Plasmon G-Series User manual

Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01 i
Plasmon G Series Users Guide
Preface...............................................a
Copyright Notice......................................... a
Changes..................................................... a
Introduction.......................................3
Who?..........................................................3
Where?.......................................................3
Symbols ..................................................... 4
Support ..............................................5
Support Contact......................................... 6
Regulatory Notices...........................7
FCC Compliance Statement ...................... 7
Laser Safety............................................... 8
CDRH Regulations ..................................... 8
Lithium Battery........................................... 8
Power Cord Set Selection.......................... 8
Quick Start Installation and Guide 11
Library Position ........................................ 11
Loading Media.......................................... 11
Mass Loading (Recommended) ........................12
G64 and G104 Stabilizer Plates ........................13
On-Line Automated Import/Export .................... 16
Ten Slot Bulk Magazine ....................................16
Inside the Front Door ...............................17
Power Cable...................................................... 17
SCSI Connection............................................... 18
Initial Power On........................................ 19
Host Computer.................................................. 19
SCSI ID Configuration ...................................... 20
General Product Information..........23
Functional Description..............................23
Library System Models.............................23
Magneto Optical Cartridge.............24
Barcode Label.......................................... 24
Media Cartridge........................................ 25
Major Hardware Components........26
Mailslot..................................................... 30
Operator Panel......................................... 30
Media Store.............................................. 30
Bulk Load Magazine.................................30
Media Transport Assembly (MTA)........... 30
Drives....................................................... 30
SCSI Interface.......................................... 31
Front Access Door ................................... 31
Rear Access Door.................................... 31
Identifying Drives, Columns and Slots .....31
System Overview.............................37
Command Processing..............................37
Media Movement...................................... 37
Importing and Exporting........................... 37
Bulk Loading Media..................................38
Table of Contents

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Library SCSI Configuration............39
Safety................................................43
Laser Safety .............................................43
CDRH Regulations ...................................43
Lithium Battery.........................................43
Power Cable Set Selection.......................44
Power Cable ..................................................... 44
Power Switch .................................................... 44
Rear Door.................................................44
Operator Panel.................................47
LCD Symbols...........................................48
Library System Operating Modes..51
On-line Mode............................................51
Setup Mode..............................................51
Maintenance Mode...................................51
Procedures.......................................52
Using the Operators Panel and Menu......52
Menu Structure................................54
User Menu........................................58
Library Status ..................................59
Config Information..........................60
Unit information ................................................ 61
Serial Numbe .................................................... 62
Date and Time.................................................. 63
Number of Buses .............................................. 64
Changer Address.............................................. 65
Drive Addresses ............................................... 66
Changer Options .............................................. 67
Drive Options .................................................... 69
Passwords ........................................................ 70
Status Information...........................71
Element Status ................................................. 72
Drive States ...................................................... 74
Power-on Hours................................................ 75
Unit Cycle Count ............................................... 76
Drive Load Counts............................................ 77
Function Counts ............................................... 78
Error Information.............................80
Error Log........................................................... 81
Error Statistics .................................................. 82
Event History .................................................... 83
Micro-op Stack.................................................. 84
Network Interface ............................85
IP Address........................................................ 86
Subnet Mask..................................................... 87
Release Magazine............................88
Turn Drive Off..................................89
Turn Drive On ..................................90
Service Drives..................................91
Restore Drives.................................92
Set-up Library..................................93
Config Information (Setup Mode)...94
Unit information ................................................ 95
Serial Number ..................................................96
Date and Time.................................................. 97
Number of Buses .............................................. 98
Changer Address ............................................. 99
Drive Addresses ............................................. 100
Changer Options ............................................ 101
Drive Options.................................................. 105
Passwords ...................................................... 107
Status Information (Set Up Mode)109
Element Status............................................... 110
Drive States .................................................... 112
Power-on Hours ............................................. 113
Unit Cycle Count ............................................ 114
Drive Load Counts.......................................... 115
Function Counts ............................................. 116
Error Information (Set Up Mode)..118
Error Log ........................................................ 119
Error Statistics................................................ 120
Event History.................................................. 121
Micro-op Stack ............................................... 122
Network Interface (Set Up Mode).123
IP Address...................................................... 124
Subnet Mask .................................................. 125
Offline Operations (Set Up mode) 126
Scan Elements ............................................... 127
Unload Drives ................................................. 128
Park Library.................................................... 129
Test Library .................................................... 130
Service Drives................................................ 131
Restore Drives................................................ 132
Cabinet Lights ................................................ 133
Maintenance Mode.........................134
Cabinet Lights................................135
Error Recovery and Diagnostics..139
Component Interaction...........................139
Importing and Exporting.........................140
Bulk Magazine................................................ 140
On-Line Automated Import/Export.................. 140
Error Codes....................................145
Specifications ................................164
Space Planning..............................165
Site requirements..........................167
Packing Instructions.....................168
Install MTA support ........................................ 168
Packaging Preparation ................................... 169
Install ESD cover............................................ 170
Install library ................................................... 170
Install additional foam/ Finish packaging........ 171
Glossary of Terms.........................173
SCSI ............................................................... 176
Unmount ......................................................... 176

Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01 Preface a
Plasmon G Series Users Guide
Preface
Thanks for purchasing the Plasmon Magneto Optical Disk
library. This Operators Manual describes the library, its
functions, and its method of use. Please read this manual
thoroughly before operating the system, in order to become
completely familiar with the functions of the control panel,
and to make the most of all the setup configuration functions.
After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future
reference.
Copyright Notice
© Copyright PlasmonPlasmon2001
The material in this manual is for reference only and is
subject to change without notice. The revision level and
revision date will change whenever a modification to this
manual occurs.
While reasonable efforts have been taken in the preparation
of the material contained in this manual, Plasmon assumes
no liability resulting from any errors or omissions, or from the
use of material contained herein.
Changes
The material in this manual is for reference only and is subject to change without notice,
the revision level and revision date will change whenever a modification to this manual
occurs.
While reasonable efforts have been taken in the preparation of the material contained in
this manual, Plasmon assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions, or
from the use of material contained herein.
Plasmon is ISO 9001 certified.

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Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01 1
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Chapter One
Introduction Introduction................................................................3
Who? ................................................................................3
Where?............................................................................. 3
Symbols ........................................................................... 4
Support .......................................................................5
Support Contact ............................................................... 6
Regulatory Notices....................................................7
FCC Compliance Statement............................................ 7
Laser Safety..................................................................... 8
CDRH Regulations........................................................... 8
Lithium Battery................................................................. 8
Power Cord Set Selection ................................................ 8

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Introduction
This chapter will give a brief overview of the manual.
Who?
This manual is intended for the key operator and trained
service representatives of the service provider that interact
with the Plasmon G Series library system.
Where?
This manual contains chapters that will explain the operation
of the Plasmon G Series library system. Here is a brief
description of the chapters:
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction - Overview description of the manual, who
should read the manual, chapter layout, explanations of the
symbols used in the manual and where to contact for
additional assistance.
CHAPTER TWO
Installation - Guide to installing the Plasmon G Series library
system.
CHAPTER THREE
Description - General description of the Plasmon G Series
CHAPTER FOUR
Safety - Description of the hazard symbols, cautions, safety
features and environmental specifications for the safe
operation of the Plasmon G Series library system.

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CHAPTER FIVE
Operation - Description of the start up initialization and shut
down operations of the Plasmon G Series library system.
CHAPTER SIX
Control Panel Operation - Description of all the menus and
associated operations for the Plasmon G Series library
system.
CHAPTER SEVEN
Media Processing - Description of the single slot import/
export mailslot and the 10 Slot bulk magazine operation.
CHAPTER EIGHT
Error Codes - List of error codes, descriptions and
troubleshooting ideas.
Symbols
CAUTION. Warnings relating to directions which could put
the operator or the system at risk of damage.
WARNHINWEIS. Warnung vor Handlungen, die dem
Anwender oder dem Laufwerk Schaden zufügen könnten.
ATTENTION. Avertissements concernant les manipulations
pouvant présenter un certain risque pour l’opéateur ou le
lecteur.
NOTE. Information relating to important suggestions.
TIP. Hints to achieve optimal performance from the library
system.

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Support
Plasmon recommends that only qualified personnel should
perform the following operations on the Plasmon G Series
library system:
!Prepare for On-Line operation
!Set-up
!Start-up
!Operate
!Shutdown
!Maintenance
!Restart
CAUTION: Untrained personnel operating the Plasmon
G Series library system may create
dangerous situations. This could lead to
physical harm to the operator and/or
physically disable the Plasmon G Series
library system.
CAUTION: Please review and observe all safety rules
concerning the operation of the Plasmon G
Series library system.