Quantum Scalar 100 User's Guide

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2 About This Guide and Your ProductOther Documents you Might NeedThe following documents are also available for this product. These documents can be f

92 Using the Remote Management Unit Configuring Network ParametersYou can reconfigure the hostname, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address throu

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 93 Adding/Removing UsersOnly the admin account can add or remove users.1 Click the Configuration tab.2 In the User Configurati

94 Using the Remote Management UnitUpdating FirmwareYou can update firmware for the RMU, library, and drives (LTO only). Before you update firmware, y

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 95 Using the Operator Panel (via the RMU)The RMU provides access to the library via a virtual operator panel.• Click the opera

96 Using the Remote Management Unit

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 97Troubleshooting and HelpWhen a failure occurs, the Scalar 100 firmware performs error recovery and reporting. Error reportin

98 Troubleshooting and Help02 xxType 2 Software errors including microcode logic and operating system errors. Power off and on the Scalar 100 library

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 9913 xxCannot read barcode label or the label is bad.Ensure that the barcode label was supplied by ADIC or an ADIC approved ve

100 Troubleshooting and Help38 xxThe Remote Management Unit (RMU) can not communicate with the DHCP server.Contact ATAC.39 xxAn external network error

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 10146 xxThe barcode scanner detected a cartridge when one was not expected. This occurs because the magazine’s fiducial label

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 3 DescriptionThe Scalar 100 automates the retrieval, storage, and control of tape cartridges. It is designed for use in a stan

102 Troubleshooting and Help78 xxA put command was issued but the sensor indicated that the cartridge is not present in the picker assembly.Contact AT

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 10389 xxFailure was detected while communicating with the motion controllers.Contact ATAC.8A xxThe returned sense indicated th

104 Troubleshooting and HelpA0 xxCommunication is not established between the main controller PCBA and the auxiliary controller PCBA’s in the library.

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 105 Operator Intervention MessagesWhen operator intervention is required, operator intervention messages display on the operat

106 Troubleshooting and Help-=>PERM ERROR!<=-SYSTEM WILL REBOOTSAC :%XCode:0x%Y%X = 2 digit hex%Y = 4 digit error modifier->SYSTEM REBOOTED&l

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 107INTERVENTION NEEDED!Remove cartridgefrom slot.Slot [%X %Y %Z]%X = column number%Y = magazine number%Z = row numberUPSIDE DO

108 Troubleshooting and HelpSER NUMBER MISSINGPlease enter the system serial number via the monitor.NoneOne or more drives has downlevel firmware. You

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 109 Operator Information MessagesOperator Information Messages are messages that display on the operator panel and give the li

110 Troubleshooting and Help Interpreting Drive LEDsFor information on interpreting drive LEDs, go to the drive manufacturer’s website and download th

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 111SpecificationsDepending on your drive type, many physical characteristics of your library will differ. The following sectio

4 DescriptionDrive Support and Related TechnologiesDrive Control Path libraries support the following tape drives:• AIT type drives (AIT-2 HVD & L

112 SpecificationsTape Cartridge CapacityThe tape cartridge capacity of the Scalar 100 is determined by the media type. The maximum cartridge configur

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 113AITRefer to Table 14 for each AIT tape cartridge compatibility with each AIT tape drive and native storage capacity. NoteIf

114 SpecificationsSDLT/DLTRefer to Table 15 on page 114 for each SDLT/DLT tape cartridge compatibility with each SDLT/DLT tape drive and native storag

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 115 LTORefer to Table 16 for each LTO tape cartridge compatibility with each LTO tape drive and native storage capacity. Table

116 Specifications

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 117IndexAADICcontacting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2AITdrive capacity . . . . . . . . . . . .

118 Indexinstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110lib

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 119LLEDsinterpreting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110librarydrivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

120 IndexprintingHyperTerminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 121sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49storage columnsinstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 5 Front Power SwitchThere are two power switches on the library: the front power switch and the rear power switch.Turning off

122 Index

6 DescriptionFigure 3 Back Panel Components of Library Control Path Libraries

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 7Figure 4 Back Panel Components of Drive Control Path LibrariesLibrary Controller (Library Control Path only)The library contr

8 Description Remote Management UnitThe Remote Management Unit (RMU) allows remote access to the library via a web browser. The RMU resides in each sy

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 9Every tape cartridge must have a machine and unique operator-readable barcode label attached to it. Tape cartridges cannot ha

10 DescriptionFigure 5 Storage Slot Numbering Drive Module NumberingThe drive modules are numbered 1 to N from bottom to top, where N is the number of

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 11Host AttachmentThe Scalar 100 is a SCSI target device supporting communication with a host through fibre or SCSI connections

Copyright © 2002-2006 ADICThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.This document contains proprietary informatio

12 Description

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 13Setting up your Scalar 100Setting up your library includes actions such as unpacking, connecting power cords and SCSI or Fib

14 Setting up your Scalar 100Refer to Configuring your Library on page 67.7 Prepare the host system. Refer to Cabling Drive Control Path Libraries on

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 154 Remove the key from the rear panel of the library. Unlock and open the front door. 5 Remove the interior packaging or secu

16 Setting up your Scalar 1004 Install the cables between the bottom drive and the library controller and between the Library Controller and the host.

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 17Figure 8 Fibre Channel Cabling in a Drive Control Path LibraryConnecting the Power and SCSI Cables in a Drive Control Path L

18 Setting up your Scalar 100Figure 9 SCSI Cabling in a Drive Control Path LibraryPreparing the HostIf necessary, install a SCSI host system adapter,

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 19 Host Coordinate SystemTo manipulate the media within the library, the host must reference each movement with source and tar

20 Setting up your Scalar 10010 In Optional search locations select the checkbox for the appropriate location and then select Next. 11 Setup will sele

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 2112 In the Device Manager window, ensure that the appropriate device is listed under Tape Devices entry. The listings differ,

Scalar 100User’s Guide iiiContents1 About This Guide and Your Product 1Product Safety Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22 Setting up your Scalar 10012 If you have multiple drives of this type, click OK at each prompt to install the driver for each device. 13 When the d

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 23 Using the Optional FeaturesOptional features are available to configure your library to meet your specific needs. The optio

24 Using the Optional Features• Before installing a unit into a rack, consider the overall loading of the branch circuit supplying power to the rack.

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 253 Install the front rackmount hardware by attaching the sheet metal to the front rack.4 Secure the front hardware to the rea

26 Using the Optional Features7 Remove the side covers. Looking at the rear of the library, unscrew the four Phillips screws that secure each of the s

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 27 Installing CastersCasters are an optional feature that are for use only with floor model library configurations. Tools requ

28 Using the Optional Features Removing a DriveTools required: •None1 Take the tape drive offline (in the host software).2 If your library is an LTO-1

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 29 Replacing a Drive1 Remove the existing drive. (Refer to Removing a Drive on page 28.)2 Install the new drive. (Refer to Ins

30 Using the Optional Features1 On the rear of the library, find the secondary power supply slot. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the cover plate and re

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 31 Removing the Standard MailboxUse Figure 10 to assist you in removing the standard mailbox. Figure 10 Removing a Standard Ma

iv ContentsConnecting the Power and Fibre Cables in a Drive Control Path Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Connecting the Power and S

32 Using the Optional Features5 Remove the 11/32 nut from the bottom of the plastic cover and loosen T20 torx screw under the mailbox door.6 Remove th

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 333 Insert magazines and any tape cartridges in the mailbox. Installing a Storage ColumnRefer Figure 12 to when installing a s

34 Using the Optional Features2 Open the library front door. If necessary, move the picker assembly up the Y-axis to allow room. Slide the storage col

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 35 Working with AutoCleanAutoClean allows the library to clean a drive without instruction from a host. As AutoClean does not

36 Using the Optional Features

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 37Using the Operator PanelYou can initiate all library functions through the operator panel. In addition, the operator panel p

38 Using the Operator PanelFigure 13 Operator Panel Areas Getting General Library InformationThe information area provides general library information

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 39Table 2 Drive Status Area IndicatorsIndicator DescriptionRepresents AIT drive modules.Represents DLT, LTO, and SDLT drive mo

40 Using the Operator PanelError Code (LTO drives only)If a drive error condition exists, an error code appears. All errors are preceded by the charac

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 41*Please call ATAC for assistance in interpreting these errors as they may be caused by erroneous signals from the drive. Wo

Scalar 100 User’s Guide v Viewing Drive Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

42 Using the Operator PanelAll This indicator appears if the mailbox is locked. The mailbox can be locked by either of the following conditions.• The

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 43 Menu GuidelinesAll menus and resulting options are grouped according to function. Some options are followed by special char

44 Using the Operator Panel Using the Main MenuThe main menu is the first interactive menu displayed after you turn on the library. From this menu you

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 45Figure 16 Operator Panel Menu Tree

46 Using the Operator Panel Using Commands that Require an Offline StateThe options available from the Command and Service menu require that the libra

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 47Getting InformationWhen working with your library, you will often need information about your library such as how many slots

48 Getting InformationPath: Main Menu > Status > Library > System• From the main menu, select Status and then select Library. Select System.

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 49 Getting Sensor InformationUse Sensors to view library sensor status. This option displays the real time status of the senso

50 Getting Information Getting Slot InformationUse Slot to get statistical characteristics of a slot. The information available through this command a

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 511 From the main menu, select Status and then select Library. Select Slot. The Slot dialog box appears. 2 With Select Column

vi ContentsCreating or Erasing a FUP Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Exercisi

52 Getting InformationThe slot information appears. 6 Press Next to scroll through the available information. Getting Tape Cartridge InformationUse M

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 531 From the main menu, select Status and then select Drives. The Drive information appears.2 To view a different drive, selec

54 Getting Information Getting the Command LogsThe command log is a history of all library operations. A maximum of 50 library operations are stored.

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 552 Using Change Drive, select the drive whose log you want to view. 3 Select OK. The drive log contains:• Num (0 to 9) — Erro

56 Getting Information1 From the main menu, select Status and then select Logs and then select Drive Log. Select Force Dump.2 Press the button beneath

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 571 From the main menu, select Status and then select Logs and then select Drive Log. Select More and then select Copy Dump.2

58 Getting Information

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 59Running your LibraryFor everyday tasks, the Command menu is the most frequently used menu. Most actions associated with this

60 Running your Library3 Turn off the front power switch.4 Turn off the rear power switch. Moving Tape CartridgesUse Move Media to move tape cartridg

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 61 Moving the PickerWhen working with your library, you may want to move the picker to specific location in the library so tha

Scalar 100 User’s Guide vii Service Action Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62 Running your LibraryPath: Main Menu > Command > Move > Scan Barcode1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Move. Select Scan

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 63 Importing Tape CartridgesUse Import to add tape cartridges to your library through the mailbox. Import moves all tape cartr

64 Running your LibraryPath: Main Menu > Command > Mailbox > Export1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Mailbox. Select Expor

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 65 Importing Cleaning CartridgesUse this command to import cleaning cartridges. You can only import a cleaning cartridge if on

66 Running your Library Unloading a DriveUse this feature to unload a tape cartridge from a specific drive or all drives. The tape cartridge will be p

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 67Configuring your LibraryYou can configure your library in many different ways. Configuring includes setting the library SCSI

68 Configuring your Library• Enabling or disabling parity — This value defaults to enabled and must match the configuration of the host bus adapter. •

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 69 Configuring Additional Library OptionsUse Config to configure additional library characteristics. These characteristics inc

70 Configuring your LibraryReading Barcodes of Media in Tape DrivesUse Scan Media to configure your library so that whenever it takes inventory, the b

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 71 Setting Drive SCSI IDsUse Drive to set drive SCSI IDs. The drive SCSI IDs must be different from other SCSI devices on the

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72 Configuring your LibrarySetting Drive Loop IDsUse Drive to set drive Loop IDs. Available Loop IDs are 0 to 15.Path: Main Menu > More > Setup

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 73• Sec: The number of seconds. 3 Press OK. Password Protecting the Operator PanelYou can set a password to protect the opera

74 Configuring your Library

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 75Maintaining your LibraryActions such as exercising the picker, the barcode scanner, and the library itself are considered ma

76 Maintaining your LibraryAlternatively, you can update firmware with the RMU. Updating Drive FirmwareOne way to update drive firmware is to use the

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 774 Use Change to select Create or Erase. Select OK. 5 Open the mailbox and put a scratch tape1 in the top slot. The tape cart

78 Maintaining your Library• For AIT libraries, the possible values are 0 to 96.• For DLT/SDLT libraries, the possible values are 0 to 60.• For LTO li

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 791 From the main menu, select More and then select Service. Select Library and then select Diags. Select Fingers and then sel

80 Maintaining your Library Moving the Picker in IncrementsUse Step to manipulate the vertical and rotary axes of the picker in incremental steps.Path

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 81Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Exercise > Demo1 From the main menu, select More. Select Service

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 1About This Guide and Your ProductThis guide contains information and instructions necessary for the normal operation and mana

82 Maintaining your Library2 Select OK. The library is calibrated. 3 When complete, select OK. Resetting a DriveUse the Reset command if you want to

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 833 Select Repair.4 Using Change, specify Remove or Replace. Select OK. 5 If you selected Remove, you can now remove the drive

84 Maintaining your Library

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 85 Working with Tapes and BarcodesWhen working with tape cartridges, there are certain considerations that should be taken int

86 Working with Tapes and Barcodes• If the tape cartridge is exposed to heat or cold extremes, stabilize the cartridge at room temperature for the sam

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 87• No black marks should be present in the intermediate spaces or rest zones. • No white areas should be present on the bars.

88 Working with Tapes and Barcodes

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 89Using the Remote Management UnitThe Remote Management Unit (RMU) is a component in your library that provides remote access

90 Using the Remote Management Unit Supported BrowsersThe RMU supports the following browsers:• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 and above• Net

Scalar 100 User’s Guide 91 Starting the RMUBefore you begin using the RMU, make certain you have configured your RMU with the correct network address.