ADIC Scalar 24 Operating instructions

Scalar 24
Installation and Operation Guide
Document Number: 62-2301-02 Rev A

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Contents iii
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Introduction
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Document Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Associated Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Explanation of Symbols and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
ADIC Technical Assistance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Scalar 24 Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Safety
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Protective Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Mechanical Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Federal Communication Commission Class A Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
IC Notice (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
CE Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
VCCI Notices (Japan Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Description
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Interior Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Host Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Other Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
SCSI Host Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
SCSI Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

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Getting Started
Unpacking and Inspecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Checking the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Installing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Connecting to a SCSI Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Inserting Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Setting up your Scalar 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Preparing the Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
ADIC Scalar 24 Library Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
ADIC Scalar 24 LTO Tape Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
ADIC Scalar 24 SDLT Tape Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Installing Optional Hardware
Installing an Additional Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Installing the Remote Management Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Installing the Scalar 24 in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Installing the Storage Networking Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs When Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
What Operator Panel menus are required to get started? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
How do I set a SCSI ID? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
What type of SCSI card is required? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
How do I cable the library to the SCSI card? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
What type of terminator is required? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Where are the drivers located? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
How do I manually remove a tape? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
More FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Where are the Error Messages defined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
How do I upgrade firmware? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
How do I clean a drive? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
What is the life span of the cleaning tape? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Where is the Serial Number located? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
What is partitioning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
How many characters can be on the barcode? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
What format should I use for my barcodes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
What do I do if I lose my password? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

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What should I do if I lose power during a backup? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
How do I get help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Operation
Operator Panel Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Icon Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Menu Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Drive Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Tape Activity Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Online and Offline Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Inserting and Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Barcode Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Applying the Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Main Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Submenu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Normal Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Remote Management Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
System Administrator Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Starting the RMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Menu Structure Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Using the Menus
Menu Tree Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Configure Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Set SCSI IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Configure RMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
Configure Autoclean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Configure Barcode Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Reset Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Command Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Import Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Export Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
Dismount Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Move Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43

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Bulk Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Bulk Unload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
Sequential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
Status Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-54
Display Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-55
Display Inventory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-56
Display Motion Counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58
Display Retry Counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-59
Display Sensor Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-61
Display Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-62
Display Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-63
Tools Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-64
Clean Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-65
Load Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-66
Demo Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-67
Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-68
Drive Maintenance Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-69
Manufacturing Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-71
Position Picker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-73
Output Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-74
Replace a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-75
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Scalar 24 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Manual Removal of Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Manual Removal of a Tape From a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Manual Removal of a Tape From a Rear Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Manual Removal of a Tape From the Picker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Environmental Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Contacting Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Specifications
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Storage Slot Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Library Storage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Library Data Transfer Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

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Safety and EMC Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Thermal Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Acoustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Library Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4
Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5

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Introduction 1-1
Scalar 24
Introduction
This manual contains information and instructions necessary for the operation of the Scalar24
library.
This guide is intended for general use by anyone interested in learning about or using the Scalar 24.
The section topics in this guide include:
•Introduction - Provides an overview of the contents of the manual.
•Safety - Describes the hazard symbols, messages, safety features, and operational
considerations for the safe operation of the Scalar 24.
•Description - Provides general information about the Scalar 24 and its components.
•Getting Started - Describes the basic set-up procedures for your Scalar 24.
•Installing Optional Hardware - Describes the installation procedures for optional Scalar 24
hardware.
•Frequently Asked Questions - Provides a list of commonly asked questions and their
answers.
•Operation - Describes normal operating procedures of the Scalar 24.
•Using the Menus - Describes the visual menus and commands executed by the Scalar 24.
•Troubleshooting and Diagnostics - Describes message processing and troubleshooting
hints.
•Specifications - Provides specification information for the Scalar 24.
The following documents are associated with this guide:
•Scalar 24 Quick Start Guide (6-00610-01 Rev. A)
•SNC 4000 User’s Guide (62-2308-01 Rev. A)
•AMC 3.2 User’s Guide (6-00064-01 Rev. B)
Intended Audience
Document Organization
Associated Documents

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The following symbols and highlighted passages note important information:
The following is a list of formatting conventions used throughout this document:
Explanation of Symbols and Notes
Symbol Damage to ... Signal Word Definition Consequence
Person WARNING: Imminent
hazardous electrical
situation
Death or serious injury
Material CAUTION: Potential damaging
situation
Possible damage to
the product, data, or
environment
NOTE: Indicates important
information that
helps make better
use of the system
No hazardous or
damaging
consequences
Italics • Headline, e. g., Chapter 2, Description
• File name, e. g., ERRORS.TXT
Bold • Special Term, e. g., Utilities
• Operating element/key on the Operator Panel
• Terms appearing on the Operator Panel
Courier • State of the equipment,e.g., ONLINE
• Switch position, e. g., ON, OFF

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An operator is responsible for ensuring that only qualified personnel perform the following
procedures on the equipment:
• Prepare for operation
•Set-up
• Start-up
• Operate
• Shutdown
• Maintenance
•Restart
This manual provides sufficient training information for operation of your Scalar 24. It is recommend
that you read through the manual before using your Scalar 24.
CAUTION: Operation on the Scalar 24 by untrained personnel can lead to equipment
malfunction and void the warranty.
WARNING: SOME WORK AND MODIFICATIONS CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED WITH THE
APPROPRIATE QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING (FOR EXAMPLE, REPLACEMENT OF THE
POWER SUPPLY). MOST IMPORTANTLY, KNOW AND OBSERVE ALL SAFETY RULES
BEFORE WORKING WITH THE EQUIPMENT.
If problems cannot be solved with the aid of this document or if training is desired, contact the ADIC
Technical Assistance Center (ATAC).
For the latest information and accessories on the Scalar 24, visit the product website at
www.adic.com/scalar24. The most recent versions of all documents are also located here.
Assistance
ADIC Technical Assistance Center
In the USA: 800.827.3822
Outside the USA, toll free: 00.800.9999.3822
Internet: www.adic.com
Scalar 24 Website

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Safety
Read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product. Keep this manual for future
reference. This unit is engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use
can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards.
NOTE: In addition to the safety instructions in this guide, local and professional safety rules
apply.
This equipment is designed for processing magnetic tape cartridges. Any other application is not
considered the intended use. ADIC shall not be held liable for damage arising from unauthorized
use of the library. The user assumes all risk in this aspect.
To maintain the safeguards, observe the following basic rules for installation, use, and servicing of
the Scalar 24:
•Heed Warnings - Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.
•Follow Instructions - Follow all installation and operating instructions.
•Ventilation - Situate the Scalar 24 so that its location or position provides adequate front
and rear ventilation (at least two inches).
•Heat - Situate the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
furnaces, or other heat-producing appliances.
•Power Sources - Connect the Scalar 24 to a power source only of the type directed in the
operating instructions or as marked on the product label.
•Power Cord Protection - Route the AC line cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against it, paying particular attention to the cord at the wall
receptacle, and the point where the cord exits from the product.
•Object and Liquid Entry - Take care to ensure that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the product’s enclosure through openings.
•Servicing - Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating
and installation instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service
personnel.
Intended Use
Safeguards

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• Do not use oil, solvents, gasoline, paint thinners, or insecticides on the unit or near the unit.
Vapors from these types of chemicals can damage the tape media components.
• Do not expose the unit to moisture or store unit in temperatures higher than 60 ºC (140 ºF),
or to extreme low temperatures. See Specifications on page 10-1 for operating
temperatures.
• Keep the unit away from direct strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, and electronic/
electrical equipment that generate electrical noise.
• Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the AC source outlet; pulling
the cord can damage the internal wires.
• Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration.
• The unit is designed for other Scalar 24s to be stacked on top of it (up to three). It is not
recommended that you place any other objects on top of the unit.
The Scalar 24 is equipped with the following protective devices:
• Mechanical Lock
• Front Power Switch
The library media access door can only be opened with a key from the outside. Authorized
personnel are responsible for the security of the key.
Switching off the front power switch removes power from the electronics which causes the picker
to stop immediately. This switch also removes power from the drives.
WARNING: THE FRONT POWER SWITCH FUNCTIONS AS A POWER INTERRUPT ONLY.
TO COMPLETELY REMOVE ALL POWER, DISCONNECT THE AC LINE CORD FROM THE
ELECTRICAL SOURCE.
Precautions
Protective Devices
Mechanical Lock
Front Power Switch

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The regulatory notices for the Scalar 24 are provided below.
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference with radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver.
• Move the equipment away from the receiver.
• Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that the equipment and the receiver are on
different branch circuits.
• If necessary, consult a representative of ADIC or an experienced radio/television technician
for additional suggestions.
• Obtain a copy of the following booklet:
FCC Interference Handbook, 1996, available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00450-7.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE: Use only shielded cables for connecting peripherals to this device to reduce the
possibility of interference with radio and television reception. Using shielded cables ensures that
you maintain the appropriate FCC radio frequency emissions compliance (for a Class A device) or
FCC Certification (for a Class A device) of this product.
In compliance with FCC regulations, the following information is provided on the device or devices
covered in this document.
Regulatory Notices
Federal Communication Commission Class A Notice

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Most tape libraries are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class A digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or
B) applies to your tape library, examine all registration labels located on the bottom, the back panel,
or on the inside of the chassis below the magazines. A statement in the form of “IC Class A ICES-
3” or “IC Class B ICES-3” will be located on one of these labels.
Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the tape library manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This Class A (or Class B, if so indicated on the registration label) digital apparatus meets the
requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A (ou Classe B, si ainsi indiqué sur l’étiquette d’enregistration)
respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada.
This device belongs to category A devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated
that it is a category B device on the specification label. The following applies to devices in category
A of EN 55022 (radius of protection up to 30 meters). The user of the device is obliged to take all
steps necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunication or other devices.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Product Name: Scalar 24
Model Number: SC24
Company Name: Advanced Digital Information Corporation
PO Box 97057
Redmond, WA 98073-9757 USA
[phone]
IC Notice (Canada Only)
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)

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Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this tape library to the EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) directive of the European Community. Such marking is indicative that this tape library
meets or exceeds the following technical standards:
EN 55022 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information
Technology Equipment.
This system is an EN 55022 Class A device.
EN 50081-1 Electromagnetic compatibility - Generic emission standard Part 1: Residential,
commercial, and light industry.
EN 55024:1998 Information Technology Equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods
of measurement.
EN 61000-3-2 Harmonic current emissions test.
EN61000-3-3 Voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage supply systems test.
EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge immunity test.
EN 61000-4-3 Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test.
EN 61000-4-4 Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test.
EN 61000-4-5 Surge immunity test.
EN 61000-4-6 Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields.
EN 61000-4-8 Power frequency magnetic field immunity test.
EN 61000-4-11 Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test.
EN 60950: 1999-2004 3rd Edition “Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical
Business Equipment.”
EN 60825-1: 1996 “Safety of Laser Products.”
A Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the preceding standards has been made and is on
file at ADIC Europe, ZAC de Basses Auges, 1, rue Alfred de Vigny, 78112 Fourqueux, FRANCE.
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference
for 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.Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
Note that VCCI regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
tape library manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.
CE Notice
VCCI Notices (Japan Only)

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The signed Declaration of Conformity is on file with Advanced Digital Information Corporation,
17275 NE 67th Court, Redmond, Washington 98052, and ADIC Europe, ZAC des Basses Auges
1, rue Alfred de Vigny, 78112 Fourqueux, France.
Declaration of Conformity

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Description
Congratulations on your purchase of the Scalar 24 library. The Scalar 24 is designed to provide
optimal density in both rackmount and desktop environments while offering features and
functionality only found in mid-range libraries. With a maximum compressed capacity of 6.72 TB of
data storage (for SDLT, including import/export (IE) slot; 4.8 TB for LTO), the Scalar 24 can provide
over one month of unattended backup and fits in only 4U (7 inches) of rack space.
Figure 1 Scalar 24
The ability to expand the Scalar 24 makes it an excellent investment. An additional drive sled can
be added to double throughput and/or partition the library to multiple hosts. The library also comes
standard with a barcode scanner that provides instant media verification and inventory. An optional
Remote Management Unit can be added for centralizing your data backup control. Finally, the
Storage Networking Controller offers functionality such as 2 GB Fibre Channel, firewall, and third
party copy capabilities.
The Scalar 24 is the next generation entry-level/mid-range product to meet the standards of ADIC
customers. For additional information or questions not included in this manual, please visit us at our
product website at www.adic.com/scalar24.
The following features are standard with your Scalar 24:
Multi-function Operator Panel. The Operator Panel, located on the right above the IE slot,
provides an easy to read bitmap display and a five-button keypad to permit you to monitor and
control the operations of your library. The liquid crystal display (LCD) provides access to library
status, commands, setup, and tools. See Front Panel Components on page 3-3 for more
information. The Operator Panel is described in more detail in Operator Panel Keypad on page 7-
1.
Robotic System. The robotic system is the media cartridge handling mechanism and responds to
commands from the application software to move the cartridges between the storage slots, tape
drives, and the IE slot.
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Partitioning. Partitioning enables your single Scalar 24 library to be logically partitioned so it will
appear to a host as if it were two independent physical libraries. Each logical library (partition) can
be independently controlled as though it were two different libraries.
IE Slot. The IE slot allows you to import and export tapes to the interior slots and drives without
unlocking the media access door. See Interior Components on page 3-4 for more information. The
IE slot may also be configured by the user to act as a data storage slot.
Magazines. Removable cartridge magazines allow for the easy insertion and removal of tape
cartridges.
System Integrity. The cartridge storage slots, drives, and robotic system are protected by a door
that is lockable by key. Your library can also be configured for password access.
Cartridge Inventory. Whenever you power up your Scalar 24, it will perform a physical inventory
of slots.
Barcode Scanner. The barcode scanner reads barcode labels and presents label IDs to the LCD
and the host without losing storage capacity.
Manual Cartridge Use. Individual cartridges can easily be transported to the library by manually
opening the IE door and inserting the cartridge into the IE slot. The Operator Panel is then used to
load the cartridge into another slot.
Reverse Cartridge Protection. The magazines, IE Slot, and rear storage slots employ a design
that prevents the cartridges from being inserted incorrectly.
Built-in Diagnostics. Your Scalar 24 includes diagnostic firmware that alerts you when drive
cleaning is required, reports diagnostic results, and drive operating status. Your library also
includes real-time monitoring of data locations and several types of diagnostic tests.
Autoclean. Autoclean enables the library to automatically clean the drives when cleaning is
required.
Error Diagnosis. Your Scalar 24 includes an Error Log that is accessible from the Operator Panel.
An output log, available through the serial port, contains errors, diagnostic messages, and events.
24 Hour Fast Exchange. In the event your Scalar 24 needs to be serviced and you are unable to
resolve the problem with the ADIC Technical Assistance Center, ADIC will provide you with a next
business day advanced exchange to minimize down time.
The following features are optional. Instructions for installing these features can be found in
Installing Optional Hardware on page 5-1.
Additional Drive. You can add an additional drive to your Scalar 24, increasing data access speed.
Rackmount Kit. Your Scalar 24 may be easily converted to a rackmount configuration. The
available rackmount kit can be installed on any Scalar 24.
Remote Management Unit. Your Scalar 24 is equipped for a Remote Management Unit (RMU),
which provides remote host operation through a web browser.
Storage Networking Controller (SNC). Provides a fibre channel interface to the host.
Magazine and Dust Cover. Extra magazine and snap-on dust cover and interlocked stacking for
offline media storage.
Optional Features