HP vs80 88

I

importing cartridges 30 information

cycle count 49 event log 49 warranty 2

information, gathered before contacting support 80 installation

cabling 19

driver 21 HBA 21

powering on 19 rack 16 software 21 troubleshooting 53

installation overview 8 installing the autoloader 8 ISV application 21

L

LEDs

Clean Drive 26, 59

Error 26

Media Attention 26, 61

Ready/Activity 26

loading cartridges 32 location requirements 12 Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs) 9

M

maintaining cartridges 35 media 29, 75

bulk erasing DLTtape IV cartridges 29, 56

DLT

cartridge life 75 media specifications 75 menu tree 28

N

North and South American tele-

phone support 81

O

operating modes Autoload 44 Circular 43 operator panel 24

control button 27 ordering supplies and accessories 86

overview

front panel 10 operator panel 24 rear panel 11

P

packing materials 13 physical specifications 72 power

source 12 powering on 19 product components 14 product registration 78

R

rack requirements 16 rear panel features 11 registering the autoloader 78 registering your product 78 resetting the autoloader 40

S

SCSI cabling 53

SCSI IDs

changing 41, 53

Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs) 9, 41, 53

SCSI requirements 9 service options 79

service representative 19, 80 setting SCSI IDs 41

software compatibility 21 specifications

air quality 12 altitude 73 clearance 12

DLT

formatted capacity 75 media cartridge life 75 media shelf life 75

humidity 12 interface 72 location 12 media 75 number of slots 72 physical 72

room temperature 12 standalone requirements 12 storage capacity 72

tape drive 74

temperature and humidity 73 vibration 73

weight 12 storage capacity 72 stuck tapes 62

supplies and accessories 86 support packs 79

system test 48

T

tape cartridge

bulk erasing DLTtape IV media 29, 56

DLT description 75 dimensions 75 length 75

tape cartridges 75

tape drive specifications 74 tape formats

DLT 4000 29, 59

DLT 7000 26, 60

DLT 8000 26, 60

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Contents

hp StorageWorks vs80 1/8 autoloader Notice Typographical Conventions and Terms In This Manual Revision History Updates 1Installing the Autoloader 2Operating the Autoloader 3Autoloader Administration 4Diagnostics and Troubleshooting ATechnical Specifications BCustomer Support Page Installing the Autoloader Installation Overview SCSI Requirements Product Overview Page Choosing a Location CAUTION: Unpacking the Autoloader Unpack and inspect the autoloader for shipping damage by doing the following: 1.Clear a table or desk so that you have room to unpack the autoloader Caution Do not set the autoloader on either end or sides autoloader in the future Accessories Rack Kit Components (if rackmount unit) Installing the Autoloader into a Rack To install the autoloader, follow these steps: Use a Figure 5 Installing Mounting Brackets (left side shown) Page Page Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables To connect the SCSI and power cables to the autoloader, follow these steps: Figure 8 Attaching SCSI and Power Cables representative or your SCSI host adapter manufacturer for information 6.Plug in the power cable to the nearest properly grounded power outlet WARNING 7.Plug in the host server or workstation and all attached devices 9.Turn on the server Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection Software compatibility information is available at: http://www.hp.com/go/automated http://www.hp.com/go/support Select your product, and then click on [download drivers and software] ■Verify the connection between the autoloader and host by: Operating the Autoloader Operator’s Panel Overview Page LED Indicators Operator’s Panel Control Buttons Understanding the Menu Structure Using Cartridges Importing Cartridges Exporting Cartridges Loading Cartridges Unloading Cartridges Write-ProtectingCartridges Indicator Switch Write Protected Write Enabled Maintaining Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Drive To clean the tape drive, follow these steps: Clean Drive If the carousel is full, the LCD screen displays No slot free for transfer 5.Insert the cleaning cartridge into the autoloader mailslot Creating an Inventory of Cartridges Autoloader Administration Resetting the Autoloader Changing the SCSI ID Setting the Autoloader Operating Mode Random Mode Sequential Mode Circular mode is only applicable when the autoloader is in Sequential mode Circular Mode Off Page Using HP Library & Tape Tools Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape temporarily display error code “BC,” the autoloader will reset the cartridge will be exported, and the LCD will display Bad upgrade tape LCD will not be updated until the autoloader is power cycled Running the Autoloader System Test Cycle Count View Event Log Firmware Revision Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Using HP Library & Tape Tools to Diagnose Problems Troubleshooting Installation Problems ■SCSI ID: ■SCSI Cabling: ■Termination: If the autoloader is the only SCSI device - other than the SCSI host adapter Page Tape movement Media Page SCSI ID Autoloader performance Cleaning Media Compatibility Media Attention LED Issues Errors Displayed on Front Panel “!” in autoloader operator See Operator’s Panel Overview on page 24 for more panel inventory display There is an error code on the Removing Stuck Cartridges Page Page Page Autoloader Error Codes Error Code Details busy Page Page Page Page Technical Specifications Autoloader Specifications Characteristic Specification Temperature/humidity Altitude Vibration (5-500Hz) Tape Drive Specifications DLT1 (vs80) Media Specifications DLT Type IV Media Page Customer Support Registering Your Product SupportPacks Information Needed for Support Backup Software Support HP Telephone Support North and South America European Customer Support Centers Asia Pacific Customer Support Centers Elsewhere Warranty Information HP Products: HP StorageWorks vs80 1/8 Autoloader Duration of limited warranty: One year Warranty Information 86 Warranty Information