Installing the Autoloader | Exabyte 1X7 LTO specs

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INSTALLING THE AUTOLOADER

This chapter describes how to install the autoloader. Depending on your requirements, installation will involve most or all of the following steps:

Completing the unpacking process

Obtaining accessories and equipment

Preparing for installation

Installing the autoloader in a rack

Connecting the autoloader to SCSI

Connecting the autoloader to Ethernet (optional)

Powering on the autoloader

Verifying the hardware installation

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Exabyte 1X7 LTO manual Installing the Autoloader

Contents

Product Manual Revision Date To obtain general information To order supplies and accessoriesTo return equipment for service RMA Request Iii 1012581 Contents Viewing Autoloader Information MaintenanceTroubleshooting Autoloader Operation Index 139 Specifications 119Write Once, Read Many Worm Capability 133 Viii Product Overview Installing the AutoloaderConfiguring the Autoloader Figure B-1Ultrium 3 Worm tape cartridge 1Tape drive cartridge read/write compatibility SpecificationsError Messages Table C-1Autoloader error messages Xii About this Manual InstallationMaintenance, Troubleshooting, and Service Xiii Ultrium Tape Drives XivSupplemental Information Magnum 1x7 LTO Autoloader Avoid personal injury Will help you complete a procedure or avoid extra stepsConventions Used in this Manual Read text marked by the Important icon for information that Xvi Product Overview Autoloader Features Front Panel Components Autoloader Components Back Panel Components LED Color Status 3shows the autoloader’s internal components Internal Components Autoloader Components 1012581 Installing the Autoloader 1Label over shipping key Completing the Unpacking Process Obtaining Accessories and Equipment LTO-2 Preparing for InstallationLTO-3 Sets of side support rails Installing the Autoloader in a RackAutoloader and the outlet #2 Phillips screwdriver Level Tape measure Assembling the Rails Assemble the right-side rail in the same way Attaching the Rails to the Rack 6Placing the autoloader on the rails Attaching the Autoloader to the Rails Bus adapter card Connecting the Autoloader to ScsiGuidelines for Connecting to Scsi Active Scsi terminator Making the Scsi Connections Including bus hangs and Read/Write failuresSee Tape Drive Operation Tape drive fails with sporadic Wrong terminator Important Do not over-tighten the Scsi cable jack screws 8SCSI connectors on the back of the autoloader 10Connecting the autoloader to an Ethernet network Connecting the Autoloader to Ethernet Requirements for other locations Powering on the AutoloaderPower cord for your location. See page 122 for power cord 1x7 Ultrium D217 Verifying the Hardware InstallationDo not power on the host computer system immediately after On-line Using the Operator Panel Configuring AutoloaderAccessing Configuration Options LTO 1x7 2U Ultrium 3-S D217 Using the Operator Panel ButtonsViewing the Home Screen Button Description 2Operator panel buttons Overview of Autoloader Menus 3Autoloader menu organization Configuration Description See Option Setting Configuration Options Changing the LCD Language Option Changing the LCD Contrast Changing the Scsi IDS Autoloader Scsi ID Tape Drive Scsi ID Emulation Mode Changing the Emulation Mode Setting UP Automatic Tape Drive Cleaning After changing the emulation mode, reboot your hostComputer so that it recognizes the new emulation mode That option OFF Activating the Cleaning Cartridge Cell Enabling the Autoclean Option Setting Ethernet Configuration Options FTP Interface Setting the Ethernet AddressesSnmp Press to display the Dhcp selection screen Operate in Sequential mode Setting the Autoloader to Operate in Sequential ModeIf you are using a backup application which is capable Controlling the autoloader, do not configure the library to Press To display the operating mode selection screen Setting UP Autoloader Password Protection Setting Up an Operator Panel Password Turning Off the Operator Panel Password Accessing Password Protected Operator Panel Menus Setting Security Through Your Application Available through your application. Refer to your software If you enable security through your application, useRestoring the Default Configuration Any of the autoloader’s configuration settings are lost Checking the Setup 1012581 Accessing the Remote Management Utility Using the Remote Management Utility 1Remote Management utility Status Click this Link For quick access to this location Scsi ID Viewing Information on the Home StatusLibrary Information ON/OFF Library StatusLCD Inventory Tape Drive Status Label Field DescriptionPovar Label Valid Setting Configuration Options 2Remote Management utility Configuration Change Library Configuration Dhcp Change Ethernet Configuration Broadcast User PasswordField Description Snmp Read Snmp Write Field Description Current Web Change WEB Access PasswordAccess It, enter the current password Password New Web Viewing Information on the Statistics Running Diagnostics 1012581 1Location of status LED Autoloader Operation Inserting and Removing Cartridges 2Location of cartridge access port Ultrium 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 a Cartridge Into the Tape Drive Loading and Unloading Cartridges in the Tape Drive Unloading 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 Refer to your software documentation for instructions Resetting the Autoloader Running System Demos Press Following screen appears Performing Diagnostic Tests Storing Cartridges Viewing Basic Autoloader Information Viewing Autoloader Information Press . 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 Number 1, 2 Contains a cartridge Dash Is empty Viewing the Cartridge Inventory and BAR Code InformationViewing the Cartridge Inventory If this appears Cell Updating the Cartridge Inventory If this appears Tape driveDash Is empty Viewing Cell Statistics Press . The total puts screen appears Viewing the Event LOG Replacing the Tape Drive Maintenance Preparing for Replacement 1Location of tape drive cover plate Removing the Tape Drive 3Disconnecting the cables from the tape drive Exabyte-approved supplier Installing the NEW Tape Drive 7Removing the faceplate from the tape drive chassis 8Attaching the brackets to a half height tape drive Drive with a half height tape drive, or vice versa Full height tape drive-Install as shown Resuming Operation Cleaning the Autoloader 100 FTP-AUTOLOADER Firmware Upgrade and DiagnosticsConnecting to the AUTOLOADER’S FTP Interface Make sure that you select and download the correct firmware Until after it automatically resets101 Upgrading Autoloader Firmware VIA FTP 102 Creating a Diagnostic Listing VIA FTP 103 TroubleshootingAutoloader Troubleshooting Autoloader Installation 104 Autoloader Operation 105 106 Tape Drive Operation Tape Drive TroubleshootingTape Drive Fails with Sporadic Errors 107 Failure by the Tape Drive to Write or Read Data Backup Software Reports AN Error108 Failure to Communicate with the Tape Drive 109 Backup Software Configuration Issues Scsi BUS Information 110Before Contacting Technical Support Autoloader and Tape Drive Information 111 Backup Application InformationDriver installation information is available at Diagnostic Information 112 Advanced Troubleshooting Preparing the Autoloader for Shipping Shipping the Autoloader113 Removing the Autoloader from the Rack Autoloader for service114 Packing the Autoloader 115Replacing the Shipping KEY 116 5Installing the first foam packing piece 117 7Accessory kit in shipping box Autoloader to a new location 118 Storage Capacity SpecificationsSize and Weight Data Transfer Rate Performance SpecificationsAutoloader POWER-ON Sequence Time 120 Reliability 121Cartridge Inventory Times Move Complete Time Power Cord Specifications Power SpecificationsRequirements for International 220 VAC Power Cord AC Input Voltages and Power Consumption Particulate Contamination Limits Environmental SpecificationsGeneral Environmental Specifications 123 Operating 124Acoustic Noise Limits Shock and Vibration Limits Underwriters Laboratory Shipping SpecificationsSafety and Regulatory Agency Compliance 125 European Community 126United States FCC Declaration of Conformity Canadian Verification Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment Weee 127Japan Australia and NEW Zealand 128 Overview Write ONCE, Read Many Worm Capability129 Data Security on Worm Media Worm Media Errors130 Tape Cartridge Case Color Native Data Capacity Parameter Code Description Set Clear Type Hex 131Requirements Tapealert Flags 132 Error Codes Autoloader off and back on. To avoid disrupting Error MessagesDrive. If you do, you will void your warranty Some corrective actions advise you to reset or power 134 135 Error Message Description Corrective Action Drive CMD Error 136 137 Error Message Description Corrective Action Servo Timeout 138 Weee Index Snmp 140 103 to 141 62 to 142 16 to 143 144 145 Product Limited Warranty 146