Overland Storage PowerLoader Guide

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Preface t -xi
Purpose of This Manual
This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions, and information required for
ongoing use and maintenance of the PowerLoader 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 Storage
PowerLoader, along with a brief description of the benefits, features
and tape capacities, drives and lists the models covered in this man-
ual.
Chapter 2: “Installation” - Presents step-by-step procedures for unpacking and
installing the PowerLoader, interface connections and a description of
the PowerLoader configuration options.
Chapter 3: “Operation” - Describes front panel operations for the PowerLoader,
along with inserting and removing tape cartridges, and tape require-
ments.
Chapter 4: “Maintenance” - Describes procedures for using and storing the
cleaning cartridge with the Overland Storage PowerLoader, 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 pro-
cedures, and Fault Symptom Codes to aid in troubleshooting potential
error conditions with PowerLoader.
Appendix A: “Specifications” - Contains PowerLoader specifications, and EMI
compliance information.
Appendix B: “Accessories/Spares/FRUs” - Contains PowerLoader accessories,
spares and field replaceable units.
Index: “Index” - Provides a quick reference to useful features and informa-
tion about the PowerLoader.
Preface

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P REFACE

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Purpose of This Manual ................................................................ xi
Organization ........................................................................... xi
List of Figures
List of Tables
Introduction ................................................................................. 1-1
PowerLoader ............................................................................... 1-1
Benefits ....................................................................................... 1-1
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Features ....................................................................................... 1-2
Front Panel .................................................................................. 1-2
Control Panel .............................................................................. 1-3
Rear Components ........................................................................ 1-4
Tape Cartridge Magazine ............................................................ 1-5
Introduction ................................................................................. 2-1
Setting Up the PowerLoader ....................................................... 2-1
Chapter 2 - Installation
Interfaces ..................................................................................... 2-2
Interface Cable Specifications .................................................... 2-2
Connecting to the Host ............................................................... 2-3
Connecting to the Power Source ................................................. 2-4
Configuration .............................................................................. 2-5
Configuration Example – Setting the SCSI ID .................... 2-5
Configuration Options Descriptions ........................................... 2-6
Set Data Format .................................................................... 2-6
Set SCSI ............................................................................... 2-6
Set Library Mode ................................................................. 2-7
Set Element Base .................................................................. 2-7
Set Identification .................................................................. 2-7
Set Date ................................................................................ 2-7
Set Time ............................................................................... 2-7
Set Baud Rate ....................................................................... 2-7
Set Serial Number ................................................................ 2-8
Set Unload Mode .................................................................. 2-8
Set Autoclean Mode ............................................................. 2-8
Set Negotiation ..................................................................... 2-8
Set Reserved Slots ................................................................ 2-8
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Set Special Configurations ................................................... 2-8
Set Default ............................................................................ 2-8
Rack Mount Installation ............................................................ 2-11
Removing the Skin ............................................................. 2-11
Installing the Top Cover ..................................................... 2-12
Installing the Rack Slides ................................................... 2-13
Installing the Panel Extensions .......................................... 2-14
Installing the PowerLoader in the Rack ............................. 2-15
Introduction ................................................................................. 3-1
Front Panel .................................................................................. 3-1
Power Switch ........................................................................ 3-1
Control Panel ........................................................................ 3-1
Chapter 3 - Operation
Using the Control Panel Buttons .......................................... 3-3
Front Panel and Media Locks ............................................... 3-4
Display Messages ................................................................. 3-4
Power-On Self Test Screen .................................................. 3-4
Initialization Screens ............................................................ 3-4
Default Screen ...................................................................... 3-5
Fault Screen .......................................................................... 3-6
The DLT/SDLT PowerLoader Menu Structure ................... 3-7
The DLT/SDLT PowerLoader Menu Structure ................... 3-8
The LTO PowerLoader Menu Structure .............................. 3-9
The LTO PowerLoader Menu Structure ............................ 3-10
Selecting Control Panel Display Modes ................................... 3-11
Entering the Menu Mode .................................................... 3-11
Unlocking the Control Panel .............................................. 3-11
Exiting the Menu Mode ...................................................... 3-12
Menu Structure Navigation ............................................... 3-12
Load/Unload Menu ............................................................ 3-12
Unlock Door ....................................................................... 3-12
Show Status Menu .............................................................. 3-13
Library Status Submenu ..................................................... 3-13
Status Submenu .................................................................. 3-15
Map Info Submenu ............................................................. 3-16
Maintenance Menu ............................................................. 3-17
Configure Menu ................................................................. 3-17
Show History Menu ........................................................... 3-17
Security Menu .................................................................... 3-17
Unlocking the Control Panel .............................................. 3-18
Displaying Firmware Revision ........................................... 3-19
Inserting and Removing Cartridges .......................................... 3-19

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Removing the Magazine ..................................................... 3-20
Emergency Magazine Removal ......................................... 3-20
Inserting a Magazine into the Cartridge ............................. 3-20
Inserting Cartridges into the Magazine .............................. 3-21
Tape Requirements ................................................................... 3-21
Cartridge Handling and Storage ......................................... 3-21
If You Drop a Cartridge ..................................................... 3-21
Loading and Unloading Cartridges .................................... 3-22
Introduction ................................................................................. 4-1
Cleaning Cartridge ...................................................................... 4-1
Before Using a Cleaning Cartridge ...................................... 4-1
Chapter 4 - Maintenance
Required Location for the Cleaning Cartridge ..................... 4-2
Installing a Cleaning Cartridge ............................................ 4-2
Auto Clean Mode ................................................................. 4-2
Running the Cleaning Cartridge From the Front Panel ........ 4-2
Removing the Cleaning Cartridge ........................................ 4-4
Introduction ................................................................................. 5-1
Diagnosing Problems .................................................................. 5-1
Platform Problems ................................................................ 5-1
General Drive Errors ............................................................ 5-1
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting
Error Recovery Flow Chart ......................................................... 5-2
Error Recovery Procedures .................................................. 5-2
Fault Symptom Codes (FSC) ...................................................... 5-3
Using the Demo Submenu ........................................................ 5-20
Pausing Demo 1 ................................................................. 5-20
Stopping Demo 1 ................................................................ 5-20
Electromagnetic Emission ......................................................... A-2
Notice .................................................................................. A-2
Industry Canada ................................................................... A-2
Industrie Canada .................................................................. A-2
FCC Notice .......................................................................... A-3
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) A-3
Translation ........................................................................... A-3
Declaration of Conformity. ................................................. A-4

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Table 1-1. PowerLoader Features ................................................................... 1-2
Table 1-2. Front Panel Controls and Indicators ............................................... 1-3
Table 1-3. Control Panel Controls and Indicators ........................................... 1-3
Table 1-4. Rear Components ........................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2 - Installation
Table 2-1. Connectors, Terminators and Cables.............................................. 2-2
Table 2-2. Power Cord Rating ......................................................................... 2-4
Table 2-3. PowerLoader Configuration Options ............................................. 2-9
Chapter 3 - Operation
Table 3-1. Control Panel Buttons .................................................................... 3-2
Table 3-2. Control Panel Button Functions ..................................................... 3-3
Chapter 4 - Maintenance
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting
Table 5-1. Error Recovery Procedures ............................................................ 5-2
Table 5-2. Fault Symptom Codes .................................................................... 5-3
Table B-1. Accessories/Spares/FRUs .............................................................. B-1
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Figure 1-1 PowerLoader............................................................................... 1-1
Figure 1-2 Front Panel ................................................................................. 1-2
Figure 1-3 Control Panel .............................................................................. 1-3
Figure 1-4 Typical Tape Cartridge Magazine ............................................... 1-5
Chapter 2 - Installation
Figure 2-1 Interface Connectors, Terminators and Cables .......................... 2-2
Figure 2-2 Host Connections........................................................................ 2-4
Figure 2-3 Default Screens .......................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-4 Main Menu Screen...................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-5 Configure Submenu Screen........................................................ 2-6
Figure 2-6 Set SCSI Submenu Screen ........................................................ 2-6
Figure 2-7 Skin Removal ............................................................................ 2-11
Figure 2-8 Installing the Cover ................................................................... 2-12
Figure 2-9 Rack Slide Parts ....................................................................... 2-13
Figure 2-10 Separating a Rack Slide ......................................................... 2-14
Figure 2-11 Installing the Panel Extensions ............................................... 2-15
Chapter 3 - Operation
Figure 3-1 Front Panel ................................................................................. 3-1
Figure 3-2 Control Panel Buttons ................................................................. 3-2
Figure 3-3 POST Screen.............................................................................. 3-4
Figure 3-4 LTO Initialization Screen ............................................................. 3-5
Figure 3-5 Default Screens .......................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3-6 Fault Screen................................................................................ 3-6
Figure 3-7 DLT/SDLT PowerLoader Menu Structure ................................... 3-7
Figure 3-8 DLT/SDLT PowerLoader Menu Structure ................................... 3-8
Figure 3-9 LTO PowerLoader Menu Structure ............................................. 3-9
Figure 3-10 LTO PowerLoader Menu Structure ......................................... 3-10
Figure 3-11 Main Menu- ............................................................................. 3-11
Figure 3-12 Panel Locked Screen.............................................................. 3-11
Figure 3-13 Code Entry Submenu.............................................................. 3-12
Figure 3-14 SDLT Show Status Menu........................................................ 3-13
Figure 3-15 Library Status Submenu ......................................................... 3-13
Figure 3-16 SDLT Status Submenu ........................................................... 3-15
Figure 3-17 Map Info Submenu.................................................................. 3-16
Figure 3-18 Security Menu ......................................................................... 3-17
Figure 3-19 Code Select Submenu ............................................................ 3-18
Figure 3-20 Code Accept Submenu ........................................................... 3-18
Figure 3-21 Panel Locked Screen.............................................................. 3-18
Figure 3-22 Code Entry Submenu.............................................................. 3-19
Figure 3-23 Magazine in Place................................................................... 3-20
Figure 3-24 Tape Magazine with Cartridges Installed ................................ 3-21
Figure 3-25 Default Screen ........................................................................ 3-22
Figure 3-26 Main Menu .............................................................................. 3-22
Figure 3-27 Load/Unload Initial Submenu.................................................. 3-22
Figure 3-28 SDLT Load/Unload “From” Entry Screen ................................ 3-23
Figure 3-29 SDLT Load/Unload “To” Entry Screen .................................... 3-23
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Figure 3-30 Confirmation Screen ................................................................3-24
Figure 3-31 Load/Unload In Progress Screen.............................................3-24
Figure 3-32 SDLT Updated Default Screen ................................................3-24
Chapter 4 - Maintenance
Figure 4-1 Main Menu ...................................................................................4-2
Figure 4-2 Maintenance Submenu ................................................................4-3
Figure 4-3 SDLT Cleaning Submenu ............................................................4-3
Figure 4-4 SDLT Cleaning Confirmation Screen...........................................4-3
Figure 4-5 Cleaning In Progress Screen.......................................................4-4
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting
Figure 5-1 Error Recovery Process...............................................................5-2

Introduction t 1-1
Chapter 1:
Introduction
This chapter introduces you to the PowerLoader. It includes an overview of the following:
• Benefits
• Features
• Front Panel
• Control Panel
• Rear Components
• Tape Cartridge Magazine
Figure 1-1. PowerLoader
PowerLoader
The PowerLoader is a compact, easy-to-use automated tape library, designed for secure,
reliable unattended system backup.
Benefits
The PowerLoader offers the following benefits:
• Fast throughput
• High native storage capacity
• Standard SCSI interface
• Compact design, fits easily on a tabletop or in a rack mounted enclosure
• Rugged and reliable robotics design for worry-free operation
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F EATURES
• Easy to operate, including loading cartridges and removing the magazine
• User-friendly interface Control Panel with display screen allows direct access to all
functions, including configuration, security, loading and unloading cartridges and
magazines, and locking and unlocking the front panel door
• Embedded diagnostics for verification and memory testing at power-up and for user
and Customer Engineer troubleshooting
Features
The PowerLoader features the following:
Front Panel
Figure 1-2. Front Panel
Table 1-1. PowerLoader Features
Feature/Component Description
Number of Drives One or Two
Interface Ultra2/Wide, LVD/HVD, with 68-pin
high-density connectors
Data Buffer 64 MB
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Escape
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Clean
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Magazine
Door
Power Switch
Control Panel

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C ONTROL P ANEL
Control Panel
Figure 1-3. Control Panel
Table 1-2. Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Component Description
Magazine Door Used to gain access to the magazine.
Includes electronically controlled locks.
Access is gained via the Control Panel
menu.
Power Switch Push button switch used to apply power
to the unit. Press to power on or off.
Control Panel Includes LED Display Screen, Four LED
Indicators and Four Buttons.
Table 1-3. Control Panel Controls and Indicators
Component Description
Display Panel Backlit, 4-line by 20-character display. Provides drive and
loader status, menu choices, error messages and a scroll
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R EAR C OMPONENTS
Rear Components
Buttons Use to navigate through menu structure:
Escape - Exit menus and submenus
Enter - Select desired option
▲ - Scroll up
▼ - Scroll down.
Table 1-4. Rear Components
Component Description
SCSI Interface Ultra2 /Wide LVD with high-density 68-pin series con-
nectors.
Fan Single forced air. Provides optimum cooling for critical
parts and prevents drive, robotics, motors and power
supply from overheating.
Power Connector Single IEC-compatible socket connects to any properly
grounded outlet. Auto-ranging power supply adjusts
automatically to operating voltages of 100 to 240VAC.
Operates at 50 or 60 Hz without requiring modification.
Table 1-3. Control Panel Controls and Indicators

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T APE C ARTRIDGE M AGAZINE
Tape Cartridge Magazine
Figure 1-4. Typical Tape Cartridge Magazine
The PowerLoader, equipped with a 15-cartridge (DLT/SDLT) or a 17-cartridge (LTO) magazine
is accessible through the door at the center of the front panel. It is protected from tampering
and inadvertent removal by an electronically controlled lock.
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T APE C ARTRIDGE M AGAZINE

Installation t 2-1
Chapter 2:
Introduction
This chapter describes installing your PowerLoader. It includes:
•Unpacking and Setting Up
•Interfaces
•Interface Cable Specifications
•Connecting to the Host
•Connecting to the Power Source
•Rack Mount Installation
•Configuration
Setting Up the PowerLoader
To set up the PowerLoader, do the following:
•Follow the directions in the shipping container to unpack the PowerLoader.
•Save the packing materials in case you need to return the unit for repairs.
•You do not have to assemble anything.
•Place the PowerLoader on a stable horizontal surface with at least a 2-inch clearance
behind the chassis to allow sufficient cooling air to flow freely from the fan.
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Interfaces
Figure 2-1. Interface Connectors, Terminators and Cables
Interface Cable Specifications
All SCSI cables used with the PowerLoader should meet the following requirements:
•Shielded or double-shielded, as required to meet EMI specifications
•Impedance match with cable terminators of 132 ohms
•Characteristic impedance between 90 and 132 ohms (required)
•34-pair twisted-pair
Table 2-1. Connectors, Terminators and Cables
Interfaces Description
SCSI Terminator Used to terminate the last unit in a Daisy Chain.
SCSI-2 Ultra 2 / Wide LVD uses high-density 68 pin connectors.
Diagnostic Allows trained technicians to extract trace data and perform
flash updates.
Power IEC-compatible connector uses standard grounding AC cable
and an approved power cord.
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