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Operations

Using mixed media

Mixed media refers to the option to backup to more than one drive type, such as MO and UDO, within the same physical jukebox.

General considerations when using mixed media are as follows:

■Some independent software vendor application packages do not support mixed media. Consult your software provider to verify that your configuration is supported.

■The proper version of HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT) is required for diagnostic support. Please see the online quick specs of HP L&TT for the most up to date information. They can be found at the following web address.

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

■When loading media into a mixed media unit, the media will first be moved to a media test station, where its drive compatibility can be determined, then it will be moved to its final destination. This drive compatibility information is reported over SCSI to the application software to identify which disks are compatible with the installed drives.

■In the TEST* control panel menu, an additional test called MEDIA TEST is available that will move all of the disks in the unit (except those in drives) to the media test station, then back to their original locations. This test can take about 15 minutes in a fully loaded unit. This test can be used to establish the drive compatibility of all of the disks in the unit if this information is thought to be incorrect. This should only be necessary if disks have been moved around by hand (during service, for example). During normal operation the jukebox will automatically keep track of this information.

■When a disk inventory occurs (by selecting the INIT ELEM STATUS front panel command, or through a SCSI command) any disks that are found in the unit that have an unknown type will be moved into the media test station, then back to their original location to determine their drive compatibility. Again, this should only occur if disks are inserted by hand (during service) rather than through the mailslot. When firmware is downloaded into the jukebox controller, an initial inventory will occur automatically, and all of the disks will be checked for their drive compatibility type.

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Contents Hp StorageWorks 1000ux/1900ux/2300ux Optical Jukebox Page Contents Troubleshooting Contents Contents About This Guide Related documentation ConventionsDocument conventions Text symbols Getting help HP technical supportHP storage web site HP authorized reseller About this Guide Operations1 Identifying panel features Front panel features and descriptionsBack panel features and descriptions Back panel featuresOperations Page Using Ultra Density Optical UDO disks Choosing a disk typeLabeling a disk cartridge Labeling an UDO diskWrite-protecting an UDO disk Write-protecting an UDO diskLoading a disk into the drive Loading mediaMaintaining UDO media Operations Using mixed media Operations Using application software Navigation2 Control panel features and descriptions Control panel featuresUsing selection buttons Jukebox menu tree Eject Eject Slot #Top-level menus Second-level menusNavigation Control panel operations Ejecting a diskEntering the administration menu password Changing the administration menu password Default Scsi IDs Viewing the current Scsi IDsConfiguring the jukebox Changing the current Scsi IDsRecovery ON/OFF Setting an operating configuration OUT/INRetrieving log history Information logs are described in Table Hard Error Motion Running an internal test MicromoveRuns the Find Plunge Home , Find Vertical Home Translate Test Runs the Vertical Test , Translate Test , Flip Bottom Thumb Troubleshooting3 Troubleshooting common problems Support see Getting help onDevice Failed displays Connection Initiate an Init Elem Status Operation Problem Solution Retrieving log history Running an internal testUsing HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools HP StorageWorks L&TTTroubleshooting Specifications Environmental specifications TemperatureJukebox specifications PhysicalDrive specifications MsbfMedia specifications Operating EnvironmentSafety and regulatory specifications Description SpecificationSafety and Regulatory Federal Communications Commission Notice Class a EquipmentModifications Canadian Notice Avis Canadien CablesEuropean Union Notice EC radio frequency interference statement Europe onlyUnited Kingdom Telecommunications Act Herstellerbescheinigung English translation of German sound emission directiveTurvallisuusyhteenveto LaserturvallisuusEnglish translation of Finland regulatory information HuoltoSafety and Regulatory Service Bsmi notice Laser Safety Warnings Japanese Notice Laser DeviceCdrh regulations USA only Compliance with International RegulationsGlossary Scsi Index Index
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