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Exabyte 1X7 LTO manual Revision Date

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Copyright 2004 – 2006 by Exabyte Corporation. All rights reserved. This item and the information contained herein are the property of Exabyte Corporation. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the express written permission of Exabyte Corporation, 2108 55th Street, Boulder, Colorado 80301.

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1012581 Revision E

Revision Date

Description

ASeptember 2004 Initial release.

BDecember 2004 Updated Exabyte contact information, specifications, UL and FCC safety notices, changed Remote mode to Random mode, modified tape drive replacement instructions and packing instructions, updated warranty information.

CMarch 2005 Updated to add LTO-3 information. Deleted Limit Number of Cells description.

DSeptember 2005 Added Appendix B, moved Error messages to Appendix C, updated the Troubleshooting section.

EOctober 2006 Added Ultra 160 terminator information, updated warranty, updated Home screen menu, new HH LTO-3 tape drive.

NOTE: The most current information about this product is available at Exabyte’s web site (www.exabyte.com).

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Exabyte 1X7 LTO manual Revision Date

Contents

Product Manual Revision Date Iii To order supplies and accessoriesTo return equipment for service RMA Request To obtain general information1012581 Contents Autoloader Operation MaintenanceTroubleshooting Viewing Autoloader Information133 Specifications 119Write Once, Read Many Worm Capability Index 139Viii Product Overview Installing the AutoloaderConfiguring the Autoloader Figure B-1Ultrium 3 Worm tape cartridge Table C-1Autoloader error messages SpecificationsError Messages 1Tape drive cartridge read/write compatibilityXii Xiii InstallationMaintenance, Troubleshooting, and Service About this ManualMagnum 1x7 LTO Autoloader XivSupplemental Information Ultrium Tape DrivesRead text marked by the Important icon for information that Will help you complete a procedure or avoid extra stepsConventions Used in this Manual Avoid personal injuryXvi Autoloader Features Product OverviewAutoloader Components Front Panel ComponentsLED Color Status Back Panel ComponentsInternal Components 3shows the autoloader’s internal componentsAutoloader Components 1012581 Installing the Autoloader Completing the Unpacking Process 1Label over shipping keyObtaining Accessories and Equipment LTO-2 Preparing for InstallationLTO-3 Sets of side support rails Installing the Autoloader in a RackAutoloader and the outlet Assembling the Rails #2 Phillips screwdriver Level Tape measureAttaching the Rails to the Rack Assemble the right-side rail in the same wayAttaching the Autoloader to the Rails 6Placing the autoloader on the railsActive Scsi terminator Connecting the Autoloader to ScsiGuidelines for Connecting to Scsi Bus adapter cardWrong terminator Including bus hangs and Read/Write failuresSee Tape Drive Operation Tape drive fails with sporadic Making the Scsi Connections8SCSI connectors on the back of the autoloader Important Do not over-tighten the Scsi cable jack screwsConnecting the Autoloader to Ethernet 10Connecting the autoloader to an Ethernet networkRequirements for other locations Powering on the AutoloaderPower cord for your location. See page 122 for power cord On-line Verifying the Hardware InstallationDo not power on the host computer system immediately after 1x7 Ultrium D217Using the Operator Panel Configuring AutoloaderAccessing Configuration Options LTO 1x7 2U Ultrium 3-S D217 Using the Operator Panel ButtonsViewing the Home Screen 2Operator panel buttons Button DescriptionOverview of Autoloader Menus 3Autoloader menu organization Setting Configuration Options Configuration Description See OptionOption Changing the LCD LanguageChanging the LCD Contrast Autoloader Scsi ID Changing the Scsi IDSTape Drive Scsi ID Changing the Emulation Mode Emulation ModeSetting UP Automatic Tape Drive Cleaning After changing the emulation mode, reboot your hostComputer so that it recognizes the new emulation mode Activating the Cleaning Cartridge Cell That option OFFEnabling the Autoclean Option Setting Ethernet Configuration Options FTP Interface Setting the Ethernet AddressesSnmp Press to display the Dhcp selection screen Controlling the autoloader, do not configure the library to Setting the Autoloader to Operate in Sequential ModeIf you are using a backup application which is capable Operate in Sequential modePress To display the operating mode selection screen Setting UP Autoloader Password Protection Setting Up an Operator Panel Password Accessing Password Protected Operator Panel Menus Turning Off the Operator Panel PasswordSetting Security Through Your Application Any of the autoloader’s configuration settings are lost If you enable security through your application, useRestoring the Default Configuration Available through your application. Refer to your softwareChecking the Setup 1012581 Using the Remote Management Utility Accessing the Remote Management UtilityClick this Link For quick access to this location 1Remote Management utility StatusScsi ID Viewing Information on the Home StatusLibrary Information ON/OFF Library StatusLCD Tape Drive Status InventoryLabel Valid Field DescriptionPovar LabelSetting Configuration Options 2Remote Management utility Configuration Change Library Configuration Change Ethernet Configuration DhcpSnmp Write User PasswordField Description Snmp Read BroadcastViewing Information on the Statistics Change WEB Access PasswordAccess It, enter the current password Password New Web Field Description Current WebRunning Diagnostics 1012581 Autoloader Operation 1Location of status LED2Location of cartridge access port Inserting and Removing CartridgesUltrium 2 purple Ultrium 1 black LTO Ultrium Tape Drive If the switch Tape isPreparing Cartridges Inserting Cartridges Into the Autoloader Cartridge must face toward the outside Write-protect switch toward you. The arrow onInsert cartridges label-side first, as shown Removing Cartridges from the Autoloader Removing Cartridges Without Power Loading and Unloading Cartridges in the Tape Drive Loading a Cartridge Into the Tape DriveUnloading a Cartridge from the Tape Drive New cleaning cartridge Cleaning the Tape DriveCleaning methods will void your warranty Cleaning the Tape Drive Using the Clean Drive Option Cleaning process again Cleaning the Tape Drive by Inserting a Cleaning Cartridge Resetting the Autoloader Refer to your software documentation for instructionsRunning System Demos Press Following screen appears Performing Diagnostic Tests Storing Cartridges Viewing Autoloader Information Viewing Basic Autoloader InformationPress . The firmware screen appears Press . The total moves screen appears Viewing Autoloader Sensor Readings Press . The door open sensor screen appears Press . The cell sensor screen appears Viewing Basic Tape Drive Information If this appears Cell Viewing the Cartridge Inventory and BAR Code InformationViewing the Cartridge Inventory Number 1, 2 Contains a cartridge Dash Is emptyUpdating the Cartridge Inventory If this appears Tape driveDash Is empty Viewing Cell Statistics Press . The total puts screen appears Viewing the Event LOG Maintenance Replacing the Tape DrivePreparing for Replacement Removing the Tape Drive 1Location of tape drive cover plate3Disconnecting the cables from the tape drive Installing the NEW Tape Drive Exabyte-approved supplier7Removing the faceplate from the tape drive chassis 8Attaching the brackets to a half height tape drive Full height tape drive-Install as shown Drive with a half height tape drive, or vice versaCleaning the Autoloader Resuming Operation100 FTP-AUTOLOADER Firmware Upgrade and DiagnosticsConnecting to the AUTOLOADER’S FTP Interface Upgrading Autoloader Firmware VIA FTP Until after it automatically resets101 Make sure that you select and download the correct firmwareCreating a Diagnostic Listing VIA FTP 102Autoloader Installation TroubleshootingAutoloader Troubleshooting 103104 105 Autoloader Operation106 107 Tape Drive TroubleshootingTape Drive Fails with Sporadic Errors Tape Drive OperationFailure to Communicate with the Tape Drive Backup Software Reports AN Error108 Failure by the Tape Drive to Write or Read DataBackup Software Configuration Issues 109Autoloader and Tape Drive Information 110Before Contacting Technical Support Scsi BUS InformationDiagnostic Information Backup Application InformationDriver installation information is available at 111Advanced Troubleshooting 112Preparing the Autoloader for Shipping Shipping the Autoloader113 Removing the Autoloader from the Rack Autoloader for service114 Packing the Autoloader 115Replacing the Shipping KEY 5Installing the first foam packing piece 1167Accessory kit in shipping box 117118 Autoloader to a new locationStorage Capacity SpecificationsSize and Weight 120 Performance SpecificationsAutoloader POWER-ON Sequence Time Data Transfer RateMove Complete Time 121Cartridge Inventory Times ReliabilityAC Input Voltages and Power Consumption Power SpecificationsRequirements for International 220 VAC Power Cord Power Cord Specifications123 Environmental SpecificationsGeneral Environmental Specifications Particulate Contamination LimitsShock and Vibration Limits 124Acoustic Noise Limits Operating125 Shipping SpecificationsSafety and Regulatory Agency Compliance Underwriters LaboratoryCanadian Verification 126United States FCC Declaration of Conformity European CommunityAustralia and NEW Zealand 127Japan Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment Weee128 Overview Write ONCE, Read Many Worm Capability129 Tape Cartridge Case Color Native Data Capacity Worm Media Errors130 Data Security on Worm MediaTapealert Flags 131Requirements Parameter Code Description Set Clear Type HexError Codes 132Some corrective actions advise you to reset or power Error MessagesDrive. If you do, you will void your warranty Autoloader off and back on. To avoid disrupting134 Error Message Description Corrective Action Drive CMD Error 135136 Error Message Description Corrective Action Servo Timeout 137138 Index Weee140 Snmp141 103 to142 62 to143 16 to144 Product Limited Warranty 145146