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Loading New
Microcode from Tape

This chapter describes the steps and time involved in creating and
using a microcode update tape. This tape is used to upgrade the CTS to a
new level of microcode. You can obtain a microcode update tape from
EXABYTE if a new firmware release becomes available, or you can
create your own with the EXABYTE CTS Monitor program as
described in the next section.

October 1992

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Summary of Contents for EXB-8205

Page 1: ...510702 000 0 538 0 838 PP 7DSH ULYHV 0DLQWHQDQFH ...

Page 2: ...EXB 8205 EXB 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystems Maintenance ...

Page 3: ...1685 38th Street Boulder Colorado 80301 Disclaimer EXABYTE Corporation makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents of this document and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further EXABYTE Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to notify any person or organization of such ...

Page 4: ...epair or replacement of parts or the attachment of items in the manner described in maintenance or installation instructions provided by EXABYTE Repair by other than EXABYTE s personnel or agent in a manner contrary to the maintenance instructions provided by EXABYTE Removal of the EXABYTE serial number tag Physical abuse due to improper packaging of returns CAUTION Returning the EXB 8205 or EXB 8...

Page 5: ...Notes iv 510702 ...

Page 6: ...Cleaning the CTS 2 1 Determining When the CTS Needs Cleaning 2 2 Time to clean LED indication 2 2 REQUEST SENSE 03h command 2 2 Using the 8mm Cleaning Cartridge 2 3 3 Loading New Microcode from Tape 3 1 Creating a Microcode Update Tape 3 2 Steps for making a microcode update tape 3 2 Time required to make a microcode update tape 3 5 Using a Microcode Update Tape 3 6 Steps that occur during the mic...

Page 7: ...op panel 5 12 Procedure for replacing the top panel 5 13 Preparing the CTS for operation 5 14 Replacing the Bottom Panel 5 15 Do this first 5 15 Procedure for removing the bottom panel 5 15 Procedure for replacing the bottom panel 5 16 Preparing the CTS for operation 5 17 Replacing the Left Panel 5 18 Do this first 5 18 Procedure for removing the left panel 5 18 Procedure for replacing the left pa...

Page 8: ...x cable 5 34 Procedure for replacing the VUA SLD flex cable 5 35 Preparing the CTS for operation 5 36 Replacing the Deck Subassembly 5 37 Do this first 5 37 Procedure for replacing the deck subassembly 5 38 Preparing the CTS for operation 5 43 Replacing the Door and Retainer 5 44 Do this first 5 44 Procedure for removing the door and retainer 5 44 Procedure for replacing the door and retainer 5 46...

Page 9: ...viii 510702 ...

Page 10: ...ian whose organization has a self maintenance agreement with EXABYTE Corporation If these steps are performed by an unqualified individual the product warranty will be voided Contents of this manual This manual contains the following information Chapter 1 contains information about preparing for CTS maintenance including required tools and equipment for troubleshooting and maintenance as well as a...

Page 11: ...ting and maintenance and lists the guidelines for protecting the CTS against electrostatic discharge when performing any of the procedures in this manual If you need to perform routine maintenance such as cleaning the tape path or upgrading microcode refer to Chapter 2 or Chapter 3 as appropriate If you have determined that you need to replace a FRU and you have received the new FRU from EXABYTE r...

Page 12: ...ace indicates messages that appear on your computer screen when you are using CTS Monitor Note Read notes for hints or suggestions about the topic or procedure being discussed Important Read the information in Important boxes to learn convenient methods of following the procedure discussed in the text Important messages help you to successfully complete or avoid additional steps in a procedure CAU...

Page 13: ...er s Manual 510701 EXB 8205 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem Product Specification 510703 EXB 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem User s Manual 510503 EXB 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem Product Specification 510504 EXPERT User s Guide for the 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem 510010 EXABYTE Monitor User s Guide for the 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem 510206 xii 510702 ...

Page 14: ...otection requirements for the troubleshooting environment Tools and equipment required for troubleshooting Troubleshooting guidelines Maintaining the CTS Static protection requirements for the maintenance environment Tools and equipment required for maintenance Maintenance guidelines October 1992 1 1 ...

Page 15: ... and for the SCSI bus is properly grounded CAUTION Failure to use these static protection methods may cause severe damage to the CTS Tools required for troubleshooting When performing troubleshooting procedures on the CTS you need the following equipment EXABYTE EXPERT software version 6 70 or later EXPERT User s Guide for the 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem and equipment required to run EXPERT EXPER...

Page 16: ...er supply for each CTS under test to verify operation and to eliminate any outside influences on the test Verify that all power to the test area is clean and free of feedback or inductive spikes Also verify that the power supply connector is making good contact Power problems will typically cause a high percentage of rewrites or error correction code ECC or extreme difficulty getting known good CT...

Page 17: ...dures you need to perform on your CTS and then refer to the indicated chapter or page for instructions Note For each error listed in Table 1 1 perform the steps in the Do this column one at a time Proceed to the next step in this column only if the previous step does not correct the problem Error code Description of error Do this Refer to E000 High rewrites The test exceeded the soft error rate li...

Page 18: ... seated in their connectors page 5 30 and page 5 26 5 Replace the VUA SUA card page 5 24 6 Replace the SLD card page 5 28 7 Replace the deck subassembly page 5 37 E003 High rereads The test exceeded the soft error rate limit for rereads 1 Clean the CTS Chapter 2 2 Use a new data cartridge not applicable 3 Replace VUA SLD flex cable page 5 34 4 Make sure that the SLD and VUA SUA cards are firmly se...

Page 19: ...ark error see the Extended Sense Bytes of the REQUEST SENSE command in the user s manual for your CTS 1 Replace the SLD card page 5 28 2 Replace the VUA SUA card page 5 24 3 Replace deck subassembly page 5 37 E032 Not ready The CTS cannot be accessed through the SCSI bus 1 Make sure that you have assigned a unique SCSI address to each device on your SCSI bus not applicable 2 Replace the SLD card p...

Page 20: ... address to each device on your SCSI bus not applicable 2 Replace the SLD card page 5 28 E05C SCSI error 1 Make sure that you have assigned a unique SCSI address to each device on your SCSI bus not applicable 2 Replace the SLD card page 5 28 E201 Format error The data formatter detected an error 1 Replace the SLD card page 5 28 2 Replace the deck subassembly page 5 37 E202 Servo system error The s...

Page 21: ...ad unload problem The servo system has detected a load motor failure 1 Make sure that the front bezel is seated correctly page 5 3 2 Make sure that the front panel is seated correctly page 5 6 3 Make sure that the door is installed correctly page 5 46 4 Replace the deck subassembly page 5 37 S102 Mode control failed The servo system has detected a mode motor failure Replace the deck subassembly pa...

Page 22: ...x cable is firmly connected to the VUA SUA and SLD cards page 5 35 3 Make sure that the VUA SUA and SLD cards are firmly seated in their connectors page 5 30 and page 5 26 4 Replace the deck subassembly page 5 37 S201 BOT sensor failure The servo system does not detect the beginning of tape when expected Replace the deck subassembly page 5 37 S202 EOT sensor failure The servo system does not detec...

Page 23: ...d SLD cards are firmly seated in their connectors page 5 30 and page 5 26 4 Replace the deck subassembly page 5 37 S210 No drum tach The servo system has detected that the drum is not moving 1 Make sure that the power cable is firmly connected to the CTS and the power source not applicable 2 Make sure that the VUA SLD flex cable is firmly connected to the VUA SUA and SLD cards page 5 35 3 Make sur...

Page 24: ...n perform these procedures on the CTS Cleaning the tape path Loading new microcode from tape Removing a cartridge from a nonfunctioning CTS You can also replace the following field replaceable units FRUs Chassis panels Deck subassembly Door and retainer Front bezel SLD card VUA card VUA SLD flex cable Any other maintenance procedures must be performed by EXABYTE October 1992 1 11 1 Before You Begi...

Page 25: ...cedures on the CTS Place a static protection mat on the work surface Use a 1 megohm resistor to ground the static protection mat Wear a static protection wrist band whenever you handle the CTS or CTS cards that have been removed from their antistatic bags Connect the wrist band to the static protection mat or to other suitable ESD grounding Keep all cards in antistatic bags when not in use CAUTION...

Page 26: ...leaning the CTS Loading microcode Removing a data cartridge Chassis panels Deck subassembly Door and retainer Front bezel SLD card VUA SUA card VUA SLD flex cable a To avoid damage to the CTS you must use an EXABYTE or EXABYTE approved 8mm cleaning cartridge b See Chapter 3 for instructions for making a microcode load tape CAUTION Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver when replacing CTS parts The ...

Page 27: ...AD UNLOAD 1Bh command to the CTS Note If a data cartridge is loaded in a nonfunctioning CTS refer to Chapter 4 for instructions on removing the data cartridge 3 Make sure the maintenance environment meets the static protection requirements listed on page 1 12 4 Make sure that another device terminates the SCSI bus and that there is no activity on the bus The middle LED stops flashing when there is...

Page 28: ...ures to perform after replacement Where discussed Loading microcode EXPERT WrtVari Chapter 3 Removing a cartridge Cleaning Cartridge load unload page 4 1 Chassis panels Power on self test EXPERT WrtVari Chapter 5 Deck subassembly Update microcode EXPERT Motion page 5 43 Door and retainer Cartridge load unload page 5 48 Front bezel Power on self test Cartridge load unload page 5 4 SLD card Update m...

Page 29: ...Notes 1 16 510702 1 Before You Begin ...

Page 30: ...TS using the procedures described in this chapter before you perform any other maintenance procedures to see if cleaning corrects the problem The only cleaning material authorized for use with the CTS is an EXABYTE or EXABYTE approved 8mm cleaning cartridge Important Using cloth swabs cotton swabs cleaning agents or cleaning cartridges not approved by EXABYTE Corporation will void the warranty on ...

Page 31: ...can access this information in either of the following ways Time to clean LED indication When 30 tape motion hours have elapsed the top and bottom LEDs will flash rapidly and the middle LED will flash irregularly depending on SCSI bus activity For best results clean the CTS as soon as possible after the LEDs begin flashing REQUEST SENSE 03h command If desired you can issue a REQUEST SENSE command ...

Page 32: ...l in the cleaning cartridge and reuse it To use the cleaning cartridge follow these steps 1 Apply power to the CTS When the power on self test is complete press the unload button and remove any data cartridge from the CTS 2 Check the usage record on the label of the cleaning cartridge to make sure that there is at least one cleaning cycle remaining see Figure 2 1 If there are no cleaning cycles re...

Page 33: ...will be off If the cleaning cycle was not performed the LEDs will continue to flash Issue a REQUEST SENSE 03h command and check the setting of the CLND bit If set to 1 the CLND bit indicates that a successful cleaning cycle was performed If the CLND bit is 0 the cleaning cycle was not performed 5 If the cleaning cycle was successful record the date the cleaning was performed on the cleaning cartri...

Page 34: ...sing a microcode update tape This tape is used to upgrade the CTS to a new level of microcode You can obtain a microcode update tape from EXABYTE if a new firmware release becomes available or you can create your own with the EXABYTE CTS Monitor program as described in the next section October 1992 3 1 ...

Page 35: ...code Steps for making a microcode update tape Important Once a tape has been made into a microcode update tape it cannot be reused as a data tape To avoid wasting tape use a 15m tape If necessary you can use a previously written data tape or microcode update tape to create a new microcode update tape To make a microcode update tape follow these steps 1 Start the CTS Monitor program and select the ...

Page 36: ...ion from a BIN file BIN Mode BIN Vendor Contains default MODE SELECT options and vendor unique configuration information from a BIN file Does not contain control or servo programs and will not cause the flash EPROM to change CTS Mode Select BIN Vendor Contains default MODE SELECT options from the EEPROM and vendor unique configuration information from a BIN file Does not contain control or servo p...

Page 37: ...ridge and the following message appears in the CTS Monitor program G Load tape made successfully and tape ejected 7 Remove the data cartridge from the CTS label it as a microcode update tape list the microcode level and store it in a safe location to prevent it from being used inadvertently Note If an error occurs while the CTS is making the microcode update tape the top amber LED will flash at a ...

Page 38: ... the following actions 1 Load the new tape 2 Copy the code memories to the buffer 3 Validate the microcode load image in the buffer 4 Write the buffered data to tape 5 Unload and eject the tape Note The 21 2 to 3 minutes do not include the time required to rewind unload and eject any tape present before the new tape is inserted October 1992 3 5 3 Loading New Microcode from Tape ...

Page 39: ...ocode update tape in the CTS Steps that occur during the microcode update process The following steps occur automatically when you insert a microcode update tape in the CTS 1 The CTS loads the tape reads the digital LBOT pattern and identifies it as a microcode update tape The bottom green LED will begin to flash The rate of flashing varies between slow and fast as the CTS switches between normal ...

Page 40: ...ot code support for new microcode version 4 After the data has been read into the buffer and validated the CTS unloads the tape but does not eject it Note If any of the validation steps fail the top amber LED will flash at a fast rate about 4 blinks per second Push the unload button to eject the tape and restore normal CTS operation then repeat the process with a new microcode update tape October ...

Page 41: ...s a full power on reset and self test POST During the first part of POST all LEDs will be on As POST completes the top amber LED will stay on and the bottom LED will flash slow and then fast The load tape is ejected after approximately 15 seconds into the 32 second self test If the CTS Monitor program is running and the load was successful the following message will appear L Load of new code is su...

Page 42: ...es the time required for the CTS to complete the following actions 1 Load the microcode update tape 2 Read the data from the tape into the buffer 3 Validate the microcode load image in the buffer 4 Unload the tape 5 Load the new code into the flash EPROMs 6 Perform a power on self test October 1992 3 9 3 Loading New Microcode from Tape ...

Page 43: ...Notes 3 10 510702 3 Loading New Microcode from Tape ...

Page 44: ... This chapter describes how to remove a data cartridge or cleaning cartridge from a nonfunctional CTS If you need to perform any other maintenance procedures on the CTS you should remove the cartridge from the CTS first October 1992 4 1 ...

Page 45: ...ess the unload button to unload the cartridge 3 If the cartridge does not unload continue with the cartridge removal procedure Follow the static protection precautions and maintenance guidelines in Chapter 2 Obtain these tools to remove the cartridge Magnetic torque limiting 0 Phillips screwdriver Small tweezers Scissors Remove the top panel as described on page 5 12 4 2 510702 4 Removing a Cartri...

Page 46: ...e cartridge completely Once you cut the tape you can splice it back together and use it in a CTS but you may lose some of your data 1 Locate the pinch roller capstan and spring clip CAUTION To avoid damaging the CTS do not touch the drum mechanism 2 Use your finger to push the spring clip toward the pinch roller until there is a gap between the pinch roller and capstan 3 While pus spring clip twee...

Page 47: ...made a loop in the tape release the spring clip 5 Use the scissors to cut the tape at the loop 6 Remove the cartridge as described in the next section Removing a cartridge 4 4 510702 4 Removing a Cartridge from the CTS ...

Page 48: ...the thumb of your other hand to gently roll the cassette loading gear toward the front of the CTS until the rear of the cartridge slides out of the CTS 4 Pull the cartridge all the way out of the CTS You might need to hold the door open until both ends of the tape clear the door Important If you are unable to remove the cartridge using this procedure send the CTS back to EXABYTE for service 5 Repl...

Page 49: ...f test again If it fails again contact your vendor 2 Cartridge load unload The cartridge loads and unloads without getting caught on the bezel The cartridge gets caught on the bezel during the load or unload operation Make sure the bezel is fully seated and straight on the front of the CTS The CTS door closes after you pull out the cartridge The CTS door does not close after you pull out the cartr...

Page 50: ...owing field replaceable units FRUs for the CTS Front bezel Chassis panels front rear left right top and bottom VUA card for the EXB 8205 or SUA card for the EXB 8505 referred to as the VUA SUA card in this chapter SLD card VUA SLD flex cable Deck subassembly Door and retainer ...

Page 51: ...Take the replacement bezel out of its packaging Obtain this tool to replace the front bezel Magnetic torque limiting 0 Phillips screwdriver Procedure for removing the front bezel 1 Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws from the front bezel 2 Slide the front bezel away from the CTS 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 52: ... replacing the front bezel 1 Slide the front bezel onto the CTS 2 Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver to replace the two screws in the front bezel 3 Tighten the screws to this torque value 1 7 inch pounds 2 kg cm ...

Page 53: ...rectly installed Try the power on self test again If it fails again contact your vendor 2 Cartridge load unload The cartridge loads and unloads without getting caught on the bezel The cartridge gets caught on the bezel during the load or unload operation Make sure the bezel is fully seated and straight on the front of the CTS The CTS door closes after you pull out the cartridge The CTS door does n...

Page 54: ...ts packaging Obtain this tool to replace the front panel Magnetic torque limiting 0 Phillips screwdriver Remove the front bezel as described on page 5 2 Procedure for removing the front panel 1 Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws from the front panel 2 Remove the four screws from the front section of each side panel 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 55: ...m the CTS Procedure for replacing the front panel 1 Use your thumbs and forefingers to pull the left and right panels away from the CTS 2 Slide the front panel in place Insert the alignment pins in the front panel into the holes in the side panels Important Make sure that the flange on the front panel rests on top of the bottom panel 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 56: ...wdriver to replace the three screws in the front panel 4 Replace the four screws in each side panel 5 Tighten all screws to this torque value 1 7 inch pounds 2 kg cm 6 Replace the front bezel as described on page 5 3 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 57: ...ads without getting caught on the bezel or front panel The cartridge gets caught on the bezel or front panel during the load or unload operation Make sure the front panel is fully seated and that the alignment pins are inserted in the holes in the side panels Make sure the front bezel is fully seated and straight on the front of the CTS The CTS door closes after you pull out the cartridge The CTS ...

Page 58: ...ake the replacement rear panel out of its packaging Obtain this tool to replace the rear panel Magnetic torque limiting 0 Phillips screwdriver Procedure for removing the rear panel 1 Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws from the rear panel 2 Slide the rear panel away from the CTS 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 59: ...eplace the two screws in the rear panel Important Make sure that the cutouts in the rear panel are properly oriented for the connectors at the back of the CTS and that the flanges on the rear panel are inside the top and bottom panels 3 Tighten the screws to this torque value 1 7 inch pounds 2 kg cm 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 60: ... test 1 Power on The bottom LED is lit when the power on self test is complete The top and middle LEDs flash Make sure the power cable and SCSI cable are correctly installed Try the power on self test again If it fails again contact your vendor 2 EXPERT WrtVari test Refer to the EXPERT User s Guide for the 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 61: ...2 Take the replacement top panel out of its packaging Obtain this tool to replace the top panel Magnetic torque limiting 0 Phillips screwdriver Procedure for removing the top panel 1 Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the five screws from the top panel 2 Lift the top panel off of the CTS 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 62: ...op panel on the CTS Make sure to put the side flanges on the inside of each side panel 2 Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver to replace the five screws in the top panel 3 Tighten the screws to this torque value 1 7 inch pounds 2 kg cm 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 63: ...test 1 Power on The bottom LED is lit when the power on self test is complete The top and middle LEDs flash Make sure the power cable and SCSI cable are correctly installed Try the power on self test again If it fails again contact your vendor 2 EXPERT WrtVari test Refer to the EXPERT User s Guide for the 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 64: ...ent bottom panel out of its packaging Obtain this tool to replace the bottom panel Magnetic torque limiting 0 Phillips screwdriver Procedure for removing the bottom panel 1 Turn the CTS upside down 2 Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the five screws from the bottom panel 3 Lift the bottom panel off of the CTS 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 65: ...ttom panel in place making sure that the side flanges on the bottom panel go on the inside of the side panels 2 Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver to replace the five screws in the bottom panel 3 Tighten the screws to this torque value 1 7 inch pounds 2 kg cm 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 66: ...l test 1 Power on The bottom LED is lit when the power on self test is complete The top and middle LEDs flash Make sure the power cable and SCSI cable are correctly installed Try the power on self test again If it fails again contact your vendor 2 EXPERT WrtVari test Refer to the EXPERT User s Guide for the 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 67: ...ke the replacement left panel out of its packaging Obtain this tool to replace the left panel Magnetic torque limiting 0 Phillips screwdriver Procedure for removing the left panel 1 Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight screws from the left panel 2 Slide the left panel away from the CTS 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 68: ...left and right panels are not interchangeable The right panel has vent holes to keep the SSV card cool If you are replacing the left and right panels at the same time make sure to put each panel on the proper side 2 Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver to replace the eight screws in the left panel 3 Tighten the screws to this torque value 1 7 inch pounds 2 kg cm 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 69: ... test 1 Power on The bottom LED is lit when the power on self test is complete The top and middle LEDs flash Make sure the power cable and SCSI cable are correctly installed Try the power on self test again If it fails again contact your vendor 2 EXPERT WrtVari test Refer to the EXPERT User s Guide for the 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 70: ... the replacement right panel out of its packaging Obtain this tool to replace the right panel Magnetic torque limiting 0 Phillips screwdriver Procedure for removing the right panel 1 Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight screws from the right panel 2 Slide the right panel away from the CTS 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 71: ... left and right panels are not interchangeable The right panel has vent holes to keep the SSV card cool If you are replacing the left and right panels at the same time make sure to put each panel on the proper side 2 Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver to replace the eight screws in the right panel 3 Tighten the screws to this torque value 1 7 inch pounds 2 kg cm 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 72: ... test 1 Power on The bottom LED is lit when the power on self test is complete The top and middle LEDs flash Make sure the power cable and SCSI cable are correctly installed Try the power on self test again If it fails again contact your vendor 2 EXPERT WrtVari test Refer to the EXPERT User s Guide for the 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 73: ...take the replacement VUA SUA card out of its packaging Handle the card only by its edges Obtain this tool to replace the VUA SUA card Magnetic torque limiting 0 Phillips screwdriver Remove the rear panel as described on page 5 9 Procedure for removing the VUA SUA card 1 Remove the three screws from the VUA SUA card 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 74: ...ex cable is still attached to the VUA SUA card Pull gently on the VUA SUA card when sliding it out of its connector 3 Rotate the VUA SUA card upward so that you can access the VUA SLD flex cable 4 Use your fingers to pull down on both ends of the connector for the flex cable until the connector unlocks 5 Slide the VUA SUA card away from the flex cable 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 75: ... completely into its connector 3 Push up on both ends of the connector until it locks in place CAUTION To avoid shorting out the CTS make sure to fully insert the cable in the connector and lock the connector 4 Slide the VUA SUA card firmly into its connector CAUTION To avoid shorting out the CTS make sure to fully insert the VUA SUA card into its connector 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 76: ...the VUA card do the following to prepare the CTS for operation Perform a Successful test Unsuccessful test 1 Power on The bottom LED is lit when the power on self test is complete The top and middle LEDs flash Make sure the power cable and SCSI cable are correctly installed Try the power on self test again If it fails again contact your vendor 2 EXPERT WrtVari test Refer to the EXPERT User s Guide...

Page 77: ...ut of its packaging Handle the card only by its edges Obtain this tool to replace the SLD card Magnetic torque limiting 0 Phillips screwdriver Remove the rear panel as described on page 5 9 Remove the VUA SUA card as described on page 5 24 Procedure for removing the SLD card 1 With the CTS upside down remove the three screws from the SLD card 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 78: ...lex cable until the connector unlocks 4 Lift the flex cable away from the SLD card 5 While supporting the SLD card from underneath push down on the PROM that is closest to the SLD card connector CAUTION To avoid damaging the SLD card use one hand to support it from underneath while pressing down to remove it 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 79: ...re for replacing the SLD card 1 For easy insertion into the CTS position the SLD card with the right end of the SLD card slanting down 2 Prepare to insert the left end of the SLD card between the two sets of tabs in the chassis 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 80: ...bottom of the card while pressing down on the edge of the left panel CAUTION To avoid shorting out the CTS make sure to fully insert the SLD card in its connector 5 Turn the CTS upside down 6 Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver to insert the three screws in the SLD card 7 Tighten the screws to this torque value 1 7 inch pounds 2 kg cm 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 81: ... cable completely into its connector on the SLD card 10 Slide the moving part of the connector down until it locks in place CAUTION To avoid shorting out the CTS make sure to fully insert the flex cable in its connector and lock the connector 11 Replace the VUA SUA card as described on page 5 26 12 Replace the rear panel as described on page 5 9 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 82: ...ddle LEDs flash Make sure the power cable and SCSI cable are correctly installed Try the power on self test again If it fails again contact your vendor 2 Update the microcode Refer to the CTS Monitor User s Guide for the 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem 3 Update the EEPROM image Refer to the user s guide for your CTS EXB 8205 or EXB 8505 4 EXPERT WrtVari test Refer to the EXPERT User s Guide for the 8...

Page 83: ...arefully Obtain this tool to replace the flex cable Magnetic torque limiting 0 Phillips screwdriver Remove the rear panel as described on page 5 9 Remove the VUA SUA card as described on page 5 24 Procedure for removing the VUA SLD flex cable 1 Use your fingers to pull up on both ends of the connector for the flex cable until the connector unlocks 2 Lift the flex cable away from the SLD card 5 Rep...

Page 84: ...of the connector the side with exposed wires on the SLD card 2 Insert the flex cable completely into its connector on the SLD card 3 Push down on both ends of the connector until it locks in place CAUTION To avoid shorting out the CTS make sure to fully insert the flex cable in its connector and lock the connector 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 85: ...sful test 1 Power on The bottom LED is lit when the power on self test is complete The top and middle LEDs flash Make sure the power cable and SCSI cable are correctly installed Try the power on self test again If it fails again contact your vendor 2 EXPERT WrtVari test Refer to the EXPERT User s Guide for the 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 86: ...t the front bezel VUA SUA card SLD card and flex cable Obtain this tool to replace the deck subassembly Magnetic torque limiting 0 Phillips screwdriver Remove the following FRUs from your old CTS Front bezel as described on page 5 2 Rear panel as described on page 5 9 VUA SUA card as described on page 5 24 SLD card as described on page 5 28 Remove the following from your new deck subassembly Rear ...

Page 87: ...I and power connectors facing you You will be inserting the SLD card into the CTS as shown 3 With the back of the deck subassembly still facing you position the card between the two sets of tabs on the left side of the chassis 4 Connect the SLD card to its connector by firmly pressing up on the bottom of the card while pressing down on the edge of the left panel CAUTION To avoid shorting out the C...

Page 88: ...e up 9 Orient the VUA SLD flex cable so that the shiny contacts face the conductive side of the connector the side with exposed wires on the SLD card 10 Insert the flex cable completely into its connector on the SLD card and slide the moving part of the connector down until it locks in place CAUTION To avoid shorting out the CTS make sure to fully insert the flex cable in its connector and lock th...

Page 89: ...nnector 13 Slide the moving part of the connector up until it locks in place CAUTION To avoid shorting out the CTS make sure to fully insert the cable in the connector and lock the connector 14 Slide the VUA SUA card firmly into its connector CAUTION To avoid shorting out the CTS make sure to fully insert the VUA SUA card into its connector 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 90: ...el in place 17 Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver to replace the two screws in the rear panel Important Make sure that the cutout in the rear panel is properly oriented for the SCSI and power connectors at the back of the CTS 18 Tighten the screws to this torque value 1 7 inch pounds 2 kg cm 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 91: ...Slide the front bezel onto the CTS 20 Use a magnetic 0 Phillips screwdriver to replace the two screws in the front bezel 21 Tighten the screws to this torque value 1 7 inch pounds 2 kg cm 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 92: ...e power on self test is complete The top and middle LEDs flash Make sure the power cable and SCSI cable are correctly installed Try the power on self test again If it fails again contact your vendor 2 Update the microcode Refer to the CTS Monitor User s Guide for the 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem 3 EXPERT WrtVari test Refer to the EXPERT User s Guide for the 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem 5 Replacing...

Page 93: ...eful not to lose it Obtain these tools to replace the door and retainer Magnetic torque limiting 0 Phillips screwdriver Small tweezers Remove the front bezel as described on page 5 2 Remove the top panel as described on page 5 13 Procedure for removing the door and retainer 1 Use the small tweezers to push the right end of the door retainer spring counterclockwise around the hinge pin This will re...

Page 94: ...2 Snap the right end of the hinge pin out of the right hinge 3 Pull the left end of the hinge pin out of the left hinge 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 95: ...Procedure for replacing the door and retainer 1 Place the left end of the hinge pin into the left hinge 2 Snap the right end of the hinge pin into the right hinge 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 96: ...ests in the cutout underneath the left hinge 4 Use the small tweezers to wrap the right end of the door retainer around the hinge pin as shown 5 Replace the top panel as described on page 5 13 6 Replace the front bezel as described on page 5 3 5 Replacing FRUs ...

Page 97: ...ad unload The cartridge loads and unloads without getting caught on the front panel or bezel The cartridge gets caught on the front panel or bezel during the load or unload operation Make sure the front panel is fully seated and that the alignment pins are inserted in the holes in the side panels Make sure the bezel is fully seated and straight on the front of the CTS The CTS door closes after you...

Page 98: ...nt 1 15 tools for maintaining 1 13 tools for troubleshooting 1 2 troubleshooting 1 2 troubleshooting guidelines 1 3 troubleshooting table 1 4 D data cartridge caution about removing manually from CTS 4 3 for troubleshooting the CTS 1 3 removing manually from the CTS 4 1 4 6 what to do before removing manually from CTS 4 2 deck subassembly removing 5 37 replacing 5 38 preparing CTS after replacing ...

Page 99: ...tools required for 1 13 troubleshooting 1 2 troubleshooting software for 1 2 microcode creating update tape for 3 2 loading from tape 3 1 3 10 steps that occur during update 3 6 time needed to load from tape 3 9 time needed to make update tape 3 5 3 6 using update tape 3 6 N nonfunctional CTS caution about removing a data cartridge from 4 3 removing a data cartridge from 4 1 4 6 P panels differenc...

Page 100: ... after FRU replacement 1 15 See also entries under each FRU time to clean LED indication 2 2 tools for maintenance 1 13 for troubleshooting 1 2 top panel removing 5 12 replacing 5 13 preparing CTS after replacing the 5 14 troubleshooting guidelines 1 3 manuals for 1 2 software for 1 2 static protection requirements for 1 2 table of errors 1 4 U upgrading microcode 3 1 3 10 using this manual x V VU...

Page 101: ...Notes I 4 510702 Index ...

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