User manual TANDBERG SUPERLOADER DLT - QUICK START GUIDE

SuperLoaderTM Quick Start Guide For more information about Tandberg Data´s quality products, visit www.tandberg.com Tandberg Data publications can be requested from a Tandberg Data Sales Representative or ordered directly from Tandberg Data. For the latest information about Super DLTtapeTM and DLTtapeTM products and accessories, visit the Tandberg Data web site at www.tandberg.com or the Technical Support site at www.dlttape.com. Tandberg Data reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products, without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes or improvements in units previously sold or shipped. Publication Number: 432549-01 © 2002 Tandberg Data. All rights reserved. Tandberg Data and the Tandberg Data logo are trademarks of Tandberg Data ASA. The DLTtape logo and the Super DLTtape logo are trademarks of Quantum Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. DLTtape, Super DLTtape, SuperLoader, and the SuperLoader logo are trademarks of Quantum Corporation. Products mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 432549-01 1Unpack This guide contains a sequence of steps recommended for unpacking, installing, and setting up your autoloader. the autoloader · Power cord · Quick Start Guide d Each unpacker should: 1. Position him/herself along a lengthwise side of the carton, facing the other unpacker. 2. Reach in through the openings in the foam packaging and grip the autoloader securely. 3. In a coordinated motion with the other unpacker, lift the autoloader out of the box and place it on a flat, stable surface. e While one unpacker steadies one side of the autoloader, the other unpacker should grip the front of the autoloader with one hand and remove the foam packaging from the other side of the unit. 3 ! Caution Do not rest the autoloader on the unpacked side. The weight of the unit could bend the metal flange on the front end. f While one unpacker steadies the autoloader, the other unpacker should remove the foam packaging from the other side of the unit and set down the unit. g Remove the foam inserts from the front of the unit. Tandberg Data recommends that two people unpack the autoloader and that you practice good ergonomic techniques to lessen the risk of personal injury and damage to the unit. a Look for markings on the carton that indicate the top. If necessary, re-position the carton so that it is upright according to the markings. b Use a utility knife or scissors to cut the packing tape along the length and ends of the carton. c Remove the accessories box from the carton. The accessories box contains the following items: · Cable(s) · Documentation CD For additional information: Refer to the enclosed CD-ROM, visit www.tandberg.com 2 · Mounting hardware (brackets and screws) 2 Sections 2-4 explain how to prepare and install the autoloader. Prepare parts and tools Tools ·#2 Phillips screwdriver Parts · 4 autoloader brackets (2 long and 2 short, to accommodate different rack depths) · 2 support brackets · 8 10-32 x 1/4 inch button head screws for the support brackets (4 per support bracket) Note: You also need 8 clip nuts and 8 screws, which are not included with your autoloader but should be included with your cabinet. Support brackets Short autoloader brackets (part number 74-60604-02) Long autoloader brackets (part number 74-60604-01) 8 support bracket screws 4 5 3 Choose a location Choose a location to install the autoloader. 4 Rackmount the autoloader It takes two people to safely rackmount your autoloader. ! Caution Position the autoloader so that no cooling vents or exhaust from other devices are located directly in front of the unit; this helps minimize the amount of foreign debris entering the tape path. Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives. For details about accessing cartridges and removing magazines, see the User Manual. ! Warning Before you begin, lower the rack's leveler feet and extend the rack's anti-tip device. Failure to extend the anti-tip device could result in personal injury or damage to the tape autoloader if the rack tips over. ! Caution Do not remove the top cover of the autoloader during the installation process. Removing the top cover could result in damage to the autoloader. ! Caution Ensure that the rack and all equipment mounted in the rack have a reliable ground connection. Verify that the total current of the rack components does not exceed the current rating of the power distribution unit or outlet receptacles. 6 7 Rackmount the autoloader, continued For details about this procedure, see the User Manual. a Install two clip nuts, 1.75 inches apart, onto each of the four rails of the rack, making sure that you install each pair of clip nuts at exactly the same level. b Select the long or short autoloader brackets and attach them to the rear of the autoloader. (Procedure continues.) Outer cover of rack Rail in rack Outer cover of rack Clip nuts Autoloader bracket 8 9 Rackmount the autoloader, continued c Attach one support bracket to each rear rail, loosely installing the screws through the clip nuts. Make sure that you attach the side of the support bracket that has only two holes, and do not tighten the screws yet. You will tighten the screws in Step h. d Put the autoloader into the rack and do the following: 1. Position the autoloader in the rack so that each autoloader bracket rests on a support bracket. Each autoloader bracket should slide along the lip of the support bracket. (Procedure continues.) Support bracket Autoloader bracket Support bracket Rear rail in rack Outer cover of rack 10 11 Rackmount the autoloader, continued 2. Slide the autoloader in place so that the front ears of the autoloader align with the front clip nuts. Then loosely install the four screws that connect the two support brackets to the two front rails. e Loosely install the four screws that connect the support brackets (two screws per support bracket) to the autoloader brackets. Autoloader bracket Front rail f Verify that the autoloader is level. Adjust as needed. g Tighten the four screws that attach the two front ears to the front rails. Support bracket h Tighten the four screws that connect the two support brackets to the two autoloader brackets. i Tighten the four screws that connect the two support brackets to the two rear rails. 13 Front ear 12 5 Sections 5-9 explain how to set up the autoloader. Make the SCSI connection When installing cables, be careful not to damage the SCSI pins on the connectors. Damaged pins will cause the connection to fail. ! Caution a If the host computer is connected to a network, check with the system administrator before turning off power. b Properly power off all peripheral devices connected to the host computer. c Power off the host computer. d Install the supplied 68-pin SCSI cable to the double-stacked SCSI connector that is on the back of the autoloader/DCA and tighten the screws. You can install the SCSI cable in either port. Note: Notice that the connector on the end of the cable is offset. Make sure that you install it with the correct orientation so that you can fit a terminator or another cable in the other port. 14 Double-stacked SCSI connector e If the autoloader will be the last device on the SCSI bus, install the supplied SCSI terminator to the remaining port that is on the autoloader/DCA and then tighten the screws. f Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI host adapter card. g Power back on any peripheral devices that you powered off in Step b. Note: Do not power on the host computer at this time. You must configure the autoloader for SCSI and Ethernet prior to powering on the host. 15 6 Connect the power cord Note: The first time you power on the autoloader, do not power on the host. 7 Power on the autoloader When you first power on the autoloader, it automatically runs a Power On Self Test (POST). During the POST, the left (green) LED flashes. After the POST, the left (green) and right (amber) LED flash alternately. · The autoloader performs a calibration and magazine element status. The Ready LED flashes green. A + appears in the upper right corner of the LCD while calibration is in progress. When the power-on sequence completes and the autoloader is ready, the LCD displays a list of the autoloader options that are present and the Ready LED is steady green. Note: If there is a warning message indicating a change, you may need to press Escape to clear the message. Note: After the first time you power on the autoloader, you should use the switch on the front to power on and off the autoloader. a Push the power switch on the back of the autoloader to the on position (the 1 is pressed). a Make sure that the power switch on the back of the autoloader is off (the 0 is pressed). b Connect the female end of the power cord to the power connector on the back of the autoloader. c Plug the male end of the power cord into the power source. b Wait while the autoloader performs its power-on sequence. During this time, the following activities occur: · The LCD displays the model and firmware. · The LCD displays the tests being performed as part of the internal power-on. Note: If the autoloader displays a warning message, press Escape to clear the message. 16 17 8 Set the SCSI ID Each SCSI device that is attached to a server or workstation must have a unique SCSI ID. The SuperLoader is set to a default SCSI ID of 5. Use the front panel or Web Administration to change the SCSI ID if necessary. For details about setting the SCSI ID, see the User Manual. 9 Set the Ethernet Ethernet is the method that the autoloader uses to access a network. The Ethernet connection is how you access the Web Administration to modify the SuperLoader configurations, such as the IP address. Each Ethernet device must have a unique IP address. Use the front panel to determine and modify the static IP address or set the SuperLoader to a dynamic address. If you are not using a dynamic address, you must set the IP address and Subnet mask. For more details, see the User Manual. 18 19 Use magazines and magazine blanks This section explains how to correctly handle magazines and cartridges. The Autoloader will not run unless both magazine openings are properly closed. One way that you can close the openings is to use two magazines. If you use only one magazine, then you must fill the other magazine opening with a magazine blank for the unit to become operational. For instructions about how to assemble a magazine blank, provided the one you received is not assembled, see the User Manual. c Scroll to Right Magazine or Left Magazine and press Enter to eject that magazine. If the front panel requests a password, the default password is 000000. If you are using the Web Administration, the default passwords are Username = guest password = guest The magazine selected will be released and can be removed. ! Caution To prevent damage to the autoloader or the magazine, use both hands when removing the magazine from the autoloader, supporting the entire length of the magazine. d Grasp the magazine by the handle with one hand and slide it out, supporting it underneath with the other hand. Note: When you eject a magazine, you must fully remove it or fully re-install it before powering off the autoloader. Eject a magazine When you want to remove several cartridges at once, eject the magazine(s) first. a On the LCD, press Enter and then scroll to Commands. Press Enter again to select Commands. b Scroll to Eject and press Enter. 20 21 Use magazines and magazine blanks, continued Install a magazine For detailed instructions, see the User Manual. a Grasp the magazine by the handle with one hand and support it underneath with the other hand. b Push the magazine in until it clicks and locks into place. Make sure that you position the magazine correctly; it should slide smoothly. If the magazine does not slide all the way in, verify that the magazine is properly oriented to the autoloader. If the magazine is backwards or upside down, it will not slide and lock into place. Load and unload cartridges from a fully ejected magazine There are two handles located on both ends of the magazine. Move the slots within the magazine by using these two handles. You can use the two openings along the top of the magazine and the four openings along the bottom of the magazine to load and unload cartridges from the eight slots within each magazine. View of right side of right magazine Handle Handle 22 23 Use magazines and magazine blanks, continued ! Caution To load and unload cartridges, it is recommended that you fully remove the magazine. If the magazine is not fully removed, do not rotate the magazine. a To load cartridges in the magazine, center a slot within one of the six openings located on the side of the magazine. b Properly orient the cartridge. Note: There is a keying feature in each slot that only allows you to fully insert the cartridge one way. Identify a slot Each slot has an identification mark that is exposed when the slots are on the upper section of the magazine. You can see the identification mark on the top side of the magazine. Each slot has a unique identification number that corresponds to the side on which the magazine is operating. If the magazine is operating on the left side, the slots are numbered L1 through L8. If the magazine is operating on the right side, the slots are numbered R9 through R16. For a visual representation, see the User Manual. Orientation mark that shows which way is up c Fully insert the cartridge into the slot. When pushing the cartridge into the slot, you will feel a small resistance until the cartridge is properly latched into the slot. All forward progress stops when the cartridge is fully inserted. You can remove a cartridge in the same manner as you insert it. Use the handles to center the desired slot(s) in the openings on the side of the magazine. Using your thumb and index finger, pull out the cartridge. You will feel a small resistance but continue to pull the cartridge until it frees. Correct orientation of cartridge relative to the magazine 24 25