P.N. 92844007 Revision C
Copyright 2002 Spectra Logic Corporation. All rights reserved
License Agreement
Notices
Spectra Logic Contact Information
United States Office
Lithium Battery
AC Power
Warnings and Cautions
Tapes
Safety
Power
Rack Mounting
Cabling
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Preparing the Host System
Chapter 4. Configuring the Library
Chapter 3. Preparing the Library
Chapter 5. Operating the Library
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting
Chapter 8. Technical Support and Service
Chapter 6. Maintaining the Library
Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Standards
Appendix A. Library Specifications
Index
About This Guide
1 Introduction
Related Publications
Conventions Used in This Manual
SCSI Configuration
Fibre Channel Configuration
About the Spectra 10000 Library
Library Components
Front Panel Components
Figure 1-1 The library’s front panel components
Library Menu Screens
Press the + and - symbols on buttons to change settings
The configured setting is displayed beside the button
SCSI Bus Mode Switch Override
Figure 1-2 Diagram of the library’s menu screens
Screen
ECC1
Figure 1-3 The library’s internal components
Internal Components
Figure 1-4 The SCSI library’s rear panel components
SCSI Library Rear Panel Components
Figure 1-5 The Fibre Channel library’s rear panel components
Fibre Channel Library Rear Panel Components
Power Connector The power connector provides a port for AC power
Direct Attached Storage DAS Environment
Storage Management Options
Network Attached Storage NAS Environment
Figure 1-6 A SCSI library in a DAS environment
Figure 1-8 A Fibre Channel library in one type of SAN environment
Storage Area Network SAN Environment
Figure 1-9 A Fibre Channel library in another type of SAN environment
Clients Servers Fibre Channel Switch Fibre Channel Library
Professional Services
2 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 Support
Operating System Compatibility
Software Compatibility
Chapter 2. Preparing the Host System
Unpacking the Library
3 Preparing the Library
Spectra 10000 Library Release Notes
Spectra 10000 Library User Guide this guide
Selecting an Appropriate Environment for the Library
Media and Hardware Environment
Rack Mount vs. Tabletop Configuration
Air Quality
9284AXXX-X-XM or 9284AXXX-X-X3
Preparing to Connect the Library
Single Bus Mode
Selecting the Mode of Library Operation
input
Dual Bus Mode
Figure 3-1 SCSI connectors for Port 1 and Port
Split-Bus Configuration
A message displays PARAMETERS SAVE, RESTART?
Figure 3-3 Configuring a library for split-bus mode
Managing the Split-Bus Configuration
Drive SCSI Bus Drive SunOS Host
Figure 3-5 Possible Logical Library Configuration
Drive SCSI Bus Drive UNIX Host 30 Slots 10 Slots SCSI Bus Drive
Figure 3-6 Possible Logical Library Configuration
Setting SCSI IDs
Setting the Drive SCSI IDs
Drive SCSI IDs
Library SCSI ID
Setting the Library SCSI ID for Bus
Standard Operation, SCSI Parity Enabled
Setting the Library Configuration Switch
Standard Operation, SCSI Parity Disabled
SCSI Target Mode Disabled SSCL Only
Connecting the SCSI Cables and Terminators
Connecting the Serial Cable
Connecting the Library to Fibre Channel
Figure 3-11 Two-node private loop
Figure 3-12 N-node private loop
Loop Connectivity
Figure 3-13 N-node public loop
Connecting the AC Power
Chapter 3. Preparing the Library
Configuring Library Software
4 Configuring the Library
Selecting 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 Emulation
RS-232 Handshake
SCSI Initiator
SCSI Bus Mode
Figure 4-1 The Fibre Channel information screen
Fibre Channel Information Screen
The fields are described here
Soft and Hard Addresses
Configuring Library Tape Drive Settings
Emulate 1/2
Emulate 3/4
Figure 4-2 Drive boxes are highlighted for installed drives
Performance Test 1 Power Up
Checking for Correct Operation
Performance Test 2 Confirm SCSI IDs
Note the library SCSI IDs 0 and 1 in the second screen in Figure
Figure 4-3 Accessing information on the Spectra 10000 screen
Viewing and Enabling Bar Codes Creating a Backup Firmware Tape
5 Operating the Library
Upgrading Library Firmware Upgrading Drive Firmware Using Passwords
Inserting Tapes Moving Tapes Removing Tapes
Inserting Tapes
Individually Loading Tapes
Bulk Loading Tapes
Moving Tapes
Bulk Unload
Removing Tapes
Queued Unloads
Exchange Media
To enable queued unloads
Figure 5-1 The Queued Unload message
To begin the queued unload
Viewing and Enabling Bar Codes
Figure 5-2 The bar code Configuration screen
Figure 5-3 The Barcodes screen
Barcodes Screen
The bar code screen displays the bar code numbers and slots of bar coded media as follows
Figure 5-4 The Code Tape screen
Creating a Backup Firmware Tape
Note for Fibre Channel Libraries
Upgrading Library Firmware
Figure 5-5 The Code Tape screen
Loading Library Firmware
Forcing a Firmware Reload
Upgrading Drive Firmware
Upgrading Drive Firmware
Confirming Correct Firmware
Resetting Drive Emulation
Creating a User Password
Using Passwords
Figure 5-6 Confirm that the screens are locked
Locking Screens
Figure 5-7 The Screen Unlocked dialog box
Copying Data From Non-AIT Tapes to AIT Tapes
Figure 5-8 The MCE Select screen
Using the MCE Utility
Chapter 5. Operating the Library
Accessing Library Information Accessing Drive Information
6 Maintaining the Library
Replacing the Air Filter Changing Hosts Cleaning Drives
Additional Media and Accessories Custom Bar Code Label Sequences
Accessing Library Information
Spectra 10000 Screen
Figure 6-1 The Spectra 10000 screen
Drive Information Screens
Accessing Drive Information
First Screen The Drive Info Screen
Figure 6-2 The first Drive Info screen
Figure 6-3 The second Drive Information screen
Second Screen The Information Screen
ECC Screens
ECC Fault Check
Figure 6-4 The front panel release
Replacing the Air Filter
Figure 6-5 Release 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
6. Place the top foam cushions over the library Figure
Figure 6-6 Correct packaging of the library
7. Lay the necessary paperwork in the library box
8. Seal the box with heavy packing tape
Certified Media
Additional Media and Accessories
Bar Code Labels
PackRack Magazine Shelf
Contacting Spectra Logic Sales
Ordering Media and Accessories
European Office
Ordering Media
7 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting problems is divided into three sections
Library Operation Problems Tape Drive Problems Bar Code Problems
Library Operation Problems
Library hangs, will not boot, or does not communicate with host
Library boots, but will not come to Unit Ready state
Library powers up with screen blank
Library powers up with drive faults
If the error described is No response from SCSI target
Replacing a Fuse
4. Check if you have a drive installed in the Drive 3 slot position
Figure 7-2 Slide the cover back
Library screen does not respond to touch
Library screens are locked
Figure 7-5 Drive fault displayed
Drive fault displayed
System fault displayed
Drive alert displayed
Figure 7-6 Drive alert displayed
Library does not respond to move commands
System Fault with Drive Fault
Figure 7-7 System fault displayed
2. Press OK to clear the error Gripper arm must be empty
Tape Drive Problems
Tape drive will not write data
Tape stuck in gripper arm
Tape stuck in slot, or will not move into drive
Tape stuck in drive
Labels not read
Bar Code Problems
Labels read but missing a character
Labels read but have an extra character
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting
Important Information
8 Technical Support and Service
Spectra Logic Repair Policy
Limited Warranty
Warranty Turnaround Time
Warranty Shipping
Out-of-Warranty Repairs
Non-Warranty Shipping
Next Business Day On-Site Service
Advanced Exchange Service
Four-Hour Response On-Site Service
Advanced Technical Support Options
Contacting Technical Support
Opening a Support Ticket
RMA Returns
Professional Services
How to Contact Technical Support
Appendix A. Library Specifications
Library Specifications
Library Data Storage Capacity
Robotics Specifications
Power Requirements
Physical Specifications
Library Reliability
Sony AIT Tape Drive Specifications
Available AIT Drive System Compatibility Modes
Close Style
NetApp Server, version 5.3.4 or higher
controller HSC bus systems
Functional Changes for Specific Drive Emulation Selections
Sony AME Media
Sony AIT Media Specifications
Approved Media
Capacity
Bar Code Specifications
Bar Code Label Standards
Figure A-1 A bar code label attached to an AIT cartridge
The SCSI Bus
Single-Ended, LVD, or HVD
Fast/Slow and Wide/Narrow SCSI
SCSI Cables and Terminators
SCSI Terminator Descriptions
SCSI Cable Descriptions
SR/+PCRCA
Single-Ended/Low-Voltage Differential SCSI Connectors
Signal
High-Voltage Differential Differential SCSI Connectors
Signal
Appendix A. Library Specifications
Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Standards
Safety Agency Standards
FCC Notice
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Japan BMPT Vfg 243/1991
EU Declaration of Conformity
Protection against electrical hazards
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