HP StorageWorks DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader Start Here Poster (5697-6439, September 2008)

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HP StorageWorks DAT 72x10

Tape Autoloader

IMPORTANT – 6 THINGS

YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Remove and store the shipping lock before use

or rack installation.

• Connect to an Ultra 160 SCSI HBA or higher.

• Use the supplied SCSI cable and terminator.

• Install the correct drivers from the CD-ROM.

• Use Library & Tape Tools to verify installation.

• See separate posters for instructions on rack

installation or tabletop conversion.

For more details, read this poster.

Start Here

1 Product components

IMPORTANT:

See separate posters for instructions on rack installation or tabletop

conversion.

• HP StorageWorks 72x10 Tape Autoloader

• SCSI interface cable: connects the autoloader to the host.

• SCSI terminator: 68-pin external terminator to be used if the autoloader is the only or

the last SCSI device on the SCSI bus.

• Documentation CD: User and Service Guide with Web links for product registration,

Adobe® Reader, and technical support. It is highly recommended that you use the

latest version of Adobe® Reader to view the HP StorageWorks User and Service Guide

found on the documentation CD.

• Data Protector Express CD.

• Warranty Booklet: Important product warranty information.

Power on the autoloader and verify the connection

1 Power button 3 Control keys 5 LCD screen

2 LEDs 4 Magazine 6 Magazine

Power on the autoloader using the power button located at the front of the autoloader.

Check the LCD screen to make sure the autoloader is receiving power. Plug in the host

server or workstation and all attached devices. Turn on any other devices you turned off

earlier. Turn on the server.

Drivers

For Windows systems, we recommend that you use the installer on the CD-ROM. Subsequent

updates are available from Windows Update or the HP web site. For other operating

systems, patch to the latest version of the operating system, following the instructions in the

patch documentation. See also the “UNIX Configuration Guide” on the CD-ROM.

Backup software

Always upgrade your software application to ensure it works correctly with the autoloader.

The in-box software provides full support for all the features of your autoloader.

Free diagnostic tool

HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) is the recommended diagnostic and

support tool for your HP autoloader. It is available free on your HP StorageWorks

CD-ROM or at www.hp.com/support/tapetools. Use it to verify installation, upgrade

firmware and to aid in troubleshooting.

2 Connect the autoloader

IMPORTANT:

Refer to

www.hp.com/go/connect

for detailed compatibility

information about servers, operating systems, software applications and SCSI HBAs.

SCSI HBA

We recommend an Ultra160 or Ultra320 host bus adapter. If necessary, install a new

HBA before you connect the autoloader. The HBA must support LUN scanning and this

must be enabled. See also “User Guide”.

Your autoloader will work with lower-rated LVDS SCSI but performance may be

degraded. Single-ended SCSI will degrade performance and limit cable length. Do not

attach to narrow or HVD SCSI.

CAUTION:

Turn off and remove the power cords from the server and all attached

accessories.

1 SCSI cable 2 Terminator 3 Power cable

SCSI cable and termination

Use the 68-pin, wide, VHDCI-to-HD SCSI cable (1) supplied with the autoloader. The

SCSI bus must be terminated. If the tape autoloader is the last device on the bus, use the

multimode terminator (2) supplied with the autoloader to terminate the SCSI bus.

Power cord

Use the supplied, HP approved power cord (3). This cord is appropriate for your specific

geographic region.

4 Operating the autoloader

TIP:

For detailed, step-by-step operating instructions, refer to the “User Guide” from

the title page of the HP StorageWorks CD-ROM.

LED indicators

Ready – Solid green when power is on, flashing green with drive or robotics activity

Clean – Solid amber when a cleaning cartridge should be used

Attention – Flashing amber if the autoloader has detected a condition that requires

attention

Error – Flashing amber if an unrecoverable tape drive or autoloader error occurs.

A corresponding error message displays on the LCD screen

Control keys

Cancel ( ) – Cancels the current menu option, returns to the previous menu level, or

returns to the Home screen

Enter ( ) –

Executes the current menu or selects the current option displayed on the

LCD screen

Previous ( ) – Selects the previous item or value in the currently displayed menu

Next ( ) – Selects the next item or value in the currently displayed menu

Magazines

After inserting cartridges, shake the magazine gently - all cartridges should remain

securely seated and flush with the end stops.

NOTE:

For safety reasons, the robotic motion is stopped when a magazine is

removed. You will not be able to use the autoloader until you have replaced the

magazine correctly.

7 Other sources of information

• www.register.hp.com to register your autoloader online and receive technical support

updates and special HP offers.

• The HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM for HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools (L&TT)

and full Installation and User instructions' in English and 12 other languages.

• www.hp.com/support/tapetools for updates, compatibility information and the latest

version of L&TT.

• www.hp.com/support for up-to-date product information.

• www.hp.com/go/connect for recommended products and configurations.

• www.hp.com/support/pat for further information about getting the best performance

from your tape drive

• If necessary, specialist technical help can be obtained from the HP Customer Call

Centers. Contact details can be found at www.hp.com.

5 Navigating the menu

TIP:

For more information about the menu structure, refer to the “User Guide” from

the title page of the HP StorageWorks CD-ROM.

6 Ordering media

To prolong the life of the autoloader, use HP storage magazines and media that is

specific to your autoloader model. To learn more about, or to purchase HP media, visit

www.hp.com/go/storagemedia

HP DAT 72 data cartridge

Part number: C8010A

HP DAT cleaning cartridge

(50 cleans)

Part number: C5709A

The drive is also read/write compatible with HP DDS-4 and HP DDS-3 cartridges but

these are not recommended for sustained use. Old tape formats are more abrasive than

later generations and using older tape formats can reduce the life expectancy of the

device.

Ready Clean Attention

Cancel

Enter

Error

Ready Clean Attention

Cancel

Enter

Error

Left Magazine

Right Magazine

For HP personnel only,

requires service password

DAT 72x10 ATLDR

Drive Ready

Autoloader

Information

Drive

Information

Component Status

Status /

Information

Enter

View Inventory

Autoloader

Behavior

Autoloader

Date/Time

Enter

SCSI ID

Unlock

Right Magazine

Clean Drive

Unlock

Both Magazine

Move Cartridge

Perform

Inventory

Reset Autoloader

Autoloader

Error Log

HP Service Area

Activate

OBDR Mode

Enter

Unlock

Left Magazine

Run

Wellness Test

FW Upgrade

Using Cartridge

Force Drive to

Eject Cartridge

Enter

Run Demo

Configuration

Operations

Support

Language

Restore Defaults

Ready Clean Attention

Cancel

Enter

Error

Summary of content (2 pages)

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HP StorageWorks DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader IMPORTANT: See separate posters for instructions on rack installation or tabletop conversion. • HP StorageWorks 72x10 Tape Autoloader • SCSI interface cable: connects the autoloader to the host. • SCSI terminator: 68-pin external terminator to be used if the autoloader is the only or the last SCSI device on the SCSI bus. • Documentation CD: User and Service Guide with Web links for product registration, Adobe® Reader, and technical support.
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