DLT™ MiniLibrary (TL891) User's Guide EK–TL891–UG.
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Contents About This Guide .............................................................................................................. ix 1 2 3 Introduction 1.1 Models ................................................................................................................... 1–1 1.2 Features.................................................................................................................. 1–2 1.3 Advanced Design Features .....................................................
Appendix A Specifications ...............................................................................................................A–1 Appendix B Installation....................................................................................................................B–1 B.1 Mechanical Installation .................................................................................. B-1 B.2 Interfaces and Cabling ..................................................................................
2-14 Magazine In Place .................................................................................................. 2-17 2-15 Tape Magazine With Cartridge Installed ................................................................ 2-18 2-16 CompacTape Cartridge........................................................................................... 2-20 2-17 Default Screen........................................................................................................ 2-21 2-18 Main Menu......
Tables 1–1 Tape Capacities ....................................................................................................... 1–5 2–1 Control Panel Button Functions ............................................................................... 2–4 2-2 Tape Capacities....................................................................................................... 2-19 4-1 MiniLibrary Configuration Options...........................................................................
About This Guide This guide describes how to install and operate the DLT MiniLibrary Base Module. It also provides procedures for configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting and performing cleaning maintenance on the device to maintain optimum performance. Audience This guide supports the user familiar with installing and configuring storage hardware.
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1 Introduction The DLT MiniLibrary Base Module is the foundation of an expandable, modular tape library system. The MiniLibrary system is designed for high duty-cycle on-line and nearon-line applications, such as hierarchical storage management (HSM). It is a superior performer in high volume backup and archival service as well. 1.1 Models The DLT MiniLibrary Base Module is available as a TL891 model that can be upgraded to a two drive TL892.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide 1.2 Features Figures 1-1, 1-2 and 1-3 identify some of the external features of the TL891. Figure 1-1 Front View 1.2.1 Control Panel The control panel features a 4-line by 20-character backlit LCD display, four LED indicators and four buttons. The buttons enable the operator to navigate through the menu structure to select and display operating modes, device status, diagnostic and maintenance functions, device history and error statistics, and system configuration.
Chapter 1. Introduction 1.2.3 Tape Cartridge Magazine The ten-cartridge magazine is removable from the front panel, but is protected from tampering by a key-operated Magazine Security Lock which must be unlocked before the magazine can be removed. The rugged carbon-fiberreinforced polymer magazine fits into an extruded track, which assures precise positioning with respect to the library robotics. A tape magazine is shown in Figure 1-2.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide 1.2.4 Integral Fan Cooling A single forced-air fan is positioned on the rear panel to provide optimum cooling for critical parts, and to prevent the drive and robotics electronics, motors and power supply from overheating. 1.2.5 Library Robotics The DLT MiniLibrary features library robotics that can load any of the cartridges in the system into either of two TZ89N tape drives from its own removable 10-cartridge magazine. 1.2.
Chapter 1. Introduction 1.3.3 Compression The drives in the DLT MiniLibrary Base Module use the standard Digital Lempel-Ziv (DLZ) data compression algorithm when compression is enabled. 1.3.4 Capacity A Base Module with its ten-cartridge magazine offers formatted capacities as shown below. When the TZ89n uses CompacTape III or IIIXT cartridges, its capacity is limited accordingly.
2 Operation This chapter describes how to utilize the front panel, control panel, display and menu features of the DLT MiniLibrary Base Module, and provides procedures for magazine and tape cartridge insertion and removal. 2.1 Front Panel The front panel includes the power switch, the magazine door, the Magazine Security Lock, the Unlock/Open button with its Locked indicator, and the control panel which has buttons, a display and indicators. Figure 2-1 shows the front panel.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide 2.1.1 Power Switch The power switch controls the supply of AC power to the module. It is set into a recess in the front panel to prevent accidental operation. Press 1 to turn the module ON and 0 to turn the module OFF. 2.1.2 The Magazine Security lock, the Unlock/Open Button and the Locked Indicator LED These features are described later in this chapter under the heading ‘Inserting and Removing the Magazine .’ 2.
Chapter 2. Operation 2.2.1 Indicators There are four LED indicators on the control panel, labeled Ready (green), Use Cleaner (yellow), Drive Fault (red), and Loader Fault (red), and they function as follows: Ready (green) - illuminated when the DLT MiniLibrary is ready to accept commands, either from the Control Panel or from the host computer. The Ready indicator goes out when you enter the Menu Mode. Use Cleaner (yellow) - indicates that one or both drives require cleaning.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide NOTE When you enter the Menu Mode, the Ready light goes out. This means that the module is off-line, and all medium changer commands from the host return a SCSI ‘not ready’ status until you exit the Menu Mode and the Ready light goes on. In addition, the magazine Unlock/Open button does not work when the Ready light is out.
Chapter 2. Operation 2.3 Display Messages The display on the control panel is capable of displaying four lines of 20 characters each, to allow the use of easy-to-understand messages. Many of these messages and their functions are described in this chapter. Those displays that are described in other chapters are cross-referenced here as well. 2.3.1 Power-On Self Test Screen When power is first applied to the module, a series of power-on self test (POST) diagnostics are performed.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide 2.3.3 Default Screen After the POSTdiagnostics have concluded successfully and initialization is complete, the default screen appears, as shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5 Default Screen DLT0 Seeking DLT1 Idle Loader Idle 0 1 _ 3 _ 5 6 7 8 9 The first and second lines of the Default Screen show the status of the tape drive within the MiniLibrary.
Chapter 2. Operation The fourth line is a map of the magazine with numbers from 0 to 9 representing the cartridge slots. The numbers which are present on this line indicate that a cartridge is present in the corresponding slot of the magazine. An underline means that there is no cartridge present in that slot. In Figure 2-5, the cartridges from slots 3 and 5 are not in the magazine, but are in drives 0 and 1. 2.3.4 Fault Screen When a fault is detected, a screen similar to Figure 2-6 appears.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Figure 2-7 MiniLibrary Menu Structure 2–8 EK–TL891–UG.
Chapter 2. Operation 2.4.2 Entering the Menu Mode NOTE When you enter the Menu Mode, the Ready light goes out. This means that the module is off-line, and all medium changer commands from the host return a SCSI ‘not ready’ status until you exit the Menu Mode and the Ready light goes on. When the Default Screen appears on the screen, you can enter the Menu Mode by pressing the Enter button. The Main Menu shown in Figure 2-8 appears.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide 2.5 Navigating Through the Menu Structure To select a submenu, move the on the display to the desired line using the and buttons. Then press the Enter button to confirm your choice and display the submenu. The at the end of the fourth line of the Main Menu means that there are one or more additional items that can be reached by scrolling, using the button.
Chapter 2. Operation The items available on the Show Status Menu are: • • • • Library DLT0 DLT1 MAP Info (only if bar code reader is installed). Move the up or down with the to select the item. and buttons, then press the Enter button Library Status Submenu When you select Library, the submenu in Figure 2-10 appears. Figure 2-10 Library Status Submenu Model Number: DIGITAL TL89x Firmware Revision: xx.xx NOTE xx.xx represents decimal placeholders for the current firmware revision level.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Drive Status Submenu When you select either of the drives, the submenu in Figure 2-11 appears. Figure 2-11 Drive Status Submenu Tape Motion: Idle Product Type: DLT7000 This screen is scrollable. The list of Drive Status categories available is as follows.
Chapter 2. Operation Map Information Submenu NOTE This submenu appears only if a bar code reader is installed. When you select Map Info, the screen in Figure 2-12 appears. The location being reported appears on Line 2 in place of the word ‘Location.’ The content of the bar code on the label, up to 8 characters, appears on Line 4. Figure 2-12 Map Info Submenu Label Info: Location Label Valid XXXXXXXX Lines 2, 3, and 4 of this screen scroll in unison when you use the and buttons.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide For each location reported, Line 4 will display the actual bar code on the label, up to 8 characters. 2.5.3 Maintenance Menu The Maintenance Menu and the options under it that are intended for operator use are described in several places. Drive cleaning and firmware upgrades are described in Chapter 3 - Regular Maintenance. User demos and system diagnostics are described in Chapter 5 - Diagnostics and Troubleshooting. 2.5.
Chapter 2. Operation 2.7 Displaying Error Logs To display the error history of the module, you need to use the Show History menu. Access it as follows. 1. At the Default Screen press the Enter button to enter the Menu Mode. The Main Menu is displayed. 2. At the Main Menu, press the button four times until the the display is next to ‘Show History Menu 3. Press the Enter button to select the submenu. 4.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide 2.8 Inserting and Removing the Magazine The 10-cartridge tape magazine must be removed from the module in order to insert or remove cartridges. To insert or remove the magazine, the Magazine Security Lock must be unlocked, using the key supplied with the module. Refer to Figure 2-14. When the Magazine Security Lock is locked, the Unlock/Open button has no effect.
Chapter 2. Operation Figure 2-14 Magazine In Place 2.8.2 Emergency Magazine Removal If a fault occurs that prevents removal of the magazine, turn the power off for five seconds. Power up while continuously pressing only the button. Continue to hold the button until all of the indicators on the control panel light, then go out. Release the button. The magazine may now be removed without regard to the position of the Magazine Security Lock. 2.8.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide 2.8.4 Inserting Cartridges Into the Magazine A full magazine is shown in Figure 2-15. Insert cartridges so that the label end with the write protect switch is outward, with the write protect switch toward the bottom of the magazine. After you insert the desired cartridges into the magazine, position the module so the cartridges protrude to the left, and the magazine handle is toward you, as shown in Figure 2-15.
Chapter 2. Operation Table 2-2 Tape Capacities* DENSITY CARTRIDGE CAPACITY PER CARTRIDGE FULL MAGAZINE COMPRESSED TZ87 CompacTape III 10 GB 200 GB TZ88 CompacTape IIIXT 15GB 300 GB TZ88 CompacTape IV 20 GB 400 GB TZ89 CompacTape IV 35 GB 700 GB 2.9.1 Tape Cartridge Handling and Storage A CompacTape cartridge should be stored vertically until you select it for use. Do not expose a cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight. Maintain a clean, dustfree working and storage environment.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Figure 2-16 CompacTape Cartridge 1 - Leader 2 - Write Protect OFF 3 - Write Protect ON 2.9.2 Write Protection The write protection switch of a CompacTape cartridge is also shown in Figure 2-16. To enable data recording, slide the write protect switch to the right so that no orange color is visible through the window in the write protect switch (2).
Chapter 2. Operation Figure 2-17 Default Screen Dlt0: No Tape Dlt1: Idle Loader Idle 0 1 _ 4 5 6 7 8 9 A default screen is shown in Figure 2-17. Note that DLT0 is empty, while DLT1 is idle. When a drive is idle, it has a cartridge loaded, and is awaiting instructions. From the Default Screen, enter the Menu Mode by pressing the Enter button. The Main Menu shown in Figure 2-18 appears.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide In Figure 2-19, the is next to line 2 of the display. Line 2 shows the top item in a scrollable list of sources. Note that a has appeared on the right of the bottom line. This indicates that the button may now be used to scroll through the list, and that the top item on the list is displayed. As soon as you press the button, three things happen: 1. The list scrolls down one item (only line 2 scrolls) 2. A appears on the right of line 1 of the display.
Chapter 2. Operation Figure 2-20 Load/Unload ‘From’ Entry Screen From: Slot4 To: *DLT1 When you have scrolled to your desired source, press the Enter button to select it. Notice that in Figure 2-21, two changes occur in the display. The * reappears at the beginning of line 2, indicating that you have made a selection. The now moves to line 4, indicating that you may now select a destination.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Figure 2-22 Confirmation Screen From: Slot4 To:DLT0 ENTER To Execute ESCAPE To Cancel As the confirmation screen indicates, to execute the load or unload, press the Enter button. If the confirmation screen does not show your intended source and destination, press the Escape button to return to the ‘From’ entry screen. When you press the Enter button, the screen shown in Figure 2-23 appears.
3 Regular Maintenance This chapter describes the procedures for running/replacing the cleaning cartridge in the DLT MiniLibrary. The only regular maintenance task that should be periodically performed is to run/replace the cleaning cartridge. The Maintenance Menu offers the following options: • Clean Drive • Diagnostic Menu • DemoMenu • Flash Update • Novram Update • Clock Update • Flash DLT • Reboot Module Of these, only Clean Drive and the Demo Menu are intended for the user.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide CAUTION The cleaning cartridge is abrasive, and should not be used unless the Use Cleaner LED comes on. To determine which drive requires cleaning on two-drive models, unload both drives and select ‘Cleaning Needed’ on the Drive Status submenu of the Show Status menu. 3.1.1 Installing a Cleaning Cartridge 1. Examine the Default Screen on the Control Panel to determine whether any cartridges are loaded into the drives.
Chapter3. Regular Maintenance Figure 3–1 Main Menu Load/Unload Show Status Menu Maintenance Menu Configure Menu 2. Press the button twice to move the next to Maintenance, then press the Enter button to select the Maintenance Menu. The display will show something similar to the following. Figure 3–2 Maintenance Submenu Clean Drive Diagnostic Menu Demo Menu Flash Update 3. Press the Enter button once to select Clean Drive. The following screen appears.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Figure 3–4 Cleaning Confirmation Screen Clean: DLT0 Use: Slot0 ENTER To Execute ESCAPE To Cancel 6. As the confirmation screen indicates, to execute the cleaning operation, press the Enter button. If the confirmation screen does not show your intended drive and cleaning cartridge, press the Escape button to return to the Cleaning submenu. When you press the Enter button, the In Progress screen appears.
Chapter3. Regular Maintenance 4. Remove the magazine from the Base Module. 5. Remove the cleaning cartridge from the magazine. 6. Insert any desired data cartridge into the slot vacated by the cleaning cartridge. 7. Press the Unlock/Open Button on the front panel. 8. Insert the magazine into the Base Module. 9. Using the key provided, lock the Magazine Security Lock on the front panel (optional). EK–TL891–UG.
4 Configuration This chapter describes how to customize configuration of the DLT MiniLibrary Base Module and defines configuration options. The MiniLibrary Base Module is designed with several configuration options, each offering multiple settings to support a variety of applications and platforms. The setting of each option is stored in non-volatile memory in the module. For most applications, you will not need to change the factory default settings.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Figure 4–1 Default Screen DLT0 Active DLT1 Idle Loader Idle 0 1 2 _ 4 _ 6 7 8 9 2. At the Default Screen, press the Enter button. The display will show the Main Menu, as in Figure 4-2. Figure 4–2 Main Menu Load/Unload Show Status Menu Maintenance Menu Configure Menu 3. Press the button three times to move the to Configure Menu, then press the Enter button. The display will show the Configure submenu, as shown in Figure 4-3.
Chapter 4. Configuration 4. To select a configuration option, press the or button on the control panel until the on the display is next to the option you want to change. In this case, let us choose Set Data Format. Press the Enter button to display the choices for that option. If your Base Module has two drives, the submenu in Figure 4-4 appears. Figure 4–4 Drive Selection Submenu DLT0 Format DLT1 Format 5.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Example: To set the DLT1 Density would involve the following steps: 4.2 1. With the next to line 1, press the Enter button, moving the Notice the appears at the end of line 4. 2. Use the and buttons to scroll line 2 to display the possible settings. After making your selection, press the Enter button to save the new selection. You can return to the screen in Figure 4-5 by pressing the Escape button. The returns to line 1. 3.
Chapter 4. Configuration 4.2.3 Set Library Mode This option enables you to set the library robotics operating mode to Random, Sequential DLT0, Sequential DLT1, or Sequential Split. Random is the normal operating mode which affords complete host control of the library robotics. The Sequential modes are locally controlled modes. Sequential DLT0 begins with any cartridge loaded into DLT0.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Figure 4–7 Configure Submenu Set Set Set Set 3. Data Format SCSI Library Mode Element Base Press twice so that the is next to Set Library Mode and press Enter. The Library Mode Selection Menu will appear as shown in Figure 4-8. Figure 4–8 Library Mode Selection Menu Library Mode: * Random 4. Press Enter again so the is next to *Random.
Chapter 4. Configuration 5. To set the TUR Reporting option - press the Escape key to move up one level to the Configure Submenu (Figure 4-9) and use the arrow to move the to Set Special Config (11th menu item from top) and press Enter. Figure 4-9 Configure Submenu Set Set Set Set Data Format SCSI Library Mode Element Base The front panel will display the Special Config Submenu (Figure 4-10).
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide 4.2.5 Set Date Enables you to set the module’s calendar. Table 4-1 summarizes the configuration settings for the DLT Mini-Library Base Module. The default settings are shown in the third column. Other possible settings are shown in the second column. Table 4–1 Mini-Library Configuration Options Option Settings Default Density: THZ01, THZ02, DLT2000, DLT2000XT, DLT4000, Auto Compression: Enable, Disable (Enable at 10.
Chapter 4. Configuration Table 4-1 Mini-Library Configuration Options - (continued) SPECIAL CONFIGURATION OPTIONS Option Settings Default Mode Page 1F Length Short (0 x 0E) Long (0 x 12) Short Model Number Overland LXnn DIGITAL TL89x Standard Custom No Inventory Force Inventory Force Label Scan All One Stand alone Slave Zero based One based 8 char…1 char DIGITAL TL89x Left Align Right Align Resets all options to defaults.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide 4.2.6 Set Time Enables you to set the module’s clock. 4.2.7 Set Baud Rate Enables you to set the data transmission rate of the module’s trace port. This function is intended for use by CEs only. The default is 38400 bits/sec. 4.2.8 Set Serial Number This option enables you to alter the Base Module’s serial number as stored in the unit. The Base Module’s robotics reports these settings in response to the SCSI Inquiry command, in the Unit Serial Number Page. 4.2.
5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the procedures for diagnosing platform problems and drive errors which can cause the DLT MiniLibrary to malfunction. It also provides Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedures to help restore operability. 5.1 Diagnosing Problems There are two main types of problems that can cause the DLT MiniLibrary to malfunction or fail to perform correctly: platform problems and general drive errors.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide To aid you in localizing persistent errors, there are CE diagnostics available in the Maintenance Submenu and a user diagnostic available on the Demo Submenu. The diagnostics are described at the end of this chapter. 5.2 Error Recovery Figure 5-1 is a flow chart that outlines the recommended steps for error recovery. This chart should be followed in all cases. Error Recovery Procedures (ERP) are described in detail in Table 5-1.
Chapter 5. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 5.2.1 Error Recovery Procedures Table 5-1 gives error recovery instructions for errors reported on the front panel. This list includes procedures that should only be performed by a qualified service technician. Table 5–1 Error Recovery Procedures ERP NUMBER PROCEDURE DETAIL A Run the cleaning cartridge. See Chapter 3 - Regular Maintenance B Change the cartridge. It may be damaged or incorrectly formatted. B3 Inspect cartridge.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide 5.3 Fault Symptom Codes (FSC) Fault Symptom Codes appear in the Fault Screen described in Chapter 2. Each FSC is accompanied by a descriptive message and instructions for clearing the fault. When a fault persists, the operator should look up the FSC in Table 5-2 to determine the error recovery procedure to be followed. If you call DIGITAL Technical Support about a fault condition, be sure to furnish the FSC to aid in identifying the problem.
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DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued) FSC Message ERP 1021 SCSI Invalid Request Press Enter To Clear D, G 1022 SCSIInvalidSemaphore Press Enter To Clear D, G 1023 SCSI Invalid State Press Enter To Clear D, G 1024 SCSI Invalid Ctl Msg Press Enter To Clear D, G 1025 Overlapped Ctl Cmds Press Enter To Clear D, G 1026 Overlapped Ctl Msgs Press EnterTo Clear D, G 2001 Ctl Invalid Command Press Enter To Clear D, G 2003 Invalid Drive State Press
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DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued) FSC Message ERP 2043 Invalid Ctl Message Power Down To Clear 2050 No Free Queues Power Down To Clear 2051 No Free Queues Power Down To Clear 2052 No Free Queues Power Down To Clear 2053 No Free Queues Power Down To Clear 2054 No Free Queues Power Down To Clear 3001 Picker Retries Excd Power Down To Clear 3002 Picker Tach Errors Power Down To Clear D, G 3003 Elevator Tach Errors Power Down To Clear D, G
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DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued) FSC Message 3105 Picker Jammed Power Down To Clear 3106 Picker Jammed Power Down To Clear 3107 Picker Jammed Power Down To Clear 3108 Picker Jammed Power Down To Clear 3109 Picker Jammed Power Down To Clear 310A Picker Jammed Power Down To Clear 310B Picker Jammed Power Down To Clear 3200 Elevator Jammed Power Down To Clear 3201 Picker Jammed Power Down To Clear 3202 Picker Jammed Power Down To Clear 320
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DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued) FSC Message ERP 5014 DLT Already Loaded Press Enter To Clear F 5015 Expired Clean'g Cart Press Enter To Clear 5016 Not a Clean'g Cart Press Enter To Clear 5020 All DLTs/Slots Empty Press Enter To Clear 5030 Bad Novram Setting Press Enter To Clear 5031 Bad Calendar Setting Press Enter To Clear 5032 Bad Setting Press Enter To Clear 5033 Set Density Failed Press Enter To Clear 5034 Set Compress Failed Press
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DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued) FSC Message 6041 Pkt Receive Error Power Down To Clear 6042 Status Unexpected Power Down To Clear 6043 Invalid Com Blk Type Power Down To Clear 6044 Invalid Com Blk Type Power Down To Clear 6045 Command Overlap Power Down To Clear 6046 No Pkts To Send Power Down To Clear 6047 Invalid Direction Power Down To Clear B001 Boot ROM CRC Error Power Down To Clear B002 Boot RAM Test Failed Power Down To Clear B003
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DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide 5.4 Using CE Diagnostics The system diagnostics are intended for use by a CE or other technically trained person. To use system diagnostics, proceed as follows. 1. At the Default Screen, press the Enter button. The display will show the following. Figure 5–2 Main Menu Load/Unload Show Status Menu Maintenance Menu Configure Menu 2. Press the button twice to move the next to Maintenance, then press the Enter button to select the Maintenance Menu.
Chapter 5. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Figure 5–4 Diagnostic Submenu Cartridge Cycle Friction Test Tach Feedback Scanner Feedback This screen is scrollable. The list of Diagnostics available is as follows. • Cartridge Cycle • Friction Test • Tach Feedback • Scanner Feedback Of these selections, only Cartridge Cycle is intended for use in the field. The remaining tests are used during factory setup. 5.4.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide 5.5 Using the Demo Submenu The only User Diagnostic is found on the Demo submenu on the Maintenance Menu. The submenu lists five demos, numbered 1 through 5. At present, only Demo 1 is implemented. Demo 1 enables the user to fully exercise the library robotics. When you select Demo 1, the library robotics begin to move cartridges randomly from slot to slot in the magazine, while reporting on the front panel the number of passes.
A Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the DLT MiniLibrary Base Module. Operational Performance Specifications Host Interface............................................................................................ SCSI-2 Number of Cartridges, Full Magazine................................................................10 Media type TL891 and TL892 ............................................. CompacTape III, IIIXT, or IV Number of Drives................................
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Reliability Specifications (Library Robotics) Mean Cartridges Before Failure ............................................................... 500,000 Design Life ........................................................................................... Five years Power Specifications Voltage ........................................................................................... 100-240 VAC Amperage ..................................................................
Appendix A. Specifications Non-Operating (Packed or Unpacked) Dry Bulb Temp. ...................................................-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) Temp. Gradient ............................................. 36°F (20°C)/hour (across the range) Temperature Shock ...................................................... 27°F (15°C) (over 2 min.) Wet Bulb Temp..................................................................................86°F (30°C) Relative Humiditynon-condensing .................
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Table A-1 Acoustic Noise Declaration for German Noise Declaration Labor: Declared Values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779 Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level LpAm, dBA (bystander position) LW Ad, B Product Idle Operate Idle -TL892- 6.0 6.0 48 Operate 48 NOTE Current values for specific configurations are available from Digital representatives. 1 B = 10 dBA.
Appendix A. Specifications Electromagnetic Emission Notice This equipment has been tested using double shielded cables for EMI compliance. The use of unshielded cables or modifications requires system testing for EMI testing for compliance to the standard. Industry Canada Industrie Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing Equipment regulations.
B Installation There are three major steps to complete installation of the DLT MiniLibrary Base Module: Mechanical Installation, Cabling and Configuration. This appendix deals with the first two. Configuration, which consists of using the Configure Menu to customize the configuration options to your particular application, is described in Chapter 4 - Configuration. B.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Rack Slide Seperation: 1. (Refer to Figure B-1). Pull the outer slide toward the rear, along with the intermediate slide until the inner slide lock engages the intermediate slide. 2. Continue to pull the outer slide towards the rear until the outer slide lock engages the intermediate slide. Press down on the inner slide lock to permit the intermediate slide to continue to move toward the rear.
Appendix B - Installation 3. Identify and orient the parts of the slides and hardware needed for your specific rack type. Figure B-2 shows the parts required for Standard EIA/RETMA rackmounting and Figure B-3 shows the parts for rackmounting into a Storageworks metric rack. NOTES: All of the screws, washers, nutplates and/or metric conversion brackets required for rackmounting in either cabinet type are supplied with the Base Module. You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide B.1.1 Rackmounting in a Standard (19”) EIA/RETMA Cabinet: These procedures assume that you have already separated the slide racks and attached the mounting brackets to the slides as described in the beginning of this chapter. Next: 1. Fasten each outer slide behind the front rail of the rack using two 10-32 lowprofile screws with washers and one nut plate. Two 10-32 clip nuts are provided to engage the captive screws on the front panel. 2.
Appendix B - Installation NOTE Step 9 should be performed by two people. CAUTION! Make certain that when the module is fully extended that a force of 20% of the rack weight, but not more than 57 lb. Applied in any direction but upwards does not cause the rack to overbalance. 9. In front of the rack, lift the module to its installed height.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide B.1.2 Rackmounting in a StorageWorks Metric Cabinet These procedures assume that you have already separated the slide racks and have attached the mounting brackets to the slides as described in the beginning of this chapter. If you have done so, you are now ready to install the metric conversion brackets supplied with the base module. These adapter brackets are designed to mount 4U high (IU=1.75”) RETMA modules into a metric rack.
Appendix B - Installation CAUTION! The cooling fan at the rear of the drive must not be obstructed when the drive is installed in the rack. It is advisable to allow two inches of clearance behind the rear panel of the module. Make certain that when the Module is fully extended that a force of 20% of the rack weight, but not more than 57 lb. applied in any direction but upwards does not cause the rack to overbalance. Metric Conversion Bracket Description and Identification: 1.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide Metric Rackmount Procedure: 1. Reference Figure B-4, Metric Rackmount Installation Layout. Mount the appropriate metric conversion bracket to both ends of the slide using the 1032 nuts provided in the slide kit. Do this for both the left and right slide assembly. For modules 1 and 2, use P/N 968313-101. For modules 3 and 4, use P/N 968320-101. Make sure that these brackets are oriented so that the numbers are right side up in all corners. 2.
Appendix B - Installation b) Using mounting screws (P/N 213164-108), mount the slide bracket assembly using the two mounting holes marked 2, 3, or 4 to mount the second, third or fourth module respectively. Start by mounting the slide/bracket assembly to the rear of the StorageWorks cabinet. Hold the bracket/slide assembly in place with one hand, fasten the mounting screw to the bracket holes marked with a number that corresponds to the module number.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide B.2 Interfaces and Cabling Cabling consists of connecting the module to the host interface and terminating the busses properly. Refer to Figure B-5. If the Base Module is to be installed alone, that is, not as part of a multi-module subsystem, the connections required are the SCSI connection or connections to the host, and the AC power connection.
Appendix B - Installation B.2.1 Power Cable The AC power cable is a standard grounding AC cable which attaches to a connector on the rear panel. Connect the cable to the connector on the module, and connect the other end to a reliably grounded AC outlet or rack power outlet. B.2.2 Interfaces The DLT Mini-Library comes with a differential 68-pin HD D-series connector.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide B.3 Interface Cable Specifications The detailed requirements for SCSI cables are set forth in ANSI X3.131-1994.
Appendix B - Installation NOTE It is important to use only differential terminators on a differential SCSI bus. B.3.2 Interface Cable and Terminator Installation To properly cable the drive: 1. Make sure that your host system has an appropriate SCSI interface card and software drivers installed. 2. Inspect the terminator and make sure it is a differential type, to match your system. SCSI terminators should be clearly marked “differential”. 3.
C Accessories This appendix lists the supplies available for the TL891 DLT MiniLibrary. C.1 Data and Cleaning Cartridge Ordering Information You can order additional CompacTape Data or Cleaning Cartridges for the TL891 by contacting your authorized Digital reseller or by calling Digital’s DECdirect ordering service at 1-800-DIGITAL. Table C-1 lists cartridge ordering part numbers. Table C-1 Data and Cleaning Cartridge Part Numbers C.
D Regulatory Information This appendix provides regulatory information applicable to the TL891 DLT MiniLibrary. The following FCC and VCCI notices apply to the table top or embedded version of the TL891 drive. Other models, and expanded versions, will be covered in similar notices in documentation for the system, or storage enclosure in which the drive(s) reside. D.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide D.2 User Manual Instructions for Equipment Meeting VDE Class B Requirements (VFG 1046/84 and VFG 243/91 for Germany) Für Bundesrepublik Deutschland For Federal Republic of Germany Pour la République féderal d’Allemagne Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Dieses Gerät ist Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der BMPT Vfg. 243/1991 und Vfg. 46/1992 in Verbindung mit EN55022:1987 (DIN VDE 08783:11.89) oder Vfg. 1046/1984 mit Vfg. 483/1986, funkentstört.
Appendix D. Regulatory Information D.3 VCCI Notice for Japan Class I Equipment Translation: This equipment is in the 1st Class category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas.
E Product Notes for Sun This appendix describes the installation and configuration procedures involved in enabling the TL891 DLT MiniLibrary to communicate within a Sun SPARC system (running Solaris 2.4 and 2.5.x) environment. E.1 E.2 General Information • Densities can only be changed at the beginning of the tape. • To load a tape into the TL891 refer to Section 2, Operation. • Compression can be enabled or disabled at any time, with the change taking effect immediately when writing TZ89 density.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide E.2.1.1 System Modification Perform the following steps to modify the system to communicate with the tape drive: 1. From the command line, type: cd /kernel/drv 2. Edit the “st.conf” file by adding the following before the first occurrence of “name=": # entry for TZ89 tape drive tape-config-list = "DEC TZ89", "DEC 70GB Cart.
Appendix E. Product Notes for Sun ST_VARIABLE ST_BSF ST_BSR ST_LONG_ERASE ST_KNOWS_EOD ST_UNLOADABLE ST_LONG TIMEOUTS – = = = = = = = 0x0001 0x0008 0x0010 0x0020 0x0200 0x0400 0x1000 The fifth parameter (4) defines the number of densities. The maximum definable number of densities is 4, which is a Sun Operating System limitation. NOTE In our example entry we choose to use TZ88 native and compressed modes for the two lower densities and TZ89 native and compressed modes for the two higher density drivers.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide E.2.1.2 System Shutdown After you have edited the “st.conf” file, shut down the system as follows: sync cd / shutdown -i0 -g0 -y E.2.1.3 Installation of the Tape Drive Install the tape drive into the storage subsystem and power on the workstation. We recommend that the TZ89 DLT Cartridge Tape Drive SCSI device address be set to ID 4 or 5.
Appendix E. Product Notes for Sun “rmt” format In this format, the drive is configured with various options. For further explanations, see the man pages on “st” (the modes are x, xl, xm, xh, xc, and xu, where x is the rmt number). • Options x, xu, and xc, correspond to the 0x85 (CT-IV, compressed) density mode. • Option xl, corresponds to the 0x82 (CT-IV) density mode. • Option xm corresponds to 0x83 (CT-IV) density mode. • Option xh corresponds to 0x84 (CT-IV, native) density mode.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide “rst” format Special files “rst” (rewind on close) and “nrst” (no rewind on close) are also built and reside in the /dev directory. For example, if the SCSI target ID for the drive is 4 and the drive is connected to the native SCSI bus, then “rst” will be “rst4, rst12, rst20, and rst28” and nrst will be “nrst4, nrst12, nrst20, and nrst28”.
Appendix E. Product Notes for Sun E.2.1.6 Verification of Password and Connectivity Verify that the “passwd” file was saved to tape using the following command: tar tvf /dev/rst4 The system responds with /etc/passwd The installation and verification procedure is now complete.
DLT MiniLibrary (TL891) - User’s Guide C.2.
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