Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide 6434003-04 Ver. 4, Rel.
Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide, 6434003-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0, March 2004, Made in USA. Quantum Corporation provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Quantum Corporation may revise this publication from time to time without notice. COPYRIGHT STATEMENT Copyright 2004 by Quantum Corporation. All rights reserved.
Contents Preface Chapter 1 xiii Library Description 1 Overview............................................................................................................. 1 Library Models............................................................................................ 2 Shelf Bin Numbering Conventions .......................................................... 5 Features and Benefits.......................................................................................
Contents Preparing the Library for Operation ............................................................. 37 Closing the Library Doors and Access Panels ...................................... 37 Connecting Host Workstations............................................................... 37 Turning the Library On and Off .................................................................... 42 Turning On the Library............................................................................
Contents Chapter 4 Service Commands 73 Opening the Service Screen ............................................................................74 Changing Passwords .......................................................................................75 If You Lose a Password ............................................................................76 Generating Reports ..........................................................................................76 Generating Any Service Report ..........
Contents Appendix B Relocating the Library 103 Checking the New Installation Site ............................................................. 104 Preparing the Library for Relocation .......................................................... 104 Removing Tape Cartridges ................................................................... 105 Installing Shipping Restraints and Packing........................................ 105 Load Port Shipping Plate....................................................
Contents Appendix E Regulatory Statements 129 Glossary 137 Index 143 vii Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide
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Figures Figure 1 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 8/171 ..................... 6 Figure 2 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 8/322 ..................... 8 Figure 3 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 10/100 ................. 10 Figure 4 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 10/165 ................. 11 Figure 5 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 10/316 ................. 13 Figure 6 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P7000 16/399 .................
viii Figure 19 LTO Cartridge .............................................................................36 Figure 20 Cabling Configuration 8 Drive P4000......................................38 Figure 21 Cabling Configuration 16 Drive P7000....................................39 Figure 22 Ethernet Cabling 8 Drive P4000................................................40 Figure 23 Ethernet Cabling 16 Drive P7000..............................................41 Figure 24 GUI—Initial Screen...........
Figure 49 Enter Password Screen .............................................................. 86 Figure 50 Multi-Unit Screen ....................................................................... 87 Figure 51 Configure Multi-Unit................................................................. 88 Figure 52 Multi-Unit Screen ....................................................................... 89 Figure 53 Extension Axis Restraints - Storage Location.......................
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Tables Table 1 DLT 8000 Performance Characteristics P4000.......................... 2 Table 2 SDLT 220 Performance Characteristics P4000.......................... 3 Table 3 SDLT 320 Performance Characteristics P4000.......................... 3 Table 4 SDLT 600 Performance Characteristics P4000.......................... 3 Table 5 IBM LTO1 Performance Characteristics P4000 ........................ 3 Table 6 IBM LTO2 Performance Characteristics P4000 ........................
Tables xii Table 18 Start-up Problems .......................................................................92 Table 19 GUI Problems ..............................................................................93 Table 20 Robotics Problems ......................................................................93 Table 21 Problems During Library Operation........................................95 Table 22 Tape Drive Problems..................................................................
Preface This manual introduces the Quantum P4000 and P7000 libraries and discusses: Audience • Library operations • Configuration • Calibration • Servicing • Basic troubleshooting This manual is written for library operators and field service engineers.
Preface Purpose Document Organization xiv This document provides information about the P4000 and P7000 including: • Description • Basic library operations • Operator commands • Service commands • Multi-unit commands Following is a brief description of chapter contents. • Chapter 1, Library Description provides an overview of the library and orients the operator or field service engineer to the numbering conventions for bins and tape drives.
Preface Notational Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Caution: Caution indicates potential hazards to equipment or data. Warning: Warning indicates potential hazards to personal safety. Note: Note emphasizes important information related to the main topic. This manual uses the following conventions: • Right side of the library — Refers to the right side as you face the component being described.
Preface Related Documents The following Quantum documents are also available for the P4000 and P7000 library: Document Description Document No.
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Chapter 1 1 Library Description This chapter describes both the P4000 and P7000 and their components.
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Tape drive choices include the: • Quantum DLT 8000 (HVD and LVD) • Quantum SDLT 220 (HVD and LVD) • Quantum SDLT 320 (HVD and LVD) • Quantum SDLT 600 (LVD only) • IBM LTO1 (LVD only) • IBM LTO2 (LVD only) • HP LTO2 (LVD only) Throughput capabilities for these drives are: Library Models 1 • 6 MB/sec • 11 MB.sec • 16 MB/sec • 36 MB/sec • 15 MB/sec • 35 MB/sec • 30 MB/sec, respectively.
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Table 2 SDLT 220 Performance Characteristics P4000 Table 3 SDLT 320 Performance Characteristics P4000 Table 4 SDLT 600 Performance Characteristics P4000 Table 5 IBM LTO1 Performance Characteristics P4000 Table 6 IBM LTO2 Performance Characteristics P4000 P4000 Model (drives/bins) Capacity in Terabytes (TB) 8/322 (110 GB per cartridge) 35.
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Table 7 HP LTO2 Performance Characteristics P4000 P4000 Model (drives/bins) Capacity in Terabytes (TB) 8/322 (200 GB per cartridge) Throughput (GB/hr) based on 30 MB/sec transfer rate 64.40 864 The P7000 can be configured with up to 16 tape drives and up to 399, 555, or 679 tape cartridge bins.
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Table 12 IBM LTO1 Performance Characteristics P7000 Table 13 IBM LTO2 Performance Characteristics P7000 Table 14 HP LTO2 Performance Characteristics P7000 P7000 Model (drives/bins) Capacity in Terabytes (TB) 16/555 (100 GB per cartridge) Throughput (GB/hr) based on 15 MB/sec transfer rate 864 P7000 Model (drives/bins) 16/555 Capacity in Terabytes (TB) (200 GB per cartridge) 111.
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Figure 1 shows the storage bin, load port bin, and tape drive numbering conventions. These conventions are used by the library GUI and the diagnostic software program.
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview P4000 8/322 Model 1 The P4000 8/322 model stores cartridges in the following locations: • Up to 8 tape drives • 171 storage bins on back wall • 111 shelf bins on inside of right door • 40 shelf bins on inside of left door • One load port • 8 shelf bins - two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules (4 shelf bins each) are built into the load port assembly • 12 shelf bins - DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two removable 6-cartridge magazines Figure 2 s
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Figure 2 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 8/ 322 Load port 8 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview P4000 10/100 Model 1 The P4000 10/100 model stores cartridges in the following locations: • Up to 10 tape drives • 100 storage bins on back wall • One load port • 8 shelf bins - two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules (4 shelf bins each) are built into the load port assembly • 12 shelf bins - DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two removable 6-cartridge magazines Figure 3 shows the storage bin, load port bin, and tape drive numbering conventions.
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Figure 3 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 10/100 Load port P4000 10/165 Model The P4000 10/165 model stores cartridges in the following locations: 10 • Up to 10 tape drives • 165 storage bins on back wall • One load port Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide 1
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview • 8 shelf bins - two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules (4 shelf bins each) are built into the load port assembly • 12 shelf bins - DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two removable 6-cartridge magazines Figure 4 shows the storage bin, load port bin, and tape drive numbering conventions. These conventions are used by the library GUI and the diagnostic software program.
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview P4000 10/316 Model 1 The P4000 10/316 model stores cartridges in the following locations: • Up to 10 tape drives • 165 storage bins on back wall • 111 shelf bins on inside of right door • 40 shelf bins on inside of left door • One load port • 8 shelf bins - two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules (4 shelf bins each) are built into the load port assembly • 12 shelf bins - DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two removable 6-cartridge magazines Figure
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Figure 5 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P4000 10/316 Load port P7000 16/399 Model 1 The P7000 16/399 model stores cartridges in the following locations: • Up to 16 tape drives • 288 storage bins on back wall • 111 shelf bins on inside of right door • One load port Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide 13
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview • 8 shelf bins - two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules (4 shelf bins each) are built into the load port assembly. • 12 shelf bins - DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two removable 6-cartridge magazines Figure 6 shows the storage bin, load port bin, and tape drive numbering conventions. These conventions are used by the library GUI and the diagnostic software program.
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview P7000 16/555 Model 1 The P7000 16/555 model stores cartridges in the following locations: • Up to 16 tape drives • 288 storage bins on back wall • 111 shelf bins on inside of right door • 156 shelf bins on inside of left door • One load port • 8 shelf bins - two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules (4 shelf bins each) are built into the load port assembly • 12 shelf bins - DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two removable 6-cartridge magazines • If
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Figure 7 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P7000 16/555 Load port P7000 8/679 Model The P7000 8/679 model stores cartridges in the following locations: 16 • Up to 8 tape drives • 372 storage bins on back wall • 111 shelf bins on inside of right door • 196 shelf bins on inside of left door • One load port Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide 1
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview • 8 shelf bins - two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules (4 shelf bins each) are built into the load port assembly • 12 shelf bins - DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two removable 6-cartridge magazines • If the library is configured with both DLT and LTO tape drives, stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules are used Figure 8 shows the storage bin, load port bin, and tape drive numbering conventions.
Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Figure 8 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions P7000 8/ 679 Load port 18 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide
Chapter 1 Library Description Features and Benefits Features and Benefits 1 The P4000 and P7000 provides the following features and benefits: • High-capacity, high-performance data storage and retrieval • The library may house up to: • 322 tape cartridges and 10 tape drives in a P4000 • 555 tape cartridges and 16 tape drives or 679 tape cartridges and 8 tape drives in a P7000 • Expandable library configurations • Access to future expandability and technology upgrades through Quantum’s Prism Stor
Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components Library Components 1 The P4000 and P7000 libraries consist of these major components: Cabinet 1 • Cabinet • GUI • Intelligrip™ mixed-media cartridge handling mechanism • Mixed-media tape drives (DLT and SDLT, or DLT and LTO) • Load port The cabinet houses all library components including: • Cartridge handling mechanism (CHM) • Storage bins • Control electronics • Power supply and distribution equipment • Fan modules • Tape drives Y
Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components Figure 9 P4000 Cabinet-Front View Viewing window GUI Power switch Door Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide Load port 21
Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components Figure 10 P7000 Cabinet-Front View Viewing window GUI Dual doors Power switch Load port 22 • A mixed media load port equipped with either two 4-cartridge stationary load packs for libraries configured with LTO tape drives, or two 6-cartridge removable load pack magazines for DLT and/or SDLT tape drives, provides easy insertion of additional tape cartridges while the library is in operation.
Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components Cabinet-Back 1 The back of the cabinet (see figure 11) provides easy accessibility to: Figure 11 P4000 Cabinet-Back Panels • Cooling fans • Power, control, and data interfaces • Tape drives Hot swap, removable fans Easy-access panel Hot-swappable drives in removable canisters Unit shown with ten drive upgrade Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide 23
Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components Figure 12 P7000 Cabinet - Back Panels Hot swap, removable fans Easy-access panel Hot-swappable drives in removable canisters GUI 1 The GUI features a menu system for determining library status, configuring the library, and performing certain diagnostic functions.
Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components Vertical task bar Figure 13 GUI—Initial Screen (P7000) About Horizontal task bar Back Forward Overview System state display Home Tapes Operator System Off-line Standby Load port Standby Load Port Security indicator/ switch U P 7 0 0 0 Stop Main display area The horizontal taskbar provides left and right arrow buttons to scroll through the tabs for status, configuration, diagnostic, and operating controls options.
Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components IntelliGripTM Mixed Media CHM 1 Figure 14 Advanced Robotics System The CHM of the library consists of the following components: • Mixed media gripper assembly • Vertical carriage assembly • Horizontal drive motor • Extension axis assembly Horizontal drive motor Mixed media gripper assembly Vertical carriage assembly Extension access assembly The vertical and horizontal actuators move the mixed media gripper into position to pick and place tape
Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components The mixed media gripper includes a Class II laser bar code scanner that reads standard six-character (7 characters for SDLT and 8 characters for LTO), 3 of 9 bar code labels. The scanner is used to maintain an inventory of the tape cartridges within the library. An inventory occurs automatically whenever the library is turned on or after the bulk load door has been closed. An inventory can also be initiated from the host computer.
Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components When fewer than 8 drives are installed in a P4000 or fewer than 16 tape drives are installed in a P7000, the tape drives must occupy consecutive drive bays, beginning with drive bay 0. The drives used in both the P4000 and P7000 are more reliable than standard drives due to the automated environment. Both the P4000 and P7000 can be populated simultaneously with DLT, SDLT, or LTO tape drives.
Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components Figure 15 DLT/SDLT Load Port Metal tab 6-bin magazine DLT/SDLT cartridge Load port assembly Figure 16 LTO Load Port Stationary 4-bin magazine LTO cartridge Load port assembly Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide 29
Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components 30 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations 2 This chapter provides an overview of the graphical user interface (GUI) and describes the following basic library operating procedures: • Installing Tape Cartridges • Preparing the Library for Operation • Turning the Library On and Off • Using the GUI • Obtaining Library Status • Changing the GUI Security Levels • Operating the Load Port • Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port • Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge Quantum P4000 and P7000 Librar
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Installing Tape Cartridges Installing Tape Cartridges 2 To install tape cartridges 1 Label each cartridge. 2 Set the write-protect switch. 3 Place cartridges in the fixed bins. Caution: Taking ESD Precautions 2 Components within the P4000 or P7000 contain static-sensitive parts.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Installing Tape Cartridges • Keep static-sensitive parts in their shipping containers until ready for installation. • Do not place static-sensitive parts on any metal surface. If you need to put down a static-sensitive part, place it inside its protective shipping bag or on a grounded antistatic mat. • Avoid direct contact with static-sensitive parts. Avoid touching connectors and discrete components.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Installing Tape Cartridges Figure 17 Inserting a Bar Code Label (DLT/ SDLT) Slide-in slot Note: Only use bar code labels that have been designed for cartridges. Do not adhere labels to a cartridge anywhere except the slide-in slot. Setting the Write-Protect Switch 2 Each tape cartridge has a write-protect switch similar to that shown in figure 18.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Installing Tape Cartridges Figure 18 DLT and SDLT Cartridges Insert this end into the bin A Insertion arrow L V 3 eI 5 ap 0 Tt DL F Barcode label Orange window Write protect Write enable (DLT cartridge shown) Slide left LTO Cartridges 2 Slide right (default) LTO tape cartridges are different in size to the DLT/SDLT cartridges as well as in the barcode labeling and write-protect switch setting (see figure 19).
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Installing Tape Cartridges Figure 19 LTO Cartridge Insert this end into the bin Write Protect Switch Insertion arrow Slide left (default) Write enable Write protect Slide right Barcode label A B C 1 2 3 L 1 Caution: Placing Tape Cartridges in the Library 2 36 LTO tape drive media cannot be degaussed due to the fact that it uses “magnetic servos”. Do not attempt to degauss LTO tape drive media. If this media is degaussed, it will no longer work.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Preparing the Library for Operation 2 To prepare the library for operation: Closing the Library Doors and Access Panels 2 • Close the library doors and access panels • Connect the host workstations The library has two front doors (P7000 only) and three back access panels. 1 Close and lock the front doors. a Close one door and then the other. b Turn the door latches to secure the doors to the library frame.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Figure 20 Cabling Configuration 8 Drive P4000 8 PLS 6330549-01 Drive Column 1 Tape drive Drive position 0 SCSI ID 2 Tape drive Drive position 1 SCSI ID 3 Tape drive Drive position 2 SCSI ID 4 Tape drive Drive position 3 SCSI ID 5 tape drive Drive position 4 SCSI ID 2 Tape drive Drive position 5 SCSI ID 3 Tape drive Drive position 6 SCSI ID 4 Library electronics SCSI ID 0 Tape drive Drive position 7 SCSI ID 5 SCSI Port L 0415891 SCS
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Figure 21 Cabling Configuration 16 Drive P7000 Tape drive Drive position 8 SCSI ID 2 Drive Column 0 Tape drive Drive position 0 SCSI ID 2 Tape drive Drive position 9 SCSI ID 3 Tape drive Drive position 1 SCSI ID 3 Tape drive Drive position 10 SCSI ID 4 Tape drive Drive position 2 SCSI ID 4 Tape drive Drive position 11 SCSI ID 5 Tape drive Drive position 3 SCSI ID 5 tape drive Drive position 12 SCSI ID 2 Tape drive Drive positi
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Figure 22 Ethernet Cabling 8 Drive P4000 Drive Column 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bulkhead 40 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Figure 23 Ethernet Cabling 16 Drive P7000 Drive Column 1 Drive Column 0 8 0 9 1 10 2 11 3 12 4 13 5 14 6 15 7 Bulkhead Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide 41
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Turning the Library On and Off Turning the Library On and Off 2 This section explains how to: Turning On the Library • Turn on the library • Place the library on-line or off-line • Turn off the library • Test the installation To turn on the library: 2 1 Verify that: • Power cables are firmly in place • All doors are closed 2 Turn on the power switch located behind the small sliding door below the GUI.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Using the GUI 3 Verify that the CHM is empty by checking the Overview screen on the GUI (see Chapter 3, Operator Commands). If there is a tape cartridge in the CHM, perform a Move command to place the cartridge in an available bin. 4 Turn off the power switch located below the GUI. Note: Wait ten seconds before turning on the power switch again. Using the GUI 2 The GUI is activated by touching the screen, and is located on the front of the library.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Using the GUI Figure 24 GUI—Initial Screen About Back Overview Forward Tapes Home Operator System Off-line Standby Load Port U P 7 0 0 0 Stop Table 16 GUI Components lays out the various functions of the GUI.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Using the GUI Table 16 GUI Components Overview Screen Tapes Screen Status display Inventory display • Tape drives • Activity • Load port Operator Screen* Service Screen* Configure Reports • Configure Library • Statistics • Tape drives • Configure Options • Actuator • Storage bins • Control • SysTest Results • Move Cartridges • Auto Clean • Load port • Inventory Tapes • Tests • Transport (CHM) • Calibrate Library • SysTest Library • Unload Drive
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Using the GUI • Lock icon—shows the current security level at the GUI. Five security levels are available: service (S), operator (O), user (U), import only (I), and locked (L). Table 17 describes the attributes of each security level.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Using the GUI Back Figure 26 Library Controls About Forward Back Overview Home Forward Contrast Home Tapes Operator System Off-line Standby button Standby Load Port button Load Port U Stop button P 7 0 0 0 Stop These controls function as follows: • Home button—returns to the home (initial) screen. • Forward button—moves forward screen by screen through previous selections.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Obtaining Library Status • Stop button—halts library activity immediately by cutting power to library robotics. Pressing the Stop button a second time restores power to library robotics. Note: The default passwords are: • Service “5678” • Operator “1234” • User “2222” • Import Only “1111” For more information on password and security levels, refer to Changing the GUI Security Levels on page 52.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Obtaining Library Status Figure 27 Overview Screen Back About Forward Overview System Off-line Standby Home Tapes Drives Operator Activity D00 ANF 120 D02 empty Ready Ready Load Pack P00 ANF146 P01 ANF147 Load Port D01 ??? D03 ANF 123 Ready Ready GRP empty P02 ANF148 P03 ANF149 U Stop Element number Element status Cartridge present D03 ANF 123 Ready Bar code number Writeenabled Compression enabled Drives 2 The Drives area reports whether: •
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Obtaining Library Status Figure 28 Tape Drive Status Screen Back About Overview Overview System Off-line Load Port U Tapes Home Operator Service Tape Drive Status D03 Standby Forward Ready D00 D01 ANF 123 ANF 120 EMPTY ON ReadyCompression Ready Write Protect OFF DLT 8000 SCSID03 ID: 05 D02 CompacTape IV, 35/70 Gb ??? ANF 123 Drive Code Rev: 000037 Ready Ready Controller Code Rev: 96 S/N: JF71100038 Prevent: OFF Cleaning Required: OFF Cleaning Requested: OFF
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Obtaining Library Status Tapes Screen 2 The Tapes screen identifies the tape cartridges residing in the following elements: • Drives • Storage (fixed storage bins) • Load port • Transport (gripper) Figure 29 Tapes Screen Viewing Storage and Load Port Elements 2 The Drives, Storage, and Load Port categories may contain too many elements to display at once. To scroll through these elements, use the arrow buttons at the bottom of each category.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Changing the GUI Security Levels Changing the GUI Security Levels 2 There are five levels of security for the P4000 and P7000 GUI (see table 17): • Service (S)—provides access to both the Operator and Service set of screens and all functions on the system bar. • Operator (O)—provides access to the Operator set of screens and all functions on the system bar.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Changing the GUI Security Levels Securing the GUI 2 When the User security level is set, access is restricted to the Operator and Service screens. Since these screens control library configuration, testing, and initializing functions, the User security level is appropriate default condition for routine library operation. Changing Security Levels 2 To change security levels: 1 Press the Lock icon. The Password screen appears (see figure 30).
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Operating the Load Port 4 Press the Select button. A screen appears indicating that the new security level has been set successfully. 5 Press Okay. The lock icon displays the new security level (S, O, U, I, or L). Note: This procedure is especially useful to change from Operator or Service levels to the User level after executing an Operator or Service level command.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port After loading or unloading the magazines, rotate the load port back 180o and push the load port handle to lock the load port into position. Note: The mixed media load port used with LTO tape cartridges has two stationary 4-cartridge magazines built into the load port, unlike the two removable 6-cartridge magazines used with DLT and SDLT tape cartridges.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port Inserting DLT and SDLT Tape Cartridges 2 DLT/SDLT tape cartridges are inserted into two removable 6-cartridge magazines as shown in figure 15 on page 29. Tape cartridges may be loaded to or unloaded from a magazine with the magazine in or out of the library. To insert a DLT tape cartridge into a magazine: Note: To move cartridges to the load port for removal, refer to Moving Cartridges on page 68.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port Figure 31 Rotating the Load Port Drum Load port finger grip Load port drum Warning: Take care to keep fingers out of load port openings when opening or closing the load port door or when rotating the load port drum. 5 Manually close the load port door by pushing the load port assembly so that it is flush with the front surface of the library. You will hear a “click” when it locks into position.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge Figure 32 LTO Tape Cartridge Load Port Loadport assembly Barcode Write-protect switch Stationary magazine Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge DLT Tape Drives 2 2 To manually eject a tape cartridge from a DLT tape drives: 1 Open one or both of the library front doors: 58 a Press the Standby button on the GUI. This places the library offline.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge e Lift each door handle straight up and then turn the handle counterclockwise to unlatch each door. f Gently pull on each door handle to open the door. 2 Press the Unload button on the drive (see figure 33). When you press Unload, the tape cartridge rewinds. This may take between 10 to 120 seconds. When the rewind process is completed, the Operate Handle indicator comes on.
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge 4 Pull the tape cartridge completely out of the drive. 5 Close and lock the library doors. Quantum SDLT and IBM LTO Tape Drives 2 To manually eject a tape cartridge from Quantum SDLT and LTO tape drives: 1 Refer to Steps 1a-1f under DLT Tape Drives. 2 Press the Unload button on the drive. The Unload button works the same as a soft eject (VCR-style) button.
Chapter 3 3 Operator Commands This chapter describes the commands found on the Operator screen of the graphical user interface (GUI). The Operator screen commands initiate the following actions: • Opening the Operator Screen • Configuring the Library* • Configuring Library Options* • Performing an Inventory* • Moving Cartridges* • Unloading a Drive* • Unloading the Load Port * The library must be off-line to perform these functions.
Chapter 3 Operator Commands Opening the Operator Screen Opening the Operator Screen 3 To open the Operator screen: 1 Press the Operator tab. The GUI displays the password screen (see figure 34). 2 Enter the correct operator or service password to gain access to the Operator Screen (see figure 35). The default operator password is 1234. Note: Figure 34 Password Screen To change passwords, see Changing Passwords on page 75.
Chapter 3 Operator Commands Configuring the Library Figure 35 Operator Screen Back About Forward Overview System Off-line Config.
Chapter 3 Operator Commands Configuring the Library Figure 36 Configure: Library Screen About Back Forward Overview System Off-line Standby Load Port O Tapes Home Operator Configure: Library Inquiry: P7000 64xxxxx Model: 64xxxxx # Bins: 679 # Drives: 16 Serial Number: IEEE ID: Library SCSI ID: 0 Drive 0 SCSI ID: 2 Drive 1 SCSI ID: 3 Drive 2 SCSI ID: 4 Stop Configure 2 Press the Configure button. The GUI displays the Configure: Library Settings screen (see figure 37).
Chapter 3 Operator Commands Configuring the Library Figure 37 Configure: Library Settings Screen About Back Forward Overview System Off-line Standby Home Tapes Operator Configure: Library Settings Model: 64xxxxx # Bins: 679 # Drives: 8 Device: Library SCSI ID: 0 Load Port O Stop Select Change 3 Press the Select button until you highlight the setting you want to change. 4 Using the arrow buttons, scroll through available values for the setting.
Chapter 3 Operator Commands Configuring Library Options If you set up the library with multiple SCSI buses, you can assign the same number to two or more devices, provided each device is on a different SCSI bus. Note: Power must be cycled for the new SCSI ID number to become effective. Note: SCSI ID assignments are not required for Ethernet based libraries.
Chapter 3 Operator Commands Configuring Library Options • Configuring a Library Option P3000 Identity Mode—causes the library to return the same inquiry string as the P3000 library. To configure a library option: 3 1 In the Operator screen, press the Configure Options button. The GUI displays the Configure: Options screen (see figure 38). 2 Press the button with the desired option. 3 Using the arrow buttons, scroll through available values for the selected option.
Chapter 3 Operator Commands Performing an Inventory Performing an Inventory 3 The Inventory Tapes command reads the bar code labels of the cartridges in the tape drives, fixed storage bins, and the load port bins. All elements that contain cartridges without labels are marked as full with no label. 1 Press the Inventory Tapes button in the Operator screen. The GUI displays a “Command In Progress” screen.
Chapter 3 Operator Commands Moving Cartridges Backspace button: Use this button to erase a partial entry - character by character Figure 39 Control: Move Cartridges Screen About Back Forward Overview System Off-line Standby Load Port Home Tapes Operator Control: Move Cartridge Source: _ Storage Bin Drive Destination: Load Port Range: Gripper O Stop Execute PTM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Select 2 Identify the source element of the cartridge to be moved.
Chapter 3 Operator Commands Unloading a Drive The Move Cartridges command continues until completed unless you press the Abort button to stop the operation. Unloading a Drive 3 The Unload Drive command prepares a tape cartridge to be removed from a drive by rewinding and ejecting the cartridge. After unloading the drive, remove the tape cartridge using the Move Cartridges command. To unload a drive: 1 On the Operator screen, press the Unload Drive button.
Chapter 3 Operator Commands Unloading the Load Port The Unload Drive command continues until completed unless you press the Abort button to stop the operation. Unloading the Load Port 3 The Unload Imp/Exp command moves a tape cartridge from the load port to an available storage bin. This option must be invoked after inserting a tape into the load port whenever the library auto load feature is disabled (see Configuring Library Options on page 66).
Chapter 3 Operator Commands Unloading the Load Port 72 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide
Chapter 4 Service Commands 4 This chapter describes the Service screen commands of the library graphical user interface (GUI). Topics covered are: • Opening the Service Screen • Changing Passwords • Generating Reports Warning: Serious operational problems and data loss may occur if you do not fully understand the consequences of these commands.
Chapter 4 Service Commands Opening the Service Screen Opening the Service Screen 4 To open the Service screen: 1 Press the Service tab. Note: The Service screen is restricted to individuals with Servicelevel access privileges. 2 The GUI displays a password screen (see figure 41). Enter the correct service password to gain access to the Service screen (see figure 43). The default service password is “5678.
Chapter 4 Service Commands Changing Passwords Changing Passwords 4 This command allows you to change the password. Valid passwords consist of four to eight numeric characters entered using the keypad in the Change Password screen. To change a password: 1 On the Service screen, press the Change Password button. The GUI displays the Service: Change Password screen (see figure 42).
Chapter 4 Service Commands Generating Reports If You Lose a Password 4 If you lose the Operator, Import Only, or User password, you can replace it by: • Opening the Service screen and following the steps to change the password (see page 84) • Pressing the Reset Passwords button on the Change Password screen. This resets all passwords to their default values.
Chapter 4 Service Commands Generating Reports Generating Any Service Report Figure 43 Service Screen - Reports Press the appropriate button in the Service screen. 4 Within a few seconds, the report is displayed on the screen. About Back Forward Tapes System Off-line Operator Report Standby Test Statistics SysTest Library Results Actuator Auto Clean Load Port Home SysTest Library S Stop System Monitor Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide Service Misc.
Chapter 4 Service Commands Generating Reports Statistics Report 4 Figure 44 shows a sample Statistics report. Press the Update button to update the report (otherwise the report will update periodically).
Chapter 4 Service Commands Generating Reports Actuator Report 4 Figure 45 shows a sample Actuator Status report. Figure 45 Report: Actuator Status Screen About Back Tapes System Off-line Standby Load Port Forward Operator Home Service Report: Actuator Status Horizontal Position (in.): 8.752 Vertical Position (in.): 3.126 Extension Position (in.): 0.
Chapter 4 Service Commands Generating Reports SysTest Report 4 Figure 46 shows a sample System Test report. Figure 46 Report: SysTest Library Results Screen About Back Tapes System Off-line Standby Load Port S Stop 80 Forward Operator Home Service Report: SysTest Library Results Pick and Place Total Count: 62466 System Test Status: B 80 0B Total Test Time (Hr:Min:Sec): 61:42:35 Test Type: Random Avg. Drive to Bin Move Time (Sec): 0.000 Avg. Bin to Drive Move Time (Sec): 0.000 Avg.
Chapter 4 Service Commands Testing the Library AutoClean Report 4 Figure 47 shows a sample AutoClean report. Figure 47 Report: AutoClean Status Screen When you have finished reviewing the report, press the Back button to return to the Service screen. Testing the Library 4 The Service screen provides a testing command: • SysTest—this command tests library operation by swapping tape cartridges between storage bins or drives. Caution: This screen for qualified, Quantum-trained personnel.
Chapter 4 Service Commands Testing the Library Performing a System Test To perform a system test: 4 1 From the Service screen, press the SysTest Library button. The Test: SysTest Library screen is displayed (see figure 48).
Chapter 4 Service Commands Initializing Non-Volatile Information 4 When you have selected the type of test and all test options, press the Execute button. A “Command In Progress” dialog box is displayed. The system test continues until completed unless you press the Abort button. If you pressed the Continuous button in step 3, you must press the Abort button to stop the test.
Chapter 4 Service Commands Initializing Non-Volatile Information 2 Press Continue. A “Command in Progress” dialog screen is displayed. Note: 84 If it becomes necessary to abort the command, press Cancel.
Chapter 5 Multi-Unit Commands 5 This chapter describes the Multi-Unit screen commands of the library Graphical User Interface (GUI). Topics covered are: • Opening the Multi-Unit Screen • Configure Multi-Units (P4000/P7000) • Calibrating the Libraries in a Multi-Unit Configuration Note: Refer to the Quantum Pass Through Mechanism Installation Instructions, PN 6434015, for more information regarding P4000/P7000 multi-unit configurations.
Chapter 5 Multi-Unit Commands Opening the Multi-Unit Screen Opening the Multi-Unit Screen 5 To open the Multi-Unit screen: 1 Press the Multi-Unit tab. Note: The Multi-Unit screen is restricted to individuals with Operator level access privileges. The GUI displays a password screen (see figure 49). 2 Enter the service password to gain access to the Multi-Unit screen (see figure 50). The default multi-unit password is “1234.
Chapter 5 Multi-Unit Commands Configure Multi-Units (P4000/P7000) Figure 50 Multi-Unit Screen About Back Operator System Off-line Forward Service Home Multi Unit Multi-Unit Standby Configure Multi-Unit Load Port Calibrate All PTMs O Stop Configure Multi-Units (P4000/P7000) 5 The Configure Multi-Unit command allows you to set the following: • Library Unit field—sets whether the library is a slave or master in the multi-unit configuration • Library Unit # field—sets the number assigned to a
Chapter 5 Multi-Unit Commands Configure Multi-Units (P4000/P7000) Figure 51 Configure Multi-Unit About Back Forward Operator System Off-line Standby Service Home Multi Unit Configure: Multi-Unit Library Unit: MASTER Library Unit #: 0 Load Port # of Libraries: 3 LUN Config: SINGLE LUN Select O Change Stop 2 Press the Select button to access the option to configure. 3 Using the arrow buttons, scroll through the available values for the selected option.
Chapter 5 Multi-Unit Commands Calibrating the Libraries in a Multi-Unit Configuration Calibrating the Libraries in a Multi-Unit Configuration 5 The Calibrate All PTMs command enables you to calibrate all pass through mechanisms in all libraries within the multi-unit configuration. Calibrate the libraries during the initial installation and after any maintenance procedure. To calibrate all library PTM’s: 1 From the Master library in the multi-unit configuration, press the Multi-Unit tab.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6 This chapter describes problems you may encounter during the setup and operation of the P4000 and P7000. Corrective information is provided to help you resolve the problems. Several of these problems produce error messages on the Graphical User Interface (GUI) called sense data values. Sense data value messages consist of a number and a description of the error.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Start-up Problems 6 Table 18 Start-up Problems 92 Table 18 describes corrective actions for problems which occur during start-up. Problem Corrective Action The library does not power on. Make sure the power cord is connected to a grounded electrical outlet, the power distribution assembly (left rear corner of cabinet) circuit breaker is on, and the power switch behind the slide panel just below the GUI is on.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions GUI Problems 6 Table 19 GUI Problems Table 19 describes corrective actions for GUI problems. Problem Corrective Action The GUI is blank. Confirm that power is on, then contact an authorized field service engineer. The GUI does not respond to touch. Contact an authorized field service engineer. An error message is displayed. Write down the details of the error message, including the SK, ASC, and ASCQ numeric values.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Problem Corrective Action The robot times out or fails during an operation. Check that the tape cartridge involved in the operation is properly positioned in the bin or drive and ready to be picked. Check that the robot is not obstructed in any way. Retry the operation. If it still fails, contact a field service engineer. The robot drops a cartridge. Open the doors.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Operating Problems Table 21 Problems During Library Operation 6 Table 21 describes the corrective action for problems which occur during library operation. Problem Corrective Action The host computer cannot communicate with the library. This may be a SCSI bus time-out or a premature disconnect problem. Check cable connections, cable length, SCSI addresses, and termination. Restart the host and the library.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Tape Drive Problems Corrective Action A flash memory error is reported. Contact a field service engineer. A maximum temperature exceeded warning is displayed. Turn off the library and allow it to cool down. Lower the room temperature, if possible, and increase ventilation around the library. (If the operating temperature is too high, the library will automatically shut down until the temperature drops.
Appendix A Library Specifications A This appendix lists characteristics and specifications of the P4000 and P7000. These characteristics and specifications are categorized as follows: • Physical Characteristics • Performance and Reliability Characteristics • Environmental Specifications Note: For tape drive specifications see the appropriate tape drive product manual.
Appendix A Library Specifications Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics 1 Table 23 provides dimensions and other physical characteristics of the library unit. Table 23 Physical Characteristics P4000 Dimensions and Weight Width 40 in. (101.6 cm) Depth 29 in. (74 cm) Footprint 7.9 sq. feet (2.4 sq. meters) Height 75 in. (191 cm) Weight Library: 1072 lbs. (486 kg) Quantum DLT 8000 Drives: 13.5 lbs. (6.12 kg) each DLT 8000 Tapes: 7.7 oz. (.218 kg) each Quantum SDLT 220 Drives: 11.
Appendix A Library Specifications Physical Characteristics P7000 Dimensions and Weight Width 60 in. (152 cm) Depth 29 in. (74 cm) Footprint 12.05 sq. feet (3.67 sq. meters) Height 75 in. (191 cm) Weight Library: 1444 lbs (655 Kg) Quantum DLT 8000 Drives: 13.5 lbs. (6.12 kg) ea. DLT 8000 Tapes: 7.7 oz. (.218 kg) each Quantum SDLT 220 Drives: 11.94 lbs. (5.43 kg) ea. SDLT 220 Tapes: 7.8 oz. (.221 kg) each Quantum SDLT 320 Drives: 11.88 lbs. (5.39 kg) ea. SDLT 320 Tapes: 7.8 oz. (.
Appendix A Library Specifications Performance and Reliability Characteristics Table 24 Interfaces Host to Library Interfaces Software SCSI-2 medium changer command set Power Input Power cord 1 or 2 standard US, IEC 320 C19 female connector rated at 125VAC (NEMA 5-20 P connector included) Host to Tape Drive Interface Software SCSI-2 Library Diagnostics Diagnostics RS-232C service port for connection to a field service PC or Solaris Workstation running diagnostic software.
Appendix A Library Specifications Environmental Specifications Table 26 Reliability Characteristics MTBF 250,000 power-on hours MSBF 1 million load/unload cycles MTTR Less than 30 minutes Environmental Specifications 1 Table 27 provides various library environmental specifications.
Appendix A Library Specifications Environmental Specifications Relative humidity Operating 20% to 80%, noncondensing Shipping and storage 5% to 95%, non-condensing Electromagnetic/Electrostatic Susceptibility Altitude Operating Sea Level to 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) Shipping and storage Sea Level to 12,000 ft. (3,657 m) Heat dissipation Operating 5500 BTU/hr (1400 KCal/ hr or 1600 watts) Direct ESD Contact discharge @ 2.0, 4.0, 6.0, 8.
Appendix B Relocating the Library B This appendix explains how to relocate the P4000 or P7000. As used in this appendix, the term relocate means either to ship the library or simply to move it to a nearby location (for example, from one area in a building to another).
Appendix B Relocating the Library Checking the New Installation Site Caution: Moving or shipping the library without proper packing materials can result in damage to library components. Checking the New Installation Site 2 Check the new installation site for the library using the guidelines found in the P4000 and P7000 Pre-Installation Site Survey Instructions. Make sure the new location meets all applicable clearance, environmental, and power requirements.
Appendix B Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Relocation Removing Tape Cartridges To remove tape cartridges: 2 1 Unload all tape cartridges from the tape drives. 2 Stop all library operation. a Press the Standby button on the GUI. This places the library offline after the completion of any currently executing operations. When the library is off-line, the GUI system state display indicates “System Off-line.” b Press the Stop button to remove power from library robotics.
Appendix B Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Relocation Figure 53 Extension Axis Restraints Storage Location Label with shipping restraints outlined 2 If the cartridge handling mechanism (CHM) is not in the far right position, gently move it along the horizontal carriage until it is as far right as possible. 3 Place the large foam packing block between the extension axis and the floor.
Appendix B Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Relocation 4 Install the vertical carriage restraint (see figure 54): Warning: Figure 54 Installing the Vertical Carriage Restraint The vertical carriage is extremely heavy. More than one technician may be required to assist this operation. See step 4h Extension axis assembly Vertical carriage assembly See step 4f Vertical carriage restraint Horizontal carriage assembly a Gently lift the vertical carriage assembly to eye-level.
Appendix B Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Relocation g Install the screw that secures the vertical carriage restraint to the vertical carriage assembly. h Remove the tie wrap or clamp from the vertical belt and gently lower the vertical carriage. 5 Install the horizontal carriage restraint (see figure 55): a Move the vertical carriage assembly to the right hand end of the horizontal axis.
Appendix B Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Relocation c Figure 56 Pivoting Gripper Restraint into Position Slide the gripper assembly and gripper restraint toward the vertical axis (see figure 57 and figure 58).
Appendix B Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Relocation Figure 58 Installing the Gripper Restraint Slide gripper restraint and gripper assembly Spring post Gripper restraint Follower guide d Install the screw that secures the gripper restraint to the belt clamp (see figure 59).
Appendix B Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Relocation Load Port Shipping Plate The load port is located in the right front door of the library. 2 1 Attach the cardboard and shipping plate to the load port. 2 Insert the bolts and washers that secure the plate to the load port and secure them using the screws provided during the unpacking procedure (see figure 60).
Appendix B Relocating the Library Crating the Library Disconnecting Library Cables To disconnect library cables: 2 1 Disconnect SCSI cables and terminators, Fibre Channel, and Ethernet cables. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and the power distribution assembly of the library. 3 Pack all cables with other library accessories. Crating the Library 2 Use this section: • If you need to ship the library to the new site. • If you need to transport the library by forklift or similar means.
Appendix B Relocating the Library Crating the Library b With the help of at least one person, roll the library to a position in front of the pallet ramp. c Roll the library onto the pallet. 3 Secure the library. a Place the shipping bag over the library, and secure it into place. b Remove the ramp sections from the pallet and slide them into the center section. c Insert the foam block around the bottom of the library and the pallet.
Appendix B Relocating the Library Crating the Library Figure 61 Crating the Library Top Foam cap Shipping bag Cardboard crate Accessory kits Left wooden bar Ramp Right wooden bar P7000 shown 114 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide
Appendix B Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Operation Preparing the Library for Operation 2 After shipping or moving the library, refer to the Quantum P4000 and P7000 Pre-Installation Site Survey Instructions and the Quantum P4000 and P7000 Unpacking Instructions to: • Prepare the new installation site • Receive the library • Uncrate the library (required in shipping the library) • Position the library • Prepare the library for operation Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s
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Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning C This appendix is a description of the tape library’s automatic drive cleaning feature.
Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning Selection of Cleaning Mode Automatic Drive Cleaning Mode 3 Automatic drive cleaning is disabled by default.
Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning Reporting of Cleaning Mode GUI Mode Select Command 3 3 To change automatic cleaning mode from the touch screen GUI, select Configuration/Auto Clean: • Enable - turns automatic cleaning mode on • Disable - turns automatic cleaning mode off To change the automatic cleaning mode using the Mode Select command set the Vendor Unique Page (20h) byte 2, bit 1 (AC) to: • One - enable automatic cleaning • Zero - disable automatic cleaning To save the automatic drive cl
Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning Cleaning Cartridges • Mode Sense Command 3 The “current” storage element of each cleaning cartridge To report the current drive cleaning mode, use the Mode Sense command and: • Set the Page Code field to 20h - Vendor Unique Page 20h • Set Page Control field to 0 - Target to return current values for the page code specified (20h) Vendor Unique Page 20h, byte 2, bit 1 indicates the current drive cleaning mode: • One - indicates the automatic drive cleaning feature
Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning Cleaning Cartridges Storage and Tracking 3 Each cleaning cartridge is tracked from the time that it is loaded into the library. When a cleaning cartridge is unloaded from the library, the library no longer retains information concerning that cleaning cartridge (bar code). If a new cleaning cartridge with the identical bar code is then imported into the library, it is considered a different cleaning cartridge for all tracking purposes.
Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning Monitoring the Drives A cleaning cartridge that is defective will have its number of uses set to 20, and the library will move it to the load port. When a cleaning cartridge is exported from the library, all record of that cleaning cartridge is deleted. Element Status Information 3 The presence of cleaning cartridges results in the reporting of additional status information in response to host-initiated Read Element Status commands.
Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning Media Movement to the Drive Each drive “CLEANING_ REQUIRED” flag is checked at the completion of an inventory. A specific drive’s “CLEANING_REQUIRED” flag is checked at the completion of a Move Medium command involving that drive. Media Movement to the Drive 3 When a cleaning cartridge is selected, the library moves it to the drive requiring cleaning.
Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning Supervising the Drive Cleaning Operation Supervising the Drive Cleaning Operation 3 When a cleaning cartridge is placed into a drive, the drive loads the cartridge and initiates the cleaning operation. The library is still available to service host-initiated commands during the drive cleaning operation.
Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning Unloading Cleaning Cartridges Unloading Cleaning Cartridges 3 When each cleaning operation is completed, the library moves all cleaning cartridges that have been marked as “used up” to the load port.
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Appendix D Laser Regulations D This appendix displays regulations for the Class II laser bar code scanner used by the gripper assembly in the P4000 and P7000. These regulations are defined in the following figures: • Product Conformation Label • Laser Warning Label • Exposure Warning Label Laser Regulation Labels Product Conformation Label 4 The product conformation label is on the back panel of the library (see figure 62).
Appendix D Laser Regulations Laser Warning Label The laser light warning label is near the laser (see figure 63). 4 Figure 63 Laser Light Warning Label CAUTION LASERLIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM 670NM LASERDIODE VORSICHT 1.0 MILLI WATT MAX CLASS II LASER PRODUCT Exposure Warning Label 4 LASERSTRAHLUNG, NICHT IN DEN LICHTSTRAHL BLICKEN, SICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG. LASERKLASSE 2 The exposure warning label is on the laser (see figure 64). .
Appendix E Regulatory Statements E FCC Statement 5 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Appendix E Regulatory Statements Taiwan Statement 5 !" #$%&'()*+ ,-. Japan Statement (VCCI) 5 Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus) 5 Reference: Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, ICES-003 Issue 2 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglément sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Appendix E Regulatory Statements ACHTUNG! 5 Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmassnahmen verantwortlich ist. ATTENTION! 5 Ceci est un produit de classe A. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit peut causer des interférences radioélectriques. Il appartient alors à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures appropriées.
Appendix E Regulatory Statements Fiche Broches parallèles avec une broche de mise à la terre (configuration NEMA 5-15P) Cordon Type: SJT, trifilaire 16 AWG (1.5 mm2) ou 18 AWG (1.0 mm2) LongeurMaximum 15 pieds (4.5m) CapacitéMinimum 10 A, 125 V Laser Statement Class 1 Laser Product 5 5 CAUTION: With all panels and enclosures in place, this product is rated as a Class I laser product. The bar code scanner inside this product, however, is a Class II laser.
Appendix E Regulatory Statements Producto Láser de Clase 1 5 ¡ATENCIÓN! Este producto contiene laser de clase II. Luz de laser - NO mire el rayo. Evite el contacto con la luz: la luz de laser se emite desde el explorador de código de barras. ¡ATENCIÓN! El uso de los controles o ajustes para realizar procedimientos que no son especificados puede provocar una situación peligrosa. Luokan 1 Laserlaite 5 ATTENZIONE: Questo prodotto emette una luce laser di Classe II.
Appendix E Regulatory Statements ATTENTION 5 Ce produit contient une batterie au lithium. Le composant Dallas DS12B887 de la carte mère contient une batterie au lithium. Le lithium peut être considéré comme un produit dangereux. Rejetez cette batterie selon les règlements locaux, régionaux ou fédéraux. ACHTUNG 5 Dieses Produkt enthält eine Lithium-Batterie. Der Dallas Halbleiter DS12B887 auf der Hauptplatine enthält eine Lithium-Batterie. Lithium gilt als speziell zu entsorgender Sondermüll.
Appendix E Regulatory Statements Declarations of Conformity 5 Figure 65 P4000 Declaration of Conformity Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide 135
Appendix E Regulatory Statements Figure 66 P7000 Declaration of Conformity 136 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide
Glossary A Antistatic mat A mat made of antistatic material which includes a cabled connection to ground at a wall receptacle. The Additional Sense Code is part of the SCSI-2 specification. The additional sense code (ASC) field indicates further information related to the error or exception condition reported in the sense key field. ASC ASCQ Additional Sense Code Qualifier is part of the SCSI-2 specification.
Glossary Check Condition status Blocks of data are stored on the tape medium along with additional information that the library controller uses to manage storage and retrieval. The format of the additional information is unique and is hidden from the initiator during normal read or write operations. This additional information is often used to identify the physical location of the blocks of data and the address of the logical block, and to provide protection against the loss of the user data.
Glossary D DLT Digital Linear Tape technology is owned, developed, and manufactured by Quantum Corporation. DLT tape drives use half-inch wide tape. DLT 8000 tape drives record on 208 tracks (uncompressed). E Elements SCSI designation for any device or bin in the library that can hold a cartridge. SCSI elements include storage bins, tape drives, load port bins, and the gripper. Electro-Magnetic Interference refers to unwanted electrical noise present on a power line.
Glossary LVD Low Voltage Differential or LVD. LVD SCSI specifications can reach distances up to 12 meters. LVD SCSI cabling requires “Twist and Flat” ribbon cable and an LVD/SE terminator or a “Twist and Flat” ribbon cable with built-in LVD termination. All IBM and HP LTO tape drives are LVD devices. Quantum DLT 8000, SDLT 220, and SDLT 320 tape drives can be LVD or HVD devices. Quantum SDLT 600 tape drives are LVD only.
Glossary Prism Storage ArchitectureTM Accommodates a wide range of needs from large data centers to work groups to remote sites and is based on the PCI bus. Scalable Prism options provide “plug and play” serviceability, eliminating expensive upgrades and library obsolescence. It improves manageability with library partitioning, SNMP integration, e-mail notification, and Web-based management features.
Glossary SNMP Short for Simple Network Management Protocol, a set of protocols for managing complex networks. T Take-up leader The ring at the beginning of a tape in a cartridge. Tape drive controllers A device that controls the transfer of data from a host to a tape drive and vice versa.
Index A C Auto Load 57 Calibrate All PTMs Automatic drive cleaning mode 118 command 89 Cartridge DLT/SDLT 33 Cleaning modes 117 automatic drive 118 B diagnostic software 118 Bar code label labeling DLT/SDLT cartridge 33 labeling LTO cartridge 35 Button drive 117 host 117 Command Calibrate All PTMs 89 back 47 Configure Library 63 contrast 47 Configure Multi-Unit 87 forward 47 Configure Options 66, 67 home 47 Initialize Nonvolatile Memory Configuration 83 load port 47 select 54 standby 47 s
Index SysTest 82 Unload Drive 70 Unload Imp/Exp 71 Configure Library command 63 Configure Multi-Unit command 87 E Ejecting tape cartridge 58 Environmental specifications Configure Options command 66 acoustical noise 102 4/52 Identity Mode 67 climatic environment 101 Auto Inventory 66 AutoClean 66 electromagnetic/electrostatic susceptibility 102 Bar Code Labels 66 physical environment 101 Power-On Security 66 ESD precautions 32 Retries 66 Extension axis restraints 105 Temp.
Index tape cartridge magazines 28 I Load port area Import only, security level 52 Initialize Nonvolatile Memory Configuration command 83 Initialize Nonvolatile Memory Statistics command 83 overview screen 50 Load port area,overview screen 50 Locked, security level 52 LTO magazine 57 Inserting tape cartridge 55 Installing tape cartridge 36 Inventory Tapes command 68 M Magazine, LTO 57 Magazine, tape cartridge DLT/SDLT 55 Mixed media gripper 26 L load port 22, 55 Labels, bar code 120 Mode Select com
Index sense data values 91 P Service, security level 52 Packing materials 106 Password 53 default 48 operator screen 62 service screen 74 service screen, changing 75 Shelf bin, numbering conventions 5 Shipping restraint 105, 106 Specifications performance 100 System state display 42 SysTest command 82 Performance specifications 100 Prism architecture 19 T Tape cartridge 36, 55 R bar code labeling Relocating library 103 Report Actuator Status 79 AutoClean 81 drives 49 library 76 statistics 78 SysTe
Index U Unload button 59 Unload Imp/Exp command 71 Unloading Drive command 70 load port 71 User, security level 52 W Write-protect switch 34 Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide 147
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