User manual FREECOM LTO SUPERLOADER

SuperLoaderTM (SuperLoader DLT and SuperLoader LTO) Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide explains how to unpack, install, and set up your SuperLoader, including how to correctly handle magazines and tape cartridges. These instructions are for both the SuperLoader DLT and SuperLoader LTO due to the nature of their similarities. In general, the SuperLoader DLT is used in the illustrations. Though the components are similar in appearance, many component parts are not interchangeable. These include the magazines, cartridges, drive carrier assembly, magazine blank, magazine handle, and the barcode scanner. Please order the appropriate part numbers when replacing these items. For additional information, visit our Web site or refer to the Superloader User's Guide installed as a PDF (portable document format) file on the enclosed CD, or contact Technical Support and Customer Service. Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print PDF documents. To download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader, go to www.adobe.com. Step 1: Unpack the SuperLoader Warning: At least two people are required to unpack the SuperLoader to reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage. a. Look for markings on the shipping carton that indicate the top. If necessary, position the carton so that it is top-side up. b. Using scissors, a utility knife, or other appropriate tool, carefully cut the packing tape along the length and ends of the carton. c. Remove the accessories box from the shipping carton. The accessories box contains the following items: · SCSI cable and terminator · Documentation CD · Mounting hardware (brackets and screws) · Power cord d. To remove the SuperLoader from the shipping carton: (1) Position yourself along the long side of the carton. Instruct the other unpacker to position himself/herself so that he/she is facing you along the other long side of the carton. (2) Together with the other unpacker, reach in through the openings in the foam packaging and grip the SuperLoader securely. (3) In a coordinated motion with the other unpacker, lift the SuperLoader out of the shipping carton and onto a stable, flat surface. e. Remove the foam packaging from the SuperLoader as follows: (1) While the other unpacker steadies one side of the SuperLoader, grip the front end of the SuperLoader with one hand and remove the foam packaging from the other side of the SuperLoader. Caution: Do not rest the SuperLoader on the unpacked side. The weight of the unit may bend the metal flange on the front end. (2) While you steady the unpacked side of the SuperLoader, have the other unpacker remove the foam packaging from the other side. Set the unit down. (3) Remove the foam inserts from the front of the SuperLoader. SuperLoader (SuperLoader DLT and SuperLoader LTO) Quick Start Guide Page 2 Step 2: Prepare Parts and Tools a. Check that you have the following parts from the SuperLoader accessories kit: · 2 short SuperLoader brackets · 2 long SuperLoader brackets · 2 support brackets · 8 10-32 x 1/4-inch button head support bracket screws Step 4: Install the SuperLoader in the Rack a. Take the following safety precautions for a rackmount installation: (1) Lower the rack's feet. (2) Extend the rack's anti-tip device (if available). (3) Ensure that the rack and all equipment mounted in the rack have a reliable ground connection. Short brackets Long brackets Support brackets and screws (4) Verify that the total current of the rack components (including SuperLoader) will not exceed the current rating of the power distribution unit or outlet receptacles. For SuperLoader specifications, refer to the User's Guide. (5) Have the help of at least one other person. At least two people are required to safely install the SuperLoader into a rack. Caution: Failure to take these safety precautions may result in personal injury or equipment damage. b. Install two clip nuts onto each of the four rails of the rack, spacing the nuts 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) apart at exactly the same level. b. Obtain the following items from the accessories kit that came with your rack: · 8 clip nuts · 8 screws c. Make sure you have the following tools: · #2 Phillips screwdriver · Level Step 3: Choose a Location for the SuperLoader The SuperLoader has the following dimensions: · Length: 29.67 inches (753.7 mm) · Width: 17.693 inches (449.4 mm) · Height: 3.49 inches (88.6 mm) The SuperLoader is designed to fit in a standard 19-inch rack using either the long or short brackets (depending on the depth of the rack). When selecting a location for the SuperLoader, keep in mind the following guidelines: · Minimum clearances of 27 inches (686 mm) in front of the unit and 17 inches (432 mm) in back are required to facilitate component removal and installation. The SuperLoader should be positioned away from cooling vents or exhaust from other devices to help minimize the amount of debris entering the tape path. Clip nuts Rack outer cover Clip nut · 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) Caution: Excessive dust or other debris in the tape path can damage tapes and tape drives. Rail Clip nut SuperLoader (SuperLoader DLT and SuperLoader LTO) Quick Start Guide c. Select the long or short SuperLoader brackets (depending on the depth of the rack) and attach them to the rear of the SuperLoader on the right and left sides. Page 3 Note: Be sure to attach the support brackets correctly; the side of the bracket with only two holes should be secured to the rail. Bracket (right side) e. With the help of a second installer, insert the SuperLoader into the rack so that each SuperLoader bracket slides into the corresponding support bracket on the rear rails and the tabs at the front of the SuperLoader align flush with the clip nuts on the front rails. Caution: Do not let go of the front end of the SuperLoader until it can be secured to the rack. Rear of SuperLoader Screws (10-32 x 1/4 only) SuperLoader bracket d. Using rack screws, attach a support bracket to the clip nuts on each rear rail. Tighten the screws just enough to hold the support brackets firmly against the rail while still allowing the support bracket to be slightly shifted by hand. This shifting will help facilitate the engagement of SuperLoader brackets as the SuperLoader is installed in the rack (You will fully tighten these screws later.) Right rear rail Support brackets f. While the other installer holds the front end of the SuperLoader, secure the SuperLoader in the rack by doing the following: Rack (1) Secure the front end tabs of the SuperLoader to the rack using four rack screws (two per tab). Make sure the screws are finger tight. Support bracket Clip nuts Left front rail SuperLoader (front) Rack screws Right rear rail Rack screws Tab (one on each side) SuperLoader (SuperLoader DLT and SuperLoader LTO) Quick Start Guide (2) Install four screws (two per side) to secure the support brackets to the SuperLoader brackets. Page 4 Power switch Power connector Superloader bracket Support bracket SuperLoader (rear) SCSI ports Screws SuperLoader (rear) d. Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI host adapter card. Right rear rail e. Complete the SCSI connection by doing one of the following: · If the SuperLoader is the last device on the SCSI bus, attach the SCSI terminator to the open port on the back of the SuperLoader. Tighten the screws to secure the terminator connection. If the SuperLoader is not the last device on the SCSI bus, continue the SCSI bus using the open port on the back of the SuperLoader. g. Verify that the SuperLoader is level. Make installation adjustments as needed. h. When the SuperLoader is level, tighten the screws securing the SuperLoader tabs to the front rails, the SuperLoader brackets to the support brackets, and the support brackets to the rear rails. · Note: Do not turn on the host computer or any devices connected to the host computer until you have configured the SuperLoader and installed tape cartridges. Step 5: Establish the SCSI Connection a. Make sure you have the supplied VHDCI SCSI cable and SCSI terminator required for this part of the installation. Note: If the host computer is connected to a network, check with the system administrator before turning off power. b. Properly turn off all peripheral devices connected to the host computer, and then turn off the host computer. Caution: When installing SCSI cables, make sure you correctly align all SCSI connectors to avoid bending connector pins. Bent or damaged connector pins will cause the SCSI connection to fail. c. Attach the SCSI cable to either of the SCSI ports at the back of the SuperLoader. Tighten the screws to secure the cable connection. Step 6: Turn on the SuperLoader a. Connect the SuperLoader power cord as follows: (1) Make sure the power switch at the back of the SuperLoader is set to 0 (off). (2) Connect the socket end of the power cord to the power connector on the back of the SuperLoader. (3) Connect the power cord plug to a grounded electrical outlet. b. Turn on the SuperLoader by setting the power switch at the back of the SuperLoader to 1 (on). The SuperLoader performs its power-on sequence, which can be viewed on the LCD screen on the front panel of the SuperLoader. SuperLoader (SuperLoader DLT and SuperLoader LTO) Quick Start Guide Note: Do not turn on the host computer until after you configure the SuperLoader (Step 7) and load tape cartridges (Step 8). c. If the SuperLoader LCD screen displays a warning message any time during the power-up sequence, write down the contents of the message and then press the Escape button to clear the message. Note: After completing this procedure (i.e., turning on the SuperLoader for the first time), you should use the power button on the front panel to turn the SuperLoader on and off. Page 5 Step 8: Load Tape Cartridges The SuperLoader can hold up to 16 tape cartridges in two magazines, one installed on the left side and the other installed on the right side of the SuperLoader. Cartridge slots in the left magazine are numbered 1 to 8, and cartridge slots in the right magazine are numbered 9 to 16. The SuperLoader can also be shipped with an 8-cartridge capacity. In this case, the SuperLoader comes with the left magazine only; a magazine blank is installed on the right side. Note: The SuperLoader will not run unless both magazine openings are loaded with either a magazine or magazine blank. To load tape cartridges in the SuperLoader: a. Eject and remove an empty magazine as follows: (1) At the front panel of the SuperLoader, press Enter. (2) Scroll to Commands and press Enter. (3) Scroll to Eject and press Enter. (4) If you are requested to enter a password, type 000000 (the default password) and press Enter. (5) Scroll to Left Magazine (or Right Magazine as appropriate) and press Enter to eject that magazine. The selected magazine is released. Caution: To prevent damage to the SuperLoader or to the magazine, both hands should be used when removing the magazine from the SuperLoader. (6) Grasp the magazine by the handle with one hand and slide it out while supporting the length of the magazine from underneath with the other hand. (See illustration on following page.) Note: When you eject a magazine, you must fully remove it, or fully install it, before turning off the SuperLoader. (7) To eject and remove the other magazine at this time, press Escape, then scroll to the other magazine, and press Enter. Then, repeat step 6. To remove the other magazine later, repeat this procedure. Step 7: Configure the SuperLoader a. Determine/set the SCSI ID for the SuperLoader. The SuperLoader is a SCSI device. Each SCSI device attached to a server or workstation must have a unique SCSI ID number. The SCSI IDs enable several devices to be connected to a single computer without conflict. The default SCSI ID for the SuperLoader is 5. You should not have to change the default SCSI ID for SuperLoader unless another SCSI device connected to the host computer is already assigned the same ID number. To change the SCSI ID for theSuperLoader, use the front panel as explained in the User's Guide. b. Set the IP (Internet Protocol) address for the SuperLoader. The SuperLoader is also an Ethernet device. Ethernet is a method for accessing local networks as well as the Internet. The Ethernet connection also enables you to use the Web-based On-board Remote Manager to further modify SuperLoader configuration. All Ethernet devices must have a unique IP address. In default configuration, the SuperLoader is assigned a static IP address. This static IP address must be modified to match the class of the local network, or the SuperLoader must be reconfigured to accept dynamic IP addresses. For more information, refer to the User's Guide. SuperLoader (SuperLoader DLT and SuperLoader LTO) Quick Start Guide Page 6 Note: Each slot has a keying feature that prevents the cartridge from being inserted incorrectly. (4) Repeat this procedure until all tape cartridges have been loaded into the magazine(s). Note: You can remove a tape cartridge in the same manner as you insert it. Use the dials on the magazine to line up the desired tape cartridge with one of the openings on the other side of the magazine. Then, using your thumb and index finger, pull out the cartridge. You will feel a little resistance as you begin to pull but continue until the cartridge comes free. SuperLoader mounted in rack Left magazine Handle c. Install the magazine(s) into the SuperLoader. Note: If a magazine blank is installed, it does not need to be ejected. Instead, it can be installed/removed by sliding it in/out using the handle. b. Load tape cartridges into the magazine(s). (1) Using the dials on the magazine, move the slot conveyor belt within the magazine until a slot lines up with one of the six openings on the other side of the magazine. (1) Grasp the magazine by the handle with one hand and support it from underneath with the other hand. (2) Position the magazine correctly in the SuperLoader. The magazine can only be inserted into the SuperLoader in the correct orientation. (3) Push the magazine in until it clicks and locks into place. (4) Repeat this procedure to install a second magazine as appropriate. The SuperLoader performs an auto-inventory of the tape cartridges in the magazine(s). Once completed, the SuperLoader is ready for normal operation. Dial Right magazine (right side) Dial (2) Correctly orient the cartridge for insertion in the slot. Right magazine (left side) Note: These instructions are for both the SuperLoader LTO and SuperLoader DLT due to the nature of their similarities. Many component parts are not interchangeable. These include the magazines, cartridges, drive carrier assembly, magazine blank, magazine handle, and the barcode scanner. Please order the appropriate part numbers when replacing these items. Openings Tape cartridge (note orientation) Openings Caution: When removing magazines or blanks, be certain that no robotic operations are in process. Failure to do so will stop the robot. (3) Insert the cartridge into the slot. As you push the cartridge in, you will feel some resistance until the cartridge latches into the slot. 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