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Tape Autoloader

Model 1/9

Upgrade and Parts Replacement Guide

Edition 2

Manufacturing Part Number: C7145-90021

November 2000

Printed in USA

Summary of Contents for C7745NB - SureStore DLT Tape Autoloader 1/9

Page 1: ...Tape Autoloader Model 1 9 Upgrade and Parts Replacement Guide Edition 2 Manufacturing Part Number C7145 90021 November 2000 Printed in USA ...

Page 2: ...incorporate all material updated since the previous edition The manual printing date and part number indicate the current edition The printing date and part number change when a new edition is printed Minor corrections and updates incorporated at reprint do not change this date Edition 1 C7145 90020 May 2000 Initial printing Edition 2 C7145 90021 November 2000 Second printing This Guide includes t...

Page 3: ...al injury if not correctly performed Do not proceed until you fully understand and meet the required conditions CAUTION Cautions call attention to an operating procedure or practice that could damage the product if not correctly performed Do not proceed until you understand and meet these required conditions NOTE Notes explain significant concepts or operating instructions TIP Tips provide hints o...

Page 4: ...for upgrade Chapter 2 Upgrading the Autoloader Describes the remote management card option and the process of upgrading the autoloader from DLT to Ultrium Chapter 3 Replacing Autoloader Parts Describes how to replace a drive module and returning parts Chapter 4 Upgrading Firmware Describes how to upgrade autoloader and drive firmware ...

Page 5: ...ng 2 3 Overview of the Optional Remote Management Card RMC 2 3 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP 2 3 BOOTP 2 4 Installing the Remote Management Card RMC 2 5 Configuring the Remote Management Card 2 6 Upgrading the Autoloader from DLT to Ultrium 2 9 Unloading a Tape from the Drive 2 9 Upgrading Firmware 2 9 Removing the Front Magazine 2 10 Removing the DLT Drive Module 2 11 Removing the Back...

Page 6: ...dule 3 4 Installing a Drive Module 3 6 Bringing the Drive Online 3 7 Returning the Autoloader 3 8 For Autoloaders Mounted in a Rack 3 10 4 Upgrading Firmware Chapter Overview 4 2 Upgrading Firmware 4 3 Checking the Firmware Revision 4 3 Using the Optional Remote Management Card 4 4 Using CE Diagnostic Tools For Service Personnel 4 5 Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape Drive Firmware Only 4 7 ...

Page 7: ...2 11 Figure 2 4 Removing a Drive 2 12 Figure 2 5 Transport 2 14 Figure 2 6 Removing the Side Access Panel 2 15 Figure 2 7 Removing the Back Magazine 2 16 Figure 2 8 Tab and Track Locations 2 16 Figure 2 9 Installing the Back Magazine 2 17 Figure 2 10 Installing the Ultrium Drive Module 2 18 Figure 2 11 Replacing the Front Magazine 2 19 Figure 3 1 Ribbon Cable and Connector 3 4 Figure 3 2 Removing ...

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Page 9: ...Tables v Table 2 1 Supported Browser Configurations 2 4 ...

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Page 11: ...Chapter 1 1 1 O v e r v ie w P r e p a r a t io n 1 Overview and Preparation for Upgrade ...

Page 12: ... Upgrade Chapter Overview Chapter 1 1 2 Chapter Overview This chapter describes the following Autoloader features Removing a rackmounted autoloader Removing the trim bracket and filler panel Removing the standalone cosmetic cover ...

Page 13: ...a t io n Autoloader Features Front and Back Panel Overview Figure 1 1 Front and Back Panel 1 Door handle 2 Power standby switch 3 Front panel display 4 Soft button keys 5 Slot for pull out information tab 6 LED status bar 7 Autoloader controller card 8 Remote management card optional 9 Drive module ...

Page 14: ...z pas le dispositif antibasculant le rack risque de se renverser et de provoquer des blessures ou d endommager l autochargeur de bande ACHTUNG Bevor Sie mit dem Einbau beginnen senken Sie die Justierbeine des Einschubschranks ab und ziehen Sie die Abstützvorrichtung heraus die ihn am umkippen hindert Wird die Abstützvorrichtung nicht herausgezogen kann dies zu Beschädigungen des Autoloaders führen...

Page 15: ...ales o daños al cargador automático de cintas si se vuelca el bastidor Removing the Autoloader from a Rack To remove the autoloader from a rack do the following 1 Release the filler panel and or trim bracket from the spacer bracket by releasing the screws from the clip nuts located at the front of the autoloader see Figure 1 2 2 Using two people or an appropriately rated lift remove the autoloader...

Page 16: ...loader To remove the trim bracket and filler panel do the following 1 Remove the trim bracket from the right side of the autoloader by lifting up gently on the bracket until it separates from the autoloader Guide pins keep the bracket in place see Figure 1 3 2 Remove the filler panel or trim bracket from the left side by gently lifting up on the panel until it separates from the autoloader Guide p...

Page 17: ... contains very sensitive elctronic components It is important to prevent electrostatic discharge ESD Use wrist grounding straps and anti static mats when removing and replacing cards and internal assemplies 1 Remove the four T 15 screws see Figure 1 4 2 Lift the autoloader cover off by easing the sides out and lifting it up from the chassis 3 The autoloader is now ready for upgrading see Upgrading...

Page 18: ...Overview and Preparation for Upgrade Removing a Rackmounted Autoloader if necessary Chapter 1 1 8 ...

Page 19: ...Chapter 2 2 1 U p g r a d in g t h e A u t o lo a d e r 2 Upgrading the Autoloader ...

Page 20: ...pgrading the Autoloader Chapter Overview Chapter 2 2 2 Chapter Overview This chapter describes the following Remote management via the remote management card Upgrading the autoloader from DLT to Ultrium ...

Page 21: ...comprehensive and user friendly web pages Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP The RMC has the ability to act as a DHCP client DHCP allows a DHCP server to dynamically assign IP addresses to any DHCP client that requests one The DHCP server usually has a limited set of IP addresses and assigns them on a first come first serve basis When a DHCP client boots up it will broadcast a DHCP request o...

Page 22: ...ont panel NOTE To correctly set caching for Internet Explorer go to the Windows Control Panel and select Internet Click on the General tab In the Temporary Internet Files section click on the Settings button Select Every Visit to the Page and click on the OK button to exit Netscape Communicator and Netscape Navigator set caching automatically Information View Configuration Network Access Table 2 1...

Page 23: ...d see Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 Installing a Remote Management Card 3 Align the sides of the new RMC with the recessed guide tracks inside the autoloader The card fits between the top and bottom tracks see Figure 2 1 4 Gently slide the RMC in ensuring that it remains aligned with the recessed guide tracks There may be some resistance as the RMC connector engages with the connector on the autoloader 5 ...

Page 24: ...Ethernet cable into the network port of the RMC Ensure the other end is connected to an active network port 2 On the autoloader s back panel verify that the link LED on the RMC is green This LED is labeled Link on the back of the autoloader 3 Ensure the network port is active by checking with your system administrator 4 From the front panel enter the Network Access menu 5 If you would like to use ...

Page 25: ...e key to change the number Use the key to move to the next number Use the Down key to move to the next address 7 Enter the subnet mask using the same procedure 8 Enter the gateway address 9 Press OK when complete to save the changes or press Quit to exit the menu and not save the changes A message will display to confirm the changes you have entered or alert you if the changes have not been saved ...

Page 26: ...from the Web Based Library Administrator pages by selecting the button at the top right hand corner of any page NOTE If the RMC is removed the autoloader will display a partial availability message This message can be suppressed by changing the setting in the Network Access menu Main Menu Administration Change Configuration Network Access ...

Page 27: ...ack magazine 6 Installing the Ultrium components front magazine back magazine and drive Unloading a Tape from the Drive Before replacing a drive unload the tape from the drive From the Drive and Tape Operations menu select Unload Tape from Drive to move the tape from the drive module to the original slot where the tape was located The tape is automatically rewound before it is unloaded Upgrading F...

Page 28: ...gin upgrading the autoloader remove the front magazine as follows 1 To run the Back Magazine Removal test access the following menu path from the front panel 2 Power off the autoloader and unplug the power cord 3 Open the front door to access the magazine 4 Remove the magazine by depressing the release button at the bottom of the magazine while pulling the magazine out by the plastic tab see Figur...

Page 29: ...n removing and replacing cards and internal assemblies After you have removed the front magazine ensure the host is idle and the autoloader has been powered off and unplugged remove the drive module using the steps below 1 From the back of the autoloader disconnect the external SCSI cable s from the connector plate see Figure 2 3 2 Loosen the top and bottom thumbscrews on the drive module see Figu...

Page 30: ...dule is pulled out support the bottom of the drive module to avoid dropping or damaging it 3 Using the handle mounted on the back of the drive module pull the drive module straight out with one hand while supporting the bottom of the drive module with the other hand see Figure 2 4 Figure 2 4 Removing a Drive ...

Page 31: ...off the autoloader places the transport in the correct position to allow removal of the back magazine The internal back magazine is removed through the access panel on the right side of the autoloader To remove the back magazine do the following 1 If necessary remove the standalone cosmetic cover see Removing the Standalone Cosmetic Cover on page 1 7 2 Remove the side access panel by removing the ...

Page 32: ...he back magazine in place while removing the T 15 screw on the exterior of the autoloader see Figure 2 6 Removing this screw will release the back magazine 5 Grasp the empty magazine by the slots and noting the location of the upper and lower tabs on the magazine gently slide the magazine to the left until it is free from the tracks and remove it through the side access opening see Figure 2 7 on p...

Page 33: ...Upgrading the Autoloader Upgrading the Autoloader from DLT to Ultrium Chapter 2 2 15 U p g r a d in g t h e A u t o lo a d e r Figure 2 7 Tab and Track Locations ...

Page 34: ...e 2 6 on page 2 14 4 Replace the side panel see Figure 2 5 on page 2 13 5 Re install the standalone cosmetic cover if necessary see Removing the Standalone Cosmetic Cover on page 1 7 Installing the Ultrium Drive Module To install the Ultrium drive module do the following 1 Hold the drive module handle while supporting the bottom of the drive see Figure 2 8 on page 2 17 2 Install the drive module b...

Page 35: ...Upgrading the Autoloader Upgrading the Autoloader from DLT to Ultrium Chapter 2 2 17 U p g r a d in g t h e A u t o lo a d e r Figure 2 8 Installing a Ultrium Drive Module ...

Page 36: ...ont door of the autoloader 2 To install the Ultrium front magazine guide the magazine into the right side of the autoloader until it clicks into place see Figure 2 9 3 Close the door 4 Re connect the power cord to the autoloader and power on The autoloader will automatically run an inventory check Figure 2 9 Replacing the Front Magazine ...

Page 37: ... t h e A u t o lo a d e r Bringing the Drive Online To bring the drive online do the following 1 Enter the Administration then the Online Drive Repair menus 2 Select Put drive online to bring the drive back online The autoloader will automatically run a self test when the drive has been brought online ...

Page 38: ...Upgrading the Autoloader Upgrading the Autoloader from DLT to Ultrium Chapter 2 2 20 ...

Page 39: ...Chapter 3 3 1 R e p la c in g P a r t s 3 Replacing Autoloader Parts ...

Page 40: ...Replacing Autoloader Parts Chapter Overview Chapter 3 3 2 Chapter Overview This chapter describes the following Removing and installing drive modules Returning the autoloader ...

Page 41: ...lect Unload Tape from Drive to move the tape from the drive module to the original slot where the tape was located The tape is automatically rewound before it is unloaded Taking a Drive Offline If you want to replace the drive while the autoloader is powered on you must take it offline by accessing the front panel If the autoloader does not need to be powered on to replace the drive proceed to Rem...

Page 42: ...ow 1 Verify the external SCSI cable s are securely fastened to the connector plate 2 Loosen the thumbscrews on each side of the connector plate located in the middle of the drive module Figure 3 1 If this is your first time loosening the thumbscrews you may want to use a screwdriver 3 Gently remove the connector plate with SCSI cable s still connected CAUTION Use standard precautions for electro s...

Page 43: ...bles from the connector plate 6 Loosen the top and bottom thumbscrews on the drive module Figure 3 2 7 Using the handle that is mounted on the back of the drive module pull the drive module straight out with one hand while supporting the bottom of the drive module with the other hand CAUTION As the drive module is pulled out support the bottom of the drive module to avoid dropping or damaging it F...

Page 44: ... the drive module handle while the other hand supports the drive see Figure 3 3 2 Install the drive module by inserting the rail at the top of the drive module into the slot at the top of the drive module opening There will be some resistance as the drive connector engages with the connector on the autoloader Figure 3 3 Installing a Drive Module ...

Page 45: ...nnector plate in place tighten the thumbscrews by hand Bringing the Drive Online 1 To bring the new drive online enter the Administration then the Online Drive Repair menus 2 Select Put drive online to bring the drive back online The autoloader will automatically run a self test when the drive has been brought online NOTE You may need to use the host backup software to recognize the new drive when...

Page 46: ...es b Remove the magazine by fully depressing the release button on the bottom of the magazine while pulling the magazine out with the tab see Figure 3 4 c Use the magazine carrying handle to lift it out from the autoloader d To remove a tape grasp the top and bottom corners of a tape and pull the tape straight out of the magazine Do not hold the magazine handle down when you are removing tapes Whe...

Page 47: ...il the interface is inactive Removing power from a SCSI peripheral when the bus is active can result in data loss and or indeterminate bus states If your computer is connected to a LAN be sure to check with your system administrator before powering off 6 Power off the autoloader The power standby switch is recessed to avoid accidental power cycles Disconnect the power cable 7 Remove the drive modu...

Page 48: ... beginnen senken Sie die Justierbeine des Einschubschranks ab und ziehen Sie die Abstützvorrichtung heraus die ihn am umkippen hindert Wird die Abstützvorrichtung nicht herausgezogen kann dies zu Beschädigungen des Autoloaders führen sollte der Einschubschrank umkippen AVVISO Prima di iniziare abbassare il piedino equilibratore dello scaffale ed estendere il dispositivo anti inclinazione dello sca...

Page 49: ...e autoloader from the rack tray by sliding it out and supporting it from the bottom 4 Place the autoloader on a solid surface to prepare it for packaging 5 To remove the trim bracket and filler panel see Removing the Trim Bracket and Filler Panel on page 1 7 6 Re install the internal packaging behind the autoloader front door to prevent the magazine from moving see Figure 3 5 7 Place the autoloade...

Page 50: ...Replacing Autoloader Parts Returning the Autoloader Chapter 3 3 12 ...

Page 51: ...Chapter 4 4 1 U p g r a d in g F ir m w a r e 4 Upgrading Firmware ...

Page 52: ...4 2 Chapter Overview This chapter describes the following Upgrading firmware Checking firmware revisions Using the optional remote management card Using CE diagnostic tools for service personnel Using a firmware upgrade tape for drive firmware only ...

Page 53: ...gement card autoloader only Using Library and Tape Tools autoloader and drive Using a CE diagnostic tool Using a firmware upgrade tape drive only Checking the Firmware Revision Before downloading new firmware check your current firmware revisions and compare them to the latest available revisions at www hp com go support or contact your support provider NOTE If the autoloader is in a partial avail...

Page 54: ...can be easily downloaded from the remote management card NOTE The firmware files are available at www hp com go support or contact your support provier These files must be loaded on the local host computer before downloading firmware First select your product and then select Downloads Drivers 1 Once the autoloader is configured for network access enter the IP address within your web browser to lau...

Page 55: ...quipment will typically be needed A 50 pin to 68 pin adapter cable ideally with high byte termination If using the standard Adaptec PCMCIA to HD 50 pin male cable the adapter cable will need a HD 50 pin female end A single ended HVD SCSI converter box if the autoloader drive is HVDS A single ended SCSI terminator if the autoloader drive is LVDS NOTE An LVDS terminator cannot be used when connectin...

Page 56: ...enus b Select Put Drive Online The autoloader will automatically run a self test when the drive has been brought online Wait until the self test completes and then scan the SCSI bus or restart the diagnostics program NOTE If the autoloader is in a partial availability state solid amber LED due to a firmware mismatch download new firmware 8 Download the firmware to the device using the diagnostic t...

Page 57: ...Load the firmware upgrade tape into an empty slot in the autoloader Note the slot number 4 Use the following menu to perform the firmware upgrade 5 From the Upgrade Drive Firmware menu use the or key to select the slot containing the firmware upgrade tape Select OK 6 Watch the upgrade status on the autoloader s front panel The tape will return to the original storage slot when the procedure is com...

Page 58: ...Upgrading Firmware Upgrading Firmware Chapter 4 4 8 ...

Page 59: ...y FC SW An acronym for Fibre Channel switched topology The highest performance Fibre Channel fabric providing a choice of multiple path routings between pairs of F ports FDDI An acronym for the Fibre Distributed Data Interface ANSI s architecture for a metropolitan area network a network based on the use of optical Fibre cable to transmit data at 100 MBsc Fibre Bridge Bi directional connectivity f...

Page 60: ...ementation non OFC An acronym for Non Open Ended Fibre Control This approach does not drop the laser power when a cable link is dropped Non OFC uses a lower power laser than an OFC system O OFC An acronym for Open Ended Fibre Control When a cable link is dropped the laser drops to eliminate the potential for eye damage originator A Fibre Channel term that refers to the initiating device P port The...

Page 61: ...IC Short Wave Optical Gigabit Interface Converter SW Optical FC Cable Short wave optical Fibre Channel cable Synchronous Simultaneous transmission of multiple transmissions down the SCSI path T topology The logical and or physical arrangement of stations on a network TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol W wide SCSI A 68 pin connector that can be single ended or differential in im...

Page 62: ...4 Glossary ...

Page 63: ...r Glossary 2 replacing parts 3 1 bringing a drive online 3 7 drive modules 3 3 installing a drive 3 6 removing a drive 3 4 taking a drive offline 3 3 unloading a tape 3 3 returning the autoloader 3 8 internal packaging 3 11 uninstall from rack 3 10 RMC configuring 2 6 installing 2 5 S single ended SCSI Glossary 3 synchronous Glossary 3 T topology Glossary 3 U upgrade 1 1 autoloader 2 1 rack mounte...

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