HP C7745NB HP SureStore Tape Autoloader Model 1/9 Installation and Setup Place

HP C7745NB - SureStore DLT Tape Autoloader 1/9 Manual

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Setting Up Your Autoloader
Navigating the Front Panel
Operating the Autoloader
Opening the Door
From the
Home
screen, select
Door
. Pull the handle down to open the door.
Loading Tapes into the Magazine
Remove the magazine
by pressing the release button
while pulling the magazine out.
Insert tapes into the magazine,
ensuring the write-protect switch
faces out of the magazine and
the tapes click into place.
Loading Tapes into the Internal Slots
If you are using the autoloader for the first time, power cycle it to move the transport
before loading tapes. With the write-protect switch facing out of the slot, load the
internal slots by pushing the tape in until it clicks into place.
Unloading Tapes from the Internal Slots
Unload tapes from the internal slots by pressing the tape in until it clicks and releases.
Remove the tape after it partially ejects.
Loading Tapes into the Drive
From the Drive Operations menu, select
Load Tape to Drive
. Select the slot that
contains the tape you want to load, and press
OK
.
Enabling and Changing a Password
From the Change Configuration menu, select
Password
.
•
If the password is turned off, select
Set New Password
to enable the password.
•
If the password is turned on, select
Change Password
to enter the new password.
It must be exactly 8 digits long.
•
If the password is turned on, select
Turn Password Off
to clear the password.
Press
OK
to exit.
Using the Remote Management Card
(Optional)
The remote management card allows web management and monitoring of your
autoloader through a network connection.
Note:
Some remote operations require
the autoloader administration password.
Configure the autoloader for remote access by going to the Change Configuration
menu and selecting
Network Access
.
Selecting the Operating Mode
From the Change Configuration menu, select
Operating Mode
.
Select one of the following:
• Stacker:
With this mode, you will also need to select
Circular Mode On/Off
and
Autoload On/Off
• Random
• Autodetect:
With this mode, you must also select
Circular Mode On/Off
Moving Tapes Between Slots
To move a tape from one slot to another, go to
Drive and Tape Operations
, and select
Move Tape Slot-to-Slot
.
Load Tape to Drive
±
Unload Tape from Drive
±
Clean Drive
Drive Operations
Open Door
HOME SCREEN
MAIN MENU
ADMINISTRATION
Loader Status
±
Hard Error Log
±
Recovered (soft)
±
Error Log
±
Odometer
±
Identity
OPERATIONS
Loader Information
Event Log
±
Odometer
±
Identity
Drive Information
Password
±
Network Access
±
Operating Mode
±
SCSI IDs
±
Save Element Reserve±
After Power Cycle
±
Other Configuration
±
Options
View Configuration
Date and Time
Firmware Revisions
INFORMATION
Information
Loader Information
±
Drive Information
±
View Configuation
±
Date and Time
±
Firmware Revisions
Operations
Tape and Drive Operations
±
Open Door
Run Test
Check Inventory
±
Recalibrate Loader
±
Test Lateral Motion
±
Test Magazine Moves
±
Wellness Test
±
Rewind Media
±
Lock Transport
±
Unlock Transport
±
Test Transport Comm
±
Show All Sensors
±
Demonstration
Online Drive Repair
Set Date and Time
Upgrade Drive Firmware
Change
±
Configuration
Password
±
Network Access
±
Operating Mode
±
SCSI IDs
±
Save Element Reserve
±
After Power Cycle
±
Other Config. Options
Data subject to change
©2000 Hewlett-Packard Company
Printed in USA 11/2000
Part Number C7145-90016
*C7145-90016*
Check Your Accessory Kit
Contents
SCSI Interface Cable:
Connects the
autoloader to the host.
SCSI Terminator:
Terminates the SCSI chain.
SCSI Jumper Cable:
68-pin cable that
connects the drive to the autoloader controller.
Power Cord:
Localized power cord included
with the autoloader.
User Manual:
Describes installation, operation,
configuration, and troubleshooting information.
Localized versions of the manual are available at
.
Tape Cartridge:
One cartridge for data
backup.
Cleaning Tape:
One cleaning tape to clean a
drive.
Label Kits:
Includes pull-out information tabs
and barcode labels.
Enhanced Accessory Kit
(Optional)
Includes five data tape cartridges, one cleaning
tape, one label kit, and one host bus adapter card.
Remote Management Card Kit
(Optional)
You can purchase this component (if it is not
already included) to manage and monitor your
autoloader over the web.
Visit
to view localized versions of the user
manual and this poster, access the HP Library & Tape Tools support diagnostic utility,
and obtain backup software for the autoloader.