ADIC DS9000 Series User's Manual
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1. np EE Chapter 2 InstallatiOTi io dert t erre rt DR er e ERR e each e t bee pb gore tUe oa 11 Unpackine and InSpecting 4 re o EE 12 Checking the Accessories 212 Installing the Host Adapter 3512 Connecting the Interface Cable 12 Connecting More than One DS9000 Series Unit eese tete tnetenne trennen 13 Setting the SCSI ID ior SER ESE 14 Check the SCSI Bus Termination Lo 15 Connecting Power and Tumne OES EE 15 Installing the Application Software eR RE RE 16 Chapter 3 Operation and Maintenance eene te ene tetetnetne tete ener nenne tnennene 17 Poweron Self TIest ceto e re hber e Ra ee d ee dee aede beer 18 IE P 18 Loading the Data Cartridge iioii err ee pene int 523 Data Protection P Gees 35524 Tape in US sod Removing the Data ar 28 Cleaning the Tape Head nter e Esc 28 Cleammnr the Enclosure ee e trozo eth o t er e a EO HP REPE ca Bine y E REOR 30 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics seseseseseseeeeseereeeeeneneeneeee nennen nenreteeteennt nenne tne treni trennen 3l Troubleshooting Chart etr E EE REI de eR te HIE Use Cleaning Tape LED xi Why the Use Cleaning Tape LED Gets Turned ON esee enne eterne nennen rennen 34 Hizb Humidity 5 io n o e ane tU be e hove e ete eR 35 When Assistance 1s Requiped2. 9 installing backup software 16 interchange compatibility 2 interface cable 8 2 13 L loading the data cartridge 29 M magnetic interference 34 maintenance 28 Mean Time Between Failures 38 Mean Time To Repair 36 media 9 Motion Messages 24 O Operate Handle LED 6 18 20 25 26 27 28 operating environment 2 P physical attributes 38 POST 16 19 20 21 32 power consumption 36 Power LED 18 power switch 8 33 Power on Self Test 18 R Ready Mode 22 rear panel 7 12 reliability 38 Removing the Data Cartridge 28 S SCSI adapter 32 SCSI address 4 SCSI bus 5 16 32 33 42 43 SCSI bus chain 43 SCSI bus connector 2 SCSI bus parity 40 41 SCSI Bus Parity 40 SCSI Bus Termination 5 SCSI Bus Termination and Terminator Power 42 SCSI cable 13 SCSI chain 9 SCSI channel 8 3 SCSI Channel Connectors 8 SCSI device connectors 2 SCSI devices 4 SCSI host adapter 15 SCSI Host Adapter 5 SCSI ID 8 14 15 32 SCSI ID connector 40 47 SCSI ID switch 5 SCSI ID Switch 8 SCSI interface 9 SCSI interface cable 2 SCSI signal cable 32 SCSI terminator 32 33 SCSI terminator 3 15 18 Shock 38 surrounding environment 2 system configuration 33 T tape density 2 Tape in Use LED 6 18 20 26 27 28 Tape In Use LED 22 temperature 35 38 temperature problems 35 term power 42 43 terminator 5 U Unload button 18
3. PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Caution All safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated and should be retained for future reference This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards In order not to defeat the safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ventilation other heat producing appliances instructions or as marked on the product Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Ventilation The product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with proper Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers furnaces or Power Sources The product should be connected to a power source only of the type directed in the operating Power Cord Protection The AC line cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it paying particular attention to the cord at the wall receptacle and the point where the cord exits from the product Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken to insure that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the product s
4. 28 33 Unload Button 6 Use Cleaning Tape LED 6 18 20 28 30 34 Index 47 ventilation 35 Vibration 38 W weight 38 write enabled 6 Write Protected LED 6 18 20 27 write enabled 8 20 25 27 Write Protect switch 8 25 27 write protected 6 8 20 23 27 48 Index
5. 6 to see a configuration set up Note Don t forget to install the SCSI terminator on the last device in the chain 4 DS9X00 Units Daisy Chained Terminator c SCSI ID 3 SCSI ID 2 SCSI Interface Cables SCSIID 1 Host Computer SCSIID 0 Figure 6 Cable Diagram for 4 DS9000 Series Units Installation 13 14 Setting the SCSI ID The SCSI address of the DS9000 Series may need to be changed depending upon factors in the setup operating system and number of SCSI devices on the bus Each device on the bus must have its own address See Figures 6 and 7 Notes The SCSI ID has been factory preset to O All devices on a SCSI bus must be set toa unique address Figure 7 SCSI ID Switch Note The ADIC 4000 and DS9400D L can be set to any SCSI ID between O and 7 The DS9700D and D99800D both fast wide SCSI devices can be set to any SCSI ID between O and 15 Installation The SCSI ID switch is located on the rear of the DS9000 Series see Figure 7 Use a small pointed object to press either the button on the bottom or the minus button on the top of the switch to select the proper ID V Count each device s SCSI IDs in order from 0 to 7 or from 0 to 15 on each SCSI bus to confirm that
6. Notices USA Only This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver Move the equipment away from the receiver Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that the equipment and the receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary consult a representative of ADIC or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions You may find the following booklet helpful FCC Interference Handbook 1996 available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00450 7 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two con
7. ON steady O Liftupon the Cartridge Insert Release Handle Operation and Maintenance 25 26 Oo Figure 8 Loading a Data Cartridge Insert the data cartridge into the slot Push the cartridge into the drive Push the Cartridge Insert Release Handle closed The drive will go on line A load sequence will initiate where the Operate Handle LED will turn OFF and the Tape in Use LED will blink while the drive moves the tape to BOT Beginning of Tape When the tape is at BOT the Tape in Use LED will turn ON steady Additionally one of the compression density LEDs on the Left Indicator Panel may be illuminated or blinking The tape is now ready for use Operation and Maintenance Data Protection Write Protection of the Data Cartridge While Inside the Drive The Write Protect switch on the data cartridge can be moved while the cartridge is loaded into the drive The drive will turn on the Write Protected LED immediately However if the drive is writing to the tape write protect does not take effect until the write operation is completed If you move the Write Protect switch from the write protected position on the left to the write enabled position to the right the tape becomes write enabled after several seconds If you move the Write Protect switch from the write enabled position on the right to the write protected position to the left the tape becomes write pr
8. deine Raid He Oe OD ge pere rettet dee lene gabe cene ut 36 Calling ADIC s Technical Assistance Center ATAQ esses then nnenee nentes tnnt enne trn 36 Appendix A Sp cifications SERIE RIED ER ERES 37 Appendix B Drive Configuration oe rn tre EO DRE READER Ek 39 lino 45 xii Table of Contents Chapter Introduction This Chapter FJ provides a physical description of the switches indicators and connectors on the front and rear panels of the DS9000 Series O describes other requirements additional hardware and software needed to use the DS9000 Series devices Equipment Description The ADIC DS9000 Series consists of several models the ADIC 4000 DS9400D L DS9700D and DS9800D All are SCSI compatible high performance streaming tape cartridge devices designed for storage of near line and off line data The DS9400D L DS9700D and DS9800D are equipped with a 2 line by 20 character back lit LCD display The LCD displays drive status messages error messages and drive Power On Self Test POST results messages The ADIC 4000 uses the drive bezel LEDs to communicate drive operations The DS9000 Series also includes Flash EEPROM technology that allows easy on site installation of firmware updates from tape or from the host DLT Drives Your DS9000 Series is equipped with a third or fourth generation DLT drive The DLT4000 and DLT7000 dr
9. no two devices have the same ID number assigned Note The SCSI Host Adapter is normally set to SCSI ID 7 eo this ID is usually not available for a device Check the SCSI Bus Termination SCSI buses require termination at each end for proper operation A typical external subsystem installation would be terminated at the SCSI host adapter and at the last device in the chain If an external device is being used with an internal device on the same channel the SCSI host adapter would now be in the middle of the bus rather than at the end In this case the termination would be at the internal device and the last drive in the external chain The terminators on the SCSI host adapter would be removed Refer to the SCSI host adapter manual for directions on removing the terminators on the board X Is there a terminator installed on each end of the SCSI bus Note ADIC recommends that you always terminate a single ended bus with an active terminator Connecting Power and Turning On O Plug the power cord into the back of the DS9000 Series O Plug the power cord from the DS9000 Series into a GROUNDED electrical outlet O Plug the power cord from the host system into the same GROUNDED electrical circuit if possible Computers and peripherals should always share the same grounds O Turn ON the power to the host system O Turn the DS9000 Series power ON Installation 15 Note Turning on the host computer first ensures that
10. the procedure in Chapter 3 The drive will automatically clean the head When the cleaning operation is complete the beeper will sound indicating that the cleaning cartridge should be removed Drive Operating Condition LCD Message No tape in drive When loading the cleaning tape While the cleaning cycle is executing When the cleaning cycle is completed When the cleaning process is complete the LCD will display the following text for 3 to 5 seconds CCL is the Cleaning Cartridge Load Counter is the cumulative number of times a cleaning cartridge has been loaded in this drive CCA is the cumulative number of times this cleaning cartridge has been used to clean a drive When tape is unloaded Caution Using cloth swabs cotton swabs cleaning agents or unapproved cleaning cartridges will void the warranty Use only an ADIC approved cleaning cartridge Caution Do not remove the cleaning cartridge before the drive sounds the beeper Follow the Removing the Data Cartridge procedure in Chapter 3 to remove the cleaning cartridge from the drive Operation and Maintenance 29 Note Loading the cleaning cartridge into the drive at the end of its cleaning cycle will result in a failed or shortened cleaning operation If the Use Cleaning Tape LED is illuminated replace the cleaning cartridge Cleaning the Enclosure The outside of the enclosure can be cleaned with a damp towel If a liquid all purp
11. 2 Please note that ADIC telephone support services are not provided as a substitute for proper review and use of applicable ADIC user manuals 36 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Appendix Specifications This Appendix O contains specification information on the DS9000 Series Drive Type Data Transfer Rate compressed mode Enclosure Electrical Interface Physical Interface Reliability Maintenance MTBF MTTR Physical Dimensions Weight Environment Electrical Power Consumption BTU Hour Temperature Humidity Vibration Shock Specifications Quantum DLT4000 ADIC 4000 DS9400D L Quantum DLT7000 DS9700D Quantum DLT8000 DS9800D 180 MB min ADIC 4000 DS9400D L 600 MB min DS9700D 720 MB min DS9800D SCSI ADIC 4000 DS9400D L SCSI Fast Wide DS9700D SCSI Fast Wide DS9800D 50 pin shielded low density device connector 68 pin shielded high density device connector Periodic cleaning of drive head using DLT cleaning cartridge More than 80 000 power on hours Within 30 minutes drive replacement 5 75 h x 10 50 w x 14 50 d 14 Ibs 100 240 vac 50 60 Hz 0 6 0 3A less than 40 watts 170 to 205 5 C to 10 C Operating 40 C to 66 C Storage Shipping 20 to 80 Operating 10 to 95 Storage Shipping 0 25G 5 500 Hz Operating 0 5G 5 500 Hz Storage Shipping 2G Operating 30G Storage Shipping Appendix Drive Configuration This Ap
12. Do not operate the Cartridge Insert Release Handle Blinking Drive was powered on with door open Close door and let drive complete initialization All Right Indicator Panel ON POST is starting LEDs or All Left Indicator Panel Blinking An error has occurred LEDs Continued on next page 20 Operation and Maintenance 2 6 ADIC 4000 DS9400DL DS9700D 6 0 ADIC 4000 DS9400D L DS9700D 10 0 ADIC 4000 DS9400D L 10 0 15 0 DS9700D DS9800D 20 0 ADIC 4000 DS9400D L DS9700D DS9800D 35 0 DS9700D DS9800D 40 0 DS9800D Compress Density Override All Right Indicator Panel LEDs or all Left Indicator Panel LEDs Left Indicator Panel LED Leg owe ON Yellow Blinking Yellow ON Blinking Yellow ON default Blinking Yellow ON default Blinking Yellow ON default Blinking Yellow ON default Blinking Yellow ON default Blinking Yellow ON OFF default Blinking a Blinking Operating Condition Tape is recorded in 2 6 format Tape is recorded in another density The density selection was chosen earlier from BOT Tape is recorded in 6 0 format Tape is recorded in another density The density selection was chosen earlier from BOT Tape is recorded in 10 0 format Tape is recorded in another density The density selection was chosen earlier from BOT Tape is recorded in 10 0 or 15 0 format Tape is recorded in another density The density selection wa
13. GB indicates the amount of tape still available to be written to 3 arrows in motion indicate tape travel Reading indicates the system is reading from the tape Motion Messages Loading Unloading Reading Writing Positioning Erasing Cleaning and Rewinding 3 arrows in motion indicate tape travel The LCD will flash and the beeper will sound while this message is displayed Press the Unload button the drive will begin unloading the tape and the LCD will return to normal operation messages Continued on next page Operation and Maintenance Drive Operating Condition LCD Message If new tape or the drive cannot initialize the tape followed by followed by A hardware error occurs during normal operation Loading the Data Cartridge Warnings Before loading into a drive ensure that all other items from this package are separated from the cartridge Never press in on the hub portion of the data cartridge Static electricity may cause the label or other items included in the package to occasionally cling to the DLT cartridge O In order to write data to or erase data from the cartridge check that the Write Protect switch on the cartridge is in the write enabled position all the way to the right Caution A data cartridge can be loaded only when the Operate Handle LED is ON Do not attempt to open the Cartridge Insert Release Handle unless this LED is
14. GB format Blinking Tape is recorded in another density ON Tape is recorded in 10 0 GB format Blinking Tape is recorded in another density ON Tape is recorded in 15 0 GB format Blinking Tape is recorded in another density ON Tape is recorded in 20 0 GB format Blinking Tape is recorded in another density ON Tape is recorded in 35 0 GB format Blinking Tape is recorded in another density ON Tape is recorded in 40 0 GB format Blinking Tape is recorded in another density ON Compression mode enabled OFF Compression mode disabled ON Density selected from front panel OFF default Density selected from host Blinking In density selection mode Pressing this button initiates a manual unload of the tape This may take from 10 seconds to 4 minutes depending on tape position Lift this handle only when the Operate Handle LED is ON and after the momentary beep sounds to load or eject a cartridge from the drive The handle lifts to the open position and lowers to the closed position Rear Panel Controls and Connectors Figure 4 shows the controls and connectors located on the rear panel of the DS9000 Series AC Power Connector OJ Tw Power Switch SCSI Channel Connectors 4 SCSI ID Switch CC CC 2C SS CD Cc uc 5 c Figure 4 DS9000 Series Rear Pa
15. GG gt So Ads REN ve Kop S ve A 8 Qo T 5 4 Me i d OKY t i S S KM D amp Figure 3 DS9400D L Front Panel ADIC 4000 does not include the LCD Introduction Front Panel Indicators and Controls 2 line by 20 character LCD Displays drive status error messages POST results Display Beeper Write Protected orange Tape in Use yellow Sounds whenever it is OK to operate the cartridge insert release handle The green Operate Handle LED should be ON whenever the Beeper sounds ON Tape write protected OFF Tape write enabled Blinking Tape moving ON Tape loaded ready for use Use Cleaning Tape yellow ON Drive head needs cleaning or the tape is bad Operate Handle green Density Select 2 6 yellow Density Select 6 0 yellow Density Select 10 0 yellow Density Select 15 0 yellow Density Select 20 0 yellow DS9400D L ADIC 4000 Density Select 35 0 yellow DS9700D Density Select 40 0 yellow DS9800D Compress yellow Density Override yellow Unload Button Cartridge Insert Release Handle OFF cleaning complete or cleaning unnecessary ON OK to operate the cartridge insert release handle OFF Do not operate the cartridge insert release handle ON Tape is recorded in 2 6 GB format Blinking Tape is recorded in another density ON Tape is recorded in 6 0
16. Installation and Operating Guide DS9000 Series 653 Advanced Digital Information Corp Copyright Notice Copyright ADIC 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of ADIC ADIC shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages including lost profits in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material whether based on warranty contract or other legal theory Printed in the U S A April 2001 Document Number 62 0101 01 Rev H Advanced Digital Information Corporation Telephone 425 881 8004 Fax 425 881 2296 World Wide Web http www adic com Shipping Address 11431 Willows Road NE Redmond WA 98052 Mailing Address P O Box 97057 Redmond WA 98073 9757 ADIC Europe ZAC des Basses Auges 1 rue Alfred de Vigny 78112 Fourqueux FRANCE Telephone 33 0 1 30 87 53 00 Fax 33 0 1 30 87 53 01 For Customer Assistance In the United States and Canada call ADIC Technical Assistance Center ATAC at 800 827 3822 In Europe call ADIC Technical Assistance Center ATAC at 800 9999 3822 ADIC and ADIC Europe are trademarks of Advanced Digita
17. d at both ends and at least one device must supply terminator power DLT4000 Drives The DLT4000 drive can be configured to supply terminator power and termination on the bus by placing jumpers across specific pins on the TRM PWR TRM ENB connector see Figure 13 for the location of the TRM PWR TRM ENB connector Front Bezel TRM PWR TRM ENB LI Right Side Figure 13 DLT4000 Tape Drive Connectors right side Figure 14 and the table following it illustrate the possible position s for the TRM PWR TRM ENB jumper s Warning If an external SCSI terminator is used configurations and in Figure 14 cannot be used 42 Drive Configuration 2 No Term Power o Enable Active Termination C0 uU ror P ener M No Term Power o Term Power Disable Active Termination Disable Active Termination ax X CX 5 S k d el Ke J Term Power a Y J ww z Figure 14 TRM PWR TRM ENB Jumper Positions Another device is providing terminator power Another device is providing terminator power No other device on the SCSI bus is providing terminator power No other device on the SCSI bus is providing terminator power And Response The DS9000 Series is n
18. d cleaning is necessary It does this by counting the number of C3 soft errors as well as the RAW Read After Write errors over a number of Mbytes When a predetermined error rate threshold is reached the drive displays the warning Some drives display the warning after a specified number of hours of tape motion have been logged When a tape is loaded it may take several minutes for the indication to come on because the drive will wait for a specific number of bytes to be written A hard non recoverable error will cause the warning to be displayed immediately The most common reasons the Use Cleaning Tape LED illuminates are listed below in order of highest rate of occurrence e Dirty Stained heads A cleaning cycle must be executed to clear this indication e Worn tape DLTTape IV cartridges are rated at 1 000 000 passes Applications that overwrite small blocks of data cause shoe shining of the tape against the head and will reach the 1 000 000 passes sooner than might be expected e Harmful environment Data errors result from a number of factors each of which subtract from the margin between good data recovery and an error Electrical or magnetic interference magnetic can decrease this margin High levels of dust contamination high humidity and heat can also be significant factors Example Placing a CRT monitor on top of or directly next to a DS9000 Series should always be avoided Worn heads The tape h
19. ditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation A Notice About Shielded Cables Use only shielded cables for connecting peripherals to this device to reduce the possibility of interference with radio and television reception Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate FCC radio frequency emissions compliance for a Class A device or FCC certification for a Class B device of this product The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations Product Name DS9000 Series Model number DS9X00 Company name Advanced Digital Information Corporation PO Box 97057 Redmond WA 98073 9757 USA 425 881 8004 IC Notice Canada Only Most tape libraries are classified by the Industry Canada IC Interference Causing Equipment Standard 3 ICES 003 as Class B digital devices To determine which classification Class A or B applies to your tape library examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your library A statement in the form of IC Class A ICES 3 or IC Class B ICES 3 will be located on one of these labels Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the tape library manufacturer could void your authority to operate th
20. dle 6 Cartridge Insert Release Handle 6 20 25 26 28 cleaning cartridge 12 29 30 38 cleaning the drive head 28 cleaning the enclosure 30 Cleaning the Tape Head 28 Compress LED 6 Compression mode 6 compression mode disabled 23 Compression mode disabled 27 compression mode enabled 23 Compression mode enabled 27 configuration 3 Copyright Notice ii Copyright Notice Europe iii customer assistance 34 46 Index Customer Assistance 36 Customer Assistance Center 29 D data cartridge 8 9 25 26 42 Data cartridge 25 data storage software 9 data transfer rate 38 Density Override LED 6 18 Density Select 10 0 LED 6 Density Select 15 0 LED 6 Density Select 2 6 LED 6 Density Select 20 0 LED 6 Density Select 6 0 LED 6 Density Select 70 0 LED 6 density selection mode 6 21 dimensions 38 disable parity 40 41 DLT drives 2 drive error messages 6 Drive head 6 drive operating condition 20 Drive Operating Conditions 19 drive POST results 6 drive Power On Self Test POST 2 Drive Status 18 drive status messages 2 6 drive type 38 E electrical 38 electrical interference 34 EMI RFI Compliance v environment 34 environmental attributes 38 error messages 2 36 F front panel 3 6 18 21 29 33 H hardware error 25 heads 34 35 host adapter 72 host adapter 9 13 host computer 8 9 12 16 40 41 humidity 34 Humidity 35 38 I O connector
21. e DLTTape IV data cartridge e One cleaning cartridge or a coupon for a free DLT cleaning cartridge e One SCSI cable e One SCSI bus terminator e This manual A Warranty Registration card Y None of the items should show signs of damage Installing the Host Adapter At this point if your host computer system does not have native SCSI capability and the host adapter you are using is not installed please install it Refer to the manual that came with your host adapter for specific directions When the host adapter card is installed return to this point in the manual Connecting the Interface Cable Attach an interface cable between the host adapter and the DS9000 Series The kind of cable needed depends on the kind of SCSI bus connector on the host adapter The DS9000 Series has two SCSI device connectors on the rear panel It does not matter which connector is used 12 Installation Note The bail locks or jackscrews at the ends of the SCSI cable must be securely fastened to insure communicatione between the DS9000 Series and the host computer V Make sure that the SCSI cable between the host adapter and the DS9000 Series is secure and the connections are fastened correctly Connecting More than One DS9000 Series Unit If connecting to more than one DS9000 Series unit on the same SCSI channel connect each unit to the previous unit with an interface cable The connection sequence between the units is not critical Refer to Figure
22. eads will eventually wear out causing the time between cleanings to get shorter and shorter 34 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Defective drive Drive amplifier settings could be off causing error rate degradation The drive may have failed High Humidity To minimize the chance of condensation please observe the following guidelines o o After exposing cartridges to temperatures outside the operating limits 5 40 C 40 113 F stabilize them before use by keeping the cartridges at room temperature for a minimum of two hours Avoid temperature problems by ensuring that the ventilator slots at the front of the drive and the grille on the bottom of the chassis are not obstructed so that the drive has adequate ventilation Position the drive where the temperature is relatively stable for example away from open windows fan heaters and doors Avoid leaving cartridges in severe temperature conditions for example in a car standing in bright sunlight Avoid transferring data reading from and writing to cartridges when the temperature is changing by more than 10 C per hour Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 35 When Assistance is Required Calling ADIC s Technical Assistance Center ATAC Customer Support is provided free of charge to all ADIC customers who have a maintenance or warranty agreement Customers should provide the unit s serial number when calling for support Warranty exchange service is availab
23. enclosure through openings Servicing The user should not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel ix Precautions e Do not use oil solvents gasoline paint thinners or insecticides on the unit e Do not expose the unit to moisture to temperatures higher than 60 C 140 F or to extreme low temperatures e Keep the unit away from direct sunlight strong magnetic fields excessive dust humidity and electronic electrical equipment which generate electrical noise e Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the AC source outlet pulling the cord can damage the internal wires e Usethe unit on a firm level surface free from vibration and do not place anything on top of unit x Safety Notices Table of Contents Copyright Notice Copyright Notice Europe Regulatory NOticess RERO RR NE Eh Salety IN OUCES v ors rene eL D DE DEI IM MILI EDU UII EE ER atu PCI DIEI ix Chapter IntroducGOHRS GS EE EE 1 Equipment Description DLT Drives Options SCST Interface dede te EE ro c HP RU DDR Eh ter er ERE Front Panel Controls atid Indicators enm pea epe REP 3 Rear Panel Controls atid Connectors ee ettet tne teinte ee eh nne enn diee oe aree Fine ERR eere aeos TEES nie 7 Data Carteldge zie eee RI ORE EE ante Other Requirements Application S oftware
24. he DS9000 If the DS9000 Series unit is not the last or only device on the bus check the cable connections and make sure the terminator is installed at the end of the bus continued on next page The system does not recognize the DS9000 Series unit The DS9000 Series unit does not power up All right or all left indicator panel LEDs on the drive front panel blink Undetermined fatal or nonfatal errors have been detected Then The SCSI terminator may not be at the end of the bus or more than two terminators may be present 1 The SCSI bus might be too long 2 Too many devices might be on the bus The DS9000 Series unit has no power A drive fault has occurred The bus termination or SCSI signal cable connections might be incorrect The AC power source grounding might be incorrect Response Be sure to install a terminator at each end of the bus One terminator is usually installed at the host system 1 Limit the SCSI bus length to 3 meters 9 8 feet for SE configurations 12 meters 39 4 feet for LVD SE configurations and 25 meters 82 feet for HVD configurations Limit the number of devices on the bus Check the system configuration rules Check the DS9000 Series unit power cord connections with the DS9000 Series unit power switch OFF Try to unload the tape and reinitialize the drive by pressing the Unload button or turn the DS9000 Series unit power off and then on agai
25. hods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment This system is an EN 55022 Class B device EN 50081 1 ight industry Electromagnetic compatibility Generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and EN 50082 1 1997 Electromagnetic compatibility Generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry N 61000 3 2 Harmonic current emissions test Device Class A N61000 3 3 Voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems test N 61000 4 3 Radiated radio frequency electromagnetic field immunity test Severity level 2 N 61000 4 4 Electrical fast transient burst immunity test Severity level 2 E E EN 61000 4 2 Electrostatic discharge immunity test Severity level 3 E E E N 61000 4 5 Surge immunity test Severity level 2 vi EN 61000 4 6 Immunity to conducted disturbances induced by radio frequency fields Severity level 2 EN 61000 4 8 Power frequency magnetic field immunity test Severity level 2 EN 61000 4 11 Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test Performance criteria B and C ENV 50204 Radiated electromagnetic field from digital radio telephones EN 60950 1992 Amd 1 1993 Amd 2 1993 with considerations to Amd 3 1995 Safety of Informati
26. is equipment This Class B or Class A if so indicated on the registration label digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B ou Classe A si ainsi indiqu sur l tiquette d enregistration respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only This device belongs to category B devices as described in EN 55022 unless it is specifically stated that it is a category A device on the specification label The following applies to devices in category A of EN 55022 radius of protection up to 30 meters The user of the device is obliged to take all steps necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunication or other devices Pokud neni na typovEm titku po lta e uvedeno fie spad do idy A podle EN 55022 spad automaticky do tldy B podle EN 55022 Pro za lzenl za_azen do tidy A ochrannE p smo 30m podle EN 55022 platl n sledujicl Dojde li k ru enl telekomunikaEnich nebo jinych za lzenl je u ivatel povinen provEst takov opa enl aby ru enl odstranil CE Notice Marking by the symbol C indicates compliance of this tape library to the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility directive of the European Community Such marking is indicative that this tape library meets or exceeds the following technical standards EN 55022 Limits and Met
27. ives can read and write 2 6 GB 6 0 GB and 10 0 GB tape formats for 100 interchange compatibility with earlier DLT drives The DLT 8000 drive can read and write 10 0 15 0 20 0 and 35 0 GB tape formats for 100 interchange compatibility with the DLT 2000 DLT 2000xt DLT 4000 and DLT 7000 drives DLT 8000 default tape density is 40 GB 80 GB compressed when using the DLTTape IV data cartridge Tape density is selectable by the application software or via the Operator Panel Drive Cartridge Max Capacity Sustained Transfer Rate Model density compressed mode compressed mode DS9400D L DLT4000 20 GB DLTTape III 3 0 MB sec 180 MB mam ADIC 4000 30 GB DLTTape IIIXT 40 GB DLTTape IV DS9700D DLT7000 20 GB DLTTape III 10 0 MB sec 600 MB min 30 GB DLTTape IIIXT 70 GB DLTTape IV DS9800D DLT8000 20 GB DLTTape III 12 0 MB sec 720 MB min 30 GB DLTTape IIIXT 80 GB DLTTape IV Maximum Capacity and Sustained Transfer Rates Options SCSI Interface The DS9000 Series is available with several different SCSI interfaces These include Single Ended SE Low Voltage Differential Single Ended LVD SE or High Voltage Differential HVD SCSI interface Caution SE and LVD SE SCSI devices are not compatible with HVD SCSI devices Equipment damage may occur if you connect your DS9000 Series unit to an incompatible SCSI bus Front Panel Controls and Indicators Figures 1 through 3 show the cont
28. l Information Corporation Quantum is a registered trademark DLT and DLTTape are trademarks of Quantum Corporation ii Copyright Notice Europe Copyright ADIC Europe 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 All rights reserved No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of ADIC Europe ZAC des Basses Auges 1 rue Alfred de Vigny 78112 Fourqueux FRANCE ADIC Europe assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document and retains the right to make changes to these specifications and descriptions at any time without notice This publication may describe designs for which patents are pending or have been granted By publishing this information ADIC Europe conveys no license under any patent or any other right ADIC Europe makes no representation or warranty with respect to the contents of this document and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further ADIC Europe reserves the right to revise or change this publication without obligation on the part of ADIC Europe to notify any person or organization of such revision of change Every effort has been made to acknowledge trademarks and their owners Trademarked names are used solely for identification or exemplary purposes any omissions are made unintentionally iii Blank Page iv Regulatory Notices FCC
29. le to all customers who have validated their warranty by returning the warranty card shipped with their unit in accordance with the terms of the warranty Before calling ATAC follow these steps O Consult the documentation to solve any problems Most questions are answered in the documentation 1 Identify whether the software or hardware worked properly anytime before the call was made Also note if anything was changed in the system recently 1 Pinpoint the exact location of the problem if possible Note the steps you took which led to the problem Can the user recreate the problem or is it a one time occurrence O Note any error messages displayed on the PC screen or file server and record the exact error message CJ Ifpossible call while at the computer with the ADIC system installed and turned on Cl Ifrunning on a network collect all pertinent information model type version network hardware etc and be prepared to share it 1 Be prepared to provide the following information e Name e Company name e ADIC model number e Serial number of ADIC unit e Hardware configuration e Software configuration e A brief description of the problem e Where the ADIC system was purchased If this information is readily available when calling customer support ADIC will be able to resolve the problem more quickly and efficiently Note In the US and Canada call ATAC at 1 900 827 5822 In Europe call ATAC at 800 9999 382
30. ller ID is the SCSI ID setting of the drive TSL is the time since last cleaning cycle of the drive will reset to zero after every cleaning cycle if followed by a power recycle DCL is the drive data cartridge load counter POST completed no cartridge is present and the handle is down Note This is the preferred state for the DS9000 when powering up POST completed a cartridge is present but the handle is up not recommended This message will appear after approximately 5 minutes Note The DS9000 should not be left in this state when powering down The drive detects an error condition POST completes in about 13 seconds and the drive responds normally to all commands However it may take longer for the media to become ready Operation and Maintenance 19 LED Indicators Use the following table to determine the drive s operating condition Right Indicator Panel LED Write Protected Orange iE Tape is write protected Tape is write enabled Tape in Use Yellow UE Tape is moving Tape is loaded ready for use Use Cleaning Tape Yellow Drive head needs cleaning or the tape is bad Remains on after Cleaning attempted but tape expired unloading cleaning so cleaning not performed tape After cleaning turns Problem data cartridge Try another on again when cartridge reloading data cartridge Operate Handle Green ON OK to operate the Cartridge Insert Release Handle OFF
31. n The LEDs will stop blinking and the drive will try to reinitialize The LEDs will turn on steady again and go off if the test succeeds Make sure the SCSI bus is terminated Use an AC outlet for the DS9000 Series unit on the same AC circuit as the AC line powering the host system Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 33 Use Cleaning Tape LED If an excessive number of read after write errors are detected during normal operation of the DS9000 Series unit the Use Cleaning Tape LED will be turned on by the drive Usually the Use Cleaning Tape LED is turned on by the drive because of a dirty head so the head should be cleaned see Cleaning the Tape Head in Chapter 3 earlier in this manual and the operation tried again If the Use Cleaning Tape LED is again turned on and this appears that to be a cartridge rather than a drive problem perform a complete backup from the source drive with a different cartridge if necessary Then discard the old cartridge If unsure of the problem source call ADIC Technical Assistance Center For additional information see the section When Assistance is Required later in this chapter The Use Cleaning Tape LED is normally turned off by executing a cleaning cycle or by cycling power to the DS9000 Series Why the Use Cleaning Tape LED Gets Turned ON The Use Cleaning Tape LED will be turned on whenever the drives determine that low level error performance has degraded to a point where drive hea
32. nel Introduction Rear Panel Controls and Connectors Power Switch sd Turns power to the unit on and off AC Power Connector Receptacle for AC power cord SCSI Channel Connectors Connections for the interface cable that connects the unit with the host computer and or to other devices on the SCSI channel The interface cable can be attached to either connector All DS9000 Series models except the DS9700D and DS9800D are equipped with a 50 contact shielded low density SCSI device connector The DS9700D and DS9800D both fast wide SCSI devices use a 68 pin high density SCSI device connector SCSI ID Switch Used to select the SCSI ID for the DLT drive Factory set at 0 Data Cartridge The data cartridges used in the DS9000 Series are housed in 4 inch plastic cases and employ inch metal particle tape Table 4 describes and lists the media cartridges that can be used with the four models Media Cartridge Drive Model Cartridge Model Cartridge Tape Color Length DS9400D L DLT4000 DLTTape III 1100 feet ADIC 4000 DLTTape IIIXT 1800 feet DLTTape IV 1800 feet DS9700D DLT7000 DLTTape III 1100 feet DLTTape IIIXT 1800 feet DLTTape IV 1800 feet DS9800D DLT8000 DLTTape III 1100 feet DLTTape IIIXT 1800 feet DLTTape IV 1800 feet Table 4 Media Cartridges The Write Protect switch prevents accidental erasure of data If the switch is moved all the way to the left the cartridge is write protected and the drive cannot w
33. ntinued on next page 22 Operation and Maintenance When tape is loaded If write protected tape is inserted Write protected tape fully loaded 8000 OMX DS9800D Compressed if compression mode enabled or Standard if compression mode disabled 15 30 GB is drive dependent 15 30 GB DLT2000XT 20 40 GB DLT4000 35 70 GB DLT7000 and 40 80 GB DLT8000 This is the normal Ready Screen During loading of a write protected tape the display will change from Loading gt gt gt to Write Protected Tape Inside Drive the LCD back light will toggle on off and an audible alarm will sound WPT Write Protected Tape in unit WPT will toggle to GB and back to WPT and continue toggling until next drive action Continued on next page Operation and Maintenance 23 Drive Operating Condition Whenever the system is writing to a tape these two messages will alternate Each message will be displayed for approximately 2 5 seconds Whenever the system is reading a tape this message will alternate with the ready screen Whenever a tape is in motion Whenever an incorrect cartridge type is placed into a drive i e DLTTape IV cartridge is placed in DLT2000 or DLT2000XT drive 24 LCD Message Writing indicates the system is writing to the tape 2 1 1 indicates the current compression ratio being used 16
34. on Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment A Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the preceding standards has been made and is on file at ADIC Europe ZAC de Basses Auges 1 rue Alfred de Vigny 78112 Fourqueux FRANCE vii DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name Manufacturer s Address declares that the product Product Produit Erzeugnis Model Numbers Marque Commercial Warenbezeichnung according to EN 45014 Advanced Digital Information Corporation 11431 Willows Road ZAC des Basses Auges Redmond Washington 98052 1 rue Alfred de Vigny USA 78112 Fourqueux FRANCE DS9000 Series DS9800D DS9700D DS9400D L DS9400 conforms to the following international standards Emissions Immunity Safety Quality Supplementary Information Signature Signature on File EN 50081 1 EN 55022 Class B EN 50082 1 EN 60950 ISO 9001 Signature Signature on File Full Name Full Name Position Position Date Date Place viii Redmond WA USA Place Fourqueux FRANCE Safety Notices Warnings This symbol should alert the user to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the product that might cause harm or electric shock RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE
35. ose cleaner is used apply it to a towel Do not spray the enclosure 30 Operation and Maintenance Chapter Troubleshooting and Diagnostics This Chapter 1 Lists a number of common problems and the actions to take to correct them 1 provides information on why the DLT drive turns on the Use Cleaning Tape LED explains what to do when technical support is needed 31 Troubleshooting Chart If the DS9000 Series fails during POST or operation use the following table to determine the problem and the action to take If The system does not recognize the DS9000 Series unit Then The system may not be configured to recognize the SCSI ID The SCSI ID might not be unique The parameters for the SCSI adapter may be incorrect The SCSI signal cable may be loose The SCSI terminator may not be present or might be loose The SCSI bus may not be correctly terminated 32 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Response Configure the system to see the ID Change the SCSI ID and reconfigure the system The new ID is effective at the next power on Check the SCSI adapter installation Make sure the connector on each end of the cable is fully seated and the bail locks are secure Install the terminator make sure the terminator is fully seated and the bail locks are secure If the DS9000 Series unit is the last or only device on the bus make sure the terminator is installed on t
36. ost adapter requirements please call ADIC s Technical Assistance Center ATAC and ask for assistance The SCSI interface must be installed before you connect the DS9000 Series Application Software A variety of backup and data storage software is available for use with your DS9000 Series The software you use will depend upon your storage needs and the system you are using Please check with ADIC Sales or Customer Assistance if you have a question on the compatibility of a particular software package Now you are ready to connect the DS9000 Series to your host computer Follow the instructions provided in the next chapter Introduction 9 Blank Page Chapter Installation This Chapter CJ explains the steps necessary to install and test the DS9000 Series Devices provides a Y symbol next to each step verified as correct Unpacking and Inspecting Caution If the operating environment differs from the storage environment by 15 C 30 F or more let the unit acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours Unpack all items from the carton Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship the system in the future Caution You must ship the DS9000 Series in the original or equivalent packing materials or your warranty may be invalidated Checking the Accessories Check to make certain that the following items are included with your DS9000 Series e Power cord e On
37. ot Connect jumpers as in Figure 12 at the end of the SCSI bus chain The DS9000 Series is at the Connect jumpers as in Figure 12 end of the SCSI bus chain The DS9000 Series is not Connect jumpers as 6 in Figure 12 at the end of the SCSI bus chain The DS9000 Series is at the Connect jumpers as in Figure 12 end of the SCSI bus chain DLT7000 DLT8000 Drives The DLT7000 DLT8000 drives can be configured to supply terminator power by placing jumpers across specific pins on the TRM PWR connector see Figure 15 for the location of the TRM PWR connector and Figure 16 for location of pin pair 3 4 Drive Configuration Enable Active Termination Front Bezel TRM PWR Connector DFDT Connector Figure 15 DLT7000 DLT8000 Tape Drive Connectors right side L Right Side TERMPOWER Figure 16 Term Power Pins on TRM PWR Connector 44 Drive Configuration Index 45 10 0 format 2 10 0 GB format 6 10 0 GB tape format 2 15 0 format 27 15 0 GB format 6 2 6 format 27 2 6 GB format 6 2 6 GB tape format 2 20 0 format 21 20 0 GB format 6 6 0 format 27 6 0 GB format 6 6 0 GB tape format 2 70 0 GB format 6 A AC Power Connector 8 application software 2 Application Software 9 B backup software 9 16 bail locks 12 32 beeper 23 Beeper 6 C cartridge insert release han
38. otected after several seconds Write Protection of the Data Cartridge Outside of the Drive Move the Write Protect switch to the left to write protect the tape The Write Protect LED orange is ON and data cannot be written to or erased from the tape Move the Write Protect switch to the right to make the tape write enabled Data can now be written to or erased from the tape assuming it is not already software write protected Tape in Use Whenever the Tape in Use LED yellow is ON steady the tape is ready to use When the tape is being read written or rewound the Tape in Use LED blinks Use the following table to determine what is happening during cartridge use Right Indicator Panel LED State Meaning S Tape in Use Operate Handle ON steady A cartridge is loaded but the tape is not moving This can mean no application is communicating with the controller or that the application is communicating but is not delivering commands for tape motion Blinks irregularly A read or write is in progress Blinks regularly Tape is loading unloading or rewinding ON and beeper sounds Tape is unloaded into the cartridge and the cartridge can now be removed or if the drive is unloaded a cartridge can now be inserted All LEDs Blinking An error has occurred during operation Operation and Maintenance 27 Removing the Data Cartridge Caution Remove a cartridge from the drive before turning OFF host sy
39. pendix 3 describes the options that can be selected by installing jumpers on the DLT Tape Drives 39 SCSI Bus Parity DLT4000 Drives If the host computer system does not generate SCSI bus parity disable the parity checking function in the DLT drives by installing a jumper over two pins on the SCSI ID connector See Figure 9 for location of the connector Left Side SCSI ID Connector Figure 9 DLT4000 Tape Drive Connectors left side Figure 10 shows which pins of the SCSI ID connector have to be connected by jumpers in order to disable parity Disable Parity Figure 10 Disable Parity Pins on SCSI ID Connector 40 Drive Configuration DLT7000 DLT8000 Drives If the host computer system does not generate SCSI bus parity disable the parity checking procedure in the DLT7000 DLT8000 drive by installing a jumper over two pins on the DFDT connector See Figure 11 for location of the connector Front Bezel TRM PWR Connector Right Side DFDT Connector Figure 11 DLT7000 DLT8000 Tape Drive Connectors right side Figure 12 shows which pins of the DFDT connector have to be connected by jumper cables in order to disable parity Disable Parity Figure 12 Disable Parity Pins on DFDT Connector Drive Configuration 41 SCSI Bus Termination and Terminator Power Note The SCSI bus must be terminate
40. rite to or erase data from the cartridge The small orange rectangle will be visible whenever the cartridge is write protected Additionally an arrow beneath the orange rectangle and above the two lines on the switch indicates when data cannot be written to the cartridge If the switch is moved all the way to the right the cartridge is write enabled and the drive can write data to or erase data from the cartridge The orange rectangle will not be visible whenever the cartridge is write enabled On the right side of the write protect switch an arrow over one line indicates that data can be written to the cartridge if it is slid to the right Orange Indicator Write protect Switch we Write Protected lt Q i ly Write Enabled Figure 5 DLT Data Cartridge Cautions Always remove any cartridge from the drive before turning off host system power Failure to remove a cartridge can result in cartridge and drive damage When a cartridge is removed from the drive return it to the plastic case to prolong the cartridge life Other Requirements SCSI Host Adapter Your DS9000 Series must be connected to either an integrated SCSI host or a separate SCSI interface host adapter card installed in the computer either directly to the I O connector on the card or as part of an existing SCSI chain The host adapter you choose will depend on your system requirements and your needs If you are not sure about your h
41. rols and indicators located on the front panel of the DS9000 Series i x 0 K 4 8 o P4 N Sy OJA amp oy 5 MT o n XY L 5 Q DLT Ae 5 8 a X S A x b M Sy So So Figure 1 DS9800D Front Panel Introduction Ee OE 3 RN Y SP A NF Figure 2 DS9700D Front Panel Vo a 95 A 2 amp G 4 8 2 So A gt 7A EE D A AQRA ZO h 9 Q A s y K MS Te i Ea Q 95 es lt A
42. s chosen earlier from BOT Tape is recorded in 20 0 format Tape is recorded in another density The density selection was chosen earlier from BOT Tape is recorded in 35 0 format Tape is recorded in another density The density selection was chosen earlier from BOT Tape is recorded in 40 0 format Tape is recorded in another density The density selection was chosen earlier from BOT Compression mode enabled Compression can be done only in 10 0 15 0 20 0 35 0 and 40 0 density Compression mode disabled A density setting was selected earlier from the front panel Density will be selected by the host automatic The unit is in density selection mode A POST error has occurred Operation and Maintenance 21 LCD Messages DS9400D L DS9700D and DS9800D only The following table describes the messages displayed by the LCD during normal operation Drive Operating Condition LCD Message No tape in drive When loading or unloading a tape type 4000 OMX DS9400D L 7000 OMX DS9700D or 8000 OMX DS9800D During the loading process the display may toggle between Loading gt gt gt and Calibrating gt gt gt Note While loading the tape the drive will enter a false Ready Mode condition for a short period During this false state the Tape In Use LED will continue to blink Do not attempt any operations while the LED is blinking When tape is unloaded Co
43. stem power Failure to remove a cartridge before turning OFF host system power can result in cartridge and drive damage To unload a cartridge from the drive perform the following steps CJ Push the Unload button s The Tape in Use LED will blink as the tape rewinds Caution A data cartridge can only be unloaded when the Operate Handle LED is ON Do not attempt to open the Cartridge Insert Release Handle unless this LED is ON steady FJ When the Operate Handle LED is ON and the beeper has sounded pull the Cartridge Insert Release Handle open to eject the cartridge from the drive O Remove the cartridge O Push the Cartridge Insert Release Handle closed Caution After the cartridge is removed from the drive return it to its plastic case to prolong the cartridge life Cleaning the Tape Head The DS9000 Series is a highly sophisticated unit No routine maintenance is required apart from periodically cleaning the drive head whenever the Use Cleaning Tape LED is illuminated and the LCD displays the following message followed by 28 Operation and Maintenance If the DS9000 Series device fails to operate correctly immediately call the ADIC Customer Assistance Center refer to When You Need Assistance in Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics later in this manual To clean the head use a cleaning cartridge Insert the cleaning cartridge in the drive following the Loading the Data Cartridge loading
44. the SCSI bus terminators stabilize the bus signals before the tape drive is turned on Installing the Application Software 1 Refer to the application software installation guide and install the backup software if necessary V After completing installation of the DS9000 Series unit and backup software run a small backup restore test and compare the results to confirm that the unit is working correctly Refer to the software installation guide for additional information 16 Installation Chapter Operation and Maintenance This Chapter describes normal operating features of the DS9000 Series explains how and when to clean the tape head describes how to clean the enclosure Power on Self Test When the system power is ON the DLT drive performs a Power on Self Test POST The sequence of events is as follows 1 The LEDs on the right front panel of the DLT drive will turn on sequentially from top to bottom All LEDs will remain ON for a few seconds 2 The LEDs on the left front panel will turn ON at the same time for about three seconds and then turn OFF 3 The Operate Handle Write Protected and Use Cleaning Tape LEDs will turn OFF The Tape in Use LED will blink while the tape drive initializes s If the external SCSI bus terminator has a Term Power LED it should also be illuminated Drive Status LED Indicators After initialization the drive will be in one of the four states listed in
45. the following table LED Indicator Displays and Drive Actions 1 No cartridge is present A cartridge is present and the handle is down A cartridge is present but the handle is up not recommended The drive detects an error condition The Tape in Use LED turns OFF The Operate Handle LED turns ON The handle is unlatched The drive beeps momentarily The drive loads the cartridge When the Tape in Use LED stops blinking and stays ON the tape s actual density lights For example if the actual tape density is 2 6 then the LED turns ON next to the 2 6 label When the Density Override LED blinks select a density setting The drive is ready for use The Tape in Use LED turns OFF The Operate Handle LED flashes When the handle is lowered the cartridge loads All right or left side LEDs blink repeatedly Try to unload the tape if present and reinitialize the drive by pressing the Unload button or switch the power OFF and then ON The right or left side LEDs stop blinking and the drive tries to reinitialize The LEDs turn ON with a constant illumination and then turn OFF if the test succeeds 18 Operation and Maintenance LCD Messages DS9400D L DS9700D and DS9800D The following table describes the messages displayed on the LCD during and immediately after the POST 1 POST is executing DRV F W is the firmware version of the drive LCD F W is the firmware version of the LCD contro
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