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Hardware Operator’s Guide

DLT Library

Contents

About This Guide

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Chapter 1. Getting Started

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Library Components

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Robot Assembly

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Electronics Module

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Cartridge Access Port

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Storage Cells

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Tape Drives

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Operator Panel

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DLT Library Safety Features

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Controlling Software

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Powering On the Library

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Chapter 2. Operating the Library

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Operator Panel Controls

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Operator Panel LEDs

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Menus and Displays

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Main Menu

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Status Display

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Library Utilities

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Drive Utilities

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Chapter 3. Maintaining the Library

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Inserting a Cartridge into the CAP

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Removing a Cartridge from the CAP

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Cleaning Tape Drives

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Manual Operations

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Removing a Cartridge from the Hand

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Removing/Replacing a Cartridge in the Storage Cells

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Mounting a Cartridge into a Drive

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Dismounting a Cartridge from a Drive

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Tape Drive LEDs

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Chapter 4. Handling Cartridge Tapes

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Inspecting Cartridge Tapes

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Applying Cartridge Labels

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Setting Cartridge Write Protection

4–3

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Storing Cartridges

4–3

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Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior

4–4

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Appendix A. Specifications

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Supplies and Accessories

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Acquiring Additional Labels

A–3

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DLT Library Specifications

A–4

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Agency Certifications

A–5

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Glossary

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Index

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Summary of Contents for Surestore Tape Library Model 3/30

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Page 5: ...00 Customer Document PN A4853 90000 Vendor PN 95770 Edition 1 1 November 1997 EC 83907 This guide has 62 pages Page Change No Disposition Title Copyright iii through xvi 1 1 through 1 6 2 1 through 2 8 3 1 through 3 12 4 1 through 4 4 A 1 through A 6 X 1 through X 6 Reader s Comment Form Business Reply Mailer Printed in the USA Rear Cover ...

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Page 7: ...ter 3 Maintaining the Library 3 1 Inserting a Cartridge into the CAP 3 1 Removing a Cartridge from the CAP 3 2 Cleaning Tape Drives 3 2 Manual Operations 3 2 Removing a Cartridge from the Hand 3 4 Removing Replacing a Cartridge in the Storage Cells 3 6 Mounting a Cartridge into a Drive 3 7 Dismounting a Cartridge from a Drive 3 9 Tape Drive LEDs 3 10 Chapter 4 Handling Cartridge Tapes 4 1 Inspecti...

Page 8: ... Figure 3 5 Storage Cell Locations 3 6 Figure 3 6 Removing Replacing a Cartridge Tape in a Storage Cell 3 7 Figure 3 7 Tape Drive Open Closed 3 8 Figure 3 8 Mounting a Cartridge into a Drive 3 9 Figure 3 9 Tape Drive LEDs 3 10 Figure 4 1 Inspecting a Cartridge 4 1 Figure 4 2 Applying Cartridge Labels 4 2 Figure 4 3 Setting the Write Protect Switch 4 3 Tables Table 3 1 Tape Drive LEDs right front p...

Page 9: ...Handling Cartridge Tapes explains the care and use of cartridge tapes Appendix A Specifications provides detailed DLT Library specifications and tape drive comparisons as well as numbers for supplies and accessories and instructions for ordering cartridge tape labels Glossary The Glossary defines new or special terms and abbreviations used in this guide Index The Index assists in locating informat...

Page 10: ...r on the operator panel display The names of various light emitting diodes LEDs are shown in italics normal font Servicing Any servicing adjustment maintenance or repair must be performed only by authorized service trained personnel Warranty If you have any questions about the warranty for this product contact your dealer or your local Hewlett Packard sales representative Grounding The computer in...

Page 11: ...Hardware Operator s Guide Internal Code License Statement DLT Library ix Internal Code License Statement ...

Page 12: ...Internal Code License Statement Hardware Operator s Guide x DLT Library ...

Page 13: ...nducted with HP computer systems and HP shielded cables such as those received with your product Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett Packard could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Cables used with this device must be properly shielded to comply with the requirements of the FCC IEC Statement Worldwide This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this ...

Page 14: ...nnection to Public Telecommunication Systems in the U K VCCI Class A Japan Note This equipment is in the Class A category information technology equipment based on the rules of Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI When used in a residential area radio interference may be caused In this case user may be required to take appropriate corrective actions ...

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Page 17: ...uses a small computer system interface SCSI library command set and attaches directly to the SCSI bus Figure 1 1 Library Front View Figure 1 1 shows the front of the library showing S a window for viewing library operation S an operator panel for accessing library functions S a cartridge access port CAP for manually loading tapes S a lockable front door with safety interlock switch for ensuring se...

Page 18: ...The major components of the library as shown in Figure 1 2 are S robot assembly includes hand camera assembly S electronics module not shown S cartridge access port S storage cells for 30 cartridges S tape drives not shown S operator panel Figure 1 2 A4853A Library Major Components ...

Page 19: ...d cartridge tapes for position location and library audits Theta Motor The theta motor drives a belt that moves the Z column assembly including the hand in horizontal rotation to reach the storage cells and tape drives Z Motor The Z motor drives a belt that moves the hand camera assembly up and down to reach the storage cells and tape drives Electronics Module The electronics module EM incorporate...

Page 20: ... in parentheses equals the total cartridge count The other number is the storage cell number in one of the three columns The storage cell layout as a whole is called the array The array targets are used for robotic calibration during initialization Tape Drives The DLT Library can contain up to three tape drives DLT4000 or DLT7000 differential The library numbers the drives from 0 through 2 startin...

Page 21: ... off power to the robot if the front door is opened WARNING Personal injury To prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment do not attempt to override the safety interlock switch Controlling Software Controlling host software is the interface between the host operating system requesting tape read write and move operations and the library components The software determines where the cartridge...

Page 22: ...ent activity on the display panel Figure 1 4 Library Power Switch CAUTION As part of the startup reboot routine the display briefly shows software version numbers and the message MENU available Do not press MENU at this time The functions available here are for use by qualified service personnel only The routine will automatically continue in a few seconds After the library completes its startup r...

Page 23: ...brary and tape drive status The operator panel also includes five function buttons and three light emitting diodes LEDs The function buttons allow access to all of the menus status displays machine diagnostics and error information available for the DLT Library Figure 2 1 shows the operator panel with a typical Status Display visible Figure 2 1 DLT Library Operator Panel ...

Page 24: ...menu cursor for scrolling between options SYSTEM RESET A recessed SYSTEM RESET button allows the operator to reset the library terminate operation and reinitialize the library without affecting tape drive operation or erasing the current library configuration Operator Panel LEDs The operator panel has three LEDs Library Active The green Library Active LED is on during initialization then flashes w...

Page 25: ...move the cursor using the up or down arrows until it points to the item and press ENTER To return to a higher level menu press MENU Main Menu Status Display Library Utilities Drive Utilities Status Display Shows the current library and DLT drive status Library Utilities Provides library diagnostics error and configuration information and sets library configuration Drive Utilities Provides choices ...

Page 26: ...tus are Comm Err Communication error Hdw Err Hardware error Clean me The drive needs cleaning Wrt Prot The cartridge loaded in the drive is write protected Loaded A cartridge tape is loaded in the drive Unloaded No cartridge tape is loaded in the drive Not Installed No DLT drive is installed in that slot A typical status display looks like the example below CAP Locked Not Installed DLT4000 Loaded ...

Page 27: ... Loop Initialize Mechs Demo Mode The operator panel displays only four lines Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the options Get Put Loop Removes diagnostic tape from the CAP moves the robot returns the tape to the CAP Mount Diagnostic Mounts a diagnostic tape into a drive Dismount Diag Dismounts a diagnostic tape from a drive Unlock CAP Test Unlocks the CAP and prompts the operator to manuall...

Page 28: ...t Maintenance Mode When you put the library in Maintenance Mode and insert a diagnostic tape the library retains that tape enabling you to run more than one diagnostic routine without leaving Maintenance Mode When you are finished with Library Diagnostics press MENU once or several times as required to exit Maintenance Mode retrieve the diagnostic tape and return to a higher level menu The library...

Page 29: ...ID Sets the SCSI ID for the library Set Drive SCSI ID Sets the SCSI IDs for the tape drives Set Drive Count Enters the number of installed tape drives A sub menu allows you to set drives on bus the same SCSI bus as the library or off bus a different bus Set Fast Load Enables or disables the Fast Load option The Fast Load option allows the robot to continue operations without waiting for load confi...

Page 30: ... operator to change the cleaning cartridge residing in the library Enter Clean Limit When Auto Clean is enabled allows the operator to set the maximum number of cleaning cartridge uses For example Quantum DLT cleaning cartridges recommend about 20 uses Uncal Drive Target Allows the operator to uncalibrate a drive target This should be used by trained qualified service personnel only The DLT Librar...

Page 31: ...s might still be required on occasion such as inserting or removing cartridges through the cartridge access port Figure 3 1 Inserting a Cartridge through the CAP The procedure shown in Figure 3 1 for inserting cartridges through the CAP is the same for data diagnostic and cleaning cartridges Depending on the operation the library unlocks the CAP door automatically or at the operator s command When...

Page 32: ... choose Clean a Drive from the Drive Utilities menu shown below Clean a Drive Change Clean Cart Enter Clean Limit Change SCSI ID Uncal Drive Target The operator panel displays only four lines Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the options The library prompts you to specify the drive number and insert a cleaning cartridge through the CAP The robot then mounts the cleaning cartridge to the spec...

Page 33: ...ch whether that tape is in a tape drive or a storage cell To move the hand camera assembly to reach a cartridge or drive 1 Unlock and open the front door Power to the robot is disconnected although the tape drives will still be powered on and operable 2 Grasp the hand and move it up down or horizontally rotating as shown in Figure 3 2 until you can access the cell or drive you want Figure 3 2 Movi...

Page 34: ...ge using the following procedure 1 Rotate the robot hand until it is aligned with the CAP or any empty storage cell 2 With your finger in the slot on the side of the hand Step 1 of Figure 3 4 push the cartridge towards the CAP or empty storage cell 3 If the picker assembly is engaged with the cartridge press the push finger forward 90 towards the cartridge to disengage the picker Step 2 of Figure ...

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Page 36: ...mns When you locate the cartridge tape you need pull it straight out of the cell Figure 3 5 Storage Cell Locations In this figure the number in parentheses equals the total cartridge count The other number is the storage cell number in one of the three columns The storage cell layout as a whole is called the array The array targets are used for robotic calibration during initialization ...

Page 37: ...the load latch must be up which indicates the drive is open The drive hub should be retracted when the load latch is up allowing a cartridge to slide into the opening Figure 3 7 shows the front of a tape drive with the load latch down drive closed loaded position and the load latch up drive open unloaded position Note Move the load latch only with power to the drive and the green Operate Handle LE...

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Page 39: ...ting on top with the VOLSER label facing out 2 Push the cartridge fully into the drive until the drive latches onto the tape 3 Lower the load latch Dismounting a Cartridge from a Drive To dismount a cartridge from a drive 1 Press the Unload button on the face of the tape drive and wait for the Operate Handle LED to come on Figure 3 9 shows the LEDs and the Unload button on the DLT4000 and DLT7000 ...

Page 40: ...Manual Operations Hardware Operator s Guide 3 10 DLT Library Tape Drive LEDs The right side LEDs on the tape drive face are shown in Figure 3 9 and explained in Table 3 1 Figure 3 9 Tape Drive LEDs ...

Page 41: ... head but the tape has expired so cleaning was not done Problem data cartridge Try another cartridge If problem persists notify your service representative Cleaning is complete or unnecessary Operate Handle Green On Off Blinking Okay to operate the load latch Do not operate the load latch Close the drive load latch in down position and wait for a steady on green The LEDs on the left front face of ...

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Page 43: ...ape S Do not handle tape that is outside the cartridge S Do not expose the tape or cartridge to direct sunlight or moisture S Do not expose a recorded cartridge to magnetic fields Inspecting Cartridge Tapes A defective or dirty cartridge tape can damage a drive If you suspect a problem with a cartridge inspect it for these defects S Cracked or broken cartridge S Broken cartridge latch S Broken car...

Page 44: ... labeled with a CLN label S Diagnostic cartridges should be labeled with a DG label Note Diagnostic cartridges are physically the same as data cartridges The DLT Library requires the DG label before it will use a cartridge for diagnostic routines One diagnostic cartridge is supplied with the library Figure 4 2 Applying Cartridge Labels The operator is responsible for applying lables correctly as i...

Page 45: ...he tape and cannot write data to the tape To set the cartridge to write enabled slide the switch to the right so the orange indicator is not visible In this position the drive can write as well as read data Figure 4 3 Setting the Write Protect Switch Storing Cartridges Follow these practices when storing cartridges S Leave cartridges in their protective wrapping S Make sure the storage environment...

Page 46: ...e Exterior Wipe all dust dirt and moisture from the cartridge with a lint free cloth CAUTION To prevent tape damage do not use acetone trichloroethane toluene xylene benzene ketone methylethyl ketone methylene chloride ethyldichloride esters ethyl acetate or similar chemicals to clean cartridges ...

Page 47: ...Bar code labels are not available through Hewlett Packard but may be ordered from Engineered Data Products EDP Not applicable Not applicable See Acquiring Additional Labels on the following pages SCSI Cables 68 pin to 68 pin 0 5m SCSI cable High density with thumb screws to high density with thumb screws m m C6509A 8120 6147 2 5m SCSI cable High density with thumb screws to high density with thumb...

Page 48: ...tor for V Class Not applicable A4801 63002 SCSI Cables 50 pin to 68 pin 1 0m SCSI cable High density with thumb screws to high density with thumb screws m m C2961A 5181 7705 1 5m SCSI cable High density with thumb screws to high density with thumb screws m m C2962A 5181 7706 2m SCSI cable High density with thumb screws to high density with thumb screws m m C2906A 5181 7707 5m SCSI cable High densi...

Page 49: ...7 Fax 303 465 4936 Engineered Data Products Europe Ltd 43 Redhills Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5UL Phone 44 1245 322380 Fax 44 1245 323484 The following table lists EDP DLT cartridge label specifications Table A 2 EDP DLT Cartridge Label Specifications Data Cartridge Label Diagnostic Cartridge Label Cleaning Cartridge Label EDP PN 1703 OD Bar code 3 of 9 Dimensions 0 82 x 2 20 ...

Page 50: ...media changer command set single ended or differential selectable in field Cartridge access port Single cartridge capacity Bar code reader Standard Library Capacity 30 Cells Type IV tape Uncompressed Compressed 2 1 DLT4000 600 GB 1 2 TB DLT7000 1 05 TB 2 1 TB Table A 4 Physical Specifications Item Measurement Width 48 3 cm 19 in Height 44 5 cm 17 5 in Depth 72 6 cm 28 6 in Rear clearance library t...

Page 51: ...e Humidity 10 to 90 10 to 95 10 to 95 Wet bulb max noncondensing 35_C 95_F 33_C 92_F 35_C 95_F Altitude 76 to 3 048 m 250 to 10 000 ft Agency Certifications Table A 7 Agency Certifications Category Certification CSA standard CAN CSA C22 2 no 950 M93 Safety UL standard 1950 Third Edition y EN60950 FCC 47 Part 15 Subpart B Class A EMC Framework AS NZS 3598 1995 Australia N Z VCCI Class A Emissions E...

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Page 53: ...the DLT Library in two models DLT4000 and DLT7000 A library menu offering drive utility selections E A field replaceable unit of the library incorporating the library controller card CYC fan assemblies and power supply F Fahrenheit A mode of library operation permitting the robot to retrieve another tape before receiving load confirmation from a tape drive A four digit hexadecimal code generated i...

Page 54: ... the storage cells CAP and tape drives S A switch that disconnects power to the library when the front door is opened Small Computer System Interface A host adapter or control unit attached to the SCSI bus The library menu offering library and drive configuration selections A SCSI bus configuration offering a maximum cable length of 6 meters 25 feet An initialization and diagnostic routine perform...

Page 55: ...DLT Library X 3 Index 4 4 2 0 0 1 4 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 3 0 0 1 0 1 4 0 1 2 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 4 0 4 1 2 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 ...

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Page 59: ... is well organized The information is technically accurate Information is easy to find Step by step procedures are easy to perform There are enough examples and pictures The examples and pictures are useful Comment Name Phone Title Fax Company E mail Address Zip City State Country ___ Check here if you would like a reply Hewlett Packard has the right to use submitted suggestions without obligation...

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