Scsi | Spectra Logic 10000 guide

Q

queued unloads 61 enabling 61

R

rack mount library 27 read/write confidence test 86 read/write errors

troubleshooting 87 rear panel components

Fibre Channel 16 SCSI 15

regulatory standards

EU Declaration of Conformity 127 FCC compliance 125

German certification 126 safety 125

VCCI (Japan) 126 reliability

library specifications 112 reload library firmware 70 replacements

air filter 84 fuses 95 library 106

requirements power 112

resetting tape drives 82 RMA number 106

obtaining 110 robotics

interface 112 picker 14 reliability 112

RS-232

connecting library to host 40 handshake 49

Index

S

safety standards 125 German certification 126

SAN environment 19 screens

navigating 12 structure 13

SCSI

about 118 bus 1 ID 37 bus 2 ID 45

bus information 118 bus mode 50, 54 cable part numbers 119 cables, connecting 39 connector pinouts 120–123 examining IDs 56

ID switches, location 15 initiator setting 50 ports 15

setting library ID 37 setting tape drive ID 36 terminators 119 wide/narrow 118

connecting 30 SDC board 14

SDX-TCL cleaning cartridge 86 security

locking screens 73 passwords 73

serial number (library) 80 serial port

connecting library to host 40 location 15

Serial to SCSI Command Language (SSCL) interface 10

settings

SCSI bus mode 50

tape drive emulations 114–115 shipping the library 89

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Spectra Logic 10000 manual Scsi

Contents

Page United States Office European Office License AgreementSpectra Logic Contact Information Tapes Bar Code Scanner AC Power Lithium Battery Cabling Operating Environment Power Safety Rack Mounting Contents Operating the Library Configuring the LibraryPreparing the Library Maintaining the Library TroubleshootingTechnical Support and Service 111 Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety StandardsAppendix A. Library Specifications Index Related Publications IntroductionAbout This Guide Conventions Used in This Manual About the Spectra 10000 Library Scsi ConfigurationFibre Channel Configuration Library Components Front Panel Components Library Menu Screens Press Help to view online help for the current screen 2Diagram of the library’s menu screens Internal Components 3The library’s internal components Scsi Library Rear Panel Components Scsi ID Fibre Channel Library Rear Panel Components 5The Fibre Channel library’s rear panel components Introduction Network Attached Storage NAS Environment Storage Management OptionsDirect Attached Storage DAS Environment Storage Area Network SAN Environment 8A Fibre Channel library in one type of SAN environment Professional Services Before Configuring the Library Preparing the Host System Determining Scsi ID Usage Selecting a Scsi Bus for the Library Scsi Libraries Only Operating System Compatibility Sony AIT Device Driver SupportIf You Need Assistance Software Compatibility Preparing the Host System Preparing the Library Unpacking the Library Selecting an Appropriate Environment for the Library Media and Hardware Environment 9284AXXX-X-XM or 9284AXXX-X-X3 Rack Mount vs. Tabletop ConfigurationAir Quality Preparing to Connect the Library Selecting the Mode of Library Operation Single Bus Mode Dual Bus Mode Input Split-Bus Configuration 1SCSI connectors for Port 1 and Port Message displays Parameters SAVE, RESTART? Managing the Split-Bus Configuration 3Configuring a library for split-bus mode 5Possible Logical Library Configuration 6Possible Logical Library Configuration Drive Scsi IDs Setting Scsi IDsSetting the Drive Scsi IDs Setting the Library Scsi ID for Bus Library Scsi ID Setting the Library Configuration Switch Connecting the Scsi Cables and Terminators Connecting the Serial Cable Connecting the Library to Fibre Channel Optical cable 11Two-node private loop Connecting the AC Power 13N-node public loop Preparing the Library Selecting the Library Mode Configuring the LibraryConfiguring Library Software Scsi Bus 2 ID Split-Bus Operation Only Library 2 Slots Setting Library Parameters General Settings Brightness, Contrast, and Volume Date RS-232 Handshake TimeLibrary Emulation Scsi Bus Mode Scsi Initiator Fibre Channel Information Screen 1The Fibre Channel information screen Configuring the Library Soft and Hard Addresses Emulate 3/4 Configuring Library Tape Drive SettingsEmulate 1/2 Performance Test 2 Confirm Scsi IDs Performance Test 1 Power UpChecking for Correct Operation 3Accessing information on the Spectra 10000 screen Operating the Library Bulk Loading Tapes Inserting TapesIndividually Loading Tapes Moving Tapes Removing Tapes Bulk Unload Exchange Media Queued Unloads 1The Queued Unload message Operating the Library 2The bar code Configuration screen Viewing and Enabling Bar Codes Barcodes Screen 3The Barcodes screen Operating the Library Creating a Backup Firmware Tape 4The Code Tape screen Upgrading Library Firmware Loading Library Firmware Abort to keep current code. Press OK to continue Forcing a Firmware Reload Confirming Correct Firmware Upgrading Drive FirmwareUpgrading Drive Firmware Resetting Drive Emulation Using Passwords Creating a User Password Locking Screens 6Confirm that the screens are locked 7The Screen Unlocked dialog box Copying Data From Non-AIT Tapes to AIT Tapes Using the MCE Utility 8The MCE Select screen Operating the Library Maintaining the Library Accessing Library Information Spectra 10000 Screen First Screen The Drive Info Screen Accessing Drive InformationDrive Information Screens Second Screen The Information Screen 3The second Drive Information screen ECC Fault Check ECC Screens Replacing the Air Filter 4The front panel release Changing Hosts 5Release the grill and swing it open Cleaning Drives Built-In Cleaning Feature Tape Drive Head Cleaning Manual Drive Head Cleaning Operation Handling Tapes Packing the Library for Shipment Packaging 6Correct packaging of the library Bar Code Labels Additional Media and AccessoriesCertified Media PackRack Magazine Shelf European Office Ordering Media and AccessoriesContacting Spectra Logic Sales Ordering Media Troubleshooting Library Operation Problems Library boots, but will not come to Unit Ready state Replacing a Fuse Library powers up with drive faultsLibrary powers up with screen blank Slide the cover back Library screens are locked Library screen does not respond to touch Drive fault displayed 5Drive fault displayed System fault displayed Drive alert displayed Library does not respond to move commands System Fault with Drive Fault Tape stuck in gripper arm Tape Drive ProblemsTape drive will not write data Tape stuck in drive Tape stuck in slot, or will not move into drive Labels read but missing a character Bar Code ProblemsLabels not read Labels read but have an extra character 104 Technical Support and Service Important Information Limited Warranty Spectra Logic Repair Policy Out-of-Warranty Repairs Warranty ShippingWarranty Turnaround Time Non-Warranty Shipping Four-Hour Response On-Site Service Advanced Exchange ServiceNext Business Day On-Site Service Advanced Technical Support Options RMA Returns Contacting Technical SupportOpening a Support Ticket How to Contact Technical Support Library Data Storage Capacity Appendix A. Library SpecificationsLibrary Specifications Library Reliability Power RequirementsRobotics Specifications Communications Interface Sony AIT Tape Drive Specifications Mtbf Available AIT Drive System Compatibility Modes Functional Changes for Specific Drive Emulation Selections RS6000 running AIX No disconnect during Inquiry Approved Media Sony AIT Media SpecificationsSony AME Media Capacity Bar Code Specifications Bar Code Label Standards Fast/Slow and Wide/Narrow Scsi Scsi BusSingle-Ended, LVD, or HVD Scsi Cable Descriptions Scsi Cables and TerminatorsScsi Terminator Descriptions Single-Ended/Low-Voltage Differential Scsi Connectors SR/+RST RST/-RST SR/+MSG MSG/-MSG SR/+SEL SEL/-SEL SR/+C/D High-Voltage Differential Differential Scsi Connectors +MSG +SEL 124 FCC Notice Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety StandardsSafety Agency Standards Japan Bmpt Vfg 243/1991 Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs EU Declaration of Conformity Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Standards Index ECC Index LCD Custom bar code labels 91 media 133 Scsi Index Index