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9840 Tape Drive User`s Reference Manual

1. 4 1 Power Indicator 8 Automatic Indicator 2 Activity Indicator 9 Manual Indicator 3 Clean Indicator 10 Unload Switch 4 Service Indicator 11 Menu Switch 5 IPL Switch 12 Select Switch 6 Operator Indicator 13 Operator Display 7 System Indicator 14 Start Switch 15 Autoload Mode Switch C53362 Note The IPL switch 5 only IPLs the drive Use the Power switch on the back of the CSL to 6 6 IPL the CSL Note Only the CSL indicators and switches are discussed in this section Refer to Operator Panel on page 1 4 for an explanation of the 9840 Tape Drive indicators and switches Ninth Edition 95739 Operator Panel CSL Switches Refer to Table 6 3 for CSL operator panel switch descriptions Note Refer to Operator Panel on page 1 4 for explanation of the 9840 Tape Drive switches Table 6 3 CSL Operator Panel Switches Switch Description Start Switch Pressing this switch restarts CSL operation after the operator empties a CSL only full output bin or replenishes an empty input bin Also used to restart CSL operation after clearing a misfed cartridge Notes 1 Remove the cartridge before pressing the Start switch 2 Press the Start switch twice when there is a load failure or solid Operator light red on the CSL Pressing the switch twice reinitializes the CSL Autoload Mode Pressing this switch changes the operation of the CSL to one of three Switch modes System
2. Reposition time No penalty Tape load and initialize to ready s Unload time 5 s excluding rewind Access time does not include library timing 8 s for first search 11 s average for subsequent search Data buffer size 8 MB Read write speed 79 ips 2m s Search rewind speed 315 ips greater than 8 m s Note Individual results may vary depending on the characteristics of the data and other variables Ninth Edition A 5 Host Interfaces and Device Modes E Host Interfaces and Device Modes A 6 Table A 6 shows the host interfaces supported by the 9840 Tape Drive Table A 6 also shows the device modes supported by each interface type Table A 6 Host Interfaces Interface Type Interface Characteristics Fibre Channel Transmission speed of 100 MB s burst Interface options e Bridge Connects SCSI devices to an FC network e Hub Connects FC devices in a logical loop e Switch Connects FC devices in a fabric SCSI Synchronous differential burst e Narrow slow at 5 MB s e Narrow fast at 10 MB s e Narrow ultra at 20 MB s e Wide slow at 10 MB s e Wide fast at 20 MB s e Wide ultra at 40 MB s ESCON Transmission speed of 18 MB s Ninth Edition 95739 Library Attachments E Library Attachments Table A 7 lists the libraries in which the 9840 Tape Drive can be installed The table also lists the cartridge capacity of each library Table A 7 Libr
3. Host interfaces for the 9840 include Enterprise Systems Connection ESCON Fibre Channel or small computer system interface SCSD Figure 1 1 9840 Tape Drive Desktop Configuration C53190 95739 Ninth Edition 1 1 9840 Tape Drive Configuration Details Table 1 1 shows the details of the 9840 Tape Drive configurations Table 1 1 9840 Configurations Number of Configuration Interface Drives Figure and Page Desktop Fibre Channel or 1 Figure 1 1 on manual load SCSI page 1 1 Desktop CSL ESCON Fibre 1 Channel or SCSI Rack mount ESCON Fibre 1 12 Figure 1 11 on manual load Channel or SCSI page 1 13 Note 1 Rack mount CSL ESCON Fibre 1 6 Figure 1 9 on Channel or SCSI page 1 11 Library attached Note 2 Note 3 Figure 1 7 on page 1 9 Notes 1 Manual load and CSL drives may be intermixed in a single rack Refer to Table 1 4 on page 1 14 for specific number of CSL and drives installed within each rack 2 Interfaces vary with each library Refer to Table 1 4 on page 1 14 for specific interfaces 3 The number of drives in each library varies Refer to Table 1 4 on page 1 14 for specific number of drives installed within each library Display and Indicators The 9840 Tape Drive operator panel display and indicators Figure 1 2 help you isolate problems and inform you of routine maintenance procedures You do not need to interrupt library operation for routine maintenance such as cle
4. MAKE CODE TAPE MENU INSERT TAPE WHEN LD CODE T P IS DISPLAYED NOTE FOR TECHNICIANS ONLY MAKE DATA TAPE MENU INSERT TAPE WHEN LD DATA TP IS DISPLAYED BUILD MIR INSERT CUSTOMER TAPE WHEN LD CUST TP IS DISPLAYED C53631 95739 Drive Operations Menu Table 4 5 provides the drive menus and displays to e Enter the Drive submenus e Initial program load IPL drive from new firmware tape e Make dump tape e Make code tape for qualified technicians only e Make data tape e Build media information region MIR Table 4 5 Menu Table Drive Operations Options Notes Procedure Online Offline Main Menu Online Defaults to Online Offline OffLn Pend OnLn Pend and TIPS Pend ESCON only may display while waiting for a system response or diagnostics completion 1 If applicable press Menu to access 2 To go online and exit operations a Press Select to toggle to online b Press Menu repeatedly until Exit Menu displays c Press Select to exit 3 To change configuration or do special operations a Press Select to toggle to offline b Press Menu several times to reach the Drive main menu Drive Main Menu Drv Menu This is the entry point to the Drive Menu Drive submenus 95739 Ninth Edition 1 If applicable press Menu to access 2 Press Select to enter the Drive submenus or press Menu to bypass the Drive menus 4 17 Drive Operations Menu Table 4 5
5. Table A 8 describes the non library 9840 Tape Drive installations Table A 8 Non Library Drive Installations Installation oe Description Type Desktop This installation consists of a 9840 Tape Drive and a power manual load supply The desktop has the smallest footprint of any version of the 9840 Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available for the 9840 Desktop CSL This installation consists of a 9840 Tape Drive a CSL mechanism and a power supply ESCON Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available for the 9840 Rack mount manual load This installation consists of a rack mount tray with either one drive or two drives side by side The StorageTek rack holds up to six trays ESCON Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available for the 9840 Rack mount CSL This installation consists of a rack mount tray with one 9840 Tape Drive a CSL mechanism and a power supply The StorageTek rack holds up to six trays ESCON Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available for the 9840 Ninth Edition 95739 Client Programmer Information This appendix is intended for the client programmer who is responsible for updating firmware for the 9840 Tape Drive It describes the file format and handling of unmarked 9840 Tape Drive firmware update tapes and firmware update files such as those that are downloaded are on disk or are placed on the Internet This appendix includes the following topics
6. There is no diagnostic dump data Contact authorized service personnel to process DumpAgain The 9840 Tape Drive detected the See DumpAgain Condition on same Chk FSC within a minute page 5 8 Exp ClCart The cleaning cartridge is spent Replace the cleaning cartridge FFFF Dmp Y Alternates with and asterisk Optionally move dump s to the host or after completion of IPL where FFFF the FSC of last dump data collected and Y number of uncollected dumps in EEPROM tape See various dump instructions in this chapter Fix CfgErr The checksum does not match after an IPL Contact authorized service personnel Init FSC An initialization error occurred Contact authorized service personnel IPL Pend After the IPL switch is pressed Wait until the IPL automatically the IPL is pending completes Load CC The common controller code is No user action is necessary loading Load ESCON Normal display during IPL No user action is necessary Loading Cartridge tape is being loaded No user action is necessary Load FSC The load or unload operation If another tape also fails load IPL drive failed If the problem persists contact authorized service personnel If another tape works tape is suspect Load FIBRE Normal display during IPL No user action is necessary Load SCSI Normal display during IPL No user action is necessary Locating Drive is doing a high speed se
7. 4E11 ESCON load command is rejected due to no CSL being attached to the drive Replace the CSL 4E2D 6 24 SCSI load command failed due to the CSL no longer in the System mode The mode was changed during the load Ninth Edition Return CSL to System Mode 95739 Error and Recovery Table 6 5 CSL FSCs FSC Malfunction Fix 4E31 SCSI load command failed due to the CSL Return CSL to System no longer in the System mode The mode Mode was changed during the load This error occurs immediately after a cleaning or dump cartridge has just been unloaded 4E34 SCSI load command failed due to no Load a cartridge cartridge being available to load This error only occurs immediately after a cleaning or dump cartridge has just been unloaded and the CSL is in the Automatic mode 95739 Ninth Edition 6 25 Jammed Cartridge E jammed Cartridge A jammed cartridge in a CSL is not a common malfunction A jammed cartridge unloads from the drive and remains on the feed roller Figure 6 19 It does not eject fully into the feed channel You must know how to remove jammed cartridges when the malfunction occurs Follow the procedures in this section to remove a jammed cartridge See Figure 6 19 for the CSL manual unload device MUD screw location The MUD screw is located to the right of the feed channel Figure 6 19 9840 Tape Drive Manual Unload Device MUD gt NES 7 5 1 BIN 053620
8. Write Protect Standard Cartridge VolSafe Cartridge Switch Unlocked Data can be written or Data can be written but not overwritten on the cartridge overwritten appended only to the data on the cartridge Data can be read from the cartridge Data can be read from the cartridge Locked Cartridge is write protected Cartridge is write protected Data can only be read from Data can only be read from the cartridge the cartridge 95739 Ninth Edition 3 3 Write Protecting a Cartridge Process Follow these instructions to write protect a standard or VolSafe cartridge 1 Hold the cartridge with the customer label side up and rear volser label towards you 2 Locate the write protect switch on the right side of the cartridge Figure 3 3 3 Move the switch to the front of the cartridge away from you to the write protect position Figure 3 3 Cartridges STARDARD CARTRIDGE VOLSAFE CARTRIDGE Z Pex P PROTECT PROTECT se al REAR VIEW REAR VIEW C53605 Manufacturer Label Area yellow on VolSafe Cartridge Customer Label Write Protect Switch yellow on VolSafe Cartridge Finger Grips VOLSER Label Area Media Id machine identifiable yellow on VolSafe Cartridge Oy OT GO No gt 3 4 Ninth Edition 95739 Loading a Drive E Loading a Drive Note Refer to CSL Cartridge Loading Unloading in Chapter 6 Cartridge Scratch Loader to load a CSL To load a cartridge tape follo
9. and information resources and requirements of an enterprise IBM Enterprise Systems Connection ESCON A set of IBM products and services that provide a dynamically connected environment within an enterprise UBM environmental requirement Any of the physical conditions required for the protection and proper operation of a functional unit the requirement is usually specified as a nominal value and a tolerance range For a device there may be more than one set of environmental requirements for example one set for transport another for storage and another for operation T A error A discrepancy between a computed observed or measured value or condition and the true specified or theoretically correct value or condition C A ESCON See Enterprise Systems Connection ESCON channel A channel having an Enterprise Systems Connection channel to control unit I O interface that uses optical cables as a transmission medium F fault symptom code FSC A hexadecimal code generated by the drive for controller microcode in response to a detected subsystem error fibre channel FC The ANSI standard that defines an ultra high speed content independent multi level data transmission interface that can support multiple protocols simultaneously support connectivity to millions of devices over copper and or fiber optic physical media and provides the best characteristics of both networks and channels over diverse topo
10. 4 13 fibre channel 4 7 SCSI 4 10 quit menu drive operations 4 21 ESCON 4 15 fibre channel 4 9 SCSI 4 12 R rack enclosure 1 12 6 4 for CSL 6 5 installations A 8 stand alone A 8 read bar 4 31 reading mode 5 6 Ready A message 3 5 4 29 5 6 Ready F message 3 5 4 29 5 6 Ready U message 3 5 4 29 5 6 reclaiming a cartridge menu 3 8 procedure 4 25 Recover Buffer Data command 5 9 recovery DumpAgain message 5 8 process bad CSL load 6 22 Save Fails message 5 8 UnWr FSC message 5 8 release level viewing 4 27 remove cartridges 3 5 6 13 jammed cartridge 5 12 6 26 requirements environmental A 2 power A 1 returning 9840 online 4 29 to the menu system 4 30 to the Online Offline menu system 4 29 Index 10 Ninth Edition rewinding tape 5 6 routing cartridges 6 3 S safety fiber optics xxi laser product label xxii Save Fails message 5 6 5 8 SavingDump 5 6 scratch loader code 4 28 main menu 4 28 screw MUD 5 12 6 26 SCSI data rate A 5 default online 4 11 description 1 16 drive offline 4 23 online 4 22 environment 5 9 Exit Menu 4 12 interface 1 15 6 2 menu 4 10 speed 6 2 Ultra 1 A 5 updates B 2 view firmware 4 11 menu tree 4 10 View CFG display 4 11 width 6 2 segment 4 31 select 9840 switch 2 3 language 4 25 tape bar 4 25 sequence checks clearing malfunctions 6 24 FSCs 6 24 process 6 24 service indicator 2 5 ship
11. 5 5 operator display 5 3 Index 4 Ninth Edition 95739 operator indicator 6 23 ESCON data rate A 5 default 4 14 description 1 16 interface attachments 1 15 CSL 6 2 host channel 6 2 logical paths 6 2 menu 4 13 problems 5 14 speed 6 2 Swap command 5 9 tape independent protocol 4 22 4 23 updates B 1 view firmware 4 14 menu tree 4 13 View CFG display 4 14 example of menu 9840 4 4 drive operations 4 16 ESCON 4 13 fibre channel 4 7 offline 4 6 online 4 5 SCSI 4 10 Exit Config 4 24 Config message 4 24 Drv 4 26 Drv message 4 26 Menu 4 30 menu message 4 30 messages 4 29 exit displays Exit Menu drive operations 4 21 ESCON 4 15 fibre channel 4 9 SCSI 4 12 Exp ClCart error indication 5 5 message 3 6 explanation conventions xvii FSCs 6 21 95739 Index F failure CSL FSCs 6 24 power supply 5 6 to load 6 21 fault indicators CSL 6 21 drive 5 2 symptom code FSC 2 3 6 24 feed channel 6 2 FFFF Dmp Y 5 5 fiber optic components 5 14 problems ESCON 5 14 fibre channel 5 14 fibre channel configuration 1 16 data rate A 5 default 4 8 description Glossary 3 drive offline 4 23 drive online 4 22 library drives 1 14 menu table 4 8 view 4 7 non library drives 1 14 view firmware 4 8 menu tree 4 7 View CFG display 4 8 file protected message 3 5 4 29 unprotected message 3 5 4 29 firmware ESCON 4 14 fibre channel 4 8 file format
12. Drive Address Standard Label Protect Tape Bar Language ESCON Emulation Mode Library Address CSL Mode Press Menu or Select to go to the Exit menu Press Menu to repeat viewing or Select to go to next firmware release level menu Firmware Level View Menu None Display shows RX yy ZZZC where x major revision number yy minor revision number zzz integration number c channel type s SCSI e ESCON f Fibre 4 14 Ninth Edition If applicable press Menu once to display the firmware level Press Menu again to go to the Exit menu 95739 View ESCON Configuration Status Table 4 4 Menu Table View ESCON Configuration Continued Options Notes Procedure Main Exit Menu Exit Menu This menu gives you the 1 If applicable press Menu to access opportunity to repeat the operation 2 To repeat the operation press Menu This takes you to the beginning 3 To exit the operation press Select 95739 Ninth Edition 4 15 Drive Operations Menu E Drive Operations Menu Figure 4 8 provides a menu tree for ESCON drive operations The Port Enable and Port Disable selection is for ESCON only not available in Fibre Channel and SCSI menu Figure 4 8 Drive Operations ESCON OFFLINE ONLY y oe 4 16 Ninth Edition IPL FROM TAPE MENU INSERT TAPE WHEN LD IPL TP IS DISPLAYED MAKE DUMP TAPE MENU INSERT TAPE WHEN LD DUMP TP IS DISPLAYED
13. Init FSC 5 5 Initial Program Load 2 2 3 1 input bin 6 2 inserting a cartridge 3 5 install lock shipping insert 6 32 installation of racks A 8 interfaces ESCON 1 16 fibre channel 1 16 host 1 16 A 6 SCSI 1 16 IPL description 2 2 Pend message 2 2 4 22 4 23 5 5 power on 3 1 switch 2 2 J jacks connector CSL power 6 10 95739 drive power 5 10 jammed cartridge clear CSL operator indicator 6 21 CSL 6 26 CSL recovery 6 21 drive 5 12 K keeping saved data 5 8 key indicators activity 2 4 clean 2 4 power 2 4 service 2 5 switches IPL 2 1 menu 2 3 select 2 3 unload 2 3 L L180 library 1 14 A 7 L700 library 1 14 A 7 label laser product xxii language selection explanation 4 25 view ESCON status 4 13 view fibre channel status 4 7 view SCSI status 4 10 translated messages English 5 7 French 5 7 German 5 7 Italian 5 7 Spanish 5 7 laser product label xxii last dump data FSC 5 5 LdDataTp message 4 26 LEDs CSL indicators 6 8 standard indicators 2 4 library 9310 1 14 9360 1 14 9710 1 14 9738 1 14 95739 Index 9740 1 14 attachments A 7 drives 1 9 host interfaces 1 15 L180 1 14 L700 1 14 list of configurations 1 14 software attachments 1 15 limitations on transfering data B 2 lists menus 4 3 sub menus 4 3 load 9840 cartridge 3 5 cartridges incorrectly 6 21 FSCs 6 21 messages 2 2 3 5 5 5 time A 5 loader CSL code 4
14. Menu Table Drive Operations Continued Options Notes Procedure Code Update Submenu In Drive Main Menu IPL From Tp This selection updates the Initial Program firmware in the drive from the Load Drive from firmware tape inserted in the New Firmware drive Tape Displays CodUpFailsx Code Update Fail Number x see Table 5 2 on page 5 3 for help Press Menu to bypass If not bypassing follow the remaining steps Press Select to activate If a tape is present in the drive it ejects When Ld IPL TP displays insert the write protected firmware tape with the desired code When done the drive automatically ejects tape IPLs and comes online Dump Tape Submenu in Drive Main Menu MakeDumpTp This selection formats a dump Make Dump tape It does not collect Tape diagnostic data Tapes used to obtain dump data must first be formatted this way to accept dump data Displays DmpCrFailx Dump Create Fail Number x see Table 5 2 on page 5 3 for help 4 18 Ninth Edition If applicable press Menu once to access or twice to bypass If not bypassing follow the remaining steps Press Select to activate If a tape is present in the drive it ejects When Ld Dump Tp displays insert a write enabled tape Old data on the tape is erased When the tape ejects insert another or press Menu to exit to the next submenu 95739 Drive Operations Menu Table 4 5 Menu Table Drive
15. and writing data onto or reading data from the tape TRS See transmitter receiver subassembly y vary offline To change the status of a device from online to offline When a device Glossary 6 Ninth Edition is offline no data set may be opened on that device IBM vary online To restore a device to a state where it is available for use by the system IBM VOLSER See volume serial number volume serial number A six character alphanumeric label used to identify a volume WwW Windows NT Microsoft s operating system that is used on a variety of computers and workstations write operation An output operation that sends a processed record to an output device or output file BM write protection Restriction of writing into a data set file or storage area of a user or program not authorized to do so IBM 95739 Index Symbols asterisk message 4 29 Numerics 9310 library 1 14 9360 library 1 14 9710 library 1 14 9738 library 1 14 9740 library 1 14 9840 cartridge 1 4 configuration library and non library 1 14 view ESCON menu 4 13 view fibre channel menu 4 7 view SCSI menu 4 10 CSL power off 6 11 power on 6 11 specifications A 8 data buffer size A 5 desktop 1 14 A 8 indicators 2 4 activity 2 4 clean 2 4 location 6 8 power 2 4 service 2 5 jammed cartridges CSL 6 26 drive 5 12 menus configuration menu 4 3 ESCON 4 13 fibre channel 4 7 main menu 4 2 na
16. harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense Ninth Edition xxiii Notices E Japanese Compliance Statement The following compliance statement in Japanese pertains to VCCI EMI regulations CORB PIAATRKMRECT CORES RIER CHAS ot BRIBES S SHOT COEMHY E COMBI RAAD ICHAT SEIS KRENZ CEMBVEF VCCI A English translation This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCD If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio disturbance may occur in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions E Taiwan Warning Label Statement The following warning label statement pertains to BSMI regulations in Taiwan R O C i EAA CEA PARRA a AAR a PMG gt TAER aAA Ti Ai ATF RAECRERER ELBE OH R English translation This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures xxiv Ninth Edition 95739 Notices E Internal Code License Statement The following is the Internal Code License Agreement from StorageTek NOTICE INTERNAL CODE LICENSE PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATION THIS EQUIPMENT THIS NOTICE IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY THE END USER AND STORAGE TECHNOLOGY
17. message continue with step 4 Press the Select switch once to place the 9840 Tape Drive offline The operator panel displays some of the following messages e The TIPS Pend message indicates that the ESCON tape independent protocol is pending e The IPLPend message indicates that the IPL is starting e The Off1 Pend message indicates that the offline state is pending because it is waiting for a system response e The Offline message indicates that the transition completed successfully When the operator panel displays the Offline message press the Menu switch to proceed to other menus Ninth Edition 4 23 View Configuration Main Menu Task E View Configuration Main Menu Task Use the View Configuration main menu to view configuration information You can view this menu while the 9840 Tape Drive is online Authorized service personnel perform other procedures with the View Configuration main menu when the 9840 Tape Drive is offline CAUTION Do not navigate through the View Configuration main menu when the 9840 Tape Drive is offline because doing so might alter the drive configuration Follow the directions in this section exactly to avoid configuration problems View Configuration Information 4 24 View the configuration settings of the 9840 Tape Drive by looking at the submenus of the View Configuration main menu while the 9840 Tape Drive is online Follow these steps 1 Press the
18. 28 main menu 4 28 locating message 5 5 location of MUD screw 1 5 M main menus Drive 4 25 exit menu 4 29 Online Offline 2 3 4 22 4 29 Software Release 4 27 summary 4 2 View Configuration 4 24 maintaining the 9840 Tape Drive System 1 2 make code tape 4 19 data tape 4 19 dump tape 4 18 MakeDataTp 4 26 malfunctions Chk FSC 3 6 5 8 clear error 6 21 CSL 6 24 failure to load 6 21 fiber optic 5 14 fibre channel 5 14 FSCs 6 21 list of errors 5 3 sequence checks 6 24 Ninth Edition Index 7 Index use CSL start switch 6 23 manual indicator 1 5 2 8 6 6 6 9 mode 6 17 unload device MUD location 5 12 6 26 remove jammed cartridge 5 12 6 26 maximum channel block A 5 mechanism cartridge stop 6 19 media information region MIR 4 31 Memory Err 3 3 5 5 menu drive operations 4 16 ESCON 4 13 examples 4 4 fibre channel 4 7 list of 4 2 main 4 2 returning 4 30 SCSI 4 10 switch 2 3 messages FSC Dmp y 2 3 2 5 asterisk 4 29 alternating 2 6 ASIA Diags 2 2 4 22 asterisk 4 29 CC Diags 2 2 4 22 Chk FSC 3 6 5 8 cleaning 5 3 Drv Menu 4 25 DumpAgain 2 5 5 8 English 5 7 Exit Config 4 24 Exit Drive 4 26 Exit Menu 4 30 Exp ClCart 3 6 File Protected 3 5 4 29 File Unprotected 3 5 4 29 flashing 2 6 French 5 7 German 5 7 indicated by operator display 5 3 IPLPend 2 2 4 22 4 23 Ital
19. 4 31 task information 4 25 cartridge cleaning 3 6 procedures 6 12 code load 4 28 displayed bars 4 31 dots explanation 4 31 drive in L180 3 1 in L700 3 1 file protected 3 5 4 29 unprotected 3 5 jammed cartridge 5 12 6 26 loading CSL 6 12 drive 3 5 main menu 4 28 making a data tape 4 26 MIR 4 31 read bar information 4 31 mode 5 6 reclaiming 4 25 removing stuck cartridge 5 12 6 26 rewinding 5 6 unloading 9840 drive 3 5 Index 11 Index CSL 6 13 write bar 4 31 telephone number CSS xix time access A 5 load A 5 unload A 5 TIPS PEND message 4 22 4 23 trademarks 2 transfer limitations B 2 rate ESCON A 5 fibre channel A 5 SCSI A 5 translated messages 5 7 English 5 7 French 5 7 German 5 7 Italian 5 7 Spanish 5 7 trapped explanation 5 6 typographical conventions xvii U Ultra 1 SCSI A 5 unload cartridges 6 13 message 5 6 switch 2 3 time A 5 unmarked firmware B 1 unprotected message for tape 3 5 UnWr FSC message 2 3 3 5 5 6 5 8 update firmware files B 1 SCSI in multi platform B 2 tapes firmware B 1 use configuration menu 4 6 drive menu 4 3 4 17 ESCON menu 4 14 fibre channel menu 4 8 SCSI menu 4 11 V vary drive offline 4 23 Index 12 online 4 22 view Cfg message 4 24 configuration information 4 24 configuration main menu 4 24 firmware ESCON 4 14 fibre channel 4 8 SCSI 4 11 offline main menu
20. 5 6 6 diagnostic messages 3 2 display appearance 2 6 FFFF Dmp Y 5 5 messages 5 3 indicators 6 8 6 21 operator indicator 1 5 6 6 6 8 summary of operations 1 4 organization of information in this manual xv output bin 6 2 overview CSL 1 11 P panel operator 6 2 performance 9840 Tape Drive System A 5 ESCON A 6 Fibre Channel A 6 SCSI A 6 place drive 95739 Ninth Edition Index offline 4 22 online 4 22 power explanation 6 10 failure 5 6 indicator 2 5 off CSL 6 11 drive 3 7 on CSL 6 11 CSL switch location 6 10 drive 3 1 drive switch location 3 1 requirements A 1 switch 6 11 priority mode 6 18 problems DumpAgain condition 5 8 ESCON 5 14 fiber optic 5 14 fibre channel 5 14 Save Fails condition 5 8 UnWr condition 5 8 procedures cartridge explanation 6 12 loading a CSL 6 12 loading a drive 3 5 unloading a CSL 6 13 cleaning the 9840 tape drive 3 6 IPL 3 1 loading a CSL cartridge 6 12 loading a drive cartridge 3 5 power off 3 7 power on 3 1 unloading a CSL cartridge 6 13 unloading a drive cartridge 3 5 process build MIR 4 20 code update 4 18 incorrect load 6 22 make code tape 4 19 make data tape 4 19 make dump tape 4 18 product 9840 interfaces 1 15 libraries 1 15 Index 9 Index programmer information B 1 protected message for tape 3 5 4 29 protocol ESCON tape independent 4 22 4 23 Q quick menu drive operations 4 16 ESCON
21. B 2 SCSI 4 11 unmarked B 1 update files B 1 fix config error Fix CfgErr display 3 2 Fix CfgErr error 5 5 flashing messages 2 6 flow of cartridges 6 3 Ninth Edition Index 5 Index FRUs CSL 1 11 desktop 1 11 rack 1 11 FSC CSL 6 24 description Fault Symptom Code 2 3 Dmp y message 2 3 2 5 indicators 6 21 last dump data 5 5 function indicator clean 5 3 CSL 6 8 drive 2 4 power 5 2 service 5 2 G gain access drive menu 4 1 ESCON port 4 1 main menu 4 1 to different menus 4 1 view configuration menu 4 1 gather information on ESCON 1 15 fibre channel 1 15 SCSI 1 15 H handle errors CSL 6 23 drive 5 2 hard copy publications from StorageTek xviii hosts environments 1 15 ESCON interface 1 15 1 16 interface performance A 6 multi platform 1 15 SCSI interface 1 15 1 16 supported device modes A 6 incorrect load process 6 22 indicators activity 2 4 3 6 clean 2 4 3 6 Index 6 Ninth Edition CSL automatic 1 5 6 6 6 9 location 6 8 manual 1 5 6 6 6 9 operator 1 5 6 6 6 8 system 1 5 6 6 6 9 error 5 3 location CSL 6 8 standard op panel 2 4 operator 6 21 power 2 5 service 2 5 information displayed bars 4 31 MIR 4 31 programmer B 1 read bar on tape 4 31 tape bar task 4 25 dots usage 4 31 write read bar chart 4 32 trademarks 2 write bar on tape 4 31 protected tape 5 6 to a cartridge 5 6 information build MIR 4 20
22. CORPORATION STORAGETEK THE MANUFACTURER OF THE EQUIPMENT BY OPENING THE PACKAGE AND ACCEPTING AND USING ANY UNIT OF EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT YOU AGREE TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT DO NOT OPEN THE PACKAGE AND USE THE EQUIPMENT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO BIND YOUR COMPANY DO NOT OPEN THE PACKAGE AND USE THE EQUIPMENT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT THE AUTHORIZED STORAGETEK DISTRIBUTOR OR RESELLER FROM WHOM YOU ACQUIRED THIS EQUIPMENT IF THE EQUIPMENT WAS OBTAINED BY YOU DIRECTLY FROM STORAGETEK CONTACT YOUR STORAGETEK REPRESENTATIVE 1 Definitions The following terms are defined as follows a 95739 Derivative works are defined as works based upon one or more preexisting works such as a translation or a musical arrangement or any other form in which a work may be recast transformed or adapted A work consisting of editorial revision annotations elaboration or other modifications which as a whole represent an original work of authorship is a Derivative work Internal Code is Microcode that 1 is an integral part of Equipment ii is required by such Equipment to perform its data storage and retrieval functions and iii executes below the user interface of such Equipment Internal code does not include other Microcode or software including data files which may reside or execute in or be used by or in
23. Defaults to online Offline For viewing the configuration the drive must be online 1 If applicable press Menu to access 2 If Online does not display press Select to toggle to online View Configuration Main Menu View CFG To bypass this menu and view View only the firmware release level Configuration press Menu twice otherwise follow these instructions 95739 Ninth Edition 1 If applicable press Menu once to display the menu 2 Press Select to access The compression status displays 3 Press Select or Menu repeatedly to view the rest of the configuration status Data Security Erase DSE SCSI ID Target Negotiation SCSI Bus Speed SCSI Bus Width Tape Bar Language SCSI Emulation Mode Library Address CSL Mode World Wide Name WWN Serial Number S N 4 Press Menu or Select to go to the Exit menu Press Menu to repeat viewing or Select to go to next firmware release level menu 4 11 View SCSI Configuration Status Table 4 3 Menu Table View SCSI Configuration Continued Options Notes Procedure Firmware Level View Menu None Display shows Rx yy ZZZC 1 If applicable press Menu once to where x major revision display the firmware level number yy minor revision number zzz the integration 2 Press Menu again to go to the Exit number c channel type dial s SCSI e ESCON f Fibre Main Exit Menu Exit Menu This menu gives you the 1 If applicabl
24. ESCON Configuration Status on page 4 13 e Drive Operations Menu on page 4 16 e Online Offline Main Menu Tasks on page 4 22 e View Configuration Main Menu Task on page 4 24 e Select a Language on page 4 25 e Select Tape Bar Task on page 4 25 e Reclaim Cartridge Tape on page 4 25 e Firmware Release Main Menu Task on page 4 27 e CSL Code Level Main Menu Task on page 4 28 e Exit Main Menu Tasks on page 4 29 e Tape Bar Chart Explanation on page 4 31 Note This chapter includes only operator procedures Procedures that require the help of authorized service personnel are not included E Main Menu Summary Table 4 1 describes the 9840 Tape Drive main menus Table 4 1 Summary of Main Menus Main Menu Description Online Offline Use this main menu to place the 9840 Tape Drive offline for some procedures and online for other procedures After the 9840 Tape Drive is set offline or online use this main menu as the entry point to other main menus ESCON Port Use this menu to enable or disable the ESCON port if the Enable Disable 9840 Tape Drive uses an ESCON interface If the 9840 Tape Drive does not use an ESCON interface this main menu does not display Menus are different for Fibre Channel SCSI and ESCON View Use this main menu to view the configuration of the 9840 Configuration Tape Drive When the 9840 Tape Drive is online As in 4 2 Figure 4 2 on p
25. Operations Continued Options Notes Procedure Create Code Update Submenu in Drive Main Menu MakeCodeTp This selection copies the Note This procedure is for a qualified Make Code firmware from the drive to the technician only Operators do Tape tape This tape may be used to not use the function update other drives using the Displays Code Update submenu CodCrFailx Code Create Fail Number x see Table 5 2 on page 5 3 for help Reclaim Tape Submenu in Drive Main Menu MakeDataTp This selection reformats tapes 1 If applicable press Menu once to Make Data so they can be reused as access or twice to bypass If not Tape normal data tapes This is bypassing follow the remaining referred to as reclaiming steps Displays DatCrFailx 2 Press Select to activate Data Create Fail N mbers see If a tape is present in the drive it Table 5 2 on ESAS page 5 3 for 3 When Ld Data Tp displays insert help write enabled tape Old data on the tape is erased 4 When tape ejects insert another or press Menu to go to the Drive Exit Submenu 95739 Ninth Edition 4 19 Drive Operations Menu Table 4 5 Menu Table Drive Operations Continued Options Notes Procedure Build Media Information Region MIR Build MIR The 9840 Tape Drive uses 1 If applicable press Menu once to Build media information recorded on each access or twice to bypass If not information tape to access and manage that bypassing
26. Remove the cartridge from the 9840 Tape Drive Note If cartridges continue to jam the drive is defective and must be replaced 95739 Ninth Edition 5 13 Fiber Optic Problems E Fiber Optic Problems Note Contact authorized service personnel to perform any fiber optic cleaning The 9840 ESCON and Fibre Channel Tape Drives use many fiber optic components including connectors adapters plugs and transmitter receiver subassemblies If you encounter unexplained problems that occur in the interface some of the fiber optic components that are part of the interface might require cleaning 5 14 Ninth Edition 95739 Cartridge Scratch Loader This chapter covers the Cartridge Scratch Loader CSL It contains Overview Rack on page 6 4 Rack mount CSL Tray on page 6 5 Operator Panel on page 6 6 Power On Off CSL on page 6 10 CSL Cartridge Loading Unloading on page 6 12 Modes of Operation on page 6 14 Error and Recovery on page 6 21 Jammed Cartridge on page 6 26 Shipping Insert on page 6 30 CSL Model Numbers on page 6 35 E Overview The CSL Figure 6 1 consists of a 9840 Tape Drive a power supply and a CSL mechanism The CSL is an electromechanical device that can load and unload up to seven cartridge tapes It also has a priority feed slot open area of feed channel to mount a priority cartridge into the tape drive Note Priority cartridges can be m
27. Type STK1U cleaning cartridge StorageTek PN 310324601 Good for about 100 cleanings Estimated usage 1 cleaning per drive every two days Dimensions 125 x 109 x 25 8 mm 4 92 x 4 29 x 1 00 in Data Compression LZ 1 Enhanced 3 1 Ratio Note Individual results may vary depending on the characteristics of the data and other variables Capacity 20 GB uncompressed Archival Life 15 to 30 years Media Durability Short length Long length 80 000 write read passes minimum 6 500 write read passes minimum Load Unloads 10 000 minimum Uncorrected bit error rate including those caused by media defects 1 in 1018 bytes Permanent Errors Zero Weight 0 26 kg 9 17 oz A 4 Ninth Edition 95739 E Drive Performance Drive Performance Table A 5 shows performance characteristics of the 9840 Tape Drive Table A 5 Drive Performance Characteristics Values Maximum block size 256 kB Data rate head to tape Greater than 10 MB s see note Data rate of host interface Fibre Channel burst transmission speed of 100 MB s 256 kB SCSI 40 MB s burst synchronous ULTRA 1 differential wide fast negotiable down to SCSI 1 narrow differential see note ESCON burst transmission speed of 18 MB s see note Maximum rewind time from end of any wrap to logical beginning of tape BOT Approximately 16 s maximum for a 271 m 889 ft cartridge tape
28. a Drive on page 3 5 e Unloading a Drive on page 3 5 e Cleaning a Drive on page 3 6 e Powering Off a Drive on page 3 7 e Identifying Unrecoverable Tapes on page 3 8 Note This chapter does not include instructions for using the 9840 Tape Drive menus see Chapter 4 Menus for more information E Powering On a Drive Follow the instructions in this section to power on a 9840 Tape Drive Note Refer to Chapter 6 Cartridge Scratch Loader to power on a Cartridge Scratch Loader CSL Power Switch The 9840 Tape Drive might or might not have a power switch when it is installed in a library Figure 3 1 illustrates a 9840 Tape Drive for an L180 or L700 Library It does have a power switch on the power supply Figure 3 1 L180 or L700 Library 9840 Tape Drive 95739 Ninth Edition 3 1 Powering On a Drive Process To power on the 9840 Tape Drive with an IPL follow these steps 1 Power on the drive a Ifthe drive has a power switch in the back Figure 3 1 ensure that the power cord is plugged in between the drive and the library or rack power strip and turn the switch to ON b If the drive does not have a power switch in the back plug in the drive power cord between the drive and the power strip in the library or rack 2 Wait until the 9840 Tape Drive completes the IPL procedure The green power indicator illuminates steadily Figure 3 2 Operator Display ACTIVITY SERVICE IND
29. cleaning brush is lowered 6 Remove the screwdriver 7 Insert and lock the shipping insert in the 9840 Tape Drive Note Some force must be used to insert the shipping insert past the feed roller 8 Gently pull the shipping insert outward to verify it is locked within the carriage SHIPPING INSERT STOP i MECHANISM 053622 9 Send the defective CSL to StorageTek 6 34 Ninth Edition 95739 CSL Model Numbers E CSL Model Numbers The CSL is offered within a rack enclosure Figure 6 22 Refer to Table 6 6 for the rack mount model numbers Figure 6 22 Rack Enclosure C53615 Table 6 6 CSL Configurations CSL Configuration Model Number Rack Mount SCSI 9840501 Rack Mount ESCON 9840802 Note Refer to the System Assurance Guide SAG for feature codes 95739 Ninth Edition 6 35 CSL Model Numbers 6 36 This page intentionally left blank Ninth Edition 95739 Product Specifications This appendix lists the following product specifications for the 9840 Tape Drive e Power Requirements on page A 1 e Environmental Requirements on page A 2 e Cartridge Tape Specifications on page A 4 e Drive Performance on page A 5 e Host Interfaces and Device Modes on page A 6 E Power Requirements The specifications shown in Table A 1 reflect power requirements for each 9840 Tape
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31. drive 4 6 entry point 4 6 ESCON drives 4 6 exit 4 6 fibre channel drives 4 6 firmware 4 6 SCSI drives 4 6 online main menu drive 4 5 entry point 4 5 ESCON drives 4 5 exit 4 5 fibre channel drives 4 5 firmware 4 5 SCSI drives 4 5 release level 4 27 View CFG ESCON 4 14 fibre channel 4 8 SCSI 4 11 VM vary commands 4 22 4 23 vary off 4 23 vary on 4 22 VM MVS environment 5 9 VolSafe cartridge 1 7 VOLSER label 2 6 W warning eye hazard from laser xxi weight cartridge A 4 rack 6 5 WolfCreek library 1 14 worn cleaning cartridge 3 6 write bar explanation 4 31 Ninth Edition 95739 Index protect cartridge protect switch enabled 5 6 standard 3 3 tape write read bar chart 4 32 VolSafe 3 3 to a cartridge 5 6 95739 Ninth Edition Index 13 Index This page intentionally left blank Index 14 Ninth Edition 95739 READER S COMMENT FORM Manual Name __ Manual PN Please check or fill in the items adding explanations comments in the space provided Which of the following terms best describes your job a Field Engineer a Manager a Programmer a a Engineer a Mathematician a Sales Representative Q a Instructor a Operator a Student Trainee a How did you use this publication a Introductory text a Reference Manual Q Student Trainee QO a Other explain Systems Analyst Systems Engineer Other explain below Instructor text Did you find the material eas
32. ee 5 2 Clean Indicator Error ta eka foo Weve eee PACE eae Se Rags te hae aes 5 3 Operator Panel Messages 6 ees 5 3 Language Translated Messages osa ee SOE RG a AAA E bt 5 7 Specific Error Recovery Procedures o ooo 5 8 DumpAgain Conditions A A A AAA de ea 5 8 Save Fails Condition 3 0 3 4 00 a eee ae HI A a ee we 5 8 UN WECON WHO art AD Rane ee Bee et ee ee Ve LEG par 5 8 SHIPPING DTS A nS ee ek del td tte Geld wired is to bo lo edad ot nS Bed Gi tad NM E A of 5 9 Jammed Cartridge 05 1 8 5 4 cho PGND Ee td 5 12 Fiber Opue Problems recrey seta phe hata Moe eer de ts a ee be pe es 5 14 6 Cartridge Scratch Loader Vivir aa 6 1 OVE erga By Gt He OEE ae DOP Caer Se Pee os iria BEE 7 6 1 Gomponent Locations o s cae a a a ee eed 6 2 CALA SER o AA Vevey eR Gg Rae he ENCE I NiO i LOSS 6 3 a Ge eee a eee a E Sere eee Da IE A 6 4 RACISMO COL Tray Si Lee aai ed ARA AE Ua hehe ad 6 5 Opera Panel ed Maen oe bate eee eee Sere rd Le eile adele be 6 6 El ira e ai awe ede atta ge Ree AS A ae A Ola ine ads aoa 6 7 CSIC ALORS oats Se green ele AA BSH SE oh Beep E Ben ee Herd SORES 6 8 Power ONO CSL ii Oe eae ey eee ba Gee EE ot ets Be oe eres 6 10 POWER cosy ca ed ns da Re ld e ee ota ears 6 11 Pwer Off 655 052 jc eh Ee ee ROR Lee SS ka eee oo 6 11 CSL Cartridge hoading Unloading etn ghee wkd AA LGR EARS 6 12 Cartridge TOA A A ate ide eee La dak alam oho ne 6 12 Cartidge VIMO AMIS 6 ace ca areca Women enna etm e y
33. follow the remaining region tape while mounted on the steps drive This information is recorded at the beginning of the tape in an area known as the Media Information Region MIR 2 3 Note Ensure the drive is unloaded Press Select to activate When Ld Cust Tp displays insert tape requiring MIR Note If using a Cartridge Scratch Loader CSL to build the MIR on a tape after inserting the tape into the feed channel press the Start switch to load the tape Rebuild MIR flashes on the operator panel when the MIR is rebuilding When the MIR is rebuilt the tape ejects insert another or press Menu to go to the Drive Exit Submenu Drive Exit Submenu in Drive Main Menu Exit Drv This submenu allows you to Exit Drive repeat the Drive menu or exit 4 20 Ninth Edition If applicable press Menu to access To return to Code Update submenu the beginning of the Drive main menu press Menu To exit menu system a Press Select b Press Menu repeatedly until Exit Menu displays 95739 Drive Operations Menu Table 4 5 Menu Table Drive Operations Continued Options Notes Procedure Main Exit Main Menu Exit Menu This menu gives you the 1 If applicable press Menu to access opportunity to return the drive online and stay in or exit the menu system To return to the Online Offline main menu to return the drive to Online and exit a Press Menu b Return to the Online O
34. menu Press Menu to repeat viewing or Select to go to next firmware release level menu Firmware Level View Menu None Display shows Rx yy ZZZC where x major revision number yy minor revision number zzz integration number c channel type s SCSI e ESCON f Fibre 4 8 Ninth Edition If applicable press Menu once to display the firmware level Press Menu again to go to the Exit menu 95739 View Fibre Channel Configuration Table 4 2 Menu Table View Fibre Channel Configuration Continued Options Notes Procedure Main Exit Menu Exit Menu This menu gives you the 1 If applicable press Menu to access opportunity to repeat the operation 2 To repeat the operation press Menu This takes you to the beginning 3 To exit the operation press Select 95739 Ninth Edition 4 9 View SCSI Configuration Status E View SCSI Configuration Status Figure 4 6 View SCSI Configuration Figure 4 6 provides a flowchart for viewing a SCSI configuration BEGIN Select eno Online FIRMW REL VIEW CFG Gelect ONLINE ONLY CMPRSS LANGUAGE 4 10 Ninth Edition C53629 95739 View SCSI Configuration Status Table 4 3 provides the SCSI menus and displays used to view the drive when it is online Table 4 3 Menu Table View SCSI Configuration Options Notes Procedure Online Offline Main Menu Online
35. of switches took you to an Engineering area IPL to clear CC Diags Diagnostics are running during a No user action is necessary normal IPL Chk FSC An operational failure occurred Wait for the IPL to complete and retry the 9840 Tape Drive automatically the operation performs an IPL If the problem persists contact authorized service personnel Cleaning Cleaning tape was inserted and No user action is necessary Cleaning drive is now in process of cleaning cnhndnsn Hardware revision level This message occurs when firmware supported by the firmware in this level is insufficient to control the drive hardware level in the drive call for service 95739 Ninth Edition 5 3 Operator Panel Messages Table 5 2 Operator Display Messages Continued Display Probable Cause Recommended Action CodCrFail1 The 9840 Tape Drive cannot write Ensure that the tape is write enabled code onto the tape Try another cartridge tape The 9840 Tape Drive cannot position the tape CodCrFail2 The 9840 Tape Drive cannot read Retry the operation code from the tape Try another cartridge tape If the problem persists contact authorized service personnel CodeUpDate The firmware in the drive is being No user action is necessary updated from the host operator panel switches are locked CodUpFaill The 9840 Tape Drive cannot read Try another cartridge tape the tape The 9840 Tape Drive cannot position the
36. or switches is used to identify them throughout this manual e The standard 9840 Tape Drive operator panel switches and indicators are replicated on the CSL panel See Figure 1 4 on page 1 6 Standard Operator Panel 1 4 The standard operator panel Figure 1 3 has a 10 digit display four switches and four indicators The standard 9840 Tape Drive Figure 1 3 operator panel switches indicators and a display are described in Chapter 2 Operator Panel Details Ninth Edition 95739 Operator Panel Figure 1 3 Standard Operator Panel ACTIVITY SERVICE INDICATOR INDICATOR MANUAL POWER CLEAN IPL UNLOAD INDICATOR SWITCH DEVICE UNLOAD SWITCH OPERATOR SWITCH SELECT CARTRIDGE DISPLAY SWITCH C53117 Note A qualified service person can configure the 9840 Tape Drive from the operator panel using instructions provided in the 9840 Tape Drive Service Reference Manual part number 95740 When the 9840 Tape Drive is installed in some libraries a duplicate operator panel is mounted behind the drive for use by service personnel CSL Operator Panel 95739 The CSL operator panel Figure 1 4 allows a human interface to the subsystem When the 9840 Tape Drive is installed in a CSL the front operator panel switches and indicators are replicated on the CSL panel See Chapter 6 Cartridge Scratch Loader for CSL switch usage and indicator information The right half of the operator panel contains
37. the CSL is in the automatic mode and the drive is not loaded follow these procedures to load a priority cartridge 1 Ifthere are no cartridges in the input bin the Operator light flashes to signal you to insert a priority single cartridge into the feed channel Press the Start switch to resume CSL operation 2 Ifthe input bin is not empty the mode must be changed to manual mode to mount the priority cartridge This prevents the next cartridge from being automatically loaded Note Refer to Figure 6 14 on page 6 19 to correctly load a cartridge into the feed channel CSL in Manual Mode This mode is used for sequential mounting of cartridges from the input bin into the drive The operator controls each mount by pressing the Start switch before each mount When the CSL is in the manual mode and the drive is not loaded follow these procedures to load a priority cartridge Ninth Edition 6 19 Modes of Operation 1 If there are no cartridges in the input bin the Operator light flashes signaling you to put a cartridge into the feed channel 2 Press the Start switch to resume CSL operation Note Refer to Figure 6 14 on page 6 19 to correctly load a cartridge into the feed channel Cartridge Removal from Feed Channel If the output bin is full seven cartridges and you load an eighth cartridge into the feed channel for a priority mount the cartridge cannot eject into the output bin The cartridge ejects into the feed channe
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39. 0 1 14 9710 1 14 9738 1 14 9740 1 14 L180 1 14 L700 1 14 menus 4 3 stand alone rack 1 14 status ESCON 4 13 fibre channel 4 7 SCSI 4 10 viewing information 4 24 configuring fibre channel 4 8 contacting StorageTek xix controls for operator CSL operator panel 2 7 IPL switch 2 2 menu switch 2 3 select switch 2 3 standard operator panel 2 2 unload switch 2 3 conventions explanation xvii CSL capacity A 8 cartridge procedures 6 12 routing 6 3 stop mechanism 6 19 95739 Index unloading 6 13 components 6 2 drive 1 11 fault symptom codes FSCs 6 21 feed channel 6 2 FRUs 1 11 FSCs 6 24 host interfaces 6 2 indicators automatic 2 8 6 9 location 6 8 manual 2 8 6 9 operator 6 8 operator panel 2 8 system 6 9 input bin 6 2 interface A 8 interfaces ESCON 6 2 SCSI 6 2 malfunction 4eXX FSCs 6 21 clear error 6 21 model numbers 1 11 6 35 modes automatic 6 16 6 19 explanation 6 14 manual 6 17 priority 6 18 system 6 14 6 18 operator indicator 2 8 6 21 panel 1 5 6 2 6 6 output bin 6 2 overview 1 11 power cord 6 11 explanation 6 10 on CSL 6 11 supply 1 11 rack components 6 5 dimensions 6 5 enclosure 1 12 6 4 removing shipping insert 6 31 sequence checks 6 24 switches autoload mode 2 7 Ninth Edition Index 3 Index description 2 7 start 2 8 CSS See Customer Support Services Customer Initiated Maintenance CIM xix Customer Resou
40. 3 shows the environmental requirements for cartridge tapes and media for the 9840 Tape Drive Table A 3 Cartridge Tapes and Media Requirements Temperature Operating see note 15 to 32 C 59 to 90 F Storage up to four weeks 5 to 32 C 41 to 90 F Storage archive 18 to 26 C 65 to 79 F Shipping 23 to 49 C 10 to 120 F Relative Humidity Non Condensing Operating see note 20 to 80 Storage up to four weeks 5 to 80 Storage archive 40 to 60 Shipping 5 to 80 Wet Bulb Maximum Operating see note 26 C 79 F Storage up to four weeks 26 C 79 F Storage archive 26 C 79 F Shipping 26 C 79 F Note Allow a cartridge to acclimatize within the operating environment for at least 24 hours Ninth Edition A 3 Cartridge Tape Specifications E Cartridge Tape Specifications Table A 4 shows the specifications for the cartridge tapes to be inserted into the 9840 Tape Drive CAUTION Do not degauss 9840 Tape Drive cartridges Servo tracks are written on the tape at the factory When these tracks are mistakenly erased the cartridge tape must be discarded Table A 4 Cartridge Tape Specifications Characteristics Values Type STKIR data cartridge StorageTek PN 310319401 271 m 889 ft physical length 251 m 823 ft recordable length 9 um tape thickness
41. 4 23 2 Press the Menu switch until the operator panel displays the Drv Menu message 3 Press the Select switch to enter the Drive main menu Ninth Edition 4 25 Reclaim Cartridge Tape 4 26 10 11 12 13 Press the Menu switch until the operator panel displays the MakeDataTp message Press the Select switch to initiate the reclaim process If a cartridge tape is already in the 9840 Tape Drive it ejects The operator panel displays the LdDataTp message Place a cartridge tape that is not write protected into the 9840 Tape Drive The reclaim process starts automatically and it erases and reformats the tape After the reclaim process completes the cartridge tape ejects Note If the operator panel displays the DatCrFail1 message see Chapter 5 Drive Errors and Messages for corrective action Remove the ejected cartridge tape from the 9840 Tape Drive To reclaim another cartridge tape repeat steps 6 and 7 When you are finished reclaiming cartridge tapes press the Select switch until the operator panel displays the Exit Drv message Press the Menu switch until the operator panel displays the Exit Menu message Press the Menu switch to repeat the operation or Select to exit the operation Press the Menu switch to go to main exit menu Place the 9840 Tape Drive online see Online on page 4 22 Ninth Edition 95739 Firmware Release Main Menu Task E Fir
42. 6 21 Figure 6 17 Ejected Cartridge Failure to Load cansas Sa ho 64 ds 6 22 Figure 6 18 CSL Rear VIEW autos pot oa ro ia aa eee ee Yor 6 23 Figure 6 19 9840 Tape Drive Manual Unload Device MUD o o o naaa aa aaea 6 26 Figure 6 20 Shipping Insert ARA A eee 6 30 Figure 6 21 MUD Screw in CSL 5 cb ts ek id a 6 32 Figure 6 22 Rack Enclosure oy fk Gen he ahead aoaea eR RIS ERD AS ARA 6 35 xii Ninth Edition 95739 Tables Table 1 1 Table 1 2 Table 1 3 Table 1 4 9840 Confisirations mr A pares 1 2 Standard and VolSafe Cartridges o o o ooo ooo 1 7 CSL Gonfisurations sree po a A A iio 1 11 Configurations of the 9840 Tape Drive 0 0 0 0 0c ene 1 14 Table 1 5 Products and 9840 Tape Drive Interfaces 0 0 0 ee 1 15 Table 3 1 Write Protect Switch 2 cenie e a A eee 3 3 Table 4 1 Summary of Main Menus 1 0 eee 4 2 Table 4 2 Menu Table View Fibre Channel Configuration 0 00000 0005 4 8 Table 4 3 Menu Table View SCSI Configuration n saasaa aoa 4 11 Table 4 4 Menu Table View ESCON Configuration 2 0 aaau aaa cee 4 14 Table 4 5 Menu Table Drive Operations o oo ooooor ene 4 17 Table 5 1 Power and Service Indicators oooocooooo ee 5 2 Table 5 2 Operator Display Messages 2 0 0 eee 5 3 Table 5 3 Language Translated Messages o o ooo ooooor eens 5 7 Table 6 1 CSL Component Descriptions Dl ld te EY BU do o da eth 6 2 Table 6 2 Rack Mo
43. Automatic or Manual CSL only Notes 1 Select the mode of operation by using the Autoload Mode switch 2 Press the Start switch to set the mode of operation The CSL powers on in the default mode selected in the drive configuration menu The default mode is overridden when the switch is used to select a new setting The CSL remains in the selected mode while the drive is powered on This does not change the IPL default mode in the drive configuration menu e System allows host to control CSL e Auto allows CSL to operate automatically e Manual allows manual operations only 95739 Ninth Edition 6 7 Operator Panel CSL Indicators The CSL operator panel indicators Figure 6 7 are described in Table 6 4 Note Refer to Operator Panel on page 1 4 for explanation of the 9840 Tape Drive indicators Figure 6 7 CSL Operator Panel Indicators jo STORAGETEK Tect an ron EL O csL 1 Power Indicator 8 Automatic Indicator 2 Activity Indicator 9 Manual Indicator 3 Clean Indicator 10 Unload Switch 4 Service Indicator 11 Menu Switch 5 IPL Switch 12 Select Switch 6 Operator Indicator 13 Operator Display 7 System Indicator 14 Start Switch 15 Autoload Mode Switch C53362 Note The IPL switch 5 only IPLs the drive Use the Power switch on the back of the CSL to IPL the CSL Table 6 4 CSL Operator Panel Indicators i Figure 6 7 a Indicator Number Descrip
44. Cartridges automatically loads from the input bin into the drive Cartridges are loaded in the order they were inserted and unloaded into the output bin when the operating system is finished with the tape Note If the input bin is empty while the CSL is in Automatic mode the input bin must be replenished and the Start switch must be pressed to restart the CSL operation Refer to Priority Mount Mode on page 6 18 to physically mount a priority cartridge directly into the CSL Unload Message Upon receiving an unload message from the host the CSL acts identically to the unload in the system mode with a subsequent pre queued mount of the next cartridge into the drive automatically if possible The CSL sequences as follows e If the output bin is not full the cartridge is placed into the output bin e If the output bin is full the cartridge remains in the feed channel and the Operator indicator blinks until the cartridge is removed from the output bin and the Start switch is pressed Note Refer to Cartridge Removal from Feed Channel on page 6 20 to remove a priority mounted cartridge from the feed channel e Ifa mount has been pre queued then if possible the next cartridge is mounted with only one cartridge shift operation Example A job requires a specific order of cartridges to execute 1 Load the cartridge tapes into the input bin in the order they will be used 2 Press the Start switch Note The CSL automatica
45. Channel or SCSI 9740 Library a TimberWolf model ESCON Fibre Channel or SCSI L180 Library Fibre Channel or SCSI L700 Library Fibre Channel or SCSI Desktop manual mount Fibre Channel or SCSI Desktop CSL ESCON Fibre Channel or SCSI Rack mount Manual mount and CSL ESCON Fibre Channel or SCSI Ninth Edition 1 15 Host Interfaces ESCON The ESCON 9840 Tape Drive has one ESCON interface port which supports 128 logical paths ESCON subsystem performance and data availability vary according to the installation Fibre Channel SCSI 1 16 The Fibre Channel FC configuration of the 9840 Tape drive has dual fiber optic ports to allow for point to point arbitrated loop including redundant loop and fabric topology The FC interface for the 9840 Tape Drive uses Fibre Channel protocol for SCSI FCP 2 The FC configuration of the 9840 Tape Drive connects to other devices with the following equipment Bridge Connects SCSI devices to an FC network Hub Connects FC devices to each other in a logical loop Switch Connects FC devices to each other in a fabric The SCSI 9840 Tape Drive has one SCSI port The drive supports all SCSI variants which the operator sets The connector accepts a 68 pin SCSI P cable SCSI enables 9840 Tape Drives to connect to the host either directly in a daisy chain configuration or in a combination of direct and daisy chain configurations SCSI subsystem performance and data a
46. Drive Assembly for a 9310 or 9740 Library C53070 95739 Ninth Edition 1 9 Models StorageTek Libraries Table 1 4 on page 1 14 provides all of the current library configurations The L180 and L700 libraries Figure 1 8 are new StorageTek libraries Figure 1 8 L180 and L700 Libraries L180 Libary L700 Libary C53490 L180 Library This library has four major internal components e A robot which mounts and dismounts cartridges e Storage cells for 84 to 174 data cartridge tapes e A cartridge access port CAP that holds up to 10 cartridge tapes in two magazines e Drives which perform read write operations Note Up to six 9840 Tape Drives may be installed in the L180 Library L700 Library This library also has four major internal components e A robot which mounts and dismounts cartridges e Storage cells for 156 to 678 data cartridge tapes e A CAP that holds up to 20 cartridges in four magazines with an optional second CAP that holds the same number or cartridges e Drives which perform read write operations Note Up to twelve 9840 Tape Drives may be installed in the L700 Library 1 10 Ninth Edition 95739 Models Cartridge Scratch Loader CSL The CSL consists of a 9840 Tape Drive a power supply and a scratch loader The CSL is an electromechanical device that can load and unload up to seven cartridge tapes It also has a feed channel to mount a priority cartridg
47. Drive installed as a desktop and rack mount drive tray Table A 1 Power Requirements Characteristics Value Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC Input frequency 50 to 60 Hz Power consumption 90 W Internal voltages 3 3 5 0 and 24 0 VDC Inrush current 14 813 A for 2 ms at 110 VAC 60 Hz 24 680 A for 2 ms at 220 VAC 50 Hz 95739 Ninth Edition A 1 Environmental Requirements E Environmental Requirements This section describes environmental requirements including the drive power supply cartridge tapes and media for the 9840 Tape Drive Drive and Power Supply Table A 2 shows the environmental requirements for the drive and the power supply for the 9840 Tape Drive Table A 2 Drive and Power Supply Requirements Temperature Operating 15 0 to 32 0 C 59 to 90 F Storage 10 0 to 40 0 C 50 to 104 F Shipping 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Relative Humidity Non Condensing Operating 20 to 80 Storage 10 to 95 Shipping 10 to 95 Wet Bulb Maximum Operating 26 C 79 F Storage 26 C 79 F Shipping 26 C 79 F Altitude Operating Up to 3 05 km up to 10 000 ft Storage Up to 3 05 km up to 10 000 ft Shipping Up to 15 24 km up to 50 000 ft Operating Heat Output Air Flow Requirements Drive and power 61 7 kCal 241 3 Btu hr supply A 2 Ninth Edition 95739 Cartridge Tapes and Media 95739 Environmental Requirements Table A
48. ICATOR INDICATOR MANUAL POWER CLEAN IPL UNLOAD INDICATOR INDICATOR SWITCH DEVICE UNLOAD MENU DATA SWITCH OPERATOR SWITCH SELECT CARTRIDGE DISPLAY SWITCH 053117 3 Observe for the following indications on the operator display Figure 3 2 e The messages CC DIAGS and ASIA DIAGS indicate that the IPL diagnostics are active These messages require no action on your part e Drive powers on automatically to Online if drive is operable and no configuration error was encountered e Drive powers on to Offline if a configuration error was encountered and the message Fix_CfgErr is displayed see note 3 2 Ninth Edition 95739 Write Protecting a Cartridge e Memory Err or Boot Fail may be displayed if an error occurs early in the IPL sequence These errors will cause the drive to hang Note If any error is displayed go to Chapter 5 Drive Errors and Messages for problem resolution E Write Protecting a Cartridge The 9840 Tape Drive uses a standard and VolSafe cartridge Figure 3 3 on page 3 4 The VolSafe cartridge can be distinguished from the standard cartridge by its yellow markings Refer to Figure 3 3 on page 3 4 to locate the yellow markings shaded areas Switch Positions Refer to Table 3 1 for explanation of the write protect switch positions The switch Figure 3 3 on page 3 4 is located on the right side of the cartridge Table 3 1 Write Protect Switch
49. INATOR POWER SWITCH POWER CORD C53616 Note This CSL uses a SCSI interface to the host Ninth Edition 6 23 Error and Recovery Fault Symptom Codes Perform the following sequence of checks if a CSL error occurs 1 Check the CSL Operator indicator to see if it is flashing operator summoned or on solid failure Clear the obvious error 2 If the CSL does not indicate any problems check the FSC list Table 6 5 3 Check sense data at the host for any FSC in addition to the information provided in Table 6 5 Note Some malfunctions are caused by communications errors between the CSL and the drive and also by internal software If the malfunctions continue force a dump of the drive for engineering evaluation Table 6 5 provides the 4EXX FSCs suspected malfunction and possible fix Table 6 5 CSL FSCs FSC Malfunction Fix 4E04 Cartridge installed incorrectly 180 degrees out cartridge reels to left Insert cartridge correctly Install cartridge with reels to the right 4E05 SCSI load command rejected due to no CSL being attached to the drive Replace the CSL 4EOC SCSI load command cannot be performed The CSL is not in the System mode Select the System mode 4E0D SCSI load command cannot be performed There is no cartridge in the input bin or feed channel Load cartridge Note The 4EOD FSC may occur after a cleaning cartridge has been unloaded
50. Menu switch once to enter the menu system The operator panel displays the Online or Offline message 2 Do one of the following e If the 9840 Tape Drive is already online go to step 4 e If the 9840 Tape Drive is offline continue with step 3 3 Press the Select switch once to change the state of the 9840 Tape Drive to online The operator panel displays the Online message 4 Press the Menu switch until the operator panel displays the View Cfg message 5 Press the Select switch to enter the View Configuration main menu The operator panel displays the value for the Compress mode submenu 6 Press the Menu or the Select switch repeatedly to view the other drive configurations Do so until you reach the Configuration Exit menu The operator panel displays the Exit Config message 7 At the Configuration Exit submenu do one of the following e Press the Menu switch to view the configuration values again e Press the Select switch to exit the View Configuration main menu then press the Select switch until you exit the menu system Ninth Edition 95739 Select a Language E Select a Language Language selection is a configuration task Qualified technicians use this selection to change the displayed language The selections are English Espanol Francais Italiano Deutcher CAUTION Language selection should only be changed by a qualified technician Operators should request assistance if th
51. Notes 1 Only use the MUD mechanism to remove jammed cartridges cartridges still in the 9840 Tape Drive or to reset the drive for shipping cartridges not on the feed roller 2 The MUD screw must be turned to the right or clockwise CW to remove jammed cartridges 3 The MUD screw must be turned to the left or counter clockwise CCW to reset the drive to its shipping position and to install and lock the shipping insert into the drive 6 26 Ninth Edition 95739 Jammed Cartridge 1 Power off the CSL if power is applied Power On Off CSL on page 6 10 2 Remove all cartridges from the input and output bins 3 Locate the MUD screw within the CSL input bin upper left area Note The CSL MUD screw is located to the right of the feed channel TN T q UL IM pu gt NS el a fi Wy BIN C53620 4 Obtain a long common 1 8 in screwdriver and insert it into the MUD slot 5 Press against the spring loaded MUD screw until it stops WARNING Do not turn the screwdriver to the left or counter clockwise CCW when removing a jammed cartridge 6 Slowly turn the screwdriver to the right or clockwise CW to remove the jammed cartridge may take approximately ten turns a Turn the MUD screw until it will not turn any further This action lowers the reel motors within the drive C53621 95739 Ninth Edition 6 27 Jammed Cartridge b Turn the MUD screw to the
52. Part Number 95739 9840 lape Drive User s Reference Manual STORAGETEK 9840 lape Drive User s Reference Manual Information contained in this publication is subject to change without notice Comments con cerning the contents of this publication should be directed to Technical Information Services Storage Technology Corporation One StorageTek Drive Louisville CO 80028 2201 USA O 1998 2000 by Storage Technology Corporation Louisville Colorado USA All rights reserved Printed in the USA StorageTek the signature and Information Made Powerful are trademarks of Storage Technology Corporation Other product names features and terms used in this publication are for informational purposes only and might be trademarks of Storage Technology Corporation or of other companies ii Ninth Edition 95739 List of Pages Document Title 9840 Tape Drive User s Reference Manual Manual Part Number 95739 Assembly Part Number First Edition November 1998 EC 112188 Ninth Edition August 2000 EC 111542 This document has 176 pages consisting of Pages Disposition Cover Blank page Title page Copyright page ii iii through xxvi 1 1 through 1 16 2 1 through 2 8 3 1 through 3 8 4 1 through 4 32 5 1 through 5 14 6 1 through 6 36 A 1 through A 8 B 1 through B 2 Glossary 1 through Glossary 6 Index 1 through Index 14 Reader s Comment Form Business Reply Mailer Blank Page Back Cover 95739 Ninth E
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54. Rack mount CSL Tray Refer to Figure 6 5 for the rack mount CSL The rack mount CSL ships as a SCSI or ESCON interface Note The slide rails are installed on the CSL in Figure 6 5 This rack unit has the feed channel input bin output bin and operator panel identified The rack unit has a power switch on the rear to control all enclosed electronics Figure 6 5 Rack Mount CSL FEED CHANNEL OUTPUT BIN C53614 Table 6 2 provides the rack mount CSL tray dimensions Table 6 2 Rack Mount CSL Tray Dimensions Dimension Client Server Enterprise Width ANSI EIA 19 inch rack ANSI EIA 19 inch rack Depth 30 in 30 in Height 7 625 in 7 625 in Weight 39 lb 39 lb 95739 Ninth Edition 6 5 Operator Panel E Operator Panel Note The 9840 Tape Drive and CSL operator panel use small push button switches The term switch or switches is used to identify them throughout this manual The operator panel Figure 6 6 allows a human interface to the subsystem The left half of the operator panel contains the indicators and switches specifically for the 9840 Tape Drive The right half of the operator panel contains the indicators and switches specifically for the CSL They are e Operator Indicator 6 e System Indicator 7 e Automatic Indicator 8 e Manual Indicator 9 e Start Switch 14 e Autoload Mode Switch 15 Figure 6 6 CSL Operator Panel cs ape e STORAGETEK eo G amp 5
55. Tape Drives may be installed in the rack Figure 1 11 Rack mountable Drives Stand Alone Rack 053408 The rack Figure 1 11 may contain up to twelve 9840 Tape Drives The 9840 Tape Drive is a field replaceable unit FRU It is comprised of e A drive which is 8 255 cm 3 25 in high 14 605 cm 5 75 in wide and 38 10 cm 15 in deep e A power supply Note The rack can have up to six CSLs with one per tray up to 12 manual drives with two per tray or a combination of CSLs and manual drives to fill the six slots Different trays may have different interfaces 95739 Ninth Edition 1 13 Configurations E Configurations 1 14 Table 1 4 shows the configurations in which the 9840 is available In each case the drive and power supply are attached with installation unique hardware Table 1 4 Configurations of the 9840 Tape Drive Library Type Description 9310 Library The StorageTek PowderHorn library It holds up to 6 000 cartridge tapes and up to 80 drives in up to four 20 drive 9741 cabinets ESCON Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available 9360 Library The StorageTek WolfCreek library It holds up to 1 000 cartridge tapes and up to 20 drives in two 10 drive 9741 cabinets ESCON Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available 9710 Library A StorageTek TimberWolf family library it holds from 224 to 588 cartridge tapes and up to 10 drives Fibre Channel and SCSI inter
56. Tek s external Web site at http www storagetek com StorageTek css E Customer Initiated Maintenance Customer initiated maintenance begins with a telephone call from you to the StorageTek CSS You receive immediate attention from qualified StorageTek personnel who record problem information and respond with the appropriate level of support To contact the CSS about a problem 1 Use the telephone to call the StorageTek Customer Support Services at T 1 800 735 2778 from within the United States T 303 673 4056 from outside the United States 2 Describe the problem to the call taker The call taker will ask several questions and will either route your call to or dispatch a customer services engineer CSE If you have the following information when placing a service call the process will be much easier Account name Site location number Contact name Telephone number Equipment model number Device address Device serial number if known Urgency of problem Fault Symptom Code FSC Problem description 95739 Ninth Edition xix Preface This page intentionally left blank Ninth Edition 95739 Safety Operators of the 9840 Tape Drive should follow these safety guidelines M Fiber Optic Safety WARNING Eye hazard Never look directly into a fiber optic cable a fiber optic connector or a laser transceiver module Hazardous conditions might exist from
57. The Online message indicates that the transition completed successfully 4 Bring the drive back online to the host Enterprise and client server Fibre Channel SCSD operations are discussed here a Enterprise vary the drive online for all host paths to the drive by keying in one of the following commands MVS V lt address gt online VM Vary on lt address gt b Fibre Channel and SCSI The drive is ready for I O after it is put online Ninth Edition 95739 Offline 95739 5 Online Offline Main Menu Tasks Press the Menu switch until the operator panel displays the Exit Menu message 6 Press the Select switch to exit The 9840 Tape Drive is online and available To change the state of the 9840 Tape Drive to offline follow these steps 1 Cease all I O from the host Enterprise and client server Fibre Channel SCSD operations are discussed here a Enterprise vary the drive offline for all host paths to the drive by keying in one of the following commands MVS V lt address gt offline VM Vary off lt address gt b Fibre Channel and SCSI Ensure the operator ceases all I O from the host Press the Menu switch The operator panel displays the Online or Offline message which indicates the present state of the 9840 Tape Drive Do one of the following e If the operator panel displays the Offline message go to step 5 e If the operator panel displays the Online
58. US eii rastasun Suya ew See Ca ee 4 5 Offline Configuration Menus ratas 4 6 View Fibre Channel Configuration sasaa aaae ne 4 7 View SCSI Configuration oo ee eee 4 10 View ESCON Configuration 2 0 0 0 eee 4 13 Drive Operations ESCON 2 255 0 ao 5 od etal da hd SS Mah ae nL En et 4 16 Tape Write Read Bar Chart o o o eee 4 32 9840 Tape DINE goa A hots ee AO 5 1 Shippin SIMSertss gases A eins NE aces eae Sets foe tera ea as 5 9 9840 Tape Drive Manual Unload Device MUD 0 00000 000 005 5 12 CS Le he eek tie tthe cath atte enews aceite ab teh diets UA thats Mem ATA AA 6 1 CSL Gomponent Locations herir ad vee Saga eee eee ey 6 2 Cari Se ROUUNS 5 reopen bag bbs amy ere ir Oe Baws 6 3 RACK OO for CSL TAS ga be he grin ad ee AE hk g 6 4 Rack M nt Snes e A KD RIS RNS ON eae ot GES 6 5 ID A A Paice wont Beem a 6 6 Ninth Edition xi Figures Figure 6 7 CSL Operator Panel Indicators Dc is A a 6 8 Figure 6 8 SCSI CSL Power A O E 6 10 Fisurei6 9 ESCON CSE POWE dk ta n e a T E a aa is 6 10 Figure 6 10 Cartridge Loading rt A A ee Be 6 12 PisuteOal 1 Cartridge Unloading ad whee ty A A ASAS 6 13 Figure 6 12 CSL Modes of Operation nn dd 6 14 Figure 6 13 Priority Mounting a Cartridge sok by dag aaa a 6 18 Figure 6 14 Cartridge Stop Mechanism First Index Rod o o o o ooo oooo a 6 19 Figure 6 15 Cartridge Removal a e e A ad A ts 6 20 Figure 6 16 CSL Operator Panel us e ti a dit a A dd dnd a Ai cot
59. ached drives will issue an error to the host e If the drive is full then a mount pre queues for execution during the next unload Note This is for ESCON attached drives only Refer to Priority Mount Mode on page 6 18 to physically mount a priority cartridge directly into the CSL Unload Message When the CSL receives an unload message the cartridge in the drive moves to the feed channel The CSL sequences as follows e If the output bin is not full the cartridge is placed into the output bin e If the output bin is full the cartridge remains in the feed channel and the Operator indicator blinks until the cartridge is removed and the Start switch is pressed Note Refer to Cartridge Removal from Feed Channel on page 6 20 to remove a priority mounted cartridge from the feed channel e Ifa mount has been pre queued then if possible the next cartridge is mounted with only one cartridge shift operation Place CSL in System Mode 1 Press the Autoload Mode switch until the System indicator illuminates 2 Press the Start switch to set the System mode 3 Load up to seven cartridges in the input bin 4 Press the Start switch Note The CSL does not respond to the Start switch if a cartridge is not in the input bin of the loader 5 Unload the output bin when necessary 95739 Ninth Edition 6 15 Modes of Operation Automatic Mode The automatic mode allows the CSL to operate without operator intervention
60. ading Descarga Dechargemt Scaricam Entladung 95739 Ninth Edition 5 7 Specific Error Recovery Procedures E Specific Error Recovery Procedures This section describes recovery actions for the following e DumpAgain Condition e Save Fails Condition e UnWr Condition If your error condition is not listed contact authorized service personnel for assistance DumpAgain Condition If the 9840 Tape Drive detects the same fault symptom code within a minute the Service light flashes and the DumpAgain message alternates with a Chk xxxx message where xxxx is the fault symptom code The 9840 Tape Drive is not operational and requires manual intervention 1 Press the IPL switch to perform an IPL on the 9840 Tape Drive 2 Do one of the following e If the IPL successfully completes continue with normal operation e If the IPL fails as indicated by any displayed message contact authorized service personnel Save Fails Condition If the operator panel displays the Save Fails message while you are saving a new configuration it means that the random access memory RAM in the drive failed Contact authorized service personnel to replace the drive Note You should not encounter this condition as authorized service personnel generally enter all configuration information using the operator panel UnWr Condition 5 8 If the operator panel displays the UnWr Unwritten Data message after you pr
61. age 4 3 this main menu shows the values of the configuration submenus shown in Figure 4 4 on page 4 6 for Fibre Channel SCSI or ESCON depending on the host interface Ninth Edition 95739 Main Menu Summary Table 4 1 Summary of Main Menus Continued Main Menu Description Drive Use this menu to create different types of tapes When the 9840 Tape Drive is offline this main menu contains the submenus shown in Figure 4 4 on page 4 6 depending on the host interface Any action you specify in the submenu takes place immediately Firmware Use this menu to view the current release of the firmware Release running on the 9840 Tape Drive Exit Use this menu to exit the 9840 Tape Drive menu system Figure 4 2 shows an overview of the menu system including the content of the menus depending on the state of the 9840 Tape Drive Main menus are shown across the top of the figure and the appropriate submenus are listed below each main menu Figure 4 2 Main Menus Available When Drive is Online Online Main M Configuration View Drive Firmware CSL Code Mine Mall Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Entry Point to Other Menu when Online Shows Drive No Submenus No Submenus No Submenus Cerdo Shows Drive Shows CSL Exits Menu System Firmware Firmware Release Level Release Level 95739 C53158 Ninth Edition 4 3 Menu Operations E Menu Operations You may view online menus and offline menus However operators sh
62. age indicates that the 9840 Tape Drive is offline Return to Online Offline Main Menu 95739 To return to the menu system to place the 9840 Tape Drive online after you reach the Exit main menu the operator panel displays the Exit Menu message follow these steps 1 Press the Menu switch The operator panel displays the Offline message Press the Select switch to place the 9840 Tape Drive online The operator panel displays the Online message Press the Menu switch until the operator panel displays the Exit Menu message Press the Select switch to exit the menu system Ninth Edition 4 29 Exit Main Menu Tasks Return to the Menu System 4 30 To return to the menu system from the Exit main menu the operator panel displays the Exit Menu message to perform another operation follow these steps 1 Press the Menu switch at the Exit main menu The operator panel displays the Offline or Online message 2 If necessary press the Select switch to place the 9840 Tape Drive online or offline The operator panel displays the Online or Offline message 3 Press the Menu switch to reach the main menu you want to enter 4 Work in the main menu using the instructions in this chapter Ninth Edition 95739 Tape Bar Chart Explanation E Tape Bar Chart Explanation The tape bar chart Figure 4 9 on page 4 32 displays two horizontal bars one showing how much tape ha
63. ailed the power on and IPL procedure procedure it cannot If the problem exit the IPL mode persists contact authorized service personnel On On A 9840 Tape Drive Perform an IPL failure occurred Ninth Edition If the problem persists contact authorized service personnel 95739 HM Clean Indicator Error Clean Indicator Error When the amber colored Clean indicator is on you must clean the 9840 Tape Drive The Clean indicator signifies that particular tape errors occurred or a specific length of tape passed through the tape path For information about cleaning the 9840 Tape Drive see Cleaning a Drive in Chapter 3 Operator Tasks E Operator Panel Messages The operator display on the 9840 Tape Drive operator panel displays the names of menus sub menus and choices It also displays status and error messages Table 5 2 Operator Display Messages Display Probable Cause Recommended Action asterisk A steady asterisk indicates that drive is online but a cartridge is not loaded Operator discretion ASIA Diags Diagnostics are running during a normal IPL No user action is necessary Bank n Bad During boot a section of memory was found bad Perform an IPL If the problem persists contact authorized service personnel Boot Fail The IPL failed Perform an IPL If the problem persists contact authorized service personnel BT Monitor A sequence
64. al signal the reader to special information about a concept a procedure or other topics Note Provides additional information that might be of special interest A note can point out exceptions to rules or procedures A note usually but not always follows the information to which it pertains CAUTION Informs the user of conditions that might result in damage to hardware corruption of customer data or application software or long term health hazard to people A caution always precedes the information to which it pertains WARNING Alerts the user to conditions that might result in injury or death A warning always precedes the information to which it pertains Ninth Edition 95739 E Conventions Preface Typographical conventions highlight special words phrases and actions used in this publication Item Example Description Button MENU Physical buttons or switches onscreen buttons and softkeys appear in Helvetica font and in all capital letters Emphasized not or must Important or emphasized words and phrases text appear in italics Filenames dictionary txt Filenames appear in Courier font Indicators Open Indicators and LEDs appear with initial LEDs capital letters and in italics Keyboard keys Y Keyboard keys appear within brackets in Enter or Helvetica font with initial capital letters or as Ctrl Alt Delete the key appears on the keyboard Screen downloading Screen captures or messages appea
65. ams or data while they remain on a particular storage device T restore To return a backup copy to the active storage location for use IBM rewind To move tape from the take up hub to the supply hub IBM S SCSI See Small Computer System Interface small computer system interface SCSI An input and output bus that provides a standard interface between the devices software All or part of the programs procedures rules and associated documentation of a data processing system Software is an intellectual creation that is independent of the medium on which it is recorded T Solaris An operating system that runs on SUN Microsystems and other workstations state The condition of a device such as online or offline sub menu A menu related to and reached from a main menu IBM switch A device or programming technique for making a selection for example a toggle a conditional jump A Glossary 5 Glossary T tape See magnetic tape tape drive A device for moving magnetic tape and controlling its movement T It is also called a tape transport target A SCSI device performing an I O operation requested by the initiator transmitter receiver subassembly TRS In an ESCON environment the electronic component that contains an optical transmitter and an optical receiver IBM transport An electro mechanical device capable of threading tape from a cartridge moving the tape across a read write head
66. anel 0 o o o o o ooo 1 3 Stand rd Operator Panel scs vei daiee Stet ete ta Setar Nowe E 1 5 ChE Operon PANE 62 265 2 x79 A A A Brean seer 1 6 Standard Cartridge Tapers ada dos b Oh AA a eh oe 1 8 VolSafe Cartridge Tape itn dra eke SMe a a 1 8 9840 Tape Drive Assembly for a 9310 or 9740 Library ooo oo 1 9 T180 and L700 Libra ies a a as dd CON E 1 10 Figure 129 GSE ine aye A A AA A A A A OLS BLES C8 1 11 Figure 1 10 Rack mountable CSL ooo ooo 1 12 Figure 1 11 Rack mountable Drives 0 oc ene 1 13 Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Figure 4 1 Figure 4 2 Figure 4 3 Figure 4 4 Figure 4 5 Figure 4 6 Figure 4 7 Figure 4 8 Figure 4 9 Figure 5 1 Figure 5 2 Figure 5 3 Figure 6 1 Figure 6 2 Figure 6 3 Figure 6 4 Figure 6 5 Figure 6 6 95739 Operator Panels dorar bate aes Mee a da a A al 2 1 Standard Operator Panel Switches o o oo ooo ooo 2 2 Standard Operator Panel Indicators o oo ooo 2 4 CSE Operator Panel tt oust da toos Ot Mo td Aaah ap ahanta des Md od a dd 2 7 L180 or L700 Library 9840 Tape Drive 0 eee 3 1 Operator Display jo ote eS We nk Pele de het UWS nbs 3 2 CAME Ae eek ce anette ea eal cuted RO ath Meat tine ee a escent Tea a tue 3 4 Operator Panels ones sowie oe eek A Ee EN des al dees 4 1 Main Menus Available When Drive is Online 0 2 0 0 00000 eee 4 3 Online View GFG MEN
67. aning the drive Other problems such as those described in Chapter 5 Drive Errors and Messages may require other actions Note Figure 1 2 illustrates a standard operator panel Figure 1 4 on page 1 6 illustrates the Cartridge Scratch Loader CSL operator panel 1 2 Ninth Edition 95739 9840 Tape Drive Figure 1 2 Standard Operator Panel 95739 ACTIVITY SERVICE INDICATOR INDICATOR MANUAL POWER CLEAN IPL UNLOAD INDICATOR SWITCH DEVICE UNLOAD MENU DATA SWITCH OPERATOR SWITCH SELECT CARTRIDGE DISPLAY SWITCH 053117 Authorized service personnel must resolve some problems such as those internal to the 9840 Tape Drive by replacing the tape drive Chapter 5 Drive Errors and Messages provides additional information about contacting StorageTek service Note Refer to Chapter 6 Cartridge Scratch Loader to resolve CSL specific problems Ninth Edition 1 3 Operator Panel E Operator Panel The operator panel is the interface between the operator and the 9840 Tape Drive Two types of operator panels are available for the 9840 Tape Drive equipment e Standard e CSL Figure 1 3 shows the standard operator panel used in the desktop rack mount and library configurations Figure 1 4 on page 1 6 shows the CSL operator panel used in the desktop or rack mount CSL configuratons Notes e The standard and CSL operator panels use small push button switches The term switch
68. art for viewing a Fibre Channel configuration Table 4 2 on page 4 8 provides the Fibre Channel menus and displays used to view the drive when it is online Figure 4 5 View Fibre Channel Configuration BEGIN CMPRSS ONLINE OFFLINE Oj Select Menu Online PORT A ENA EMUL XXXX ONLINE ONLY H XXXXXXXX CSL NONE L YYYYYYYY S N ZZZZZZ NO YES Gerd CL Hiero EXIT CFG C53628 95739 Ninth Edition 4 7 View Fibre Channel Configuration Table 4 2 Menu Table View Fibre Channel Configuration Options Notes Procedure Online Offline Main Menu Online Defaults to online Offline For viewing the configuration the drive must be online If applicable press Menu to access If Online does not display press Select to toggle to online View Configuration Main Menu View CFG To bypass this menu and view View only the firmware release level Configuration press Menu twice otherwise follow the instructions If applicable press Menu once to display the menu Press Select to access The compression status displays Press Select or Menu repeatedly to view the rest of the configuration status Data Security Erase DSE Drive Attributes Port A B Drive Address Tape Bar Language ESCON Emulation Mode Library Address CSL Mode World Wide Name WWN Serial Number S N Press Menu or Select to go to the Exit
69. ary Attachments Library Type Description 9310 The StorageTek PowderHorn library It holds up to 6 000 cartridges and up to 80 drives in up to four 20 drive 9741 cabinets Several 9310 libraries can be interconnected ESCON Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available 9360 The StorageTek WolfCreek library It holds up to 1 000 cartridges and up to 20 drives in up to two 10 drive 9741 cabinets Several 9360 libraries can be interconnected ESCON Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available 9710 A StorageTek TimberWolf family library It holds from 224 to 588 cartridges and up to 10 drives Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available 9738 A StorageTek TimberWolf family library It holds 30 cartridges and up to 3 drives Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available 9740 A StorageTek TimberWolf family library It holds 326 or 494 cartridges and up to 10 drives in one 10 drive 9741 cabinet Up to six 9740 libraries can be interconnected in the Enterprise environment ESCON Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available L180 A new StorageTek library It holds 84 to 174 cartridges and up to 6 drives Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available L700 95739 A new StorageTek library It holds 156 to 678 cartridges and up to 12 drives Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available Ninth Edition A 7 Non Library Installations E Non Library Installations A 8
70. cartridges are aligned vertically and horizontally within the input bin and the spring loaded slider is firmly against the cartridges Cartridge Unloading Cartridges are ejected from the feed channel into the output bin Figure 6 11 One to seven cartridges may be ejected into the CSL output bin Note When unloading cartridges from the CSL output bin ensure the spring loaded slider does not slam into the feed channel To correctly unload a cartridge from the output bin follow these instructions and refer to Figure 6 11 1 Move the CSL spring loaded slider to the left and hold it in this position while unloading cartridges 2 Grasp the cartridge s and tilt the cartridge back slightly 3 Remove the cartridge s 4 Slowly allow the CSL spring loaded slider to touch the feed channel Note Allowing the output or input bin slider to slam into the feed channel may cause drive errors Figure 6 11 Cartridge Unloading 95739 Ninth Edition 6 13 Modes of Operation E Modes of Operation The CSL has three distinct modes of operation Figure 6 12 They are e System Mode e Automatic Mode e Manual Mode Figure 6 12 CSL Modes of Operation iS SroraceTex CSL 1 System Indicator 2 Automatic Indicator 3 Manual Indicator C53361 When power is applied to the CSL illumination of one of the mode LEDs indicates the CSL is receiving power and is ready for operation The Operator
71. ctive services such as HIPER subscriptions technical tips answers to frequently asked questions and online product support contact information Customers who have a current warranty or a current maintenance service agreement may apply for membership by clicking on the Request Password button on the CRC home page The URL for the CRC is http www support storagetek com Channels Site StorageTek s Channels site is a web site that provides information about products services customer support upcoming events training programs and sales tools to support StorageTek s channel partners This site was formerly known as the Partners Page Access to this site beyond the Channels Login page is restricted On the Channels Login page current partners who do not have access can request a login ID and password and prospective partners can apply to become StorageTek resellers The URL for the Channels site is http channels stortek com Hard copy Publications Contact a StorageTek sales or marketing representative to order additional paper copies of this publication or to order other StorageTek customer publications in paper format xviii Ninth Edition 95739 Preface E Customer Support Services The Call Center for Customer Support Services CSS is available 24 hours a day seven days a week to customers with StorageTek maintenance contracts and to StorageTek employees You can find additional information about the CSS on Storage
72. dec NCeee ad B scp eae Ee Boyes ele ai 6 13 edo San te fh te dh OAR Lg BM dk A Sek hk Al Mi te UA 6 14 System Mode 5b i5 da ob thet tad AG OMS Gtk hho hake eA Sard oa 6 14 Mount Message ai gh ek te he oy ppt glace mies DAS IA di dan 6 14 Unload Messag lewis A e 6 15 Place ESTAR System Mode A ee Wace a ae oP aa e 6 15 Aut mate Mode sd hh UR Aree ae oe A ahh 6 16 viii Ninth Edition 95739 Contents Unload Messagen ot taa tada WO lo eae late be 6 16 Pxample Sea ils ghee pda A AI IE eee ta 6 16 Plate CSL itt Automatic Mode es te ota e heel See Mey ME eas Petia ote 6 16 Manual Mode datos Gey aE nas abd oh Lact at Wk tei os Catia aah Mh ed ol hl 6 17 Unload zioe RA Sy Oa Nad died leh Tek Gat iet Sade Goin de le eed ed gS 6 17 Place CSL in Manual MOE gute iy Mee to bey AA es RO 6 17 PAGUE Mount Mode tE E A ahi doe toe ae Sar et Ge Ga 6 18 GSE Vin System Mode a Maret A We Bae a eS 6 18 CSL iv AvitOmane MOG 23 220525 SS cafes mn ate le ne c 6 19 CSL Manual Mode rara 43 EE E Ogee Bo EAE Sidhe da 6 19 Cartridge Removal from Feed Channel 0 2000 00000 cee eee 6 20 Ert r and Recovery ts oboe eee Ee Ve el Sue ate on EPA pe Pace en Ae ew ed 6 21 Operator Indicator cs cota ER ei OER ae EIA OSE 6 21 Dive Pairs t Load y opi 4G a Le ds a id 6 21 fncorrect Load Process se ed AA a ag AS 4G REEL keene A 6 22 Recovery PO Cessna sok O oa dto Er week aca 6 22 IN A A Slee ey ae ect anche dee 6 23 Fault Symptom Odes a as ian AA ek B
73. dia ID label has a capital R When write enbaled the standard cartridge tape allows new data to overwrite existing data See Figure 1 5 on page 1 8 and Table 1 2 The VolSafe data cartridge tape has yellow labels shaded areas in Figure 1 6 on page 1 8 The media ID label has a capital R When write enabled the VolSafe cartridge tape prevents existing data from being overwritten it allows new data to be appended only SeeFigure 1 6 on page 1 8 and Table 1 2 Note VolSafe is certified at 9840 firmware level 1 28 106 There is no warranty for VolSafe in drives with a firmware level lower than 1 28 106 Contact your CSE to update your firmware and enable the VolSafe feature The 9840 cleaning cartridge dry cleans the 9840 tape path with non magnetic media The media ID label has a capital U 9840 cartridge tapes have the same dimensions as 18 and 36 track cartridges and thus can coexist with them in libraries 9840 cartridge tapes have the supply and takeup hubs in the cartridge This permits midpoint loading and fast access See Appendix A Product Specifications for more information about cartridge tapes Table 1 2 shows compares the standard and VolSafe cartridge tapess Table 1 2 Standard and VolSafe Cartridges Feature Standard VolSafe Manufacturer Label Area White Yellow Customer Label Area White White Access Door Same Same Write Protect Switch White Yellow Finger Grips Same Same Vo
74. dition Summary of Changes The following table shows the revision history and summary of the changes for this publication EC Date Edition Description 112188 10 98 First Initial release 113499 02 99 Second See this edition for a description of changes 112275 04 99 Third See this edition for a description of changes 112338 09 99 Fourth See this edition for a description of changes 112350 11 99 Fifth See this edition for a description of changes 111457 03 00 Sixth See this edition for a description of changes 111488 05 00 Seventh See this edition for a description of changes 111523 08 00 Eighth Updated menu illustrations Updated firmware information for VolSafe 111542 08 00 Ninth Added a warranty statement for VolSafe iv Ninth Edition 95739 Contents List of Pages DAA AAA AA ata MA Summary Of Changes umi ds tie ed eed cee IV COMEING 66 46 AD eta ee AA eee V PIGUECS 66 6 sare Ve ee wk eS Vale eile tre ao ed Tables 20d A a te ee woes ORS See Date es oe ee a RU Preface Se alee NGS Sele BS SR AA lk EM OP aniZallON e EEN AA ne ag aia Pea a AS ed eda A Aca aes XV Comments and Suggestions icc 6 A a a aE xvi Alert MESSagEs woon E ae he ae A ote ten ie E xvi CONnVENUONS na i Be and hea pee Oe E A AAA Ee Oe es xvii Additional Informal id dd ths abs xviii StorageTek s External Web Site 2 ee xviii Customer Resource Center 2 0 eee xviii Channels Ste al Coes e T TAE RE xvii
75. e Unmarked Firmware Update Files on page B 1 e Enterprise ESCON Updates on page B 1 e Multi Platform SCSI Updates on page B 2 e Firmware File Format on page B 2 e Data Transfer Limitations on page B 2 E Unmarked Firmware Update Files Unmarked firmware update tapes are tapes on which the 9840 Tape Drive firmware is written in normal data format The drive cannot automatically identify these tapes as firmware update tapes but they can be used by the host to update the firmware in the drives You can download firmware update files to the host from a source site using a program such as the File Transfer Protocol FTP The host then uses these files to update the 9840 Tape Drive firmware E Enterprise ESCON Updates The StorageTek MPST TIPS program reads the tape and updates the firmware The MPST TIPS program can also use a firmware file as source data 95739 Ninth Edition B 1 Multi Platform SCSI Updates E Multi Platform SCSI Updates The host reads the tape The firmware then loads into the 9840 Tape Drive using the SCSI Write Buffer commands provided that the vendor has implemented the correct utilities for using this command You can also use SCSI Write Buffer commands to load downloaded firmware files into the 9840 Tape Drive E Firmware File Format The firmware file is formatted as follows 80 byte ASCII header tape only Tape mark tape only 8 192 byte records on tape the last r
76. e label is shown here CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040 10 AND 1040 11 xxii Ninth Edition 95739 Notices Please read the following compliance and warning statements for this product CAUTION Potential equipment damage Cables that connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded refer to cable descriptions in the instruction manuals Operation of this equipment with cables that are not shielded and not correctly grounded might result in interference to radio and TV reception Changes or modifications to this equipment that are not expressly approved in advance by StorageTek will void the warranty In addition changes or modifications to this equipment might cause it to create harmful interference E FCC Compliance Statement 95739 The following compliance statement pertains to Federal Communications Commission Rules 47 CFR 15 105 Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply to the limits for Class A digital devices 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 in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
77. e press Menu to access opportunity to repeat the oes wat e p operation To repeat the operation press Menu This takes you to the beginning 3 To exit the operation press Select 4 12 Ninth Edition 95739 View ESCON Configuration Status E View ESCON Configuration Status Figure 4 7 provides a flowchart for viewing a ESCON configuration Table 4 4 on page 4 14 provides the ESCON menus and displays used to view the drive when it is online Figure 4 7 View ESCON Configuration BEGIN CMPRSS VOLSAFE Select FULL CODE Menu Online ONLY FIRMW REL CSL NONE YES C53630 95739 Ninth Edition 4 13 View ESCON Configuration Status Table 4 4 Menu Table View ESCON Configuration Options Notes Procedure Online Offline Main Menu Online Defaults to online Offline For viewing the configuration the drive must be online If applicable press Menu to access If Online does not display press Select to toggle to online View Configuration Main Menu View CFG To bypass this menu and view View only the firmware release level Configuration press Menu twice otherwise follow the instructions If applicable press Menu once to display the menu Press Select to access The compression status displays Press Select or Menu repeatedly to view the rest of the configuration status Data Security Erase DSE SCSI ID
78. e eek Beek Se Red EH aa seta ota 1 11 Model Numbers did tet ek as Las Ls da do ek CO taal e LES E 1 11 Raek mountable CSES cit 4 exes y E a A we ls ee ias 1 12 R ck mountable Diyes a gaT i e rt Mee ee etek 1 13 CONSULTADOS AAA A O Bi yeti eg neds 2 Wy Sete aria E E 1 14 Host ENVirOnmMents ia AA E LO E E E EE E Reh A 1 15 Host Interfaces epeo id ee Ba AA AAA a da 1 15 ESCON nit Au ete Ga E AA AA ee he Sa 1 16 Fibre Channel gc 1 4 oo sah OL SRL Reo AR 1 16 SEOD A hte toe A ie OR ee Be ed ald E Dah Pee Bh 1 16 2 Operator Panel Details 9 5 dide nS al Standard Operator Panel Switches 0 0 0 0 00 ene 2 2 IPL SWITCHE Gite Sa hea Ba Bee he Wee EE th Reich WP ACR Cae Cale aci eA 2 2 Menu SWAD gis i gare AA aod BEDE GRIER Ot Soe le Oe 2 3 SOLE CS With sardaa hu RS EEG et OSS ad OR ey ee RE ely 2 3 Unload sSwitCht 203 4 a GARR Het EA Ad ha Dh GR A ee a Os 2 3 Standard Operator Panel Indicators 0 oc eee 2 4 Activity Indicator A E ot ae aaa Sie eae adas 2 4 Clean Indicator ari AS A Bt Lees ae 2 4 Power Indicator 5123 46 th hte ite Ele a el deat i tad oh ad sok Ue So do 2 5 Service Mdicator A a a eh heh Ba 2 5 Operat r Displayer r erbeto PIO bak eee Cae Oe Word Phebe ds Ber Rea ws 2 6 GSL Operator Panel Switches ii a eae ee OE eon eon wes 2 7 Autoload Mode Switch sessen Ree kb a wee els 2 7 SEALE o O A RN 2 8 CSL Operator Panel Indicators cri AA a A de 2 8 Automatic dic n ere Aga Se eRe E A AOR ASE Ae es 2 8 Manual I
79. e into the tape drive The CSL has three modes of operation They are e Automatic allows the CSL to operate automatically e Manual allows the CSL to operate manually only e System allows the host to control the CSL Shipment The CSL ships as a 19 inch tray Figure 1 9 that can be mounted into a rack One to six CSLs may be installed within the rack enclosure Figure 1 9 CSL in Tray 95739 INPUT FEED ali CHANNEL 053614 Model Numbers Refer to Table 1 3 for rack mount model numbers Table 1 3 CSL Configurations CSL Configuration Model Number Rack Mount SCSI 9840501 Rack Mount ESCON 9840502 Note Refer to the System Assurance Guide SAG for feature codes Ninth Edition 1 11 Models Rack mountable CSLs Refer to Figure 1 10 for the Rack mountable CSLs This rack contains 6 CSLs The rack mountable CSL ships as a SCSI or ESCON interface The rack may contain a combination of 9840 Tape Drives and CSLs The rack can have up to six CSLs with one per tray up to 12 manual drives with two per tray or a combination of CSLs and manual drives to fill the six slots Different trays may have different interfaces Figure 1 10 Rack mountable CSL C53615 1 12 Ninth Edition 95739 Models Rack mountable Drives Refer to Figure 1 11 to view the 9840 Tape Drive rack mountable drives Fibre Channel ESCON and SCSI 9840
80. e language selection must be changed Note Refer to Table 5 3 on page 5 7 for 9840 Tape Drive translated messages M Select Tape Bar Task The tape bar selection is a configuration task Qualified technicians set this selection during initial configuration of the drive Refer to Tape Bar Chart Explanation on page 4 31 for a detailed explanation of the tape bar E Reclaim Cartridge Tape 95739 Use the Drive main menu to reclaim or reformat a cartridge tape You can view this menu while the 9840 Tape Drive is offline Authorized service personnel perform other procedures with the Drive main menu when the 9840 Tape Drive is offline CAUTION Do not navigate through the Drive main menu when the 9840 Tape Drive is offline because doing so might alter the drive configuration Before performing this procedure view the drive configuration and make a note of the configuration parameters Do not degauss 9840 Tape Drive cartridges Servo tracks are written on the tape at the factory When these tracks are mistakenly erased the cartridge tape must be discarded They cannot be recovered with this procedure When a cartridge tape has been formatted for special uses such as a firmware update it can be reformatted as a data tape and return it to usual usage This process is referred to as reclaiming a cartridge tape To reclaim a cartridge tape follow these steps 1 Place the 9840 Tape Drive offline see Offline on page
81. e standard operator panel indicators Figure 2 3 which are presented in alphabetical order CSL indicators Figure 2 4 on page 2 7 are discussed later in this chapter Figure 2 3 Standard Operator Panel Indicators POWER ACTIVITY CLEAN SERVICE INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR O 053642 Notes e A combined display of some operator panel indicators may mean that you must perform corrective procedures For more information see Chapter 5 Drive Errors and Messages e Specific CSL errors and messages are located in Chapter 6 Cartridge Scratch Loader Activity Indicator The green Activity indicator signifies the following conditions Off The cartridge tape is not loaded or it has ejected Flashing The tape in the cartridge is moving On The cartridge tape is loaded and the 9840 Tape Drive is ready Clean Indicator The amber Clean indicator signifies the following conditions On The 9840 Tape Drive requires cleaning because either intermittent media errors are detected or a specific length of tape has passed over the read write heads Off The 9840 Tape Drive does not require cleaning 2 4 Ninth Edition 95739 Power Indicator Standard Operator Panel Indicators The green Power indicator signifies the following conditions Off Flashing On Service Indicator 95739 The power is off The 9840 Tape Drive is non operational The 9840 Tape Drive may be experie
82. ecord may be less than 8 192 bytes The same firmware file on other media equals the byte count of all these records Tape mark tape only E Data Transfer Limitations B 2 The host transfers firmware update records to the 9840 Tape Drive at a minimum of 8 192 bytes per record The record sizes can be between 8 192 bytes and 262 144 bytes 8 kB to 256 kB except for the last record which may be less than 8 kB Ninth Edition 95739 Glossary This glossary defines abbreviations and new or special terms used in this publication Some of the definitions are taken from the IBM Dictionary of Computing The letters in the parentheses that follow some definitions indicate the source of the definition A The American National Standard Dictionary for Information Systems ANSI X3 172 1990 copyright 1990 by the American National Standards Institute ANSD E The ANSI Electronic Industries Association EIA Standard 440 A Fibre Optic Terminology D The Information Technology Vocabulary developed by Subcommittee 1 Joint Technical Committee 1 of the International Organization for Standardization and International Electrotechnical Commission ISO TEC JTC1 SC1 IBM The IBM Dictionary of Computing copyright 1994 by IBM T Draft international standards committee drafts and working papers being developed by the ISO IEC JTC1 SC1 A access time The time interval between the instant at which a call for data is init
83. efective and must be replaced TERMINATOR POWER SWITCH CORD cs3616 95739 Ninth Edition 6 29 Shipping Insert E Shipping Insert This section contains instructions to remove install and lock a shipping insert into the CSL The shipping insert must always be inserted and locked into the CSL Read caution below CAUTION If the shipping insert is not locked into the tape drive the drive head will become damaged in shipment When you receive a new CSL you must remove the shipping insert Figure 6 20 provides the location of the shipping insert within the CSL feed channel Figure 6 20 Shipping Insert SHIPPING INSERT FEED CARTRIDGE STOP MECHANISM 6 C53622 6 30 Ninth Edition 95739 Shipping Insert Removal Follow these instructions to remove the shipping insert from the CSL 1 Locate the shipping insert within the feed channel 2 Push the input bin slider to right of the input bin and hold it in place 3 Reach through the input bin and squeeze the shipping insert handle together Note Squeezing the handle unlocks the shipping insert from the drive 4 Slide the shipping insert out through the feed channel to the cartridge stop mechanism 5 Push down on the cartridge stop mechanism and remove the shipping insert SHIPPING 8 MECHANISM 053622 6 Store the shipping insert 95739 Ninth Edition 6 31 Shipping Insert Install and Lock Follow these inst
84. ehe E a ene See ees 6 24 peas a wud dak Oh gene Ree A ey A tee Meee vil ee E Ea 6 26 Shipping IMEC Rhee Ped RAR Se Sah ad Kabobs ba te 6 30 REMOVAL DI E Add Bade es IAA 6 31 Installand Lock A AN A ea aa ween 4 6 32 CSL Mode Numbers arts UA NA ii GENE 6 35 A Product Specifications oooooooooooooooooooorooo A 1 Powet Requirements sulacras denada E A E A ae ae Doe a ele A 1 Environmental Requirements oo A 2 Drive and Power Supply oo ooo A 2 Cartridge Tapes and Media o ooo A 3 G rttidge Tape Specifications irei amp sad es Sie a AS a a eS A 4 Drive Perfomance A A oh Re Ee ae ed LS Re Be Wess A 5 Host Interfaces and Device Modes 0 0 anan A 6 Library ATACAMA Bly ea A Ph eee de A 7 Non Library Installations 22 04 chap heb hbbR os dota o PRE PREY EROS de A 8 B Client Programmer Information B l Unmarked Firmware Update Files 2 0 ene B 1 Enterprise ESCON Updates rehia So oe 8 a ee i ee be ee ee es Bs B 1 Multi Platform SEST Updates cima ata Oe B 2 Firmwarte File Format i a b 6th do fe BR kDa bets Ae AM Eek Vibe bloat B 2 Data Transfer Limitations oaos A E Sas hk Oe eee ee a Barges B 2 95739 Ninth Edition ix Contents Readers Comment Form x Ninth Edition 95739 F gures Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 Figure 1 3 Figure 1 4 Figure 1 5 Figure 1 6 Figure 1 7 Figure 1 8 9840 Tape Drive Desktop Configuration ooo ooo 1 1 Standard Operator P
85. ek No user action is necessary Memory Err The IPL failed Perform an IPL If the problem persists contact authorized service personnel NTReady F The write protected tape is in the No user action is necessary process of a manual unload NTReady U The non write protected tape isin No user action is necessary 95739 the process of a manual unload Ninth Edition 5 5 Operator Panel Messages Table 5 2 Operator Display Messages Continued Display Probable Cause Recommended Action Offline Alternating with the message No user action is necessary this message indicates that the 9840 Tape Drive is offline Online The 9840 Tape Drive is No user action is necessary operational Power Fail The power supply has failed Contact authorized service personnel Ready A The drive is VolSafe enabled and No user action is necessary loaded with a write enabled VolSafe cartridge tape Ready F The loaded cartridge tape is No user action is necessary write protected Reading The drive is in read mode No user action is necessary Ready U The loaded cartridge tape is not No user action is necessary write protected Rewinding The drive is rewinding No user action is necessary Save Fails The new configuration cannot be saved because the read access memory RAM may be defective SavingDump Displayed while saving dump to EEPROM Start Init In
86. erator Display 7 System Indicator 14 Start Switch 15 Autoload Mode Switch C53362 Note The IPL Unload Menu and Select switches are identical to the switches located on the standard operator panel They are not covered in this section Only the CSL Autoload Mode and Start switches are covered Autoload Mode Switch The Autoload Mode switch changes the operation of the CSL to one of three modes System Automatic or Manual The CSL powers on in the default mode selected in the drive configuration menu The default mode is overridden when the switch is used to select a new setting The CSL remains in the selected mode while the drive is powered on This does not change the IPL default mode in the drive configuration menu System Mode It allows the host to control CSL Autoload Modelt allows the CSL to operate automatically Manual Mode It allows manual operations only 95739 Ninth Edition 2 7 CSL Operator Panel Indicators Start Switch The Start switch restarts CSL operation after the operator empties a full output bin or replenishes an empty input bin It is also used to restart CSL operation after clearing a misfed cartridge E CSL Operator Panel Indicators The CSL operator panel indicators Figure 2 4 are described in this section They are described in alphabetical order Refer to Figure 2 1 on page 2 1 to see the standard operator panel and explanation of its indicators Note The CSL Power Activity Clean and Se
87. escribes the 9840 Tape Drive and lists some of its features and capabilities Operator Panel Details shows the switches indicators and message display that comprise the 9840 operator panel Operator Tasks provides several procedures for operating the 9840 Tape Drive Menus lists the menus and sub menus that you use to view configurations and the software release of the 9840 Tape Drive Drive Errors and Messages lists problems that might occur while using the 9840 Tape Drive and describes recovery actions Cartridge Scratch Loader provides an overview of the CSL information on the rack model operator panel modes of operation and error and recovery procedures Product Specifications provides requirements and specifications for the 9840 Tape Drive Client Programmer Information includes information about applying firmware updates to the 9840 Tape Drive The Glossary defines terms used in this manual The Index allows you to locate information in this manual Ninth Edition XV E Comments and Suggestions A Reader s Comment Form at the back of this publication lets you communicate suggestions or requests for change StorageTek encourages and appreciates reader feedback StorageTek employees with access to Portal may complete an online Reader s Comment Form Point your browser to http sts stortek com sts tis tisrcf htm E Alert Messages xvi Alert messages in this manu
88. ess the Unload switch it indicates that you pressed the switch during a write operation This signifies that the 9840 Tape Drive tried to write some remaining data before it unloaded the cartridge tape but the attempt failed Some data remains unwritten At this point you have two choices e If you do not want to save the unwritten data press the Unload switch again to unload the cartridge tape immediately Data loss occurs e If you want to save the unwritten data issue one of the following command sequences before pressing the Unload switch Ninth Edition 95739 Shipping Insert e Inthe VM MVS environment ESCON Swap e Inthe SCSI environment Recover Buffer Data E Shipping Insert Note Refer to Chapter 6 Cartridge Scratch Loader to install and lock a shipping insert into a CSL Follow these instructions to properly install and lock the shipping insert Figure 5 2 into a drive Before you can lock the shipping insert into the drive you must use the manual unload device MUD screw step 2 to raise the reel motors and to lower the cleaning brush within the drive Figure 5 2 Shipping Insert SHIPPING INSERT 053635 CAUTION If the shipping insert is not locked into the tape drive the drive head will become damaged in shipment Notes e Only use the MUD mechanism to reset the drive for shipping or to remove jammed cartridges e The MUD screw must be turned to the left or counter clockwise CCW to rese
89. f either party expressly subject to all the terms and conditions of this Notice passing in full to the party to whom such Equipment is transferred and such transferee accepts the provisions of this license by initial use of the Internal Code You cannot pass to the transferee of the Equipment any greater rights than granted under this Notice and shall hold StorageTek harmless from any claim to the contrary by your transferee or its successors or assigns In addition the terms and conditions of this Notice apply to any copies of Internal Code now in your possession or use or which you hereafter acquire from either StorageTek or another party You acknowledge that copies of both Internal Code and Maintenance Code may be installed on the Equipment before shipment or included with the Equipment and other material shipped to you all for the convenience of StorageTek s service personnel or service providers licensed by StorageTek and that during the warranty period if any associated with the Equipment and during periods in which the Equipment is covered under a maintenance contract with StorageTek or service providers licensed by StorageTek both Internal Code and Maintenance Code may reside and be executed in or used in connection with such Equipment and you agree that no rights to Maintenance Code are conferred upon you by such facts StorageTek or the licensed service provider may keep Maintenance Code and service tools and manuals
90. f you are going to load a priority cartridge into the feed channel ensure the output bin is unloaded or has space for the priority mounted cartridge To mount a priority cartridge review e CSL in System Mode on page 6 18 e CSL in Automatic Mode on page 6 19 e CSL in Manual Mode on page 6 19 Figure 6 13 Priority Mounting a Cartridge Ss SS 08 FEED Bo gt C53116 CSL in System Mode When the CSL is in the system mode and the drive is not loaded follow these procedures to load a priority cartridge 1 Verify that the drive is currently unloaded and the index rods are on the right Figure 6 13 2 Insert the priority cartridge into the CSL feed channel Figure 6 13 6 18 Ninth Edition 95739 Modes of Operation a Insert the cartridge past the cartridge stop mechanism See Figure 6 14 Figure 6 14 Cartridge Stop Mechanism First Index Rod 95739 CARTRIDGE STOP MECHANISM b Do not insert the cartridge past the first index rod Figure 6 14 Note If the cartridge is not inserted into the CSL feed channel properly Figure 6 14 the CSL cannot insert the cartridge into the drive slot 3 Check to ensure the Operator light is flashing 4 Press the Start switch to feed the cartridge into the drive and to clear the flashing Operator light CSL in Automatic Mode The automatic mode is used for sequential mounting of cartridges from the input bin into the drive When
91. faces are available 9738 Library A StorageTek TimberWolf family library It holds 30 cartridge tapes and up to 3 drives Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available 9740 Library A StorageTek TimberWolf family library It holds 326 or 494 cartridge tapes and up to 10 drives Up to six 9740 libraries can be interconnected in the Enterprise environment ESCON Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available L180 Library A new StorageTek library It holds 84 to 174 cartridge tapes and up to 6 drives Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available L700 Library A new StorageTek library It holds 156 to 678 cartridge tapes and up to 12 drives Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available Rack mount manual load One manual load drive two manual load drives side by side or one CSL drive come mounted on a rack mount tray and CSL StorageTek s equipment rack holds up to six trays ESCON Fibre Channel SCSI interfaces are available Desktop The desktop manual load configuration consists of a 9840 manual load Tape Drive and a power supply Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available Desktop CSL The Desktop CSL configuration consists of a 9840 Tape Drive a CSL mechanism and a power supply ESCON Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are available Ninth Edition 95739 Host Environments E Host Environments The 9840 Tape Drive integrates with both Enterprise and multi p
92. ffline menu at the beginning of this table 3 To exit the menu system without returning drive to online press Select 95739 Ninth Edition 4 21 Online Offline Main Menu Tasks E Online Offline Main Menu Tasks Online 4 22 Use the Online Offline main menu to change the state of the 9840 Tape Drive from online to offline and offline to online When the 9840 Tape Drive is in a particular state you can perform further operations using the menu system To change the state of the 9840 Tape Drive to online follow these steps 1 Press the Menu switch The operator panel displays the Online or Offline message which indicates the present state of the 9840 Tape Drive 2 Do one of the following e Ifthe operator panel displays the Online message go to step 5 e If the operator panel displays the Offline message continue with step 3 3 Press the Select switch once to place the 9840 Tape Drive online The operator panel displays some of the following messages e The TIPS Pend message indicates that the ESCON tape independent protocol is pending e The IPLPend message indicates that the IPL is starting e The CC Diags message indicates that the controller diagnostics are running e The ASIA Diags message indicates that the additional diagnostics are running e The Onl Pend message indicates that the online state is pending due to the completion of diagnostics e
93. guration The manner in which the hardware and software of an information Glossary 2 Ninth Edition processing system is organized and interconnected T configuration error An error that results from incorrect configuration values connector An electrical part used to join two or more other electrical parts IBM CSL Cartridge Scratch Loader D data error rate The number of errors that occur per a measurable amount of data on a tape data rate The speed of a data transfer process usually expressed in bits per second or bytes per second BM data tape A cartridge tape formatted for use as a regular data tape for the system in which it is used diagnostic Pertaining to the detection and isolation of errors in programs and faults in equipment IBM drive A device for moving magnetic tape and controlling its movement ABM dump To copy the contents of all or part of virtual storage for the purpose of collecting error information BM In the 9840 Tape Drive System to copy the contents of the drive EEPROM to a cartridge tape or host file dump formatted cartridge A cartridge on which the tape has been specially formatted to store diagnostic dump data E emulation The use of programming techniques and special machine features to permit a computing system to execute programs written for another system IBM 95739 enterprise A representation of the goals organizational structure business processes
94. h data can be stored T manual operation Processing of data in a system by direct manual techniques IBM MB Megabytes or 1 048 576 bytes media defects Physical impurities or other problems that cause the medium to function improperly medium A physical material in or on which data may be represented IBM menu A list of options displayed to the user by a data processing system from which the user can select an action to be initiated T microcode A code representing the instructions of an instruction set that is implemented in a part of storage that is not program addressable See also firmware IBM Multiple Virtual Storage MVS IBM s Multiple Virtual Storage consisting of MVS System Product Version 1 and the MVS 370 Data Facility Product operating on a System 370 processor IBM Multiple Virtual Storage Enterprise Systems Architecture MVS ESA An extended version of IBM s MVS MVS See Multiple Virtual Storage MVS ESA See Multiple Virtual Storage Enterprise Systems Architecture N Netware An operating system used with Compaq and other workstations Nearline A registered trademark of StorageTek This term is used in association with StorageTek s Automated Cartridge System 95739 O offline Neither controlled by nor communicating with a computer BM online Pertaining to the operation of a functional unit when under the direct control of the computer T open systems A system wh
95. he time of occurrence of events when transferring data from one device to another Glossary 1 Glossary burst In data communication a sequence of signals counted as one unit in accordance with a specific criterion or measure A C cartridge A storage device that consists of magnetic tape on supply and take up reels in a protective housing ABM In the 9840 Tape Drive System the cartridge has both the supply and take up reels Cartridges in other tape subsystems may have only a single supply reel with the take up mechanism residing in the drive itself channel A functional unit controlled by the processor or host that handles the transfer of data between processor storage and local peripheral equipment IBM check A detection of an error condition or test for correct condition checksum In error detection a function of all bits in a block If the written and calculated sums do not agree an error is indicated IBM Chk Check cleaning cartridge A cartridge tape containing special material used to clean the 9840 Tape Drive System code Instructions written for a computer IBM compress To save storage space by eliminating gaps empty fields redundancy or unnecessary data to shorten the length of records or files TBM condition One of a set of specified values that a data item can assume IBM conditioning time The amount of time to prepare a tape for use in the 9840 Tape Drive System confi
96. i Hard Copy Publications im soraia de eade i i at aae Be ok he ok a aad WP xviii Customer Support Services xix Customer Initiated Maintenance o xix SAC A A dre SS Reve dl ate es a A Fiber Optic Sale o o a eta tacon lleno o e OA o Ao esa cn kek Ae e dd ld xxi Laser Product Label nt a di Gok dd BAR EAGER Pas xxii NOtICES lt a a a a O FEE Compliance Statement eno A iba xxiii Japanese Compliance Statement 2 0 ene XXIV Taiwan Warning Label Statement o o ooo xxiv Internal Code License Statement nonna na ne XXV 1 Overview ya Fo OOS TA OWES CHEE OTE 9840 Tape Drive 5 0 A kee Oe We Pour Meals GOO PA ean eels Le as 1 1 Configuration Details ces a yor ay Hace eke natin eek Ste OR ee ee 1 2 Display and indicate 1 2 95739 Ninth Edition v Contents Operator Panel E Ne Marto ey wore Gate Genin ee he y LG 1 4 Standard Operator Panel 10 000 Pa oul A oa en EPs OPA 1 4 CSL Operator Panel Vir ti silts wee on ae tee hg Sa ld koh goth anes 1 5 Operator Display can don by sent AG Gee Wek SP Aten ie oe 1 6 Garttidg Tapes cat ie ane AD te iG et eat ee cl ate Peles a 1 7 Desi 2 24 55 O NO A SM td Pied 1 7 Models aa LAU ts 1 9 Library Dives A Eee elon Wena 1 9 StorageTek Libraries ud Oe ew E ER 1 10 LISO Library Le AS E aed ee aR ea tages hE Ee bee 1 10 L700 IDR A hye ind hd AS ak Ge ake bolita St dad 1 10 Cartridge Scratch Loader CSL 2 oe eee 1 11 Shipment paea oe Ek a Neca Mee Ig t
97. ialized and the instant at which the delivery of data is completed T adapter Hardware used to join different optical fiber connector types IBM Also any hardware used to join different connector types address A character or group of characters that identifies a register a particular part of 95739 Ninth Edition storage or some other data source or destination A Advanced Interactive Executive AIX IBM s implementation of the UNIX trademark of AT amp T Bell Laboratories operating system The RISC System 6000 system among others runs the AIX operating system IBM AIX See Advanced Interactive Executive alphanumeric Pertaining to data that consist of letters digits and usually other characters such as punctuation marks T A applications software Software that is specific to the solution of an application problem T automatic checking test See checksum B backup Pertaining to a procedure technique or hardware used to recover lost or destroyed data or to keep a system operating T beginning of tape The location on a tape where written data begins bin A place in which a cartridge resides in a library A bin can be an input bin or an output bin block A collection of contiguous records recorded as a unit Interblock gaps separate blocks and each block can contain one or more records buffer A routine or storage that compensates for a difference in the rate of data flow or t
98. ian 5 7 language translated 5 7 LdDataTp 4 26 Load FSC 2 2 3 5 Index 8 locating 5 5 Offl Pend 4 23 Offline 4 23 4 29 Onl Pend 4 22 Online 4 22 protected file 4 29 Ready A 3 5 4 29 5 6 Ready F 3 5 4 29 5 6 Ready U 3 5 4 29 5 6 Save Fails 5 8 solid 2 6 Spanish 5 7 Start Init 2 2 TIPS Pend 4 22 4 23 unprotected file 4 29 UnWr FSC 2 3 3 5 5 8 View Cfg 4 24 MIR 4 20 mode autoload switch 1 5 6 6 6 7 of operation automatic 6 16 6 19 manual 6 17 priority 6 18 system 6 14 6 18 model numbers 1 11 6 35 MUD location of screw CSL 6 26 drive 5 12 procedure to use 5 12 6 26 removing jammed cartridge 5 12 6 26 warning 5 12 6 26 multi platform host environment 1 15 SCSI updates B 2 MVS online 4 22 vary commands 4 22 4 23 N navigating 4 3 4 6 new cleaning tape required 3 6 non library drive installations A 8 NTReady F 5 5 NTReady U 5 5 numbers CSL model 1 11 6 35 Ninth Edition 95739 O Offline description 5 6 message and 4 29 message indication 4 23 Offl Pend message 4 23 state of the drive 4 23 vary 4 23 Online description 5 6 message 4 22 state of the drive 4 22 vary 4 22 Online Offline main menu 2 3 returning system online 4 29 state of drive 4 22 operations menu drive 4 16 operator controls Menu switch 2 3 Select switch 2 3 Unload switch 2 3 operator panel 9840 1 4 components 6 2 description 1 4 1
99. indicator may also light indicating a required manual intervention System Mode The system mode allows the host enterprise only to control the CSL The CSL stays in the system mode until changed from the operator panel or until the drive sends a mode change command The drive changes the mode of operation at IPL to the mode set in the configuration on the operator panel Note If the input bin is empty while the CSL is in System mode the input bin must be replenished and the Start switch must be pressed to restart the CSL operation If a Load Display command has been sent to the CSL from the host a cartridge will be loaded If a Load Display command has not been sent to the CSL from the host a cartridge will not load until a Load Display command is received from the host to mount a cartridge Mount Message When the CSL receives a mount message from the host one of the following occurs 6 14 Ninth Edition 95739 Modes of Operation e If the drive is empty and the feed channel contains a cartridge which hasn t been previously loaded the cartridge loads into the drive e If the drive and the feed channel are empty but at least one cartridge is available in the input bin then the cartridge loads into the drive e If the drive the feed channel and the input bin are all empty the Operator indicator blinks until a cartridge is loaded and the Start switch is pressed Note This is for ESCON attached drives only SCSI att
100. ions A 4 standard 1 7 stop mechanism 6 19 tape removal from CSL 6 26 removal from drive 5 12 unloading 3 5 6 13 VolSafe 1 7 worn cleaning 3 6 write protect 3 3 caution shielded cables xxiii CC Diags 2 2 4 22 5 3 CD DIAGS 3 2 channel feed 6 2 Index 2 channel transfer rate ESCON A 5 fibre channel A 5 SCSI A 5 Channels web site xviii chart tape bar 4 31 check malfunction Chk FSC 5 3 Chk FSC message 3 6 5 8 CIM See Customer Initiated Maintenance cleaning cartridge 3 6 indicator 2 4 3 6 message 5 3 clear CSL malfunction 6 21 operator indicator error 6 23 client programmer information B 1 cnhndnsn 5 3 CodCrFaill 5 3 5 4 CodCrFail2 5 4 code FSCs 6 21 CodeUpDate 5 4 CodUpFail1 5 4 CodUpFail2 5 4 CodUpFail3 5 4 CodUpFail4 5 4 commands ESCON swap 5 9 recover buffer data 5 9 vary offline 4 23 online 4 22 compliance statements code xxv FCC xxiii Japanese xxiv Taiwan xxiv components 9840 drive 1 13 power supply 1 13 specifications 1 13 CSL 6 2 ESCON 5 14 fiber optic 5 14 fibre channel 5 14 operator panel for 9840 1 4 Ninth Edition 95739 configuration 9840 desktop 1 14 drives 1 14 stand alone rack 1 14 tape drive system 1 5 desktop 1 14 drive menu code update 4 18 create code update 4 19 dump tape 4 18 main display 4 17 reclaim a tape 4 19 Fix CfgErr error 3 2 5 5 L180 Library 1 14 L700 Library 1 14 library 9310 1 14 936
101. itialization started Trapped Boot is trapped in a closed loop Unloading Cartridge tape is being unloaded UnWr FSC The Unload switch was pressed during a write operation Write Prot Drive attempted to write to a write protected tape Writing The drive is in write mode Ninth Edition See Save Fails Condition on page 5 8 Normal display Wait for dump to complete No user action is necessary Perform an IPL If the problem persists contact authorized service personnel No user action is necessary See UnWr Condition on page 5 8 Change switch on cartridge tape to write enable No user action is necessary 95739 Language Translated Messages E Language Translated Messages Table 5 3 Language Translated Messages Table 5 3 provides 9840 Tape Drive messages that have been translated from English to Spanish French Italian and German This table will be updated as new information is acquired English Spanish French Italian German Cleaning Limpia Nettoyage Pulir Reinigen Erasing Borrando Effacement Cancella Loeschng Locating Situando Recherche Ricerca Suchen Loading Cargando Chargement Carico Laden NT Ready F Noprep P Npret PTG No PRT P N Bereit N NT Ready U Noprep N Npret NPTG No PRT N N Bereit G Ready F Prepda P Pret PTG Pronto P Bereit G Ready U Prepda N Pret NPTG Pronto N Bereit N Rewinding Rebobina Rebobinage Riavvolg Spult R Unlo
102. l You must physically remove the cartridge from the feed channel Follow these instructions to remove the eighth cartridge from the feed channel 1 Remove all cartridges from the input and output bins 2 Push the cartridge stop mechanism down 3 Grasp the cartridge and remove it from the feed channel Figure 6 15 Cartridge Removal CARTRIDGE STOP MECHANISM 6 20 Ninth Edition 95739 Error and Recovery E Error and Recovery Note Refer to Chapter 5 Drive Errors and Messages for specific drive errors Errors may be encountered anytime during operation of the CSL Errors recovery and FSCs are discussed in this chapter Note The 4EXX FSCs are for the CSL only Operator Indicator When the Operator indicator call out 6 is flashing Figure 6 16 the CSL detected an operator intervention condition Refer to Table 6 4 on page 6 8 for a description of the Operator indicator When the Operator indicator is on constantly the CSL has detected an error condition usually a jammed cartridge or an incorrectly loaded cartridge Figure 6 16 CSL Operator Panel ene a O leat sovo SF sroracetex csL 1 Power Indicator 8 Automatic Indicator 2 Activity Indicator 9 Manual Indicator 3 Clean Indicator 10 Unload Switch 4 Service Indicator 11 Menu Switch 5 IPL Switch 12 Select Switch 6 Operator Indicator 13 Operator Display 7 System Indicator 14 Start Switch 15 A
103. l it from the feed channel 2 Clear the CSL error a Press the Start switch Figure 6 16 on page 6 21 to clear the solid Operator indicator b After the Start switch is pressed the Operator indicator blinks and the operator display still shows LOAD 4E04 until a successful load or you press the Unload switch Figure 6 16 on page 6 21 to clear the display 6 22 Ninth Edition 95739 Error and Recovery 3 Ensure all remaining cartridges to be loaded are placed within the input bin correctly cartridge reels to the right 4 The CSL is now ready for normal operations Clearing CSL Errors Refer to the following process to clear CSL errors Follow the directions explicitly Note Any time the Operator indicator is flashing or on solid clear the obvious error After correcting the error press the Start switch Figure 6 16 on page 6 21 call out 14 to clear the Operator indicator If pressing the Start switch did not clear the Operator indicator press the Start switch twice Note Press the Start switch twice when there is a load failure or solid Operator indicator red on the CSL Pressing the switch twice reinitializes the CSL If pressing the Start switch twice did not clear the Operator indicator power cycle the CSL to bring it back online Refer to Power On Off CSL on page 6 10 to correctly power cycle the CSL Figure 6 18 shows the location of the power switch Figure 6 18 CSL Rear View TERM
104. laser power levels that are capable of causing injury to the eye Be especially careful when using optical instruments with this equipment Such instruments might increase the likelihood of eye injury The laser transceivers in fiber optic equipment can pose dangers to personal safety Ensure that anyone who works with this StorageTek equipment understands these dangers and follows safety procedures Ensure that the optical ports of every laser transceiver module are terminated with an optical connector a dust plug or a cover Each fiber optic interface in this StorageTek Fibre Channel equipment contains a laser transceiver that is a Class 1 Laser Product Each laser transceiver has an output of less than 70 uW and a wavelength of 850 nm StorageTek s Class 1 Laser Products comply with EN60825 1 A 11 and with sections 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 of the Food and Drug Administration FDA regulations The following translations are for users in Finland and Sweden who wish to identify laser safety and classification CLASS 1 LASER LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASSE 1 LASER APPARAT 95739 Ninth Edition xxi Safety E Laser Product Label In accordance with safety regulations a label on each StorageTek Fibre Channel product identifies the laser class of the product and the place and date of the manufacturer The label appears on top of a Fibre Channel tape drive and near the Fibre Channel connectors on a Fibre Channel tape library A copy of th
105. latform host environments depending on the platform and interface options e Enterprise host environment An example of this environment include the following components as used in a StorageTek 9310 library e An IBM ES 9000 host e An MVS ESA operating system version 5 2 2 or higher with the StorageTek Host Software Component HSC library manager software version 2 1 or higher e Third party media management software e ESCON data interface to the drives and RS 232 control interface to the library e Multi platform host environment The 9840 Tape Drive uses Fibre Channel or a standard SCSI interface to facilitate operation with UNIX NT and many other platforms Certification with new platforms and host based applications is an ongoing process For an up to date list of certified platforms and applications contact either your StorageTek marketing representative or the StorageTek Sales Support Desk at 1 800 275 4785 E Host Interfaces 95739 The 9840 Tape Drive uses a Fibre Channel SCSI or an ESCON host interface Each type of interface requires its own factory installed interface card Refer to Table 1 5 for products and 9840 Tape Drive interfaces offered by StorageTek Table 1 5 Products and 9840 Tape Drive Interfaces Product 9840 Tape Drive Interface 9310 Library PowderHorn ESCON Fibre Channel or SCSI 9710 Library a TimberWolf model Fibre Channel or SCSI 9738 Library a TimberWolf model Fibre
106. lly inserts cartridges into the feed channel in the order they were inserted in the input bin and ejects them into the output bin when the operating system has finished with each tape Place CSL in Automatic Mode 1 Press the Autoload Mode switch until the green Automatic indicator illuminates 2 Press the Start switch to set the Automatic mode 3 Load up to seven cartridges in the input bin in the required sequence left to right in the order they will be used 6 16 Ninth Edition 95739 Modes of Operation 4 Press the Start switch 5 Unload the output bin when the job is complete or as necessary Manual Mode 95739 In manual mode the operator has complete control over CSL and drive operation While the CSL is in manual mode e You may wait for a cartridge mount request and then mount a cartridge e You may receive requests for multiple cartridge mounts and load the requested volumes into the input tray e You may remove individual cartridges as they are ejected from the feed channel or wait until the output bin is full before removing them Note In Manual mode however you must press the Start switch each time to load a cartridge into the drive Refer to Priority Mount Mode on page 6 18 to physically mount a priority cartridge directly into the CSL Unload Upon receiving an unload command from the drive the CSL acts identically to the unload in the system mode After the unload is successfully co
107. logies fiber optics The branch of optical technology concerned with the transmission 95739 Ninth Edition Glossary of radiant power through fibers made of transparent materials such as glass fused silica and plastic E field replaceable unit FRU An assembly that is replaced in its entirety when any one of its components fails TBM file protect To prevent the destruction or overwriting of data stored on cartridge tape See also write protect switch firmware An ordered set of instructions and data stored in a way that is functionally independent of main storage for example microprograms stored in ROM T fixed Synonym for resident format In programming languages a language construct that specifies the representation in character form of data objects in a file D frame A hardware device in which drives are installed FRU See field replaceable unit FSC See fault symptom code H hardware All or part of the physical components of an information processing system such as computers or peripheral devices T A host The primary computer on a network with which other computers interact host interface An interface between a network and host computer T HP UX A form of UNIX designed to run on Hewlett Packard and other workstations I indicator A device that gives a visual or other indication of the existence of a defined state T Glossary 3 Glossary initialization The ope
108. lser Label Area Same Same Media ID White Yellow human or barcode identifiable Ninth Edition 1 7 Cartridge Tapes Table 1 2 Standard and VolSafe Cartridges Continued Feature Standard VolSafe Media ID All four dimples are The first dimple is four machine identifiable the same depth deeper than the rest dimples in the plastic case Manufacturer Part ID White White Figure 1 5 Standard Cartridge Tape CUSTOMER BEL MANUFACTURER LABEL MEDIA ID PO LABEL WRITE PROTECTED REAR VIEW 053069 Figure 1 6 VolSafe Cartridge Tape a MANUFACTURER eee WRITE PROTECT SWITCH FORWARD MEDIA ID POSITION IS LABEL WRITE PROTECTED VOLSER GRIPS LABEL REAR VIEW C53623 1 8 Ninth Edition 95739 Models Appendix A Product Specifications provides specifications for 9840 cartridge tapes For additional information about cartridge tapes and labels contact the Atlanta Media Service Center at 1 800 905 8502 voice or 1 877 888 0609 fax E Models This section covers 9840 Tape Drives installed within a library rack mountable drives and rack mountable CSLs Library desktop and rack mountable configurations are identified in Table 1 4 on page 1 14 Library Drives The 9840 Tape Drive installs in many StorageTek libraries Refer to Figure 1 7 to see a typical drive configured for a library The drive is normally attached to a tray allowing easy installation into a library Figure 1 7 9840 Tape
109. menu rejects the tape then the tape is by definition unrecoverable and it must be discarded Ninth Edition 95739 Menus This chapter describes the menu system for the 9840 Tape Drive and how to perform specific operations using the menus and submenus You must use the Menu switch Select switch and the operator panel Figure 4 1 to access all menus and submenus Note Refer to Figure 4 1 for the Menu switch and Select switch used on the standard and cartridge scratch loader CSL operator panels Figure 4 1 Operator Panels Standard Operator Panel OPERATOR SELECT DISPLAY MENU SWITCH SWITCH CSL Operator Panel Ser a Sin ea GE Sronacetex CSL Q Unload Start Autoload Mode 95739 Select Switch Menu Switch Operator Display C53416 Press the Menu switch to navigate from one main menu item to the next Press the Select switch to enter a submenu and navigate through the options in the submenu CAUTION Pressing the Select switch when the 9840 Tape Drive is offline may alter the drive configuration Follow the directions in this chapter exactly to avoid configuration problems Ninth Edition 4 1 Main Menu Summary This chapter describes the following topics e Main Menu Summary e Menu Operations on page 4 4 e View Fibre Channel Configuration Status on page 4 7 e View SCSI Configuration Status on page 4 10 e View
110. mpleted the CSL pauses until the Start switch is pressed Pressing the Start switch loads the next available cartridge The CSL sequences as follows e If the output bin is not full the cartridge is placed into the output bin e If the output bin is full the cartridge remains in the feed channel and the Operator indicator blinks until the cartridge is removed from the output bin and the Start switch is pressed Note Refer to Cartridge Removal from Feed Channel on page 6 20 to remove a priority mounted cartridge from the feed channel e Ifa mount has been pre queued then if possible the next cartridge is mounted with only one cartridge shift operation Place CSL in Manual Mode 1 Press the Autoload Mode switch until the green Manual indicator illuminates 2 Press the Start switch to set the Manual mode 3 When a mount message appears on the operator panel or system console place the requested volumes in the input bin 4 Press the Start switch Ninth Edition 6 17 Modes of Operation 5 Unload the output bin when necessary Priority Mount Mode The CSL is a sequential scratch loader An operator can physically mount a priority cartridge directly into the unit The host may issue a Load Display command with required volser This command may be issued during any CSL mode of operation informing the operator to place the cartridge into the feed channel Figure 6 13 Note The output bin holds only seven cartridges I
111. mponents of the CSL The output bin is located on the left side of the CSL The feed channel is in the middle of the CSL Cartridges are shifted from the right to the left from the input bin into the feed channel and from the feed channel into the output bin Note The CSL is unable to prevent or detect miss oriented cartridges Ensure cartridges are always loaded correctly Figure 6 3 Cartridges are loaded into the drive as they are manually loaded by the operator If the drive detects an incorrectly positioned cartridge it forces a CSL failure condition or requests an unload operation from the CSL Ninth Edition 6 3 Rack E Rack The StorageTek RACK001 may be used to install the rack mount CSL trays Refer to Figure 6 4 for the StorageTek RACK001 This rack contains 6 CSLs The rack may contain a combination of 9840 Tape Drives and CSLs Note A customer may wish to use other racks to install the rack mount CSL trays This is permissible The rack can have up to six CSLs with one per tray up to 12 manual drives with two per tray or a combination of CSLs and manual drives to fill the six slots Different trays may have different interfaces Figure 6 4 RACK001 for CSL Trays 6 4 C53615 The rack and CSLs ship in separate containers The CSLs must be installed within the rack by a qualified individual Ninth Edition 95739 Rack mount CSL Tray E
112. mware Release Main Menu Task Use the Firmware Release main menu to view the level of the firmware used by the 9840 Tape Drive View Firmware Release Level 95739 View the firmware release level to determine if the firmware in the 9840 Tape Drive requires an update To view the firmware release level follow these steps 1 2 Place the 9840 Tape Drive online see Online on page 4 22 Press the Menu switch to reach the Firmware Release main menu The operator panel displays the level of the firmware release used by the 9840 Tape Drive The format is Rx yy zzzc where x is the major revision number yy is the minor revision number zzz is the integration number and c is the channel type s is SCSI e is ESCON is Fibre Channel Press the Menu switch until the operator panel displays the Exit Menu message Press the Menu switch to return to the Online Offline menu The operator panel displays the Online message Press the Menu switch to exit the menu system Ninth Edition 4 27 CSL Code Level Main Menu Task E CSL Code Level Main Menu Task Use the Cartridge Scratch Loader CSL Code Level Main Menu to view the firmware level used by the CSL View CSL Code Level To view the CSL code level follow these steps 1 Place the 9840 Tape Drive online see Online on page 4 22 2 Press the Menu switch to reach the CSL code level main menu The operator panel displays the le
113. ncing one of the following symptoms It is performing a power on or an IPL It is collecting diagnostic data It failed a power on diagnostic See Table 5 2 in Chapter 5 Drive Errors and Messages for more information about these operator panel messages The power on and IPL completed successfully The red Service indicator signifies the following conditions Off Flashing On constant An error was not detected An error was detected and diagnostic data may have been collected Following a successful IPL and if diagnostic dump data are available the operator panel alternates the asterisk and the xxxx Dmp y message where xxxx is the fault symptom code of the last diagnostic dump data and y is the number of uncollected diagnostic data dumps in the EEPROM See Table 5 2 in Chapter 5 Drive Errors and Messages for more information about these messages The flashing stops and the messages disappear when you insert any cartridge tape into the 9840 Tape Drive or you press a switch If the 9840 Tape Drive detects the same fault symptom code again the operator panel displays the DumpAgain message which requires authorized service personnel to resolve the problem A hardware error was detected because a 9840 Tape Drive is not functional If an IPL does not resolve the situation authorized service personnel may need to replace the 9840 Tape Drive Ninth Edition 2 5 Operator Dis
114. ndicator a Pia Shean hire sate rac aoe he Sheath asa tine Eee 2 8 Operator Indicator owe A Weds ha BOO ace ee Ea eg Mo ho APA 2 8 System Indicator ty Sods eines tins ORG Ges ee ts hs ie BO OR OE 2 8 vi Ninth Edition 95739 3 Contents Operator Task 00d A ia SL PONCE NA DIVER AAA add iii 3 1 Power SwitCh ii A A A MR eae es 3 1 PLOCESS ES ovate O sda ane Ot oN Marne Bat cPanel a ee oye orth A 3 2 Write Protecting a Cartridge ci ho a ten Bete A ls 3 3 Switch POSitiOns 22 4 n poh NS Ase Ak Reg NAY Sh RAGA AES ada 3 3 PROCESS tr Sines put bast bask eee o e DA ae tetas dag edhe g 3 4 Loading a DIV ies wee eee x oe ets Ga Sey ese a ey eee ce Ee Sn eo A 3 5 Unloading a Drivere renen iaee eed yt gtd Wan AAA Howe ele Vie Bho gado a aie 3 5 Ae Driven A he Tak hh EM ER 3 6 Powerino Ofa Diye as o AS PA ens AAA ee a ta 3 7 Identifying Unrecoverable Tapes ooo 3 8 Reformatting Reclaiming a Cartridge Tape o ooo ce ens 3 8 Men s ara a A ata Mains Menu Sunimary Li A A AA lada eg EEE R 4 2 Menu Operations o cata e e a dd A a E a a GB aes 4 4 Online Menus ESO a AA AA tt e EO es 4 4 Offline MENUS 0d dl A AA la al 4 4 Online Main Menus and Submenus oo ooo 4 5 Offline Menu Operations 44 2 5 A de oe wd Ae oe eek pols Oe ae 4 6 View Fibre Channel Configuration Status 2 0 0 00 aaae 4 7 View SCSI Configuration Status 2 6 0 eee 4 10 View ESCON Configuration Status 2 0 ene 4 13 Prive Operations Men
115. nfiguration menus for qualified technicians only Figure 4 4 Offline Configuration Menus e i Configure Configure Configure View Drive View CSL Es ere decided Main Menu for Main Menu for M prne Firmware Level Firmware Level Main Exit ng sra Dies SCSI Drives ESCON Drives an Menu Main Menu Main Menu eny Entry Point to Compress Com No No No press Compress IPL from Tape A ation Mode Mode Mode Update MC Submenus Submenus Submenus View Drive View CSL Exits Menu Press Menu DSE Mode DSE Mode DSE Mode Firmware Firmware System Switch to Data Data Data Make Dump Release Level Release Level Access Security Security Security Tape Chng CFG Erase Erase Erase Make Code Port A and B Attributes Sesle ESCON Tape Logical Drive SCSI Target Vege Negotiation Address Make Data Mode Tape L Tape Bar anguage Selection SCSI we Ultra Fast Slow Exit or Loop o ll ba Usage election SCSI 8 16 Bit Mode Full Code Y SS Usage Emulation hee y Mode 8 Full Code Library Language Emulation Address Selection Mode CSL VolSafe 4 Library Power Up Usage Mode Address Full Cod Save if ae CSL Needed Power Up Emulation Mode Exit or Loop Made 3590 Library Emulation Address Password XXX CSE Save if Power Up Needed Mode Exit or Loop Save if Needed Exit or Loop 053411 Ninth Edition 95739 View Fibre Channel Configuration E View Fibre Channel Configuration Status Figure 4 5 provides a flowch
116. on your premises but they are to be used only by StorageTek s customer service personnel or those of service providers licensed by StorageTek You further agree that upon i any termination of such warranty period or maintenance contract period or ii transfer of possession of the Equipment to another party StorageTek and its authorized service providers shall have the right with respect to the affected Equipment to remove all service tools and manuals and to remove or disable all Maintenance Code and or replace Microcode which includes both Internal Code and Maintenance Code with Microcode that consists only of Internal Code Ninth Edition 95739 Overview This chapter provides general information about the 9840 Tape Drive e 9840 Tape Drive e Operator Panel on page 1 4 e Cartridge Tapes on page 1 7 e Models on page 1 9 e Configurations on page 1 14 e Host Environments on page 1 15 e Host Interfaces on page 1 15 E 9840 Tape Drive The StorageTek 9840 Tape Drive is a small modular high performance tape drive designed for the enterprise and multi platform environments It operates in a variety of software hardware host and input output channel environments The 9840 is available in desktop rack mount and library attached configurations The desktop and rack mount configurations have the options of manual cartridge tape loading or the automatic cartridge scratch loader CSL
117. ose characteristics comply with standards made available throughout the industry and that therefore can be connected to other systems complying with the same standards T In the 9840 Tape Drive System a drive that has a SCSI or fibre optic interface operating system Software that controls program execution operator control panel A functional unit that contains switches used to control all or part of a computer and possibly the indicators giving information about its functioning T P performance One of two major factors together with facility on which the total productivity of a system depends Performance is largely determined by a combination of throughput response time and availability IBM port A specific communications end point within a host A port is identified by a port number IBM protocol A set of semantic and syntactic rules that determines the behavior of functional units in achieving communication D R RAM See random access memory 95739 Ninth Edition Glossary random access memory RAM A storage device in which data can be written and read IBM read write head The data sensing and recording unit of a diskette magazine drive or tape drive IBM reclaim In the 9840 Tape Drive System the process of reformatting a tape as a data tape release A distribution of a new product or new function and fixes for an existing product IBM resident Pertaining to computer progr
118. other dot is lighted It shows that the tape is 50 written The read bar is inside the write bar in the unshaded area to the left The bar shows up as an unlit single row lined with a solid lighted row on each side It shows that the tape is 24 read Ninth Edition 4 31 Tape Bar Chart Explanation Figure 4 9 Tape Write Read Bar Chart 4 32 10 20 0 0290 od o0o 0 o 00000 000 00 000090 od 0 00 0 w42 0 10 READ BAR 30 0 0 0 0 0 o 00000 0 0000 00000 o0 0 o 0 0 0 20 WRITE BAR 40 50 60 70 0 0 0 0 0090 od 0 0 o od 0 0 o 00 0 00090 oooO o o0do00 o 00 0 0 0090 og 0 00 od 0 00 0 0 0 000090 30 40 Ninth Edition 0 7 80 od 0 00 0 0 0 0 cd 00 00 0 0 0 0 50 90 100 053412 95739 Drive Errors and Messages This chapter describes error indications that may occur with the 9840 Tape Drive Figure 5 1 and the procedures to resolve the problem It includes e Power and Service Indicator Errors on page 5 2 e Clean Indicator Error on page 5 3 e Operator Panel Messages on page 5 3 e Language Translated Messages on page 5 7 e Specific Error Recovery Procedures on page 5 8 e Shipping Insert on page 5 9 e Jammed Cartridge on page 5 12 e Fiber Optic Problems on page 5 14 Note If you use the procedures in this chapter to recover from a problem and you cannot resolve it yourself contact au
119. ould only view online menus Offline menus are for configuration and should only be used by qualified technicians Figure 4 3 on page 4 5 provides viewing menus online only Figure 4 4 on page 4 6 provides offline configuration menus WARNING Changing configurations may disable drive communication to the host Only qualified technicians should change any configurations Online Menus When the drive is online and the VIEW CFG submenu is invoked the current configuration settings are displayed Figure 4 3 on page 4 5 provides an overview of the information available in this submenu Note The information in this submenu is display only Specific information for online menus is also available as follows e Fibre Channel Menus in Figure 4 5 on page 4 7 e SCSI Menus in Figure 4 6 on page 4 10 e ESCON Menu in Figure 4 7 on page 4 13 Offline Menus When the drive is offline the menus shown in Figure 4 4 on page 4 6 are available WARNING Offline menus are for qualified technicians only Operators should not access offline menus e The CHG CFG submenu enables you to change configuration options The options vary depending on the type of channel interface in the drive e The DRV MENU submenu allows you to IPL from tape create a dump tape create a code tape or create a data tape See the menu tree Figure 4 8 on page 4 16 for additional information 4 4 Ninth Edition 95739 Menu Operations Online Main Menus and Submenu
120. ounted in any mode of operation Figure 6 1 CSL 95739 INPUT FEED BIN CHANNEL C53614 Ninth Edition 6 1 Overview Component Locations Refer to Table 6 1 for CSL component descriptions and to Figure 6 2 for locations of the CSL components Operators should become familiar with the CSL components listed below Table 6 1 CSL Component Descriptions Component Purpose Operator Panel Operates the 9840 Tape Drive and CSL Output Bin Houses ejected cartridges from the feed channel Feed Channel Inputs outputs cartridges to from 9840 Tape Drive and also used for priority mounts Input Bin Loads cartridges into the feed channel Figure 6 2 CSL Component Locations INPUT FEED en CHANNEL C53614 The CSL ships as a 19 inch tray that can be mounted into a rack One to six CSLs may be installed within the rack enclosure Figure 6 4 on page 6 4 illustrates the rack mount CSL The rack mount CSL is offered as a SCSI and ESCON interface 6 2 Ninth Edition 95739 Overview Cartridge Routing Cartridges are loaded into the CSL Figure 6 3 on page 6 3 vertically with the Media Id label R facing out towards the operator reels to the right Load cartridges into the input bin right side of the CSL Note Never load cartridges flat or with the cartridge reels to the left Figure 6 3 Cartridge Routing 95739 CARTRIDGE INPUT BIN SLIDER 053358 Figure 6 2 on page 6 2 provides all co
121. page 3 1 c If the library drive power supply does not have a power switch unplug the black power cord from the power supply See warning below WARNING Do not unplug the yellow and black power connector on a library attached drive The line is hot and you may be shocked if you touch bare wires or pins Ninth Edition 3 7 Identifying Unrecoverable Tapes E Identifying Unrecoverable Tapes CAUTION Do not degauss 9840 Tape Drive tapes Servo tracks are written on the tape at the factory When these tracks are mistakenly erased as by degaussing the cartridge tape must be discarded Defective and degaussed tapes fail in all or most operations Test failing tapes on two different drives This testing process verifies you have a bad tape Note You may wish to take a good tape and test it on the original drive using the same operation that previously failed If the operation does not fail with the good tape the drive is good and the previous tape is defective A degaussed tape has no servo tracks and cannot be written on or formatted You must discard the tape If you attempt to load a degaussed tape a Load FSC error message appears on the operator panel E Reformatting Reclaiming a Cartridge Tape Use the Reclaim menu to reformat the tape If the Reclaim menu accepts and reformats the tape the tape can be reused Note See Chapter 4 Menus and refer to Table 4 5 on page 4 17 to reformat a tape If the Reclaim
122. ping insert important information 5 9 6 32 install lock 5 10 6 32 lock in drive 5 11 6 34 MUD screw 6 32 95739 removal from CSL 6 31 using MUD screw 5 11 6 34 warning if not used 6 30 size of buffer A 5 rack 6 5 software firmware file B 2 release main menu 4 27 update firmware B 1 viewing release level 4 27 solid messages 2 6 specifications cartridge A 4 drive performance A 5 environmental requirements A 2 interfaces A 6 library A 7 non library drive installs A 8 power requirements A 1 tape cartridges and media A 3 Stand Alone Rack 1 13 standard cartridge 1 7 Start Init message 2 2 5 6 start switch 1 5 2 8 6 6 6 7 6 23 status view ESCON menu 4 13 fibre channel menu 4 7 SCSI menu 4 10 stop mechanism 6 19 StorageTek Channels site xviii Customer Resource Center CRC xviii hard copy publications xviii web site xviii StorageTek libraries 9310 1 14 1 15 A 7 9360 1 14 A 7 9710 1 14 A 7 9738 1 14 A 7 9740 1 14 A 7 L180 1 14 A 7 1700 1 14 A 7 summary menu 4 2 switches CSL autoload mode 1 5 2 7 6 6 6 7 CSL Start 2 8 CSL start 1 5 6 6 6 7 6 23 95739 Ninth Edition Index IPL 2 2 Menu 2 3 operator panel 1 4 Select 2 3 Unload 3 5 system indicator 1 5 2 8 6 6 6 9 mode 6 14 6 18 T table drive operations menu 4 17 ESCON menu 4 14 fibre channel menu 4 8 SCSI menu 4 11 Taiwan warning statement xxiv tape 9840 1 4 bar chart
123. play E Operator Display 2 6 The standard and CSL operator panel has a single line 10 digit alphanumeric display that links to the 9840 Tape Drive and to the host The operator display indicates the following e The state of the 9840 Tape Drive e Fault symptom codes when applicable e Menu selections and configuration states when the 9840 Tape Drive is in Menu mode Depending on host software support the display also indicates a cartridge tape with a particular volume serial number VOLSER needs to be loaded Other host generated messages may also appear The messages in the 9840 Tape Drive operator display appear constant or flashing In addition the 9840 Tape Drive operator display sometimes alternates messages This manual provides further information in Chapter 5 Drive Errors and Messages and as specific messages are described throughout this manual Ninth Edition 95739 CSL Operator Panel Switches E CSL Operator Panel Switches The CSL operator panel switches Figure 2 4 are described in this section Note Refer to Figure 2 1 on page 2 1 to see the standard operator panel and explanation of its switches Figure 2 4 CSL Operator Panel AA STORAGETEK oO OG 1 Power Indicator 8 Automatic Indicator 2 Activity Indicator 9 Manual Indicator 3 Clean Indicator 10 Unload Switch 4 Service Indicator 11 Menu Switch 5 IPL Switch 12 Select Switch 6 Operator Indicator 13 Op
124. r in captures or Courier font messages Parameters or input Device xx Names of variables that require values assigned appear in italics Pathnames C programs Pathnames appear in Courier font StorageTek Positions for ON Switch jumper and circuit breaker positions switches jumpers and circuit breakers appear in default font and all capital letters URLs and hypertext links 95739 www stortek com techpubs Universal Resource Locator URL and hypertext links appear in blue text and underlined Ninth Edition xvii Preface MW Additional Information StorageTek offers several methods for you to obtain additional information Please use one of these methods when you want to obtain the latest edition of this or any other StorageTek customer publication StorageTek s External Web Site StorageTek s external web site provides marketing product event corporate and service information In addition the external web site serves as an entry point to the Customer Resource Center CRC and to the Channel site The external web site is accessible to anyone with a web browser and an Internet connection The URL for the StorageTek external web site is http www storagetek com Customer Resource Center StorageTek s Customer Resource Center CRC is a web site that enables members to resolve technical issues by searching code fixes and technical documentation CRC membership entitles you to other proa
125. r the power on sequencing completes In addition the operator panel briefly displays the IPLPend IPL Pending message when this switch is pressed During the IPL process the 9840 Tape Drive operator panel displays the following messages Load CC Load common controller code Load Servo Load servo code Load xxxx Load interface code where xxxx is ESCN ESCON FIBRE Fibre Channel or SCSI which is the type of host interface Start Init Start Initialization CC Diags Start the controller diagnostics ASIA Diags Start additional diagnostics 2 2 Ninth Edition 95739 Standard Operator Panel Switches xxxx Dmp y This message alternates with the preceding message if unretrieved dumps in the EEPROM exist xxxx is the fault symptom code of the most recent diagnostic data dump and y is the number of uncollected diagnostic data dumps Menu Switch The Menu switch is one of the two switches used to manipulate the 9840 Tape Drive menu Use the Menu switch and Select switch to access applicable menus Pressing the Menu switch accesses the menu system the menus and sub menus The menu system enables the operator to perform a limited set of operations on the 9840 Tape Drive Pressing the Menu switch in normal operation mode causes the Online Offline menu to appear For most operator operations such as viewing the 9840 Tape Drive configuration or its software release level the 9840 Tape Drive can remain online For o
126. rations required for setting a device to a starting state before the use of a data medium or before implementation of a process T Initial Program Load IPL The initialization procedure that causes an operating system to commence operation input output I O Pertaining to a device process or channel involved in data input data output or both BM interface Hardware software or both that links systems programs or devices IBM interface card See input output I O See input output IPL See Initial Program Load IRIX An operating system that runs on Silicon Graphics and other workstations L library installation The process of installing the 9840 Tape Drive System in a library environment loader The device that physically loads cartridges for use link In an ESCON environment the physical connection and transmission medium used between an optical transmitter and an optical receiver A link consists of two conductors one used for sending and the other for receiving providing a duplex communication path link address In an ESCON environment an address assigned at initialization that identifies a channel or control unit and allows it to send and receive transmission frames and perform I O operations logical device address A number used to represent a terminal or terminal component within a workstation IBM Glossary 4 Ninth Edition M magnetic tape A tape with a magnetizable layer on whic
127. rce Center CRC xviii Customer Support Services xix D data make tape 4 26 reclaim process 4 26 transfer rate ESCON A 5 fibre channel A 5 limitations B 2 SCSI A 5 DatCrFaill 5 4 degauss 9840 tapes 3 8 description NTReady 5 5 NTReady U 5 5 Offline 5 6 Online 5 6 operator panel 1 4 desktop 9840 1 14 A 8 capacity A 8 installations A 8 interface A 8 device mode ESCON A 6 fibre channel A 6 SCSI A 6 MUD screw 5 12 6 26 dimensions cartridge A 4 rack for CSL 6 5 displayed bars 4 31 dots on tape 4 31 drive installations library A 7 non library A 8 main menu 4 25 offline 3 2 online 3 2 operations menu 4 16 power off 3 7 6 11 power on 3 1 6 11 Drv Menu message 4 25 dry cleaning 3 6 dump messages Dmp y 2 3 2 5 DmpCrFaill 5 4 DmpCrFail2 5 4 DmpWrFaill 5 5 DmpWrFail2 5 5 DumpAgain 2 5 5 5 5 8 DumpToHost 5 4 E enclosure rack 1 12 6 4 enterprise ESCON updates B 1 host 1 15 environmental requirements A 2 drive and power supply A 2 tape cartridges and media A 3 environments host 1 15 MVS VM 5 9 SCSI 5 9 error indications Bank n Bad 5 3 Boot Fail 5 3 Chk FSC 5 3 CodCrFail2 5 4 CodeUpDate 5 4 CodUpFail1 5 4 CodUpFail2 5 4 CodUpFail3 5 4 CodUpFail4 5 4 CSL 6 24 DatCrFaill 5 4 DmpCrFaill 5 4 DmpCrFail2 5 4 DmpWrFail2 5 5 DumpAgain 5 5 Exp ClCart 5 5 Fix CfgErr 5 5 Init FSC 5 5 IPL Pend 5 5 Load FSC 5 5 Memory Err
128. ridge Loading Unloading This section contains procedures to load and unload cartridges within the CSL Cartridge Loading Note Engineering recommends no drive activity during cartridge loading This ensures that no drive errors are induced To correctly load a cartridge into the input bin follow these instructions and refer to Figure 6 10 Notes e Load cartridges into the CSL vertically with the Media Id label R right side up and facing out towards the operator reels to the right e Never load cartridges with the cartridge reels to the left e Never load cartridges flat within the CSL This causes an instant CSL failure Figure 6 10 Cartridge Loading CARTRIDGE INPUT BIN SLIDER 053358 1 Move the CSL spring loaded slider to the right and hold it in this position while loading cartridges 2 Load cartridges into the CSL vertically with the Media Id label R facing out towards the operator reels to the right 3 Verify that the customer label Gif used is on the left side of the cartridge toward the feed channel 4 Tilt the cartridge back slightly 5 Insert the bottom back edge of the cartridge into the CSL input bin 6 12 Ninth Edition 95739 CSL Cartridge Loading Unloading 6 Slide the front edge of the cartridge into the CSL 7 Slowly release the CSL spring loaded slider and ensure it touches the loaded cartridges 8 Check that all loaded cartridges are seated correctly Note Ensure
129. right CW until the cartridge rests on the feed roller FEED SS CHANNEL SY 7h xX N lt I S SJ a 2 PL Dr p AG gt FEED ROLLER O DETAIL A easeue 7 Remove the screwdriver 8 Remove the cartridge from the 9840 Tape Drive Note The cartridge will not eject completely out of the CSL It will only eject out of the drive and stop deep inside the feed channel on the feed roller a Use both hands and reach between the input bin and output bin sliders b Grasp the cartridge with your fingers c Slowly work the cartridge out of the drive through the feed channel gt E SS FEED CHANNEL X Got tl i 0 E hs S S gt 6 28 fli 14 we D SE IA LN AS NES y OS Ni mm C53624 Ninth Edition 95739 Jammed Cartridge 9 Work the cartridge through the feed channel to the cartridge stop mechanism a Push down on the cartridge stop mechanism Note This allows the cartridge to be removed from the front of the feed channel b Grasp the cartridge and remove it from the feed channel CARTRIDGE STOP MECHANISM 10 Power on the CSL 11 Refer to Power On Off CSL on page 6 10 for the power on procedures Note Refer to the figure below for location of the power switch If cartridges continue to jam the CSL is d
130. ructions to properly install and lock the shipping insert into a CSL Before you can lock the shipping insert into the CSL you must use the manual unload device MUD screw Figure 6 21 to raise the reel motors and to lower the cleaning brush within the drive CAUTION If the shipping insert is not locked into the tape drive the drive head will become damaged in shipment Notes 1 Only use the MUD mechanism to reset the drive for shipping 2 The MUD screw must be turned to the left or counter clockwise CCW to reset the drive to its shipping position and to install and lock the shipping insert into the drive Figure 6 21 MUD Screw in CSL tT W iss SS RAGS C53620 6 32 Ninth Edition 95739 Shipping Insert 1 Power off the CSL if power is applied TERMINATOR POWER SWITCH 053616 2 Locate the manual unload device MUD screw to the right side of the feed channel 3 Obtain a long common 1 8 in screwdriver and insert it into the MUD slot 4 Press against the spring loaded MUD screw until it stops C53620 95739 Ninth Edition 6 33 Shipping Insert WARNING Do not turn the screwdriver to the right or clockwise CW when preparing the drive for a shipping insert 5 Slowly turn the screwdriver to the left or counter clockwise CCW to raise the reel motors and to lower the cleaning brush Note When the MUD screw will not turn any further the reel motors are raised and the
131. rvice indicators are identical to the indicators located on the 9840 Tape Drive operator panel They are not covered in this section Only the CSL Automatic Manual Operator and System indicators are covered here Automatic Indicator The Automatic indicator is green This indicator illuminates identifying that the CSL is in the Automatic mode This mode allows the CSL to operate automatically Manual Indicator The Manual indicator is green This indicator illuminates identifying that the CSL is in the Manual mode This mode allows for manual operation only Operator Indicator The Operator indicator is red The indicator flashes when the CSL detects an operator intervention condition An operator must inspect the CSL and clear the malfunction When the indicator flashes and the operator panel displays xxxx xxxx this indicates a specific tape has been requested from the host When the indicator is constantly on this indicates an error condition An operator must correct the obvious malfunction and press the Start switch to IPL the CSL System Indicator The System indicator is green This indicator illuminates identifying the CSL is in the System mode This mode allows for full host control of the CSL 2 8 Ninth Edition 95739 Operator Tasks This chapter describes the tasks that you perform with the 9840 Tape Drive e Powering On a Drive on page 3 1 e Write Protecting a Cartridge on page 3 3 e Loading
132. s Figure 4 3 provides online menus These menus are used by operators and qualified technians Figure 4 3 Online View CFG Menus nn View Config Onli Main Menu f View Config View Config View Drive View CSL Exit Mai Vi i Cra FDE el a Main Menu for Main Menu for Firmware Level Firmware Level A ain Ia Paras SCSI Drives ESCON Drives J Main Menu Main Menu eny Entry Point to Compress Compress No No No Ct Moe Meda pees Submenus Submenus Submenus View Drive View CSL Exits Menu Press Menu re Mode DSE Mode DSE mode Firmware Firmware System Switch to Data Data Data Release Level Release Level Access Security Security Security View CFG Erase Erase Erase Port A and B SCSI ID Attributes PESEE ee ogica SCSI Target re Tape Bar Negotiation Address Usage Mode SE Brera oe Selection Ultra Fast Slow abel Protec Mode AAA VolSafe Tape Bar Usage SCSI Usage _ 8 16 Bit Mode Full Code Language l Tape Bar Selection Emulation Usage Mode L A VolSafe 7 angu Usage Library Selection Address VolSafe Full Code Ey U Usage ea PO Emulation Full Code Mode WWN Name Displays Emulation Library Mode Address Serial Number a a A Library esi Exit or Loop Address Poe Up gt ode CSE PA Serial Number WWN Name Exit or Loop Displays AA Serial Number Exit or Loop ias 95739 Ninth Edition 4 5 Menu Operations Offline Menu Operations Figure 4 4 provides offline co
133. s been written and the other showing how much tape has been read When selected from the menu these bars are shown during read and write operations and when drive is in Ready idle mode The bar display alternates with the Write Read or Ready display depending on the present mode of the drive Media Information Region The bar gets its information from the MIR Media Information Region on the tape This information is written to tape when the tape is unloaded If this information is bad the bar will not display To rewrite the MIR information the host must read the entire tape and then unload it Displayed Bars Segment Dots Write Bar Read Bar 95739 The displayed bars use all ten display segments on the operator panel Each segment is usually employed to display a number letter or symbol but in Bar Mode all ten segments are used together to display the horizontal bars Each segment has seven vertical dots and five horizontal dots There are fifty dots the entire length of the display so that each dot represents 2 travel and each segment represents 10 travel of the bars Please see next page The three rows of dots in the middle of the display represent the read bar and the two outer rows of dots on each side represent the write bar However where the read bar has not penetrated the write bar takes up all the rows See Figure 4 9 The write bar is in the shaded area It has a matrixed pattern only every
134. s not a common malfunction However you must know how to remove jammed cartridges when the malfunction occurs Follow the procedures in this section to remove a jammed cartridge See Figure 5 3 for the 9840 Tape Drive MUD screw location The MUD screw is located on the right front side of the drive Figure 5 3 9840 Tape Drive Manual Unload Device MUD MUD SCREW oo STORAGETEK C53632 e Only use the MUD mechanism to remove jammed cartridges or to reset the drive for shipping e The MUD screw must be turned to the right or clockwise CW to remove jammed cartridges e The MUD screw must be turned to the left or counter clockwise CCW to reset the drive to its shipping position and to install and lock the shipping insert into the drive 5 12 Ninth Edition 95739 Jammed Cartridge 1 Locate the MUD screw on the drive Note The 9840 Tape Drive MUD screw is located on the right front side of the drive 053633 2 Obtain a common screwdriver and insert it into the MUD slot 3 Press against the spring loaded MUD screw until it stops WARNING Do not turn the screwdriver to the left or counter clockwise CCW when removing a jammed cartridge 4 Slowly turn the screwdriver clockwise CW to remove the jammed cartridge Note When the MUD screw will not turn any further CW the reel motors are lowered and the cartridge can be removed C53634 5 Remove the screwdriver 6
135. t the drive to its shipping position and to install and lock the shipping insert into the drive e The MUD screw must be turned to the right or clockwise CW to remove jammed cartridges 95739 Ninth Edition 5 9 Shipping Insert 1 Power off the drive if power is applied SWITCH POWER PLUG C53636 Note This drive uses a SCSI interface to the host 2 Locate the manual unload device MUD screw on right front area of the drive 1 MUD screw SS C53637 3 Obtain a common screwdriver and insert it into the MUD slot 4 Press against the spring loaded MUD screw until it stops 5 10 Ninth Edition 95739 Shipping Insert WARNING Do not turn the screwdriver to the right or clockwise CW when preparing the drive for a shipping insert 5 Slowly turn the screwdriver to the left or counter clockwise CCW to raise the reel motors up and to lower the cleaning brush Note When the MUD screw will not turn any further CCW the reel motors are up and the cleaning brush is lowered C53638 6 Remove the screwdriver 7 Insert and lock the shipping insert in the 9840 Tape Drive Note Gently pull on the shipping insert to verify it is locked within the carriage SHIPPING INSERT 053635 95739 Ninth Edition 5 11 Jammed Cartridge E Jammed Cartridge Note Refer to Chapter 6 Cartridge Scratch Loader to remove a jammed cartridge from a CSL A jammed cartridge in a 9840 Tape Drive i
136. tape The 9840 Tape Drive cannot read an image on the tape CodUpFail2 The EEPROM failed Contact authorized service personnel CodUpFail3 The 9840 Tape Drive cannot read Retry the operation code from the tape Try another cartridge tape If the problem persists contact authorized service personnel CodUpFail4 The tape is not a code update Try another cartridge tape tape If the problem persists contact authorized service personnel DatCrFaill The 9840 Tape Drive cannot Ensure that the tape is write enabled create reformat the data tape Try to reformat the data tape using another 9840 Tape Drive If the problem persists contact authorized service personnel DmpCrFail1 The 9840 Tape Drive cannot Ensure that the tape is write enabled create reformat the diagnostic Contact authorized service personnel dump tape DmpCrFail2 The 9840 Tape Drive cannot read Retry the operation the format of the tape Try another cartridge tape If the problem persists contact authorized service personnel DumpToHost Dump or event log is being No user action is necessary transferred to host operator panel switches are locked 5 4 Ninth Edition 95739 Operator Panel Messages Table 5 2 Operator Display Messages Continued Display Probable Cause Recommended Action DmpWrFail1 The 9840 Tape Drive cannot write Contact authorized service personnel diagnostic data onto the tape The 9840 Tape Drive cannot position the tape DmpWrFail2
137. the indicators and switches specifically for the CSL They are e Operator Indicator 6 e System Indicator 7 e Automatic Indicator 8 e Manual Indicator 9 e START Switch 14 e AUTOLOAD MODE Switch 15 Ninth Edition 1 5 Operator Panel Figure 1 4 CSL Operator Panel PAIS E 3 x CIA activity service PL STORAGETEK wwe 6 1 Power Indicator 8 Automatic Indicator 2 Activity Indicator 9 Manual Indicator 3 Clean Indicator 10 Unload Switch 4 Service Indicator 11 Menu Switch 5 IPL Switch 12 Select Switch 6 Operator Indicator 13 Operator Display 7 System Indicator 14 Start Switch 15 Autoload Mode Switch C53362 Operator Display This operator display allows you to view the status of the 9840 Tape Drive and CSL It allows you to view selections such as e Drive configuration settings e Drive firmware release level e Compression status e Security e Interface type and settings e Tape bar usage e Language e VolSafe e Emulation e Library addresses if applicable e CSL settings Chapter 4 Menus provides specific operations of the standard operator panel Chapter 6 Cartridge Scratch Loader provides specific operations of the CSL operator panel 1 6 Ninth Edition 95739 Cartridge Tapes E Cartridge Tapes Design 95739 Three types of 9840 Tape Drive cartridge tapes are available The standard data cartridge tape has wbite labels The me
138. the tape For more information about recovering from an Unwritten Data condition see UnWr Condition in Chapter 5 Drive Errors and Messages 2 Press the Unload switch One of the following conditions will occur e After the tape rewinds the cartridge tape ejects from the 9840 Tape Drive Remove the cartridge tape from the 9840 Tape Drive e The cartridge tape fails to eject after the tape rewinds See Jammed Cartridge in Chapter 5 Drive Errors and Messages for information Ninth Edition 3 5 Cleaning a Drive E Cleaning a Drive When the amber colored Clean indicator appears you must clean the 9840 Tape Drive The Clean indicator signifies that particular tape errors occurred or a specific length of tape passed over the read write heads Perform the cleaning procedure with the 9840 Tape Drive offline or online Note Use this procedure to clean the drive in a CSL To load the cleaning cartridge follow the load procedures in CSL Cartridge Loading Unloading in Chapter 6 Cartridge Scratch Loader You use a dry cleaning cartridge for this procedure Note Do not clean with the cleaning cartridge unless the Clean indicator illuminates Cleaning more frequently may damage the head CAUTION Do not wet clean the 9840 Tape Drive no chemical cleaning is allowed To clean the 9840 Tape Drive follow these steps 1 If applicable unload the cartridge tape from the drive 2 Insert a cleaning car
139. ther operations including those performed by authorized service personnel the 9840 Tape Drive must be placed offline See Chapter 4 Menus for more details Select Switch The Select switch is one of the two switches used to manipulate the 9840 Tape Drive menu Use the Select switch and Menu switch to access applicable menus Pressing the Select switch while in the main menu selects one of the following choices depending on the structure of the main menu e A direct configuration or action choice in the main menu itself e An underlying sub menu See Chapter 4 Menus for more details Unload Switch 95739 Pressing the Unload switch rewinds the tape in the cartridge The cartridge tape then ejects from the drive so you can retrieve it Pressing the Unload switch during a write operation causes the 9840 Tape Drive to try to write the remaining data before the cartridge tape unloads If the operator panel displays the UnWr xxxx Unwritten Data message where xxxx is the fault symptom code the attempt failed and some data is not written to the tape At this point do not press Unload again before you have read the instructions in Chapter 5 Drive Errors and Messages about recovering from an Unwritten Data condition see UnWr Condition in Chapter 5 Drive Errors and Messages Ninth Edition 2 3 Standard Operator Panel Indicators E Standard Operator Panel Indicators This section describes th
140. thorized service personnel Figure 5 1 9840 Tape Drive ACTIVITY SERVICE INDICATOR INDICATOR MANUAL POWER CLEAN IPL UNLOAD INDICATOR INDICATOR SWITCH DEVICE UNLOAD DATA SWITCH OPERATOR SWITCH SELECT CARTRIDGE DISPLAY SWITCH 053117 Refer to Chapter 6 Cartridge Scratch Loader for CSL error information 95739 Ninth Edition 5 1 Power and Service Indicator Errors E Power and Service Indicator Errors Table 5 1 summarizes the combination of the Power and the Service indicators 9840 Tape Drive on page 5 1 the meaning and the recommended corrective action Note Table 5 1 does not summarize all conditions that can occur If an uncorrectable malfunction occurs contact authorized service personnel Table 5 1 Power and Service Indicators Power Service Meanin Action Indicator Indicator 8 On Off Normal operation is No user action is occurring necessary On or Flashing A 9840 Tape Drive Perform an IPL flashing after dump error is detected If the problem collection persists contact authorized service personnel Flashing Flashing or A 9840 Tape Drive No user action is while action takes place off error occurred Power on and IPL sequences occur automatically necessary If repeated power on and IPL sequences do not make the drive operational contact authorized service personnel Continuous Flashing or The 9840 Tape Drive Retry the power on flashing off f
141. tion Explanation Operator 6 When flashing The CSL detected an operator intervention red condition Do the following as required CSL only e See if input bin empty e Verify if a mode change is in progress e Remove cartridge s from output bin e Load cartridge s When flashing It asks for the specific tape indicated in the and xxxx xxxx display is displayed When constantly It indicates an error condition To correct fix on jam remove cartridge in feed channel and press Start switch Refer to Jammed Cartridge on page 6 26 6 8 Ninth Edition 95739 Operator Panel Table 6 4 CSL Operator Panel Indicators Continued Figure 6 7 os y Indicator Number Description Explanation System 7 Indicates CSL is in System mode allows host to control CSL green CSL only Automatic 8 Indicates CSL is in Auto mode allows CSL to operate green automatically CSL only Manual 9 Indicates CSL is in Manual mode allows manual operations only green CSL only 95739 Ninth Edition 6 9 Power On Off CSL MW Power On Off CSL This section provides a process to power on off the CSL Figure 6 8 provides locations of the Power switch power cord terminator and cable for a CSL SCSI interface Note The CSL Power switch and power cord are located on the rear of the CSL Figure 6 8 SCSI CSL Power POWER SWITCH TERMINATOR POWER CORD C53616 Figure 6 9 provides locations of the Power switch po
142. tridge into the drive Note If the drive immediately ejects the cleaning cartridge and the operator panel displays the Exp ClCart message then the cleaning cartridge is used up Discard the worn cleaning cartridge and insert a new cleaning cartridge The cleaning cartridge can only be used for about 100 times before you must discard it The green Activity indicator flashes to indicate that cleaning is occurring When the Clean indicator turns off cleaning is complete and the cleaning cartridge ejects Note If the operator panel displays the Chk xxxx message a cleaning cartridge failure occurred where xxxx is the fault symptom code Try the procedure again with a different cleaning cartridge If the problem persists contact authorized service personnel 3 Remove the ejected cleaning cartridge from the drive 3 6 Ninth Edition 95739 Powering Off a Drive E Powering Off a Drive 95739 To perform a power off procedure follow these steps Note Refer to Power On Off CSL in Chapter 6 Cartridge Scratch Loader to power off a CSL 1 Ensure that the 9840 Tape Drive is not selected from the host see Offline in Chapter 4 Menus 2 Unload the cartridge tape from the drive 3 Remove power from the drive or power supply a Ifthe drive or drive tray has a power switch on the back turn the switch to OFF b For library attached drives turn the power supply switch to OFF Figure 3 1 on
143. u seset oR BI SS DAG OM TO Ld BO ee eS eS LSS 4 16 Online Offline Main Menu Tasks nananana ee eee 4 22 ONIN eee seers dhe sere tg ce rect ates cele yeaa Sey ar SS EN eS Gehan a 4 22 OIN ee eyeing A eda ee ate eh aed Aw ee eld Bn te ee 4 23 View Configuration Main Menu Task 0 000000 ne 4 24 View Configuration Information 0 0 0 00 aeaee 4 24 Selecta Lanea g ne aus soko ob aa Ae oR dane Oe wigs beh bake hed ee DSS 4 25 Select Tape Bar Tasks ic E atin keel hee wea eh oat Ge tod Bat a Pea Sl 4 25 Reclaim Cartridge Tape 2 0 00 oari ep E A Pade ea nile aoe Mier Ac te 4 25 Firmware Release Main Menu Task 0 0 000 ce eee 4 27 View Firmware Release Level 0 0 ene 4 27 CSL Code Level Main Menu Task 00 0 0 eee 4 28 View ESL Code Level parne sni fog oh Mp ia acidos a drt Gaede ode id 4 28 Exit Main Menu asks sees a8 ax A a end Se Aa 4 29 Exit the Menu Systm ccd gba Go Seo Wee ot ete el eae 4 4 29 Return to Online Offline Main Menu 6 1 ne 4 29 Return to the Menu System 2 eee 4 30 95739 Ninth Edition vii Contents Tape Bar Chart Explanation unite y per da it be levee LA 4 31 Media Information Region o oo oo oro ee 4 31 Displayed Barsi ada da A AAA E ge ti Gee 4 31 SEMEN a A ED es eee A Aarts eE a 4 31 DOS di a A LORETO AAA EA 4 31 Write Bat 1 A dos 4 31 Redd BAC Eon Mc Tek oe the bre tad MAA 4 31 5 Drive Errors and Messages o o oooooooooooomoom ooo 5 1 Power and Service Indicator Errors 0
144. unt CSL Tray Dimensions 110200034 a ee Rew ees 6 5 Table 6 3 CSL Operator Panel Switches 0 0 0 eee eee ene 6 7 Table 6 4 CSL Operator Panel Indicators nooo wh eee aed dra oO Mila eed Gace aie 6 8 TAG 5 CSL FSCS ot tae Bh a ated a aioe erik SE ae wb nals eos 6 24 Table 6 6 CSL Configurations Vii an Wace HER OF NNN OE OR 6 35 Table A 1 Power Requirements oa des murr i rA nane E e eens A 1 Table A 2 Drive and Power Supply Requirements nnana anaa A 2 Table A 3 Cartridge Tapes and Media Requirements nnna aaa eee A 3 Table A 4 Table A 5 Table A 6 Table A 7 Table A 8 95739 Cartridge Tape Specifications o o o ooo oooro a A 4 Drive Performance aio a A 5 Host iitettaces st a a a Bt ed wi el tbs a Wi Ml bh aw Aa A 6 Library Attachments meritoi E eee eee A 7 Non Library Drive Installations o naaa aaa ee A 8 Ninth Edition xiii xiv Tables This page intentionally left blank Ninth Edition 95739 Preface This manual contains information about the 9840 Tape Drive It helps you use the 9840 Tape Drive and respond to operator panel messages or other conditions that occur while operating the 9840 Tape Drive Use this information as a reference for on site operators and users of the 9840 Tape Drive E Organization This manual contains Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Appendix A Appendix B Glossary Index 95739 Overview d
145. utoload Mode Switch C53362 Drive Failure to Load 95739 Cartridges may be loaded into the CSL incorrectly priority mount or from the input bin Sometimes cartridges are loaded with the cartridge reels to the left Figure 6 17 on page 6 22 When this is done the CSL attempts to load the cartridge into the drive This type of a load causes an instant CSL failure CAUTION Never load cartridges with the cartridges reels to the left Only load cartridges with the cartridges reels to the right Ninth Edition 6 21 Error and Recovery Incorrect Load Process This is the process of events when cartridges are loaded incorrectly into the CSL The cartridge reels are facing to the left Figure 6 17 You cannot see them in Figure 6 17 1 The CSL attempts to load the cartridge into the drive 2 The CSL loads the cartridge approximately three quarters of the way into the drive 3 The drive senses the cartridge is loaded incorrectly 4 The CSL moves the cartridge out of the drive and to the cartridge stop mechanism Figure 6 17 Figure 6 17 Ejected Cartridge Failure to Load CARTRIDGE STOP MECHANISM OPERATOR INDICATOR DISPLAY C53625 5 Fault Symptom Code FSC LOAD 4E04 displays on the operator panel and the Operator indicator is on constantly Recovery Process 1 Remove the incorrectly loaded cartridge a Press down on the cartridge stop mechanism Figure 6 17 b Grasp the cartridge and pul
146. vailability vary according to the installation Ninth Edition 95739 Operator Panel Details This chapter describes the operator panel switches indicators and the operator display for the 9840 Tape Drive There are two operator panels Figure 2 1 for the 9840 Tape Drive They are e Standard Operator Panel e Cartridge Scratch Loader CSL Operator Panel Either operator panel enables you to view the configuration of the 9840 Tape Drive and notifies you when further support is required Note The 9840 Tape Drive and CSL operator panel use small push button switches The term switch or switches is used to identify them throughout this manual Figure 2 1 Operator Panels 95739 Standard Operator Panel A IE A a Storacetex CSL C53639 Ninth Edition 2 1 Standard Operator Panel Switches E Standard Operator Panel Switches The 9840 Tape Drive operator panel has four switches Figure 2 2 This section presents the operator switches in alphabetical order CSL switches Figure 2 4 on page 2 7 are discussed later in this chapter Figure 2 2 Standard Operator Panel Switches 111011 U UNLOAD MENU SELECT PL SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH C53641 IPL Switch Pressing the IPL switch causes an Initial Program Load IPL to occur and resets the 9840 Tape Drive This process is identical to the program initiation that takes place automatically afte
147. vel of code used by the CSL The format is CSL x y zz where x is the major revision number y is the minor revision number and zz is the integration number Note If no CSL is attached the display shows CSL NONE 3 Press the Menu switch until the operator panel displays the Exit Menu message 4 Press the Menu switch to return to the Online Offline menu The operator panel displays the Online message 5 Press the Menu switch to exit the menu system 4 28 Ninth Edition 95739 Exit Main Menu Tasks E Exit Main Menu Tasks The Exit main menu offers three choices Exit the menu system Return to the Online Offline main menu Return to the menu system Exit the Menu System At the Main Exit menu the operator panel displays the Exit Menu message press the Select switch to exit the menu system After exiting observe the operator display which provides some 9840 Tape Drive status information messages A Ready F message means the drive is online and loaded with a write protected cartridge tape A Ready U message means the drive is online and loaded with a write enabled cartridge tape A Ready A message means the drive is online VolSafe is enabled and the drive is loaded with a write enabled VolSafe cartridge tape An asterisk indicates that the 9840 Tape Drive is online but a cartridge tape is not loaded An Offline message alternating with the asterisk mess
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149. vigating menus 4 1 offline 4 6 online 4 5 SCSI 4 10 MUD screw 5 12 6 26 usage 5 12 6 26 95739 Offline 4 23 Online 4 22 operator panel 1 4 CSL 1 5 description 1 4 display 2 6 standard 1 4 performance A 5 returning to the menus 4 30 stand alone rack A 8 stuck cartridge removal 5 12 6 26 switches 2 2 IPL 2 2 menu 2 3 select 2 3 unload 2 3 tape drive cartridges 1 4 components 1 13 configuring by service personnel 1 5 in L180 3 1 in L700 3 1 maintaining 1 2 time access A 5 load A 5 unload A 5 viewing configuration information 4 24 drive operations 4 16 ESCON configurations 4 13 fibre channel configurations 4 7 SCSI configurations 4 10 software release level 4 27 A access time A 5 activity indicator 2 4 3 6 alternating messages 2 6 ASIA DIAGS 3 2 Diags 5 3 Diags message 2 2 4 22 asterisk 4 29 5 3 Ninth Edition Index 1 Index attachments for library A 7 autoload mode switch 1 5 2 7 6 6 6 7 automatic indicator 1 5 2 8 6 6 6 9 mode 6 16 6 19 Bank n Bad 5 3 Bar Chart 4 31 bin input 6 2 output 6 2 Boot Fail 5 3 BT Monitor 5 3 buffer size A 5 build MIR 4 20 C cartridge 9840 1 4 cleaning 3 6 failure to load 6 21 jammed 5 12 6 26 loading 3 5 manual unload device 5 12 6 26 procedures 6 12 reading mode 5 6 reclaiming 4 25 rewinding 5 6 routing 6 3 scratch loader CSL code 4 28 main menu 4 28 specificat
150. w these steps 1 Insert the cartridge tape into the 9840 Tape Drive in the direction shown in Figure 3 3 on page 3 4 2 Wait for the operator panel to display one of the following messages and take the appropriate action if necessary e A Ready F File Protected message indicates that a write protected cartridge tape loaded successfully e A Ready U File Unprotected message indicates that a write enabled cartridge tape loaded successfully e A Ready A message means that a write enabled VolSafe cartridge tape loaded successfully in a VolSafe enabled drive e The Load xxxx message indicates that the cartridge tape unsuccessfully loaded where the xxxx is the fault symptom code To resolve this condition follow the instructions in Table 5 2 in Chapter 5 Drive Errors and Messages E Unloading a Drive 95739 Note Refer to CSL Cartridge Loading Unloading in Chapter 6 Cartridge Scratch Loader to unload a CSL To unload a cartridge tape follow these steps 1 Ensure that the 9840 Tape Drive is not selected from the host see Offline in Chapter 4 Menus Note If the Unload switch is pressed during a write operation the 9840 Tape Drive tries to write the remaining data before the cartridge tape unloads If the operator panel displays the UnWr xxxx Unwritten Data message where xxxx is the fault symptom code the attempt failed and some data remains unwritten on
151. wer cord and cable for a CSL ESCON interface Figure 6 9 ESCON CSL Power ESCON CABLE POWER SWITCH POWER CORD C53617 6 10 Ninth Edition 95739 Power On Off CSL Power On 1 Ensure the power cord is attached to the receptacle on the rear of the CSL Note The power cord and applicable interface cable ESCON or SCSI should have been attached during initial installation 2 If the power cord is not attached to the CSL do the following a Attach the female end of the power cord to the CSL receptacle b Attach the male end of the power cord to a power outlet 3 Press the POWER switch on the rear of the CSL to ON 1 4 Verify that the CSL powers on Note A steady asterisk on the operator panel indicates a successful IPL completion the drive is online but not loaded with a cartridge Power Off 95739 1 Press the Unload switch to eject the cartridge from the CSL 2 Ask the operator to ensure that the drive has no I O from the host Note In the enterprise environment have the operator vary the drive offline 3 Use the operator panel to place the CSL offline Note Refer to Chapter 4 Menus for instructions to place the CSL offline 4 Press the POWER switch on the rear of the CSL to OFF 0 This will power off the CSL 5 Verify that the CSL powers off Note All indicators are off and the operator panel is blank Ninth Edition 6 11 CSL Cartridge Loading Unloading E CSL Cart
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