Spectra Logic DAStape 100 Instruction Manual

ReleaseNotes:
• Spectra2KLibrary
• Spectra2KiSCSILibrary
• DAStape
• iSCSItape
P.N.90870784RevisionS

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Notices
Spectra Logic Corporation provides the Spectra 2K library, Spectra 2K iSCSI library, DAStape, and iSCSItape
“as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Spectra Logic be liable
for any loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business, or for indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, even if Spectra Logic has been advised of the possibility of
such damages arising from any defect or error in this publication.
Information furnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility
is assumed by Spectra Logic for its use. Due to continuing research and development, Spectra Logic may
revise this publication from time to time without notice, and reserves the right to change any product
specification at any time without notice.
Some products or services mentioned in this manual are provided by companies other than Spectra
Logic. Inquiries about one or more of these products or services should be sent directly to the company
in question. This manual refers to the following brand or product names, registered trademarks, and
trademarks that are listed according to their respective owners. These trademarks may be registered in
this country, other countries, or both.
• Spectra Logic and Spectra are registered trademarks of Spectra Logic Corporation.
• Sony is a registered trademark and Advanced Intelligent Tape is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Release Notes: Spectra 2K Library, Spectra 2K iSCSI Library, DAStape, iSCSItape
Copyright © 2007 by Spectra Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.

Contents
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Notices ..............................................................................................................................2
Introduction ......................................................................................................................5
About These Release Notes ........................................................................................5
Feedback .....................................................................................................................5
Warnings and Cautions ....................................................................................................6
Updates to the User Guides: General ..............................................................................7
Installing the Spectra 2K Library ................................................................................7
Configuring the Spectra 2K Library ............................................................................7
Using the Spectra 2K Library ......................................................................................9
Spectra 2K Library Power Requirements ..................................................................10
Configuring DAStape and iSCSItape .........................................................................10
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs ............................................................11
Spectra Logic Repair Policies ....................................................................................11
User Guides Update: Drives and Tapes .........................................................................15
Updating Tape Drive Firmware ................................................................................15
Using AIT Tape Drives ..............................................................................................16
Approved AIT Media List ..........................................................................................21
AIT Bar Code Labels .................................................................................................22
Purchasing Media and Bar Code Labels ...................................................................22
LTO Tape Drive Troubleshooting .............................................................................23
LTO-2 and LTO-3 Tape Drive Troubleshooting .......................................................28
LTO-4 Tape Drive Troubleshooting ..........................................................................32
SAIT Tape Drive Troubleshooting ............................................................................37
SAIT Tape Media and Drive Specifications .............................................................39
SDLT Tape Drive Troubleshooting ...........................................................................39
SDLT Tape Drive LEDs .............................................................................................40

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SDLT Tape Drive Cleaning ........................................................................................41
SDLT 600 Tape Media and Drive Specifications .....................................................42
Spectra Logic Certified Media ...................................................................................42
Regulatory Notices ....................................................................................................43
Spectra 2K Library and DAStape Firmware ...................................................................49
Firmware Level T2204.00 ..........................................................................................50
Firmware Level T2203.00 ..........................................................................................51
Firmware Level T2202.00 ..........................................................................................52
Spectra 2K iSCSI Library and iSCSItape Firmware ........................................................53
No Current Firmware Releases .................................................................................53

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Introduction
AboutTheseReleaseNotes
These release notes provide information specific to the Spectra 2K library, Spectra 2K
iSCSI library, DAStape, and iSCSItape.
Use these notes in conjunction with the user guides for each product, which describe
installing, configuring, operating, and maintaining those data storage devices.
For the latest versions of all product documentation, visit the Spectra Logic Web site at
http://www.spectralogic.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=support.showContentAndGrandchi
ldren&CatID=233.
Feedback
We value your satisfaction, feedback, and ideas on our products and service. We
encourage you to call us at [phone] or [phone], or to e-mail us at
[email protected].

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Introduction
WarningsandCautions
ACPower
Warning:Risk of electrical shock. To remove AC power, unplug the power
cord from the power inlet. There are no user-serviceable parts
within the unit.
HighVoltage
Warning:Spectra Logic products contain 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 library robotics. Keep hair, clothing, and appendages
clear of moving parts. Do not override any of the product’s safety
features.
Tapes
Caution: Use only the data cartridges approved for use with the drive(s)
installed in your data storage product. Improper data cartridges
can cause damage to the drives, library, and tape cartridges.
CurrentFirmwareLevels
To make sure that the firmware levels of your library remain current, visit the Spectra
Logic Web site. The latest firmware and drivers can be found at
http://www.spectralogic.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=support.showContentAndChildren
&CatID=248.

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InstallingtheSpectra2KLibrary
LibraryAccessories
The library comes with the following accessories:
• One 120-volt AC power cord
• 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
Note: Data cartridge magazine dust covers (clear plastic lids) are no
longer shipped with the library. Any references in the user guide to
included dust covers are outdated.
Note: A 68-pin SCSI terminator is no longer included with the library.
You may still purchase a terminator separately, but any references
in the User Guide to an included SCSI terminator are outdated.
LibraryInitialization
Confirm the SCSI switch settings before initializing the library.
Note that the iSCSI 2K library requires time to initialize the robotics, followed by
another 3.5 minutes to complete the initialization. Wait until the drive and library
information display, followed by the configuration menu display. Do not select Enter
or otherwise interrupt the process until the initialization is complete to avoid system
problems
ConfiguringtheSpectra2KLibrary
AbouttheConfigurationSwitch
The configuration switch determines:
• Emulation mode for the robotics
• Emulation mode for the AIT tape drives

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The default position of the configuration switch (0) identifies the library and tape
drives with the following information:
• Library Inquiry (or Name): Spectra 215
• Drive Manufacturer: Sony
• Drive Model: SDX-400V, SDX-500V, SDX-700V, or SDX-900V, SDX-1100
• Drive DIP Switch: 0
These values, returned by the SCSI INQUIRY command, inform the host computer how
to communicate with the library and tape drives. Some operating systems require
custom configurations in order to communicate with the library.
CustomConfigurations
EmulationMode SwitchSetting
ResponsetotheInquiryCommand DriveDIP
Switch
Settinga
a. TheDriveDIPSwitch(default0)determinesthedriveemulationandissetelectronicallybytheconfigurationswitch.
LibraryInquiry Drive Manufacturer Drive Model
AIT-3driveemulation
(AIT-4only) DNochange
bSony SDX-700V Nochangeb

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UsingtheSpectra2KLibrary
RearPanelComponents
Note: The 2K library is no longer equipped with a serial port diagnostic.
The rear panel components of the library are used to install, configure, and repair the
library; they include:
• Power entry module (includes fuse, power switch, and power cable connector)
• SCSI connectors (shown terminated in diagram below)
• Drive access panel and fan
• Library configuration switch
• SCSI ID switches
Figure1 Therearpanelofthelibrary.
Powerentrymodule,from
lefttoright:
fuse,powerswitch,
andpowercable
connector
SCSIconnectors
(cablenot
included)
Driveaccess
panelandfan
SCSIIDswitches
Configuration
switch SCSI
Terminator
(not
included)

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Spectra2KLibraryPowerRequirements
Power specifications are for use on a 15A Branch Circuit.
The plug is used as the library’s power disconnect.
Note: The power cord included with this unit is considered part of this
unit and cannot be used with any other equipment.
ConfiguringDAStapeandiSCSItape
Note: If you are using an IBM Ultrium/LTO drive, do not set the SCSI ID
to 15, as this is reserved for other uses.
The switch you use to set the SCSI ID looks as follows.
Figure2 TheiSCSItapeandDAStapeSCSIIDswitch.

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Maintenance,Troubleshooting,andRepairs
Firmware
Note: You must disable backup software or disconnect the host before
performing a firmware update.
SpectraLogicRepairPolicies
Note: The repair policies described here are specific to North America
and differ slightly from those for the European Union. Contact
your sales person for details.
Spectra Logic offers a standard three-year return-to-factory warranty on all Spectra 2K
libraries and a free upgrade to the Advanced Replacement service in North America for
the first year.
The details of the standard warranty are found under Limited Warranty, below. The
details of the Advanced Replacement service are found under Advanced Replacement
Service on page 14.
Note: Under any Warranty and Additional Service Option, if Spectra
Logic forwards to Customer a library or part to replace a
malfunctioning library or part, Customer will return the
malfunctioning unit or part to Spectra Logic (using the RMA
number provided) within 10 days of receipt of the replacement
library/part. If Customer does not return the malfunctioning
library/part within five days (fob destination), Customer will pay
for the library/part at the then-applicable list price and upon
receipt of invoice from Spectra Logic.
If Customer does not pay as provided herein and such non-
payment continues for 10 days after written notice, Spectra Logic
may unilaterally void the warranty and pursue all available
remedies.

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LimitedWarranty
Spectra Logic warrants the tape library to be in good working order for a period of
three full years from the date of shipment from Spectra Logic or an authorized Spectra
Logic dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during
this three-year period, Spectra Logic will, at its option, repair or replace this product at
no additional charge except as follows:
Suspect parts sent to Spectra Logic will be repaired or replaced. Exchanged parts will
be either reconditioned or new at the option of Spectra Logic. This limited warranty
does not include:
• Service to repair damage resulting from accident
• Disaster, misuse, and abuse
• Non-Spectra Logic modification of the product including, but not limited to, product
expansion through plug-in additions except as provided by Spectra Logic
• Removal of serial number tags
• Physical damage caused by inadequate packaging
• Tape head cleaning performed on drives provided by Spectra Logic with a non-
certified cleaning cartridge
• Drives purchased from vendors other than Spectra Logic
If any of the above conditions exist, Spectra Logic reserves the right to repair the unit
at the current fixed price of repair.
Warranty service can be acquired during the three-year period by shipping the product
to Spectra Logic with an invoice and Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number.
Note: No return can be accepted without an RMA number from Spectra
Logic Technical Support. Returns must be shipped prepaid in their
original packing containers; damage incurred in transit is not
covered by Spectra Logic's warranty.
Spectra Logic makes no other warranties, expressed or implied, and specifically
disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use. If
this product is not in good working condition as warranted above, your sole remedy
shall be replacement or repair as provided above. In no event will Spectra Logic be
liable to you for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings, or other
incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use such
product, even if Spectra Logic has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or
for any claim by any other party.

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WarrantyShipping
The library must be returned in the original carton and packed with the original
packing material. Failure to do so will void the warranty. See the label on the inside lid
of the shipping container for instructions on packing the library.
The purchaser is responsible for paying the shipping and insurance charges for
warranty goods to Spectra Logic. Spectra Logic will pay for shipping the repaired item
back to the purchaser.
International warranty repairs must be accompanied by a commercial invoice, a
packing slip, and a carrier waybill. The following must be written on the invoice:
GOODSOFU.S.ORIGIN,RETURNFORWARRANTYREPAIR,VALUEFORCUSTOMSUSEONLY.
Import duties assessed on incoming shipments will be prorated to the customer's
account if proper documentation does not accompany the shipment.
WarrantyTurnaroundTime
A standard repair turnaround time is two weeks from receipt of the product. Spectra
Logic shall reserve the right to replace the unit if it cannot be repaired within the two
week time frame. A 48-hour turnaround is available for an additional charge.
Out-of-WarrantyRepairs
Contact Technical Support for the current fixed library repair price. The repair is
warranted for ninety days from the date the unit is shipped to a customer.
Out-of-WarrantyShipping
All non-warranty units will be shipped back to the purchaser as determined by the
purchaser. Shipping charges to and from Spectra Logic are the responsibility of the
purchaser. International customers with non-warranty units are responsible for
customs and duties charges coming into the United States as well as charges on
returned products into their own countries.
Out-of-WarrantyTurnaroundTime
The non-warranty turnaround time is two weeks from receipt of the unit. An expedited
turnaround time of 48 hours is available for an additional fee. Spectra Logic reserves
the right to either repair or replace the unit.

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AdvancedReplacementService
Note: Advanced Replacement Service applies to libraries installed in
North America only.
The Advanced Replacement service covers the Spectra 2K library for the first year of
the original return-to-factory period at no cost to the customer. The program includes:
Access to SpectraGuard technical representative any business day (not including
evenings, weekends, or holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (customer local time).
Shipment of a replacement library or part, upon verification that the library has
malfunctioned. (If Spectra Logic receives notification before 2:30 p.m. Mountain
time, a replacement part of library can be shipped that day for delivery on the next
business day.)
AdvancedServiceOptions
There are three advanced technical support services available on a contractual basis.
Advanced Replacement Service
Next Business Day On-Site Service
Four-Hour On-Site Service
Please contact Technical Support for the contract pricing for these options.

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UserGuidesUpdate:DrivesandTapes
UpdatingTapeDriveFirmware
Complete drive firmware upgrades to speed data backup and improve performance.
Note: The drive firmware tape is not a data tape, and it cannot be copied.
Store the firmware tape away from other tapes that contain data.
Note: You must disable backup software, or disconnect the host before
performing a firmware update.
Before you begin a drive upgrade, Spectra Logic recommends that you clean the
drives; this ensures a smooth and rapid upgrade.
1. Make sure that the library power is on, and that no tapes are in any of the library’s
drives.
2. Stop any backup processes that are running to the library.
3. Open and close the library door.
Shortly before the picker completes its initialization routine, the picker pauses
in front of the DCM and its green LED lights up.
4. Open the library door.
5. Carefully insert the firmware tape cartridge in the drive, making sure that the
cartridge window faces the top of the drive.
The drive upgrade completes in about three minutes, and then ejects the
firmware upgrade tape.
6. If you have a second drive installed, repeat Step 4 and Step 5 for that drive.
7. Once all drives have been upgraded, close the front door.
8. Allow the library to complete initialization before restarting backups.
You can also reference the Spectra 2K Library Drive Firmware Upgrade Guide, which is
available on Spectra Logic’s web site.
Note: If you are upgrading to a new drive generation, check the upgrade
guide that arrives with the new drive(s).

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UsingAITTapeDrives
GettingInformationFromtheDriveLEDsonAIT-3,AIT-4,andAIT-5Drives
Note: Sony AIT-3, -4, and -5 drive LEDs differ from AIT-1 and AIT-2
LEDs.
GettingInformationfromtheDriveLEDsonAIT-3,AIT-4,andAIT-5Drives
AIT-3, AIT-4, and AIT-5 drives have three light emitting diodes (LEDs):
Tape Motion
Indicates tape activity.
CleaningRequest
Indicates drive cleaning
request and status of
cleaning.
ReplaceTape
Indicates the status of
the media.
TheAIT-3,AIT-4,andAIT-5tapedriveLEDs.

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LEDInformation
The following table summarizes the information carried by the blinking methods of the
different AIT-3, AIT-4, and AIT-5 tape drive LEDs:
Tape errors may be caused by old media or physical damage to the media. Resolve the
problem by copying the data to another tape and discarding the old tape.
Note: Do not use AIT-4 media in any previous generation of AIT drive.
TypeofBlink
LEDType
TapeMotion CleaningRequest ReplaceTape
Offa
a. Off:nocolorintheLED
NoTape Cleaningisnotnecessary Nomediaerroroccurred
Onb
b. On:Blueandnotblinking
TapeLoaded Cleaningrequest Mediaerroroccurred
SlowFlashc
c. Slowflash:flashesbluefor3-1/2secondsandofffor1/2second
Tapeaccessinprogress
(read/write) Cleaningisnotcompleted Mediawarning
FastFlashd
d. Fastflash:flashesbluefor1/4secondandofffor1/4second
Tapeaccessinprogress
(other) N/A N/A
AllFlashe
e. AllLEDsflashing:allflashbluefor1/4secondandofffor1second
Hardwareerroroccurred

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GettingInformationFromtheDriveLEDsonAIT-1andAIT-2Drives
The AIT-1 and AIT-2 tape drives have three light emitting diodes (LED) on the front of
the drive:
Busy Indicates drive read and write activity.
Tape Indicates tape load and unload activity and error rate information.
Status Indicates the status of the tape drive, including whether the tape inside is write-
protected, if it is a cleaning tape, or if the drive failed a self-test.
Figure3 TheAITtapedriveLEDs.

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LEDInformation
The following table summarizes the information carried by the blinking methods of the
different drive LEDs:
If the drive’s Tape LED indicates possible errors with the data on that tape, the errors
may be caused by old media or physical damage to the media. Resolve the problem by
copying the data to another tape and discarding the old tape.
TypeofBlink
LEDType
Busy Tape Status
Offa
a. Off:nocolorintheLED
NotBusy Unloaded N/A
Onb
b. On:green*andnotblinking
SCSIActive Loaded Writeprotected
FastBlinkc
c. Fastblink:blinksgreenfor1/4secondandofffor1/4second
Driveactive Loading/Unloading CleaningtapeatEOM
SlowBlinkd
d. Slowblink:blinksgreenfor3-1/2secondsandofffor1/2second
N/A ErrorRateWarning:datamay
bewrittenincorrectly Cleaningrequest
SinglePulsee
e. Onepulse:blinksgreenfor1/4secondandofffor1second
Waitingforreset Waitingforeject N/A
DoublePulsef
f. Twopulse:blinksgreenfor1/4secondtwiceinarowthenofffor1second
N/A N/A Self-testfailure:power
cyclethelibrarytoreset

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SonyAITMediaSpecifications
SonyAITTapeDriveSpecifications
Spectra Logic recommends using AIT Approved Media in your Spectra Logic tape
storage device. As new media vendors become approved, Spectra Logic will amend this
document.
TapeType Length Capacitya
a. Allspecificationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
AIT-5(SDX-1100) 246meters 400GBnative(1040GBwithALDC)
AIT-4(SDX4-200C) 246meters 200GBnative(520GBwithALDC)
AIT-3(SDX3-100C) 230meters 100GBnative(260GBwithALDC)
AIT-2(SDX2-50C) 230meters 50GBnative(130GBwithALDC)
AIT-1-XL(SDX-35C) 230meters 35GBnative(91GBwithALDC)
AIT-1(SDX-25C) 170meters 25GBnative(65GBwithALDC)
Parameter AIT-1 AIT-2 AIT-3 AIT-4
Ambientoperatingtemperaturea
a. Thisappliestothedrives;thelimitsforthelibraryaregiveninLibraryOperatingEnvironmentLimitsonpage62oftheUserGuide.
+41°Fto+104°F (+5°Cto+40°C)
Storagetemperature -40°Fto+158°F (-40°Cto+70°C)
Operatinghumidity 20%to80%non-condensing
MTBF 200,000hours@
100%dutycycle 300,000hours@ 100%dutycycle 400,000hours@ 100%dutycycle 400,000hours@ 100%dutycycle
Averagefileaccesstime <55seconds <27seconds <27seconds <52seconds
Uncorrectableerrorrate Lessthan1x10-17bits
Sustainedtransferrateb,c
b. Thisisaper-drivevalue.Totalsustainedtransferrateforthelibrarydependsonthenumberofdrivesinstalledinthelibrary.
c. Thesustainedtransferratecanincreasebyanaverageof2.6timeswithcompression,dependentonthetypeofdata.
4MB/secnative 6MB/secnative 12MB/secnative 24MB/secnative
Bursttransferrate
(synchronousmaximum)d
d. TheactualbursttransferrateislimitedbytheperformanceoftheSCSIHBA,thecontroller,andthebuffercontrolhardware.
40MB/sec 40MB/sec 160MB/sec 160MB/sec