HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960 Manual

HP StorageWorks
1/8 Tape Autoloader User and Service
Guide
Ultrium 960, Ultrium 448, Ultrium 460, Ultrium 230,
DLT VS80, SDLT 320
Part number: AF204-96001
Second edition: April 2005

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1/8 Tape Autoloader User and Service Guide

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About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rack stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Registering your product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
HP technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
HP-authorized reseller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Helpful web sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1 Installing the autoloader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Autoloader features and requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maximum storage capacity and data transfer rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1/8 Ultrium Tape Autoloaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1/8 DLT and SDLT Tape Autoloaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SCSI requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Autoloader product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Choosing a location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Unpacking the autoloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Identifying product components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rack mount kit (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the autoloader into a rack (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SCSI host bus adapters (HBAs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
LUN scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting the SCSI and power cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Preparing the host and verifying the connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2 Operating the autoloader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operator’s panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Operator’s panel control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Understanding the menu structure (Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
To access Offline mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Understanding the menu structure (all other models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using tape cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cartridge type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Importing tape cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Exporting tape cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Bulk Exchange (Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Loading tape cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Unloading tape cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Write-protecting tape cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Maintaining cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cleaning the tape drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Contents

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Updating cartridge inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3 Autoloader administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Configuring the autoloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Resetting the autoloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing the SCSI ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Changing the SCSI ID of the tape drive: all models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Changing the SCSI ID of the tape autoloader: Ultrium 230, Ultrium 460 and SDLT 320 models
only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Autoloader operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Random mode (all models). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Sequential mode (all models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Selecting automatic, random or sequential mode (Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448 only) . . . . . 40
Loop/Circular mode on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Autoload mode on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Updating firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using HP Library & Tape Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using a firmware upgrade tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Running the autoloader system test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Retrieving information about the autoloader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Cycle count. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
View error log or event log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Product Revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Firmware revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4 Diagnostics and troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using HP Library & Tape Tools to diagnose problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Installation problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Troubleshooting table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Removing stuck tapes from slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Autoloader error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Example error code (Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Error subcode description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
A Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Physical 1/8 autoloader specifications: all models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Autoloader operation specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
B Regulatory compliance notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Regulatory compliance identification numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Product specific information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Regulatory compliance label location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Federal Communications Commission notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
FCC rating label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Class B equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC Logo, United States only . . . . . 72
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Power cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Canadian notice (Avis Canadien). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Class B equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
European Union notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Japanese notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Japanese power cord statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Korean notice for Class B equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
BSMI notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Taiwan Battery Recycle Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Disposal of Waste Equipment Notices for the Europe Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
C Electrostatic discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Preventing electrostatic damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Grounding methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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About this guide
This guide provides information about:
•Installing the HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader
•Configuring and operating the HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader
•Troubleshooting the HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader
Rack stability
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment:
•Extend leveling jacks to the floor.
•Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
•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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HP technical support
Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site:
http://www.hp.com/support/.
Collect the following information before calling:
•Technical support registration number (if applicable)
•Product serial numbers
•Product model names and numbers
•Applicable error messages

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•Operating system type and revision level
•Detailed, specific questions
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For the name of your nearest HP-authorized reseller:
•In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
•Elsewhere, visit the HP web site: http://www.hp.com. Then click Contact HP to find locations
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Helpful web sites
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•http://www.hp.com/support/
•http://www.docs.hp.com

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1 Installing the autoloader
Autoloader features and requirements
The unique design of the 1/8 Tape Autoloader has the drive in the center with slots rotating around
it. This design houses up to eight cartridges in a compact 2U form factor.
The HP StorageWorks 1/8 Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448 Tape Autoloader models and the DLT
VS80 Tape Autoloader model occupy one SCSI target address and use dual LUNs for the tape drive
and autoloader robotic (see also ”SCSI host bus adapters (HBAs)” on page 18). The HP
StorageWorks 1/8 Ultrium 230, Ultrium 460 and SDLT 320 Tape Autoloaders occupy two SCSI
target addresses: one for the tape drive and the other for the autoloader robotic.
The 1/8 Tape Autoloader is compatible with most operating systems and environments that support
the SCSI interface, but requires either direct support from the operating system or a compatible
backup application to take full advantage of its many features.
The HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader utilizes the following interface for your specific model
type:
Maximum storage capacity and data transfer rate
Maximum storage capacity and maximum data transfer rates for each 1/8 Tape Autoloader model
are as follows:
Table 1 Model and interface type
Model Interface SCSI target address
Ultrium 960 Ultra320 SCSI LVD
(SE is not recommended as it will severely degrade
performance)
One
with LUN scanning
Ultrium 448 Ultra160 SCSI LVD/SE One
with LUN scanning
Ultrium 460 Ultra160 SCSI LVD/SE Two
Ultrium 230 Ultra2 SCSI LVD/SE Two
DLT VS80 Ultra2 SCSI LVD/SE One
with LUN scanning
SDLT 320 Ultra2 SCSI LVD/SE Two

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1/8 Ultrium Tape Autoloaders
Table 2 Ultrium 960 Tape Autoloader specifications
Table 3 Ultrium 448 Tape Autoloader specifications
Table 4 Ultrium 460 Tape Autoloader specifications
Table 5 Ultrium 230 Tape Autoloader specifications
Characteristic Specification
Maximum storage capacity,
8 data cartridges
Native: 3.2 TB (8 x 400 GB)
Compressed: 6.4 TB (2:1 compression)
Maximum data transfer rate Native: 80 MB/s (288 GB/hour)
Compressed:160 MB/s (576 GB/hour (2:1 compression)
Characteristic Specification
Maximum storage capacity,
8 data cartridges
Native: 1.6 TB (8 x 200 GB)
Compressed: 3.2 TB (2:1 compression)
Maximum data transfer rate Native: 24 MB/s (86 GB/hr.)
Compressed: 48 MB/s (172 GB/hr.) (2:1 compression)
Characteristic Specification
Maximum storage capacity,
8 data cartridges
Native: 1.6 TB (8 x 200 GB)
Compressed: 3.2 TB (2:1 compression)
Maximum data transfer rate Native: 30 MB/s (108 GB/hr.)
Compressed: 60 MB/s (216 GB/hr.) (2:1 compression)
Characteristic Specification
Maximum storage capacity,
8 data cartridges
Native: 800 GB (8 x 100 GB)
Compressed: 1.6 TB (2:1 compression)
Maximum data transfer rate Native: 15 MB/s (54 GB/hr.)
Compressed: 30 MB/s (108 GB/hr.) (2:1 compression)

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1/8 DLT and SDLT Tape Autoloaders
Table 6 DLT VS80 Tape Autoloader specifications
Table 7 SDLT 320 Tape Autoloader specifications
SCSI requirements
The autoloader incorporates a wide SCSI-2 or SCSI-3 (see Table 1 on page 9 for your specific
model) Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI bus, but may also be attached to a Single-Ended (SE)
SCSI bus. Make sure your SCSI host adapter or controller supports these standards. If you connect
the autoloader to an SE SCSI bus, or if there are SE devices attached to the same SCSI bus, the
autoloader’s performance is limited to the maximum data transfer speed and maximum cable
lengths of the SE bus. For these reasons, HP strongly recommends that you do not use a SE SCSI bus
with the 1/8 Tape Autoloader.
NOTE: Do not connect an Ultrium 960 device to a SE SCSI bus. It will severely degrade
performance.
The 1/8 Tape Autoloader is NOT compatible with a standard differential (Diff) or High-Voltage
Differential (HVD) SCSI bus. The autoloader is compatible with a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus using a
68-pin to 50-pin adapter that terminates the unused 18 pins (NOT included with the autoloader).
These adapters are sometimes labeled high-byte termination.
NOTE: HP does not recommend connecting any of the Ultrium or SDLT 320 Tape Autoloaders to a
50-pin adapter as this will degrade performance.
Characteristic Specification
Maximum storage capacity,
8 data cartridges Native: 320 GB (8 x 40 GB) Compressed: 640 GB (2:1 compression)
Maximum data transfer rate Native: 3 MB/s (10.8 GB/hr.)
Compressed: 6 MB/s (21.6 GB/hr)(2:1 compression)
Characteristic Specification
Maximum storage capacity,
8 data cartridges Native: 1.28 TB (8 x 160 GB)
Compressed: 2.56 TB (2:1 compression)
Maximum data transfer rate Native: 16 MB/s (57.6 GB/hr.)
Compressed: 32 MB/s (115.2 GB/hr.) (2:1 compression)

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Autoloader product overview
Figure 1 Front panel overview
Figure 2 Rear panel overview
Number Description
1Powerswitch
2Mailslot
3 Front panel LEDs
4 Front panel LCD screen
5 Control keys
Number Description
1 68-pin HD SCSI connectors
2Fanvent
3 Power connector

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Choosing a location
Choose a location that meets the following criteria:
Table 8 Location criteria
Unpacking the autoloader
Before you begin, clear a work surface to unpack the autoloader. Select an open 2U computer rack
location or choose a desktop location near the host server.
CAUTION: If the temperature in the room where the autoloader will be installed varies by 30
degrees F (15 degrees C) from the room where the autoloader was stored, allow the autoloader to
acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before opening the shipping
container.
Criteria Definition
Standalone requirements Select a location that is flat, sturdy, level, and close to a host
server. Do not place the autoloader on the floor or other
carpeted surfaces.
Do not place the autoloader on its side, upside down, or stack
items on top of the autoloader.
Rack requirements Standard 19-inch rack with 2U of clearance
Room temperature 10-35º C (50-95º F)
Power source AC power voltage: 100-127 VAC; 200-240 VAC
Line frequency: 50-60 Hz
Locate the AC outlet near the autoloader. The AC power cord is
the product’s main AC disconnect device and must be easily
accessible at all times.
Weight 26 lbs (12 kg)
Air quality Minimal sources of particulate contamination. Avoid areas near
frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that
collect dust, printers, and smoke-filled rooms.
Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives.
Humidity 20-80% RH non-condensing
Clearance Back Minimum of 15.4 cm (6 inches)
Front Minimum of 30.8 cm (12 inches)
Sides Minimum of 5.08 cm (2 inches)

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Unpacking the autoloader:
1. Before opening and removing the autoloader from the shipping container, inspect the container
for shipping damage. If you notice any damage, report it to the shipping company immediately.
2. Open the shipping container; remove and set aside the accessory package.
CAUTION: Do not set the autoloader on either end or sides.
3. Lift the autoloader and padding out of the container and place it on the work surface, top facing
up.
4. Carefully remove the shipping materials from the left and right sides of the autoloader. Remove
the bag from the autoloader. Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship the
autoloader in the future (see Figure 3).
Figure 3 Removing the autoloader from the shipping container
Identifying product components
Confirm that you have received the following:
•SCSI cable
•SCSI terminator
•Power cable
•Documentation kit
• Documentation CD
• Installation Poster
• HP OpenView Storage Data Protector Installation Instructions
•HPWorldwideWarranty
•HPSafetyGuide

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Rack mount kit (optional)
If you purchased the optional rack mount kit, verify that you have received the following
components:
Figure 4 Rack mount kit components
Number Description
1 Screws and clip nuts
2 Mounting brackets
3 Mounting rails

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Installing the autoloader into a rack (optional)
The autoloader fits all standard 19-inch racks, taking up 2U of space. To install the autoloader into
a rack, install the mounting brackets on both sides of the autoloader and the rails in the selected
rack location.
To install the autoloader:
1. Use a medium-sized Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws near the front on each side of
the autoloader cover (see Figure 5).
2. Using the screws you removed in step 1, secure one mounting bracket (from the rack mount kit)
to each side of the autoloader as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5 Installing mounting brackets (left side shown)
3. Using the screws and clip nuts from the rack mount kit, secure one rail to each side of the rack in
the location in which you plan to install the autoloader.
• Be sure to secure both the front and rear of each rail to the rack. The rails extend to fit a
variety of rack depths.

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• The correct orientation of the left rail is shown in Figure 6. Repeat this procedure for the right
rail.
Figure 6 Installing rails in the rack (left side shown)

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4. Slide the autoloader onto the rails and secure the mounting bracket to the rack using the screws
and clip nuts from the rack mount kit (see Figure 7).
Figure 7 Sliding the autoloader into the rack slot and securing the mounting bracket
SCSI host bus adapters (HBAs)
To get optimum performance from your 1/8 Tape Autoloader you need a SCSI bus that can transfer data
at a rate that supports the Tape Autoloader’s maximum burst transfer speed, see ”Maximum storage
capacity and data transfer rate” on page 9.
If necessary, install a SCSI host adapter, software, and compatible driver(s). Refer to the manuals for
the host computer and SCSI host adapter for detailed instructions.
NOTE: The host bus adapter used with the HP StorageWorks 1/8 Ultrium 460, Ultrium 960 and
Ultrium 448 Tape Autoloaders should be SCSI-3 LVDS. To ensure optimum performance we
recommend an Ultra320 HBA for the Ultrium 960 Tape Autoloader and an Ultra160 or higher HBA
for the Ultrium 448 and 460 Tape Autoloaders.
A single-ended SCSI host bus adapter will severely degrade performance. Also, if there are any SE
devices on the same SCSI bus, the entire SCSI bus will negotiate down to SE speed and severely
degrade performance.

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LUN scanning
The HP StorageWorks 1/8 Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448 Tape Autoloaders and the DLT VS80 Tape
Autoloader use a single SCSI ID and dual LUNs to control the tape drive (LUN 0) and autoloader
robotic (LUN 1). These models require an HBA that supports LUN scanning. If it is not enabled, your
host system will not scan beyond LUN 0 and will fail to discover the library. It will just see the tape
drive.
Some HBAs, such as RAID controllers, do not support LUN scanning. Refer to the EBS matrix at
http://www.hp.com/go/ebs for the most up-to-date SCSI HBA compatibility information.
Connecting the SCSI and power cables
NOTE: The HP StorageWorks 1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape Autoloader is an Ultra320 SCSI LVD device.
Only cables and terminators specified for Ultra320 use or labeled as MultiMode should be used.
NOTE: The HP StorageWorks 1/8 Ultrium 448 and 460 Tape Autoloaders are Ultra160 SCSI
LVD/SE devices. Only cables and terminators specified for Ultra160 use or labeled as MultiMode
should be used.
WARNING! This product can ONLY be used with an HP approved power cord for your specific
geographic region. Use of a non-HP approved power cord may result in: 1) not meeting individual
country specific safety requirements; 2) insufficient conductor ampacity that could result in
overheating with potential personal injury and/or property damage; and
3) an unapproved power cord could fracture resulting in the internal contacts being exposed, which
potentially could subject the user to a shock hazard. HP disclaims all liability in the event a non-HP
approved power cord is used.
To connect the SCSI and power cables to the autoloader:
1. Shut down and turn off the selected server. Turn off all attached devices, such as printers and
other SCSI devices. Remove the power cables from the server and all attached accessories.
CAUTION: Failure to remove the power cables from these devices could result in damage to the
autoloader.
2. Attach one end of the SCSI cable (included in the accessory package) to one of the connectors
on the rear panel of the autoloader (see Figure 8 on page 20).
3. Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on the SCSI host bus adapter or to the
connector on the previous device on the SCSI bus.

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NOTE: The host bus adapter should be LVDS. A SE SCSI host bus adapter will work, but will
severely degrade performance. If there are any SE devices on the same SCSI bus, the entire SCSI
bus will negotiate down to SE speed and severely degrade performance. Never attach the Ultrium
960 Tape Autoloader to a SE SCSI bus.
Figure 8 Attaching the SCSI and power cables
NOTE: If the supplied SCSI cable does not fit the connector on your SCSI host adapter, you either
have an incompatible SCSI host adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter or a different
cable. Contact your service representative or your SCSI host adapter manufacturer for information.
4. Attach the terminator to the remaining SCSI connector on the rear panel of the autoloader (if the
autoloader is the last or only device on the SCSI bus). Otherwise, attach the cable to the next
device on the SCSI bus. Make sure that the last device on the SCSI bus is properly terminated.
5. Attach the power cable to the power connector on the rear panel of the autoloader.
6. Plug the power cable into the nearest properly grounded power outlet.
CAUTION: To disconnect all power from the autoloader, remove the power cord from the outlet.
The power switch only puts the power on stand-by.
7. Plug in the host server or workstation and all attached devices.
8. Turn on the autoloader by setting the power switch on the front panel to the ON position. You
will need to use the tip of a pen or similar item to move the switch to the desired position. Check
the LCD display to make sure the autoloader is receiving power. If it is not, check the power
connections and your power source.
During the Power-On Self Test (POST), all four LEDs are illuminated briefly, followed by a flashing
Ready/Activity LED. When the initialization sequence is complete, the LCD displays the Home
screen.
9. Turn on any other devices you turned off earlier.
10.Turn on the server.