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Summary of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii
Alert Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvi
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
StorageTek’s External Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
Customer Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
Partners Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
Global Services Support Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
Documents on CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xviii
Hardcopy Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xviii

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xix
Lifting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Rack Safety and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxi
Fiber-optic Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii
Laser Product Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii
Fiber-optic Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxiii
Fiber-optic Cable Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxiii
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Damage Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxiv
ESD Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxiv
ESD-Protection Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv
Prepare the Work Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv
Access the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv
Replace Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv
Clean Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxvi

1: General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

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Views and Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Cartridge Access Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Electronics Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
LLC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Personality Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Power System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Cartridge Storage Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Library Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Drive Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
User Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Library Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Drive and Cartridge Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Drive Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Library Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Library Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

2: Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Operator Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Operator Panel Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Configuring the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Fast Load Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Auto Clean Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Configuring the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Configuring the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Setting the Warning and Shutdown Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Resetting the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Monitoring the Operator Panel for Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Viewing the Status of the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Viewing the Status of the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Viewing the Status of the Personality Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Viewing the Status of the Hardware Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Viewing the Status of the CAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Viewing the Status of the CAP Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Reviewing the Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Using the Clean Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

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Setting the Cleaning Cartridge Warning Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing the Cleaning Cartridge Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Library Status Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up Java Policy Permissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Generating Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rebooting the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Library Admin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reconfiguring the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Cell and Drive Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording Configuration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2-19
2-19
2-21
2-24
2-25
2-26
2-26
2-27
2-27
2-27
2-27
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3: Firmware Downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Web to PC Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
PC to LLC Card Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

4: FRU Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Drive Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Drive SCSI Cable Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Fibre Channel Router Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
External Fibre Channel Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Hand Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Hand and Z Flex Cable Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
LLC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
LLC Card Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
LLC Card SCSI Cable Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Theta Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Z Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Drive Tray Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
DLT Drives with Load Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
Drives without Load Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69
Drives with a Cartridge Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-70

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HP LTO Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IBM LTO Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quantum (Certance) LTO Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SDLT 320 Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SDLT 600 Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restoring Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-70
4-71
4-72
4-72
4-73
4-75
4-79

5: Library HVD to LVD Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
A: Principles of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Initialization Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Robot Initialization and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Camera Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Proximity Sensor Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Cell Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Drive Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
CAP Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Cleaning Cartridge Cell Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Hand Init Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Card Locations and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Power System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Theta Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Z Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Hand Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
LLC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Index-1

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Figure 1-1. Front View of Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Figure 1-2. Rear View of Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Figure 1-3. Internal View of Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Figure 1-4. SN3300 Fibre Channel Router Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Figure 1-5. SN3400 Multi-Protocol Router Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Figure 1-6. DLT Drive Serial Number, Warranty Identification Number Locations (L201_164) . . . . . . 1-8
Figure 1-7. Ultrium LTO Drive Serial Number, Warranty Identification Number Locations . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Figure 1-8. Robotic Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Figure 1-9. Valid Storage Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Figure 1-10. Rack Version Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Figure 1-11. Deskside Version Dimensions and Weight (L201_347) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Figure 2-1. Operator Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Figure 2-2. Sample Library Status Tool Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Figure 2-3. Report Selection Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Figure 2-4. Sample Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Figure 2-5. Library Code Load Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Figure 2-6. Library Reboot Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Figure 4-1. Drive Fan Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Figure 4-2. Drive SCSI Cable Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Figure 4-3. Fibre Channel Router Card Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Figure 4-4. External Fibre Channel Router Replacement (Rack-mounted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Figure 4-5. Hand Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Figure 4-6. Hand and Z Flex Cable Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Figure 4-7. LLC Card Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Figure 4-8. LLC Card Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Figure 4-9. LLC Card Fan Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Figure 4-10. LLC Card SCSI Cable Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Figure 4-11. Operator Panel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Figure 4-12. Power Supply Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Figure 4-13. Theta Motor Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Figure 4-14. Z Motor Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Figure 4-15. Drive Tray Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Figure 4-16. DLT Drive with Load Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60
Figure 4-17. Older Model Drives Terminating Power Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75
Figure 4-18. Newer Model Drives Terminating Power Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
Figure 4-19. Quantum Certance Drive Terminating Power Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77

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Figure 5-1. LLC Card Jumper Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Figure 5-2. Library SCSI Option Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

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Tables
Table 1-1. LTO Drive Backward Readability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Table 1-2. SCSI Device/Bus Types: Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Table 1-3. Compatible Drives and Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Table 1-4. Library Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Table 1-5. Drive and Cartridge Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Table 1-6. Drive Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Table 1-7. Library Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Table 2-1. Library Information/Configuration Menu (Lib Info/Cfg Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Table 2-2. Drive Information/Configuration Menu (Drive Info/Cfg Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Table 2-3. Network Information/Configuration Menu (Network Info/Cfg Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Table 2-4. Hardware Monitor Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Table 2-5. Library Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Table 2-6. Drive Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Table 2-7. Personality Module Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Table 2-8. Hardware Monitor Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Table 2-9. CAP Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Table 2-10. CAP Magazine Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Table 2-11. Clean Menu Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Table 2-12. Clean Menu Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Table 2-13. Report Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Table 2-14. Conversion Bills for Upgrading Cell Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Table 2-15. Cell Capacity and Number of Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Table 2-16. L80 Tape Library Configuration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Table 3-1. Hyperterminal Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Table A-1. Card Locations and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Table A-2. AC Power Supply Voltage Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Table A-3. LLC Card Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

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This manual is for service personnel who maintain the L80 Tape Library. Most
of the information pertains to library hardware. Refer to your drive or software
documentation for specific drive information or for client-generated software
commands and console messages.

■ Organization
This manual has five chapters, one appendix, and an index:

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“General Information” introduces the library, its components, and
specifications.

Chapter 2

“Configuration” describes how to use the operator panel to configure
the library and drives. It also describes Library Status.

Chapter 3

“Firmware Downloading” describes how to use download firmware.

Chapter 4

“FRU Removal and Replacement” contains procedures to replace the
field replaceable units (FRUs).

Chapter 5

“Library HVD to LVD Conversion” describes how to convert library
operation from HVD to LVD.

Appendix A

“Principles of Operation” contains detailed information about the
library components.

Index

The “Index” helps you find information in this manual.

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■ Alert Messages
Alert messages call your attention to information that is especially important or
that has a unique relationship to the main text or graphic.
Note: A note provides additional information that is of special interest. A note might
point out exceptions to rules or procedures. A note usually, but not always,
follows the information to which it pertains.
CAUTION:
A caution informs the reader of conditions that might result in damage to
hardware, corruption of data, corruption of application software. A
caution always precedes the information to which it pertains.
WARNING:
A warning alerts the reader to conditions that might result in long-term
health problems, injury, or death. A warning always precedes the
information to which it pertains.

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Typographical conventions highlight special words, phrases, and actions in this
publication.
Item

Example

Description of Convention

Buttons

MENU

Text and capitalization follow label on
product

Commands

Mode Select

Initial cap

Document titles

System Assurance Guide

Italic font

Emphasis

not or must

Italic font

File names

fsc.txt

Monospace font

Hypertext links

Figure 2-1 on page 2-5

Blue (prints black in hardcopy
publications)

Indicators

Open

Text and capitalization follow label on
product

Jumper names

TERMPWR

All uppercase

Keyboard keys


 or


Text and capitalization follow label on
product; enclosed within angle
brackets

Menu names

Configuration Menu

Capitalization follows label on
product

Parameters and variables

Device = xx

Italic font

Path names

c:/mydirectory

Monospace font

Port or connector names

SER1

Text and capitalization follow label on
product; otherwise, all uppercase

Positions for circuit breakers,
jumpers, and switches

ON

Text and capitalization follow label on
product; otherwise, all uppercase

Screen text (including screen
captures, screen messages, and
user input)

downloading

Monospace font

Switch names

Power

Text and capitalization follow label on
product

URLs

http://www.storagetek.com

Blue (prints black in hardcopy
publications)

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■ Related Publications
Refer to the following publications for additional information:

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Library Documentation

Part Number

L40/80 Tape Library Drives CRU Instructions

96006

L80 Tape Library CRU Instructions

96051

L80 Tape Library Installation Manual

96054

L80 Tape Library Ordering Guide

MT5012

L80 Tape Library User’s Guide

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Tape Drive Documentation

Part

DLT 7000 Tape Drive Product Manual

31313450x

DLT 8000 Tape Drive Product Manual

Quantum: 81-60118-0x

DLT1 Installation and Operations Guide

Benchmark: 000826-0x

DLT1 Product Specification

Benchmark: 000827-0x

SDLT 220, 320 and 600 Product Manual

CD included with drive

Hewlett Packard LTO Ultrium Publication

CD included with drive

IBM LTO Ultrium Publication

CD included with drive

Quantum’s Certance LTO Ultrium Publication

CD included with drive

Other Publications

Part Number

American National Standard Dictionary for Information
Processing Systems

ANSI X3/TR-1-82

American National Standard Magnetic Tape and Cartridge
for Information Interchange

ANSI X3B5/87-009

Crossroads Fibre Router User’s Manual

DS30110

StorageNet 3300 Fibre Channel Router User Manual

461273-01

StorageNet 3400 Multi-Protocol Router User Manual

461271-01

Fiber Optic User’s Guide

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Magnetic Tape Labels and File Structure for Information
Interchange

ANSI X3.27-1978

SCSI-3 Parallel Interface (SPI)

ANSI X3T9.2/91-010R7

Small Computer System Interface

ISO 9316:1989

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information. The external Web site is accessible to anyone with a Web browser and an
Internet connection.
The URL for the StorageTek external Web site is http://www.storagetek.com

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StorageTek’s CRC is a Web site that enables members to resolve technical issues by
searching code fixes and technical documentation. CRC membership entitles you to other
proactive services, such as HIPER subscriptions, technical tips, answers to frequently
asked questions, addenda to product documentation books, and online product support
contact information. Customers who have a current warranty or a current maintenance
service agreement may apply for membership by clicking on the Request Password
button on the CRC home page. StorageTek employees may enter the CRC through
PowerPort.
The URL for the CRC is http://www.support.storagetek.com

Partners Site
StorageTek’s Partners site is a Web site that provides information about products,
services, customer support, upcoming events, training programs, and sales tools to
support StorageTek’s Partners. Access to this site, beyond the Partners Login page, is
restricted. On the Partners Login page, StorageTek employees and current partners who
do not have access can request a login ID and password and prospective partners can
apply to become StorageTek resellers.
The URL for the Partners site is http://members.storagetek.com

Global Services Support Tools
StorageTek’s Global Services Support Tools site provides tools that aid in the sales and
support of StorageTek’s products and services. This is an internal Web site for
StorageTek employees.
The URL for the Global Services Support Tools is http://wwssto.stortek.com

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Documents on CD
Documents on CD (3106600xx) contains portable document format (PDF) files of
StorageTek’s product publications. To order Documents on CD, contact your local
Customer Services Logistics Depot. Documents on CD is only for StorageTek employees.

Hardcopy Publications
You may order paper copies of publications listed on the CRC or included on the
Documents on CD.
Service publications have numeric part numbers. To order paper copies of service
publications, contact your local Customer Services Logistics Depot.
Marketing publications have alphanumeric part numbers. To order paper copies of
marketing publications, do one of the following:

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Visit StorageTek’s PowerPort and select alphabetical listings under “L” or select
Online Forms. Then search for Literature Distribution. Follow the instructions
on the Literature Distribution Web page.

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Safety
The following pages describe common practices concerning electrical safety, ergonomics,
rack installation, fiber optics, and electrostatic discharge.

■ Safety Precautions
WARNING:
Potential injury: On-the-job safety is important; therefore, observe the
following safety precautions while you are engaging in any maintenance
activity. Failing to follow these precautions could result in serious injury.
Remove all conductive jewelry, such as watches and rings, before you
service powered-on equipment.
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Avoid electrical shock. Be careful when you work near power connectors and
supplies.

•

Power-off the equipment that is being serviced before you remove a field replaceable
unit (FRU) or other component. Remember that dangerous voltages could still be
present in some areas even though power is off.

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Ground all test equipment and power tools.

•

Lift objects properly; read the information in “Lifting Techniques.”

•

Do not remove, cut, or relocate any floor tiles indiscriminately. Before you
manipulate floor tiles, be sure that you understand the customer’s environment and
receive the customer’s approval. Remember, each situation is different.

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Enforce good housekeeping practices in the equipment area to help prevent fire and
accidents.

Note: Important things to investigate and to be aware of include the use of Halon®
gas, under-the-floor smoke detectors, and cables to other equipment installed
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Lifting Techniques
Lifting, regardless of how much or how little, can create serious back stress. If you follow
these guidelines, you can reduce the risk of back injury:
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Do not twist your body to pick up something or to put it down. Twisting puts
extreme pressure on your back, especially when you lift or carry objects. Instead of
twisting, make the task two separate moves; first lift, and then use your feet to turn
your body.

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Plan the lift: first examine the object and then determine how it will be lifted and
where it will be placed.

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Choose the appropriate lifting technique. Examine the weight, size, location,
frequency, and direction of the lift. Plan to avoid awkward postures, and determine if
material-handling aids are needed.

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Place your feet shoulder-width apart, and place one foot a little behind the other.
Keep your back straight because even light loads can significantly increase pressure
on your spine when you lean forward.

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Whenever you can, grip the load with your whole hand, and use two hands.

•

Carry objects at elbow height and close to your body. The farther away you hold an
object, the more force it puts on your lower back.

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Lift with your legs instead of your back. Leg muscles are some of the strongest in the
body. When you squat and lift with your legs, you can lift more weight safely.

•

Alternate lifting tasks with tasks that are less stressful to the same muscles. This
technique ensures that your muscles have some recovery time.

Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Safety
Follow these guidelines to minimize the possibility of injury to your shoulders, elbows,
wrists, and hands.

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Work within your safety zone—the area between shoulder level and knuckle level of
your lowered hands. You face less chance of injury when you work or lift in this area.

•

Keep your elbows bent to keep loads close to your body and to decrease the amount
of force necessary to do the job. If you use this posture, you will put less weight and
pressure on your shoulder.

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Be sure to keep your wrists straight. Avoid bending, extending, or twisting your
wrists for long periods of time.

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Do not use a pinch grip to lift large or heavy loads because the way you lift also can
affect the tendons in your hand. When you grasp an object between your thumb and
fingers, you put a lot of tension on hand and wrist tendons. Use both hands—use
one for a while, and then use the other—to give them rest.

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■ Rack Safety and Precautions
WARNING:
Possible personal injury:
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Lifting hazard: The library weighs 63.5 kg (140 lb) plus the weight of
the drives. With all of the drives and power supplies installed, the
weight is 122.5 kg (270 lb). Use at least two people and a mechanical
device to lift and position the library. Make sure you read the
information in “Lifting Techniques” on page xx before beginning.

•

Also consider the library’s total weight when you are placing other
equipment into the rack. To prevent an unbalanced situation, install
the heaviest equipment on the bottom and the lightest equipment on
the top. Failure to do so might cause the rack to become unstable
and tip over.

Observe the following safety precautions when you are installing the library into a rack:
•

If the rack has front or rear doors, do not allow the doors to interfere with the
library’s ventilation. The rack’s internal ambient temperature should not exceed the
recommended operating temperature range of the library. The maximum rack air
ambient temperature is 40°C (104°F).

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Ensure that rack doors provide adequate clearance to the library.

•

Ensure that the combination of the library with other equipment in the rack does not
create an overcurrent condition, whether the equipment is connected directly to the
branch circuit or to a power distribution strip.

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Ensure that all equipment in the rack has reliable earth ground, whether the
equipment is connected directly to the branch circuit or to a power distribution strip.
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■ Fiber-optic Safety
WARNING:
Eye hazard. Never look directly into a fiber-optic cable, a fiber-optic
connector, or a laser transceiver module. Hazardous conditions might
exist from laser power levels that are capable of causing injury to the
eye.
Be especially careful when using optical instruments with this
equipment. Such instruments might increase the likelihood of eye injury.
The laser transceivers in fiber-optic equipment can pose dangers to personal safety.
Ensure that anyone who works with this StorageTek equipment understands these
dangers and follows safety procedures. Ensure that the optical ports of every laser
transceiver module are terminated with an optical connector, a dust plug, or a cover.
Each fiber-optic interface in this StorageTek Fibre Channel equipment contains a laser
transceiver that is a Class 1 Laser Product. Each laser transceiver has an output of less
than 70 µW and a wavelength of 850 nm. StorageTek’s Class 1 Laser Products comply
with EN60825-1(+A-11) and with sections 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
The following translations are for users in Finland and Sweden who wish to identify laser
safety and classification:
CLASS 1 LASER
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASSE 1 LASER APPARAT

Laser Product Label
In accordance with safety regulations, a label on each StorageTek Fibre Channel product
identifies the laser class of the product and the place and date of the manufacturer. The
label appears on top of a Fibre Channel tape drive and near the Fibre Channel connectors
on a Fibre Channel tape library. A copy of the label is shown here:
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11

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Follow these guidelines when you install fiber-optic cables:
1. Cable routing:
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Raised floor: You may install fiber-optic cables under a raised floor. Route
them away from any obstruction, such as existing cables or other equipment.

•

Cable tray or raceway: Place the cables in position; do not pull them
through the cable tray. Route the cables away from sharp corners, ceiling hangers,
pipes, and construction activity.

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Vertical rise length: Leave the cables on the shipping spool, and lower them
from above; do not pull the cables up from below. Use proper cable ties to
secure the cable.

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General: Do not install fiber-optic cables on top of smoke detectors.

2. Cable management:
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Leave at least 4.6 m (15 ft) of cable at each end for future growth.

•

Use strain reliefs to prevent the weight of the cable from damaging the
connector.

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Review all information in this manual and in any related manuals about safely
handling fiber-optic cables.

3. Connector protection:
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Insert connectors carefully to prevent damage to the connector or fiber.

•

Leave the connector’s protective cover in place until you are ready to make
connections.

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Replace the connector’s protective cover when the connector is disconnected.

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Clean the connector before making a connection. Make sure that there are no
obstructions and that keyways are aligned.

Fiber-optic Cable Handling
Observe these precautions when you handle fiber-optic cables:

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Do not bend the cable to less than 12 mm (0.5 in.) in radius. StorageTek
recommends that a cable’s bend radius be no less than 20 times the diameter of the
cable.

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Do not pull on the cables; carefully place them into position.

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Keep cables away from sharp edges or sharp protrusions that could cut or wear
through the cable; make sure that cutouts in the equipment have protective edging.

•

Protect the cable from extreme temperature conditions.

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Install the connector’s protective cover whenever the connector is not connected.

■ Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Damage Prevention
Anyone who handles ESD-sensitive components must be aware of the damage that ESD
can cause to electronic components and must take the proper precautions to prevent it.
Also, anyone who performs maintenance on StorageTek equipment must complete an
ESD-basics course.
CAUTION:
Potential damage to equipment: Handle ESD-sensitive components only
under ESD-protected conditions. To meet this requirement, always use
the Field Service Grounding Kit (PN 4711) and always follow these ESD
precautions and procedures when you are servicing StorageTek
equipment or handling ESD-sensitive components.

ESD Precautions
Always take the following general precautions when you work with ESD-sensitive
components:
•

Wear ESD protection whenever you install, remove, maintain, or repair StorageTek
equipment.

•

Keep ESD-sensitive printed-circuit components in their ESD-protective packages
until you have taken all ESD-preventive steps and you are ready to install the
component.

•

Do not allow anyone to touch or handle an unprotected ESD-sensitive component
unless that person has taken all ESD precautions.

•

Reinstall all equipment covers and close all equipment doors after you have
completed the work.

•

If the grounding-kit work surface has been exposed to temperatures above 66ºC
(150ºF) or below 4.5ºC (40ºF), acclimate the work surface to room temperature
before you unroll it.

•

Immediately place any component that you have removed into an ESD-protective
package.

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Keep the grounding-kit work surface clean.
Note: To clean the work surface, use a mild detergent and water, and make sure
that the surface is completely dry before you use it.

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Periodically check the electrical resistance of the ground cord and the wrist-strap coil
cord.
Note: The ground cord should measure less than 1.2 MΩ, and the coil cord
should measure between 0.8 and 1.2 MΩ. Repair or replace the cords if they
no longer meet these requirements.

ESD-Protection Procedure
Remember that each customer environment is different. Address all the customer’s
concerns before you work on any equipment.

Prepare the Work Area
1. Before you service the equipment, unfold the grounding-kit work surface completely
and place it on a convenient surface.
2. Attach one end of the ground cord to the work surface; secure the snap fastener.
Note: You will attach the free end in a later step.
3. Slip on an ESD wrist strap. Make sure that the strap is comfortable and makes
contact with the entire circumference of your wrist.
4. Snap one end of the coil cord to the wrist band.

Access the Equipment
5. Carefully open the doors to the equipment or remove the covers from the
equipment. Do not touch any internal components.
CAUTION:
Be sure that you are properly grounded before you touch any internal
components.
6. Attach the free end of the coil cord to the most appropriate place:
a.

If you are working on components from a small piece of equipment, attach the
free end of the coil cord to the grounding-kit work surface. In addition, be sure
that you touch an unpainted metal surface on the equipment before you touch an
internal component.

b. If you are working on components from a large piece of equipment, attach the
free end of the coil cord to a grounding jack or to an unpainted metal surface
inside the equipment.

Replace Components
7. Remove the defective component and place it on the work surface.
8. Remove the replacement component from its ESD-protective package, and install
the component in the equipment.

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Clean Up
10. Disconnect the ground cords from the equipment.
11. Reinstall all equipment covers and close all equipment doors.
12. Disconnect the coil cord from your wrist, and, if necessary, disconnect the ground
cord from the work surface.
13. Properly store the work surface and the other Field Service Grounding Kit items.

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General Information

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This chapter introduces the library, its components, and specifications.
See Appendix A, “Principles of Operation” for more specific information.
The library is a self-contained, fully automated cartridge tape storage system that holds
one to eight drives. The library can have 40, 60, or 80 cell capacities.
Note: You can use the operator panel to configure your library as a 64-cell library for
third-party software licensing reasons.
The library can be placed on the floor (deskside version with cosmetic cover and a base
with casters) or installed in a standard 483-mm (19-in.) rack.

■ Views and Locations
The following figures show views and component locations. The components are
described in the following sections.

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Figure 1-1. Front View of Components (L201_279)

1. Operator panel (including status display)
2. Door locks
3. Cartridge access port (CAP)
4. Casters for deskside version
5. Viewing window

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Figure 1-2. Rear View of Components (L201_280)

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Figure 1-2. Rear View of Components (Continued) (L201_280)
1. Library low voltage differential (LVD) and high voltage differential (HVD) SCSI ports
2. Fibre Channel router power cord access plate
3. Library serial number and agency label
4. Drive 0
5. Drive 1
6. Drive 2
7. Drive 3
8. Drive 4
9. Drive 5
10. Drive 6
11. Drive 7
12. Library warranty identification number
13. Dual power label
14. Power receptacle (4)
15. Power-on/off switch (4)
16. Input line receptacle, for standard supply on the left and redundant supply on the right (2)
17. Input line switch, for standard supply on the left and redundant supply on the right (2)
18. Standard power supplies
19. Redundant power supplies
20. Fibre Channel router card, SCSI LVD (2) (optional)
21. Fibre Channel router port (2)
22. Fibre Channel router CSE serial port (2)
23. SCSI ports to connect library and drives when using the Fibre Channel router card
24. Personality module connector
25. Customer Services Engineering (CSE) port
26. Reserved for Development Engineering
27. Ethernet/Web interface port
28. Library RESET button—use a wooden pencil (never a screwdriver or other electrical conductor) to
press this button to prevent damaging the button or the LLC card.
29. Electronics module
30. Optional Native Fibre port (card in EM)

Note: From a software viewpoint, the top drive that is installed is Drive 0. If all eight drives are
installed, the top drive is Drive 0 and the bottom is Drive 7.

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Figure 1-3. Internal View of Components (L201_289)

1. Hand
2. Drive 7 (See note.)
3. Drive 6
4. Drive 5

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Figure 1-3. Internal View of Components (L201_289)
5. Drive 4
6. Drive 3
7. Drive 2
8. Drive 1
9. Drive 0
10. Columns 0 through 3, with 3 on far right
11. Two optional cleaning cartridge cells
12. CAP with removable five-cell magazine
13. Cartridge

Note: From a software viewpoint, the top drive that is installed is Drive 0. If all eight drives are
installed, the top drive is Drive 0 and the bottom is Drive 7.
14. Reserved for Development Engineering
15. Ethernet/Web interface port
16. Library RESET button—use a wooden pencil (never a screwdriver or other electrical conductor) to
press this button to prevent damaging the button or the LLC card.
17. Electronics module
18. Optional Native Fibre port (card in EM)

Note: From a software viewpoint, the top drive that is installed is Drive 0. If all eight drives are
installed, the top drive is Drive 0 and the bottom is Drive 7.

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Figure 1-4. SN3300 Fibre Channel Router Components (L201-567)
LVD UNIT
0
1

PWR
SERIAL

1

3

2

ETHERNET

LNK/ACT

FIBER
CHANNEL

LVD SE/SCSI

5

4

6

HVD UNIT
0
1

PWR
SERIAL

ETHERNET

LNK/ACT

FIBER
CHANNEL

HVD/SCSI

L201_567

1. Power receptacle

4. Ethernet port

2. Power switch

5. Fibre channel ports

3. Serial port

6. SCSI ports

Figure 1-5. SN3400 Multi-Protocol Router Components (L201-567)
Power Side
Fault

Fault

Power

Power

1

4

3

2
6

5

7

3

2

1

8

9

10

Port Side
Fiber Channel Module

Lnk

Lnk

Act

For Proper Configuring this Tray or Module
Must be Installed

Port 0

Port 2

Port 0

Port 2

Port 1

Port 3

Port 1

Port 3

Act
Port 0

Port 1

L201

1. Power receptacles

6. Serial port

2. Power modules

7. Fibre channel port module

3. Exhaust vents

8. SCSI port modules

4. Fan module

9. Ethernet port

5. Air intake

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Figure 1-6. DLT Drive Serial Number, Warranty Identification Number Locations
(L201_164)

1

3

2

L201_164

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Figure 1-7. Ultrium LTO Drive Serial Number, Warranty Identification Number
Locations (L201_165)

1
2

3

L201_165

1. CEI serial number (The drive was ordered for the initial library installation.)
2. FRU serial number (The drive was ordered to replace a drive that failed.)
3.

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■ Robot
The robot (see Figure 1-8) moves cartridges among the storage cells, drives, and CAP.
The robot, behind the front door, consists of the:
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•
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Theta for lateral movement
Z drive for vertical movement
Hand to mount and dismount cartridges

Most of the components are mounted on the Z shaft. The hand, mounted on the Z
carriage, moves up, down, and around the shaft to access the cells, drives, and CAP.
The camera, on the hand, reads the bar code volume numbers on the cartridges, and the
library and CAP calibration targets.
See “Robot” on page A-4 for more information.
Figure 1-8. Robotic Components (L201_255)

1. Z motor
2. Hand
3. Z shafts
4. Z carriage
5. Theta motor

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■ Cartridge Access Port
The CAP is on the bottom right side of the front of the library. The CAP contains a
removable magazine with five storage cells. The operator can leave the magazine in the
CAP and place cartridges into the cells, or remove the magazine, fill or empty the cells
outside of the library, and place the magazine back into the CAP location.
The operator uses the CAP to add cartridges to the library without interrupting normal
robotic command operation. For instance, if Auto Clean is not enabled, a message
appears on the operator panel stating that a drive requires cleaning. When the operator
presses SELECT for the CAP open option on the operator panel, the robot opens the
CAP. The operator can place a cleaning cartridge into the CAP for the robot to retrieve
and place into the drive.
Note: Make sure the magazine is in the CAP before initializing or resetting the library
to prevent an audit failure.

■ Electronics Module
The electronics module (EM) consists of the internal LLC card, and interface
connections and the personality module on the EM frame. One or two optional Fibre
Channel router cards can be installed in the EM.

LLC Card
The LLC card is the processor card. The card contains the hardware to maintain the
robotic components. The card also controls an operator panel interface, a SCSI interface
(HVD or LVD selectable), an Ethernet/Web interface, drive serial ports, and a CSE port.
The card stores the library capacity information from the personality module, and the
volume numbers of the cartridges in the library cells.
See “LLC Card” on page A-5 for more information.

Personality Module
The personality module is a connector that stores the library cell capacity information.
The module reflects a capacity of 40, 60, or 80 cells. The library does not operate unless
an authorized module is attached to the rear of the EM.
Attach the module before powering-on the library for proper initialization. Only remove the module
when installing an upgrade conversion bill, and use the conversion instructions.
See “Viewing the Status of the Personality Module” on page 2-11 and
“Adding Cell and Drive Capacity” on page 2-27 for more information.

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Power System Overview

■ Power System Overview
The library has two standard power supplies. You can order and install two additional
power supplies to provide redundant power to the library and drives. Plug each power
supply into a separate circuit to provide redundant power.
Each supply has a switch. All switches must be in the ON position during normal
operation.
•
•

The ON position is —.
The OFF position is O.

See “Power System” on page A-3 for more information.

■ Cartridge Storage Cells
The cartridge storage cells are stacked in four columns arranged around the robot. The
tape management software locates cartridges by their storage cell numbers.
The drive slots and the five CAP cells are not included when determining data cell
capacity.
The following figure shows the cell locations. Although you are able to see all the storage
cells, the software only recognizes the data cells that are designated for the capacity that
you ordered. A cell barrier clip can be inserted during installation if your library is not an
80-cell version. This clip identifies the cells that you may use for your data cartridges.
CAUTION:
Do not place a white cartridge into cell 1044d, or you will cause an
initialization failure.

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Figure 1-9. Valid Storage Cells (L201_150)

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Figure 1-9. Valid Storage Cells (L201_150)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Column 0
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Cleaning cartridge cells (2) when Auto Clean is
enabled
14. Library calibration label
15. CAP (five cells)

Drive Slot 7
Drive Slot 6
Drive Slot 5
Drive Slot 4
Drive Slot 3
Drive Slot 2
Drive Slot 1
Drive Slot 0

Note: In an 80-cell capacity library, if Auto Clean is not enabled, the operator can place data cartridges
into the cleaning cartridge cells, making the total capacity 81. If Auto Clean is enabled, the total
capacity is 79.
Legend:
• Use Columns 0 and 1 white cells for the 40-cell configuration.
• Use Columns 0 and 1 white cells and Columns 1, 2 and 3 light gray cells for the 80-cell configuration.
• Use two dark gray cells above the CAP for cleaning cartridges if Auto Clean is enabled.
• Small, black rectangles are targets.

■ Drives
Refer to your drive publications and the vendor Web sites for a detailed discussion of
drives and cartridges.
The library supports the following drives:
•

Ultrium Linear Tape-Open (LTO) drives
LTO technology was developed by IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and Seagate to provide a
clear and viable choice in an increasingly complex array of tape storage options. LTO
is an “open format’ technology, which means that users will have multiple sources of
product and media. The open nature of LTO technology also provides a means of
enabling compatibility among different vendor’s offerings.
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Hewlett-Packard’s LTO 1, LTO 2, and LTO 3
IBM’s LTO 1, LTO 2, and LTO 3
Quantum’s (Certance) LTO 2 and LTO 3
Seagate LTO 1 and LTO 2

Digital Linear Tape (DLT) drives:
• Quantum Corporation’s DLT 7000E, DLT 8000, and Super DLT 220, 320 and
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You may mix drive types within a library, but please observe the following cautions and
tables:
CAUTION:
Possible data corruption: StorageTek does not advise you to mix DLT
7000 and DLT 8000 drives in the same library. If a DLT 7000 cartridge is
inserted into a DLT 8000 drive, the tape can be read and written on in
7000 mode. If a DLT 8000 cartridge is inserted into a DLT 7000 drive and
a read command is issued, the drive will indicate Medium Error/
Calibration Error (03/8000). If a write command is issued at load point, as
with most drives, the drive will write over any data present.
CAUTION:
Data loss: StorageTek does not advise mounting SDLT 320-formatted
cartridges into SDLT 220 drives. An SDLT 220 drive will overwrite the 320
data. To avoid this, carefully manage the locations of the cartridges
within your library, and designate the correct drive type for your read/
write operations.
Do not mix LVD and HVD operations on the same bus.
DLT1 drives use only DLTtape IV cartridges, and can read—but not write to—
DLTtape IV cartridges formatted by DLT 4000 drives.
DLT1 drives use their own cleaning cartridge, part 100099401. Do not use this
cartridge in DLT drives.
Table 1-1. LTO Drive Backward Readability

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■ Interfaces
The L80 has library interfaces, drive interfaces, and user interfaces.

Library Interfaces
The library interfaces are small computer system interface (SCSI HVD and LVD) or,
with the addition of an internal or external Fibre Channel router, Fibre Channel-to-SCSI
LVD.
The following table describes issues to consider when combining devices and bus types.
Table 1-2. SCSI Device/Bus Types: Issues
If you plug a . . .
Single-ended device

Low voltage
differential device

High voltage
differential device

Into . . .

The result is . . .

Single-ended bus

Proper connection

LVD bus

Single-ended mode

HVD bus

Operation disabled

Single-ended bus

Single-ended mode

LVD bus

Proper connection

HVD

Potential damage/disabled device

Single-ended bus

Disabled device

LVD bus

Potential damage/disabled device

HVD bus

Proper connection

In the future, Native Fibre will be available. It will:
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Allow the library to connect to Fibre Channel networks
Increase the client server-to-library distance from 25 m (82 ft) to 500 m (1,640 ft)
Be less expensive than a router

Drive Interfaces
The drive interfaces are SCSI high voltage differential (HVD) or SCSI low voltage
differential (LVD). The HVD interface allows longer cable lengths, but throughput is
slower than with the LVD interface. The LVD interface restricts cable lengths, but
provides faster throughput.
The following table shows the types of drives and the interfaces that are supported.

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Table 1-3. Compatible Drives and Interfaces
Drive Name

Sustained Native
Transfer Rate

Interface
HVD1

LVD2

DLT 8000

6.0 MB/s

Ultra-2 SCSI
HVD Fast 40

Ultra-2 SCSI LVD 80MB/s, SE
40MB/s

SDLT 220

11 MB/s

Ultra-2 SCSI
HVD Fast 40

Ultra-2 SCSI LVD 80MB/s, SE
40MB/s

SDLT 320

16 MB/s

Ultra-2 SCSI
HVD Fast 40

Ultra-2 SCSI LVD 80MB/s, SE
40MB/s

SDLT 600

36 MB/s

N/A

Ultra-3 SCSI LVD 160
MB/s, SE 40 MB/s

Seagate/Certance
Ultrium 1 LTO5

16 MB/s

Ultra-2 SCSI
HVD Fast 40

Ultra-2 SCSI LVD 80 MB/s, SE 40
MB/s

Seagate/Certance
Ultrium 2 LTO5

34 MB/s

N/A

Ultra-2 SCSI LVD 80 MB/s

Seagate/Certance
Ultrium 3 LTO5

68 MB/s

N/A

Ultra-3 SCSI Ultra-160 LVD
160MB/s

IBM Ultrium 1 LTO

15 MB/s

Ultra-2 SCSI
HVD Fast 40

Ultra-2 SCSI LVD 80 MB/s

IBM Ultrium 2 LTO

35 MB/s

N/A

Ultra-3 SCSI(Ultra-160) LVD
160MB/s

IBM Ultrium 3 LTO

80 MB/s

N/A

Ultra-3 SCSI(Ultra-160) LVD
160MB/s

HP Ultrium 1 LTO

15 MB/s

Ultra-2 SCSI
HVD Fast 40

Ultra-2 SCSI LVD
80 MB/s, SE 40MB/s

HP Ultrium 2 LTO

30 MB/s

N/A

Ultra-3 SCSI Ultra-160 LVD
160MB/s

HP Ultrium 3 LTO

80 MB/s

N/A

Ultra-4 SCSI Ultra-320 LVD
160MB/s

1. The maximum burst speed of data transfer for the HVD interface is at 40 MB/s
2. The maximum burst speed of data transfer for the LVD interface varies depending upon the type of
SCSI interface.
3. Certance is owned by Quantum Corporation.

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You can convert all SCSI LVD drives to Fibre Channel using an optional internal or
external Fibre Channel router. The library has slots for two Fibre Channel router cards,
each router can support up to four drives. Two external Fibre Channel routers are
available—one supports up to four drives (Figure 1-4 on page 1-7), the other up to eight
drives (Figure 1-5 on page 1-7). Properly terminate each SCSI bus with an LVD or LVD/
SE multimode terminator.
The Fibre Channel to LVD router:
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Allows the library to be connected to a 1 GB Fibre network (arbitrated loop and
switched fabric)
Allows the use of less expensive LVD SCSI drives
Makes it easier to connect in a Fibre network
Allows third-party copy (automated transfer of data from drive to drive without
client-server intervention)
Increases the client server-to-library distance from 12 m (39.37 ft) to 500 m (1,640 ft)
Allows connectivity between Fibre networks and the library and SCSI drives

User Interfaces
The user interfaces are the operator panel, Ethernet/Web port, and CSE port. For
detailed information, see “Operator Panel Components” on page 2-1 and
“Using Library Status Tool” on page 2-18.

■ Serviceability
You can service the library from the front, right side, and rear. Each of these areas should
have a service clearance of 610 mm (2 ft).
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■ Library Environmental Specifications
The following table lists the library environmental specifications. Refer to your drive
vendor’s publication and Web site for drive specifications.
Table 1-4. Library Environmental Specifications
Item

Specifications
Operating

Storage

Transporting

Temperature

+10 to +40ºC
(+50 to +104ºF)

+10 to +40ºC
(+50 to +104ºF)

-40 to +60ºC
(-40 to +140ºF)

Humidity

20 to 80%

10 to 95%

10 to 95%

Wet bulb (maximum,
noncondensing)

+29.2ºC
(+84.5ºF)

+35ºC
(+95ºF)

+35ºC
(+95ºF)

Altitude

-76 to 3,048 m (-250 to 10,000 ft)

■ Drive and Cartridge Weights
The following table lists the drive and cartridge weights. Refer to the drive publication
and vendor Web site for updated information.
Table 1-5. Drive and Cartridge Weights

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DLT drive and tray

5.4 kg (12 lb)

DLT1 drive and tray

2.72 kg (6 lb)

Super DLT drive and tray

3.17 kg (7 lb)

DLT cartridge

223 g (7.9 oz)

HP Ultrium LTO drive and tray

5.0 kg (11 lb)

IBM Ultrium LTO drive and tray

5.8 kg (12.7 lb)

Seagate Ultrium LTO drive and tray

5.5 kg (12 lb)

Ultrium 100 GB cartridge

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■ Drive Power Specifications
The following table lists the drive power specifications. Refer to the drive publication and
vendor Web site for updated information.
Table 1-6. Drive Power Specifications
Drive

VoltAmperes

Current

Heat output

DLT1

38 VA

0.30 A at 120 VAC
0.16 A at 240 VAC

130 Btu/hr

DLT 7000E

72 VA

0.59 A at 120 VAC
0.30 A at 240 VAC

256 Btu/hr

DLT 8000

65 VA

0.53 A at 120 VAC
0.27 A at 240 VAC

222 Btu/hr

Super DLT

58 VA

0.47 A at 120 VAC
0.24 A at 240 VAC

198 Btu/hr

HP Ultrium LTO

46 VA

0.37 A at 120 VAC
0.19 A at 240 VAC

157 Btu/hr

IBM Ultrium LTO

69 VA

0.56 A at 120 VAC
0.29 A at 240 VAC

236 Btu/hr

Seagate Ultrium LTO

47 VA

0.38 A at 120 VAC
0.20 A at 240 VAC

160 Btu/hr

■ Library Power Specifications
The following table lists the power specifications for the library without drives.
Table 1-7. Library Power Specifications
Item

Specification

Input voltage

100-240 VAC, single phase

Frequency

50/60 Hz

Maximum library power consumption

1.42 A at 120 V or 0.75 A at 240 V

Maximum heat output

614 Btu/hr

Voltage-amperes

180 VA

■ Library Dimensions
The following pages show the dimensions and weight for the rack and deskside versions.

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Figure 1-10. Rack Version Dimensions and Weight (L201_344)

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Figure 1-10. Rack Version Dimensions and Weight (Continued) (L201_344)
1. 797 mm (31.39 in.) height
2. 483 mm (19.0 in.) width of front with flange
3. 697 mm (27.44 in.) depth without cables; not shown: fans protrude 27 mm (1.06 in.) from back
4. 448 mm (17.65 in.) width
5. 102 mm (4.0 in.) dedicated fan exhaust clearance area (shaded volume provides for cable and
cooling clearances)
6. 37 mm (1.44 in.)
Weight (library only) 63.5 kg (140 lb)

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Figure 1-11. Deskside Version Dimensions and Weight (L201_347)

1. 1011 mm (39.80 in.) height including casters; casters are 72 mm (2.85 in.).
2. 540 mm (21.25 in.) width
3. 740 mm (29.15 in.) depth without cables
4. 102 mm (4.0 in.) dedicated fan exhaust clearance area (shaded volume provides for cable and
cooling clearances)
Weight (library only) 63.5 kg (140 lb)

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This chapter describes how to use the operator panel to configure the library and drives.
It also describes the Library Status Tool.

■ Operator Panel Components
The following figure and pages describe the components on the library operator panel.
Figure 2-1. Operator Panel Components (L201_212)

1. Arrow buttons to select menu options and to scroll display lines
2. MENU button
3. LIBRARY ACTIVE indicator
4. Drive status
5. CAP status
6. Operator panel display
7. Arrows indicate more information can be seen on the screen. Use the Arrow buttons to scroll.
8. SERVICE REQUIRED indicator
9. SELECT button
10. CAP OPEN indicator

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Buttons
The operator panel has four buttons:
MENU

This button toggles operation between the Main Menu and the initial
status display. It also returns you to the previous (higher level) menu
from a submenu.

SELECT

This button chooses the option next to the cursor (>) shown in the
status display. In a data field, this button moves the cursor to the next
character. You must press this button until you come to the end of the
character line to move on to the next field.

▲
▼

The ▲ (up) and ▼ (down) buttons move the cursor to the selection
you want in a menu screen. When the cursor is in a data field, the
arrows increase and decrease the values of the numbers and letters
shown in that field.

Indicators
The operator panel has three indicators:
LIBRARY
ACTIVE

This green indicator flashes when the LLC card is active.

CAP OPEN

This amber indicator is lit when the CAP door is open.

SERVICE
REQUIRED

This red indicator is lit when operator intervention is required. Check
the operator panel display for messages.
If the indicator is lit solidly and not flashing, use the Diagnostics menu
to see the fault symptom code (FSC).
This indicator flashes if:
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■ Operator Panel Menus
Use the buttons on the operator panel to access the library menus. Press the MENU
button to view the Main Menu. To view submenus, use the arrow (▲ ▼) buttons to move
the cursor to any menu and press the SELECT button to view that menu.
The Main Menu’s options are:
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Door Operations
Diagnostics
CAP Contents
Lib Info/Cfg
Network Info/Cfg
Drive Info/Cfg
Personality Mod
Hardware Monitor
Clean

■ Configuration
After initialization is completed, you can configure the library and drives. The following
paragraphs and tables describe the configuration entries. Check off the tasks in the list as
you complete them.

❑
❑
❑
❑

1. “Configuring the Library” on page 2-4
2. “Configuring the Drives” on page 2-6
3. “Configuring the Network” on page 2-7
4. “Setting the Warning and Shutdown Temperatures” on page 2-8

As you enter configuration information, record your choices in Table 2-16 on page 2-28.
When you are done, make a copy of the table and give it to the customer.
Use the operator panel buttons to enter information in the following menus to configure
the library:
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Network Info/Cfg (if you use Library Status)
Drive Info/Cfg
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Two of the entries in Table 2-1 on page 2-5 are discussed in the following paragraphs.

Fast Load Feature
The Fast Load feature adjusts the timing of the hand during cartridge load operations:
•

When the Fast Load feature is On, the hand mounts a cartridge into a drive and
immediately performs its next job without waiting for the drive to complete its
loading cycle. This feature allows more jobs to be done, but if the cartridge is not
properly loaded, that job will not be done and no one will realize it until later.

•

When the Fast Load feature is Off (the default), the hand waits at the drive location
until the drive has completed its loading cycle before beginning its next job. This
feature allows fewer jobs to be done, but if the cartridge is not properly loaded,
someone will notice the condition immediately.

Note: Some tape management software does not support the Fast Load feature.
Consult your system administrator before enabling this feature.

Auto Clean Feature
The drives are cleaned to prevent read and write errors. The library supports two
methods for cleaning drives:
•
•

Automatic cleaning (Auto Clean)
Manual cleaning

The Auto Clean feature is enabled when you have:
•
•
•

Configured the library for Auto Clean
Inserted one or two cleaning cartridges into the designated cells
Reinitialized the library

When a drive requires cleaning and Auto Clean is enabled, the hand retrieves a cleaning
cartridge from one of the two cleaning cartridge cells, mounts the cartridge into the drive,
and returns the cartridge to one of the two cells after cleaning is complete.
If Auto Clean is On and you want to clean a drive before the drive requests a cleaning, you
can manually load the correct cleaning cartridge into that drive.
If Auto Clean Off, a Clean Needed message appears on the status display of the
operator panel when a drive requires cleaning. You must load a cleaning cartridge into
that drive.

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Notes: Your library could contain more than two types of drives. The types of cleaning
cartridges that are in the cleaning cartridge cells determine which types of drives
can be automatically cleaned. Each vendor’s LTO drives, the DLT1 and SDLT
drives use unique cleaning cartridges. The DLT 7000E and DLT 8000 drives
share the same type of cleaning cartridge. Refer to the L80 Tape Library User’s
Guide, 96021, for cleaning cartridge label codes.
Some tape management software does not support the Auto Clean feature.
Consult your system administrator before enabling this feature.
Access the Lib Info/Cfg Menu and complete the fields as shown in the following
table.
Table 2-1. Library Information/Configuration Menu (Lib Info/Cfg Menu)
Data Field

Valid Values

Explanation

SCSI ID:
00–15
(see Note)

Enter the SCSI identification (ID) that you have chosen for the
library; for example, 00.

Date:

mm/dd/yyyy

Enter the current date, where mm is the month (01–12), dd is the
day (01–31), and yyyy is the year (2000–2010); for example, 05/
19/2001.

Time:

hh:mm

Enter the current time, where hh is the hour (00–23) and mm is the
minutes (00–59); for example, 15:39.

Fast Load: Off
(default)
On

See “Fast Load Feature” on page 2-4 and make your selection.

Media
Check

During initialization or power-on, the robot tries to grab any
unreadable, unlabeled, or improperly placed cartridges. If the robot
cannot grab one of those cartridges, the library status will be “not
ready.” To change the setting, press the SELECT button.

Off
(default)
On

Auto
Off
Clean:
(default)
(see Note) On

See “Auto Clean Feature” on page 2-4 and make your selection.

# Cells:
(see Note

The personality module sets the 40, 60, or 80 entry.

40
60
80

You can choose the 64 option for third-party software licensing
reasons. Press either the up or down arrow to toggle to 64.

64
SCSI Type: HVD
LVD

The LLC card sets the SCSI type during initialization.

Version

The firmware sets this entry.

Note: If you modify the SCSI ID, Auto Clean, or the # Cells data fields, or choose the
64 cells option, and press the MENU button to exit the configuration menu, the status display
shows Needing Lib Reset: SELECT to RESET the Library. Press the
SELECT button to reset the library.

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Configuring the Drives
Access the Drive Info/Cfg Menu and complete the fields for all drives installed in
your library. For more information about this menu, see
“Viewing the Status of the Drives” on page 2-10.
Table 2-2. Drive Information/Configuration Menu (Drive Info/Cfg Menu)
Data Field

Valid Values

Explanation

SCSI Id:

00–15

Enter the SCSI ID you have chosen for this drive, for example, 00.
This ID must be different from the IDs of other drives on the SCSI
bus. Valid IDs can vary, depending on the type of drive. Refer to
your drive documentation for more information.
Note: If you change the SCSI IDs and a Fibre Channel router is
installed, you must reinitialize the router by either a soft
reboot through the CSE interface or by pressing the power
switch to the O position, then to the — position.

On Bus
Status:

On
Off

On indicates that the drive is on the same SCSI bus as the library.

Status

Loaded

This is the status of the drive. See Table 2-6 on page 2-10 for a list of
the statuses.

Type

DLT 7000
DLT 8000
BNHMK DLT1
SDLT 220
SDLT 320
SDLT 600
SGT LTO
HP LTO
IBM LTO

The type of drive is set automatically during initialization.

2-6

Note: Type SGT LTO for the Quantum Certance drive.

The drive vendor is set automatically during initialization.

Vendor
Code Ver:

Off indicates that the drive is connected to a different SCSI bus.

20

The code version of your drive is set automatically during
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Configuring the Network
To use Library Status, you must configure the network. Access the Network Info/
Cfg Menu and complete the required fields as shown in the following table.
Note: Ask your system administrator for the IP address, the network gateway, and the
subnet mask.
See “Using Library Status Tool” on page 2-18.
Table 2-3. Network Information/Configuration Menu (Network Info/Cfg Menu)
Data Field

Valid Values

Explanation

Library
Name:

name

Enter the name for the library in your network, where
name is up to 11 alphanumeric characters. This name
has no effect on library operation. This name is also
called the Domain Name.

IP
Address:

nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn

Enter the address for network monitoring, where n is
0–9.
Note: You cannot assign an address such as
255.255.255.255.

Network
Gateway:

nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn

Enter the gateway connection between subnets, where
n is 0–9. This is required only when such a connection
exists and is necessary to library operation.

Subnet
Mask:

nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn

Enter this data to make the library accessible through
a subnet on a larger network, where n is 0–9. This field
is required only when applicable.

Web
Password
Ethernet
Address:

The default is horizon. To change the password,
press the SELECT button, and use the arrows to
change each letter.
nn.nn nn.nn.nn.nn.nn The Ethernet address is set automatically.

Note: If you change any of the network configuration values, and you press the MENU button to exit
the configuration menu, the status display shows Needing Lib Reset: SELECT to
Reset the Library. Press the SELECT button to reset the library.

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Setting the Warning and Shutdown Temperatures
Use this menu to protect media. Refer to the documentation from the media
manufacturer to determine what temperatures to set. The high temperature is
automatically recorded.
You are not required to set the warning and shutdown temperatures. The display still will
report LLC card fan, drive fan, and power supply failures.
Access the Hardware Monitor Menu and complete the required fields as shown
in the following table. For more information about this menu, see
“Viewing the Status of the Hardware Monitor” on page 2-12.
Table 2-4. Hardware Monitor Menu
Data Field

Explanation

High Temp:

The display shows the highest Celsius temperature. If desired, press
SELECT to clear the temperature.

Warn Temp:

Use the arrows to set the desired Celsius temperature. When the
library reaches the temperature, the SERVICE REQUIRED
indicator blinks.

Shutdown
Temp:

Use the arrows to set the desired Celsius temperature. When the
library reaches the temperature, the SERVICE REQUIRED
indicator remains lit and no additional move requests are accepted.
Note: The value for the shutdown temperature must be at least
2ºC higher than the value for the warning temperature.

Resetting the Library
CAUTION:
Possible equipment damage: Use a wooden pencil (never a screwdriver
or other electrical conductor) to press the RESET button to prevent
damaging the button or the LLC card.
To activate the configuration information in the library’s memory, you must reset the
library. After entering all your configuration information, use a wooden pencil to press
the RESET button on the rear of the library, or press the inline power switches to the O
position, then to the — position.
Resetting the library by pressing the RESET button will make the library configuration
active, but it will not cause the library to perform an audit. If an audit is required because
cartridges have been moved, you must open and shut the door, or press the inline power
switches to the O position, then to the — position.
After you set some of the configuration values described in this chapter, you reset the
library using the operator panel. When you press the MENU button to exit the

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configuration menu, the status display shows Needing Lib Reset: SELECT to
Reset the Library. Press the SELECT button to reset the library.

■ Monitoring the Operator Panel for Messages
You can monitor the operator panel display for messages at any time during library
operation. In particular, the status display shows messages for:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Library
Drives
Personality module
Hardware Monitor
CAP
CAP magazine

Viewing the Status of the Library
To view the status information for the library, look at the first line in the status display.
Table 2-5. Library Status Messages
Status Message

Explanation

Lib Init Required

The library requires initialization. This message might
appear momentarily after you close the front door of the
library. If the message remains on the screen, open and
close the front door. The library then begins its
initialization cycle.

Library Not Ready

The library is not available to perform tape management
actions. Some status information might be available
through the network interface.

STK L80-Ready

The library has completed initialization and is ready to
perform tape management actions.

STK L80-Maint Mode The library is not ready because it is performing
diagnostic tests.
Library Requires
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Viewing the Status of the Drives
To view an explanation of the status information for the drives:
1. Press the MENU button to return to the Main Menu.
2. Press the arrow buttons until the > sign appears to the left of Drive Info/Cfg.
3. Press the SELECT button.
4. Use the arrow buttons to scroll to the desired drive.
5. Press the SELECT button.
6. Scroll through the status information.
7. Press the MENU button twice to return to the Main Menu.
Table 2-6. Drive Status Messages
Status Message

Explanation

Busy

This drive is reading or writing.

Cartridge In

This drive contains a cartridge, but it is not loaded.

Clean Failed

The attempt to clean this drive failed. This message appears only if a cartridge
is not loaded into the drive.

Cleaning

The drive is being cleaned.

Clean Needed

This drive requires cleaning. This message appears only when a cartridge is not
loaded into the drive.

Empty

A cartridge is not loaded into this drive.

Init Required

You must initialize this drive.

Inop

This drive is inoperable.

Loaded

A cartridge is loaded into this drive.

Loading

The drive is loading a cartridge.

Not
Communicate

This drive is not communicating with the library. (This drive might be
powered-off.)

Not Connected

This drive is not connected to the library.

Not Functional

This drive is not operating properly.

Rewinding

The drive is rewinding the cartridge.

Rewound

The drive has rewound the cartridge.

Unknown Drive

The library does not recognize the type of drive in this location.

Unloading

The drive is unloading a cartridge.

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Viewing the Status of the Personality Module
Viewing library personality information lets you determine the library’s capacity, vendor,
and how the library’s name and vendor name appear on a SCSI interface.
To view the library’s personality module information:
1. Press the MENU button to return to the Main Menu.
2. Press the arrow buttons until the > sign appears to the left of Personality
Module.
3. Press the SELECT button. PERS MODULE MENU is displayed.
4. Use the arrow buttons to line up the > sign with PERS MODULE INFO.
5. Press the SELECT button.
6. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the information stored in the personality
module.
7. Press the MENU button twice to return to the Main Menu.
Note: Use the INSTALL UPGRADE portion of the PERS MODULE MENU only
when you want to upgrade your library. Your upgrade kit includes instructions
for this procedure.
Table 2-7. Personality Module Status Messages
Status Item

Status Message

Validity of the personality module.

Status:
PRESENT

A valid personality module is attached to the LLC card.

NOT PRESENT

A personality module is not attached to the LLC card.

UNKNOWN

Valid vendor information has not been loaded into this library.
Vendor information and whether you can install a feature.

Type:

Version:

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Normal

Normal operating data is available.

Upgrade

You can use the personality module attached to the LLC card
to install a feature. This type of personality module is an
upgrade module, and is available through a conversion bill.
See “Adding Cell and Drive Capacity” on page 2-27.

Used
Upgrade

The feature on the attached upgrade module has already been
installed on a library.

Write in
Progress

The installation of the information from the personality
module has been interrupted. The personality module is no
longer valid.
Version number for the personality module.

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Table 2-7. Personality Module Status Messages (Continued)
Status Item

Status Message

Explanation

Lib Vendor
ID:

Identity number for the library vendor.

Lib Vendor
Name:

The name of the library vendor; for example, STK for Storage
Technology Corporation.

Lib Product
Name:

Normal type

The product name assigned by the library vendor; for
example, L80.

Upgrade
type

The product name for which the upgrade is valid.

Normal type

The maximum available cell capacity of the library.

Upgrade
type

The number of cells that would be added.

Lib Size:

SCSI Vendor
Name:

The library vendor name reported on the SCSI interface.

SCSI Product
Name:

The library product name reported on the SCSI interface.

Feature List
Library
Status

The library has a free version of the Web-enabled software
used for monitoring the library.

Library
Admin

The library has the upgrade version of the Library Status Tool.

Viewing the Status of the Hardware Monitor
Viewing the information under Hardware Monitor lets you know:
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If the LLC card fan, drive fans, and power supplies are functioning. If a fan or power
supply fails, see “LLC Card Fan Assembly” on page 4-35,
“Drive Fan Assembly” on page 4-2, or “Power Supply” on page 4-42 and replace it.

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The current Celsius temperature and highest Celsius temperature of the library.
You can set the warning and shutdown temperatures during configuration to protect
the tape media.
If the temperature reaches the warning temperature, the SERVICE REQUIRED
indicator blinks. If the temperature reaches the shutdown temperature, the indicator
remains lit, and no additional move requests are accepted. When the temperature
drops 2ºC below the warning or shutdown temperature, the condition will be cleared.

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If desired, you can press SELECT to clear the highest temperature. The display will
show the current temperature.
Note: If you did not set the warning and shutdown temperatures during configuration,
the display will show only the current and high temperatures.
To view the Hardware Monitor information:
1. Press the MENU button to return to the Main Menu.
2. Press the arrow buttons until the > sign appears to the left of Hardware
Monitor.
3. Press the SELECT button. The Hardware Monitor Menu is displayed.
4. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the information.
Table 2-8. Hardware Monitor Status Messages
Message

Meaning

Current Temp: 26

The current Celsius temperature of the library.

High Temp: 27

The highest Celsius temperature of the library since the
last time this field was reset.

Fans: OK

The LLC card fan and drive fans are functioning.

Fans: Fail
!Drive Slot 0 Fan

The Drive Slot 0 fan is not functioning, for example.

Power: OK

The power supplies are functioning.

Power: Fail
!Top Left

The top left power supply is not functioning, for
example.

Warn Temp:

The number that was set during configuration.

Shutdown Temp:

The number that was set during configuration.

Viewing the Status of the CAP
To view the status information for the CAP, look at the second line in the display.
Table 2-9. CAP Status Messages
Message

Meaning

CAP: Open

The CAP is open.

CAP: SELECT to Open The CAP is closed.

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The robot is opening the CAP.

CAP: Locked

The client server has issued a software
command that locks the CAP until a
previous command is completed.

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Viewing the Status of the CAP Magazine
To check the status of a CAP magazine and its contents:
1. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu.
2. Press an arrow button until the cursor lines up with CAP Contents.
3. Press the SELECT button. The CAP CONTENTS MENU appears.
The CAP CONTENTS MENU displays the cartridge type (for example, DLT) and
the cartridge code (for example, DG0123) for each cartridge in the CAP magazine.
Table 2-10. CAP Magazine Status Messages
Message

Meaning

EMPTY

This magazine’s cells do not contain a cartridge.

Reviewing the Event Log
The event log records significant messages and fault symptom codes (FSC) that the
library has generated during operation.
To review the event log:
1. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu.
2. Press the arrow button until the > sign lines up with Diagnostics.
3. Press the SELECT button. The Diagnostics Menu is displayed.
4. Press the arrow buttons until the > sign appears to the left of Event Log.
5. Press the SELECT button. The display shows the event log screen.
6. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the log.
Below is a sample entry on the event log’s screen, followed by an explanation of the
entry’s elements:
05 3788 03 CAP
03/15/2004 14:46:14
05 is the event log line number.
3788 is the FSC.
03 is the number of times this FSC has occurred.
CAP is the mechanical device.
03/15/2004 is the date the FSC occurred. The fields, from left to right, are month,
day, and year.

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14:46:14 is the time the FSC occurred. The fields, from left to right, are hour,
minutes, and seconds.

■ Using the Clean Menu
The Clean Menu provides information about the library’s cleaning cartridges. The
menu allows you to change the warning count for each type of cleaning cartridge and
import/export cleaning cartridges. It also lets you check the number of times a cleaning
cartridge has been used. The information displayed in the Clean Menu depends on
whether Auto Clean is On and a valid cleaning cartridge is in the designated cleaning cells.
To view the Clean Menu:
1. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu.
2. Press the arrow button until the > sign lines up with Clean.
3. Press the SELECT button. The Clean Menu appears.
The following table describes how the Clean Menu works:
Table 2-11. Clean Menu Criteria
If

On selecting a drive to clean

Auto Clean is On and no
cleaning cartridge is in the
cleaning cells

The message No Clean Cartridges
Import one or more to Clean is displayed.
Do the following:
1. Use the operator panel to return to the library status
screen.
2. Open the CAP and insert a valid cleaning cartridge
for the drive being cleaned.
3. Return to the Clean Menu.

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Auto Clean is Off and no
cleaning cartridge is in the
cleaning cells

The message No Clean Cartridges
Import one or more to Clean is displayed.
Follow the procedure given above to insert a valid
cleaning cartridge in the CAP for the drive being cleaned.

Auto Clean is Off

Only the drive to clean is displayed.

Auto Clean is On and
more than one cleaning
cartridge is in the CAP

Select the Import Clean Carts option.

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The following table describes the Clean Menu information:
Table 2-12. Clean Menu Information
Option

Description

Drive to
Clean

The drive selected for cleaning.

Set Warn
Counts

The number of times you want to use the cleaning cartridge for
the selected drive before the library exports a new cleaning
cartridge through the CAP. For more information see
“Setting the Cleaning Cartridge Warning Count” on page 2-16.

Clean Cart
Info

A screen that lists the details of all the cleaning cartridges in the
library (for example, usage count). For more information, see
“Viewing the Cleaning Cartridge Information” on page 2-17.

Import Clean
Carts

A procedure for moving cleaning cartridges from the CAP to the
cleaning cells.

Export Clean
Carts

A procedure for moving cleaning cartridges from the cleaning
cells to the CAP.

Setting the Cleaning Cartridge Warning Count
Cleaning cartridges have a limited life span. After multiple uses, replace the cleaning
cartridge and dispose of it at your site.
If Auto Clean is On, use the operator panel to set the maximum number of times a
cleaning cartridge can be used (or the “warning count”). Refer to your drive vendor’s
publication and Web site for the recommended use and life of the drive’s cleaning
cartridge.
To set the warning count for a cleaning cartridge:
1. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu.
2. Press the arrow button until the > sign lines up with Clean.
3. Press the SELECT button. The Clean Menu appears.
4. Use the arrow button to line up the cursor with the appropriate drive’s Set Warn
Counts option.
5. Press the SELECT button. The screens turns into the edit mode and the cursor lines
up with the selected drive’s warning count.
6. Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the value of the warning count.
7. Press the SELECT button to save the changes. You may press the MENU button to
abort.
8. Press the MENU button to return to the Clean Menu.

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Note: When a cleaning cartridge in the reserved cell has exceeded the warning count,
the operator panel displays an asterisk (*) in the library ready status line.

Viewing the Cleaning Cartridge Information
The Cleaning Cartridge Information Menu gives you details of the media
type, cartridge code, and the usage count of the cleaning cartridge in the cleaning cells.
Below is sample display of the Cleaning Cartridge Information:
DLT CLN123 4
DLT is the media type.
CLN123 is the cartridge code.
4 is the number of times the cleaning cartridge has been used (usage count).
Note: If the usage count reaches the warning count set for the cleaning cartridge,
EXP (expired) appears as the usage count.
CAUTION:
Take precautions with used cleaning cartridges. When you place a
cleaning cartridge into the library for the first time, the library indicates a
usage count of 0. When the usage count exceeds its limit, you must
replace it with a new one.
To view the cleaning cartridge information:
1. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu.
2. Press the arrow button until the > sign lines up with Clean.
3. Press the SELECT button. The Clean Menu appears.
4. Use the arrow button to line up the > sign with the appropriate drive’s Clean
Cart Info.
5. Press the SELECT button. The Clean Info Menu appears.
6. Press the MENU button to return to the Clean Menu.

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■ Using Library Status Tool
Figure 2-2. Sample Library Status Tool Screen (L201_514)

The Library Status Tool is a proprietary embedded software that resides internal to the
library and is activated using a Web browser. This software is available on every library at
no charge. It uses Java-applets to send information using the Web.
Using the Library Status Tool you can:
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Reboot the library
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Requirements
To use the Library Status Tool you must:
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Make sure the library is powered-on and initialized.

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Set up the following network configuration using the operator panel on the library:
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The IP address for the library name
The subnet mask
The network gateway

Note: See “Configuring the Network” on page 2-7 to set up the above values.
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Use Internet Explorer (5.0 or later) or Netscape (4.5 or later) as the Web browsers.

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Install the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) plug-in version 1.4 or later on the host
computer. You can download the Java plug-in from http://java.sun.com

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Connect a standard 10baseT Ethernet cable to the library's Ethernet port. This
enables the Library Status Tool to communicate with the library.

Setting up Java Policy Permissions
Before using the Library Status Tool to load code or save reports, you must use the
policytool from Sun Microsystems to set appropriate permissions. Use of the policytool
is required because the Library Status Tool, a Web interface, uses non-signed Java applets.
To set up permissions:
1. Create folders on your computer hard drive to save reports (for example,
c:\reports) and load code (for example, c:\code).
2. To load code, download the appropriate code version from the following Web site on
to your computer:
http://www.support.storagetek.com
3. From your computer, launch the Java policytool. The Java policytool is located in the
Java installation directory (for example, C:\jdk1.3.0_02\bin).
The file is called policytool in UNIX and policytool.exe in Microsoft® Windows®.
4. If you have already set up a policy file for the library, the policy file name with the full
path is displayed. Click Edit Policy Entry.
If you don't have a policy file for the library:
a.

An error window is displayed stating it Could not find policy file
. Write down the full path and filename mentioned in the
error window and click OK. This filename is used to save the policy in Step 9.

b. Click Add Policy Entry.

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c.

In the Policy Entry window type: http:///
libconnect.jar in the CodeBase field, where library IP is the 12-digit
library IP address (for example, 129.80.58.95).

5. Click Add Permission.
6. From the Permissions pull down menu, select FilePermission.
7. Specify one of the following in the Target Name field:
•

To load code from the Library Status Tool, type the full path and the name of the
firmware file you downloaded to the hard drive (for example, C:/code/
firmware.prm).

•

To save a report to your hard drive from the Library Status Tool, type the full
path and the name of the file you wish to save the report page to (for example,
C:/report/report.txt).

Note: Independent of the operating system, use a forward slash when specifying
the path for the filename.
Also, write down this path and filename; you have to enter this same path
and filename when saving the report or loading code in the Library Status
Tool.
8. From the Actions pull down, do one of the following:
a.

Click Read for code download.

b. Click Write or write, read, write, delete, execute to save
the report to a file.
c.

Click OK.

9. Click Done.
10. Select File > Save to save the policy.
If an error was displayed when you launched the policytool:
a.

From the File menu select Save As.

b. Type the name of the policy and the full path as noted in Step 4a.
11. Select File > Exit to close the Java policytool.
To start the Library Status Tool:
1. Open Internet Explorer (5.0 or later) or Netscape (4.5 or later).
2. Enter the IP address in the Address Bar.
The Element ID section lists the volume number and media type for each cartridge.
The Drive section lists such items as the SCSI ID, model, vendor, serial number, firmware
version, and state (such as loaded or unloaded).

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The Library section lists such items as the library name, LLC card version, software
version, build date, current date and time, SCSI ID, cartridge count, drive count, and
whether fastload is On or Off.

Generating Reports
To generate a report:
1. Select Reports from the Library Status Tool initial screen.
Select from the following Report options:
Table 2-13. Report Options
Click

For Information on...

Library

The library including the library name, ID, SCSI type, number of
CAP cells

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The drives installed in the library including their current state

FSCs

Fault symptom codes with their descriptions/occurrences from the
library's Event Log

Tape Inventory

The cartridges in the storage cells, the CAP, and the drives

Select All

All of the above

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Figure 2-3. Report Selection Screen (L201_508)

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Figure 2-4. Sample Report (L201_511)

Before saving the report to your computer hard drive, see
“Setting up Java Policy Permissions” on page 2-19 to set up the appropriate permissions.
To save the report to a file, type the name of the report and click Save.
Note: This is the filename you entered in the Targetname field during the Java policy
tool configuration. This filename is case sensitive.

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Loading Code
Before loading code to the library, see “Setting up Java Policy Permissions” on page 2-19
to set up the appropriate permissions.
To load code to the library:
1. Select Code Load from the Library Status Tool initial screen.
The following screen is displayed.
Figure 2-5. Library Code Load Screen (L201_517)

2. In the Code Load screen type the name of the file containing the code
to load.
Note: This is the filename you entered in the Targetname field during the Java policy
tool configuration. This filename is case sensitive.

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CAUTION:
Do not interrupt the code load process as it may damage the LLC card.
It takes about 90 seconds to complete the code load.
A library reboot is necessary when the code load is complete.

Rebooting the Library
To reboot the library:
1. Select Reboot from the Library Status Tool initial screen.
The following screen is displayed.
Figure 2-6. Library Reboot Screen (L201_520)

2. Click Reboot.

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SNMP
StorageTek’s L-series libraries support Version 1 of the simple network management
protocol (SNMPv1). SNMP is an application layer protocol that performs network
management operations over an Ethernet connection using a User Datagram Protocol
(UDP/IP).
SNMP allows systems administrators to query the library for configuration, operation,
and statistical information. SNMP also allows the library to inform the systems
administrator of potential problems.
Systems administrators and network managers use SNMP to monitor and receive status
from the library, such as:
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Operational state of the library (such as microcode level, serial number, online)
Status of the cartridge access port (such as open, closed, number of cells)
Library elements (number of hands, columns, panels, cells, CAPs)
Number of storage cells and media types stored in the library
Number and types of drives installed in the library
Many other variables defined in the database

Refer to the L80 Tape Library Installation Manual, 96054, for information on SNMP setup
and configuration.

Library Admin
The StorageTek L-series Library Admin is now available for the L80 tape library. This is
an upgrade version of the Library Status tool that has enhanced maintenance and
diagnostic capabilities. So, in addition to the features of the Library Status tool, the
Library Admin includes the ability to:
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Get a virtual view of the library's cells.
Obtain valuable statistics on the library, drives, cells, and the cleaning cartridge.
View and modify the configuration of the library, drives, network, and also set the
cleaning cartridge threshold. Under the network configuration, you can add and
modify the SNMP agents and recipients.
Run diagnostic routines such as the demo mode and library self-test. You can also
remotely clean a drive.

For instructions on using the L-Series Library Admin, access the online help provided
within the software.
Note: When you order the Library Admin, you will receive a personality module and a
set of upgrade instructions. The upgrade instructions contain some important
procedures you need to follow to install and set up the Library Admin.
The conversion bill for upgrading to the Library Admin in an L80 tape library is 63041.

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■ Reconfiguring the Library
For some situations, you might need to change the configuration of the library. These
situations are described in the following paragraphs.
Note: If you change configuration settings in the library, make sure you also review the
configuration of your client server software to make sure the settings match.

Auto Clean
If you decide to enable the Auto Clean feature, you must set the Auto Clean field in the
Lib Info/Cfg Menu to On (see Table 2-1 on page 2-5), and insert cleaning
cartridges into the cells directly above the CAP. For more information about configuring
the library for Auto Clean, see:
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“Auto Clean Feature” on page 2-4
“Configuring the Library” on page 2-4
Figure 1-9 on page 1-13

Adding a Drive
If you added a drive to your library, you must access the Drive Info/Cfg Menu
and complete the required fields and reset the library.
See “Configuring the Drives” on page 2-6.

Adding Cell and Drive Capacity
Use the following table to order conversion bills for upgrading the cell capacity of your
library. The conversion bills include a personality module and set of instructions. You
must follow the instructions to have a successful upgrade.
Table 2-14. Conversion Bills for Upgrading Cell Capacity

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Conversion
Bill

Description

L080-040 to L080-060
L080-060 to L080-080

101384

L80 20-cell capacity upgrade

L080-040 to L080-080

101388

L80 40-cell capacity upgrade

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The following table lists the cell capacity and maximum number of drives you can install
in your library based on the model number.
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Table 2-15. Cell Capacity and Number of Drives
Model Number

Cell Capacity

Number of Drives

L080-040

40

1 to 8

L080-060

60

1 to 8

L080-080

80

1 to 8

■ Recording Configuration Information
Record your library configuration in the following table. Then make a copy of the table
and give it to the customer. The customer will refer to it when making a service call or
ordering features and upgrades.
Table 2-16. L80 Tape Library Configuration Information
Library Serial Number _____________________________
Library Warranty Number __________________________
Model: 40 cells ❑ 60 cells ❑ 64 cells ❑ 80 cells ❑
Library Code Version ____________
Library SCSI ID _________
Number of Drives Installed ______
Drive 0 Serial Number _____________________________
Drive 0 Warranty Number __________________________
Drive 0 SCSI ID _________
Drive Type ______________________ On Bus ❑ Off Bus ❑
Drive 1 Serial Number _____________________________
Drive 1 Warranty Number __________________________
Drive 1 SCSI ID _________
Drive Type ______________________ On Bus ❑ Off Bus ❑
Drive 2 Serial Number _____________________________
Drive 2 Warranty Number __________________________
Drive 2 SCSI ID _________
Drive Type ______________________ On Bus ❑ Off Bus ❑

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Table 2-16. L80 Tape Library Configuration Information (Continued)
Drive 3 Serial Number _____________________________
Drive 3 Warranty Number __________________________
Drive 3 SCSI ID _________
Drive Type ______________________ On Bus ❑ Off Bus ❑
Drive 4 Serial Number _____________________________
Drive 4 Warranty Number __________________________
Drive 4 SCSI ID _________
Drive Type ______________________ On Bus ❑ Off Bus ❑
Drive 5 Serial Number _____________________________
Drive 5 Warranty Number __________________________
Drive 5 SCSI ID _________
Drive Type ______________________ On Bus ❑ Off Bus ❑
Drive 6 Serial Number _____________________________
Drive 6 Warranty Number __________________________
Drive 6 SCSI ID _________
Drive Type ______________________ On Bus ❑ Off Bus ❑
Drive 7 Serial Number _____________________________
Drive 7 Warranty Number __________________________
Drive 7 SCSI ID _________
Drive Type ______________________ On Bus ❑ Off Bus ❑
Fast Load: Off ❑ On ❑
Auto Clean: Off ❑ On ❑
Network: Library Name ______________________________________
IP Address ________________ Subnet Mask ________________
Gateway ________________

Network

Hardware Monitor______________________________________
Warning Temperature ________________
Shutdown Temperature ________________

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This chapter describes how to download firmware by using the Hyperterminal method.
See “Using Library Status Tool” on page 2-18 for instructions on how to download
firmware by using the Library Status Tool method.
Firmware is factory-installed on all new libraries. The firmware resides within a Flash
PROM chip on the LLC card.
You must have one of the following cables and adapter/connector to download the
firmware from your PC to the LLC card:
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An RJ45 connector and Consultave Committee on International Telephany and
Telegraph (CCITT) cable (PN 41082890x)

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An RJ45—DB9 adapter (PN 10410823) or CSE DOS Diagnostic cable (PN
24100134)

The Hyperterminal method of downloading firmware (described below) is the only
method that you may use.
Notes: To use this method, the library must be fully initialized and the front door must
be closed.
Please read through this entire procedure before starting, because there is a two
minute time limit after step 5.
You perform two procedures to download firmware:

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Download the new firmware from the multi-platform support Web site at
http://mpss.stortek.com/ onto your PC

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■ Web to PC Procedure
To download the firmware:
1. Create a folder or directory on the C drive where you will place the firmware.
2. Use your Web browser to access http://mpss.stortek.com
3. Click on Microcode under Tape.
4. Click on the desired product.
5. Click on the icon under the Download File column.
6. Save the file to the location you created in step 1.
Note: The file is a zipped file consisting of multiple files, including: release.prm,
flash97.exe, and the FSC dictionary.
7. Unzip the file, leaving the unzipped files in this folder.
Note: Use a Zip program, such as WinZip, to unzip the file.

■ PC to LLC Card Procedure
1. Attach your PC to the CSE port on the electronics module. This port connects to the
LLC card.
2. From your PC:
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For older PCs, click on Start>Programs>Accessories>Hyperterminal and open
a Hyperterminal session.

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For WIN2000 PCs, click on Start>Programs>Accessories>Communications
>Hyperterminal and open a Hyperterminal session.

3. Configure the connection within the file properties:
Table 3-1. Hyperterminal Connection
Older PCs

WIN2000 PCs

Baud rate = 38,400

Baud rate = 38,400

Data bits = 8

Data bits = 8

Parity bit = None

Parity bit = None

Stop bit = 1

Stop bit = 1

Direct to comm flow = none

Hardware flow control = on

4. Click on OK.
5. In the Hyperterminal window, click on ENTER.

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The CSE> prompt appears.
6. Type download and press .
A message appears stating that you have two minutes to begin sending the new
firmware version.
7. Locate the TRANSFER button at the top of the window, and point to SEND FILE.
A box appears, allowing you to browse to the file location of the files you unzipped in
“Web to PC Procedure.”
8. Double-click on release.prm.
The SEND FILE box appears, showing the pathname and the protocol chosen.
Protocol should be set to Z-MODEM.
9. Click on SEND.
The status window for the transfer appears.
CAUTION:
Equipment Damage: Do not attempt to perform any operations on the PC
or library until the operator panel displays DOWNLOAD COMPLETE. You will
damage the LLC card if you do not wait for the process to complete.
10. Wait for the following message: Download successful. Reboot is
needed for new code to take effect. Would you like to
reboot now (yes/no)?
11. Respond with ‘yes’ to reboot the machine and activate the firmware. Or, you
may press the inline power switches to the O position, then to the —position.
Note: If you do not reboot or press the power switches, the old firmware version
will remain active. When the next reboot or power cycle occurs, the new
firmware will become active.
12. Verify that the version is correctly listed on the operator panel when the reboot is
completed:
a.

Press the Menu button on the operator panel.

b. Arrow down to the LIB/CONFIG menu.
c.

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This chapter contains procedures to replace the field replaceable units (FRUs). Refer to
your orderable parts catalog for the FRU part numbers.
Notes: The drive tray assembly is a customer replaceable unit (CRU), but is included in
this chapter in case you need to replace it. See “Drive Tray Assembly” on
page 4-53.

■ Preparation
Use a standard service tool kit for most procedures. Use a Torx/flat-blade screwdriver
for most screws.
Before beginning any procedure:
1. Read the instructions in “Safety” on page xix.
2. Make sure the customer has ended all jobs the robot is performing. If you are
replacing a drive, make sure the customer has ended all jobs the defective drive and
daisy-chained drives are performing.
3. Remove power from the library by placing the input line switches at the bottom of
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■ Drive Fan Assembly
The drive fan assembly, 1565056xx, is on the drive door. You can use the “Hardware
Monitor” menu on the operator panel to determine which fan has failed.
Use the following procedure to replace the drive fan assembly.
Figure 4-1. Drive Fan Assembly Replacement (L201_237)

1. Review the information under “Preparation” on page 4-1.
2. Remove the two screws attaching the outer fan finger guard to the drive door.
1. Screws
2. Rivets
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3. Remove the two plastic rivets from the finger guard. To do this, use a flat-blade screwdriver to
remove the center pin from the plastic rivet, then remove the rivet.
Note: When you replace the rivet, place the rivet into the finger guard, then place the center pin into
the rivet.
4. Retain the rivets and finger guard for the new fan.
1. Center pin
1

L201_309

5. Turn the drive door latch to your left to open the drive door.
6. Disconnect the drive fan power connector at the bulkhead.
7. Cut the cable tie wrap, making sure you do not damage the fan power cables.
1. Connector
2. Tie wrap

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3. Remove the two plastic rivets from the finger guard. To do this, use a flat-blade screwdriver to
remove the center pin from the plastic rivet, then remove the rivet.
Note: When you replace the rivet, place the rivet into the finger guard, then place the center pin into
the rivet.
4. Retain the rivets and finger guard for the new fan.
1. Center pin
1

L201_309

5. Turn the drive door latch to your left to open the drive door.
6. Disconnect the drive fan power connector at the bulkhead.
7. Cut the cable tie wrap, making sure you do not damage the fan power cables.
1. Connector
2. Tie wrap

1
2

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8. Firmly grasp the fan assembly and remove the two plastic rivets from the inner finger guard.
9. Retain the rivets for the new fan.
1. Rivets

1

L201_241

10. Remove the inner finger guard and retain it for the new fan.
11. Reverse the steps to replace the FRU.
Note: Replace the cut tie wrap with tie wrap part number 175021.
CAUTION:
Possible equipment damage: Make sure the SCSI cable does not block the fan before
you close the drive door.
Possible cable damage: Make sure you move the SCSI cable out of the way before
you close the drive door.
12. Go to “Restoring Operation” on page 4-79.

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■ Drive SCSI Cable Assembly
The drive SCSI cable assembly, 3137449xx, is behind the drive door. The cable is also
called the 68-68 daisy-chain cable.
Use the following procedure to replace the drive SCSI cable assembly.
Figure 4-2. Drive SCSI Cable Assembly Replacement L201_242)

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1. Review the information under “Preparation” on page 4-1.
2. Turn the drive door latch to your left to open the drive door.
1. Latch

1
L201_239

Note: The following figure shows a typical cable configuration. Your cables might differ slightly,
depending on your drive type.
3. Disconnect cable P903 from the drive.
1. P903
1

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4. Use a 3/16 inch driver to remove the four jack screws from the SCSI connector.
1. Screw (4)

1
L201_244

5. Remove the conductive foam shield from the cable and place it on the new cable.
6. Reverse the steps to replace the FRU.
Note: The wide part of the cable is on the left side as you face the cable.
CAUTION:
Possible equipment damage: Make sure the SCSI cable does not block the fan before
you close the drive door.
Possible cable damage: Make sure you move the SCSI cable out of the way before
you close the drive door.
7. Go to “Restoring Operation” on page 4-79.

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■ Fibre Channel Router Card
The optional Fibre Channel router card, 3136254xx, is above the power supplies. If you
have both routers installed, look for a red LED on the router to determine which router
has failed.
Use the following procedure to replace the FRU.
Figure 4-3. Fibre Channel Router Card Replacement (L201_370)

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1. Review the information under “Preparation” on page 4-1.
2. Disconnect the SCSI cables and fiber cable from the router.
1. SCSI cables
2. Fiber cable

3. Remove the three screws attaching the router to the frame.
1. Screws

4. Slide the router out of the slot.

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Note: If the fibre channel router card is not being replaced, a vacancy plate must be installed in its
place to prevent electromagnetic interference.
5. If necessary, install a vacancy plate on the opening for the fibre channel router card using three
screws found in the vacancy plate spares kit, PN 309871304.
1. Vacancy plate
2. Screws

6. Slide the router into the slot.
7. On the new router, remove the protective cover from the GBIC connector below the port.
1. Cover

8. Attach the router to the frame with the three screws.
9. Attach the fiber cable to the GBIC connector.
10. Attach the SCSI cables to the connectors.
11. Go to “Restoring Operation” on page 4-79.

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■ External Fibre Channel Router
Use this procedure to remove and replace the following Fibre Channel routers:
•
•
•

Model SN3300 Fibre Channel Router (LVD), PN SNFC503
Model SN3300 Fibre Channel Router (HVD), PN SNFC504
Model SN3400 Multi-Protocol Router, PN SNFC502

If you have two SN3300 routers installed, check the PWR LED on each router to
determine which router has failed—green is normal, amber indicates a fault condition.
Figure 4-4. External Fibre Channel Router Replacement (Rack-mounted) (L201_570)

1

2

L201_570

1. L3400 Multi-Protocol Router
2. L3300 Fibre Channel Router

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1. Review the information under “Preparation” on page 4-1.
2. Disconnect power, SCSI, and fiber optic cables from the router.
SN3300 Fibre Channel Router

1. SCSI cable
2. Fiber optic cables
3. Power cable

SN3400 Multi-Protocol Router—Port Side

1. SCSI cable
2. Fiber optic cables

SN3400 Multi-Protocol Router—Power Side

1. Power cable

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CAUTION:
Router can weigh up to 8 kg (18 lb). If necessary, have a second person hold the
router in place while removing screws and washers.
3. While supporting router, remove 4 screws and washers securing router to rack and remove router.
SN3300 Fibre Channel Router

1. Screws and washers

SN3400 Multi-Protocol Router—Port Side

1. Screws and washers

4. Remove screws and mounting brackets from old router and install them on the new router.

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CAUTION:
Router can weigh up to 8 kg (18 lb). If necessary, have a second person hold the
router in place while installing screws and washers.
5. While supporting router, secure router in the rack with 4 screws and washers.
SN3300 Fibre Channel Router

1. Screws and washers

SN3400 Multi-Protocol Router—Port Side

1. Screws and washers

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6. Connect fiber optic, SCSI, and power cables to the router.
SN3300 Fibre Channel Router

1. SCSI cable
2. Fiber optic cables
3. Power cable

SN3400 Multi-Protocol Router—Port Side

1. SCSI cable
2. Fiber optic cables

SN3400 Multi-Protocol Router—Power Side

3. Power cable

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Note: The internal fibre channel router card must be removed before powering on the library.
7. If required, remove the internal fibre channel router card.
See “Fibre Channel Router Card” on page 4-9.
8. Go to “Restoring Operation” on page 4-79.

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■ Hand Assembly
The hand assembly, 3098760xx is, behind the front door. The camera is a part of the
FRU.
Use the following procedure to replace the hand assembly.
Figure 4-5. Hand Assembly Replacement (L201_262)

1. Review the information under “Preparation” on page 4-1.
2. Open the front door by using the key to unlock both locks.
3. Rotate the hand to the right until it stops.
4. Open the hand clamp that holds the theta motor and LLC to LLJ cables.
1. Clamp

1

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CAUTION:
Equipment damage: Carefully remove the clip to prevent breaking it.
5. Remove the hand cable clip that holds the cables to the Z carriage by pushing down on the top of
the clip and removing the bottom portion of the clip first. Notice that the top of the clip fits into a
slot.
1. Bottom of clip
2. Slot

2

1

L201_264

6. Disconnect the theta motor cable from the motor.
1. Cable
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7. Remove the screw holding the theta ground cable to the Z carriage.
1. Clamp

1

L201_266

8. Disconnect cable P601 from the LLJ card.
1. P601

1

L201_267

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9. Rotate the hand assembly until it faces the drives.
10. Raise the hand assembly up the Z shaft and support the hand.
11. Remove the two screws attaching the hand assembly to the mounting bracket.
1. Screws

1

L201_268

12. Lift and tilt the hand assembly off the two hooks.
1. Hooks
2. Hand assembly slots

1

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13. Reverse the steps to replace the FRU.
Notes: When replacing the clip, hold the clip so that the notch is on the bottom, and place the top of
the clip into the slot.
1. Clip
2. Notch

14. Rotate the hand to make sure the cables do not rub on the pulley or base. Reposition the cables, if
necessary.
15. Go to “Restoring Operation” on page 4-79.

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■ Hand and Z Flex Cable Assembly
The hand and Z flex cable assembly, 3137017xx, runs from the hand to the LLC card.
The assembly consists of bundled cables P31 and P33. P31 is below P33.
Use the following procedure to replace the FRU.
Figure 4-6. Hand and Z Flex Cable Assembly Replacement (L201_531)

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1. Review the information under “Preparation” on page 4-1.
2. Remove the side cover, if desired, to make it easier to access components in the steps.
3. Starting at the hand, gently open the hand cable fold clip, on the left side.
4. Cut the cable clamp.
1. Hand cable fold clip
2. Cable clamp

CAUTION:
Equipment damage: Carefully pry the tabs to prevent breaking them.
5. Pry the four tabs on the hand guide assembly away from the Z carriage.
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CAUTION:
Equipment damage: Carefully remove the clip to prevent breaking it.
6. Remove the hand cable clip that holds the cables to the Z carriage by pushing down on the top of
the clip and removing the bottom portion of the clip first. Notice that the top of the clip fits into a
slot.
1. Clip
2. Slot

7. Open the cable clamp and disconnect cable P601 from the LLJ card on the hand.
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8. Moving up the left wall of the frame, remove the two nuts securing the strain relief to the middle of
the frame and remove the strain relief.
1. Nut (2)

9. Moving to the outside and rear of the library, remove the screws attaching the EM to the frame.
1. Screws

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10. Use the EM handle to slide the EM straight out until it stops.
11. Disconnect cable P31 and cable P33.
1. P33
2. LLC card
3. P31

12. Open the cable clamp on the rear of the EM.
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Note: Moving to the front of the library, look how the cables are routed inside the protective shield
along the top of the frame.
13. Remove the four nuts attaching the shield to the frame, and remove the shield.
1. Nut (4)

14. Open the horizontal cable clamp on the side.
1. Cable clamp

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15. Slide the cables through the top slot in the wall.
1. Slot

16. Reverse the steps to replace the FRU.
Notes: When replacing the hand cable clip, hold the clip so that the notch is on the bottom, and place
the top of the clip into the slot.
1. Clip
2. Notch

17. Go to “Restoring Operation” on page 4-79.

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■ LLC Card
The LLC card, 3106674xx, is on the left side of the electronics module (EM), as viewed
from the rear of the library. The following location figure shows the card from the top
view of the library, as if the top cover was removed.
Use the following procedure to replace the LLC card.
Figure 4-7. LLC Card Replacement (L201_247)

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Figure 4-8. LLC Card Connectors (L201_228)

1. J29 operator panel

2. J824 Drives 6 and 7

3. J624 Drives 4 and 5

4. J424 Drives 2 and 3

5. J224 Drives 0 and 1

6. J230 personality module

7. J42 LLC power

8. J16 HVD/LVD SCSI jumper

9. J18D HVD SCSI

10. J18LS LVD SCSI

11. J17 SCSI terminator power

12. J27 CSE port

13. J28 engineering port

14. J20 Ethernet port

15. J4 reserved

16. J421 power supply monitor

17. J39 front door interlock

18. J40 LLC fan

19. J21 expansion connector

20. J33 Z motor

21. J31 hand

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1. Review the information under “Preparation” on page 4-1.
2. Disconnect all the connectors except the personality module from the rear of the EM.
3. Remove the screws attaching the EM to the frame.
1. Screws

4.

Use the EM handle to gently pull the EM out from the frame until it stops.

5. Disconnect all the connectors from the LLC card. See Figure 4-8 on page 4-31.
6. Remove the two screws from the left side of the EM.
1. Screws

1

L201_249

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7. Remove the screw above the ENET port at the rear of the library.
8. Remove the screw below the CSE port.
1.

Screws

1

L201_250

9. Remove the screw above the LLC card fan.
10. Remove the screw below the LLC card fan.
1. Screws
2. Fan

2

1

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11. Fold the cables at the rear of the LLC card back into the frame and away from the card.
12. Push the card back into the EM frame, and pull the upper flange above the fan, tilting the card until
you can remove it from the EM.
1. Card
1

L201_252

13. Place the card, attached to the mounting plate, on a flat surface.
14. Remove the screws attaching the LLC card to the mounting plate, and remove the card.
15. Reverse the steps to replace the FRU.
16. Go to “Restoring Operation” on page 4-79.

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■ LLC Card Fan Assembly
The LLC card fan assembly, 1565056xx, is on the LLC card mounting plate. The
assembly includes the fan, cable and connector.
Use the following procedure to replace the LLC card fan assembly.
Figure 4-9. LLC Card Fan Assembly Replacement (L201_253)

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1. Review the information under “Preparation” on page 4-1.
2. Remove the LLC card. See “LLC Card” on page 4-30.
Note: Do not remove the LLC card from the mounting plate.
3. Remove the two nuts attaching the fan to the bracket.
1. Nuts

1

L201_254

4. Disconnect J40 from the fan and remove the fan.
5. Reverse the steps to replace the FRU.
Note: Use tie wrap part number 175020 to secure the cable to the new fan assembly.
6. Go to “Restoring Operation” on page 4-79.

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■ LLC Card SCSI Cable Assembly
The LLC Card SCSI cable assembly, 3136670xx, runs from the electronics module (EM)
frame to the LLC card.
Use the following procedure to replace the LLC Card SCSI cable assembly.
Figure 4-10. LLC Card SCSI Cable Assembly Replacement (L201_300)

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1. Review the information under “Preparation” on page 4-1.
2. Remove the screws attaching the EM to the frame.
1. Screws

3. Use the EM handle to slide the EM straight out until it stops.
4. Use a 3/16 inch driver to remove the four jack screws attaching the SCSI cable assembly to the
connector plate on the EM frame.
1. Screws
1
1

L201_290

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CAUTION:
SCSI interface problem: Notice whether the cable is connected to J18D or J18LS.
5. Disconnect P18D or P18LS from the LLC card.
1. J18D or J18LS

1

L201_291

6. Reverse the steps to replace the FRU.
CAUTION:
SCSI interface problem: Make sure you connect the cable to the correct connector,
P18D or P18LS, or the interface will not function.
Note: The wide part of the cable is on the left side as you face the cable.
7. Go to “Restoring Operation” on page 4-79.

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■ Operator Panel
The operator panel, 3136282xx, is recessed behind the right decorative front cover of the
library.
Use the following procedure to replace the operator panel.
Figure 4-11. Operator Panel Replacement (L201_258)

1. Review the information under “Preparation” on page 4-1.
2. Remove the top right decorative cover over the operator panel by grasping the top of the cover and
gently pulling it toward you.
Note: When you replace the cover, align the cover snap pins with the holes in the frame.
1. Cover snap pins (6)

1

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3. Loosen the two screws on the operator panel.
1. Screws
1

L201_259

4. Lift the panel up and out.
5. Disconnect the panel from cable P703.
1. Cable

1

L201_260

6. Disconnect the CAP sensor cable, P702.
1. Cable

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7. Reverse the steps to replace the FRU.
CAUTION:
Possible equipment damage: Make sure the cable is not pinched between the
operator panel and the frame.
8. Go to “Restoring Operation” on page 4-79.

■ Power Supply
The power supply, 3115926xx, is in the power supply module at the rear of the library.
Your library can have either two standard power supplies, or the standard
power supplies and two redundant power supplies. Power supplies are hotswappable if you have the redundant power supplies installed. This means you
can replace the faulty power supply, and the other power supplies will continue
to provide power to their components. If you have redundant power supplies,
only remove AC power from the power supply you are replacing. Do not remove
power from the input line switches at the bottom of the frame.
To determine which power supply needs to be replaced, look at the green light on the
power supply. The light on the defective supply will not be on. Also, you can use the
“Hardware Monitor” menu on the operator panel.
See “Power System” on page A-3 for more information about how the library and drives
will operate while you are replacing the power supply.
Use the following procedure to replace the power supply.

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Figure 4-12. Power Supply Replacement (L201_245)

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1. Place the power switch on the defective power supply to the O position.
2. Unplug the power cord from the defective power supply and pull it from behind the power supply
handle.
3. Loosen the two screws attaching the handle to the module.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Power switch
Power cord location
Handle
Screw (2)

4

3
1
2

L201_246

4. Carefully pull the power supply straight out of the module, making sure you do not damage the
input line cable.
5. Reverse the steps to replace the FRU.
WARNING:
Personal injury: Do not plug the power cord into the new power supply until after you
have completely installed the supply.
6. Go to “Restoring Operation” on page 4-79.

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■ Theta Motor
The theta motor, 1565064xx, is behind the front door and on the Z carriage.
Use the following procedure to replace the theta motor.
Figure 4-13. Theta Motor Replacement (L201_292)

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1. Review the information under “Preparation” on page 4-1.
2. Open the front door by using the key to unlock both locks.
3. Lower the hand assembly to the bottom of the Z shaft.
4. Remove the connector from the clip on the right side of the Z carriage.
1. Clip
2. Connector

1
2

L201_293

5. Disconnect the motor cable from the motor connector.
1. Cable
2. Connector

1
2

L201_294

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6. Remove the two motor mount screws.
1. Screws
1

L201_295

7. Rotate the hand until you can access the belt.
8. Push the motor to the rear of the unit to provide slack in the belt.
9. Remove the belt.
1. Motor

1

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10. Lift the carriage off the motor and remove the motor.
1. Carriage
2. Motor

1

2

L201_297

11. Reverse the steps to replace the FRU.
Note: Leave the two motor mount screws loose until you place the belt over the motor drive pulley.
Pinch the belt to engage the teeth in the belt with the teeth on the pulley. Then, place the belt
over the large drive pulley, and tighten the screws.
12. Go to “Restoring Operation” on page 4-79.

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■ Z Motor
The Z motor, 1565070xx, is behind the front door and on the bottom left side of the
frame.
Use the following procedure to replace the Z motor.
Figure 4-14. Z Motor Replacement (L201_302)

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1. Review the information under “Preparation” on page 4-1.
2. Open the front door by using the key to unlock both locks.
3. Raise the hand assembly up the Z shaft and support the hand.
4. Remove the nut threaded on the stud that secures the retention strap to the inside wall of the library.
5. Gently lift the strap up and off the stud.
6. Disconnect the Z motor cable.
1. Stud with nut
2. Retention strap
3. Cable

2

3
1

L201_232

7. Loosen the two inner front screws from the motor.
1. Screws

1

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CAUTION:
Equipment damage: Do not turn the Z clamp screw. If you do, you must return the
library to Manufacturing for repair.
8. Loosen the retention screw securing the tension spring.
1. Tension spring
2. Retention screw
3. Z clamp screw

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Note: Notice the position of the tension spring. When you replace it, you will need to insert the back
of the spring through the hole in the motor flange, route it beside the screw, and snap it
between the Z drive base and the retention screw’s captive washer.
CAUTION:
Equipment damage: Do not turn the Z clamp screws. If you do, you must return the
library to Manufacturing for repair.
CAUTION:
Equipment damage: Gently remove the tension spring so you do not bend it.
9. Gently remove the tension spring.
10. Apply pressure to move the motor to the right, and slip off the belt.
1. Tension spring
2. Z clamp screws

11. Remove the two inner front screws previously loosened, and remove the motor.
12. Reverse the steps to replace the FRU.
Notes: Leave the two inner front screws loose until you place the Z belt over the Z motor pulley and Z
drive.
Place the Z motor cables so they do not interfere with the theta pulley when the robot is at its
lowest position.
13. Go to “Restoring Operation” on page 4-79.

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■ Drive Tray Assembly
The drive is behind the drive door at the rear of the library.
See “Drives” on page 1-14 and “Drive Interfaces” on page 1-16 for compatibility issues.
Note: The drive tray, serial cable, and DC power cable are part of the CRU and should
be returned with your old CRU.
From a software viewpoint, the top drive that is installed is Drive 0. If all eight
drives are installed, the top drive is Drive 0 and the bottom drive is Drive 7.
Drives are hot-swappable. This means they can be replaced without removing power from the library, and
the drives on the other SCSI buses can continue their data processing. This is possible because each drive
has a SCSI connector attached to the back of the drive. Only the drive that is being replaced must be
powered-off, and that drive’s SCSI bus must be quiesced.
If you are installing an SDLT 600 drive, make sure that Field Bill 102167 was
installed. The field bill replaces the internal fan finger guard with a perforated
steel plate to comply with emissions standards.
Use the following procedure to replace the drive.
Observe these precautions before beginning:
•

Back up the server before removing the drive.

•

If the drives are daisy-chained, stop all data processing on the channel to which the
drives are connected before disconnecting the drives.

•

Make sure there is no activity on the SCSI bus before disconnecting the external
SCSI cables. Stop all processes on the client server.

•

Make sure all signals are terminated at each end of the SCSI bus. Do not mix singleended and differential terminators.

If your external SCSI cables are long enough that they do not interfere with removing
and replacing the drive tray, you can swap drives without disconnecting the external SCSI
cables. If so, disregard the steps to remove those cables.
CAUTION:
Possible data loss or system problem: If you must disconnect the
external SCSI cables, make sure that you quiesce the system first (stop
all processes on the drives on the SCSI bus with the drive you are
replacing).
Note: You do not need to remove power from the library to remove a drive.

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Figure 4-15. Drive Tray Assembly Replacement (L201_298)

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1. Review the information under “Preparation” on page 4-1.
CAUTION:
Possible component damage: Do not use a screwdriver for the drive door latch knob
or drive tray latch knob.
2. At the rear of the library, turn the drive door latch knob to your left to open the drive door.
1. Knob

1
L201_239

Note: The following figure shows a typical cable configuration. Your cables might differ slightly,
depending on your drive type.
3. Disconnect the drive SCSI connector, P903, from the drive.
4. Disconnect the drive power cable, P904A/B, from the library.
5. Disconnect the serial interface connector, P6A/B, from the library.
1. P903
2. P904A/B
3. P6A/B

1

3

2

L201_210

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6. Turn the drive tray latch knob all the way to your left. This loosens the latch to its fully unlocked
position.
1. Knob

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CAUTION:
Lifting hazard: Depending upon the drive type, each drive and tray weighs between
5.0 kg (11 lb) and 5.5 kg (12 lb). Make sure you follow the lifting instructions in
“Lifting Techniques” on page xx.
7. Pull out the drive tray and set it aside.

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CAUTION:
Load/unload problems: The latch must be fully loosened (disengaged) before you
slide the tray into the slot. If the latch arm contacts part of the library frame as it is
being tightened, it cannot be rotated to its fully locked position, and the tray will not
be firmly locked into the drive slot. This can cause alignment problems and the
camera can have problems reading the target.
8. Holding the replacement drive tray assembly as shown in the figure below, turn the drive tray latch
knob all the way to your right so that it is in its fully unlocked position.
9. Slide the replacement drive tray assembly into the empty slot.
1. Knob
2. Range
3. Latch arm (shown disengaged)

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CAUTION:
Possible component damage: Do not use a screwdriver to tighten the drive tray latch
knob.
10. Turn the knob all the way to the right to engage the latch and clamp it firmly into the frame.
11. Pull back on the tray to make sure the tray is securely latched. It should not move.
12. Connect the drive SCSI connector, P903, to the drive.
13. Connect the drive power cable, P904A/B, to the library.
14. Connect the serial interface connector, P6A/B, to the library.
1. P903
2. P904A/B
3. P6A/B

1

3

2

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CAUTION:
Possible equipment damage: Make sure the SCSI cable does not block the fan before
you close the drive door.
Possible cable damage: Make sure you move the SCSI cable out of the way before
you close the drive door.
Possible component damage: Do not use a screwdriver to tighten the drive door
latch knob.
15. Close the drive door and secure it by turning the drive door latch knob to your right.
16. If you need to set a new SCSI ID, see “Configuring the Drives” on page 2-6.
Note: If you are using the same SCSI ID for the new drive as for the old one, the library will
automatically assign that same address to the new drive and begin functioning as before. If the
operator wants to assign a new address, have the operator follow the drive configuration
procedures in the L80 Tape Library User’s Guide, PN 96021.
17. Go to “Restoring Operation” on page 4-79.

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■ DLT Drives with Load Handles
See “Drives and Cartridges” on page A-8 for interface and cartridge/drive compatibiliy
issues.
DLT drives contain load handles that assist the drive in loading the cartridge. The
procedure for the removal and replacement of these drives is detailed below.
If the drive you must replace does not contain a load handle, proceed to “Drives without
Load Handles” on page 4-68.
Drives are hot-swappable. This means they can be replaced without removing power from the library, and
the drives on the other SCSI buses can continue their data processing. This is possible because each drive
has a SCSI connector attached to the back of the drive. Only the drive that is being replaced must be
powered-off, and that drive’s SCSI bus must be quiesced.
You must follow the precautions listed below.
CAUTION:
Possible drive damage: Read the instructions in the“Safety” section
before beginning.
Observe these precautions before beginning:
•

Back up the server before removing the drive.

•

If the drives are daisy-chained, stop all data processing on the channel to which the
drives are connected before disconnecting the drives.

•

Make sure there is no activity on the SCSI bus before disconnecting the external
SCSI cables. Stop all processes on the host.

•

Make sure all signals are terminated at each end of the SCSI bus. Do not mix singleended and differential terminators.

If your external SCSI cables are long enough that they do not interfere with replacing the
drive, you do not need to disconnect those cables.
CAUTION:
Possible data loss or system problem: If you must disconnect the
external SCSI cables, make sure that you quiesce the system first (stop
all processes on the drives on the SCSI bus with the drive you are
replacing).
Note: You do not need to remove power from the library to replace the drive.

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Figure 4-16. DLT Drive with Load Handle (L201_321)

1. DLT drive label
2. Load handle
3. Terminating power jumper

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Removal
CAUTION:
Component damage: Do not touch components on the drive or its power supply.
These components are very delicate and are easily damaged through handling or
electrostatic discharge. Follow the ESD precautions in “ESD Precautions” on
page -xxii.
1. Make sure that all activity involving the drive is stopped.
2. At the rear of the library, open the drive access door by turning the door knobs.
Note: Three cables must be removed from the drive. The three drives and their cable locations are
listed below.
3. Disconnect the drive SCSI connector from the rear of the drive.
4. Disconnect the library-to-drive interface (P2) connector.
5. Disconnect the drive power cable.
CAUTION:
Drive failure: Make sure that the latch knob in the next step is completely loosened.
6. Unlatch the drive tray by turning the knob all the way to your left.
Note: The knob allows a range of motion for both engaging and disengaging. The knob must be
turned continually to your left until the knob stops to disengage from the library frame.
7. Remove the drive and tray from the library and place it on a flat, stable surface.

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8. Turn the drive and tray to gain access to the TTI cable cover and screw.
9. Remove the screw and cover.
10. Remove the TTI cable.

2

1

3

1. Screw
2. TTI cable
3. Cover

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1. TTI cable (shown disconnected)

1

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11. Turn over the drive and tray and remove the four screws that attach the drive to the tray.

1

2

1.
2.
3.
4.

3

Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw

4

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12. Note the position of the terminating power jumper (shown in Figure 4-16 on page 4-60). Make sure
that the replacement drive contains the same jumper (remove the jumper and place it on the
replacement drive if required).
13. Push down on the edge of the cover tray to release the tray from the drive.
14. Disconnect the drive power connector.
15. Pull out the crank handle and place it aside.
1. Crank handle
1

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1. Place the drive on a flat, sturdy work surface.
2. For terminating power, make sure that the replacement drive contains the same jumper as the
defective drive (remove the jumper from the defective drive and place it on the new drive if
required.).
3. Turn the replacement drive on its side and attach the crank handle.
1. Crank handle
1

L201_328

4. Insert the power connector.
CAUTION:
Cable damage: Make sure that the cable shown below is routed at a right angle on
the drive tray and does not catch on the drive.
5. Align the cable at a right angle to the cover, keeping it as close as possible to the inside edges.
1. Cable
2. Handle escapement slot (see next step)

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CAUTION:
Drive load failure: Make sure that the crank handle is inside the handle escapement
slot.
6. Carefully slide the drive tray over the drive, making sure that the crank handle is inside the handle
escapement slot.
1. Crank handle (inside handle escapement slot)

1

L201_330

7. Using a Torx driver, attach the four screws on the bottom of the drive tray in the sequence shown below.

1

2

1.
2.
3.
4.

3

Tighten first (near load handle)
Tighten second
Tighten third
Tighten last

4

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8. Plug in the TTI cable.
9. Replace the cable cover and screw.
1. TTI cable (shown disconnected)

1

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1

2

3

1. Screw
2. TTI cable
3. Cover

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CAUTION:
Load/Unload problems: The latch must be fully loosened (disengaged) before you
slide the tray into the slot. If the latch arm contacts part of the library frame as it is
being tightened, it cannot be rotated to its fully locked position, and the tray will not
be firmly locked into the drive slot. This can cause alignment problems and the
camera can have problems reading the target.
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1. Knob
2. Range of motion
3. Latch arm (shown disengaged)

2. Slide the replacement drive tray into the empty slot and tighten the drive tray latch by turning the
knob all the way to your right.
3. Pull back on the tray to ensure that the latch is secure.
Note: Three cables must be connected to the drive. The cable locations are shown below.
4. Connect the drive SCSI connector from the rear of the drive.
CAUTION:
Possible equipment damage: Make sure that the SCSI cable does not block the fan
before closing the door.
Possible cable damage: Make sure that you move the SCSI cable out of the way
before you close the drive door.
5. Connect the library-to-drive interface (P2) connector.
6. Connect the drive power cable.
7. At the rear of the library, close the drive access door and turn the door knobs all the way to the
right.
Note: For newer model libraries, push in the knobs and turn them all the way to the right.
8. If you are using the same SCSI ID for the new drive as for the old one, the library will automatically
assign that same address to the new drive and begin functioning as before. If the operator wants to
assign a new address, have the operator follow the drive configuration procedures in the L80 Tape
Library User’s Guide, part 96021.
9. Return the defective FRU according to your country’s warranty agreement.

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■ Drives without Load Handles
See “Drives and Cartridges” on page A-8 for interface and cartridge/drive compatibiliy
issues.
Drives that do not contain load handles are:
•
•
•
•
•

Benchmark DLT1
SDLT
IBM LTO Ultrium
Hewlett-Packard LTO Ultrium
Quantum (Certance) LTO Ultrium

The directions below describe how to remove and replace these drives. You must, however,
pay attention to the specific instructions that pertain to each drive type.
Drives are hot-swappable. This means they can be replaced without removing power from the library, and
the drives on the other SCSI buses can continue their data processing. This is possible because each drive
has a SCSI connector attached to the back of the drive. Only the drive that is being replaced must be
powered-off, and that drive’s SCSI bus must be quiesced.
You must follow the precautions listed below.
CAUTION:
Possible drive damage: Read the instructions in the“Safety” section
before beginning.
Observe these precautions before beginning:
•

Back up the server before removing the drive.

•

If the drives are daisy-chained, stop all data processing on the channel to which the
drives are connected before disconnecting the drives.

•

Make sure there is no activity on the SCSI bus before disconnecting the external
SCSI cables. Stop all processes on the host.

•

Make sure all signals are terminated at each end of the SCSI bus. Do not mix singleended and differential terminators.

If your external SCSI cables are long enough that they do not interfere with replacing the
drive, you do not need to disconnect those cables.
CAUTION:
Possible data loss or system problem: If you must disconnect the
external SCSI cables, make sure that you quiesce the system first (stop
all processes on the drives on the SCSI bus with the drive you are
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Removal
CAUTION:
Component damage: Do not touch components on the drive or its power supply.
These components are very delicate and are easily damaged through handling or
electrostatic discharge. Follow the ESD precautions in “ESD Precautions” on
page -xxii.
1. Make sure that all activity involving the drive is stopped.
2. Open the drive access door by turning the door knobs to your left.
Note: Three cables must be removed from the drive. The cables are listed below.
3. Disconnect the drive SCSI connector from the rear of the drive.
4. Disconnect the library-to-drive interface connector.
5. Disconnect the drive power cable.
CAUTION:
Drive failure: Make sure that the latch knob in the next step is completely loosened.
6. Unlatch the drive tray by turning the latch knob all the way to your left.
7. Pull out the drive tray and place it on a flat, stable surface.
8. Turn over the drive tray and remove the four Torx screws.
CAUTION:
For DLT1 drives only: Three additional, T-8 Torx screws on the bottom of the tray
must be removed. This allows you to remove the bracket attached to the bottom of
the drive. This bracket must be removed to access and disconnect the power
connector.
9. Unplug the TTI and power connector from the rear of the drive.
Note: You might need to move the drive away from the tray to access the power cable.
10. Lift and remove the drive from the tray.

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Drives with a Cartridge Bezel
When removing following drives, make sure you remove the cartridge bezel from the
drive and replace the bezel in the new drive FRU. These drive FRUs do not ship with a
cartridge bezel.
•
•
•
•

Hewlett-Packard LTO3 Ultrium
IBM LTO3 Ultrium
Quantum (Certance) LTO3 Ultrium
SDLT 320 and 600

Follow the procedure below to remove and replace the cartridge bezel for the different
drive types:

HP LTO Bezel
The HP bezel is attached to the front of the HP drive assembly.
To remove the bezel:
1. Place drive on a work surface as shown below.
2. Press down on the two tabs as close to the drive face as possible. Use a small screwdriver, if
necessary.
CAUTION:
ESD Sensitive: Damage may occur to the drive cards. Make sure you follow the ESD
procedures in the “Safety” section.
1. Tabs
2. Target
1

2
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3. While holding pressure, rotate the bezel away from the drive until the top tabs are clear of the drive
faceplate.
4. Lift up on the bezel to release the lower tabs from the faceplate.

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To replace the bezel:
1. Orient the bezel with the target as shown in the previous figure.
2. Insert the left tabs into the slots next to the cartridge slot.
3. Rotate the bezel against the drive faceplate and press until the right tabs snap into place.
4. Check that the bezel is against the drive faceplate at the left end.

IBM LTO Bezel
The IBM bezel is attached to the front of the drive assembly.
To remove the bezel:
CAUTION:
ESD Sensitive: Damage may occur to the drive cards and RLD card. Make sure you
follow the ESD procedures in the “Safety” section.
1. Gently press the two tabs on the right side of the bezel and rotate the bezel to the left until the left
side tabs disengage.
2. Pull the bezel away from the drive faceplate.
1. Tabs
2. Target
1

2

L201_599

To replace the bezel:
1. Orient the bezel with the target as shown in the previous figure.
2. Holding the bezel at a 30 degree angle to the drive face, insert the left tabs into the slots next to the
cartridge slot.
3. Rotate the bezel against the drive faceplate and press until the right tabs snap into place.
4. Check that the bezel is against the drive faceplate at the left end.

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Quantum (Certance) LTO Bezel
To remove the bezel:
CAUTION:
ESD Sensitive: Damage may occur to the IBM drive cards. Make sure you follow the
ESD procedures in the “Safety” section.
1. Remove the two m3 Torx pan head screws on the bottom corners of the bezel.
2. Pull the bezel straight away from drive faceplate.
1. Tabs
2. Standoffs
3. Target

2
1

2

3

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To replace the bezel:
1. Orient the bezel with the target downward.
2. Align the screw holes over the two standoffs at the bottom corners of the cartridge slot.
3. Install the two m3 screws.

SDLT 320 Bezel
To remove the bezel:
CAUTION:
ESD Sensitive: Damage may occur to the drive cards. Make sure you follow the ESD
procedures in the “Safety” section.
1. Use a small screwdriver to press right on the two tabs on the right end in the gap between the bezel
and the tabs.
2. Lift the right end of the bezel slightly away from the drive face.
3. Slide the bezel left and lift away from the drive.

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1. Tabs
2. Target
1

2

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To replace the bezel:
1. Orient the bezel with the target downward.
2. Hold the bezel parallel to the drive faceplate and insert the left end tabs into the slots at the left side
of the cartridge port.
3. Hold the bezel against the drive and slide the bezel right.
4. Press the right side of the bezel against the drive until the tabs snap into place.

SDLT 600 Bezel
To remove the bezel:
CAUTION:
ESD Sensitive: Damage may occur to the drive cards. Make sure you follow the ESD
procedures in the “Safety” section.
1. Press left on the two tabs.

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2. Rotate the bezel away from the drive faceplate until the bezel is free.
1. Tabs
2. Target
1

2

L201_602

To replace the bezel:
1. Orient the bezel with the target downward.
2. Holding the bezel at an angle to the drive faceplate, insert the left end tabs into the slots at the left
end of the cartridge port.
3. Rotate the bezel against the drive faceplate while pressing on the left end to ensure the bezel seats
against the drive faceplate.
4. Snap the right end tabs into their slots.
5. Check that the bezel is against the drive faceplate at the left end.

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Replacement
Figure 4-17. Older Model Drives Terminating Power Jumpers

1

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

2

3

4

5

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Benchmark DLT1 (no terminating power jumper required)
Quantum SDLT 220
IBM LTO Ultrium
Hewlett-Packard LTO Ultrium (jumper already installed)
Seagate LTO Ultrium

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Figure 4-18. Newer Model Drives Terminating Power Jumpers

1. Quantum SDLT 600
2. IBM LTO Gen 3
3. Hewlett-Packard LTO Gen 3 (jumper already installed)

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Figure 4-19. Quantum Certance Drive Terminating Power Jumpers

1. Turn over the replacement drive and place it on a flat, sturdy work surface.
CAUTION:
For IBM drives only: Make sure that switches 1 and 2 (on the bottom of the IBM
replacement drive only) are both set to ON.
•
•
•

Switch 1 = 9600 baud
Switch 2 = Two stop bits
The jumpers shown in the figures must be present.

2. Check the terminating power jumper locations for the drive you replace.
3. Replace the TTI and power connectors.
4. Carefully slide the drive tray over the drive.

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5. Using a Torx driver, attach the four screws on the bottom of the drive tray in the sequence shown below.

1

2

1.
2.
3.
4.

3

Tighten first (near load handle)
Tighten second
Tighten third
Tighten last

4

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CAUTION:
Load/Unload problems: The latch must be fully loosened (disengaged) before you
slide the tray into the slot. If the latch arm contacts part of the library frame as it is
being tightened, it cannot be rotated to its fully locked position, and the tray will not
be firmly locked into the drive slot. This can cause alignment problems and the
camera can have problems reading the target.
1. Holding the new drive as shown in the following figure, turn the knob all the way to your right.
2. Slide the replacement drive tray into the empty slot and tighten the drive tray latch by turning the
knob all the way to your right.
3. Pull back on the tray to ensure that the latch is secure.
Note: Three cables must be connected to the drive. The cables are listed below.
4. Connect the drive SCSI connector to the rear of the drive.
5. Connect the library-to-drive interface connector.
6. Connect the drive power cable.
7. At the rear of the library, close the drive access door and turn the door knobs all the way to the
right.
Note: For newer model libraries, push in the knobs and turn them all the way to the right.
8. If you are using the same SCSI ID for the new drive as for the old one, the library will automatically
assign that same address to the new drive and begin functioning as before. If the operator wants to
assign a new address, have the operator follow the drive configuration procedures in the L80 Tape
Library User’s Guide, part 96021.
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■ Restoring Operation
Perform the applicable steps to make sure the library is ready for operation:
1. Make sure you installed and properly seated all the cards.
2. Make sure you installed all the cables and tightened all the connectors.
3. Make sure you secured all the cable strain reliefs.
4. Look in the library for loose parts, connectors, and tools.
5. Make sure you fully retracted the hand reach mechanism.
6. Close and lock the doors.
7. Place the power supply switches to the — position.
8. Place the inline switches to the — position.
9. Run diagnostic tests.
10. If you have replaced a fibre channel router, configure the router according to its user
manual:
•
•
•

Crossroads Fibre Router User’s Manual, DS30110
StorageNet 3300 Fibre Channel Router User Manual, 461273-01
StorageNet 3400 Multi-Protocol Router User Manual, 461271-01

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5

The LLC card supports both high voltage differential (HVD) and low voltage differential
(LVD) operation. For some applications, such as when using a Fibre Channel router, you
must have the applicable jumper and cable on the LLC card in the LVD position.
To determine your current setting:
1. Remove all the screws attaching the electronics module to the frame.
2. Use the handle to pull the electronics module out until you can access the LLC card.
3. See Figure 5-1 on page 5-2 and Figure 5-2 on page 5-3 and compare the settings on
the card.
Note: You can also use the operator panel Lib Info/Config menu to check your SCSI
configuration. The display will show LVD or HVD, determined by the jumper
position. However, it is possible that the SCSI cable could be connected in the
HVD position, and the Fibre Channel router would not function.
CAUTION:
Equipment damage: The jumper must be in the LVD position or the Fibre
Channel router will be destroyed.
To convert an HVD library interface to an LVD interface, you must:
•

Move the position of the jumper block located at J16 on the LLC card

•

Move the SCSI Y cable from J18D to J18LS on the LLC card

•

Use an LVD terminator, part 10097653, where required

To convert the library’s SCSI interface to LVD:
CAUTION:
Possible equipment damage: To prevent possible damage to the LLC
card, it is strongly suggested that you remove the card from the machine
to perform this procedure. See “LLC Card” on page 4-30.
1. Move the jumper at J16 from the HVD (left two columns) to the LVD position (right
two columns).
2. Move the SCSI Y cable from J18D to the J18LS location.
3. If a terminator is required, attach an LVD terminator, part 10097653.
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6. Attach the electronics module to the frame with the screws.
Figure 5-1. LLC Card Jumper Location (L201_371)

1. J17—Terminating power

•
•

Left two columns jumpered for ON
Right two columns jumpered for OFF

2. J16—HVD or LVD/Fibre Channel router operation

•
•

Left two columns jumpered for HVD
Right two columns jumpered for LVD/Fibre Channel router

3. J18LS—SCSI connection for LVD or Fibre Channel router operation
4. J18D—SCSI connection for HVD differential operation

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1. High voltage differential (HVD) operation: SCSI Y cable connected to J18D.
2. Low voltage differential (LVD) or Fibre Channel router operation: SCSI Y cable connected to J18LS

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This appendix provides information about the components and operation of the library.

■ Initialization Sequence
Initialization, also called an initial program load (IPL), occurs when you power-on the
library, or when you press the RESET button.
The LLC card directs the initialization process, which consists of:
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•
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•
•
•
•
•

Robotic mechanism initialization and calibration
Camera calibration
Proximity sensor calibration
Cell audit
Drive initialization
CAP audit
Cleaning cartridge cell audit
Hand initialization

Robot Initialization and Calibration
The robot moves to the different end stops:
1. Z motor calibration: The Z drive assembly moves from end stop to end stop. The
distance for this motion is compared against the Z drive parameters within the
firmware.
2. Theta motor calibration: The theta assembly moves from theta stop to theta stop.
The distance for this motion is compared against the theta parameters within the
firmware.

Camera Calibration
The robot moves to the vision calibration label above the CAP. The camera checks the
readability and accuracy of bar code information.

Proximity Sensor Calibration
The proximity sensor is aimed at the calibration label above the CAP to see if the sensor
indicator turns on. The hand assembly moves away from the label to test that the
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Cell Audit
An audit is the process of checking each cell within a library. If a cell contains a cartridge,
the camera reads the volume number and transfers this data to the LLC card. The LLC
card calculates the robotic position of the hand assembly (by referencing the theta and Z
positions) and catalogs the cartridge location by:
•
•

Volume number
SCSI element number and panel, row, column

If a cell is empty, the location is recorded as “cell empty.”
During this time, the cell target positions are calibrated.
When all cell locations are read and cataloged, the library audit is complete. However, the
library audit information must be requested by the client system to update its cartridge
volume database.
This two-step process—library audit and client update—ensures that both the library and
client have current (and identical) listings of the library contents.
Notes: Cartridges left in drives will not be audited. However, volume information is
retained for drives loaded by the library.
The CAP and cleaning cartridge cells are audited later.
CAUTION:
Possible audit failure: Client software determines how unlabeled,
unreadable cartridges or cartridges placed upside down in the CAP are
handled.
Entering unlabeled and unreadable cartridges into the library should be
discouraged, because problems will arise every time the library audits
the cartridges.
Entering a cartridge upside down could result in damage to the hand
assembly and drive.

Drive Initialization
The robot moves to each drive and calculates the position of the drive’s target. This
ensures accurate and quick loading of cartridges during robotic operation.

CAP Audit
The two CAP cells are audited.

Cleaning Cartridge Cell Audit
The cleaning cartridge cell is audited.

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Hand Init Testing
The hand assembly is calibrated at the bottom of the first column. The reach carriage
assembly extends to test for proper operation.

■ Card Locations and Functions
The following table lists the cards, their locations and their functions. The LLC card is
the only card that is a field replaceable unit.
Table A-1. Card Locations and Functions
Card

Location

Function

LLC

Electronics module

Processor card. Maintains robot, servo, vision
control. Monitors motor positions. Maintains
audit database. Stores configuration data.

LLJ

Camera

Acts as camera charge-coupled device imager.

LLL

Camera

Provides camera light source.

LLS

DLT drive tray

Controls the DLT drive eject motor.

LLV

Plugs into LLC card Operates as compact peripheral component
interconnect (CPCI) backplane for Fibre Channel
interface.

MPU

Plugs into LLV card Allows the LLC card to communicate with the
native Fibre Channel.

FC router

FC router

Provides the SCSI to Fibre Channel bridge.

■ Power System
The basic library contains two standard power supplies. You can order and install two
redundant power supplies so that the library and all the drives will continue to receive
power if one of the power supplies fail.
The power supplies are installed in two racks at the rear of the library. The standard
power supplies are on the left side, and the redundant power supplies are on the right
side, as shown in Figure 1-2 on page 1-3.
Each rack provides up to 50 percent of the total power.
Notes:
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power supply that provides 50 percent of the total power and the bottom rack
contains a second power supply that provides the other 50 percent of the total
power.
If you install all four power supplies, each power supply provides 25 percent of
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If a power supply fails, the LLC card posts and error to the fault symptom code
(FSC) log. The Hardware Monitor menu on the library operator panel also shows
which power supply has failed.

To power-off the library, turn off the two input line switches,. If you are replacing a
power supply, turn off only that corresponding switch and do not turn off the input line
switches.
Power supply voltages are listed in Table A-2.
Table A-2. AC Power Supply Voltage Uses
3.3 V

+5 V

-5 V

+12 V

Fibre Channel router

Fibre Channel router

CSE port

Fibre Channel router

logic

servos1

servos

processor

hand

fans

drives

drives

logic
operator panel
1Servos

are Z, theta, and hand motors.

■ Robot
The robot moves cartridges among the storage cells, drives, and cartridge access port
(CAP).
The robot, behind the front door, consists primarily of the:
•
•
•

Theta assembly for lateral movement
Z drive assembly for vertical movement
Hand assembly to mount and dismount cartridges. The camera assembly, attached to
the hand, reads volume numbers and calibration targets.

Most of the robotic components are mounted on the Z shaft. The hand assembly,
mounted on the Z carriage, is moved up and down the shaft to access the cells. The cells
are stacked in columns; the columns are arranged around the robot. The shaft rotates the
Z shaft 109.5 degrees.

Theta Assembly
The theta assembly is composed primarily of the Z carriage assembly, ±12 V motor,
pulley, and drive belt. The theta, controlled by the LLC card, moves the hand laterally
within the library. A closed-loop servo feedback configuration controls theta positioning.
During initialization, the LLC card applies voltage to the motor to obtain the motor’s
range of motion. The LLC card tracks the position of the motor by reading the lines
etched on the motor tachometer disk.

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If the motor fails to lock into correct position, the LLC card posts an FSC to the operator
panel and the FSC log.

Z Drive Assembly
The Z drive assembly is composed primarily of the Z shaft, ±12 V motor, pulleys, and
drive belt. The Z drive, controlled by the LLC card, moves the hand vertically within the
library. Like the theta, a closed-loop servo feedback configuration controls Z positioning.
The Z drive operates the same as the theta, described above.

Hand Assembly
The hand assembly is composed primarily of the reach carriage, reach belt, reach motor,
and the camera. The hand mounts to the carriage on the Z shaft.
The hand removes cartridges from a cell, CAP, or drive (called a “get” operation), and
places cartridges into a cell, CAP, or drive (called a “put” operation). Hand signals to and
from the LLC card are routed through the flexible cable connectors on the Z shaft.
The camera assembly is composed primarily of the LLL card (light source), LLJ card
(charge-coupled device imager), and the lens. The cartridge detect sensor on the LLJ card
detects if a cartridge is seated in the hand. The proximity sensor on the LLL card detects
if a cartridge is in the cell immediately in front of the hand assembly.
The camera is operational during:
•
•
•

Initialization
Audit
When cartridges are entered into the CAP

During normal operation, the camera is turned off, and the robot locates cartridges by
referencing the volume number and cell location within the LLC card memory.
If any hand failure occurs, the LLC card posts an FSC to the FSC log.

■ LLC Card
The LLC card, in the electronics module, is the processor card. It uses the IBM
PPC403GCX 32-bit RISC embedded controller. The card is assigned a permanent
Ethernet address before shipment. The FRU PROM stores the address.
A +12 V fan cools the card. The fan is monitored by the LLC processor. If the fan fails, a
Hall-effect sensor detects the lack of motion in the fan blades, and an FSC is posted to
the FSC log and on the Hardware Monitor menu on the operator panel.
The servo system controls the robotic speed and positioning. The card contains three 12
V pulse width modulated current mode motor drivers for the theta, Z, and reach
operation. These switching servo amplifiers control how 12 V power is connected to the
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When the firmware receives a move command, the code calculates move profiles
specifying position, velocity, and acceleration at a given point in time for each mechanism
involved. From this profile, along with position feedback from the motor, firmware
determines the current needed in the motor to effect the desired position. The motor
encoder, along with decode circuitry on the card, provides position feedback. When the
move is completed, firmware continues to monitor the motor position and the desired
position, and assures that the proper current remains until the next move command is
received.
The following table lists the LLC card connectors. See Figure 4-8 on page 4-31 for the
locations of the connectors on the card.
Table A-3. LLC Card Connectors

A-6

Connector

Location

J4

Reserved

J16

HVD-LVD/SE SCSI selection jumpers

J17

SCSI terminator power-on/off jumpers

J18D

HVD SCSI connector

J18LS

LVD/SE SCSI connector

J20

Ethernet connector

J21

Expansion connector to LLV PCI bridge card

J27

CSE serial port

J28

Reserved

J29

Operator panel to LLC interface

J31

Hand to LLC interface

J33

Z motor controls

J39

Front door interlock

J40

LLC card fan

J42

LLC card power

J224

Drives 0 and 1 interface

J230

Personality module interface

J421

Power supply monitor

J424

Drives 2 and 3 interface

J624

Reserved

J824

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A
AC power supply
location, 1-4
replacement, 4-42
status, 2-12
adding
cell and drive capacity, 2-27
drive, 2-27
alert messages in manual, xiv
arm safety, xx
arrow buttons, 2-2
audit description, A-2
Auto Clean feature
setting, 2-5
understanding, 2-4
automated mode operations
monitoring the operator panel, 2-9
setting cleaning cartridge warning count, 2-16
using Library Status Tool, 2-18

B
buttons
arrow, 2-2
library reset, 1-4, 1-6, 2-8
MENU, 2-2
SELECT, 2-2

C
cables
drive SCSI, 4-6
hand and Z flex, 4-23
LLC card SCSI, 4-37
calibrations, A-1, A-2, A-3
camera assembly
calibration, A-1
components, A-5
CAP Contents menu, 2-14
CAP OPEN indicator, 2-2
CAP. See cartridge access port (CAP)
capacity, 1-12
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locations and functions, A-3
cartridge access port (CAP)
CAP OPEN indicator, 2-2
location, 1-2
status messages, 2-13
cartridge weights, 1-19
caution
cleaning cartridges, 2-17
description of, xiv
disconnecting external SCSI cables, 4-53
download complete message, 3-3
equipment damage, 3-3
lifting drives, 4-56
messages in manual, xiv
mixing DLT cartridges, 1-15
removing hand cable clip, 4-19, 4-25
removing hand guide assembly, 4-24
removing tension spring, 4-52
turning the Z clamp screw, 4-51
unlabeled cartridges, A-2
cells, valid locations, 1-13
Clean menu, 2-15
cleaning cartridge
cells location, 1-13
setting warning count, 2-16
columns location, 1-14
configuration menus
Drive, 2-6
Hardware Monitor, 2-8
Library, 2-4
Network, 2-7
configuring the library
recording information, 2-28
resetting the library, 2-8
setting temperatures, 2-8
understanding Auto Clean and Fast Load, 2-4
using the Drive Info/Cfg menu, 2-6
using the Hardware Monitor menu, 2-8
using the Lib Info/Cfg menu, 2-4
using the Network Info/Cfg menu, 2-7
connectors, LLC card list, A-6
conventions in manual, xv
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Ethernet port location, 1-4, 1-6
event log, 2-14
export destination control statement, ii

CSE port
location, 1-4
updating firmware, 3-1
Customer Resource Center (CRC), xvii

F

D
deskside installation dimensions, 1-23
dimensions
deskside version, 1-23
rack version, 1-21
disclaimer, 1-ii
DLT
load handle drives replacement, 4-59
terminating power, 4-60
DLT1 drive
replacement, 4-69
terminating power, 4-77
Documents on CD, xviii
downloading firmware
Hyperterminal, 3-1
using Library Status, 2-24
Drive Info/Cfg menu, 2-6
drives
configuration table, 2-28
DLT serial number, warranty ID locations, 1-8
fan assembly replacement, 4-2
interfaces, 1-17
power specifications, 1-20
publications, xvi
replacement, 4-53
SCSI cable assembly replacement, 4-6
targeting and calibrating, A-2
Ultrium serial number, warranty ID
locations, 1-9
viewing the status, 2-10
weights, 1-19
dual power label location, 1-4

E
elbow safety, xx
electronics module location, 1-4, 1-6
environmental specifications, 1-19
ESD
grounding kit, contents, xxiv
precautions and practices, xxiv
procedures to follow when servicing, xxiv

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fan assembly
for drives, replacement, 4-2
for LLC card, replacement, 4-35
status, 2-12
Fast Load feature
setting, 2-5
understanding, 2-4
fault symptom code (FSC), 2-14
features
Auto Clean, 2-5
Fast Load, 2-5
fiber-optic cables
connectors, xxiii
handling, xxiii
installation, xxiii
Fibre Channel benefits, 1-18
Fibre Channel router
SCSI jumper and cable settings on LLC
card, 5-3
Fibre Channel router card
location, 1-4
replacement, 4-9
Fibre Channel router, external, 4-12
replacement, 4-9
SN3300 components, 1-7
SN3400 components, 1-7
field replaceable units. See FRUs
firmware downloading
Hyperterminal, 3-1
using Library Status, 2-24
FRU
drives
with load handles, 4-59
without load handles, 4-68
FRUs
drive fan assembly, 4-2
drive SCSI cable assembly, 4-6
Fibre Channel router card, 4-9
Fibre Channel router, external, 4-12
hand and Z flex cable assembly, 4-23
hand assembly, 4-18
LLC card, 4-30

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information menus
CAP Contents, 2-14
Clean Menu, 2-15
Drive, 2-6
fan and power supply failures, 2-8
Library, 2-4
Network, 2-7
Personality Module, 2-11
temperatures, 2-8
initialization (IPL) sequence, A-1
installation
fiber-optic cables, xxiii
interfaces
drive, 1-17
Library Status Tool, 2-18
operator panel
components, 2-1
messages, 2-9
overview, 1-16

LLC card fan assembly, 4-35
LLC card SCSI cable assembly, 4-37
operator panel, 4-40
power supply, 4-42
preparation, 4-1
restoring operation, 4-79
theta motor, 4-45
Z motor, 4-49
FSC dictionary, accessing, 3-2

G
Global Services Support Tools, xvii
grounding
for safety, xix
kit, xxiv
procedures, xxv

H
hand and Z flex cable assembly replacement, 4-23
hand assembly
description, A-5
replacement, 4-18
testing and calibration, A-2, A-3
hand safety, xx
hardcopy publications, xviii
Hardware Monitor
menu, viewing status, 2-12
using menu, 2-8
Hewlett-Packard LTO Ultrium
drive replacement, 4-69
terminating power, 4-77
high voltage differential (HVD)
conversion to LVD, procedure, 5-1
LLC card jumper, 5-2
hyperterminal
firmware transfer, 3-1
protocol setup, 3-2

I
IBM LTO Ultrium
drive replacement, 4-69
drive terminating power, 4-77
IDs, SCSI. See SCSI IDs
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jumpers
DLT load handle drives, 4-60
DLT1, SDLT, and LTO Ultrium drives, 4-75
HVD/LVD operation, 5-3
LLC card, 5-2

K
kit, grounding, xxiv

L
L80
See library
label, laser product, xxii
laser product label, xxii
liability, 1-ii
Lib Info/Cfg menu, 2-4
library
audit, A-2
components and function, 1-1
configuration table, 2-28
configuring, 2-3
dimensions and weight, 1-21
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electronics module location, 1-4, 1-6
initialization, A-1
locations and functions of cards, A-3
power description, A-3
reset button, 1-4, 1-6
resetting, 2-8
robot components, A-4
SCSI IDs, 2-5
SCSI port, 1-4
serial number location, 1-4
specifications
environmental, 1-19
power, 1-20
viewing the status, 2-9
warranty ID location, 1-4
LIBRARY ACTIVE indicator, 2-2
Library Admin, 2-26
Library Status Tool description, 2-18
lifting procedures, xx
lifting safety, xx
LLC card
connectors listed, A-6
connectors shown, 4-31
description, A-5
replacement, 4-30
SCSI cable replacement, 4-37
terminating power and HVD/LVD
jumpers, 5-2
load handle drives, replacement, 4-59
locations
AC power supply, 1-4
cartridge access port, 1-2
cells, 1-13
columns, 1-14
CSE port, 1-4
drives, 1-13
dual power label, 1-4
electronics module, 1-4, 1-6
Ethernet port, 1-4, 1-6
Fibre Channel router card, port, 1-4
library serial number, 1-4
library warranty ID, 1-4
operator panel, 1-2
personality module, 1-4
power switch, 1-4
reset button, 1-4, 1-6
SCSI ports, 1-4
Web interface port, 1-4, 1-6

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low voltage differential (LVD)
conversion from HVD, procedure, 5-1
LLC card jumper, 5-2
terminator part number, 5-1

M
MENU button, 2-2
menus
CAP Contents, 2-14
Clean, 2-15
Drive Info/Cfg, 2-6
Hardware Monitor, 2-8
Lib Info/Cfg, 2-4
Network Info/Cfg, 2-7
overview, 2-3
Personality Module, 2-11
messages
monitoring, 2-9
monitoring the operator panel, 2-9
Multi-Protocol Router, external, SN3400
components, 1-7

N
Native Fibre Channel benefits, 1-16
Network Info/Cfg menu, 2-7
non-load handle drives replacement, 4-68
note, description of, xiv

O
on/off switch, 1-4
operator panel
description, 2-1
indicators, 2-2
location, 1-2
menus, 2-3
monitoring for messages, 2-9
replacement, 4-40
using for configuration, 2-3
organization of this manual, xiii

P
panel, operator. See operator panel
Partners Web site, xvii

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personality module
location, 1-4
status, 2-11
plugs/jacks. See connectors
power
specifications, 1-20
switch location, 1-4
power supply
locations, 1-4
replacement, 4-42
status, 2-12
power system description, A-3
precautions
ESD, xxiv
handling fiber-optic cables, xxiii
safety, xix
prevent ESD, xxiv
publications list, xvi

R
rack installation
dimensions, 1-21
rack-mounting
safety, xxi
recording configuration information, 2-28
reset button
location, 1-4, 1-6
pressing, 2-8
resetting the library, 2-8
restoring operation, 4-79
robot
components, A-4
description, 1-10, A-4

S
safety
arm, xx
fiber optics, xxii
general, xix
grounding, xix
laser product label, xxii
lifting, xx
precautions, general, xix
rack-mounting, xxi
SCSI
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library ID, 2-5
LLC card cable replacement, 4-37
ports location, 1-4
SDLT
drive replacement, 4-69
terminating power, 4-77
Seagate LTO Ultrium
drive replacement, 4-69
drive terminating power, 4-77
SELECT button, 2-2
serial number location
DLT drives, 1-8
library, 1-4
Ultrium drives, 1-9
SERVICE REQUIRED indicator, 2-2
servo power interrupt (SPI) description, A-6
setting cleaning cartridge warning count, 2-16
shoulder safety, xx
SNMP description, 2-26
specifications
drive and cartridge weights, 1-19
drive power, 1-20
environmental, 1-19
library power, 1-20
status
cartridge access port (CAP), 2-13
drive, 2-10
fans, power, temperature, 2-12
library, 2-9
personality module, 2-11
storage cells location, 1-13
StorageTek
Customer Resource Center (CRC), xvii
Documents on CD, xviii
Global Services Support Tools, xvii
hardcopy publications, xviii
L-series Library Admin, 2-26
Partners site, xvii
Web site, xvii
Super DLT. See SDLT
switches, power on/off, 1-4

T
tape drives See drives.
tape library
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temperatures
setting, 2-8
status, 2-12
terminating power
DLT load handle drives, 4-60
DLT1 drives, 4-75, 4-76
Hewlett-Packard LTO Ultrium
drives, 4-75, 4-76
IBM LTO Ultrium drives, 4-75, 4-76
SDLT drives, 4-75, 4-76
Seagate LTO Ultrium, 4-75, 4-76
terminator, LVD, 5-1
theta assembly description, A-4
theta motor replacement, 4-45

V
viewing
drive status, 2-10
fans, power, temperature status, 2-12
library status, 2-9
personality module status, 2-11
vision calibration, A-1

Index-6

W
warning
description of, xiv
eye hazard from laser, xxii
library weight in rack, xxi
messages in manual, xiv
safety precautions, xix
warranties, 1-ii
warranty ID location
DLT drives, 1-8
library, 1-4
Ultrium drives, 1-9
Web interface port location, 1-4, 1-6
wrist safety, xx

Z
Z drive assembly description, A-5
Z motor replacement, 4-49

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