Quantum LTO Ultrium 8-Slot Autoloader User's Guide, P/N50002762, B01, July 2005 Made in USA. Quantum Corporation provides this publication "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Quantum Corporation may revise this publication from time to time without notice. COPYRIGHT STATEMENT Copyright 2005 by Quantum Corporation. All rights reserved. Your right to copy this manual is limited by copyright law. Making copies or adaptations without prior written authorization of Quantum Corporation is prohibited by law and constitutes a punishable violation of the law. TRADEMARK STATEMENT Quantum and the Quantum logo registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation. Other trademarks may be mentioned herein which belong to other companies. Warnings 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 installation, use and servicing. A Warning box alerts the user to the presence of "dangerous voltage" inside the product that might cause harm or electric shock. For example: Warning: Risk of electric shock! Do not open! To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. · · · · · · 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. Ventilation -- The product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with proper ventilation. Heat -- The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, furnaces, or other heat producing appliances. Power sources -- The product should be connected to a power source only of the type directed in this document or as marked on the product. Power cord protection -- The power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it, paying particular attention to the cord at the wall receptacle, and the point where the cord exits from the product. To complete the disconnection of the electricity, please remove the power (electric) cord and the SCSI cable from their connections in the back of the autoloader. The plugs should be placed near the autoloader for easy access. Object and liquid entry -- Care should be taken to insure that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the product's enclosure through openings. Servicing -- The user should not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. · · · Precautions · · · · · Do not use oil, solvents, gasoline, paint thinners, or insecticides on the unit. Do not expose the unit to moisture or to temperatures higher than 140 °F (60 °C) or lower than -40 °F (-40°C). Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity, and electronic/electrical equipment, which generate electrical noise. Hold the power cord by the head when removing it from the AC outlet; pulling the cord can damage the internal wires. Use the unit on a firm level surface free from vibration, and do not place anything on top of the unit. FCC Notice This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used properly that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions -- may cause interference to radio communications or radio and television reception. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · Reorient the receiving antenna. Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver. Move the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and receiver are on different branch circuits. Warning: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, which have not been expressly approved by Certance, may cause radio and television interference problems that could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Further, this equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital apparatus in accordance with Canadian Radio Interference Regulations ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The external device drive described in this manual requires shielded interface cables to comply with FCC emission limits. Warning: To prevent fire or electrical shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Contents Preface xiii Chapter 1 Quick Start 1 Autoloader Components ................................................................................. 2 Starting the Autoloader..................................................................................... 5 Operator's Panel ................................................................................................. 7 Installing the Data Cartridges .......................................................................... 8 Chapter 2 Introduction 9 Features ............................................................................................................. 10 Accessories ........................................................................................................ 11 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................... 12 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Autoloader 13 Choosing a Location ........................................................................................ 13 Checking the Installation Environment................................................. 15 Unpacking the Autoloader ............................................................................. 15 LTO Ultrium 8-Slot Autoloader User's Guide v Contents Installation Options..........................................................................................15 Installing the Autoloader into a Rack............................................................16 Requirements .............................................................................................16 Preparing the Autoloader ........................................................................17 Installing the Support Rails .....................................................................18 Installing the Rack-Mount Brackets .......................................................19 Securing the Autoloader ..........................................................................20 Connecting the Cables .....................................................................................21 Data Cartridges.................................................................................................22 Installing the Data Cartridges ................................................................22 Loading and Unloading a Cartridge .....................................................23 Updating the Cartridge Inventory..........................................................24 Chapter 4 Operating the Autoloader 25 Operator's Panel ...............................................................................................25 Status LEDs ...............................................................................................26 LCD ............................................................................................................27 Keypad .......................................................................................................27 Menu Options ..................................................................................................28 Inventory Status Characters ...........................................................................29 Operating Modes .............................................................................................30 Random Mode ...........................................................................................31 Sequential Mode........................................................................................31 Write-Protected Media .............................................................................32 Autoloader Operations....................................................................................32 Monitoring the Autoloader Operation and Status ...............................32 Performing Autoloader and Tape Drive Operations...........................33 Resetting the Autoloader ........................................................................33 Resetting the Tape Drive..........................................................................33 Maintenance .....................................................................................................34 Cleaning the Tape Drive .........................................................................34 Shipping the Autoloader ................................................................................35 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 37 Performing a System Test ..............................................................................37 Error Codes .......................................................................................................38 vi LTO Ultrium 8-Slot Autoloader User's Guide Contents Error and Event Log ................................................................................ 41 Log Entry ................................................................................................... 42 Appendix A Specifications 45 Size and Weight................................................................................................ 46 SCSI Interface ................................................................................................... 46 SCSI ID Settings ....................................................................................... 47 Changing the SCSI ID Settings ............................................................. 47 SCSI Cable Requirements ....................................................................... 48 SCSI Terminator Requirements ............................................................. 49 Performance Specifications............................................................................. 49 Capacity ..................................................................................................... 49 Tape Drive Performance .......................................................................... 49 Autoloader Self-Test Times .................................................................... 49 Initial Element Status Time .................................................................... 50 Move Complete Time .............................................................................. 50 Reliability ................................................................................................... 50 Power Specifications ....................................................................................... 50 AC Power................................................................................................... 50 AC Power Cord......................................................................................... 51 Environmental Specifications ........................................................................ 52 Acoustic Noise Limits .................................................................................... 53 Shock and Vibration ........................................................................................ 53 Shock Specifications ................................................................................ 53 Vibration Specifications .......................................................................... 54 Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment ....................................... 55 Index 57 LTO Ultrium 8-Slot Autoloader User's Guide vii Contents viii LTO Ultrium 8-Slot Autoloader User's Guide Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figu ...