Operating the Library | Spectra Logic 10000 specification

5 Operating the Library

This chapter describes common tasks you may perform when operating the library, including:

•Inserting Tapes

•Moving Tapes

•Removing Tapes

•Viewing and Enabling Bar Codes

•Creating a Backup Firmware Tape

•Upgrading Library Firmware

•Upgrading Drive Firmware

•Using Passwords

•Copying Data From Non-AIT Tapes to AIT Tapes

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Contents

Page License Agreement Spectra Logic Contact InformationUnited States Office European Office Tapes Bar Code Scanner AC Power Lithium Battery Rack Mounting Cabling Operating Environment Power Safety Contents Configuring the Library Preparing the LibraryOperating the Library Troubleshooting Technical Support and ServiceMaintaining the Library Appendix A. Library Specifications Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Standards111 Index About This Guide IntroductionRelated Publications Conventions Used in This Manual Scsi Configuration Fibre Channel ConfigurationAbout the Spectra 10000 Library Front Panel Components Library Components Press Help to view online help for the current screen Library Menu Screens 2Diagram of the library’s menu screens 3The library’s internal components Internal Components Scsi ID Scsi Library Rear Panel Components 5The Fibre Channel library’s rear panel components Fibre Channel Library Rear Panel Components Introduction Storage Management Options Direct Attached Storage DAS EnvironmentNetwork Attached Storage NAS Environment 8A Fibre Channel library in one type of SAN environment Storage Area Network SAN Environment Professional Services Preparing the Host System Before Configuring the Library Selecting a Scsi Bus for the Library Scsi Libraries Only Determining Scsi ID Usage If You Need Assistance Sony AIT Device Driver SupportOperating System Compatibility Software Compatibility Preparing the Host System Unpacking the Library Preparing the Library Media and Hardware Environment Selecting an Appropriate Environment for the Library Rack Mount vs. Tabletop Configuration Air Quality9284AXXX-X-XM or 9284AXXX-X-X3 Preparing to Connect the Library Single Bus Mode Selecting the Mode of Library Operation Input Dual Bus Mode 1SCSI connectors for Port 1 and Port Split-Bus Configuration Message displays Parameters SAVE, RESTART? 3Configuring a library for split-bus mode Managing the Split-Bus Configuration 5Possible Logical Library Configuration 6Possible Logical Library Configuration Setting Scsi IDs Setting the Drive Scsi IDsDrive Scsi IDs Library Scsi ID Setting the Library Scsi ID for Bus Setting the Library Configuration Switch Connecting the Scsi Cables and Terminators Connecting the Serial Cable Optical cable Connecting the Library to Fibre Channel 11Two-node private loop 13N-node public loop Connecting the AC Power Preparing the Library Configuring Library Software Configuring the LibrarySelecting the Library Mode Scsi Bus 2 ID Split-Bus Operation Only Library 2 Slots General Settings Setting Library Parameters Date Brightness, Contrast, and Volume Time Library EmulationRS-232 Handshake Scsi Initiator Scsi Bus Mode 1The Fibre Channel information screen Fibre Channel Information Screen Configuring the Library Soft and Hard Addresses Configuring Library Tape Drive Settings Emulate 1/2Emulate 3/4 Performance Test 1 Power Up Checking for Correct OperationPerformance Test 2 Confirm Scsi IDs 3Accessing information on the Spectra 10000 screen Operating the Library Inserting Tapes Individually Loading TapesBulk Loading Tapes Moving Tapes Bulk Unload Removing Tapes Queued Unloads Exchange Media 1The Queued Unload message Operating the Library Viewing and Enabling Bar Codes 2The bar code Configuration screen 3The Barcodes screen Barcodes Screen Operating the Library 4The Code Tape screen Creating a Backup Firmware Tape Upgrading Library Firmware Abort to keep current code. Press OK to continue Loading Library Firmware Forcing a Firmware Reload Upgrading Drive Firmware Upgrading Drive FirmwareConfirming Correct Firmware Resetting Drive Emulation Creating a User Password Using Passwords 6Confirm that the screens are locked Locking Screens 7The Screen Unlocked dialog box Copying Data From Non-AIT Tapes to AIT Tapes 8The MCE Select screen Using the MCE Utility Operating the Library Maintaining the Library Spectra 10000 Screen Accessing Library Information Accessing Drive Information Drive Information ScreensFirst Screen The Drive Info Screen 3The second Drive Information screen Second Screen The Information Screen ECC Screens ECC Fault Check 4The front panel release Replacing the Air Filter 5Release the grill and swing it open Changing Hosts Built-In Cleaning Feature Cleaning Drives Manual Drive Head Cleaning Operation Tape Drive Head Cleaning Handling Tapes Packaging Packing the Library for Shipment 6Correct packaging of the library Certified Media Additional Media and AccessoriesBar Code Labels PackRack Magazine Shelf Contacting Spectra Logic Sales Ordering Media and AccessoriesEuropean Office Ordering Media Troubleshooting Library boots, but will not come to Unit Ready state Library Operation Problems Library powers up with drive faults Library powers up with screen blankReplacing a Fuse Slide the cover back Library screen does not respond to touch Library screens are locked 5Drive fault displayed Drive fault displayed Drive alert displayed System fault displayed System Fault with Drive Fault Library does not respond to move commands Tape Drive Problems Tape drive will not write dataTape stuck in gripper arm Tape stuck in slot, or will not move into drive Tape stuck in drive Labels not read Bar Code ProblemsLabels read but missing a character Labels read but have an extra character 104 Important Information Technical Support and Service Spectra Logic Repair Policy Limited Warranty Warranty Turnaround Time Warranty ShippingOut-of-Warranty Repairs Non-Warranty Shipping Next Business Day On-Site Service Advanced Exchange ServiceFour-Hour Response On-Site Service Advanced Technical Support Options Contacting Technical Support Opening a Support TicketRMA Returns How to Contact Technical Support Appendix A. Library Specifications Library SpecificationsLibrary Data Storage Capacity Robotics Specifications Power RequirementsLibrary Reliability Communications Interface Mtbf Sony AIT Tape Drive Specifications Available AIT Drive System Compatibility Modes RS6000 running AIX No disconnect during Inquiry Functional Changes for Specific Drive Emulation Selections Sony AME Media Sony AIT Media SpecificationsApproved Media Capacity Bar Code Label Standards Bar Code Specifications Scsi Bus Single-Ended, LVD, or HVDFast/Slow and Wide/Narrow Scsi Scsi Cables and Terminators Scsi Terminator DescriptionsScsi Cable 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 Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Standards Safety Agency StandardsFCC Notice Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Japan Bmpt Vfg 243/1991 EU Declaration of Conformity Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Standards Index ECC Index LCD Custom bar code labels 91 media 133 Scsi Index Index