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Document Title: A4853A Hardware Operator’s Guide
Manufacturing Document PN: A4853–96000
Customer Document PN: A4853–90000
Vendor PN: 95770
Edition 1 1 November 1997 EC# 83907
This guide has 62 pages.
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Contents
About This Guide vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1. Getting Started 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Library Components 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robot Assembly 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronics Module 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cartridge Access Port 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Cells 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Drives 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator Panel 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DLT Library Safety Features 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controlling Software 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powering On the Library 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2. Operating the Library 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator Panel Controls 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator Panel LEDs 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menus and Displays 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Menu 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status Display 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Library Utilities 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive Utilities 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3. Maintaining the Library 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting a Cartridge into the CAP 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing a Cartridge from the CAP 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Tape Drives 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Operations 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing a Cartridge from the Hand 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing/Replacing a Cartridge in the Storage Cells 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting a Cartridge into a Drive 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dismounting a Cartridge from a Drive 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Drive LEDs 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4. Handling Cartridge Tapes 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting Cartridge Tapes 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applying Cartridge Labels 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Cartridge Write Protection 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing Cartridges 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A. Specifications A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplies and Accessories A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquiring Additional Labels A–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DLT Library Specifications A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Agency Certifications A–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary X–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index X–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Illustrations
Figure 1–1. Library Front View 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–2. A4853A Library Major Components 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–3. Storage Cell Locations 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–4. Library Power Switch 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–1. DLT Library Operator Panel 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–2. Operator Panel Menu Flow Chart 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–1. Inserting a Cartridge through the CAP 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–2. Moving the Hand/Camera Assembly 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–3. Retracting the Picker Assembly 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–4. Removing a Cartridge from the Hand 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–5. Storage Cell Locations 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–6. Removing/Replacing a Cartridge Tape in a Storage Cell 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–7. Tape Drive Open/Closed 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–8. Mounting a Cartridge into a Drive 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–9. Tape Drive LEDs 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4–1. Inspecting a Cartridge 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4–2. Applying Cartridge Labels 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4–3. Setting the Write Protect Switch 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables
Table 3–1. Tape Drive LEDs (right front panel) 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–1. DLT Library Supplies and Accessories A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–2. EDP DLT Cartridge Label Specifications A–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–3. Functional Data A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–4. Physical Specifications A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–5. Power Specifications A–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–6. Environmental Specifications A–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–7. Agency Certifications A–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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About This Guide
This guide explains the operation of the Digital Linear Tape (DLT) Library for the
person in charge of monitoring its day-to-day operation.
Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 “Getting Started” explains the basic configuration of the DLT
Library, its features and major components, powering on, and the
library startup routine.
Chapter 2 “Operating the Library” explains the DLT Library’s user interface,
its menu structure, and its functionality, including library utilities,
configuration, and library and drive diagnostics.
Chapter 3 “Maintaining the Library” explains functions the operator might be
required to perform in certain circumstances, including inserting
and retrieving cartridge tapes via the cartridge access port (CAP),
cleaning tape drives, and manually mounting tapes to the drives.
Chapter 4 “Handling Cartridge Tapes” explains the care and use of cartridge
tapes.
Appendix A “Specifications” provides detailed DLT Library specifications and
tape drive comparisons, as well as numbers for supplies and
accessories, and instructions for ordering cartridge tape labels.
Glossary The Glossary defines new or special terms and abbreviations used
in this guide.
Index The Index assists in locating information in this guide.
A Reader’s Comment Form at the back of the guide is for communicating
suggestions or requests for change. We encourage and appreciate your feedback.
Important Messages
This guide contains important messages that must be read carefully and followed:
Note A note calls attention to information that can be helpful in
understanding the operation of the product. A note usually, but not
always, follows the information to which it relates.
CAUTION A caution calls attention to an operating procedure or practice that
could result in damage to the product if not correctly performed.
Do not proceed beyond this caution until you fully understand and
meet the indicated conditions.

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WARNING A warning calls attention to a procedure or practice that could
result in personal injury if not correctly performed. Do not proceed
beyond this warning until you fully understand and meet the
indicated conditions.
Related Publications
Additional information is contained in the manuals that accompany your tape
drives.
Conventions
A sans–serif font is used in this manual to denote function buttons such as
ENTER, MENU, or SYSTEM RESET. The Courier font is used to indicate
system messages that sometimes appear on the operator panel display. The names
of various light–emitting diodes (LEDs) are shown in italics, normal font.
Servicing
Any servicing, adjustment, maintenance or repair must be performed only by
authorized service–trained personnel.
Warranty
If you have any questions about the warranty for this product, contact your dealer
or your local Hewlett–Packard sales representative.
Grounding
The computer in which this product is installed is a safety class I product and has a
protective earthing terminal. There must be an uninterruptible safety earth ground
from the main power source to the product’s input wiring terminals, power cord or
supplied power cord set. Whenever it is likely that the protection has been
impaired, disconnect the power cord until the ground has been restored.

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Internal Code License Statement
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Regulatory Statements
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement (USA)
Note: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it
is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may
cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Part 15
of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against
interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures
necessary to correct the interference.
Hewlett-Packard’s device certification tests were conducted with HP
computer systems and HP shielded cables, such as those received with your
product. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Cables used with this device must be properly shielded to comply with the
requirements of the FCC.
IEC Statement (Worldwide)
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may
cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
EMC Statement (Canada)
Note: This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirement of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du
Réglement sur le matériel brouelleur du Canada.
Herstellerbescheinigung (Germany)
Note: Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der
Maschinenlärm information sverordnung vom 18 Januar 1991.
Schalldruckpegel Lp #70 dB(A)
Am Arbeitsplatz
Normaler Betrieb
Nach ISO 7779:1988/EN 27779:1991 (Typprüfung)

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General Approval (U.K.)
Note: The Hewlett-Packard A4853A DLT Library is approved under approval
number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to Public
Telecommunication Systems in the U.K.
VCCI Class A (Japan)
Note: This equipment is in the Class A category information technology
equipment based on the rules of Voluntary Control Council For Interference
by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). When used in a residential
area, radio interference may be caused. In this case, user may be required to
take appropriate corrective actions.

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Declaration of Conformity

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DLT Library 1–1
Chapter 1.
Getting Started
The Digital Linear Tape (DLT) Library is a self-contained, rack-mountable, fully
automated cartridge system that can accommodate three tape drives and 30
cartridges. The library uses a small computer system interface (SCSI) library
command set and attaches directly to the SCSI bus.
Figure 1–1. Library Front View
Figure 1–1 shows the front of the library, showing
Sa window for viewing library operation
San operator panel for accessing library functions
Sa cartridge access port (CAP) for manually loading tapes
Sa lockable front door with safety interlock switch for ensuring security and
safety

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Library Components
The major components of the library, as shown in Figure 1–2, are
Srobot assembly (includes hand/camera assembly)
Selectronics module (not shown)
Scartridge access port
Sstorage cells for 30 cartridges
Stape drives (not shown)
Soperator panel
Figure 1–2. A4853A Library Major Components

Hardware Operator’s Guide Library Components
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Robot Assembly
The robot moves cartridges to and from the storage cells, the CAP, and the tape
drives when directed by the host (controlling) software. The robot’s major
components are a Z column assembly and a hand/camera assembly. A theta motor
and Z motor enable horizontal and vertical motion, respectively.
Z Column Assembly
The Z column assembly incorporates the mechanisms necessary to move the hand
vertically and in horizontal rotation (theta). These movements allow the hand to
move cartridge tapes to and from storage cells, the CAP, and the tape drives.
Hand/Camera Assembly
The hand/camera assembly picks cartridge tapes and moves them to and from tape
drives, storage cells, and the CAP. The camera reads coded information on the
storage cells and cartridge tapes for position location and library audits.
Theta Motor
The theta motor drives a belt that moves the Z column assembly (including the
hand) in horizontal rotation to reach the storage cells and tape drives.
Z Motor
The Z motor drives a belt that moves the hand/camera assembly up and down to
reach the storage cells and tape drives.
Electronics Module
The electronics module (EM) incorporates the controller card (CYC card), two fan
assemblies, and a power supply. SCSI commands and microcode are downloaded
and stored on the CYC card.
The EM contains 2 MB of dynamic RAM (DRAM), 128 kB of nonvolatile RAM
(NVRAM), and 512 kB of flash programmable ROM (PROM). The CYC card
contains a 32-bit microproccessor coordinating motion control, the vision system,
SCSI commands, and operator panel commands and display information.
Cartridge Access Port
The CAP permits adding or removing cartridges without interrupting normal
library operations. Refer to Chapter 3, “Maintaining the Library” for more
information about the CAP.

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Storage Cells
The DLT Library contains storage cells for 30 DLT type IV or type IIIXT cartridge
tapes. Figure 1–3 shows the cell locations. If Auto Clean is enabled, column 0,
cell 7 cannot be used for a data cartridge, because a cleaning cartridge must be
placed in that cell. Auto Clean is discussed in Chapter 3 of this guide.
Figure 1–3. Storage Cell Locations
In this figure, the number in parentheses equals the total cartridge count. The other
number is the storage cell number in one of the three columns. The storage cell
layout as a whole is called the “array.” The array targets are used for robotic
calibration during initialization.
Tape Drives
The DLT Library can contain up to three tape drives (DLT4000 or DLT7000,
differential). The library numbers the drives from 0 through 2, starting from the
bottom. Some host software might number the drives from 1 to 3.
If a mechanical failure occurs, or if desired for other reasons, cartridge tapes can be
mounted into the tape drives manually. Refer to Chapter 3 for more detailed
information.