Compaq StorageWorks ESL9000 Series User manual

Compaq StorageWorks
Third Edition (August 2001)
Part Number: 243492-003
Compaq Computer Corporation
ESL9000 Series Pass-Through Mechanism (PTM)
Installation Guide

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Compaq StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Pass Through Mechanism (PTM) Installation Guide
Third Edition (August 2001)
Part Number 243492-003

Contents
About This Guide
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Symbols in Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Symbols on Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Cabinet Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Compaq Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Compaq Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Compaq Authorized Reseller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Chapter 1
Introduction
Preparing for the PTM Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
PTM Upgrade Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
PTM Assembly Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Multi-Unit Trim Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
PTM Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Chapter 2
Installing a PTM
Attaching the Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Attaching Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Installing the PTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Installing Library Cosmetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Cabling the PTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

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QSPI Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Cabling Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Chapter 3
PTM Configuration and Calibration
Installing Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Configuring a PTM Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Configuring a Multi-Unit Library System
Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Calibrating the PTM
Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Configuring the PTM
Using Diagnostic Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Configuring a Multi-Unit Library System
Using Diagnostic Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Calibrating the PTM
Using Diagnostic Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Bringing the Multi-Unit Library System Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Index

About This Guide
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installing and
configuring a Pass-Through Mechanism (PTM) for Compaq StorageWorks™ESL9000
Series Tape Libraries.
Related Documents
Document Title Part Number
Compaq StorageWorks™ESL9000 Series Tape Library Diagnostic Software Guide 243493-003
Compaq StorageWorks™ESL9000 Series Tape Library Pre-Installation Site Survey 243494-003
Compaq StorageWorks™ESL9000 Series Tape Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide 243490-003
Compaq StorageWorks™ESL9000 Series Tape Library Reference Guide 243491-003

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Text Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:
Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+)
between two keys indicates that they
should be pressed simultaneously.
USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface
and in uppercase
FILENAMES File names appear in uppercase italics.
Menu Options,
Command Names,
Dialog Box Names
These elements appear in initial capital
letters.
COMMANDS, DIRECTORY NAMES,
and DRIVE NAMES
These elements appear in upper case.
NOTE: UNIX commands are case
sensitive and will not appear in
uppercase.
Type When you are instructed to type
information, type the information
without pressing the Enter key.
Enter When you are instructed to enter
information, type the information and
then press the Enter key.

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Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following meanings:
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the
warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could
result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of
information.

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Symbols on Equipment
These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions may exist.
Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates
the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area contains no
operator serviceable parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure.
Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a Network
Interface Connection (NIC).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into
this receptacle.
Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates
the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this surface is contacted,
the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the
surface to cool before touching.
Power supplies or systems marked with these symbols indicate the
equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the
system.

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Any product or assembly marked with these symbols indicates that the
component exceeds the recommended weight for one individual to handle
safely.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements and
guidelines for manual material handling.
Cabinet Stability
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure
that:
■The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
■The full weight of the cabinet rests on the leveling jacks.
■The stabilizing feet are attached to the cabinet if it is a single cabinet installations.
■The cabinets are coupled together in multiple cabinet installations.
■Only one component is extended at a time. A cabinet may become unstable if
more than one component is extended for any reason.
Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get
further information and other help in the following locations.
Compaq Technical Support
In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at
1-800-OKCOMPAQ. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be monitored or
recorded. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Be sure to have the following information available before you call Compaq:
■Technical support registration number (if applicable)
■Product serial number
■Product model name and number
■Applicable error messages
■Add-on boards or hardware
■Third-party hardware or software
■Operating system type and revision level
Compaq Website
The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and Flash
ROM images. You can visit the Compaq website at www.compaq.com.
Compaq Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest Compaq authorized reseller:
■In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
■In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
■Elsewhere, you can visit the Compaq website for locations and telephone numbers.

Chapter 1
Introduction
The Compaq StorageWorks Pass-Through Mechanism (PTM) enables the transfer of a
single tape cartridge between two Compaq StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Libraries.
The PTM can be used to connect up to five libraries (one PTM for every two libraries)
creating a multi-unit tape library system.
CAUTION: All libraries running firmware 1.30 or earlier that upgrade to 1.40 or later
that wish to use Multi-Unit Single LUN (MUSL) functionality must reinitialize NVRAM
and use the new memory module (P/N 6220340-06). To support the new memory
module, boot block version 1.30 must be installed. If a library is configured in Single
mode, then there is no need to upgrade the boot block or memory module, but the
NVRAM must still be reinitialized.
All libraries running 1.40 or later that wish to use MUSL functionality must have PTMs
installed, as well as proper backplanes (P/N 6310520-04 or newer) and QSPI cables
and QSPI terminators.
If the tape drive autoclean feature is to be supported, make sure that at least one
cleaning tape exists in each library that supports autocleaning.

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The PTM installation procedure consists of the following steps:
■Preparing for the PTM installation
■Attaching the libraries
■Installing the PTM
■Installing the library cosmetics
■Cabling the PTM
■Configuring and calibrating the PTM
Preparing for the PTM Installation
Before beginning the installation procedure:
1. Verify the packing slip for all required tools.
2. Make sure that you have the required upgrade parts and tools. One upgrade kit is
required for this procedure (P/N 6312500 and 161268-B21).
3. Make sure the library is functional by running SysTest from the Operator control panel
(refer to Chapter 5 of the Compaq StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library
Reference Guide).
4. Perform a calibration and inventory using the Operator control panel (refer to Chapter 4
of the Compaq StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library Reference Guide.

Introduction 1-3
PTM Upgrade Parts
Table 1-1 lists the required PTM Upgrade Parts (P/N 161268-B21):
Table 1-1 PTM Upgrade Parts (P/N 161268-B21)
Part Number Quantity Description
6312661-01 1 PTM assembly (see Table 1-2)
6312026 1 Lower cabinet attachment channel
6312027 1 Upper cabinet attachment plate
6312028 2 Upper cabinet spacer plate
0685521 8 Washers .265 x 0.87 x 0.090
0615113 8 Screws 1/4C x 0.75 (black)
0615112 16 Screws 1/4C x 0.75
6310881 1 Interconnect cable
6310876 2 Queued Serial Peripheral Interface
(QSPI) terminator
6207311 1 Diagnostic software, V4.10
6316323 1 Right side plate adapter
6316341 1 PTM cable cover
0615018 6 Screws SMPC 6C x 0.312
6316342 1 Bin shelf opening cover
0685538 9 Push-in clips
6316600 1 Library firmware, V1.45

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PTM Assembly Parts
Table 1-2 lists the required PTM Assembly Parts (P/N 6312661):
Multi-Unit Trim Parts
Table 1-3 lists the required Multi-Unit Trim Parts (P/N 161268-B22):
Table 1-2 PTM Assembly (6312661)
Part Number Quantity Description
6310170 1 PTM assembly
6312061 1 PTM cable cover
0615031 4 Screws 10F x 0.50
0905057 4 Screws 10F x 0.625
0685023 4 Washers 0.203 x 0.438 x 0.032
0605060 1 Bushing 2-inch
Table 1-3 Multi-Unit Trim Parts
Part Number Quantity Description
6312029 1 Male cosmetic panel
6312030 1 Female cosmetic panel
0615079 4 Screws 6C x 0.50
0845139 13 Hex nuts 6c x 0.31
0725101 1 Foam gasket
6312067 1 External cosmetic channel
6312068 1 Internal cosmetic channel
6312069-01 1 Cosmetic angle
6312069-02 1 Cosmetic angle
06151121
1. Two are used for the Trim Kit and 14 are used for the Top
Attachment Plate.
16 SCR SMHC ¼x 0.75 (silver)

Introduction 1-5
PTM Required Tools
The following tools are required to perform the PTM installation procedure:
■12-inch straight edge ruler
■#2 Phillips screwdriver
■5/16-inch open end wrench
■Torque wrench capable of 30-in/lb with #2 Phillips bit, 5/16-inch socket, and 4-inch
minimum extension
■Torque wrench capable of 70-in/lb with 7/16-inch socket and 2-inch minimum
extension
■Torque wrench capable of 5-in/lb with 5/32-inch socket
■1/4-inch drive ratchet with 1/4-inch socket
■12-inch (30 cm) level

Chapter 2
Installing a PTM
This chapter describes how to install a PTM for a Compaq StorageWorks ESL9000 Series
tape library. Sections in this chapter include:
■Attaching the libraries
■Installing the PTM
■Cabling the PTM
Attaching the Libraries
Up to five tape libraries can be attached using the PTM upgrade parts. All of the tape
libraries must be physically attached to one another. Repeat the following procedure for all
libraries in the configuration.
NOTE: It is recommended that all ESL9000 Series Tape Libraries in the MUSL set use the same
drive types. Check with your application software vendor if you want to mix drive types in the
MUSL library.

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Attaching Procedure
To attach the first two libraries:
WARNING: Two people are required to perform the procedure. Failure to use two
people might cause personal injury and/or equipment damage.
1. Power off and unplug the libraries from their power source.
2. Raise the leveling feet on both the right and left libraries so they rest on the caster
wheels.
3. Remove the left side panel
3 on the right library and right side panel 4 on the left
library (see Figure 2-1).
a. Remove the three screws at the top of the panel
1 or 2 .
b. Lift the panel upward. Note that a sharp force upward may be required to dislodge
the panel from the retainer posts.

Installing a PTM 2-3
1 Three screws (left library)
2
Three screws (right library)
3
Left panel of right library
4
Right panel of left library
Figure 2-1. Removing the side panel
U
LoadPort
Stop
Standby
Home
BackForward
System
Off-line
Tapes
OverviewOperatorService
Overview
ANF146
P00
ANF147
P01
ANF148
P02
ANF149
P03
LoadPacks
empty
GRP
Activity
Ready
D00
ANF120
TapeDriveStatus
Ready
D01
EMPTY
Ready
D02
???
Ready
D03
ANF123
Ready
DLT7000
CompacTapeIV
SCSIID:05
D03
BLT581
CompressionON
WriteProtectOFF
1
2
3
4
U
LoadPort
Stop
Standby
Home
BackForward
System
Off-line
Tapes
OverviewOperatorService
Overview
ANF146
P00
ANF147
P01
ANF148
P02
ANF149
P03
LoadPacks
empty
GRP
Activity
Ready
D00
ANF120
TapeDriveStatus
Ready
D01
EMPTY
Ready
D02
???
Ready
D03
ANF123
Ready
DLT7000
CompacTapeIV
SCSIID:05
D03
BLT581
CompressionON
WriteProtectOFF
SHR-1784
1
2
3
4
SHR-1964

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4. Remove the PTM access panels
1 on the left and right sides of the libraries
(see Figure 2-2)
1 PTM access panel
2
Cosmetic anchor screw holes
Figure 2-2. Cosmetic anchor screw hole locations
SHR-2104