Models 4115w/4215w 7115w/7215w | HP SureStore 7215w instruction

HP SureStore DLT Tape Library

User’s Guide

Models 4115w/4215w,

7115w/7215w

Part Number C5173-90000

Edition 4

September 1998

Printed in United States

© Copyright 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company

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HP SureStore 7215w, SureStore 4215w manual Models 4115w/4215w 7115w/7215w, Part Number C5173-90000 Edition September

Contents

Part Number C5173-90000 Edition September Models 4115w/4215w 7115w/7215w Printing History This Book Font Used for Typographical Conventions Contents Operating the Library Supplies and Customer Support Inserting/Removing Cartridges with Software Safety and Regulatory Information TapeAlert Messages Contents Figures Xii Tables Xiv Installing the Tape Library Installation Overview Location Criteria Choose a Location Unpack the Library Components Included for Installation DescriptionRequired Components Additional Components Description Additional Components Provided Tape Library Rear Panel Rear Panel Features Install the Host Scsi Cards Mount the Library in a Rack optional Safety Precautions Tools Tools and ComponentsRackmounting Components Attach the Mounting Brackets Mounting the LibraryTo the tape library if the rack tips over Rack Slides Rear Mounting Bracket Front Mounting Bracket Each front rail in the locations indicated on the template Attach the Rack Slides to the RackClip Nuts Front Rails Clip Nuts Back Rails Front Bracket on Rack Rear Bracket on Rack Bezel Spacers Strain Relief Bracket Place the Library in the Rack Library on Slides 13 Installation Handles Front Access Door Scsi Interface Mode Switch Settings Purpose Set to Set the Scsi Interface Mode Switch Maximum performance One-Drive Tape Library Connect Library to Host Routing Scsi and Power Cables on Rack Mounted Libraries To the library if the rack tips over 16 SCSI/Power Cables and Strain Relief Bracket Library to the rack 18 Secured Scsi and Power Cables Install Backup Software Power On the SystemVerify Installation With TapeAssure Moving or Shipping the Library Installation Moving or Shipping the Library Using Tape Cartridges Tape Cartridge Overview Supported Tape Types Cartridge Type Available Densities Choosing Tape Cartridges Proper Label Position Labeling Tape Cartridges Magazine Label Position Labeling Bulk Load Magazines Drive Cleaning Messages Tapes Drive Cleaning Messages If this happens Reason You need to Write-Protecting Tape Cartridges Write-Protect Button Settings Maintaining Tape Cartridges Tape Cartridge Maintenance Maintaining Tape Cartridges Operating the Library Overview Tape Library Control Panel Operating the Control Panel Understanding Display Window Messages Status IndicatorsDrive Status Activity Indicators First Level Options Control Panel Options Second Level Options Control Panel Menu Options Control Panel Menu Tree → Admin * → Config Entering the Administration Menu Password → Admin * → Config * NEW Password Setting a New Administration Menu Password Default Scsi IDs Setting and Viewing Scsi IDs Scsi Address Configuration Options Setting Scsi IDsNumber Scsi Bus Addresses Available Drives Address displays, then press Enter Interpreting Scsi Bus Status Indicator LEDs Viewing Current Scsi Address SettingsScsi Status Indicators Indication Status Inserting/Removing Cartridges with Software Loading Tape Cartridges Into the LibraryKeeping Cartridges in the Magazine Loading Tapes Opening the Front Access Door Open the access door by pulling the top of the door outwardLoading Tape Cartridges into the Magazine Inserting Magazines Removing Tape Cartridges from the Library Removing Magazines Unlock the access door using the key, then open the door Removing Tape Cartridges from the Library Viewing Cartridge Bar Code Labels → Admin * → Clean Drives Cleaning the Library Tape Drives Be emptied before they can be cleaned Setting Configuration Options Used by service personnel only, and should be set to OFF Configuration Options Config Name Description Default Used by service personnel only. Do not attempt to use this Config Name Description Default Retrieving Performance Information → Admin * → Info Information Logs Log Name Description Log Name Description Error Logs Move number in which the error occurred Running an Internal Test → Admin * → Test Internal Tests Test Name Description Test Name Description Always be used under normal library operations Mechanisms to become inactive Using Online Drive Replacement Library Operation Troubleshooting Table TroubleshootingProblem What to do Operation Problem What to do Do Inventory Test displays Troubleshooting Supplies and Customer Support Supplies and Customer Support Table A-1 Basic Supplies and Accessories Part Number Supplies and AccessoriesBulk Load Magazine Tape Cartridges Scsi Cables 68-pin to 68-pin Bar Code LabelsMounting Kits Drive Upgrade Kits Hewlett-Packard Customer Support HP FIRST/QUICK FAX Faxback Services Asia-Pacific North and South America includes Canada EuropeOther Countries On-line Service Providers Electronic Support ServicesService Provider Description Address Hewlett-Packard Web Site European Customer Support Centers Customer Support Centers Elsewhere Before Calling Telephone Support After WarrantyUS and Canada HP Reseller Locator Numbers Safety and Regulatory Safety and Regulatory Information Laser Safety Safety InformationCdrh Regulations USA Only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Herstellerbescheinigung United Kingdom Telecommunications ActEnglish Translation of German Sound Emission Directive Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat Turvallisuusyhteenveto English Translation of Finnish Regulatory Information Laser Safety Summary English Translation of Japanese Vcci Statement Japanese Vcci Statement Regulatory Information TapeAlert Messages TapeAlert Messages TapeAlert Messages and Descriptions Flag Type Displayed Message Additional Action Information TapeAlert Messages and Descriptions Table C-2 TapeAlert Library Error Messages Flag Type Displayed Message Additional Action Information Flag Type Displayed Message Additional Action Information TapeAlert Flag Type Displayed Message Additional Action Information TapeAlert Messages TapeAlert Messages and Descriptions Jukebox. See tape library Library. See tape library Glossary Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Index Index