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Contents 1 About This Guide and Your Product 1 Product Safety Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Model Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Explanation of Symbols and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Documents you Might Need . .
Connecting the Power and Fibre Cables in a Drive Control Path Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Power and SCSI Cables in a Drive Control Path Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing the Host. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Host Coordinate System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Drive Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing Logs (HyperTerminal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting the Command Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating or Erasing a FUP Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exercising the Picker Fingers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting and Putting Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening/Closing and Extending/Retracting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Action Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Operator Intervention Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Operator Information Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Interpreting Drive LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About This Guide and Your Product This guide contains information and instructions necessary for the normal operation and management of the Scalar® 100. This guide is intended for anyone interested in learning about or anyone that needs to know how to install, configure, and operate the Scalar 100. Note Be sure to read all operating instructions in this manual and in the System, Safety, and Regulatory Information Guide before operating this product.
WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR BODILY INJURY. CAUTION Indicates a situation that may cause possible damage to equipment, loss of data, or interference with other equipment. Note Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your system. Other Documents you Might Need The following documents are also available for this product. These documents can be found on the product CD or at www.adic.
Description The Scalar 100 automates the retrieval, storage, and control of tape cartridges. It is designed for use in a standard office environment, with a fully finished appearance, or as a rackmounted unit. The library supports many different drive types and, depending on the type of drive, can contain up to eight drives. There is a mailbox on the front door for inserting and removing tapes.
Drive Support and Related Technologies Drive Control Path libraries support the following tape drives: • AIT type drives (AIT-2 HVD & LVD, AIT-3 LVD) • DLT type drives (7000 HVD, 8000 HVD & LVD, SDLT-220 HVD & LVD, SDLT-320 LVD, SDLT-600 LVD) • LTO type drives (LTO-1 HVD & LVD, LTO-2 LVD, LTO-3 LVD & Fibre) Note Library Control Path libraries do not support mixing different drives types. This includes different models of the same drive type.
Front Power Switch There are two power switches on the library: the front power switch and the rear power switch. Turning off the front power switch removes power from the internal electronics and removes power from the drives, but the library still contains standby power. The standby power can only be turned off by the rear power switch. Refer to Rear Power Switch on page 7. WARNING TO COMPLETELY REMOVE ALL POWER, EITHER USE THE REAR POWER SWITCH OR DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FROM THE ELECTRICAL SOURCE.
Figure 3 6 Back Panel Components of Library Control Path Libraries Description
Figure 4 Back Panel Components of Drive Control Path Libraries Library Controller (Library Control Path only) The library controller is part of Library Control Path libraries. The library controller controls all operations in the library, including the interaction between the library and operators. The library firmware on the library controller creates and maintains the library configuration, the physical location of the robotic system, and the inventory of cartridges.
Remote Management Unit The Remote Management Unit (RMU) allows remote access to the library via a web browser. The RMU resides in each system and is pre-installed at the factory. The RMU performs the following functions: • Provides remote operation of all library operator panel functions via a Web browser. • Allows the user to check the status of the system, firmware levels, and other useful information. • Updates RMU, drive (LTO only), and library controller firmware.
Every tape cartridge must have a machine and unique operator-readable barcode label attached to it. Tape cartridges cannot have duplicate barcode labels. This barcode identifies the volume serial number (volser). The library stores the physical location of the tape cartridge in an inventory database based on the volser. All library or host requests reference the location of tape cartridges based off of this barcode number. Tape Magazines Tape cartridges are stored in removable magazines in the library.
Figure 5 Storage Slot Numbering Drive Module Numbering The drive modules are numbered 1 to N from bottom to top, where N is the number of drives allowed for that media type.
Host Attachment The Scalar 100 is a SCSI target device supporting communication with a host through fibre or SCSI connections. Native Fibre Connections A library supporting native fibre attachments communicates with a host through an intermediary LUN-1 (Logical Unit Number) interface in one or more installed drives. In this type of connection, a host is connected directly to a drive rather than a library.
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Setting up your Scalar 100 Setting up your library includes actions such as unpacking, connecting power cords and SCSI or Fibre cables, setting SCSI IDs or Loop IDs, and preparing the host computer. The actions discussed here are those you would need the first time you set up your library and if your library is ever moved or reconfigured. Information on turning on and off the library, is located in Running your Library on page 59, as it is part of everyday tasks.
Refer to Configuring your Library on page 67. 7 Prepare the host system. Refer to Cabling Drive Control Path Libraries on page 16. 8 Verify communication between the library and the host. Refer to Verifying Communication with the Host on page 22. Finding a Location When positioning the library, consider the following: • The location must provide adequate front and rear ventilation (at least two inches, the space provided by the cabling will suffice).
4 Remove the key from the rear panel of the library. Unlock and open the front door. 5 Remove the interior packaging or securing material from the library to allow picker movement. (Make sure to remove the rubber band from around the picker.) 6 Install tape cartridges into magazines. Cabling Library Control Path Libraries Part of the setup process for Library Control Path libraries is connecting the power and SCSI cables.
4 Install the cables between the bottom drive and the library controller and between the Library Controller and the host. Refer to Figure 7. If you have more than one SCSI bus, connect a cable between the bottom drive on the SCSI bus to the host. Figure 7 SCSI Cabling in a Library Control Path Library Cabling Drive Control Path Libraries There are two ways to cable Drive Control Path libaries: SCSI cables or Fibre cables.
Figure 8 Fibre Channel Cabling in a Drive Control Path Library Connecting the Power and SCSI Cables in a Drive Control Path Library 1 Connect the power cord to the power outlet on the rear of the library. 2 On the bottom-most drive, connect a jumper cable to the top SCSI connector on the drive above it. Repeat this for all of the drives. If you have more than two drive, split the drive between SCSI buses. 3 Terminate the SCSI buses with an appropriate termintator (LVD or HVD).
Figure 9 SCSI Cabling in a Drive Control Path Library Preparing the Host If necessary, install a SCSI host system adapter, software, and compatible driver(s). Refer to the manuals for the host system and SCSI host system adapter for detailed instructions. In addition, follow these general guidelines: 18 • When the host server system is turned on, install the software, and/or driver(s) that are compatible with the library.
Host Coordinate System To manipulate the media within the library, the host must reference each movement with source and target designations. This is done via element addressing, which specifies precisely which slots within the library are to be used. The following addressing scheme is used for the library. These values may need to be entered into your host application.
10 In Optional search locations select the checkbox for the appropriate location and then select Next. 11 Setup will select the installation file, SC100.inf. Select Next. The required files are installed. 12 Select Finish and then close out of the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard. 13 In the Windows Device Manager, under Medium Changers, ensure that the appropriate device is listed.
12 In the Device Manager window, ensure that the appropriate device is listed under Tape Devices entry.
12 If you have multiple drives of this type, click OK at each prompt to install the driver for each device. 13 When the driver has been installed for all devices, in the Tape Devices dialog box, select OK. 14 Restart the host server or workstation. 15 After restarting, in the control panel, double-click the Tape Devices icon and verify that the drivers were properly loaded by locating them in the Windows Device Manager.
Using the Optional Features Optional features are available to configure your library to meet your specific needs. The optional features available to you include: • Rackmounting hardware (rackmount kit) • Side panels (floor model kit) • Casters (floor models only) • Additional drives • Secondary power supply • Bulk load mailbox • Additional storage columns • • Each column can hold up to three magazines.
• Before installing a unit into a rack, consider the overall loading of the branch circuit supplying power to the rack. Refer to Specifications on page 111 for the library power requirements. • Because this unit is intended to be attached to an earth ground, ensure that a reliable path to earth ground is maintained within the rack. Tools required: • Phillips screwdriver, 3/8 nut driver • T20 Torx driver 1 Ensure space is available in the rack (14U space in a standard 19 inch rack).
3 Install the front rackmount hardware by attaching the sheet metal to the front rack. 4 Secure the front hardware to the rear hardware by installing four screws on each side. 5 Complete the rackmount hardware installation by attaching the rear bracket to the rackmount hardware. 6 Remove the four rubber feet or casters from the bottom of the library by removing the securing screws.
7 Remove the side covers. Looking at the rear of the library, unscrew the four Phillips screws that secure each of the side covers (eight screws total). After removing the Phillips screws, open the front door and slide the covers off the library. 8 Remove all drives and the DC power supplies from the library to reduce its weight. Each of these items can be easily removed by loosening the captive thumbscrews and sliding the item out of the chassis.
Installing Casters Casters are an optional feature that are for use only with floor model library configurations. Tools required: • Large flat blade screwdriver or 3/8 nut driver • Phillips screwdriver 1 Place the Scalar 100 on its side for this procedure. Use the sling shipped with the library to tip the library onto its side. 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four rubber feet from the bottom of the library. 3 Install the two fixed casters to the back of the library with four bolts.
Removing a Drive Tools required: • None 1 Take the tape drive offline (in the host software). 2 If your library is an LTO-1 HVD, prepare the library using the operator panel: Main Menu > More > Service > Drives > Repair > Remove. 3 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews from the drive and slide the drive out using its handle. 4 Unless you are immediately replacing the drive, install the filler plate (that you removed when you installed the drive) to the drive slot.
Replacing a Drive Note If you have difficulties installing or replacing a drive, try resetting the drive and/ or rebooting the library and host. Also, ensure that the new drive uses a unique SCSI ID or Loop ID, as appropriate. 1 Remove the existing drive. (Refer to Removing a Drive on page 28.) 2 Install the new drive. (Refer to Installing a Drive on page 27.
1 On the rear of the library, find the secondary power supply slot. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the cover plate and remove the cover plate. WARNING 2 LIVE AC VOLTAGE IS PRESENT ON THE DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR AT THE REAR OF THE COMPARTMENT. EXERCISE EXTREME CARE WHEN WORKING IN OR NEAR THE DC POWER SUPPLY COMPARTMENT. Slide the power supply into position until it mates with the power distribution PCBA and tighten the two captive thumbscrews.
Removing the Standard Mailbox Use Figure 10 to assist you in removing the standard mailbox. Figure 10 Removing a Standard Mailbox Cable Clamps Display Assembly Mailbox cable harness Single Slot Mailbox Connector to Display Assembly 11/32 Nuts (Left Side) T20 Torx Screw 1 Turn off the Scalar 100 library. (Both the front and the rear power switches.) 2 Open the library front door. Remove the tape cartridge(s) from the standard mailbox. 3 Remove the three mailbox cable clamps.
5 Remove the 11/32 nut from the bottom of the plastic cover and loosen T20 torx screw under the mailbox door. 6 Remove the standard mailbox assembly. 7 Remove the plastic cover by lifting it up and sliding it through the front door. Installing the Bulk Load Mailbox Use Figure 11 when installing the bulk load mailbox.
3 Insert magazines and any tape cartridges in the mailbox. Installing a Storage Column Refer Figure 12 to when installing a storage column.
2 Open the library front door. If necessary, move the picker assembly up the Y-axis to allow room. Slide the storage column in place. 3 Perform one of the following two steps depending on the column you are installing: • If you are installing column 4, use the T20 Torx wrench to tighten the two bottom hex screws that attach the storage column to the bottom chassis. • If you are installing column 5, use the 7/16 nut driver to tighten the bolt that attach the storage column to the bracket.
Working with AutoClean AutoClean allows the library to clean a drive without instruction from a host. Note If the mailbox is configured as storage, the AutoClean function cannot be enabled. As AutoClean does not require host intervention, it should only be enabled if the host application does not or is not configured to control drive cleaning. The cleaning operation is transparent to the host application and will only occur when a drive requests to be cleaned.
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Using the Operator Panel You can initiate all library functions through the operator panel. In addition, the operator panel provides access to library status information. Understanding the Operator Panel As shown in Figure 13 on page 38, the operator panel is divided into five areas: • Mailbox indicator area • Information area • Drive status area • Message area • Button area Note In the following graphic, shaded areas are for reference only.
Figure 13 Operator Panel Areas Getting General Library Information The information area provides general library information: • Library name • Media type (Although the media type appears, the drive type is not. For example, DLT appears for SDLT-320 libraries.) • ONLINE/OFFLINE status • Status or attention messages • Current day of the week, date (month/day/year), and time Getting Drive Status Information The drive status area provides constant drive status.
Table 2 Drive Status Area Indicators Indicator Description Represents AIT drive modules. Represents DLT, LTO, and SDLT drive modules. Power On Write Protect Compression On Cleaning Required Error Codes Tape Activity Drive Present If a tape drive is present (in the drive module), the drive area is outlined. Power On If the tape drive is turned on, the Power On indicator appears. Cleaning Required If the tape drive cleaning is required, the Cleaning Required indicator appears.
Table 2 Drive Status Area Indicators Indicator Description Error Code (LTO drives only) If a drive error condition exists, an error code appears. All errors are preceded by the character “!” followed by the drive error code. “!...” indicates drive failures detected by the library and the drive is not capable of reporting the error. !0 No Error. This code appears when power is cycled on the drive or when diagnostics have finished running and no error occurred. !1 A cooling problem has occurred.
Table 2 Drive Status Area Indicators Indicator Description A tape drive is unloading a cartridge. A tape drive has unloaded a cartridge. A tape drive is reading data from a cartridge. A tape drive is writing data to a cartridge. A tape drive is erasing data from a cartridge. A tape drive is locating data on a cartridge. *Please call ATAC for assistance in interpreting these errors as they may be caused by erroneous signals from the drive.
Table 3 Mailbox Indicator Area Icons Media Type All Indicator Description This indicator appears if the mailbox is locked. The mailbox can be locked by either of the following conditions. • The host issues a PREVENT/ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL SCSI command and locks the mailbox • The Scalar 100 is accessing a mailbox slot. • The mailbox has been configured as all storage. This indicator appears if the mailbox is unlocked. All These indicators are displayed on screen for the six mailbox states.
Table 3 Mailbox Indicator Area Icons Media Type Indicator DLT/SDLT Description These indicators are displayed on screen for all types of front door panel storage. • Type 1: A mailbox indicator showing a cartridge indicated by the black slot. A total of 10 slots are available. • Type 2: A single slot mailbox indicator. • Type 3: A continuous storage indicator. A total of 10 slots are available. LTO These indicators are displayed on screen for all types of front door panel storage.
Using the Main Menu The main menu is the first interactive menu displayed after you turn on the library. From this menu you can run all commands. Throughout this manual, all procedures begin from this menu. Figure 14 Main Menu (initial screen) Pressing More displays additional options. Back returns you to the initial screen. Figure 15 Main Menu (more options) The Menu Tree The operator panel menu tree appears in Figure 16 on page 45.
Figure 16 Operator Panel Menu Tree Scalar 100 User’s Guide 45
Using Commands that Require an Offline State The options available from the Command and Service menu require that the library be Offline. If you attempt these commands while the library is Online, you are prompted to take the library into an Offline state. Alternatively, you can put the library into an Offline state before you begin, by following the procedure below. You should also put your library into an Offline state before turning off the library. 1 From the main menu, select Online/Offline.
Getting Information When working with your library, you will often need information about your library such as how many slots are filled or what firmware levels are currently running. Most of this information is available though the Library and About menus. Viewing Library Information Most of the library information is obtained through the Library menu. From the Library menu, you can check overall library information, information on a specific slot, and information on a specific tape cartridge.
Table 4 Available Library Information Get retries 0 to 65535 The lifetime number of recovery retries on a get command. Put retries 0 to 65535 The lifetime number of recovery retries on a put command. a. The storage slot, mailbox slot, and drive maximum value may be different for your library, depending on your configuration and your drive type. Path: Main Menu > Status > Library > System • From the main menu, select Status and then select Library. Select System. The library information appears.
Getting Sensor Information Use Sensors to view library sensor status. This option displays the real time status of the sensors in the library. Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Diags > Sensors • From the main menu, select Service and then select Library. Select Diags and then Sensors. The Sensors dialog box appears, with the following information: Note For information on using Lock/Unlock to lock or unlock the mailbox, refer to Locking/Unlocking the Mailbox on page 73.
Getting Slot Information Use Slot to get statistical characteristics of a slot. The information available through this command appears in Table 5 on page 50. For more information on slot numbering, refer to Slot Numbering on page 9. Note Path: Main Menu > Status > Library > Slot Table 5 Available Slot Information Field Value Description Slot 1 to 5 Indicates the location of the tape cartridge column. A to C Indicates the location of the tape cartridge magazine.
Table 5 1 Available Slot Information Field Value Description Z-POS GET 00000000 to 99999999 Indicates the horizontal position the picker uses to retrieve a tape cartridge from the selected slot. X-POS PUT 00000000 to 99999999 Indicates the rotary position the picker uses to insert a tape cartridge into the selected slot. Y-POS PUT 00000000 to 99999999 Indicates the vertical position the picker uses to insert a tape cartridge into the selected slot.
The slot information appears. 6 Press Next to scroll through the available information. Getting Tape Cartridge Information Use Media to get information about the tape cartridges in the library. You can select the tape cartridge using the volser number and the current physical location of the tape cartridge. The information available through this command appears in Table 6. Note For more information on slot numbering, refer to Slot Numbering on page 9.
Table 7 1 Available Drive Information Field Value Description Drive 01 to 08 The number of the drive currently selected. Type AIT, AIT-3, LTO, IBM LTO-2, LTO-3, DLT, DLT 8000, SDLT, SDLT320, SDLT600 The type of drive currently selected. Ser Num A to Z, 0 to 9 The serial number of the drive currently selected. Version A to Z, 0 to 9 The current level of firmware installed on the drive displayed. SCSI ID 00 to 15 The SCSI ID of the currently selected drive.
Note Refer to the HyperTerminal documentation for information on how to configure and run HyperTerminal. Getting the Command Logs The command log is a history of all library operations. A maximum of 50 library operations are stored. You can print the log by sending it to the serial port. Path: Main Menu > Status > Logs > Command Log 1 From the main menu, select Status and then select Logs. Select Command Log. The most recent command displays first.
2 Using Change Drive, select the drive whose log you want to view. 3 Select OK. The drive log contains: • Num (0 to 9) — Error ID • Error (0 to 9) — Error Type • FSCI (0000 to 9999) — Fault symptom code 1 • FSC2 (0000 to 9999) — Fault symptom code 2 4 Use Next and Previous to scroll through the drive errors. 5 If you want to clear the log, or copy the log to a tape cartridge in the library, select Options. • To clear the log, select Clear Log. Select OK.
1 From the main menu, select Status and then select Logs and then select Drive Log. Select Force Dump. 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. a. Press the button beneath the OK softkey to transfer the drive error log to a hyperterminal. b. Press the button beneath the Cancel softkey to cancel the action. 3 Press the button beneath the OK softkey Copy Dump The Copy Dump option is used to copy the drive error log onto a tape cartridge.
1 From the main menu, select Status and then select Logs and then select Drive Log. Select More and then select Copy Dump. 2 The library sends a command to cause the drive to copy a drive dump to non-volatile memory on the drive. A service technician can extract the information for analysis. 3 A message is posted to show that the drive dump is being saved.
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Running your Library For everyday tasks, the Command menu is the most frequently used menu. Most actions associated with this menu are related to physical movement in the library. For example, importing tape cartridges or moving a tape cartridge to a specific slot are considered everyday tasks. These commands all require the library to be in an Offline state. Turning on the Library Use the following steps to turn on the library.
3 Turn off the front power switch. 4 Turn off the rear power switch. Moving Tape Cartridges Use Move Media to move tape cartridges between slots. This is useful for instances where you want to group a series of cartridges in the library. CAUTION An error message appears if an unlabeled LTO Gen 2 tape is moved to an LTO Gen 1 drive. Path: Main Menu > Command > Move > Move Media 1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Move. Select Move Media.
Moving the Picker When working with your library, you may want to move the picker to specific location in the library so that you can have an unobstructed view of an area or so that you can gain access to a particular spot in the library. To move the picker to a specific location, use Move Picker. Path: Main Menu > Command > Move > Position Picker 1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Move. Select Position Picker.
Path: Main Menu > Command > Move > Scan Barcode 1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Move. Select Scan Barcode. 2 With Select Column selected, press Change Column until the arrow points to the start column. Press Next. 3 With Magazine selected, select Change Magazine until the arrow points to the start magazine. Press Next. 4 With Slot selected, press Change Slot until the arrow points to the start slot. The Select START line displays the start location.
Importing Tape Cartridges Use Import to add tape cartridges to your library through the mailbox. Import moves all tape cartridges currently in the mailbox to the first available slots in the library. Using Import to insert tape cartridges does not disrupt library operations. To use this procedure, the mailbox must be unlocked. For more information, refer to Locking/Unlocking the Mailbox on page 73. In addition, before beginning, ensure the tape cartridges have barcode labels and are not write-protected.
Path: Main Menu > Command > Mailbox > Export 1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Mailbox. Select Export. 2 Select OK. The panel shows a list of tape cartridges in the library. 3 Press Select to begin choosing the tape cartridge(s) you want to export. 4 Use Next, Select, and Pages to choose the tape cartridge(s) you want to export. Highlighted cartridges will be exported. You can only export as many tape cartridges as your mailbox holds. 5 When complete, press OK.
Importing Cleaning Cartridges Use this command to import cleaning cartridges. You can only import a cleaning cartridge if one of the fixed cleaning cartridge slots is available. If no slots are available, export an existing cleaning cartridge first. This command is only available if you have AutoClean configured. A total of three cleaning cartridges can be imported. They are stored in fixed slots located at the top of columns 2, 4, and 5.
Unloading a Drive Use this feature to unload a tape cartridge from a specific drive or all drives. The tape cartridge will be placed in its original slot. Path: Main Menu > Command > Drives > Unload 1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Drives. Select Unload. 2 Select Change Drive to specify the drive to be unloaded, or use ALL to unload all the drives. 3 Select OK.
Configuring your Library You can configure your library in many different ways. Configuring includes setting the library SCSI ID, setting the number of retries your library will attempt, and setting whether your mailbox is to be used for import/export functions or for storage. These operations are those that personalize the library to your environment. Using AIT WORM Technology Scalar 100 libraries with AIT-3 drives support the Sony® AIT™ WORM (write-once-read-many) technology.
• Enabling or disabling parity — This value defaults to enabled and must match the configuration of the host bus adapter. • Emulating a different library — You can configure your library to emulate other ADIC products. This is useful if your host software recognizes other ADIC products, but not the Scalar 100 (this may happen if, for example, you do not have the correct drivers installed).
Configuring Additional Library Options Use Config to configure additional library characteristics. These characteristics include: • Choosing whether the operator panel LCD has a backlight. • Choosing whether or not to enable key strokes sounds when pressing library buttons. • Setting whether the library scans all barcodes when the library is booted up. Note that the library must either scan or touch all media cartridges when booted.
Reading Barcodes of Media in Tape Drives Use Scan Media to configure your library so that whenever it takes inventory, the barcode number of all media currently in tape drives is read and stored. With this command selected, when inventory is taken during power up or when the door is opened, the picker moves any tape cartridges that are in a drive to the first available storage slot and then reads the barcode.
Setting Drive SCSI IDs Use Drive to set drive SCSI IDs. The drive SCSI IDs must be different from other SCSI devices on the SCSI bus. Available SCSI IDs are 0 to 15. Path: Main Menu > More > Setup > Drive > SCSI 1 From the main menu, select More. Select Setup and then select Drive. Select SCSI. 2 Use Change Drive to select the drive whose SCSI ID you want to set. 3 Select Next. 4 Use Up and Down to pick the new SCSI ID for that drive. The CURRENT column displays the current SCSI ID.
Setting Drive Loop IDs Use Drive to set drive Loop IDs. Available Loop IDs are 0 to 15. Path: Main Menu > More > Setup > Drive > FC 1 From the main menu, select More. Select Setup and then select Drive. Select FC. 2 Use Change Drive to select the drive whose Loop ID you want to set. 3 Select Next twice. 4 Use Up and Down to pick the new Loop ID for that drive. The CURRENT column displays the current Loop ID. The NEW column displays the new Loop ID.
• 3 Sec: The number of seconds. Press OK. Password Protecting the Operator Panel You can set a password to protect the operator panel. Use the following procedure to enable or disable the password and to set/change the password. Path: Main Menu > More > Setup > Utils > Secure 1 From the main menu, select More. Select Setup and then select Utils. Select Secure. 2 Do one of the following: • If you are enabling or disabling security: a.
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Maintaining your Library Actions such as exercising the picker, the barcode scanner, and the library itself are considered maintenance. These actions also include performing maintenance on drives and updating firmware. Most of these actions are reserved for support personnel. Displaying SACs (Advanced vs Normal Service) When administering the library, there are certain commands that are password protected and only available for support personnel.
Alternatively, you can update firmware with the RMU. Updating Drive Firmware One way to update drive firmware is to use the Firmware Update command. This method requires a Firmware Upgrade Tape (FUP tape). To get a FUP tape, contact ATAC. Path: Main Menu > Command > Drives > Firmware Update • If you have an LTO library, you may be able to create your own FUP tape, refer to Creating or Erasing a FUP Tape on page 76. • Alternatively, you can update firmware with the RMU.
4 Use Change to select Create or Erase. Select OK. Note 5 You must erase the content of a FUP tape before creating a new FUP tape on the same tape cartridge. If you do not, you will receive errors. Also, if you try to erase a FUP tape whose content is already erased, you will receive errors. Open the mailbox and put a scratch tape1 in the top slot. The tape cartridge will be returned to this slot when the command is complete. 6 Close the mailbox. The library executes a TEACH and INVENTORY command.
• For AIT libraries, the possible values are 0 to 96. • For DLT/SDLT libraries, the possible values are 0 to 60. • For LTO libraries, the possible values are 0 to 72. • Starting slot — indicates the starting slot. This field is read-only and only changes when New start slot is selected. • New start slot — indicates whether you want to change the start slot or use the currently indicated slot. Possible values are Yes and No. 3 Select OK. 4 With New start slot selected, press OK.
1 From the main menu, select More and then select Service. Select Library and then select Diags. Select Fingers and then select Step. A dialog box appears warning that only qualified personnel should operate this feature. 2 Select OK. 3 Use Open/Close to open and close the picker fingers. Use Extend/Retract to extend and retract the picker fingers. The actions are performed in real time and the screen updates to reflect the current action. 4 When finished, select Cancel.
Moving the Picker in Increments Use Step to manipulate the vertical and rotary axes of the picker in incremental steps. Note This is an advanced diagnostic tool that is not intended for use during normal operation. Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Diags > Picker > Step 1 From the main menu, select More and then select Service. Select Library and then select Diags. Select Picker and then select Step. 2 A dialog box appears warning that only qualified personnel should operate this feature.
Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Exercise > Demo 1 From the main menu, select More. Select Service and then select Library. Select Exercise and then Demo. 2 Use Up, Down, Next, Change, and Yes/No to complete the following fields: • Partition — specifies running the demonstration on a specific partition (Partition 1, 2, or 3) or on the entire library (All). Possible values are 1, 2, 3, or All. • Demo Mode — specifies the type of demonstration to run. Possible values are Cycle or Time.
2 Select OK. The library is calibrated. 3 When complete, select OK. Resetting a Drive Use the Reset command if you want to reset a drive and not interfere with other library functions. There are two reset options: soft resets and hard resets. A soft reset is used in instances where you want restart a drive, for example if you want to invoke a new Loop or SCSI ID. Hard resets are used when there are drive errors.
3 Select Repair. 4 Using Change, specify Remove or Replace. Select OK. 5 If you selected Remove, you can now remove the drive. If you selected Replace, communication with the drive is initialized. Running Drive Diagnostic Tests Before contacting ATAC, run the appropriate drive diagnostic tests. A collection of drive tests are available for LTO libraries. The drive diagnostic tests are available through the path indicated below; however, they are reserved for use by support personnel.
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Working with Tapes and Barcodes When working with tape cartridges, there are certain considerations that should be taken into account. For example, all tape cartridges in the library must have a barcode label. In addition, when loading your library, you should be aware of whether or not your tape cartridges are write-protected. This section discusses these types of items in general terms.
• If the tape cartridge is exposed to heat or cold extremes, stabilize the cartridge at room temperature for the same amount of time it was exposed–up to 24 hours. • Do not place a cartridge near electromagnetic interference sources, such as terminals, motors, and video or X-ray equipment. Data on the tape can be altered. • Store tape cartridges in a dust-free environment where the relative humidity is between 20% and 80%. For longer cartridge life, store the cartridge at 40%, ±20% relative humidity.
• No black marks should be present in the intermediate spaces or rest zones. • No white areas should be present on the bars. • Bars should read in a uniform direction. Nonuniform reading directions are feasible in principle, but have a detrimental effect on performance. • Quality Testing You will have the best scanning results if you use ADIC-supplied barcode labels. If you want to print your own barcode labels, ensure the labels meet the requirements listed here.
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Using the Remote Management Unit The Remote Management Unit (RMU) is a component in your library that provides remote access to the library via a Web browser. All functions listed here are available without the need of a dedicated server (or separate software). The RMU performs the following functions: • Provides remote operation of all library operator panel functions via a Web browser. • Allows you to check the status of the system, firmware levels, and other useful information.
Supported Browsers The RMU supports the following browsers: • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 and above • Netscape Navigator versions 4.01 for Unix and 4.7X for all other environments Note In certain versions of Netscape, the operator panel may not appear correctly. RMU Requirements The RMU requires a network address that consists of an Internet Protocol (IP) address, subnet mask, and gateway IP Address. Once these are established, input this information to the RMU via the operator panel.
Starting the RMU Before you begin using the RMU, make certain you have configured your RMU with the correct network address. 1 Open a Web browser. 2 Enter the RMU IP address in your browser, excluding any leading zeros. For example if your IP address is 182.073.056.205 on the operator panel, go to the following address: http://182.73.56.205 The RMU user interface displays. Logging into the RMU Some of the features of the RMU require you to log in.
Configuring Network Parameters You can reconfigure the hostname, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address through the RMU. This feature requires you to login to the RMU. Refer to Logging into the RMU on page 91 for more information. 1 Click the Configuration tab. 2 In the Network Configuration area, enter the new hostname, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. 3 Click Submit and review your changes (indicated in red). 4 Enter your password and click Confirm to complete the procedure.
Adding/Removing Users Only the admin account can add or remove users. 1 Click the Configuration tab. 2 In the User Configuration area, do one of the following: • If you are adding a user: a. In the Management Action drop-down, click Create User. b. In Edit New, enter the user name. c. In Password, enter the login password and then confirm it in Re-enter Password. • If you are deleting a user: a. In the Management Action drop-down, click Delete User. b.
Updating Firmware You can update firmware for the RMU, library, and drives (LTO only). Before you update firmware, you need to have the firmware file in a location that is accessible from the RMU interface. Firmware updates can be found on www.adic.com. 1 Click the Firmware tab. 2 Select the firmware you would like to update. Note 3 Click Browse and browse to the location of the firmware update file. Note 4 Only LTO drive firmware can be updated with the RMU.
Using the Operator Panel (via the RMU) The RMU provides access to the library via a virtual operator panel. • Click the operator panel tab. A graphical representation of the operator panel appears. You can click the softkeys and control the library the same way that you would from the front of the library. For more information on the operator panel, refer to Using the Operator Panel on page 37.
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Troubleshooting and Help When a failure occurs, the Scalar 100 firmware performs error recovery and reporting. Error reporting includes Service Action Codes (SACs), operator intervention messages, and operator information messages. All of these messages are discussed and explained here. Service Action Codes If a failure requires operator service, a two-byte Service Action Code (SACs) is generated and displayed on the operator panel. These codes indicate a specific task that should be taken.
Table 8 Reported SAC Service Action Code Descriptions Error and Solution Type 2 Software errors including microcode logic and operating system errors. 02 xx Power off and on the Scalar 100 library to recover from the error. Use the rear switch to perform this action, wait at least one minute between power off and on. Type 3 Software errors including microcode logic and operating system errors. 03 xx Power off and on the Scalar 100 library to recover from the error.
Table 8 Reported SAC Service Action Code Descriptions Error and Solution Cannot read barcode label or the label is bad. Ensure that the barcode label was supplied by ADIC or an ADIC approved vendor. Check the cartridge labels to ensure that they meet specifications, are properly installed, and not damaged or dirty. The cartridge slots in question are displayed with the Service Action Code. 13 xx Ensure that scan beam is not obstructed. Retry the failing operation.
Table 8 Reported SAC 38 xx Service Action Code Descriptions Error and Solution The Remote Management Unit (RMU) can not communicate with the DHCP server. Contact ATAC. An external network error was detected by the Remote Management Unit (RMU). 39 xx Ensure that the network cable is connected from the DHCP server to the RMU. Ensure that the RMU is configured to operate with the DHCP. Contact ATAC. 40 xx The Library detects that Servo power is missing. Contact ATAC.
Table 8 Reported SAC Service Action Code Descriptions Error and Solution The barcode scanner detected a cartridge when one was not expected. This occurs because the magazine’s fiducial label was not scanned by the library. Therefore, the library does not recognize the magazine as being installed in the column. 46 xx This error can be caused by a dirty barcode scanner (dust or fingerprints). Verify that the barcode scanner is clean.
Table 8 Reported SAC 78 xx Service Action Code Descriptions Error and Solution A put command was issued but the sensor indicated that the cartridge is not present in the picker assembly. Contact ATAC. Failures detected in the picker assembly reach/retract operations. 7A xx Check to make sure that the picker assembly Flex cable is properly connected and seated at the picker control PCBA. If not routed properly, this cable can pop out of its connector when the picker flex cable cover is installed.
Table 8 Reported SAC 89 xx Service Action Code Descriptions Error and Solution Failure was detected while communicating with the motion controllers. Contact ATAC. The returned sense indicated that a motion command completed sooner than expected. 8A xx Check the Y axis for binding. Binding can be caused by an object that prevents the Y axis from homing and reaching its target correctly. Contact ATAC. Servo failures detected in the Rotary and/or Reach axes. 8B xx Check for obstruction in the drive.
Table 8 Reported SAC A0 xx Service Action Code Descriptions Error and Solution Communication is not established between the main controller PCBA and the auxiliary controller PCBA’s in the library. Contact ATAC. A1 xx Communication was established but has been lost between the main controller PCBA and the auxiliary controller PCBA’s in the library. Contact ATAC. A2 xx Communication was initially established but is now lost between the main controller PCBA and the picker control PCBA. Contact ATAC.
Table 8 Service Action Code Descriptions Reported SAC Error and Solution During a put cartridge after a successful get command, the picker assembly detected that the cartridge is no longer present in the grip fingers. Locate the missing cartridge. E8 xx If a cartridge is found, recover the cartridge, re-inventory the library and retry the operation. Contact ATAC. An invalid library configuration was detected: the AIT drive modules are not installed in the allowable configurations.
Table 9 Operator Intervention Messages Message Lines Variables -=>PERM ERROR!<=SYSTEM WILL REBOOT SAC :%X Code:0x%Y %X = 2 digit hex %Y = 4 digit error modifier ->SYSTEM REBOOTED
Table 9 Operator Intervention Messages Message Lines Variables INTERVENTION NEEDED! Remove cartridge from slot. Slot [%X %Y %Z] %X = column number %Y = magazine number %Z = row number UPSIDE DOWN MEDIA Ensure cartridge is in slot properly. Slot [%X %Y %Z] %X = column number %Y = magazine number %Z = row number Slot IS OBSTRUCTED Please check to see if slot is empty. Slot [%X %Y %Z] %X = column number %Y = magazine number %Z = row number Slot IS EMPTY Please check to see if slot is full.
Table 9 Operator Intervention Messages Message Lines Variables SER NUMBER MISSING Please enter the system serial number via the monitor. None One or more drives has downlevel firmware. You may wish to update these drives. See User’s Guide None Your library firmware versions do not match. Download the latest version to the library. None The Use-Count must be less than the Max-Count. Value Range : 0-99 None AutoClean is disabled. Access is denied. Use AutoClean’s Setup menu to enable.
Table 9 Operator Intervention Messages Message Lines Variables Cleaning tape %X has expired. Export the cleaning tape via the front panel. See User’s Guide %X = cartridge number Your cleaning tapes are expired or not in the system. Please import a new cleaning tape. None %X of cleaning tape failed. Tape should not be in target position. %X = Import or Export There is no cleaning slot available for importing new cleaning tapes. None Invalid cleaning tape inserted.
Table 10 Operator Information Messages Message Lines Variables ONLINE None HOMING PICKER None TEACHING COLUMN [%X] %X = column number SCANNING COLUMN [%X] %X = column number INITIALIZING DRIVES None GOING READY None DOOR IS OPEN None PICKER HOME FAIL None PICKER NOT HOME None GOING ONLINE None GOING OFFINE None -=>ERROR!<=- None REBOOTING None CARTRIDGE RECOVERY None CARTRIDGE IN PICKER None SELF TEST FAILED None Interpreting Drive LEDs For information on interpreting dri
Specifications Depending on your drive type, many physical characteristics of your library will differ. The following sections provide specific information about your library, including cartridge capacity and allowed tape cartridges. Power The library contains an internal auto-ranging power supply that accepts 90 to 260 volt and provides automatic input voltage and frequency selection. Conducted emissions are reduced by an AC line filter. The electrical specifications for the library are shown in Table 11.
Tape Cartridge Capacity The tape cartridge capacity of the Scalar 100 is determined by the media type. The maximum cartridge configuration includes a bulk load mailbox feature. Table 12 Tape Cartridge Capacity Media Type Magazine Capacity Number of Tape Cartridges in Standard Mailbox Number of Tape Cartridges in Bulk Load Mailbox Total Number of Tape Cartridgesa (With a Bulk Load Mailbox) AIT 8 2 16 96 DLT/SDLT 5 1 10 60 LTO 6 1 12 72 a.
AIT Refer to Table 14 for each AIT tape cartridge compatibility with each AIT tape drive and native storage capacity. Note Table 14 If you use an AIT WORM tape cartridge in a drive that is not WORM enabled, no data can be read from or written to that tape cartridge. Allowed AIT Tape Cartridges and Native Capacity AIT Tape Cartridge Types AIT Tape Drive Types AIT-2 WORM AIT-3 AIT-3 WORM 50 GB Not Supported. Not Supported. Not Supported. 25 GB 50 GB Not Supported. Not Supported.
SDLT/DLT Refer to Table 15 on page 114 for each SDLT/DLT tape cartridge compatibility with each SDLT/DLT tape drive and native storage capacity. A DLT cleaning tape cannot be used in an SDLT drive. Note CAUTION Table 15 If a SDLT-220 drive overwrites a 320-formatted tape, all data on that tape is lost. This includes any attempt to space past the data written with the SDLT-220 drive and read the original data.
LTO Refer to Table 16 for each LTO tape cartridge compatibility with each LTO tape drive and native storage capacity.
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Index A ADIC contacting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AIT drive capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 native capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 tape cartridge capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 tape cartridges, allowed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 AIT, See WORM audience intended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 library capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 LTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 operator panel representation . . . . . . . . . . . 38 removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L LEDs interpreting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 library drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Library Controller updating firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Library Inventory report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Library Log report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 lighting operator panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 lock door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cabling the library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 SCSI adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 SCSI IDs drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Q library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 SDLT/DLT Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 drive capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112, 114 R drives . . . . . . . .
sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 storage columns installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Storage Networking Controller, See SNC symbols and notes explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 tape cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67, 113 write-protecting tape cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 T tape cartridges See also cleaning cartridges See also mailbox allowed . . . . . . . . . .
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