User manual QUANTUM ATLP2000

[. . . ] ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User's Guide 6316800-02 Ver. 0 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User's Guide, 6316800-02, Ver. provides this publication "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Making copies or adaptations without prior written authorization of ATL Products, Inc. [. . . ] The cartridge will be partially ejected, making it easy to remove. Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port This section explains how to insert tape cartridges using the load port mechanism. Caution: Do not use CompacTape I, CompacTape II, or CompacTape IIIXT cartridges in this library. 2 Inserting DLT/ SDLT Tape Cartridges 2 DLT/SDLT tape cartridges are inserted into two removeable 6cartridge magazines as shown in figure 8 on page 16. Tape cartridges may be loaded to or unloaded from a magazine with the magazine in or out of the library. To insert a DLT tape cartridge into a magazine: Note: To move cartridges to the load port for removal, refer to Moving Cartridges on page 52. 1 Prepare the tape cartridges to be inserted by affixing a bar code label and write-protecting or write-enabling each cartridge as desired. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User's Guide 39 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port For more information about these procedures, refer to Installing Tape Cartridges on page 17. 2 With the load port door open, place the tape cartridges in any available load port magazine slot (see figure 20). If the magazine is out of the load port, load the tape cartridges into the magazine, then load the magazine into the load port. The proper orientation for tape cartridge insertion is shown in DLT/SDLT Cartridges on page 19 and LTO Cartridges on page 21. 3 4 Rotate the load port drum 180o so that the load port handle faces you (see figure 22). Figure 22 Rotating the Load Port Drum Load port finger grip Load port drum Warning: Take care to keep fingers out of load port openings when opening or closing the load port door or when rotating the load port drum. 5 Manually close the load port door by pushing the load port assembly so that it is flush with the front surface of the library. You will hear a "click" when it locks into position. 40 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User's Guide Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port If Auto Load is enabled, the library automatically moves the cartridges to available bins. Inserting LTO Tape Cartridges 2 To insert an LTO cartridge: 1 The two load port magazines used when LTO tape drives are present in the library are stationary and built into the load port. The magazines employ no loading mechanism (unlike the DLT removeable magazines) and tape cartridges are simply placed into the bins with the barcodes facing out and the write-protect switch on the left (see figure 23). Figure 23 LTO Tape Cartridge Load Port Loadport assembly Barcode Write-protect switch Stationary magazine ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User's Guide 41 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge DLT Tape Drives 2 2 To manually eject a tape cartridge from a DLT or SDLT tape drive: 1 Open the library's front door: a Press the Standby button on the touch screen GUI. Verify that the system state display reads System Off-line and that the robotics has stopped moving. The off-line state does not take effect until current commands are completed. Take electrostatic discharge precautions as explained in Taking ESD Precautions on page 18. Lift the door handle straight up and then turn the handle counterclockwise to unlatch the door. Gently pull on the door handle to open the door. b c d e f 2 Press the Unload button on the drive (see figure 24). When the rewind process is completed, the Operate Handle indicator comes on. Figure 24 DLT Tape Drive Front Bezel (Example) Unload button Insert/release handle (shown in up position) 42 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User's Guide Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge 3 When the Operate Handle indicator comes on, raise the insert/ release handle to eject the tape cartridge. Note: Place your finger approximately 1/4 of an inch in front of the drive's cartridge opening to ensure that the cartridge does not drop when ejected. Caution: Pause for at least 3 seconds, then grasp the tape cartridge and slowly pull it half way out of the drive. Caution: If the tape cartridge leader failed to detach from the take-up leader, push the tape cartridge all of the way back into the drive, press down the insert/release handle, and return to step 2. Otherwise, continue to step 5. 4 5 Pull the tape cartridge completely out of the drive. Close and lock the library door. Quantun SDLT and IBM Ultrium LTO Tape Drives 2 To manually eject a tape cartridge from Quantum SDLT or IBM Ultrium LTO T200 tape drives: 1 2 Refer to Steps 1a-1f under DLT Tape Drives on page 42. The Unload button works the same as a soft eject (VCR-style) button. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User's Guide 43 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge 44 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User's Guide Chapter 3 Operator Commands 3 This chapter describes the commands found on the Operator screen of the touch screen GUI. The Operator screen commands initiate the following actions: · · · · · · · Opening the Operator screen Unloading the load port Configuring the library* Configuring library options* Performing an inventory* Moving cartridges* Unloading a drive* * The library must be off-line to perform these functions Caution: Library operator commands are to be used only by qualified, ATL-trained personnel. Serious operational problems and data loss may occur if you do not understand the consequences of these commands. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User's Guide 45 Chapter 3 Operator Commands Opening the Operator Screen Opening the Operator Screen To open the Operator screen: 1 3 Press the Operator tab. [. . . ] The benefit of using HVD cabling is that it works well in noisy areas and can reach up to 25 meters in distance. Quantum DLT8000 and SDLT tape drives can be HVD or LVD devices. I IEC The International Electrotechnical Commission is based in Geneva, Switzerland. Load port The revolving assembly on a front door of ATL enterprise libraries that incoporates a revolving drum and tape L ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User's Guide 115 Glossary cartidge bins (stationary or removeable) for loading and unloading tape cartridges. LTO Linear Tape-Open is a tape drive specification backed by IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and Seagate. LVD Low Voltage Differential or LVD is the newest type of SCSI cabling, and LVD SCSI specifications can reach distances up to 12 meters. LVD SCSI cabling requires "Twist and Flat" ribbon cable and an LVD/SE terminator or a "Twist and Flat" ribbon cable with built-in LVD termination. [. . . ]