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Quantum P7000 User's Guide

1. Numbering Conventions P7000 16 555 T 5 T 5 1 1 6 H i i i ii 7 7 1t 1 1 8 ti T 41 1 1 E d 4 1 16 DRIVE 0 n T DRIVE m 4 Di ira D m DRIVE 1 045 4 B 085 48175 48 166 f 8206 48746 DRIVE 9 7 7 7 167 a e z 3 DRIVE 7 1 i DRE 10 171 1 DESCH Load 1 1 port J 135 pus DRIVE 4 DRIVE 17 D 1 1 T E 3 17 1 E DRIVE 51 061 48101 141 181 221 BaF 1 1 5 DRIVE 6 IECH 3 1 1 E DRIVE 7 1 1 1 COLUMN D 1 1 1 69 COLUMN 1 1 57 190 it 1 18 n H 021 0 7 1 1 7 n WEITE NNI n o eg P7000 8 679 Model The P7000 8 679 model stores cartridges in the following locations e Up to 8 tape drives e 372 storage bins on back wall e 111 shelf bins on inside of right door 196 shelf bins on inside of left door One load port 16 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 1 Library Description Overview e 8 shelf bins two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules 4 shelf bins each are built into the load port assembly e 12 shelf bins DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two removable 6 cartridge magazines Ifthe library is configured with both DLT and LTO tape drives stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules are used
2. Control Move Cartridge me rl 2 0 Standby Source Storage Bin 5 6 Load Port Destination Drive ___ Load Port Range 9 0 Gripper La LO Execute PTM Select 2 Identify the source element of the cartridge to be moved Proceed as follows a Press the appropriate source element button Storage Bin Tape Drive Load Port or Gripper When you press an element type the Range field below the Destination field displays the range of addresses Using the keypad enter the address of the source element and then press the Destination input field The Source information is displayed in the Source field and the Destination field becomes active 3 Identify the destination for the cartridge a Press the appropriate destination element button Storage Bin Tape Drive Load Port or Gripper Using the keypad enter the address of the destination element and then press the Execute button The destination information is displayed in the Destination text box and the move is initiated The GUI displays a Command In Progress dialog box with an Abort button Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 69 Chapter 3 Operator Commands Unloading a Drive The Move Cartridges command continues until completed unless you press the Abort button to stop the operation Unloading a Drive The Unload Drive command prepares a tape cartridge to be removed from a drive by rewinding an
3. P7000 Security indicator Switch Main display area The horizontal taskbar provides left and right arrow buttons to scroll through the tabs for status configuration diagnostic and operating controls options The vertical taskbar provides various library controls System state display indicates current tasks and requests in process e Standby takes the library off line or on line Load port button submits request to the library to open the load port Security level indicator shows locked on start up and initialization default e Stop button immediately removes power from the library robotics Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 25 Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components IntelliGrip Mixed The CHM of the library consists of the following components Mixed media gripper assembly Vertical carriage assembly Horizontal drive motor Extension axis assembly Figure 14 Advanced Horizontal drive Mixed media Vertical carriage Robotics System motor _ gripper assembly assembly Extension access assembly The vertical and horizontal actuators move the mixed media gripper into position to pick and place tape cartridges The rotary actuator rotates the mixed media gripper 180 allowing the mixed media gripper to pass cartridges between the front storage bins and the back storage bins or tape drives The extension actuator extends the mi
4. LTO2 Drives 12 1 Ibs 5 47 kg each LTO2 Tapes 7 4 oz 210 kg each HP LTO2 Drives 10 8 Ibs 4 9 kg each LTO2 Tapes 7 6 oz 215 kg each Tape Drives and Cartridges Tape Drives Max No Up to 8 tape drives Cartridges Max 0 322 tapes 98 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Appendix A Library Specifications Physical Characteristics P7000 Dimensions and Weight Width 60 in 152 cm Depth 29 in 74 cm Footprint 12 05 sq feet 3 67 sq meters Height 75 in 191 cm Weight Library 1444 lbs 655 Kg Quantum DLT 8000 Drives 13 5 Ibs 6 12 kg ea DLT 8000 Tapes 7 7 oz 218 kg each Quantum SDLT 220 Drives 11 94 Ibs 5 43 kg ea SDLT 220 Tapes 7 8 oz 221 kg each Quantum SDLT 320 Drives 11 88 Ibs 5 39 kg ea SDLT 320 Tapes 7 8 oz 221 kg each Quantum SDLT 600 Drives 10 9 Ibs 4 96 kg ea SDLT 600 Tapes 7 7 oz 218 kg each LTO1 Drives 12 3 Ibs 5 58 kg each LTO1 Tapes 7 3 oz 207 kg each LTO2 Drives 12 1 Ibs 5 47 kg each LTO2 Tapes 7 4 oz 210 kg each HP LTO2 Drives 10 8 Ibs 4 9 kg each LTO2 Tapes 7 6 oz 215 kg each Tape Drives and Cartridges Tape Drives Max No Up to 16 tape drives Cartridges Max No 0 679 tapes Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 99 Appendix A Library Specifications Performance and Reliability Characteristics Table 24 In
5. Ce 118 165 oso Us CDe 11 08 159 164 A 859 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 11 Chapter 1 Library Description Overview P4000 10 316 Model The P4000 10 316 model stores cartridges in the following locations Up to 10 tape drives 165 storage bins on back wall 111 shelf bins on inside of right door 40 shelf bins on inside of left door One load port e 8 shelf bins two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules 4 shelf bins each are built into the load port assembly e 12shelf bins DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two removable 6 cartridge magazines Figure 5 shows the storage bin load port bin and tape drive numbering conventions These conventions are used by the library GUI and the diagnostic software program Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Figure 5 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 10 316 Chapter 1 Library Description Overview RR D B 276 oof oso 120 8 165 190 215 240 827
6. sss 128 P4000 Declaration of Confort 135 P7000 Declaration of Confort 136 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide ix Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 1 2 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Tables DLT 8000 Performance Characteristics P4000 2 SDLT 220 Performance Characteristics P4000 3 SDLT 320 Performance Characteristics 4000 3 SDLT 600 Performance Characteristics P4000 3 LTO1 Performance Characteristics P4000 3 IBM LTO2 Performance Characteristics P4000 3 HP LTO2 Performance Characteristics 4000 4 DLT 8000 Performance Characteristics P7000 4 SDLT 220 Performance Characteristics 7000 4 SDLT 320 Performance Characteristics 7000 4 SDLT 600 Performance Characteristics 7000 4 LTO1 Performance Characteristics P7000 5 LTO2 Performance Characteristics P7000 z HP LTO2 Performance Characteristics 7000 5 Tape Drive and Cartridge 27 GUI Komponente GEES 45
7. Operator pz Load Pack 146 01 147 P02 ANF148 P03 ANF149 Ready Ready Doi 222 Ready Cartridge Element present number Dostum code 123 number Element Ready status Write enabled Compression enabled Drives The Drives area reports whether e tape drive contains a tape cartridge tape cartridge is write enabled or write protected Compression is enabled It also displays the bar code number of the cartridge For a more detailed screen showing an individual drive s status press the screen anywhere in the Drives area to display the Tape Drive Status screen see figure 28 Use the arrow buttons at the bottom of the screen to scroll to the desired drive Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 49 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Obtaining Library Status Figure 28 Tape Drive Screen About 3o Back ec Forward 4f Home 90 gt Quantum Overview bord Operator Service System Off line Tape Drive Status mm Ready 123 Compression ON Prevent OFF Cleaning Required OFF Load Port 12 Write Protect OFF Cleaning Requested OFF Tape Remain 033729 MB DLT 8000 SCSI ID 05 Compr Ratio R N A CompactTape IV 35 70 Gb Compr Ratio W N A Drive Code Rev 000037 Clean Cart Loads 0000005 Controller Code Rev 96 Hrs Since Cleaned 00326 S N JF7110
8. System Off line b Standby SysTest Initialize Statistics Library EE Nonvol Results y Statistics Load Port ANS Initialize Actuator Nonvol Clean Config System Monitor Change Password Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 77 Chapter 4 Service Commands Generating Reports Figure 44 Report Statistics Screen 78 Statistics Report Figure 44 shows a sample Statistics report Press the Update button to update the report otherwise the report will update periodically Tapes Off line Power On Time Hr Min Sec 360 05 56 A 5 Standby Command Time Hr Min Sec 108 08 17 Pick Bin Count 26501 Load Port Place Bin Count 26435 Pick Drive Count 11323 Place Drive Count 10143 Pick Load Port Count 873 Place Load Port Count 877 Horizontal Move Count 268831 Vertical Move Count 152238 Update p Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Figure 45 Report Actuator Status Screen Chapter 4 Service Commands Generating Reports Actuator Report Figure 45 shows a sample Actuator Status report About Back oc Forward 42 Home lt lo 5 Quantum A Tapes Operator System Off line Horizontal Position in 8 752 A Standby Vertical Position in 3 126 Extension Position in 0 015 Load Port Gripper Position Closed Rotary Position ront PTM Position Inside Report Actuator Statu
9. 809 ou ose 129 8 o10 Us oso 8 130 Load 8 on osi 131 d o2 e 0521 8 052 132 port oss 8 osa 133 DRIVE 1 gon 054 8 134 3 ots oss oss 135 ote Us ose 096 136 DRIVE 2 07 o en 137 ose 138 a 019 09 78 139 NES 8020 8 060 B 100 140 021 8 061 B 101 8 141 B 022 8062 B 102 142 025 8065 1 103 B 143 8 024 8 024 104 B 144 8 025 8 065 105 145 DRIVE 4 8 026 8 066 B 106 146 DRIVE 5 o T e ov T e 107 147 10 148 d o9 T vos 149 Berg 030 070 B 110 150 B 031 071 B iti 151 B 032 B 072 B 1121 B 152 ors 113 153 DRIVE 7 o34 e es md Da 035 ost 115 Je 155 8 166 036 e oe T a 155 167 B 037 B 077 B 117 B 157 B 168 036 e ore ise 169 oss 09 119 159 170 2 o o 6 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 1 Library Description Overview P4000 8 322 Model The P4000 8 322 model stores cartridges in the following locations e Upto8tape drives 171 storage bins on back wall e 111 shelf bins on
10. SCSI Port Q SCSI Port G SCSI Port B SCSI Port C SCSI Port D SCSI Port E SCSI Port F SCSI Port H SCSI Port K SCSI Port J SCSI Port SCSI Port P SCSI Port N SCSI Port M SCSI Port L 6330549 01 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 39 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Figure 22 Ethernet Cabling 8 Drive P4000 40 Drive Column 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bulkhead sbb S m sl s B ESI S 8BBEEBS SESS LI Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Figure 23 Ethernet Cabling 16 Drive P7000 Drive Column 1 Drive Column 0 Bulkhead 8B b be amp ee amp bs amp E RR Quantum P4000 P7000 Libraries User s Guide 41 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Turning the Library On and Off Turning the Library On and Off Turning On the Library Placing the Library On line or Off line Turning Off the Library 42 This section explains how t
11. Table 17 Security Levels listed from highest to lowest There are five levels of security for the P4000 and P7000 GUI see table 17 Service S provides access to both the Operator and Service set of screens and all functions on the system bar Operator O provides access to the Operator set of screens and all functions on the system bar User U provides access to screens that are not password protected Overview and Tapes screens and all functions on the status bar Import Only I provides access to Overview and Tapes screens and the Load Port button on the system bar no Stop or Standby Locked L provides access to Overview and Tapes screens only The security level indicator lock icon at the lower left corner of the GUI indicates the current security level S O U I or L Operat Stop Lock Overvie Tapes or Service Load and Icon Password wScreen Screen Screen Screen Port Standby Level Indicator Protected Access Access Access Access Access Access Service S Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Operator O Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes User U Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Multi O Yes No No No No No No Unit Import I Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No Only Locked L No Yes Yes No No No No 52 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Changing the GUI Security Levels Securing the GUI When the User
12. turns automatic cleaning mode on Disable turns automatic cleaning mode off To change the automatic cleaning mode using the Mode Select command set the Vendor Unique Page 20h byte 2 bit 1 AC to One enable automatic cleaning Zero disable automatic cleaning To save the automatic drive cleaning mode setting in NVRAM set the Mode Select command Save Page SP bit to one When the automatic drive cleaning mode setting is saved in NVRAM neither a SCSI bus reset or a power cycle of the Product Name will change the mode setting Reporting of Cleaning Mode Diagnostic Software The current drive cleaning mode can be reported by Diagnostic Software e Mode Sense Command To display the current drive cleaning mode from diagnostic software select e Config Report Clean Tape The diagnostic screen displays cleaning mode bar code label of each cleaning cartridge The number of uses of each cleaning cartridge The home storage element of each cleaning cartridge Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 119 Appendix Automatic Drive Cleaning Cleaning Cartridges Mode Sense Command current storage element of each cleaning cartridge To report the current drive cleaning mode use the Mode Sense command and Set the Page Code field to 20h Vendor Unique Page 20h Set Page Control field to 0 Target to return current va
13. Enter Password Screen sss 74 Service Change Password Screen sss 75 Service Screen Reports esce dcdit oci 77 Report Statistics Screen caeci eere 78 Report Actuator Status Screen sss 79 Report SysTest Library Results 80 Report AutoClean Status Screen sese 81 Test Systest Library Screen 82 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Figure 49 Figure 50 Figure 51 Figure 52 Figure 53 Figure 54 Figure 55 Figure 56 Figure 57 Figure 58 Figure 59 Figure 60 Figure 61 Figure 62 Figure 63 Figure 64 Figure 65 Figure 66 Enter Password Screen 86 Multis Unit Seret etre ntt reitera melts 87 Configure edente 88 Multi Unit Sereer nior toe terere ote 89 Extension Axis Restraints Storage Location 106 Installing the Vertical Carriage 107 Installing the Horizontal Carriage Restraint 108 Pivoting Gripper Restraint into Position 109 Gripper Restraint in Position sese 109 Installing the Gripper Restraimt eee eens 110 Installing the Gripper Restraint Screw ss 110 Inserting the Shipping Plate 111 Crating the Library ic iios ene 114 Product Conformation Label ENEE 127 Laser Light Warning Label ue 128 Exposure Warning Label
14. If the problem continues contact a field service engineer Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 93 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions 94 Problem The robot times out or fails during an operation Corrective Action Check that the tape cartridge involved in the operation is properly positioned in the bin or drive and ready to be picked Check that the robot is not obstructed in any way Retry the operation If it still fails contact a field service engineer The robot drops a cartridge Open the doors Retrieve the cartridge orient it properly and place the cartridge in an empty storage bin Do not try to place the cartridge in the gripper Perform an inventory see Performing an Inventory on page 68 If the operator manually places a cartridge in an empty bin he must then run an inventory so the library records the position of the manually placed cartridge A cartridge is in the gripper at start up when a move command is requested or after a place command is executed Open the front doors Manually remove the cartridge from the gripper and place it in an empty bin Perform an inventory see Performing an Inventory on page 68 If the operator manually places a cartridge in an empty bin he must then run an inventory so the library records the position of the manually placed cartridge The gripper does not have a cartridge after
15. Left side of the library Refers to the left side as you face the component being described b All binary numbers are succeeded by b h All hexadecimal numbers are succeeded by h Error or attention conditions are represented in parenthesis that translate as follows SK S ASC AA 5 where S hexadecimal sense key value AA hexadecimal additional sense code hexadecimal additional sense code qualifiers Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide XV Preface Related The following Quantum documents are also available for the Documents P4000 and P7000 library Document Document No Document Title Description 6434005 Quantum P4000 Describes unpacking Library Unpacking and moving a P4000 Instructions 6434006 Quantum P7000 Describes unpacking Library Unpacking and moving a P7000 Instructions 6434007 Quantum P Series For programmers Library Software Interface Guide writing P4000 and P7000 control software Refer to the appropriate product manual s for information about your tape drive and cartridges SCSI 2 Specification The SCSI 2 communications specification is the proposed American National Standard for information systems dated March 9 1990 Copies may be obtained from Global Engineering Documents 15 Inverness Way East Englewood CO 80112 800 854 7179 or 303 397 2740 xvi Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide C
16. drives bins 16 555 Capacity in Terabytes TB 200 GB per cartridge 111 00 Throughput GB hr based on 35 transfer rate 2016 P7000 Model drives bins 16 555 Capacity in Terabytes TB 200 GB per cartridge 111 00 Throughput GB hr based on 30 transfer rate 1728 The library stores tape cartridges in the following locations P4000 8 171 Model The P4000 8 171 model stores cartridges in the following locations e Upto8tape drives 171 storage bins on back wall e One load port e 8 shelf bins two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules 4 shelf bins each are built into the load port assembly e 12 shelf bins DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two removable 6 cartridge magazines Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Figure 1 shows the storage bin load port bin and tape drive numbering conventions These conventions are used by the library GUI and the diagnostic software program Figure 1 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 8 171 FER m sc r 1 B 000 B040 Up 080 120 B 001 B 041 op 121 B 002 042 082 122 003 043 8 083 123 8 004 B 044 8 084 B 124 8005 o5 8 oss 125 B oos 8 oss 086 126 007 oo oj 8 127 oss ose 128
17. is the number of logical blocks available on the medium A Read Capacity command may be issued to determine the value of n 1 If a command is issued that requests access to a logical block not within the capacity of the medium the command is terminated with CHECK CONDITION CISPR22 This standard describes the emissions testing methods and test limits for information technology equipment such as computers office machines or telecommunications equipment connected to low voltage power main networks 600V It does not apply to equipment whose primary function is radio transmission or reception as defined by the International Telecommunications Union ITU Radio Regulations The object of the standard is to establish uniform requirements for the conducted and radiated disturbance levels of the equipment covered by the standard Disturbance limits are established for Class A and Class B equipment and measurement methods operating conditions and interpretation of results are addressed Class A digital device Class A equipment is intended for Commercial installation Class laser product Class 1 lasers are products where the power of the laser beam produced the accessible emission is always below the Maximum Permissible Exposure value Therefore for Class 1 lasers the output power is below the level at which it is believed eye damage will occur Exposure to the beam of a Class 1 laser will not result in eye injury Class 1 lasers may
18. nidore 98 Performance and Reliability Characteristics sss 100 Environmental Gpechficattons 101 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Appendix Appendix Appendix D Relocating the Library Checking the New Installation Gate Preparing the Library for Relocation Removing Tape Cartridges 2 22 2 Installing Shipping Restraints and Packing Load Port Shipping Plate Disconnecting Library Crating the Library Crating the Libraty o uctor Preparing the Library for Automatic Drive Cleaning Drive Cleaning Modes sss Host Initiated Cleaning Mode Automatic Drive Cleaning Mode Selection of Cleaning Mode un Diagnostic Software Mode Select Commande Reporting of Cleaning Mode AE Diagnostic Software sss Mode Sense Commande Storage and Tracking Monitoring Usage seen Element Status Information Monitoring the Drives sse Media Movement to the Drive Supervising the Drive Cleaning Media Movement from the Drive Unloading Cleaning Cartridges sss Laser Regulations Quantum P4000 and
19. 1 Laserlaite Appendix E Regulatory Statements ATENCI N Este producto contiene laser de clase Luz de laser NO mire el rayo Evite el contacto con la luz la luz de laser se emite desde el explorador de c digo de barras El uso de los controles o ajustes para realizar procedimientos que no son especificados puede provocar una situaci n peligrosa ATTENZIONE Questo prodotto emette una luce laser di Classe II NON guardare il facsio di luce ed evitare di esporsi alla fonte del laser Il fascio di luce laser h emesso dal dispositivo di scansione del codice a barre ATTENZIONE L uso di comandi o regolazioni per eseguire le procedure che non siano quelli specificati in questa documentazione pur causare rischi all incolumit delle persone Battery Statement CAUTION LET OP VAROITUS This product contains a Lithium battery The Dallas Semiconductor 05128887 on the motherboard contains a Lithium battery Lithium may be considered a hazardous material Dispose of this battery in accordance with local state and federal laws Dit product bevat een lithiumbatterij De DS12B887 chip van Dallas Semiconductor op het moederbord bevat een lithiumbatterij Lithium kan als gevaarlijk materiaal worden beschouwd Werp de batterij weg in overeenstemming met de plaatselijke en landelijke milieuwetgeving tuotteessa on litiumparisto Emolevyll oleva Dallas Semiconductor DS12B887 sis lt litiumpa
20. 27 troubleshooting 91 96 operating problems 95 robotics problems 93 start up problems 92 tape drive problems 96 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide U Unload button 59 Unload Imp Exp command 71 Unloading Drive command 70 load port 71 User security level 52 Write protect switch 34 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 147 Index 148 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide
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22. 8 oss T 8 ozs vis vss T 8 166 318 os T a 116 wel Tee 8 319 8057 T e wo 157 168 8 320 8 ose 118 1581 8 169 8 321 os ore 159 170 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Load port Chapter 1 Library Description Overview P4000 10 100 Model The P4000 10 100 model stores cartridges in the following locations e Up to 10 tape drives 100 storage bins on back wall e One load port e 8 shelf bins two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules 4 shelf bins each are built into the load port assembly e 12 shelf bins DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two removable 6 cartridge magazines Figure 3 shows the storage bin load port bin and tape drive numbering conventions These conventions are used by the library GUI and the diagnostic software program Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 9 Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Figure 3 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 Qe 1 cuo 8 041 081 p o2 B 42 082 oos 083 ORNE 8 ou a 084 5 085 8 006 8 046 086 DRIVE 9 oy 087 _ o08 048 088 009 089 DRIVE 0
23. Cartridge 4 Pull the tape cartridge completely out of the drive 5 Close and lock the library doors Quantum SDLT To manually eject a tape cartridge from Quantum SDLT and LTO tape and IBM LTO Tape drives Drives 1 Refer to Steps 1a 1f under DLT Tape Drives 2 Press the Unload button on the drive The Unload button works the same as a soft eject VCR style button 60 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 3 Operator Commands This chapter describes the commands found on the Operator screen of the graphical user interface GUI The Operator screen commands initiate the following actions Opening the Operator Screen Configuring the Library Configuring Library Options Performing an Inventory Moving Cartridges Unloading a Drive Unloading the Load Port The library must be off line to perform these functions Caution Library operator commands are to be used only by qualified Quantum trained personnel Serious operational problems and data loss may occur if you do not understand the consequences of these commands Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 61 Chapter 3 Operator Commands Opening the Operator Screen Opening the Operator Screen To open the Operator screen 1 Press the Operator tab The GUI displays the password screen see figure 34 2 Enter the correct operator or service password to gain access to the Operator Screen see figure 35 The default oper
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25. Imp Exp button The GUI displays a Command In Progress dialog box is displayed 2 becomes necessary to stop the Unload command press the Abort button Note inventory process is also stopped if an error is detected In this case the GUI displays an error message Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 71 Chapter 3 Operator Commands Unloading the Load Port 72 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 4 Service Commands This chapter describes the Service screen commands of the library graphical user interface GUI Topics covered are Opening the Service Screen Changing Passwords Generating Reports Warning Serious operational problems and data loss may occur if you do not fully understand the consequences of these commands The following service tasks are shown here are for explanation only and should not be carried out by anyone other than Quantum trained personnel Testing the Library Initializing Non Volatile Information Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 73 Chapter 4 Service Commands Opening the Service Screen Opening the Service Screen To open the Service screen 1 Press the Service tab Note The Service screen is restricted to individuals with Service level access privileges 2 The GUI displays a password screen see figure 41 Enter the correct service password to gain access to the Service screen
26. Inventory Tapes command reads the bar code labels of the cartridges in the tape drives fixed storage bins and the load port bins All elements that contain cartridges without labels are marked as full with no label 1 Press the Inventory Tapes button in the Operator screen The GUI displays a Command In Progress screen 2 Press the Abort button to stop continuous running of the inventory process otherwise the process continues until all storage elements have been inventoried Note The inventory process is also stopped if an error is detected In this case the GUI displays an error message Moving Cartridges The Move Cartridges command allows you to move any tape cartridge in the library to the destination you specify This destination can be a storage bin a tape drive the load port or the gripper Note To move a cartridge from a tape drive issue an Unload Drive command as explained in Unloading a Drive To move a cartridge 1 In the Operator screen press the Move Cartridges button The GUI displays the Control Move Cartridges screen with the Source input field active see figure 39 68 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Figure 39 Control Move Cartridges Screen Off line Chapter 3 Operator Commands Moving Cartridges Backspace button Use this button to erase a partial entry character by character lt Back oc Fomward 4 Home Overview Tapes
27. Mixed media tape drives DLT SDLT or DLT and LTO e Load port The cabinet houses all library components including Cartridge handling mechanism CHM e Storage bins Control electronics Power supply and distribution equipment Fan modules drives You can access these components to monitor and control library operation through the front doors and back panels of the library cabinet Front Panel The front of the library cabinet see figure 10 provides the following Two front doors provide easy access to the CHM and the storage array The viewing window makes it possible to visually monitor library operations e on the right side of the cabinet enables you to monitor and control library operations Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Figure 9 P4000 Cabinet Front View Viewing window Door Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components GUI Power Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide switch Load port 21 Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components Figure 10 P7000 Cabinet Front View Viewing window Dual doors Amixed media load port equipped with either two 4 cartridge stationary load packs for libraries configured with LTO tape drives or two 6 cartridge removable load pack magazines for DLT and or SDLT tape drives provides easy insertion of additional tape cartridges while the li
28. P7000 Libraries User s Guide Contents 127 vi Contents Appendix E Regulatory Statements 129 Glossary 137 Index 143 vii Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Contents Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide viii Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figures Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 8 171 6 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 8 322 8 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 10 100 10 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 10 165 11 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 10 316 13 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P7000 16 399 14 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P7000 16 555 16 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P7000 8 679 18 P4000 Cabinet Front View sese 21 P7000 Cabinet Front View eese 22 P4000 Cabinet Back Panels ue 23 P7000 Cabinet Back Panels un 24 GUI Initial Screen P7000 sese 25 Advanced Robotics Gwstem sse 26 DLT SDLT Load 29 LTO Load Bot 29 Inserting Bar Code Label 017 50 7 34 DET and SDLT Cartridges 35 Quantum
29. System state display A System Off line wa Quantum Exiting a Screen To exit any screen press the Back or Home button While the command is executing the GUI displays a Command In Progress dialog box with an Abort button Pressing Abort cancels the command and stops the ongoing operation After pressing Abort it is still necessary to press the Back button to exit the screen associated with the aborted command Library Controls Library controls are located along the top and left side of the GUI in the horizontal and vertical bars see figure 26 46 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Figure 26 Library Controls Standby button Load Port button Stop button Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Using the GUI Back T T Contrast 30 Back oc Forward 4 Home 49g About Quantum System Off line Load Port Overview Operator Quantum These controls function as follows e button returns to the home initial screen e Forward button moves forward screen by screen through previous selections e Back button moves backward screen by screen through previous selections Contrast buttons adjust the contrast of the GUI screen e Standby button toggles the library between on line and off line states Load Port button releases and locks the load port door If the load port is locked in the closed position p
30. Top Cardboard crate Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Appendix Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Operation Preparing the Library for Operation After shipping or moving the library refer to the Quantum P4000 and P7000 Pre Installation Site Survey Instructions and the Quantum P4000 and P7000 Unpacking Instructions to Prepare the new installation site Receive the library Uncrate the library required in shipping the library Position the library Prepare the library for operation Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 115 Appendix Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Operation 116 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 05 G e Automatic Drive Cleaning m This appendix is description of the tape library s automatic drive cleaning feature Drive Cleaning Modes Two modes of drive cleaning support are provided on the Product Name e Host Initiated Cleaning Mode e Automatic Drive Cleaning Mode Host Initiated In host initiated cleaning mode the host is responsible for all cleaning Cleaning Mode functions such as Detecting when a drive requires cleaning Tracking and selecting cleaning cartridges e Moving a cleaning cartridge to the drive Determining when a cleaning cartridge has used all of its available cleaning cycles e Moving used up cartridges to the load port Quantum P4000
31. and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 117 Appendix Drive Cleaning Selection of Cleaning Mode Automatic Drive Cleaning Mode Automatic drive cleaning is disabled by default In automatic drive cleaning mode the library is responsible for all cleaning functions such as Detecting when a drive requires cleaning Tracking and selecting cleaning cartridges e Moving a cleaning cartridge to the drive Determining when a cleaning cartridge has used all of its available cleaning cycles Moving used up cartridges to the load port Note Ifthe libraries are running in a multiple frame configuration a cleaning tape must be inside each unit Selection of Cleaning Mode Diagnostic Software 118 The cleaning mode is selectable from the Diagnostic Software GUI e Mode Select Command The default cleaning mode is host initiated A Mode Select command permanently changes the cleaning mode in the library s NVRAM and is retained if the library power is cycled To change automatic cleaning mode from the diagnostic software select Config Enable clean tape turns automatic cleaning mode on Disable clean tape turns automatic cleaning mode off Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide GUI Mode Select Command Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning Reporting of Cleaning Mode To change automatic cleaning mode from the touch screen GUI select Configuration Auto Clean Enable
32. key from the accessories kit unlock each door 58 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge e Lift each door handle straight up and then turn the handle counterclockwise to unlatch each door f Gently pull on each door handle to open the door 2 Press the Unload button on the drive see figure 33 When you press Unload the tape cartridge rewinds This may take between 10 to 120 seconds When the rewind process is completed the Operate Handle indicator comes on Figure 38 DLT Tape Drive Front Bezel Unload button Example gooaoaa Insert release handle shown in up position 3 When the Operate Handle indicator comes on raise the insert release handle to eject the tape cartridge Note Place your finger approximately 1 4 of an inch in front of the drive s cartridge opening to ensure that the cartridge does not drop when ejected Caution Pause for at least 3 seconds then grasp the tape cartridge and slowly pull it half way out of the drive Caution If the tape cartridge leader failed to detach from the take up leader push the tape cartridge all of the way back into the drive press down the insert release handle and return to step 2 Otherwise continue to step 4 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 59 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Manually Ejecting a Tape
33. library configurations e Access to future expandability and technology upgrades through Quantum s Prism Storage ArchitectureTM Prism Storage Architecture employs standard PCI bus technology to provide greater upgrade flexibility at reduced costs This technology ensures compatibility with future on board technologies such as tape drive controllers high speed host and network interfaces as well as server and tape RAID Reliable versatile 120 240 volt AC auto switching power supplies e Hot swappable redundant DC power supplies ensure library operations against power supply failure e An optional advanced cooling system is available to prevent failures from overheating On line cartridge exchanges load port with two removable 6 cartridge magazines for easy insertion of cartridges without interrupting library operations Easy serviceability and manageability e Hot swappable drives DC power supplies and fans enable field service engineers to make repairs without taking the library off line Easy access and replacement of critical components e A user friendly GUI provides a wide range of configuration and service related functions Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 19 Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components Library Components Cabinet 20 The P4000 and P7000 libraries consist of these major components Cabinet GUI Intelligrip M mixed media cartridge handling mechanism e
34. of Runs Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 4 Service Commands Initializing Non Volatile Information 4 When you have selected the type of test and all test options press the Execute button A Command In Progress dialog box is displayed The system test continues until completed unless you press the Abort button If you pressed the Continuous button in step 3 you must press the Abort button to stop the test Initializing Non Volatile Information The Service screen contains two commands involving information stored in nonvolatile memory Caution following two commands are meant to be used only by qualified Quantum trained personnel They are presented here for explanation only Serious operational problems and data loss may occur if you do not fully understand the consequences of these commands e Initialize nonvolatile memory configuration returns the library configuration to its factory default condition eliminating any changes made using the Configure Library and Configure Options commands in the Operator screen and invalidates the calibration data e Initialize nonvolatile memory statistics purges nonvolatile memory of all statistical information about library operation This information is used to generate the statistical report described on page 76 Executing Either To execute either command mman command 1 On the Service screen press the but
35. the GUI will return to the initial screen see figure 24 Operating the Load Port After pressing the Load Port button on the GUI the library will release the lock on the load port you will hear an audible click The GUI displays Wait Open Load Port Pull on the load port s handle The load port pulls outward about an inch to its unlocked position which allows its interior drum to be rotated 180 for magazine loading or unloading Warning Opening or closing the load port door presents mechanical hazards Use both hands to pull or push the load port finger grip and use the top and bottom surfaces of the load port drum to keep fingers out of load port openings when rotating the load port drum see figure 31 54 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Removing Installing a Tape Cartridge Magazine Loading a Tape Cartridge Magazine Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port After loading or unloading the magazines rotate the load port back 180 and push the load port handle to lock the load port into position Note The mixed media load port used with LTO tape cartridges has two stationary 4 cartridge magazines built into the load port unlike the two removable 6 cartridge magazines used with DLT and SDLT tape cartridges If the library contains both DLT and LTO tape drives the stationary magazines are used in the load port
36. the storage bin load port bin and tape drive numbering conventions These conventions are used by the library GUI and the diagnostic software program Figure 6 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P7000 16 399 Load port 14 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 1 Library Description Overview P7000 16 555 Model The P7000 16 555 model stores cartridges in the following locations e Up to 16 tape drives 288 storage bins on back wall 111 shelf bins on inside of right door e 156 shelf bins on inside of left door One load port e 8 shelf bins two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules 4 shelf bins each are built into the load port assembly e 12 shelf bins DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two removable 6 cartridge magazines If the library is configured with both DLT and LTO tape drives stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules are used Figure 7 shows the storage bin load port bin and tape drive numbering conventions These conventions are used by the library GUI and the diagnostic software program Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 15 Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Figure 7 Bin Shelf
37. therefore be considered eye safe Class Il laser product Class 2 lasers are limited to a maximum output power of 1 mW A person receiving an eye exposure from a Class 2 laser either accidentally or as a result of someone else s deliberate action misuse will be protected from injury by their natural blink reflex This is a natural involuntary response which causes the individual to blink and avert their head thereby terminating the eye exposure Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Glossary DLT Digital Linear Tape technology is owned developed and manufactured by Quantum Corporation DLT tape drives use half inch wide tape DLT 8000 tape drives record on 208 tracks uncompressed Elements SCSI designation for any device or bin in the library that can hold a cartridge SCSI elements include storage bins tape drives load port bins and the gripper EMI Electro Magnetic Interference refers to unwanted electrical noise present on a power line This noise may leak from the power lines and affect equipment that isn t even connected to the power line Such leakage is called a magnetic field Magnetic fields are formed when unwanted noise voltages give rise to noise currents Such noise signals may adversely affect electronic equipment and cause intermittent data problems ESD Electrostatic Discharge Gripper A mechanical component of the extension axis assembly robotics which grips and holds a tape cartridge in transi
38. with multiple SCSI buses you can assign the same number to two or more devices provided each device is on a different SCSI bus Note Power must be cycled for the new SCSI ID number to become effective Note SCSIID assignments are not required for Ethernet based libraries Configuring Library Options The Configure Options command allows you to set the following 66 Power On State determines whether the library is on line or in standby mode when powered up The default setting is On line AutoClean allows the library to perform drive cleaning tasks automatically as needed The default setting is Disabled Retries causes the library to automatically retry a failed command before issuing an error message The default setting is Enabled Bar Code Labels turns bar code scanning on or off during inventory It should be disabled when the library contains cartridges that are not labeled The default setting is Disabled Auto Inventory causes the library to perform an inventory whenever the library is powered up The default setting is Disabled Auto Load causes the library to automatically move cartridges in the load port to empty storage bins as soon as the load port door closes The default setting is Disable Temp Detection enables or disables the over temperature detection warning and shutdown features of the library The default setting is Enabled Power On Security deter
39. 0038 Clean Tape Used 000 times To return to the Overview screen press the screen anywhere in the Tape Drive Status box Activity The Activity area shows the source element the transport medium and the destination element involved in the activity the current location of the tape cartridge and the progress of the activity Load Port The Load Port area identifies tape cartridges currently stored in either magazine in the load port Use the arrow button to view contents not currently displayed 50 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Tapes Screen Figure 29 Tapes Screen Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Obtaining Library Status The Tapes screen identifies the tape cartridges residing in the following elements Drives Storage fixed storage bins e Load port Transport gripper About Quantum Viewing Storage and Load Port Elements The Drives Storage and Load Port categories may contain too many elements to display at once To scroll through these elements use the arrow buttons at the bottom of each category You can also expand the Drives Storage or Load Port list to fill the screen by touching the desired category anywhere above the scrolling arrows To return to the start of the Tapes screen press the Back button Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 51 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Changing the GUI Security Levels Changing the GUI Security Levels
40. 050 090 Load B on 051 091 3 012 os2 092 port os3 Us 093 DRIVE 1 8 014 8 054 B 094 d os 055 095 d 056 0 DRIVE 2 017 057 097 y org 8 058 098 E d 019 8 059 8 099 020 060 B 021 B 061 8 022 062 023 065 DRIVE 4 8 024 064 025 065 026 066 DRIVE 5 027 067 B 028 B 068 8 029 069 0 070 8 031 071 o2 072 033 073 DRIVE 7 074 05 075 036 076 07 077 078 8 079 o e P4000 10 165 Model The P4000 10 165 model stores cartridges in the following locations e Upto 10 tape drives 165 storage bins on back wall One load port 10 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 1 Library Description Overview e 8 shelf bins two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules 4 shelf bins each are built into the load port assembly e 12 shelf bins DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two removable 6 cartridge magazines Figure 4 shows the storage bin load port bin and tape drive numbering conventions These conventions are used by the library GUI and the diagnostic software program Figure 4 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 10 165 1 ooo
41. 17 Inserting a Bar Code Label DLT SDLT 34 Slide in slot Note Only use bar code labels that have been designed for cartridges Do not adhere labels to a cartridge anywhere except the slide in slot Setting the Write Protect Switch Each tape cartridge has a write protect switch similar to that shown in figure 18 This switch determines whether new data can be written to the cartridge write enabled or whether data on the cartridge is protected from being erased or overwritten write protected Proper Insertion Orientation Refer to figure 18 for proper label placement write protection settings and insertion orientation Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Figure 18 DLT and SDLT Cartridges LTO Cartridges Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Installing Tape Cartridges Insert this end into the bin Barcode label Orange Write window protect enable DLT cartridge shown 3D Slide left Slide right default LTO tape cartridges are different in size to the DLT SDLT cartridges as well as in the barcode labeling and write protect switch setting see figure 19 Adhesive backed bar code labels are used on LTO tape cartridges Refer to figure 11 for proper label placement write protection settings and insertion orientation Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 35 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Installing Tap
42. 2 27 2002 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 135 Appendix Regulatory Statements Figure 66 P7000 Declaration of Conformity Quantum DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name Manufacturer s Address Declares that the Product s Product Description Product Name Model Number s Product Options According to EN45014 Quantum Corporation 141 Innovation Drive Irvine CA 92612 3040 USA Automated Tape Library System P7000 Series P7000 Series Conforms to the following EC Directives and Standards Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Product Safety EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EMC Authorizing Signature 24 Mitchell Gilber Manager Regulatory European Headquarters 7 Lindenwood Chineham Business Park Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 8WD United Kingdom Telephone 44 1 256 848 713 Fax 44 1 256 848 700 EN60950 1992 Al 2 4 11 EN60825 1 1994 A11 55022 1997 Class EN61000 3 2 1995 Class EN61000 3 3 1994 55024 1998 EN61000 4 2 1995 EN61000 4 3 1995 EN61000 4 4 1994 EN61000 4 5 1994 EN61000 4 6 1996 EN61000 4 8 1993 EN61000 4 11 1994 Date Issued 02 27 2002 136 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Glossary Antistatic mat mat made of antistatic material which includes a cabled connection to ground at a wall receptacle Additional Sense Code is part of the SCSI 2 specification The a
43. 5 32 hex wrench not provided Connect the SCSI or Ethernet cables and jumpers as shown in the applicable figures Note Quantum ships sufficient SCSI cables and terminators with this library to set up two drives per SCSI bus as well as adequate SCSI jumper cables to accommodate up to 4 drives per SCSI bus Figure 20 shows the recommended cabling configuration for a 8 drive P4000 library Figure 21 shows the recommended cabling configuration for a 16 drive P7000 library Figure 22 shows the Ethernet cabling configuration for a 10 drive P4000 library Figure 23 shows the Ethernet cabling configuration for a 16 drive P7000 library Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 37 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Figure 20 Cabling Configuration 8 Drive P4000 6330540 1 Drive Column 1 Tape drive Drive position 0 SCSI ID 2 Tape drive Drive position 1 SCSI ID 3 Tape drive Drive position 2 SCSI ID4 Tape drive Drive position 3 SCSI ID 5 tape drive Drive position 4 SCSI ID 2 Tape drive Drive position 5 SCSI ID 3 Tape drive Drive position 6 SCSI ID 4 Library electronics SCSI ID 0 Tape drive Drive position 7 SCSI ID 5 0415891 SCSI RONI SOSI dif ter
44. 6 library options 66 Confirgure Options command power on 66 Controls library 46 D Diagnostic software cleaning modes 118 DLT SDLT magazine 55 Drive cleaning modes Selecting from control panel 119 Drive reports 49 Drive status screen 49 E Ejecting tape cartridge 58 Environmental specifications acoustical noise 102 climatic environment 101 electromagnetic electrostatic susceptibility 102 physical environment 101 ESD precautions 32 Extension axis restraints 105 G Gripper assembly 108 mixed media 26 restraint 108 GUI activity time out 54 overview screen 48 parts of 24 screens overview 43 security levels 52 service screen 74 H Horizontal carraige restraint 108 Host initiated cleaning mode 117 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Import only security level 52 Initialize Nonvolatile Memory Configuration command 83 Initialize Nonvolatile Memory Statistics command 83 Inserting tape cartridge 55 Installing tape cartridge 36 Inventory Tapes command 68 L Labels bar code 120 Leader tape cartridge 59 Library 45 generating reports 76 relocating 103 Library controls back 47 contrast 47 forward 47 functions 46 home 47 load port 47 standby 47 stop 48 Library status information 45 Load port DLT SDLT 28 LTO 28 mixed media 22 55 removing tape cartridges 58 Index tape cartridge magazines 28 Load port area overview screen 50
45. 7 263 304 oa ose toe 8 d 178 203 228 264 B 305 029 oco wee 149 DRIVE 6 179 204 229 265 8 306 030 110 150 180 205 8 230 266 8 307 osi on De 151 Us 206 De 231 267 8 308 os2 072 CDe use 152 b 182 207 232 268 8 309 oss es n3 153 183 208 233 269 B 310 8 034 CDe 14 184 209 Je 234 270 311 035 Ue es CDe 115 De we 160 185 De 20 235 271 B 312 ose ee ue De 156 Un 161 186 Ue 211 De 236 272 B 313 037 Ue 077 De 157 8 162 187 22 De 237 273 834 0 Us 078 1181 g wee 163 188 213 238 274 8 315 039 079 8 119 8 159 8 164 189 B 214 B 239 B 275 o 25 7000 16 399 The P7000 16 399 model stores cartridges in the following locations Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Up to 16 tape drives 288 storage bins on back wall 111 shelf bins on inside of right door One load port Load port 13 Chapter 1 Library Description Overview e 8 shelf bins two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules 4 shelf bins each are built into the load port assembly e 12 shelf bins DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two removable 6 cartridge magazines Figure 6 shows
46. 8 ooo 8 120 8 oo Te o4t le ost 121 E 002 042 8 082 T 8 122 8005 8 ous 18 083 123 DRIVE 8 B oo4 ww U a fe 1 T 53 05 e ous 8 085 8 125 006 oss 8 086 8 126 DRIVE 9 8007 087 17 T e oos T oss CT 088 CDe 128 CE d 009 049 089 Ce 129 ORIVE 0 mof oso oso 130 Load oi 051 oa 31 d port 8012 18 052 8 092 B 132 ois 8 053 093 133 DRIVE 1 8 054 Ce 134 3 015 oss 8 095 135 B o6 8 096 136 DRIVE 2 8 057 097 wf 8018 8 058 098 138 d 019 059 099 139 DRIVE 3 020 e oso e 100 T 8 140 o3 ee 10 1 141 022 062 vo 142 025 oe 103 143 je 104 144 s cos je 065 wes 145 ozs b oer 106 8 146 DRIVE 5 oz 067 CDe 107 147 028 e 068 woe 8 148 029 069 CDe toS elt o7 CDe 150 le Ce une 151 os2 072 8 112 152 o3 Je 073 113 153 14 154 035 075 Ce 15 819 160 036 oe CDe 116 De 161 037 077 Ce 17 17 162 038 le
47. B 203 7 TB 407 4 TB SDLT 600 sec IBM LTO1 15MB 100 GB 200 GB 67 9 TB 135 8 TB sec IBM LTO2 35 MG 200 GB 400 GB 135 8 TB 271 6 TB sec HP LTO2 30MB 200 GB 400 GB 135 8 TB 271 6 TB sec Compressed capacity assumes a 2 1 compression ratio Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 27 Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components Load Port and Magazines 28 When fewer than 8 drives are installed in a P4000 or fewer than 16 tape drives are installed in a P7000 the tape drives must occupy consecutive drive bays beginning with drive bay 0 The drives used in both the P4000 and P7000 are more reliable than standard drives due to the automated environment Both the P4000 and P7000 can be populated simultaneously with DLT SDLT or LTO tape drives If a drive experiences read write errors when the AutoClean function is enabled the library issues an error message stating that drive cleaning is required Without user intervention the IntelliGrip CHM replaces the data cartridge with a cleaning cartridge When the cleaning procedure finishes the CHM returns the data cartridge to the drive Note WhenaDLT cleaning cartridge has completed its 20 use limit it is automatically exported from the library requiring a new one to be loaded through the load port The load port is a mechanical device in the front panel of the library that enables you to import or export tape cartridges to
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49. Figure 8 shows the storage bin load port bin and tape drive numbering conventions These conventions are used by the library GUI and the diagnostic software program Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 17 Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Figure 8 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P7000 8 679 18 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide o ou Cales 17 a B o0 E Od Is 081 8 121
50. ID 2 Drive 1 SCSI ID 3 Drive 2 SCSI ID 4 Configure Library Configure The GUI displays the Configure Library Settings screen see figure 37 2 Press the Configure button 64 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Figure 37 Configure Library Settings Screen SCSI ID Assignment Guidelines 4 5 6 7 Chapter 3 Operator Commands Configuring the Library lt 0 Back oc Forward 4 Home e Q Overview Tapes Configure Library Settings Off line b Standby Model 64xxxxx Bins 679 Load Port Drives 8 Device Library Select SCSI ID 0 Iv Change i Press the Select button until you highlight the setting you want to change Using the arrow buttons scroll through available values for the setting Press the Change button to accept the new value Repeat steps 3 through 5 to make other changes Press the Back button to return to the Configure Library screen The options you selected are now part of the library configuration When selecting SCSI ID numbers each SCSI device on the same bus must have a unique number from 0 to 15 SCSI devices include the library robotics the host computer the library tape drives internal and external hard disk drives and so on Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 65 Chapter 3 Operator Commands Configuring Library Options If you set up the library
51. Load port area overview screen 50 Locked security level 52 LTO magazine 57 Magazine LTO 57 Magazine tape cartridge DLT SDLT 55 Mixed media gripper 26 load port 22 55 Mode Select command Command Mode Select 119 Move Cartridge command 68 71 Moving a cartridge 68 N Non volatile memory 83 Numbering conventions shelf bin 5 Operator security level 52 Overview screen 48 activity area 50 drive reports 49 load port area 50 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 145 Index 146 P Packing materials 106 Password 53 default 48 operator screen 62 service screen 74 service screen changing 75 Performance specifications 100 Prism architecture 19 R Relocating library 103 Report Actuator Status 79 AutoClean 81 drives 49 library 76 statistics 78 SysTest 80 Restraint extension axis 105 horizontal carraige 108 Rewind time tape cartridge DLT 59 S Screen drive status 49 overview 48 Security levels GUI 52 Select button 54 sense data values 91 Service security level 52 Shelf bin numbering conventions 5 Shipping restraint 105 106 Specifications performance 100 System state display 42 SysTest command 82 T Tape cartridge 36 55 bar code labeling DLT SDLT 33 LTO 35 capacity 27 DLT DSLT inserting 34 ejecting 58 installing 32 inventory 27 leader 59 moving 68 removing 58 write protect switch 34 Tape drive manually unloading 58 Transfer rate
52. P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide vii viii Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 39 Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Figure 43 Figure 44 Figure 45 Figure 46 Figure 47 Figure 48 LTO Cartridge seien 36 Cabling Configuration 8 Drive 4000 38 Cabling Configuration 16 Drive 7000 39 Ethernet Cabling 8 Drive 4000 241424242 40 Ethernet Cabling 16 Drive 7000 sss 41 GOT Initial 44 Library Status Indicators 46 Library Controls eee tet mee eem 47 Overview Sree n ae etit ed 49 Drive Status Sereen 50 Tapes Screen e ee t reri 51 Password Sereen 53 Rotating the Load Port Drum eee 57 LTO Tape Cartridge Load Port 58 DLT Tape Drive Front Bezel 59 Password Screen acis e e etre tite he Rete gn 62 Operator SCEGen aee stet tri t cie els 63 Configure Library Screen sss 64 Configure Library Settings Screen 65 Configure Options Screen sss 67 Control Move Cartridges Screen 2 22222 1 69 Unload Drives Screen enne teniente 70
53. P4000 or P7000 As used in this appendix the term relocate means either to ship the library or simply to move it to a nearby location for example from one area in a building to another The instructions in this appendix are divided into the following sections e Checking the New Installation Site Preparing the Library for Relocation e Crating the Libra Preparing the Library for Operation To ship the library or move it using a motor vehicle for example truck or forklift follow all of the instructions in this appendix To move the library to a new location within the same building or facility follow all instructions in this appendix except for those found in Crating the Library on page 112 Note These procedures require the original packing materials of the library If you do not have the original packing materials contact the Quantum Customer Support Department Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 103 Appendix Relocating the Library Checking the New Installation Site Caution Moving or shipping the library without proper packing materials can result in damage to library components Checking the New Installation Site Check the new installation site for the library using the guidelines found in the P4000 and P7000 Pre Installation Site Survey Instructions Make sure the new location meets all applicable clearance environmental and power requirements Preparing the Libra
54. Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 6434003 04 Ver 4 Rel 0 Quantum Quantum 4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 6434003 04 Ver 4 Rel 0 March 2004 Made USA Quantum Corporation provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind either express or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Quantum Corporation may revise this publication from time to time without notice COPYRIGHT STATEMENT Copyright 2004 by Quantum Corporation rights reserved Your right to copy this manual is limited by copyright law Making copies or adaptations without prior written authorization of Quantum Corporation is prohibited by law and constitutes a punishable violation of the law TRADEMARK STATEMENT DLT SDLT DLTtape DLTtape IV and Super DLTtape I Prism Storage Architecture IntelliGrip WebAdmin and WebLibrarian are all trademarks of Quantum Corporation Other trademarks may be mentioned herein which belong to other companies 6207947 06cP 84 Preface Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Library Description Library Models 5 een Shelf Bin Numbering Conventions Features Benefits sss Library Componente E E IntelliGripTM Mixed Media CHM Drives sese eterni er Load Port and Basic Library Operations Instal
55. Security Levels listed from highest to lowest 52 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide xi Tables xii Table 18 Table 19 Table 20 Table 21 Table 22 Table 23 Table 24 Table 25 Table 26 Table 27 Start up Problems x eher eem emeret tes 92 GUEProblems iue ete died 93 Robotics Problemi edet enata 93 Problems During Library Operation 95 Tape Drive Problems eere 96 Physical Characteristics sse 98 Interfaces 3 52 ure a Poe ete OP Ed 100 Performance Charactertsticg eee 100 Reliability Characteristics 101 Environmental Specifications 2 2 101 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Audience Preface This manual introduces the Quantum P4000 and P7000 libraries and discusses Library operations Configuration Calibration Servicing Basic troubleshooting This manual is written for library operators and field service engineers Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide xiii Preface Purpose Document Organization xiv This document provides information about the P4000 and P7000 including Description Basic library operations Operator commands Service commands e Multi unit commands Following is a brief description of chapter contents e Chapter 1 Library Description provides an overview of the library and orients the operator or field service engineer to the numbering conventions for
56. To remove a DLT SDLT magazine from the load port press up on the metal tab at the upper right corner of the load port bay Rotate the magazine handle from the top of the magazine toward you and pull the magazine from the loadport Reverse this procedure to install a magazine see figure 15 on page 29 The magazine used with DLT SDLT tape cartridges have keyed bins to prevent improper cartridge insertions They are equipped with spring loaded mechanisms to capture or release a tape cartridge To insert a tape cartridge push it into the magazine s bin until you here a click and the metal tab at the left side of the bin pops out To remove a tape cartridge gently push the cartridge all the way into the bin then release The cartridge will be partially ejected making it easy to remove Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port This section explains how to insert tape cartridges using the load port mechanism Caution Do not use CompacTape I CompacTape or CompacTape IIIXT cartridges in this library Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 55 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port Inserting DLT and SDLT Tape Cartridges 56 DLT SDLT tape cartridges are inserted into two removable 6 cartridge magazines as shown in figure 15 on page 29 Tape cartridges may be loaded to or unloaded from a magazine with the magazine in or out of the library To i
57. age 58 A drive handle Contact a field service engineer error occurs 96 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide e Library Specifications RN This appendix lists characteristics and specifications of the P4000 and P7000 These characteristics and specifications are categorized as follows Physical Characteristics Performance and Reliability Characteristics Environmental Specifications Note For tape drive specifications see the appropriate tape drive product manual Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 97 Appendix A Library Specifications Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics Table 23 provides dimensions and other physical characteristics of the library unit Table 23 Physical P4000 Dimensions and Weight Characteristics Width 40 in 101 6 cm Depth 29 in 74 cm Footprint 7 9 sq feet 2 4 sq meters Height 75 in 191 cm Weight Library 1072 Ibs 486 kg Quantum DLT 8000 Drives 13 5 Ibs 6 12 kg each DLT 8000 Tapes 7 7 oz 218 kg each Quantum SDLT 220 Drives 11 94 Ibs 5 43 kg ea SDLT 220 Tapes 7 8 oz 221 kg each Quantum SDLT 320 Drives 11 88 Ibs 5 39 kg ea SDLT 320 Tapes 7 8 oz 221 kg each Quantum SDLT 600 Drives 10 9 Ibs 4 96 kg each SDLT 600 Tapes 7 7 oz 218 kg each LTO1 Drives 12 3 Ibs 5 58 kg each LTO1 Tapes 7 3 oz 207 kg each
58. and from the library via two tape cartridge magazines without interrupting library operations The DLT SDLT load port uses two removable 6 bin tape cartridge magazines see figure 15 The LTO load port uses two stationary 4 bin tape cartridge magazines see figure 16 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components Figure 15 DLT SDLT Load Port Metal tab 6 bin magazine DLT SDLT cartridge assembly Figure 16 LTO Load Port Stationary 4 bin magazine LTO cartridge Load port assembly Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 29 Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components 30 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 05 e Basic Library Operations This chapter provides overview of the graphical user interface GUI and describes the following basic library operating procedures e Installing Tape Cartridges Preparing the Library for Operation Turning the Library On and Off Using the GUI e Obtaining Library Status Changing the GUI Security Levels Operating the Load Port Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port e Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 31 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Installing Tape Cartridges Installing Tape Cartridge
59. aning Cartridge Installed ASC 30 ASCQ 03 A storage element that contains a cleaning cartridge that is used up has the Access bit set to 1 the Except bit set to 1 and the status set to Operator Medium Removal Request ASC 5A ASCQ 01 A storage element that is empty but is the home location for a cleaning cartridge that is currently being used in a cleaning operation has the Access bit set to 0 the Except bit set to 1 and the status set to Cleaning Cartridge Installed ASC 30 ASCQ 03 A data transfer element that is currently being cleaned as part of an automatic cleaning operation has the Access bit set to 0 the Except bit set to 1 and the status set to Cleaning Cartridge Installed ASC 30 ASCQ 03 Monitoring the Drives 122 In host initiated cleaning mode the host is responsible for monitoring the drives to determine when a drive needs to be cleaned In automatic cleaning mode the library monitors the drives to determine when a drive needs to be cleaned Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Appendix Automatic Drive Cleaning Media Movement to the Drive Each drive CLEANING J REQUIRED flag is checked at the completion of an inventory A specific drive s CLEANING REQUIRED flag is checked at the completion of a Move Medium command involving that drive Media Movement to the Drive When a cleaning cartridge is selected the library moves it to the drive requiring cleaning If the movement operatio
60. ator Commands Opening the Operator Dereen sss Configuring the Library 0220 SCSI ID Assignment Guidelines eee Configuring Library Options sese Configuring a Library Option Performing an Inventory sees Moving Cartridges nloadinga Drive Unloading the Load Port 0 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Contents Contents Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Appendix A Service Commands 73 Opening the Service Scr em 74 Changing Passwords e eee perro epe ov kei ee ee 75 If You Lose Password sonet rmn 76 Generating Reports eoe tertie eric 76 Generating Any Service Report E 77 Testine the Library eee tti er biete 81 Performing a System Test 82 Initializing Non Volatile Information sese 83 Executing Either Commande 83 Multi Unit Commands 85 Opening the Multi Unit Screen 86 Configure Multi Units P4000 P7000 sese 87 Calibrating the Libraries in a Multi Unit Configuration 89 Troubleshooting 91 Common Problems and Solutions essen 91 Start p Problems cese e tede eol qus 92 GU PHO DISH re 93 Robotics Probleme s chere 93 Operating Problems enr 95 Drive Problems eerte ete n e cente aetas 96 Library Specifications 97 Physical Characteristics
61. ator password is 1234 Note change passwords see Changing Passwords on page 75 Figure 34 Password Screen Back oc Forward 4f Home amp Tapes Service 1 2 Enter Password Off line 9 4 dh Standby 5 6 Load Port Enter Password _ Enter 62 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 3 Operator Commands Configuring the Library Figure 35 Operator Screen Overview Tapes Control Configure Library Move Calibrate Unload Cartridges Library Drive Configure Options Inventory Unload Tapes Configuring the Library The Configure Library command allows you to assign the following Library model number e Number of storage bins Number of drives Library SCSI ID not required for Ethernet libraries Tape drive SCSI ID not required for Ethernet libraries To configure any of these attributes use the following procedure 1 In the Operator screen press the Configure Library button The Configure Library screen is displayed see figure 36 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 63 Chapter 3 Operator Commands Configuring the Library Figure 36 Configure 4 Quantum Overview Tapes System Off line Inquiry P7000 64xxxxx a b Standby Model 64 Bins 679 Load Port Drives 16 Serial Number IEEE ID Library SCSI ID 0 Drive 0 SCSI
62. bins and tape drives e Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations provides an overview of the library GUI and introduces the operator to the basic procedures for placing the library on line e Chapter 3 Operator Commands describes the commands foundontheOperatorscreenoftheGUI Chapter 4 Service Commands discusses using the Service screen for generating reports and testing the library Chapter 5 Multi Unit Commands discusses the commands available through the Multi Unit screen of the GUI These commands allow multi unit configuration and calibration Chapter 6 Troubleshooting discusses problems you may encounter during the setup and operation of the P4000 and P7000 Corrective information is provided to help you resolve the problems The Appendixes provide library specifications relocation and repacking instructions automatic drive cleaning instructions laser regulations and regulatory statements Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Notational Conventions Preface This manual uses the following conventions Caution Caution indicates potential hazards to equipment or data Warning Warning indicates potential hazards to personal safety Note Note emphasizes important information related to the main topic This manual uses the following conventions Right side of the library Refers to the right side as you face the component being described
63. brary is in operation The power switch for the library is located behind a sliding panel on the right front door 22 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components Cabinet Back The back of the cabinet see figure 11 provides easy accessibility to Cooling fans e Power control and data interfaces Tape drives Figure 11 P4000 Cabinet Back Panels Hot swap removable fans Easy access panel Sese H Hot swappable drives in removable canisters uem Unit shown with ten drive upgrade Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 23 Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components Figure 12 P7000 Hot swap Cabinet Back Panels removable fans Easy access Hot swappable drives in removable canisters GUI The GUI features a menu system for determining library status configuring the library and performing certain diagnostic functions The GUI screen see figure 13 consists of e Horizontal taskbar top row e Vertical taskbar left column e Main display area 24 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components Figure 13 GUI Initial Vertical Horizontal Screen P7000 task bar task bar lt 0 Back oc Forward 4 Home oJo Quantum Overview Operator System state System Off line ony E Quantum Load Port display
64. completing a pick command Make sure a cartridge can be found in the source location Retry the command If the pick operation fails again contact a field service engineer Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Operating Problems Table 21 Problems During Library Operation Problem The host computer cannot communicate with Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Table 21 describes the corrective action for problems which occur during library operation Corrective Action This may be a SCSI bus time out or a premature disconnect problem Check cable connections cable length SCSI he li ge the library addresses and termination Restart the host and the library If the host and library still are not communicating contact a field service engineer A cable or Reconnect the cable or terminator according to terminator is disconnected from the SCSI bulkhead A tape cartridge medium is reported not present the guidelines found in the cabling section in Connecting Host Workstations on page 37 of this guide This indicates that the gripper could not sense a tape cartridge in a particular storage bin even though the inventory reports that it is present Check to see if the designated cartridge is present If it is make sure it is properly seated For a tape drive make sure the cartridge is completely unloaded Then retry the command If the error persists
65. contact a field service engineer move command failed Check the source and destination bins The source bin should hold the cartridge to be moved the destination bin should be empty Make sure the gripper is empty and all actuators are free of obstruction Also make sure the library is on line and the Stop button is released Retry the command Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 95 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Problem Corrective Action A flash memory Contact a field service engineer error is reported A maximum Turn off the library and allow it to cool down temperature Lower the room temperature if possible and exceeded warning increase ventilation around the library is displayed If the operating temperature is too high the library will automatically shut down until the temperature drops Tape Drive Table 22 describes the corrective action for problems with the tape drives Problems Table 22 Tape Drive Problems Problem Corrective Action The library is This is indicated by a Drive Communication unable to Time out error Contact a field service engineer communicate with a drive The tape drive does Reset the library and retry the unload not eject a command cartridge If the tape still does not unload stop the library open the front door and manually unload and eject the cartridge see Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge on p
66. d P7000 Libraries User s Guide Table 2 SDLT 220 Performance Characteristics P4000 Table 3 SDLT 320 Performance Characteristics P4000 Table 4 SDLT 600 Performance Characteristics P4000 Table 5 LTO1 Performance Characteristics P4000 Table 6 IBM LTO2 Performance Characteristics P4000 Chapter 1 Library Description Overview P4000 Model drives bins 8 322 Capacity in Terabytes TB 110 GB per cartridge 35 42 Throughput GB hr based on 11 MB sec transfer rate 317 P4000 Model drives bins 8 322 Capacity in Terabytes TB 160 GB per cartridge 51 52 Throughput GB hr based on 16 MB sec transfer rate 461 P4000 Model drives bins 8 322 Capacity in Terabytes TB 300 GB per cartridge 96 60 Throughput GB hr based on 36 transfer rate 1037 P4000 Model drives bins 8 322 Capacity in Terabytes TB 100 GB per cartridge 32 2 Throughput GB hr based on 15 transfer rate 432 P4000 Model drives bins 8 322 Capacity in Terabytes TB 200 GB per cartridge 64 40 Throughput GB hr based on 35 transfer rate 1008 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 1 Library Description P4000 Model drives bins 8 322 Overview Table 7 HP LTO2 Performance Characteristics P4000 Table 8 DLT 8000 Performance Characteristics P7000 Table 9 SDLT 220 Perfo
67. d ejecting the cartridge After unloading the drive remove the tape cartridge using the Move Cartridges command To unload a drive 1 On the Operator screen press the Unload Drive button The GUI displays the Control Unload Drive screen see figure 40 Figure 40 Unload Drives Screen Back oc Forward 4 Home 6g About 9 2 Quantum Overview Tapes System Off line Control Unload Drive b Standby Load Port Drive 0 Execute 2 Use the arrow buttons to highlight the desired drive and then press Execute The GUI displays a Command In Progress dialog box 70 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 3 Operator Commands Unloading the Load Port The Unload Drive command continues until completed unless you press the Abort button to stop the operation Unloading the Load Port The Unload Imp Exp command moves a tape cartridge from the load port to an available storage bin This option must be invoked after inserting a tape into the load port whenever the library auto load feature is disabled see Configuring Library Options on page 66 Note Youcan also use the Move Cartridge command to unload the load port The Move Cartridge command is especially useful if the destination of the move is important For more information about the Move Cartridge command see Moving Cartridges on page 68 To unload the load port 1 On the Operator screen press the Unload
68. dditional sense code ASC field indicates further information related to the error or exception condition reported in the sense key field ASCQ Additional Sense Code Qualifier is part of the SCSI 2 specification The additional sense code qualifier ASCQ indicates detailed information related to the additional sense code AutoClean user defined mode made on the touch screen GUI by which the library automatically performs drive cleaning tasks Bit The basic unit of data in a binary numbering system binary digit represented by a 0 or a 1 Eight bits equals one byte Byte The basic unit of computer memory which is large enough to hold one character Calibrate process used by the library robotics to determine the exact position of storage data transfer and import export elements Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 137 Glossary 138 Check Condition status Blocks of data are stored on the tape medium along with additional information that the library controller uses to manage storage and retrieval The format of the additional information is unique and is hidden from the initiator during normal read or write operations This additional information is often used to identify the physical location of the blocks of data and the address of the logical block and to provide protection against the loss of the user data The address of the first logical block is zero The address of the last logical block is n 1 where n
69. e 53 Extension Axis Restraints Storage Location Label with shipping restraints outlined L 2 Ifthe cartridge handling mechanism is not in the far right position gently move it along the horizontal carriage until it is as far right as possible 3 Place the large foam packing block between the extension axis and the floor a Lift the extension axis assembly and place the large foam block between it and the floor of the library b Gently lower the extension axis assembly resting it on the foam block 106 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Appendix Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Relocation 4 Install the vertical carriage restraint see figure 54 Warning The vertical carriage is extremely heavy More than one technician may be required to assist this operation Figure 54 Installing the Vertical Carriage Restraint Extension axis assembly See step 4h Vertical carriage assembly Vertical carriage restraint Horizontal carriage assembly Gently lift the vertical carriage assembly to eye level Squeeze the two sides of the vertical belt together making sure to interlock the belt cogs Secure the vertical belt with a tie wrap or clamp Rotate the extension axis assembly 90 Place the vertical carriage restraint Install the two screws that secure the vertical carriage restraint to the
70. e Cartridges Figure 19 LTO Cartridge Write Protect Switch Insert this end into the bin Insertion arrow Slide left default Write enable Write protect Slide right WAHL zess mm 123 1 1 Caution LTO tape drive media cannot be degaussed due to the fact that it uses magnetic servos Do not attempt to degauss LTO tape drive media If this media is degaussed it will no longer work Placing Tape Place a tape cartridge in each fixed storage bin on the back wall of the Cartridges in the library and on the inside of the front doors Be sure all cartridges are Library properly oriented with the barcode facing you and that they are fully seated in the bins 36 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Preparing the Library for Operation Closing the Library Doors and Access Panels Connecting Host Workstations To prepare the library for operation Close the library doors and access panels e Connect the host workstations The library has two front doors P7000 only and three back access panels 1 Close and lock the front doors a Close one door and then the other b Turn the door latches to secure the doors to the library frame Lower the latches over the door locks d Using the key from the accessory kit lock the latches in place 2 Close and lock the back access panels using a
71. e about replacing the drives The library starts up in standby mode Press the Standby button to verify that the library switches to on line mode You can use the GUI to select either on line or standby mode at power up 92 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide GUI Problems Table 19 GUI Problems Robotics Problems Table 20 Robotics Problems Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Table 19 describes corrective actions for GUI problems Problem Corrective Action The GUIis blank Confirm that power is on then contact an authorized field service engineer The GUI does not Contact an authorized field service engineer respond to touch An error message is displayed Write down the details of the error message including the SK ASC and ASCQ numeric values Press Okay to clear the message Table 20 describes corrective actions for robotics problems Problem The robot does not move at power up Corrective Action Make sure that all internal packing materials foam pads and tie wraps have been removed Check the Stop and Standby buttons make sure the library is on line and the Stop button is disabled The gripper Issue a Move Cartridge command to move the partially grips a cartridge from the gripper to an empty storage tape cartridge bin The barcodereader Verify that nothing obstructs the reader SE GEERT Then restart the library
72. e cleaning cartridge s use count and attempts to move the cleaning cartridge back to its home location If an export or movement operation cannot be completed due to unrecoverable errors the library attempts to return the cleaning cartridge to its original storage element to clear the transport element If an unrecoverable error occurs during the movement of a cleaning cartridge that prevents a subsequent host initiated command from completing a check condition is set in the returned status byte and a subsequent Request Sense returns the appropriate error code Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Appendix Drive Cleaning Unloading Cleaning Cartridges Unloading Cleaning Cartridges When each cleaning operation is completed the library moves all cleaning cartridges that have been marked as used up to the load port Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 125 Appendix Automatic Drive Cleaning Unloading Cleaning Cartridges 126 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide e Laser Regulations e D This appendix displays regulations for the Class II laser bar code scanner used by the gripper assembly in the P4000 and P7000 These regulations are defined in the following figures e Product Conformation Label Laser Warning Label Exposure Warning Label Laser Regulation Labels Product The product conformation label is on the back panel of the libra
73. e on a SCSI bus 1 2 A second generation SCSI interface which includes command sets for magnetic and optical disks tapes printers processors CD ROMs scanners medium changers and communication devices SCSI 3 A very fast version of SCSI which can have an 8 bit or 16 bit bus The 8 bit version has a 50 pin adapter transfers data at a rate of 20 megabytes per second and can connect a maximum of 8 devices The 16 bit version has a 68 pin adapter transfers data at 20 to 40 megabytes per second and can connect up to 16 devices SDLT Super Digital Linear Tape is a Quantum tape drive and tape cartridge specification offered in three ranges of capacity and transfer rates for workgroup mid range and enterprise needs Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 141 Glossary 142 SNMP Short for Simple Network Management Protocol a set of protocols for managing complex networks Take up leader ring at the beginning of a tape in a cartridge Tape drive controllers device that controls the transfer of data from a host to a tape drive and vice versa Terabyte unit of measure for digital data equal to approximately 1 000 gigabytes or 1 099 511 627 776 bytes Terminator Special electrical resistors terminators are installed in the SCSI devices at each end of the SCSI bus and are not installed in other devices on the bus The SCSI bus must be properly terminated at both ends so that commands and data can be trans
74. en is restricted to individuals with Operator level access privileges The GUI displays a password screen see figure 49 2 Enter the service password to gain access to the Multi Unit screen see figure 50 The default multi unit password is 1234 Note For information about changing passwords see Changing Passwords on page 75 Figure 49 Enter Password Screen lt 20 Back sev Fonar _ Hone jo About Quantum a Operator Service System 1 2 Enter P d ORT nter Passwor 3 4 b Standby 5 6 Load Port Enter Password _ Enter 86 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Figure 50 Multi Unit Screen Chapter 5 Multi Unit Commands Configure Multi Units 4000 7000 30 Back oc Forward LN Home amp Service System Multi Unit Off line dh Standby Configure Multi Unit Load Port Calibrate All PTMs Configure Multi Units 4000 7000 The Configure Multi Unit command allows you to set the following Library Unit field sets whether the library is a slave or master in the multi unit configuration Library Unit field sets the number assigned to a particular library in the multi unit configuration Libraries are numbered left to right beginning with 0 and ending with 4 of Libraries field sets the total number of libraries in the multi unit configuration LUN Config field thi
75. eviewing the report press the Back button to return to the Service screen Testing the Library The Service screen provides a testing command e SysTest this command tests library operation by swapping tape cartridges between storage bins or drives Caution This screen for qualified Quantum trained personnel It is presented here for explanation only SysTest will alter inventory information Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 81 Chapter 4 Service Commands Testing the Library Performing a System Test Figure 48 Test Systest Library Screen 82 To perform a system test 1 From the Service screen press the SysTest Library button The Test SysTest Library screen is displayed see figure 48 Operator Back Forward 4 Home 6 About Ld Hone System Quantum 7 1 2 Off line lt a 9 4 D Standby of Runs Swap Load Port Bins 8 B T 8 Swap Continuous Drives Use B g Barcodes Execute Select 2 Select one of the following system test options Test Systest Library Swap Bins test storage bins only e Swap Drives test drives only 3 Select all desired test options as follows e Random swap cartridges at random Use Barcodes read barcode as cartridges are swapped e Continuous repeat test until aborted Note The Continuous button must be de selected to enter
76. g the Libraries in a Multi Unit Configuration The Calibrate All PTMs command enables you to calibrate all pass through mechanisms in all libraries within the multi unit configuration Calibrate the libraries during the initial installation and after any maintenance procedure To calibrate all library PTM s 1 From the Master library in the multi unit configuration press the Multi Unit tab The GUI displays the Multi Unit screen see figure 52 2 Press the Calibrate All PTMs button Note Alllibraries must be in standby mode The GUI displays a Command In Progress dialog box while the calibration process is in progress Note Multi Unit calibration MUST be executed from the master library designated during multi unit configuration Figure 52 Multi Unit Screen Back oc Forward 4 al Operator Service System Off line Multi Unit l Standby Configure Multi Unit Load Port Calibrate All PTMs Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 89 Chapter 5 Multi Unit Commands Calibrating the Libraries in a Multi Unit Configuration 90 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 6 e Troubleshooting O This chapter describes problems you may encounter during the setup and operation of the P4000 and P7000 Corrective information is provided to help you resolve the problems Several of these problems produce error messages on
77. hen it locks into position If Auto Load is enabled the library automatically moves the cartridges to available bins Inserting LTO Tape The two load port magazines used when LTO tape drives are present in Cartridges the library are stationary and built into the load port They accommodate up to 8 LTO or DLT tape cartridges The magazines employ no loading mechanism unlike the DLT removable magazines To insert an LTO cartridge 1 Simply place the LTO tape cartridge into the bins with the barcodes facing out and the write protect switch on the left see figure 32 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 57 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge Figure 32 LTO Tape Pad Cartridge Load Port Loadport assembly 74 Write protect Switch Stationary magazine Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge DLT Tape Drives To manually eject a tape cartridge from a DLT tape drives 1 Openone or both of the library front doors a Dress the Standby button on the GUI This places the library off line b Verify that the display state display reads System Off line and that the robotics has stopped moving The off line state does not take effect until current commands are completed Take electrostatic discharge precautions as explained in Taking ESD Precautions on page 32 d Using the
78. his equipment Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 129 Appendix Regulatory Statements Taiwan Statement BA HHVN UE HIS TERROR TAE ERE BU EAS BORER CR E TRS Japan Statement VCCI TORREZ EI ER aes o 5 55 CT CHEATS LB gt 27350 43 cud 48238807208 k 314093 Industry Canada Digital Apparatus Reference Interference Causing Equipment Standard ICES 003 Issue 2 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Regl ment sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada CISPR 22 This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may WARNING cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 130 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Librar
79. horizontal carriage assembly Torque the screws to 70 in Ibs Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 107 Appendix Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Relocation g Install the screw that secures the vertical carriage restraint to the vertical carriage assembly h Remove the tie wrap or clamp from the vertical belt and gently lower the vertical carriage 5 Install the horizontal carriage restraint see figure 55 a Move the vertical carriage assembly to the right hand end of the horizontal axis b Place the horizontal carriage restraint and install the screw that secures it to the floor of the library c Install the two screws that secure the horizontal carriage restraint to the horizontal carriage assembly Figure 55 Installing the Horizontal Carriage Restraint E eC gt Horizontal N carriage NU restraint 0 6 Install the gripper restraint a Slide the gripper assembly away from the vertical axis until the gripper assembly is fully extended and the gripper restraint disengages from the follower guide b Pivot the gripper restraint into place until it interlocks with the motor spring post and follower guide see figure 56 The gripper restraint should now be parallel to the follower guide 108 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Appendix Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Relocation c Slide the grip
80. ide DLT SDLT Cartridges Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Installing Tape Cartridges Keep static sensitive parts in their shipping containers until ready for installation Donotplace static sensitive parts on any metal surface If you need to put down a static sensitive part place it inside its protective shipping bag or on a grounded antistatic mat e Avoid direct contact with static sensitive parts Avoid touching connectors and discrete components Close library door and access panel when not working on the library Be very careful when installing the library or handling components in dry climates or environments where cold weather heating is used Environments such as these with lower relative humidity have greater potential to produce static electricity Note Inenvironments with high potential for static electricity take additional precautions such as the use of an antistatic smock or a grounded antistatic mat The following shows you how to label DLT SDLT tape cartridges as well as setting the write protect switch and proper orientation Labeling Attaching a bar code label to each tape cartridge enables the library to identify the cartridge quickly thereby speeding up inventory time Place the label in the slide in slot on the front of the cartridge see figure 17 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 33 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Installing Tape Cartridges Figure
81. ies User s Guide ACHTUNG ATTENTION Appendix E Regulatory Statements Dieses ist ein Ger t der Funkst rgrenzwertklasse A In Wohnbereichen k nnen bei Betrieb dieses Ger tes Rundfunkst rungen auftreten in welchen Fallen der Benutzer f r entsprechende Gegenmassnahmen verantwortlich ist Ceci est un produit de classe A Dans un environment domestique ce produit peut causer des interf rences radio lectriques Il appartient alors l utilisateur de prendre les mesures appropri es Notice for USA and CANADA Only ATTENTION REMARQUE If shipped to USA use the UL LISTED power cord specified below for 100 120 V operation If shipped to Canada use the CSA CERTIFIED power cord specified below for 100 120V operation Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin NEMA 5 15P configuration Cord Type SJT three 16 AWG 1 5 mm or 18 AWG 1 0 mm wires LengthMaximum 15 feet 4 5m RatingMinimum 10 A 125 V LIRE LA REMARQUE DANS LE MODE D EMPLOI CETTE REMARQUE NE CONCERNE QUE LES TATS UNIS ET LE CANADA En cas d envoi aux tats Unis utiliser le cordon d alimentation CERTIFI UL et convenant pour 100 120 V En cas d envoi au Canada utiliser le cordon d alimentation CERTIFI CSA et convenant pour 100 120 V Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 131 Appendix Regulatory Statements Fiche Broches parall les avec une broche de mise la terre configuration NEMA 5 15 Cordon Type SJT trifila
82. ifferent tape drive types within one tape library mixed media libraries may use DLT and LTO tape drives simultaneously LVD as well as DLT and SDLT tape drives HVD or LVD Mixed media gripper specialized gripper assembly which will accept DLT SDLT or LTO tape cartridges MSBF Mean Swaps Before Failure MTBF Mean Time Between Failures MTTR Mean Time To Repair Multi unit Refers to linking up to five P4000 and or P7000 tape libraries together using Quantum s Pass Through Mechanism NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association Network interface Card NIC A NIC is a device that handles communication between a device and other devices on a network NVRAM Non Volatile Random Access Memory is a type of memory that retains its contents when power is turned off One type of NVRAM is SRAM that is made non volatile by connecting it to a constant power source such as a battery Another type of NVRAM uses EEPROM chips to save its contents when power is turned off In this case NVRAM is composed of a combination of SRAM and EEPROM chips PCI The PCI bus typically runs at speeds of 33 MHz or 66 MHz and is usually 32 bits wide This means that it passes 32 bits of data simultaneously as if down 32 separate wires Some of the most recent computers include wider 64 bit PCI buses and already certain very high end video capture cards offer improved performance if connected to a 64 bit PCI bus Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries Use
83. inneh ller ett litiumbatteri Dallas Semiconductor 05128887 moderkortet inneh ller ett litiumbatteri Litium kan betraktas som ett milj farligt mne Nar batteriet f rbrukats ska de lagar som g ller f r milj farligt avfall respekteras Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Declarations of Conformity Figure 65 P4000 Declaration of Appendix E Regulatory Statements 12 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name Manufacturer s Address Declares that the Product s Product Description Product Name Model Number s Product Options According to EN45014 Quantum Corporation 141 Innovation Drive Irvine CA 92612 3040 USA Automated Tape Library System P4000 Series P4000 Series All Conforms to the following EC Directives and EC Standards Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Product Safety EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EMC Authorizing Signature gt 2 Lhd 24 Mitchell Gilbert Manager Regulatory European Headquarters 7 Lindenwood Chineham Business Park Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 8WD United Kingdom 1 Telephone 44 1 256 848 713 Fax 44 1 256 848 700 EN60950 1992 1 A2 A4 11 EN60825 1 1994 A11 55022 1997 Class EN61000 3 2 1995 Class EN61000 3 3 1994 55024 1998 EN61000 4 2 1995 EN61000 4 3 1995 EN61000 4 4 1994 EN61000 4 5 1994 EN61000 4 6 1996 EN61000 4 8 1993 EN61000 4 11 1994 Date Issued 0
84. inside of right door e 40 shelf bins on inside of left door One load port e 8 shelf bins two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules 4 shelf bins each are built into the load port assembly e 12 shelf bins DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two removable 6 cartridge magazines Figure 2 shows the storage bin load port bin and tape drive numbering conventions These conventions are used by the library GUI and the diagnostic software program Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 7 Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Figure 2 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 8 322 171 8 172 B 173 8 174 175 8 196 197 B 198 B 199 B 200 221 B 246 222 8 247 B 223 B 248 224 B 249 225 B 250 176 B 201 226 177 B 202 227 178 B 203 B 228 179 B 204 Up 229 180 8 205 230 181 206 231 182 207 JB 232 183 208 8 233 8 184 8 2091 82 4 8270 B 185 8710 18255 B 271 186 B 211 236 272 B 187 212 237 273 8 188 8 213 8 238 8 274 189 8 214 B 239 275 B 190 B 215 B 240 276 191 216 241 277 8 192 8 217 242 B 278 193 B 218 243 279 B 194 B 219 B 24
85. ire 16 AWG 1 5 mm ou 18 AWG 1 0 mm LongeurMaximum 15 pieds 4 5m Capacit Minimum 10 A 125 V Laser Statement Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Appareil Laser de Classe 1 132 CAUTION With all panels and enclosures in place this product is rated as a Class I laser product The bar code scanner inside this product however is a Class II laser Avoid exposure to the laser light emitted from the bar code scanner Do not stare into the beam CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous exposure VORSICHT Dieses Produkt Enthalt Einen Laser der Kategorie II Laserstrahlen Der Strichcode scanner Gibt Laserstrahlen aus VERMEIDEN SIE jeden Blickkontakt und direkten k rperlichen Kontakt mit diesen Strahlen VORSICHT Ein nicht ordnungsgem fer siehe hier enthaltene Anweisungen Einsatz bzw Anderungen der Betriebsleistung k nnen einen Gesundheit gef hrdenden Kontakt zur Folge haben ATTENTION Ce produit met de la classe laser Rayonnement laser NE PAS fixer des yeux le rayon Eviter les expositions Le rayonnement laser est mis partir du lecteur optique de code barre ATTENTION L utilisation de contr les ou d ajustements de performance des proc dures autres que ceux indiqu s ici peut entrainer une exposition dangereuse Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Producto L ser de Clase 1 Luokan
86. ling Tape Cartridges sss Taking ESD Precautions sss DLT SDLT 2 22 42222221 Cartridges ioter rre rte Placing Tape Cartridges in the Library Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Contents xiii 3 Preparing the Library for Closing the Library Doors and Access Panels Connecting Host Workstattong sse Turning the Library On and Off sss Turning On the Library seen Placing the Library On line or Off line Turning Off the Libar Using iiic rentre teen Opening a Screen sanas e tenascin Library Status Information Exiting SCreen aie eiecit ee side rne eds Library Controls entree teet tete tinere e Obtaining Library Status sss OvervieW SCfGetl etras icio sal Changing the GUI Security Levels e Securing repone Operating the Load Port Loading a Tape Cartridge Magazine Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port Inserting DLT and SDLT Tape Cartridges Inserting LTO Tape 22 22 2 2 1 Manually Bjecting a Tape Cartridge DLT Tape Drtves irte Quantum SDLT IBM LTO Tape Drives Oper
87. lues for the page code specified 20h Vendor Unique Page 20h byte 2 bit 1 indicates the current drive cleaning mode One indicates the automatic drive cleaning feature is enabled e Zero indicates the automatic drive cleaning feature is disabled Cleaning Cartridges Capacity Identification 120 In host initiated cleaning mode the host tracks all cleaning cartridges and their use In automatic cleaning mode the library tracks all cleaning cartridges and their use Although a maximum of ten cleaning cartridges may be present in the P4000 or P7000 four or less are recommended to optimize library performance If more than ten cleaning cartridges are present in the library at inventory the library moves the additional cartridges to the load port for manual unloading Cleaning cartridges have unique bar code labels that begin with CLN for example CLNO001 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Tracking Monitoring Usage Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning Cleaning Cartridges Each cleaning cartridge is tracked from the time that it is loaded into the library When a cleaning cartridge is unloaded from the library the library no longer retains information concerning that cleaning cartridge bar code If a new cleaning cartridge with the identical bar code is then imported into the library it is considered a different cleaning cartridge for all tracking purposes Each clea
88. minators 8 PL 6330549 01 SCSI Port J SCSI Port SCSI Port A SCSI Port B SCSI Port SCSI Port D SCSI Port E SCSI Port F SCSI Port G SCSI Port H 38 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Figure 21 Cabling Configuration 16 Drive P7000 Drive Column 1 Drive Column 0 Tape drive Tape drive Drive position 8 Drive position 0 TEL SCSI ID2 SCSI ID2 ars Tape drive Tape drive Drive position 9 Drive position 1 SCSI ID 3 SCSI ID 3 Tape drive Tape drive Drive position 10 Drive position 2 SCSI ID 4 SCSI ID 4 1 Tape drive Tape drive Drive position 11 Drive position 3 SCSI ID 5 SCSI ID 5 tape drive Tape drive Drive position 12 Drive position 4 SCSI ID 2 1 drive Drive position 13 Drive position 5 SCSI ID 3 SCSI ID 3 Tape drive Tape drive Drive position 14 Drive position 6 Li SCSI ID4 SCSI ID 4 z Tape drive Tape drive Drive position 15 Drive position 7 SCSI ID 5 SCSI ID 5 Library electronics 0415891 SCSI diff terminat SCSI ID 0 8PLS li erminators SCSI Port R l SCSI Port O SCSI Port A
89. mines the library security level when powered up The default setting is User Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Configuring Figure 38 Configure Options Screen Chapter 3 Operator Commands Configuring Library Options P3000 Identity Mode causes the library to return the same inquiry string as the P3000 library To configure a library option 1 In the Operator screen press the Configure Options button The GUI displays the Configure Options screen see figure 38 2 Press the button with the desired option 3 Using the arrow buttons scroll through available values for the selected option 4 When the New Value box displays the desired value press the Execute button to apply the new value The Current Value box displays the new value 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to change other configuration options 6 When you have finished making changes to library options press the Back button until you return to the initial Operator screen About 0 Back oc Forward 4f Home D gt Quantum Em Configure Options Off line Auto 1 Standby Power On Clean Load Port Retries n Barcode Temp New Value Labels Detection Online Auto Power On Load Security lt q E 3000 Identity Execute Overview Tapes Current Value Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 67 Chapter 3 Operator Commands Performing an Inventory Performing an Inventory The
90. mitted to and from all devices on the bus WebAdmin is the first software package allowing remote library administration using Java enabled browser WebAdmin provides system administrators the freedom to access their tape libraries from within an Intranet or anywhere on the World Wide Web WebAdmin no longer ships with products For more information contact Quantum Customer Support Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Auto Load 57 Automatic drive cleaning mode 118 Bar code label labeling DLT SDLT cartridge 33 labeling LTO cartridge 35 Button back 47 contrast 47 forward 47 home 47 load port 47 select 54 standby 47 stop 48 unload 59 Index Calibrate PTMs command 89 Cartridge DLT SDLT 33 Cleaning modes 117 automatic drive 118 diagnostic software 118 drive 117 host 117 Command Calibrate PTMs 89 Configure Library 63 Configure Multi Unit 87 Configure Options 66 67 Initialize Nonvolatile Memory Configuration 83 Initialize Nonvolatile Memory Statistics 83 Inventory Tapes command 68 Move Cartridge 68 71 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 143 SysTest 82 Unload Drive 70 Unload Imp Exp 71 Configure Library command 63 Configure Multi Unit command 87 Configure Options command 66 4 52 Identity Mode 67 Auto Inventory 66 AutoClean 66 Bar Code Labels 66 Power On Security 66 Retries 66 Temp Detection 66 Configuring library 63 6
91. n is not completed due to an unrecoverable error the drive cleaning operation does not proceed and the library returns the cleaning cartridge to its original storage element If an unrecoverable error occurs when moving a cleaning cartridge that prevents a subsequent host initiated command from completing a check condition is set in the returned status byte and a subsequent Request Sense returns the appropriate error such as Transfer Element Full Since the drive still indicates that it needs cleaning a new drive cleaning operation is attempted If a library initiated cleaning cartridge movement is in progress and the host issues a command that requires the use of the transport the host initiated command is held until the library initiated movement is completed If an error occurs with the library initiated movement the host initiated command is processed following the error If a subsequent error occurs a check condition is set in the returned status byte and a subsequent Request Sense returns the appropriate error code If the host attempts to move a cartridge to a cleaning cartridge s home location while the cleaning cartridge is being used in a cleaning operation the Move Medium command fails a check condition is set in the returned status byte and a subsequent Request Sense returns a Cleaning Cartridge Installed status 5 5 ASC 30 5 03 The cleaning cartridge s original location is not available until either the library dete
92. nefits Library components e Cabinet e GraphicalUserInterface GUI IntelliGrip mixed media cartridge handling mechanism drives Mixed media load port Overview The P4000 and P7000 are automated storage and retrieval libraries that may consist of up to 10 tape drives and up to 322 cartridges for the P4000 and up to 16 tape drives and up to 679 cartridges for the P7000 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 1 Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Library Models Table 1 DLT 8000 Performance Characteristics P4000 Tape drive choices include the Quantum DLT 8000 HVD and LVD Quantum SDLT 220 HVD and LVD Quantum SDLT 320 HVD and LVD Quantum SDLT 600 LVD only IBMLTOI LVD only e IBM LTO2 LVD only e HPLTO2 LVD only Throughput capabilities for these drives are 6MB sec e 11 16 MB sec e 36 MB sec 15 MB sec 35 MB sec e 30 MB sec respectively The P4000 and P7000 libraries both are comprised of three models that support a wide range of storage and performance requirements and connectivity options including SCSI Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet The P4000 can be configured with up to 10 tape drives and up to 100 165 315 or 322 tape cartridge bins P4000 Model drives bins 8 322 Capacity in Terabytes 40 GB per cartridge 12 88 Throughput GB hr based on 6 MB sec transfer rate 173 Quantum P4000 an
93. ning cartridge has been identified and imported into the library the usage history for that cleaning cartridge is initialized and set to zero 0 Each time a cleaning cartridge is removed from a drive by the robotics the use count for that cleaning cartridge is incremented by one When the use count reaches the maximum allowable number of 20 in automatic cleaning mode the cleaning cartridge is moved to the load port Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 121 Appendix Drive Cleaning Monitoring the Drives Element Status Information A cleaning cartridge that is defective will have its number of uses set to 20 and the library will move it to the load port When a cleaning cartridge is exported from the library all record of that cleaning cartridge is deleted The presence of cleaning cartridges results in the reporting of additional status information in response to host initiated Read Element Status commands This additional information is only present in automatic cleaning mode and is suppressed in host initiated cleaning mode The additional information may consist of the Except bit being set and the Additional Sense Code and Additional Sense Code Qualifier values being filled in as well as possible changes to the Access bit described below A storage element that contains a cleaning cartridge that is not used up has the Access bit set to 1 the Except bit set to 1 and the status set to Cle
94. ning cartridge must have a unique bar code If a cleaning cartridge with a duplicate bar code label is imported the original cleaning cartridge is moved to the load port for removal from the library After a cleaning cartridge is used twenty times it is moved to the load port for removal from the library The library adjusts for cleaning cartridges that are manually moved within the library while the library is off line When an inventory is performed after power up or a transition from off line to on line all cartridges are scanned and identified Each cleaning cartridge is checked for a previous record of location and use Cartridges that remain in previous locations retain their previous usage information If previous records do not show a cleaning cartridge with the same bar code at a given location the library checks if a cleaning cartridge with the same bar code label was previously located at another location and is not currently at that other location If so the library assumes that it is the same cleaning cartridge that was manually moved and retains all cleaning cartridge information If the library cannot locate a previous record for the cleaning cartridge it assumes the cleaning cartridge is new and creates a new record for it The library maintains a usage history for each cleaning cartridge within the library The usage history is a count of the number of times the cleaning cartridge was used to clean a drive When a clea
95. nsert a DLT tape cartridge into a magazine Note To move cartridges to the load port for removal refer to Moving Cartridges on page 68 Prepare the tape cartridges to be inserted by affixing a bar code label and write protecting or write enabling each cartridge as desired For more information about these procedures refer to Installing Tape Cartridges on page 32 With the load port door open place the tape cartridges in any available load magazine slot see figure 32 If the magazine is out of the load port load the tape cartridges into the magazine then load the magazine into the load port The proper orientation for tape cartridge insertion is shown in DLT SDLT Cartridges on page 33 and LTO Cartridges on page 35 Rotate the load port drum 180 so that the load port handle faces you see figure 31 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port Figure 31 Rotating the Load Port Drum A Load port finger grip Warning Take care to keep fingers out of load port openings when opening or closing the load port door or when rotating the load port drum 5 Manually close the load port door by pushing the load port assembly so that it is flush with the front surface of the library You will hear a click w
96. o e Turn on the library the library on line or off line e Turn off the library e Test the installation To turn on the library 1 Verify that Power cables are firmly in place All doors are closed 2 Turn on the power switch located behind the small sliding door below the GUI 3 After several seconds verify that the current state of the library System On line or System Off line appears in the System State display on the GUI see figure 24 With the library turned on press the Standby button on the GUI Pressing the Standby button toggles the library between on line and off line states To turn off the library 1 Place the library off line by pressing the Standby button The library robotics completes any current commands and then stops 2 Verify that the GUI display indicates System Off line Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Using the GUI 3 Verify that the CHM is empty by checking the Overview screen on the GUI see Chapter 3 Operator Commands If there is a tape cartridge in the CHM perform a Move command to place the cartridge in an available bin 4 Turn off the power switch located below the GUI Note Wait ten seconds before turning on the power switch again Using the GUI The GUl is activated by touching the screen and is located on the front of the library The menus on the GUI allow you to obtain informa
97. oe Kai Y gt A 2 Shipping Q A AN lt P7000 shown Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 111 Appendix Relocating the Library Crating the Library Disconnecting Library Cables To disconnect library cables 1 Disconnect SCSI cables and terminators Fibre Channel and Ethernet cables 2 Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and the power distribution assembly of the library 3 Pack all cables with other library accessories Crating the Library Crating the Library 112 Use this section If you need to ship the library to the new site e If you need to transport the library by forklift or similar means If you are moving the library within a facility refer toPreparing the Library for Operation on page 115 To crate the library for a new site Warning library weighs approximately 1444 pounds 655 kg Use at least two people to perform any steps that involve lifting or guiding the library Use safe practices when lifting or guiding the library and handling the ramp 1 Prepare the shipping pallet for the library as shown in figure 59 a Attach the two ramp extensions to the pallet b Place the wooden support bar underneath the ramp extensions c Verify that the left wooden bar is attached to the pallet 2 Place the library
98. on the pallet a Raise the library support feet Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Appendix Relocating the Library Crating the Library b With the help of at least one person roll the library to a position in front of the pallet ramp c Roll the library onto the pallet Secure the library a Place the shipping bag over the library and secure it into place b Remove the ramp sections from the pallet and slide them into the center section Insert the foam block around the bottom of the library and the pallet d Insert and attach the stop blocks underneath the library on the right side e Attach the wooden bar on the right side of the library f Remove the wooden bar on the left side of the library 9 Repeat steps d and e for the left side of the library 4 Place the accessory kits into the cutouts on the back crate panel 5 Place the foam cap over the library 6 Wrap the cardboard crate around the library see figure 61 and fasten it using the plastic restraining clips Place the top onto the crate Secure the crate with two steel restraining bands Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 113 Appendix Relocating the Library Crating the Library Figure 61 Crating the Library Foam cap i Shipping bag Accessory kits Left wooden bar 2 114 oe ITO ITUR Right wooden bar
99. ontacts Preface Quantum company contacts are listed below Quantum Corporate Headquarters To order documentation on the P Series or other products contact Quantum Corporation P O Box 57100 Irvine CA 92619 7100 949 856 7800 800 284 5101 Technical Publications To comment on existing documentation send e mail to doc comments quantum com Quantum Home Page Visit the Quantum home page at http www quantum com Customer Support The Quantum Customer Support Department provides a 24 hour help desk that can be reached at North South America 949 725 2100 or 800 284 5101 Asia Pacific Rim International Code 61 7 3839 0988 Europe Middle East Africa International Code 44 0 1256 848748 Send faxes for the Customer Support Department to North South America 949 725 2176 Asia Pacific Rim International Code 61 7 3839 0955 Europe Middle Fast Africa International Code 44 0 1256 848777 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide xvii Preface Send e mail for the Customer Support Department to North South America www quantum com askaquestion Asia Pacific Rim apachelp quantum com Europe Middle East Africa eurohelp quantum com xviii Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Library Description eee Chapter 1 This chapter describes both the P4000 and P7000 and their components The chapter consists of e Overview Features and be
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101. per assembly and gripper restraint toward the vertical axis see figure 57 and figure 58 Figure 56 Pivoting Gripper Restraint into Position Gripper restraint Pivot into position to interlock components Follower guide Gripper assembly fully extended Figure 57 Gripper Restraint in Position Push gripper assembly Gripper restraint and gripper restraint Follower guide Gripper assembly fully extended Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 109 Appendix Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Relocation Figure 58 Installing Slide gripper restraint the Gripper Restraint and gripper assembly Spring post Gripper restraint Follower guide d Install the screw that secures the gripper restraint to the belt clamp see figure 59 Figure 59 Installing the Gripper Restraint Screw 110 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Load Port Shipping Plate Figure 60 Inserting the Shipping Plate Appendix B Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Relocation The load port is located in the right front door of the library 1 Attach the cardboard and shipping plate to the load port 2 Insert the bolts and washers that secure the plate to the load port and secure them using the screws provided during the unpacking procedure see figure 60 NS 39 AUN LR ANN S AAA J T A N Z
102. pes Tests Transport Calibrate Library SysTest Library CHM Unload Drive Miscellaneous Unload Imp Exp Initialize CHM Nonvol Stats Initialize Nonvol Config Change Password These screens are password protected To open one of the four main screens touch the desired tab at the top of the GUI The Overview and Tapes screens are accessible to any user The Operator and Service screens require a password Once the desired screen appears on the GUI you can view information or press buttons to execute commands and open other screens Some information about the library firmware version security status and library status can be found on the left side of the GUI e Company logo displays a company information screen when pressed as well as the application level and boot block level e System state display shows the current state of the library system on line system off line system stopped door open and so on Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 45 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Using the GUI Lock icon shows the current security level at the GUI Five security levels are available service S operator user import only and locked L Table 17 describes the attributes of each security level Figure 25 Library Company logo Status Indicators Abou Back oc Forward Home D gt Quantum Overview Tapes Operator gt
103. r s Guide Glossary Prism Storage Architecture Accommodates a wide range of needs from large data centers to work groups to remote sites and is based on the PCI bus Scalable Prism options provide plug and play serviceability eliminating expensive upgrades and library obsolescence It improves manageability with library partitioning SNMP integration e mail notification and Web based management features RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks is a technology through which several physical storage disks are grouped into an array that appears to an operating system as one or more physical devices Reports Refers to the report options on the touch screen GUI s Service screen Robotics used in the context of automated tape libraries the X axis Y axis and Z axis mechanical assemblies inside the library used to move tape cartridges RS 232C Short for Recommended Standard 232C a standard interface approved by the Electronic Industries Association EIA for connecting serial devices This standard is for ASYNCHRO NOUS TRANSFER between computer equipment and accessories Data is transmitted bit by bit in a serial fashion The 5 232 standard defines the function and use of all 25 pins of a DB 25 type connector SCSI Small Computer System Interface An American National Standards Institute ANSI communications standard for attaching peripheral equipment to computers SCSIID A unique address 0 to 15 assigned to each devic
104. ressing this button releases the load port and then locks the door If the load port is locked in the open position pressing this button unlocks the load port allowing you to rotate the load port to the closed position where it automatically locks Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 47 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Obtaining Library Status Stop button halts library activity immediately by cutting power to library robotics Pressing the Stop button a second time restores power to library robotics Note The default passwords are Service 5678 e Operator 1234 User 2222 Import Only 1111 For more information on password and security levels refer to Changing the GUI Security Levels on page 52 Obtaining Library Status The Overview and Tapes screens on the GUI provide library status The Overview screen displays a snapshot of the tape drive robot activity and load port inventory see figure 27 The Tapes screen displays the inventory of all elements in the library see figure 29 To display the Overview or Tapes screen press the appropriate tab on the GUI Overview Screen The Overview screen provides information for the following items e Drives e Activity e Load port 48 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Figure 27 Overview Screen Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Obtaining Library Status o Back oc Forward Home 10
105. riston Litium saattaa olla luokiteltu vaaralliseksi aineeksi H vit tama paristo paikallisten lakien ja m r ysten mukaisesti Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 133 Appendix Regulatory Statements ATTENTION ACHTUNG Attenzione PRECAUCI N VARNING 134 Ce produit contient une batterie au lithium Le composant Dallas 05128887 de la carte m re contient une batterie au lithium Le lithium peut tre consid r comme un produit dangereux Rejetez cette batterie selon les r glements locaux r gionaux ou f d raux Dieses Produkt enth lt eine Lithium Batterie Der Dallas Halbleiter DS12B887 auf der Hauptplatine enth lt eine Lithium Batterie Lithium gilt als speziell zu entsorgender Sonderm ll Bei der Entsorgung dieser Batterie m ssen die entsprechenden lokalen l nder und bundesweiten Gesetze und Regelungen betreffend Sammel und R ckgabestellen beachtet werden Questo prodotto contiene una batteria al litio modulo Dallas Semiconductor DS12B887 contiene una batteria al litio sulla scheda madre litio essere considerato un materiale pericoloso Utilizzare questo tipo di batterie in accordo con le normative vigenti Este producto contiene una bater a de litio El modelo Dallas Semiconductor DS12B887 de la placa base contiene una bater a de litio El litio puede ser considerado un material peligroso Deseche la bater a conforme a la normativa vigente de aplicaci n Denna produkt
106. rmance Characteristics P7000 Table 10 SDLT 320 Performance Characteristics P7000 Table 11 SDLT 600 Performance Characteristics P7000 Capacity in Terabytes TB 200 GB per cartridge 64 40 Throughput GB hr based on 30 MB sec transfer rate 864 The P7000 can be configured with up to 16 tape drives and up to 399 555 or 679 tape cartridge bins P7000 Model drives bins 16 555 Capacity in Terabytes TB 40 GB per cartridge 22 20 Throughput GB hr based on 6 MB sec transfer rate 346 P7000 Model drives bins 16 555 Capacity in Terabytes TB 110 GB per cartridge 61 05 Throughput GB hr based on 11 MB sec transfer rate 634 P7000 Model drives bins 16 555 Capacity in Terabytes TB 160 GB per cartridge 88 80 Throughput GB hr based on 16 MB sec transfer rate 922 P7000 Model drives bins 16 555 Capacity in Terabytes TB 800 GB per cartridge 165 00 Throughput GB hr based on 36 MB sec transfer rate 2074 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Table 12 LTO1 Performance Characteristics P7000 Table 13 IBM LTO2 Performance Characteristics P7000 Table 14 HP LTO2 Performance Characteristics P7000 Shelf Bin Numbering Conventions Chapter 1 Library Description Overview P7000 Model drives bins 16 555 Capacity in Terabytes TB 100 GB per cartridge 55 50 Throughput GB hr based on 15 MB sec transfer rate 864 P7000 Model
107. rmines that the cleaning cartridge s location is empty with an Initialize Element Status or the library moves the cleaning cartridge to a different storage element Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 123 Appendix Automatic Drive Cleaning Supervising the Drive Cleaning Operation Supervising the Drive Cleaning Operation When a cleaning cartridge is placed into a drive the drive loads the cartridge and initiates the cleaning operation The library is still available to service host initiated commands during the drive cleaning operation If the host attempts to move a cartridge into the drive that is being cleaned a check condition is set in the returned status byte and a subsequent Request Sense returns a Cleaning Cartridge Installed status SK 5 ASC 30 ASCO 09 Upon completion of the cleaning operation the drive rewinds and unloads the cleaning cartridge Note Unsuccessful drive cleaning operations may not rewind and unload the cartridge especially if it is a data cartridge incorrectly labeled as a cleaning cartridge If a drive does not complete the cleaning operation and unload the cleaning cartridge within five minutes the library classifies the cartridge as defective The library monitors the drive HANDLE OK flag to determine when the cleaning cartridge has been unloaded Media Movement from the Drive 124 Whether a cleaning operation is successful or unsuccessful the library increments th
108. ry see Conformation figure 62 Label Fi 2 P 4 PRODUCT CONFORMS TO USA DHHSS 21CRFR SUBCHAPTER J Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 127 Appendix D Laser Regulations Laser Warning Label Figure 63 Laser Light Warning Label Exposure Warning Label Figure 64 Exposure Warning Label 128 The laser light warning label is near the laser see figure 63 CAUTION LASERLIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM 670NM LASERDIODE VORSICHT 1 0 MILLI WATT MAX CLASS II LASER PRODUCT LASERSTRAHLUNG NICHT IN DEN LICHTSTRAHL BLICKEN SICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG LASERKLASSE 2 The exposure warning label is on the laser see figure 64 CAUTION AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Regulatory Statements Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate t
109. ry for Relocation The following tools are required to prepare the library for relocation e 2 PHILLIPS head screwdriver 3 16 inch Allen wrench To prepare the library for relocation Removing tape cartridges Installing internal packing materials e Disconnecting library cables Caution Always prepare the library for relocation before any move 104 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Removing Tape Cartridges Installing Shipping Restraints and Packing Appendix B Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Relocation To remove tape cartridges 1 2 Unload all tape cartridges from the tape drives Stop all library operation a Press the Standby button on the GUI This places the library off line after the completion of any currently executing operations When the library is off line the GUI system state display indicates System Off line b Press the Stop button to remove power from library robotics Unlock and open both library doors Turn off the library Remove all tape cartridges from the library bins and tape drives Carefully pack all tapes for shipment To install internal shipping restraints 1 Remove the extension axis restraints from their storage location in the right front door see figure 53 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 105 Appendix Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Relocation Figur
110. s Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 79 Chapter 4 Service Commands Generating Reports Figure 46 Report SysTest Library Results Screen 80 SysTest Report Figure 46 shows a sample System Test report lt Back oc Forward 4f Home ola gt Quantum A Tapes Operator System Off line Standby Pick and Place Total Count 62466 Al b Standby System Test Status B 80 0B A Total Test Time Hr Min Sec 61 42 35 Load Port Test Type Random Avg Drive to Bin Move Time Sec 0 000 Avg Bin to Drive Move Time Sec 0 000 Avg Bin to Bin Move Time Sec 0 000 Longest Move Time Sec 0 000 Bad Barcode Reading Count 0 Place to Drive Count 2221 Place to Bin Count 14202 A S Place to Load Port Count 2 v Report SysTest Library Results Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 4 Service Commands Testing the Library AutoClean Report Figure 47 shows a sample AutoClean report Figure 47 Report AutoClean Status EVE cose oco Foard E Screen Quantum Operator System Report AutoClean Status Off line Auto Clean Enabled FALSE Al d Auto Clean State Idle A Cleaning Operation Count 0 Load Port Bad Operation Count 0 Untracked Operation Count 0 Last to Drive Error Status 0 00 00 Last to Load Port Error Status 0 00 00 Last to Home Error Status 0 00 00 LS When you have finished r
111. s To install tape cartridges 1 Label each cartridge 2 Setthe write protect switch 3 Place cartridges in the fixed bins Caution Handle tape cartridges with care Do not drop or bang them or place them near sources of electromagnetic interference Rough handling can displace the tape leader making the cartridge unusable and potentially hazardous to the tape drives Taking ESD Components within the P4000 or P7000 contain static sensitive parts To Precautions prevent damage to these parts while performing installation maintenance or replacement procedures observe the following precautions Keep the library turned off during all installation maintenance and replacement procedures Note Hosts without a direct SCSI Fibre Channel or Gigabit Ethernet interface require external communications bus converters Keep the library power cord connected to a grounded power outlet except when working with AC electrical components Warning Avoid contact with the power supplies EMI filter and all other AC electrical components while the library is connected to a power outlet e Use an antistatic wrist strap when touching internal library components To use the wrist strap properly place the band around your wrist and attach the clip to the library frame Keep the strap on until you are ready to close the library doors 32 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Gu
112. s option is always set to Single LUN To configure a Multi Unit Library option 1 Inthe Multi Unit screen press the Configure Multi Unit button The GUI displays the Configure Multi Unit screen see figure 51 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 87 Chapter 5 Multi Unit Commands Configure Multi Units P4000 P7000 Figure 51 Configure Multi Unit Back oc Forward em Home eg About gt Kd Quantum Operator Service System Off line Configure Multi Unit dh Standby Library Unit MASTER Library Unit 0 Load Port of Libraries 3 LUN Config SINGLE LUN Select lA zi Change i 2 Press the Select button to access the option to configure 3 Using the arrow buttons scroll through the available values for the selected option 4 When the desired value is displayed press the Select button to advance to the next option 5 When you have finished making changes to the multi unit configuration options press the Change button to save the options and complete the configuration Caution Configuring the library to multi unit operation returns the number of tape drives to its default number Use the Configure Library screen to adjust the number of tape drives if necessary 88 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 5 Multi Unit Commands Calibrating the Libraries in a Multi Unit Configuration Calibratin
113. security level is set access is restricted to the Operator and Service screens Since these screens control library configuration testing and initializing functions the User security level is appropriate default condition for routine library operation Changing Security Levels To change security levels 1 Press the Lock icon The Password screen appears see figure 30 2 Press the desired security level button Service Operator User Import Only or Locked Figure 30 Password Screen Co Back Forward Home ola Quantum lt Tapes System 1 2 Enter Password Off line lt 3 4 b Standby 5 6 Load Port Enter Password _ EI 9 0 Enter A password is required to enter a higher security level than the current level 3 Enter a password if necessary Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 53 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Operating the Load Port 4 Press the Select button screen appears indicating that the new security level has been set successfully 5 Press Okay The lock icon displays the new security level 5 L Note This procedure is especially useful to change from Operator or Service levels to the User level after executing an Operator or Service level command Note If the GUI is accessed from the Service 5 or Operator level and no activity has occurred for 15 minutes
114. see figure 43 The default service password is 5678 Note Forinformation about changing passwords see Executing Either Command on page 83 Figure 41 Enter Password Screen 0 Back oc Forward 4f Home 5 About Quantum Z Tapes Operator System 1 2 Enter d nter Passwor lt 3 4 1 Standby Service 5 6 Password mW Enter 74 Quantum P4000 P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 4 Service Commands Changing Passwords Changing Passwords This command allows you to change the password Valid passwords consist of four to eight numeric characters entered using the keypad in the Change Password screen To change a password 1 On the Service screen press the Change Password button The GUI displays the Service Change Password screen see figure 42 Figure 42 Service Change Password Back Forward 4 Home About mm em 7 Screen Quantum 4 Tapes Operator Service Change Password Ka 3 4 d Standby New Password _ 6 Load Port Reenter 7 8 Security Level Import User 9 0 Operator Service Reset Passwords Select Enter System Off line F 15 2 Press the Security Level button that corresponds to the password you want to change 3 Using the keypad enter a new password and press the Select button Asterisks representing password characters appear in the New Pa
115. ssword field 4 Reenter the password and press the Select button Asterisks representing the password appear in the Reenter text box Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 75 Chapter 4 Service Commands Generating Reports If You Lose a If you lose the Operator Import Only or User password you can replace Password it by Opening the Service screen and following the steps to change the password see page 84 Pressing the Reset Passwords button on the Change Password screen This resets all passwords to their default values The default values are e Service 5678 e Operator 1234 e User 2222 Import Only 1111 If you lose the Service password and cannot access the Change Password screen contact the Quantum Customer Support Department for assistance see the preface for contact information Generating Reports The Service screen enables you to generate on screen reports about the following Library operation statistics e Actuator positions and status e System test results Auto Clean status and tracking information 76 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Generating Any Service Report Figure 43 Service Screen Reports Chapter 4 Service Commands Generating Reports Press the appropriate button in the Service screen Within a few seconds the report is displayed on the screen About lt 20 Back oc Forward 42 Home oz Quantum 4 Operator
116. t GUI An touch screen Graphical User Interface is made up of bit mapped graphics displays resembling tabs and buttons designed to act as the library s main console for receiving information and inputting commands Host The device or devices to which the library is connected HVD High Voltage Differential or HVD also called Differential SCSI The benefit of using HVD cabling is that it works well in noisy areas and can reach up to 25 meters in distance Quantum DLT 8000 SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 tape drives can be HVD or LVD devices IEC International Electrotechnical Commission is based in Geneva Switzerland Load port The revolving assembly on a front door of enterprise libraries that incorporates a revolving drum and tape cartridge bins stationary or removable for loading and unloading tape cartridges LTO Linear Tape Open is a tape drive specification backed by IBM Hewlett Packard and Certance Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 139 Glossary 140 LVD Low Voltage Differential or LVD LVD SCSI specifications can reach distances up to 12 meters LVD SCSI cabling requires Twist and Flat ribbon cable and an LVD SE terminator or a Twist and Flat ribbon cable with built in LVD termination All IBM and HP LTO tape drives are LVD devices Quantum DLT 8000 SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 tape drives can be LVD or HVD devices Quantum SDLT 600 tape drives are LVD only Mixed media This term refers to the use of d
117. terfaces able nterfaces Host to Library Interfaces Software SCSI 2 medium changer command set Power Input Power cord 1 or 2 standard US IEC 320 C19 female connector rated at 125VAC NEMA 5 20 P connector included Host to Tape Drive Interface Software SCSI 2 Library Diagnostics Diagnostics RS 232C service port for connection to a field service PC or Solaris Workstation running diagnostic software Performance and Reliability Characteristics Table 25 and table 26 list performance and reliability characteristics of the library Tabie 23 Average 22 seconds consisting of two Move Medium commands Characteristics g Inventory Less than 5 minutes fully loaded with labeled cartridges 100 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Appendix A Library Specifications Environmental Specifications Table 26 Reliability Characterieiics MTBF 250 000 power on hours MSBF 1 million load unload cycles MTTR Less than 30 minutes Environmental Specifications Table 27 provides various library environmental specifications Table 27 Environmen Power Environment tal Specifications Electrical inputs Voltage Rated Frequency Rated Current Power consumption Electrical connection to power 100 VAC to 240 VAC 60 Hz 16A to 8A VA max 1600W IEC 320 C19 male connector inside back door Climatic Environment Tempera
118. the Graphical User Interface GUI called sense data values Sense data value messages consist of a number and a description of the error Common Problems and Solutions The troubleshooting information in this section covers the following topics Start up problems GUI problems e Robotics problems Operating problems Tape drive problems Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 91 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Start up Problems Table 18 describes corrective actions for problems which occur during start up Table 18 Start up Problems Problem The library does not power on Corrective Action Make sure the power cord is connected to a grounded electrical outlet the power distribution assembly left rear corner of cabinet circuit breaker is on and the power switch behind the slide panel just below the GUI is on The library or tape drives do not respond on the SCSI bus Make sure each SCSI device on the same SCSI bus has a unique address and the last device is properly terminated During initialization the library reports not ready Determine the failure type by checking any previous error codes returned to the host computer Correct the cause of the error One or more tape drives fail to spin up during start up Check all SCSI cabling and termination behind the center rear access door If necessary contact your field service representativ
119. tion about the library execute library commands and test library functions see figure 24 The 5 functions are grouped into the following four screens Overview screen displays current tape drive CHM and load port content and activities Tapes screen displays tape drive storage bin load port and gripper inventories Operator screen contains library configuration and control functions password protected Service screen contains reporting functions system tests and service commands password protected Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 43 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Using the GUI Figure 24 GUI Initial Screen 44 AAA Back Forward 4 Home E E Quantum Overview Operator System Off line b Standby Load Port m Table 16 GUI Components lays out the various functions of the GUI Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Table 16 GUI Components Opening a Screen Library Status Information Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Using the GUI Overview Tapes Screen Screen Operator Screen Service Screen Status display Inventory Configure Reports Tape drives Configure Library Statistics 26 Tape e ctivity drives Configure Options Actuator Load port Control e SysTest Results Storage bins Move Cartridges Auto Clean Load port Inventory Ta
120. ton that corresponds to the command you want to execute The GUI displays a dialog box prompting you to Continue or Cancel the command Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 83 Chapter 4 Service Commands Initializing Non Volatile Information 2 Press Continue A Command in Progress dialog screen is displayed Note If it becomes necessary to abort the command press Cancel 84 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Chapter 5 Multi Unit Commands This chapter describes the Multi Unit screen commands of the library Graphical User Interface GUI Topics covered are e Opening the Multi Unit Screen Configure Multi Units P4000 P7000 Calibrating the Libraries in a Multi Unit Configuration Note Refer to the Quantum Pass Through Mechanism Installation Instructions PN 6434015 for more information regarding P4000 P7000 multi unit configurations Caution Multi Unit Commands on the GUI are meant to be used only by qualified Quantum trained personnel They are presented here strictly as presentation only Serious operational problems and data loss may occur if you do not understand the consequences of these commands Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 85 Chapter 5 Multi Unit Commands Opening the Multi Unit Screen Opening the Multi Unit Screen To open the Multi Unit screen 1 Press the Multi Unit tab Note The Multi Unit scre
121. ture Dry Bulb 15 C to 32 C 59 F to 90 F operating Wet bulb 25 C 77 F maximum Thermal transition 11 per hour Temperature Dry bulb 40 C to 66 C 40 F to shipping and 151 F storage Wet bulb 46 C 115 F maximum Thermal transition 30 C 54 F per hour Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide 101 Appendix A Library Specifications Environmental Specifications 102 Relative Operating 20 to 80 non humidity condensing Shipping and storage 576 to 9576 non condensing Electromagnetic Electrostatic Susceptibility Altitude Operating Sea Level to 10 000 ft 8 048 m Shipping and storage Sea Level to 12 000 ft 8 657 m Heat dissipation Operating 5500 BTU hr 1400 KCal hr or 1600 watts Direct ESD Contact discharge 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 KV to all external metal panels and doors Air discharge 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 10 0 12 0 15 0 KV to the front GUI display Indirect ESD Contact discharge 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 to the VCP Radiated fields Unmodulated 27 MHz to 500 MHz Q per IEC 801 3 3V m Fast transients Data cables 0 5 EFT or Burst per IEC801 4 Power cables 1 0kV Acoustical Noise Sound power Operating 8 10 Bel level Idle 7 83 Bel Sound pressure Operating 63db bystander Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Relocating the Library This appendix explains how to relocate the
122. xed media gripper forward to make contact with the desired cartridge and then retracts the mixed media gripper to remove the cartridge from a bin or drive 26 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User s Guide Tape Drives Table 15 Tape Drive and Cartridge Specifications Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components The mixed media gripper includes a Class II laser bar code scanner that reads standard six character 7 characters for SDLT and 8 characters for LTO 3 of 9 bar code labels The scanner is used to maintain an inventory of the tape cartridges within the library An inventory occurs automatically whenever the library is turned on or after the bulk load door has been closed An inventory can also be initiated from the host computer Although the library does not require tape cartridges to have bar code labels properly labeled tape cartridges and full storage bins speed up the inventory process The P4000 can hold up to 10 tape drives and the P7000 can hold up to 16 tape drives including combinations of DLT and SDLT or DLT and LTO Cartridge Total Library Library Tape Transfer Cartridge Capacity P7000 Capacity Capacity Cartridge Rate Capacity compressed 679 bins compressed Quantum 6 MB 40 GB 80 GB 27 16 TB 54 32 TB DLT 8000 sec Quantum 11 MB 110 GB 220 GB 74 69 TB 149 38 TB SDLT 220 sec Quantum 16 160 GB 320 GB 108 64 TB 217 28 TB SDLT 320 sec Quantum 36 300 GB 600 G

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