THE PLASMON 8000 SERIES LF 8600 AUTOLOADER USER MANUAL P/N 97663032 A Storing More Of Your Digital World ™. Permanently.
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WARNING Always observe the following when installing, operating or maintaining this product: • This unit must be connected to a power distribution system that has a direct connection to earth ground (Terminated Terra [TT] network/ ground connected). This unit is not suitable for use on a floating ground (Interrupted Terra [IT]) network. • The AC input power cord must be shielded and must have a minimum current rating of 10 A with a nominal cross-section area of 0.
(German Translation) WARNING Bei der Installation, Bedienung und Wartung dieses Produkts, bitte immer die folgenden Vorsichtsmaßnahmen treffen: • Dieses Gerät muß an ein Stromversorgungssystem angeschlossen werden, das direkt mit einem Erdungsanschluß verbunden ist (Terminated- Terra-Netz [TT]/mit Erdanschluß). Dieses Gerät kann nicht an ein ungeerdetes Netz (Interrupted Terra [IT]) angeschlossen werden.
RADIO/TV INTERFERENCE (USA) The information in this section applies only to units in use within the United States: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instruction, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SCOPE RELATED PUBLICATIONS 9 9 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 11 DRIVE CHARACTERISTICS 13 FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT SHIPPING WEIGHT TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY AND ALTITUDE MEDIA ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS SHOCK AND VIBRATION AC POWER REQUIREMENTS AC GROUND AC POWER CORD POWER SUPPLY OUT-OF-RANGE PROTECTION FEATURES TILT RANGE HEAT DISSIPATION PARTICULATE LIMITS WARNING LABELS 14 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 UNPACKING AND REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 21 UNPACKING THE
CONNECTING POWER AND SCSI CABLES CONNECTING THE POWER CORD CONNECTING MULTIPLE DEVICES CONNECTING A SINGLE DEVICE CONNECTOR VERIFICATION RACK MOUNT CONFIGURATION DE-INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS POWER-ON PROCEDURE MODES OF OPERATION OPERATING MODE CONFIGURATION MODE TEST MODE MEDIA CARTRIDGE HANDLING SETTING THE WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH AFFIXING LABELS MEDIA INSERTION AND REMOVAL MANUAL CARTRIDGE RELEASE MECHANISM MEDIA LOADING OPERATOR MAINTENANCE INSPECTING AND CLEANING FAN
SCOPE This User Manual describes unpacking, installing, operating, and maintaining the Plasmon LF 8600 RapidChanger High-Performance Optical Disk Drive.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION The LF 8600 RapidChanger is a write once read many (WORM), high-capacity optical disk drive with an integral shuttle capable of holding up to six LM 8000/LM 6000/LM 4000 media cartridges. The integral shuttle moves laterally to position one of six media cartridges for automated loading and unloading into the optical drive. The LF 8600 RapidChanger provides up to 30 GBytes of online storage or up to 180 GBytes nearline storage.
The LF 8600 supports a maximum sustained read and write transfer rate of 6.0 MBytes/sec without data verification. The drive will also support a 2.4 MBytes/sec write transfer rate with error correction and defect management to maintain data integrity and manage media flaws. The LF 8600 implements the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) via standard SCSI-2 microconnectors located on the rear panel.
DRIVE CHARACTERISTICS The LF 8600 Rack Mount and Tower configurations use the same major assemblies (refer to the next two figures). LF 8600 CONFIGURATION 22.86 CM (9.00 IN) 74.86 CM (29.47 IN) 54.65 CM (21.52 IN) LF 8600 TOWER CONFIGURATION 33.15 CM (13.05 IN) Figure 2.
FRONT PANEL The LF 8600 front panel (see figure below) includes a Drive Operator Console (DOC), media access door, and door lock within a bezel assembly. Refer to the Operating Instruction section of this manual for a detailed description of the DOC. DOC BEZEL LF 8600 Front Panel MEDIA ACCESS DOOR KEY LOCK REAR PANEL The LF 8600 rear panel contains the power switch along with AC power connector and fuses, the ground connector, and external interface connectors.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT The table below lists the reference dimensions of the LF 8600 configurations. Table 1. Dimensions of the LF 8600 Configurations RACK MOUNT TOWER Length DIMENTION 71.1 cm (28.0 in) 74.4 cm (29.3 in ) with Bezel 82.0 cm (32.3 in) including Pedestal Width 22.1 cm (8.7 in) includes Bezel 35.7 cm (14.in) including Pedestal Height 46.7 cm (18.2 in) 47.5 cm (18.7 in) with Bezel 63.6 cm (25.0 in) including Pedestal Mounting Depth 71.1 cm (28.
TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY AND ALTITUDE The following table lists the LF 8600 operating, storage and transit limits for temperature, humidity and altitude. Table 2.
MEDIA ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS The following table presents the LM 8000 Media environmental characteristics. Table 3. Media Operation, Storage and Transportation Environments OPERATION AND SHORT TERM STORAGE (2 years maximum) SPECIFICATION TRANSPORTATION (2 weeks maximum) LONG TERM STORAGE Temperature 10°C to 47°C 50°F to 116.6°F -20°C to +55°C -4.0°F to 131.o°F 10°C to 30°C 50°F to 86.0°F Relative Humidity (no condensation) 5% - 80% 5% - 90% 5% - 80% Wet Bulb Temperature 26°C max. (78.
AC POWER REQUIREMENTS The LF 8600 has a grounded power connector integrated into the AC power switch. Over current protection is provided by two fuses integrated into the AC power switch. Two spare fuses are included within the power connector. Refer to the Operator Maintenance section for the fuse replacement procedure. The drive's power supply accepts the input line voltages listed in the table below.
TILT RANGE The LF 8600 is not designed for use when tilted from the vertical position. HEAT DISSIPATION The drive will typically present a heat load of 95 kg-calories/hr (376 BTU/hr) during a read/write operation. When media cartridges are inserted, loaded, spun up, spun down, unloaded and removed at the drive's maximum rate, the LF 8600 will typically present a heat load of 138 kg-calories/hr (546 BTU/hr). PARTICULATE LIMITS The LF 8600 is designed for use in an office or computer room.
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UNPACKING AND REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS The LF 8600 is shipped with foam packing material which protects the unit from shock and vibration. When you receive your LF 8600, inspect the shipping carton for damage before unpacking the unit to substantiate a claim with the carrier if the unit is damaged. Retain all original packing materials for possible reshipment. WARNING The LF 8600 must be unpacked, repacked and transported by two persons. Physical injury can result if one person attempts to lift the LF 8600.
OUTER CARTON INSERT INSERT REAR FOAM CUSHION INNER CARTON ESD PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIAL FOAM INSERT LOCATED BETWEEN SHUTTLE AND FRAME OF THE DRIVE FRONT FOAM CUSHION CASTER SUPPORT LF6600 PALLET CUSHION HINGED RAMP PALLET EP004566 Figure 5.
5. Ensure that the casters are locked. Lift the front end of the LF 8600 high enough to remove the pallet cushion and then lower the LF 8600 onto its casters. 6. Unlock the casters and roll the LF 8600 down the ramp to its installation location. Precautions should be taken to avoid sudden bumps and jarring. 7. Lock the casters once you have the LF 8600 situated at its installation location. UNLOCKED LOCKED Figure 6. Caster for the LF 8600 Tower 8. Open the media access door and remove the foam insert.
UNPACKING THE RACK MOUNT CONFIGURATION To unpack the LF 8600 Rack Mount configuration, refer to the next figure and perform the following procedure: 1. Move the carton to the installation site. Unpacking the carton at the installation site minimizes the effects of vibration and shock. 2. Cut the tape that secures the top of the box. Do not allow the cutting blade to penetrate into the carton. 3. Carefully lift the outer corrugated carton up and remove it. 4.
OUTER CARTON INSERT REAR FOAM CUSHION INSERT INNER CARTON ESD PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIAL FOAM INSERT LOCATED BETWEEN SHUTTLE AND DRIVE FRAME FRONT FOAM CUSHION LF 8600 PALLET Figure 8.
INSPECTING THE LF 8600 The following items should be included in the LF 8600 carton: • one LF 8600 with Bezel assembly (Tower comes completely assembled) • one AC power cable • one User Manual • one combination manual baseplate/door lock release tool • I/O cables (optional) • terminators (optional) The following optional items, if ordered, will have been shipped with the LF 8600 in separate cartons: • LM 8000 Media Cartridges • Rack Mount Installation Kit • Blank Panel Kit After unpacking
CLOSING THE BASEPLATES 1. Ensure that a cartridge is not inserted in the drive; if it is, unload the cartridge. Remove all cartridges from the shuttle. To remove cartridges from a drive that is not operational, follow the procedure below: a.) Ensure that the AC Power switch is set to the OFF ( O ) position. b.) At the rear panel, insert the manual release tool into the upper access hole and engage the recessed D-shaped shaft.
REPACKING THE TOWER CONFIGURATION 1. Open the media access door. 2. Manually push the shuttle all the way to the left and insert the foam shipping block to hold it in place. Close the media access door. 3. Roll the LF 8600 up onto its shipping pallet and lock all four casters to prevent rolling. 4. Lift the front and rear of the LF 8600 high enough and place the caster support underneath the drive. 5.
REPACKING THE RACK MOUNT CONFIGURATION 1. Open the media access door and manually move the shuttle all the way to the left.and insert the foam shipping block to hold it in place. Close the media access door. 2. Remove the LF 8600 chassis with its bezel from the Rack Mount configuration by reversing the procedure detailed in the Installation and De-installation section. The bezel extends below the chassis; ensure that you do not place the unit flat on a hard surface, thereby damaging the bezel. 3.
7. Position the two end cushions which hold the accessories box on the top front and rear of the LF 8600. 8. Place the power and interface cables, User Manual and other accessories into the options and accessories box and seal with tape. Place this box in between the foam end cushions. 9. Lower the upper sleeve down onto the lower carton and pallet and .Strap the carton to the pallet at each end.
INSTALLATION AND DE-INSTALLATION INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Adequate clearances must be provided around the LF 8600 during installation to prevent crimping and bending of cables and to ensure that future servicing can be performed safely. These clearances are also required to properly ventilate the LF 8600 and to provide operator access to the DOC and to the media access door for loading and unloading media.
Ensure that the site selected for the LF 8600 Tower or Rack Mount configuration is able to support a volumetric air flow of .77 m3 /min. (27 cfm). For the Rack Mount configuration, the back door of the enclosing equipment cabinet must have air vents. Ensure that the operating environment is free from dust. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the LF 8600 to rain or moisture. Refer servicing to qualified technicians.
RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION The LF 8600 Rack Mount installation kit (refer to following figure) includes the following items: • one platform support rack (1st Drive Kit only) • two rack support brackets (one right and one left) • one slide assembly • one slide platform • one cabinet trim panel (1st Drive Kit only) • two support angles (one right and one left) • 34 M4 x 8 screws CABINET TRIM PANEL LF 8600 RACK SUPPORT BRACKETS SLIDE PLATFORM SUPPORT ANGLES SLIDE ASSEMBLY RACK SUPPORT PLATFORM
The following figure illustrates how two LF 8600's are installed side-by-side in an EIA standard 19-in. equipment cabinet. The second Drive Rack Mount Kit does not include the platform support rack or the cabinet trim panel. SLIDE PLATFORM SLIDE ASSEMBLY BLANK PANEL Figure 12.
Tools required for the Rack Mount installation are a T15 and T20 screwdriver. Prior to installation, make certain that the equipment cabinet is level. CAUTION Do not operate the LF 8600 in a position other than vertical (zero degrees tilt). To install the Rack Mount configuration: 1. Install the platform support rack in an EIA standard 19-in. equipment cabinet with 30-in. depth as follows: a.
SLOTTED CORNER BRACKET RIGHT SUPPORT RACK REAR LEFT SUPPORT RACK PLATFORM SUPPORT RACK FRONT Figure 13. Mounting the Platform Support Rack 2. Install the slide assembly on the mounting platform with ten M4 screws, threaded into the rack as shown in the next figure. The slide assembly has slotted holes for fine side-to-side adjustment. Tighten securely after adjusting for parallelism.
M4 MOUNTING SCREWS SLIDE ASSEMBLY PLATFORM SUPPORT RACK Figure 14.
3. Press down on the front release levers and pull to release the slide front retention locks. Pull the slide platform all the way out of the cabinet until the extension locks engage at the fully extended position. SLIDE ASSEMBLY PRESS DOWN AND PULL FRONT RELEASE LEVERS EP004624B Figure 15.
4. Install the drive mounting platform on top of the slide assembly with twelve M4 screws, threaded into the slide assembly and tightened securely. Be sure that flange of the slide platform is at the rear of the cabinet. SLIDE PLATFORM M4 MOUNTING SCREWS REAR SLIDES EXTENDED FRONT EP004607B Figure 16.
WARNING The weight of the LF 8600 on the extended platform may cause the equipment cabinet to become unbalanced. Before proceeding, ensure that your cabinet is securely anchored. Do not extend more than one drive at a time. DO NOT EXTEND MORE THAN ONE DRIVE AT A TIME. IF BOTH DRIVES ARE EXTENDED AT THE SAME TIME, THE CABINET MAY BECOME UMBALANCED. EP004586 Figure 17. Do Not Extend Both Drives Simultaneously 5.
6. Install and tighten three M4 screws horizontally, through the vertical tail of the slide platform to retain the rear of the drive. Install and tighten two M4 screws up into the bottom of chassis to retain the front of the LF 8600. M4 SCREW HEADS LOCATING HOLES Figure 18. Mounting the LF 8600 Chassis to the Extended Platform 7. Find the two slide locks located on the outer sides of the extended slide.
FRONT RELEASE LEVER PLATFORM MOUNTING BASE SUPPORT RACK MOUNTING PLATE SLIDE LOCK INTERMEDIATE SLIDE STATIONARY SLIDE EP004703 Figure 19. LF 8600 Rack Mount Slide Detail (Standard) SLIDE LOCKS EP006052 Figure 20.
8. Press the slide locks in and push the LF 8600 all the way back into the cabinet until the front retention locks engage, holding the drive in position. EP006055 Figure 21.
9. Install one of the lateral support angles to anchor the chassis to the adjacent cabinet rail. The angle is mounted on the chassis with two M4 screws and attaches to the rail with cabinetspecific screws (not supplied). MOUNTING SCREWS RIGHT SUPPORT ANGLE LEFT SUPPORT ANGLE THE RACK MOUNT KIT CONTAINS BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SUPPORT ANGLES. YOU NEED TO INSTALL ONLY ONE SUPPORT ANGLE. Figure 22. Installing the Lateral Support Angle 10.
TRIM PANEL BALL STUDS KEEPER HOLES BALL STUDS Figure 23. Installing the Cabinet Trim Panel 11. If only one LF 8600 is to be installed on the platform support rack, an optional blank panel kit can be ordered to fill the empty space in the trim panel. Install the blank panel by pressing its ball studs horizontally into the trim panel keeper holes. Retain it with the two M4 screws provided in the installation kit. BALL STUDS KEEPER HOLES BLANK PANEL TRIM PANEL Figure 24. Blank Panel Installation 12.
SCSI BUS CONSIDERATIONS The length of the SCSI interface cables used to interconnect the LF 8600 with other SCSI devices is dictated by the type of SCSI controller installed in each LF 8600. A maximum of seven LF 8600's can be connected to a host computer in a daisy chained configuration using the appropriate SCSI controller and cable options. When the single-ended interface controller is used on all SCSI devices, the total length of the SCSI interface cable cannot exceed 6 m (19.5 ft).
NOTE You must first determine the type of termination your host system requires. In a daisy chain configuration, a terminator must be used on both the first and last devices on the bus. One of these devices may be the host adapter. All other LF 8600's between the first and last device in the daisy chain should not be terminated. NOTE Installation of both an active single-ended terminator and a passive single-ended terminator on the same bus is not recommended.
CONNECTING POWER AND SCSI CABLES After the LF 8600 has been installed in its operating location, refer to the next three sections for power cord installation and SCSI cable installation for a single device. The LF 8600 has two SCSI input/output (I/O) connectors on the rear panel that are used to interface the drive with other SCSI devices (see figure below). Either SCSI connector can be used as the input or output port because the internal controller cable connection is common to both connectors.
CONNECTING MULTIPLE DEVICES To install SCSI interface cables for a multiple-device configuration: 1. Ensure that the SCSI interface cables and a terminator (if required) are available and ready for installation. 2. Plug one end of a SCSI interface cable into the vacant SCSI interface connector on the previous device in the SCSI chain (see figure below). Plug the other end of the cable into a SCSI connector. 3.
CONNECTING A SINGLE DEVICE To install a SCSI interface cable for a single-device configuration: 1. Plug one end of the SCSI interface cable into the vacant SCSI interface connector on the host (see figure below). 2. Plug the other end of the interface cable into a SCSI I/O connector on the LF 8600 rear panel. IN FROM HOST TERMINATOR Figure 29. Single LF 8600 SCSI Interface Cable and Terminator Connection 3. Install a terminator on the vacant connector of the LF 8600. 4.
CONNECTOR VERIFICATION Prior to powering on the system: 1. Verify proper termination at the host adapter, if applicable. 2. Verify proper termination at the last LF 8600 on the bus, if applicable. CAUTION Ensure that the foam shipping block has been removed from the shuttle assembly before powering on the LF 8600. RACK MOUNT CONFIGURATION DE-INSTALLATION To de-install the LF 8600 Rack Mount configuration: 1. Remove the cabinet trim panel by grasping the panel at the top and pulling outwards.
SLIDE LOCKS SLIDE RELEASES Figure 30. LF 8600 Slide Release Location 4. Remove the three M4 X 8 screws from the vertical tail of the slide platform. 5. Remove the two M4 X 8 screws from behind the bezel assembly. 6. With the assistance of a second person, remove the LF 8600 from the extended slide platform. WARNING The LF 8600 must be moved and lifted by two persons. Physical injury can result if one person attempts to move or lift the LF 8600.
VERTICAL TAIL EP006054 Figure 31.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The Drive Operator Console (DOC) shown in the figure below, is located on the front panel of the LF 8600. The DOC provides the controls and indicators that enable a user to operate the LF 8600. The DOC controls and indicators consist of an alphanumeric display, a LOAD/MENU switch, a TEST/SELECT switch, and a WRITE PROTECT indicator. Refer to the table below for a description of the DOC controls and indicator.
POWER-ON PROCEDURE The LF 8600 is powered on with the AC Power Switch located on the rear panel. The ON position is indicated by a ( I ) and the OFF position is indicated by a ( O ) as illustrated below. AC POWER OFF (O) AC POWER ON (I) Figure 33. LF 8600 AC Power Switch Positions Perform the following procedure to power on the LF 8600: 1. Ensure that the LF 8600 is properly connected (see SCSI Bus Considerations sections). 2.
3. Set the AC Power Switch to the ON ( I ) position and verify that air is flowing through the LF 8600. 4. Verify that the WRITE PROTECT indicator is illuminated briefly. 5. Verify that the "Selftest" message is displayed on the DOC. The "Selftest" message indicates that the power-on selftests are running. When the power-on selftests have run without errors, the drive will perform a test to determine which slots in the shuttle are occupied by media cartridges and then will load media number 1.
NOTE The pound symbol #, shown in the table below, designates the slot number. Table 8.
CONFIGURATION MODE Configuration mode is used to view and set drive operating parameters. The parameters that can be configured and displayed are summarized in the following (the corresponding DOC display is shown in parentheses).
Entry to Configuration mode starts with a Main menu, allowing the user to select one of four submenus. The Main menu includes the following submenu options: "View Config" This is the entry point into the Configuration menu. Press the SELECT switch to enter a submenu allowing the user to view the drive operating parameters, firmware revisions and hardware serial numbers. Press the MENU switch to select the next option in the Main menu.
MAIN MENU View Config PRESS BOTH SWITCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM ANY MENU TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU SELECT ENTER VIEW CONFIG MENU SELECT ENTER SET CONFIG MENU SELECT ENTER DIAGNOSTIC MENU SELECT ENTER SERIAL NUMBER ENTRY MENU MENU Set Config MENU Diagnostics MENU Set Serial # MENU Figure 34.
VIEWING THE CONFIGURATION ("VIEW CONFIG") To view the configuration, press the TEST/SELECT switch while "View Config" is displayed in the Main menu. The drive will enter the View Configuration menu which includes the following options: "View Current" Press the SELECT switch to display the current drive operating parameters. The operating parameters are listed in the table below. Press the MENU switch to select the next option in the View Configuration menu.
A structure diagram for the View Configuration menu is shown in the next figure. To move up a level in the Configuration menu hierarchy to the Main menu, press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously. To exit the Configuration mode, press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously. The display will show the message which appeared prior to the drive entering the Configuration mode.
"SCSI ID" Press the SELECT switch to scroll through the possible SCSI ID values (0 through 15). When the desired ID value is displayed, press the MENU switch to enter that value as the SCSI ID and select the next option in the Set Configuration menu. "Parity" Press the SELECT switch to turn parity checking on or off. SCSI bus parity generation is always enabled but SCSI bus parity checking by the drive may be turned on or off.
A structure diagram for the Set Configuration menu is shown in the next figure. To move up a level in the configuration menu hierarchy to the Main menu, press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously. To exit the Configuration mode, press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously. The display will show the message which appeared prior to the drive entering the Configuration mode.
A MAIN MENU SELECT Rd Ahead OFF OFF ON PRESS BOTH SWITCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM SET CONFIG TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU MENU OFF SELECT CDE Curs OFF ON SET CONFIG MENU MENU SELECT PRESS BOTH SWITCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM ANY MENU TO RETURN TO SET CONFIG Busy ON ON OFF MENU SELECT ModSel RA ON ON OFF MENU SELECT MM SpinUp ON OFF OFF CYCLE BACK TO TOP OF MENU MENU Negotiation SELECT TargSDTR SELECT OFF ON MENU MENU SELECT PRESS BOTH = SWITCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY MENU SELECT Tar
SET DEFAULTS The SET DEFAULT fuction will reset all operating parameters to factory defaults. Perform the following procedure to set the LF 8600's to the factory defaults: 1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously. 2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed. 3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu. "SET DEFAULTS" will be displayed. 4. Press SELECT to set parameters to the facatory defaults. 5.
SETTING THE BUS PARITY CHECKING SCSI bus parity generation is always enabled; however, SCSI bus parity checking at the drive can be disabled. Perform the following procedure to turn parity checking on or off: 1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously. 2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed. 3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu. 4. Press the MENU switch until "Parity:" is displayed. 5.
SETTING THE WRITE PROTECT OPTION The write protect option enables the user to inhibit the LF 8600 from writing to any media inserted into the drive, regardless of the write protect setting on the media cartridges. Perform the following procedure to turn write protect on or off: 1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously. 2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed. 3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu. 4.
SETTING THE LOAD SWITCH OPTION The load switch option enables the user to enable or disable the LOAD/MENU switch on the DOC. The LOAD/MENU switch can be disabled to prevent accidentally spinning down a media cartridge. This also prevents cartridge loading from the DOC, giving the host exclusive control of media loading. Perform the following procedure to enable or disable the LOAD/MENU switch: 1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously. 2.
CAUTION The read ahead option is system dependent. Ensure that you check with your system analyst before setting this option. When enabled, the read ahead option uses the data buffer (12.8 MBytes) to store data sectors read from the disk beyond those sectors requested by the host. Subsequent sequential sectors will be read directly from the buffer instead of incurring the latency time it takes to access sequential sectors.
SETTING THE BUSY OPTION When enabled, the “Busy” message is displayed at the DOC during a spin up or spin down operation. Enabling this option will cause the Drive to respond to a Start command (via SCSI or MCLI) with a "BUSY" message over SCSI. Perform the following procedure to enable or disable the BUSY option: 1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously. 2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed. 3.
SETTING THE MM SPINUP OPTION When enabled, the (Media Management Spin Up) MM SpinUp option allows the LaserDrive to read necessary media management information during spin up. If not enabled, the media management information will be recovered on the first media access command. Perform the following procedure to enable or disable the MM SpinUp option: 1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously. 2.
VIEWING DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS OR PERFORMING DIAGNOSTIC OPERATIONS ("DIAGNOSTICS") To enter the diagnostic submenu, press the TEST/SELECT switch while "Diagnostics" is displayed in the Main menu. The drive will enter the Diagnostics menu which includes the following options: "Park Drive" Press the SELECT switch to park the baseplates for drive shipment. If the "Park Failed, Close Manually" message appears, refer to the Manual Release section of this manual.
"Test Start" Press the SELECT switch to select the Test to be performed (0 - 9). Once the desired test has been selected, press MENU to select the Test End value (see the next table for the test value and test name). "Test End" Press the SELECT switch to select last Test to be performed (0 - 9). Once the desired test has been selected, press MENU to select the Test Cycle value (see the next table for the test value and test name). Table 10.
"Clear RTPM" CAUTION RTPM errors indicate the drive or media require maintenance, and place the drive in a read only mode. Corrective action may be as simple as cleaning the media that caused the error, or may require the attention of a trained Customer Engineer (CE) to repair the drive. Clearing this error without resolving the cause may reduce the total media capacity because of abnormally high relocations during write operations.
Park Drive SELECT MENU Test Sensors MAIN MENU Enter Sensor SELECT Display Mode SELECT PRESS BOTH SWITCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM SET CONFIG TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU MENU Confirm Clear SELECT Clear NV RAM SELECT SET CONFIG MENU MENU Follow all instructions displayed on DOC SELECT PRESS BOTH SWITCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM ANY MENU TO RETURN TO SET CONFIG Cal Shuttle SELECT MENU View CDEs FROM LAST MENU SELECTION Display Default Information SELECT MENU SELECT 19.2Kb 38.4Kb 57.6Kb 115.
A MAIN MENU PRESS BOTH SWITCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM SET CONFIG TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU SELECT View RTPM Display RTPM Information MENU SET CONFIG MENU RTPM True SELECT PRESS BOTH SWITCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM ANY MENU TO RETURN TO SET CONFIG Y Confirm Clear N SELECT Clear RTPM No RTPM Err RTPM Condition is Cleared MENU To top of Menu SELECT Reset Drive Init Done Init DPC Self Test MENU MENU SELECT WPC Options SELECT Force WPC SELECT Will Force a single WPC SELECT Will Clear Drive
SET THE INTERNAL DRIVE SERIAL NUMBER ("SET SERIAL #") To enter the serial number submenu, press the TEST/SELECT switch while "Set Serial #" is displayed in the Main menu. The drive will enter the menu allowing the operator to view and change the internal drive serial number. NOTE The serial number set in the drive must correspond to the last 5 digits of the drive's actual serial number for accurate internal event logging to occur.
SELECT MAIN MENU 0 . DRV SN 1 PRESS BOTH SWITCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM THE SET SERIAL # MENU TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU 2 3 4 5 . 9 Blank MENU SELECT 0 SET CONFIG MENU DRV SN 1 2 3 4 . . 5 9 Blank MENU PRESS BOTH SWITCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY AFTER SETTING A DIGIT TO RETURN TO THE SET SERIAL # MENU SELECT 0 DRV SN 1 2 3 4 . . 5 9 Blank MENU SELECT 0 . DRV SN 1 N 2 3 4 5 . 9 Blank = Digit to be Set is Flashing MENU SELECT 0 DRV SN 1 2 3 4 MENU Figure 40.
TEST MODE The LF 8600 automatically enters the Test mode each time the Drive is powered on. Power-on selftest diagnostics are run to verify the operational readiness of the drive. After the LF 8600 successfully passes the power-on selftests, the LF 8600 enters the Operating mode. While the LF 8600 is in the Operating mode, the operator may manually enter the Diagnostic Test mode.
MEDIA CARTRIDGE HANDLING The LM 8000, LM 6000 media cartridge may be used in all LD 8100/LF 8120/LF 8600/LF 8602 drives. The media cartridge is shipped ready for immediate use and does not require preformatting before use. The LF 8600 accesses both sides of the media cartridge (see next figure). The LM 8000 cartridge must be inserted with side A facing right while the LM 6000 cartridge may be inserted into the LF 8600 with either side facing left.
Observe the following precautions to ensure data integrity when handling or storing a media cartridge: 1. Do not drop the media cartridge onto hard surfaces. 2. Do not physically abuse the cartridge exterior or access mechanisms. 3. Do not store the media cartridge in the drive. 4. Remove cartridges from the drive when the drive is going to be moved. 5. Apply labels only in designated areas. Refer to the Affixing Label section for instructions on label placement. 6.
SETTING THE WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH To manually write protect a cartridge, set the write protect switch on the data cartridge as indicated in the next figure. WRITE PROTECT SWITCH NOT WRITE PROTECTED WRITE PROTECTED (NOT WRITE PROTECTED HOLE IS OPEN WRITE PROTECTED HOLE IS CLOSED) EP004350 Figure 43.
AFFIXING LABELS Title and content labels are supplied with each LM 8000 media cartridge and should be affixed before the cartridge is inserted into the LF 8600. Before affixing the labels in the recessed areas (see figure below), ensure that the surface of the cartridge is clean and dry. SIDE A VIEW POSITION LABELS HERE EP004111 Figure 44. Label Placement MEDIA INSERTION AND REMOVAL Individual media cartridges are inserted and removed through the front panel media access door.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY LOCK LATCH KEY LOCK DOOR SAFETY SWITCH TAB KEY LOCK Figure 45. LF 8600 Media Access Returning the shuttle to home can be accomplished by host command or by pressing LOAD/MENU at the DOC. If access is authorized, the drive will unload the media cartridge into the shuttle, move the shuttle to the home position, and unlock the electrical safety door lock.
CARTRIDGE INSERTION LM 8000 media cartridges are inserted directly into the LF 8600 shuttle via the media access door described in the Media Access Door section. Ensure that the arrows on the cartridge point toward the shuttle and insert the cartridge into the slot until it is fully seated and its back edge is flush with the edge of the shuttle. ENSURE THAT CARTRIDGE DIRECTIONAL ARROWS POINT IN TOWARD THE SHUTTLE INSERTION DIRECTION ARROWS CARTRIDGE Figure 46.
CARTRIDGE REMOVAL LM 8000 media cartridges may be removed from the media access door. To aid in removing the closely spaced cartridges, the top rear edge of the shuttle is cut away and a notch is provided on the exposed edge of each cartridge. Pulling on the cartridge notch with one finger as shown in the next figure, will back the cartridge out far enough so that it can be grasped and removed. Figure 47.
MANUAL CARTRIDGE RELEASE MECHANISM If power fails or if the drive fails with a media cartridge inserted, the media cartridge can be manually removed by opening the drive baseplates, removing the bezel and then retracting the cartridge. OPENING THE BASEPLATES With the manual release tool, perform the following procedure: 1. Move the AC power switch to the OFF ( O ) position and disconnect the AC power cable from the wall outlet. 2.
REMOVING THE BEZEL NOTE A T15 screwdriver is required for removing the bezel assembly. 1) Release the electrical safety door lock by inserting the flat handle end of the manual release tool through the slot in the bezel and move the locking lever to the left out of the door lock tab as shown below. RETRACT LOCK MECHANISM BY PULLING BACK HERE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM DISENGAGED DOOR LOCK MECHANISM ENGAGED EP006037 Figure 49. Manually Overriding the Door Lock 2.
CHASSIS ASSEMBLY MOUNTING HOOKS DOOR SAFETY SWITCH CABLES M4 X 20 SCREW BACK VIEW OF BEZEL BEZEL DOOR SAFETY SWITCH HOOK RESTS EP006044 Figure 50.
RETRACTING THE CARTRIDGE 1. Insert the manual release tool onto the D-shaped shaft at the front of the drive as shown below to operate the cartridge insertion mechanism. Turn the tool clockwise as far as it will turn, pulling the cartridge back into the shuttle. Figure 51. LF 8600 Manual Cartridge Retraction FRONT ACCESS 2. Manually move the shuttle to the home position as shown below. 3. Remove the cartridge from the shuttle slot. Figure 52.
MEDIA LOADING Individual media cartridges can be selected for loading by host command or by the autoload configuration option. The host can select and load a media cartridge from any shuttle slot by issuing an appropriate SCSI bus command. Selection by the autoload configuration option occurs at initial power up and when the LOAD/MENU switch on the DOC is pressed while the LF 8600 is in Operating mode.
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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE INSPECTING AND CLEANING FAN AND BLOWER FILTERS Inspect the Filters at the rear of the drive on a 1 - 6 month schedule and clean, if necessary, to ensure that cooling air flow is not restricted. If the drive is exposed to excessive amounts of dust, decrease the time between inspection intervals. Remove dust on the drive's exterior with a dry, lint-free cloth. Dust can migrate to the media cartridge and cause performance degradation.
BLOWER FAN FILTER GRILL ASSEMBLY OUTER GRILL HALF Figure 53. Removing Filter Element REPLACING FUSES As stated in the Drive Characteristics section of this manual, two fuses and two spare fuses are integrated into the power receptacle on the rear panel of the LF 8600 (refer to the figure below). If the drive will not power up, one or both of the fuses may have blown. To replace a blown fuse with a spare fuse: 1. Set the drive's AC power switch to the OFF ( O ) position and remove the AC power cord. 2.
6. Apply power to the unit (refer to the Power - On Procedure). 7. If power is not restored, check the other fuse. RETAINING CLIP ACTIVE FUSE SPARE FUSE IN STORAGE LOCATION FUSE HOLDERS FUSE HOUSING AC POWER RECEPTACLE Figure 54. Removing Fuse from AC Power Receptacle (Rear View of LF 8600) WARNING If a spare fuse blows immediately after you have replaced the original fuse, contact your next level of support. Do not replace the spare fuse.
MEDIA CLEANING Media disk surfaces should be inspected periodically and cleaned on an as-needed basis. MEDIA CLEANING USING CLEANING KIT P/N 97662550 The Cleaning Kit P/N 97662550 provides a semi-automated cleaning method for cleaning the Plasmon LM 4000, LM 6000 and LM 8000 12 inch optical media. Follow the procedures given in the enclosed Cleaning Instructions.
APPENDIX A GERMAN TRANSLATIONS/ÜBERSETZUNGEN INS DEUTSCHE ABMESSUNGEN UND GEWICHT Tabelle 1 zeigt die Bezugsabmessungen für die LF 8600-Konfigurationen. Abmessungen der LF 8600-Konfigurationen. ABMESSUNG Länge Breite Höhe GESTELLMONTAGE TURM 71,1 cm 74,4 cm inkl. Frontblende 82,0 cm inkl. Sockel 22,1 cm inkl. Frontblende 35,7 cm inkl. Sockel 46,7 cm 47,5 cm inkl. Frontblende 63,6 cm inkl. Sockel Einbautiefe 71,1 cm Das Versandgewicht des LF 8600 ist nachfolgend angeführt.
Tabelle 2.
STOSS UND VIBRATION Tabelle 3 enthält die Grenzwerte für Stoß- und Schwingungsbeanspruchungen. Tabelle 3. Stoß- und Vibrationskriterien und -Grenzwerte BETRIEB RUHE1 LAGERUNG/ TRANSPORT2 Wobbelvibration (Bidirektional) 1 Oktave/Minute 5 bis 22 Hz 0,01 Zoll Doppelamplitude 22 bis 500 Hz, 0,25 g Peak 5 bis 44 Hz 0,03 Zoll Doppelamplitude 44 bis 500 Hz, 3,0 g Peak 5 bis 44 Hz 0,03 Zoll Doppelamplitude 44 bis 500 Hz, 3,0 g Peak Stoss3 (Hostwiederholungen Sind U.u.
HINWEIS Nach Ausschalten des Stroms muß die Bedienperson 1 Sekunde warten, bevor der Strom wieder eingeschaltet werden darf. WECHSELSTROMERDUNG Um einen sicheren Betrieb zu gewährleisten, muß das Gehäuse des LF 8600 geerdet sein. Das Wechselstromkabel enthält eine Erdleitung, die das Gehäuse des LF 8600 durch die Wechselstromversorgung des Standorts an Sicherheitserde legt. Die Wechselstromversorgung des Standorts wiederum muß diese Erdung an einen Erdanschluß legen.
AUSPACHEN DES LF6600 WARNUNG Um Personenverletzungen zu vermeiden, sind für das Auspacken, Wiederverpacken und den Transport des LF 8600 zwei Personen erforderlich. Der Versuch, den LF 8600 ohne Hilfe einer zweiten Person anzuheben, kann zu Personenverletzungen führen. VORSICHT Die Frontblende ist etwas größer als das Gehäuse.
4. Stecken Sie den Spezialschlüssel in das obere Zugangsloch an der Geräterückseite, und erfassen Sie damit die versenkte D-fürmige Welle. Drehen Sie den Handgriff des Schlüssels so weit wie möglich im Uhrzeigersinn und schließen Sie dadurch die obere Grundplatte (vgl. Abbildung 1). 5. Wiederholen Sie Schritt b) am unteren Zugangsloch, um die untere Grundplatte zu schließen.
WARNUNG Um Brand- oder Stromstoßschäden zu vermeiden, darf der LF 8600 weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden. Lassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten nur von qualifizierten Technikern ausführen. Isolieren Sie die Einheiten vom Hauptnetz im Falle eines Brandes oder einer anderen Notsituation, indem Sie die Stecker aus den Steckdosen ziehen. Sollte das Herausziehen der Stecker nicht möglich oder praktisch sein, isolieren Sie die Einheiten vom Hauptnetz, indem Sie das Hauptnetz des Systems ausschalten.
VORSICHT Der LF 8600 darf nur in senkrechter Stellung (Kippwinkel = Null Grad) betrieben werden. WARNUNG Das Gewicht des LF 8600 auf der ausgefahrenen Bodenplattform kann u.U. dazu führen, daß das Gerätegehäuse das Gleichgewicht verliert. Bevor Sie fortfahren, stellen Sie sicher, daß das Gehäuse sachgerecht befestigt ist. Fahren Sie nicht mehr als ein Laufwerk gleichzeitig heraus (vgl. Abbildung 19).
VORSICHT Der LF 8600 muß an ein Stromverteilersystem angeschlossen sein, das eine direkte Verbindung zur Erdung hat (Netzwerk mit abgeschlossener Erde (TT, Terminated Terra)/geerdet). Diese Einheit ist nicht zur Nutzung auf einer erdfreien Masse (Netzwerk mit unterbrochener Erde (IT, Interrupted Terra)) geeignet. ANSCHLUSSÜBERPRÜFUNG Prüfen Sie folgende Punkte, bevor Sie das System einschalten: 1) Uberprüfen Sie, ob ein ordnungsgemäßer Abschluß am Hostadapter, falls zutreffend, vorhanden ist. 2.
WARNUNG Wenn zwei Laufwerke im Gestell installiert sind, stellen Sie sicher, daß jeweils nur ein Laufwerk herausgezogen wird. WARNUNG Zum Anheben und Transportieren des LF 8600 sind zwei Personen erforderlich. Der Versuch, den LF 8600 ohne Hilfe einer zweiten Person anzuheben oder zu transportieren, kann zu Personenverletzungen führen. EINSTELLEN DIE "DEVICE ID" HINWEIS Schalten Sie das Laufwerk nach Rücksetzung der Gerätekennung aus, warten Sie 1 Sekunde und schalten Sie das Laufwerk dann wieder ein.
ANZEIGEN DER DIAGNOSEERGEBNISSE ODER DURCHFÜHREN VON DIAGNOSEVERFAHREN VORSICHT Da die Initialisierungsvariablen nicht wiederhergestellt werden können, nachdem sie gelöscht wurden, sollte dieser Vorgang nur von einem ausgebildeten Ingenieur des Kundendienstes durchgeführt werden. EINSTELLEN DER INTERNEN LAUFWERKSSERIENNUMMER ("SERIENNR.
7. Die Datenträgerkassette nicht extremen Temperaturen aussetzen. 8. Die Datenträgerkassette eine Stunde Betriebstemperaturbereich stabilisieren. vor Gebrauch auf den angegebenen 9. Die Zugangsabdeckung des Datenträgers nicht öffnen. 10. Die Plattenoberfläche nicht durch die Zugangsabdeckung berühren. 11. Die Magnetplatte nicht aus der Kassette herausnehmen. 12. Die Datenträgerkassetten in einer sauberen Büroumgebung benutzen, handhaben und lagern. 13.
4. Öffnen Sie den Sicherungshalter vorsichtig. Ziehen Sie den Sicherungshalter aus der Buchse heraus und überprüfen Sie die aktive Sicherung, um festzustellen, ob sie durchgebrannt ist. Wenn die Sicherung durchgebrannt ist, fahren Sie mit Schritt 4) fort, ansonsten mit Schritt 5). 5. Entfernen Sie die aktive Sicherung und entsorgen Sie sie. Nehmen Sie die Ersatzsicherung aus deren Aufbewahrungsort und fügen Sie die Sicherung zwischen dem Sicherungsgehäuse und der Halteklammer ein. 6.
6. Wischen Sie die Plattenoberfläche mit einem fusselfreien Tuch (das mit Glasreiniger befeuchtet wurde) ab, beginnen Sie dabei in der Mitte und arbeiten Sie sich an den äußeren Rand vor. Nur der Teil der Oberfläche, der bei geöffneter Kassettenklappe sichtbar ist, kann bei jedem Durchgang gereinigt werden. Achten Sie darauf, daß alle Teile der Platte gereinigt werden. VORSICHT Üben Sie beim Reinigen nur einen leichten Druck aus.
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