Quantum Scalar 218FC, User Manual

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Operation and Maintenance 57
Normal Operations
General Guidelines
Once your Scalar 218FC Library and your choice of application software are installed and configured,
you can automatically perform backup and restore operations via the application software. You do not
need to intervene unless the application software instructs you to exchange data cartridges through the
mailbox slot, or by reaching in through the sliding access panel.
Always follow these general-operating guidelines:
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Open the sliding access panel of the Scalar 218FC only when you must. Even if you power down
your library, you should keep the door closed to protect the internal components from dust.
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Use only the recommended types of media cartridges, described earlier in this manual.
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Clean each of the DLT drives once a month, or whenever the Use Cleaning Tape LED is
illuminated on a drive front panel (see the subsection titled Cleaning the Drive Head in the
Maintenance section later in this chapter).
Power-Up Checks
When you apply power to your Scalar 218FC, the Fibre Channel subsystem will perform a Power-on
Self-Test while the library (robotics) is performing the Power-Up Checks.
When you apply power to your Scalar 218FC, the library (robotics) will perform the following actions:
Verifies drive configuration and status.
Builds a valid cartridge inventory log.
Calibrates the positioning of the Media Picker.
When the library has completed the Power-Up Checks it will automatically place itself in On-Line
Mode.
Drive Power-on Self-Test
When you power up your Scalar 218FC Library, the DLT drives each perform a Power-on Self-Test
(POST) while the library is performing the Power-Up Checks. The sequence of events for each drive is:
1. The LEDs on the right front panel of the drive will turn on sequentially from top to bottom. All
LEDs will remain ON for a few seconds.
2. The LEDs on the left front panel of the drive will turn ON at the same time for about three seconds
and then turn OFF.
3. The Operate Handle , Write Protected , and Use Cleaning Tape LEDs will turn OFF. The
Tape in Use LED will blink while the tape drive initializes.
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If your external SCSI bus terminator has a Term Power LED it should also be illuminated.