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Contents Scalar Series I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i n g G u i d eCopyright Notice Copyright adicCopyright Notice Europe Copyright 1995 adic EuropeCanada - Department of Communications EMI/RFI ComplianceUnited States - FCC Shielded CablesDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ENBlank Page Table of Contents What Happens When Door is Opened viiiSafety Warnings RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPENPrecautions This Chapter … ChapterThe Scalar Series The Scalar # Drives FeaturesScalar Series Models # Tape SlotsDifferential SCSI OptionsDLT Drives Maximum Capacity and Sustained Transfer RatesThe Scalar Blank Page Getting Started Unpacking and Inspecting Checking the AccessoriesRequirements Write-Protect Switch Preparing the Library for InstallationPrepare and Install the Data Cartridges Barcode LabelsClose and Lock the Front Door Install Data CartridgesInstall Cleaning Cartridge Optional Figure 4. DLT Cartridge Write-Protect SwitchSetting the SCSI IDs Drive SCSI ID Rotary SwitchesBackup Software Power Off the ComputerConfirm and/or Install the SCSI Host Interface Preparing the Host Computer SystemConnecting the Scalar Library steps you through the final phase of the installation processInstalling SCSI Cables, Jumpers, and Terminators Determining Your SCSI ConfigurationSCSI Configuration 1 - One SCSI Bus The following table provides several examples of SCSI configurationsConfiguration Legend Connecting the ScalarSCSI Configuration 2 - Two SCSI Buses SCSI Configuration 3 - Three SCSI BusesSCSI Configuration 4 - Four SCSI Buses SCSI Configuration 5 - Five SCSI BusesPowering on the System Installing the Backup SoftwareEquipment Description Equipment Description Front Panel Switches and IndicatorsFront of adic Scalar Library when equipped with Mailbox Display Displays and IndicatorsPower LED LOCKED LEDAC Power Rear Panel Switches and ConnectorsDrive SCSI ID Switches Drive SCSI I/O Connectors ConnectorMedia Interchange Shelf Mailbox Off-Line Mode Menus MENU key Configuration MenuBuzzer Configuration Off-Line Time Set SCSI IDProduct Sign-On Initialize Map Slots Initialize Scan BarcodesDiagnostics Menu Barcode ScannerWrite Flash Memory Mode Serial Dnld Flash ModeBlank Page provides details on the media and drive head cleaning cartridge Operation and Maintenancedescribes normal operation features of the Scalar Library explains normal maintenance proceduresGeneral Guidelines Power Up ChecksNormal Operations Opening the Front DoorResuming Operation Drive Power-on Self-TestWhat Happens When Door is Opened Drive State Drive StatusIndicator Displays and Actions The Tape in Use LED turns OFF. The Operate Handle LEDcontinued on next page Drive Operating ConditionsUse the following table to determine each drive’s operating condition Operation and Maintenance DLT Media DLT Data CartridgeLoading a Cartridge into Scalar 458 Library Using the Mailbox Scalar 458 onlyOn-Line Mode Unloading a Cartridge from Scalar 458 LibraryDiagnostic Menu Off-Line ModeLoading a Cartridge into Drive Unloading a Cartridge from Drive Moving a Cartridge to/from the Storage Shelves Cleaning Tape Normal MaintenanceCleaning the Drive Head Figure 16. DLT Cleaning TapeManually Inserting the Cleaning Tape Head Cleaning ProcedureCleaning Tape in Mailbox Scalar 458 only or Storage Slot Causes of the Use Cleaning Tape Warning Cleaning the Enclosure Operation and Maintenance Troubleshooting and Diagnostics includes information on error codes and the built-in diagnosticsInstallation Problems Library and Drive Operational ProblemsTroubleshooting and Diagnostics Library Error CodesEnvironmental Considerations When You Call adic Customer Assistance This Appendix … Diagnostics MenuAppendix Drive Type Diagnostics MenuOperation Log Error CountersEvent Counters Diagnostics MenuFirmware Revision Position Picker at Slot Press ENTER to select the Servo ControllerPosition Picker at Mbox when Mailbox equipped Position Picker at DrvPick From Drive Pick From Mailbox when Mailbox equippedPick From Slot Place In Drive Place In Mailbox when Mailbox equippedPlace In Slot Test Secondary Fan Map SlotsCalibrate X and Y Open Drive Door Close Drive DoorGlossary cartridge 62Glossaryterminator SCSI busslot unload64Glossary Specifications Library Power ConsumptionDrive ReliabilityError Codes Error Codes Error Code ListingScalar Series Error Codes CodeThe jaws do not move at all Error Codes Index 72Index Index73 74Index