Seagate Scorpion 96 User manual

Scorpion 96
DAT Autoloader
Installation Manual
10004447-002
October 1997
Cassette Drive Open/Close
DC Write Protect Step

Scorpion 96
DAT Autoloader
Installation Manual

© 1997 Seagate Removable Storage Solutions, LLC. All rights reserved
Publication Number: 10004447-002 November, 1997
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Contents
Contents.............................................................................3
FCC notice..........................................................................5
1. Introduction....................................................................1
About this user’s guide..................................................1
About the Scorpion 96 autoloader.................................1
Drive application.....................................................2
Scorpion 96 capacity and data-transfer rates..........2
2. Before you begin............................................................3
Precautions...................................................................3
Unpacking and inspection.............................................3
Removing shipping restraints........................................4
Removing the front drawer restraints......................4
Removing the plastic spacer sheet .........................5
3. Installing the internal autoloader..................................6
Configuring the internal autoloader................................6
Default settings.......................................................6
External dip-switches..............................................8
Jumpers on back of drive........................................9
Internal configuration switches..............................11
Mounting the internal autoloader and attaching cables 14
Mounting the drive................................................14
Connecting the power cable..................................14
Connecting the SCSI interface cable.....................14
4. Installing the external autoloader ...............................16
Configuring the external autoloader.............................16
Setting the SCSI ID..............................................16
Attaching SCSI cables and setting SCSI termination...17
Connecting the power cord .........................................18

6. Operating and maintaining the Scorpion 96...............19
Using the autoloader tape magazine...........................19
Loading cartridges in a magazine..........................19
Selecting cartridges..............................................21
Removing a tape magazine ..................................21
Loading and unloading a single cartridge.....................21
Loading a single cartridge.....................................21
Unloading a single cartridge..................................22
Using the front-panel buttons......................................23
Using the “Step” button.........................................23
Using the “Open/Close” button..............................23
Front-panel LEDs........................................................24
Drive LED (amber)................................................25
Cassette LED (green)...........................................25
Data Compression LED (green)............................26
Write-Protect LED (green)....................................26
The 8-digit alphanumeric display.................................26
Autoloader display messages ...............................26
Autoloader display error codes..............................28
DAT cartridge information...........................................29
DAT cartridge compatibility...................................29
Write-protecting a DAT cartridge...........................30
Cleaning the tape heads.............................................30
Cleaning procedure ..............................................31
6. Drive specifications .....................................................32
Summary of drive specifications..................................32
SCSI cables and connectors.......................................34
Supported SCSI commands........................................34
7. Technical support........................................................36

FCC notice
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
may cause interference to radio and television reception, which could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC
Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If interference does
occur, try to correct it by taking one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the computer and the receiver.
• Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
You may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications
Commission helpful:
How to Identify and Resolve Radio–TV Interference
Problems.
This booklet (Stock No. 004-000-00345-4) is available from the
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
This equipment complies with the limits for Class B digital apparatus in
accordance with Canadian Radio Interference Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme au Règlement sur
brouillage radioélectrique, C. R. C., ch. 1374.

DAT Autoloader Installation Manual 1
1. Introduction
About this user’s guide
This user’s guide contains information on installing and
operating the Scorpion 96 DAT autoloader.
This chapter summarizes the key features of the Autoloader.
Chapter 2 lists precautions to take while installing the drive
and describes how to remove the shipping restraints. The
third chapter describe how to configure and mount the
internal drive. Chapter 4 describes how to configure and
attach the external drive. Chapter 5 provides operation and
maintenance instructions. Chapter 6 lists drive technical
specifications and Chapter 7 summarizes sources of
technical support information.
About the Scorpion 96 autoloader
The Seagate internal Autoloader is a fully integrated,
intelligent, multicartridge digital audio tape (DAT) system that
supports the DDS (Digital Data Storage), DDS-1, DDS-2 and
DDS-3 tape formats. It includes a retractable drawer to
accommodate multicartridge loader magazines.
The internal autoloader is designed to be installed inside a
computer, in a 5.25-inch, full-height drive bay. The external
autoloader is designed to be used as a standalone SCSI
device.
The Scorpion 96 autoloader combines established DAT
technology, high density recording and hardware data-
compression capability, and Seagate's proven computer-
grade DAT-drive design to provide unmatched reliability and
performance.

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Drive application
The Scorpion 96 autoloader is ideal for server and
network/enterprise applications, including:
• Backup of single or multiple high-capacity fixed disks
• Automated storage management
• On-line, unattended data collection
• Near-line secondary storage for text, graphics or
multimedia data of all types
• Archival storage.
Scorpion 96 capacity and data-transfer rates
The Scorpion 96 provides the following capacities and data-
transfer rates, depending upon the type and length of tape
media used. These capacities and data-transfer rates are
based on a 2:1 data compression. Uncompressed capacities
are one half these values.
Tape format: DDS DDS-
DC DDS-2 DDS-3
Tape length (m) 60 90 120 125
Single-cartridge
capacity (Gbytes) 2.6 4.0 8.0 24.0
Four-cartridge
magazine capacity
(Gbytes)
10.4 16.0 32.0 96.0
Transfer Rate
(Mbyte/sec) 1.56 1.56 1.56 2.2

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2. Before you begin
Precautions
!Caution. Observe the following precautions to avoid
electrostatic damage to your internal autoloader.
• Do not remove the drive from the antistatic bag until you
are ready to install it.
• Before you remove the drive from the antistatic bag,
touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static
electricity buildup from your body.
• Hold the drive only by its edges and avoid direct contact
with any electronic components.
• If you need to put down the drive, lay it on top of the
antistatic bag or place it inside the bag.
Unpacking and inspection
Although Seagate autoloaders are inspected and carefully
packaged at the factory, damage may occur during shipping.
Follow these steps for unpacking the autoloader.
1. Inspect the shipping container. Notify your shipper
immediately if you find any damage.
2. Place the shipping container on a flat, clean, stable
surface. Then carefully remove the contents and verify
the packing list. If parts are missing or the equipment is
damaged notify your Seagate representative.
3. Save the drive container and packing materials in case
you ever need to ship the drive.