Actidata actiLib Autoloader 1U Operating and maintenance instructions

actiLib Autoloader 1U –Quick Start Guide
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actiLib Autoloader 1U
Quick Start Guide
September, 2009

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1 Contents
1Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 2
2General Warnings ....................................................................................................................... 3
3Unpacking the tape loader ......................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Identifying product components.......................................................................................... 6
3.2 Remove the shipping lock................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Rack mounting the tape loader........................................................................................... 7
4Front panel ................................................................................................................................ 10
4.1 Rear panel ........................................................................................................................ 11
5Labeling tape cartridges .......................................................................................................... 13
6Magazines.................................................................................................................................. 14
6.1 Inserting tape cartridges into a magazine ......................................................................... 14
6.2 Removing and replacing a magazine using the OCP ....................................................... 14
6.3 Slot numbering.................................................................................................................. 15
6.4 Mailslot.............................................................................................................................. 15
7Connecting the Library............................................................................................................. 16
7.1 SCSI installation:.............................................................................................................. 16
7.2 SAS installation:................................................................................................................ 16
7.3 Fibre-channel installation:.................................................................................................16
7.4 Configuring the library:...................................................................................................... 16
8Power ON/OFF the library ........................................................................................................ 17

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2 General Warnings
DANGER
High voltage!
Risk of electric shock.
Do not remove cover (or back). No user-
serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION
Static sensitive!
A discharge of static electricity can damage static-
sensitive devices or micro circuitry. Proper packaging
and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to
prevent damage.
Read this manual
Do not open Top Cover
No servicing except that which is described in this manual
Ensure proper ventilation
Keep away from heat sources
Use proper power sources
Properly routed power cable
Precautions
Do not expose the unit to moisture. The operating temperature for this unit is between 10°C
(50°F) and 35°C (95°F).
Use the unit on a firm level surface free from vibration
Do not place anything on top of the unit that weighs more than 15 kg.
Product warranty Caution
The warranty for the tape loader shall not apply to failures of any unit when:
The tape loader is repaired or modified by anyone other than the manufactures personnel or
approved agent.
The tape loader is physically abused or used in a manner that is inconsistent with the
operating instructions or product specification defined by the manufacturer.
The tape loader fails because of accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,
misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, modification, or service by anyone other than the
factory service center or its approved agent.
The tape loader is repaired by anyone, including an approved agent, in a manner that is
contrary to the maintenance or installation instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer's serial number tag is removed.
The tape loader is damaged because of improper packaging on return.

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Unauthorized modifications to the unit configuration by the customer may result in loss of
guarantee by the vendor.
Rack stability
WARNING
Weight!
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to
equipment
Extend leveling feet to the floor.
Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on
the leveling feet.
Install stabilizing feet on the rack.
In multiple-rack installations, secure racks
together.
Extend only one rack component at a time.
Racks may become unstable if more than one
component is extended

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3 Unpacking the tape loader
Before you begin, clear a work surface to unpack the loader. Select an open 1U rack location allowing
easy access to the host server and an easily accessible power outlet.
IMPORTANT
If the temperature in the room where the loader will be
installed varies by 15º C (30º F) from the room where the
loader was stored, allow the loader to acclimate to the
surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before
unpacking it from the shipping container.!
Unpacking the loader:
1. Before opening and removing the loader from the box, inspect the container for shipping damage.
If you notice any damage, report it to the shipping company immediately.
2. Open the box.
3. Carefully remove the shipping materials from the top of the loader (see Figure ). Remove the
accessory package (if present) and set aside.
4. Remove the two rack rails (if included) and set aside.
Figure 1Unpacking the loader

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Number
Description
1
Top shell
2
Rack mount Kit
3
Unit
4
Bottom shell
5
Box
Table 1Unpacking the loader
5. Lift the loader out of the carton and remove the bag from the loader. Save the packaging materials
for future use.
IMPORTANT
Do not place the loader on either end or sides as this
may damage the loader.!
3.1 Identifying-product-components-
Confirm that you have received the following:
Loader
Terminator (not in all configurations)
SCSI cable (not in all configurations)
Power cord (not in all configurations)
Rack mount kit
Quick Start Guide
3.2 Remove-the-shipping-lock-
IMPORTANT
The shipping lock, which prevents the robotic transport
mechanism from moving during shipment, must be
removed before the loader is powered on.
The shipping lock is held in place with a label and is located in the top center of the loader. After the
shipping lock is removed, it should be stored on the rear panel right side (next to power connector) of
the loader for future use.
To remove and store the shipping lock:
1. Remove the yellow label that is securing the lock to the top of the loader, and then remove the
lock (see Figure 2).

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Figure 2Shipping lock and label
2. Store the shipping lock next to power supply (see Figure 3).
IMPORTANT
If you need to transport the loader, it is recommended
that the shipping lock and label is replaced on the top
cover
Figure 3Shipping lock next to power supply
3.3 Rack-mounting-the-tape-loader-
The loader easily installs into a standard 19” rack system taking up 1U of space.
The actiLib Autoloader 1U weighs 13.1 kg (29 lbs) with 8 cartridges
WARNING
Weight!
Risk of personal injury or damage to the loader.
always remove all tapes to reduce the overall
weight of the loader
observe local health and safety requirements
and guidelines for manual material handling
Required tools:
#3 Phillips screwdriver
T10 Torx screwdriver
There are two sets of eight M6 screws in the accessory package that came with your loader. The type
of rack that you have will determine the type of M6 screw that you will use.
To install the loader:
1. Determine the location in yourrack for your loader to be installed and, using a pencil, mark the
location on each vertical rail in yourrack.
2. Using the appropriate M6 screws for your rack type, and a #3 Phillips screwdriver, secure one rail
to each side of the rack in your chosen rack location. Secure both the front and back of each rail to

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the rack. The rails extend to fit a variety of rack depths. The correct orientation of the left and right
rails is shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4Installing the rails into the rack
1. Using the Torx screwdriver, remove the screw on each side of your loader. Shown in 5step1.
Figure 5Installing the mounting brackets and guide pulleys
2. Install the loader guide pulleys on each side of the loader using the 2 Torx screws included in the
rack kit (see Figure 5 step 2).
Install the mounting brackets of the loader using the 4 Torxs screws included in the rack kit. Shown in
Figure 5(step 3).
3. With loader guide pulleys and mounting brackets installed, slide the loader onto the rails.
4. Secure the loader to the rack (see Figure 6) using a 3# Phillips screwdriver placed through the
small holes in the mounting bracket to tighten the M5 screw on each side of the loader.

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Figure 6Securing the loader to the rack

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4 Front panel
The front of the actiLib Autoloader 1U is used to access the power button, operator control panel
(OCP), left and right magazines, LED’s, and the mail slot.
The Operator panel consists of an LCD display with a 2x16 character matrix, 4 push button switches
and a power on/off button. The circuitry to illuminate external LED’s has also been incorporated into
the current level of hardware
Figure 7Front panel
Number
Description
1
Left magazine with Mail slot
2
Power button.
Pressing the button will initiate a controlled Power Down of the unit (soft power
down
3
LED “READY” (Green).
Illuminated when power is on. Blinking when there is tape or loader robotics activity.
4
LED “CLEAN” (Amber).
Illuminated when the tape drive has determined that a cleaning cartridge should be
used. Cleaning is only necessary when the loader directs you to do so. Additional
cleaning is not necessary.
5
LED “ATTENTION” (Amber).
Illuminated if the loader has detected a condition that requires attention by the
operator.
6
LED “ERROR” (Amber).
Illuminated if an unrecoverable tape drive or loader error occurs. A corresponding
error message displays on the LCD screen (see for more information).
7
Control key “UP” button
The UP button is used to navigate through menu items.
8
Control key “CANCEL” button [X]

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The CANCEL button is used to cancel a user action and return to the last menu
item.
9
Right Magazins
10
Air vents
11
Control key “DOWN” button [<]
The PREVIOUS button is used to navigate backward through menu items.
12
Control key “ENTER” button [↵]
The ENTER button is used to go to a sub menu or execute an action.
13
Front panel “OCP” display, consisting of 2x16 characters
The OCP screen displays actions and status information, menu items or error
messages equivalent to the operation mode.
Table 2Front panel overview
4.1 Rear-panel-
The rear of the tape loader provides access to SCSI connectors, tape drive bays, the power
connector, Ethernet, serial and the USB port. Figure 8show the rear panel of a loader with a half
height LTO drive.
Figure 8Rear panel with a SCSI tape drive
Figure 9Rear panel with a SAS tape drive
Figure 10 Rear panel with a Fibre channel tape drive

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Number
Description
1
Power connector: The loader requires a 110/220 volt AC power connection
2
Shipping lock (storage location)
3
Fan vent
4
Tape drive sled
5
68-pin HD SCSI connectors
6
Product label foil
7
Tape Drive LED
8
Ethernet port
9
Serial port
10
Controller LED
11
USB port (Host)
12
SAS connectors
13
Fibre channel connectors
Table 3Rear panel overview
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5 Labeling tape cartridges
Attaching!a!barcode!label!to!each!tape!cartridge!enables!the!library!and!application!software!to!identify!
the!cartridge!quickly,!thereby!speeding!up!inventory!time.!Make!it!a!practice!to!use!barcode!labels!on!your!
tape!cartridges.!!
!
IMPORTANT:!The!misuse!and!misunderstanding!of!bar!code!technology!can!result!in!backup!and!restore!
failures.!To!ensure!that!your!bar!codes!meet!manufactures!quality!standards,!always!
purchase!them!from!an!approved!supplier!and!never!print!bar!code!labels!your!self.!!
!
Figure0110Ultrium!tape!cartridge!and!proper!bar!code!label!placement0
All!rewritable!data!cartridges!have!a!write=protect!switch!to!prevent!accidental!erasure!or!overwriting!of!
data.!Before!loading!a!cartridge!into!the!library,!make!sure!the!write=protect!switch!on!the!front!of!the!
cartridge!is!in!the!desired!position.!
--
Number-
Description
1!
Write-enabled
2!
Write=protected!
3!
Write=protect!switch!
4!
Barcode!label!
5!
Insertion!arrow!
0
Figure0120Write>protecting!the!Ultrium!data!cartridge0

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6 Magazines
Cartridges are stored in magazines. Up to 4 cartridges can be stored in each magazine.
Magazines may be removed and inserted individually.
The!actidata!autoloader!1U!!has!two!removable!magazines.!
Magazine!access!can!be!password!protected.!For!safety!reasons,!the!robotic!motion!is!stopped!when!a!
magazine!is!removed.!
The!magazines!can!be!released!using!the!Operator!Control!Panel!(OCP)!or!the!Remote!Management!
Unit!(RMU)!In!case!the!OCP!or!RMU!initiated!process!has!failed!or!the!library!no!longer!has!power!a!
manual!emergency!release!is!available.!
!
6.1 Inserting-tape-cartridges-into-a-magazine-
1. Unlock the magazines and remove it from the loader
Use the OCP
Use the RMU
2. Insert cartridge in the magazines
3. Put the full magazines back to the tape loader
Figure 13 Insert magazines
6.2 Removing-and-replacing-a-magazine-using-the-OCP-
CAUTION
The magazine must only be removed manually in an
emergency. Failure to follow normal procedure can
cause data loss and equipment damage.
The magazines should be released using the Operator Control Panel (OCP) or the Remote
Management Unit (RMU). It is recommended you release the magazine using the OCP or RMU,
however, if the OCP process fails, or if the magazine needs to be removed when the power to the tape
loader is off, you can manually release the magazines.
This OCP option lets you gain access to the left and right magazine. Access to the magazines may
require the use of the Administrative password.

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6.3 Slot-numbering-
The slot numbering scheme is shown in Figure 14 for the left magazine and for the right magazine.
Figure 14 Slot numbering left magazine with mail slot
Number
Description
1*
Mail slot
2
LTO Slot
3
LTO Slot
4
LTO Slot
Table 4Slot numbering, left magazine
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6.4 Mailslot--
Mailslots are used to import/export individual cartridges without interrupting library operation. The
command to open the mailslot may be denied if the robotics is busy with some operation. In that case
„Busy“ is displayed and the command has to be repeated once the robotics operation is finished.

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7 Connecting the Library
7.1 SCSI-installation:-
1) Power-off the unit and the host system before plugging in the SCSI cables. If your loader includes
SCSI tape drives, connect the SCSI cables to the connectors on the unit and to the host.
SCSI bus. Secure the cable with the thumbscrews on the connectors.
2) Terminate the last device on the SCSI bus
using the appropriate SCSI terminator.
3) Connect a cable between the first drive on the SCSI bus and the host. NOTE: There are limitations
to the length of the SCSI cable. In typical installation, the total cable length should NOT exceed 9
meters / 30 feet.
7.2 SAS-installation:-
If your loader includes tape drives with SAS interface, connect SAS cables to the tape drives.
Attach one end of the SAS cable to the SAS port on the unit and the other end of the cable to the
host.
7.3 FibreJchannel-installation:-
If your loader includes fibre channel tape drives, connect fibre cables to the unit and the other end of
the cable to the host.
7.4 Configuring-the-library:-
1) Connect your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port at the rear of the library. The Ethernet connection
allows use of the Web Client.
2. Connect a power cord to the power connector at the rear of the library. US and European power
cords are supplied with the library.
3. Power-on the library.
4) Power up the host system.
5) Verify that each host can communicate with the library’s tape drives.

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8 Power ON/OFF the library
Part of the operator control panel is the Power On/Off button. Pressing this button will initiate a
controlled Power Down of the unit (soft landing). The following operations will take place before the
unit shuts down completely:
The display indicates with an appropriate message that the shutdown is in progress
The library controller finishes all ongoing loader and drive activities
The robotics is moved to its home position
The library controller switches off the power supply’s secondary side
To abort the shutdown process the user has to press Cancel within the first 3 seconds
Note: The shutdown process may be aborted by pressing Cancel within the first 3 seconds.