Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Scalar Series ADIC
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I nstallation and O perating G uide Scalar Series Advanced Digital Information Corporation.
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vii Table of Contents Copyright Notice ............................................................................................................................................................... ii Copyright Notice (Europe) .......................
viii Table of Contents What Happens When Door is Opened .............................................................................................................. 33 Resuming Operation ..............................................................
ix Safety Warnings T h i s s y m bo l s hou l d a l e r t t he u s e r t o t he p r e s en c e o f " dange r ou s v o l t age " i n s i de t he p r odu c t t ha t m i gh t c au s e ha r m o r e l e c t r i c s ho ck .
x Precautions Do not use oil, solvents, gasoline, paint thinners or insecticides on the unit. Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 140ºF (60ºC) or to extreme low temperatures.
1 Chapter 1 The Scalar Series This Chapter … p provides a brief overview of Scalar Library features. For detailed specifications, see Appendix C..
2 The Scalar 448 elcome to your new adic Scalar Library (Scalar 458 shown above). Your new library is a fully automated, high-performance, high-capacity, mass storage system.
The Scalar 448 3 The Scalar Series models (Scalar 224, 448, 458) are SCSI-2 compliant library systems incorporating streaming tape cartridge data storage devices which feature high capacity, high throughput, and data compression.
4 The Scalar 448 l Manual Cartridge Use . Individual cartridges can easily be transported to the drives through the Mailbox. l Cartridge Pre-Check . Whenever you power up your Scalar Library the Media Picker will scan the cartridge storage slots and build a log of valid cartridge locations .
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7 Chapter 2 Getting Started This Chapter … p covers what you need (and what you need to know) to install your adic Scalar Library. Read this chapter before you begin installation.
8 Getting Started For the most part, installation is simply a matter of checking all necessary SCSI connections installing the application software (backup or otherwise) on the host computer and applying power. The Scalar Library defaults set at the factory should be sufficient for most applications.
Getting Started 9 Preparing the Library for Installation Follow the instructions in Unpacking the Scalar Library adic document number 63-1119-01 to prepare your library for installation. This document was attached to the front of your library. If you need another copy, please call adic Customer Assistance.
10 Getting Started W R I T E - P R O T E C T S W I T C H W R I T E - E N A B L E D W R I T E - P R O T E C T E D O R A N G E I ND I C A T O R Figure 4. DLT Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Install Data Cartridges Install each of the cartridges into the library.
Getting Started 11 Setting the SCSI IDs Your Scalar Library consists of up to five SCSI devices ; four drives and the library robotics. The library can be connected to from one to five separate SCSI buses . Each device in your library must be set to a unique ID for the SCSI bus it is connected to.
12 Getting Started Preparing the Host Computer System Power Off the Computer p Turn off the power switch. p Unplug the cord from the AC outlet. Confirm and/or Install the SCSI Host Interface Your Scal.
13 Chapter 3 Connecting the Scalar Library This Chapter … p provides instructions for physically connecting your Scalar Library to your host system. p steps you through the final phase of the installation process.
14 Connecting the Scalar 448 Installing SCSI Cables , Jumpers, and Terminators Follow the steps on the following pages to connect your library to the SCSI bus . This involves installing SCSI cables , terminators (s) and jumpers (daisy chain cables) onto the SCSI connectors at the rear of the library.
Connecting the Scalar 448 15 The following table provides several examples of SCSI configurations : If you have this many SCSI buses ... Use this configuration... 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Install the SCSI cables , terminators , and jumpers as indicated by the configuration illustration.
16 Connecting the Scalar 448 Drive 3 Drive 2 Drive 1 Drive 4 Library Robotics J J T C C T C C J SCSI Configuration 2 — Two SCSI Buses Drive 3 Drive 2 Drive 1 Drive 4 Library Robotics J T C T C T C J.
Connecting the Scalar 448 17 Drive 3 Drive 2 Drive 1 Drive 4 Library Robotics T C T C T C T C J SCSI Configuration 4 — Four SCSI Buses Drive 3 Drive 2 Drive 1 Drive 4 Library Robotics T C T C T C T .
18 Connecting the Scalar 448 p Install an external terminator (s) on the appropriate SCSI connector(s) on the rear of your Scalar Library . Powering on the System p Plug the power cord into the back of your Scalar Library . p Plug the power cord from the Scalar Library into a grounded electrical outlet.
19 Chapter 4 Equipment Description This Chapter … p describes the switches, indicators and connectors on the front and rear of your Scalar Library. p describes the various functions available via the front panel buttons. p describes the power-up procedure and messages on the front panel LED display.
20 Equipment Description Front Panel Switches and Indicators Switches and indicators on the front panel of the Scalar Library are shown below. Front of adic Scalar Library (when equipped with Mailbox).
Equipment Description 21 Displays and Indicators Display The four-line 20-character LCD shows current drive status of the Scalar Library , allows access to change features or displays error messages. Power LED (green) Lights when the power is on. LOCKED LED (upper - green) Lights when upper row door of Media Interchange Shelf (Mailbox) is locked.
22 Equipment Description Rear Panel Switches and Connectors Switches and connectors on the rear of the Scalar Library are shown below. Library SCSI I/O Connectors Drive SCSI I/O Connectors Drive SCSI .
Equipment Description 23 Media Interchange Shelf (Mailbox) During normal operation of your Mailbox-equipped Scalar Series Library it is usually not desirable to have to suspend the activities of your library to insert or remove media cartridges.
24 Equipment Description Off-Line Mode Menus The following diagram is a quick reference to the LCD menus described on the next few pages. Configuration Menu Diagnostics Menu Write Flash Memory Mode Se.
Equipment Description 25 p To access the Off-Line Mode menu, press the MENU key. The display will appear as follows: p Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the menu choices. Press ENTER to select the item displayed on the top line. Use the RIGHT or LEFT keys to scroll through fields on the same line.
26 Equipment Description Set SCSI ID Lets you select the SCSI ID for the robotics on the library. p Use UP and DOWN to select the desired ID. Press ENTER to execute the change. Confirm the change by pressing ENTER again. Product Sign-On Lets you select how the Scalar Library appears to application software.
Equipment Description 27 Initialize Map Slots Enables/disables the mapping of the storage slots whenever the Scalar Library is powered-up, after the front door has been opened and then closed, or if a SCSI bus Reset occurs p To disable the mapping of slots use the UP or DOWN keys to select "N".
28 Equipment Description Barcode Scanner Enables/disables the barcode scanner. If disabled, the Initialize Scan Barcodes, Configuration Menu parameter (see above), and the Scan Barcodes sub-function of the Map Slots Diagnostics Menu function (see Appendix A), is ignored.
Equipment Description 29 Note We strongly recommend that these diagnostic functions be used only by a qualified service technician. Some diagnostic functions assume the Scalar Library has been configured correctly and many of the normal built-in safety checks are turned off.
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31 Chapter 5 Operation and Maintenance This Chapter … p describes normal operation features of the Scalar Library p provides details on the media and drive head cleaning cartridge p explains normal .
32 Operation and Maintenance Normal Operations General Guidelines Once your Scalar Library and your choice of application software are installed and configured, you can automatically perform backup and restore operations through the application software.
Operation and Maintenance 33 What Happens When Door is Opened Whenever you open the front door of the Scalar Library , the following actions occur: l The library will return Unit Attention and Not Ready status to the host computer . l Any function, if executed, that would change the state of the robotics machine is disabled.
34 Operation and Maintenance Drive Status After completion of the drive POST and initialization, each drive will be in one of the four states listed in the following table: Drive State Indicator Displays and Actions 1. No cartridge is present A. The Tape in Use LED turns OFF.
Operation and Maintenance 35 Drive Operating Conditions Use the following table to determine each drive’s operating condition: Label Color State Operating Condition LED (Right Indicator Panel) Write Protected Orange ON OFF Tape is write-protected. Tape is write-enabled.
36 Operation and Maintenance Label Color State Operating Condition LED (Left Indicator Panel) 2.6 Yellow ON Blinking Tape is recorded in 2.6 format . Tape is recorded in another density. You selected this density for a write from BOT. 6.0 Yellow ON Blinking Tape is recorded in 6.
Operation and Maintenance 37 DLT Media The data cartridges used in the DLT drives are housed in 4-inch plastic cases and employ -inch metal particle tape.
38 Operation and Maintenance Using the Mailbox (Scalar 458 onl y) On-Line Mode When the Scalar Library is in On-Line Mode the application software is in control and directs all library operations. The application software can use the Mailbox to insert or remove individual cartridges to/from the drives, or to/from the cartridge storage shelves.
Operation and Maintenance 39 Off-Line Mode When the Scalar 458 Library is in Off-Line Mode you can use the Mailbox to insert or remove individual cartridges to/from the drives, or to/from the cartridge storage shelves.
40 Operation and Maintenance After you have completed the intended manual operation with this cartridge, follow the procedure outlined in the next subsection, Unloading a Cartridge from Drive , if you are going to unload the cartridge from the drive and remove it from the library.
Operation and Maintenance 41 Note Remember, the access control doors are locked whenever the library is performing a pick or place operation . p Return the Scalar 458 Library to On-Line Mode by pressing the MENU key on the Operator Panel. Your Scalar 458 Library is once again ready for use.
42 Operation and Maintenance Normal Maintenance Cleaning the Drive Head Cleaning Tape The tape heads should be cleaned once a month, or when the Use Cleaning Tape LED is illuminated on the drive front panel. Use a DLT cleaning tape to clean the drive heads.
Operation and Maintenance 43 The following table tells you when to use the cleaning tape: If . . . It means . . . You should . . . 1. The Use Cleaning Tape LED is illuminated on the drive front panel The drive head needs cleaning or the tape is bad Use the cleaning tape.
44 Operation and Maintenance Note To initiate the cleaning cycle manually you must be aware of the present state of the Scalar Library and the drive that you wish to clean.
Operation and Maintenance 45 • Worn heads. The tape heads will eventually wear out causing the time between cleanings to get shorter and shorter. The DLT2000XT, DLT4000, and DLT7000 drives have a head life rating of 30,000 hours. Cleaning the Enclosure The outside of the enclosure can be cleaned with a damp towel.
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47 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics This Chapter … p contains some general suggestions to aid you in solving problems – should you ever run into them.
48 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Installation Problems Usually, problems encountered during the installation of your Scalar Library are caused by improper SCSI bus configuration , application software configuration errors or by an OS that has not been correctly configured.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 49 4 If you are writing data, make sure that the cartridge is write enabled (move the write-protect switch to the enabled position). 4 Check the data cartridge you are using. If your library has DLT2000XT drives installed, you can only use CompacTape III and CompacTape IIIXT cartridges.
50 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics When You Call adic adic Customer Assistance Before calling adic Customer Assistance, follow these steps – which will help you take full advantage of your call: p Review all documentation carefully. (Experience has demonstrated that most questions are answered in your doc umentation.
51 Appendix A Diagnostics Menu This Appendix … p describes the built-in diagnostic functions available via the Off-Line Mode Diagnostics Menu.
52 Diagnostics Menu One of the most valuable features of the Scalar Library is the extensive built-in diagnostics. In this Appendix we discuss each of the Diagnostic functions available through the front panel keypad.
Diagnostics Menu 53 Error Counters * Provides a chronological listing (beginning with the last error issued) of the errors encountered by the Scalar Library system. These are library internal hardware/firmware errors. This register records each error name and assigns it a sequential number.
54 Diagnostics Menu old operation 1 off the log. Power on or user reset Unit on-line due to user request Unit off-line due to user request Cmd: 03 00 00 00 20 00 (cmd is from SCSI host adapter ) SCSI .
Diagnostics Menu 55 p Press ESC to return to the FIRMWARE REVISION main screen. p Press the DOWN arrow key to bring up the Picker CPU selection. p Press ENTER to select the Picker CPU . p Press ESC to return to the FIRMWARE REVISION main screen. p Press the DOWN arrow key to bring up the Servo Controller CPU selection.
56 Diagnostics Menu rr = Row number (01 - 4) ss = Slot number (01 - 12) This function is usually used for diagnostics only by a trained technician. Position Picker at Mbox (when Mailbox equipped) The .
Diagnostics Menu 57 Pick From Slot The Pick From Slot function will cause the Media Picker to pick the cartridge from a particular cartridge storage slot in preparation to place it either in another storage slot, into a Mailbox slot, or in a drive. p Use LEFT or RIGHT to select the desired field.
58 Diagnostics Menu rr = Row number (01 - 2) dd = Drive number (01 - 04) This function is usually used for diagnostics only by a trained technician. Place In Slot The Place In Slot function will cause the Media Picker to place the cartridge into a storage slot.
Diagnostics Menu 59 p Use LEFT or RIGHT to select the desired field. Select the drive row and drive using UP or DOWN . Press ENTER to activate . rr = Row number (01 - 2) dd = Drive number (01 - 04) This function is usually used for diagnostics only by a trained technician.
60 Diagnostics Menu p Press ENTER to turn the secondary cooling fan on or off. This function is usually used for diagnostics only by a trained technician. Open Drive Door The Open Drive Door function will cause the Scalar Library to open the door of the selected drive.
61 Appendix B Glossary This Appendix … p contains terms and definitions of common expressions used with the Scalar Library and the DLT drive..
62 Glossary cartridge A storage medium item. A cartridge is sometimes called a tape or cassette and is capable of storing vast amounts of magnetically- written data. The DLT drives in the Scalar Library uses CompacTape III, IIIXT, and/or IV cartridges.
Glossary 63 SCSI bus Signal path or line shared by the devices on the same SCSI channel . Information is often sent to all devices throughout the same bus; only the device to which it is addressed will accept it. slot A slot is the place within the cartridge storage area, or the Mailbox (Scalar 458 only), where the media is placed.
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65 Appendix C Specifications This Appendix … p contains specification information on the Scalar Library and the DLT drive..
66 Specifications Drive : Type : Quantum ® model DLT2000XT Quantum ® model DLT4000 Quantum ® model DLT7000 Data Capacity : Up to 30 GB per 1800 ft cartridge (DLT2000XT) Up to 40 GB per 1800 ft cartridge (DLT4000) Up to 70 GB per 1800 ft cartridge (DLT7000) Up to 1.
67 Appendix D Error Codes This Appendix … p contains descriptions of the error codes that can be displayed on the Scalar Library Operator’s Panel..
68 Error Codes Error Code Listing The Scalar Series Libraries will display a 2-digit hex code on the bottom line of the LCD whenever certain types of errors occur.
Error Codes 69 FB or 7B LOST_CART_ERR The Picker should already have a cartridge, but no cartridge is present. FA or 7A NO_CART_ERR The Picker attempted a place operation, but no cartridge was present in Picker. F9 or 79 CANT_PLACE_ERR The Picker attempted a place operation, but the Picker carriage could not get to the correct location.
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71 Index.
72 Index —1— 10.0 format, 34 10.0 GB tape format, 4 15.0 format, 34 —2— 2.6 format, 34 2.6 GB tape format, 4 20.0 format, 34 —6— 6.0 format, 34 6.
Index 73 Installing SCSI Cables Jumpers and Terminators, 12 Installing the Backup Software, 16 interchange compatibility, 4 interface cable, 12 , 20 —L— Library and Drive Operational Problems, 46 .
74 Index SCSI host adapter, 52 SCSI I/O Connectors, 20 SCSI ID, 20 , 24 , 52 , 60 SCSI ID Config, 22 SCSI IDs, 46 SCSI interface, 6 , 10 SCSI interface cables, 6 , 15 , 16 SCSI jumpers, 13 , 20 SCSI t.
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If you have not bought ADIC Scalar Series yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data ADIC Scalar Series - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, ADIC Scalar Series you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get ADIC Scalar Series will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of ADIC Scalar Series, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime ADIC Scalar Series.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with ADIC Scalar Series. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device ADIC Scalar Series along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
