Installation and Operating Guide DS9000 Series
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Regulatory Notices FCC Notices (USA Only) This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IC Notice (Canada Only) Most tape libraries are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your tape library, examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your library. A statement in the form of “IC Class A ICES-3” or “IC Class B ICES-3” will be located on one of these labels.
EN 61000-4-6 — “Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields.” — Severity level 2. EN 61000-4-8 — “Power frequency magnetic field immunity test.” — Severity level 2. EN 61000-4-11 — “Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test.” — Performance criteria B and C. ENV 50204 — “Radiated electromagnetic field from digital radio telephones.” EN 60950:1992 + Amd.1:1993 + Amd.2:1993 with considerations to Amd.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to EN 45014 Manufacturer’s Name: Advanced Digital Information Corporation Manufacturer’s Address: 11431 Willows Road Redmond, Washington 98052 USA ZAC des Basses Auges 1, rue Alfred de Vigny 78112 Fourqueux, FRANCE declares, that the product: Product (Produit, Erzeugnis): DS9000 Series Model Numbers (Marque Commercial, Warenbezeichnung): DS9800D DS9700D DS9400D/L DS9400 conforms to the following international standards, Emissions: EN 50081-1, EN-55022 Class B I
Safety Notices Warnings CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol should alert the user to the presence of "dangerous voltage" inside the product that might cause harm or electric shock. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Caution All safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated, and should be retained for future reference.
Precautions x Do not use oil, solvents, gasoline, paint thinners or insecticides on the unit. x Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 60ºC (140ºF) or to extreme low temperatures. x Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical equipment, which generate electrical noise. x Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the AC source outlet; pulling the cord can damage the internal wires.
Table of Contents Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................................... ii Copyright Notice (Europe)............................................................................................................................... iii Regulatory Notices.............................................................................................................................................
Why the Use Cleaning Tape LED Gets Turned ON.................................................................................................34 High Humidity .................................................................................................................................................35 When Assistance is Required...........................................................................................................................36 Calling ADIC’s Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) ...
Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter. . . S S provides a physical description of the switches, indicators and connectors on the front and rear panels of the DS9000 Series. describes other requirements (additional hardware and software) needed to use the DS9000 Series devices.
Equipment Description The ADIC DS9000 Series consists of several models: the ADIC 4000, DS9400D/L, DS9700D and DS9800D. All are SCSI compatible, high performance, streaming tape cartridge devices designed for storage of near-line and offline data. The DS9400D/L, DS9700D, and DS9800D are equipped with a 2-line by 20-character, back-lit LCD display. The LCD displays drive status messages, error messages, and drive Power-On Self-Test (POST) results messages.
Caution SE and LVD/SE SCSI devices are not compatible with HVD SCSI devices. Equipment damage may occur if you connect your DS9000 Series unit to an incompatible SCSI bus. Front Panel Controls and Indicators Figures 1 through 3 show the controls and indicators located on the front panel of the DS9000 Series. Figure 1.
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Front Panel Indicators and Controls 2-line by 20-character LCD Displays drive status, error messages, POST results Display Beeper Sounds whenever it is OK to operate the cartridge insert/release handle. The green Operate Handle LED should be ON whenever the Beeper sounds. Write Protected (orange) ON = Tape write-protected. OFF = Tape write enabled. Tape in Use (yellow) Blinking = Tape moving. ON = Tape loaded; ready for use.
Rear Panel Controls and Connectors Figure 4 shows the controls and connectors located on the rear panel of the DS9000 Series. 3 A C Po w er C onnecto r Po w er Sw itch SC S I ID Sw itch SC S I C hannel C onnectors Figure 4.
Rear Panel Controls and Connectors Control or Connector Purpose Power Switch Turns power to the unit on and off. AC Power Connector Receptacle for AC power cord. SCSI Channel Connectors Connections for the interface cable that connects the unit with the host computer and/or to other devices on the SCSI channel. The interface cable can be attached to either connector. All DS9000 Series models, except the DS9700D and DS9800D, are equipped with a 50-contact, shielded, low density SCSI device connector.
Orange Indicator Write-protect Switch Write-Protected Write-Enabled Figure 5. DLT Data Cartridge Cautions x Always remove any cartridge from the drive before turning off host system power. Failure to remove a cartridge can result in cartridge and drive damage. x When a cartridge is removed from the drive, return it to the plastic case to prolong the cartridge life.
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Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter. . . S S explains the steps necessary to install and test the DS9000 Series Devices. provides a symbol next to each step verified as correct.
Unpacking and Inspecting Caution If the operating environment differs from the storage environment by 15° C (30° F) or more, let the unit acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours. Unpack all items from the carton. Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship the system in the future. Caution You must ship the DS9000 Series in the original or equivalent packing materials or your warranty may be invalidated.
Note DXU RQY\ \_S[c _b ZQS[cSbUgc Qd dXU U^Tc _V dXU C3C9 SQR\U ]ecd RU cUSebU\i VQcdU^UT d_ Y^cebU S_]]e^YSQdY_^c RUdgUU^ dXU 4C) CUbYUc Q^T dXU X_cd S_]`edUb Make sure that the SCSI cable between the host adapter and the DS9000 Series is secure and the connections are fastened correctly. Connecting More than One DS9000 Series Unit If connecting to more than one DS9000 Series unit on the same SCSI channel, connect each unit to the previous unit with an interface cable.
Setting the SCSI ID The SCSI address of the DS9000 Series may need to be changed, depending upon factors in the setup, operating system, and number of SCSI devices on the bus. Each device on the bus must have its own address. See Figures 6 and 7. Notes x DXU C3C9 94 XQc RUU^ VQSd_bi `bUcUd d_ x 1\\ TUfYSUc _^ Q C3C9 Rec ]ecd RU cUd d_ Q e^YaeU QTTbUcc 3 SCSI ID Sw itch Figure 7.
The SCSI ID switch is located on the rear of the DS9000 Series (see Figure 7). Use a small pointed object to press either the + button on the bottom, or the minus button on the top of the switch to select the proper ID. Count each device's SCSI IDs in order from 0 to 7 (or from 0 to 15) on each SCSI bus to confirm that no two devices have the same ID number assigned.
Note Deb^Y^W _^ dXU X_cd S_]`edUb VYbcd U^cebUc dXQd dXU C3C9 Rec dUb]Y^Qd_bc cdQRY\YjU dXU Rec cYW^Q\c RUV_bU dXU dQ`U TbYfU Yc deb^UT _^ Installing the Application Software S 16 Refer to the application software installation guide and install the backup software, if necessary. After completing installation of the DS9000 Series unit and backup software, run a small backup/restore test and compare the results to confirm that the unit is working correctly.
Chapter 3 Operation and Maintenance This Chapter . . . S S S describes normal operating features of the DS9000 Series. explains how, and when to clean the tape head. describes how to clean the enclosure.
Power-on Self-Test When the system power is ON, the DLT drive performs a Power-on Self-Test (POST). The sequence of events is as follows: 1. The LEDs on the right front panel of the DLT 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 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.
LCD Messages (DS9400D/L, DS9700D and DS9800D) The following table describes the messages displayed on the LCD during and immediately after the POST: Drive State 1. LCD Message POST is executing. Will be displayed for 3 to 5 seconds, followed by: “DRV F/W” is the firmware version of the drive. “LCD F/W” is the firmware version of the LCD controller. “ID” is the SCSI ID setting of the drive. “CPH” is the cumulative power on hours of the drive.
LED Indicators Use the following table to determine the drive’s operating condition: Right Indicator Panel LED Label Color State Operating Condition Write Protected Orange ON OFF Tape is write-protected. Tape is write-enabled. Tape in Use Yellow Blinking ON Tape is moving. Tape is loaded; ready for use. Use Cleaning Tape Yellow ON Drive head needs cleaning, or the tape is bad. Remains on after unloading cleaning tape Cleaning attempted, but tape expired, so cleaning not performed.
Left Indicator Panel LED Label Color 2.6 (ADIC 4000, DS9400D/L, DS9700D) Yellow 6.0 (ADIC 4000, DS9400D/L, DS9700D) Yellow 10.0 (ADIC 4000, DS9400D/L) Yellow 10.0/15.0 (DS9700D, DS9800D) Yellow 20.0 (ADIC 4000, DS9400D/L, DS9700D, DS9800D) Yellow 35.0 (DS9700D, DS9800D) Yellow 40.0 (DS9800D) Compress Density Override All Right Indicator Panel LEDs, or, all Left Indicator Panel LEDs Yellow Yellow Yellow F State Operating Condition ON Tape is recorded in 2.6 format.
LCD Messages (DS9400D/L, DS9700D and DS9800D only) The following table describes the messages displayed by the LCD during normal operation: Drive Operating Condition LCD Message No tape in drive. When loading or unloading a tape. “type” = 4000 OMX (DS9400D/L), 7000 OMX (DS9700D) or 8000 OMX (DS9800D). During the loading process the display may toggle between “Loading >>>” and “Calibrating >>>”. Note While loading the tape, the drive will enter a false Ready Mode condition for a short period.
Drive Operating Condition LCD Message When tape is loaded. “type” = 4000 OMX (DS9400D/L), 7000 OMX (DS9700D) or 8000 OMX (DS9800D). “Compressed” if compression mode enabled or “Standard” if compression mode disabled. If write-protected tape is inserted. “15/30 GB” is drive dependent. “15/30 GB” = DLT2000XT, “20/40 GB” = DLT4000, “35/70 GB” = DLT7000, and “40/80 GB = DLT8000. This is the normal “Ready Screen”.
Drive Operating Condition LCD Message Whenever the system is writing to a tape, these two messages will alternate. Each message will be displayed for approximately 2.5 seconds. “Writing” indicates the system is writing to the tape. “2.1:1” indicates the current compression ratio being used. “16 GB” indicates the amount of tape still available to be written to. 3 arrows in motion ( ) indicate tape travel. Whenever the system is reading a tape, this message will alternate with the ready screen.
Drive Operating Condition LCD Message If new tape, or the drive cannot initialize the tape. followed by: followed by: A hardware error occurs during normal operation. Loading the Data Cartridge Warnings S x Before loading into a drive, ensure that all other items from this package are separated from the cartridge. x Never press in on the hub portion of the data cartridge. x Static electricity may cause the label or other items included in the package to occasionally cling to the DLT cartridge.
S S S 26 Figure 8. Loading a Data Cartridge Insert the data cartridge into the slot. Push the cartridge into the drive. Push the Cartridge Insert/Release Handle closed. The drive will go on-line. A load sequence will initiate where the Operate Handle LED will turn OFF and the Tape in Use LED will blink while the drive moves the tape to BOT (Beginning of Tape). When the tape is at BOT, the Tape in Use LED will turn ON steady.
Data Protection Write-Protection of the Data Cartridge While Inside the Drive The Write-Protect switch on the data cartridge can be moved while the cartridge is loaded into the drive. The drive will turn on the Write Protected LED immediately. However, if the drive is writing to the tape, write protect does not take effect until the write operation is completed.
Removing the Data Cartridge Caution Remove a cartridge from the drive before turning OFF host system power. Failure to remove a cartridge before turning OFF host system power can result in cartridge and drive damage. To unload a cartridge from the drive perform the following steps: S Push the Unload button. The Tape in Use LED will blink as the tape rewinds. Caution A data cartridge can only be unloaded when the Operate Handle LED is ON.
If the DS9000 Series device fails to operate correctly, immediately call the ADIC Customer Assistance Center (refer to When You Need Assistance in Chapter 4, Troubleshooting and Diagnostics, later in this manual). To clean the head, use a cleaning cartridge. Insert the cleaning cartridge in the drive following the Loading the Data Cartridge loading the procedure in Chapter 3. The drive will automatically clean the head.
Note Loading the cleaning cartridge into the drive at the end of its cleaning cycle will result in a failed or shortened cleaning operation. If the Use Cleaning Tape LED is illuminated, replace the cleaning cartridge. Cleaning the Enclosure The outside of the enclosure can be cleaned with a damp towel. If a liquid all-purpose cleaner is used, apply it to a towel. Do not spray the enclosure.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics This Chapter. . . S S S Lists a number of common problems and the actions to take to correct them. provides information on why the DLT drive turns on the Use Cleaning Tape LED. explains what to do when technical support is needed.
Troubleshooting Chart If the DS9000 Series fails during POST or operation, use the following table to determine the problem and the action to take: If . . . Then . . . Response . . . The system does not recognize the DS9000 Series unit The system may not be configured to recognize the SCSI ID Configure the system to see the ID. The SCSI ID might not be unique Change the SCSI ID and reconfigure the system. The new ID is effective at the next poweron.
If . . . The system does not recognize the DS9000 Series unit Then . . . Response . . . The SCSI terminator may not be at the end of the bus, or more than two terminators may be present Be sure to install a terminator at each end of the bus. One terminator is usually installed at the host system. 1. The SCSI bus might be too long. 1. 2. Too many devices might be 2. on the bus Limit the SCSI bus length to 3 meters (9.8 feet) for SE configurations, 12 meters (39.
Use Cleaning Tape LED If an excessive number of read-after-write errors are detected during normal operation of the DS9000 Series unit, the Use Cleaning Tape LED will be turned on by the drive. Usually, the Use Cleaning Tape LED is turned on by the drive because of a dirty head, so the head should be cleaned (see Cleaning the Tape Head in Chapter 3, earlier in this manual) and the operation tried again.
x Defective drive. Drive amplifier settings could be off, causing error rate degradation. The drive may have failed. High Humidity To minimize the chance of condensation, please observe the following guidelines: S S S S S After exposing cartridges to temperatures outside the operating limits (5-40°C/40-113°F), stabilize them before use by keeping the cartridges at room temperature for a minimum of two hours.
When Assistance is Required Calling ADIC’s Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) Customer Support is provided free of charge to all ADIC customers who have a maintenance or warranty agreement. Customers should provide the unit’s serial number when calling for support. Warranty exchange service is available to all customers who have validated their warranty by returning the warranty card shipped with their unit, in accordance with the terms of the warranty.
Appendix A Specifications This Appendix . . . S contains specification information on the DS9000 Series.
Drive Quantum DLT4000 Quantum DLT7000 Quantum DLT8000 ADIC 4000, DS9400D/L DS9700D DS9800D 180 MB/min. 600 MB/min.
Appendix B Drive Configuration This Appendix . . . S describes the options that can be selected by installing jumpers on the DLT Tape Drives.
SCSI Bus Parity DLT4000 Drives If the host computer system does not generate SCSI bus parity, disable the parity checking function in the DLT drives by installing a jumper over two pins on the SCSI ID connector . See Figure 9 for location of the connector. F ro nt B e zel L e ft S id e S C S I ID C onnector Figure 9. DLT4000 Tape Drive Connectors (left side) Figure 10 shows which pins of the SCSI ID connector have to be connected by jumpers in order to disable parity. Disable Parity Figure 10.
DLT7000/DLT8000 Drives If the host computer system does not generate SCSI bus parity, disable the parity checking procedure in the DLT7000/DLT8000 drive by installing a jumper over two pins on the DFDT connector. See Figure 11 for location of the connector. F ro n t B eze l TRM PWR Connector R ig h t S id e DFDT Connector Figure 11. DLT7000/DLT8000 Tape Drive Connectors (right side) Figure 12 shows which pins of the DFDT connector have to be connected by jumper cables in order to disable parity.
SCSI Bus Termination and Terminator Power Note The SCSI bus must be terminated at both ends, and at least one device must supply terminator power. DLT4000 Drives The DLT4000 drive can be configured to supply terminator power and termination on the bus, by placing jumpers across specific pins on the TRM PWR/TRM ENB connector (see Figure 13 for the location of the TRM PWR/TRM ENB connector). F ro n t B eze l T R M P W R /T R M E N B R ig h t S id e Figure 13.
1 N o Te rm P o w e r D isa b le A c tiv e Te rm in a tio n 3 Te rm P o w e r D isa b le A c tiv e Te rm in a tio n 2 N o Te rm P o w e r E n a b le A c tiv e Te rm in a tio n 4 Te rm P o w e r E n a b le A c tiv e Te rm in a tio n Figure 14. TRM PWR/TRM ENB Jumper Positions If . . . And . . . Response . . .
F ro n t B eze l TRM PWR Connector R ig h t S id e DFDT Connector Figure 15. DLT7000/DLT8000 Tape Drive Connectors (right side) TERMPOWER Figure 16.
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# 10.0 format, 21 10.0 GB format, 6 10.0 GB tape format, 2 15.0 format, 21 15.0 GB format, 6 2.6 format, 21 2.6 GB format, 6 2.6 GB tape format, 2 20.0 format, 21 20.0 GB format, 6 6.0 format, 21 6.0 GB format, 6 6.0 GB tape format, 2 70.
host adapter, 9, 13 host computer, 8, 9, 12, 16, 40, 41 humidity, 34 Humidity, 35, 38 I I/O connector, 9 installing backup software, 16 interchange compatibility, 2 interface cable, 8, 12, 13 L loading the data cartridge, 29 M magnetic interference, 34 maintenance, 28 Mean Time Between Failures, 38 Mean Time To Repair, 38 media, 19 Motion Messages, 24 O Operate Handle LED, 6, 18, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28 operating environment, 12 P physical attributes, 38 POST, 18, 19, 20, 21, 32 power consumption, 38 Power
V ventilation, 35 Vibration, 38 W warranty, ii, iii, 12, 29, 36 weight, 38 write enabled, 6 Write Protected LED, 6, 18, 20, 27 write-enabled, 8, 20, 25, 27 Write-Protect switch, 8, 25, 27 write-protected, 6, 8, 20, 23, 27 48 Index
