HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 Hardware Operator's Guide
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Printing History New editions of this guide incorporate all material updated since the previous edition. The manual printing date and part number indicate the current edition. The printing date changes when a new edition is printed. (Minor corrections and updates incorporated at reprint - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 5
List of Pages Document Title: Manufacturing Doc PN: Customer Doc PN: Vender PN: A4846A LSM Hardware Operator's Guide A4846-96000 A4846-90000 95754 Edition 1 1 November 1997 EC 83907 This document contains 74 pages: EC CHANGE DISPOSITION Cover Blank page Title ii thru xvi 1-1 - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 6
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ix About This Guide xiii Chapter 1. General Information 1-1 Library Storage Module Components 1-1 Robot 1-1 Storage Cells 1-4 Cartridge Access Port 1-5 Drives 1-6 LSM Safety Features 1-6 Controlling Software 1-6 LSM Operating Modes 1-6 Automated Mode 1-6 Manual Mode 1-7 AUTO CLEAN - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 8
Hardware Operator's Guide Handling a Cartridge Inspecting a Cartridge Applying Cartridge Labels Setting Write Protect Switch Maintaining Cartridges Storing Cartridges Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior Appendix A. Specifications Supplies and Accessories Ordering - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 9
Figures Figure 1-1. LSM Major External Components Figure 1-2. Robot Components Figure 1-3. Locating Cartridges-Top View Figure 1-4. Cell Locations Figure 2-1. LSM Operator Panel Softkeys, Indicators, and Display Figure 2-2. Symbol Definitions for Menu Block Diagram Figure 2-3. Setting the - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 10
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(USA) Note: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 12
Hardware Operator's Guide Herstellerbescheinigung (Germany) Note: Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der Maschinenlärm information sverordnung vom area thereto, radio interference may be caused to radios and TV receivers, etc. Read the instructions for correct handling. x - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 13
Europe: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturor's Name: Hewlett-Packard Frank D. Dembski Jr., Quality Manager European Contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Department TRE, Herrenberger Stra e 130, D-71034 - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 14
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to the publications that pertain to these specific topics. This guide is intended primarily for data center operators who operate the LSM and eject a cartridge through the cartridge access port), and perform manual operations (mount and dismount cartridges). Chapter 4 "Cartridges" describes how - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 16
Hardware Operator's Guide Important Messages This guide contains important messages that must be read carefully and Manual Quantum DLT 4000 Tape Drive Product Manual KT-TH6XB-EW KT-TH5XA-TE Servicing Any servicing, adjustment, maintenance or repair must be performed only by authorized service- - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 17
Hardware Operator's Guide Internal Code License The following is the internal code license from Storage Technology Corporation: xv - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 18
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, but is not used to locate cartridges during robotic moves. The camera does not read the VOLSERs of cartridges in the drives. If you manually replace a cartridge in a drive, the host memory will retain the previous VOLSER. You must request a host update using the LSM management software to add - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 20
Hardware Operator's Guide Figure 1-1. LSM Major External Components 1-2 - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 21
Hardware Operator's Guide An audit occurs when: S You power on the LSM. S You open and close the LSM door. S You perform an initial program load (IPL) of the LSM. S You make a request using the LSM management software. Figure 1-2. Robot Components 1-3 - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 22
Hardware Operator's Guide Storage Cells The LSM is configured by panel, column, row, and cell so that the LSM management software can locate a cartridge. The LSM contains storage - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 23
Hardware Operator's Guide Figure 1-4. Cell Locations Cartridge Access Port A CAP is the location where you can add a cartridge to or remove a cartridge from an LSM without interrupting normal - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 24
Hardware Operator's Guide Drives The cartridge is placed into the drive for data read or either automated mode or manual mode, as described in the following subsections. Automated Mode Automated mode is the normal operating mode of the LSM. The controlling software instructs the robot to move the - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 25
Hardware Operator's Guide Manual Mode Manual mode occurs when the LSM door is opened to allow operator intervention. The operator tasks include: S Moving the robot S Locating a cartridge S Removing a cartridge from the - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 26
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occurs, the display shows a fault symptom code (FSC) that you can give to the customer engineer to help resolve problems. Write down the FSC as soon as it is displayed. S Receive instructions to close the door or cartridge access port (CAP). S Set the SCSI robotic address. S Set the maximum usage - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 28
Hardware Operator's Guide Figure 2-1. LSM Operator Panel Softkeys, Indicators, and Display 2-2 - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 29
Hardware Operator's Guide Setting the SCSI Address You set the SCSI robotic address from the uses the switches on the drives to set the SCSI drive addresses, as described in the installation manual. CAUTION: During this procedure, the panel displays "Press Execute to Enter Lib Size." This is not - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 30
Hardware Operator's Guide Figure 2-2. Symbol Definitions for Menu Block Diagram Refer to Figure 2-2 to make sure that you understand how to read the block diagrams. Usually, pressing Execute - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 31
Hardware Operator's Guide Figure 2-3. Setting the SCSI Address 2-5 - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 32
Hardware Operator's Guide Setting Cleaning Cartridge Count Drives might occasionally require cleaning to to set the maximum number of times a cartridge can be used. The DLT Tape Drive Product Manual suggests that you use a DLT cleaning cartridge about 20 times. You can use the View Config section - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 33
Hardware Operator's Guide Figure 2-4. Setting the Maximum Usage Count of the Cleaning Cartridge 2-7 - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 34
Hardware Operator's Guide Power Switch The power switch is an ON/OFF switch located in the bottom of the rear cover of the LSM, as shown in Figure 2-5. - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 35
LSM This chapter contains the procedures for: S Powering on or IPLing the LSM S Powering off the LSM S Operating in automated mode S Operating in manual mode Note: When the LSM is controlled by the host, refer to your software publications and enter the command using the LSM management software - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 36
Hardware Operator's Guide Figure 3-1. DLT Handle Position 3-2 - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 37
Hardware Operator's Guide Powering Off the LSM To power off the LSM: 1. Make sure that no jobs are being run by the drives or robot and that no - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 38
Hardware Operator's Guide Note: The LSM management software determines what happens when you label number when no VOLSER is read. If you do type in a label number, you might cause a problem later during an audit, because the camera still will not be able to read a VOLSER on the cartridge. Figure - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 39
Hardware Operator's Guide Ejecting a Cartridge through the CAP When you want the robot to UP." Use the procedure below to replace the cartridge. Note: The DLT Tape Drive Product Manual recommends using a cleaning cartridge about 20 times. Cleaning cartridges have a unique 3-character alphanumeric - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 40
Hardware Operator's Guide To replace the expired cleaning cartridge: 1. Press MENU until the LSM opened or the LSM loses power. Opening the LSM Front Door You must open the front door to perform manual operations. Refer to Figure 3-3. 1. Make sure that all jobs have ended. 2. Open the front door by - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 41
Hardware Operator's Guide Figure 3-3. Opening the LSM Front Door 3-7 - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 42
Hardware Operator's Guide Moving the Robot After you open the LSM door, you might need to move the robot to make it easier to access the stored cartridges - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 43
Hardware Operator's Guide Rotating the Z Column If you need to rotate the Z column, grasp it and carefully rotate it, as shown in Figure 3-5. The Z column rotates 140 degrees. - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 44
Hardware Operator's Guide Locating a Cartridge in the Storage Cells Figure 3-6 and Figure 3-7 show the locations of the panels, rows, and columns of the cartridge storage cells in a configuration - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 45
Hardware Operator's Guide Figure 3-7. Locating Cartridges-Panels, Columns, Rows, Cells 3-11 - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 46
Hardware Operator's Guide Removing a Cartridge from the Hand If the LSM experiences a power failure, a cartridge might be left in the hand. To complete a job request, you can remove it from the hand and manually mount it into a drive for a read/write operation. CAUTION: Follow the procedures - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 47
Hardware Operator's Guide Figure 3-9. Removing a Cartridge from the Hand Mounting a Cartridge into a Drive CAUTION: Before you mount a cartridge into the drive, you must make sure that power is - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 48
Hardware Operator's Guide Figure 3-10. DLT Handle Position 3-14 - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 49
Hardware Operator's Guide CAUTION: You must insert the cartridge properly or you will damage the drive. Fully insert and seat the cartridge into the drive. Make sure that - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 50
Hardware Operator's Guide Dismounting a Cartridge from a Drive To dismount a cartridge from a drive: 1. Obtain the drive number from the LSM management software and place the drive offline. 2. Open the - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 51
S Do not expose a recorded cartridge to magnetic fields. Inspecting a Cartridge A defective or dirty cartridge can damage a drive. If you suspect a problem with a cartridge, inspect it for these defects: S Cracked or broken cartridge S Broken leader block S Broken leader block latch S Damaged write - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 52
Hardware Operator's Guide Figure 4-1. Inspecting a DLT Cartridge 4-2 - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 53
Hardware Operator's Guide Applying Cartridge Labels The LSM uses DLTtape IV or IIIXT cartridges for data, plus diagnostic and cleaning cartridges. Different types of data cartridges are distinguished - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 54
Hardware Operator's Guide Setting Write Protect Switch Refer to Figure 4-3 to see the location of the write protect switch. To set the cartridge to write protected, slide the - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 55
Hardware Operator's Guide Maintaining Cartridges The following sections describe how to store and clean cartridges. Storing Cartridges When you store a cartridge: S Do not take a cartridge out of its - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 56
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Appendix A. Specifications This appendix lists supplies and accessories, specifications, and agency certifications. Supplies and Accessories The following table lists supplies and accessories: Table A-1. Supplies and Accessories Item HP Product Number Tape Cartridges HP DLTtape IV Data - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 58
Hardware Operator's Guide Item HP Product Number 10m SCSI cable High-density with thumb screws to high-density with thumb screws, m-m C2925A 20m SCSI cable High-density with - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 59
's Guide Ordering DLT Cartridge Labels Each LSM is supplied with a sufficient quantity of data cartridge labels (with the "D" designation) to match a fully populated library (100 cartridges). To order additional labels, contact Engineered Data Products (EDP) for a reference to a dealer who services - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 60
Hardware Operator's Guide Cartridge Environment Specifications The following specifications refer to the international standard ECMA-209 operating and storage environments for DLT cartridges. Table A-3. DLT Cartridge Environmental Specifications - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 61
Hardware Operator's Guide LSM Specifications The following tables list the LSM physical specifications, power specifications, and environmental US/Canada: Single phase 120 VAC 47 to 63Hz 6A Service 3 wire Nominal voltage Input current International: Single phase 200 to 240 VAC 47 to 63 Hz 3A - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 62
Hardware Operator's Guide Table A-6. LSM Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating 15° to 32° C (59° to 90° F) Storage 10° to 40° C (50° to 104° F) Shipping Relative Humidity -40° to 60° C (- - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 63
Hardware Operator's Guide Agency Certifications The following table lists the agency certifications. Table A-7. Agency Certifications Category Certification CSA standard CAN/CSA-C22.2 no. 950-M93 Safety UL standard - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 64
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Glossary The following terms are used in this guide or apply to this product. customer engineer (CE) An employee trained to install, maintain, and repair equipment. A audit A part of the LSM IPL sequence that - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 66
Hardware Operator's Guide M manual mode A relationship between an LSM and control software. An LSM operating in manual mode is not communicating with the host central processing unit and requires human assistance to perform cartridge operations. O online State of being controlled directly by - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 67
, A-4 storing, 4-5 cell locations, 1-4 certifications, A-7 cleaning cartridge replacing, 3-5 setting count, 2-6 D dimensions, A-5 dismounting cartridge from drive manually, 3-16 DLT (digital linear tape) drive, 1-6 doors, opening, 3-6 drive, 1-6 E EDP cartridge label specifications, A-3 ordering - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 68
removing cartridge from hand, 3-12 replacing cleaning cartridge, 3-5 robot hand, 1-1 moving robot manually, 3-8 Z column, 1-1 Z mechanism, 1-1 S safety features, 1-6 SCSI part numbers, A-1 setting address, 2-3 service, xiv setting cleaning cartridge count, 2-6 SCSI address, 2-3 write protect switch - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 69
Hardware Operator's Guide W warranty, xiv weights, A-5 wet bulb DLT, A-4 LSM, A-6 write enabled switch, 4-4 write protect switch, 4-4 Z Z carriage described, 1-1 location, 1-3 moving, 3-8 Z column described, 1-1 location, 1-3 moving, 3-9 X-5 - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 | Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 70
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