M8605A and M8606A ACL Tape Drive Installation and User’s Guide Abstract This guide provides information about installing, operating, and troubleshooting the M8605A and M8606A ACL tape drives on an HP NonStop server. This guide is written for those who install or maintain the M8605A and M8606A ACL tape drives. Product Version N.A. Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs) This publication supports J06.03 and all subsequent J-series RVUs and H06.
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M8605A and M8606A ACL Tape Drive Installation and User’s Guide Glossary Index What’s New in This Manual v Manual Information v New and Changed Information Examples Figures Tables v About This Manual vii Supported Products and Features Notation Conventions vii vii 1. Overview and Features Overview 1-1 Models and Accessories 1-2 Internal Tape Drive 1-3 Magazine 1-4 Power Supply 1-4 Robotics 1-4 Front Panel Indicators 1-6 2.
5. Maintenance Contents Display Screens and Options 4-4 Technical Support Information Option 4-5 Access Magazine Option 4-6 Move Media 4-6 LCD Contrast Controls 4-8 Power 4-8 Status 4-9 Online 4-9 Menu Selections 4-10 View System Data 4-10 Inserting and Removing Tape Cartridges 4-13 Removing the Magazine 4-13 Inserting Cartridges into the Magazine 4-13 Barcode Labels 4-14 5. Maintenance Manually Running a Cleaning Cartridge 5-1 6.
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What’s New in This Manual Manual Information M8605A and M8606A ACL Tape Drive Installation and User’s Guide Abstract This guide provides information about installing, operating, and troubleshooting the M8605A and M8606A ACL tape drives on an HP NonStop server. This guide is written for those who install or maintain the M8605A and M8606A ACL tape drives. Product Version N.A. Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs) This publication supports J06.03 and all subsequent J-series RVUs and H06.
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About This Manual Supported Products and Features This document describes products and features that are not yet available on systems running J-series or H-series RVUs. These products and features include: • • • CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs) The Cluster I/O Protocols (CIP) subsystem Serial attached SCSI (SAS) disk drives and their enclosures Notation Conventions Hypertext Links Blue underline is used to indicate a hypertext link within text.
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1 Overview and Features This section includes: Overview 1-1 Models and Accessories 1-2 Internal Tape Drive 1-3 Magazine 1-4 Power Supply 1-4 Robotics 1-4 Front Panel Indicators 1-6 Overview The M8605A and M8606A auto cartridge loader (ACL) tape drives support the LTO-4 fibre channel tape drive. They are designed for backup operations for the NonStop NSseries server. The M8605A comes in a rackmount configuration, and the M8606A comes in a tabletop configuration.
Models and Accessories Overview and Features Figure 1-1. Hardware Configuration Fiber Cable ACL Tape Drive NonStop NS-Series Server FCSA Models and Accessories These auto cartridge loader tape drives are configured with one internal LTO- 4 fibre channel tape drive along with one removable tape cartridge magazine. Table 1-1. Models and Slot Capacities Model Drives Slots LTO-4 M8605A 1 15 LTO 24.0 TB M8606A 1 15 LTO 24.
Overview and Features Internal Tape Drive Internal Tape Drive The ACL units supports a single internal tape drive. The internal tape drive can be hotswapped. Figure 1-2.
Overview and Features Magazine Magazine The ACL units contains one removable tape cartridge magazine that is accessible through the front left door. The door is opened by using the GUI touch screen on the control panel. Figure 1-3. Tape Cartridge Magazine Power Supply Power to the ACL units are supplied through an AC connector at the rear panel of the power supply.
Robotics Overview and Features Figure 1-4.
Overview and Features Front Panel Indicators Front Panel Indicators The ACL tape drive’s front panel indicators consist of: • • • Viewing window - lets you visually check the unit’s internal operations GUI touch screen - manually operated to setup and configure the unit ACL module status LED - displays the unit’s operational status Figure 1-5.
2 Setting Up the ACL Tape Drives This section includes: Setting Up the M8605A ACL Rackmount Unit 2-1 Setting Up the M8606A ACL Tabletop 2-5 Setting Up the M8605A ACL Rackmount Unit Setting up the ACL rackmount unit requires a template and storage cabinet slide rails to install the unit in a standard 19-inch rack storage cabinet. To set up the rackmount model: 1. Ensure that you have adequate space available in the rack. Figure 2-1. M8605A ACL Template 2.
Setting Up the ACL Tape Drives Setting Up the M8605A ACL Rackmount Unit a. Push back the tabs in the top of the template and place them in the correct holes in the mounting rack. Match up the hole pattern indicated on the sides of the template with the hole pattern in the mounting rack. b. Make sure to begin measuring in the correct place.
Setting Up the ACL Tape Drives Setting Up the M8605A ACL Rackmount Unit Figure 2-2. Installing the Slide Members 6. Attach the slide members using the supplied fasteners. Install the clip nuts on the inside of the slide member’s front and back mounting bracket only if the vertical rail mounting holes are not tapped.
Setting Up the ACL Tape Drives Setting Up the M8605A ACL Rackmount Unit Figure 2-3. Installing Slide Member Fasteners 7. Push the middle slide member as far as possible to the front of the slide member assembly. 8. Install the two clip nuts on each of the rack’s front vertical rails. 9. Confirm that the bearing carrier is in the retained position. 10. Lift the unit and visually align the inner and middle slide members. Caution. It is recommended that the unit be lifted by two people.
Setting Up the ACL Tape Drives Setting Up the M8606A ACL Tabletop 14. Attach the unit to the rack using two 10-32 captive thumbscrews that are located on the lower left and right front panel. 15. Fully tighten the rear-mounting bracket screws. Setting Up the M8606A ACL Tabletop The M8606A ACL tabletop requires no mechanical assembly for mounting. (See Figure 2-4.) Place the unit on a desk, table, or other stable horizontal surface.
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3 Installing and Configuring the ACL Tape Drive for the NonStop NSSeries Server This section includes: Overview 3-1 Installation 3-3 Configuration 3-7 Overview A multimode shortwave fiber-optic cable must be used to connect the ACL tape drive to the Fibre Channel ServerNet adapter (FCSA) on the HP NonStop NS-series server. Figure 3-1 shows how the ACL tape drive connects to the server.
Installing and Configuring the ACL Tape Drive for the NonStop NS-Series Server Figure 3-1.
Installing and Configuring the ACL Tape Drive for the NonStop NS-Series Server Installation Installation 1. Connect one end of the fiber cable to the top Fibre Channel port at the rear of the tape drive. See Figure 3-2 for the location. Figure 3-2. Tape Drive’s Fibre Channel Port Connection Fiber Cable 2. Connect the other end of the fiber cable to the Fibre Channel ServerNet adapter (FCSA) on the NonStop NS-series server. See Figure 3-4 on page 3-5 for the location.
Installing and Configuring the ACL Tape Drive for the NonStop NS-Series Server Figure 3-3.
Installing and Configuring the ACL Tape Drive for the NonStop NS-Series Server Installation Figure 3-4. View of Two FCSAs at the Rear of the Server 3. Attach the power cord to the ACL tape drive’s AC power receptacle. See Figure 3-5. Then plug the other end into an AC power outlet. Note. The tape drive does not have protection against lightning surges.
Installing and Configuring the ACL Tape Drive for the NonStop NS-Series Server Installation Figure 3-5.
Installing and Configuring the ACL Tape Drive for the NonStop NS-Series Server Configuration Configuration Follow Steps 1 through 4 to navigate through the ACL tape drive’s menu configuration to view the PORTNAME of the tape drive. The PORTNAME is added to the SCF configuration in Step 5 on page 3-8. 1. Press the Status button on the GUI touch screen. Figure 3-6.
Installing and Configuring the ACL Tape Drive for the NonStop NS-Series Server Configuration 2. Press the Drive 1 LTO Loaded button. 3. Press the Drive Identification button. 4. View the World Wide Port 0 Name number. This number will be used as the PORTNAME in Step 5. 5.
4 Operation This section includes: Front Panel 4-1 Display Screens and Options 4-4 Menu Selections 4-10 Inserting and Removing Tape Cartridges 4-13 Front Panel The front panel of the ACL units include the left magazine door, a graphical user interface (GUI) touch screen, an ACL status LED, and a viewing window. (See Figure 4-1.) Figure 4-1.
Magazine Door Operation Magazine Door The magazine door has both an electrical release (via the GUI touch screen) and a manual release. It is always recommended that you open the magazine door using the GUI touch screen. If the GUI touch screen should fail, you can manually open the door by pushing a paper clip into the mechanical release at the center of the door. Figure 4-2.
Initialization Screen Operation Initialization Screen When power is first applied to the ACL tape drives, a series of power-on self test (POST) diagnostics are performed. After the POST completes, this initialization screen appears. Figure 4-3. Initialization Screen Note. Pressing Continue will display the ACL default screen.
ACL Default Screen Operation ACL Default Screen After the POST executes successfully and the ACL initialization completes, the ACL tape drive Default Screen appears as shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4.
Technical Support Information Option Operation Technical Support Information Option Selecting the HP logo in the top left corner displays technical support information specific to HP. See Figure 4-5. Figure 4-5. Technical Support Information Note. The HP Global Customer Support Center (GCSC) provides technical support for this product.
Access Magazine Option Operation Access Magazine Option Selecting this option lets you display the Access Magazine screen. (See Figure 4-6.) The Access Magazine option lets you gain access to the left magazine door for tape cartridge placement or removal. Figure 4-6. Access Magazine Screen Move Media Selecting this option lets you display the Move Media screen. See Figure 4-7.
Move Media Operation These figures illustrate moving a cartridge from the tape drive to a slot in the magazine: 1. Touch the Source input box or Source Element Type from the Move Media Screen. The Source input box will change from gray to an active state. See Figure 4-8. 2. Touch the source you want to move, from the Source Element Type selections. The options available are Drive and Slot. Figure 4-8. Move Media Screen (Source) 3. Touch the Destination Input Box on the Move Media Screen.
LCD Contrast Controls Operation 4. From the Destination Element Type selections, touch the destination option that you want to move media to. The options available are Drive and Slot. Keep selecting the desired destination option until the desired option is displayed in the Destination input box. For example, touching Slot three times displays Slot 3 in the Destination input box. 5. Touch the Execute Move button. The ACL robotics move the cartridge from the drive to slot 3.
Status Operation Status Selecting this option lets you display the ACL Status screen. You can identify a tape drive type, view physical tape drive status, tape drive cleaning information, and tape cartridge information by opening the corresponding areas on the screen. Online Selecting this option from the ACL Default Screen lets you place the ACL online or offline. Note. By default, the ACL automatically comes online after a power-up initialization.
Menu Selections Operation Menu Selections Selecting Menu on the ACL Default Screen lets you view, configure, and use the ACL. The Menu option displays three distinct areas: • • • View System Data Utilities Edit Options Figure 4-11.
View System Data Operation Note. You can view the next sequential ACL Options screen by selecting the up arrow. To return to the previous ACL Options screen, select their Back button to return to the Menu screen. Figure 4-12. View ACL Options Screen (Initial Screen) Table 4-2 below, lists and describes the available ACL options. Table 4-2. View ACL Options Option Description ACL Stays Offline After Power-up Initialization ACL does not go online after power-up initialization.
View System Data Operation Table 4-2. View ACL Options Option Description Drive and Slot Numbering Lets you specify whether SCSI elements in the ACL displays with either zero-based or one-based. This affects the GUI touch screen, not the actual SCSI element addresses. The default is one based. ACL Mode Lets you set the robotics operating mode to Random or Sequential. The default is Random. Sequential Mode Lets you select a normal or recirculate frequency mode. The default is Normal.
Inserting and Removing Tape Cartridges Operation Inserting and Removing Tape Cartridges The magazine must be removed from the ACL in order to remove or insert tape cartridges. Make sure the slot you want to use is not already reserved for a tape cartridge that is now in a tape drive. The safest way to do this is to unload all tape drives before removing a magazine. You can unload the tape drive either through your host system software or by using the Move Media option on the Default Screen.
Barcode Labels Operation Figure 4-13. Tape Magazine With Tape Cartridges Installed Barcode Labels Figure 4-14 show you how to install a barcode label onto a tape cartridge. LTO Cartridge Media The following are tips to ensure maximum LTO cartridge media performance and life: 1. Place labels only in the recessed area, just above the write protection switch (See Figure). Never place labels on the top, bottom sides or rear of the cartridge, they can cause loader faults and interfere with normal operations.
Barcode Labels Operation Note. Barcode labels may be placed on the media with the alphanumeric characters on the left or the right. Figure 4-14.
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5 Maintenance This section includes: Manually Running a Cleaning Cartridge 5-1 Manually Running a Cleaning Cartridge Note. Cleaning should only be done when the ACL unit displays a message informing you that cleaning is needed. A cleaning cartridge can be installed and run from the mail slot or any data cartridge slot using the following procedures. 1. Place a cleaning cartridge into the mail slot or data cartridge slot. Figure 5-1. Cleaning Cartridge in Mail Slot 2.
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6 Troubleshooting This section includes: Platform Problems 6-1 Error Recovery 6-1 Error Recovery Procedures 6-3 Fault Symptom Codes (FSCs) 6-3 Platform Problems An incorrect installation or configuration can cause platform problems. In this case, the unit appears to be operating normally, but no data can be interchanged. You also might or might not get an error code on the Graphical User Interface (GUI) touch screen.
Troubleshooting Error Recovery Figure 6-1.
Error Recovery Procedures Troubleshooting Error Recovery Procedures Table 6-1 lists ERPs for errors reported on the GUI touch screen of the ACL. This list includes only procedures that can be safely performed by an end user. Table 6-1. Error Recovery Procedures ERP Code Procedure/Description C Cycle power to the ACL using the Power option on the GUI touch screen. Wait 30 seconds to power on again. D Turn off power to the ACL and inspect connectors and cables. F Invalid operation.
Fault Symptom Codes (FSCs) Troubleshooting Table 6-2. Fault Symptom Codes Message FSC ERP SCSI FIFO Error 1003 D, G The SCSI controller data FIFO should be empty but still contains data bytes. SCSI Gross Error 1004 C, D, G The SCSI controller detected a gross error condition - invalid SCSI bus phase or DMA error. Illegal SCSI Cnt Cmd 1005 C, D, G Either an invalid command was sent to the SCSI controller, or the controller was not in the correct mode.
Fault Symptom Codes (FSCs) Troubleshooting Table 6-2. Fault Symptom Codes Message FSC ERP Open Doors Fault 2093 C, G Door open sensor time-out detected when open door. Open DLT Handle Fault 2094 C, G Failed to open DLT handle. No IP Address Found 20a0 C, G SMC router failed to get an IP address. No IP Address Mode Fault 20a1 C, G SMC router failed to detected static or ip address Mode.
Fault Symptom Codes (FSCs) Troubleshooting Table 6-2. Fault Symptom Codes Message FSC ERP Undefined Config 3020 C, G In loader, unexpected config, not a Thunder or Lightning. Orphan Cartridge not flowed 3030 C, G The loader could not successfully stow an orphan cartridge to a bin. Chassis S/N Mismatch. Previous S/N retained 3031 G The serial number scanned from the barcode label does not match the value stored in nonvolatile memory.
Fault Symptom Codes (FSCs) Troubleshooting Table 6-2. Fault Symptom Codes Message FSC ERP Invalid bin number 305f F Invalid bin number detected in diag. Zone Sequence Error 3060 C, G Eject command time-out. Drive 0 Eject Failed 3074 C, G Eject command time-out. Drive 1 Eject Fail 3075 C, D, G Eject command time-out. Drive 2 Eject Fail 3076 C, D, G Eject command time-out. Diag get drive 0 status failed 3078 C, D, G Failed to get drive status, communication error.
Fault Symptom Codes (FSCs) Troubleshooting Table 6-2. Fault Symptom Codes Message FSC ERP Picker Jammed 11 310B C, G The picker jammed during a drive fetch operation. Picker Jammed on Stow 310F C, G The picker jammed on a stow operation. Picker retries Exceeded 1 3111 C, G Picker retries exceeded during a passthru fetch operation. Picker Retries Exceeded 3 3113 C, G Picker retries exceeded during a bin stow operation.
Fault Symptom Codes (FSCs) Troubleshooting Table 6-2. Fault Symptom Codes Message FSC ERP Control command execution failed 7002 D, G A command response opcode from the Control task was not anticipated or is unidentifiable. Control response not matched to a known command 7003 D,G A command response was received from the Control task, but the original command opcode could not be determined.
Fault Symptom Codes (FSCs) Troubleshooting Table 6-2. Fault Symptom Codes Message FSC ERP Deactivation of a drive failed 700F C, G The Control task is indicating that a request to deactivate a drive failed; reason is not known. Drive removal failed 7010 C, G The Drive task is indicating that a request to power-down a drive failed; reason is not known.
Fault Symptom Codes (FSCs) Troubleshooting Table 6-2. Fault Symptom Codes Message FSC ERP Unknown 701E C, G Attempt to show detailed drive status of a drive whose type is unknown. The SCSI response was not expected 701F C, G The command response from the SCSI task in a remote module was unexpected. The Flash response was not expected 7020 C, G The command response from the Flash task in a remote module was unexpected.
Fault Symptom Codes (FSCs) Troubleshooting Table 6-2. Fault Symptom Codes Message FSC ERP SMX send error A001 C, G An attempt to place a message on a task’s exchange generated a kernel error. SMX receive error A002 C, G An attempt to receive a message from a task’s exchange generated a kernel error. Comm free list empty A003 C, G An attempt to acquire a message from the free pool failed because the pool is empty. Invalid comm.
Troubleshooting Fault Symptom Codes (FSCs) If an error message appears that is not included in Table 6-2, write down the fault code number and follow the recovery procedure. If the same error occurs again, call your service provider.
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A Specifications Hardware Specifications This appendix provides specifications for the tape drive. Figure A-1. Tape Drive Dimensions 1 3 2 1. Height - 8.75 inches (22.2 centimeters) 2. Width - 16.75 inches (42.5 centimeters) 3. Length - 31.0 inches (78.7 centimeters) Tape Drive Components Weights This table lists the weights of the tape drive and cartridges. Table A-1. Tape Drive Components Weights Components Weights Tape drive 67.0 pounds (30.40 kilograms) LTO Ultrium cartridge 7.
Power Specifications Power Voltage Limits The tape drive is capable of using any nominal AC voltage between 100 and 240VAC power, at 50 or 60 Hz. The machines are capable of powering up and operating without error from any voltage within the ranges specified: Frequency Limits The tape drive is capable of operation at either 50Hz or 60Hz. The machines will automatically adjust for 50-60Hz primary power operation, without requiring user intervention or modification.
Specifications Table A-4. Reliability MTBF 250,000 power on hours MSBF 2,000,000 cartridge cycles Design Life 7 yrs. @ 30% duty cycle Fiber Cables Table A-5.
Cartridge Specification Specifications Cartridge Specification This table lists cartridge specification for the tape drive. Table A-6. LTO Gen 4, Gen 3, and Gen 2 Cartridge Specifications Specification L4 Cartridge L3 Cartridge L2 Cartridge Capacity, native (uncompressed) 800 GB 400 GB 200 GB Capacity (compressed) 1.6 TB 800 GB 400 GB Read and write tape speed 5.9 m/s 5.9 m/s 5.
Cartridge Specification Specifications This table lists read/write compatibility for the tape drive. Table A-7.
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Safety and Compliance This sections contains three types of required safety and compliance statements: • • • Regulatory compliance Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Safety Regulatory Compliance Statements The following regulatory compliance statements apply to the products documented by this manual. FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety and Compliance Regulatory Compliance Statements Korea MIC Compliance Taiwan (BSMI) Compliance Japan (VCCI) Compliance This is a Class A product based on the standard or the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may occur, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Regulatory Compliance Statements Safety and Compliance European Union Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
SAFETY CAUTION Safety and Compliance SAFETY CAUTION The following icon or caution statements may be placed on equipment to indicate the presence of potentially hazardous conditions: Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The enclosed area contains no operator-serviceable parts. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open this enclosure. NOT FOR EXTERNAL USE CAUTION: NOT FOR EXTERNAL USE.
Declaration of Conformity Safety and Compliance Declaration of Conformity The undersigned authority declares that the product listed below PRODUCT TYPE LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Rackmount/Tabletop ACL Tape Drive MODEL NUMBERS HP M8605A/M8606A - TSI T8605A/T8606A INTERFACES Fibre Channel and manufactured at the following manufacturing location Tributary Systems, Inc. 3717 Commerce Place Suite C Bedford, Texas 76021 U.S.A.
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Index A R ACL rackmount 2-1 ACL tabletop 2-5 Robotics 1-4 S B Barcode reader 1-4, 1-5 F Fiber optic cable 1-1, 3-3 Fibre Channel ServerNet adapter 1-1, 3-5 Front panel indicators 1-6, 4-2 GUI touch screen 1-4, 1-6, 3-5, 4-2 access magazine option 4-6 default screen 4-4 initialization screen 4-3 menu selections 4-10 move media 4-6 viewing window 1-6 Shuttle assembly 1-5 Specifications cartridge specifications A-4 technical specifications A-2 Supported connections 3-3 T Tape cartridge magazine 1-2, 1-
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