Qualstar 501440 Rev. G User manual

TLS Fibre Channel
Option
Installation and Operation
Manual
501440 Rev. J

501440 Rev. J i
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This manual and the operating firmware for the Tape Library System (TLS) are re-
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Manual Corresponding Firmware
Fibre Channel
Installation and Operation Manual
501440 Rev. J, 16 March 2009
TLS Executive Firmware
700105 Version: 2.26
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1 Who Should Read This Manual ................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Important Safety Information...................................................................................... 1-2
2. Unpacking ................................................................................................................... 2-1
3. Product Description ................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 General Description ...................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Models............................................................................................................................ 3-2
4. FCO Type C Installation .......................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Fibre Channel Option (FCO) Type C Installation Considerations .............................. 4-1
4.1.1 Operating Environment........................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.2 Ventilation ............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 FCO Type C Interconnect Cabling............................................................................... 4-1
4.3 Cabling for TLS-42xx (using AIT-3 or 5 Tape Drives), TLS-44xx and TLS-46120
(using AIT-3 Tape Drives) ............................................................................................ 4-4
4.4 Cabling for TLS-8000 and 88xxx Libraries................................................................. 4-6
4.5 Installing a Fibre Channel Option............................................................................... 4-9
4.5.1 Installation .......................................................................................................... 4-10
4.6 Initializing the Fibre Channel Option....................................................................... 4-15
4.7 Configuring the Fibre Channel Loop ID ................................................................... 4-17
4.8 Configuring the Fibre Channel SCSI Devices Interface .......................................... 4-18
5. FCO Type B Installation .......................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Fibre Channel Option (FCO) Type B Installation Considerations .............................. 5-1
5.1.1 Operating Environment........................................................................................ 5-1
5.1.2 Ventilation ............................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 FCO Type B Interconnect Cabling............................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Cabling for TLS-44xxx Libraries with AIT-5 Tape Drives......................................... 5-3
5.4 Cabling for TLS-46xxx Libraries with AIT-5 Tape Drives......................................... 5-4
5.5 Cabling for TLS-412xxx Libraries with AIT-3 Tape Drives....................................... 5-5
5.6 Cabling for TLS-412xxx Libraries with up to six AIT-5 Tape Drives ....................... 5-8
5.7 Cabling for TLS-412xxx Libraries with up to twelve AIT-5 Tape Drives ............... 5-10
5.8 Securing the Cables to the TLS ................................................................................. 5-12
5.9 Initializing the Fibre Channel Option....................................................................... 5-12
5.10 Configuring the Fibre Channel Loop ID ................................................................... 5-14
5.11 Configuring the Fibre Channel SCSI Devices Interface .......................................... 5-15
6. ATTO FCO Installation ............................................................................................ 6-1
6.1 ATTO Fibre Channel Option (FCO) Installation Considerations................................ 6-1
6.1.1 Operating Environment........................................................................................ 6-1

6.1.2 Ventilation ............................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 ATTO FCO Interconnect Cabling ................................................................................ 6-1
6.3 Cabling for TLS-44xxx Libraries with AIT-5 Tape Drives......................................... 6-3
6.4 Cabling for TLS-46xxx Libraries with AIT-5 Tape Drives......................................... 6-4
6.5 Cabling for TLS-412xxx Libraries with up to six AIT Tape Drives .......................... 6-5
6.6 Cabling for TLS-412xxx Libraries with up to twelve AIT Tape Drives .................... 6-6
7. The Configuration Menu ......................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Configuration Menu...................................................................................................... 7-4
7.2 Configuration\Advanced.............................................................................................. 7-4
7.3 Configuration\Advanced\Changer\Mechanics Menu .............................................. 7-5
7.3.1 Fibre Channel........................................................................................................ 7-5
7.3.2 Fibre Channel Left ................................................................................................ 7-5
7.3.3 Fibre Channel Right ............................................................................................. 7-6
7.4 Configuration\Advanced\Fibre Channel (Left or Right) Menu ............................... 7-6
7.4.1 Alarm...................................................................................................................... 7-6
7.4.2 Ch0 / Ch1 FC Speed (Fibre Channel Type B and C)........................................... 7-7
7.4.3 Ch0..Ch5 SCSI ID (Fibre Channel Type B and C).............................................. 7-7
7.4.4 Ch0..Ch5 SCSI Speed (Fibre Channel Type B and C) ........................................ 7-7
7.4.5 CLEAR LOG .......................................................................................................... 7-7
7.4.6 Router LUN ........................................................................................................... 7-7
7.5 Configuration\Advanced\Fibre Channel (Left or Right)\Set Time Menu .............. 7-8
7.5.1 Date Day ................................................................................................................ 7-8
7.5.2 Date Month ............................................................................................................ 7-8
7.5.3 Date Year ............................................................................................................... 7-8
7.5.4 Time Hour.............................................................................................................. 7-8
7.5.5 Time Minute .......................................................................................................... 7-8
7.5.6 SET TIME.............................................................................................................. 7-8
7.6 Configuration\Fibre Channel Menu ........................................................................... 7-9
7.6.1 Id Mode (Left or Right) ......................................................................................... 7-9
7.6.2 Loop Id (Left or Right) .......................................................................................... 7-9
7.6.3 Topology 0 / Topology 1 (Left or Right) .............................................................. 7-10
7.7 Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device (Left or Right) Menu................................... 7-12
7.7.1 RESCAN .............................................................................................................. 7-12
7.8 Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device (Left or Right) Menu................................... 7-13
7.8.1 SCSI Channel ...................................................................................................... 7-13
7.8.2 SCSI ID ................................................................................................................ 7-13
7.8.3 SCSI Lun.............................................................................................................. 7-13
7.8.4 Manuf ................................................................................................................... 7-13
7.8.5 Model.................................................................................................................... 7-13
8. Maintenance Menu.................................................................................................... 8-1
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8.1 Maintenance Menu ....................................................................................................... 8-3
8.2 Maintenance\Fibre Channel Menu............................................................................. 8-4
8.3 Maintenance\Fibre Channel\Info (Left or Right) Status Screen............................. 8-4
8.3.1 Backplane Id.......................................................................................................... 8-4
8.3.2 Base Lvl ................................................................................................................. 8-4
8.3.3 Board Rev............................................................................................................... 8-5
8.3.4 CPLD Rev .............................................................................................................. 8-5
8.3.5 Memory (MB)......................................................................................................... 8-5
8.3.6 Daughtr Bd Id........................................................................................................ 8-5
8.3.7 FW Rev................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.3.8 Loader Rev ............................................................................................................. 8-5
8.3.9 Prod. Id................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.3.10 S/N.......................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.3.11 +2.5V (Type C FCO only) ...................................................................................... 8-5
8.3.12 +3.3V ...................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.3.13 +5V ......................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.3.14 +12V (Type B and C FCOs only) .......................................................................... 8-5
8.3.15 Air Temp ................................................................................................................ 8-6
8.3.16 CPU Temp (Type B and C FCOs only)................................................................. 8-6
8.3.17 UPDATE ................................................................................................................ 8-6
8.4 Maintenance\Fibre Channel\ Log (Left or Right) Status Screen ............................ 8-6
9. Repacking.................................................................................................................... 9-1
9.1 Repacking the Fibre Channel Option.......................................................................... 9-1
9.2 Preparation for Packing Type C Fibre Channel Options ........................................... 9-1
9.3 Preparation for Packing Type B Fibre Channel Options ........................................... 9-4
9.4 Preparation for Packing ATTO Fibre Channel Options............................................. 9-5
9.5 Packing the Fibre Channel Option .............................................................................. 9-6
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501440 Rev. J 1-1Introduction
1. Introduction
1.1 Who Should Read This Manual
This manual covers the TLS Fibre Channel Option (FCO) and is written for the in-
stalling technician and the user/operator.
For information about the operation of various libraries, SCSI interface, or other in-
formation outside the scope of this manual, please refer to the appropriate documents
listed below.
Subject Document
Qualstar
Document
Number
TLS-4000 SCSI-2 Interface Manual 500523SCSI Command Information TLS-5000/6000/8000 SCSI-2 Interface Manual 501205
TLS-4000 Installation and Operation Manual 501370
TLS-412xxx Installation and Operation Manual 501300
Installation and Operation
TLS-5000/6000/8000 Installation and Operation Manual 501450
TLS-4000 Technical Service Manual 501380
TLS-412xxx Technical Service Manual 501290
Service
TLS-5000/6000/8000 Technical Service Manual 501090
TLS-4000 Product Specification 500563
TLS-412xxx Product Specification 500119
TLS-5000 Product Specification 501561
TLS-6000 Product Specification 501080
Specifications
TLS-8000 Product Specification 501498
Supported Tape Drives Product Information Note PIN-014
Approved Data Cartridges Product Information Note PIN-038
SCSI-2 Specifications ANSI Document X3.131-1994 N/A
SCSI SPI-2 Specifications ANSI Document X3.302-1998 N/A
Table 1-1 Applicable Documents

Although Qualstar has made every effort to insure the accuracy of the information
contained in this manual, no guarantee is expressed or implied that the manual is
error-free. Qualstar reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior no-
tification.
The Qualstar TLS is a sophisticated, state-of-the-art computer peripheral. It should
only be serviced by a competent service technician who is experienced with the opera-
tion and maintenance of tape libraries, and only after reading and understanding this
manual and the Installation and Operation and Technical Service Manuals for the re-
spective libraries.
1.2 Important Safety Information
All of the operating instructions and maintenance procedures in Qualstar manuals
must be followed to prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment. In the inter-
ests of safety, there are two kinds of warnings used in Qualstar documents, as shown
below.
DANGER
PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE
HANDLING, OPERATING, OR SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS FOUND IN A DANGER
PARAGRAPH.
GEFAHR
UNSACHGEMAESSE BENUTZUNG, BEDLENUNG ODER RAPARATUR
AUFGRUND VON NICHTBEACHTUNG DER SICHERHEITSANWEISUNG KANN
ZU VERIETZUNGEN FUEHREN.
CAUTION
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA may result if you do not fully comply
with the handling, operating, or service instructions found in a CAUTION para-
graph.
In addition, useful information and tips may be found throughout the document in the
following formats:
NOTE
SPECIAL ATTENTION to explanatory statements found in a NOTE paragraph will help you avoid
mistakes and/or save time.
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501440 Rev. J 2-1Unpacking
2. Unpacking
When not delivered installed on a library, the Fibre Channel Option is shipped in a
specially designed carton. The shipping carton contains the following items:
A Fibre Channel Option
This Installation and Operation Manual
NOTE
Before unpacking the unit, check the shipping container for damage, and report all shipping
damage to the carrier before opening the carton.
1. Open the carton and lift out the FCO assembly.
2. Remove the packing material from the FCO assembly and put it back into the
carton.
NOTE
Be sure to save the shipping carton and packing material in case reshipment should ever be-
come necessary.

501440 Rev. J 3-1Product Description
3. Product Description
3.1 General Description
The Fibre Channel Option (FCO) connects TLS-4000, 412xxx, 8000 and 88xxx librar-
ies to Fibre Channel (FC).
There are three Fibre Channel Option configurations available for single and dual bay
TLS libraries. Type C models incorporate a single channel Fibre Channel router, en-
closed in an assembly, mounted to the back of the TLS library. Type B and ATTO™
models contain a dual channel Fibre Channel router and are designed to be rack
mountable.
Fibre Channel Option Type C for TLS-84xx libraries are installed when they are
shipped from the factory. All other models have the Fibre Channel Option shipped
separately from the libraries and require installation in the field. They are attached to
the rear of the TLS, taking the place of the rear service panel.
The installation and operation of the various library models is virtually identical.
Models 412xxx and 88xxx are referred to as dual bay libraries because they contain
dual drive bays. All other TLS models are single bay libraries. Differences among the
models are noted where required.
FCO
Type
Qualstar
P/N
Transfer
Rate
FC
Channels
SCCI
Buses
FC Interface
Type
Q-Link
Included
C 501420-02-0 2GB Single 2 SFP-2GB Yes
B 648-0003-0 2GB Dual 6 GBIC-2GB Yes
ATTO 648-0006-3 4GB Dual 2 SFP-4GB Yes
Table 3-1 FCO Descriptions

3.2 Models
TLS-4000
Type C
Fibre Channel Options
Figure 3-1 Type C Fibre Channel Option Installed on a TLS-4000 Library
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Type B Fibre Channel Options
Figure 3-2 Type B Fibre Channel Option Installed next to a TLS-412xxx Library
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ATTO Fibre Channel Options
Figure 3-3 ATTO Fibre Channel Option Installed next to a TLS-412xxx Library
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501440 Rev. J 4-1FCO Type C Installation
4. FCO Type C Installation
4.1 Fibre Channel Option (FCO) Type C Installation Considerations
4.1.1 Operating Environment
A TLS with the Fibre Channel Option is designed to operate in an ambient environ-
ment from 41oF to 95oF (5oC to 35oC), 20% to 80% relative humidity, and at altitudes
from -1000 to +10,000 feet. Moisture must not be allowed to condense inside the sys-
tem.
4.1.2 Ventilation
When selecting a location for the TLS, be sure to provide sufficient space behind the
unit to allow for cable connections. Also, be sure nothing will block the air intake at
the inlet air filters or the top air vent slots.
4.2 FCO Type C Interconnect Cabling
The Fibre Channel Option for TLS-84xx libraries is installed when they are shipped
from the factory. All other models have the Fibre Channel Option shipped separately
from the libraries and require installation in the field. They are attached to the rear of
the TLS, taking the place of the rear service panel. All the bridge/router interconnect
cables are accessed at the rear of the unit.

Q-Link 10BaseT
Reset Button
Serial Jumper
Connectors
SCSI Channel 0
SCSI Channel 1
Fibre Channel 0
ACTIVITY LED
(Fibre Channel)
LINK LED
(Fibre Channel)
ACTIVITY CHANNEL 0 LED
(SCSI)
ACTIVITY CHANNEL 1 LED
(SCSI)
FAULT LED
STATUS OK LED
+5V FCO LED
+5V EXEC LED
+12V LED
ACTIVITY LED
(Q-Link)
LINK LED
(Q-Link)
Figure 4-1 Bottom View of the Type C Fibre Channel Bridge/Router (FCO)
The following table briefly describes the components located on the bottom of the
FCO.
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Component Description
Fibre Channel 0 Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver socket. The receptacle is a 2
Gbit Fibre Channel SFP transceiver.
SCSI Channel 0 and 1 The SCSI Ultra 160 channels used to attach the TLS medium changer and
tape drives.
Serial Jumper Connectors The serial bridge cable provides a serial communication link between the
FCO and the TLS library. This interface is used to configure the FCO.
Reset Button The reset button is used to reset the Q-Link processor.
Q-Link 10 BaseT The Q-Link Ethernet interface connection.
Activity LED
(Fibre Channel) On (green) when the Fibre Channel is active. Off when there is no Fibre Channel I/O activity.
Link LED
(Fibre Channel) On (green) when the Fibre Channel link is connected and established. Off when the Fibre Channel link is disconnected and/or not established.
Activity Channel 0 &1 LEDs
(SCSI) On (green) when SCSI bus is active or busy.
Fault LED Solid on (red) when a fatal error condition is present. This indicator will be on
during power-on diagnostics, and is extinguished after successful completion
of the power-on sequence.
Status OK LED Solid on (yellow) when the FCO is operational.
+5V FCO LED Solid on (green) when the FCO +5volt power is present.
+5V EXEC LED Solid on (green) when the Executive PCBA +5volt power is present.
+12V LED Solid on (green) when the Executive PCBA +12volt power is present.
Link LED
(Q-Link) Solid on (green) when the 10BaseT link is connected.
Activity LED
(Q-Link) On (yellow) when then 10BaseT link is active or busy.
Table 4-1 Components Located on Bottom of FCO
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4.3 Cabling for TLS-42xx (using AIT-3 or 5 Tape Drives), TLS-44xx
and TLS-46120 (using AIT-3 Tape Drives)
Note that all TLS models are shipped from the factory without the SCSI interconnect
cables or terminators installed. The following figures and tables represent the pre-
ferred cabling for a library with two to six tape drives.
Drive 1
Drive 2 Terminator
FCO
Executive PCB
A
SCSI Channel 0
Fibre Channel Cable
To Host or Switch
Figure 4-2 TLS-42xx Cabling Diagram
Connectors on Rear of FCO Connectors on Rear of TLS-42xx
FCO: SCSI Channel 0 Medium Changer
Tape Drive 1 (T1)
Tape Drive 2 (T2)
FCO: SCSI Channel 1 None
FCO: Serial Jumper
Table 4-2 Preferred TLS-42xx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections
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Drive 1
Drive 2
Drive 3
Drive 4
Terminators
FCO
Executive PCBA
SCSI Channel 0
SCSI Channel 1
Fibre Channel Cable
To Host or Switch
Figure 4-3 TLS-44xx Cabling Diagram using AIT-3 Tape Drives
Connectors on Rear of FCO Connectors on Rear of TLS-44xx
FCO: SCSI Channel 0 Medium Changer
Tape Drive 1 (T1)
Tape Drive 2 (T2)
FCO: SCSI Channel 1 Tape Drive 3 (T3)
Tape Drive 4 (T4)
FCO: Serial Jumper
Table 4-3 Preferred TLS-44xx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections for AIT-3 Tape Drives
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Fibre Channel Cable
To Host or Switch
Drive 1
Drive 2
Drive 3
Drive 4
Drive 5
Drive 6
Terminators
FCO
Executive PCBA
SCSI Channel 0
SCSI Channel 1
Figure 4-4 TLS-46xxx Cabling Diagram using AIT-3 Tape Drives
Connectors on Rear of FCO Connectors on Rear of TLS-46xxx
FCO: SCSI Channel 0 Medium Changer
Tape Drive 1 (T1)
Tape Drive 2 (T2)
Tape Drive 3 (T3)
FCO: SCSI Channel 1 Tape Drive 4 (T4)
Tape Drive 5 (T5)
Tape Drive 6 (T6)
FCO: Serial Jumper
Table 4-4 Preferred TLS-46xxx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections for AIT-3 Tape Drives
4.4 Cabling for TLS-8000 and 88xxx Libraries
Prior to installing a Fibre Channel Option on TLS-8000 or 88xxx libraries the tape
drive assemblies may need to be installed in the library and the drives will need to be
cabled as shown in this section. Refer to the Installation section in the TLS-
5000/6000/8000 Installation and Operation Manual (Qualstar document number
501450) for details about tape drive assembly preparation, enabling SCSI termination
power and installation.
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Note that all TLS models are shipped from the factory without the SCSI interconnect
cables or terminators installed.
The following figures and tables represent the preferred cabling for a library with two
to eight tape drives.
Fibre Channel Cable
To Host or Switch
Drive 1
Drive 2
FCO
Executive PCB
A
SCSI Channel 0 SCSI Channel 1
Terminator
Fibre Channel Cables
To Host or Switch
Figure 4-5 TLS-82xx Cabling Diagram
Connectors on Rear of FCO Connectors on Rear of
TLS-82xx
FCO: SCSI Channel 0 Medium Changer
FCO: SCSI Channel 1
(Terminator)
FCO: Serial Jumper
Table 4-5 Preferred TLS-82xx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connection
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