ACL 4/52 Automated Tape Library for DLT Cartridges Operator’s Guide 6211222-05 Ver. 5, Rel.
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Contents Contents Preface Chapter 1 Library Overview .........................................................................................1 Library Description .......................................................................................2 ACL 4/52 Library Numbering Conventions ......................................3 Operator Accessible Components...............................................................4 Control Panel ....................................................................
Contents Defining the Library Power-Up State 33 Enabling/Disabling the Auto Clean Option 34 Enabling/Disabling the Retry Option 34 Enabling/Disabling the Auto Load Feature 35 Setting/Changing the Status Display Area Language ................... 36 Adjusting the Display Area Contrast 37 Unloading a Drive ................................................................................ 37 Cleaning a Drive ...................................................................................
Figures Figure 1 ACL 4/52 Library ......................................................................2 Figure 2 ACL 4/52 Library Numbering Conventions .........................3 Figure 3 Control Panel..............................................................................4 Figure 4 Load Port.....................................................................................7 Figure 5 Front Door...................................................................................
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Tables Table 1 Control Panel Functions ...........................................................5 Table 2 DLT Tape Drive Status/Control Panel Functions ..............11 Table 3 Cartridge/Tape Drive Campatibility ...................................12 Table 4 Status Messages .......................................................................44 Table 5 Other Problems ........................................................................
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Preface Audience 0 This document was written for operators of the ACL 4/52 Automated Tape Library (library). Purpose 0 This book contains a brief description of the library, discussions of the operator accessible components, operating instructions and troubleshooting procedures. Document Organization 0 Notational Conventions 0 Following is a brief description of chapter contents.
Warning: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and are included to prevent injury. This manual uses the following: • Right side of the library — Refers to the right side as you face the component being described. • Left side of the library — Refers to the left side as you face the component being described. • b — All binary numbers are succeeded by “b.” • h — All hexadecimal numbers are succeeded by “h.
Refer to the appropriate product manual(s) for information about your tape drive and cartridges. SCSI-2 Specification 0 The SCSI-2 communications specification is the proposed American National Standard for information systems, dated March 9, 1990.
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Chapter 1 Library Overview Chapter 1 Library Overview 1 This section contains a brief description of the library and a discussion of each of the operator-accessible components.
Library Description 1 The ACL 4/52 library (figure 1) is the automated storage and retrieval component of an automated tape library system. It accommodates either four DLT 2000, four DLT 4000, or four DLT 7000 tape drives and is capable of storing a maximum of 48 Digital Linear Tape (DLT) cartridges in a Fixed Storage Array (FSA). An operator-accessible load port at the front of the library can hold an additional four tape cartridges for a total of 52.
Chapter 1 Library Overview Library Description ACL 4/52 Library Numbering Conventions Figure 2 is a view from the left side of the library with the left cosmetic panel removed. Figure 2 depicts the numbering convention for the library's Fixed Storage Array bins, load port bins, and tape drives. This numbering convention is used in the diagnostic software and the library menu mode, which is viewed in the status display area of the control panel.
Chapter 1 Library Overview Operator Accessible Components Operator Accessible Components 1 The operator of the ACL 4/52 library will need access to the following: • Control panel • Load port • Front door • Rear panel • DLT tape drive status/control panel Additionally, the control panel allows you to perform several types of functions (operational and diagnostic) using the menu mode. The menu mode functions and the items listed above are discussed in the following paragraphs.
Chapter 1 Library Overview Operator Accessible Components Table 1 Control Panel Functions Feature (load port) OPEN (button/ indicator) Function The (load port) OPEN button is used to unlock the load port door for the purpose of inserting or removing tape cartridges.
Chapter 1 Library Overview Operator Accessible Components Feature SELECT ↑ (scroll-up), and ↓ (scroll-down) (buttons) FAULT (indicator) Status Display Area Load Port Function With the library in the STANDBY state, pressing the SELECT button activates the menu mode. While in the menu mode, SELECT allows you to choose menus and options, shown in the second line of the status display area (SDA), for execution. The ↑ and ↓ buttons are used in conjunction with the SELECT button.
Chapter 1 Library Overview Operator Accessible Components Figure 4 Load Port Load Port (Closed) (View Port) TA00015B Load Port (Open) Cartridge (Closes to Left) Front Door (with Interlock Switch) 1 The library door is shown in figure 5. This door can be used to access the DLT tape drive status/control panels for manually unloading, ejecting and removing a tape cartridge from the drives.
Chapter 1 Library Overview Operator Accessible Components Warning: To prevent injury from moving components, always press the control panel STANDBY button before opening the front door. The STANDBY indicator will flash until the current command is completed. Note: When the STANDBY indicator is on solid and System Off-line is displayed, the front door may be opened. Always press the control panel STOP button before opening the front door.
Chapter 1 Library Overview Operator Accessible Components Figure 6 Rear Panel DIAG SCSI PORT 4 SCSI PORT 3 SCSI PORT 2 AC Power Receptacle and Switch SCSI PORT 1 Spares (Breakouts) * Connectors shown for default SCSI configuration. DLT Tape Drive Status/Control Panel 1 TA00032 A status/control panel is located on each DLT tape drive (figure 7, figure 8, and figure 9). The features of the status/control panel are described in table 3 on page 12.
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Chapter 1 Library Overview Cartridge/Tape Drive Compatibility Cartridge/Tape Drive Compatibility 1 The ACL 4/52 library is capable of supporting the DLT 2000, DLT 4000, and DLT 7000 tape drives. The library is also capable of supporting the CompacTape III and CompacTape IV cartridges, which are dark gray and black, respectively. When loading the library with cartridges, observe the compatibility of cartridges and tape drives as defined in table 3.
Chapter 1 Library Overview Menu Mode Structure Menu Mode Structure 1 Some of the operator’s responsibilities include using the control panel menu mode. The menu mode is entered by placing the library in the standby mode and then pressing the SELECT button on the control panel. Once the menu mode is entered, the UP-ARROW (↑) and DOWN-ARROW (↓) buttons are used for navigating through the menu and the SELECT button allows the operator to choose menus and/or execute options.
Chapter 1 Library Overview Menu Navigation Menu Navigation 1 After placing the library in the standby mode and pressing the SELECT button on the control panel, the menu mode is activated. To navigate through the menu, press the ↑ or ↓ buttons until the name of the desired main menu is displayed on line #2 of the SDA, then release the SELECT button. Line #1 changes to the main menu selection and line #2 shows the first sub-menu.
Chapter 1 Library Overview Menu Navigation Figure 11 Menu Navigation example Status Display Switch Description Menu: Configuration Menu: Configurati Inquiry M a SCSI Address Po w e r - U p S t a t e Num of Drives SE L E C T - Menu: Configurati Au t o C l e a n Menu: Auto Clean Enabled S u Menu: Enabled ..Wo rking ..SUCCESS..
Chapter 1 Library Overview Operator Tasks (using the Menu Mode) Operator Tasks (using the Menu Mode) 1 As an operator, you may need to use the configuration, drive control and diagnostics menus.
Chapter 1 Library Overview Operator Tasks (using the Menu Mode) In Host Initiated Cleaning Mode, drive cleaning is enabled by your System Administrator at the host computer. Although the library unit will internally track cleaning tape cartridge movement and use, the library unit provides no cleaning support in this mode.
Chapter 1 Library Overview Operator Tasks (using the Menu Mode) • Unload a tape cartridge from a specific drive • Clean a specific drive Unloading a Tape 1 This feature allows you to unload the tape (preparing to eject and remove the tape cartridge) in a drive that you specify. To perform this function, use the Unload sub-menu.
Chapter 1 Library Overview Operator Tasks (using the Menu Mode) Performing an Inventory 1 This feature simply allows you to perform an inventory of the library. The inventory information is then written to nonvolatile RAM. To perform this function, use the Inventory sub-menu. Note: Currently, all other menu options are reserved for FSEs and are not discussed here. For detailed instructions on using the control panel in the menu mode, see Chapter 2, “Operating Procedures.
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Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Chapter 2 Operating Procedures 2 This chapter provides procedures for applying/removing power, inserting/removing tape cartridges through the load port, manually unloading a cartridge from a tape drive, and performing procedures for all functions associated with the control panel menu mode.
Operating Procedures This section contains procedures for executing the following operator tasks: Applying Power to 2 the Library • Applying and removing power • Placing the library on-line or taking it off-line • Inserting and removing tape cartridges using the load port • Manually unloading a tape cartridge from a DLT tape drive To apply power to the library: 1 Verify the following: a Front door and load port closed b All outer skins attached c All rear panel connections secured 2 At the r
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Removing Power from 2 the Library To remove power from the library: 1 Press the control panel STOP button. 2 Press the control panel STANDBY button and verify that System Off-line is displayed in the SDA. 3 At the rear panel, set the AC power switch to the O (off) position. Inserting Tape Cartridges To insert a tape cartridge: 2 Caution: DO NOT USE CompacTape I, CompacTape IIor CompacTape IIIXT tape cartridges in this library.
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Figure 12 Inserting/Removing Tapes Load Port Tape Cartridge Bar code Label Opens to Right/ Closes to Left TA30010d Removing Tape Cartridges To remove a tape cartridge: 2 Note: Use the view port to determine whether or not the load port contains tape cartridges to be removed. 1 When tape cartridges are ready to be removed, press the load port OPEN button and verify the indicator begins blinking.
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Caution: The load port door is locked when in the open position. You must press the CLOSE button before attempting to close the load port door. 4 When the CLOSE indicator is steadily lit, push the load port door closed. (The library will lock the door.) Manually Unloading the DLT Tape Drive 2 To manually unload a DLT tape drive: 1 Press the control panel STANDBY button and verify that System Off-line is displayed in the SDA.
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Caution: If the tape cartridge leader failed to detach from the take-up leader, push the tape cartridge all of the way back into the drive mouth, press down the insert/release handle, and return to step #4. Otherwise, continue to step #7. 7 Pull the tape cartridge completely out of the drive. 8 Close the library door. 9 Press the control panel STOP button. 10 Press the control panel STANDBY button and verify that System On-line is displayed in the SDA.
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures DLT 7000 Front Bezel Figure 14 DLT 7000 Manual Unload Insert/Release Handle (Shown in Up Position) Unload Button ACL 4/52 Operator’s Guide TA00056b 27
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Turning the Interior Light On/Off Turning the Interior Light On/Off 2 Note: The Interior light bulb is not operator replaceable. Notify your Field Service Engineer to replace the bulb. The library is normally shipped with the interior light set to the “On” position. Use the following procedure to turn the interior light “On” or “Off .” 1 Press the control panel STANDBY button and verify that “System Off-line” is displayed in the SDA. 2 Press the control panel STOP button.
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Turning the Interior Light On/Off Figure 15 Turning the Interior Light On/Off Power Switch (Shown in Off Position) Interior Light Front Door (Opens to Right) TA00038d ACL 4/52 Operator’s Guide 29
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Using the Menu Mode Operating Procedures Using the Menu Mode 2 This section contains procedures for entering and exiting the control panel menu mode and instructions for executing the operator tasks listed below: Entering the Menu Mode • Setting or changing the library or tape drive SCSI addresses • Defining the state of the library after the power-up sequence has completed • Enabling or disabling the automatic drive cleaning option • Enabling or
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Using the Menu Mode Note: After an operation is executed, the results displayed in the SDA, must be cleared before the quick method of exiting will be available. To clear the results of an operation from the SDA, press the ↑ or ↓ button. Or the conventional method: 1 Use the ↑ and ↓ buttons to navigate to an Exit option, then press the SELECT button. (This method will take you one-level up in the menu each time that you perform it.
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Using the Menu Mode Note: After changing the SCSI address of the library, one of two things must happen to set the new SCSI ID. The host controller must issue a “SCSI Bus Reset,” or the library must be powered off and on again. Setting/Changing a Tape Drive SCSI Address 2 To set or change a tape drive SCSI address: 1 Enter the menu mode.
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Using the Menu Mode 9 With the proper SCSI ID number displayed on line #2, press the SELECT button. 10 Exit the menu mode. Note: After changing the SCSI address of the drives, one of three things must happen to set the new SCSI ID. The Reset Drives command must be performed from the Diagnostic Software Package, the host controller must issue a “SCSI Bus Reset,” or the library must be powered off and on again.
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Using the Menu Mode Enabling/Disabling the Auto Clean Option To enable or disable the auto clean option: 2 1 Enter the menu mode.
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Using the Menu Mode 5 With Retries displayed on line #2 of the SDA, press the SELECT button and verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Menu: Retries Enabled< Note: Retries Enabled is the default. If you want to disable this feature, proceed to step 6. Otherwise, exit the menu mode.
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Using the Menu Mode 6 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Enabled option and verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Menu : Au to L o ad Enabled 7 With the desired option displayed on line #2, press the SELECT button. 8 Exit the menu mode. Setting/Changing the Status Display Area Language To set or change the status display area language: 2 1 Enter the menu mode. 2 Press the SELECT button to choose the Configuration menu.
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Using the Menu Mode Adjusting the Display 2 Area Contrast To adjust the display area contrast: 1 Enter the menu mode. 2 Press the SELECT button to choose the Configuration menu.
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Using the Menu Mode 2 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Configuration menu and verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Menu: Dr ive Control 3 Press the SELECT button to choose the Drive Control menu.
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Using the Menu Mode 4 Verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Menu: Dr ive Contr Unload 5 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Unload sub-menu and verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Menu: Dr ive Contr Clean 6 Press the SELECT button to choose the Clean sub-menu and verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Menu: Clean Dr ive 1 7 Use the ↑ and ↓ buttons to navigate to the proper drive number.
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Using the Menu Mode 3 Press the SELECT button to choose the Diagnostics menu and verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Menu: Diagnostics Home All 4 Press the ↓ button two (2) times to bypass the Home All and Selftest All sub-menus. Then verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Menu: Diagnostics Status Actuator 5 Use the ↑ and ↓ buttons to scroll to the function that you want to display (Status Actuator or Status Sensor).
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Using the Menu Mode 3 Press the SELECT button to choose the Diagnostics menu and verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Menu: Diagnostics Home All 4 Press the ↓ button five (5) times to bypass the Home All, Selftest All, Status Actuator, Status Sensor and Move Actuator sub-menus. Then verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Menu: Diagnostics Inventor y 5 With Inventory displayed on line #2, press the SELECT button.
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Chapter 3 Operator Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Operator Troubleshooting 3 This chapter provides explanations of status messages displayed in the Control Panel Status Display Area (SDA) as well as the associated action necessary (if any) to rectify specific problems.
Operator Troubleshooting Table 4 is a listing of all status messages displayed in the SDA. Column #1, “Status Message,” shows the two lines of the SDA. (If there is only one line of text in the message, it is displayed on line #1.) The “Description/Action” column provides a brief explanation of the message and, where necessary, steps that you can take to resolve any problem associated with the message. Table 4 Status Messages Status Message System On-line.
Chapter 3 Operator Troubleshooting Operator Troubleshooting Status Message O n - l i n e I n i t Fa i l Description/Action In the event of an initialization failure (library power has been cycled from off to on), this message is displayed in the SDA following the Initializing...Wait for On-line message. (When the library successfully completes initialization, System On-line is displayed in the SDA.) The control panel STOP button was pressed. System Stopped The library front door is open.
Chapter 3 Operator Troubleshooting Other Problems Other Problems In addition to the status messages described in the previous section, there are other problems that may occur. Table 5 lists two of these problems and the steps to take to resolve them. Note: Coordinate your efforts with the System Administrator. Table 5 Other Problems Problem Resolution A tape drive is not ejecting the cartridges properly. 1) Use the procedure “Unloading a Tape” on page 18 to remove the cartridge.
Glossary Glossary A actuators Robotic components that move inside the library to manipulate cartridges. These include the gripper, extension axis, vertical and horizontal axes. automated tape library A robotic storage and retrieval system for DLT tape cartridges. B bar code label The identification label on DLT tape cartridges. bar code scanner A device that is mounted on the extension axis that reads the cartridge bar code labels.
Glossary extension axis assembly Mounted onto the vertical axis, the extension axis assembly consists of the gripper assembly and the horizontal axis on which the gripper assembly is mounted. extension axis belt The drive belt connecting the extension motor/gearbox to the gripper. F FCC Class A Standard established by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission governing electromagnetic emissions. FSA Fixed storage array. This is a 3-column by 16-row fixture mounted inside the library.
Glossary O offline Not ready for communications with a host. This mode is required for configuration, diagnostic, and maintenance operations. online Ready for communications with a host. P PC Personal computer pick The act of removing a cartridge from one location in preparation for placing it in another location. place The act of placing a cartridge in a location after it has been picked from another location.
Glossary vertical carriage assembly The crossbar and linear bearings mounted on the vertical rails and all components mounted on the crossbar.
Index Index A I actuator status menu 39 adjusting display contrast menu 17 adujsting the display area contrast menu 37 auto load feature menu 35 auto-clean option menu 16, 34 inventory elapsed time 19, 41 menu 40 performing 19 L C cartridge tape drive compatibility 12 types 12 cleaning a drive menu 38 configuration menu functions 16 contrast adjusting 37 adjusting display menu 17 control panel 4 language language menu 17 languages supported 36 status display area language menu 36 library placing on-li
Index storage bins 3 tape drives 3 tape drive cartridge compatibility 12 cleaning 38 manually unloading 25 numbering 3 O status/control panel 9 operator accessible components control panel 4 troubleshooting, operator 44 front door 7 load port 6 rear panel 8 tape drive status/control panel 9 operator troubleshooting other problems 46 status messages 44 P power applying 22 removing 23 power-up state menu 16, 33 R rear panel 8 retry option menu 17, 34 S SCSI address menu setting/changing drive 16, 32
