LTO Standalone User’s Guide LTO 200D and LTO 400D
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Regulatory Notices ADIC libraries are designed, tested, and classified for their intended electromagnetic environment. These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to the following harmonized definitions: Class A is typically for business or industrial environments. Class B is typically for residential environments.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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 must be read before this product is operated, and must be retained for future reference.
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Table of Contents Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................................... ii Regulatory Notices .......................................................................................................................................... iii FCC Notices (USA Only) ........................................................................................................................ iii Class A..............
Drive R/W Diagnostic........................................................................................................................27 Update Drive Firmware from FMR Tape...........................................................................................29 Create FMR Tape...............................................................................................................................31 Force a Drive Dump.............................................................................
List of Figures Figure 1-1 LTO Standalone Front Panel........................................................................................................................................................... 3 Figure 1-2 LTO Standalone Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 1-3 LT0 Data Cartridge ...........................................................................
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List of Tables Table 1-1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Table 1-2 Rear Panel Controls and Connectors ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Table 1-3 Recommended Operating, Storing, and Shipping Environment ............................................
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Chapter Introduction This Chapter. . . ❐ provides a physical description of the switches, indicators and connectors on the front and rear panels of the LTO standalone. ❐ describes other requirements (additional hardware and software) needed to use the LTO standalone device.
Equipment Description The LTO standalone is a SCSI-compatible, high performance, tape cartridge device designed for storage of near-line and off-line data. The LTO standalone is equipped with a 2-line by 20-character, back-lit LCD display (LCD). The LCD displays drive status messages, error messages, and drive Power-On Self-Test (POST) result messages. The LTO standalone uses a 7-segment single-character LED (singlecharacter display) to communicate error conditions and informational messages.
Front Panel Controls and Indicators Figure 1-1 shows the controls and indicators located on the front panel of the LTO standalone. Table 1-1 provides a brief functional description of the front panel controls and indicators.
Table 1-1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Control or Indicator Purpose LCD 2-line by 20-character LCD. Displays drive status, error messages, and POST results. Status LED (green/amber) Provides information about the state of the drive. The Status LED is either green or amber, and can be solid or flashing (refer to Table 3-2 in Chapter 3 Operation and Maintenance for a description of the Status LED states).
Rear Panel Controls and Connectors Figure 1-2 shows the controls and connectors located on the rear panel of the LTO standalone. SCSI ID Switch AC Power Connector Power Switch SCSI Connectors Figure 1-2 LTO Standalone Rear Panel Table 1-2 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.
The best storage container for unused cartridges is the original shipping container. The plastic wrapping prevents dirt from accumulating on the cartridges and partially protects them from humidity changes. You can store tape cartridges in the maximum environmental conditions for up to four weeks without damaging the data or the cartridge. Do not store cartridges for an extended time period in maximum temperature and humidity conditions.
Handling the Cartridges Incorrect handling or an incorrect environment can damage the magnetic tape or the cartridges. To avoid damage to your tape cartridge and to ensure the continued high reliability of your LTO standalone, pay attention to the following guidelines. Before using a cartridge, let it acclimate to the normal operating environment for at least 24 hours. Ensure that all surfaces of a cartridge are dry before inserting it into drive. Do not insert a damaged cartridge into the drive.
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Chapter Installation This Chapter. . . ❐ Explains the steps necessary to install and test the LTO standalone 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 LTO standalone in the original or equivalent packing materials or your warranty may be invalidated.
Unit 4 SCSI ID 3 SCSI Terminator Unit 3 SCSI ID 2 SCSI Cables Unit 2 - SCSI ID 1 Host Computer Unit 1 - SCSI ID 0 Figure 2-1 Cable Diagram for Four LTO Standalone Units Installation 11
Setting the SCSI ID The SCSI ID of the LTO standalone 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 Figure 2-2. Notes The SCSI ID has been factory preset to 0. All devices on a SCSI bus must be set to a unique ID. SCSI ID Switch Figure 2-2 SCSI ID Switch Note The LTO standalone can be set to any SCSI ID between 0 and 15.
Check the SCSI Bus Termination SCSI buses require termination at each end for proper operation. A typical external subsystem installation would be terminated at the SCSI host adapter and at the last device in the chain. If an external device is being used with an internal device (on the same channel), the SCSI host adapter would now be in the middle of the bus rather than at the end. In this case, the termination would be at the internal device and at the last drive in the external chain.
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Chapter Operation and Maintenance This Chapter . . . ❐ describes normal operating features of the LTO standalone. ❐ explains how, and when to clean the tape head. ❐ describes how to clean the enclosure.
Power-on Self-Test and Initialization When the system power is turned on, the drive performs a Power-on Self-Test (POST) and initialization. POST is completed in approximately three minutes and the drive will respond normally to all commands. However, it may take longer for the media to be ready. Following POST completion, the Status LED will be solid green.
LED Indicators Status LED After initialization, the Status LED will be in one of the five states listed in Table 3-2: Table 3-2 Status LED States LED State LTO 200D LTO 400D Off The drive has no power, is powered off, or (if C is displayed simultaneously in the single-character display) needs cleaning. The drive has no power or is powered off. Green/Solid The LTO standalone is powered on. The LTO standalone is powered on. Green/Flashing The Status LED flashes anytime there is tape motion.
Normal Drive Operating Conditions LCD Messages Table 3-3 describes the messages displayed by the LCD during normal operation: Table 3-3 Normal Operating Condition LCD Messages Drive Operating Condition LCD Message No cartridge in drive. Ultrium Tape Drive Drive Empty When loading or unloading a cartridge. Cartridge Loading In Progress or: Cartridge Unloading In Progress Volume Loaded DC WP When cartridge is loaded. Ready... “DC”–indicates that drive data compression is enabled.
Figure 3-1 Loading a Data Cartridge ❐ Insert the tape cartridge into the slot. ❐ Grasp the cartridge so that the write-protect switch faces you as shown in the above illustration. ❐ Slide the cartridge into the tape load compartment of the drive.
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 cartridge, write protect does not take effect until the write operation is completed.
Cleaning the Drive Head The LTO standalone is a highly sophisticated unit. No routine maintenance is required apart from periodically cleaning the drive head whenever c appears on the single-character display. To clean the head, use an approved LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge. Insert the cleaning cartridge in the drive following the Loading the Data Cartridge procedure described elsewhere in this chapter. The drive will automatically clean the head.
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Chapter Troubleshooting and Diagnostics This Chapter. . . ❐ Lists a number of common problems and the actions to take to correct them. ❐ Explains what to do when technical support is needed.
Troubleshooting Chart If the LTO standalone fails during POST or operation, use the following table to determine the problem and the action to take: Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Chart Condition Possible cause Corrective action The host system does not recognize the LTO standalone 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 takes effect at the next power-on.
The Status LED or the single- The LTO standalone unit has no character display never turns on. power Check the LTO standalone unit power cable connections with the LTO standalone unit power switch OFF. If the problem persists, replace the drive. The Status LED is on, but the single-character display is always blank (off). The drive is defective While watching for any character to appear on the single-character display, turn off power to the LTO standalone, then turn it on.
6 ) Test Not Supported ( 7 ) Unmake FMR Tape ( 8 ) SCSI Wrap Test ( For use by Support Personnel ( p ) For use by Support Personnel ( u ) Putting the LTO Standalone in Maintenance Mode Perform the following steps to place the drive in Maintenance Mode. 1. Verify that a cartridge is not in the drive. 2. Press the Unload button three times within a one second interval.
Notes If the function requires you to insert a cartridge, c will appear on the single-character display. Within 60 seconds, insert a cartridge or the drive will exit Maintenance Mode. If you insert an invalid or write-protected cartridge, a blinking 7 will appear on the single-character display and the Status LED will be flashing amber and the LCD will display ERROR! Media Error after the drive loads the tape. After several seconds the drive will then unload the cartridge and exit Maintenance Mode.
3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Drive R/W Diagnostics. The front panel indicators will display the following: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Amber, solid Single-character display LCD 1, flashing Drive R/W Diagnostic Drive Self Test After 60 seconds the front panel indicators will display the following: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Amber, solid Single-character display LCD C, flashing Drive R/W Diagnostic Load Scratch Tape 4.
The drive takes approximately 20 minutes to complete the tests. If the diagnostics complete successfully, it will loop and begin again. 5. Press and hold the Unload button for several seconds. When the loop ends, 0 will appear temporarily on the single-character display. The drive will rewind, then unload the cartridge and exit Maintenance Mode.
2. Press the Unload button once per second until the front panel indicators display the following: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Amber, solid Single-character display 2 LCD 3. Maint Mode: Select Update Drive FW Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Update Drive Firmware from FMR Tape. The front panel indicators will display the following: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Amber, solid Single-character display c, flashing LCD 4.
If the update is completed successfully, the front panel indicators will display the following: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Amber, solid Single-character display LCD 2, flashing Update Drive FW Completed! The drive will rewind and unload the FMR tape while the front panel indicators display the following: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Amber, solid Single-character display LCD 2, flashing Update Drive FW Unloading ===== The drive will reset itself, and th
2. Press the Unload button once per second until the front panel indicators display the following: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Amber, solid Single-character display 3 LCD Maint Mode: Select Create FMR Tape Caution If you select this function, the drive will overwrite existing firmware on the scratch data cartridge. 3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Create FMR Tape.
LCD Create FMR Tape Completed! Followed by: Cartridge Unloading In Progress Followed by: Ultrium Tape Drive Drive Empty Then the drive will exit Maintenance Mode. If the drive fails to create the FMR tape, it will retry the operation twice.
LCD Force Drive Dump Completed! which will change to: Ultrium Tape Drive Drive Empty The single-character display will then blank (turn off), the drive will exit Maintenance Mode and the front panel indicators display the following: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Off Single-character display Off LCD Ultrium Tape Drive Drive Empty Note You can also perform this function while the drive is in the normal operating mode. Simply press and hold the Unload button for 10 seconds.
4. Within 60 seconds, insert a scratch data cartridge that is not write-protected (or the drive will exit Maintenance Mode). Caution Data on the cartridge will be overwritten. Insert only a scratch data cartridge for these tests.
After clearing error (cycle power if drive error), the LCD displays the following message: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Green, solid Single-character display Off LCD Ultrium Tape Drive Drive Empty SCSI Wrap Test Function This test performs a check of the SCSI circuitry from and to the SCSI connector. To select the SCSI Wrap Test function, perform the following steps: 1. Verify that the drive is in Maintenance Mode shown when the Status LED is solid amber. 2.
If the test fails, the front panel indicators display the following: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Amber, flashing Single-character display LCD 8, solid Error! Drive/SCSI Bus Error Then the drive will exit Maintenance Mode. To resolve the error, refer to Table 4-2 Error Codes, elsewhere in this chapter. To clear the error, cycle (remove, then reapply) power to the LTO standalone.
4. Within 60 seconds, insert the FMR cartridge (or the drive will exit Maintenance Mode). After you insert the cartridge, the front panel indicators display the following: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Amber, solid Single-character display 8, flashing LCD Unmake FMR Tape Tape Loading ==== while the drive loads the FMR tape, then erases the firmware on the tape, then rewrites the header in the cartridge memory to change the cartridge to a valid scratch data cartridge.
Display Error Code Log Use this function to display the last 10 error codes, one at a time (the codes are ordered; the most recent is presented first and the oldest– tenth–is presented last.) To select the Display Error Code Log function, perform the following steps: 1. Verify that the drive is in Maintenance Mode by observing that the Status LED is illuminated solid amber. 2.
Clear Error Log To select the Clear Error Log function, perform the following steps: 1. Verify that the drive is in Maintenance Mode shown when the Status LED is solid amber. 2. Press the Unload button once per second until the front panel indicators display the following: Indicator Status LED State, Character, or Message Amber, solid Single-character display LCD a Maint Mode: Select Clear Error Log 3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Clear Err Log.
3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Test Cartridge & Media. The front panel indicators display the following: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Amber, solid Single-character display c, flashing LCD 4. Test Media Load Scratch Tape Within 60 seconds, insert the suspect cartridge (or the drive will exit Maintenance Mode).
If an error is detected, the front panel indicators display the following: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Amber, flashing Single-character display LCD 7 Error! Media Problem and your LTO standalone will exit Maintenance Mode. To resolve the error, refer to Table 4-2 Error Codes, elsewhere in this chapter. Fast R/W Diagnostic Use this function to determine whether the drive can properly load and unload cartridges, and read and write data.
After you insert the cartridge, the front panel indicators display the following: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Amber, solid Single-character display LCD LCD F, flashing Fast R/W Diagnostic Tape Loading ====== which will be followed by: Fast R/W Diagnostic Writing ====== which will alternate with: Fast R/W Diagnostic Locating ====== for several minutes, followed by: Fast R/W Diagnostic Reading ====== which will alternate with: Fast R/W Diagnostic Locating ====== which will loop
The drive unloads, ejects the cartridge, exits Maintenance Mode, and the front panel indicators display the following: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Amber, flashing Single-character display 5, flashing LCD Ultrium Tape Drive Drive Empty To resolve the error, refer to Table 4-2 Error Codes, elsewhere in this chapter. To clear the error, cycle (remove, then reapply) power to the LTO standalone.
After you insert the scratch cartridge, the front panel indicators display the following: Indicator State, Character, or Message Status LED Amber, solid Single-character display LCD h, flashing Test Head Tape Loading ==== while the drive loads the scratch tape, followed by: Test Head Writing ==== The drive takes approximately 10 minutes to run the tests. If no error is detected, the test will loop and begin again. 4. Press the Unload button. The LTO standalone rewinds and unloads the scratch tape.
Error Codes and Messages Table 4-2 describes LTO standalone error codes, LCD messages, possible causes and suggested actions to correct the error. Table 4-2 Error Codes and Messages. Code 0 LCD Message Possible cause Corrective Maint Mode: Select Exit Maint Mode No error. This code displays: • When power is cycled (turned off, then on) to the drive. • When diagnostics have finished running and no error occurred. No action required.
4 Error! Drive/FW Prob Firmware or drive problem. 1. Collect a drive dump from one of the following: • Server • Ultrium Tape Drive (select 5 ) Function code Power the drive off then on, then retry the operation that produced the error. If the problem persists, download new firmware and retry the operation; if new firmware is not available, contact ATAC. 5 Error! Drive Problem A drive hardware failure occurred.
a, c The performance of the drive is degraded, but the drive is still operational. . To clear this error, cycle the drive power or place the drive in maintenance mode. The drive needs to be cleaned. Clean the drive. Refer to Cleaning the Tape Head in Chapter 3. If the problem persists, replace the drive. Note The code clears when you clean the drive, or place the drive in Maintenance Mode.
Appendix Specifications This Appendix . . . ❐ contains specification information on the LTO standalone.
LTO 200D LTO 400D Type IBM® Ultrium™ Generation 1 LTO™ tape drive Contains an IBM® TotalStorage™ LTO Ultrium 2 tape drive Media Type LTO-1 LTO-2 Data Capacity 100 GB per cartridge (200 GB compressed, assuming 2:1 compression) 200 GB per cartridge (400 GB compressed, assuming 2:1 compression) Data Transfer Rate (compressed mode) 15 MB/sec (30 MB/sec, assuming 2:1 35 MB / sec (70 MB / sec, assuming 2:1 compression) compression) Drive Enclosure Electrical Interface LVD/SE Ultra-2 SCSI or HVD Ult
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A application software....................................................................7 C SCSI ....................................................................................... 7 host software about....................................................................................... 7 installing............................................................................... 13 humidity ...................................................................................
reliability...................................................................................50 S safety notices ..............................................................................v SCSI adapter ..................................................................................24 bus.........................................................................................24 bus termination .....................................................................13 cable...............................
