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UGUST

2005

XABYTE

221L

AND

221L-FC L

IBRARIES

151

PGRADING

APE

RIVE

IRMWARE

AND

REATING

IAGNOSTIC

ISTINGS

SING

LTO T

OOL

(221L)

PGRADING

APE

RIVE

IRMWARE

AND

REATING

IAGNOSTIC

ISTINGS

SING

LTO T

OOL

(221L)

To upgrade firmware and create diagnostic listings for the LTO tape drive(s),

download LTO Tool from

www.exabyte.com

. LTO Tool allows you to upgrade

firmware and perform diagnostics over the library’s SCSI bus. Refer to the

readme file provided with the program for installation instructions. Refer to

the program’s online help for instructions on performing upgrades and

diagnostics.

You can obtain new tape drive firmware from Exabyte Technical Support (see

page iv

), or you can download new firmware at

www.exabyte.com

Caution

Do not upgrade firmware unless Exabyte Technical Support has advised you to do

so. If performed improperly, the upgrade procedure can render your tape drive

inoperable. Consult with Exabyte Technical Support (see

page iv

) before

performing an upgrade.

Summary of Contents for 221L

Page 1: ...1014258 B EXABYTE 221L AND 221L FC LIBRARIES PRODUCT MANUAL...

Page 2: ...rks or registered trademarks of their respective owners PART NUMBER REVISION HISTORY 1014258 Revision B NOTE The most current information about this product is available at Exabyte s web site www exab...

Page 3: ...will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Shielded cables are required for this device to comply with FCC Rules Use shielded cables when connecting this device to others INDUSTR...

Page 4: ...SA 80301 303 442 4333 World Wide Web www exabyte com To obtain technical support Exabyte Technical Support www exabyte com products hardwarewarranty cfm To order supplies and accessories Exabyte Sales...

Page 5: ...lling Cartridges 14 Connecting the Library to SCSI 221L 18 Connecting the Library to Fibre Channel 221L FC 20 Connecting the Library to Ethernet Optional 22 Powering On the Library 24 Verifying the Ha...

Page 6: ...to Find Instructions 88 Accessing the Remote Management Utility 89 Setting Configuration Options 91 Unlocking the Entry Exit Port Door and Front Door 108 Viewing Interface Library and Tape Drive Infor...

Page 7: ...169 Size and Weight 170 Performance Specifications 170 Power Specifications 172 Environmental Specifications 174 Shipping Specifications 177 Safety and Regulatory Agency Compliance 178 B B B B Write...

Page 8: ...viii PRODUCT MANUAL 1014258 Notes...

Page 9: ...ing cartridge 16 Figure 2 7 Installing cartridges in a magazine 17 Figure 2 8 Installing a magazine in the library 17 Figure 2 9 Location of library and tape drive SCSI connectors 19 Figure 2 10 Cabli...

Page 10: ...gure 6 8 Remote management utility Change FTP User Name page 96 Figure 6 9 Remote management utility Change FTP Password page 97 Figure 6 10 Remote management utility Serial Interface Configuration pa...

Page 11: ...128 Figure 6 40 Remote management utility Scan Labels Diagnostics page 130 Figure 6 41 Remote management utility Pick Put Diagnostics page 130 Figure 6 42 Remote management utility Axis Diagnostics pa...

Page 12: ...Strapping the shipping carton to the pallet 168 A A A A Library Specifications Figure A 1 Temperature and humidity ranges for library operation 175 B B B B Write Once Read Many WORM Capability Figure...

Page 13: ...operator panel to set library options If you want to use the library s Remote Management utility to set configuration options refer to Chapter 6 Using the Remote Management Utility for instructions f...

Page 14: ...information about the WORM capability of the LTO 3 tape drive RELATED PUBLICATIONS The following publications provide additional information about the library Exabyte 221L and 221L FC Libraries Exabyt...

Page 15: ...PH X3 230 1994 ANSI Information Technology Fibre Channel 2nd Generation Physical and Signaling Standard FC PH 2 X3 303 1998 ANSI Information Technology Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop FC AL X3 272 1996...

Page 16: ...ormation or suggestions about the topic or procedure being discussed Important Read text marked by the Important icon for information that will help you complete a procedure or avoid extra steps Cauti...

Page 17: ...nd feature Exabyte s patented award winning ExaBiotics LIBRARY FEATURES The Exabyte 221L and 221L FC libraries include the following features Storage for up to 21 data cartridges Cartridges are stored...

Page 18: ...native Fibre Channel interface allows seamless integration into data intensive storage area network SAN environments Standalone or rack mount capability The library is designed to operate as a standa...

Page 19: ...drive status and information Set or change library configuration options Unlock the door Lock and unlock the entry exit port Run demonstration programs and test library operations Reset the library an...

Page 20: ...laser beam exposure the door is secured by a solenoid activated electronic locking system The library will not operate when the door is unlocked INTERNAL COMPONENTS Figure 1 2 shows the internal compo...

Page 21: ...d information from bar code labels on the cartridges into its cartridge inventory A library application can use the inventory information to locate and move specific cartridges Cartridge magazines The...

Page 22: ...of the magazine inside the library Fixed Cartridge Slots The library contains seven fixed cartridge slots located to the left of the tape drive s If desired you can configure the fixed cartridge slot...

Page 23: ...el components 221L Figure 1 6 Back panel components 221L FC Power entry module 9 pin serial port System fan Library SCSI connectors Tape drive fan Drive carrier Tape drive SCSI connectors Ethernet por...

Page 24: ...drive s or on a separate bus Library Fibre Channel Connector 221L FC The 221L FC library has one integrated dual LC optical fiber connector for connection to a Fibre Channel network The library can b...

Page 25: ...ost of the following steps Unpacking the library Obtaining accessories and equipment Preparing for installation Installing the library in a rack Installing a second tape drive Preparing and installing...

Page 26: ...he library s door at the top and pull it open as shown in Figure 2 1 3 3 3 3 From inside the door remove the magazine on the left side by grasping the handle shown in Figure 2 2 and pulling the magazi...

Page 27: ...an two devices on the bus To determine the bus length a a a a Add together the lengths of all external SCSI cables on the bus b b b b Add 23 centimeters 9 inches for the internal cable length used by...

Page 28: ...de Labels Sample bar code labels are included with the library If you want to prepare your own labels refer to the Exabyte Bar Code Label Specification for LTO Ultrium Cartridges on the documentation...

Page 29: ...ill connect to which device see page 18 for guidelines Obtain the required SCSI cables and terminators for these connections For Fibre Channel configurations plan the Fibre Channel connections and mak...

Page 30: ...tape drive and Ultrium 3 data cartridges with the Ultrium 3 tape drive PREPARING CARTRIDGES 1 1 1 1 If desired you can affix bar code labels to the cartridges Position each label in the indented area...

Page 31: ...d pulling straight out as shown in Figure 2 4 3 3 3 3 Install cartridges into the fixed slots with the write protect switches down and facing out as shown in Figure 2 5 Note If your software license l...

Page 32: ...also set the Max Addressable Slot option see page 48 to less than 21 slots place the cleaning cartridge in the highest addressable slot For example if you configure the library to use 14 slots place t...

Page 33: ...nt guides are up as shown in Figure 2 8 and the alignment grooves are down 3 3 3 3 Close the library s door Figure 2 7 Installing cartridges in a magazine A 0 0 1 0 L 1 0 A 0 0 1 0 L 1 0 A 0 0 1 0 L 1...

Page 34: ...ed SCSI devices Although single ended SCSI is compatible with LVD Ultra2 and Ultra3 Ultra160 SCSI Exabyte does not support single ended devices on the SCSI buses attached to the library or its tape dr...

Page 35: ...3 3 3 Connect a SCSI cable to the host and to one of the library s SCSI connectors shown in Figure 2 9 4 4 4 4 Connect other SCSI cables as necessary depending on your bus configuration If the library...

Page 36: ...the back panel of the 221L FC The library has one integrated dual single channel LC optical fiber connector Port A which is used to connect the library to a single loop on a Fibre Channel network Eac...

Page 37: ...Figure 2 12 2 2 2 2 Attach an optical cable from the hub or switch to the library s optical fiber connector see Figure 2 13 The connectors are keyed to ensure that the cable is attached in the correc...

Page 38: ...y monitor and manage library operation create diagnostic listings and upgrade library firmware You can use the library s built in Remote Management utility and a standard web browser to remotely confi...

Page 39: ...until you hear it snap into place The Ethernet port is located on the back of the library as shown in Figure 2 15 2 2 2 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the network or directly to the server y...

Page 40: ...change the voltage setting 4 4 4 4 Make sure the library s door is closed 5 5 5 5 Push the power switch on the back of the library to the on position the I is pressed The library performs its power on...

Page 41: ...fixed cartridge slots Drive 2 is located directly to the right of Drive 1 If the library powered on as described continue with library configuration in Chapter 3 If the library did not power on as des...

Page 42: ...26 PRODUCT MANUAL 1014258 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE LIBRARY NOTES...

Page 43: ...ary s web based Remote Management utility to access configuration options If you plan to use the Remote Management utility refer to Chapter 6 for information about accessing the utility and instructio...

Page 44: ...ys Use the operator keys described in Table 3 1 to perform the following actions OVERVIEW OF LIBRARY MENUS To access the library s menus press MENU on the keypad The first menu to appear is Cartridge...

Page 45: ...ement Self Test Cycle Entry Exit Lock Cycle Pick Put Cycle Reach Cycle X Axis Cycle Wrist Cycle Solenoid Park and Unlock for Shipping Lock Unlock Entry Exit Port SCSI Sequent1 Sequent2 Remote LCD Cons...

Page 46: ...to specify how the library functions when it operates in sequential mode Ethernet Menu Displays the current network addressing method IP address SNMP recipient address subnet mask gateway address and...

Page 47: ...Loop ID is unavailable soft addressing Override Drive WWN You can specify whether the tape drives use the world wide names WWNs set by their manufacturer or WWNs generated by the library Overriding th...

Page 48: ...atically scan all bar code labels whenever the door is opened and closed or the library is powered on By default this option is turned off Setting Bar Code Scanning Options on page 46 Verify Barcode C...

Page 49: ...row keys to move the screen arrow across columns To change the ID use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through values 7 7 7 7 When you have set all the SCSI IDs press ENTER to save your changes Th...

Page 50: ...e 37 During Fibre Channel loop initialization each device on the loop is assigned a unique Loop ID between 0 and 125 00h and 7Dh You can request specific Loop IDs by specifying values through the oper...

Page 51: ...Drive 2 is located directly to the right of Drive 1 The second line of the Fibre Menu may include one of the codes listed in Table 3 4 instead of a Loop ID 3 3 3 3 Press ENTER Press the down arrow key...

Page 52: ...ke effect Note Unless you turn on the Require Hard ID option see the following section changing the Loop ID of the library or a tape drive does not guarantee that the selected Loop ID will be used dur...

Page 53: ...the Override Drive WWN option 1 1 1 1 If the security option has been enabled disable it see page 50 2 2 2 2 Press MENU to display the menus Press the down arrow key until Config Menu appears then pre...

Page 54: ...pient IP address If you are using a network based library monitor management application other than the library s Remote Management utility you may need to identify the library s SNMP settings to the...

Page 55: ...t M e n u S 0 0 0 1 E t h e r n e t C o n f i g u r a t i o n N e t w o r k A d d r e s s S t a t i c Table 3 5 Ethernet address configuration options Ethernet Address Option Description Network addr...

Page 56: ...FTP user name and password To view the Ethernet security screens 1 1 1 1 If the security option has been enabled disable it see page 50 2 2 2 2 Press MENU to display the menus Press the down arrow ke...

Page 57: ...2 Press MENU to display the menus Press the down arrow key until Ethernet Menu appears 3 3 3 3 Press ENTER Press the down arrow key until Ethernet Security appears R e a d P u b l i c Table 3 6 Ethern...

Page 58: ...ers press ENTER to save your changes The FTP User screen displays the new user name 7 7 7 7 To change the FTP password press the down arrow key until the FTP PW screen appears Exabyte is the default F...

Page 59: ...1 1 1 If the security option has been enabled disable it see page 50 2 2 2 2 Press MENU to display the menus or return to the top of the menu selections Press the down arrow key until SCSI Menu 221L...

Page 60: ...ting the cleaning slot Setting the number of cleaning cycles Enabling the Autoclean option Activating the Cleaning Slot Activating the Clean Slot option designates the right most fixed cartridge slot...

Page 61: ...n to set the number of cleaning cycles that remain After completing a cleaning cycle the library automatically decreases the Cleaning Tape Cycles Left counter by one Note Refer to the information prov...

Page 62: ...displays a message on the Status screen that reminds you to replace the cleaning tape SETTING BAR CODE SCANNING OPTIONS If you are using bar code labels with your cartridges you can set options that d...

Page 63: ...ther your bar code labels contain checksum characters by contacting your vendor or by following these steps a a a a Count the number of black bars on the label The number will be a multiple of 5 b b b...

Page 64: ...efault the library will not allow any commands with source or destination element addresses greater than that number To set the Max Addressable Slot option 1 1 1 1 If the security option has been enab...

Page 65: ...e security the following activities are prevented Changing the robot control mode Changing configuration settings except baud rate Changing the SCSI Menu options Changing the Fibre Menu options Changi...

Page 66: ...press ENTER A prompt similar to the one below appears 4 4 4 4 Press ENTER to accept the new password The Security screen then displays LCD Password Note Once enabled security remains in effect through...

Page 67: ...e page 69 for instructions Note These hardware exercises require changing the control mode to LCD as described on page 54 When you complete the exercises be sure to change the library s control mode b...

Page 68: ...52 PRODUCT MANUAL 1014258 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING THE LIBRARY NOTES...

Page 69: ...r is closed The library is in the proper control mode SCSI is the standard operating mode see page 54 You can monitor library operation by viewing the operator panel or by using the library s Remote M...

Page 70: ...nstructs the robot to pick all cartridges sequentially from the first cartridge in the magazines through the last cartridge in the fixed slots or the last data cartridge slot specified by the Max Addr...

Page 71: ...dges and tape drive s by opening the library s door Opening the Door To open the library s door 1 1 1 1 If the security option has been enabled disable it see page 50 2 2 2 2 Press the UNLOCK DOOR but...

Page 72: ...gazines 1 1 1 1 Remove each magazine by grasping the handle and pulling straight out as shown in Figure 4 2 2 2 2 2 If desired replace cartridges in the magazines see page 17 Figure 4 1 Opening the li...

Page 73: ...ement utility or through your library application This section explains how to use the operator panel to operate the entry exit port Refer to Chapter 6 for information about using the Remote Managemen...

Page 74: ...ons on using the Move Cartridge command see page 71 For the element numbering scheme see page 69 The entry exit port is element number 81 4 4 4 4 Press MENU to display the menus then press the up arro...

Page 75: ...tch facing out as shown in Figure 4 6 8 8 8 8 Press the top and bottom buttons on the entry exit port caddy then insert the caddy back into the entry exit port as shown in Figure 4 7 Make sure the car...

Page 76: ...a sequential mode from the Robot Mode screen see page 54 you choose whether the library uses tape drive 1 Sequent1 mode or tape drive 2 Sequent2 mode the library does not use both tape drives when op...

Page 77: ...Library Restarts Before restarting the library performs the following actions 1 1 1 1 If the robot was moving a cartridge it finishes the move This includes inserting the cartridge into the tape driv...

Page 78: ...rs The Sequential Mode screen shows the current settings for the Loop option L the Restart option R and the Next Cartridge option N 3 3 3 3 Press ENTER The Loop Option screen appears This screen shows...

Page 79: ...will not release the door until it has completed a cartridge move or load already in progress Certain applications may also prevent the door from being opened Do not remove a cartridge from the tape...

Page 80: ...ing cartridge stored in the library Refer to your software documentation for information about setting up this option USING THE CLEAN DRIVE OPTION Before using the Clean Drive option make sure that A...

Page 81: ...s complete in several minutes The robot picks the cleaning cartridge from the tape drive and replaces it in its slot 7 7 7 7 Confirm that the cleaning completed successfully by looking at the operator...

Page 82: ...rary is performing a cartridge move operation when it is reset it completes the move operation before it performs the power on self test Resetting a tape drive causes the drive to perform its power on...

Page 83: ...either eject the cartridge by using the operator panel or by opening the library s door and pressing the tape drive s unload button EJECTING A CARTRIDGE USING THE OPERATOR PANEL To eject a cartridge...

Page 84: ...on the right side 3 3 3 3 Press the unload button on the drive s faceplate as shown by the arrow in Figure 4 8 C o n f i r m U n l o a d R e a d y T a p e Caution Discharge static electricity from you...

Page 85: ...through the Console interface program For information about the Remote Management utility see Chapter 6 For information about Console see page 143 USING ELEMENT INDEXES Elements are the physical locat...

Page 86: ...ge the robot mode to LCD see page 54 3 3 3 3 Make sure there is at least one cartridge present and one empty slot before you begin the test 4 4 4 4 Press MENU to display the menus Press the down arrow...

Page 87: ...u can also be used to troubleshoot library hardware problems Refer to the diagram on page 69 for the element indexes These numbers correspond to library components and are necessary for some commands...

Page 88: ...in front of a tape drive fixed cartridge slot magazine slot or entry exit port Specify the destination element for the robot Self Test The robot does the following Moves from its current position to...

Page 89: ...on See page 14 for information about setting the write protect switch Keep the storage location as free of airborne particulates as possible To eliminate obvious sources of particulates do not permit...

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Page 91: ...and report back on various settings and event results This chapter explains how to view the following Library code version and serial number Fibre Channel information 221L FC Statistics Sensor readin...

Page 92: ...and the library Each ID is a two digit hexadecimal number In the following example Drive 1 is 01 Drive 2 is 02 and the library is set to 00 Note Drive 1 is the tape drive closest to the fixed cartridg...

Page 93: ...until the World Wide Names screen appears The World Wide Names screen allows you to view but not change the world wide names WWN for the library and each tape drive 5 5 5 5 Press ENTER to display the...

Page 94: ...shown in the example below 4 4 4 4 To display additional Statistics screens press the down arrow Table 5 2 describes the information in the System Statistics screens L i b r a r y I n f o r m a t i o...

Page 95: ...r a r y I n f o r m a t i o n S y s t e m S e n s o r s D o o r L o c k e d 1 Table 5 3 Information available on the System Sensors screens System Sensor Description Door Locked The door is locked 1 o...

Page 96: ...Def Inq Vend ID appears 3 3 3 3 Press the down arrow key to display Def Inq Prod ID Wrist Back The robot wrist position is toward the back of the library 1 or not 0 Wrist Front The robot wrist positi...

Page 97: ...tion can aid in troubleshooting library problems To view the cartridge inventory 1 1 1 1 Press MENU to display the menus The Cartridge Inventory screen appears 2 2 2 2 Press ENTER to display the first...

Page 98: ...element index number assignments Type Indicates the type of element Cartridge slot Tape drive Robot Entry exit port EEP Warning Displays 0 if there are no failures or errors associated with this eleme...

Page 99: ...e element if it is reserved Reserve ID Displays the ID that the element is reserved under This is a number assigned by a host when the reservation was made If there is no reservation the Reservation I...

Page 100: ...through the status screens Table 5 5 describes the information in the Drive Status fields D r i v e M e n u L T O I B M D r i v e 1 M e n u L T O I B M D r i v e 1 S t a t u s R e a d y T a p e O u t...

Page 101: ...not installed 0 or is installed 1 Access Indicates if the drive is not present or there is a tape inside the drive 0 or the drive is present and there is no tape inside the drive 1 Occupied Indicates...

Page 102: ...86 PRODUCT MANUAL 1014258 CHAPTER 5 VIEWING LIBRARY INFORMATION NOTES...

Page 103: ...oss an Ethernet network You can access the Remote Management utility using a standard web browser This chapter explains how to access the Remote Management utility and how to set configuration options...

Page 104: ...92 page 93 page 94 page 98 Set configuration options Emulation mode Bar code scanning Maximum number of addressable slots Sequential mode operation Override tape drive WWNs Door LCD security Remote m...

Page 105: ...of the library s IP address 4 4 4 4 Launch your web browser and enter the library s IP address in the following format http IP address Run the self test Position the robot to an element Park the robo...

Page 106: ...button that you can click to update the information on the page An option for automatically refreshing the page is also available To use this option check the Automatically refresh library status box...

Page 107: ...abyte e logo takes you to Exabyte s web site at www exabyte com SETTING CONFIGURATION OPTIONS Click on Configure at the top of the page to view the Configure page Figure 6 2 shows an example of the Co...

Page 108: ...e remote manager password see page 105 4 4 4 4 Click on the radio button for the new control mode 5 5 5 5 Click on the Change button The new control mode takes effect CONFIGURING THE INTERFACES From t...

Page 109: ...e library drive 1 and drive 2 as desired 6 6 6 6 Check or uncheck the Enable parity box 7 7 7 7 Click on the Change button The changes take effect Configuring the Fibre Channel Interface 221L FC For t...

Page 110: ...Network Ethernet Interface For the library s network interface you can set up the network addresses specify the SNMP trap recipient address and change the FTP user name and password See page 38 for i...

Page 111: ...addressing 8 8 8 8 If you selected Static addressing enter values for the IP address and Subnet mask as desired 9 9 9 9 Click on the Change button The changes take effect Setting the SNMP Trap Recipie...

Page 112: ...takes effect Changing the FTP User Name and Password To change the FTP user name 1 1 1 1 Click on Configure at the top of the page 2 2 2 2 Click on Configure the interfaces 3 3 3 3 Click on Configure...

Page 113: ...ure at the top of the page 2 2 2 2 Click on Configure the interfaces 3 3 3 3 Click on Configure the network interface 4 4 4 4 Click on Configure FTP 5 5 5 5 Click on Change the FTP password A page sim...

Page 114: ...ure the interfaces 3 3 3 3 Click on Configure the serial interface A page similar to Figure 6 10 appears 4 4 4 4 If necessary enter the remote manager password see page 105 5 5 5 5 Click the radio but...

Page 115: ...page similar to Figure 6 11 appears 4 4 4 4 If necessary enter the remote manager password see page 105 5 5 5 5 Select the new emulation mode from the pulldown menu 6 6 6 6 Click on the Change button...

Page 116: ...n By default this option is disabled See page 47 for more information about this option To enable or disable the bar code scanning options 1 1 1 1 Click on Configure at the top of the page 2 2 2 2 Cli...

Page 117: ...more information about this option To set the maximum number of available slots 1 1 1 1 Click on Configure at the top of the page 2 2 2 2 Click on Configure the library 3 3 3 3 Click on Configure lib...

Page 118: ...tion about sequential operation and the sequential mode options To set sequential mode options 1 1 1 1 Click on Configure at the top of the page 2 2 2 2 Click on Configure the library 3 3 3 3 Click on...

Page 119: ...e page 2 2 2 2 Click on Configure the library 3 3 3 3 Click on Configure library system A page similar to Figure 6 15 appears 4 4 4 4 Check the Override Drive WWN box 5 5 5 5 Click on the Change butto...

Page 120: ...n Configure the library 3 3 3 3 Click on Configure library Door LCD security A page similar to Figure 6 16 appears 4 4 4 4 If necessary enter the remote manager password see page 105 5 5 5 5 Enter a n...

Page 121: ...utility you can set up a password that users must enter in the utility before changing configuration options Note If you set a remote manager password the password applies only to activities that coul...

Page 122: ...fect Disabling the Remote Manager Password To disable the remote manager password 1 1 1 1 Click on Configure at the top of the page 2 2 2 2 Click on Configure the library 3 3 3 3 Click on Configure li...

Page 123: ...ure 6 20 appears This page indicates the current slot designated for a cleaning cartridge the number of cleaning cycles remaining for the cleaning cartridge if present and whether the Autoclean option...

Page 124: ...ain how to unlock lock the entry exit port door and unlock the front door from the Remote Management utility See page 57 for information about how to use the entry exit port to add and remove cartridg...

Page 125: ...To unlock the door 1 1 1 1 Set the library s control mode to Remote see page 92 2 2 2 2 Click on Access at the top of the page 3 3 3 3 Click on Unlock the library s front door A page similar to Figur...

Page 126: ...boot code version firmware version and serial number From this page you can make the following selections Interface information View SCSI Fibre Channel and network interface information Library inform...

Page 127: ...o a MODE SENSE command issued by the application software For information about the MODE SENSE command refer to the Exabyte 110L 215 221L and 430 SCSI Reference For each parameter the following values...

Page 128: ...port slot The Count value indicates the number of slots in the entry exit port Drive The element address of the first tape drive The Count value indicates the number of tape drives in the library Robo...

Page 129: ...ON You can view the following information for the library Statistics View library system statistics bar code label scanning statistics cartridge storage element statistics and tape drive statistics Se...

Page 130: ...y Statistics page Table 6 2 Library system statistics Statistic Description Total Cycles The number of times the robot has picked a cartridge and placed it in a slot or tape drive Total Pick Retries T...

Page 131: ...cartridge the magazine slots fixed slots tape drives entry exit port and robot To view storage element statistics 1 1 1 1 Click on Info at the top of the page 2 2 2 2 Click on Library information 3 3...

Page 132: ...d Description Element The index number of the element for which the information is being displayed See page 69 for element index number assignments Total Puts The number of times the library placed a...

Page 133: ...r readings 1 1 1 1 Click on Info at the top of the page 2 2 2 2 Click on Library information Figure 6 30 Remote management utility Tape Drive Statistics page Table 6 5 Tape drive statistics Field Desc...

Page 134: ...he robot 1 or the robot is empty 0 Reach Position The robot fingers are closed 1 or open 2 Magazine 1 Present The right side magazine is installed 1 or removed 0 Magazine 2 Present The left side magaz...

Page 135: ...ck on Library information Drive Bay 1 Occupied There is a drive or drive blank installed in the drive bay 1 or the drive bay is empty 0 Note Bay 1 is located next to the fixed slots Drive Bay 2 Occupi...

Page 136: ...ield Description Element The index of the element for which the information is being displayed See page 69 for element index number assignments P Present The tape drive or magazine is installed 1 or n...

Page 137: ...bar code scan was successful or displays an error condition 60 The bar code scanner could not read the bar code label because there was no label on the cartridge 62 The bar code scanner could not rea...

Page 138: ...story page Table 6 8 Library history information Field Description Index The number of the event within the history buffer The range is 0 the most recent event through 599 The most recent event is dis...

Page 139: ...ape drive closest to the fixed cartridge slots D2 is located to the right of D1 Serial Number The tape drive s serial number WWN The tape drive s world wide name applicable only to Fibre Channel tape...

Page 140: ...ry in a continuous demo mode where the robot randomly moves cartridges between slots Run individual library commands Issue commands to run the library s self test position the robot to specific locati...

Page 141: ...ox IES is Initialize Element Status the SCSI command that performs a cartridge inventory Specify how often you want a cartridge inventory performed in the IES frequency box 8 8 8 8 Click on the Start...

Page 142: ...ary Self Test To run the library s self test 1 1 1 1 Set the library s control mode to Remote see page 92 2 2 2 2 Click on Maintenance at the top of the page 3 3 3 3 Click on Run individual library co...

Page 143: ...age 3 3 3 3 Click on Run individual library commands 4 4 4 4 Click on Park robot 5 5 5 5 Click on the Park button Homing the Robot To move the robot to its home position 1 1 1 1 Set the library s cont...

Page 144: ...s original control mode Moving a Cartridge To move a cartridge 1 1 1 1 Set the library s control mode to Remote see page 92 2 2 2 2 Click on Maintenance at the top of the page 3 3 3 3 Click on Run ind...

Page 145: ...it in the same location Continuously cycle an axis The robot moves on the specified axis X axis robot moves right and left Wrist robot rotates from front to back and Picker the robot s cartridge gripp...

Page 146: ...uously Picking and Placing a Cartridge To test cartridge picking and placing 1 1 1 1 Set the library s control mode to Remote see page 92 2 2 2 2 Click on Maintenance at the top of the page 3 3 3 3 Cl...

Page 147: ...Click on Perform library diagnostic tests 4 4 4 4 Click on Continuously cycle an axis A page similar to Figure 6 42 appears 5 5 5 5 Click on the radio button next to the axis you want to test 6 6 6 6...

Page 148: ...drive by inserting a cleaning cartridge into the drive and removing the cartridge when the cleaning is finished Unload a tape drive Unloads a cartridge from the tape drive Cleaning a Tape Drive If a...

Page 149: ...is finished the robot returns the cleaning tape to its slot 7 7 7 7 When finished return the library to its original control mode Unloading a Tape Drive Under normal circumstances cartridges are autom...

Page 150: ...BRARY ELEMENTS Under normal operating conditions you do not need to calibrate the library However if a problem occurs you may be asked by Exabyte Technical Support personnel to calibrate the library a...

Page 151: ...its original control mode Calibrating a Tape Drive To calibrate a tape drive 1 1 1 1 Set the library s control mode to Remote see page 92 2 2 2 2 Click on Maintenance at the top of the page 3 3 3 3 Cl...

Page 152: ...nd any loaded tape to the beginning Resetting the Library To reset the library 1 1 1 1 Click on Maintenance at the top of the page 2 2 2 2 Click on Reset the library and or tape drives 3 3 3 3 Click o...

Page 153: ...3 Click on Reset a tape drive A page similar to Figure 6 48 appears 4 4 4 4 If necessary enter the remote manager password see page 105 5 5 5 5 Click on the radio button next to the tape drive you wa...

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Page 155: ...nto the library without a drive carrier PREPARING FOR REPLACEMENT 1 1 1 1 Obtain a 2 Phillips screwdriver 2 2 2 2 Ensure that the environment is free of conditions that could cause electrostatic disch...

Page 156: ...e skip to Removing the Tape Drive on page 141 1 1 1 1 From the back panel use a 2 Phillips screwdriver to release the captive screw that secures the service access cover to the library see Figure 7 1...

Page 157: ...rom the back of the tape drive you are replacing The connectors for the tape drives are accessible from the back panel see Figure 7 2 2 2 2 2 From the back panel use a 2 Phillips screwdriver to releas...

Page 158: ...an additional tape drive refer to page 18 for information about connecting to SCSI or page 20 for information about connecting to Fibre Channel 4 4 4 4 Reconnect the power cord and power on the librar...

Page 159: ...clean the operator panel use wipes or cleaners appropriate for LCD screens or computer monitors USING TOUCH UP PAINT ON THE HOUSING A paint kit is available for touching up nicks and scratches on the...

Page 160: ...LIBRARY S CONSOLE INTERFACE To access Console you must have the following A host computer that uses an RS232 serial port A straight through 9 pin serial cable not a null modem cable Terminal emulation...

Page 161: ...the baud rate of the host computer then press ENTER Accessing Console using HyperTerminal Note These instructions assume you are using HyperTerminal a communications package available with Microsoft...

Page 162: ...marks Uncheck the boxes if necessary f f f f Click OK in the ASCII Setup screen g g g g Click OK again in the Properties screen 6 6 6 6 The Console program should now appear in HyperTerminal s main wi...

Page 163: ...L 215 221L and 430 SCSI Reference 4 4 4 4 From Console type flash and press Enter This displays the Flash screen as shown in Figure 7 7 5 5 5 5 In the Flash screen type loadimage and press Enter 6 6 6...

Page 164: ...an use a different terminal emulation software package To create a diagnostic listing via Console 1 1 1 1 Access Console by following the steps on page 144 2 2 2 2 Type dump and press Enter 3 3 3 3 Se...

Page 165: ...gh hole RJ 45 shielded Ethernet connector To access the library s FTP interface 1 1 1 1 Connect the Ethernet cable as described on page 22 and set Ethernet configuration options as described on page 3...

Page 166: ...you report a problem to Exabyte Technical Support you may be asked to create a library diagnostic listing also called a dump via FTP A diagnostic listing is created when you use an FTP utility to send...

Page 167: ...ics over the library s SCSI bus Refer to the readme file provided with the program for installation instructions Refer to the program s online help for instructions on performing upgrades and diagnost...

Page 168: ...152 PRODUCT MANUAL 1014258 CHAPTER 7 MAINTENANCE NOTES...

Page 169: ...that the SCSI IDs you selected for the tape drive s and library are not the same as the ID used by any other SCSI device on that bus including the SCSI adapter card Refer to page 32 for information a...

Page 170: ...nator from that device Compatibility Make sure that your tape drive s and library are compatible with the adapter card and application software you plan to use Visit Exabyte s web site at www exabyte...

Page 171: ...ays you must install a service access cover see page 139 Robot operation You can use the selections in the Command Menu and the Demo Menu see page 69 to determine if the robot is functioning properly...

Page 172: ...orage ibm com For detailed information about SCSI error conditions refer to the Exabyte 110L 215 221L and 430 SCSI Reference Table 8 1 lists the library error codes in numerical order Caution Most lib...

Page 173: ...remove the magazines Look for anything that might be obstructing the gripper or the robot s path along the reach axis Make sure the library and tape drive s are not being used by any host then reset...

Page 174: ...e wrist axis 43 Wrist back sensor failed The library could not determine the position of the robot on the wrist axis 60 No label The bar code scanner could not read the bar code label because there wa...

Page 175: ...y any host then reset the library see page 66 If the error persists contact your service provider You may be asked to supply a diagnostic listing you may need new firmware 77 Interface disabled The li...

Page 176: ...l axis Make sure the library and tape drive s are not being used by any host then reset the library see page 66 If there are no obstructions and the error persists the robot or a tape drive may need t...

Page 177: ...mo mode Open the door and insert at least one cartridge in a magazine 198 Robot full before command The robot all slots and all drives contain a cartridge when an Initialize Element Status command was...

Page 178: ...stalled or the wrong card is installed 214 Invalid Slot Config The Maximum Number of Slots is set to 1 and the last slot is configured as a cleaning slot Change the Max Addressable Slot to a value gre...

Page 179: ...e library for shipping 1 1 1 1 Before powering off the library select Park and Unlock for Shipping from the operator keypad The robot moves to the correct position to accommodate the packing materials...

Page 180: ...T 20 TORX driver to remove the three screws that secure the retention bracket to the rack shelf as shown in Figure 9 1 2 2 2 2 From the back slide the library off of the rack shelf as shown in Figure...

Page 181: ...b Place the robot s shipping brace inside the magazine so it is centered vertically and horizontally as shown in Figure 9 3 Figure 9 2 Removing the library from the rack Caution To avoid damaging the...

Page 182: ...en place the antistatic bag over the library as shown in Figure 9 4 4 4 4 4 Place the two top cushions on the library as shown in Figure 9 4 Use the alignment holes in the packing pieces as a guide 5...

Page 183: ...7 7 7 7 Fold the side flaps up and place the carton over the library as shown in Figure 9 4 8 8 8 8 Insert the four plastic clips into the openings in the sides of the carton and press the tabs into...

Page 184: ...he entire box as shown in Figure 9 6 10 10 10 10 Place the shipping label on the box 11 11 11 11 Secure the box to the wooden pallet using banding material as shown in Figure 9 7 Figure 9 6 Sliding th...

Page 185: ...ications Shipping specifications Safety and regulatory agency compliance STORAGE CAPACITY The maximum storage capacity of the library depends on the type and number of cartridges installed as shown in...

Page 186: ...n their specifications For more information about tape drive performance specifications refer to the LTO Ultrium tape drive documentation available from IBM Corporation Table A 2 Dimensions and weight...

Page 187: ...a self test each time the door is opened and closed During a self test the library Engages the solenoid latch on the door Moves the robot to the home position Performs a complete cartridge inventory I...

Page 188: ...RELIABILITY The mean cycles between failures MCBF for the library s robot is 1 000 000 cycles This value does not include failures attributable to a tape drive data cartridges or the data cartridge ma...

Page 189: ...tor on one end and an IEC 320 C13 female connector on the other end The cordage is CENELEC HD 21 The power cord is VDE approved Requirements for International 220 VAC Power Cord If you plan to use the...

Page 190: ...20 C per hour 1 F per minute max 36 F per hour 1 C per minute max 20 C per hour 2 F per minute max 36 F per hour Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Non condensing 10 to 90 Non condensing 10 to 90 Non condens...

Page 191: ...the particulate counts specified for the tape drives For more information refer to the LTO Ultrium tape drive documentation available from IBM Corporation Table A 6 Temperature and humidity points for...

Page 192: ...tic noise limits Operating Mode LpA a a LpA is the average A weighted sound pressure level over the following frequency range 5 Hz to 12 5 KHz The library is powered on and idle 48 dBA The library is...

Page 193: ...cedure 1D Swept Sine Applied During Non Operatione and Operatingf 5 to 500 to 5 Hz a A 0 3 G rms random vibration spectrum is applied to the vertical axis for a minimum of 20 minutes per axis b A 1 06...

Page 194: ...luding Electrical Business Equipment CSA Standard C22 2 No 950 95 Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment IEC 950 EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology E...

Page 195: ...0 1995 3rd Edition TUV Approval for the GS mark in compliance with EN 60950 2nd Edition 1991 including Amendments 1 1992 2 1993 3 1995 4 1996 RADIATED AND CONDUCTED RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS EMI The l...

Page 196: ...es with EN 61000 4 3 1996 and ENV 50204 1995 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and Measurement Techniques Part 3 Radiated Radio Frequency Immunity The library will continue to operate w...

Page 197: ...ns Immunity The library will continue to operate without error after being exposed to a 30 voltage dip for 500 ms The library will be self recoverable or can be restored by the operator after being ex...

Page 198: ...182 PRODUCT MANUAL 1014258 APPENDIX A LIBRARY SPECIFICATIONS NOTES...

Page 199: ...t is not available on the LTO 2 or LTO 1 tape drives No physical hardware changes are required to make the tape drive compatible with the WORM feature however appropriate WORM capable drive firmware m...

Page 200: ...ation from the cartridge memory CM module in the cartridge If it does not match a media Error Code 7 7 7 7 will post on the LTO 3 drive s single character display SCD Inserting a WORM tape cartridge i...

Page 201: ...oad the updated firmware by visiting the download page on the Exabyte web site at www exabyte com downloads Note Refer to Upgrading Library Firmware and Creating Diagnostic Listings on page 143 for in...

Page 202: ...ect Table B 3 ASC ASCQ error codes for a Medium Error SK 3 with WORM media ASC ASCQ Description 04h 10h Logical Unit Not Ready Auxiliary Memory Not Accessible 11h 12h Auxiliary Memory Read Error 30h 0...

Page 203: ...can option 46 location 4 setting Verify Barcode Checksums option 47 Baud Rate setting for library 145 bus See SCSI bus C caddy See entry exit port capacity of the library 169 cartridge See also WORM m...

Page 204: ...security 49 to 51 SNMP 40 to 41 using operator panel keys 28 using the remote management utility 87 to 137 Console control mode 54 Console interface connecting to 144 to 146 description 143 using to c...

Page 205: ...via Console 147 to 148 upgrading via FTP 150 viewing code level 75 WORM requirements 185 fixed cartridge slots description 6 location 4 flash code See firmware front panel components 3 to 4 FTP connec...

Page 206: ...55 to 57 operating environment specifications 174 operation accessing magazines 56 cleaning tape drives 63 to 65 closing door 57 ejecting cartridges manually 67 to 69 issuing library commands 71 to 7...

Page 207: ...ents 11 connecting library to 18 to 19 length restrictions 18 terminator requirements 11 SCSI cables connecting 18 to 20 requirements 11 SCSI connectors description 8 location 7 SCSI control mode 54 S...

Page 208: ...5 Technical Support iv termination SCSI installing terminators 19 requirements 11 transfer rate 170 troubleshooting 153 to 162 U unload button location 68 using to eject cartridges 68 unlocking the do...

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