Overland Data LoaderXpress LXL1U11 Instruction Manual

LoaderXpress™
LXL1U11
Installation & User Manual
Part Number 104240-101
Revision A March 2001

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Preface
Purpose of This Manual
This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions, and information required
for ongoing use and maintenance of the LoaderXpress 1U11 tape drive system. This
manual is written for the installer and user of this equipment.
Organization
The following information is contained in this manual.
Chapter 1: Introduction - Provides an introduction to the Overland Data LoaderXpress 1U11 ,
along with a brief description of the benefits, features and tape capacities, drives
and lists the models covered in this manual.
Chapter 2: Installation - Presents step-by-step procedures for unpacking and installing the
LoaderXpress 1U11 , interface connections and a description of the LoaderXpress 1U11
configuration options.
Chapter 3: Operation - Describes front panel operations for the LoaderXpress 1U11 , along with
inserting and removing tape cartridges, and tape requirements.
Chapter 4: Maintenance - Describes procedures for using and storing the cleaning cartridge
with the Overland Data
LoaderXpress 1U11 , required slot location, along with
running the cleaning cartridge from the front panel, and the Auto Clean mode.
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting - Provides problem diagnosis, error recovery procedures, and
Fault Symptom Codes to aid in troubleshooting potential error conditions with
LoaderXpress 1U11 .
Chapter 6: WebTLC- Describes the interface device built into your
LoaderXpress 1U11 that lets
you monitor and control your automated tape library from any terminal connected
to your network or via the Internet
Appendix A: Specifications - Contains
LoaderXpress 1U11 specifications, and EMI compliance
information.
Index: Index - Provides a quick reference to useful features and information about the
LoaderXpress 1U11 .

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Table of Contents
Purpose of This Manual
Organization
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Figure 1–1 The LoaderXpress LXL1U11................ 1-1
Welcome to the LoaderXpress LXL1U11 ............................ 1-2
Benefits ................................................................................. 1-2
Features ................................................................................. 1-3
Table 1–1 LoaderXpress LXL1U11 Features.......... 1-3
Figure 1–2 Front Panel............................................. 1-4
Table 1–2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ....... 1-4
Figure 1–3 Control Panel.........................................1-5
Table 1–3 Control Panel Controls and Indicators.... 1-5
Figure 1–4 Rear Components ..................................1-6
Table 1–4 Rear Components....................................1-6
Figure 1–5 LoaderXpress LXL1U11 Tape
Cartridge Magazine.................................................. 1-7
Chapter 2 - Installation
Setting Up the LoaderXpress LXL1U11 .............................. 2-1
Rack Mount Installation ........................................................ 2-2
Installing the Rack Mount Unit ...................................... 2-2
Interfaces ............................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2–1 Interface Connectors,
Terminators and Cables ...........................................2-4
Table 2–1 Connectors Terminators and Cables....... 2-4
Interface Cable Specifications .............................................. 2-4
Connecting to the Host .........................................................2-5
Connecting to the Power Source ........................................... 2-6
Table 2–2 Power Cord Ratings................................ 2-6

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Configuration ........................................................................ 2-6
A Configuration Example –Setting the SCSI ID .......... 2-7
Figure 2–2 Default Screen ....................................... 2-7
Figure 2–3 Main Menu Screen................................. 2-7
Figure 2–4 Configure Submenu Screen................... 2-7
Figure 2–5 SCSI Options Submenu Screen.............2-8
Setting Up Reserved Slots ..............................................2-9
Figure 2–6 Set Reserved Slots Submenu.................2-9
Descriptions of Configuration Options ............................... 2-10
SCSI Options ................................................................ 2-10
Library Options ................................................................... 2-12
Barcode Options ........................................................... 2-14
Set Element Base ..........................................................2-14
Set Serial Number ........................................................ 2-15
Set Defaults .................................................................. 2-15
Chapter 3 - Operation
Front Panel ............................................................................ 3-1
Figure 3-1 Front Panel ............................................. 3-1
Power Switch .................................................................. 3-1
Control Panel .................................................................. 3-2
Figure 3-2 Control Panel Buttons ............................ 3-2
Table 3–1 Control Panel Buttons............................. 3-2
Using the Control Panel Buttons .................................... 3-3
Table 3–2 Control Panel Button Functions.............. 3-4
Front Panel and Media Locks ......................................... 3-5
Display Messages ........................................................... 3-5
Power-On Self Test Screen ............................................ 3-5
Figure 3-3 POST Screen .......................................... 3-5
Initialization Screens ...................................................... 3-6
Figure 3-4 Initialization Screen................................ 3-6

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Default Screen ................................................................ 3-6
Figure 3-5 Default Screen........................................3-6
Figure 3-6 Magazine Map Display .......................... 3-8
Fault Screen .................................................................... 3-8
Figure 3-7 Fault Screen............................................ 3-8
The LoaderXpress LXL1U11 Menu Structure ............... 3-9
Figure 3-8 LoaderXpress LXL1U11 Menu
Structure................................................................... 3-9
Figure 3-9 Show Status Menu Structure................ 3-10
Selecting Control Panel Display Modes ....................... 3-11
Entering the Menu Mode .............................................. 3-11
Figure 3-10 Main Menu......................................... 3-11
Unlocking the Control Panel ........................................3-11
Figure 3-11 Panel Locked Screen.......................... 3-12
Figure 3-12 Code Entry Submenu .........................3-12
Exiting the Menu Mode ................................................ 3-12
Navigating Through the Menu Structure ..................... 3-13
Load/Unload Menu ...................................................... 3-13
Remove Magazine ........................................................ 3-13
Show Status Menu ........................................................3-13
Figure 3-13 Show Status Menu.............................. 3-14
Library Status Submenu ...............................................3-14
Figure 3-14 Library Status Submenu..................... 3-14
LTO Ultrium Status Submenu ...................................... 3-16
Figure 3-15 LTO Ultrium Status Submenu............ 3-16
Figure 3-16 Map Info Submenu.............................3-17
Maintenance Menu ....................................................... 3-18
Configure Menu ........................................................... 3-18

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Security Menu .............................................................. 3-18
Figure 3-17 Security Menu ....................................3-18
Figure 3-18 Code Select Submenu......................... 3-19
Figure 3-19 Code Accept Submenu....................... 3-19
Unlocking the Control Panel ........................................3-19
Figure 3-20 Panel Locked Screen.......................... 3-20
Figure 3-21 Code Entry Submenu .........................3-20
Displaying Firmware Revision ..................................... 3-20
Inserting and Removing Cartridges .................................... 3-21
Figure 3-22 Magazine in Place .............................. 3-22
Removing the Magazine ............................................... 3-22
Emergency Magazine Removal ................................... 3-23
Removing a Magazine .................................................. 3-23
Inserting a Magazine ....................................................3-23
Figure 3-23 Tape Magazine with Cartridges
Installed.................................................................. 3-24
Tape Requirements ............................................................. 3-24
Cartridge Handling and Storage ...................................3-25
If You Drop a Cartridge ...............................................3-25
Figure 3-24 Ultrium 1 LTO Tape Cartridge .......... 3-25
Write Protection ........................................................... 3-26
Loading and Unloading Cartridges .............................. 3-26
Figure 3-25 Default Screen.................................... 3-26
Figure 3-26 Main Menu......................................... 3-27
Figure 3-27 Load/Unload Initial Submenu............ 3-27
Figure 3-28 Load/Unload “From”Entry Screen.... 3-28
Figure 3-29 Load/Unload “To”Entry Screen........ 3-28
Figure 3-30 Confirmation Screen ..........................3-29
Figure 3-31 Load/Unload In Progress Screen........ 3-29
Figure 3-32 Updated Default Screen ..................... 3-29

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Chapter 4 - Maintenance
Figure 4–1 Cleaning Confirmation Screen .............. 4-3
Figure 4–2 Cleaning In Progress Screen..................4-4
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting
Diagnosing Problems ............................................................ 5-1
Platform Problems .......................................................... 5-1
General Drive Errors ...................................................... 5-1
Error Recovery Flow Chart ................................................... 5-2
Figure 5–1 Error Recovery Process ......................... 5-2
Error Recovery Procedures ................................................... 5-3
Table 5–1 Error Recovery Procedures..................... 5-3
Fault Symptom Codes (FSC) ................................................ 5-3
Table 5–2 Fault Sympton Codes.............................. 5-3
Using the Demo Submenu ....................................................5-5
Pausing Demo 1 ............................................................. 5-5
Stopping Demo 1 ............................................................5-5
Chapter 6 - WebTLC
Introduction ........................................................................... 6-1
Two Separate Configurations For WebTLC Available ........ 6-1
World Wide Web Accessible ......................................... 6-2
Figure 6–1 World Wide Web Accessible ................ 6-2
Local Area Network ....................................................... 6-2
Figure 6–2 Local Area Network .............................. 6-3
Connecting Cables ................................................................ 6-3
Configuration ........................................................................ 6-3
Figure 6–3 WebTLC Configuration Menu .............. 6-5

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COM Terminal Configuration Menu Items .......................... 6-5
Set IP Addresses ............................................................. 6-5
Set SNMP Trap Addresses .............................................6-6
Set E-mail Addresses .....................................................6-6
Set Remote FTP Server .................................................. 6-6
Set Level 1 and 2 Passwords .......................................... 6-7
Set Dial-Up Access ........................................................ 6-7
Set Default Configuration Values .................................. 6-7
Display Current Configuration .......................................6-8
Restore Saved Configuration .........................................6-9
Verify Library Communication ......................................6-9
Reboot WebTLC ............................................................ 6-9
Exit Configuration Menu ............................................... 6-9
Using the WebTLCenter Utility ......................................... 6-10
WebTLC Utility Task Procedures ...................................... 6-10
Establishing Communication With Your Host ............. 6-10
Figure 6–4 WebTLCenter Main Screen................. 6-11
Setting IP Addresses ...........................................................6-11
Figure 6–5 Configure WebTLC
Dialog Box - IP Addresses Tab.............................. 6-12
Access Security ............................................................ 6-13
Setting Access Passwords ............................................ 6-14
Figure 6–6 Configure WebTLC
Dialog Box - Access Tab .......................................6-14
Checking Factory Settings ........................................... 6-15
Figure 6–7 Factory Settings...................................6-15
Set SNMP Traps ................................................................. 6-16
Figure 6–8 SNMP Traps Tab................................. 6-16
Set E-mail Addresses .......................................................... 6-17
Figure 6–9 E-mail Addresses Tab.......................... 6-17

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Remote FTP Server Parameters .......................................... 6-17
Figure 6–10 Remote FTP Server Tab.................... 6-18
Naming The Library .....................................................6-19
Figure 6–11 Access Tab.........................................6-19
Dial-Up Access ................................................................... 6-20
Figure 6–12 Dial-Up Access..................................6-20
Exiting The Configuration Menu .................................6-21
Figure 6–13 Exit Configuration Menu
Confirmation Prompt ............................................. 6-21
Figure 6–14 Flash Programming Successful ......... 6-21
Uploading Data ................................................................... 6-22
Upload Data From WebTLC Using WebTLCenter ..... 6-22
Figure 6–15 Upload Data From WebTLC............. 6-22
Downloading Data .............................................................. 6-23
Figure 6–16 Download Data to WebTLC.............. 6-24
Figure 6–17 WebTLC Download Progress
Prompt Sequence.................................................... 6-24
Figure 6–18 WebTLC Download Progress
Prompt Sequence (Cont’d).....................................6-25
Rebooting The Unit ............................................................ 6-25
Reboot Unit Using WebTLCenter Utility .................... 6-25
Figure 6–19 Reboot Unit........................................6-25
Reboot Unit, Using COM Terminal Emulator ............. 6-26
Operation: ........................................................................... 6-26
WebTLC Access .......................................................... 6-26
Figure 6–20 WebTLC Login Prompt..................... 6-27
Figure 6–21 WebTLC Control Panel..................... 6-27
Status ............................................................................ 6-28
Figure 6–22 WebTLC Status Option..................... 6-29

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Move Media ................................................................. 6-30
Figure 6–23 WebTLC Move Media Option ..........6-30
Figure 6–24 Library Offline Confirmation............ 6-31
Setup ............................................................................. 6-32
Figure 6–25 WebTLC Setup Option...................... 6-32
Figure 6–26 Library Configuration........................ 6-33
Figure 6–27 Set Tape Drive Parameters ................ 6-33
Figure 6–28 Library Special Configuration........... 6-34
Figure 6–29 Notification Registration ................... 6-35
Functions ...................................................................... 6-35
Figure 6–30 WebTLC Functions Option............... 6-36
History .......................................................................... 6-37
Figure 6–31 WebTLC History Option................... 6-37
Verifying Library Communications .................................... 6-38
Verify Library Communications Using WebTLCenter 6-38
Figure 6–32 Library Communications Verified
Prompt.................................................................... 6-38
Appendix A - Specifications
Table A-1 Specifications......................................... A-1

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List of Figures
Chapter 1 Introduction
Figure 1–1 The LoaderXpress LXL1U11........................ 1-1
Figure 1–2 Front Panel .................................................... 1-4
Figure 1–3 Control Panel................................................. 1-5
Figure 1–4 Rear Components ..........................................1-6
Figure 1–5 LoaderXpress LXL1U11 Tape Cartridge
Magazine.......................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2 Installation
Figure 2–1 Interface Connectors, Terminators and
Cables............................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2–2 Default Screen ............................................... 2-7
Figure 2–3 Main Menu Screen ........................................ 2-7
Figure 2–4 Configure Submenu Screen........................... 2-7
Figure 2–5 SCSI Options Submenu Screen..................... 2-8
Figure 2–6 Set Reserved Slots Submenu......................... 2-9
Chapter 3 Operation
Figure 3-1 Front Panel..................................................... 3-1
Figure 3-2 Control Panel Buttons....................................3-2
Figure 3-3 POST Screen.................................................. 3-5
Figure 3-4 Initialization Screen .......................................3-6
Figure 3-5 Default Screen................................................ 3-6
Figure 3-6 Magazine Map Display..................................3-8
Figure 3-7 Fault Screen.................................................... 3-8
Figure 3-8 LoaderXpress LXL1U11 Menu Structure...... 3-9
Figure 3-9 Show Status Menu Structure........................3-10
Figure 3-10 Main Menu................................................. 3-11
Figure 3-11 Panel Locked Screen.................................. 3-12
Figure 3-12 Code Entry Submenu .................................3-12
Figure 3-13 Show Status Menu .....................................3-14
Figure 3-14 Library Status Submenu.............................3-14
Figure 3-15 LTO Ultrium Status Submenu ................... 3-16
Figure 3-16 Map Info Submenu..................................... 3-17
Figure 3-17 Security Menu............................................ 3-18
Figure 3-18 Code Select Submenu ................................ 3-19
Figure 3-19 Code Accept Submenu...............................3-19
Figure 3-20 Panel Locked Screen.................................. 3-20
Figure 3-21 Code Entry Submenu .................................3-20
Figure 3-22 Magazine in Place...................................... 3-22
Figure 3-23 Tape Magazine with Cartridges Installed ..3-24

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Figure 3-24 Ultrium 1 LTO Tape Cartridge.................. 3-25
Figure 3-25 Default Screen............................................ 3-26
Figure 3-26 Main Menu................................................. 3-27
Figure 3-27 Load/Unload Initial Submenu.................... 3-27
Figure 3-28 Load/Unload “From”Entry Screen............ 3-28
Figure 3-29 Load/Unload “To”Entry Screen................ 3-28
Figure 3-30 Confirmation Screen .................................. 3-29
Figure 3-31 Load/Unload In Progress Screen................ 3-29
Figure 3-32 Updated Default Screen ............................. 3-29
Chapter 4 Maintenance
Figure 4–1 Cleaning Confirmation Screen...................... 4-3
Figure 4–2 Cleaning In Progress Screen.......................... 4-4
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Figure 5–1 Error Recovery Process.................................5-2
Chapter 6 WebTLC
Figure 6–1 World Wide Web Accessible ........................ 6-2
Figure 6–2 Local Area Network......................................6-3
Figure 6–3 WebTLC Configuration Menu...................... 6-5
Figure 6–4 WebTLCenter Main Screen......................... 6-11
Figure 6–5 Configure WebTLC
Dialog Box - IP Addresses Tab ..................................... 6-12
Figure 6–6 Configure WebTLC
Dialog Box - Access Tab............................................... 6-14
Figure 6–7 Factory Settings........................................... 6-15
Figure 6–8 SNMP Traps Tab......................................... 6-16
Figure 6–9 E-mail Addresses Tab .................................6-17
Figure 6–10 Remote FTP Server Tab............................ 6-18
Figure 6–11 Access Tab ................................................6-19
Figure 6–12 Dial-Up Access.......................................... 6-20
Figure 6–13 Exit Configuration Menu Confirmation
Prompt............................................................................ 6-21
Figure 6–14 Flash Programming Successful................. 6-21
Figure 6–15 Upload Data From WebTLC..................... 6-22
Figure 6–16 Download Data to WebTLC...................... 6-24
Figure 6–17 WebTLC Download Progress
Prompt Sequence ........................................................... 6-24
Figure 6–18 WebTLC Download Progress
Prompt Sequence (Cont’d)............................................. 6-25

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Figure 6–19 Reboot Unit ............................................... 6-25
Figure 6–20 WebTLC Login Prompt.............................6-27
Figure 6–21 WebTLC Control Panel.............................6-27
Figure 6–22 WebTLC Status Option.............................6-29
Figure 6–23 WebTLC Move Media Option .................. 6-30
Figure 6–24 Library Offline Confirmation.................... 6-31
Figure 6–25 WebTLC Setup Option..............................6-32
Figure 6–26 Library Configuration................................6-33
Figure 6–27 Set Tape Drive Parameters........................6-33
Figure 6–28 Library Special Configuration...................6-34
Figure 6–29 Notification Registration........................... 6-35
Figure 6–30 WebTLC Functions Option....................... 6-36
Figure 6–31 WebTLC History Option...........................6-37
Figure 6–32 Library Communications Verified Prompt 6-38

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List of Tables
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Table 1–1 LoaderXpress LXL1U11 Features........................ 1-3
Table 1–2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ..................... 1-4
Table 1–3 Control Panel Controls and Indicators.................. 1-5
Table 1–4 Rear Components.................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2 - Installation
Table 2–1 Connectors Terminators and Cables..................... 2-4
Table 2–2 Power Cord Ratings.............................................. 2-6
Chapter 3 - Operation
Table 3–1 Control Panel Buttons...........................................3-2
Table 3–2 Control Panel Button Functions............................ 3-4
Chapter 4 - Maintenance
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting
Table 5–1 Error Recovery Procedures................................... 5-3
Table 5–2 Fault Sympton Codes............................................ 5-3
Chapter 6 - WebTLC
Appendix A - Specifications
Table A-1 Specifications ...................................................... A-1

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LoaderXpress - LXL1U11 1-1
Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter introduces you to the LoaderXpress LXL1U11. It includes an overview
of the following:
•Benefits
•Features
•Front Panel
•Control Panel
•Rear Components
•Tape Cartridge Magazine
•Tape Cartridge Capacities
Figure 1–1. The LoaderXpress LXL1U11

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Welcome to the LoaderXpress LXL1U11
The LoaderXpress LXL1U11 is a compact, easy-to-use desktop LTO Ultrium tape
loader, designed for secure, reliable unattended system backup.
Benefits
The LoaderXpress LXL1U11 offers the following benefits:
•Fast throughput to 115.2 GB per hour (compressed)
•High native storage capacity of 1.1 TB allows data back-ups without
operator intervention
•Ultra2 SCSI (LVD) interface
•Compact design fits easily on a tabletop or in a rack mounted enclosure
•Rugged and reliable robotics designed for worry-free operation
•Easy to operate, including loading cartridges and removing the
magazine
•User-friendly interface Control Panel with display screen
•Embedded diagnostics for verification and memory testing at power-up
and for user and customer engineer troubleshooting