ADIC DS9000 Series Installation guide

Installation
and
Operating Guide
DS9000 Series

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Copyright Notice
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profits) in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material whether based on warranty, contract,
or other legal theory.
Printed in the U.S.A.
April 2001
Document Number 62-0101-01 Rev. H
Advanced Digital Information Corporation
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
World-Wide Web: http://www.adic.com
Shipping Address: 11431 Willows Road NE
Redmond, WA 98052
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 97057
Redmond, WA 98073-9757
ADIC Europe
ZAC des Basses Auges
1, rue Alfred de Vigny
78112 - Fourqueux, FRANCE
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
For Customer Assistance:
In the United States and Canada, call ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC)
at [phone]
In Europe, call ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) at +800.9999.3822
ADIC™ and ADIC Europe™ are trademarks of Advanced Digital Information Corporation. Quantum®is a
registered trademark, DLT™ and DLTTape™ are trademarks of Quantum Corporation.

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© Copyright ADIC Europe 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
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FRANCE.
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Regulatory Notices
FCC Notices (USA Only)
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. This
equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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. 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. You may find the following booklet helpful: 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.
A Notice About Shielded Cables: 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 B device) of this product.
The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC
regulations:
Product Name: DS9000 Series
Model number: DS9X00
Company name: Advanced Digital Information Corporation
PO Box 97057
Redmond, WA 98073-9757 USA
[phone]

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IC Notice (Canada Only)
Most tape libraries are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3
(ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your tape library,
examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your library. 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 B (or Class A, 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 B (ou Classe A, si ainsi indiqué sur l’étiquette d’enregistration) respecte
toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada.
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
This device belongs to category B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a
category A 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.
Pokud nenÌ na typovÈm ötitku poËÌtaËe uvedeno, ûe spad· do t¯ Ìdy A podle EN 55022, spad· automaticky do
t¯ Ìdy B podle EN 55022. Pro za¯ ÌzenÌ za¯ azen· do t¯ Ìdy A (ochrannÈ p· smo 30m) podle EN 55022 platÌ
n· sledujÌcÌ. Dojde-li k ruöenÌ telekomunikaËnÌch nebo jinych za¯ ÌzenÌ, je uûivatel povinen provÈst takov·
opat¯ enÌ, aby ruöenÌ odstranil.
CE Notice
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 B device.
EN 50081-1 — “Electromagnetic compatibility—Generic emission standard Part 1: Residential, commercial, and
light industry.”
EN 50082-1:1997 — “Electromagnetic compatibility—Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residential, commercial,
and light industry.”
EN 61000-3-2 — “Harmonic current emissions test.” — Device Class A.
EN61000-3-3 — “Voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage supply systems test.”
EN 61000-4-2 — “Electrostatic discharge immunity test.” — Severity level 3.
EN 61000-4-3 — “Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test.” — Severity level 2.
EN 61000-4-4 — “Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test.” — Severity level 2.
EN 61000-4-5 — “Surge immunity test.” — Severity level 2.

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EN 61000-4-6 — “Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields.” — Severity level 2.
EN 61000-4-8 — “Power frequency magnetic field immunity test.” — Severity level 2.
EN 61000-4-11 — “Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test.” — Performance criteria
B and C.
ENV 50204 — “Radiated electromagnetic field from digital radio telephones.”
EN 60950:1992 + Amd.1:1993 + Amd.2:1993 with considerations to Amd.3:1995 — “Safety of Information
Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment.”
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.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to EN 45014
Manufacturer’s Name: Advanced Digital Information Corporation
Manufacturer’s Address: 11431 Willows Road ZAC des Basses Auges
Redmond, Washington 98052 1, rue Alfred de Vigny
USA 78112 Fourqueux,
FRANCE
declares, that the product:
Product
(Produit, Erzeugnis):
DS9000 Series
Model Numbers
(Marque Commercial,
Warenbezeichnung):
DS9800D
DS9700D
DS9400D/L
DS9400
conforms to the following international standards,
Emissions: EN 50081-1, EN-55022 Class B
Immunity: EN 50082-1
Safety: EN 60950
Quality: ISO 9001
Supplementary Information:
Signature: Signature on File Signature: Signature on File
Full Name: Full Name:
Position: Position:
Date: Date:
Place: Redmond, WA USA Place: Fourqueux, FRANCE

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Safety Notices
Warnings
This symbol should alert the
user to the presence of
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that might cause
harm or electric shock.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE
THERISKOFELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Caution
All safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is
operated, and should be retained for future reference. This unit has been
engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can
result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and
servicing.
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Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
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Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
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Ventilation - The product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with proper
ventilation.
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Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, furnaces, or
other heat producing appliances.
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Power Sources - The product should be connected to a power source only of the type directed in the operating
instructions or as marked on the product.
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Power Cord Protection - The AC line cord should be routed 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.
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Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken to insure that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into
the product’s enclosure through openings.
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Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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Precautions
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Do not use oil, solvents, gasoline, paint thinners or insecticides on the unit.
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Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 60ºC (140ºF) or to extreme low temperatures.
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Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and
electronic/electrical equipment, which generate electrical noise.
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Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the AC source outlet; pulling the cord can damage
the internal wires.
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Use the unit on a firm level surface free from vibration, and do not place anything on top of unit.

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Table of Contents
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................................... ii
Copyright Notice (Europe)............................................................................................................................... iii
Regulatory Notices.............................................................................................................................................v
Safety Notices ...................................................................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 1
Equipment Description...................................................................................................................................... 2
DLT Drives ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Options.............................................................................................................................................................. 2
SCSI Interface........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Front Panel Controls and Indicators.................................................................................................................. 3
Rear Panel Controls and Connectors................................................................................................................. 7
Data Cartridge................................................................................................................................................... 8
Other Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Application Software ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 2 Installation.............................................................................................................................................. 11
Unpacking and Inspecting............................................................................................................................... 12
Checking the Accessories................................................................................................................................ 12
Installing the Host Adapter ............................................................................................................................. 12
Connecting the Interface Cable ....................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting More than One DS9000 Series Unit .................................................................................................... 13
Setting the SCSI ID......................................................................................................................................... 14
Check the SCSI Bus Termination ................................................................................................................... 15
Connecting Power and Turning On................................................................................................................. 15
Installing the Application Software................................................................................................................. 16
Chapter 3 Operation and Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 17
Power-on Self-Test.......................................................................................................................................... 18
Drive Status............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Loading the Data Cartridge............................................................................................................................. 25
Data Protection................................................................................................................................................ 27
Tape in Use ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Removing the Data Cartridge.......................................................................................................................... 28
Cleaning the Tape Head.................................................................................................................................. 28
Cleaning the Enclosure ................................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics........................................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting Chart .................................................................................................................................... 32
Use Cleaning Tape LED.................................................................................................................................. 34

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Why the Use Cleaning Tape LED Gets Turned ON.................................................................................................34
High Humidity .................................................................................................................................................35
When Assistance is Required...........................................................................................................................36
Calling ADIC’s Technical Assistance Center (ATAC)............................................................................................36
Appendix A Specifications ......................................................................................................................................37
Appendix B Drive Configuration.............................................................................................................................39
Index........................................................................................................................................................................45

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Chapter
1
Introduction
This Chapter. . .
S
provides a physical description of the switches, indicators and connectors
on the front and rear panels of the DS9000 Series.
S
describes other requirements (additional hardware and software) needed
to use the DS9000 Series devices.

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Equipment Description
The ADIC DS9000 Series consists of several models: the ADIC 4000, DS9400D/L, DS9700D and DS9800D. All
are SCSI compatible, high performance, streaming tape cartridge devices designed for storage of near-line and off-
line data.
The DS9400D/L, DS9700D, and DS9800D are equipped with a 2-line by 20-character, back-lit LCD display. The
LCD displays drive status messages, error messages, and drive Power-On Self-Test (POST) results messages. The
ADIC 4000 uses the drive bezel LEDs to communicate drive operations. The DS9000 Series also includes Flash
EEPROM technology that allows easy on-site installation of firmware updates from tape or from the host.
DLT Drives
Your DS9000 Series is equipped with a third-, or fourth-generation DLT drive. The DLT4000 and DLT7000 drives
can read and write 2.6 GB, 6.0 GB, and 10.0 GB tape formats for 100% interchange compatibility with earlier DLT
drives. The DLT 8000 drive can read and write 10.0, 15.0, 20.0, and 35.0 GB tape formats for 100% interchange
compatibility with the DLT 2000, DLT 2000xt, DLT 4000, and DLT 7000 drives. DLT 8000 default tape density is
40 GB (80 GB compressed) when using the DLTTape IV data cartridge. Tape density is selectable by the application
software or via the Operator Panel.
Model Drive
Model
Cartridge Max Capacity
(density - compressed mode)
Sustained Transfer Rate
(compressed mode)
DS9400D/L
ADIC 4000 DLT4000 20 GB (DLTTape III)
30 GB (DLTTape IIIXT)
40 GB (DLTTape IV)
3.0 MB/sec (180 MB/min)
DS9700D DLT7000 20 GB (DLTTape III)
30 GB (DLTTape IIIXT)
70 GB (DLTTape IV)
10.0 MB/sec (600 MB/min)
DS9800D DLT8000 20 GB (DLTTape III)
30 GB (DLTTape IIIXT)
80 GB (DLTTape IV)
12.0 MB/sec (720 MB/min)
Maximum Capacity and Sustained Transfer Rates
Options
SCSI Interface
The DS9000 Series is available with several different SCSI interfaces. These include Single-Ended (SE), Low
Voltage Differential/Single-Ended (LVD/SE), or High Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI interface.

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Caution
SE and LVD/SE SCSI devices are not compatible with HVD SCSI devices.
Equipment damage may occur if you connect your DS9000 Series unit to an
incompatible SCSI bus.
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Figures 1 through 3 show the controls and indicators located on the front panel of the DS9000 Series.
Figure 1. DS9800D Front Panel

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Figure 2. DS9700D Front Panel

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Figure 3. DS9400D/L Front Panel (ADIC 4000 does not include the LCD)

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Front Panel Indicators and Controls
2-line by 20-character LCD
Display
Displays drive status, error messages, POST results
Beeper Sounds whenever it is OK to operate the cartridge insert/release handle. The green
Operate Handle LED should be ON whenever the Beeper sounds.
Write Protected
(orange)
ON = Tape write-protected.
OFF = Tape write enabled.
Tape in Use
(yellow)
Blinking = Tape moving.
ON = Tape loaded; ready for use.
Use Cleaning Tape (yellow) ON = Drive head needs cleaning, or the tape is bad.
OFF = cleaning complete, or cleaning unnecessary.
Operate Handle
(green)
ON = OK to operate the cartridge insert/release handle.
OFF = Do not operate the cartridge insert/release handle.
Density Select 2.6
(yellow)
ON = Tape is recorded in 2.6 GB format.
Blinking = Tape is recorded in another density.
Density Select 6.0 (yellow) ON = Tape is recorded in 6.0 GB format.
Blinking = Tape is recorded in another density.
Density Select 10.0
(yellow)
ON = Tape is recorded in 10.0 GB format.
Blinking = Tape is recorded in another density.
Density Select 15.0
(yellow)
ON = Tape is recorded in 15.0 GB format.
Blinking = Tape is recorded in another density.
Density Select 20.0
(yellow) [DS9400D/L, ADIC
4000]
ON = Tape is recorded in 20.0 GB format.
Blinking = Tape is recorded in another density.
Density Select 35.0
(yellow) [DS9700D]
ON = Tape is recorded in 35.0 GB format.
Blinking = Tape is recorded in another density
Density Select 40.0
(yellow) [DS9800D]
ON = Tape is recorded in 40.0 GB format.
Blinking = Tape is recorded in another density
Compress
(yellow)
ON = Compression mode enabled.
OFF = Compression mode disabled.
Density Override (yellow) ON = Density selected from front panel.
OFF (default) = Density selected from host.
Blinking = In density selection mode.
Unload Button Pressing this button initiates a manual unload of the tape. This may take from 10
seconds to 4 minutes depending on tape position.
Cartridge Insert/Release
Handle
Lift this handle (only when the Operate Handle LED is ON, and after the
momentary beep sounds) to load or eject a cartridge from the drive. The handle lifts
to the open position and lowers to the closed position.

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Rear Panel Controls and Connectors
Figure 4 shows the controls and connectors located on the rear panel of the DS9000 Series.
SCSI Channel
Connectors
SCSI ID
Switch
Power
Switch
AC Power
Connector
3
Figure 4. DS9000 Series Rear Panel

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Rear Panel Controls and Connectors
Control or Connector Purpose
Power Switch Turns power to the unit on and off.
AC Power Connector Receptacle for AC power cord.
SCSI Channel Connectors Connections for the interface cable that connects the unit with
the host computer and/or to other devices on the SCSI channel.
The interface cable can be attached to either connector.
All DS9000 Series models, except the DS9700D and DS9800D,
are equipped with a 50-contact, shielded, low density SCSI
device connector. The DS9700D and DS9800D, both fast, wide
SCSI devices, use a 68-pin high density SCSI device connector.
SCSI ID Switch Used to select the SCSI ID for the DLT drive. Factory set at 0.
Data Cartridge
The data cartridges used in the DS9000 Series are housed in 4-inch plastic cases and employ ½-inch metal particle
tape. Table 4 describes and lists the media cartridges that can be used with the four models.
Media Cartridge
Model Drive Model Cartridge Model Cartridge
Color
Tape
Length
DS9400D/L
ADIC 4000
DLT4000 DLTTape III
DLTTape IIIXT
DLTTape IV
gray
white
brown
1100 feet
1800 feet
1800 feet
DS9700D DLT7000 DLTTape III
DLTTape IIIXT
DLTTape IV
gray
white
brown
1100 feet
1800 feet
1800 feet
DS9800D DLT8000 DLTTape III
DLTTape IIIXT
DLTTape IV
gray
white
brown
1100 feet
1800 feet
1800 feet
Table 4. Media Cartridges
The Write-Protect switch prevents accidental erasure of data. If the switch is moved all the way to the left, the
cartridge is write-protected and the drive cannot write to, or erase data from, the cartridge. The small orange
rectangle will be visible whenever the cartridge is write-protected. Additionally, an arrow (beneath the orange
rectangle and above the two lines on the switch), indicates when data cannot be written to the cartridge. If the switch
is moved all the way to the right, the cartridge is write-enabled and the drive can write data to, or erase data from, the
cartridge. The orange rectangle will not be visible whenever the cartridge is write-enabled. On the right side of the
write-protect switch an arrow over one line indicates that data can be written to the cartridge if it is slid to the right.