Copyright 2002 Spectra Logic Corporation. All rights reserved
P.N. 92844007 Revision C
Notices
License Agreement
Spectra Logic Contact Information
United States Office
AC Power
Lithium Battery
Warnings and Cautions
Tapes
Power
Safety
Rack Mounting
Cabling
Chapter 1. Introduction
Contents
Chapter 2. Preparing the Host System
Chapter 3. Preparing the Library
Chapter 4. Configuring the Library
Chapter 5. Operating the Library
Chapter 8. Technical Support and Service
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting
Chapter 6. Maintaining the Library
Appendix A. Library Specifications
Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Standards
Index
1 Introduction
About This Guide
Related Publications
Conventions Used in This Manual
Fibre Channel Configuration
SCSI Configuration
About the Spectra 10000 Library
Front Panel Components
Library Components
Figure 1-1 The library’s front panel components
Press the + and - symbols on buttons to change settings
Library Menu Screens
The configured setting is displayed beside the button
Figure 1-2 Diagram of the library’s menu screens
SCSI Bus Mode Switch Override
Screen
ECC1
Internal Components
Figure 1-3 The library’s internal components
SCSI Library Rear Panel Components
Figure 1-4 The SCSI library’s rear panel components
Fibre Channel Library Rear Panel Components
Figure 1-5 The Fibre Channel library’s rear panel components
Power Connector The power connector provides a port for AC power
Storage Management Options
Direct Attached Storage DAS Environment
Network Attached Storage NAS Environment
Figure 1-6 A SCSI library in a DAS environment
Storage Area Network SAN Environment
Figure 1-8 A Fibre Channel library in one type of 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
Before Configuring the Library
2 Preparing the Host System
Determining SCSI ID Usage
Selecting a SCSI Bus for the Library SCSI Libraries Only
Sony AIT Device Driver Support
If You Need Assistance
Operating System Compatibility
Software Compatibility
Chapter 2. Preparing the Host System
3 Preparing the Library
Unpacking the Library
Spectra 10000 Library Release Notes
Spectra 10000 Library User Guide this guide
Media and Hardware Environment
Selecting an Appropriate Environment for the Library
Air Quality
Rack Mount vs. Tabletop Configuration
9284AXXX-X-XM or 9284AXXX-X-X3
Preparing to Connect the Library
Selecting the Mode of Library Operation
Single Bus Mode
Dual Bus Mode
input
Split-Bus Configuration
Figure 3-1 SCSI connectors for Port 1 and Port
A message displays PARAMETERS SAVE, RESTART?
Managing the Split-Bus Configuration
Figure 3-3 Configuring a library for split-bus mode
Figure 3-5 Possible Logical Library Configuration
Drive SCSI Bus Drive SunOS Host
Figure 3-6 Possible Logical Library Configuration
Drive SCSI Bus Drive UNIX Host 30 Slots 10 Slots SCSI Bus Drive
Setting the Drive SCSI IDs
Setting SCSI IDs
Drive SCSI IDs
Setting the Library SCSI ID for Bus
Library SCSI ID
Setting the Library Configuration Switch
Standard Operation, SCSI Parity Enabled
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 3-12 N-node private loop
Figure 3-11 Two-node private loop
Loop Connectivity
Connecting the AC Power
Figure 3-13 N-node public loop
Chapter 3. Preparing the Library
4 Configuring the Library
Configuring Library Software
Selecting the Library Mode
SCSI Bus 2 ID
Split-Bus Operation Only Library 2 Slots
Setting Library Parameters
General Settings
Brightness, Contrast, and Volume
Date
Library Emulation
Time
RS-232 Handshake
SCSI Bus Mode
SCSI Initiator
Fibre Channel Information Screen
Figure 4-1 The Fibre Channel information screen
The fields are described here
Soft and Hard Addresses
Emulate 1/2
Configuring Library Tape Drive Settings
Emulate 3/4
Performance Test 1 Power Up
Figure 4-2 Drive boxes are highlighted for installed drives
Checking for Correct Operation
Performance Test 2 Confirm SCSI IDs
Figure 4-3 Accessing information on the Spectra 10000 screen
Note the library SCSI IDs 0 and 1 in the second screen in Figure
5 Operating the Library
Viewing and Enabling Bar Codes Creating a Backup Firmware Tape
Upgrading Library Firmware Upgrading Drive Firmware Using Passwords
Inserting Tapes Moving Tapes Removing Tapes
Individually Loading Tapes
Inserting Tapes
Bulk Loading Tapes
Moving Tapes
Removing Tapes
Bulk Unload
Exchange Media
Queued Unloads
Figure 5-1 The Queued Unload message
To enable queued unloads
To begin the queued unload
Figure 5-2 The bar code Configuration screen
Viewing and Enabling Bar Codes
Barcodes Screen
Figure 5-3 The Barcodes screen
The bar code screen displays the bar code numbers and slots of bar coded media as follows
Creating a Backup Firmware Tape
Figure 5-4 The Code Tape screen
Upgrading Library Firmware
Note for Fibre Channel Libraries
Loading Library Firmware
Figure 5-5 The Code Tape screen
Forcing a Firmware Reload
Upgrading Drive Firmware
Upgrading Drive Firmware
Confirming Correct Firmware
Resetting Drive Emulation
Using Passwords
Creating a User Password
Locking Screens
Figure 5-6 Confirm that the screens are locked
Figure 5-7 The Screen Unlocked dialog box
Copying Data From Non-AIT Tapes to AIT Tapes
Using the MCE Utility
Figure 5-8 The MCE Select screen
Chapter 5. Operating the Library
6 Maintaining the Library
Accessing Library Information Accessing Drive Information
Replacing the Air Filter Changing Hosts Cleaning Drives
Additional Media and Accessories Custom Bar Code Label Sequences
Spectra 10000 Screen
Accessing Library Information
Figure 6-1 The Spectra 10000 screen
Accessing Drive Information
Drive Information Screens
First Screen The Drive Info Screen
Figure 6-2 The first Drive Info screen
Second Screen The Information Screen
Figure 6-3 The second Drive Information screen
ECC Fault Check
ECC Screens
Replacing the Air Filter
Figure 6-4 The front panel release
Changing Hosts
Figure 6-5 Release 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
Figure 6-6 Correct packaging of the library
6. Place the top foam cushions over the library Figure
7. Lay the necessary paperwork in the library box
8. Seal the box with heavy packing tape
Additional Media and Accessories
Certified Media
Bar Code Labels
PackRack Magazine Shelf
Ordering Media and Accessories
Contacting Spectra Logic Sales
European Office
Ordering Media
Troubleshooting problems is divided into three sections
7 Troubleshooting
Library Operation Problems Tape Drive Problems Bar Code Problems
Library hangs, will not boot, or does not communicate with host
Library Operation Problems
Library boots, but will not come to Unit Ready state
Library powers up with drive faults
Library powers up with screen blank
If the error described is No response from SCSI target
Replacing a Fuse
Figure 7-2 Slide the cover back
4. Check if you have a drive installed in the Drive 3 slot position
Library screens are locked
Library screen does not respond to touch
Drive fault displayed
Figure 7-5 Drive fault displayed
Drive alert displayed
System fault displayed
Figure 7-6 Drive alert displayed
System Fault with Drive Fault
Library does not respond to move commands
Figure 7-7 System fault displayed
Tape Drive Problems
2. Press OK to clear the error Gripper arm must be empty
Tape drive will not write data
Tape stuck in gripper arm
Tape stuck in drive
Tape stuck in slot, or will not move into drive
Bar Code Problems
Labels not read
Labels read but missing a character
Labels read but have an extra character
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting
8 Technical Support and Service
Important Information
Limited Warranty
Spectra Logic Repair Policy
Warranty Shipping
Warranty Turnaround Time
Out-of-Warranty Repairs
Non-Warranty Shipping
Advanced Exchange Service
Next Business Day On-Site Service
Four-Hour Response On-Site Service
Advanced Technical Support Options
Opening a Support Ticket
Contacting Technical Support
RMA Returns
How to Contact Technical Support
Professional Services
Library Specifications
Appendix A. Library Specifications
Library Data Storage Capacity
Power Requirements
Robotics Specifications
Physical Specifications
Library Reliability
Sony AIT Tape Drive Specifications
Close Style
Available AIT Drive System Compatibility Modes
NetApp Server, version 5.3.4 or higher
Functional Changes for Specific Drive Emulation Selections
controller HSC bus systems
Sony AIT Media Specifications
Sony AME Media
Approved Media
Capacity
Bar Code Label Standards
Bar Code Specifications
Figure A-1 A bar code label attached to an AIT cartridge
Single-Ended, LVD, or HVD
The SCSI Bus
Fast/Slow and Wide/Narrow SCSI
SCSI Terminator Descriptions
SCSI Cables and Terminators
SCSI Cable Descriptions
Single-Ended/Low-Voltage Differential SCSI Connectors
SR/+PCRCA
Signal
High-Voltage Differential Differential SCSI Connectors
Signal
Appendix A. Library Specifications
Safety Agency Standards
Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Standards
FCC Notice
Japan BMPT Vfg 243/1991
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
EU Declaration of Conformity
Protection against electrical hazards
Index
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upgrades firmware
VCCI Certification 126 version library firmware 80 volume
adjusting LCD
warnings AC power as conventions 9 bar code scanner 3 lithium battery