Quantum ValueLoader LTO-1, User Manual

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Page 2: ...may revise this publication from time to time without notice COPYRIGHT STATEMENT Copyright 2005 by Quantum Corporation All rights reserved Your right to copy this manual is limited by copyright law Ma...

Page 3: ...paying particular attention to the cord at the wall receptacle and the point where the cord exits from the product To complete the disconnection of the electricity please remove the power electric co...

Page 4: ...nce by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver Move the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and receiv...

Page 5: ...r Components 2 Starting the Autoloader 5 Operator s Panel 7 Installing the Data Cartridges 8 Chapter 2 Introduction 9 Features 10 Accessories 11 Optional Accessories 12 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Autolo...

Page 6: ...g the Cartridge Inventory 24 Chapter 4 Operating the Autoloader 25 Operator s Panel 25 Status LEDs 26 LCD 27 Keypad 27 Menu Options 28 Inventory Status Characters 29 Operating Modes 30 Random Mode 31...

Page 7: ...SI Terminator Requirements 49 Performance Specifications 49 Capacity 49 Tape Drive Performance 49 Autoloader Self Test Times 49 Initial Element Status Time 50 Move Complete Time 50 Reliability 50 Powe...

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Page 9: ...he Power Cord and a SCSI Terminator 5 Figure 5 Pressing the Power Switch 6 Figure 6 Operator s Panel 7 Figure 7 Autoloader 9 Figure 8 Rack Mount Kit 17 Figure 9 Power Switch 18 Figure 10 Attaching the...

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Page 11: ...Interface 11 Table 4 Inventory Status Characters 29 Table 5 Oviewview of Error Codes 38 Table 6 Robotic Control Errors 38 Table 7 Function Errors 39 Table 8 Low Level Axis Errors 40 Table 9 Electronic...

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Page 13: ...ocal area networksAudience Audience This document was written for users of the LTO Ultrium 8 Slot Autoloader Purpose This document provides information about the LTO Ultrium 8 Slot Autoloader includin...

Page 14: ...oloader describes how to use and maintain the autoloader Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics describes the troublshooting and diagnostics operations and error codes Appendix A Specifications des...

Page 15: ...Engineering Documents 15 Inverness Way East Englewood CO 80112 800 854 7179 or 303 397 2740 Contacts Quantum company contacts are listed below Quantum Corporate Headquarters 0 To order documentation...

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Page 17: ...ter 1 1Quick Start This chapter provides quick start information for the LTO Ultrium 8 Slot Autoloader including Front Panel Components Back Panel Components Internal Components Starting the Autoloade...

Page 18: ...information Liquid crystal display LCD Displays two lines of text with 16 characters per line The screen displays actions and status information menu items and error messages based on the operation m...

Page 19: ...page 12 SCSI connectors The autoloader has two wide SCSI connectors for connecting the autoloader and tape drive to a single SCSI bus The connectors can accommodate either of the following A shielded...

Page 20: ...into the drive or slot Tape drive The autoloader contains one tape drive Please see the associated User s Guide for the particular LTO version for details of tape drive performance and operation Cartr...

Page 21: ...bles and the terminator For more information about the SCSI interface see Performance Specifications on page 49 Connect one end of the SCSI cable to one of the SCSI connectors on the back of the autol...

Page 22: ...processes are happening the Operator s Panel displays appropriate information to keep you informed about the events taking place After initialization the autoloader displays the mount status for the...

Page 23: ...CANCEL button X Cancel a user action and return to the last menu item PREVIOUS button Navigate through menu items NEXT button Navigate through menu items ENTER button Go to a sub menu or to force a ro...

Page 24: ...ose the Commands menu and then press Enter 3 Choose Import and press Enter 4 Enter the number of the cartridge slot and press Enter 5 Insert the cartridge in the cartridge access port The cartridge is...

Page 25: ...autoloader provides automated data storage archival backup and retrieval for a range of systems from desktop workstations to small office local area networks This chapter contains general information...

Page 26: ...utoloader A liquid crystal display that lets you monitor autoloader operations select configuration options and control the cartridge loader and carousel from the front panel The autoloader and the ta...

Page 27: ...nostic software for the tape drive and autoloader is available at www quantum com support Please see the online documentation on the CD for details about installation and operation LCD user interface...

Page 28: ...e carousel upon power up after a reset or when the Re Inventory command is used Beyond that there is no user interface with the bar code reader via the front panel operator controls or liquid crystal...

Page 29: ...o a rack if desired Setting up the autoloader involves the following steps 1 Choosing a Location 2 Unpacking the Autoloader 3 Installation Options 4 Connecting the Cables on page 21 5 Data Cartridges...

Page 30: ...8 kg Air quality Minimal sources of particulate contamination Avoid areas near frequently used doors and walkways stacks of supplies that collect dust printers and smoke filled rooms Humidity 20 80 RH...

Page 31: ...reliably grounded Make sure that the installation environment is free of conditions that could cause electrostatic discharge ESD If possible use an antistatic mat and grounded static protection wristb...

Page 32: ...er into a Rack 3 The autoloader can be installed into a standard 19 inch rack Requirements 3 To install the autoloader into a rack you will need the following 2 PHILLIPS screwdriver TORX T 10 screwdri...

Page 33: ...sed power switch located on the autoloader s front panel Use the eraser end of a pencil or a similar object to press the power switch Warning Before performing any installation or maintenance procedur...

Page 34: ...from the kit and note how they will be positioned in the rack When the rails are installed the shelf flanges will face inward to support the autoloader 2 From the front of the rack position one of th...

Page 35: ...ackets from the rack mount kit and determine on which side of the autoloader you will attach them as follows From the front of the rack slide the autoloader partially onto the shelf flanges between th...

Page 36: ...it on the work surface 3 Using a TORX T 10 screwdriver remove the two screws on each side of the autoloader 4 Position the correct bracket as determined in step 1 on each side of the autoloader Secure...

Page 37: ...hten the screws Figure 12 Securing the Autoloader to the Rack Connecting the Cables 3 To connect the cables to the autoloader 1 Make sure that the power switch on the front of the autoloader is off th...

Page 38: ...on the back of the autoloader 5 Push the power switch on the front of the autoloader to the ON position press the left side of the switch 6 Power on the host computer system Data Cartridges 3 Installi...

Page 39: ...door The Export command lets you remove a cartridge from a specific cartridge slot through the cartridge access port When you use the Export command the cartridge carousel moves the specified cartrid...

Page 40: ...toloader User s Guide Updating the Cartridge Inventory 3 After you import or export a data cartridge you can update the cartridge inventory using the Re inventory Option command in the Commands menu T...

Page 41: ...using the autoloader including Operator s Panel on 25 Menu Options on 28 Inventory Status Characters on 29 Operating Modes on 30 Autoloader Operations on 32 Maintenance on 34 Shipping the Autoloader...

Page 42: ...oximately one second per cycle When the mechanical initialization is complete the READY ACTIVITY LED will stop flashing and be constantly illuminated If a loader failure occurs the READY ACTIVITY LED...

Page 43: ...l be cleared when the error state is resolved LCD 4 The LCD consists of two lines with 16 characters per line The screen displays actions status information menu items and error messages equivalent to...

Page 44: ...ot need to be changed However if necessary you can use the Operator s Panel to change the SCSI IDs for the autoloader and the tape drive using the Configuration menu Note The autoloader and the tape d...

Page 45: ...isplay In this example there is no cartridge in slot 6 If the autoloader detects that a cartridge is loaded when it first powers on the following displays in the liquid crystal display In this example...

Page 46: ...pushing buttons or the requested robotic action stops After this time the operator s panel returns to System Driven mode automatically The autoloader has two operating modes Random and Sequential The...

Page 47: ...utoloader removes the tape from the drive automatically returns it to its original slot and loads another tape in the next higher numbered slot that is available For additional control over loading ta...

Page 48: ...ll your application software on the host computer the autoloader performs most operations automatically Operator intervention includes the following activities Monitoring autoloader operation and stat...

Page 49: ...ys Power on reset Powering the autoloader off or unplugging it and then back on again resets the autoloader and the tape drive Operator s Panel Choose the Configuration menu press Enter choose Reset a...

Page 50: ...ader imports a cleaning cartridge through the cartridge access port and inserts it into the tape drive When the cleaning is complete the tape drive ejects Caution Do not clean or lubricate any of the...

Page 51: ...inated Although this alternative lets you always have the cleaning cartridge in the autoloader it has following disadvantages You have to remember which slot your cleaning cartridge is in The autoload...

Page 52: ...Chapter 4 Operating the Autoloader Shipping the Autoloader 36 LTO Ultrium 8 Slot Autoloader User s Guide...

Page 53: ...est 5 The System Test option cycles the autoloader through the process of loading calibrating and unloading all cartridges in the carousel Running a system test verifies the basic operational soundnes...

Page 54: ...to 80 8F Robotic control errors 90 96 Function errors A0 A5 Low level axis errors B0 B7 Electronic hardware errors BA BF Drive errors Error Code Hex Notation Description 80 No error 81 Invalid comman...

Page 55: ...lready full 86 Access door not possible An attempt to access the door is rejected while a media removal is prevented 87 Timeout A timeout condition occurred 88 Communications error during loop back 89...

Page 56: ...or 96 Export error Fatal error during cartridge export Error Code Hex Notation Description A0 Belt axis error Error during cartridge carrier movement position not found A1 Slider axis error Transport...

Page 57: ...ent and service purposes The error and event log is accessible through the Operator s Panel and can be read out entry by entry Error Code Hex Notation Description B0 ROM error B1 RAM error B2 NVRAM er...

Page 58: ...belt axis error type identifier 03 error data byte 1 A0 belt axis error data byte 2 00 is not used The following entry modes can be assigned by the type identifier Table 12 Entry Modes EVENT 6 03 A0 0...

Page 59: ...he last line executed in the script The provided information is rather extensive and needs to be verified by the developer of the particular script 05 Indicates a debug output This type can be used by...

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Page 61: ...chnical specifications for the LTO Ultrium 8 Slot Autoloader The topics covered in this chapter are Size and Weight SCSI Interface Performance Specifications Power Specifications Environmental Specifi...

Page 62: ...e performance of your backups Do not attach non LVD SCSI devices to the same bus cable as your autoloader as this will degrade the performance of the tape drive and the performance of your backups Do...

Page 63: ...lays in the LCD 4 Press Enter to select the Change SCSI ID option 5 Press the Previous or Next button until Loader displays in the LCD To change the SCSI ID of the tape drive press the Previous or Nex...

Page 64: ...ure the lengths of all external SCSI cables Add those lengths together To that sum add 26 8 inches 68 centimeters for the internal SCSI cable length Caution All wide SCSI configurations single ended L...

Page 65: ...roller that can transfer data at least 160 MB second is required For more information about tape drive performance specifications refer to the documentation for the tape drive Autoloader Self Test Tim...

Page 66: ...ove is complete The average time required for the autoloader to move the cartridge slot into position in front of the tape drive and either insert or remove the cartridge from the tape drive is less t...

Page 67: ...120 VAC Power Cord 1 The power cord must have a molded NEMA 6 15P attachment plug on one end The power cord must have a molded EC 320 EN 60320 female connector on the other end The cordage must be an...

Page 68: ...bulb 79 F 26 C max 84 F 29 C max 84 F 29 C max Altitude 1000 ft to 30 000 ft 304 8 m to 9 144 m 1000 ft to 30 000 ft 304 8 m to 9 144 m 1000 ft to 30 000 ft 304 8 m to 9 144 m 1 All operating specifi...

Page 69: ...following table The operating shock levels indicate how much shock the autoloader can withstand while the enclosed tape drive is reading and writing data The non operating and storage shock levels ind...

Page 70: ...s picking and placing cartridges from the cartridge slots and tape drive 2 The autoloader has not been unpacked 3 The autoloader has been unpacked but no power has been applied 4 A minimum of 20 shock...

Page 71: ...pment for recycling please visit our website at http qcare quantum com or contact your local government authority your household waste disposal service or the business from which you purchased the pro...

Page 72: ...Appendix A Specifications Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment 56 LTO Ultrium 8 Slot Autoloader User s Guide...

Page 73: ...el components 3 bar code reader 3 12 buttons 2 C cables connecting 21 capacity 49 carousel 4 cartridge access port 2 inventory 24 loader 4 slots 4 changing SCSI ID settings 47 cleaning the tape drive...

Page 74: ...teraction mode 30 internal components 4 inventory status characters 29 K keypad 2 7 27 L LEDs 2 26 length 46 liquid crystal display 2 27 loading data cartridges 23 location 13 log entry 42 M maintenan...

Page 75: ...interface 46 terminator 49 SCSI II specification xv self test times 49 setting up the autoloader 13 settings SCSI ID 47 shipping 35 shock specifications 53 specifications vibration 54 specifications...

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