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Chapter 1 Introduction

SCSI connector 1

SCSI connector 2

For information about connecting the SCSI connectors, refer to “Connecting to
the Host Computer” (page 17) an d “Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices” (page
19) in Chapter 2, “Installation”.

LAN Connector

Connect a 10Base-T/100Base-TX network cable here.

Bottom

DIP Switches for Setup

The default setting of the DIP switches is as follows. Use the DIP switches as is.

For details, refer to “Setting the DIP Switches” (page 18) in Chapter 2,
“Installation”.

System Structure

Generally, the library is connected to the host computer and used to control the
library from the host computer. Also, you can connect the library to the network
so that it can be configured and maintained through a browser.

Notes

• A SCSI host adapter card must be installed in the host computer.
• In order to configure and maintain the library through a browser, browser

software must be installed in the computer. The following operating systems
and browsers are compatible with the library.

Ethernet

SCSI

LIB-81

Control the
library.

Make library settings and
perform maintenance.

Host computer

Summary of Contents for StorStation LIB-81

Page 1: ...LIB 81 2002 Sony Corporation 4 663 202 81 1 AIT Library Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference ...

Page 2: ... a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which c...

Page 3: ... welche sich in der Nähe des Gerätes befinden muß und leicht zugänglich sein soll HINWEISE Maschinenlärminformations Verordnung 3 GPSGV der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB A oder weniger gemäss EN ISO 7779 Die 3 adrige Geräteanschlußleitung muß Typ H05VV F oder H05VVH2 F sein und nach DIN VDE 0625 geprüft sein Der Stecker und die Gerätesteckdose müssen nach DIN VDE 0620 bzw DIN VDE 0625 gep...

Page 4: ...st Computer 14 Installing the AIT Library 15 Connecting the Power Cable 16 Connecting to the Host Computer 17 Setting the DIP Switches 18 Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices 19 Turning the Power On Off 19 Initial Setup 22 Setting the Date and Time 22 Setting the SCSI ID 23 Setting the Cartridges 25 Connecting to the Network 29 Chapter 3 Basic Usage Overview 34 Control Panel 34 Usage of the Control ...

Page 5: ...ng Out the Cartridges 50 Replacing the Cartridges 53 Moving the Cartridges 59 Viewing Information Related to the AIT Library 59 Viewing Cartridge Information 60 Chapter 5 Operating the AIT Drive Overview 62 Viewing Information Related to the AIT Drive 62 Cleaning the AIT Drive 63 Chapter 6 Using the Library Administration Menu Overview 66 Library Administration Menu 67 Accessing Library Administra...

Page 6: ...le and Terminator Specifications 96 SCSI Cable 96 SCSI Cable Length 96 SCSI Specifications 96 About SCSI Components 97 About SCSI Bus 97 Error Code List 98 Other Messages 100 Index 101 2002 Sony Corporation All rights reserved Trademarks Sony StorStation and Advanced Intelligent Tape are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation in this country other countries or both Other product n...

Page 7: ...of data AIT 4 cartridge can record up to 1600 GB of data AIT 3 Ex cartridge can record up to 1200 GB of data AIT 3 cartridge can record up to 800 GB of data LIB 81 A4 models AIT 4 cartridge can record up to 1600 GB of data AIT 3 Ex cartridge can record up to 1200 GB of data LIB 81 A3X models AIT 3 Ex cartridge can record up to 1200 GB of data AIT 3 cartridge can record up to 800 GB of data AIT 2 T...

Page 8: ...dividual settings It can also be used to view library and maintenance information LVD SCSI compliant The LIB 81 A5 LIB 81 A4 LIB 81 A3X and LIB 81 A3 models are Ultra 160 LVD SCSI compliant whereas the LIB 81 A2 and LIB 81 A1 models are Wide Ultra LVD SCSI compliant Suitable for rack mounting With the ACY RK81 rack mounting kit sold separately the AIT library can be installed on an EIA standard un...

Page 9: ...operations through the Control Panel Menu F Error LED This LED light is on when an error occurs G Ventilation Holes Please be careful not to block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked the AIT library may overheat resulting in fire or other damage Rear A Power Supply Connector Plug the provided power cord into this connector B Power Switch Press this switch to turn the library...

Page 10: ... DIP Switches page 18 in Chapter 2 Installation System Structure Generally the library is connected to the host computer and used to control the library from the host computer Also you can connect the library to the network so that it can be configured and maintained through a browser Notes A SCSI host adapter card must be installed in the host computer In order to configure and maintain the libra...

Page 11: ...er rate and recording capacity use the optimum cartridges for your type of AIT drive For information on recording capacities refer to Hardware Specifications page 94 in the Appendix chapter Built in AIT 5 drive LIB 81 A5 models Built in AIT 4 drive LIB 81 A4 models Built in AIT 3 Ex drive LIB 81 A3X models Only supports read operations Built in AIT 3 drive LIB 81 A3 models Built in AIT 2 drive LIB...

Page 12: ...cleaning refer to Cleaning the AIT Drive page 63 in Chapter 5 Operating the AIT Drive Software For guidance on application software that can be used with the AIT library and supported operating systems contact your dealer Precautions In the cartridge slots use the optimum cartridges for your type of AIT drive Using cartridges other than AIT cartridges may cause malfunctions For information about c...

Page 13: ...tion and setup steps may vary depending on your system After turning on the power make settings required to use the unit as explained in Initial Setup page 22 Unpacking Note You will need the box packing materials and transport screw if you wish to move or transport the AIT library in the future Retain them for future use 1 Remove the AIT library from the box as indicated on the box Remove the pac...

Page 14: ...Guide 1 Air Filter ACY FL81 4 Bar code labels 1 sheet only supplied with models equipped with a bar code reader Safety Notice 1 Note In addition to the above other documentation cables and cleaning cartridges may also be included Preparing the Host Computer To prepare the host computer before installing the AIT library 1 Make sure that a SCSI host adapter card is installed in the host computer 2 I...

Page 15: ...owing dimensions Before installing the library make sure that the surface on which you are placing it is large and strong enough Also set the library horizontally so that its front and sides are inclined by no more than 1 degree in any direction 660 mm 26 0 in 430 mm 16 9 in 43 mm 1 75 in 1U 1 1 1 1 Front Side ...

Page 16: ...l the AIT library on a horizontal surface near an AC power outlet Also leave a gap of about 150 mm 5 9 in behind the rear of the unit to allow air to circulate Connecting the Power Cable 1 Confirm that the power switch on the rear of the AIT library is turned off a is pressed 2 Connect one end of the power cable to the power supply connector and the other end to the power outlet Front 430 mm 16 9 ...

Page 17: ...onnecting the SCSI cable turn off all of the connecting devices including the AIT library and the host computer When connecting the AIT library as the last device on the SCSI bus be sure to attach the provided terminator In LVD Low Voltage Differential SCSI make the total length of the SCSI cable internal and external which connects the host computer and the device at the end of the SCSI bus short...

Page 18: ...ric power is supplied to the SCSI terminator when multiple SCSI devices are connected The default factory setting of the DIP switches is as follows 1 7 On Do not change this default setting Used for expansion purposes 8 On ON SCSI TERM POWER ON OFF SCSI TERM POWER OFF To set the DIP switches 2 1 Host computer Terminator DIP Switches for Setup Bottom ...

Page 19: ...ices can be connected to the SCSI connectors of the AIT library The SCSI configuration of the library is as shown below Connect the devices according to the system environment Notes The default factory settings of the SCSI IDs are as follows Library 0 AIT Drive 1 Do not use repetitive SCSI IDs Turning the Power On Off Turn the Power On Turn on the AIT library power then turn on the host computer p...

Page 20: ...ning on the library takes unusually long For details about how to set the library to read bar codes see Chapter 3 Basic Usage page 34 Models without a bar code reader Modifying the default setting so that the library can read bar codes generates an error You should not modify this setting 2 If you want to change the date and time press the ENTER button If you do not want to make changes press the ...

Page 21: ...ge 92 Turn the Power Off Before turning off the library perform the system shutdown procedure from the control panel After you have performed the procedure you can turn off the library 1 At the status display press the MENU button for two seconds 2 Use the V and v buttons to select 9 System Down then press the ENTER button 3 Select 2 Shutdown then press the ENTER button 4 When ENTER to activate ap...

Page 22: ... AIT drives if necessary page 23 3 Set the cartridges page 25 4 Configure the application programs on the host computer for use with the unit Follow the instructions given in the application software manual to set up the software for the library 5 Connect to a network if necessary page 29 Setting the Date and Time Use the Configuration Menu of the control panel to set the date and time Notes The d...

Page 23: ...s flash use the V and v buttons to set the second then press the ENTER button 6 When the country flashes use the V and v buttons to set the country then press the ENTER button 7 When ENTER to activate appears press the ENTER button The date and time and the country are now set The display returns to the menu 8 Press the CANCEL button twice to return to the status display Setting the SCSI ID Use th...

Page 24: ...y 1 When the ID of Library setting flashes use the V and v buttons to set the SCSI ID then press the ENTER button 2 When the Parity setting flashes use the V and v buttons to set the SCSI parity then press the ENTER button Select YES to enable the SCSI parity function 4 In the same manner set the AIT Drive 5 When ENTER to activate appears press the ENTER button 6 When Enter to reset appears press ...

Page 25: ... of bar code labels you may encounter recognition problems For details about Sony bar code labels see Optional Accessories sold separately page 96 1 Affix bar code labels as necessary Affix the barcode label in the position shown in the figure orienting it so that the numbers are at the top Caution Models equipped with a bar code reader By default the library is not set to read bar codes If you mo...

Page 26: ...o specify a slot and insert the cartridge in it select 1 Single Mode When you want to insert several cartridges consecutively select 2 Multiple Mode In this case you only need to specify the first slot 5 Use the V and v buttons to set the element address of the slot where the cartridge is going to be set then press the ENTER button If the tab is lowered data can be written to and erased from the c...

Page 27: ...Chapter 2 Installation 6 When ENTER to activate appears press the ENTER button The cartridge dock shutter opens 7 Insert the cartridge in the slot Be sure to insert it all the way Slot 01 ENTER to activate ...

Page 28: ...ots The slot moves to the next one When it stops insert another cartridge and press the ENTER button again Repeat until all the cartridges are inserted then press the CANCEL button 1 Insert a cartridge and press the ENTER button 2 The slot moves to the next Insert another cartridge in the same manner and press the ENTER button When you press the ENTER button the slot moves to the next 3 Repeat unt...

Page 29: ...ry 4 Access the library from a browser Notes For information about how to use the browser to configure individual settings and view status information refer to Chapter 6 Library Administration Menu page 67 In order to configure and maintain the library through a browser browser software must be installed in the computer The following operating systems and browsers are compatible with the library O...

Page 30: ... the v button the ENTER button and the CANCEL button to enter the new host name then press the ENTER button First make sure that the same host name does not exist in the same network then enter the host name Enter the host name up to 63 alphanumeric characters and symbols To delete a character use space 5 When ENTER to activate appears press the ENTER button The display returns to Network 6 When y...

Page 31: ... to Network 13 When you want to set the default gateway select 5 Gateway then press the ENTER button However the AIT library does not support the default gateway setting 14 When the Gateway setting flashes use the V button the v button the ENTER button and the CANCEL button to set the IP address for the default gateway then press the ENTER button 15 When ENTER to activate appears press the ENTER b...

Page 32: ...he AIT Library From a Browser Use a browser to check whether the library is connected to the network 1 Launch a browser on a client computer 2 Enter http XXX XXX XXX XXX in the Address or Location field For XXX XXX XXX XXX enter the IP address set in the library e g 192 168 0 1 Note If the IP address assigned by a DHCP server is being used enter the current IP address in the Address field of the b...

Page 33: ...33 Chapter 2 Installation Example When using Microsoft Internet Explorer ...

Page 34: ...the menu and how to configure the settings see each related reference Caution This document contains explanations for all LIB 81 models A5 A4 A3X A3 A2 and A1 We have used LIB 81 A3 displays to illustrate the explanations The display of models other than the LIB 81 A3 differs slightly but operation is similar to the LIB 81 A3 Usage of the Control Panel The following tasks can be accomplished using...

Page 35: ... being loaded UNLD The AIT drive is being unloaded Caution There may be a lag between the actual operational status of the drive and the information on the LCD panel B Type of AIT drive The type of AIT drive appears at the bottom left of the display When setting cartridges check this display and make sure the cartridges are of the same type C Position of cartridges set in slots If cartridges are s...

Page 36: ...g submenus are in the Information Menu Library Menu Displays information related to the AIT library t Viewing Information Related to the AIT Library page 59 in Chapter 4 Operating the AIT Library Drive Menu Displays information related to the AIT drives t Viewing Information Related to the AIT Drive page 62 in Chapter 5 Operating the AIT Drive Eject Insert System Down Move Tape SCSI Password Confi...

Page 37: ...t From Drive Ejects the cartridge from the AIT drive but does not move it to a slot Insert Into Library Loads a cartridge into the AIT library Move Tape Menu This menu moves the cartridges t Replacing the Cartridges page 53 in Chapter 4 Operating the AIT Library SCSI Menu The SCSI IDs and SCSI parities of the AIT library and AIT drives can be set t Setting the SCSI ID page 23 in Chapter 2 Installa...

Page 38: ...s affixed to cartridges can be read R MIC If you are using a model equipped with an R MIC reader only enable the R MIC function if you use AIT 5 AIT 4 AIT 3 Ex or AIT 3 cartridges or AIT cartridges with R MIC LCD Contrast Set the brightness of the LCD panel Sequential Mode Activate the sequential mode Caution There exist LIB 81 AIT library models without bar code or R MIC readers Make sure that yo...

Page 39: ...sword is used when accessing certain menus through your network t Setting or Changing the Password page 42 of this chapter System Down Menu This menu is used when shutting down and restarting the system It is essential to perform the shutdown procedure before turning off the AIT library with the power switch t Turning the Power On Off page 19 in Chapter 2 Installation Control Buttons The following...

Page 40: ... standby state press the MENU button for two seconds 2 Use the V and v buttons to select 6 Network then press the ENTER button Network appears 3 Select 1 Host then press the ENTER button Host appears and the first character of the host name flashes 4 Use the V and v buttons to input the first character 5 Press the ENTER button to flash the next character then input the character 6 Repeat Step 5 to...

Page 41: ...part has reached the periodic exchange time contact the service and support center Drive Information An error occurred in the AIT drive A two digit error code appears after the warning message For details about these codes see Other Messages page 100 FanX trouble An anomaly has occurred at fan X where X is the fan number Contact your nearest Sony Service Support Center Cleaning Tape at EOM The spe...

Page 42: ...V and v buttons to select a letter The prospective letter is displayed in the field After displaying the prospective letter press the ENTER button will be displayed Press the CANCEL button to erase one If you are setting the password for the first time enter LIB 81A 4 When Enter New Password appears enter the new password up to eight alphanumeric characters and symbols The maximum number of charac...

Page 43: ... Display When the device is shipped from the factory the life warning is set to display This default setting is recommended Thus the following setup is unnecessary Change this setting in Warning of the Configuration Menu Note The displaying of the life warning can also be set through a browser 1 At the status display press the MENU button for two seconds 2 Use the V and v buttons to select 5 Confi...

Page 44: ... the MENU button for two seconds 2 Use the V and v buttons to select 5 Configuration then press the ENTER button 3 Select 3 Barcode then press the ENTER button 4 Use the V and v buttons to select YES then press the ENTER button The default factory setting is NO Select YES to read the bar code 5 When ENTER to activate appears press the ENTER button When the bar code is read the library returns to t...

Page 45: ... button The R MIC function is now set The display returns to the menu 6 Press the CANCEL button twice to return to the status display Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Panel In LCD Contrast of the Configuration Menu adjust the brightness of the LCD panel 1 At the status display press the MENU button for two seconds 2 Use the V and v buttons to select 5 Configuration then press the ENTER button 3...

Page 46: ...quential mode You can only make continuous unloading settings when the sequential mode is active 1 At the status display press the MENU button for 2 second 2 Use the V and v buttons to select 5 Configuration then press the ENTER button 3 Select 6 Sequential Mode then press the ENTER button Sequential Mode appears 4 When the Sequential Mode setting blinks use the V and v buttons to select YES then ...

Page 47: ...y Administration Menu For details on the Library Administration Menu refer to Chapter 6 Library Administration Menu page 67 1 Launch a browser then access the Library Administration Menu 2 Click System Configuration The Configuration page appears 3 At Key Operation click Disable to select 4 Click Submit The library is configured Note If the library power is turned off the Key Operation setting is ...

Page 48: ...the following cautions Handling Do not subject the cartridges to strong vibrations Do not drop the cartridges When loading a cartridge into the AIT library the lid of the cartridge opens up automatically Do not manually open the lid and touch the interior tape The cartridge is preadjusted at the factory so do not disassemble it The tab of a cartridge is used to prevent writing to the cartridge by ...

Page 49: ...ction tab so that the data cannot be over written After removing a cartridge from the library store it in an appropriate location as soon as possible Avoid as much as possible changes of temperature and humidity contamination by dust and scratches made by touching the interior tape Daily Maintenance Perform the following periodically Clean the air filter If the front panel air filter is clogged wi...

Page 50: ...artridges page 25 in Chapter 2 Installation Taking Out the Cartridges To take out a cartridge set in the AIT library or AIT drives specify the slot with the element address For information about element addresses refer to Assigned Element Addresses page 48 in Chapter 3 Basic Usage To take a cartridge out of the AIT library 1 At the status display press the MENU button for two seconds 2 Use the V a...

Page 51: ...several cartridges consecutively select 2 Multiple Mode In this case you only need to specify the first slot 5 Use the V and v buttons to set the element address of the slot where the cartridge to be taken out is set then press the ENTER button 6 When ENTER to activate appears press the ENTER button The cartridge dock shutter opens Eject 12 34 1 Single Mode 2 Multiple Mode Slot 01 Slot 01 ENTER to...

Page 52: ...and v buttons to select the slot element address and then pressing the ENTER button Because you did not select 2 Multiple Mode in step 4 the cartridge dock shutter closes and reopens When it does you can remove another cartridge as explained above If you do so when you are done removing cartridges press the CANCEL button and proceed to step 10 9 If you selected 2 Multiple Mode in step 4 perform th...

Page 53: ...gers in the slot when it is moving as this could result in injuries 10 When ENTER to activate appears press the ENTER button If you selected 1 Single Mode in step 4 the display on the right appears If you selected 2 Multiple Mode in step 4 the display on the right appears The shutter closes and the initialization is performed Caution Keep your fingers clear of the shutter when it closes 11 When th...

Page 54: ...one slot and eject its cartridge select 1 Single Mode When you want to eject several cartridges consecutively select 2 Multiple Mode In this case you only need to specify the first slot 5 Use the V and v buttons to set the element address of the slot where the cartridge to replace is set then press the ENTER button 6 When ENTER to activate appears press the ENTER button The cartridge dock shutter ...

Page 55: ...e done removing cartridges press the CANCEL button and proceed to step 10 9 If you selected 2 Multiple Mode in step 4 perform the following depending on the number of inserted cartridges Two or more inserted cartridges The element address of the front slot appears on the first line The element address of the next slot appears on the second line 1 Eject the cartridge and press the ENTER button 2 Th...

Page 56: ...oses 11 When the initialization ends press the CANCEL button to return to Eject Insert display 12 Select 3 Insert Into Library then press the ENTER button 13 Select the cartridge insertion method then press the ENTER button When you want to specify a slot and insert cartridge in it select 1 Single Mode When you want to insert several cartridges consecutively select 2 Multiple Mode In this case you...

Page 57: ...cted 1 Single Mode in step 13 you can insert a different cartridge by using the V and v buttons to select the slot element address and then pressing the ENTER button Because you did not select 2 Multiple Mode in step 13 the cartridge dock shutter closes and reopens When it does you can insert another cartridge as explained above If you do so when you are done inserting cartridges press the CANCEL ...

Page 58: ...element address of the front slot appears on the first line Nothing appears on the second line 1 Insert a cartridge and press the CANCEL button Caution Do not put your fingers in the slot when it is moving as this could result in injuries 19 When ENTER to activate appears press the ENTER button If you selected 1 Single Mode in step 4 the display on the right appears If you selected 2 Multiple Mode...

Page 59: ...isplay press the MENU button for two seconds 2 Use the V and v buttons to select 3 Move Tape then press the ENTER button 3 Use the V and v buttons to set the element address of the slot that has the moving source cartridge then press the ENTER button Note DR indicates an AIT drive 4 Use the V and v buttons to set the element address of the destination slot then press the ENTER button 5 When ENTER ...

Page 60: ... cartridges by element addresses R MIC information When the AIT library is equipped with an R MIC reader you can view the R MIC information of set AIT 5 AIT 4 AIT 3 Ex and AIT 3 cartridges and AIT 2 cartridges with R MIC by element address Notes For information about element addresses refer to Assigned Element Addresses page 48 in Chapter 3 Basic Usage The bar code information and R MIC informatio...

Page 61: ...o return to the previous display 4 To view the R MIC information select 2 R MIC then press the ENTER button The R MIC information is only displayed if you are using an AIT 3 AIT 3 Ex or AIT 4 model and the R MIC setting is YES or Enable When a cartridge is not set No Tape is displayed If a cartridge with no R MIC information is set nothing is displayed Press the V button to view the next elementad...

Page 62: ... drive can be viewed Vendor ID Product name Serial number Version Note Information related to the AIT drives can also be viewed through a browser 1 At the status display press the MENU button for two seconds 2 Select 1 Information then press the ENTER button Information appears 3 Select 2 Drive then press the ENTER button The AIT drive information is displayed 4 Press the CANCEL button three times...

Page 63: ...drive Note First set the cleaning cartridge in the AIT library then move it to the AIT drive Check in advance which slot is not occupied For information about how to check refer to Viewing Cartridge Information page 60 in Chapter 4 Operating the AIT Library 1 At the status display press the MENU button for two seconds 2 Use the V and v buttons to select 2 Eject Insert then press the ENTER button E...

Page 64: ...ot Be sure it insert it all the way 8 Press the CANCEL button 9 When ENTER to activate appears press the ENTER button The shutter closes and the initialization is performed Caution Keep your fingers clear of the shutter when it closes Slot 01 Insert Tape CANCEL to exit Slot 01 Exit ENTER to activate Slot 01 Initializing ...

Page 65: ...sage is displayed to indicate that cleaning is completed Please wait for about 30 seconds 14 When cleaning is finished use the Move Tape Menu to move the cleaning cartridge form the AIT drive to the AIT library 15 Use the Eject From Library of the Eject Insert Menu to take out the cleaning cartridge 16 Press the CANCEL button three times to return to the status display Note If an error message app...

Page 66: ...icrosoft Windows 2000 Browsers Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 01 or later Netscape Communicator 4 7 or later Precautions when using the Library Administration Menu When using the Library Administration Menu note the following browser settings If Enable or disable JavaScript is not set to Enable the time in Date Time will not advance If Do not use the font size style specified in the Web page is set...

Page 67: ...enu Use the browser to operate the Library Administration Menu Note The Library Administration Menu contains English and Japanese pages Clicking in the upper right corner of the page allows you to alternate between the English and Japanese pages 1 Launch a browser on a client computer 2 Enter http XXX XXX XXX XXX in the Address or Location field For XXX XXX XXX XXX enter the IP address set in the ...

Page 68: ... Using the Library Administration Menu Example When using Microsoft Internet Explorer 3 Click the button of the menu to operate The page corresponding to the selected menu appears Example System Configuration page ...

Page 69: ...SI IDs t System Configuration Menu page 69 Maintenance Menu You can check the operation condition the AIT library and upload the firmware of this library t Maintenance Menu page 76 Information Menu You can view information about the AIT library the AIT drives and the cartridges t Information Menu page 86 The rest of this chapter explains what each menu can do System Configuration Menu In the Syste...

Page 70: ... The Configuration page appears 2 Set the following items Date time Set the date and time of the AIT library For date enter in year month day format and for time enter in hour minute second format By default this setting is 2001 1 1 12 00 00 January 1st 2001 12 noon Set this to the current date and time Note The date and time cannot be updated when the AIT library is off Life Warning Click to sele...

Page 71: ...e read Caution When the AIT library is not equipped with a bar code reader do not change the setting to Enable as this causes an error to be displayed when the library starts or when a cartridge is set If you selected Enable for the R MIC setting and use cartridges without R MIC or if you selected Enable for the bar code setting and use cartridges without bar code labels initialization after turni...

Page 72: ...tion about the password refer to Password page 75 By default the password is LIB 81A 3 When the following screen appears enter LIB81 for User Name and SONY for Password then click OK Note This screen appears only when you start you browser and access the Library Administration Menu The confirmation performed in this screen is effective until you close your browser ...

Page 73: ...me up to 63 alphanumeric characters and symbols However the AIT library does not support DNS DHCP Click to choose whether or not to use an IP address assigned by the network DHCP server The following settings are not required if you click Enable IP Address Enter the IP address Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask Gateway Enter the default gateway address DNS Primary DNS Primary is not supported DNS S...

Page 74: ... Submit The current IP address can be checked with IP Address of the Network Menu of the control panel SCSI ID In SCSI ID the SCSI IDs and SCSI parities of the AIT library and AIT drives can be set After configuring the AIT library must be restarted Caution Do not use the same SCSI IDs on a same SCSI bus Note The SCSI IDs and SCSI parities can also be set using the SCSI Menu of the control panel 1...

Page 75: ...the password can be set or changed The password is extremely important for the security of the library When accessing the Library Administration Menu be sure to change the password before configuring the settings Furthermore closely guard the password Notes Because the password and control panel password are the same the password can also be set using the Password Menu of the control panel The net...

Page 76: ...ntenance Menu the condition of the AIT library can be checked and the firmware of this library can be updated Note Each access to the Maintenance Menu requires the password to be entered Enter LIB 81A in the Password box then click OK For information about the password refer to Password page 75 The following items are in the Maintenance Menu Life Count Displays the number of times a specific part ...

Page 77: ...operated is displayed 1 In the Library Administration Menu click Maintenance You can also directly click Life Count which is located above Maintenance 2 Enter the password then click OK Note Each access to the Maintenance Menu requires the password to be entered For information about the password refer to Password page 75 ...

Page 78: ...Flash Error Count In Error Count the number of times an operation was tried or an error occurred in a specific part is displayed 1 In the Library Administration Menu click Maintenance then click Error Count You can also directly click Error Count which is located above Maintenance Note Each access to the Maintenance Menu requires the password to be entered Enter the password then click OK For info...

Page 79: ...le Shutter Fan Drive Sensor In Sensor information about the individual sensors DIP switches and encoder values are displayed 1 In the Library Administration Menu click Maintenance then click Sensor You can also directly click Sensor which is located above Maintenance Note Each access to the Maintenance Menu requires the password to be entered Enter the password then click OK For information about ...

Page 80: ...mation about the following specific parts are displayed Sensor Turn Table Ref Turn Table Index Slider Ref Slider Pos Picker Open Picker Close Shutter Open Shutter Close Tape In Slot Tape In Picker Switch switch01 switch02 switch03 switch04 switch05 switch06 switch07 switch08 Encoder Turn Table Slider ...

Page 81: ...ss to the Maintenance Menu requires the password to be entered Enter the password box then click OK For information about the password refer to Password page 75 The History page appears 2 Click of the log you want to view Mechanical Displays the Mechanical log A maximum of 128 entries are displayed in this log SCSI Displays the SCSI log A maximum of 128 entries are displayed in this log Error Disp...

Page 82: ... In Diagnostic you can check whether or not the AIT library is functioning normally 1 In the Library Administration Menu click Maintenance then click Diagnostic You can also directly click Diagnostic which is located above Maintenance Note Each access to the Maintenance Menu requires the password to be entered Enter the password then click OK For information about the password refer to Password pa...

Page 83: ...splayed on Result Firmware Upload In Firmware Upload the firmware of the AIT library can be uploaded Please consult your dealer about uploading firmware 1 In the Library Administration Menu click Maintenance then click Firmware Upload You can also directly click Firmware Upload which is located above Maintenance When you access the Maintenance Menu the page to enter the password appears ...

Page 84: ... entered For information about the password refer to Password page 75 3 When the following screen appears enter LIB81 for User Name and SONY for Password then click OK Note This screen appears only when you start you browser and access the Library Administration Menu The confirmation performed in this screen is effective until you close your browser ...

Page 85: ...s 4 In the File Name box enter the file name in full path of the firmware Also you can click the Browse button to specify the file 5 Click Upload A confirmation message appears 6 Click OK Starts to upload the firmware When the upload is finished the AIT library restarts automatically ...

Page 86: ...be operated while the firmware is being updated Information Menu In the Information Menu information about the AIT library the AIT drives and the cartridges can be viewed The following items are in the Information Menu Information Displays information related to the AIT library and AIT drives Inventory Displays information related to the cartridges Information In Information the following informat...

Page 87: ...ipped with a bar code reader you can view the bar code information about the set cartridges by slots and AIT drives R MIC information For AIT 5 AIT 4 AIT 3 Ex and AIT 3 cartridges you can view the R MIC information about the set cartridges by slots and AIT drives Note Information related to the cartridges can also be viewed in the Tape Inventory Menu of the control panel 1 In the Library Administr...

Page 88: ...appears For the slots and AIT drives that have cartridges is displayed When the AIT library is not equipped with a bar code reader or a cartridge with no bar code information is set nothing is displayed If a cartridge with no R MIC information is set nothing is displayed ...

Page 89: ...port Center Changing the Air Filter 1 Depending on the shape of the front panel the air filter and method for changing the air filter may differ Once a year change the air filter of the AIT library Contact your dealer if you wish to buy additional air filters Air Filter Model number ACY FL81 Note Make sure to clean the air filter once every three months 1 Prepare a new air filter 2 Turn off the AI...

Page 90: ... button on the side of the library The end of the air filter is slightly ejected 4 Insert a fingernail into the side groove and remove the filter 5 Insert the new air filter Push it in until it clicks into place 6 Change the other filter using the same steps Button Groove ...

Page 91: ...ir filters Air Filter Model number ACY FL81 OB for Black Bezel ACY FL81 OW for White Bezel Note Make sure to clean the air filter once every three months 1 Prepare a new air filter 2 Turn off the AIT library power 3 To remove the air filter put your finger on the rough part of the air filter port and slide the filter horizontally 4 Insert the new air filter Push it in until it clicks into place 5 ...

Page 92: ...m the Shipping position upper hole t Unpacking page 13 in Chapter 2 Installation Try disconnecting the network cable if connected The AIT library and the host computer cannot communicate with each other Verify that the SCSI IDs of the AIT library AIT drives and host computer are unique Duplicate SCSI IDs cannot be used on one SCSI bus t Setting the SCSI ID page 23 in Chapter 2 Installation Verify ...

Page 93: ...es page 50 in Chapter 4 Operating the AIT Library If you are still unable to take out the cartridge please contact your dealer for assistance The bar code cannot be read Verify that the bar code label is affixed properly so that the numbers are at the top t Preparing the Cartridge page 25 in Chapter 2 Installation Verify that the surface of the bar code label is free from dust and dirt Miscellaneo...

Page 94: ...3 in Chapter 2 in reverse Be sure to fasten the transport screw Hardware Specifications Hardware AIT Drive LIB 81 A5 SDX 1100 series 1 LIB 81 A4 SDX 900 series 1 LIB 81 A3X SDX 800 series 1 LIB 81 A3 SDX 700 series 1 LIB 81 A2 SDX 500 series 1 LIB 81 A1 SDX 400 series 1 Number of drives that can be installed One drives Number of cartridges that can be set Maximum of 8 volumes Data transfer rate su...

Page 95: ...AIT 5 Model 55 W Max AIT 4 Model 55 W Max AIT 3 Ex Model 55 W Max AIT 3 Model 55 W Max AIT 2 Model 50 W Max AIT 1 Model 50 W Max External Dimension 430 W 43 H 660 D mm 16 9 W 1 7 H 26 0 D in Mass 13 5 kg 29 8 lb Data Storage Capacity When using 8 cartridges 2 6 1 data compression AIT 5 246 m cartridge 8320 GB of data AIT 4 246 m cartridge 4160 GB of data AIT 3 Ex 186 m cartridge 3120 GB of data AI...

Page 96: ...sories sold separately Rack Mounting Kit Model number ACY RK81 Bar Code Label Model number ACY BL60A SCSI Cable and Terminator Specifications SCSI Cable Use an Wide Ultra LVD SCSI cable that conforms to SCSI 3 specifications However when using a model equipped with the AIT 5 AIT 4 AIT 3 Ex or AIT 3 drive use an Ultra 160 m SCSI LVD cable SCSI Cable Length The total allowable length of SCSI cables ...

Page 97: ...brary is an LVD SCSI device All SCSI devices connected to the AIT library on the SCSI bus must be LVD SCSI devices Wide SCSI The interface of the AIT library is Wide SCSI In order to connect the AIT library to a Narrow SCSI bus use a 50 pin to 68 pin LVD SCSI adapter Also make sure every unused data lines are terminated by an adapter SCSI ID Set a unique SCSI ID for each device on a SCSI bus The h...

Page 98: ...t 03010201 PickerAxis Timeout occurred during Open Sensor Low Wait 03010901 Picker sensor malfunction 03010A01 PickerAxis The tape check sensor is not normal 03020101 SliderAxis Timeout occurred during Origin Sensor Low Wait 03020102 SliderAxis Timeout occurred during Origin Sensor High Wait 03020201 SliderAxis Timeout occurred during Position Sensor Low Wait 03020202 SliderAxis Timeout occurred d...

Page 99: ... MechaCon Aborted 04000004 MechaCon More than 8 tape volumes present Remove extra cartridges from the library 04000005 MechaCon Cannot detect tape 040000A0 MechaCon Element address is incorrect 040000A1 MechaCon Element address does not exist AIT drive Errors Error code Description 06000001 The drive status is not normal 06000002 The drive SCSI ID was not set properly 06000061 The drive cannot loa...

Page 100: ...refer to Cleaning the AIT Drive page 63 If the XX code is CE see the explanation below If the XX code is a code other than those explained above contact your dealer Drive information CE or Cleaning Tape at EOM The cleaning cartridge is exhausted Replace it with a new one and clean the drive again Please check the transport screw The transport screw may still be fastened in place Refer to Unpacking...

Page 101: ...t 78 Errors 41 F Firmware 83 Firmware Upload 83 H History 81 Host computer 14 Connecting 17 Preparing 14 I Information 86 Information Menu 36 59 86 Initial Setup 22 Installation 13 Inventory 87 L LCD 45 LCD Contrast 45 Library 50 Viewing Information 59 Library Administration Menu 66 Life Count 77 M Maintenance 49 Maintenance Menu 76 menus 36 Move Tape Menu 37 N Network 29 71 Network Menu 29 39 O O...

Page 102: ...Sony Corporation For information about the AIT library refer to your reseller ...

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