HP vs80 manual Typographical Conventions and Terms, This Manual, Revision History, Updates

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Typographical Conventions and Terms

Italics

Menu choices and screens on the

 

autoloader.

[Bold]:

Front panel keys to press on the

 

autoloader.

This table format indicates the menus you need to enter on the autoloader front panel:

Main Menu -> Command -> Import

Note

Notes explain significant concepts or

 

operating instructions.

 

 

Caution Cautions call attention to an operating procedure or practice that could damage the product if not correctly performed. Do not proceed until you understand and meet these required conditions.

WARNING Warnings call attention to a procedure or practice that could result in personal injury if not correctly performed. Do not proceed until you fully understand and meet the required conditions.

In This Manual

Chapter 1

Installing the Autoloader:

 

Describes autoloader features,

 

autoloader accessories, and

 

installation tasks.

Chapter 2

Operating the Autoloader:

 

Describes the front panel menu

 

structure, menu tree, and drive and

 

tape operations.

Chapter 3

Autoloader Administration:

 

Describes how to configure the

 

autoloader, upgrade firmware,

 

and retrieve autoloader

 

information.

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting:

 

Describes how to identify and

 

troubleshoot autoloader problems

 

and resolve error conditions.

Appendix A

Technical specifications:

 

Describes the environmental,

 

autoloader, drive, and media

 

specifications.

Appendix B

Customer support:

 

Includes support information for

 

the autoloader.

Revision History

Edition 1

December 2001: C9265-90000

 

Initial release

Edition 2

September 2002: C9265-90001

 

Revised for rebranding updates.

Updates

For the most current version of this manual, and other information regarding your tape autoloader, visit the HP Customer Care web site:

http://www.hp.com/support/storage

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Contents Hp StorageWorks Vs80 1/8 autoloader This Manual UpdatesTypographical Conventions and Terms Revision HistoryContents Autoloader Administration Customer Support Hp StorageWorks vs80 1/8 autoloader Installing the Autoloader Chapter OverviewInstallation Overview Understanding Autoloader Features Scsi RequirementsProduct Overview Chapter Installing the Autoloader Choosing a Location On top of the autoloaderUnpacking the Autoloader Accessories Identifying Product ComponentsRack Kit Components if rackmount unit Rack Kit ComponentsInstalling the Autoloader into a Rack Installing Mounting Brackets left side shownInstalling Rails on Rack left side shown Installing the Autoloader Connecting the Scsi and Power Cables InformationTurn on the server Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection Installing the Autoloader Operating the Autoloader Operator’s Panel Overview Home Screen, Drive Loaded LED Indicators LEDOperator’s Panel Control Buttons Button DescriptionUnderstanding the Menu Structure Operator’s Panel Menu StructureUsing Cartridges Importing Cartridges Exporting Cartridges Importing a CartridgeLoading Cartridges Exporting a CartridgeUnloading Cartridges Write Protected Write Enabled IndicatorSwitch Write-Protecting CartridgesMaintaining Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Drive To clean the tape drive, follow these steps Creating an Inventory of Cartridges Autoloader Administration Configuring the Autoloader Resetting the AutoloaderChanging the Scsi ID Setting the Autoloader Operating Mode Random ModeCircular Mode Autoload Mode Using HP Library & Tape Tools Updating FirmwareUsing a Firmware Upgrade Tape Upgrade tape Running the Autoloader System Test View Event Log Retrieving Information About the AutoloaderCycle Count Firmware Revision Diagnostics Troubleshooting Using HP Library & Tape Tools to Diagnose Problems Troubleshooting Installation Problems Scsi IDDiagnostics and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Problems Problem SolutionMedia Write a DLT 4000 formatted tape Scsi ID Cleaning Media Attention LED Issues See Operator’s Panel Overview on page 24 for more Removing Stuck Cartridges Chapter Diagnostics and Troubleshooting An extra bump on the outside of the loop. See Figure Autoloader Error Codes Error Code Description DetailsConfiguration menu. See page 38 or power An empty slot that is expected to be full Controller timer circuit Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Appendix OverviewAutoloader Specifications Characteristic SpecificationEnvironmental Specifications Temperature/humidityTape Drive Specifications Description DLT1 vs80Media Specifications Characteristic DLT Type IV MediaMedia Specifications Appendix a Customer Support Registering Your Product Service Options Contacting HP Customer Support Backup Software Support European Customer Support Centers Asia Pacific Customer Support Centers Elsewhere Warranty Information Warranty Information Index DLT