LTO Autoloader Operator's Manual Rev. A LTO Autoloader ­ Operator's Manual © Copyright 2004 Page 1 of 68 Copyright Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. This item and the information contained herein are the property of the manufacturer. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the express written permission of the manufacturer. Disclaimer The manufacturer makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents of this document and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication without its obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision or changes. Trademark Notices All product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. LTO Autoloader ­ Operator's Manual © Copyright 2004 Page 2 of 68 Warnings Product Warranty Caution 1 Warnings ! IMPORTANT All safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated, and should be retained for future reference. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. · · Heed warnings ­ All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow instructions ­ All operating and use instructions should be followed. 1.1 Product Warranty Caution The 1x8 Autoloader is warranted to be free from defects in materials, parts, and workmanship and will conform to the current product specification upon delivery. For the specific details of your warranty, refer to your sales contract or contact the company from which the autoloader was purchased. The warranty for the autoloader shall not apply to failures of any unit when: · · · The autoloader is repaired or modified by anyone other than the manufacturer's personnel or approved agent. The autoloader is physically abused or used in a manner that is inconsistent with the operating instructions or product specification defined by the manufacturer. The autoloader fails because of accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, modification, or service by anyone other than the factory service center or its approved agent. The autoloader is repaired by anyone, including an approved agent, in a manner that is contrary to the maintenance or installation instructions supplied by the manufacturer. The manufacturer's serial number tag is removed. The autoloader is damaged because of improper packaging on return. · · · CAUTION Rough handling at shipping! Damaging of the autoloader and loosing warranty. If you are returning the autoloader for repair, package it in its original packaging (or in replacement packaging obtained from your vendor). LTO Autoloader ­ Operator's Manual © Copyright 2004 Page 3 of 68 Warnings User Guide CAUTION Untrained or unauthorized personnel! Damaging of the autoloader and loosing warranty. If problems with the autoloader occur, contact your maintenance organization. 1.2 User Guide This Operator's Manual describes how to configure and operate the LTO Autoloader via the OCP and the RMU. This manual is for operators, system administrators and service personnel, who operate, monitor and maintain the autoloader. The document provides details and functionality of the OCP and the RMU. For installation, operation, maintenance, trouble shooting and specifications of the LTO Autoloader via the OCP and the RMU see LTO Autoloader ­ User Reference Manual. 1.2.1 Conventions used in this Specification This specification uses the following conventions: Notes provide additional information or suggestions about the topic or procedure being discussed. 1.2.2 Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations BCR CDB Barcode Reader Command Descriptor Block DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol GUI IP LUN OCP RMU RTC SCSI TCP VPD Graphical User Interface Internet Protocol Logical Unit Number Operator Control Panel Remote Management Unit Real-Time Clock Small Computer System Interface Transmission Control Protocol Vital Product Data LTO Autoloader ­ Operator's Manual © Copyright 2004 Page 4 of 68 Contents User Guide 2 Contents 1 Warnings.......................................................................................................................................3 1.1 Product Warranty Caution ...................................................................................................3 1.2 User Guide...........................................................................................................................4 1.2.1 Conventions used in this Specification......................................................................4 1.2.2 Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations..................................................................4 Contents........................................................................................................................................5 Tables............................................................................................................................................7 Figures ..........................................................................................................................................8 OCP ­ General Info ......................................................................................................................9 5.1 Physical Characteristics.......................................................................................................9 5.2 Operating Modes ...............................................................................................................10 5.3 OCP Philosophy ................................................................................................................10 5.4 Power Up Display ..............................................................................................................11 5.5 Note about the 4 LEDs ......................................................................................................11 5.6 Write Protected Media .......................................................................................................12 5.7 Bulk Exchange ...................................................................................................................12 5.8 Operational Modes ............................................................................................................12 5.8.1 Automatic Mode.......................................................................................................12 5.8.2 Random Mode .........................................................................................................13 5.8.3 Sequential Mode......................................................................................................13 5.8.4 Loop Mode...............................................................................................................13 5.8.5 Autoload Mode ........................................................................................................13 5.9 Input Modes .......................................................................................................................14 5.9.1 Selectable Predefined Values .................................................................................14 5.9.2 Toggle Values..........................................................................................................14 5.9.3 Numerical Values ....................................................................................................14 OCP ­ Menu Trees .....................................................................................................................15 6.1 Symbols .............................................................................................................................15 6.2 User Go Offline Mode ........................................................................................................16 6.3 OCP User Interaction Mode...............................................................................................17 6.3.1 Information...............................................................................................................18 6.3.2 Commands ..............................................................................................................19 6.3.3 Configuration ...........................................................................................................21 6.3.4 Diagnostic ................................................................................................................25 OCP ­ Error Code Definitions...................................................................................................27 7.1 Error Code 80H..................................................................................................................27 7.2 Autoloader Errors 81H ­ 8FH ............................................................................................27 7.3 Function Errors 90H ­ 9FH................................................................................................28 7.4 Low Level Axis Errors A0H - AFH .....................................................................................29 7.5 Electronic Hardware Errors B0H ­ B6H ............................................................................30 7.6 Drive Errors BAH ­ BFH ....................................................................................................30 7.7 Error and Trace Log...........................................................................................................31 7.7.1 Log Mode.................................................................................................................31 7.8 OCP User Interaction Mode Operation..............................................................................32 7.8.1 User Interaction Mode Operational Notes ...............................................................32 7.8.2 Implied Import Operation .........................................................................................33 7.8.3 Supplemental Notes ................................................................................................33 RMU .............................................................................................................................................34 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LTO Autoloader ­ Operator's Manual © Copyright 2004 Page 5 of 68 Contents User Guide 8.1 8.2 8.3 Overview ............................................................................................................................34 Saving/Restoring Vital Product Data on the RMU .............................................................35 User Interface Pages .........................................................................................................35 8.3.1 Login ........................................................................................................................36 8.3.2 Information...............................................................................................................37 8.3.3 Status ......................................................................................................................39 8.3.4 Configuration ...........................................................................................................41 8.3.5 Maintenance ............................................................................................................48 8.3.6 Logs .........................................................................................................................53 Support ..............................................................................................................................55 RMU Help Pages ...............................................................................................................56 8.5.1 Help Index ...............................................................................................................56 8.5.2 Login ........................................................................................................................57 8.5.3 Information...............................................................................................................57 8.5.4 Status ......................................................................................................................58 ...