Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO Library User's Guide Device Drivers Introduction Description Safety Operation Using the Menus Handling Media Troubleshooting Getting Help Installation Specifications Warranty and Return Policy Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2002 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Back to Contents Page Description: Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO Library User's Guide Subsystem Description Quick Start Guide Functional Description Functional Units Tape Cartridge Optional Features The Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library automates the retrieval, storage and control of LTO cartridge tapes. Cartridges are mounted and dismounted on tape drives via supporting software from the host without operator intervention.
ends of the bus must be terminated and a terminator is shipped with each library. Although the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library can be attached to a wide SCSI bus, it is not a wide SCSI device and its SCSI ID must be in the range of 0 to 7. The default SCSI ID for the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library is 0. NOTE: Typically, 7 is the ID set for a SCSI adapter.
system and the inventory of cartridges. The database is kept in the memory of the Library control hardware. Cartridge Storage The Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library contains cartridge storage slots in addition to any tape drives installed. Storage Slot Numbering The following convention is used to identify the coordinates of each Library element (storage slots or drives). Table 2.
Storage 4096 (0x1000) Mailbox 16 (0x0010) Drives 256 (0x0100) Picker 1 (0x0001) Robotic System The robotic system identifies and moves cartridges between the storage slots, tape drives and the Mailbox. The robotic system has: l l l l l l A picker assembly for mounting a cartridge picker and the barcode scanner. A cartridge picker for picking and placing cartridges in storage slots, tape drives or the Mailbox. A barcode scanner for reading the external labels on the cartridges.
Back to Contents Page Device Drivers: Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO Library User's Guide Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library Driver Installation Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Tape Driver Installation for Windows® 2000 Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Tape Driver Installation for Windows NT® 4.0 When using Windows® 2000 native backup, ensure that the proper drivers for the library and drives are installed. Under Windows NT® 4.
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Back to Contents Page Getting Help: Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO Library User's Guide Help Overview Dell Contact Numbers Help Overview This section describes the tools Dell provides to help you when you have a problem with your system. It also tells you when and how to contact Dell for technical or customer assistance. Technical Assistance If you need assistance with a technical problem, perform the following steps: 1. Check the Troubleshooting procedures provided in this guide. 2.
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Back to Contents Page Installation: Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO Library User's Guide Pre-Installation Special Tools Unpacking Start Installation Installing a Stand-alone Library Installing the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library in a Rack Installing a Tape Drive Module Installing a Redundant DC Power Supply Installing the Dell PowerVault 136T Fibre Bridge Installing Multiple-Slot Mailbox Installing Storage Column(s) Cables from Hosts Installation Checkout This chapter contains step by step procedu
Installing a Stand-alone Library Tools required: None. Step 1 Position the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library in place. NOTE: The doors must be closed when performing this step. Step 2 Open the front door and move the Picker Assembly along its vertical axis to ensure that all packing material was removed and no binds exist. CAUTION: Do not move the Picker Assembly along the rotary axis by hand as it will be damaged. The Picker Assembly can be rotated by turning the gear on the Rotary Motor by hand.
Step 2 Slide the Tape Drive Module into position and tighten the two captive thumbscrews. CAUTION: After installing the Tape Drive Module, power up the library. Wait 2 minutes before connecting the SCSI bus cable to the drive SCSI connector. Step 3 If you have other library features to be installed, go to Start Installation to find the correct procedure, otherwise go to Cables from Hosts. Figure 2. Installing a Tape Drive Module Installing a Redundant DC Power Supply Refer to Figure 3.
Figure 3. Installing a Redundant DC Power Supply Installing the Dell PowerVault 136T Fibre Bridge Refer to Figure 4 . Tools required: None. Step 1 From the rear of the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library, locate the area reserved for the Dell PowerVault 136T Fibre Bridge. l Loosen the two captive thumbscrews on the cover plate and remove the cover plate. Step 2 Slide the Fibre Bridge module into position until it mates with the connector then tighten the two captive thumbscrews.
Figure 5. Installing the Multiple-Slot Mailbox Assembly Installing Storage Column(s) Refer to Figure 7. Tools required: 11mm or 7/16 Nut driver, T20 Torx driver and flashlight. Step 1 Power off the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library by setting the main switch on the AC Input Power Module to the Off position. Step 2 Open the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library front door. Step 3 If necessary, move the Picker Assembly to a position in the Y-axis to allow access room and gently slide the storage column in place.
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Figure 7. Installing Storage Column(s) Cables from Hosts The Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library supports SCSI-3 Low Voltage Differential (LVD) attachments via a SCSI-3 P cable with 68-pin Dconnector. The Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library is configured with one SCSI adapter; the adapter is connected to a SCSI bus and this bus must be properly terminated with the terminator shipped with each library.
Figure 8. SCSI cables connection from the host Host to Library Step 1 Route the cable from the host to the back of the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library. Step 2 Connect the cable straight into one of the two SCSI connectors on the Host SCSI Interface PCBA. Step 3 If this is the last device on the SCSI bus, install an LVD terminator on the other connector of the SCSI PCBA.
Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO Library User's Guide Intended Audience Assistance Regulatory Notices Declaration of Conformity Intended Audience This guide is intended for operators, trained customer specialists, and maintenance personnel of the service partner who interact with the Dell PowerVault 136T Library. CAUTION: Operation of the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library by untrained personnel can lead to dangerous situations.
This device belongs to category B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a category A device on the specification label. The following applies to devices in category A of EN 55022 (radius of protection up to 30 meters). The user of the device is obliged to take all steps necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunication or other devices.
USA declares, that the product: Product : Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library Model Number: SC100 conforms to the following international standards, Emissions: EN 50081-1:1992, EN-55022:1998 Class A Immunity: EN 55024:1998 Safety: EN 60950/A11:1997 Quality: ISO 9001 Supplementary Information: Signature: Signature on File Full Name: Position: Date: Place: Round Rock, TX USA Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Using the Menus: Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library User's Guide Using the Operator Panel Menu Main Menu Selection Online/Offline Selection Status Menu Selection Command Menu Selection Setup Menu Selection Service Menu Selection About Menu Selection The Operator Panel provides a menu driven operator interface to the PowerVault 136T LTO Library.
NOTE: To use this command, the library must be offline with the door closed. Figure 2. Change Dialog To choose one of the two selections, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l If the button beneath the Change softkey is pressed, Figure 3 is displayed. If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the operation is cancelled and the originating menu is displayed. Figure 3. Offline Confirmation Dialog To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.
Figure 5. Host SCSI Interface PCBA Step 2 Refer to the HyperTerminal documentation for the procedures to configure and execute the HyperTerminal program. Step 3 Configure HyperTerminal with the following parameters: l l l l l l Bits per second 38400 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None Emulation ANSI Step 4 Run HyperTerminal. Step 5 Use the procedure shown in Command Log Dialog or Error Log Dialog to print the logs to the PC. Save the log for Dell Customer Support.
Figure 7. Main Menu (alternate screen) Pressing the button beneath the Back softkey causes the Main Menu (initial screen) to reappear. To choose any of the selections, press the button beneath the desired softkey selection. The selected operation is applied and the appropriate menu is displayed. Online/Offline Selection The ONLINE/OFFLINE selection is primarily used to change the operating state of the PowerVault 136T LTO Library after startup, before shutdown, or before diagnostic operations.
To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l l l If the button beneath the System softkey is pressed, the System Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Slot softkey is pressed, the Slot Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Media softkey is pressed, the Media Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Status Menu Selection is displayed.
l l If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed. If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the System Dialog is redisplayed. Slot Dialog When Slot is selected, the Slot Dialog is displayed. See Figure 12. This option is used to view the current slot physical and statistical characteristics. Figure 12. Status > Library > Slot Dialog NOTE: The column, magazine, and slot parameter selections are interactive.
To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 3 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l l l If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the source parameters are accepted and the Slot Status Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Change Slot softkey is selected, the slot indicator is stepped downward to the next slot address. Repeat until the desired slot is indicated.
Reserve ID 00 .. 72 Reserved by Indicates the reserve ID Indicates the ID of the reserving host To choose one of the two selections, follow the step. Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l If the button beneath the OK softkey is selected, the Slot Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the Reserved Slot Dialog is displayed. See Figure 17. Figure 17.
Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l l l If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the currently active field is scrolled up to the next field above it. If the button beneath the Down softkey is pressed, the currently active field is scrolled down to the next field below it. If the button beneath the Select softkey is pressed, the details of the currently active field are displayed. See Figure 20. If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Media Dialog is displayed.
When Logs is selected, the Logs Submenu is displayed. See Figure 22. The submenu offers various log information. This submenu offers four selections. Figure 22. Status > Logs Submenu To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l l l If the button beneath the Command Log softkey is pressed, the Command Log Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Error Log softkey is pressed, the Error Log Dialog is displayed.
Figure 24. Status > Logs > Command Log > Print Dialog To choose one of the two selections, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the command log is output on the serial port. If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Command Log Dialog is displayed. Error Log Dialog When Error Log is selected, the Error Log Dialog is displayed. See Figure 25.
Drive Log Dialog When Drive Log is selected, the Select Drive Dialog is displayed. See Figure 27. This option is used to view a running history log of error conditions that have occurred. Refer to Diagnostics File Dialog to access the Drive Log Report via the RMU. Figure 27. Status > Logs > Drive Log > Select Drive Dialog Field Value Description Drive 01 .. 06 Drive number of log to be viewed To choose one of the three selections, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.
l l l l If the button beneath the Move softkey is pressed, the Move Submenu is displayed. If the button beneath the Mailbox softkey is pressed, the Mailbox Submenu is displayed. If the button beneath the Drives softkey is pressed, the Drives Submenu is displayed. If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Main Menu Selection is displayed. Move Submenu When Move is selected, the Move Submenu is displayed. See Figure 30. This submenu contains a group of movement options.
Figure 32. Command > Move > Move Media > Change Magazine Dialog Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l l If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the source parameters are accepted and the Destination Move Media Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Change Magazine softkey is selected, the magazine indicator is stepped downward to the next magazine address. Repeat until the desired magazine is indicated.
Figure 35. Command > Move > Position Picker Dialog To choose one of the four selections, follow the steps. NOTE: The column, magazine, and slot parameter selections are interactive. The combination of the three parameters generates the element address. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l l l If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the source parameters are accepted and the picker moves to the chosen element address location.
NOTE: Best scanning results can be obtained by using Dell supplied barcode labels When Scan Barcode is selected, the Scan Barcode Dialog is displayed. See Figure 38. This option performs an inventory on a range of slots. Figure 38. Command > Move > Scan Barcode Dialog To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. NOTE: The column, magazine, and slot parameter selections are interactive. The combination of the three parameters generates the location coordinate.
l l l l If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the fields are accepted and the Select Slots Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 41. If the button beneath the Change Slot softkey is selected, the slot indicator is stepped downward to the next slot address. Repeat until the desired slot is indicated. If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the current source parameter changes from slot to column as shown in the Scan Barcode Dialog. Refer back to Figure 38.
Figure 43. Command > Move > Scan Barcode > Progress Dialog Figure 44. Command > Move > Scan Barcode > Completion Dialog Mailbox Submenu When Mailbox is selected, the Mailbox Submenu is displayed. See Figure 45. This submenu imports cartridges to the library or exports cartridges from the library. This submenu offers three selections. Figure 45. Command > Mailbox Import/Export Dialog To choose one of the three selections, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.
l l The picker has completed the Import operation. If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Mailbox Submenu is displayed. Export Dialog When Export is selected, the Export screen is displayed. See Figure 48. This dialog indicates the initial operation for exporting cartridges out of the library. The maximum export limit is reduced by each cartridge that is exported. Figure 48. Command > Mailbox > Export Dialog Field Value Description Export Limit 0 ..
l If the button beneath the Pages softkey is pressed, the dialog returns to the Export List Dialog. Refer back to Figure 49. Additional selections can be made or the Export operation can be cancelled. Figure 51. Command > Mailbox > Export Selected Dialog To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 4 Repeat the instruction in Step 3. The results are the same as Step 3. Drives Submenu When Drives is selected, the Drives Submenu is displayed. See Figure 52.
l If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Drives Submenu is displayed. Figure 54. Command > Drives > Unload > Command in Progress Dialog The selected drive unloads the tape, and the picker places the tape in its home position. The Command Complete Dialog is displayed. See Figure 55. Figure 55. Command > Drives > Unload > Command Complete Dialog Reset Dialog When Reset is selected, the Reset Dialog is displayed. See Figure 56. This option is used to reset the selected drive. Figure 56.
Field Value Description SOFT Issues a drive reset command HARD Removes power from the drive Reset Type To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l l l If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the current fields are accepted and the Command in Progress Dialog and the Command Complete Dialog are displayed. If the button beneath the Change softkey is pressed, the Reset type field is changed to the next value in the list.
Figure 61. Command > Drives > Firmware Update > Select Drive Dialog Field Value Description Drive firmware is to be updated Sel Drive firmware is not to be updated Drive 1..6 Drive number Firmware A..Z, 0..9 Drive firmware version currently loaded Step 5 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Firmware Update Starting Dialog is displayed.
l The Setup Menu appears. This menu offers four selections. See Figure 63. Figure 63. Main Menu > More > Setup Menu To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l l l If the button beneath the Library softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed. If the button beneath the Drives softkey is pressed, the Drives Submenu If the button beneath the Utils softkey is pressed, the Utils Submenu is displayed.
Yes Enable Parity (default) No Disable Parity PV-136T PowerVault 136T LTO Library Scalar 100 EMU Library emulation Parity Library sign-on To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l l l If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is increased. If the button beneath the Down softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is decreased.
l l l If the button beneath the Change softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is toggled. If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the first field in the list is made the active field. If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed. RMU Dialog When RMU is selected, the RMU Dialog is displayed. See Figure 68. This option allows the user to view the Remote Management Unit (RMU) information. Figure 68.
Figure 70. Setup > Drives > SCSI Dialog Field Value Description Drive 01 .. 06 Drive number SCSI ID: Current 00 .. 15 Current SCSI ID of the selected drive SCSI ID: New 00 .. 15 New SCSI ID of the selected drive 1 .. 06 Indicates the drive with the same SCSI ID as the drive selected None No drive set with the same SCSI ID Drives with this ID To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.
l l l l If the button beneath the Date/Time softkey is pressed, the Date/Time Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Config softkey is pressed, the Config Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Secure softkey is pressed, the Secure Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Setup Menu Selection is displayed. Date/Time Dialog When Date/Time is selected, the Date/Time Dialog is displayed. See Figure 73. This option sets the library date and time. Figure 73.
Config Dialog When Config is selected, the Config Dialog is displayed with the default settings. See Figure 75. This option sets the library configuration. Figure 75.
Secure Dialog When Secure is selected, the Secure Dialog is displayed. See Figure 77. This option allows the user to enable or disable operator panel security and set or change the library password. CAUTION: Set a user selected password during the first initialization of the new library, and safely store a copy of it for future reference. Refer to the Secure Dialog. Press the button beneath the Next softkey to make the Set/Change Password the currently active blackened field.
NOTE: To save all security changes and to exit the Secure Dialog press the button beneath the OK softkey in the Secure Dialog screen. Enable Security When the Enable Security field is currently active, and is checked by pressing the button under the Yes/No softkey, the Security On Dialog is displayed. See Figure 79. Figure 79. Setup > Utils > Secure > Security On Dialog To choose the option, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.
Change Password Dialog Set/Change Password is the currently active blackened field. Refer to Figure 77. If the button beneath the Change softkey is pressed, then OK is selected, the Change Password Dialog is displayed. Figure 82. Setup > Utils > Secure > Change Password Dialog Field Value Description Old 0000 .. 9999 Current password New 0000 .. 9999 New password To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.
Figure 84. Main Menu > More > Service Menu To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l l l If the button beneath the Start softkey is pressed, the Start Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Library softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed. If the button beneath the Drives softkey is pressed, the Drives dialog is displayed.
When Advanced is selected from the Start dialog, the Enter Password Dialog is displayed. See Figure 87. NOTE: This option is only used by the Dell service technicians. Figure 87. Service > Start > Advanced > Enter Password Dialog Library Submenu When Library is selected, the Library Submenu is displayed. See Figure 88. This dialog displays a collection of routines specific to servicing the library. Figure 88. Service > Library Submenu To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.
Figure 90. Service > Library > Diags Submenu To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l l l If the button beneath the Sensors softkey is pressed, the Sensor Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Fingers softkey is pressed, the Fingers Submenu is displayed. If the button beneath the Picker softkey is pressed, the Picker Submenu is displayed. If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.
Figure 92. Service > Library > Diags > Fingers Submenu To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l l l If the button beneath the Get/Put softkey is pressed, the Get/Put Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Step softkey is pressed, the Step Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Scanner softkey is pressed, the Scanner Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Diags Submenu is displayed.
Field Value Description No Use this starting slot Yes Change the start slot New start slot Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the values of the fields are accepted and the get/put operation executes If the button beneath the Yes/No softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is toggled. If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the first field in the list is made the active field.
information. Figure 97. Service > Library > Diags > Fingers > Scanner Dialog To choose one of the two selections, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l If the button beneath the Scan softkey is pressed, the barcode label immediately in front of the scanner is read. See Figure 98. If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Fingers Submenu is displayed. Figure 98.
Field Value Description Cycles to run 0 .. 9999 The number of move cycles Yes Move on the vertical axis No Do not move on the vertical axis Yes Move on the horizontal axis No Do not move on the horizontal axis Use vertical Use horizontal To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l l l If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is increased.
l during normal operation. If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Picker Submenu is displayed. Figure 103. Service > Library > Diags > Picker > Step > Axes Dialog Field Value Description Pivot axis 000.0 .. 360.0 Degrees of rotary position Vert. axis 000.0 .. max range Height of picker in millimeters Step amount 001 .. 100 Tenths of millimeters to step To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.
l l l l If the button beneath the Demo softkey is pressed, the Demo Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Self Test softkey is pressed, the Self Test Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Teach softkey is pressed, the Teach Dialog is displayed. If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed. Demo Dialog When Demo is selected, the Demo Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 106. This option executes an operator configured demonstration routine.
Figure 108. Service > Library > Exercise > Demo Using Cycles > Include Dialog To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 3 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l l l If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the field values are applied and the Demo operation is started. See Figure 109. If the button beneath the Yes/No softkey is pressed, the Drives or Mailbox are included or not included accordingly.
Figure 111. Service > Library > Exercise > Demo Using Time > Execution Dialog To choose the selection, follow the step. Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, Figure 112 is displayed. Figure 112. Service > Library > Exercise > Demo Using Time> Canceled Dialog Self Test Dialog When Self Test is selected, the Self Test Dialog is displayed. See Figure 113. This option executes a series of preprogrammed tests to exercise the system.
Field Value Description Yes Include the drives in the self test No Do not include the drives in self test Include drives To choose one of the four selections, follow the step. Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l l l If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the field values are applied and the Self Test operation is started. See Figure 115. If the button beneath the Yes/No softkey is pressed, the drives are included or not included accordingly.
Figure 118. Service > Library > Exercise > Teach > Teach Completed Dialog Drives Dialog When Drives is selected, the Drives Dialog is displayed. See Figure 119. The option allows the user to select the drive to be serviced. Figure 119. Service > Drives Dialog Field Value Description Drive 01 .. 06 Drive to be serviced To choose one of the three selections, follow the step. Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.
Figure 121. Main Menu > More > About Menu To choose one of the two selections, follow the step. Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Main Menu Selection (alternate screen) is displayed. If the button beneath the Details softkey is pressed, the Details Dialog is displayed. Details Dialog When Details is selected, the Details Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 122.
Figure 124. About > Details Dialog (tertiary screen) To choose one of the two selections, follow the step. Step 5 Press the button beneath the desired softkey. l l If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Main Menu Selection (alternate screen) is displayed. If the button beneath the Details softkey is pressed, the display is toggled back to the original About menu. Refer back to About Menu Selection.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO Library User's Guide Service Action Codes Operator Intervention Messages Operator Information Messages Firmware Download Procedure When a failure occurs, the PowerVault 136T LTO Library firmware performs error recovery and reporting. If the failure requires a service call, twobyte Service Action Codes (SACs) are generated and posted to the Operator panel. The following list details the two-byte definition.
Cannot read Barcode label or the label is bad. Ensure that the barcode label was supplied by Dell or a Dell approved vendor. Check the cartridge labels to ensure that they meet specifications, are properly installed, and not damaged or dirty. The cartridge slots in question are displayed with the Service Action Code. 13 xx Ensure that scan beam is not obstructed. Retry the failing operation. Power Off and On the PowerVault 136T LTO Library to recover from the error.
Contact Dell Customer Support. The barcode scanner detected a cartridge when one was not expected. This occurs because the magazine's fiducial label was not scanned by the library. Therefore, the library does not recognize the magazine as being installed in the column. 46 xx This problem is caused by a magazine fiducial label that is too reflective for the Barcode scanner to read. Cover the fiducial label with a piece of translucent scotch tape to correct this problem.
The Locate Fiducial Command failed with no target found. This failure happens most likely during an initial installation of the Library Subsystem. 83 xx Ensure that all fiducial labels are present on Mailbox, storage columns, magazines, and drives. Replace the components that do not have a fiducial label. Clean all Teach Fiducial labels. Contact Dell Customer Support. Failure was detected while communicating with the Motion Controllers. 89 xx Contact Dell Customer Support.
D2 xx If this Library has only one DC Power Supply, replace the DC Power Supply. If this Library has two DC Power Supplies, listen to the fan located on the back of each Power Supply. Replace the Power Supply that does not have the fan running. E0 xx A cartridge is stuck in the Picker Assembly; Operator Intervention is required to remove the cartridge from the Grip fingers. Remove the cartridge. The mailbox door is not fully closed E1 xx Close the mailbox door.
SAC :%X Code:0x%Y INTERVENTION NEEDED! Close the mailbox to complete the action. None INTERVENTION NEEDED! Unexpected door open detected. Make sure the door is closed. None INTERVENTION NEEDED! Single-ended device detected on this Differential bus. None INTERVENTION NEEDED! Check SCSI bus port 0 connector and/or termination. None INTERVENTION NEEDED! Remove cartridge in picker and return to storage. None BAD MEDIA Cannot get type. Please label media.
DUPLICATE LABEL Please check volsers at element address [%X and %Y] %X = element address %Y = element address SER NUMBER MISSING Please enter the system serial number via the monitor. None Your library firmware versions do not match. Download the latest version to the library. None One or more drives have downlevel firmware. You may wish to update these drives. See User's Guide. None Operator Information Messages Table 3 describes the operator information messages.
Back to Contents Page Operation: Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO Library User's Guide Operator Panel Remote Management Unit (RMU) Library Startup Library Shutdown Library Restart Normally, the host issues commands to the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library. Operator control is provided via the Operator Panel. The Operator is responsible for: l l l Starting the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library. Shutting down the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library. Handling media.
Table 1. Mailbox Indications Indicator Description This indicator is displayed on screen if the host has issued a PREVENT/ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL SCSI command and locked the Mailbox. An indicator is displayed on screen if the Mailbox is locked. The Mailbox can be locked by either of the following conditions. · The host issues a PREVENT/ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL SCSI command and locks the Mailbox · The Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library is accessing a mailbox slot. · The Mailbox has been configured as all storage.
associated with the Operator Panel. Table 3. Drive Indications Indicator Description Drive Present If a tape drive is present, the initial black outline box is displayed. Power On If power is applied to the tape drive, the Power On indication is displayed. Cleaning Required If tape drive cleaning is required, the Cleaning Required indication is displayed. Error Code If a drive error condition exists, an Error Code indication is displayed.
l l l l l l l l Allows the user to quickly access the status of the system, including library and drive conditions, firmware levels and other useful information. Provides remote operation of all library Operator Panel (LCD) functions via the Web browser. Updates firmware in the RMU, the drives and the library's controller. Supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 2.0 and acts as an SNMP-server, generating SNMP traps and responding to SNMP requests. Acquires Tape Alert 3.
Figure 2. Startup Display Left Navigation Frame The Left Navigation Frame dialog and descriptions are indicated below. Hyperlink Description Logout This hyperlink logs out the current user and returns to the Status dialog. Contents This hyperlink opens a new page and displays a brief description of the Status, Configuration, Firmware, Diagnostic files, Operator Panel, and Logs tabs. See Figure 3.
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Figure 4. SNMP MIB Dialog Figure 5.
Figure 6. Version Dialog Top Information Frame The Top Information Frame dialog and description are indicated below. Hyperlink Name Description This location indicates the URL identifier of the RMU site and the attached library type. Center Navigation Frame All of the Center Navigation Frame dialogs and descriptions, beginning with Status, are indicated below. Hyperlink Description The Status tab displays the current summary status of the library.
Library Firmware This field value indicates the current level of library firmware. RMU Firmware This field value indicates the current level of RMU firmware. Clicking any tab, other than the Status tab, initiates a Login dialog. See Figure 7. Figure 7. Login Dialog Field Description Enter Login Name The user enters his/her user name. The default user name is admin and it is case sensitive. Enter your password The user enters his/her password.
Figure 8. Configuration Dialog Hyperlink Description The Configuration tab displays the current configuration status of the RMU and user account. The fields and values that are associated with this tab are indicated below. Configuration Hostname This field value indicates the Hostname used for the RMU configuration. IP Address This field value indicates the Internet Protocol (IP) address for the RMU connection. Subnet Mask This field value indicates what subnet an IP address belongs to.
Figure 9. Confirm Configuration Changes Dialog Hyperlink Description Password The user must enter their password. Confirm This button confirms the configuration changes. The Firmware dialog and descriptions are indicated below. Figure 10. Firmware Dialog Hyperlink Firmware Select target for update Description The Firmware tab updates the firmware version of the RMU, the drives, or the library.
Select firmware file This selection allows the user to select or browse to find the firmware upgrade file. Update Firmware When this button is clicked, the upgrade firmware process is started. The Diagnostics file dialog and descriptions are indicated below. Figure 11. Diagnostics File Dialog Hyperlink Description The Diagnostics files tab displays the library command error log, library error log, or RMU error log. The fields and values that are associated with this tab are indicated below.
Figure 12. Operator Panel Dialog NOTE: The RMU is a direct interface to the attached library. The user will see what is happening on the attached library and any interaction the user performs (button presses) will reflect both on this web page and the attached library. Hyperlink Operator panel Soft Keys Description The Operator panel tab displays the library operator and duplicates operator panel functionality. Access to this menu does not lock out the library's front panel.
Figure 13. Logs Dialog Hyperlink Logs Description The Logs tab displays the library logs. Library Startup Use the following procedure to start the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library. Step 1 Ensure that the front door is closed and mechanically locked. Step 2 Locate the Rear Power Switch on the lower right rear panel. Step 3 Push the rocker Rear Power Switch towards the top to apply power. Step 4 Locate the Front Power Switch on the upper right front panel.
Figure 16. Offline Confirmation Dialog Step 2 Press the button beneath the OK softkey. l The Offline Dialog is displayed. See Figure 17. Figure 17. Offline Dialog Step 3 Visually confirm that the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library has changed to the Offline state. l The picker completes the current task. The upper center screen text line changes to Offline. Step 4 Locate the Front Power Switch on the upper right front panel. Step 5 Push the Front Power Switch inward to remove power to the electronics.
Back to Contents Page Handling Media: Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO Library User's Guide Inserting Media Ejecting Media Handling Media Processing Media Barcode Labels Cleaning Drives During the course of normal operations, it may become necessary to add or remove storage cartridges to or from the library. Two methods are available to insert or eject storage cartridges. For either method to work, the Mailbox must be unlocked.
Ejecting Media Removing media from the library is best accomplished by using the Mailbox. Or, the cartridge could be directly removed from a specific storage slot location by the Operator. Mailbox Using the Mailbox to remove cartridges does not disrupt library operations. To remove cartridges through the Mailbox, follow this procedure. Step 1 Issue a SCSI MOVE MEDIUM command from the host with the source storage element address and the destination Mailbox element address.
Figure 1. Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Each tape cartridge has a write-protect switch. Before loading the tape cartridge, position the write-protect switch on the front of the cartridge as indicated. If the switch is set to (closed), data cannot be written to the tape. If the switch is set to (open), data can be written to the tape. The write-protect switch is used to prevent recording over existing data. To prevent recording or deleting, set the write-protect switch to the closed position.
Barcode Labels For customers who wish to print barcode labels, the individual media labels are supported if the labels meet the ANSI MH10.8M-1983 standard and other additional requirements. The requirements are: l l l l l l l ANSI MH10.8M-1983 Standard Number of digits: 6 Background reflection: at least 25 percent Print contrast: at least 75 percent Ratio: at least 2.
Back to Contents Page Safety: Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO Library User's Guide Intended Use Hazard Alert Messages Area of Application Protective Devices NOTE: In addition to the safety instructions presented in this guide, local and professional safety rules apply. Avoid dangerous situations while operating the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library by following all safety procedures and operating the equipment carefully. Read and follow all instructions in this guide.
WARNING: Movements of mechanical components in the library can cause serious injury. Access to the library should be restricted to authorized personnel only. Mechanical Lock The library access door can only be opened with a key from the outside. Authorized personnel are responsible for the security of the key. Front Power Switch Switching off the Front Power Switch removes power from the electronics which causes the picker to stop immediately. This switch also removes power from the drives.
Back to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO Library User's Guide Physical Specifications Electrical Specification Performance Specifications Environmental Specification This section of the document describes the physical, electrical, performance, environmental, and regulatory specifications of the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library. Physical Specifications The physical specifications for the Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Library are shown in Table 1. Table 1.
Back to Contents Page Warranty and Return Policy: Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO Library User's Guide Three-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only) Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only) One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) Total Satisfaction Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only) Three-Year Limited Warranty (U.S.
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