IBM 3581 User manual

3581 Ultrium Tape Autoloader
GX35-5056-00
GX35-5056-00
35L1432
P/N IBM 100 GB Data Cartridge
(Red Write-Protect Switch)
08L9120,
P/N
(Gray Write-Protect Switch)
08L9124, IBM Cleaning Cartridge
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Autoloader Functions
Operation Mode Selection
To access any of the functions, while in random access mode,
press the MODE button repeatedly until the LCD displays the
desired function on line 1.
Note: When selecting , you can only scroll forward
through the choices. If you pass the that you want,
continue to press MODE until the that you want displays
again.
Based on the presence of cartridges within the autoloader, some
of the selections may not be displayed.
functions
function
function
1. To install the optional bar code reader, insert the connector on
the bar code reader into the connector on the inside of the
autoloader.
2. Push in and tighten the thumbscrews until the bar code reader is
secure.
3. To enable the bar code reader, ensure that LdR REAdY appears
on the message display. Press and hold the NEXT button and
then the MODE button until dIAG MENU displays. Press MODE
until bARCOdE displays. Press SELECT, bCOdE ENAb displays.
Press SELECT, bCODE ON displays, press SELECT again. The
bar code reader is now enabled.
To change the mode of operation between random access and
sequential access, see the diagram below.
Note: Most storage management software applications will not
work with the autoloader in sequential mode.
dIAG MENU
CHG MOdE
First
Then
Hold both for 5 seconds
RANdOM
SEQUENTIAL
Cycle power
Off - On
LdR REAdY
LOAd dRV
EJECT dRV
LOAd SLOT
EJECT SLOT
EJECT PCKR
SET SCSI
SRC SLOT N
dST SLOT N
SRC SLOT N
SRC SLOT N
dST SLOT N
LdR Id X
dRV Id X
To exit and cancel the selection, press MODE
Cartridge Types
Optional Bar Code Reader
Connector
Thumbscrew
Connector
MODE
NEXT
SELECT
PREVIOUS
ALARM
ACTIVITY
POWER
POWER

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the IBM 3581 Ultrium Tape Autoloader
Setup, Operator and Service Guide.
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NEXT
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PREVIOUS
ALARM
ACTIVITY
POWER
POWER
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NEXT
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MODE
NEXT
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Plug the power cord into the autoloader, and then plug the
other end into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Install the SCSI terminator. The autoloader will not power on
correctly without a terminator.
Connect the SCSI cable between the host and the autoloader.
Open the front door and press the POWER button to power on
the autoloader. When the autoloader completes the Power-On
Self Tests, LdR REAdY appears in the message display.
Power on the host.
Place cartridges in slots 1 through 5. The LCD indicates that
slots 1 through 5 are loaded.
Press the MODE button until LOAd SLOT is displayed.
Press the SELECT button twice. The tape in slot 1 will move to
slot 6.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 to move the tape in slot 2 to slot 7.
Install additional data cartridges in slots 1 and 2. The LCD
indicates that slots 1 through 7 are loaded. Close the front door.
Refer to your host and application software manuals to
configure the autoloader for use.
Note: The default settings for the SCSI IDs are 1 for the
autoloader and 3 for the drive.
Change the SCSI IDs for the autoloader and the drive, if
necessary. Repeatedly press the MODE button until SET SCSI
displays.
To skip setting the autoloader ID and set the drive ID, press
NEXT.
To set the autoloader ID, press SELECT. Press NEXT or
PREVIOUS until the SCSI ID that you want displays in LdR Id X
(X is the current ID). Press SELECT to accept the new ID, dRV
displays.
To set the drive ID press SELECT. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS
until the SCSI ID that you want displays in dRV Id X (X is the
current ID). Press SELECT to accept the new ID, CYCLE PWR
displays briefly.
Cycle power by pressing and holding the POWER button for
two seconds, wait a few seconds, and then press POWER
again. When the autoloader completes the Power-On Self
Tests, LdR REAdY appears in the message display. The new
SCSI IDs are now set.
Installation and Setup
Indicators and Controls
Controls
Press MODE to select operations or to
clear error conditions.
Press NEXT/PREVIOUS to view options
within a selected mode.
Press SELECT to execute an operation or
to move to the next menu level.
ALARM
ACTIVITY
POWER
LEDs
DC
CT
WP
LCD
Indicates the drive is in compressed mode
Indicates write-protected tape
Indicates cleaning tape is loaded or drive
cleaning is required
Indicates error condition
Indicates autoloader or drive activity
Indicates that power is on
MODE
NEXT
SELECT
PREVIOUS
ALARM
ACTIVITY
POWER
POWER
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Single Autoloader on the SCSI Bus (Side View)
Multiple Devices on the SCSI Bus (Side View)
Autoloader
Host
SCSI Host Adapter Card
SCSI Connector
SCSI Bus Cable
Terminator
SCSI Connector
Autoloader
Another
Device
Host
SCSI Host Adapter Card SCSI Bus Cable
Terminator
SCSI Connector
SCSI Connector
Connecting the SCSI Bus Cable
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