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Diagnostics Menu

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Error Counters

Provides a chronological listing (beginning with the last error issued) of the errors
encountered by the VLS system. These are VLS internal hardware/firmware errors.
This register records each error name and assigns it a sequential number.

nnnnnnnn

=

Counter name.

ccccc

=

Counter value (0 - 65535)

Event Counters

Provides a listing of the various VLS operations and how many times they have
occurred.

nnnnnnnn

=

Counter name.

ccccc

=

Counter value (0 - 65535)

Operation Log

Provides a chronological logging (beginning with the latest) of up to 255 operations.
These operations can be SCSI commands, operator requested operations, errors, and
status operations. This information can be vital for trouble shooting problems. The
following is a partial listing of some of the loggable operations. You may encounter
other operations not included here.

Summary of Contents for VLS 4mm

Page 1: ...Installation and Operating Guide VLS 4mm Advanced Digital Information Corporation...

Page 2: ...its in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material whether based on warranty contract or other legal theory Printed in the U S A May 1997 Document Number 62 0075 01 Rev D Advanc...

Page 3: ...ich patents are pending or have been granted By publishing this information DGLF EUROPE conveys no license under any patent or any other right DGLF EUROPE makes no representation or warranty with resp...

Page 4: ...the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Of...

Page 5: ...nce declares that the product Product Virtual Library System Produit Erzeugnis Model Number VLS 4mm Marque Commercial Warenbezeichnung conforms to the following international specifications as require...

Page 6: ...e only of the type directed in the operating instructions or as marked on the product 3 Power Cord Protection The AC line cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by i...

Page 7: ...re 6 Preparing the Host Computer System 7 Power Off the Computer 7 Confirm and or Install the SCSI Host Interface 7 Chapter 2 Connecting the VLS 9 Connecting the Interface Cables 10 Connecting More Th...

Page 8: ...Removing the Magazine from the VLS 36 Removing the Magazine while a Cassette is in the Drive 37 Loading an Individual Cassette 37 Removing a Cassette from the Magazine 39 Storing the Magazine 39 Clea...

Page 9: ...ix Quickstart This Section provides a quickstart guide for experts who are familiar with installing computer hardware and software...

Page 10: ...fered by DGLF or integrated on the mother board installed in the host computer Consult your computer manual Place the DGLF VLS near the host computer to which it will be connected Connect the SCSI int...

Page 11: ...ter Place the magazine on the carriage by slipping it over the left magazine position pin and then rotating toward the right and pressing into place on the right magazine position pin If the applicati...

Page 12: ...9 6 17 5 32 5 2 2 81 2 7 0 18 0 1 Install or confirm the backup software to run the VLS on the host computer Run any diagnostic tests provided with the backup software to make sure the VLS is communi...

Page 13: ...1 Chapter 1 Getting Started This Chapter covers what you need and what you need to know to install the DGLF Virtual Library System Read this section before you begin installation...

Page 14: ...rements 8 0 in 20 3 cm 15 8 in 40 1 cm 17 4 in 44 2 cm Space requirements the VLS has a footprint of 17 4 x 15 8 You must allow adequate clearance to the rear and bottom to allow air flow and enough r...

Page 15: ...nt differs from the storage environment by 15 C 30 F or more let the unit acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours Unpack all items from the carton Save the packing materials in...

Page 16: ...t the unit data and media the VLS will not operate unless the door is closed Magazine Note DGLF cdb_ W i bUS_ U Tc dXQd i_e ecU DGLF Q b_fUT TQdQ WbQTU UTYQ _ i 4_ _d QddU d d_ ecU QeTY_ WbQTU UTYQ ce...

Page 17: ...different mechanical specification which can cause them to jam in the mechanism To write protect the data cassette move the write protect switch away from the edge of the data cassette as shown in Fig...

Page 18: ...GLF VLS Discard it after approximately 20 uses and replace it with the same or equivalent type cleaning cassette See Cleaning the Drive Head later in this manual Figure 3 4mm Cleaning Cassette System...

Page 19: ...or a SCSI interface host adapter card installed in the computer either directly to the I O connector on the card or as part of an existing SCSI chain The SCSI interface must be installed before you co...

Page 20: ...8 Getting Started Blank Page...

Page 21: ...9 Chapter 2 Connecting the VLS This Chapter provides instructions for physically connecting your VLS to your host system steps you through the final phase of the installation process...

Page 22: ...to obtain a different cable than the one supplied with the unit Consult your dealer or DGLF Customer Assistance if you need help Connect the interface cables as shown in Figure 4 and explained in the...

Page 23: ...dX dXU S_ edUb Plug the other end of the SCSI interface cable into the external connector on the SCSI port card Secure firmly If this is the only unit you are installing insert an external terminator...

Page 24: ...e SCSI Channel 2 VLS units Terminator Figure 5 Cable Diagram for two VLS Units Note GXU S_ USdY W dg_ _b _bU F C e Ydc d_ Q cY W U C3C9 SXQ U i_e ecd Y cdQ Q VUbbYdU RUQT _ dXU SQR U BUVUb d_ 1 U TYh...

Page 25: ...on the System Plug the power cord into the back of the VLS Plug the power cord from the VLS into a grounded electrical outlet Plug the power cord from your host computer into a grounded electrical out...

Page 26: ...he bottom line of the LCD when the VLS is in the On Line mode displays the current status of the magazine The characters indicate that the VLS does not know the current status of the magazine This is...

Page 27: ...s Chapter describes the switches indicators and connectors on the front and rear of the VLS describes the various functions available via the front panel buttons describes the power up procedure and m...

Page 28: ...UWQd_ c UdG_b Ub If you need to change certain operating functions you can use the front panel buttons as described in the next section Front Panel Switches and Indicators Switches and indicators on t...

Page 29: ...settes can be inserted in the drive Note DXU F C ecUc dXU 14 Ve SdY_ d_ TUdUSd SQccUddUc _b dXU QRcU SU _V Q SQccUddU Down UNLOAD Selects next item or value in the menu Press the ALT button and then t...

Page 30: ...ower cord into this connector SCSI I O Connectors Connections for the interface cable which connects the VLS to the computer to other VLS units and or to other devices on the SCSI channel Menu Items T...

Page 31: ...ware Revision Drive B 0 7 Serial Number Drive A 0 7 Position Drive AC 0 7 Position Magazine SCSI Parity Load Medium Parity Check Yes No Unload Medium Off Line Time Unload Drives Max time 1 99 min Driv...

Page 32: ...ation Menu The Configuration Menu allows you to select the following operating parameters Buzzer Configuration SCSI ID Configuration SCSI Parity Off Line Time Drive Configuration On Line Mode Single D...

Page 33: ...field Use UP or DOWN to select Y to enable a beep when you press a button or N to disable the beep Press ENTER to make the changes effective or press ESC to return to previous menu item Note 2ejjUb 3_...

Page 34: ...di TUVQe d QbYdi 3XUS Off Line Time Lets you set the number of minutes the VLS will remain in the Off Line mode If someone leaves the VLS in an Off Line mode after the pre set number of minutes the VL...

Page 35: ...c QbU Ve i Y YdYQdUT i_e ecd SiS U _gUb Disabling both drives is not allowed setting N in Drv A or Drv B field automatically places Y in the other field Note 4bYfU 3_ VYWebQdY_ TUVQe d cUddY W Yc I V_...

Page 36: ...TUVQe d cUddY W Yc BQ T_ Sequential Access Mode Configuration If you are using Sequential Access Mode this option lets you select which cassettes the drive will write to and whether or not you wish t...

Page 37: ...s Menu Error Counters Event Counters Operation Log F W Revision Serial Number Position Drive Position Magazine Load Medium Unload Medium Unload Drives For information on these options refer to Appendi...

Page 38: ...26 Equipment Description Write EEPROM Mode The Write EEPROM Mode is used whenever you upgrade the VLS firmware Refer to Appendix C in this manual for additional information...

Page 39: ...27 Chapter 4 Operation and Maintenance This Chapter describes normal operation features of the VLS provides details on the media and magazine explains normal maintenance procedures...

Page 40: ...dXU TbYfU DDS Media Use only industry standard 4mm DAT cassettes with the VLS These data grade cassettes are manufactured under more stringent environmental reliability and durability specifications t...

Page 41: ...sert each cassette into a slot of the magazine making sure that the write protect tab is on the top and the cassette faces toward you when the magazine is loaded onto the carriage of the VLS as illust...

Page 42: ...or tear after multiple uses This can jam the movement of the VLS Place labels only in the space provided on the cassette Note the following Store magazines and data cassettes in a dry cool environment...

Page 43: ...over You can remove the cover by pressing the middle of both ends where it is labeled PUSH and lifting up see Figure 9 Figure 9 Removing the Magazine Cover Open the VLS door Holding the magazine by th...

Page 44: ...VLS Push the right side of the magazine over the right hand magazine position pin until you hear a click See Figure 11 Note I_e Qi UUT d_ Q i T_g gQbT bUccebU Qc i_e c Y dXU QWQjY U _fUb dXU bYWXd QWQ...

Page 45: ...ttes are inserted into the magazine correctly If you are using the sequential mode the VLS inserts the first cassette into the drive Note DXU T__b ecd RU S _cUT RUV_bU dXU 14 _b E 14 Ve SdY_ c gY QSdY...

Page 46: ...used to load the cassette via applications software attempting to load magazine from the keyboard will fail the unit will remain on line Sequential Mode If the cassette was loaded manually it must be...

Page 47: ...Figure 12 It may take 30 seconds or more for the drive to eject the cassette D rive Eject Button Figure 12 Typical Position of Drive Eject Button Note CY SU dXU 4bYfU 5ZUSd 2edd_ Q T 4bYfU GQb Y W YWX...

Page 48: ..._S UT GXU dXU _S UT YWXd Yc _ dXU F C YW _bUc dXU 14 Q T E 14 Redd_ c Press ALT and then UNLOAD and wait until the unload procedure is finished If the carriage is not in the unload position it will mo...

Page 49: ...on the drive see Figure 12 Close the door of the VLS It will take about 30 seconds for the drive to unload the tape Press ALT and then UNLOAD The arm will return the cassette to the magazine slot and...

Page 50: ...iate desired program If the drive does not eject the cassette when the program is finished open the VLS door the gripper arm should still be fully extended and press the drive eject button refer back...

Page 51: ...have real time data assurance and the ability to remove one magazine set for off site storage while the other remains for on line data access Cleaning the Drive Head Caution Using cloth swabs cotton s...

Page 52: ...n flashing the Media Caution indication Drive Status LEDs Figure 13 Typical Position of Drive LEDs Please follow these cleaning directions carefully to assure that no damage will occur to the tape dri...

Page 53: ...Cleaning Cassette Caution DO not attempt to RE USE or REWIND the cleaning cassette after all the cleaning cycles approx 20 have been used Insert the cleaning cassette into the drive opening see Figur...

Page 54: ...ate on the label so you have a record of how many times it has been used and when To confirm that a cleaning was done look at the LEDs on the front panel of the drive If the cleaning cycle was success...

Page 55: ...error during normal operation first try a new 4mm data cassette If this solves the problem continue on with the new cassette If the symptom persists try one cleaning cycle with the cleaning cassette I...

Page 56: ...44 Operation and Maintenance Blank Page...

Page 57: ...r 5 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics This Chapter contains some general suggestions to aid you in solving problems should you ever run into them includes information on error codes and the built in dia...

Page 58: ...t on this list please call DGLF Customer Assistance In all cases after removing the cause of the problem or if you can t find a cause push MENU to return the VLS to the on line condition f the error m...

Page 59: ...ive The VLS will unload the magazine only if all drives are empty Drive failed to eject media The VLS attempted to return a cartridge to a magazine slot but the drive had not previously ejected it Une...

Page 60: ...e magazine slot currently aligned with the drive and the VLS cannot place the cartridge ejected by the drive into this slot SCSI RESET OCCURRED A SCSI RESET has occurred coming from either the SCSI bu...

Page 61: ...ure 16 is a close up of the Sony SDT 5000 SDT 7000 SDT 9000 are the same drive and the location of the warning LEDs The LEDs on all other drives are located in approximately the same place Refer to th...

Page 62: ...sec on sec off Off Cartridge activity load or unload Fast flashing green sec on sec off Off SCSI activity read or write Steady green Off Cartridge loaded drive online Off Flashing amber sec on sec off...

Page 63: ...activity On On Off Cartridge loaded SCSI activity Fast flashing sec on sec off On Off Cartridge loaded SCSI and drive activity On On Cartridge loaded write protected Long slow flashing 3 sec on sec of...

Page 64: ...in a car standing in bright sunlight Avoid transferring data reading from and writing to cassettes when the temperature is changing by more than 15 F 10 C per hour When You Call DGLF DGLF Customer As...

Page 65: ...numbers device driver archive restore Hardware configuration including firmware version date and number Type of PC DOS version clock speed RAM network type network version and any special boards insta...

Page 66: ...credit information can be obtained by our accounting department the system may be shipped back COD to first time customers It is also necessary to send the complete system including the SCSI interfac...

Page 67: ...endix A Installing the Ferrite Bead This Appendix describes how to install a ferrite bead supplied on the SCSI cable to assure compliance with EMI RFI suppression specifications with dual VLS installa...

Page 68: ...units Clip the clamp on bead on the cable at any point between the two units Refer to Figure 17 SCSI Interface Cable Ferrite Bead 639104 Host Computer On same SCSI Channel 2 VLS units Figure 17 Instal...

Page 69: ...57 Appendix B Diagnostics Menu This Appendix describes the built in diagnostic functions as available via the Diagnostics Menu...

Page 70: ...as follows Press DOWN to access the Diagnostics Menu Press ENTER a display similar to the following will appear The following items are available under the Diagnostics Menu Error Counters Event Counte...

Page 71: ...t Counters Provides a listing of the various VLS operations and how many times they have occurred nnnnnnnn Counter name ccccc Counter value 0 65535 Operation Log Provides a chronological logging begin...

Page 72: ...SCSI host adapter SCSI selection by SCSI ID N N SCSI ID of host adapter SCSI reselection of SCSI ID N SCSI disconnect from SCSI ID N SCSI status 00h status to SCSI host adapter Load magazine Unload m...

Page 73: ...Minor version number 00 99 mm Build date month 01 12 dd Build date day 01 31 yy Build date year 00 99 cccc Internal checksum 0000 FFFF 6HULDO 1XPEHU Provides a record of the unit s unique hardware se...

Page 74: ...the slot number using UP or DOWN Press ENTER to activate This option is usually used for diagnostics only by a trained technician ss Slot number 01 15 RDG 0HGLXP The Load Medium function is used to li...

Page 75: ...3_ VYWebQdY_ U e _b dXUbU Yc _ TbYfU bUcU d dXQd TbYfU VYU T Yc _d cU USdQR U This option is usually used for diagnostics only by a trained technician Unload Drives The Unload Drives function provides...

Page 76: ...ransit sensor detects presence of media because drive ejected cartridge 7 Returns media to magazine 8 Aligns second drive with cartridge window if VLS thinks both drives contain media 9 Repeats steps...

Page 77: ...65 Appendix C Glossary This Appendix contains terms and definitions of common expressions used with the VLS and the 4mm drive...

Page 78: ...recording format that supports the use of DAT for computer applications The DDS format is an overlay to the basic DAT audio format Under DDS fixed capacity data groups are constructed on tape with pai...

Page 79: ...ocal drive If you have a very large file that is needed occasionally you may store it on a tape in a VLS magazine or on an optical drive In an HSM system the data source should be transparent to the u...

Page 80: ...n self test for the 4mm drive POST automatically occurs each time the VLS powers up random access mode Gives the software the ability to communicate with the robotics in such a way as to be able to ac...

Page 81: ...stop and the VLS will issue an error message or loop back to the first cassette Also see random access mode slot A slot is the place within the magazine where the media is placed Each slot has a refer...

Page 82: ...70 Glossary Blank Page...

Page 83: ...71 Appendix D Specifications This Appendix contains terms and definitions of common expressions used with the VLS and the 4mm drive...

Page 84: ...2 1 compression dual Sony SDT 9000 Up to 240 MB min w 2 1 compression dual HP C1537A drives Load Time 20 seconds Changer Magazine 15 Cassettes Media type DDS 4mm metal particle cassettes Cassette Cha...

Page 85: ...Less than 65 Watts Environment Electrical 100 240 VAC Automatic AC line voltage selection Temperature 10 C to 40 C Operating 40 C to 70 C Storage Shipping Humidity 20 to 80 Operating 5 to 95 Storage...

Page 86: ...74 Specifications Blank Page...

Page 87: ...75 Index...

Page 88: ...ght ii iii Cycle Test 19 D DAT 5 28 39 66 Data Transfer Rate 71 DDS 5 66 DDS Media 28 DDS 3 66 DDS 3 cassette 66 DDS 3 drive 67 Declaration of Conformity v Diagnostics Menu 19 25 58 Dimensions 72 disa...

Page 89: ...2 63 64 67 68 69 magazine position pin xi 31 32 33 Magazine Release 36 Main Menu 18 mean swaps between failures MSBF 71 mean time between failures MTBF 71 mean time to repair MTTR 71 media 4 5 25 28 2...

Page 90: ...mands 59 SCSI connections 2 SCSI connector x 10 11 SCSI controller 3 SCSI host adapter 60 SCSI ID 12 60 SCSI ID configuration 19 20 21 SCSI interface cable x 2 10 11 SCSI Parity 19 20 21 22 sequential...

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