Exabyte 215 Manual de Instruções

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x Exabyte 215M and 215AReturning the library for service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Preparing the library for shi

Chapter 584 Exabyte 215M and 215A2. Press >(17(5@. The screen displays the library code version, similar to the example below.3. Press the down arr

Library OperationInstallation and Operation 853. Press >(17(5@. The first statistic to appear is Total Moves, as shown in the example below.4. To d

Chapter 586 Exabyte 215M and 215AView ing system sensors1. From the operator panel keypad, press >0(18@ to display the menus. Press the down arrow

Library OperationInstallation and Operation 87Cartridge Seated: A cartridge is seated in the robot (1) or the robot is empty (0).Reach Position: The r

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Installation and Operation 896Tape Drive OperationThis chapter describes how to perform the following tasks:  Monitoring tape drive status Cleaning

Chapter 690 Exabyte 215M and 215AMonitoring tape drive statusYou can monitor the status of the tape drives in several ways: Reading the LEDs on the f

Tape Drive OperationInstallation and Operation 91Viewing the Drive Display screensYou can view additional information about the drive’s status from th

Chapter 692 Exabyte 215M and 215ANote: On the second line of the Drive Menu, the tape drive model name appears (either Mammoth2 or AIT). 2. Press >

Tape Drive OperationInstallation and Operation 93READY–TAPE The tape drive has successfully loaded the tape and is ready for read/write operations. EJ

Installation and Operation xiHow to use this manualThis manual describes how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the Exabyte 21

Chapter 694 Exabyte 215M and 215AThe following table lists some messages that can appear for the AIT-2 tape drive. DEPLETEDaThe cleaning tape in the c

Tape Drive OperationInstallation and Operation 95Viewing the Drive Status screensFrom the Drive Status screens, you can view status information about

Chapter 696 Exabyte 215M and 215A3. Use the up or down arrow key to select the menu of the drive for which you want to display information, then press

Tape Drive OperationInstallation and Operation 97Tape Left(M2 only)Displays how much tape is left, in megabytes, for the cartridge in this tape drive.

Chapter 698 Exabyte 215M and 215ACleaning the tape drivesWhen a drive does require cleaning, the library displays a cleaning message on the Status Scr

Tape Drive OperationInstallation and Operation 99Installing a cleaning cartridgeFor the cleaning operation, install an approved cleaning cartridge in

Chapter 6100 Exabyte 215M and 215A5. Press >(17(5@. The Drive 1 Menu appears. 6. Use the up or down arrow key to select the menu for the drive you

Tape Drive OperationInstallation and Operation 101É Important If the tape drive ejects the cleaning cartridge immediately after loading it, you need t

Chapter 6102 Exabyte 215M and 215A2. Press the eject button on the tape drive’s faceplate (shown in the following figures) and remove the cartridge. N

Tape Drive OperationInstallation and Operation 103Resetting a tape driveThis section describes how to reset a tape drive from the library’s front pane

xii Exabyte 215M and 215AOperationDuring normal library operation, you do not need to intervene in cartridge processing. However, you may need to refe

Chapter 6104 Exabyte 215M and 215AThe tape drive performs its power-on self-test and rewinds any loaded tape to the beginning, but does not eject the

Installation and Operation 1057Diagnostics and Firmw areThis chapter describes how to do the following: Upgrade library firmware via Console Create

Chapter 7106 Exabyte 215M and 215AConnecting to the Console interfaceThis section describes how to access the Console interface, the library’s interna

Diagnostics and FirmwareInstallation and Operation 107Setting the library’s baud rateBefore accessing Console, you must set the baud rate for the libr

Chapter 7108 Exabyte 215M and 215A2. In HyperTerminal’s Connection Description screen, enter a name and choose an icon for this communications session

Diagnostics and FirmwareInstallation and Operation 1097. If desired, type help and then press [Enter] to display Console’s Help screen, as shown in th

Chapter 7110 Exabyte 215M and 215ATo upgrade the library firmware:1. Obtain new firmware for the library. You can download new firmware from Exabyte’s

Diagnostics and FirmwareInstallation and Operation 1116. Use your terminal emulation software to specify the source location (path and filename) of th

Chapter 7112 Exabyte 215M and 215ACreating a diagnostic listing via ConsoleIf you report a problem to Exabyte Technical Support, you may be asked to c

Diagnostics and FirmwareInstallation and Operation 113Viewing the LCD password via ConsoleYou can view the LCD password from the Configuration Informa

Installation and Operation xiiiRelated publicationsFor information about the library and the standards used by the library, refer to the following pub

Chapter 7114 Exabyte 215M and 215AConnecting to an FTP utilityThis section describes how to connect your library to a host computer and how to access

Diagnostics and FirmwareInstallation and Operation 115Upgrading library firmware via FTPThese instructions describe how to upgrade the library firmwar

Chapter 7116 Exabyte 215M and 215A4. Use the FTP command for your utility to transfer the new firmware to the library. For example, issue put filename

Diagnostics and FirmwareInstallation and Operation 117Communicating with an M2 tape driveThese instructions describe how to establish communications w

Chapter 7118 Exabyte 215M and 215AEstablishing drive communicationTo establish communication with the tape drive over the library’s serial port:1. Con

Diagnostics and FirmwareInstallation and Operation 1197. Press >(17(5@. At the confirmation prompt, press >(17(5@ again. The tape drive is now c

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Installation and Operation 1218Maintenance and ServiceThis chapter describes the following: Using touch-up paint on the housing Cleaning the library

Chapter 8122 Exabyte 215M and 215ACleaning the library The only library components that should be cleaned are the tape drives. Instructions for cleani

Maintenance and ServiceInstallation and Operation 123Preparing for replacement1. Obtain a # 2 Phillips screwdriver.2. Ensure that the environment is f

xiv Exabyte 215M and 215AStandards Small Computer System Interface (SCSI-2), ANSI X3.131 SCSI Parallel Interface-2 (SPI-2), ANSI X3T10/1142D, Rev. 1

Chapter 8124 Exabyte 215M and 215A2. From the back panel, use a # 2 Phillips screwdriver to release the two captive screws that secure the tape drive

Maintenance and ServiceInstallation and Operation 125Removing the drive’s service access coverFollow the steps below if you are installing an addition

Chapter 8126 Exabyte 215M and 215A2. Tighten the captive screws on each end of the drive carrier to 8.0 inch-pounds (9.2 kg-cm) of torque. 3. Connect

Maintenance and ServiceInstallation and Operation 127Resuming operation1. Reconnect the power cord and power on the library.É Important Do not power o

Chapter 8128 Exabyte 215M and 215AReturning the library for serviceIf you need to return the library to the factory for service, contact your service

Maintenance and ServiceInstallation and Operation 129Removing the library from the rackIf the library is installed in a rack, remove it as follows:1.

Chapter 8130 Exabyte 215M and 215A3. From the back, slide the library off of the rack shelf.:$51,1*The library weighs approximately 40 pounds (18 kg

Maintenance and ServiceInstallation and Operation 131Packing the libraryUse the original packing materials to pack the library (shipping containers, p

Chapter 8132 Exabyte 215M and 215Ac. Install the magazine in the library, so that the cut-out in the packing material fits around the robot. d. Close

Maintenance and ServiceInstallation and Operation 1333. Place the antistatic bag over the library, and place the library into the cushion at the botto

Installation and Operation xvConventions used in this manualThis manual uses the following conventions:>(17(5@ Boxed text indicates keys on the ope

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Installation and Operation 1359TroubleshootingThis chapter provides troubleshooting information for the library. It provides a list of suggestions for

Chapter 9136 Exabyte 215M and 215A4 SCSI cabling. Make sure that all SCSI cables are securely connected at both ends. 4 LVD, HVD, and single-ended SCS

TroubleshootingInstallation and Operation 1374 Control mode. Make certain the control mode is set to SCSI or to one of the sequential modes. See page

Chapter 9138 Exabyte 215M and 215AProblems with library operationIf the library has been successfully operating in the past, but is now experiencing p

Installation and Operation 139ASpecificationsThis appendix provides overall specifications for the library, media capacities, power cord requirements,

Appendix A140 Exabyte 215M and 215ASize and weightSize (Length × Width × Depth) 24.10 × 8.56 × 8.65 inches(61.21 × 21.7 × 21.97 cm)Weighta(215M M2 l

SpecificationsInstallation and Operation 141Media capacitiesThis section provides the maximum capacities of the media. AME with SmartClean media for M

Appendix A142 Exabyte 215M and 215A Power cord requirements The library is shipped with a seven-foot (2.1 meter), 18 AWG, 3-conductor AC power cord fo

SpecificationsInstallation and Operation 143SCSI cable and terminator specificationsThis section describes the SCSI cable and terminator requirements.

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Appendix A144 Exabyte 215M and 215ASCSI terminatorExabyte recommends using an active terminator, such as the AMP 796051-1 (SE/LVD Multi-mode) SCSI ter

Installation and Operation 145BSCSI ConfigurationThis appendix provides an overview of the SCSI interface and some general guidelines for connecting t

Appendix B146 Exabyte 215M and 215ASCSI bus considerationsThis section provides the basic guidelines and considerations for setting up the library on

SCSI ConfigurationInstallation and Operation 147SCSI IDsEach device on the SCSI bus must have a unique ID. The host computer uses these IDs to identif

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Installation and Operation 149CError CodesThis appendix describes the error codes that appear on the library’s LCD (liquid crystal display). LCD error

Appendix C150 Exabyte 215M and 215AThe following table lists the library hardware error conditions in numerical order.CAUTIONSome corrective actions a

Error CodesInstallation and Operation 15118Source inside drive. The robot could not successfully pick a cartridge because it was still loaded in the t

Appendix C152 Exabyte 215M and 215A36RRC command reject. An invalid command was sent to the robot command processor. Make sure the library and tape d

Error CodesInstallation and Operation 15362Not present. The bar code scanner could not read the bar code label because the designated element is not p

Installation and Operation 11Product OverviewCongratulations on selecting the Exabyte® 215M Mammoth-2 (M2™) tape library or the Exabyte 215A Advanced

Appendix C154 Exabyte 215M and 215A74Unoccupied drive bay. A tape drive or service access cover is not installed in the drive bay. Install a tape dri

Error CodesInstallation and Operation 155109Check cleaning tape. A clean drive operation failed because the drive did not unload the cleaning cartridg

Appendix C156 Exabyte 215M and 215A130 SCSI chip error: SCSI unexpected int; SCSI int stuck error. There was a SCSI chip failure. Make sure all SCSI

Error CodesInstallation and Operation 157195All slots are empty. The robot could not find a cartridge to pick in Demo mode.Open the library door and i

Appendix C158 Exabyte 215M and 215A203X axis EOT fail. The library could not detect the end-of-travel sensor on the horizontal axis. Open the door an

Error CodesInstallation and Operation 159220OS failure. The library’s operating system experienced an error. Make sure the library and tape drives ar

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Installation and Operation 161Index$accessories 9Activity LED 57adapter card, compatibility 13addressesSee elementsSee EthernetSee SCSI IDsagency sta

Index162 Exabyte 215M and 215ACartridge Inventory Menu 30, 72cartridge inventory screens 72–75cartridge slotsSee slotscartridgescleaning cartridges 12

IndexInstallation and Operation 163driveSee tape drivedrive carrier 3, 5See also tape driveDrive Display screens 91–95Drive Menu 30, 92drive service a

Chapter 12 Exabyte 215M and 215ACapacity and transfer ratesThe 215M M2 library can store up to 2.25 terabytes (TB) of information and can achieve a da

Index164 Exabyte 215M and 215A*gateway address 53+hostcompatibility 13on SCSI bus 145reserving elements 74support for parity checking 36humidity speci

IndexInstallation and Operation 165Link LED 57Loop option 67LVD configurations 20, 143, 1460M2 Monitor program 119M2 tape driveSee tape drivemagazinec

Index166 Exabyte 215M and 215APOST Bar Code Scan optiondescription 33enabling or disabling 41power cordconnecting 23requirements 142power entry module

IndexInstallation and Operation 167service access coverdescription 5removing 125service, returning library for 128shipping the library 128single-ended

Index168 Exabyte 215M and 215Awide SCSI 20, 146write and read community strings 55write-protect switch 15

Contacting ExabyteNote: If it is more convenient to your location, contact Exabyte Technical Support in Europe at the following numbers:Phone: + 31-30

Product OverviewInstallation and Operation 3 Fifteen storage slots. One ten-slot magazine and five fixed slots inside the library accommodate up to 1

ii Exabyte 215M and 215ACopyrightCopyright 2000–2001 by Exabyte Corporation. All rights reserved. This item and the information contained herein are t

Chapter 14 Exabyte 215M and 215ALibrary componentsThis section provides an overview of the library components.Front panel components Door. The door a

Product OverviewInstallation and Operation 5Back panel components Drive carriers and service access covers. Accessible from the back panel, each tape

Chapter 16 Exabyte 215M and 215AInternal components  Tape drives. The library includes one or two tape drives, which are housed in drive carriers. 

Installation and Operation 72Hardware InstallationThis chapter describes how to install the library hardware, which includes the following steps: Unp

Chapter 28 Exabyte 215M and 215A3. From inside the door, remove the magazine by grasping the handle and pulling it straight out, as shown below. 4. Re

Hardware InstallationInstallation and Operation 9Obtaining accessories and equipmentMake certain you have all the accessories and equipment for librar

Chapter 210 Exabyte 215M and 215ASelecting cartridgesRefer to the appropriate section below for either Exabyte M2 drives or Sony SDX-500C AIT-2 drives

Hardware InstallationInstallation and Operation 11M2 tape drives cannot write or read metal particle (MP) tape. If you insert an MP cartridge, the M2

Chapter 212 Exabyte 215M and 215ASelecting cleaning cartridgesTo select cleaning cartridges for your library, refer to the appropriate section below f

Hardware InstallationInstallation and Operation 13Preparing for hardware installationBefore you begin hardware installation, do the following: Make c

Installation and Operation iiiSafety Agency StandardsThe library complies with the following domestic and international product safety standards:• UL

Chapter 214 Exabyte 215M and 215APreparing and installing cartridgesThis section describes how to prepare cartridges for use in the library and instal

Hardware InstallationInstallation and Operation 152. Make sure the write-protect switches on the cartridges are set correctly. Use a ball-point pen or

Chapter 216 Exabyte 215M and 215A Note: If your software license limits the number of cartridge slots you can use, you may need to configure the libra

Hardware InstallationInstallation and Operation 173. If desired, place a cleaning cartridge in the fixed slot closest to the tape drive, as shown in t

Chapter 218 Exabyte 215M and 215AInstalling cartridges in the magazine1. Install cartridges in the magazine so that the write-protect switches are up

Hardware InstallationInstallation and Operation 192. Insert the cartridge magazine into the library so that the plastic alignment guides are up (as sh

Chapter 220 Exabyte 215M and 215AConnecting the library to the SCSI busThis section provides general guidelines for connecting the library to the SCSI

Hardware InstallationInstallation and Operation 21To connect the library to the SCSI bus:1. Connect the host’s SCSI cable to one of the library’s SCSI

Chapter 222 Exabyte 215M and 215A2. Connect other SCSI cables, as necessary, depending on your bus configuration. For the library and tape drives that

Hardware InstallationInstallation and Operation 23Connecting the power cord É Important The power cord shipped with the library is a 120 VAC three-con

iv Exabyte 215M and 215AEuropean NoticeThis equipment has been tested and complies with the following requirements:• EN 55022/CISPR 22, Class B• EN 55

Chapter 224 Exabyte 215M and 215A2. Connect the female end of the power cord to the power connector on the back of the library.3. Plug the male end of

Hardware InstallationInstallation and Operation 25Verifying the hardware installationAfter the library powers on, the LCD displays the Status Screen.

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Installation and Operation 273ConfigurationThis chapter provides steps for configuring the library, as follows: Start by reading the first section, “

Chapter 328 Exabyte 215M and 215AUsing the operator panelThe library includes a two-line LCD and keypad, called the operator panel, which allows you t

ConfigurationInstallation and Operation 29MenusTo access the menus, press >0(18@ from the keypad. The first menu to appear is “Cartridge Inventory.

Chapter 330 Exabyte 215M and 215AThe Main Menu selections are described in the following table.M enu selection DescriptionCartridge InventoryDisplays

ConfigurationInstallation and Operation 31Error codesIf a hardware error occurs, an error code appears on the Status Screen, one frame at a time. Refe

Chapter 332 Exabyte 215M and 215AConfiguring the libraryThis section describes how to set the library’s configuration options. Refer to the table belo

ConfigurationInstallation and Operation 33POST Bar Code ScanIf your software application does not automatically scan bar code labels when the library

Installation and Operation vProduct Warranty CautionThe Exabyte® 215M and 215A Libraries are warranted to be free from defects in materials, parts, an

Chapter 334 Exabyte 215M and 215ASetting the SCSI IDsThis section describes how to view the default SCSI IDs for the library and change them, if neces

ConfigurationInstallation and Operation 355. Press >(17(5@. The SCSI IDs screen appears.6. Press >(17(5@again to display the next screen for ch

Chapter 336 Exabyte 215M and 215A2. Display the SCSI Menu. If necessary, press >0(18@ to display the menus (or return to the top of the menu select

ConfigurationInstallation and Operation 37Note: Parity checking for the library can also be enabled through the application software by using the SCSI

Chapter 338 Exabyte 215M and 215ASetting the Clean Slot option The Clean Slot option designates the right-most fixed cartridge slot (closest to the ta

ConfigurationInstallation and Operation 395. Press >(17(5@. The following screen appears.6. Press the up or down arrow key to select “1” to turn t

Chapter 340 Exabyte 215M and 215A3. Press the down arrow key until “Autoclean Option” appears. This screen shows whether Autoclean is enabled (1) or n

ConfigurationInstallation and Operation 41To set the Clean Cycles Left option:1. If the security option has been enabled, disable it (see page 48).2.

Chapter 342 Exabyte 215M and 215ANote: If your library does not include a bar code scanner, the LCD shows “N/A” after the option. To turn on the POST

ConfigurationInstallation and Operation 43Setting the Verify Barcode Checksums option If you use bar code labels that contain checksum characters, you

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Chapter 344 Exabyte 215M and 215A3. Press the down arrow key until “Verify Barcode Checksums” appears, as shown below. This screen shows whether this

ConfigurationInstallation and Operation 45To set the Max Addressable Slot option:1. If the security option has been enabled, disable it (see page 48).

Chapter 346 Exabyte 215M and 215ASetting the LCD Security optionThe library’s security option allows you to prevent unauthorized personnel from disrup

ConfigurationInstallation and Operation 47Enabling security from the LCD1. Display the Security screen. If necessary, press >0(18@ to display the m

Chapter 348 Exabyte 215M and 215ADisabling security from the LCD1. Display the Security screen. If necessary, press >0(18@ to display the menus (or

ConfigurationInstallation and Operation 49Checking the setupAfter you install the library hardware (described in Chapter 2) and configure the library,

Chapter 350 Exabyte 215M and 215ABeginning library operationsBefore you begin library operations, check the following: The robot gripper does not con

Installation and Operation 514Ethernet ConfigurationAs an option, your library may include an Ethernet connection, which you can use to remotely view

Chapter 452 Exabyte 215M and 215ASetting Ethernet addressesThis section describes how to set the network addresses that will enable the library to com

Ethernet ConfigurationInstallation and Operation 534. For each screen, press >(17(5@ to display another screen for setting values, use the arrow ke

Installation and Operation viiContents1 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Capacity and tra

Chapter 454 Exabyte 215M and 215ASetting Ethernet securityThe Ethernet security screens allow you to view the read-only values for the following commu

Ethernet ConfigurationInstallation and Operation 554. Press >(17(5@. The first screen to appear is shown below. The following table describes each

Chapter 456 Exabyte 215M and 215AConnecting the Ethernet cableThis section describes how to connect the library to the server by attaching an Ethernet

Ethernet ConfigurationInstallation and Operation 57Monitoring the Ethernet LEDsThe Ethernet light-emitting diodes (LEDs) indicate the operating status

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Installation and Operation 595Library OperationThis chapter describes the following library operations you may need to perform: Replacing cartridges

Chapter 560 Exabyte 215M and 215AReplacing cartridges and the magazineThis section describes how to replace cartridges and the magazine by opening the

Library OperationInstallation and Operation 61Replacing the magazine1. From inside the door, remove the magazine by grasping the handle and pulling it

Chapter 562 Exabyte 215M and 215A2. If desired, replace cartridges in the magazine (see “Installing cartridges in the magazine” on page 18). 3. Insert

Library OperationInstallation and Operation 63Storing cartridgesTo maximize the shelf life of your tapes and ensure data integrity, follow these guide

viii Exabyte 215M and 215ASetting the Clean Slot option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Setting the Autoclean option. .

Chapter 564 Exabyte 215M and 215AChanging the robot control modeTo determine which interface will control robot motion, you can set the library to one

Library OperationInstallation and Operation 65To change the control mode:1. If the security option has been enabled, disable it (see page 48).2. Press

Chapter 566 Exabyte 215M and 215AOperating the library in sequential modeWhen the library is operating in sequential mode, its internal firmware instr

Library OperationInstallation and Operation 67Sequential optionsTo customize how sequential mode works, you can set the Loop, Restart, and Next Cartri

Chapter 568 Exabyte 215M and 215AAs shown in the following table, the Restart option determines what the library does next.Before the library restarts

Library OperationInstallation and Operation 69Setting sequential mode options1. If the security option has been enabled, disable it (see page 48).2. P

Chapter 570 Exabyte 215M and 215A7. Press >(17(5@ again to display the screen for changing the Restart option.8. Use the up or down arrow key to ch

Library OperationInstallation and Operation 71Avoiding interruptionsAlthough the library has effective methods for resuming operation, it is best to a

Chapter 572 Exabyte 215M and 215AViewing the cartridge inventoryThe Cartridge Inventory screens allow you to view information the library maintains fo

Library OperationInstallation and Operation 73On the second line of the cartridge inventory screens, these characters indicate the following informati

Installation and Operation ix6 Tape Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Monitoring tape drive status

Chapter 574 Exabyte 215M and 215AOccupied: Indicates if the specified element contains a cartridge (1) or not (0).Valid: Indicates if the Occupied fla

Library OperationInstallation and Operation 75Reserve ID: Displays the ID that the element is reserved under. This is a number assigned by a host when

Chapter 576 Exabyte 215M and 215AResetting the libraryResetting the library causes it to perform its power-on self-test and check for the presence of

Library OperationInstallation and Operation 772. If you want to reset the library and both tape drives, press >(17(5@. Or, if you want to reset the

Chapter 578 Exabyte 215M and 215APerforming hardware exercisesThis section describes hardware exercises you can perform from the operator panel. Many

Library OperationInstallation and Operation 79The following diagram shows the element index assignments for the library. slot s Element addressesYour

Chapter 580 Exabyte 215M and 215AUsing the Demo MenuThe Demo Menu causes the robot to randomly move cartridges from slot to slot, including the fixed

Library OperationInstallation and Operation 816. Use the arrow keys to set the number of moves (the left and right arrow keys move across the columns;

Chapter 582 Exabyte 215M and 215A6. When the command is finished, the screen displays a status message. Press >(6&$3(@ to return to the Command

Library OperationInstallation and Operation 83Displaying library informationThis section describes how to view the following library information: Cod