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SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide

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About this Guide

This reference guide provides information to help you:

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Install and configure the autoloader

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Properly use and maintain tape cartridges

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Operate the autoloader

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Troubleshoot the autoloader

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Upgrade or replace Customer Replaceable Units

About this Guide topics include:

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Conventions

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Rack Stability

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Getting Help

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Summary of Contents for StorageWorks SSL1016

Page 1: ...de hp StorageWorks SSL1016 tape autoloader Fourth Edition June 2003 Part Number 272363 004 This guide provides step by step instructions for installation and is a reference for operation troubleshooting and upgrades ...

Page 2: ...ed in this document is subject to change without notice Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Oracle is a registered U S trademark of Oracle Corporation Redwood City California UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group Solaris a trademark of Sun Microsystems in the U S and other countries Hewlett Packard Company shall not be liable for techn...

Page 3: ...Getting Help 13 HP Technical Support 13 HP Storage Website 13 HP Authorized Reseller 13 1 Overview 15 Front View 15 Mailslot 16 LCD 16 Function Keys 16 Status LEDs 17 On Off Button 17 Magazines 17 Rear View 18 Cooling Fans 18 AC Power Plug 18 Ethernet Connection 19 SCSI Connection 19 DCA Switches 19 Internal View 20 Picker 20 DCA 21 Barcode Reader 21 Supported Software 21 ...

Page 4: ...he Rack 34 Standalone Installation 34 Preparation 34 Clearance 35 SCSI Connection 36 Daisy Chaining 38 Ethernet Connection 38 Power On 38 Verification 40 Configuration 40 SCSI ID 42 Control Mode 44 Sequential Mode Operation 46 Ethernet 47 Autoloader IP Address 47 Subnet Mask 49 IP Gateway 50 SNMP Server 51 Time Server 52 Time 53 Security 56 Set Security 56 Set Passwords 57 Lost Passwords 59 3 Tape...

Page 5: ...76 Using Data Cartridges 77 Inserting a Single Cartridge 77 Moving a Single Cartridge 79 Ejecting a Single Cartridge 80 Removing a Magazine 81 Installing a Magazine 83 Inserting and Removing Cartridges 84 Manually Removing a Magazine 85 Changing the Orientation 87 Viewing Status Information 88 Autoloader Status 89 View Firmware Version 91 View Element Status 92 View Tape Drive Status 93 View Tape ...

Page 6: ... Update the Firmware 117 5 Tape Drive Cleaning 119 Configuring the Cleaning Tape Location 119 Inserting the Cleaning Tape 120 Storing the Cleaning Tape 120 Ejecting the Cleaning Tape 122 Tape Drive Cleaning Methods 122 Manual Cleaning 122 Auto Clean 124 Software 125 6 Troubleshooting 127 Before Contacting Technical Support 127 Operational Problems 127 Error Messages 129 Understanding Error Message...

Page 7: ...opean Union Notice 142 BSMI Notice 142 Japanese Notice 143 B Electrostatic Discharge 145 Grounding Methods 146 C Specifications 147 Physical Specifications 147 Performance Specifications 147 Power Specifications 148 Environmental Specifications 149 Acoustic and Noise Limits 149 Safety and Regulatory 150 D Upgrading or Replacing the DCA 151 Configuration and Tools 151 Removing a DCA 151 Installing ...

Page 8: ...Contents 8 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...

Page 9: ...guide provides information to help you Install and configure the autoloader Properly use and maintain tape cartridges Operate the autoloader Troubleshoot the autoloader Upgrade or replace Customer Replaceable Units About this Guide topics include Conventions page 10 Rack Stability page 12 Getting Help page 13 ...

Page 10: ...his manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life Table 1 Document Conventions Element Convention Cross reference links Figure 1 Key and field names menu items buttons and dialog box titles Bold File names application names and text emphasis Italics User input command and directory names and system responses output and messages Monosp...

Page 11: ...tes the presence of electrical shock hazards Enclosed area contains no operator serviceable parts WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock hazards do not open this enclosure Any RJ 45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a network interface connection WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock fire or damage to the equipment do not plug telephone or telecommunicatio...

Page 12: ...uce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manually handling material Rack Stability Rack stability protects personal and equipment WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment be sure that The leveling jacks are extended to the floor The full weight of the rack rests on the lev...

Page 13: ...ebsite under support http www hp com support Be sure to have the following information available before calling Technical support registration number if applicable Product serial numbers Product model names and numbers Applicable error messages Operating system type and revision level Detailed specific questions HP Storage Website The HP website has the latest information on this product as well a...

Page 14: ...About this Guide 14 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...

Page 15: ...e DLT1 SDLT 320 or Ultrium 460 tape drive and two removable magazines Each magazine can accommodate up to eight cartridges Front View The mailslot LCD function keys status LEDs On Off button and left and right magazines are visible on the front panel of the autoloader Figure 1 Autoloader front view 1 Left magazine 5 Function keys 2 Mail slot 6 LCD 3 Status LEDs 7 On Off button 4 Right magazine 1 7...

Page 16: ...slot even if both magazines are completely filled LCD The LCD allows you to use the scrolling menu to perform diagnostics and to enter commands Function Keys The function keys allow you to move through the scrolling menu and to make selections Figure 2 Function keys 1 Scroll up Press to move through a menu or number series 2 Escape Press to return to the previous menu or to move backwards on a scr...

Page 17: ...e On Off button it finishes moving them before powering off However any other functions such as writing to a tape or performing a diagnostic test are interrupted and terminated when you press the On Off button Magazines The magazines contain part of the robotics that move the cartridges inside the autoloader The autoloader is equipped with two cartridge magazines The magazines are removable and ea...

Page 18: ...o cool the power supply These fans maintain the acceptable temperature range for the tape drive path and all internal electronics See Appendix C Specifications for details about required specifications AC Power Plug The autoloader requires a 110 220 volts AC power connection 1 AC power plug 5 Switches factory use only 2 Fan 6 SCSI connectors 3 Manual magazine eject slot 7 Manual magazine eject slo...

Page 19: ... be reduced if an SE connection is used on an SSL1016 with an SDLT 320 drive An LVD connection is recommended for the SSL1016 with an SDLT 320 drive For best performance an LVD connection using an Ultra3 adapter is recommended for the Ultrium 460 drive A 68 pin VHDCI connector links the autoloader to the external host server A second VHDCI port is used for termination or to connect another SCSI de...

Page 20: ...and replaced as a single component Figure 5 Autoloader internal view 1 Picker 2 Drive carrier assembly Picker The picker moves the cartridges from one location to another One motor rotates the picker platform to position the picker arm in front of the drive mailslot or desired magazine Another motor positions the picker arm to retrieve or replace the cartridge The rotation motor engages the arm on...

Page 21: ...e host application and or LCD panel by reading the cartridge barcode labels The autoloader stores the customized inventory data in its non volatile memory For best performance HP recommends using only HP barcode labels Part number C9240 67903 for DLT or SDLT cartridges Part number C7970B for Ultrium data cartridges Supported Software The autoloader supports most major operating systems and is also...

Page 22: ...Overview 22 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...

Page 23: ... Low Voltage Differential LVD communication however data transfer rates and SCSI cable lengths will be reduced if an SE connection is used The autoloader is not compatible with a High Voltage Differential HVD SCSI bus The following SCSI host adapter cards are currently supported on the autoloader Note For best performance an LVD connection is recommended Table 2 Supported Adapters Adapter DLT1 SDL...

Page 24: ... of the SCSI bus Typically the host adapter provides the front end termination SCSI Cable Length LVD SCSI configurations have a maximum allowable bus length of 39 4 feet 12 meters To determine the cable length of the bus measure the lengths of the SCSI cables connecting each device to that bus and add those lengths together for the total length To that total length add 16 inches 40 64 cm for the i...

Page 25: ...age 100 V to 127 V or 200 V to 240 V Line frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Air quality Minimal sources of particulate contamination Avoid areas near frequently used doors and walkways stacks of supplies that collect dust and smoke filled rooms Avoid placing the autoloader near printing machines as airborne ink contaminates tape drives Note Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives Humidit...

Page 26: ...two people to safely rackmount your autoloader WARNING Before you begin make sure that the rack is sufficiently stable If provided lower the rack leveler feet and make sure any required stabilizers are installed If provided extend the rack anti tip device Failure to extend the anti tip device could result in personal injury or damage to the tape autoloader if the rack tips over Caution Do not remo...

Page 27: ...s marked using the template 3 Install two clip nuts into each back rail of the rack in the hole locations marked using the template 4 If there are no devices installed below the autoloader use the optional installation rails to help support the autoloader during installation a Install four clip nuts at the front of the rack two on each rail Install the first clip nuts two holes below the bottom au...

Page 28: ...he curved tabs around the rear rail of the rack 1 d Align the rail so that the holes are over the previously installed clip nuts 2 e Secure with two screws 3 f Attach the other optional mounting bracket using steps b through e Figure 7 Installing the optional installation rails 1 2 3 ...

Page 29: ...ttach the two support brackets to the rear of autoloader tightening screws until snug Caution Be sure the support brackets are aligned straight with the sides of the autoloader for proper installation into the U channel brackets Figure 8 Attaching the autoloader support brackets ...

Page 30: ...and Configuration 30 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide 6 Attach the two rackmount handles 1 to the front of the autoloader tightening the studs 2 until snug Figure 9 Attaching the front rackmount handles 1 1 2 ...

Page 31: ... through the clipnuts Attach the side of the bracket with only two holes Do not tighten the screws Figure 10 Attaching the U channel brackets to the rack 8 Position the autoloader in the rack so that each support bracket rests on a U channel bracket Each support bracket slides along the lip of the U channel bracket Figure 11 Positioning the autoloader in the rack ...

Page 32: ...ts engage the locking tab on the rear U channel brackets Figure 12 Attaching the autoloader to the front of the rack 10 Loosely install a screw in each front clip nut to attach the ears 2 11 Verify that the autoloader is level Adjust as needed 12 Tighten the four screws that attach the ears to the front clip nuts 13 Tighten the four screws that connect the U channel brackets to the rear clip nuts ...

Page 33: ...g each bracket to the front of the rack b Pull the bracket forward and down then push back to release the rear tabs c Remove the rail from the rack Caution To avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment be sure that the optional installation brackets or other properly installed rack products are in place below the autoloader at all times Note Be sure to save the optional installation brackets...

Page 34: ...kets if there is no device installed below the autoloader Before powering off the autoloader remove the magazines Standalone Installation Use these instructions if you will not be installing your autoloader into a rack Preparation To prepare your autoloader for standalone installation 1 Place one rear standalone leg into place and secure with two screws Repeat for the other side Figure 14 Installi...

Page 35: ...for the other side Figure 15 Installing the front standalone bracket covers Clearance Place the autoloader on a desk table or other stable horizontal surface Make sure the fan at the rear of the autoloader is not obstructed Allow about 6 inches about 15 cm from wall or solid object at the rear Allow about 12 inches about 30 cm to insert a cartridge in the mailslot and about 28 inches about 71 cm t...

Page 36: ...on the connectors Damaged pins will cause the connection to fail To make the SCSI connection 1 If the host computer is connected to a network check with the system administrator before turning off power 2 Properly power off all peripheral devices connected to the host computer 3 Power off the host computer 4 Install the supplied 68 pin 6 foot 1 83 meter SCSI cable to the double stacked SCSI connec...

Page 37: ...or another cable in the other port 5 If the autoloader will be the last device on the SCSI bus install the supplied SCSI terminator to the remaining port that is on the DCA and then tighten the screws 6 Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI host adapter card using the appropriate cable 7 Power on any peripheral devices you powered off in Step 2 Note Do not power on the host computer a...

Page 38: ...h the other end to a 10 100 hub or switch Note This step is not required for operation but is necessary if you want to use the autoloader Web administration feature Power On Carefully inspect your power cord and make sure that it is the correct one for your country or region If the power cord is not correct contact your customer service representative To connect the power cord 1 Make sure that the...

Page 39: ... the on position the is pressed Wait while the autoloader performs its power on sequence During this time the following activities occur The cooling fans begin to operate The LCD illuminates and displays power on messages The autoloader performs a power on self test POST The autoloader performs a calibration and magazine element status Note Depending on how the autoloader was last powered off you ...

Page 40: ...r switch is on The power cord is inserted correctly The SCSI bus is terminated The SCSI cable is connected to the autoloader and host computer The On Off button on the front of the autoloader has been pressed There is not an error code displayed on the autoloader s LCD If an error message is displayed see Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If you cannot resolve the problem yourself contact your authorized ...

Page 41: ...nstalled To install firmware in other languages see Update Firmware in Chapter 4 Configuration SCSI ID Ethernet Set IP Dynamic DHCP Static Set Subnet Mask Set Gateway Set SNMP Server Set Time Server Time Set Timezone Set Date Time Change Mode Random Sequential Seq Cycle Mode Cleaning Tape Auto Clean Tape Location Compression Security Security Set Password Operator Administrator System Update Mixed...

Page 42: ...parate SCSI IDs for the tape drive and autoloader Because the autoloader uses LUNs to address the drive and robotics only the autoloader requires a SCSI ID For the Ultrium 460 autoloader you must set two SCSI IDs one for the autoloader and one for the tape drive The default SCSI ID for the autoloader is 4 The default SCSI ID for the tape drive is 5 Check the IDs on all other SCSI devices that are ...

Page 43: ...ress Enter 5 Scroll to the number you want to set as the autoloader SCSI ID Figure 21 Set SCSI ID 6 Press Enter 7 Reboot for the new SCSI ID to take affect a Press and hold the power button on the front panel until Power Off appears on the LCD b Press the power button again to power on the autoloader The new SCSI ID is now in effect Status Commands Configuration Diagnostics SCSI ID Ethernet Time C...

Page 44: ...tridges have been sequentially accessed In Random control mode you can specify which cartridge you want to use and where you want it to go You will probably use this mode the most In Mixed mode the autoloader supports both Sequential and Random mode functions This mode can be useful in network environment Note Do not use Mixed mode unless you are certain all applications support Mixed mode operati...

Page 45: ...ode Options 5 Do one of the following To change the control mode scroll to the desired mode and press Enter A checkmark appears Press Enter again To leave the control mode unchanged press Escape 6 Reboot for the new mode to take affect a Press and hold the power button on the front panel until Power Off appears on the LCD b Press the power button again to power on the autoloader The new control mo...

Page 46: ... To start Sequential Mode operation 1 On the main menu scroll to Commands 2 Press Enter 3 On the Commands submenu scroll to Sequential Ops 4 Press Enter 5 On the Sequential Ops submenu scroll to Start 6 Press Enter Moving first tape to drive is displayed To stop Sequential Mode operation 1 On the main menu scroll to Commands 2 Press Enter 3 On the Commands submenu scroll to Sequential Ops 4 Press ...

Page 47: ...f time is manually set it is lost and needs to be reset whenever the autoloader is power cycled Autoloader IP Address An Internet Protocol IP address is the address of any device that is attached to a network Each device must have a unique IP address IP addresses are written as four sets of numbers separated by periods ranging from 0 0 0 0 to 255 255 255 255 IP addresses are either permanent or dy...

Page 48: ...the Configuration submenu scroll to Ethernet Figure 26 Select Ethernet 4 Press Enter 5 On the Ethernet submenu scroll to Set IP Figure 27 Set IP 6 Press Enter 7 Scroll to Dynamic DHCP Figure 28 Set Dynamic IP 8 Press Enter Status Commands Configuration Diagnostics SCSI ID Ethernet Time Change Mode Set IP Set Subnet Mask Set Gateway Set SNMP Server Dynamic 3 Static IP 016 117 076 045 ...

Page 49: ...nter 7 Scroll to Static IP See Figure 28 8 Press Enter 9 At each position of the IP address scroll to the correct number and press Enter to advance your cursor Note Use the Escape key to backspace to a previous text box if necessary When you have set the IP address the autoloader displays Enter to save 10 Press Enter The Configuration submenu reappears and the permanent IP is now in effect You do ...

Page 50: ...ace to a previous text box if necessary When you have set the mask the autoloader displays Enter to save 8 Press Enter SUB addr changed to appears on the LCD You do not need to reboot the autoloader 9 Press Escape or Enter to return to the Ethernet submenu IP Gateway An IP gateway is a device that converts data into the IP protocol To set an IP gateway 1 On the main menu scroll to Configuration Se...

Page 51: ...ot need to reboot the autoloader 9 Press Escape or Enter to return to the menu SNMP Server An SNMP server monitors a network by processing reporting activity in each network device hub router bridge and so on The server uses this information to define what is obtainable from each device and what can be controlled turned off on and so on To set an SNMP server 1 On the main menu scroll to Configurat...

Page 52: ... appears on the LCD You do not need to reboot the autoloader 9 Press Escape or Enter to return to the Ethernet submenu Time Server You can connect the autoloader to a server that will supply the correct date and time using Simple Network Time Protocol SNTP The autoloader uses this information to time stamp information in its memory To set a time server 1 On the main menu scroll to Configuration Se...

Page 53: ...not need to reboot the autoloader 9 Press Escape or Enter to return to the Ethernet submenu Time If you cannot access a time server because your server does not support SNTP or for security reasons you can set the time manually If you want to include time changes such as daylight savings time you must make those changes manually as well Note The DLT1 and SDLT autoloaders do not have a battery so i...

Page 54: ... 4 Press Enter 5 On the Time submenu scroll to Set Timezone Figure 35 Select Set Timezone 6 Press Enter The timezone screen appears Figure 36 Timezone screen 7 Scroll to set the number of hours difference between your local time and Greenwich Mean Time GMT 8 Press Enter SCSI ID Ethernet Time Change Mode Set Timezone Set Date Time Timezone set hrs GMT 0 00 ...

Page 55: ...te and time 1 On the main menu scroll to Configuration See Figure 33 2 Press Enter 3 On the Configuration submenu scroll to Time See Figure 34 4 Press Enter 5 On the Time submenu scroll to Set Date Time Figure 38 Selecting Set Date Time 6 Press Enter The Date Time screen appears with the cursor under the first digit in the second row Figure 39 Date Time screen Timezone set mins GMT 0 00 Set Timezo...

Page 56: ...to advance your cursor 11 The last two digits represent the current minute For each digit scroll to the correct number and press Enter to advance your cursor Enter to save appears on the LCD 12 Press Enter Security Your autoloader includes a security option to password protect the autoloader s functionality The default security setting is Off meaning that no password is required However you can en...

Page 57: ...on was set to On it is now set to Off and no checkmark appears Set Passwords Many operations on the autoloader are password protected to ensure data integrity You can set passwords at the administrator level and at the operator level Operator level users have access to the Commands and Status menus Administrator level users have access to all functionality Passwords must be exactly six numbers lon...

Page 58: ...r Figure 44 Select password level 8 Press Enter The Set Password screen appears Figure 45 Set Password screen 9 Press Enter again A text box appears above the first asterisk 10 In the text box scroll to the first number of the password 11 Press Enter The text box above the asterisk disappears and another text box appears above the next asterisk 12 Repeat steps 10 and 11 to enter the remaining numb...

Page 59: ...Password below the asterisks 13 Press Enter to submit the password Password Successfully Changed appears on the LCD 14 Press Enter The Operator and Administrator options reappear You can either enter another password or press Escape or Enter to return to the main menu Lost Passwords If you forget the administrator level password you cannot enter a new password You must call your customer service r...

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Page 61: ...rted Note DLT IV media which has a format other than DLT 1 must be bulk erased to allow a DLT 1 drive to perform writes to the media Erasing the data cartridge in its original drive is not adequate because the existing incompatible format remains on the tape cartridge The degaussing equipment used to bulk erase previously formatted media must have an Oersted rating at least equal to and preferably...

Page 62: ...80A SDLT 320 Read and Write DLT IV C5141F DLT4000 Read Only DLT IV C5141F DLT7000 Read Only DLT IV C5141F DLT8000 Read Only DLT IV C5141F DLT1 ValueStorage format Read Only DLT I cleaning tape C7998A n a Not supported DLT cleaning tape C5142F n a Not supported SDLT 1 cleaning tape C7982A n a Cleaning Note Ultrium cartridges are not compatible with SDLT drives Ultrium cartridges are not compatible ...

Page 63: ...d prevent accidental loss of data or damage to your cartridges Inspect your tapes When you change or load a new tape cartridge If a tape cartridge is dropped or subjected to physical shock If the tape drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape cartridge If you receive a shipment of tape cartridges that shows any sign of shipping damage To inspect a tape 1 Remove the tape cartridge from its prot...

Page 64: ...ide 4 If you hear anything on DLT or SDLT cartridges do not use the cartridge a If it doesn t rattle check the tape leader inside the cartridge To do this open the door on the rear of the cartridge by releasing the door lock Figure 46 Opening the cartridge door ...

Page 65: ...s The loop should stick up about an eighth of an inch when viewed from the edge the loop must be a closed loop If the loop is torn bent pulled in or not sticking up about an eighth of an inch do not use the tape cartridge Figure 47 Checking the SDLT tape leader 1 Good 2 Worn do not use ...

Page 66: ...loop for the buckling link to catch 2 Torn leader loop if the loop gets ripped to create an opening the buckling link will fail to grab the loop and thus not transport the tape into the drive 3 Creased leader loop the loop is stuck and the cartridge leader cannot unwind into the drive As the drive leader s buckling link engages the cartridge leader loop it can detach the loop and drag it into the ...

Page 67: ...or damage to the tape drive Do not touch or allow direct contact with tape or tape leader Dust or natural skin oils may contaminate the tape and impact tape performance Do not expose the tape cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight Do not expose cartridges to extreme temperatures or humidity Refer to the documentation that comes with your tape media for appropriate operating and storage temperatu...

Page 68: ...y physical shock Storing Tape Cartridges To store tape cartridges properly Never stack more than five tape cartridges When placing tape cartridges in archival storage make sure you stand each tape cartridge vertically Store tape cartridges in their plastic containers and in the environmental conditions recommended in your tape media documentation If storage and or transportation of a tape cartridg...

Page 69: ...not be overwritten nor can additional data be appended to the tape When you disable write protection existing data on the tape can be overwritten and additional data can be appended Note Before loading a cartridge into your autoloader make sure that you set the write protect switch to the desired position DLT IV Cartridges Figure 49 Write protect switch DLT IV 1 Write protected An orange indicator...

Page 70: ...tch to the left Visible Data cannot be written to the tape Existing data on the tape cannot be overwritten Additional data cannot be appended to the media Write Enabled with the hub facing down and the write protect switch facing you as shown in Figure 49 slide the switch to the right Not visible Unless the cartridge is write protected via software Data can be written to the tape Existing data on ...

Page 71: ...Guide SDLT 320 Cartridge Figure 50 illustrates using the write protect switch By moving the switch to the left 1 the cartridge is write protected and by moving the switch to the right 2 the cartridge is write enabled Figure 50 Write protect switch SDLT 320 2 1 ...

Page 72: ...m Data Cartridge 1 shows the location of the right protect switch By moving the switch on the bottom of the cartridge to the right the cartridge is write protected and by moving the switch to the left the cartridge is write enabled Figure 51 Write protect switch Ultrium 1 ...

Page 73: ... SCSI bus connects the autoloader to the host server and the backup software You can perform any functions contained in the backup software Front Panel Components The front panel includes a blue backlit liquid crystal display LCD four function keys scroll up scroll down Enter and Escape and two LEDs Function Keys Use the function keys to navigate through the menu and select options Use the up and ...

Page 74: ...tion key to display the top level menu The four menus displayed on the LCD are circular menus you can scroll through the options using either the up or down scroll buttons The first menu you access on the front panel contains the top level menu items Each item in turn contains submenus Table 7 Indicator Activity Indicator State Operating Condition Left green On Slow Flash Fast Flash Autoloader and...

Page 75: ...or Logs Halt Test Self Test Health Check Picker Test Magazine Test Inventory Test Drive Read SCSI ID Autoloader Ethernet Set IP Dynamic DHCP Static IP Set Subnet Mask Set Gateway Set SNMP Server Set Time Server Time Set Date Time Set Time Zone Change Mode Status Random Sequential Seq Cycle Mode Cleaning Tape Auto Clean Tape Location Compression Security Security Set Password System Update Version ...

Page 76: ...unctions you must first enter your password All passwords are six numeric digits To set a password see the section Set Passwords in Chapter 2 When a password has been entered all password protected functionality is available until the user logs out If you do not use the front panel for a period of time the logo reappears on the LCD When the logo reappears the autoloader has automatically logged yo...

Page 77: ...gal operation the autoloader refuses to perform the operation For example if you try to insert a cartridge through the mailslot to the drive but the drive already contains a cartridge the mailslot does not unlock If you try to unload a cartridge from the drive while the autoloader is writing to the tape your command is ignored Inserting a Single Cartridge Use the mailslot to insert a single cartri...

Page 78: ... Note Only insert the cartridge until you meet resistance Figure 53 Inserting a cartridge into the mailslot To insert a cartridge to a magazine slot 1 On the main menu scroll to Commands 2 Press Enter 3 On the Commands submenu scroll to Enter 4 Press Enter 5 On the Enter submenu scroll to To Location 6 Press Enter A map of all the magazine slots appears Occupied slots are indicated by an asterisk ...

Page 79: ...ress Enter The Move screen appears 5 Under From scroll to the current location of the cartridge you want to move Occupied slots are indicated by an asterisk Note If you select an empty location No Source Element appears on the LCD Choose a different location 6 Press Enter 7 Under To scroll to the location to which you want to move the cartridge Occupied slots are indicated by an asterisk Note If y...

Page 80: ... Barcode A barcode label appears 8 Scroll to the label that corresponds to the cartridge you want to unload 9 Press Enter An hourglass appears on the LCD as the cartridge you want is ejected from the mailslot Wait until the hourglass disappears from the LCD before pulling out the cartridge To eject a cartridge by location 1 On the main menu scroll to Commands 2 Press Enter 3 On the Commands submen...

Page 81: ...ge 6 Press Enter 7 Scroll to From Drive 8 Press Enter An hourglass appears on the LCD as the cartridge you want is ejected from the mailslot Wait until the hourglass disappears from the LCD before pulling out the cartridge Note After ejecting a single cartridge immediately remove it from the mail slot when prompted Removing a Magazine When you want to remove several cartridges at once remove the m...

Page 82: ...ars on the LCD Caution To prevent damage to the autoloader or the magazine use both hands when removing the magazine from the autoloader supporting the entire length of the magazine 7 Grasp the magazine by the handle with one hand and slide it out supporting it underneath with the other hand Note Once you eject a magazine you must fully remove it or fully re install it before powering off the auto...

Page 83: ...utoloader 1 Grasp the magazine by the handle with one hand and support it underneath with the other hand 2 Slide the magazine into the magazine bay Make sure you position the magazine correctly it should slide smoothly Caution Be sure that you install only a left oriented magazine in the left bay and a right oriented magazine in the right bay Figure 55 Installing a magazine 3 The magazine is corre...

Page 84: ...ert a cartridge into the magazine 1 Center a slot within one of the six openings on the side of the magazine 2 Properly orient the cartridge Note There is a keying feature in each slot that only lets you fully insert the cartridge one way 3 Fully insert the cartridge into the slot When pushing the cartridge into the slot you will feel slight resistance until the cartridge is properly seated into t...

Page 85: ...oving a Magazine To remove a magazine manually 1 Power off the autoloader 2 Place the autoloader on a flat stable surface 3 Locate the small rectangular opening on the back of the autoloader behind the magazine that you want to remove Figure 57 Manually removing a magazine 2 1 ...

Page 86: ...a right magazine slide the tool to the right On a left magazine slide the tool to the left You will feel resistance as the tool presses against the latch Press hard enough to release the latch Figure 58 Inside release latch When you release the latch the magazine pops forward so that the front of the magazine is no longer flush with the front panel 6 With one hand grasp the magazine by the handle ...

Page 87: ...rientation of a magazine 1 Remove the two screws that attach the handle to the front of the magazine Figure 59 Removing the screws 2 Unsnap the handle carefully ensuring you do not break the hinge 3 Rotate the handle 180 degrees so that what was the top of the handle is now the bottom 4 Rotate the magazine 180 degrees so that what was the front of the magazine is now the rear ...

Page 88: ...on the end of the magazine 6 Install the two screws to attach the handle securely to the magazine Viewing Status Information From the scrolling menu you can view the following information Autoloader status Firmware version Element status Tape drive status Tape drive version Ethernet information System performance 1 2 ...

Page 89: ...tion activity To view the autoloader status 1 On the main menu scroll to Status Figure 61 Main menu 2 Press Enter 3 On the Status submenu scroll to autoloader Info Figure 62 Select Autoloader Info 4 Press Enter 5 On the Autoloader Info submenu scroll to Status Figure 63 Select Status 6 Press Enter Status Commands Configuration Diagnostics Autoloader Info Drive Info Ethernet Info Status Version Ele...

Page 90: ...The drive SCSI connection is active OFFLINE The drive SCSI connection is not active Mode Random Default The autoloader is operating in Random mode Mixed The autoloader is operating in Mixed mode Sequential The autoloader is operating in Sequential mode Seq Cycle Mode The autoloader is operating in Seq Cycle Mode NOTE ISVs support different modes of operation Be sure your autoloader is set to the c...

Page 91: ...ter A list of messages similar to the following screen appears Figure 65 Autoloader version messages Table 9 Autoloader Version Messages Firmware The number indicates the firmware version EDC The number indicates the Error Detection Code that was generated when the firmware was installed The autoloader uses this number to verify that the firmware and the memory holding the firmware are good HW Rev...

Page 92: ...croll to Element Status See Figure 63 Figure 66 Element status Press Enter to view magazines A map of all the magazine slots appears An asterisk indicates a slot occupied by a data cartridge a indicates a slot occupied by a cleaning cartridge and an indicates an empty slot designated as cleaning slot Figure 67 Magazine map Note If the I E slot is enabled I E Slot replaces either Slot 1 or Slot 16 ...

Page 93: ...ears under TO then press Enter b If you do not want to move the cartridge press Escape View Tape Drive Status To view the tape drive status 1 On the main menu scroll to Status See Figure 61 2 Press Enter 3 On the Status submenu scroll to Drive Info See Figure 62 4 Press Enter 5 On the Drive Info submenu scroll to Status See Figure 63 6 Press Enter A list of messages similar to the following screen...

Page 94: ...essages SCSI ID The number indicates the autoloader SCSI ID number Loader LUN The number indicates the Logical Unit Number of the autoloader Compression Indicates whether the tape drive compression is enabled or disabled Drive Cart Indicates whether a cartridge is present in the drive Table 11 Tape Drive Version Messages Product Type The number indicates the type of product installed DLT1 Policy V...

Page 95: ...gazines If your autoloader is equipped with a barcode reader it can scan the cartridge barcode labels and store the data in its non volatile memory The autoloader automatically runs an inventory whenever you power it on or insert a magazine To take inventory 1 On the main menu scroll to Commands 2 Press Enter Table 12 Ethernet Information Messages Mac Address Indicates the serial number of your Et...

Page 96: ...pically write twice as much data to the same amount of tape Actual compression may vary depending on the type of data being backed up Compression also increases the performance of the data transfers from or to the SCSI bus Typically you will want to leave this option enabled unless you are backing up data that is already compressed Attempting to compress compressed data can reduce performance and ...

Page 97: ...ate Firmware Autoloader firmware can be updated by using Library Tape Tools L TT Additional details can be obtained at http www hp com support tapetools Configuration To change any Ethernet configurations see Ethernet in Chapter 2 Import Export Slot Note Any change requires a power cycle of the autoloader and reconfiguration of the ISV software To change the configuration of the Import Export slot...

Page 98: ...lot is disabled a To leave the I E slot unchanged press Escape b To change the I E slot press Enter Any change requires a power cycle of the autoloader and reconfiguration of the ISV software If the autoloader is not power cycled The changes will not occur The front panel red LED flashes and displays a Please power cycle message When the I E slot is enabled Slot 16 is designated as the I E slot wh...

Page 99: ...mmended for use with Web Administration Windows Internet Explorer 5 0 5 5 and 6 x Netscape 4 x and 6 x Linux Unix and Sun Solaris 8 Netscape 4 x and 6 x After establishing a connection to the autoloader open the HTML browser and enter the IP address of the autoloader See Autoloader IP Address or contact your web administrator Be sure that proxy server settings in your browser are disabled Figure 7...

Page 100: ...n prompts you for your username and ID then displays the opening page for that menu The Configuration page includes a submenu on the left side of the page When Web Administration displays the first Configuration page it is open to the Systems Operations submenu You can click Networking to access Ethernet settings options and Security to access security settings options Figure 77 Configuration Page...

Page 101: ...side of every page This information is updated automatically every 10 seconds so the status you see is real time information Move Tapes To move a tape 1 On any Web Administration page click Commands 2 From the drop down menu under Move tape from select the current location of the tape you want to move Note You can also click the slot on the graphic to select it 3 From the drop down menu under To s...

Page 102: ...Autoloader Operation 102 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide Figure 78 Moving tapes using Web Administration ...

Page 103: ...Administration page click Commands 2 On the Commands page click Inventory Set to Home If the autoloader is not able to successfully execute a move or inventory command try executing a HOME command and then retry the move or inventory command again The HOME command resets the autoloader as a means to help the autoloader recover from an unknown internal condition You should very rarely need to use t...

Page 104: ...ion page click Diagnostics Figure 79 Diagnostic page 2 Click View Log Note See Chapter 6 Troubleshooting for a list of error messages When an error message appears in the status information you may need to run a diagnostic test To run a diagnostic test 1 On any Web Administration page click Diagnostics 2 From the Test drop down menu select the diagnostic test that you want to run 3 Click submit ...

Page 105: ...n Note The DLT1 and SDLT autoloaders do not have a battery so if time is manually set it is lost and needs to be reset whenever the autoloader is power cycled Enter the time zone first then the date and time If you want to include time changes such as daylight savings time you must set those manually when they occur To set the time zone 1 On any Web Administration page click Configurations 2 From ...

Page 106: ... Administration page click Configurations 2 From the month drop down list select the current month 3 From the day drop down list select the current day 4 From the year drop down list select the current year 5 In the hour text box type the current hour in 24 hour format 6 In the minute text box type the current minute 7 Click submit ...

Page 107: ...n page click Configurations 2 From the drop down list under SCSI ID click the number to which you want to set the ID Figure 81 Setting the SCSI ID 3 Click submit You must reboot the autoloader before the new SCSI ID takes effect Note For the Ultrium 460 autoloader you must set two SCSI IDs one for the autoloader and one for the tape drive The default SCSI ID for the autoloader is 4 The default SCS...

Page 108: ...Mode To set the control mode 1 On any Web Administration page click Configurations Under Mode the current mode is selected Figure 82 Setting the Control Mode 2 To change the mode click a different option 3 Click submit You must reboot the autoloader before the new mode takes effect ...

Page 109: ...reduce performance and increase data size To set the compression 1 On any Web Administration page click Configurations 2 If a checkmark appears in the box next to Compression compression is enabled To disable compression click the box to remove the checkmark 3 If no checkmark appears in the box next to Compression compression is disabled To enable compression click the box to enter a checkmark 4 C...

Page 110: ...ted the box is empty Note Auto Clean is not supported on Windows 2000 removable storage To set the cleaning tape slot 1 On any Web Administration page click Configurations 2 From the drop down list next to Cleaning Cartridge Location select the number of the slot in which you want to store the cleaning cartridge 3 Click submit Figure 84 Cleaning Tape If you want to set the Auto Clean option use th...

Page 111: ...the option is enabled To disable Auto Clean click the box to remove the checkmark If no checkmark appears in the box next to Enable Auto Clean the option is disabled To enable Auto Clean click the box to enter a checkmark 3 Click submit Note A cleaning tape should be present in the cleaning tape slot to configure Auto Clean When Auto Clean is turned off the cleaning tape is ejected to the mailslot...

Page 112: ... is enabled 3 If no checkmark appears in the box next to I E Slot the I E slot is disabled 4 Click submit Figure 85 Import Export Slot Any change requires a power cycle of the autoloader and reconfiguration of the ISV software If the autoloader is not power cycled The changes will not occur The front panel red LED flashes and displays a Please power cycle message When the I E slot is enabled Slot ...

Page 113: ...ary menu click Networking The current settings appear on the screen Figure 86 Networking options 3 If a checkmark appears in the box next to DHCP the dynamic IP address option is enabled To set a permanent IP address a Click the box to remove the checkmark b In the IP address fields type in the new address using your Tab key to move from box to box 4 If no checkmark appears in the box next to DHCP...

Page 114: ...ess fields 6 To change the IP address of the subnet mask gateway SNMP server or the time server a Click the box to left of the address you want to change to enter a checkmark b Type in the new address using your Tab key to move from box to box 7 Click submit Note If the preceding steps change the IP address the new address must be entered into the browser to continue using the Web Administration f...

Page 115: ... of password protection see Security To set the security option 1 On any Web Administration page click Configurations 2 On the secondary menu click Security Figure 87 Security option 3 If a checkmark appears in the box next to Security the security option is enabled To disable the security option click the box to remove the checkmark If no checkmark appears in the box next to Security the security...

Page 116: ...word 1 On any Web Administration page click Configurations 2 On the secondary menu click Security 3 From the drop down list next to User Type select Administrator or Operator 4 In the Username field enter a username 5 In the Password field enter the password 6 In the Verify Password field re enter the password 7 Click submit You can reset the operator password for the front panel from Web Administ...

Page 117: ...age click Updates Figure 88 Get system updates 2 Click Browse 3 Navigate to the location of the firmware update 4 Click Submit The autoloader automatically uploads the new code and updates the firmware Note A message displays on the LCD to indicate that the update is complete Do not power cycle the autoloader until this message displays ...

Page 118: ...Autoloader Operation 118 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...

Page 119: ...pt that its shell is beige and has a stop next to the door hinge to prevent insertion in a non compatible drive The SDLT cleaning tape is gray The Ultrium cleaning tape is orange Note See Chapter 3 Tape Cartridge Usage for a list of compatible cleaning cartridges and part numbers Configuring the Cleaning Tape Location Before inserting the cleaning tape you must configure the cleaning tape location...

Page 120: ...bmenu scroll to Cleaning Tape 4 Press Enter 5 Log in as Operator 6 On the Cleaning Tape submenu scroll to Enter Cleaning Tape 7 Press Enter A countdown appears on the LCD You have 20 seconds to insert the cleaning tape through the mailslot before it relocks Push the cartridge in When prompted press Enter The system accepts the tape If you try to load a cleaning tape through the mail slot without h...

Page 121: ... drive for cleaning on the main menu scroll to Configuration 2 Press Enter The Configuration submenu appears 3 On the submenu scroll to Cleaning Tape Location 4 Press Enter 5 Log in as Administrator A map of all the magazine slots appears Note When a map of the magazine slots appears on the display an asterisk indicates a slot occupied by a data cartridge a indicates a slot occupied by a cleaning ...

Page 122: ...aning tape cartridge can be used for 20 cleanings To eject a cleaning tape 1 On the main menu scroll to Command 2 Press Enter 3 On the Command submenu scroll to Cleaning Tape 4 Press Enter 5 Log in as Operator 6 On the Cleaning Tape submenu scroll to Eject Cleaning Tape 7 Press Enter The autoloader ejects the cleaning tape from the mailslot Tape Drive Cleaning Methods You can clean your tape drive...

Page 123: ...ape from its slot to the tape drive and then cleans the drive with it When the cleaning is finished you must return the cleaning tape to its magazine slot 8 On the main menu scroll to Command 9 Press Enter 10 On the Command submenu scroll to Cleaning Tape 11 Press Enter 12 Log in as Operator 13 On the Cleaning Tape submenu scroll to Unload from Drive 14 Press Enter The autoloader removes the clean...

Page 124: ...ans the tape drive when a Cleaning Required status occurs During the cleaning cycle the LCD displays messages indicating the progress of the process Loading Cleaning Cartridge The autoloader is loading the cleaning cartridge from its magazine slot into the tape drive Cleaning Drive The cleaning cartridge is running in the tape drive Unloading Cleaning Cartridge The autoloader is returning the clea...

Page 125: ... the up or down scroll key once 8 Press Enter Software Set the cleaning option in your software application if available so that the software monitors drive cleaning If your application software supports automatic cleaning store a cleaning cartridge in the slot specified by the application Note If automatic cleaning is enabled in your application software make sure the Auto Clean option is disable...

Page 126: ...Tape Drive Cleaning 126 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...

Page 127: ...erational problem you may encounter Table 13 Suggested Actions for Operational Problems Problem Probable Cause Suggested Action Front Panel does not display information The connection to the LCD has failed Use the Web Administration tool to troubleshoot the error The autoloader did not power up See Autoloader does not power up The LCD has failed Replace the chassis assembly Autoloader is operating...

Page 128: ...rminators on the same bus as the autoloader Ultra 160 is recommended for Ultrium 2 performance Backup software isn t configured optimally Make sure that the backup software is configured for the best performance Block size at 64 and turn software compression off Data set is impairing performance The following can lower performance lots of small 64k files fragmentation and uncompressible data Real ...

Page 129: ...ion If an error message appears follow the procedures listed in Table 14 to try and resolve the problem Autoloader does not power up The power cord or source is malfunctioning or the autoloader is incorrectly configured Check all outlets and power cords for proper connection The power switch on the back of the autoloader is set to 0 Flip the power switch on the back of the autoloader back to the p...

Page 130: ...In the example above the error code is b9 In Table 14 you will see that this is an error event related to the picker Note POH is the time of the error with an assigned number The higher the error number is the more recent it is If you need to view an error log from Web Administrator the text that appears is similar to the following 0014 PC 00022 POH 00000 07 41 Error 02b9202f Context 03ac 00400100...

Page 131: ...e sure the host bus adapter is installed detected and configured properly Power cycle autoloader Repeat checks after power cycle 28 Message parameter bad Check host device driver Make sure the software application is supported has the autoloader correctly configured and has the latest patches installed Check SCSI bus cables and terminators Make sure the host bus adapter is installed detected and c...

Page 132: ...emove the DCA See Appendix D for instructions 2 Change the jumpers on the front of the DCA from vertical to horizontal or horizontal to vertical 3 Install the DCA 4 Power on the autoloader and if necessary attempt a firmware upgrade 30 Post Failure Verify that the DCA and magazines are properly seated Power cycle the autoloader 31 38 System Monitoring type events Power cycle the autoloader and run...

Page 133: ...Verify cartridge does not have labels or other matter placed anywhere on the cartridge except where labels are expected to be placed Try to load a different piece of media If multiple pieces of media fail contact HP customer support 3F Unload error Verify cartridge does not have labels or other matter placed anywhere on the cartridge except where labels are expected to be placed Try to load a diff...

Page 134: ...he autoloader If error continues contact HP customer support A6 Source magazine missing Verify the magazine is installed correctly into the autoloader Remove and insert the magazine again Run the Health test Try a different magazine or magazine blank Power cycle the autoloader Replace the magazine A7 Destination magazine missing Verify the magazine is installed correctly into the autoloader Remove...

Page 135: ...d page Run the Health test If error continues contact HP customer support A9 Picker full Look in the front of the autoloader and confirm the picker is full Power cycle the autoloader Run the Health test Set the autoloader to Home using Web Administration Command page Contact HP customer support if the problem continues and prevents normal operations AA Picker cartridge sensor error Perform picker ...

Page 136: ...e picker not rotating or translating correctly Run the Picker test Run the Health test Power cycle the autoloader C0 Unknown motor error Run the Health test Power cycle the autoloader D0 Magazine solenoid bad Remove and insert each magazine Try a different magazine if possible Power cycle the autoloader D1 Magazine present sensor bad Remove and insert each magazine Try a different magazine if poss...

Page 137: ...Carefully try to push the cartridge forward into the magazine slot There may be a need to slightly rotate the picker to get the cartridge to move forward Power back up install the removed magazine and run the Health test If the cartridge cannot be unjammed remove the SCSI Ethernet and power cables from the autoloader and remove the autoloader from the cabinet With the autoloader resting flat on a ...

Page 138: ... that a cartridge can be moved to and from the mail slot Picker Performs a full picker translation calibration Performs a full picker rotation calibration Magazine Performs left and right magazine calibration Verifies successful slot movement Inventory Takes a snapshot of the current labels recorded for each cartridge present then performs and inventory and compares the new results to the snapshot...

Page 139: ...el indicating the interference potential of the device as well as additional operating instructions for the user The rating label on the device shows which class A or B the equipment falls into Class B devices have an FCC logo or FCC ID on the label Class A devices do not have an FCC logo or FCC ID on the label Once the class of the device is determined refer to the following corresponding stateme...

Page 140: ...ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connec...

Page 141: ...Regulatory Engineer MS E 200 825 14th Street S W Loveland CO 80537 Or call 970 898 1738 To identify this product refer to the Part Series or Model number found on the product Canadian Notice Avis Canadien Class A Equipment This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigen...

Page 142: ...product has telecommunication functionality the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference EN55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Electromagnetic Immunity EN61000 3 2 IEC61000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics EN61000 3 3 IEC6...

Page 143: ...Regulatory Compliance Notices 143 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide Japanese Notice ...

Page 144: ...Regulatory Compliance Notices 144 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...

Page 145: ...ices This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device To prevent electrostatic damage observe the following precautions Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static safe containers Keep electrostatic sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static free workstations Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers Avoi...

Page 146: ...ce in the ground cords To provide proper grounding wear the strap snug against the skin Use heel straps toe straps or boot straps at standing workstations Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats Use conductive field service tools Use a portable field service kit with a folding static dissipating work mat If you do not have any of the suggested equi...

Page 147: ...Initialize element status 90 seconds typical Mean cartridge cycle time 20 seconds Mean cartridge load time 10 seconds Avg load time after placing cartridge in drive 59 seconds typical Max transfer rate DLT1 3 MB sec native SDLT 320 16 MB sec native Ultrium 460 30 MB sec native Maximum Storage Capacity DLT1 1280 GB compressed SDLT 320 5120 GB compressed Ultrium 460 6400 GB compressed Note Assumes t...

Page 148: ...0 Hz system 3 0 A RMS for 230VAC Power consumption 60 Hz system 75W 50 Hz system 80W Line discontinuities Voltage surges 500 volts at nominal line voltage Pulse width 100 ns Rise Time 5 ns Repetition Rate 1 Hz Common and differential mode positive and negative polarity Line discontinuities Voltage spikes 1 5 kV at nominal line voltage Pulse Width 1 microsecond Rise Time 25 ns Repetition rate 1 Hz ...

Page 149: ... per hour Non Operating 20ºC 68ºF per hour Humidity Operating 20 to 80 non condensing Non Operating 10 to 90 non condensing Gradient 10 per hour Wet Bulb Operating 26ºC 78 8ºF max Non Operating 29ºC 84 2ºF max Altitude Operating 500 to 10 000 feet 152 to 3 048 meters Non Operating 500 to 30 000 feet 152 to 9 144 meters Table 20 Acoustic and Noise Limits Specification Operating Storage or Non opera...

Page 150: ...Description Specification UL Listed Mark UL 1950 standard for safety of information technology equipment TUV GS Mark Germany EN60950 IEC950 standard for safety of information technology equipment third edition CE Marking European Union Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EEC European Union CUL Mark Canadian UL CAN CSA 22 2 No 950 standard for safety of information technology equipment Regulatory Series ID...

Page 151: ... a Phillips screwdriver to replace a DCA Removing a DCA Before you replace the autoloader DCA you must make sure the tape drive does not contain a cartridge To unload a tape from the tape drive see Move a Single Cartridge or Eject a Single Cartridge in Chapter 4 You must also turn off power to the autoloader and disconnect the power and SCSI cables from the back of the DCA Caution The DCA contains...

Page 152: ...e Autoloader Reference Guide To remove the DCA 1 Power off the autoloader 2 Disconnect all cords and cables from the back of the DCA 3 Remove the four screws anchoring the DCA to the chassis Figure 90 Removing the screws on the rear of the chassis ...

Page 153: ...he DCA handle and slide it backward to remove Being careful not to touch the exposed board on the bottom of the DCA place your other hand under the DCA to support it and prevent it from falling Figure 91 Removing the DCA Caution Avoid touching the exposed board on the bottom of the DCA See Figure 92 ...

Page 154: ...Upgrading or Replacing the DCA 154 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide Figure 92 Bottom of DCA ...

Page 155: ...n Avoid touching the exposed PCBA on the bottom of the DCA 3 Slide the DCA into the DCA bay 1 Make sure you position DCA correctly it should slide smoothly Figure 93 Installing the DCA 4 Install the four screws that secure the DCA to the chassis 2 Tighten firmly 5 Make sure the power switch on the back of the DCA is off the 0 is pressed then connect the power cord and SCSI cable 6 On the power swi...

Page 156: ...Upgrading or Replacing the DCA 156 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...

Page 157: ...eaning auto 124 manual 122 cleaning tape ejecting 122 inserting 120 storing 120 configuration menu 41 control mode setting 44 conventions document 10 equipment symbols 11 text symbols 10 cooling fans 18 D daisy chaining 38 date setting 55 DCA described 20 installing 155 removing 151 replacing 151 default password 76 100 document conventions 10 E element status 92 equipment symbols 11 error message...

Page 158: ...humidity 149 I installation location 25 preparation 23 rackmount 27 SCSI bus requirements 23 standalone 34 verification 40 IP address dynamic setting 48 setting permanent 49 IP gateway 50 L LCD 16 74 LEDs defined 74 status 17 length rackmount 147 logout 76 M magazine changing orientation 87 illustrated 17 installing 83 unloading 81 mailslot described 16 inserting cartridge 78 P password default 76...

Page 159: ...ymbols in text 10 symbols on equipment 11 T tape cartridges inspecting 63 protecting 67 storing 68 transporting 68 tape drive cleaning 122 status 93 version 94 technical support HP 13 temperature non operating 149 operating 149 text symbols 10 time server 52 time changing 53 time setting 55 U updating firmware 97 W warning rack stability 12 symbols on equipment 11 Web Administration accessing 99 d...

Page 160: ...Index 160 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...

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