Spectra Logic Spectra 2k User manual

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Warnings and Cautions
AC Power
Warning: Risk of electrical shock. To remove AC power from the library,
unplug the power cord from the power inlet. There are no user
serviceable parts within the library.
High Voltage
Warning: The Spectra 2K library contains high-voltage components that can
cause injury or death. Only qualified electricians should replace
or install high-voltage components.
Robotics
Warning: Serious injury can result if hair, clothing or appendages are
caught in the library’s robotics. Keep hair, clothing and
appendages clear of moving parts. Do not override any of the
safety features built into the library.
Tapes
Caution: Use only the data cartridges approved for use with the drives in
this library. Improper data cartridges can cause damage to the
drives, library and cartridges.

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Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 1. Introduction 9
About TreeFrog® Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Conventions Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How to Contact Spectra Logic Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2. Installing the Library 11
Unpacking the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Attaching to the Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Attaching More than One SCSI Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Powering On the Library and Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Inserting Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing the Data Cartridge Magazine(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using Horizontal and Rack Mounted Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 3. Configuring the Library 25
Changing the Library’s Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Custom Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Chapter 4. Using the Library 31
Getting to Know the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
About AIT Bar Code Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Attaching Bar Code Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using AIT Data Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the Data Cartridge Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Getting Information from the Picker’s LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the 30-Cartridge Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 5. Using the AIT Tape Drives 43
Getting to Know the AIT Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Getting Information From the Drive LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Maintaining the AIT Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Chapter 6. Library Stacker Mode 49
Stacker Mode Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Arranging Cartridges in the DCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Controlling the Library Stacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using the Library in Stacker Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs 55
Maintaining the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Updating Library Robotics Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Troubleshooting the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Purchasing Additional Library Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Purchasing Bar Code Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Shipping Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Spectra Logic Repair Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Contacting Spectra Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Appendix A. Specifications 73
Library Storage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Sony AIT Tape Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Sony AIT Tape Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Library Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Library Operating Environment Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Safety Agency Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Appendix B. SCSI Cable and Terminator Requirements 79
SCSI Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
SCSI Terminator Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Appendix C. Regulatory Notices 83
FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
EU Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Index 87

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1 Introduction
About TreeFrog®Architecture
The Spectra 2K library uses TreeFrog architecture for robotic tape libraries developed
by Spectra Logic. TreeFrog architecture can be configured with 15 or 30 cartridge slots
and one or two tape drives. In addition, TreeFrog architecture supports SCSI-2
interfaces—both low-voltage differential/single-ended (LVD/SE) and differential. The
cornerstones of TreeFrog architecture are the integrated robotic picker and the
uni-body robotic chassis.
About This Guide
This guide is intended to be read by the owners of the Spectra 2K library. It covers the
installation and operation of the library, as well as troubleshooting information. For the
latest up-to-date information please go to www.spectralogic.com, and view the latest
Spectra 2K Library User Guide. Also available are these related publications:
Related Publications
•Spectra 2K Library Release Notes provides last-minute information about the Spectra
2K library.
•Spectra 2K Library Developer Guide provides SCSI reference material and other
references useful to application developers.
Getting Started
If your library is already installed and configured, begin with Chapter 4 Using the
Library. To install and configure the library from the beginning, read all of the
chapters of this guide in sequence.

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Conventions Used
This guide uses special conventions to highlight notes, cautions, and warnings. These
conventions are explained below:
Note: Read Notes for additional information or suggestions about the
topic or procedure being discussed.
Caution: Read Cautions to learn ways to avoid damaging the library, tape
drives or other equipment.
Warning: Read Warnings to learn ways to avoid personal injury.
How to Contact Spectra Logic Corporation
United States Office European Office
Mailing Address
Phone
Spectra Logic Corporation
1700 N 55th Street
Boulder CO 80301
USA
(800) 833-1132 or (303) 449-6400
Mailing Address Spectra Logic Europe Limited
Hampden House
Monument Business Park
Warpsgrove Lane
Chalgrove Oxon
UK-OX44 7RW
Fax (303) 939-8844 Phone +44 (0) 870 112 2150
Fax +44 (0) 870 112 2175

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2 Installing the Library
To install the library, complete the steps outlined in these sections:
•Unpacking the Library
•Attaching to the Host Computer
•Attaching More than One SCSI Device
•Powering On the Library and Host Computer
•Inserting Media
•Installing the Data Cartridge Magazine(s)
•Using Horizontal and Rack Mounted Libraries
Unpacking the Library
Save the original packing material. If the need arises, return the library with the
original packaging materials.
Note: Failure to return the library in its original packaging risks voiding
the library’s warranty.
To unpack the library, first note how the library is packed into its box (Figure 2-1),
then proceed to the step-by-step instructions that follow.

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1. Remove the cardboard tray from the top of the box. This tray contains the
accessories for the library (see Library Accessories on page 13).
2. Remove the top piece of foam protecting the library.
3. Lift the library out of the box.
Warning: Take care when lifting the library. It weighs approximately 30
pounds.
4. Remove the plastic overwrap, taking care not to scratch the paint on the library’s
exterior.
5. With the library still sitting up on its end, use the library door key to open the
library door.
6. Remove the plastic and foam protecting the robotic picker (Figure 2-2 and
Figure 2-3).
Figure 2-1 Unpacking the library.

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Caution: Take care when removing these pieces not to damage the door
sensor cable (the white cable that runs along the right side of the
library).
Note: Remember to save all packaging materials in the event that you
need to ship the library at a later date.
Library Accessories
The library comes with the following accessories:
•One 120-volt AC power cord
(in packages shipped within the United States and Canada)
•One or two data cartridge magazine(s)
•Two keys for the library’s front door
•One small screwdriver, for configuring settings on the back of the library
•One Quick Install Guide
•One CD-ROM with library documentation.
Figure 2-2 Remove the plastic that protects the
robotic picker from moving while shipping.
Figure 2-3 Remove the foam that protects the
robotic picker from moving while shipping.
Remove plastic.
Remove foam

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Attaching to the Host Computer
Follow this procedure to connect the library as the only unit on a SCSI bus. To attach
more than one SCSI device, read Attaching More than One SCSI Device on page 18, as
well as the documentation for the other device(s) on the bus.
About the SCSI IDs and the SCSI Bus
The library communicates with the host computer through a system of cables and
connectors called the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI). The library uses an
extremely fast version of SCSI called Ultra Wide SCSI, which can connect up to 16
devices in a series. Each SCSI device requires a unique SCSI ID. The library contains
either two or three SCSI devices:
•Library robotics
•Drive 1
•Drive 2 (optional)
The library requires one SCSI ID for the library robotics and one SCSI ID per drive for
a maximum of three possible SCSI IDs. The factory SCSI ID settings work correctly for
most SCSI bus configurations.
Note: Don’t change the default settings for the library’s SCSI IDs unless
necessary; see Attaching More than One SCSI Device on page 18.
LVD/SE or Differential SCSI Interface
The library is available with either an LVD/SE or differential SCSI interface. You will
need to purchase the appropriate terminator for that interface—the LVD/SE library
requires an active, multimode LVD/SE terminator, and the differential unit requires a
differential terminator.
If you are not sure about the interface for your library, you can determine it in one of
two ways:
1. Locate the SCSI interface label between the two SCSI connectors on the back
panel of the library (Figure 2-4).

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2. The library interface can be identified by its part number sticker, also located on
the back panel of the library (Figure 2-4).
• An LVD/SE library has a Win the position directly following the second
hyphen of the part number: 9087####-#-W#
• The differential library has a Din the position directly following the second
hyphen: 9087####-#-D#
Figure 2-4 The part number sticker indicates the type of SCSI interface.
SCSI interface
Part
number

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LVD/SE SCSI Bus
The LVD/SE library operates in either single-ended or low-voltage-differential SCSI
mode, depending on the type of bus that is attached.
Note: The entire bus (including host bus adapter, devices, and
termination) must be LVD to operate in LVD mode. Attaching any
single-ended SCSI device to an LVD bus renders the entire bus
(and all attached devices) subject to the maximum specification
requirements for single-ended SCSI (including maximum cable
lengths).
The LVD/SE terminator should function in either mode. To check the mode in which
your library is operating, look at the library terminator and the terminator’s light-
emitting diode (LED). The top of the terminator lists the color of the LED for each
mode.
SCSI specifications for LVD and single-ended modes are shown in this table:
Attaching the SCSI Cable
Note: The library requires a minimum of two SCSI IDs on the SCSI bus.
To attach the library to the host computer:
1. Turn off the computer and library.
2. Determine the correct specifications for the SCSI cable as described in SCSI
Cable Requirements on page 79.
3. Attach the SCSI cable to the connector on the back of the library.
4. Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the host computer.
SCSI Specifications LVD Mode Single-Ended Mode
SCSI Bus Width 16 bits 16 bits
Maximum Bus Speed 80 MB/sec 40 MB/sec
Maximum Bus Cable Lengths 12 metersa1.5 metersa
aMaximum cable length requirements include the internal cabling for each device. The library contains 60 centimeters (24 inches) of
cabling inside the library.

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5. Determine the correct specifications for the SCSI terminator as described in SCSI
Terminator Requirements on page 81. Attach a SCSI terminator to the free SCSI
connector on the library, as shown in Figure 2-5.
Caution: The SCSI bus must be terminated at both ends or unexpected
errors may result. Make sure that the SCSI adapter in the host
computer has the appropriate termination enabled.
6. To attach additional devices to the SCSI bus, continue with Attaching More than
One SCSI Device and complete any further procedures as necessary.
The SCSI card BIOS should display the following information:
SCSI ID: 1 Sony SDX-300C or Sony SDX-500C or Sony SDX-700C
SCSI ID: 2 Sony SDX-300C or Sony SDX-500C or Sony SDX-700C
(if Drive 2 is installed)
SCSI ID: 3 Spectra 215
Terminator
SCSI cable
Library
Computer
SCSI cable
Figure 2-5 Connect the library to the host computer with the SCSI cable. Connect a SCSI terminator
to the library (as necessary).

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Attaching More than One SCSI Device
To attach more than one device to the same SCSI bus, review the following sections:
•Verifying the SCSI Bus Requirements, below.
•Changing SCSI IDs as Necessary on page 19.
Verifying the SCSI Bus Requirements
To attach more than one device to a SCSI bus, confirm that the following requirements
have been met:
•Make sure that the total length of the SCSI bus is as short as possible to minimize
the potential for communication errors, such as cross-talk.
•Make sure that the total length of the SCSI bus, including cabling inside the library
and all other devices, does not exceed the maximum length specified in Appendix
B. SCSI Cable and Terminator Requirements.
•The SCSI IDs of all devices must be unique; no two devices can share the same SCSI
ID. To change the SCSI IDs for the library and drives, review Changing SCSI IDs as
Necessary on page 19.
Note: An incorrectly configured SCSI bus causes most problems
experienced while installing the library. Eliminate SCSI bus
problems early by taking the time to configure the bus correctly
the first time.

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Changing SCSI IDs as Necessary
Note: Do not change the default SCSI ID settings for the library or the
drives unless they are set to the same value(s) already in use by
other devices on the same SCSI bus or unless required by your
software.
To change the SCSI IDs:
1. After you have confirmed the need to modify the
SCSI IDs of the library and/or the drives, power off
the library, the host computer, and any other
device on the SCSI bus.
2. Locate the SCSI ID switches on the back panel of
the library (see Rear Panel Components on page
34).
3. Determine the correct settings for the SCSI ID
switches. Each tape drive and the library require a
unique SCSI ID number.
4. Using the small screwdriver included with the
library, set the SCSI IDs of the drives and the
library to the correct values.
5. Verify that the SCSI IDs do not match the ID of any
other device on the SCSI bus including the SCSI ID
for the host computer’s controller card (usually 7).
6. Verify the unique settings of every device on the
SCSI bus.
Caution: Incorrectly set SCSI IDs will cause malfunctions.
See Chapter 3 Configuring the Library for further explanation of the use of the
configuration switch.
Figure 2-6 Use a small
screwdrivertosettheswitchtothe
correct SCSI ID (default setting
shown). Do not turn the library
configuration (Config) switch.

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Powering On the Library and Host Computer
After correctly connecting the library to the host computer, perform the steps
described in the following sections.
Powering On the Library
Power on the library before powering on the host computer and take note of the
library’s initialization routine:
•The picker moves along the length of the library, checking the data cartridge
magazine (DCM) and tape drive(s) for data cartridges.
•The picker records the cartridge locations in the library firmware.
•The bar code reader records bar code information in the library firmware.
•The picker parks at the bottom of the library in front of Drive 1; its LED displays a
green light.
If you experience problems, see Troubleshooting the Library on page 61.
Powering On the Host Computer
The host computer initializes the library and establishes connectivity between the SCSI
devices at power up. The default settings for the SCSI IDs and device identification
settings are:
SCSI ID: 1 Sony SDX-300C or Sony SDX-500C or Sony SDX-700C
SCSI ID: 2 Sony SDX-300C or Sony SDX-500C or Sony SDX-700C
(If Drive 2 is installed)
SCSI ID: 3 Spectra 215
Note: Most UNIX operating systems create device driver files for the
library as soon as the library and drives have been detected. Refer
to your operating system documentation for information about the
naming and location of device files.
For information about common problems communicating over the SCSI bus, see
Troubleshooting SCSI Problems on page 63.
To change the SCSI IDs, see Changing SCSI IDs as Necessary on page 19.
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