User's Guide

FastStor 2 User’s Guide 21
Managing the Autoloader
This section discusses managing the autoloader, including resetting the autoloader, setting SCSI IDs,
setting the autoloader mode, and updating firmware. You can also use the System Test (see Performing
System Test on page 25) and the information retrieval tool (see Retrieving Information on page 26) to
manage the autoloader.
Resetting the Autoloader
This option resets the autoloader robotics and the tape drive within the autoloader, forces a new cartridge
inventory, and clears any current error condition.
1 Press + or – until Go offline appears. Press ENTER.
2 Press + or – until Configuration appears.
3 Press ENTER to select.
4 Press + or – until Reset appears.
5 Press ENTER to reset the autoloader.
After initialization, the autoloader returns to normal operation and displays the main menu.
Viewing or Changing the SCSI IDs
Use this option to view or change the SCSI IDs used by the autoloader. The autoloader occupies two SCSI
IDs, one ID is assigned to the autoloader and the second ID is assigned to the tape drive.
The default SCSI ID for the autoloader's SCSI controller is 0. The default SCSI ID for the tape drive is 5.
You only need to change a SCSI ID if there is another device, or devices, already assigned to these IDs.
NOTE:
This option is primarily used if the autoloader is in an error state. However, any
backups that have not been verified as complete should be considered lost.
NOTE:
If you changed the SCSI ID, you may also need to cycle power on the host
system and reconfigure your backup software before you can use the
autoloader. Consult your hardware and software manuals for more information.