 000 eee eae 63 Exporting a Tape Cartridge ecuacion atau doe kes anes ded ger xp ph Rx Red ena ae end 63 Manually Removing Tape Cartridges 0 0 liiis ren 64 Working with Cleaning Cartridges o ooooocccccccc eee eu 64 Viewing Cleaning Cartridge Status 2 0 ee eae 64 Importing Cleaning Cartridges seare eais shaira np aa e ae 65 Exporting Cleaning Cartridges 0 0 ec eee ae 65 Working with Drives ete RR A A Ae A ee el oe 65 Unloading amp Drive ccc bak ee a ee od 66 Using AIT WORM Technology 00 0 e eet rh 67 Configuring General Characteristics 0 0 00 0c tees 67 Configuring Library Characteristics 0 0 0 eee 67 Configuring Additional Library Options 0 0 0 eee 69 Reading Barcodes of Media in Tape Drives 0 cece s 70 Configuring Barcode Length 0 0 cece 70 Setting Drive SCSI IDSs uar res reed Rex pre eA vo a pele Pee pd ede wed a EAD 71 Setting Drive Loop IDS ee uas ee ee tee heed bee ERA CLAUSE EY RE REO 72 Setting the Date and Time rroen easar hee ese d lr hy 72 Password Protecting the Operator Panel 0 0 cee rh 73 Locking Unlocking the Mailbox 1 0 0 0 eee I e 73 Displaying SACs Advanced vs Normal Service ees 75 Updating Firmware zu ee EX Rem RU ERAS LE REN RAUS EA ORG S EEA DECRE O 75 Preferred Methods eser expla ue iriqereemuXem ee RA RM ado eek e
17. State The options available from the Command and Service menu require that the library be Offline If you attempt these commands while the library is Online you are prompted to take the library into an Offline state Alternatively you can put the library into an Offline state before you begin by following the procedure below You should also put your library into an Offline state before turning off the library 1 From the main menu select Online Offline 2 Select OK The information area displays the Offline status 46 Using the Operator Panel Getting Information When working with your library you will often need information about your library such as how many slots are filled or what firmware levels are currently running Most of this information is available though the Library and About menus Viewing Library Information Most of the library information is obtained through the Library menu From the Library menu you can check overall library information information on a specific slot and information on a specific tape cartridge However you can also get information through the About menu such as the serial number and the firmware levels Getting Library Statistics Use System to get statistical information about your library such as how many slots are full and how many lifetime moves have occurred A complete list of the information available through this command appears in Table 4
18. Terminate the SCSI buses with an appropriate termintator LVD or HVD 4 Ifyou have more than one SCSI bus connect a SCSI cable between the bottom drive and the host Refer to Figure 9 on page 18 Scalar 100 User s Guide 17 Figure 9 SCSI Cabling in a Drive Control Path Library Serial Interface Terminators Rear Power Switch Drive to Host Controller P E oh Dira ua ia Optional Sak SNC Drive to Jumper Cable Power Cord Host Controller Preparing the Host If necessary install a SCSI host system adapter software and compatible driver s Refer to the manuals for the host system and SCSI host system adapter for detailed instructions In addition follow these general guidelines 18 When the host server system is turned on install the software and or driver s that are compatible with the library If the host server system is connected to a network check with the system administrator before turning off the power to the host Prevent electrostatic discharge ESD by following proper procedures Always use wrist grounding straps and anti static mats when handling internal components Make certain the host server system has an open expansion slot Setting up your Scalar 100 Host Coordinate System To manipulate the media within the library the host must reference each movement with source and target designations This is done via element addressing which specifies precisely which slots wit
19. and locks the mailbox The Scalar 100 is accessing a mailbox slot The mailbox has been configured as all storage This indicator appears if the mailbox is unlocked All These indicators are displayed on screen for the six mailbox states A State 1 The mailbox door is closed Any cartridge in the mailbox has been inventoried State 2 The mailbox door is partially open Any cartridge in the A mailbox has previously been inventoried State 3 The mailbox door is fully opened Any cartridge in the mailbox has previously been inventoried You can now insert a cartridge to be imported A State 4 The mailbox door is closed A cartridge has been exported and has not been removed State 5 The mailbox door is partially open A cartridge has been an exported and has not been removed State 6 The mailbox door is fully open A cartridge has been exported and has not been removed While in this state you can 4 remove an exported cartridge 4 AIT These indicators are displayed on screen for all types of front door T panel storage Type 1 A mailbox indicator showing a cartridge indicated by the black slot A total of 16 slots are available with 8 slots in each magazine E J Type 2 A two slot mailbox indicator Type 3 A continuous storage indicator A total of 8 slots per E magazine are available 42 Using the Operator Panel Table 3 Mailbox Indicator Area Icons Media Type DLT SDLT Indicator Descriptio
20. and rotary axes of the picker in incremental steps Y Note This is an advanced diagnostic tool that is not intended for use during normal a operation Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Library gt Diags gt Picker gt Step 1 From the main menu select More and then select Service Select Library and then select Diags Select Picker and then select Step 2 A dialog box appears warning that only qualified personnel should operate this feature Select OK Using Up Down and Next complete the following fields The picker moves as you press these buttons Pivot axis specifies the number degrees the picker will rotate Possible values are O to 275 degrees Vert axis specifies how many millimeters the picker will be extended during this exercise Possible values are 0 to the maximum height for your library Step amount specifies how many tenths of millimeters the picker should step Possible values are 1 to 100 Sending the Picker to the Home Position Use Home to send the vertical and rotary axes to their home positions Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Library gt Diags gt Picker gt Home 1 From the main menu select More and then select Service Select Library and then select Diags Select Picker and then select Home 2 Select OK Exercising the Library Use Exercise to access library exercises You can run a demonstration self test or teach operations These exercises are helpf
21. caused by a cartridge that is not fully inserted in the storage slot above the failing slot If this condition exists push the cartridge into its slot and close the library door Contact ATAC Failures detected in the picker assembly during a retract operation Contact ATAC Scalar 100 User s Guide 101 Table 8 Service Action Code Descriptions Reported SAC Error and Solution A put command was issued but the sensor indicated that the cartridge is 78 xx not present in the picker assembly Contact ATAC Failures detected in the picker assembly reach retract operations Check to make sure that the picker assembly Flex cable is properly connected and seated at the picker control PCBA If not routed properly this cable can pop s out of its connector when the picker flex cable cover is installed XX This failure can be the result of drive not ejecting the cartridge properly so the picker can retrieve it Check the drive for proper cartridge ejection the cartridge must be easily retrieved without any force replace the drive if necessary Contact ATAC Failures detected in the picker assembly reach operation Check for obstruction in the slot Obstruction can be in the form of an unlabeled cartridge 7C xx acartridge in the slot during a put operation the slot wall in the magazine is too tight Remove the obstruction or replace the magazine close the door and retry the failing o
22. connection Drive Control Path libraries connect the host directly to the drive Refer to Host Attachment on page 11 for more information on Library Control Path and Drive Control Path libraries For specific information about your library including data capacity and tape cartridge capacity refer to Specifications on page 111 Figure 1 Scalar 100 Y Scalar 100 Scalar 100 User s Guide 3 Drive Support and Related Technologies Drive Control Path libraries support the following tape drives AIT type drives AIT 2 HVD 8 LVD AIT 3 LVD DLT type drives 7000 HVD 8000 HVD amp LVD SDLT 220 HVD amp LVD SDLT 320 LVD SDLT 600 LVD e LTO type drives LTO 1 HVD 8 LVD LTO 2 LVD LTO 3 LVD 4 Fibre Y Note Library Control Path libraries do not support mixing different drives types This a includes different models of the same drive type Drive Control Path libraries do not support mixing different drive types within the same partition however different generations of LTO drives can exist within the same partition Refer to Partitioning Your Library on page 34 for more information The drive type affects the tape cartridge and overall storage capacity For specific information about your library storage capacity and allowed tape cartridges refer to Specifications on page 111 With the correct drive and library firmware running an AIT 3 library supports the Sony AIT WORM write once read many technology which allows
23. connections are located on the library controller A switch on the library controller allows you to switch your library between LVD and HVD connections Rear Power Switch Turning off the rear power switch removes all power from the library Turn off the rear power switch whenever you are servicing your library In the event of danger to personnel or property immediately turn off the rear power switch However except in emergencies use the normal shutdown procedure before switching off the rear power switch ADIC is not responsible for damage caused by improper use of the rear power switch This risk lies entirely with the user Scalar 100 User s Guide 7 Remote Management Unit The Remote Management Unit RMU allows remote access to the library via a web browser The RMU resides in each system and is pre installed at the factory The RMU performs the following functions Provides remote operation of all library operator panel functions via a Web browser Allows the user to check the status of the system firmware levels and other useful information Updates RMU drive LTO only and library controller firmware Supports Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP version 1 0 and acts as an SNMP server generating SNMP traps and responding to SNMP requests Supports ADIC Library Management Information Base MIB version 2 0 Detects a power loss and generates an SNMP trap for notification Enables the retrieval of libra
24. ensure that a suspect cartridge and its magnetic tape are acceptable Head Read Write executes a test to ensure that the drive s head and tape carriage mechanics are working properly Power On Self Test executes the drive power on self test TY Note Do not use WORM write once read many media when performing this nae test The diagnostic tests will not work with WORM media Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Drives gt select drive gt Diags 1 From the main menu select More Select Service and then select Drives Select Diags 2 Select the appropriate dialog you wish to run 3 Select OK Scalar 100 User s Guide 83 84 Maintaining your Library Working with Tapes and Barcodes When working with tape cartridges there are certain considerations that should be taken into account For example all tape cartridges in the library must have a barcode label In addition when loading your library you should be aware of whether or not your tape cartridges are write protected This section discusses these types of items in general terms For information about what type of tape cartridges are supported for each drive type refer to Specifications on page 111 Selecting Approved Media Types To ensure that the library conforms with ADIC requirements for reliability use only ADIC supplied tape cartridges Other certified media may be used but it may not meet the standards of reliability established by A
25. for non rewritable and non erasable data to be written This technology provides extra security for your data by preventing accidental erasure Front Panel Components The following graphic shows the front panel components The following text describes the components in detail Figure 2 Front Panel Components Mailbox Door Lock 4 Description Front Power Switch There are two power switches on the library the front power switch and the rear power switch Turning off the front power switch removes power from the internal electronics and removes power from the drives but the library still contains standby power The standby power can only be turned off by the rear power switch Refer to Rear Power Switch on page 7 TO COMPLETELY REMOVE ALL POWER EITHER USE THE REAR A WARNING POWER SWITCH OR DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FROM THE ELECTRICAL SOURCE Door Lock The Scalar 100 door lock protects your data from the risk of tampering and prevents unauthorized personnel from entering the mechanical area of the Scalar 100 where serious injury could occur When locked the library door can only be opened from the outside with a key Authorized personnel are responsible for the security of the key When shipped the front door is locked The key is attached to the back panel of the library THE MECHANICAL COMPONENTS OF THE LIBRARY CAN CAUSE A WARNING SERIOUS INJURY ACCESS TO THE LIBRARY SHOULD BE RESTRICTED TO AUTHORIZED PERSO
26. interactive menu displayed after you turn on the library From this menu you can run all commands Throughout this manual all procedures begin from this menu Figure 14 Main Menu initial screen lone Status Command j Pressing More displays additional options Back returns you to the initial screen Figure 15 Main Menu more options f i he 3 L En L L The Menu Tree The operator panel menu tree appears in Figure 16 on page 45 44 Using the Operator Panel Figure 16 Operator Panel Menu Tree xoeg Jeouej ged y ede YN sbeig seAug yoeg yoeg yoea yoeg sal yes oueg yoeg yoeg OSA dung Asa esi219X3 1 alon a d yoeg aJn99s SON xoeg Byuo duing Adog euoH eui ejea yoeg dung 20104 das sin 5 607 12919 e 0lN I yeg Iid ayepdy aJemung 607 auq yoeg 94 jesoM geuue2s ISOS peojun 607 10113 nm fac se ug se ug Siebuij 607 pueuiuo Sjosues yoeg yoeg seq eIpay ue s yodx3 eyepdm SIEM UBBIQOING uBa gomy s607 JON podu xogileW se ug yeg ws Aen epooJjeg ueos JOY uonisod peg moqy SNS dmes eIpal SAON 9 OlN Keq SON pueuluo smeis eujjo eujuo 45 Scalar 100 User s Guide Using Commands that Require an Offline
27. it via the RMU 1 Click SNMP MIB in the left pane of the RMU interface 2 Right click Download SNMP MIB and click Save Target As 3 Browse to your SNMP management server and click Save You will need to load the MIB file into the SNMP management application Configuring RMU User Accounts You can add unique users to the RMU Only one administrator account is allowed which maintains the login of admin 92 Using the Remote Management Unit Adding Removing Users Only the admin account can add or remove users 1 Click the Configuration tab 2 Inthe User Configuration area do one of the following e Ifyou are adding a user a In the Management Action drop down click Create User b In Edit New enter the user name c In Password enter the login password and then confirm it in Re enter Password e f you are deleting a user a In the Management Action drop down click Delete User b In Select One select the user you want to remove Click Submit and review your changes indicated in red 4 Enter your password and click Confirm to complete the procedure Changing a Password At any time you can change your RMU password If you are the admin you can change users passwords 1 Click the Configuration tab 2 Inthe User Configuration area select Change User Password from the Management Action drop down 3 If not already selected select the appropriate user account from the Select One drop down T Note Only the admin can
28. magazine Press Next 4 With Slot Parameter active press Change Slot until the arrow points to the target slot The Select TARGET line displays the target location For example the display below has slot 1C3 selected as the target Select TARGET Storage lt empt i Change i Slot 5 When the correct location is selected select OK The picker is moved to the specified location Taking Inventory Periodically you may need to take inventory of the tape cartridges in the library outside of the initial TEACH and INVENTORY that occurs at startup or when the door or mailbox are opened For example if there is a discrepancy between the number and location of tape cartridges in the library you may want to take inventory to re establish these values Scan Barcode allows you to take inventory of the entire library or a specific set of tape cartridges Scalar 100 User s Guide 61 Path Main Menu gt Command gt Move gt Scan Barcode 1 From the main menu select Command and then select Move Select Scan Barcode 2 With Select Column selected press Change Column until the arrow points to the start column Press Next wi v E th th p T Storage 8888023 p Cancel 3 With Magazine selected select Change Magazine until the arrow points to the start magazine Press Next 4 With Slot selected press Change Slot until the arrow points to the start slot The Select START line displays the start l
29. thumbscrews Y Note If you have more than two drives when cabling the library split the drives m between SCSI buses so that there are no more than two drives per SCSI bus Refer to Cabling Library Control Path Libraries on page 15 for more information Scalar 100 User s Guide 27 Captive thumbsc Removing a Drive Tools required None 1 Take the tape drive offline in the host software 2 If your library is an LTO 1 HVD prepare the library using the operator panel Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Drives gt Repair gt Remove Loosen the two captive thumbscrews from the drive and slide the drive out using its handle 4 Unless you are immediately replacing the drive install the filler plate that you removed when you installed the drive to the drive slot Y Note If you do not already have one contact ATAC to receive a filler plate 28 Using the Optional Features Replacing a Drive Y Note If you have difficulties installing or replacing a drive try resetting the drive and or rebooting the library and host Also ensure that the new drive uses a unique SCSI ID or Loop ID as appropriate 1 Remove the existing drive Refer to Removing a Drive on page 28 2 Install the new drive Refer to Installing a Drive on page 27 3 If your library is an LTO 1 HVD notify the library that a drive has been replaced using the operator panel Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Drives gt Repair gt Replace
30. to set your four digit numeric password Values are 0 to 9 c Aconfirmation dialog box displays Select OK On the Secure menu select OK again Y Note If you are not able to unlock the library contact ATAC for a master password Locking Unlocking the Mailbox Use Sensors to lock and unlock the mailbox This lock feature can be useful if you want to restrict access to the library This command is often used with an operator panel password activated Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Library gt Diags gt Sensors 1 From the main menu select More Select Service and then select Library Select Diags and then Sensors The sensor information appears For information on this dialog box refer to Getting Sensor Information on page 49 2 Select Lock Unlock to lock and unlock the mailbox When you are done select Cancel Scalar 100 User s Guide 73 74 Configuring your Library Maintaining your Library Actions such as exercising the picker the barcode scanner and the library itself are considered maintenance These actions also include performing maintenance on drives and updating firmware Most of these actions are reserved for support personnel Displaying SACs Advanced vs Normal Service When administering the library there are certain commands that are password protected and only available for support personnel These commands are available by selecting ADVANCED from the Service menu If you choos
31. troubleshooting See also errors selttest iii rr daa a 81 turning off Dra da o a 59 turning on Daryl t e rure oe oe 59 scanning ON ooo 69 touch omnc uda PA bor ES 69 U unlocking See lock unpacking cie sinen a a e eee 14 W website Customer Service Center 2 WORM about sorts ep ER 4 67 configuring oee itoen EEEIEI EESPERE 67 Scalar 100 User s Guide tape cartridges write protecting tape cartridges 121 122 Index
32. use statement csc ate ges de ate Qos Rt 8 1 Internet Explorer RM ati ide aids mu RR Lm E 90 inventory Library Inventory report 94 taking iia E Loa 61 81 tape cartridge information 52 teaching 22s cores ee ee ed 81 K key strokes Setting cutn ta 69 Index L LEDs interpreting 0c c eee eee eee 110 library ATEOS xus hee eges 19 Library Controller updating firmware 040 75 Library Inventory report 044 94 Library Log report 00 cee eae 94 lighting operator panel 69 lock dOOr 2 a LER E eus 5 Mailbox ssssee een 73 log in RMU lead 91 92 logs Command 2200000 eee 54 Complete Log report 94 Drive Lita Beal a ee iaa 54 Errom ad 54 Library Inventory report 94 Library Log report ooo ocooo o oo 94 printing mmy e 53 RMU xk ae Soh a VE ES 95 viewing ssll II 95 LTO drive capacity 0 00 ee eee 112 dilVes x ie eae a a 4 error CodeS coco 40 FUP tapes creating 76 native capacity 2 0 000s 115 tape cartridge capacity 112 tape cartridges allowed 115 M magazines ADOUL slaa piate ed Bangs Tta o canoe xd 9 Mailbox as storage kesh weg vad faded iv 69 AutoClean nerea a ea d ee 35 import export 2 2220020ee 69 locking unlock
33. vocacion PA A TEOR EREE TAO ata 90 RMU RequireMents iori eae t v EA AAA AA aaa 90 Setting Up the RMU ico a A a bal oes Sik ae aa 90 Starting the RMU vus sepe re del pEMURUAe EA A AAA eating EN 91 Logging mothe RMU 2 2 sea aw poe xor Rie Re rede diated bare eae ale eed aoe aie ae 91 Checking Status and General Information liiis 91 Configuring Network Parameters hh 92 Contiguring SNMP ise eETidcm es ee hab PN gen sexa desertas teas 92 Downloading the SNMP MIB File 2 0 00 cece IR I ti 92 Configuring RMU User ACCOUNTS aired set hh 92 Adding Removing Users 00 mh 93 Changing a Password i 2esr ook Rie Lev re ER ERO DER ENEAS EENES E PESES Ms 93 Configuring the Time and Date 0 0 hh 93 Updating Firmware x escbesiervewbeRASWeLrRxXS D op eR AAT RIeSCPUDPLPPUPeDPULP P SAT 94 Viewing Diagnostic Files ertas 2s ee IRR RII hh mh ne 94 Using the Operator Panel via the RMU oooccccccccococ RR eh 95 VIEWING LOGSE sor eene use ue e mh Nee T eh deett esee Mee E RIA 95 Getting Helps a oeste erae dece et 4 eed ea ee pp oh Reb xe RR EP a 95 Replacing the RMU c isset cL et REFHAMLPGEREL ARES EAR EE S NAE SERT UA RN ERES 95 vi Contents Service Action Codes Operator Intervention Messages 0 eee eae 105 Operator Information Messages 0 0 cee eae 109 Interpreting Drive LEDS wer aea eaa a Ta RE Aa ete mr hh hh 110 POWOE Ld Soy eL atis Se ti iue te Dus xq OE vi eu Net uem ti
34. your service representative Start Device Manager In Device Manager expand the Medium Changers node Right click Unknown Medium Changer Device and select Properties Oo Oc fF oO MN a On the Driver tab select Update Driver This will start the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Click Next Select Search for a suitable driver for my device Select Next 00 Scalar 100 User s Guide 19 10 11 12 13 In Optional search locations select the checkbox for the appropriate location and then select Next Setup will select the installation file SC100 inf Select Next The required files are installed Select Finish and then close out of the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard In the Windows Device Manager under Medium Changers ensure that the appropriate device is listed Follow the steps below to install the Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 drive driver 1 2 3 4 10 11 20 Ensure that the library is powered on and is fully booted Connect the library to the host and then restart the host Start Device Manager In the Device Manager window locate the appropriate device for your library drive type AIT 2 SONY SDX 500C Sequential Device AIT 3 SONY SDX 700C Sequential Device LTO 1 IBM ULTRIUM TD1 SCSI Sequential Device LTO 2 IBM ULTRIUM TD2 SCSI Sequential Device LTO 3 IBM ULTRIUM TD3 SCSI Sequential Device SDLT 220 Quantum SDLT1 SCSI Sequential Device SDLT 320 Quantum SDLT320 SCSI Seque
35. 0 User s Guide 53 TZ Note Refer to the HyperTerminal documentation for information on how to gt configure and run HyperTerminal Getting the Command Logs The command log is a history of all library operations A maximum of 50 library operations are stored You can print the log by sending it to the serial port Path Main Menu gt Status gt Logs gt Command Log 1 From the main menu select Status and then select Logs Select Command Log The most recent command displays first Note that the explanation may be useful only when you contact ATAC 2 Use Next or Previous to scroll through the stored commands If you want to send the entire log to a serial port start HyperTerminal refer to Printing Logs HyperTerminal on page 53 Select Print and then select OK Getting Error Logs The error log is a history of error conditions that have occurred A maximum of 213 errors are kept in the log You can print the log by sending it to the serial port Path Main Menu gt Status gt Logs gt Error Log 1 From the main menu select Status and then select Logs Select Error Log The most recent error displays first The following information is provided e Date Month Day Year The date of the error Time Hrs Mins Secs The time of the error Type text Useful only to ATAC Error Hexadecimal number Useful only to ATAC e Modifier Hexidecimal number Useful only to ATAC Board any PCBA The PCBA as
36. 6 Install tape cartridges into magazines Cabling Library Control Path Libraries Part of the setup process for Library Control Path libraries is connecting the power and SCSI cables When setting up your library ensure that the last device on the SCSI bus is properly terminated An appropriate terminator is shipped with each library For specific SCSI connection information refer to Host Attachment on page 11 Y Note The default SCSI ID is 0 for the library controller this default value will appear m when a new main controller PCBA is installed or after a firmware update 1 Connect the power cord to the power outlet on the rear of the library 2 Onthe bottom most drive connect a jumper cable to the top SCSI connector and then to the bottom SCSI connector on the drive above it Repeat this for all drives in the SCSI bus If you have more than two drives split the drives between SCSI buses so that there are no more than two drives per SCSI bus Refer to the following steps Y Note AIT libraries cannot have tape drives installed in the bottom most or top a most drive module slots 3 Terminate the last device s on the SCSI bus es with an appropriate terminator LVD or HVD Refer to Figure 6 Figure 6 SCSI Bus Terminator Terminator Jumper Cable o ALL po Dn E 000000 Power Cord Scalar 100 User s Guide 15 4 Install the cables between the bottom drive and the library controller and betw
37. ACH and INVENTORY procedures Working with Cleaning Cartridges The AutoClean menu allows you to import and export cleaning cartridges It also provides you access to cleaning cartridge information For information about how cleaning drives refer to Configuring AutoCleaning on page 34 Viewing Cleaning Cartridge Status Use AutoClean to get information about the cleaning cartridges in your library including how many cleaning cartridges are in the library the number of times a cleaning cartridge has been used the number of times a cleaning cartridge can be used and whether AutoClean is active or inactive Path Main Menu gt Command gt Mailbox gt AutoClean 1 From the main menu select Command and then select Mailbox Select AutoClean The AutoClean dialog box displays with the following information Ifthe slot is darkened it means the indicated cleaning slot is full e UseCnt 00 to 99 or EXP indicates the number of times the cleaning cartridge has been used EXP means the cleaning cartridge is expired MaxCnt 50 or EXP Indicates the number of time the cleaning cartridge can be used EXP means the cleaning cartridge is expired e Status Active Indicates the AutoClean feature is currently active 64 Running your Library Importing Cleaning Cartridges Use this command to import cleaning cartridges You can only import a cleaning cartridge if one of the fixed cleaning cartridge slots is available If no slot
38. C Error and Solution Cannot read barcode label or the label is bad Ensure that the barcode label was supplied by ADIC or an ADIC approved vendor Check the cartridge labels to ensure that they meet specifications are properly installed and not damaged or dirty The cartridge slots in question are displayed with the Service Action Code 13 xx Ensure that scan beam is not obstructed Retry the failing operation Power off and on the Scalar 100 library to recover from the error Use the rear switch to perform this action wait at least one minute between power off and on Contact ATAC The system detects that the serial number is missing from its NVRAM Locate the sytem serial number and write it down Enter the system serial 14 xx number Using serial cable and HyperTerminal Enter setser command from the HyperTerminal prompt Contact ATAC An intermittent scanning error was detected During demo the library performs inventory after each complete demo cycle and detects a mismatch between the number of cartridges scanned and its previous database Note the number of cartridges installed in the library and use the operator panel to compare this information with the number of cartridges reported by the 15 xx library Examine the cartridges that are installed but not reported by the library for proper cartridge labels replace the labels if necessary Note that if a whole column of cartridges is missing the column fiducial label can be defe
39. CSI ID Select Next After the dialog box refreshes the Drives with this ID shows how many other drives use the selected SCSI ID If it displays NONE select OK Otherwise change the drive SCSI ID so that it is unique The library resets the SCSI IDs of the affected drives 7 When complete select OK Scalar 100 User s Guide 71 Setting Drive Loop IDs Use Drive to set drive Loop IDs Available Loop IDs are 0 to 15 Path Main Menu gt More gt Setup gt Drive gt FC 1 2 3 4 From the main menu select More Select Setup and then select Drive Select FC Use Change Drive to select the drive whose Loop ID you want to set Select Next twice Use Up and Down to pick the new Loop ID for that drive The CURRENT column displays the current Loop ID The NEW column displays the new Loop ID The control path associated with the drive appears in the Control Path column Select Next twice After the dialog box refreshes the Drives with this ID shows how many other drives use the selected Loop ID If it displays NONE select OK Otherwise change the drive Loop ID so that it is unique The library resets the Loop IDs of the affected drives When complete select OK Setting the Date and Time Use Date Time to set the library date and time used by the library logs and displayed on the operator panel Note that this does not affect the date and time used by the Remote Management Unit RMU but does affect the date an
40. DIC Write Protecting Tape Cartridges All tape cartridges have a write protect switch that prevents data from being accidentally erased or overwritten Before inserting a tape cartridge into a library ensure the write protect switch is in the correct position Most media indicate that the tape is write protected with a orange or red tab Other indications include an opened or closed lock Tape Use Guidelines For longer life of recorded or unrecorded cartridges store cartridges in a clean environment under the following conditions Donotdrop or bang the cartridge This can displace the tape leader making the cartridge unusable and possibly damaging the drive Do not use dropped or damaged cartridges There may be warranty implications if damaged is caused by using a dropped or damaged cartridge Keep tape cartridges out of direct sunlight and away from heaters and other heat sources Store tape cartridges at temperatures between 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C For longer cartridge life always store the cartridge in its plastic container and in room environment conditions of 72 F 7 F 22 C 4 C Scalar 100 User s Guide 85 Ifthe tape cartridge is exposed to heat or cold extremes stabilize the cartridge at room temperature for the same amount of time it was exposed up to 24 hours Donot place a cartridge near electromagnetic interference sources such as terminals motors and video or X ray equipmen
41. Fingers and then select Scanner 2 Select Scan The barcode is read and the resulting barcode number appears at the bottom of the dialog box If there is no tape cartridge in the slot or if the label is bad or missing BAD READ appears Exercising the Picker Axes Use Picker to manipulate the vertical and rotary axes of the library picker You can exercise both dimensions at once or a single dimension Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Library gt Diags gt Picker Moving the Picker in a Motion Pattern Use Move to cycle the vertical and rotary axes of the picker in a motion pattern Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Library gt Diags gt Picker gt Move 1 From the main menu select More and then select Service Select Library and then select Diags Select Picker and then select Move 2 Using Up Down and Next complete the following fields Cycles to run specifies the number of move cycles Possible values are O to 9999 Use vertical specifies whether or not to exercise the vertical axis during this test Possible values are Yes and No Use horizontal specifies whether or not to exercise the horizontal axis during this test Possible values are Yes and No With Use vertical or Use horizontal selected press OK While the exercise is running the status appears on the operator panel Scalar 100 User s Guide 79 Moving the Picker in Increments Use Step to manipulate the vertical
42. NNEL ONLY Mailbox The mailbox allows you to import and export tape cartridges without interrupting the normal operation of the library however it can also be configured as additional storage slots There are two models of the mailbox The standard mailbox has a capacity of one or two tape cartridges One tape cartridge for DLT SDLT and LTO libraries and two tape cartridges for AIT libraries The optional bulk load mailbox enables you to load multiple tape cartridges at one time AIT bulk load mailboxes holds 16 tape cartridges in two magazines LTO bulk load mailboxes holds 12 tape cartridges in two magazines DLT SDLT bulk load mailbox holds 10 tape cartridges in two magazines Operator Panel The operator panel is an LCD screen that enables you to monitor configure and service your library For detailed information on the operator panel refer to Using the Operator Panel on page 37 Back Panel Components The following graphics show the back panel components of Library Control Path and Drive Control Path libraries Where appropriate following the graphics the components are described in detail Scalar 100 User s Guide 5 Figure 3 Back Panel Components of Library Control Path Libraries Library Controller HVD Connections LVD HVD Switch Serial Connection straight through LVD Connections Filler Plate Drive Module Optional Storage Networking Controller SNC Remote
43. No to indicate whether or not to place the tape cartridges back into the drives after their barcodes have been scanned Configuring Barcode Length Use Media to configure the barcode length volser your library reads The library can read an extended barcode label 5 to 13 characters However you can configure your library to read six character barcode labels For more information on barcode labels refer to Barcode Label Requirements on page 86 Path Main Menu gt More gt Setup gt Library gt Media 1 From the main menu select More Select Setup and then select Library Select Media 2 Use Change to select one of the following DEFAULT The library reads 6 character barcode labels EXTENDED The library reads 5 to 13 character barcode labels 3 Select OK 70 Configuring your Library Setting Drive SCSI IDs Use Drive to set drive SCSI IDs The drive SCSI IDs must be different from other SCSI devices on the SCSI bus Available SCSI IDs are 0 to 15 Path Main Menu gt More gt Setup gt Drive gt SCSI 1 From the main menu select More Select Setup and then select Drive Select SCSI 2 Use Change Drive to select the drive whose SCSI ID you want to set SCSI ID a4 6 Drives with this ID NONE BRENT NEW a4 i Change i i Drive i E Cancel Select Next Use Up and Down to pick the new SCSI ID for that drive The CURRENT column displays the current SCSI ID The NEW column displays the new S
44. T 5 1 10 60 LTO 6 1 12 72 a These values do not include three additional cleaning slots Drive Capacity The drive capacity is determined by the type of library The following table shows the number of drives for each type of library Table 13 Number of Allowed Drives Drive Type Number of Allowed Drives AIT 2 4 6 or 8 DLT SDLT 1to6 LTO 1to6 Allowed Tape Cartridges and Storage Capacity For each drive type different tape cartridges are supported resulting in different storage capacities and transfer rates The following sections provide information on what type of tape cartridges can be used for each drive type Tape cartridges written in formats that are not supported by the installed drives should not be introduced into the Scalar 100 112 Specifications AIT Refer to Table 14 for each AIT tape cartridge compatibility with each AIT tape drive and native storage capacity Y Note If you use an AIT WORM tape cartridge in a drive that is not WORM enabled T no data can be read from or written to that tape cartridge Table 14 Allowed AIT Tape Cartridges and Native Capacity AIT Tape Cartridge Types AIT 2 AIT 3 AIT 1 AIT 2 WORM AIT 3 WORM 25 GB 50 GB Not Not Not a AZ EVD Supported Supported Supported AIT Tape AIT 2 25 GB 50 GB Not Not Not oriye HVD Supported Supported Supported Types AIT 3 LVD 25 GB 50 GB Not 100 GB 100 GB Supported
45. TEACH and INVENTORY procedures Exporting a Tape Cartridge Use Export to remove tape cartridges from your library through the mailbox Export takes a specific tape cartridge and places it in the mailbox so that you can remove it from your library To use this procedure the mailbox cannot be configured as storage Scalar 100 User s Guide 63 Path Main Menu gt Command gt Mailbox gt Export 1 From the main menu select Command and then select Mailbox Select Export 2 Select OK The panel shows a list of tape cartridges in the library Press Select to begin choosing the tape cartridge s you want to export 4 Use Next Select and Pages to choose the tape cartridge s you want to export Highlighted cartridges will be exported You can only export as many tape cartridges as your mailbox holds 5 When complete press OK Manually Removing Tape Cartridges If you need to remove a large number of tape cartridges you probably will want to manually remove them If you only have a small number of tape cartridges to remove use the Export command as it does not interfere with library operations To do this procedure the front door must be unlocked or you must have the key 1 Place the library in an Offline state Refer to Using Commands that Require an Offline State on page 46 If the library door is locked unlock the door Open the door and remove the tape cartridges Close the door Lock it if necessary The library executes the TE
46. Table 4 Available Library Information Field Value Description Storage slots Full 0 to 72 The number of full slots Empty 0 to72 The number of empty slots Mailbox slots Full 0 to 12 The number of filled mailbox slots Empty 0 to 12 The number of empty mailbox slots Drives Full 0 to 6 The number of filled drive slots Empty 0 to 6 The number of empty drive slots Moves 0 to x The current number of slot to slot moves over the lifetime of the library lO accesses 0 to 65535 The lifetime number of mailbox door openings Scalar 100 User s Guide 47 Table 4 Available Library Information Get retries 0 to 65535 The lifetime number of recovery retries on a get command Put retries 0 to 65535 The lifetime number of recovery retries on a put command a The storage slot mailbox slot and drive maximum value may be different for your library depending on your configuration and your drive type Path Main Menu gt Status gt Library gt System From the main menu select Status and then select Library Select System The library information appears Refer to Table 4 on page 47 for information on each of these fields Getting Firmware and Serial Number Information Use About to display the library serial number and the application and boot firmware levels This includes the library picker display drive and RMU Path Main Menu gt More gt About gt Details 1 From the main menu selec
47. The serial number of the drive currently selected Version A to Z 0 to 9 The current level of firmware installed on the drive displayed SCSI ID 00 to 15 The SCSI ID of the currently selected drive 1 From the main menu select Status and then select Drives The Drive information appears 2 To view a different drive select Change Drive The new target drive s information is automatically displayed Getting Logs Logs provides access to the available logs which include the command error and drive logs You can view the logs on the operator panel or print the logs by sending them to a serial port These logs are also available through the Remote Management Unit RMU Printing Logs HyperTerminal When working with logs you have the option to send the log to a serial port This option is usually indicated as Print in the operator panel To send a log you must have HyperTerminal running when you select Print XX Note These logs are also available as diagnostic files through the RMU If the RMU is used you do not need a serial connection 1 Connect straight through the serial cable from the host to the serial port located on the library controller A null modem cable will not work in this procedure 2 Start HyperTerminal and configure it with the following parameters Bits per second 38400 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None Emulation ANSI Scalar 10
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49. able to check or clear the box A checked box indicates AutoClean is enabled 3 Select OK Scalar 100 User s Guide 35 36 Using the Optional Features Using the Operator Panel You can initiate all library functions through the operator panel In addition the operator panel provides access to library status information Understanding the Operator Panel As shown in Figure 13 on page 38 the operator panel is divided into five areas Mailbox indicator area Information area Drive status area Message area Button area Y Note In the following graphic shaded areas are for reference only Your screen may differ depending on the configuration and type of media installed in your library For example the operator panel below displays an LTO library with a bulk load mailbox Scalar 100 User s Guide 37 Figure 13 Operator Panel Areas Information Area Mailbox Indicator Area Drive Status Area Button Area Message Area Getting General Library Information The information area provides general library information Library name Media type Although the media type appears the drive type is not For example DLT appears for SDLT 320 libraries ONLINE OFFLINE status Status or attention messages Current day of the week date month day year and time Getting Drive Status Information The drive status area provides constant drive status Table 2 on page 39 provides an illustration
50. all tape cartridges when the library is booted up Note that either Scan on Init or Touch on Init must be enabled Possible values are Yes or No Mailbox Determines whether the mailbox will be used to import and export tape cartridges or if the mailbox will be used as storage slots Imprt Exprt Indicates the mailbox is for importing or exporting tape cartridges e Storage Indicates the mailbox is for storage 3 Select OK Scalar 100 User s Guide 69 Reading Barcodes of Media in Tape Drives Use Scan Media to configure your library so that whenever it takes inventory the barcode number of all media currently in tape drives is read and stored With this command selected when inventory is taken during power up or when the door is opened the picker moves any tape cartridges that are in a drive to the first available storage slot and then reads the barcode If configured to do so the picker then moves the tape cartridge back to the drive from which it was taken Path Main Menu gt More gt Setup gt Library gt More gt Scan Media 1 From the main menu select More and then select Setup Select Library and then Scan Media 2 In the first field indicate using Yes No whether or not to scan the barcodes of tape cartridges in drives C lScalar 100 DLT ONLINE FRI 09 12 03 14 35 Scan media barcode in drives Replace media back 6 to drives No Yes No Cancel 3 In the second field use Yes
51. and description of the icons associated with the drive status area 38 Using the Operator Panel Table 2 Drive Status Area Indicators Indicator Description Represents AIT drive modules Power On Represents DLT LTO and SDLT drive modules Write Protect 2 E T Cleaning Remi bam Compression On Error Codes Tape Activity Drive Present If a tape drive is present in the drive module the drive area is outlined Power On If the tape drive is turned on the Power On indicator appears Cleaning Required If the tape drive cleaning is required the Cleaning Required indicator appears Scalar 100 User s Guide 39 Table 2 Drive Status Area Indicators Indicator Error Code LTO drives only Description If a drive error condition exists an error code appears All errors are preceded by the character followed by the drive error code indicates drive failures detected by the library and the drive is not capable of reporting the error 10 No Error This code appears when power is cycled on the drive or when diagnostics have finished running and no error occurred 11 A cooling problem has occurred 12 A power problem has occurred 13 A firmware problem has occurred The drive determined that a firmware error occurred 14 A firmware or drive problem has occurred 15 A drive problem has occurred The drive determined
52. ary you may be able to create your own FUP tape refer to Creating or Erasing a FUP Tape on page 76 Alternatively you can update firmware with the RMU 1 From the main menu select Command and then select Drives Select Firmware Update N Check to make sure the FUP tape is write protected 3 Place the FUP tape into slot 1A1 the top mailbox slot Select OK The library performs a TEACH and INVENTORY The available drives and firmware levels for each drive are displayed 4 Select the drive s you want to update using Change Drive and Unselect All drives are automatically selected you must unselect the drives that you do not want to update Drives that will be updated are indicated with a checkmark Select the drives you wish to update Sel Drive Firmware g E 2 3131 6 6 5 Select OK The picker gets the FUP tape and puts it in the first selected drive After that drive is updated the picker places it into the next drive until all selected drives are updated Y Note Once an update has started on a drive that operation cannot be canceled Selecting Cancel cancels the update for the next drive When complete the picker puts the FUP tape back into slot 1A1 6 When finished select OK Creating or Erasing a FUP Tape If you have an LTO library you can create or erase Firmware Upgrade FUP tapes Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Drives gt FMR Tape 1 From the main menu select More Select Se
53. c E 9 SlotiNurrberlfig 4 24 45m es o ELLA Vei LLL MI e a ue ee Belt 9 Drive Module Numbering ooooccooocc hh 10 Host Attachment a Eo exte datu lada ect ades De ia ie Dicta RE Oed Buda TR eat t 11 Native Fibre Connections ooocccoooo ha 11 SCS Connections is nx et us ee xd d Ne aga Se tae REN deed dM 11 Quick Start Guides 9 dens A ete uA ANO IR CES ERE Nie 13 Getting Started Road Map oooocoooccccon mh 13 Finding a Locator ic a a SUEDE Race he toch ico ag O08 14 Unpacking your Library inea e eR RIAER ORE A a gaa deeded SEAT 14 Cabling Library Control Path Libraries llli III 15 Cabling Drive Control Path Libraries 2 0 RR eh 16 Scalar 100User s Guide iii Connecting the Power and Fibre Cables in a Drive Control Path Library 16 Connecting the Power and SCSI Cables in a Drive Control Path Library 17 Preparing the Host sese ens eM RR y Ree RR HR RR dr oe 18 Host Coordinate System rasca nr irra e hh 19 Installing a SCSI Adapter liiis mh 19 Installing DEIVers x 2 2G A tate abet Eee Vo ate dues ave Ede eee re Raw dead 19 Installing Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 Systems 19 Installing Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 Systems 0 00 0 cee eee 21 Verifying Communication with the Host lille eee eae 22 Rackmounting Your Library 0 0 0 rr 23 Installirig Side Panels iuuenem bee e
54. ce gt Library gt Diags gt Fingers gt Get Put 1 From the main menu select More and then select Service Select Library and then select Diags Select Fingers and then select Get Put The Get Put dialog box appears t th th th ar ES th th Cancel 2 Use Up Down Next and Yes No to specify the following Cycles to run the number of cycles to run Possible values are 0 to 9999 Number of slots the number of slots to use in the cycles 1 A scratch tape is a blank tape cartridge or a tape whose data can be overwritten Scalar 100 User s Guide 77 For AIT libraries the possible values are 0 to 96 For DLT SDLT libraries the possible values are 0 to 60 ForLTO libraries the possible values are 0 to 72 Starting slot indicates the starting slot This field is read only and only changes when New start slot is selected New start slot indicates whether you want to change the start slot or use the currently indicated slot Possible values are Yes and No Select OK 4 With New start slot selected press OK If you did not choose to modify the start slot the exercise runs If you chose to select a new start slot do the following a With Select Column selected press Change Column until the arrow points to the start column Press Next Select SOURCE Storage i Change Column b With Magazine selected select Change Magazine until the arrow points to the star
55. ce dy eed od t 111 Tape Cartridge Capacity iliis mh 112 Drive Capacity saputo s aba ita ata tta d arb RE end 112 Allowed Tape Cartridges and Storage Capacity 0 000 eee 112 AT er Missa seo ELTE A SE hd hM tO A A EM e A Met e Suet c ME 113 SDE T DIs T7152 ondes Sa rete NE Ub E E DAN at tdg e NA 114 iom rupem 115 Scalar 100 User s Guide vii viii Contents About This Guide and Your Product This guide contains information and instructions necessary for the normal operation and management of the Scalar 100 This guide is intended for anyone interested in learning about or anyone that needs to know how to install configure and operate the Scalar 100 Y Note Be sure to read all operating instructions in this manual and in the System Safety and Regulatory Information Guide before operating this product This guide contains information and instructions necessary for the normal operation and management of the Scalar 100 library This guide is intended for system administrators operators or anyone interested in learning about or using the Scalar 100 Product Safety Statements This product is designed for processing magnetic tape cartridges Any other application is not considered the intended use ADIC will not be held liable for damage arising from unauthorized use of the product The user assumes all risk in this aspect This unit is engineered and manufactured to meet all safety and regulatory requiremen
56. cent Ratio greater than 2 2 e Module 250 mm Print tolerance 57 mm Additional Requirements Length of the rest zones 5 25 mm 0 25 mm 86 Working with Tapes and Barcodes No black marks should be present in the intermediate spaces or rest zones No white areas should be present on the bars Bars should read in a uniform direction Nonuniform reading directions are feasible in principle but have a detrimental effect on performance e Quality Testing You will have the best scanning results if you use ADIC supplied barcode labels If you want to print your own barcode labels ensure the labels meet the requirements listed here You can ensure and document barcode compliance by using the Ergilaser 3000 High Density barcode measuring device manufactured by the Laetus Company If you want to purchase barcode labels from a supplier other than ADIC the Scalar 100 supports barcode labels purchased from Engineered Data Products Scalar 100 User s Guide 87 88 Working with Tapes and Barcodes Using the Remote Management Unit The Remote Management Unit RMU is a component in your library that provides remote access to the library via a Web browser All functions listed here are available without the need of a dedicated server or separate software The RMU performs the following functions Provides remote operation of all library operator panel functions via a Web browser Allows you to check the status
57. columns and magazines Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Library gt Exercise gt Teach 1 From the main menu select More Select Service and then select Library Select Exercise and then Teach Scalar 100 User s Guide 81 2 Select OK The library is calibrated 3 When complete select OK Resetting a Drive Use the Reset command if you want to reset a drive and not interfere with other library functions There are two reset options soft resets and hard resets A soft reset is used in instances where you want restart a drive for example if you want to invoke a new Loop or SCSI ID Hard resets are used when there are drive errors Path Main Menu gt Command gt Drives gt Reset 1 From the main menu select Command and then select Drives Select Reset 2 Using Change select the drive to be reset or select ALL to reset all the drives Select Next 3 Using Change select the type of reset soft or hard A soft reset runs the drive s power on self test A hard reset first turns off then restarts the drive In most cases a soft reset is preferable to a hard reset mmm Scalar 100 DLT OFFLINE e dE TUE 01 28 03 14 35 Make sure the drive selected is OFFLINE 62 Drive i Reset type Silay Change 4 Select OK Servicing Drives Use Drives when performing maintenance on drives Only LTO drives can be serviced This menu allows you to Discontinue or reinitialize communication with a drive
58. ction Codes SACs operator intervention messages and operator information messages All of these messages are discussed and explained here Service Action Codes If a failure requires operator service a two byte Service Action Code SACs is generated and displayed on the operator panel These codes indicate a specific task that should be taken Table 8 lists each SAC and the recommended actions The two byte SAC definition is generated as follows nn represents the Service Action Code e xx represents the modifier to the Service Action Code e 00 represents the main controller e 10 represents the picker controller 20 represents the display assembly e 3x represents the drive module x represents the drive ID 40 represents SCSI controller 50 represents Remote Management Unit RMU Table 8 Service Action Code Descriptions Reported SAC Error and Solution Type 1 software errors including microcode and operating system errors Error also due to communication time out with the drive ess Power off and on the Scalar 100 library to recover from the error Use the rear switch to perform this action wait at least one minute between power off and on Scalar 100 User s Guide 97 Table 8 Service Action Code Descriptions Reported SAC Error and Solution Type 2 Software errors including microcode logic and operating system errors 02 xx Power off and o
59. ctions to configure your library as a floor model unit by installing side panels Tools required o oc A 26 Large flat blade screwdriver or 3 8 nut driver e Phillips screwdriver Verify that the Scalar 100 library is turned off using the main switch on the rear of the library Turning off power using only the front panel switch is not sufficient Fully open the front door of the library Install the side panel by capturing the vertical flange on the front of the library The four holes on the side panel should align with the four holes in the rear of the library TY Note Both side panels are identical and can be installed on either side of the oad library Using a Phillips screwdriver install the four thread cutting screws contained in the Floor Model Kit Repeat steps 1 through 4 to install the other side panel Close the front door of the library If you are installing casters on this library refer to Installing Casters on page 27 Otherwise move the library to its permanent location If the Scalar 100 is installed on a raised floor with forced air below ensure that a floor cutout is beneath the library Using the Optional Features Installing Casters Casters are an optional feature that are for use only with floor model library configurations Tools required Large flat blade screwdriver or 3 8 nut driver e Phillips screwdriver 1 Place the Scalar 100 on its side for this procedure Use the sling ship
60. ctive in this case the whole storage column must be replaced If all labels are correct clear the SAC and retry the demo program at least five cycles Contact ATAC NVRAM failures Check the library configuration and re enter all data SCSI ID time date library serial number etc For instructions on how to do this refer to Configuring your Library on page 67 21 xx Power off and on the Scalar 100 library a few times and see if the same error conditions re appear Use the rear switch to perform this action wait at least one minute between power off and on Contact ATAC Scalar 100 User s Guide 99 Table 8 Service Action Code Descriptions Reported SAC Error and Solution The Remote Management Unit RMU can not communicate with the DHCP 38 xx server Contact ATAC An external network error was detected by the Remote Management Unit RMU 39 xx Ensure that the network cable is connected from the DHCP server to the RMU Ensure that the RMU is configured to operate with the DHCP Contact ATAC The Library detects that Servo power is missing 40 xx Contact ATAC An incorrect library configuration is detected the mailbox storage column is missing also error due to drives out of order or multiple drive types installed 42 xx Check to make sure that the mailbox column is installed and the fiducial label is properly installed and not damaged The fiducial label is present on bot
61. d time shown in the logs retrieved by the RMU Path Main Menu gt More gt Setup gt Utils gt Date Time 1 72 From the main menu select More Select Setup and then select Utils Select Date Time The Date Time dialog box displays th a 3t amp 3t E amp a E Cancel Do one of the following Use Up Down and Next to set the values in the DATE and TIME columns Note that the library uses a 24 hour clock Year The last two digits of the year Month The month number e Day The day Hour The hour Note that the library uses a 24 hour clock Min The number of minutes past the hour Configuring your Library Sec The number of seconds 3 Press OK Password Protecting the Operator Panel You can set a password to protect the operator panel Use the following procedure to enable or disable the password and to set change the password Path Main Menu gt More gt Setup gt Utils gt Secure 1 From the main menu select More Select Setup and then select Utils Select Secure 2 Doone of the following e Ifyou are enabling or disabling security a Use Yes No to indicate whether or not you want to enable a password A checked box means that the password feature is enabled Selecting Yes No displays a confirmation screen showing security as ON or OFF b Select OK To set or change the password a Press Next to select Set Change Password Press Change b Use Up and Next
62. dge O A tape drive is locating data on a cartridge Cit Please call ATAC for assistance in interpreting these errors as they may be caused by erroneous signals from the drive Working with Buttons The button area is a dynamic area of the operator panel Depending on the menu the buttons available here will change To make a selection press the appropriate soft key below that button in the button area Getting Library Messages The message area of the operator panel displays six lines of text graphic representations or a combination of both to show interactive dialog boxes special messages alerts and library configurations If an error or operator intervention message occurs refer to Troubleshooting and Help on page 97 Getting Mailbox Status The mailbox indicator area provides constant status on the library mailbox The icons displayed in the mailbox indicator area and their meanings are described in Table 3 Table 3 Mailbox Indicator Area Icons Media Type Indicator Description All This indicator appears if the host has issued a PREVENT ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL SCSI command and locked the mailbox Scalar 100 User s Guide 41 Table 3 Mailbox Indicator Area Icons Media Type Indicator Description All This indicator appears if the mailbox is locked The mailbox can be locked by either of the following conditions e The host issues a PREVENT ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL SCSI command
63. difier gt TOO MANY ERRORS CALL FOR SERVICE SAC X Code 0x Y X 2 digit hex Y 4 digit error modifier INTERVENTION NEEDED Please close the Mailbox to complete the action None INTERVENTION NEEDED Unexpected door open detected Make sure the door is closed None INTERVENTION NEEDED Single ended device detected on this Differential bus None INTERVENTION NEEDED Check SCSI bus portO connector and or termination None INTERVENTION NEEDED Remove cartridge in picker and return to storage None BAD MEDIA Cannot get type Please label media Slot X Y Z 106 X column number Y magazine number Z row number Troubleshooting and Help Table 9 Operator Intervention Messages Message Lines INTERVENTION NEEDED Remove cartridge from slot Slot X Y Z Variables X column number Y magazine number Z row number UPSIDE DOWN MEDIA Ensure cartridge is in slot properly Slot X Y Z X column number Y magazine number Z row number Slot IS OBSTRUCTED Please check to see if slot is empty X column number Y magazine number Z row number Slot X 96Y Z Slot IS EMPTY X column number Please check to see Y magazine number if slot is full Z row number Slot X 96Y Z DRIVE COMM FAILED Please verify drive communication path Drive N X Y Z N drive number
64. dress that consists of an Internet Protocol IP address subnet mask and gateway IP Address Once these are established input this information to the RMU via the operator panel For more information refer to the discussion that follows Setting up the RMU Once you have established a network address for the RMU input this information to the RMU via the operator panel Path Main Menu gt More gt Setup gt Library gt RMU 1 From the main menu select More Select Setup and then select Library Select RMU 2 Using the Up Down and Next buttons enter the IP address subnet mask gateway IP address and host name 3 When complete press Next until you reach the end of the Name field Select OK E us wi wi w ve ll all o s je js js js sls t 3t IP 172 Sub Name Fred i Cancel 90 Using the Remote Management Unit Starting the RMU Before you begin using the RMU make certain you have configured your RMU with the correct network address 1 Open a Web browser 2 Enter the RMU IP address in your browser excluding any leading zeros For example if your IP address is 182 073 056 205 on the operator panel go to the following address http 182 73 56 205 The RMU user interface displays Logging into the RMU Some of the features of the RMU require you to log in Y Note The default login and password are admin and secure respectively When prompted enter your login name and passwo
65. e 61 picker axes exercising 79 Statistics ci ee s 47 power connecting ooo 15 front power switch 5 rear power switch 2205 7 FOMOVING sse hohe at tea 7 turning off the library 59 turning on the library 59 119 printing HyperTerminal 2000 eae 53 IOS eaten he Met ae dae eS 53 Q Quick Start Guide 13 R rackmount model library rackmounting lisse 23 release notes location nt tco eR Ia uf 2 Remote Management Unit See RMU replacing drVes i AA A a 29 reports See logs resetting AVES a da bens 82 RMU about ee o o eel suns 8 89 browsers supported 90 diagnostic files 94 firmware updating 94 Help satt ree Ot fane 95 IP address 2 2000000 eee 90 library status 2 2 cee eee ee 91 OA ete ee aE E ee 91 logs ca ade ee a ele 95 MIB file 0000200000000 92 opening 1 See Ma BA ed 91 operator panel 95 DassWOFd aah asa as athe dn Red 93 requirements ooo 90 Set p xs oed ud A Se dee ERO 92 SNMP vee cece Pe ee ee d ed e y ey ded 92 subnet mask 2 000005 90 time date ooooocococcoc o 93 updating firmware o o o coo o oo o 75 user accounts ccoo 92 robotic system abo t 21254 et ee ia eee eee EX 8 S SACs displaying 0
66. e NORMAL the Service Action Codes SACs are displayed Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Library gt Firmware Update 1 From the main menu select More Select Service and then select Library Select Firmware Update 2 Using Normal Advanced select NORMAL or ADVANCED service 3 Select OK 4 If you selected NORMAL the SACs appear If you selected ADVANCED you are now ready to do advanced service to the library Updating Firmware Periodically you will need to update your library and drive firmware Preferred Methods Although some of these procedures are documented here typically the operator panel options to update firmware are for use by support personnel To update your library drive LTO only and or RMU firmware use the Remote Management Unit Firmware may also be updated using the serial port To get instructions to update firmware via the serial port go to www adic com firmware Updating Library Firmware Firmware Update is used by service personnel to update library firmware Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Library gt Firmware Update Scalar 100 User s Guide 75 Alternatively you can update firmware with the RMU Updating Drive Firmware One way to update drive firmware is to use the Firmware Update command This method requires a Firmware Upgrade Tape FUP tape To get a FUP tape contact ATAC Path Main Menu gt Command gt Drives gt Firmware Update e Ifyou have an LTO libr
67. e cartridge to a new location using Move Media If the cartridge you are importing does not have a barcode label you AX CAUTION must turn on Touch on Init Refer to Configuring Additional Library Options on page 69 Path Main Menu gt Command gt Mailbox gt Import 1 From the main menu select Command and then select Mailbox Select Import The picker moves all cartridges in the mailbox to the first available empty slots Refer to Slot Numbering on page 9 2 When complete select OK 3 If you want to move the imported tape cartridges to a new location use Move Media Manually Inserting Tape Cartridges If you need to add a large number of tape cartridges to the library you probably will want to manually insert them If you only have a small number of tape cartridges to add use the Import command as it does not interfere with library operations To do this procedure the front door must be unlocked or you must have the key In addition before starting ensure the tape cartridges have barcode labels and are not write protected If your library is partitioned through the host software be aware of AX CAUTION where you are placing tape cartridges 1 Place the library in an Offline state Refer to Using Commands that Require an Offline State on page 46 If the library door is locked unlock the door Open the door and put the tape cartridges into the slots Close the door Lock it if necessary The library executes the
68. e drives note the physical location of the failing drive this information is presented with the 93 xx SAC If the accompanying message indicated that the library cannot communicate with one specific tape drive ensure that the tape drive is properly installed in the drive slot Communication was previously established between the Library and the tape drive but the library detected that communication is no longer present or the drive status is not as expected 94 xx Ensure that the failing drive module is properly installed and powered on Check for a cartridge in the failing tape drive that prevents the drive from becoming ready If a cartridge is present eject the cartridge and retry the operation If the operation continues to fail replace the drive module Contact ATAC The picker assembly delivered a cartridge to a tape drive but the drive does not confirm tape loading status The xx part of the SAC identifies the drive 95 xx Retry the operation by manually loading a cartridge into the tape drive Replace the failing drive module if this operation failed Contact ATAC The firmware installed on the tape drive is not supported by the library 98 xx The xx part of the SAC identifies the drive Replace the tape drive module with a certified spare part Scalar 100 User s Guide 103 Table 8 Service Action Code Descriptions So Error and Solution Communication i
69. e ee Bee 34 diagnostics corse a tarta 83 AVETS A Br he ee EP 19 error codes LTO 000 eae 40 filler plates ooooooo ooooooooo 8 firmware 220005 75 76 94 FUP tapes 2020000 eee 76 information about 52 117 installing sees 27 LEDS a obs ter seating edel opns 110 library capacity 000 eae 112 logs Sk used ect d eeu 54 LET Ol ast ED 4 MOQU ES 2 4 ra cinta daa E 8 operator panel representation 38 removing 6 ee eee 28 82 replacing 2 000002 eee 29 82 resettinga usse sar ets aneth eee eg 82 SCSI IDs orco RR 71 SDLT DET uud RARUS 4 Status oia Dee 38 47 supported rre desi nce tea Ree 4 tape cartridges allowed 112 unloading tape cartridges 66 WORM ooo eer Ma es 4 E emulation SSMO uunc nen Pastel Ba eae ones 67 errors See also logs See also troubleshooting diagnostic files 94 explanation ooo 97 LEDS e AA EE A AE 110 logs nx tte pb Ba 53 meaning uei tto Ere RR nhu 105 109 Operator Information messages 109 operator intervention messages 105 operator panel 41 SACS caste eiua dato ute Re s 97 SACs displaying o oo ooooooo 75 exercises demo ui A bs 80 A RPP A Bae eed 81 exporting tape cartridges oooocooccoco oo 63 F filler plates about ii AAA eed 8
70. ear by choosing one of the following options on the operator panel select More gt Service gt Start gt Normal gt Next or OK gt Cancel or OK to continue normal operation Operator Intervention Messages When operator intervention is required operator intervention messages display on the operator panel Operator intervention messages are up to four lines in length The third and or fourth lines may contain variable information specific to the message For SAC indications refer to Service Action Codes on page 97 Table 9 Operator Intervention Messages Message Lines Variables Alert not found None Press OK gt ERROR lt Y 4 digit error modifier Initialization Error Code 0x Y gt PERM ERROR lt X 2 digit hex CALL FOR SERVICE Y 4 digit error modifier SAC X Code 0x Y Scalar 100 User s Guide 105 Table 9 Operator Intervention Messages Message Lines gt PERM ERROR SYSTEM WILL REBOOT SAC X Code 0x Y Variables X 2 digit hex Y 4 digit error modifier gt SYSTEM REBOOTED lt NEW CODE LOADED Version X YY ZZZZ current version X 1 digit major rev Y 2 digit minor rev Z 4 digit minor rev gt SYSTEM REBOOTED lt RECOVERED FROM ERROR SAC X Code 0x Y X 2 digit hex Y 4 digit error modifier gt SYSTEM REBOOTED lt CALL FOR SERVICE SAC X Code 0x Y X 2 digit hex Y 4 digit error mo
71. een the Library Controller and the host Refer to Figure 7 If you have more than one SCSI bus connect a cable between the bottom drive on the SCSI bus to the host Figure 7 SCSI Cabling in a Library Control Path Library Terminators Drive ta Library Controller Cabling Drive Control Path Libraries There are two ways to cable Drive Control Path libaries SCSI cables or Fibre cables For specific SCSI and Fibre connection information refer to Host Attachment on page 11 Connecting the Power and Fibre Cables in a Drive Control Path Library 1 Connect the power cord to the power outlet on the rear of the library 2 Install a Fibre cable between the bottom drive Fibre port and the host Refer to Figure 8 Repeat for each additional drive installed Y Note The Fibre cable can be connected from the drive to a switch rather than a host 16 Setting up your Scalar 100 Figure 8 Fibre Channel Cabling in a Drive Control Path Library Serial Interface Fibre Ports gm uut IL GU gt Rear E Power 5 Switch Host Controller m or Switch tt BT gt Power Cord Connecting the Power and SCSI Cables in a Drive Control Path Library 1 Connect the power cord to the power outlet on the rear of the library 2 Onthe bottom most drive connect a jumper cable to the top SCSI connector on the drive above it Repeat this for all of the drives If you have more than two drive split the drive between SCSI buses
72. er to Using the Optional Features on page 23 4 Connect the power cords and SCSI or Fibre cables Refer to Cabling Library Control Path Libraries on page 15 or Cabling Drive Control Path Libraries on page 16 5 Turn on the library Refer to Turning on the Library on page 59 6 If necessary set the SCSI IDs or Loop IDs for the library and drives so that they are unique from any other device on the SCSI bus or Fibre attachments Scalar 100 User s Guide 13 8 Refer to Configuring your Library on page 67 Prepare the host system Refer to Cabling Drive Control Path Libraries on page 16 Verify communication between the library and the host Refer to Verifying Communication with the Host on page 22 Finding a Location When positioning the library consider the following The location must provide adequate front and rear ventilation at least two inches the space provided by the cabling will suffice Situate the product away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers furnaces or other heat producing appliances Ensure a power source only of the type directed in the operating instructions or as marked on the product label is available Route the AC line cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it paying particular attention to the cord at the wall receptacle and the point where the cord exits from the product Ensure that objects will not fall and liquids a
73. erted None WARNING There are no None cleaning tapes available in any of your cleaning cells to perform cleaning There is no clean ing tape X slot number available in cleaning cell X to perform cleaning There is no tape None in 1A 1 Please insert a cleaning tape and retry import Mailbox is configured as None storage AutoClean may not be enabled Operator Information Messages Operator Information Messages are messages that display on the operator panel and give the library status Table 10 explains the variables associated with the operator information messages Table 10 Operator Information Messages Message Lines Variables INITIALIZING None OFFLINE None Scalar 100 User s Guide 109 Table 10 Operator Information Messages Message Lines Variables ONLINE None HOMING PICKER None TEACHING COLUMN X X column number SCANNING COLUMN X X column number INITIALIZING DRIVES None GOING READY None DOOR IS OPEN None PICKER HOME FAIL None PICKER NOT HOME None GOING ONLINE None GOING OFFINE None gt ERROR lt None REBOOTING None CARTRIDGE RECOVERY None CARTRIDGE IN PICKER None SELF TEST FAILED None Interpreting Drive LEDs For information on interpreting drive LEDs go to the drive manufacturer s website and download the latest drive manual 110 Troubleshooting and Help S
74. estart the host server or workstation 15 After restarting in the control panel double click the Tape Devices icon and verify that the drivers were properly loaded by locating them in the Windows Device Manager Verifying Communication with the Host Read the following to learn how to verify communication between the library and the host For more information on verifying the connection of SCSI devices consult the operating system documentation e Verify the connection between the library and host system by making sure that the operating system of the host server recognizes the library In Microsoft Windows this is done as follows n Windows NT Settings gt Control Panel gt SCSI Devices In Windows 2000 Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager gt Tape Drive or Medium Changers 22 Setting up your Scalar 100 Using the Optional Features Optional features are available to configure your library to meet your specific needs The optional features available to you include Rackmounting hardware rackmount kit Side panels floor model kit Casters floor models only Additional drives Secondary power supply Bulk load mailbox Additional storage columns Each column can hold up to three magazines Storage Networking Controllers SNC Library Control Path libraries support SNC 5101 and SNC 6101 Drive Control Path libraries support SNC 6101 For information on the ava
75. f the following steps When there is a scratch blank tape cartridge in the mailbox press the softkey under OK when the Overwrite Dialog appears When the mailbox is empty open the mailbox Place a scratch blank tape cartridge in it Close the mailbox After you confirm that the tape in the mailbox should be overwritten the copy dump begins When the mailbox is configured as storage press Cancel when the Scratch Tape Dialog appears Open the main door and place a scratch tape cartridge in slot 1 A 1 which is the top slot in the mailbox Close the main door After the door is closed the library executes the TEACH and INVENTORY procedures When the TEACH and INVENTORY procedures are finished restart the copy dump from the Options submenu Y Note Wait at least five seconds before closing the mailbox door 3 Press the button beneath the OK softkey Y Note An error message appears if a higher generation scratch tape is used in a lower generation drive The Command In Progress Dialog appears The Operator Panel indicates the library is currently loading a cartridge and the picker takes the cartridge from the mailbox and places it into a drive The Operator Panel then indicates the diagnostic is now in progress and the drive copies the drive log dump to the tape When the dump has been completely copied to the tape the Operator Panel indicates the library is currently unloading a cartridge The picker removes the tape
76. from the drive and places it back into the first slot of the mailbox After the operation has been completed the Command Complete Dialog appears 4 Press the button beneath the OK softkey Preserve Dump Dialog Path Main Menu gt Status gt Logs gt Drive Log gt More gt Preserve Dump 56 Getting Information From the main menu select Status and then select Logs and then select Drive Log Select More and then select Copy Dump The library sends a command to cause the drive to copy a drive dump to non volatile memory on the drive A service technician can extract the information for analysis A message is posted to show that the drive dump is being saved Scalar 100 User s Guide 57 58 Getting Information Running your Library For everyday tasks the Command menu is the most frequently used menu Most actions associated with this menu are related to physical movement in the library For example importing tape cartridges or moving a tape cartridge to a specific slot are considered everyday tasks These commands all require the library to be in an Offline state Turning on the Library Use the following steps to turn on the library 1 If you have not unlocked the front door and cleared the area of packaging materials do so now Refer to Unpacking your Library on page 14 2 Turn on the rear power switch and then turn on the front power switch The library firmware will automatically begin the teach and inventory p
77. functionality the installed library firmware and AIT 3 drive firmware must support this feature Refer to the compatibility matrix in the library release notes to see which firmware releases should be installed When the correct firmware is installed your library will automatically support WORM whenever you use AIT WORM tape cartridges AIT WORM cartridges have a visible WORM logo on them When a standard AIT tape cartridge a non WORM tape cartridge is loaded into a WORM enabled drive the drive writes in the standard format meaning the data on the tape can be rewritten and reformatted For specific information about the supported WORM tape cartridges refer to Specifications on page 111 Configuring General Characteristics The general characteristics of the library are configured using Partitions and Config The following sections describe how to use these commands Configuring Library Characteristics Use Partition to configure the general characteristics of your library This includes the following items Setting the SCSI ID or Loop ID of the library Remember that it is important that each ID be unique from other SCSI devices on the SCSI bus Setting the number of retries This the number of times the library will attempt to put or get a media cartridge before it gives an error Scalar 100 User s Guide 67 Enabling or disabling parity This value defaults to enabled and must match the configuration of the h
78. ginally written at c The SDLT 320 drive will read and write to 220 formatted tapes at SDLT 220 speeds 114 Specifications LTO Refer to Table 16 for each LTO tape cartridge compatibility with each LTO tape drive and native storage capacity Table 16 Allowed LTO Cartridges and Native Capacity LTO Tape Cartridge Types Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Ultrium 3 Tape Drive Generation 3 LVD LTO 1 LTO 2 LTO 3 Ultrium Internal Tape 100 GB Not Supported Not Supported Drive Generation 1 LVD and HVD i i 100 GB 200 GB Not Supported LTO Tape Drive Ultrium 2 Tape Drive pp Generation 2 Types LVD 100 GB 200 GB 400 GB a LTO 1 tape cartridges are read write compatible with LTO 2 drives b LTO 3 tape cartridges are read only compatible with LTO 3 drives c LTO 2 tape cartridges are read write compatible with LTO 3 drives Scalar 100 User s Guide 115 116 Specifications A ADIC contacting 0 eee eee eee 2 AIT drive capacity 0 ooo oo 112 AVES 12 2 2 oe aaa A yoann a 4 native capacity 000 00s 113 tape cartridge capacity 112 tape cartridges allowed 113 AIT See WORM audience intended ooo 1 AutoClean See also cleaning cartridges about 2262 rad ads 34 cleaning cartridges o o o 64 disabling eec ead Radin 35 enabling 2 2 2 lle eee 35 B bac
79. h the single slot mailbox and the multi slot mailbox Only one drive type is installed in the Library Control Path library with no gaps between drive locations Contact ATAC An unknown library configuration is detected the barcode scanner is unable to read the fiducial label located on the storage column or storage magazine during a Teach operation Ensure that the microcode level in the Scalar 100 supports the hardware installed Refer to Getting Firmware and Serial Number Information on page 48 Check for a dirty damaged missing or wrong fiducial label located at the storage array in the Library Contact ATAC 43 xx An unknown fiducial label is detected during a Teach operation Ensure that the microcode level in the Scalar 100 supports the hardware installed Refer to Getting Firmware and Serial Number Information on page 48 Check for a dirty damaged missing or wrong fiducial label where the picker is positioned Contact ATAC 44 xx Incompatible sled type Mismatched sled and fiducial type 45 xx Contact ATAC 100 Troubleshooting and Help Table 8 Service Action Code Descriptions Reported SAC 46 xx 60 xx 70 xx 71 xx 72 xx 73 xx 74 xx TT xx Error and Solution The barcode scanner detected a cartridge when one was not expected This occurs because the magazine s fiducial label was not scanned by the library Therefore the library does not
80. hare drives or storage slots An exception to the sharing restrictions are cleaning tapes which can be shared among all partitions Y Note You can enable the partitioning feature after drives are installed and the control path feature is enabled Path Main Menu gt More gt Setup gt Library gt Partitions 1 From the main menu select More and then select Setup and then select Library Select Partition 2 The number of partitions appears on the panel 3 To change the quantity of partitions press Next until the quantity of partitions that you want displays Press OK 4 Reboot the library to activate the changes Control Path Control paths are logical paths into the library through which a server sends SCSI command to control the actions of the partition Additional control paths reduce the likelihood of a the entire library to fail if one partition should go down Configuring AutoCleaning In most configurations drive cleaning is controlled through the host however if desired the library has an AutoClean feature that enables the library to control drive cleaning Host controlled drive cleaning is the default condition Drive cleaning requires cleaning cartridges to be imported into the library Note that cleaning cartridges are imported differently than regular tape cartridges A total of three cleaning cartridges can be imported These cartridges are stored in fixed slots located at the top of columns 2 4 and 5 These s
81. hin the library are to be used The following addressing scheme is used for the library These values may need to be entered into your host application Table 1 Element Addressing Slot Type Starting Address Storage 4096 0x1000 Mailbox 16 0x0010 Drives 256 0x0100 Picker 1 0x0001 Installing a SCSI Adapter For SCSI libraries to communicate your host computer must have a SCSI adapter If your host computer does not have SCSI capability you will need to install a SCSI adapter For installation instructions refer to the manual that comes with the adapter Installing Drivers When using Removable Storage Manager RSM ensure that the proper drivers for the library and drives are installed Go to www adic com locatedrivers for the latest device drivers and ISV device upgrades Installing Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 Systems When using Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 you must install drivers for both the library and the tape drives Y Note In Windows Server 2003 the library and or tape drive drivers may come pre ig installed If so it will be automatically loaded for the appropriate devices Follow the steps below to install the Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 library driver Ensure the library is powered on and fully booted Connect the library to the host and then restart the host Obtain the appropriate driver You may need to consult
82. ilable SNC components refer to the applicable manual on the Scalar 100 product CD or at www adic com Partitioning AutoClean Rackmounting Your Library If you are rackmounting your library use the rackmounting kit that is available from ADIC The Scalar 100 requires 14U space in a standard 19 inch rack Before rackmounting your library read the following guidelines For continued safe operation the recommended maximum internal ambient temperature of the rack should not exceed 40 C During installation of a rackmounted unit do not block or otherwise restrict airflow to the power supply front or rear vents To maintain rack stability make certain mechanical loading of the rack results in a low center of gravity Scalar 100 User s Guide 23 Before installing a unit into a rack consider the overall loading of the branch circuit supplying power to the rack Refer to Specifications on page 111 for the library power requirements Because this unit is intended to be attached to an earth ground ensure that a reliable path to earth ground is maintained within the rack Tools required Phillips screwdriver 3 8 nut driver T20 Torx driver 1 Ensure space is available in the rack 14U space in a standard 19 inch rack Measure and mark the holes to simplify the installation process 2 Install the rear rackmount hardware by attaching the sheet metal to the rear rack Depending on the type of rack use either the cage n
83. illed empty 47 numbering vere ee eee eae ER 9 statistics about specific 50 Status occ ducks huis be eel aa RECTE 50 SNC about a ape ae 8 installing spe dive eee Peed eR es vs 23 SNMP configuring 00 ee eee 92 MIB TG hrs ane Red 92 sound key strokes ooo 69 status cleaning cartridges 64 GIVES scia x Ee lau CRM EUR Be late 38 IDIN es re tek Evo E he 91 mailbox Loria rr Le EE 41 Index SENSOR uta uu Ra eid Oei 49 storage columns installing sees 33 Storage Networking Controller See SNC symbols and notes explained comercia a eeu pa uis 1 T tape cartridges See also cleaning cartridges See also mailbox allowed soles 85 112 Darcodes ince arre ees a 8 exporting lisse lr e m 63 importing lsseee mI 63 information about a specific 52 inserting manually 63 inventory ooo 61 library capacity silere 112 magazines cee eee 9 MOVING uut fete ind Bocas beh RR Teen 60 number filled empty 47 removing manually oo o o 64 slot numbering llle eee eee 9 storage capacity 00000 112 usage guidelines 04 85 WORM iL ERES ES 67 113 write protecting o oooooooooooo 85 terminators installing cees nce ia a i eee 15 time Setting orra Aia se Los 72 93 training contact ADIC oor etsi cela tor aa 2
84. ing esses 73 mailbox See also tape cartridges about 2 0 dere a Etat deg 5 bulk load mailbox 5 installing scelere 30 removing ooooccc ee 30 standard mailbox 000 0 ee 5 Stats ica ee ee UA 41 main menu about iii eee a aoa 44 maintenance advanced coco 75 Scalar 100 User s Guide normal adhe Bear aa aloe ean 75 menu tree eia perar ee Rn 44 menus main menu s s ese 44 menu tree leslellel ee 44 model number product 4 2b vba pese teatime shi 1 moving PICKET uoto dar eed 2 ee atin ate ent 61 tape cartridges 00 60 N Netscape Navigator RMU 5i bL nadas med 90 O offline online MD le lee 46 switching between oooo ocooccoco o 46 Operator Information messages MOANING xorarrgoriraar tar SLE 109 operator intervention messages meaning versi x e ios eS 105 operator panel about o2 vs bb reo E Res 5 37 backlight 69 Buttons rodas oe 41 display information o o o o o 38 library messages 2 0 eee 41 main menu coco 44 menu tree 0 22 00 cee ee lesen 44 password protecting 73 RMU estocada aca PSP EE 95 symbols ooo 38 41 P parity SCHING a de Siete itd RE E Sold 67 password operator panel o 73 RMU 2r rH oi eee el 91 93 picker fingers exercising 00 eae 78 home position 0055 80 MOVING uino DH eR eb ee
85. klight operator panel 69 barcode labels See barcode scanner barcode scanner about x Sad dosis UTOR D edo tela s 8 applying labels o oo o o o 86 barcode length o oooocoocccoooco o o 70 exercising okerki renne rreken mem 79 label requirements 86 reading barcodes 69 70 reading on power Up 69 70 browsers RMU supported 90 buttons USING ii A beats ts 41 C cabling Installing toed caer are ning ewe eed 15 capacity MVE c tk ie a d ERR 112 Scalar 100 User s Guide libraby sitam mt ae det 112 casters installing npe 27 cleaning cartridges Importing eset dotes emet arare Fu RA Rar 65 viewing status llle 64 communication Hosteni ti AA 22 Complete Log report 94 contacting ADE eoo ect s teu eta 2 Customer Service Center WebSite sei dece deme eb za Re a 2 D date Setting erem Ihe 72 93 demo running 2 eae et ee eae ud 80 DLT See SDLT DLT documentation Quick Start Guide o o ooo 13 documents additional 0 022 0020ee 2 latest versions 2200000 eee 2 release notes 22220000 eee 2 drive modules O 8 numbering rate a eee eee 10 slot numbering 000 e eee eee 9 drivers installing m cote pe ere e pta 19 drives AMM teeth dt e tao dd a 4 cleaning niece tice eke ee ee a al
86. lots are not counted as part of the slot capacity of the library are not included in the report of storage elements and are not addressable to SCSI hosts Y Note A DLT cleaning tape cannot be used in an SDLT drive 34 Using the Optional Features Working with AutoClean AutoClean allows the library to clean a drive without instruction from a host Y Note If the mailbox is configured as storage the AutoClean function cannot be a enabled As AutoClean does not require host intervention it should only be enabled if the host application does not or is not configured to control drive cleaning The cleaning operation is transparent to the host application and will only occur when a drive requests to be cleaned The host application will get a delayed response until the cleaning operation is complete AutoClean requires at least one cleaning cartridge and a communication interface to the drive with the ability ofthe drive to indicate that cleaning is needed If AutoClean is enabled the cleaning slots will be inventoried by touch Enabling Disabling AutoClean Use AutoClean to enable or disable the AutoClean feature Disabling AutoClean will stop all cleaning inquiries to the drive Be sure to import cleaning cartridges into your library before enabling AutoClean Path Main Menu gt More gt Setup gt Library gt AutoClean 1 From the main menu select More Select Setup and then select Library Select AutoClean 2 Select Enable or Dis
87. modify another user s password 4 Click Submit and review your changes indicated in red Enter your password and click Confirm to complete the procedure Configuring the Time and Date You can configure the date and time for the RMU The date and time will be used in the RMU log file to report when events occurred 1 Click the Configuration tab 2 Enter the date and time in the Date and Time area 3 Click Submit and review your changes indicated in red 4 Enter your password and click Confirm to complete the procedure Scalar 100 User s Guide 93 Updating Firmware You can update firmware for the RMU library and drives LTO only Before you update firmware you need to have the firmware file in a location that is accessible from the RMU interface Firmware updates can be found on www adic com 1 Click the Firmware tab 2 Select the firmware you would like to update TY Note Only LTO drive firmware can be updated with the RMU 3 Click Browse and browse to the location of the firmware update file TY Note Downloading firmware can take several minutes For details on how long it aa will take to download firmware click some time above the Update Firmware button 4 Click Update Firmware The firmware will be updated If the library was selected for a firmware update it will automatically reboot when the update is complete If the RMU was selected you will be prompted for a reboot when the update is complete
88. n These indicators are displayed on screen for all types of front door panel storage Type 1 A mailbox indicator showing a cartridge indicated by the black slot A total of 10 slots are available Type 2 A single slot mailbox indicator Type 3 A continuous storage indicator A total of 10 slots are available LTO These indicators are displayed on screen for all types of front door panel storage Type 1 A mailbox indicator showing a cartridge indicated by the black slot A total of 12 slots are available with six slots in each magazine Type 2 A single slot mailbox indicator Type 3 A continuous storage indicator A total of 12 slots are available with six slots in each magazine Menu Guidelines All menus and resulting options are grouped according to function Some options are followed by special characters The special characters include e A keyword leading to another menu is followed by a small black arrow Example P Akeyword leading to a dialog box is followed by three closely spaced dots Akeyword leading to an immediate action has no special character Most fields on the menus submenus dialog boxes and screens are read only Those fields that are read write are shown in white type over a black background For example during Export operations cartridge selection is indicated as Scalar 100 User s Guide 43 Using the Main Menu The main menu is the first
89. n the Scalar 100 library to recover from the error Use the rear switch to perform this action wait at least one minute between power off and on Type 3 Software errors including microcode logic and operating system errors 03 xx Power off and on the Scalar 100 library to recover from the error Use the rear switch to perform this action wait at least one minute between power off and on Type 4 Software errors inter processor including microcode and operating system errors s Power off and on the Scalar 100 library to recover from the error Use the rear Switch to perform this action wait at least one minute between power off and on A permanent operating system error occurred Power off and on the Scalar 100 library to recover from the error Use the rear 05 xx Switch to perform this action wait at least one minute between power off and on Contact ATAC Barcode scanner communications failed Retry the failing operation 10 xx Power off and on the Scalar 100 library to recover from the error Use the rear Switch to perform this action wait at least one minute between power off and on Contact ATAC Barcode scanner communication is OK data received from the barcode scanner is bad 11 xx Ensure that the barcode label was supplied by ADIC or an ADIC approved vendor Contact ATAC 98 Troubleshooting and Help Table 8 Service Action Code Descriptions Reported SA
90. ng PwrFan 1 The power supply fan is running PwrSply 0 Additional power supply is not installed PwrSply 1 Additional power supply is installed DrvRmvd 0 Drive has not been removed DrvRmvd 1 Drive has been removed GrpThrm 0 Gripper thermometer is not installed GrpThrm 1 Gripper thermometer is installed GrpClsd 0 Gripper is open GrpClsd 1 Gripper is closed IE Lock 0 Mailbox is unlocked IE Lock 1 Mailbox is locked IE Open 0 Mailbox is closed IE Open 1 Mailbox is open IE Closed 0 Mailbox is open IE Closed 1 Mailbox is closed DoorOpn 0 Front door is closed DoorOpn 1 Front door is open Scalar 100 User s Guide 49 Getting Slot Information Use Slot to get statistical characteristics of a slot The information available through this command appears in Table 5 on page 50 Y Note For more information on slot numbering refer to Slot Numbering on page 9 Path Main Menu gt Status gt Library gt Slot Table 5 Available Slot Information Field Value Description Slot 1to5 Indicates the location of the tape cartridge column AtoC Indicates the location of the tape cartridge magazine 1to8 Indicates the location of the tape cartridge row The maximum value depends on your configuration Status Empty A tape cartridge is not present Full A tape cartridge is present Volser 0to 9 AtoZ Indicates the barcode number Source Column Magazine Indicates the home position of the tape Slot ca
91. ng a drive is addressed here Refer to Maintaining your Library on page 75 for information on resetting drives and updating drive firmware For information on cleaning drives refer to Configuring AutoCleaning on page 34 Scalar 100 User s Guide 65 Unloading a Drive Use this feature to unload a tape cartridge from a specific drive or all drives The tape cartridge will be placed in its original slot Path Main Menu gt Command gt Drives gt Unload 1 From the main menu select Command and then select Drives Select Unload 2 Select Change Drive to specify the drive to be unloaded or use ALL to unload all the drives its home slot Drive 3 Select OK 66 Running your Library Configuring your Library You can configure your library in many different ways Configuring includes setting the library SCSI ID setting the number of retries your library will attempt and setting whether your mailbox is to be used for import export functions or for storage These operations are those that personalize the library to your environment Using AIT WORM Technology Scalar 100 libraries with AIT 3 drives support the Sony AIT WORM write once read many technology WORM technology provides extra data security by prohibiting accidental data erasure Once written to WORM recorded information cannot be erased or rewritten but information can be appended to the end of existing data on a tape cartridge To use the WORM recording
92. ntial Device SDLT 600 Quantum SDLT600 SCSI Sequential Device Right click on the appropriate device and select Properties On the Driver tab select Update Driver This will start the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Click Next Select Search for a suitable driver for my device Select Next In Optional search locations select the check box for the appropriate location and then select Next Setup will select the installation file magtape inf LTO 1 dtpageW2k inf dtape2k3 inf inf LTO 2 or qntmsdlt inf SDLT Click Next The required files are installed Select Finish and then close out of the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Setting up your Scalar 100 12 Inthe Device Manager window ensure that the appropriate device is listed under Tape Devices entry The listings differ depending on your library type AIT 2 SONY SDX 500C Sequential Device AIT 3 SONY SDX 700C Sequential Device LTO 1 IBM ULTRIUM TD1 SCSI Sequential Device e LTO 2 IBM ULTRIUM TD2 SCSI Sequential Device LTO 3 IBM ULTRIUM TD3 SCSI Sequential Device SDLT 220 Quantum SDLT1 SCSI Sequential Device SDLT 320 Quantum SDLT320 SCSI Sequential Device SDLT 600 Quantum SDLT600 SCSI Sequential Device Installing Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 Systems When using Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 you only need to install the tape drive device driver There are no medium changer drivers necessary for Windows NT 4 0 Y Note There are no tape dri
93. ocation For example the display below has slot 1C1 selected as the start location When the start location is specified select OK Enter the number of slots to scan using Up and Down Press Next Specify whether to display the scan results using Yes No Press OK on Oo 0 Adding Removing Tape Cartridges You can add or remove tape cartridges from your library through the mailbox or by manually performing the task Adding and removing through the mailbox is the preferred method as it does not interrupt library operations Do not use these procedures to insert or remove cleaning cartridges AX CAUTION into the library Refer to Working with Cleaning Cartridges on page 64 62 Running your Library Importing Tape Cartridges Use Import to add tape cartridges to your library through the mailbox Import moves all tape cartridges currently in the mailbox to the first available slots in the library Using Import to insert tape cartridges does not disrupt library operations To use this procedure the mailbox must be unlocked For more information refer to Locking Unlocking the Mailbox on page 73 In addition before beginning ensure the tape cartridges have barcode labels and are not write protected If the library is partitioned through the host software this command AX CAUTION could move a tape cartridge into an incorrect partition After importing notice where the tape cartridge is placed and if necessary move the tap
94. of the system firmware levels and other useful information Updates RMU drive LTO only and Library Controller firmware e Supports Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP and acts as a SNMP server generating SNMP traps and responding to SNMP requests e Supports ADIC Library Management Information Base MIB version 2 0 Detects a power loss and generates an SNMP trap for notification Enables the retrieval of library logs and library drive and RMU diagnostic files Allows RMU configuration changes such as network users and date time changes Figure 17 The Remote Management Unit adic Remote Management Unit Name Fred ADIC Scalar 100 Logout Status Configuration Firmware Diagnostics fle Operator panel Logs ADIC Scalar 100 DLT Library Status Online Drive Status DLT 6 drives dmin 2 4 227 Contents RMU User admin from 172 18 34 227 Documentation Hostname Fred SNMP MIB IP Address 172 16 38 43 Support MAC Address 00 30 30 01 19 4A Version Library Serial ADIC11111111111 SNMP Alerts SNMP Off Library Firmware 2 90 0005 RMU Firmware 19A 00016 Scalar 100 User s Guide 89 Supported Browsers The RMU supports the following browsers Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 0 and above e Netscape Navigator versions 4 01 for Unix and 4 7X for all other environments Y Note In certain versions of Netscape the operator panel may not appear correctly RMU Requirements The RMU requires a network ad
95. ost bus adapter Emulating a different library You can configure your library to emulate other ADIC products This is useful if your host software recognizes other ADIC products but not the Scalar 100 this may happen if for example you do not have the correct drivers installed This feature allows the Scalar 100 to appear like a different library so that the host knows how to communicate with it Y Note Many other library characteristics are set using Config Refer to Configuring General Characteristics on page 67 for more information Path Main Menu gt More gt Setup gt Library gt Partition 1 From the main menu select More Select Setup and then select Library Select Partition The current and new values display Use Up Down Next and Yes No to enter values in the following fields Loop SCSI ID Sets the Loop or SCSI ID of the library Available Loop SCSI IDs are 0 to 7 Retries Sets the number of retries Possible values are 0 to 255 Parity Enables or disables parity Possible values are Yes and No Library sign on Changes the library sign on Possible values are Scalar 100 Scalar DLT 448 Scalar 1000 and EXB 480 When finished with Parity or Library sign on selected select OK Library sign on Scalar 100 4 The new values will not take effect until you reboot the library If you want to reboot now select OK If you want to wait select Cancel 68 6 6 library is rebooted
96. ough fibre or SCSI connections Native Fibre Connections A library supporting native fibre attachments communicates with a host through an intermediary LUN 1 Logical Unit Number interface in one or more installed drives In this type of connection a host is connected directly to a drive rather than a library Communication is accomplished as a host sends commands to and receives status or responses from one or more LUN 1 enabled drives LTO 3 drive modules support native fibre connections Each drive has a single LC fibre connector located in back of the module for attachments SCSI Connections A library supporting SCSI connections can be connected to LTO 1 or LTO 2 drive modules via a SCSI 2 Low Voltage Differential or High Voltage Differential LTO 1 only SCSI bus Both ends of the bus must be terminated A terminator is shipped with each library The SCSI LTO 3 drive module is LVD only The design of the library allows the SCSI type LVD or HVD to be configured at the customer site with a switch located on the Library Controller Each LTO drive module has two HD 68 connectors for attachments When attaching to a 1 byte host a 1 byte to 2 byte interposer is required Although the library can be attached to a wide SCSI bus it is not a wide SCSI device and its SCSI ID must be in the range of 0 to 7 The default SCSI ID for the library is 0 Libraries that do not have native fibre connection capabilities can be connected to a Storage A
97. pecifications Depending on your drive type many physical characteristics of your library will differ The following sections provide specific information about your library including cartridge capacity and allowed tape cartridges Power The library contains an internal auto ranging power supply that accepts 90 to 260 volt and provides automatic input voltage and frequency selection Conducted emissions are reduced by an AC line filter The electrical specifications for the library are shown in Table 11 Table 11 Power Specifications Input Power 115 to 230 VAC Typical Power Consumption BTU hr Library 93 317 LTO 2 drive sled 31 103 LTO 1 drive sled 40 136 LTO 3 drive sled 30 101 AIT 40 136 DLT 8000 44 150 SDLT 320 29 99 SDLT 600 28 94 SNC 6101 FC 30 102 SNC 4500 iSCSI 15 51 a Power consumption is obtained using RMS values for voltage and current Drive sled power consumption is taken while writing to a tape Scalar 100 User s Guide 111 Tape Cartridge Capacity The tape cartridge capacity of the Scalar 100 is determined by the media type configuration includes a bulk load mailbox feature The maximum cartridge Table 12 Tape Cartridge Capacity Number of Number of Total Number A Tape Tape al Tape a Media Type Magazine Cartridges in Cartridges in Cartridges Capacity Standard Bulk Load Mailbox Mailbox oviin a Bulk Load Mailbox AIT 8 2 16 96 DLT SDL
98. ped with the library to tip the library onto its side 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the four rubber feet from the bottom of the library Install the two fixed casters to the back of the library with four bolts Install the two swivel casters on the front of the library with four bolts Lock the two front casters in place Installing Removing Drives Drives modules need to be installed sequentially in the library and within the same partition An empty drive slot can not be located between two drive modules If one of the middle drive modules is removed The other drives must be moved to fill the empty slot Follow the procedures below to install or remove a drive Installing a Drive When installing drives into your library note that drive types cannot be mixed within the library LVD and HVD cannot be mixed within the same partition Y Note If you have difficulties installing or replacing a drive try resetting the drive and or rebooting the library and host Also ensure that the new drive uses a unique SCSI ID or Loop ID as appropriate Tools required None 1 From the rear of the library find the lowest available drive slot Loosen the two thumbscrews on the filler plate and remove the filler plate Store the filler plate in a safe location for future use Note that AIT tape drives cannot be installed in the bottom most or top most drive slot 2 Slide the drive module into position and tighten the two captive
99. peration Contact ATAC Failure detected while pushing a cartridge into a tape drive feed slot TE xx Check the cartridge for any physical damage Replace the failing drive module Failures detected in the rotary axis servo system 80 xx Contact ATAC Failures detected in the Y axis servo system 81 xx Contact ATAC An unexpected motion control condition was received 82 xx Contact ATAC The locate fiducial command failed with no target found This failure happens most likely during an initial installation of the library subsystem 83 xx Check and clean all fiducial labels Contact ATAC 102 Troubleshooting and Help Table 8 Service Action Code Descriptions Reported SAC Error and Solution Failure was detected while communicating with the motion controllers 89 xx Contact ATAC The returned sense indicated that a motion command completed sooner than expected 8A xx Check the Y axis for binding Binding can be caused by an object that prevents the Y axis from homing and reaching its target correctly Contact ATAC Servo failures detected in the Rotary and or Reach axes 8B xx Check for obstruction in the drive Remove any obstruction and reissue the command to put a cartridge in the drive Contact ATAC A failure was detected in the drive communication hardware within the library the library cannot communicate with one or mor
100. rd X Note The login name and password are case sensitive Checking Status and General Information You can use the RMU to remotely check the status of a library and obtain general information about the library For example you can check drive status or get the firmware level of your library 1 Click the Status tab The following information appears Library Status indicates whether the library is online or offline Drive Status indicates the type and quantity of tape drives in the library RMU User indicates the name and location of the user Hostname indicates the hostname used for the RMU connection IP Address indicates the IP address for the RMU connection MAC Address indicates the Media Access Control MAC address of the RMU This is also the serial number of the RMU Library Serial indicates the library serial number SNMP indicates whether the SNMP feature is on or off SNMP Alerts indicates whether the SNMP Alert notification feature is on or off Library Firmware indicates the current level of library firmware RMU Firmware indicates the current level of RMU firmware Scalar 100 User s Guide 91 Configuring Network Parameters You can reconfigure the hostname IP address subnet mask and gateway address through the RMU This feature requires you to login to the RMU Refer to Logging into the RMU on page 91 for more information 1 Click the Configuration tab
101. re not spilled into the product s enclosure through openings Do not position in an area that will expose the unit to moisture or high temperatures or extreme low temperatures Keep the unit away from direct strong magnetic fields excessive dust and electronic electrical equipment that generate electrical noise Position the unit on a firm level surface free from vibration Unpacking your Library If you need to return your library you must ship it in the original or CAUTION equivalent packing materials or your warranty may be invalidated Do not move the picker assembly along the rotary axis by hand as it XY CAUTION will be damaged The picker assembly can be rotated by turning the 14 gear on the rotary motor by hand Unpack all items from the carton Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship the system in the future Inspect the items that came with your library and ensure none are damaged Complete either the written registration card or register the product on the ADIC website at www adic com The Scalar 100 serial number is located on the product label on the back of the library and on the inside of the front door Setting up your Scalar 100 Remove the key from the rear panel of the library Unlock and open the front door Remove the interior packaging or securing material from the library to allow picker movement Make sure to remove the rubber band from around the picker
102. rea Network SAN via an optional Storage Networking Controller SNC where the SNC converts either Fibre Channel protocol or Gigabit Ethernet GbE protocol to parallel SCSI protocol Scalar 100 User s Guide 11 12 Description Setting up your Scalar 100 Setting up your library includes actions such as unpacking connecting power cords and SCSI or Fibre cables setting SCSI IDs or Loop IDs and preparing the host computer The actions discussed here are those you would need the first time you set up your library and if your library is ever moved or reconfigured Information on turning on and off the library is located in Running your Library on page 59 as it is part of everyday tasks Quick Start Guide For simple setup instructions refer to the Quick Start Guide available on the Scalar 100 Documentation and Software CD or as a printed document in your product box For more detailed instructions refer to the Getting Started Road Map on page 13 To view the Quick Start Guide you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed Go to www adobe com acrobat to download a free copy Getting Started Road Map To set up your Scalar 100 for the first time complete all the basic steps listed here 1 Find a location for your library Refer to Finding a Location on page 14 2 Unpack your library Refer to Unpacking your Library on page 14 3 Install any optional or additional hardware that you ordered for your library Ref
103. recognize the magazine as being installed in the column This error can be caused by a dirty barcode scanner dust or fingerprints Verify that the barcode scanner is clean Check for a dirty damaged missing or wrong fiducial label on the magazine containing the cartridge in question Contact ATAC if the barcode scanner is dusty or has finger prints Cannot complete the lock unlock mailbox commands Run lock diagnostics from the operator panel to see if there is any mechanical bindings Refer to Locking Unlocking the Mailbox on page 73 Contact ATAC Failures detected in the picker assembly grip finger open operation Run grip finger diagnostics Refer to Exercising the Picker Fingers on page 77 Contact ATAC Failures detected in the picker assembly grip finger close operation Run grip finger diagnostics Refer to Exercising the Picker Fingers on page 77 Contact ATAC A get command was issued but the sensor indicated that a cartridge is already present in the picker assembly Look into the picker assembly and see if a cartridge is present If a cartridge is found in the picker recover the cartridge and place it in any empty slot close the door and retry the failing operation Failures detected in the picker assembly grip finger open close operations Contact ATAC A get command was issued but the sensor indicated that the source location is empty This error can be
104. rks within this document are the property of their respective owners Trademarked names are used solely for identification or exemplary purposes and any omissions are unintentional ADIC is a registered trademark of Advanced Digital Information Corporation Published March 2006 Document Number 6 00667 06 Rev A Product Safety Statements 0 0 ene eae 1 Product Model Number 2 02 05 ees pe Eg e n Reo Gans Dal feles a Bue tra a paws 1 Explanation of Symbols and Notes oooccoococ hn 1 Other Documents you Might Need 0 000 eee eae 2 Getting More Information or Help ooooococcccco teeta 2 Drive Support and Related Technologies illii ees 4 Front Panel Components 2 4 enar le RM uk Rd Ee E oa a MEO ERR ee RO EORR E 4 Front Power Switch oiec neck sae tE Ra Ret rere E Ere n a AER Cen dua e MT Re etd 5 Door Lock oe Pe a ee eet alae batt darn A tenet te 5 MallDOX 24 a e AS Bacco A a a A AA Bk A E ALLE 5 Operator Panel 55 uus a hada as et ARR M bak es ad dant ERE GAN Hera eras aE 5 Back Panel Components lllilillllllellll err 5 Library Controller Library Control Path only lisse RII 7 Rear Power Switch o 7 Remote Management Unit ereraad iaer ia hh hh hmm he 8 Storage Networking Controllers SNCs 0 0 0 0 000 ee 8 Drive Modules and Filler Plates 0 2 eee eee ae 8 Internal Components 0 200 ee rms 8 Robotic System and Barcode Scanner 8 IER Orr n
105. rocesses 3 Turn on your host computer and verify SCSI communication Refer to Verifying Communication with the Host on page 22 4 Once the inventory and teach process is complete we recommend you run demo for at least five cycles To do this place the library in an Offline state and then chose Main Menu gt Service gt Library gt Exercise Demo Turning off the Library The library can be shut down normally or by the emergency shutdown method Except in emergencies stop the library with the normal shutdown procedure before switching off the rear power switch ADIC is not responsible for damage caused by improper use of the rear power switch All risk lies entirely with the user In emergency situations immediately switch off the rear power A CAUTION switch This removes all power from the library 1 If the library is in an ONLINE state from the main menu select Online Offline 2 Press OK Visually confirm that the library has changed to the OFFLINE state Scalar 100 User s Guide 59 3 4 Turn off the front power switch Turn off the rear power switch Moving Tape Cartridges Use Move Media to move tape cartridges between slots This is useful for instances where you want to group a series of cartridges in the library An error message appears if an unlabeled LTO Gen 2 tape is moved to A CAUTION an LTO Gen 1 drive Path Main Menu gt Command gt Move gt Move Media 1 2 60 From the main men
106. rovide compatibility information and discuss any known issues and workarounds The Release Notes can be found in the product box or at www adic com manuals Getting More Information or Help More information about this product is available on the Customer Service Center website at www adic com csc The Customer Service Center contains a collection of information including answers to frequently asked questions FAQs You can also access software firmware and drivers through this site For further assistance or if training is desired contact ADIC In the USA 800 827 3822 In Europe and Japan 00 800 9999 3822 For additional contact information www adic com contact To open a Service Request www adic com techsup 2 About This Guide and Your Product Description The Scalar 100 automates the retrieval storage and control of tape cartridges It is designed for use ina standard office environment with a fully finished appearance or as a rackmounted unit The library supports many different drive types and depending on the type of drive can contain up to eight drives There is a mailbox on the front door for inserting and removing tapes In addition the operator panel on the front of the library allows you to fully control and configure your library There are two types of Scalar 100 libraries available Library Control Path and Drive Control Path Library Control Path libraries connect the host to the library through a SCSI
107. rtridge Valid Yes The slot can be used No The slot cannot be used Total Puts 0000000 to 9999999 Indicates the total number of put operations Put Retries 0000000 to 9999999 Indicates the number of put retry operations Get Retries 0000000 to 9999999 Indicates the number of get retry operations Reserved Yes Indicates the slot is reserved by a SCSI host No Indicates the slot is not reserved by a SCSI host Reserve ID 00 to 72 Indicates the reserve ID Reserved by Indicates the ID of the reserving host X POS GET 00000000 to Indicates the rotary position the picker uses to 99999999 retrieve a tape cartridge from the selected slot Y POS GET 00000000 to Indicates the vertical position the picker uses 99999999 to retrieve a tape cartridge from the selected slot 50 Getting Information Table 5 Available Slot Information Field Value Description Z POS GET 00000000 to Indicates the horizontal position the picker 99999999 uses to retrieve a tape cartridge from the selected slot X POS PUT 00000000 to Indicates the rotary position the picker uses to 99999999 insert a tape cartridge into the selected slot Y POS PUT 00000000 to Indicates the vertical position the picker uses 99999999 to insert a tape cartridge into the selected slot Z POS PUT 00000000 to Indicates the horizontal position the picker 99999999 uses to insert a tape cartridge into the selected slot From
108. run This option is only available if Cycle was specified Possible values are between 0 and 9999 Hours to run specifies the number of hours to run the demonstration This option is only available if Time was specified Possible values are 2 hour increments up to 24 hours Include Drives specifies whether or not to include drives in the demonstration XY Note The demonstration mode does not read write to drives The demonstration gag mode only loads and unloads cartridges within the library Mailbox specifies whether or not to include the mailbox in the demonstration 3 Select OK The demonstration runs A status menu appears during the demonstration 4 When complete select OK Running a Self Test Use Self Test to run a series of pre programed tests that exercise the integrity of the system Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Library gt Exercise gt Self Test 1 From the main menu select More Select Service and then select Library Select Exercise and then Self Test 2 Use Up Down Next and Yes No to complete the following fields Cycles to run specifies the number of times to run the Self Test Include drives specifies whether or not to include the drives 3 Select OK The test runs A status menu appears during the test 4 When complete select OK Teaching the Library This feature instructs the library to determine what resources exist in the library including how many drives
109. rvice and then select Drives 2 Inthe Drive field specify the drive whose firmware you want to copy by selecting Change Drive until the desired drive appears 3 Select FMR Tape 76 Maintaining your Library 4 Use Change to select Create or Erase Select OK TY Note You must erase the content of a FUP tape before creating a new FUP tape lt on the same tape cartridge If you do not you will receive errors Also if you try to erase a FUP tape whose content is already erased you will receive errors 5 Open the mailbox and put a scratch tape in the top slot The tape cartridge will be returned to this slot when the command is complete 6 Close the mailbox The library executes a TEACH and INVENTORY command 7 Select OK When complete a confirmation screen displays Select OK Exercising the Picker Fingers Use Fingers to exercise the picker fingers This command is a collection of routines that manipulate the open close and reach retract operations of the picker fingers Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Library gt Diags gt Fingers The following exercises are available through the Fingers menu e Getting and putting tape cartridges into storage slots or drives e Opening and closing and extending and retracting the fingers Getting and Putting Tape Cartridges Use Get Put to instruct the library to get a collection of tape cartridges and move them to a different location Path Main Menu gt More gt Servi
110. ry logs and library drive and RMU diagnostic files Allows RMU configuration changes such as network users and date time changes For information on using the RMU refer to Using the Remote Management Unit on page 89 Storage Networking Controllers SNCs The Scalar 100 offers optional Storage Networking Controllers SNC that provide many features for Scalar 100 libraries For example they increase data transfer rates enable you to use and manage your library in a Storage Area Network SAN and provide Fibre to SCSI or Gigabit Ethernet to SCSI connectivity The available feature set depends on which SNC you integrate into your library The Scalar 100 supports the SNC 5101 SNC 6101 and the SNC 4500 To learn more about the available SNCs visit www adic com or reference the applicable manual s on the Scalar 100 product CD Drive Modules and Filler Plates A drive module is the component that holds the drive and the Fibre or SCSI connections between the drive and the library Filler plates cover empty drive slots to prevent debris from entering the library If you do not have a drive filler plate contact ATAC before removing a drive Internal Components The robotic system and magazines are the key internal components of the Scalar 100 Robotic System and Barcode Scanner The robotic system identifies and moves cartridges between the storage slots tape drives and the mailbox The robotic arm picker has picker fingers tha
111. s 75 Updating Library FirmMWare oo oocooccoo ru 75 Updating Drive Firmware isses RR RI RR eee eee ee hh n 76 Scalar 100 User s Guide v Creating or Erasing a FUP Tape 0 cee tees 76 Exercising the Picker FINES 2 vr esee hanes Aah ppd Ree Saeed a dag D RR ACRI deta Ar Ud 77 Getting and Putting Tape Cartridges snua uaaa aaa 77 Opening Closing and Extending Retracting asnasa aaaea 78 Exercising the Barcode Scanner 79 Exercising the Picker AXES 3 0 mette qula RIA Re Gala dg Gena dr dora E rand 79 Moving the Picker in a Motion Pattern 0 2 0 0 0 ec n 79 Moving the Picker in Increments 0 00 eee 80 Sending the Picker to the Home Position llis 80 Exercising he LBA uu utere a a E Re RR Ra A die EE ec A ae 80 R nno a Demo et eee LEY ARR oe i i Che eo ee v AMT Res 80 Rurnning a Self Test zi ad ERN Me Jee a me RII Min 81 Teaching the Library eis ena i e mmn mn 81 Resetting a DIVE acd ach yeaa a ead ee eee ques ue O aca ea eiut Senn Re 82 Servicing Drives Ecc 82 Preparing a Drive LL a eL e A 82 Running Drive Diagnostic TestS 1 2 0 0 ce eens 83 Selecting Approved Media TypeS 0 cece ms 85 Write Protecting Tape Cartridges 1 0 eee eae 85 Tape Use Guidelines 000000 s 85 Using Barcode Labels 0 25 5 ceca seg ERR a eee eee 86 Applying Barcode Labels 0 0 cette eae 86 Barcode Label Requirements 86 SUPported Bro WSCIS
112. s are available export an existing cleaning cartridge first This command is only available if you have AutoClean configured A total of three cleaning cartridges can be imported They are stored in fixed slots located at the top of columns 2 4 and 5 Path Main Menu gt Command gt Mailbox gt AutoClean gt Import 1 From the main menu select Command and then select Mailbox Select AutoClean 2 Select Import 3 Open the mailbox and put a cleaning cartridge into the top slot of the mailbox XX Note Only the top slot of the mailbox can be used to import cleaning cartridges 4 Close the mailbox The library executes the TEACH and INVENTORY commands 5 Select OK The Set Use and Max Count dialog box appears 6 Inthe Use Count field use Up and Next to enter how many times the cleaning cartridge has been used Max Count is a read only field 7 Select OK When the command is complete press OK Exporting Cleaning Cartridges Use this command to export cleaning cartridges You can only export a cleaning cartridge if a mailbox slot is available Path Main Menu gt Command gt Mailbox gt AutoClean gt Export 1 From the main menu select Command and then select Mailbox Select AutoClean 2 Select Export 3 Use Up and Down to select the desired cleaning cartridge 4 Press Select 5 When the command is complete press OK Working with Drives You can unload a drive reset a drive or update the drive firmware Unloadi
113. s disabled None Access is denied Use AutoClean s Setup menu to enable No Fixed cleaning slots None installed AutoClean access is denied You are changing the mailbox None configuration AutoClean will automatically be disabled CLEAN TAPE MISSING X cartridge number A previously defined tape is missing X CLEAN TAPE EXPIRED X cartridge number Please remove the cleaning tape number X No cleaning tape in cleaning X slot number slot X Write down data Will Y use count number remove record Use Count Z max count number YY Max Count Z Cleaning Power Out X slot number Recovery failed for slot X Y use count number Write down data and remove Z max count number tape Use Count Y Max Count Z No record for existing X slot number cleaning tape Remove cleaning tape from slot X manually and insert it cia the front panel 108 Troubleshooting and Help Table 9 Operator Intervention Messages Message Lines Variables Cleaning tape X has X cartridge number expired Export the cleaning tape via the front panel See User s Guide Your cleaning tapes are None expired or not in the system Please import a new cleaning tape X of cleaning X Import or Export tape failed Tape should not be in target position There is no cleaning slot None available for importing new cleaning tapes Invalid cleaning tape ins
114. s not established between the main controller PCBA and A0 xx the auxiliary controller PCBA s in the library Contact ATAC Communication was established but has been lost between the main A1 xx controller PCBA and the auxiliary controller PCBA s in the library Contact ATAC Communication was initially established but is now lost between the main A2 xx controller PCBA and the picker control PCBA Contact ATAC Communication was initially established but is not lost between the main A3 xx controller PCBA and the display control PCBA Contact ATAC The Library detected that a fan has failed in one of the DC power supplies If this Library has only one DC power supply replace the DC power supply D2 xx If this Library has two DC power Supplies listen to the fan located on the back of each power supply Replace the power supply that does not have the fan running A cartridge is stuck in the picker assembly operator intervention is EO xx required to remove the cartridge from the grip fingers Remove the cartridge The mailbox door is not fully closed E1 xx Close the mailbox door The front door is not fully closed operator intervention is required to ENS close the door Close the front door The picker assembly detected that a cartridge is not present in the grip fingers The cartridge may not be seated properly in the grip fingers or the get operation is not successful Locate the cartridge in question If the cartridge is not properly seated in
115. sociated with the error Use Next or Previous to scroll through the errors If you want to send the entire log to a serial port start HyperTerminal refer to Printing Logs HyperTerminal on page 53 Select Print and then select OK Getting Drive Logs The drive log is a history of drive error conditions that have occurred You can print the log by sending it to the serial port Path Main Menu gt Status gt Logs gt Drive Log 1 From the main menu select Status and then select Logs Select Drive Log 54 Getting Information 2 Using Change Drive select the drive whose log you want to view Scalar 100 DLT OFFLINE MON 61 27 83 18 37 Select the drive to m view the log H Drive By Cancel 3 Select OK The drive log contains Num 0 to 9 Error ID Error 0 to 9 Error Type e FSCI 0000 to 9999 Fault symptom code 1 e FSC2 0000 to 9999 Fault symptom code 2 Use Next and Previous to scroll through the drive errors If you want to clear the log or copy the log to a tape cartridge in the library select Options e Toclear the log select Clear Log Select OK e To send the log to a tape cartridge do the following a Select Force Dump b Select Copy Dump c Puta scratch cartridge in slot 1A1 d After the TEACH and INVENTORY select OK e The tape is placed into a drive and the log is copied to the tape cartridge When done the tape is placed back into slot 1A1 Select OK Clear Log
116. t Data on the tape can be altered Store tape cartridges in a dust free environment where the relative humidity is between 2096 and 80 For longer cartridge life store the cartridge at 40 20 relative humidity Donotadhere labels to a cartridge anywhere except in the area on the front of the cartridge or the slide in slot Using Barcode Labels All tape cartridges in the library must have a unique barcode label that is machine readable and identifies the volume serial number For information on how to configure the length of barcodes read by the scanner refer to Configuring your Library on page 67 Y Note Although it is recommended that cleaning tapes have barcode labels it is not as required Applying Barcode Labels Barcode labels are applied to the front of the cartridge Depending on the media type barcode labels are either stickers that are adhered to the front of the tape cartridge or cutouts that you slide into an indentation on the front of the cartridge Be careful not to apply barcode labels upside down A CAUTION Barcode Label Requirements A barcode must use only uppercase letters A to Z and or numeric values 0 to 9 Your library currently supports Code 39 type barcode labels In addition barcode labels must adhere to the following requirements e ANSI MH10 8M 1983 Standard Number of digits 5 13 based on mode e Background reflection greater than 25 percent e Print contrast greater than 75 per
117. t More Select About The library serial number and library firmware level appears 2 Select Details The library picker and display application and boot codes are displayed 3 Continue selecting Details to scroll through the available information Y Note All application and boot code entries should be of the same version and at T the highest level MainAppl the library application code PickAppl the picker application code DispAppl the display application code MainBoot the library boot code PickBoot the picker boot code DispBoot the display boot code Sled x Appl the drive module application code where X is the drive module number Sled lt x gt Boot the drive module boot code where X is the drive module number RMU Appl the Remote Management Unit RMU application code 48 Getting Information Getting Sensor Information Use Sensors to view library sensor status This option displays the real time status of the sensors in the library Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Library gt Diags gt Sensors From the main menu select Service and then select Library Select Diags and then Sensors The Sensors dialog box appears with the following information TY Note For information on using Lock Unlock to lock or unlock the mailbox refer zag to Locking Unlocking the Mailbox on page 73 Field Value Description PwrFan 0 The power supply fan is not runni
118. t enable it to grab media cartridges and move them into position along X Y and Z motion coordinates Each tape cartridge contains a barcode that is read by the barcode scanner during the inventory process The barcode scanner is also used during the teaching process where it reads the fiducial labels to identify the types of storage and tape drives installed in the library 8 Description Every tape cartridge must have a machine and unique operator readable barcode label attached to it Tape cartridges cannot have duplicate barcode labels This barcode identifies the volume serial number volser The library stores the physical location of the tape cartridge in an inventory database based on the volser All library or host requests reference the location of tape cartridges based off of this barcode number Tape Magazines Tape cartridges are stored in removable magazines in the library You cannot insert cartridges improperly The magazines only accept tape cartridges placed in the correct orientation Once inserted the tape cartridges will be retained in the magazine even when the magazine is inverted and shaken lightly Each magazine has a fiducial barcode label at the bottom of the magazine This label is read by the barcode scanner during a teach process Slot Numbering Every slot in the library has a distinct number that identifies it The format is column magazine slot The values are assigned as follows The columns are numbered
119. t magazine Press Next c With Slot selected press Change Slot until the arrow points to the start slot The Select SOURCE line displays the start slot For example the display below has slot 2A4 selected as the source slot d Select OK The exercise is run 6 When the exercise is complete a report displays Opening Closing and Extending Retracting Use Step to manipulate the open close and reach retract features of the picker fingers Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Library gt Diags gt Fingers gt Step 78 Maintaining your Library 1 From the main menu select More and then select Service Select Library and then select Diags Select Fingers and then select Step A dialog box appears warning that only qualified personnel should operate this feature Select OK Use Open Close to open and close the picker fingers Use Extend Retract to extend and retract the picker fingers The actions are performed in real time and the screen updates to reflect the current action 4 When finished select Cancel Exercising the Barcode Scanner Use Scanner to instruct the barcode scanner to read the barcode information on the media cartridge in front of it Use this command in conjunction with Moving the Picker on page 61 Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Library gt Diags gt Fingers gt Scanner 1 From the main menu select More and then select Service Select Library and then select Diags Select
120. the grip fingers Remove the cartridge E7 xx insert it in any empty slot and retry the operation If the cartridge is not in the picker but located in its original slot the cartridge may be seated too tightly in the slot Replace the magazine re inventory and retry the operation Contact ATAC 104 Troubleshooting and Help Table 8 Service Action Code Descriptions Reported SAC Error and Solution During a put cartridge after a successful get command the picker assembly detected that the cartridge is no longer present in the grip fingers Locate the missing cartridge E8 xx If a cartridge is found recover the cartridge re inventory the library and retry the operation Contact ATAC An invalid library configuration was detected the AIT drive modules are not installed in the allowable configurations EB xx Check to make sure that AIT tape drive modules are installed as specified in the procedure Installing Removing Drives on page 27 Drive module 1 must be installed starting at slot 2 of the drive column and additional modules occupying drive slots 3 to 5 moving upward with no gap between modules Annual reminder This is an annual reminder to inspect the library for dust accumulation on the front door air vents Blocked vents could affect the airflow required for proper FB xx cooling drives and electronics After inspecting the air vents for dust accumulation the SAC FB can be cleared for another y
121. the main menu select Status and then select Library Select Slot The Slot dialog box appears With Select Column selected press Change Column until the arrow points to the column that contains the target slot Press Next If you select the drive column no slot or magazine parameters are available The menu will revert from the drive parameter back to the change column parameter With Magazine selected select Change Magazine until the arrow points to the target magazine Press Next With Slot selected press Change Slot until the arrow points to the target slot The Select TARGET line displays the target slot For example the display below has slot 5C5 selected as the target 3t oo er oS A ll E th th p Change iMaaazine 5 When the correct slot is selected select OK Scalar 100 User s Guide 51 The slot information appears 6 Press Next to scroll through the available information Getting Tape Cartridge Information Use Media to get information about the tape cartridges in the library You can select the tape cartridge using the volser number and the current physical location of the tape cartridge The information available through this command appears in Table 6 Y Note For more information on slot numbering refer to Slot Numbering on page 9 Path Main Menu gt Status gt Library gt Media Table 6 Available Media Information Field Value Description Volser Oto 9 Ato
122. this is necessary when replacing a drive e Run diagnostic tests on your drive for use by service personnel Preparing a Drive Before you prepare a drive the host may have to be disconnected For more information on preparing your host refer to Preparing the Host on page 18 Use Repair when you are replacing a drive Repair informs the library that the drive is going to be removed from the library There is no communication with the drive until it is replaced Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Drives gt select drive gt Repair 1 From the main menu select More Select Service and then select Drives 2 Specify the drive you want to replace in the Drive field Select Change Drive until the desired drive is selected 82 Maintaining your Library Select Repair 4 Using Change specify Remove or Replace Select OK If you selected Remove you can now remove the drive If you selected Replace communication with the drive is initialized Running Drive Diagnostic Tests Before contacting ATAC run the appropriate drive diagnostic tests A collection of drive tests are available for LTO libraries The drive diagnostic tests are available through the path indicated below however they are reserved for use by support personnel FAST Read Write executes a load and unload and a read and write test NORMAL Read Write executes a load and unload and a read and write test Media Read Write executes a test to
123. ts Be aware that improper use may result in bodily injury damage to the equipment or interference with other equipment BEFORE POWERING ON OR USING THIS EQUIPMENT READ THE SYSTEM A WARNING SAFETY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION GUIDE KEEP THE GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Product Model Number The Scalar 100 model number is as follows SC100 Explanation of Symbols and Notes The following symbols appear throughout this document to highlight important information Scalar 100 User s Guide 1 INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT A WARNING AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR BODILY INJURY Indicates a situation that may cause possible damage to equipment loss of A CAUTION data or interference with other equipment Y Note Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your system Other Documents you Might Need The following documents are also available for this product These documents can be found on the product CD or at www adic com manuals AMC Online Help AMC User s Guide 6 00064 xx SNC 5101 User s Guide 62 0197 xx SNC 6101 Installation and Maintenance Guide 6 00701 xx SNC 450x User s Guide 6 00998 xx SNC Firmware 4 Reference Manual 6 00706 xx e System Safety and Regulatory Information Guide 6 00618 xx Y Note Release Notes are also available for this product The Release Notes describe changes 3 to your system or firmware since the last release p
124. u select Command and then select Move Select Move Media With Select Column selected press Change Column until the arrow points to the source column Press Next Select SOURCE Storage lt empty gt With Magazine selected select Change Magazine until the arrow points to the source magazine Press Next With Slot selected press Change Slot until the arrow points to the source slot The Select SOURCE line displays the source slot For example the display below has slot 1C3 selected as the source slot Scalar 100 DLT OFFLINE MON 81 27 63 2 Cancel When the correct slot is selected select OK Select the target slot by repeating the same process Press OK The tape cartridge is moved Running your Library Moving the Picker When working with your library you may want to move the picker to specific location in the library so that you can have an unobstructed view of an area or so that you can gain access to a particular spot in the library To move the picker to a specific location use Move Picker Path Main Menu gt Command gt Move gt Position Picker 1 From the main menu select Command and then select Move Select Position Picker 2 With Select Column selected press Change Column until the arrow points to the target column Press Next Select TARGET 1 C 1 Storage 860823 Change E Column E Cancel 3 With Magazine selected select Change Magazine until the arrow points to the target
125. ul when troubleshooting and when testing new configurations Running a Demo Use Demo to run a demonstration routine This command is helpful for testing new library configurations to ensure all the components are interacting correctly This command could potentially move a cartridge into an incorrect A CAUTION partition if the library has been partitioned by the host Y Note Demo Test randomly moves tapes within the library to demonstrate robotic a motion The Demo Test requires one more tape than the number of drives in the library For example if your library has one drive there must be at least two pieces of media in it for Demo Test to complete successfully 80 Maintaining your Library Path Main Menu gt More gt Service gt Library gt Exercise gt Demo 1 From the main menu select More Select Service and then select Library Select Exercise and then Demo 2 Use Up Down Next Change and Yes No to complete the following fields Partition specifies running the demonstration on a specific partition Partition 1 2 or 3 or on the entire library All Possible values are 1 2 3 or All Demo Mode specifies the type of demonstration to run Possible values are Cycle or Time e Cycle specifies running the demonstration based on the number of completed cycles Time specifies running the demonstration based on time elapsed Cycles to run specifies the number of cycles the demonstration will be
126. ut or the clip nut 24 Using the Optional Features 3 Install the front rackmount hardware by attaching the sheet metal to the front rack 4 Secure the front hardware to the rear hardware by installing four screws on each side 5 Complete the rackmount hardware installation by attaching the rear bracket to the rackmount hardware Rear Bracket 6 Remove the four rubber feet or casters from the bottom of the library by removing the securing screws Scalar 100 User s Guide 25 Remove the side covers Looking at the rear of the library unscrew the four Phillips screws that secure each of the side covers eight screws total After removing the Phillips screws open the front door and slide the covers off the library Remove all drives and the DC power supplies from the library to reduce its weight Each of these items can be easily removed by loosening the captive thumbscrews and sliding the item out of the chassis EVEN WITH THE ABOVE COMPONENTS REMOVED THE SCALAR AX WARNING 400 WEIGHS IN EXCESS OF 150 LBS 65 KGS AND REQUIRES TWO PERSONS TO PROPERLY LIFT AND POSITION IT IN A RACK Standing at the front of the rack use the handles on both sides of the Scalar 100 to lift and position the library onto the rackmount hardware 10 Slide the library into the rack until it stops Installing Side Panels Your library can be setup as a floor model or a rackmount library Read the following instru
127. ve device drivers available for LTO 2 libraries in an Windows NT 4 0 environment Follow the steps below to install the Windows NT 4 0 driver 1 Ensure the library is powered on and fully booted 2 Connect the library to the host and then restart the host 3 Obtain the appropriate drivers You may need to consult your service representative 4 In the Control Panel double click the Tape Devices icon Y Note If the host server or workstation already has drivers installed continue with a the next step otherwise skip the next two steps Select the Drivers tab and then select Add Select Have Disk Type x drivers nt4 replacing x with the path to the drivers you obtained in Step 3 on Oo 0 Select the appropriate drive type AIT 2 SONY AIT Tape Drive NT 4 0 AIT 3 SONY AIT Tape Drive NT 4 0 e LTO 1 IBM Ultrium Tape Drives OEM LTO 2 Not Supported SDLT 220 QUANTUM DLT SuperDLT Driver for NT4 Ver 2 0 SDLT 320 QUANTUM DLT SuperDLT Driver for NT4 Ver 2 0 9 Select OK 10 When the New SCSI Tape Device Found dialog box appears click OK 11 If prompted type the path to the drivers once again and click Continue Required files will now be installed for the driver Scalar 100 User s Guide 21 12 If you have multiple drives of this type click OK at each prompt to install the driver for each device 13 When the driver has been installed for all devices in the Tape Devices dialog box select OK 14 R
128. ving to download the entire log file e Click the Logs tab The command log appears with the most recent entry at the top of the list Getting Help The RMU provides access to help for the following items Contents Provides a description of each of the tabs on the RMU interface Documentation Provides a link to the user documentation for the library SNMP MIB Provides information on the SNMP MIB file For more information refer to Configuring SNMP on page 92 Support Provides information on contacting technical support Version Provides the current revision level of the RMU firmware To get help click the item in the left pane of the RMU interface The information appears in a separate browser window Replacing the RMU Tools required None o Note This FRU contains firmware verify the replacement FRU has the latest a firmware installed Upgrade the firmware if necessary Power off the library by setting the AC Input Power Module main switch to the Off position Disconnect the network cable from the RMU Loosen the thumbscrew on the RMU then slide the unit out of the Scalar 100 chassis kh OO N Install replacement RMU and reverse the process noted in steps 1 through 3 Scalar 100 User s Guide 95 96 Using the Remote Management Unit Troubleshooting and Help When a failure occurs the Scalar 100 firmware performs error recovery and reporting Error reporting includes Service A
129. y Assembly Left Side 1 Turn off the Scalar 100 library Both the front and the rear power switches Open the library front door Remove the tape cartridge s from the standard mailbox Remove the three mailbox cable clamps Two of the cable clamps are attached to the door with 2 Phillips screws and one is attached with a 11 32 nut Disconnect the mailbox cable harness from the display assembly 4 Remove the five 11 32 nuts that attach the mailbox assembly to the front door There are two nuts on the left side and three on the right side Scalar 100 User s Guide 31 5 Remove the 11 32 nut from the bottom of the plastic cover and loosen T20 torx screw under the mailbox door 6 Remove the standard mailbox assembly Remove the plastic cover by lifting it up and sliding it through the front door Installing the Bulk Load Mailbox Use Figure 11 when installing the bulk load mailbox Figure 11 Installing a Bulk Load Mailbox Display A bl Cable Clamps AA Magazine Mailbox cable harness Connector to Multiple Slot Display Assembly 11 32 Nuts Mailbox Assembly Left Side 1 Attach the bulk load mailbox to the door using eight 11 32 nuts 2 M Attach the cable clamps using 2 Phillips screws and one 11 32 nuts Connect cable to the display assembly 32 Using the Optional Features 3 Insert magazines and any tape cartridges in the mailbox Installing a Storage Column Refer Figure 12 to when installing a storage column
130. z Indicates the barcode number To include in this list the barcode number of tape cartridges currently in tape drives refer to Reading Barcodes of Media in Tape Drives on page 70 Column 1to5 Indicates the location of the tape cartridge column Section AtoC Indicates the location of the tape cartridge magazine Row 1to6 Indicates the location of the tape cartridge slot Cell 0 to 105 Indicates the location of the tape cartridge cell Starting from the top location in the mailbox counting down continuously to each section 1 From the main menu select Status and then select Library Select Media The Media dialog box displays The dialog box displays the media cartridges currently in the library by their barcode and current location column magazine row 2 Press Select and then use the Up and Down buttons to select the media cartridge 3 Press Select The selected media cartridge s information appears Viewing Drive Information Use Drives to get information about a drive The information available through this command appears in Table 7 on page 53 Path Main Menu gt Status gt Drives 52 Getting Information Table 7 Available Drive Information Field Value Description Drive 01 to 08 The number of the drive currently selected Type AIT AIT 3 LTO IBM The type of drive currently selected LTO 2 LTO 3 DLT DLT 8000 SDLT SDLT320 SDLT600 Ser Num Ato Z 0to9

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