HP C7745NB - SureStore DLT Tape Autoloader 1/9 User manual

Tape Autoloader
Model 1/9
Upgrade and Parts Replacement Guide
Edition 2
Manufacturing Part Number: C7145-90021
November 2000
Printed in USA

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Notice
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Edition 1
C7145-90020: May 2000: Initial printing
Edition 2
C7145-90021: November 2000: Second printing - This Guide
includes the following additions:
1) Autoloader Features
2) Installing the Autoloader into a Rack.
3) Converting from DLT to Ultrium

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Typographical Conventions and Terms
Keycap: Menu choices and screens on the library
[Soft Key]: Soft-key buttons to press
Indicates the menus you need to enter on the library front panel.
WARNING Warnings call attention to a procedure or practice that could
result in personal injury if not correctly performed. Do not
proceed until you fully understand and meet the required
conditions.
CAUTION Cautions call attention to an operating procedure or practice that could
damage the product if not correctly performed. Do not proceed until you
understand and meet these required conditions.
NOTE Notes explain significant concepts or operating instructions.
TIP Tips provide hints or shortcuts for a procedure.
Information ->
View Configurations ->
Network Access ->

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In This Manual
Chapter 1 Overview and Preparation for Upgrade:
Describes the autoloader features and how to
prepare the autoloader for upgrade.
Chapter 2 Upgrading the Autoloader: Describes the
remote management card option and the process
of upgrading the autoloader from DLT to Ultrium.
Chapter 3 Replacing Autoloader Parts :Describeshowto
replace a drive module and returning parts.
Chapter 4 Upgrading Firmware: Describes how to
upgrade autoloader and drive firmware.

Contents
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1. Overview and Preparation for Upgrade
ChapterOverview..........................................1-2
AutoloaderFeatures........................................1-3
FrontandBackPanelOverview.............................1-3
RemovingaRackmountedAutoloader(ifnecessary) ..............1-4
RemovingtheAutoloaderfromaRack........................1-5
Removing the Trim Bracket and Filler Panel. . .................1-6
RemovingtheStandaloneCosmeticCover.....................1-7
2. Upgrading the Autoloader
ChapterOverview..........................................2-2
WebMonitoring............................................2-3
OverviewoftheOptionalRemoteManagementCard(RMC) .....2-3
DynamicHostConfigurationProtocol(DHCP)................2-3
BOOTP................................................2-4
InstallingtheRemoteManagementCard(RMC)................2-5
ConfiguringtheRemoteManagementCard....................2-6
UpgradingtheAutoloaderfromDLTtoUltrium..................2-9
UnloadingaTapefromtheDrive............................2-9
UpgradingFirmware......................................2-9
RemovingtheFrontMagazine .............................2-10
RemovingtheDLTDriveModule...........................2-11
RemovingtheBackMagazine..............................2-13
InstallingtheUltriumBackMagazine.......................2-16
InstallingtheUltriumDriveModule........................2-16
InstallingtheFrontUltriumMagazine ......................2-18
BringingtheDriveOnline.................................2-19

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Contents
3. Replacing Autoloader Parts
ChapterOverview ..........................................3-2
RemovingandInstallingDriveModules ........................3-3
UnloadingaTapefromaDrive..............................3-3
TakingaDriveOffline .....................................3-3
RemovingtheDriveModule.................................3-4
InstallingaDriveModule...................................3-6
BringingtheDriveOnline..................................3-7
ReturningtheAutoloader....................................3-8
ForAutoloadersMountedinaRack .........................3-10
4. Upgrading Firmware
ChapterOverview ..........................................4-2
UpgradingFirmware........................................4-3
CheckingtheFirmwareRevision.............................4-3
UsingtheOptionalRemoteManagementCard.................4-4
Using CEDiagnosticTools(ForServicePersonnel)..............4-5
Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape (Drive Firmware Only) .........4-7

Figures
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Figure1-1.FrontandBackPanel........................................1-3
Figure1-2.RemovingtheAutoloader.....................................1-5
Figure1-3.RemovingtheTrimBracketandFillerPanel.....................1-6
Figure1-4.RemovingtheStandaloneCosmeticCover.......................1-7
Figure2-1.InstallingaRemoteManagementCard..........................2-5
Figure2-2.RemovingtheFrontMagazine................................2-10
Figure2-3.DisconnectingtheSCSICable(s)..............................2-11
Figure2-4.RemovingaDrive..........................................2-12
Figure2-5.Transport.................................................2-14
Figure2-6.RemovingtheSideAccessPanel..............................2-15
Figure2-7.RemovingtheBackMagazine................................2-16
Figure2-8.TabandTrackLocations ....................................2-16
Figure2-9.InstallingtheBackMagazine ................................2-17
Figure2-10.InstallingtheUltriumDriveModule..........................2-18
Figure2-11.ReplacingtheFrontMagazine...............................2-19
Figure3-1.RibbonCableandConnector..................................3-4
Figure3-2.RemovingaDriveModule ....................................3-5
Figure3-3.InstallingaDriveModule.....................................3-6
Figure3-4.RemovingtheFrontMagazine.................................3-8
Figure3-5.InternalPackaging.........................................3-10

Figures
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Tables
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Table2-1.SupportedBrowserConfigurations..............................2-4

Tables
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