Spectra Logic 2K 3 Configuring the Library

3 Configuring the Library

The Spectra 2K library is compatible with most operating systems. This chapter

discusses:

• Changing the Library’s Configuration

• Custom Configurations

Changing the Library’s Configuration

The library is configured through the configuration switch located on the back panel.

About the Configuration Switch

The configuration switch determines:

• Emulation mode for the robotics

• Emulation mode for the AIT tape drives

Figure 3-1 The rear panel of the library with a larger view of the configuration switch.

Contents

Main Notices License Warnings and Cautions Contents Chapter 1. Introduction 9 Chapter 2. Installing the Library 11 Chapter 3. Configuring the Library 25 Chapter 4. Using the Library 31 Chapter 5. Using the AIT Tape Drives 43 Chapter 6. Library Stacker Mode 49 Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs 55 Page Page 1 Introduction About TreeFrog Architecture About This Guide Related Publications Getting Started Conventions Used Note: Read Notes for additional information or suggestions about the Caution: Read Cautions to learn ways to avoid damaging the library, tape Warning: Read Warnings to learn ways to avoid personal injury. How to Contact Spectra Logic Corporation 2 Installing the Library Unpacking the Library Note: Wa r n i n g : Caution: Note: Library Accessories Attaching to the Host Computer About the SCSI IDs and the SCSI Bus Note: LVD/SE or Differential SCSI Interface Page LVD/SE SCSI Bus Note: Attaching the SCSI Cable Note: SCSI Specifications LVD Mode Single-Ended Mode Caution: Attaching More than One SCSI Device Verifying the SCSI Bus Requirements Note: Changing SCSI IDs as Necessary Note: Caution: Powering On the Library and Host Computer Powering On the Library Powering On the Host Computer Note: Inserting Media Note: Installing the Data Cartridge Magazine(s) Note: To Install the Second (Optional) DCM: Page Using Horizontal and Rack Mounted Libraries 3 Configuring the Library Changing the Librarys Configuration About the Configuration Switch Note: Determine Your Configuration Custom Configurations Note: Page Changing Configurations Changing Configurations More than Once Page 4 Using the Library Getting to Know the Library Front Panel Components Note: Internal Components Note: Rear Panel Components About AIT Bar Code Labels Note: Attaching Bar Code Labels Using AIT Data Cartridges Inserting and Removing Data Cartridges Write-Protecting and Recording Note: Inserting a Tape Cartridge into a Drive Caution: Using the Data Cartridge Magazine Storing Cartridges Outside the Library Getting Information from the Pickers LED Using the 30-Cartridge Library Page 5 Using the AIT Tape Drives Getting to Know the AIT Tape Drive Built-In Cleaning Feature Caution: Getting Information From the Drive LEDs Page Maintaining the AIT Tape Drive Tape Drive Head Cleaning Note: Manual Drive Head Cleaning Operation Note: Caution: Page 6Library Stacker Mode Stacker Mode Overview Using Drive 1 Only Thinking Like One Big Data Cartridge Page Arranging Cartridges in the DCM Controlling the Library Stacker Caution: Using the Library in Stacker Mode Note: Page 7 Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs Maintaining the Library Caring for Data Cartridges Handling of Tape Cartridges Note: Caring for the Library Replacing the Fuses Updating Library Robotics Firmware Note: Caution: Troubleshooting the Library Troubleshooting Library Initialization Note: Troubleshooting the Robotic Tape Picker Troubleshooting SCSI Problems Troubleshooting the Bar Code Reader Purchasing Additional Library Accessories Note: Purchasing Bar Code Labels Shipping Information Caution: Spectra Logic Repair Policies Notices Limited Warranty Note: Warranty Shipping Page QuickSwap Service Advanced Service Options Contacting Spectra Logic Page Appendix A. Specifications Library Storage Capacity Sony AIT Tape Specifications Sony AIT Tape Drive Specifications Library Power Requirements Fuses Power Cable 220-Volt AC Power Cord for Use in North America 220-Volt AC Power Cord for International Use Library Operating Environment Limits Safety Agency Standards Appendix B. SCSI Cable and Terminator Requirements SCSI Cable Requirements Page SCSI Terminator Requirements Page Appendix C. Regulatory Notices EU Declaration of Conformity Page Page Index A B C D E F G H I K M N O P R S T U V W