Installation Guide HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Pass-through Mechanism (PTM) Sixth Edition (July 2004) Part Number: 243492-006 This guide describes procedures for installing and configuring the HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series pass-through mechanism.
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Contents Contents About this Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Document conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Installing the PTM cable cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centering the PTM assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reinstalling the tape cartridge bins (ESL9326 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing library cosmetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the front cosmetic panels . . . . .
About this Guide About this Guide This installation guide provides information to help you: ■ Install a pass-through mechanism (PTM) for HP StorageWorks ESL9000 About this Guide Series tape libraries.
About this Guide Related documentation In addition to this guide, HP provides corresponding information: ■ HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library User Guide ■ HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Maintenance and Service Guide Conventions Conventions consist of the following: ■ Document conventions ■ Text symbols ■ Equipment symbols Document conventions The document conventions included in Table 1 apply.
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Introduction 1 The HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series pass-through mechanism (PTM) enables the transfer of a single tape cartridge between two HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Libraries. Any combination of ESL9000 Series libraries can be connected as long as the total number of elements does not exceed 2500, or 5 library cabinets. This includes the robotics/picker (medium transport element), drives (data transfer elements), slots (storage elements), and load port (import/export element).
Introduction The PTM installation procedure consists of the following steps: 12 ■ Preparing for installation, page 13 ■ Attaching the libraries, page 18 ■ Installing the PTM, page 28 ■ Installing library cosmetics, page 58 ■ Cabling the PTM, page 64 ■ Configuring and Calibrating a PTM, page 67 HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Pass-Through Mechanism (PTM) Installation Guide
Introduction Preparing for installation Before beginning the installation procedure: 1. Verify the packing slip for all required tools. 2. Make sure that you have the required upgrade parts and tools. One upgrade kit is required for this procedure. 3. Make sure the library is functional by running SysTest from the Operator control panel (refer to the HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library User Guide). 4.
Introduction Table 2: PTM upgrade parts (Continued) Part number Quantity Description 6433019 1 PTM cable cover (For ESL9326 only) 0615031 4 Screws 10F x 0.50 6312131 1 Cable clamp, PCI chassis 6433020 1 Cover, bin shelf openings Multi-unit trim parts Table 3 lists the required multi-unit trim parts: Table 3: Multi-unit trim parts Part number Quantity Description 0615079 4 Screws 6C x 0.50 0725101 1 Vinyl foam tape, 0.25” thick, 142” long 0845139 13 Hex nuts 6c x 0.
Introduction PTM required tools The following tools are required to perform the PTM installation procedure: ■ 12-inch straight edge ruler ■ #2 Phillips screwdriver ■ 5/16-inch open end wrench ■ Torque wrench capable of 30-in/lb with #2 Phillips bit, 5/16-inch socket, and 4-inch minimum extension ■ Torque wrench capable of 70-in/lb with 7/16-inch socket and 2-inch minimum extension ■ Torque wrench capable of 5-in/lb with 5/32-inch socket ■ 1/4-inch drive ratchet with 1/4-inch socket ■ 12-inch
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Installing a PTM 2 This chapter describes how to install a PTM for an HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series tape library.
Installing a PTM Attaching the libraries All of the tape libraries must be physically attached to one another. Repeat the following procedure for all libraries in the configuration. Note: It is recommended that all ESL9000 Series tape libraries in the MUSL set use the same drive types. Check with your application software vendor if you want to mix drive types in the MUSL library. To attach the first two libraries: WARNING: Two people are required to perform the procedure.
Installing a PTM 1 2 Back Over Over view view Syste m Off-lin e by Port U Stop Forw ard Tape s Hom e Drive Oper Statu ator D00 D03 s ANF BLT 581 Read Read120 D01 Activ y Com EMPy ity press ReadTY Write ion y D02 DLT ON ??? 7000 Prote ct OFF Com Read pacT D03 SCS y ape ANF I ID: IV 123 GRP 05 Read y empt y Tape Stand Load Serv ice Load P00 ANF Pack s 146 P01 ANF 147 P02 ANF 148 P03 ANF 149 Back Over Over view view Syste m Off-lin e Tape Stand by Load Port U Stop Forw ard Tape s Drive Statu
Installing a PTM 1 2 4 5 3 1 2 3 Three screws (left library) Three screws (right library) Left panel of right library 4 5 Right panel of left library Leveling foot (4 per library) Figure 2: Removing the side panel (dual drive column models) 20 HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Pass-Through Mechanism (PTM) Installation Guide
Installing a PTM 4. Remove the PTM access panels 1 on the left and right sides of the libraries (see Figure 3). 1 2 PTM access panel Cosmetic anchor screw holes SHR-2104 Figure 3: Cosmetic anchor screw hole locations 5. On each library, remove the existing screws (2 Figure 3) and install four new screws (P/N 0615079) in the two libraries to be connected. Do not tighten, leave one-quarter inch clearance between the SEM washer and the trim pieces. 6.
Installing a PTM Note: On ESL9322 and ESL9595 libraries, install the lower cabinet attachment channel using two bolts (0615113) and washers (0685521) instead of three; the center mounting hole is obstructed by a cable cover. Caution: Ensure that the ribbon cable is not pinched in the interior of the library when tightening the bolts.
Installing a PTM 2 1 FR ON T INS TA LL TH IS SID E UP 1 SHR-1786 2 3 SHR-1822 1 2 Lower cabinet attachment channel 3 Lower cabinet mounting holes (right side of tape library) Inside ribbon cable cover Figure 4: Installing the lower cabinet attachment channel (left tape library) HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Pass-Through Mechanism (PTM) Installation Guide 23
Installing a PTM 7. Slowly move the libraries together until the lower cabinet attachment channel on the left library makes contact with the right library (see Figure 5).
Installing a PTM 8. Attach the right library to the lower cabinet attachment channel with five bolts (P/N 0615113) and washers (P/N 0685521). Do not fully tighten; allow the lower cabinet attachment channel to float freely. 9. Lower the leveling feet on both libraries. 10. Using the 12 inch (30 cm) level, level both libraries appropriately while maintaining the following: a. The tape cartridge bin walls should be coplanar within 0.06 inch (1.5 mm). b.
Installing a PTM 1 2 2 Syste m Off-lin e Stand by Load Port U Stop Back Over Over view view Forw ard Tapes Tape Drive Statu D00 D03 s ANF BLT 581 Read Read120 yComp D01 y EMPT ressio Read Y Write n yON D02 DLT ??? 7000 Prote ct OFF Comp Read D03 SCSIyacTap ANF ID: e Read IV 123 05 y Home Oper ator Activ ity Servi ce Load P00 ANF Pack s 146 GRP empty P01 ANF 147 P02 ANF 148 P03 ANF 149 Syste m Off-lin e Stand by Load Port U Stop Back Over Over view view Forw ard Tapes Tape Drive Statu D
Installing a PTM 2 1 2 SHR-1824 1 Upper cabinet attachment plate 2 Spacers Figure 7: Upper cabinet attachment plate and spacers (dual drive column models) Note: The upper cabinet attachment plate might distort when the screws are tightened. This is normal.
Installing a PTM Installing the PTM The installation instructions differ depending on the libraries that are being connected.
Installing a PTM To remove the bins (see Figure 8): 1 3 2 4 5 1 2 3 ESL9198 tape cartridge bin Nylon snap rivet (1 per module) ESL9322 tape cartridge bin 4 5 Snap rivet to be removed Latch to press while lifting the tape cartridge bin Figure 8: Removing the tape cartridge bin 1. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry up the snap rivets securing the tape cartridge bin to the library wall. 2. If the library is an ESL9198, lift up on the tape cartridge bin and remove it from the library. 3.
Installing a PTM 4. Remove the empty bin label from the library wall using a flat blade screwdriver to pry up the rivets (see Figure 9).
Installing a PTM Table 4: ESL9198 and ESL9322 tape cartridge bin removal Library orientation Tape cartridge bins to remove ESL9198 library with PTM installed on left side of library: ■ Remove the three cartridge bin shelf modules from the interior wall of the library as shown. (Also see Figure 10 on page 33.) ■ When installing the PTM, you may need to temporarily remove two more bins to allow the PTM to be positioned.
Installing a PTM Table 4: ESL9198 and ESL9322 tape cartridge bin removal (Continued) Library orientation Tape cartridge bins to remove ESL9322 library with PTM installed on left side of library: ■ Remove the three cartridge bin shelf modules from the interior wall of the library as shown. (Also see Figure 11 on page 34.) ■ When installing the PTM, you may need to temporarily remove two more bins to allow the PTM to be positioned.
Installing a PTM Remove bins to install PTM on left side of library Remove bins to install PTM on right side of library Figure 10: ESL9198 bin removal locations HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Pass-Through Mechanism (PTM) Installation Guide 33
Installing a PTM Remove bins to install PTM on left side of library Remove bins to install PTM on right side of library Figure 11: ESL9322 bin removal locations 34 HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Pass-Through Mechanism (PTM) Installation Guide
Installing a PTM Installing the PTM adapter plate To install the PTM adapter plate: 1. Remove the cable hole plug as shown in Figure 12 and install the bushing provided into the hole. Note: Two sizes of bushing were provided with the upgrade kit: 1.5 in. (0605061) and 2 in. (0605060). Use the bushing that best fits the cable hole. 1 1 2 PTM adapter plate Bushing 2 3 3 PTM cable Figure 12: PTM cable routing 2.
Installing a PTM 6. Install two 10-32 x 5/8 screws with # 10 washers in the mounting locations shown in Figure 13. Do not fully tighten; leave approximately 1/4 in. of space in between the washer and the bin wall.
Installing a PTM Installing the PTM assembly To install the PTM assembly: 1. Holding the PTM right side up, slide it through the right library pass through cut-out and into the left library (see Figure 15 on page 38). 2. Slide the PTM mounting tabs onto the screws. 3. Install two 10-32 x 5/8 screws with #10 washers on the bottom mounting tabs of the PTM, one in each library (see Figure 13).
Installing a PTM 4. Connect the PTM cable to the PTM (see Figure 14). Note: In Figure 14, the PTM is shown outside of the library for clarify. Cable connector Back side of PTM Figure 14: PTM cable connection 5. Route the cable through the clips provided on the bottom of the PTM. Push the excess cable through the cable hole in the bin wall. 6. Attach the pass through cable cover with four 10-32 x 5/8 screws and washers to the bin wall to cover the cable and cable hole (see Figure 15).
Installing a PTM Centering the PTM assembly After the PTM assembly has been installed in the libraries, it must be centered to operate correctly. For ESL9198 and ESL9322 libraries, center the PTM between the libraries inside the walls as shown in Figure 16. The distance between the inside wall and the PTM in the left library 1 and the distance between the inside wall and the PTM in the right library 2 should be 14.06 + 0.06 inches in an ESL9198 and 16.60 + 0.06 inches in an ESL9322. 1 14.60 (ESL9198) 16.
Installing a PTM Reinstalling the tape cartridge bins Once the PTM assembly is centered, tighten the 10-32 screws to 30 +/- 3 in/lb. If necessary, reinstall the tape cartridge bins that were previously removed. ■ For PTM assemblies installed on the left side of an ESL9198 library, see Figure 10 on page 33. ■ For PTM assemblies installed on the left side of an ESL9322 library, see Figure 11 on page 34.
Installing a PTM Installing the PTM in an ESL9326 or ESL9595 The PTM installation consists of the following steps: ■ Removing the tape cartridge bins, page 41 ■ Installing the PTM assembly, page 49 ■ Installing the PTM cable cover, page 53 ■ Centering the PTM assembly, page 54 ■ Reinstalling the tape cartridge bins (ESL9326 only), page 56 Removing the tape cartridge bins Before installing the PTM, certain tape cartridge bins must be removed from the library.
Installing a PTM To remove the bins (see Figure 8): 1 3 2 4 5 1 2 3 ESL9326 tape cartridge bin Nylon snap rivet (1 per module) ESL9595 tape cartridge bin 4 5 Snap rivet to be removed Latch to press while lifting the tape cartridge bin Figure 17: Removing the tape cartridge bin 1. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry up the snap rivets securing the tape cartridge bin to the library wall. 2. If the library is an ESL9326, lift up on the tape cartridge bin and remove it from the library. 3.
Installing a PTM 4. Remove the empty bin label from the library wall using a flat blade screwdriver to pry up the rivets (see Figure 9).
Installing a PTM Table 6: ESL9326 and ESL9595 tape cartridge bin removal Library orientation ESL9326 library in right-most position with PTM installed on left side of another library: ■ Remove the four 8-cartridge bin shelf modules from the interior wall of the library as shown. (Also see Figure 19 on page 47.) Tape cartridge bins to remove Tape cartridge bins Note: These bins are reinstalled later in the procedure.
Installing a PTM Table 6: ESL9326 and ESL9595 tape cartridge bin removal (Continued) Library orientation ESL9595 (400/500/595 bin) library in right-most position with PTM installed on left side of another library: ■ Remove the four bin shelf modules from the interior wall of the library as shown. (Also see Figure 19 on page 47.) ■ When installing the PTM, you may need to temporarily remove two more bins to allow the PTM to be positioned.
Installing a PTM Table 7 shows the slot reduction based on library model and PTM location.
Installing a PTM Remove bins to install PTM on left side of library Remove bins to install PTM on right side of library Figure 19: ESL9326 bin removal locations HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Pass-Through Mechanism (PTM) Installation Guide 47
Installing a PTM Remove bins to install PTM on left side of library Remove bins to install PTM on right side of library Figure 20: ESL9595 bin removal locations (400, 500 and 595 slot models) 48 HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Pass-Through Mechanism (PTM) Installation Guide
Installing a PTM Installing the PTM assembly To install the PTM assembly: 1. Remove the cable hole plug as shown in Figure 21 and install the grommet provided into the hole. Note: Two sizes of grommets were provided with the upgrade kit: 1.5 inch (0605061) and 2 inch (0605060). Use the grommet that best fits the cable hole. 2. Reach through the hole (see Figure 21) and pull the pass through cable through the hole, leaving approximately 18 in. of the cable on the front side of the bin wall.
Installing a PTM 3. Install two 10-32 x 5/8 screws with #10 washers in the locations shown in Figure 13 on page 37 and Figure 22. Do not fully tighten; leave approximately 1/4 inch of space in between the washer and the bin wall. Note: In ESL9326 libraries, the two lower mounting points are not available. Install screws and washers in the upper two holes only, and mount the PTM on these screws and washers.
Installing a PTM 4. Holding the PTM right side up, slide it through the right library pass through cut-out and into the left library (see Figure 23). Note: Make sure that the PTM cable is routed behind the PTM assembly. Bottom mounting tab Bottom mounting tab PTM Figure 23: PTM installation (ESL9326 shown) 5. Slide the PTM mounting tabs onto the screws previously installed in step 3. 6.
Installing a PTM 7. Connect the PTM cable to the PTM (see Figure 24). Note: In Figure 24, the PTM is shown outside of the library for clarify. Cable connector Back side of PTM Figure 24: PTM cable connection 8. Route the cable through the clips provided on the bottom of the PTM. Push the excess cable through the cable hole in the bin wall.
Installing a PTM Installing the PTM cable cover To install the PTM cable cover: 1. Attach the pass through cable cover (6312061) with four 10-32 x 5/8 screws and washers to the bin wall to cover the cable and cable hole (see Figure 25). Tighten screws to 30 + 3 in lb.
Installing a PTM Centering the PTM assembly After the PTM assembly has been installed in the libraries, it must be centered to operate correctly. The procedure for centering the PTM differs depending on the library. To center the PTM assembly in an ESL9326 library, see step 1. To center the PTM assembly in an ESL9595 library, see step 2. 1. For the ESL9326, center the PTM between the libraries’ bin shelves as shown in Figure 26.
Installing a PTM 2. For the ESL9595 library, center the PTM between the libraries’ inside walls as shown in Figure 27. The distance between the inside wall and the PTM in the left library 1 and the distance between the inside wall and the PTM in the right library 2 should be 24.85 + 0.06 inches. 1 24.85 2 Inside Wall 24.
Installing a PTM Reinstalling the tape cartridge bins (ESL9326 only) Once the PTM assembly is installed and centered, tighten the 10-32 screws to 30 +/- 3 in/lb. If necessary, reinstall the tape cartridge bins that were previously removed. For PTM assemblies installed on either the left or right side of an ESL9326 library, see Figure 19 on page 47. Note: Do not reinstall tape cartridge bins for PTM assemblies that were installed on ESL9595 libraries. 1.
Installing a PTM 3. Slide the mounting clips into the holes and push down to secure the tape cartridge bin. 4. Place a nylon snap rivet into the hole near the middle of the tape cartridge bin so that it also goes through the matching hole in the back wall of the library, ensuring that the center plunger of the rivet remains extended. 5. Lock the snap rivet in place by pushing the center plunger of the snap rivet in until it contacts the surface of the tape cartridge bin. 6.
Installing a PTM Installing library cosmetics Cosmetic panels are installed to fill the gaps between the two libraries at the front and at the rear. Installing the front cosmetic panels To install the front cosmetic panels: 1. Measure the distance between the libraries at the top 1 and bottom 2 of the cabinets (see Figure 29).
Installing a PTM 2. Loosely assemble the four front cosmetic panels as shown in Figure 30. Do not tighten the nuts at this time.
Installing a PTM 3. On the left and right side of the front cosmetic assembly, install two 67.5 inch (171 cm) pieces of foam gasket material as shown in Figure 31. 1 1 Foam gasket (right side of assembly shown uninstalled for clarity) SHR-1877 Figure 31: Installing the foam gasket 4. Adjust the width of the top of the assembly to be 1/16 of an inch less than the top measurement found in step 1. This enables the cosmetic assembly to slide in between the libraries for installation. 5.
Installing a PTM Overvie w D00 ANF Ready120 U D02 ??? Ready D01 EMPTY Ready D03 ANF Ready123 Overvie w D00 ANF Ready120 U D02 ??? Ready D01 EMPTY Ready D03 ANF Ready123 1 SHR-1798 1 Front cosmetic panel installed 1 Figure 32: Installing the front cosmetic panel HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Pass-Through Mechanism (PTM) Installation Guide 61
Installing a PTM 10. Tighten the four screws. The front cosmetic panel installation is complete. Repeat the procedure for additional libraries. Installing the rear cosmetic panels To install the rear cosmetic panels: 1. Assemble the male 2 and female 3 cosmetic panels as shown in Figure 33. 2 3 1 1 SHR-1882 Figure 33: Assembling the rear cosmetic panel 2.
Installing a PTM 3. Install the screws (P/N 0615112) to fasten the rear cosmetic panel to the upper cabinet attachment plate (1 Figure 34). 1 1 2 Screws (2) Rear cosmetic panel installed 2 Figure 34: Installing the rear cosmetic panel The rear cosmetic panel installation is complete. Repeat the procedure for additional libraries.
Installing a PTM Cabling the PTM This section provides the instructions for connecting a QSPI cable to a multi-unit library system. This section also includes a QSPI bus description. QSPI bus The QSPI bus is a full-duplex synchronous serial interface for communicating with peripherals and other micro-controller units. The QSPI bus is a standard Motorola bus that ESL9000 multi-unit library systems use as a custom control language to communicate between master and slave libraries.
Installing a PTM 2. Locate the QSPI connectors at the bottom of the PCI chassis (see Figure 35). 1 2 SHR-1803 3 K CONT. I J A B 8 9 0 1 EXPANSION DRIVES PTM DIAG. L C D 3 2 DRIVE POSITION E F G H 4 5 6 7 1 2 SHR-1947 1 2 Left QSPI connector Right QSPI connector 3 SCSI bulkhead Figure 35: PTM connector locations 3. Install a QSPI terminator on the left QSPI connector 1 for the left-most library. 4.
Installing a PTM 6. If there are no other libraries in the configuration, install a terminator in the right QSPI connector of the right-most library. If there are additional libraries in the configuration, continue connecting the libraries using the interconnect cable. Note that the final library in the configuration will have a QSPI terminator on the right QSPI connector.
Configuring and Calibrating a PTM 3 After the PTM has been successfully installed, the libraries must be configured and calibrated to operate correctly as a multi-unit library system. Caution: If any library is to utilize Multi-Unit (MUSL) functionality, all libraries must be running firmware 3.10 or later. In order to utilize MUSL functionality, all libraries must have the proper backplanes (PN 6310520-04 or newer), proper robotic controller boards (PN 6221710-21 or newer) and QSPI cables.
Configuring and Calibrating a PTM Installing firmware To download firmware using L&TT, the libraries must be running application firmware level 3.40 or later and Boot Block 2.20 or later. Using HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT) Note: Downloading firmware using L&TT takes approximately 2 minutes per library. Using the serial download method in the next section takes approximately 45 minutes per library. Using L&TT will result in a substantial time savings.
Configuring and Calibrating a PTM Using a serial download 1. Copy the firmware image (zip file) to your portable PC in the Tapelib directory. 2. Unzip the firmware image. 3. Connect your portable PC to the diagnostic connector at the rear of the tape library. 4. Make sure that the tape library is in the Offline state. Note: You must use native MS-DOS when using the flash download function. Refer to the Compaq StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library Diagnostic Software Guide for more information. 5.
Configuring and Calibrating a PTM 9. Press the Escape key to get out of the Initialization function and then: a. Select Flash Download and press the Enter key. b. Select the firmware image that was supplied with the upgrade kit and press the Enter key. c. A warning screen appears prompting you to continue. Enter Y and press the Enter key. The flash download operation takes from 45 to 60 minutes to complete. 10.
Configuring and Calibrating a PTM 6. Repeat this procedure for all tape libraries that make up the multi-unit tape library system.
Configuring and Calibrating a PTM Configuring a PTM using the control panel To configure a PTM from the control panel: Caution: This procedure must be done using the control panel or diagnostic software any time a PTM is added or removed from a multi-unit library system. 1. From the Operator tab, select Configure Library. 2. Go to the PTM field on the screen and set it to None, Left, Right, or Both.
Configuring and Calibrating a PTM Configuring a multi-unit library system using the control panel To configure libraries in a multi-unit system using the control panel: 1. At the control panel, place each library in the off-line position. 2. Select the Multi-Unit (MUSL) tab. 3. Touch the Configure Multi-Unit button. Note: When configuring PTMs in multiple libraries, each PTM must be configured separately. 4. Enter Single, Master, or Slave in the Library Unit field.
Configuring and Calibrating a PTM 6. Enter a number (1-5) in the # of Libraries field for the number of libraries in the multi-unit library system (see Figure 36 on page 73). 7. Enter Single LUN in the LUN Config field 8. Repeat step 2 through step 7 for all libraries in the system.
Configuring and Calibrating a PTM Calibrating the PTM using the control panel To calibrate the PTM using the control panel on the Master Library. 1. From the Multi Unit tab, touch the Calibrate all PTMs button. All of the PTMs in all of the libraries are now automatically calibrated. 2. Once calibrated, place each library On-Line starting with the slave units from right to left. Bring the master unit On-Line last.
Configuring and Calibrating a PTM Configuring the PTM using diagnostic software To configure a PTM using the diagnostic port: 1. Connect a diagnostic PC to the library using a RS-232 DB9 connector (see Figure 37 for single drive column models and Figure 38 for dual drive column models. 1 SHR-1797 K CONT. PTM DIAG.
Configuring and Calibrating a PTM 1 SHR-1871 1 Diagnostic port (left side of tape library) Figure 38: Diagnostic port connection (ESL9326 shown) 2. Launch the diagnostic software from a PC. Caution: This procedure must be done using the control panel or diagnostic software any time a PTM is added or removed from a multi-unit library system.
Configuring and Calibrating a PTM 3. From the User Test menu, select User Input Cmd. 4. Enter your password. The case-sensitive default is “LIBDIAG”. 5.
Configuring and Calibrating a PTM Configuring a multi-unit library system using diagnostic software To configure libraries in a multi-unit system using diagnostic software: 1. Launch the diagnostic software on the PC. 2. From the Config Menu, select Multiple Unit. 3. From the Multi-Unit sub-menu, select Master Unit or Slave Unit for the library configuration. The library connected to the host is the master library. Any library in the multi-unit library system can be a master.
Configuring and Calibrating a PTM Calibrating the PTM using diagnostic software To calibrate the PTM using diagnostic software: 1. Ensure the diagnostic PC is connected to the Master Library. 2. From the Align/Calibrate menu, select Calibrate. 3. Select either Selected PTM (left or right in a particular library) or ALL PTM. 4. Select ALL PTM to automatically calibrate all the PTMs in all of the libraries.
Configuring and Calibrating a PTM Bringing the multi-unit library system online Before bringing the multi-unit library system on-line, check the configuration of each individual library to ensure that their settings are correct. Set each library to System On-line using the control panel starting with the right-most library and continuing to the last library on the left.
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Index A conventions document 6 equipment symbols 7 text symbols 7 cosmetic anchor screw holes 21 adapter plate 35 attaching libraries 18 attaching library cabinets 24 attaching procedure 18 authorized reseller, HP 9 D B buttons Calibrate all PTMs 74 Configure Multi-Unit 72 Index cabling the PTM 64 calibrating the PTM 74 calibration using diagnostic software, PTM 79 using the control panel, PTM 74 centering the PTM 58 commands, MODE SENSE 74, 80 configuration using diagnostic software, multi-unit libr
Index H connector locations 65 installing 64 multi-unit trim parts 14 upgrade parts 13 PTM, see pass-through mechanism help, obtaining 9 HP authorized reseller 9 storage website 9 technical support 9 Q I QSPI bus 64 QSPI connectors 65 Installation 17 installing library cosmetics 58 preparation 13 pre-steps 13 required tools 15 R L library and tape tools 68 library cabinets, attaching 24 library numbering 72 lower cabinet attachment channel 23 lower cabinet mounting holes 23 M MODE SENSE commands 7
Index W warning rack stability 8 symbols on equipment 7 websites HP storage 9 library and tape tools 68 HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Pass-Through Mechanism (PTM) Installation Guide 85
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