Quantum Quantum ValueLoader User manual

ValueLoader™
LTO-1/LTO-2 Tape Autoloader
User Manual
6326705-03 A01

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Quantum ValueLoader LTO-1/LTO-2 Tape Autoloader User Manual, 6326705-03 A01, March 2004.
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Contents
Preface ix
Chapter 1 Installing the ValueLoader 1
Section Overview ............................................................................................... 1
Installation Overview........................................................................................ 2
Understanding ValueLoader Features............................................................ 2
Bar Code Reader ......................................................................................... 3
SCSI Requirements ..................................................................................... 3
Product Overview....................................................................................... 4
Choosing a Location .......................................................................................... 6
Unpacking the ValueLoader ............................................................................ 7
Identifying ValueLoader Accessories ............................................................. 8
Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack........................................................... 9
Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables ....................................................... 12
Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection ..................................... 14
Installing the Device Drivers................................................................... 15
Chapter 2 Operating the ValueLoader 19
Section Overview ............................................................................................. 19

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Operator’s Panel Overview.............................................................................20
LED Indicators...........................................................................................23
Operator’s Panel Control Buttons...........................................................24
Understanding the Menu Structure...............................................................25
Using Cartridges...............................................................................................26
Importing Cartridges................................................................................26
Exporting Cartridges ................................................................................28
Loading Cartridges ...................................................................................29
Unloading Cartridges...............................................................................29
Write-Protecting Cartridges ....................................................................30
Maintaining Cartridges ............................................................................30
Cleaning the Tape Drive..................................................................................31
Creating an Inventory of Cartridges .............................................................33
Chapter 3 ValueLoader Administration 35
Section Overview..............................................................................................35
Configuring the ValueLoader.........................................................................35
Resetting the ValueLoader.......................................................................36
Changing the SCSI ID...............................................................................36
ValueLoader Operating Modes...............................................................38
Updating Firmware..........................................................................................40
Using SCSI..................................................................................................40
Running the ValueLoader System Test.........................................................41
Retrieving Information About the ValueLoader .........................................41
Cycle Count................................................................................................41
View Event Log .........................................................................................42
Product Revision .......................................................................................42
Firmware Revision....................................................................................43
Chapter 4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 45
Section Overview..............................................................................................45
Troubleshooting................................................................................................46
Installation Problems................................................................................46
Troubleshooting Table..............................................................................48
Removing Stuck Cartridges ............................................................................53
ValueLoader Error Codes ...............................................................................57

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Appendix A Technical Specifications 63
Appendix B Customer Support 67
Information Needed for Support................................................................... 67
Backup Software Support ............................................................................... 68
Appendix C Regulatory Statements 69
UL and CUL Listing ........................................................................................ 69
CE Compliance................................................................................................. 69
Electromagnetic Compatibility............................................................... 69
Safety (Low Voltage Directive)............................................................... 70
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................ 70
Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus)........................................................... 71
Manufacturer Declaration............................................................................... 71

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Figures
Figure 1 Front Panel Controls .................................................................... 4
Figure 2 Back Panel Overview ................................................................... 5
Figure 3 Accessories .................................................................................... 8
Figure 4 Rack Kit Components .................................................................. 9
Figure 5 Installing Mounting Brackets (Left Side Shown)................... 10
Figure 6 Installing Rails in the Rack (Left Side Shown) ....................... 11
Figure 7 Sliding the ValueLoader into the Rack Slot, Securing
Mounting Backet ........................................................................ 12
Figure 8 Attaching SCSI and Power Cables........................................... 13
Figure 9 Operator’s Panel—Drive Empty .............................................. 20
Figure 10 Operator’s Panel—Drive Loaded............................................. 22
Figure 11 Operator’s Panel Menu Structure ............................................ 25
Figure 12 Importing a Cartridge................................................................ 27
Figure 13 Exporting a Cartridge ................................................................ 28
Figure 14 Write-Protect Switch .................................................................. 30
Figure 15 Removing Mounting Brackets (Left Side Shown) ................. 54
Figure 16 Pulling the Cartridge Release Lever........................................ 55
Figure 17 Installing the Carrier.................................................................. 56

Figures
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Tables
Table 1 Location Criteria........................................................................... 6
Table 2 LEDs ............................................................................................. 23
Table 3 Control Buttons........................................................................... 24
Table 4 Common ValueLoader Problems............................................. 48
Table 5 Error Codes ................................................................................. 58
Table 6 Physical Specifications............................................................... 63
Table 7 Operating Specifications ........................................................... 64
Table 8 ValueLoader Environmental Specifications ........................... 64
Table 9 HP LTO-1 and HP LTO-2 Drive Specifications...................... 65
Table 10 Media Specifications .................................................................. 66

Tables
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