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Importing Cartridges 30

Exporting Cartridges 31

Loading Cartridges 32

Unloading Cartridges 33

Write-Protecting Cartridges 34

Maintaining Cartridges 35

Cleaning the Tape Drive 36

Creating an Inventory of Cartridges 38

3Autoloader Administration 39

Chapter Overview	39
Configuring the Autoloader				40
Resetting the Autoloader				40
Changing the SCSI ID			41
Setting the Autoloader Operating Mode						42
Random Mode		42
Sequential Mode			42
Updating Firmware	45
Using HP Library & Tape Tools 45
Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape					46
Running the Autoloader System Test					48
Retrieving Information About the Autoloader						49
Cycle Count 49
View Event Log	49
Firmware Revision		50

4Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 51

Chapter Overview 51

Using HP Library & Tape Tools to Diagnose Problems 52 Troubleshooting Installation Problems 53 Troubleshooting Common Problems 55

Removing Stuck Cartridges 62 Autoloader Error Codes 66

ATechnical Specifications 71

Appendix Overview 71

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Contents Hp StorageWorks Vs80 1/8 autoloader Updates Typographical Conventions and TermsThis Manual 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 Indicator SwitchWrite Protected Write Enabled 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 Cycle Count Retrieving Information About the AutoloaderView Event Log 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