Quantum ATL M1500 User manual

ATL M-Series
User’s Guide
6423002-04 A01

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Contents
Preface xiii
Chapter 1 Overview 1
Library Capacity................................................................................................. 1
ATL M1500 Library .................................................................................... 1
ATL M2500 Library .................................................................................... 1
Tape Drives......................................................................................................... 2
Library Scalability.............................................................................................. 2
Library Features ................................................................................................. 5
Front Panel................................................................................................... 5
Internal Layout............................................................................................ 8
Back Panel.................................................................................................. 10
Chapter 2 Basic Operations 13
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 14
Main Screen ............................................................................................... 14
GUI Buttons............................................................................................... 17
GUI Icons ................................................................................................... 17

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Using the Quick View Menu Screen..............................................................19
Accessing the Quick View Menu Screen ...............................................19
Viewing Library Information ..................................................................20
Viewing Tape Drive Information............................................................21
Viewing Inventory Information..............................................................22
Turning Drive Power On or Off (Quick View Menu Screen).............23
Moving Tape Cartridges .................................................................................25
Using the Mailbox ............................................................................................28
Viewing Mailbox Status ...........................................................................29
Importing and Exporting Cartridges .....................................................29
Configuring the Mailbox..........................................................................34
Removing the Magazines................................................................................35
Removing a Magazine from an ATL M1500 .........................................35
Removing a Magazine from an ATL M2500 .........................................38
Viewing Statistics .............................................................................................42
Accessing the Statistics Menu Screen.....................................................42
Viewing Library Statistics........................................................................44
Viewing Drive Statistics...........................................................................45
Viewing the SCSI History ........................................................................46
Viewing the Stack Configuration...................................................................47
Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration 49
Accessing the Configuration Screen..............................................................49
Setting the Library ID ......................................................................................51
Changing a Tape Drive ID ..............................................................................51
Changing the Terminator Power Setting......................................................53
Changing the Emulation Setting....................................................................54
Changing the Storage Slot Count Setting .....................................................55
Changing the Sync Negotiation Setting........................................................56
Changing the Wide Negotiation Setting.......................................................57
Changing the Serialization Setting ................................................................58
Changing the Short Labels Setting.................................................................58
Changing the Illumination Setting ................................................................59
Changing the Off-Line Time Setting .............................................................60
Changing the Barcode Scanner Setting .........................................................61
Changing the Baud Rate Setting ....................................................................62
Setting the Time................................................................................................62
Setting the Date.................................................................................................63
Changing the Import/Export Setting............................................................64

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Changing the Auto-Clean Setting.................................................................. 66
Changing the Ignore Host Lock Setting ....................................................... 67
Changing the Auto-Import Option ............................................................... 68
Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations 69
Accessing the Maintenance Screen................................................................ 69
Cleaning a Tape Drive..................................................................................... 71
Turning Drive Power On or Off (Maintenance Screen) ............................. 73
Turning Drive Power On or Off in an ATL M1500 Library ............... 73
Turning Drive Power On or Off in an ATL M2500 Library ............... 74
Adjusting the Contrast.................................................................................... 75
Chapter 5 Running Diagnostic Programs 77
Accessing the Diagnostics Menu Screen....................................................... 77
Running the Barcode Scanner Test................................................................ 79
Running the Move Medium Test................................................................... 81
Running the Move Location Test................................................................... 84
Running the Display Test ............................................................................... 87
Chapter 6 Updating Drive Firmware 89
Accessing the Service Drive Screen............................................................... 89
Updating the Drive Firmware from Tape .................................................... 91
Chapter 7 Running the Demonstration Programs 93
Accessing the Demo Programs Screen.......................................................... 93
Running the Confidence Test Program ........................................................ 94
Running the Demo 1 Program ....................................................................... 95
Running the Demo 2 Program ....................................................................... 96
Running the Demo 3 Program ....................................................................... 97
Running the Demo 4 Program ....................................................................... 98
Running the Demo 5 Program ....................................................................... 99
Running the Demo 6 Program ..................................................................... 100

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Appendix A Specifications 101
Physical Specifications...................................................................................102
Performance Specifications...........................................................................104
Reliability Specifications ...............................................................................106
Tape Drive Specifications..............................................................................106
Environmental Specifications.......................................................................107
SCSI Specifications .........................................................................................108
Appendix B Fault Symptom Code (FSC) Dictionary 109
Appendix C DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance 161
Handling DLTtape Cartridges......................................................................161
Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges ...................................................162
When To Visually Inspect a DLTtape Cartridge ................................162
Visual Inspection Procedure..................................................................162
Appendix D Regulatory Statements 167
Glossary 199

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Figures
Figure 1 ATL M1500 Front Panel............................................................... 5
Figure 2 ATL M2500 Front Panel............................................................... 6
Figure 3 ATL M1500 Internal Layout........................................................ 8
Figure 4 ATL M2500 Internal Layout........................................................ 9
Figure 5 ATL M1500 Back Panel.............................................................. 10
Figure 6 ATL M2500 Back Panel.............................................................. 11
Figure 7 Sample Main Screen, Stand-alone ATL M1500...................... 15
Figure 8 Sample Main Screen, ATL M1500 in a Multiple
Library Stack ............................................................................... 15
Figure 9 ATL M2500 Library Levels ....................................................... 16
Figure 10 Sample Main Screen, ATL M2500............................................ 16
Figure 11 Using the GUI Buttons............................................................... 17
Figure 12 Quick View Menu Screen.......................................................... 19
Figure 13 Sample Library Information Screen......................................... 20
Figure 14 Sample Drive Information Screen............................................ 21
Figure 15 Sample Inventory Screen........................................................... 22
Figure 16 Sample Tape Drive Power Screen............................................ 23
Figure 17 Sample Drive Power Screen...................................................... 24

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Figure 18 Menu Screen ................................................................................25
Figure 19 Sample Move Cartridge FROM Screen....................................26
Figure 20 Sample Move Cartridge TO Screen..........................................27
Figure 21 Sample Confirm Move Cartridge Screen ................................27
Figure 22 Sample Mailbox Screen..............................................................28
Figure 23 Mailbox - OPEN Screen .............................................................30
Figure 24 Sample Release Magazines Screen ...........................................36
Figure 25 Magazine Release Button...........................................................37
Figure 26 Release Magazines Screen .........................................................38
Figure 27 Removing the Level 2 Left Magazine ......................................40
Figure 28 Release Latch ...............................................................................41
Figure 29 Removing the Level 1 Left Magazine ......................................41
Figure 30 Service Menu Screen ..................................................................43
Figure 31 Statistics Menu Screen................................................................43
Figure 32 Sample Library Statistics Screen...............................................44
Figure 33 Sample Drive Statistics Screen..................................................45
Figure 34 Sample SCSI History Screen......................................................46
Figure 35 Sample Stack Configuration Screen .........................................47
Figure 36 Menu Screen ................................................................................50
Figure 37 Configuration Screen..................................................................50
Figure 38 ATL M2500 Drive Numbering..................................................52
Figure 39 Service Menu Screen ..................................................................70
Figure 40 Maintenance Screen....................................................................70
Figure 41 Sample Select Cleaning Cartridge Screen ...............................71
Figure 42 Sample Select Tape Drive Screen..............................................72
Figure 43 Sample Tape Drive Power Screen ............................................73
Figure 44 Drive Power Screen ....................................................................74
Figure 45 Adjust Contrast Screen...............................................................75
Figure 46 Service Menu Screen ..................................................................78
Figure 47 Diagnostics Menu Screen...........................................................78

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Figure 48 Diags: General Screen ................................................................ 79
Figure 49 Diag: Barcode Screen ................................................................. 80
Figure 50 Sample Move Cartridge FROM Screen................................... 81
Figure 51 Sample Move Cartridge TO Screen ......................................... 82
Figure 52 Sample Confirm Move Cartridge Screen................................ 83
Figure 53 Diag: Move Medium Screen ..................................................... 83
Figure 54 Sample Diag: Move-Location Screen....................................... 85
Figure 55 Diag: Move Location Screen ..................................................... 86
Figure 56 Service Menu Screen.................................................................. 90
Figure 57 Service Drive Screen................................................................... 90
Figure 58 Select Firmware Cartridge Screen............................................ 91
Figure 59 Select Tape Drive Screen ........................................................... 92
Figure 60 Demo Programs Screen ............................................................. 94
Figure 61 Location of the Reel Locks and the Hub ............................... 163
Figure 62 Opening the Tape Cartridge Door......................................... 164
Figure 63 Write Protect Switch ................................................................ 165
Figure 64 Declaration of Conformity, ATL M1500 ............................... 196
Figure 65 Declaration of Conformity, ATL M2500 ............................... 197

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Tables
Table 1 Capacity, ATL M1500 Multiple Library Stack ......................... 3
Table 2 Capacity, ATL M2500 Multiple Library Stack ......................... 4
Table 3 Front Panel Features .................................................................... 7
Table 4 GUI Icons..................................................................................... 17
Table 5 Import/Export Settings............................................................. 64
Table 6 Unit Dimensions/Weight ....................................................... 102
Table 7 Capacities................................................................................... 102
Table 8 Performance Specifications..................................................... 104
Table 9 Library Performance................................................................ 104
Table 10 Reliability Specifications ......................................................... 106
Table 11 Tape Drive Specifications........................................................ 106
Table 12 Power ......................................................................................... 107
Table 13 Climate....................................................................................... 107
Table 14 Compliance and Certification................................................. 107
Table 15 Fault Symptom Codes ............................................................. 109

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Preface
Audience This document is written for operators of the ATL M1500 and
ATL M2500 libraries.
Purpose This document explains how to use the ATL M1500 and ATL M2500
libraries.
Document
Organization 0This document is organized as follows:
•Chapter 1, Overview, provides an overview of the ATL M-Series
libraries.
•Chapter 2, Basic Operations, introduces the library GUI screens and
explains how to use them to perform basic library operations such as
moving tape cartridges within the library, removing the tape
cartridge magazines, and viewing library information.
•Chapter 3, Changing the Library Configuration, explains how to
change the library configuration using the GUI Configuration screen.
•Chapter 4, Performing Maintenance Operations, explains how to
perform library maintenance operations using the GUI Maintenance
screen.

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•Chapter 5, Running Diagnostic Programs, explains how to use the
library’s built in diagnostic programs.
•Chapter 6, Updating Drive Firmware, explains how to update drive
firmware from tape.
•Chapter 7, Running the Demonstration Programs, explains how to
run the library demonstration programs.
•Appendix A, Specifications, lists the specifications for the
ATL M-Series libraries.
•Appendix B, Fault Symptom Code (FSC) Dictionary, lists the
fault symptom codes (FSCs) for the ATL M-Series libraries.
•Appendix C, DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance, provides
guidelines for handling DLT cartridges and visually inspecting
them if necessary.
•Appendix D, Regulatory Statements, provides regulatory
information for the ATL M-Series libraries.
This document concludes with a glossary and a detailed index.
Notational
Conventions This manual uses the following conventions:
Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the main
topic.
Tech Tip: Tech Tips provide technical information which may be
helpful in performing the procedure.
Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are
included to prevent damage to equipment.
Warning: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and
are included to prevent injury.

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This manual uses the following:
• Right side of the library — Refers to the right side as you face
the component being described.
• Left side of the library — Refers to the left side as you face the
component being described.
Related
Documents Documents related to the ATL M-Series libraries are shown below:
ATL M-Series Documentation
Document No. Title Description
6421002 ATL M1500 Unpacking
Instructions
This document explains
how to remove the ATL
M1500 library from the
shipping carton.
6423000 ATL M2500 Unpacking
Instructions
This document explains
how to remove the ATL
M2500 library from the
shipping carton.

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Refer to the appropriate product manuals for information about your
tape drive and cartridges.
SCSI-2 Specification 0
The SCSI-2 communications specification is the proposed American
National Standard for information systems, dated March 9, 1990. Copies
may be obtained from:
Global Engineering Documents
15 Inverness Way, East
Englewood, CO 80112
[phone] or [phone]
6423001 ATL M-Series Installation
Guide
This document explains
how to install an ATL
M-Series library.
6421009 ATL StackLink
Installation Instructions
This document explains
how to install a multiple
library stack, including:
• Installing the
StackLink mechanism
in the rack
• Installing the rack
mount shelves
• Installing the library
modules in the rack
• Cabling the multiple
library stack and
powering it up
Document No. Title Description

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ATL M-Series User’s Guide 1
Chapter 1
1Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the ATL M-Series libraries and their
features.
Library Capacity 1
ATL M1500
Library 1The ATL M1500 library can contain up to two tape drives and up to 21 DLT/SDLT cartridges or 25 LTO cartridges. The cartridges are stored in
two independently removable cartridge magazines and one fixed
cartridge slot.
ATL M2500
Library 1The ATL M2500 library can contain:
• Up to five tape drives and up to 84 DLT/SDLT cartridges or 100 LTO
cartridges
• Six tape drives and up to 73 DLT/SDLT cartridges or 87 LTO
cartridges
The cartridges are stored in up to eight independently removable
cartridge magazines and up to four fixed cartridge slots.

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Tape Drives 1
M-Series tape libraries are equipped with SCSI tape drives. One SCSI bus
is provided for the library robotics and for each SCSI tape drive installed.
These SCSI buses are SCSI-2 fast/wide (8/16 bit), Ultra SCSI, Ultra 2
SCSI, Ultra 3 SCSI, or Ultra 160 SCSI, depending on the drives installed.
LVD SCSI configurations have a maximum allowable bus length of 12
meters. To determine the cable length of the bus, measure the lengths of
the SCSI cables connecting each device to that bus and add those lengths
together. To that total length, add 12.25 inches (31.10 cm) for the internal
SCSI cable length of each SCSI tape drive.
Library Scalability 1
The ATL M1500 and ATL M2500 library modules can be used as stand-
alone libraries, or can be combined with other ATL M1500 and
ATL M2500 library modules and a StackLink mechanism in a standard
19-inch rack to form a larger library system (called a multiple library
stack). The multiple library stack appears as a single large capacity library
to the host.
The StackLink mechanism connects the library modules in the multiple
library stack and transports cartridges from module to module. Each tape
drive has access to all the tape cartridges in the stack.
Once the StackLink mechanism is installed in the rack, you can add
library modules simply by sliding them into place and making the
necessary electrical connections.
Table 1 lists the capacities of all the sizes of multiple library stack you can
create using ATL M1500 library modules. Table 2 lists the capacities of all
the sizes of multiple library stack you can create using ATL M2500 library
modules. You can obtain different capacities by combining ATL M1500
and ATL M2500 library modules in a multiple library stack.