Determining Your SCSI Configuration | ADIC Scalar Series guide

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ADIC Scalar Series manual Installing SCSI Cables, Jumpers, and Terminators, Determining Your SCSI Configuration

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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 e Copyright Notice Copyright adic Copyright Notice Europe Copyright 1995 adic Europe EMI/RFI Compliance United States - FCCCanada - Department of Communications Shielded Cables DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to EN Blank Page Table of Contents What Happens When Door is Opened viii Safety Warnings RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Precautions Chapter The Scalar SeriesThis Chapter … The Scalar Features Scalar Series Models# Drives # Tape Slots Options DLT DrivesDifferential SCSI Maximum Capacity and Sustained Transfer Rates The Scalar Blank Page Getting Started Checking the Accessories RequirementsUnpacking and Inspecting Preparing the Library for Installation Prepare and Install the Data CartridgesWrite-Protect Switch Barcode Labels Install Data Cartridges Install Cleaning Cartridge OptionalClose and Lock the Front Door Figure 4. DLT Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Setting the SCSI IDs Drive SCSI ID Rotary Switches Power Off the Computer Confirm and/or Install the SCSI Host InterfaceBackup Software Preparing the Host Computer System Connecting the Scalar Library steps you through the final phase of the installation process Installing SCSI Cables, Jumpers, and Terminators Determining Your SCSI Configuration The following table provides several examples of SCSI configurations Configuration LegendSCSI Configuration 1 - One SCSI Bus Connecting the Scalar SCSI Configuration 2 - Two SCSI Buses SCSI Configuration 3 - Three SCSI Buses SCSI Configuration 4 - Four SCSI Buses SCSI Configuration 5 - Five SCSI Buses Powering on the System Installing the Backup Software Equipment Description Front Panel Switches and Indicators Front of adic Scalar Library when equipped with MailboxEquipment Description Displays and Indicators Power LEDDisplay LOCKED LED Rear Panel Switches and Connectors Drive SCSI ID Switches Drive SCSI I/O ConnectorsAC Power Connector Media Interchange Shelf Mailbox Off-Line Mode Menus Configuration Menu Buzzer ConfigurationMENU key Set SCSI ID Product Sign-OnOff-Line Time Initialize Map Slots Initialize Scan Barcodes Diagnostics Menu Barcode Scanner Write Flash Memory Mode Serial Dnld Flash Mode Blank Page Operation and Maintenance describes normal operation features of the Scalar Libraryprovides details on the media and drive head cleaning cartridge explains normal maintenance procedures Power Up Checks Normal OperationsGeneral Guidelines Opening the Front Door Drive Power-on Self-Test What Happens When Door is OpenedResuming Operation Drive Status Indicator Displays and ActionsDrive State The Tape in Use LED turns OFF. The Operate Handle LED Drive Operating Conditions Use the following table to determine each drive’s operating conditioncontinued on next page Operation and Maintenance DLT Media DLT Data Cartridge Using the Mailbox Scalar 458 only On-Line ModeLoading a Cartridge into Scalar 458 Library Unloading a Cartridge from Scalar 458 Library Off-Line Mode Loading a Cartridge into DriveDiagnostic Menu Unloading a Cartridge from Drive Moving a Cartridge to/from the Storage Shelves Normal Maintenance Cleaning the Drive HeadCleaning Tape Figure 16. DLT Cleaning Tape Head Cleaning Procedure Cleaning Tape in Mailbox Scalar 458 only or Storage SlotManually Inserting the Cleaning Tape 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 diagnostics Installation Problems Library and Drive Operational Problems Library Error Codes Environmental ConsiderationsTroubleshooting and Diagnostics When You Call adic Customer Assistance Diagnostics Menu AppendixThis Appendix … Drive Type Diagnostics Menu Error Counters Event CountersOperation Log Diagnostics Menu Firmware Revision Position Picker at Slot Press ENTER to select the Servo Controller Position Picker at Mbox when Mailbox equipped Position Picker at Drv Pick From Mailbox when Mailbox equipped Pick From SlotPick From Drive Place In Mailbox when Mailbox equipped Place In SlotPlace In Drive Map Slots Calibrate X and YTest Secondary Fan Open Drive Door Close Drive Door Glossary cartridge 62Glossary SCSI bus slotterminator unload 64Glossary Specifications Power Consumption DriveLibrary Reliability Error Codes Error Code Listing Scalar Series Error CodesError Codes Code The jaws do not move at all Error Codes Index 72Index Index73 74Index