Sun Microsystems StorEdge L1000 User manual

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Sun™StorEdge™L1000
User’s Guide
Part No. 805-4823-10
Revision A, May 1998
Sun Microsystems Computer Company
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Regulatory Compliance Statements
Your Sun product is marked to indicate its compliance class:
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) — USA
• Department of Communications (DOC) — Canada
• Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) — Japan
Please read the appropriate section that corresponds to the marking on your Sun product before attempting to install the product.
FCC Class A Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Shielded Cables: Connections between the workstation and peripherals must be made using shielded cables in order to maintain
compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits. Networking connections can be made using unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)
cables.
Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc. may void the authority
granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

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DOC Class A Notice - Avis DOC, Classe A
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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Notice for USA and Canada Only
If shipped to USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below for 100-120 V operation. If shipped to CANADA, use the CSA
CERTIFIED power cord specified below for 100-120V operation.
Plug CapParallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P configuration).
CordType: SJT, three 16 AWG (1.5 mm2) or 18 AWG (1.0 mm2) wires.
LengthMaximum 15 feet (4.5 m).
RatingMinimum 10 A, 125 V.
Attention
LIRE LA REMARQUE DANS LE MODE D'EMPLOI
Remarque
CETTE REMARQUE NE CONCERNE QUE LES ÉTATS-UNIS ET LE CANADA.
En cas d'envoi aux États-Unis, utiliser le cordon d'alimentation certifié UL et convenant pour 100-120 V.
En cas d'envoi au CANADA, utiliser le cordon d'alimentation CERTIFIÉ CSA et convenant pour 100-120 V.
FicheBroches paralléus avec une broche de mise à la terre (configuration NEMA 5-15P).
CordonType: SJT, trifilaire 16 AWG (1.5 mm2) ou 18 AWG (1.0 mm2).
LongueurMaximum 15 pieds (4.5 m).
CapacitéMinimum 10 A, 125 V.
Zu Ihrer Sicherheit
Vorsicht
Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden. Darf das Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt
werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vormeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur
einem Fachmann.
Achtung
Die Verwendung von Brillen, Kontaktlinsen usw.vergrössert die Gefahr.
Zur besonderen Beachtung
Zur Sicherheit
Sollte ein fester Gegenstand oder Flüssigkeit in das Geräteinnere gelangen, trennen Sie das Gerät von der Wandsteckdose ab und
lassen Sie es von einem Fachmann überprufen, bevor Sie es weiter verwenden.
Zum Abziehen des Kabels fassen Sie stets am Stecker und niemals am Kabel selbst an.
Zur Aufstellung

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Stellen Sie das Gerät weder auf einer weichen Unterlage (z. B. Decke, Teppich) noch in der Nahe von Vorhangen, Tapeten usw, auf, da
hierdurch die Ventilationsöffnungen blockiert werden können.
Zur Reiningung
Verwenden Sie zur Reiningung des Gehäuses, des Bedienungspultes und der Bedienungselemente ein trockenes, weiches Tuch oder
ein weiches, leicht mit mildem Haushaltsreiniger angefeuchtetes Tuch. Lösemittel wie Alkohol oder Benzin dürfen nicht verwendet
werden, da diese die Gehäuseoberfläche ungreifen.
LITHIUM BATTERY STATEMENT
CAUTION- The tape library contains a lithium battery. The Dallas Semiconductor DS1225AB-200 on the robotic controller board
contains a lithium battery. Lithium is a hazardous material. Dispose of this battery in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
FORSIGTIG- Båndbiblioteket indeholder et lithiumbatteri. Dallas halvleder DS1225AB-200 på robotkontroltavlen indeholder et
lithiumbatteri. Lithium kan anses for at være et sundhedsfarligt materiale. Kassér dette batteri i overensstemmelse med lokale og
nationale lovbestemmelser.
HUOMAUTUS- Nauhakirjastossa on litiumparisto. Robottiohjainkortin Dallas DS1225AB-200-puolijohteessa on litiumparisto.
Litium voidaan luokitella vaaralliseksi aineeksi. Pariston hävittämisessä on noudatettava viranomaisten antamia ohjeita ja
määräyksiä.
ATTENTION - La bibliothèque de bande contient une pile au lithium. Le Dallas Semiconductor DS1225AB-200 sur la carte Robotic
Contoller contient une pile au lithium. Le lithium peut est matériel dangereux. Jeter cette pile conformément aux lois locales, d’état et
fédérales.
ACHTUNG! - Die Bandbibliothek enthält eine Lithiumbatterie. Der Halbleiter Dallas DS1225AB-200 auf dem Roboter-Controller
enthält eine Lithiumbatterie. Lithium gilt als Schadstoff. Bei der Entsorgung dieser Batterie alle entsprechenden kommunalen,
staatlichen und bundesweiten Vorschriften beachten!
ATTENZIONE - La libreria a nastro magnetico contiene una batteria al litio. Il semiconduttore Dallas DS1225AB-200 sulla scheda
Controller Robotic contiene una batteria al litio. Il litio può essere considerato un materiale pericoloso. Eliminare queste batterie in
conformità alle normative locali e statali vigenti.
FORSIKTIG- Kassettbiblioteket inneholder et litiumbatteri. Enheten Dallas Semiconductor DS1225AB-200 på robotkontrollkortet
inneholder et litiumbatteri. Litium kan anses som et farlig materiale. Batteriet skal kastes i henhold til lokal og nasjonal lovgivning.
PRECAUCIÓN- La biblioteca de cintas contiene una pila de litio. El semiconductor Dallas DS1225AB-200 en el tablero controlador
robotic contiene una pila de litio. El litio es un material peligroso. Deseche esta pila de acuerdo con las leyes municipales, estatales y
federales.
VARNING! - Magnetbandsbiblioteket innehåller ett litiumbatteri. Dallas halvledare DS1225AB-200 på robotstyrkortet innehåller ett
litiumbatteri. Litium kan anses vara ett farligt material. Kassera detta batteri i enlighet med lokala och statliga lagar och förordningar.

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Contents
Preface xix
How This Book Is Organized xix
Typographic Conventions xxi
Shell Prompts xxi
Related Documentation xxii
Ordering Sun Documents xxii
Sun Documentation on the Web xxiii
Sun Welcomes Your Comments xxiii
1. Library Description 1
Configuration Options 3
Library Elements 4
Library Robotics 5
Operator-Accessible Components 6
Front Panel 6
Control Panel 7
Front Doors 7
Load Port 8
Load and Bulk Packs 8
Back Panel 9

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Tape Drives 10
2. Installing the Library 11
Site Requirements 12
Floor Space 12
Floor Clearance 13
Floor Strength and Inclination 13
Overhead Clearance 14
Power and Grounding 14
Environmental Requirements 14
Preparing for Installation 15
Positioning a Standalone Library 16
▼To Position the Standalone Library 16
Positioning a Rackmount Library 16
▼To Determine the Mounting Position 17
▼To Remove the Slide Rails from the Tray 18
▼To Mount the Slide Rails in the Rack 19
▼To Install the Tray 21
▼To Adjust the Slide Rail 22
▼To Mount the Library 24
▼To Secure the Library to the Rack 25
Preparing and Inserting Tape Cartridges 26
▼To Label a Tape Cartridge 26
▼To Write-Protect a Cartridge 27
▼To Write-Enable a Cartridge 27
▼To Place Tape Cartridges in Fixed Storage Bins 28
▼To Place Tape Cartridges in Load and Bulk Packs 30
Connecting Host Computers 31

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Other Configurations 33
Turning the Library On and Off 34
▼To Turn the Library On 34
▼To Turn the Library Off 34
Configuring and Testing the Library 35
3. Basic Operations 37
Using the Control Panel 38
Control Panel Components 38
Vertical Bar 39
Horizontal Bar 40
Main Display Area 40
Control Panel Navigation 40
Library Status Information 41
Overview Screen 41
Tapes Screen 43
Performing Manual Operations 44
▼To Turn the Library On 44
▼To Place the Library On-line 44
▼To Place the Library Off-line 45
▼To Turn the Library Off 45
▼To Insert Tape Cartridges 45
▼To Open the Library Doors 47
▼To Manually Eject a Cartridge 47
4. Operator Commands 51
Accessing the Operator Screen 51
Configuring the Library 53
▼To Configure Library Attributes 53

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SCSI ID Assignment Guidelines 54
Configuring Library Options 55
▼To Configure Library Options 56
Moving Cartridges 57
▼To Move a Cartridge 57
Performing an Inventory 58
▼To Perform an Inventory 58
Calibrating the Library 59
▼To Calibrate the Library 59
Exercising the Library 60
▼To Exercise the Library 60
Unloading a Drive 61
▼To Unload a Drive 61
Unloading the Load Port 62
▼To Unload the Load Port 62
5. Service Commands 63
Accessing the Service Screen 63
Generating Reports 65
Testing the Library 68
▼To Perform a System Test 68
Initializing Nonvolatile Information 70
▼To Execute Nonvolatile Memory Commands 70
Changing Passwords 71
▼To Change a Password 71
6. Troubleshooting 73
Start-up Problems 74
Control Panel Problems 75

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Robotics Problems 75
Operating Problems 76
Tape Drive Problems 77
A. Specifications 79
Physical Characteristics 79
Performance Characteristics 80
Environmental Specifications 80
B. Relocating the Library 83
Checking the New Installation Site 84
Preparing the Library for Relocation 84
▼To Remove Tape Cartridges 84
▼To Install Internal Packing Materials 85
▼To Secure the Load and Bulk Packs 87
▼To Disconnect Library Cables 88
▼To Remove the Library from the Rack 89
Shipping the Library 90
▼To Pack the Library 90
▼To Receive the Library 94
▼To Uncrate the Library 95
Moving the Library to the New Location 96
▼To Move the Standalone Unit 96
▼To Move the Rackmount Unit 97
▼To Move the Library and Rack Together 97
▼To Move the Library Only 97
Preparing the Library for Operation 98
▼To Remove Internal Packing Materials 98
▼To Open the Doors 98

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▼To Remove the Load and Bulk Packs 98
▼To Remove the Extension Axis Packing Materials 99
Reinstalling the Library 99
Glossary 101
Index 103

Figures xiii
Figures
FIGURE 1-1 Library Front View—Standalone Model 1
FIGURE 1-2 Library Front View—Rackmount Model (Shown in Rack) 2
FIGURE 1-3 Library Back Panel 3
FIGURE 1-4 Library Elements 4
FIGURE 1-5 Library Front Panel 6
FIGURE 1-6 Control Panel Initial Screen 7
FIGURE 1-7 Load and Bulk Packs 8
FIGURE 1-8 Back Panel—Standalone Model 9
FIGURE 2-1 Floor Space Requirements (Standalone Library) 12
FIGURE 2-2 Floor Space Requirements (Rackmount Library) 13
FIGURE 2-3 AC Power Receptacle 14
FIGURE 2-4 Positioning the Slide Assembly 17
FIGURE 2-5 Removing the Slide Rails 18
FIGURE 2-6 Installing the Slide Rails 20
FIGURE 2-7 Installing the Tray 21
FIGURE 2-8 Slide Assembly—Top View 22
FIGURE 2-9 Attaching the Library to the Slide 24
FIGURE 2-10 Securing the Locking Brackets 25

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FIGURE 2-11 Inserting a Bar Code Label 26
FIGURE 2-12 Setting the Write-Protect Switch 27
FIGURE 2-13 Removing a Pack 28
FIGURE 2-14 Correct Tape Cartridge Orientation 29
FIGURE 2-15 Two-Drive, Single-Bus SCSI Configuration 31
FIGURE 2-16 Four-Drive, Two-Bus SCSI Configuration 32
FIGURE 2-17 Five-Bus SCSI Configuration 33
FIGURE 3-1 Control Panel Display—Initial Screen 38
FIGURE 3-2 Overview Screen 41
FIGURE 3-3 Overview Screen with Expanded Tape Drive Status 42
FIGURE 3-4 Tapes Screen 43
FIGURE 3-5 Inserting a Tape Cartridge 46
FIGURE 3-6 Removing the Load and Bulk Packs. 48
FIGURE 3-7 DLT7000 Front Bezel 49
FIGURE 4-1 Enter Password Screen 52
FIGURE 4-2 Operator Screen 52
FIGURE 4-3 Configure: Library Screen 53
FIGURE 4-4 Configure: Library Settings Screen 54
FIGURE 4-5 Configure: Options Screen 56
FIGURE 4-6 Control: Move Cartridge Screen 57
FIGURE 4-7 Calibrate Library Screen 59
FIGURE 4-8 Unload Drives Screen 61
FIGURE 5-1 Enter Password Screen 64
FIGURE 5-2 Service Screen 64
FIGURE 5-3 Statistics Report Screen 65
FIGURE 5-4 Actuator Report Screen 66
FIGURE 5-5 System Test Report Screen 66
FIGURE 5-6 Auto Clean Report 67

Figures xv
FIGURE 5-7 Systest Library Screen 68
FIGURE 5-8 Confirmation Screen 70
FIGURE 5-9 Change Password Screen 71
FIGURE B-1 Inserting the Shipping Restraint 85
FIGURE B-2 Snapping the Restraint Into Place 86
FIGURE B-3 Installing the Load and Bulk Packs 87
FIGURE B-4 Securing the Load and Bulk Pack Latches 88
FIGURE B-5 Rolling the Standalone Library Onto the Pallet 90
FIGURE B-6 Placing the Rackmount Library on the Pallet 91
FIGURE B-7 Adding Foam Supports (Standalone Unit Only) 91
FIGURE B-8 Packing the Standalone Library 92
FIGURE B-9 Packing the Rackmount Library 93
FIGURE B-10 Unloading Space Requirements (Standalone Library) 94

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Tables xvii
Tables
TABLE P-1 Typographic Conventions xxi
TABLE P-2 Shell Prompts xxi
TABLE P-3 Related Documentation xxii
TABLE P-4 SunExpress Contact Information xxii
TABLE 2-1 Required Tools 15
TABLE 2-2 Sample Library Configuration 35
TABLE 3-1 Security Level Attributes 39
TABLE 6-1 Start-up Problems 74
TABLE 6-2 Control Panel Problems 75
TABLE 6-3 Robotics Problems 75
TABLE 6-4 Operating Problems 76
TABLE 6-5 Tape Drive Problems 77
TABLE A-1 Physical Characteristics 79
TABLE A-2 Performance Characteristics 80
TABLE A-3 Environmental Specifications 80

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Preface
The Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide provides operating instructions and basic
troubleshooting information for the Sun™ StorEdge™ L1000 tape library system.
How This Book Is Organized
This user’s guide is written for the operator and users of the Sun StorEdge L1000
tape library. The operator is the system administrator or other individual responsible
for configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining the library. A user is a computer
operator who archives files using the StorEdge L1000.
■Chapter 1, “Library Description,” gives an overview of the StorEdge L1000
library components and theory of operation.
■Chapter 2, “Installing the Library,” describes facility requirements for the library
as well as installation procedures for the stand-alone and rackmount units.
■Chapter 3, “Basic Operations,” provides procedures for:
■Turning the library on and off
■Inserting and removing tape cartridges
■Manually unloading a tape drive
■Obtaining information from unsecured areas of the control panel
■Chapter 4, “Operator Commands,” describes the commands and operations
available from the Operator screen of the control panel, including:
■Selecting SCSI IDs
■Configuring library options
■Calibrating the library
■Performing an inventory
■Moving tape cartridges

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■Chapter 5, “Service Commands,” describes the commands and operations
available from the Service screen of the control panel, including:
■Generating reports
■Testing the library
■Initializing nonvolatile memory
■Changing control panel passwords
■Chapter 6, “Operator Troubleshooting,” provides solutions for typical library
operating problems.
■Appendix A, “Specifications,” gives physical, performance, and environmental
characteristics of the StorEdge L1000 library.
■Appendix B, “Relocating the Library,” describes procedures for safely shipping,
moving, and unpacking the library.
■Glossary provides a list of words and phrases found in this book and their
definitions.