Spectra-logic 2K Bedienungsanleitung

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Chapter 1. Introduction10Conventions UsedThis guide uses special conventions to highlight notes, cautions, and warnings. These conventions are explai

112 Installing the LibraryTo install the library, complete the steps outlined in these sections:•Unpacking the Library•Attaching to the Host Computer

Chapter 2. Installing the Library121. Remove the cardboard tray from the top of the box. This tray contains the accessories for the library (see Libr

Chapter 2. Installing the Library13Caution: Take care when removing these pieces not to damage the door sensor cable (the white cable that runs along

Chapter 2. Installing the Library14Attaching to the Host ComputerFollow this procedure to connect the library as the only unit on a SCSI bus. To atta

Chapter 2. Installing the Library152. The library interface can be identified by its part number sticker, also located on the back panel of the libra

Chapter 2. Installing the Library16LVD/SE SCSI BusThe LVD/SE library operates in either single-ended or low-voltage-differential SCSI mode, depending

Chapter 2. Installing the Library175. Determine the correct specifications for the SCSI terminator as described in SCSI Terminator Requirements on pa

Chapter 2. Installing the Library18Attaching More than One SCSI DeviceTo attach more than one device to the same SCSI bus, review the following secti

Chapter 2. Installing the Library19Changing SCSI IDs as NecessaryNote: Do not change the default SCSI ID settings for the library or the drives unles

Notices2NoticesExcept as expressly stated herein, Spectra Logic Corporation makes available its products and associated documentation on an “as is” ba

Chapter 2. Installing the Library20Powering On the Library and Host ComputerAfter correctly connecting the library to the host computer, perform the

Chapter 2. Installing the Library21Inserting MediaThe simplest way to insert media into your library is to load the DCM(s) with tapes before installi

Chapter 2. Installing the Library22Position the DCM so that the holes on the side of the DCM line up with the pegs inside the library (Figure 2-7). N

Chapter 2. Installing the Library235. Close and lock the library door.Reading and Writing Data to TapeBefore performing store and restore operations

Chapter 2. Installing the Library24Using Horizontal and Rack Mounted LibrariesEvery Spectra 2K library can be operated in either a vertical or horizo

253 Configuring the LibraryThe Spectra 2K library is compatible with most operating systems. This chapter discusses:• Changing the Library’s Configura

Chapter 3. Configuring the Library26The default position of the configuration switch (0) identifies the library and tape drives with the following in

Chapter 3. Configuring the Library27Determine Your ConfigurationThe Spectra 2K library will run successfully with the attached server or host compute

Chapter 3. Configuring the Library28Before setting the emulation mode for the library robotics or tape drives, find the setting you want to use in th

Chapter 3. Configuring the Library29Changing ConfigurationsTo change the emulation mode for the library robotics or tape drives:1. Power off the libr

Notices3LicenseYou have acquired Spectra Logic® products that include software owned by or licensed by Spectra Logic from one or more software licenso

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314 Using the LibraryOnce the library is already installed and configured, review this chapter to begin using the library. This chapter includes:• Get

Chapter 4. Using the Library32Front Panel ComponentsThe front panel components of the library include:Door Provides access to the data cartridge ma

Chapter 4. Using the Library33Internal Components To open the door, turn the key in the lock. The internal components accessible through the front do

Chapter 4. Using the Library34Rear Panel Components The rear panel components of the library are used to install, configure, and repair the library;

Chapter 4. Using the Library35About AIT Bar Code LabelsReview the following information before attaching bar code labels to AIT data cartridges.Note:

Chapter 4. Using the Library36Attaching Bar Code LabelsBar code labels allow the library to track data cartridges within the library.To attach a bar

Chapter 4. Using the Library37Inserting and Removing Data CartridgesThe relationship of the data cartridges and the DCM is shown in Figure 4-5. When

Chapter 4. Using the Library38Write-Protecting and RecordingThe write-protect tab on the AIT cartridge prevents accidental data erasure. To use the w

Chapter 4. Using the Library39Using the Data Cartridge MagazineOnce you have finished installing data cartridges in the DCM, insert the full magazine

Notices4Warnings and CautionsAC PowerWarning: Risk of electrical shock. To remove AC power from the library, unplug the power cord from the power inle

Chapter 4. Using the Library40Getting Information from the Picker’s LEDThe robotic picker’s light-emitting diode (LED), visible through the window of

Chapter 4. Using the Library41Using the 30-Cartridge Library The front door provides access to one 15-cartridge DCM at a time.To access the second DC

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435 Using the AIT Tape DrivesThe Sony AIT tape drive is a high-performance, low-maintenance tape drive. Using the AIT tape drives requires:• Getting t

Chapter 5. Using the AIT Tape Drives44Built-In Cleaning FeatureThe Sony AIT drive uses a built-in head cleaner designed to last for the life of the d

Chapter 5. Using the AIT Tape Drives45The following table summarizes the information carried by the blinking methods of the different drive LEDs:If t

Chapter 5. Using the AIT Tape Drives46Maintaining the AIT Tape DriveThe AIT tape drive is an extremely reliable media storage subsystem; performing a

Chapter 5. Using the AIT Tape Drives47Manual Drive Head Cleaning OperationTo clean your AIT tape drives, follow these steps:Note: Use only Sony SDX-T

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496Library Stacker ModeIf you are familiar with the operations of a tape stacker, you should have no problems operating the library in stacker mode. T

5ContentsNotices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2License . . .

Chapter 6. Library Stacker Mode50EmptyCartridge 1Cartridge 14EmptyCartridge 2Cartridge 143. When a cartridge is filled and ejected by the backup scri

Chapter 6. Library Stacker Mode51Arranging Cartridges in the DCMBecause the library only distinguishes between individual cartridges by their order i

Chapter 6. Library Stacker Mode52Controlling the Library StackerThe operation of the door determines the operating mode for the library as described

Chapter 6. Library Stacker Mode534. Shut the door, open it for less than two seconds, then close it. The library loads the first cartridge into Drive

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557 Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and RepairsThis chapter reviews maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs; this includes:• Maintaining the Library•

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs56Caring for Data CartridgesAlthough AIT cartridges are ruggedly built, they must be handled with

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs57Handling of Tape CartridgesProper handing of tape cartridges is essential to insuring data inte

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs58Caring for the LibraryFor a lifetime of reliable performance from your library, disconnect the

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs59Replacing the FusesThe fuses used in the library are 1/4 x 1-1/4 inches (3AG) or 5 x 20 mm, 250

Contents6Chapter 4. Using the Library 31Getting to Know the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs60Updating Library Robotics FirmwareNote: To complete this procedure, you must have a Spectra Log

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs6112. Turn on the power to the library.The picker parks at the bottom of the library, and its LED

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs62Troubleshooting Library InitializationTo troubleshoot problems with library initialization:1. C

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs63Troubleshooting SCSI ProblemsTo troubleshoot problems with a SCSI device:1. Make sure that each

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs64Purchasing Additional Library AccessoriesSpectra 2K library accessories, including bar code lab

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs65Purchasing Bar Code LabelsYou can purchase bar code labels from Spectra Logic.• You can purchas

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs66Shipping InformationTo ship the library for any reason, reverse the procedure in Unpacking the

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs67Spectra Logic Repair PoliciesSpectra Logic offers a standard three-year return-to-factory warra

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs68Suspect parts sent to Spectra Logic will be repaired or replaced. Exchanged parts will be eithe

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs69International warranty repairs must be accompanied by a commercial invoice, a packing slip, and

Contents7Appendix A. Specifications 73Library Storage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs70QuickSwap ServiceThe QuickSwap program covers the Spectra 2K library for the original return-to

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs71Contacting Spectra LogicInformationWeb Site http://www.spectralogic.comTechnical AssistanceTech

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73Appendix A. SpecificationsThis appendix contains the following information:• Library Storage Capacity• Sony AIT Tape Specifications• Sony AIT Tape

Appendix A. Specifications74Sony AIT Tape SpecificationsSony is the only manufacturer of AIT tape cartridges. The table below lists the capacities of

Appendix A. Specifications75Sony AIT Tape Drive SpecificationsThe following table summarizes the specifications for Sony AIT drives. Parameter Specif

Appendix A. Specifications76Library Power RequirementsPower requirements for the library are summarized in the table below:FusesThe library includes

Appendix A. Specifications77220-Volt AC Power Cord for Use in North AmericaThe criteria for a U.S. and Canadian 220-volt AC power cord for the librar

Appendix A. Specifications78Safety Agency StandardsThe following lists the safety standards with which the library and its components (including the

79Appendix B. SCSI Cable and Terminator RequirementsTo operate correctly, the library must meet certain requirements as explained by the following se

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Appendix B. SCSI Cable and Terminator Requirements80The maximum length of the SCSI cable (including the internal and the external cable) depends on t

Appendix B. SCSI Cable and Terminator Requirements81SCSI Terminator RequirementsIf the library is the last device on the SCSI bus, a terminator must

Appendix B. SCSI Cable and Terminator Requirements82

83Appendix C. Regulatory NoticesFCC NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant t

Appendix C. Regulatory Notices84EU Declaration of ConformityWeSpectra Logic Corporation1700 North 55th StreetBoulder, Colorado 80301USAdeclare unde

Appendix C. Regulatory Notices85The Spectra 2K automated tape library complies with all safety relevant provisions referring to:• Protection against

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87IndexAaboutAIT data cartridges 36library configuration 25library interfaces 14library stacker mode 49SCSI 14this user guide 9Treefrog architecture 9

Index88attaching SCSI 16power 76power connector 34SCSI requirements 79capacitylibrary specifications 73tape drive specifications 74cautionsAIT data ca

Index89Ffanslibrary 34tape drive 43fax Spectra Logic 10firmware updatelibrary robotics 60front panellibrary components 32fuseslocation 34maintenance 5

91 IntroductionAbout TreeFrog® ArchitectureThe Spectra 2K library uses TreeFrog architecture for robotic tape libraries developed by Spectra Logic. Tr

Index90license 3limited warranty 67notices 2repair policy 67library30-cartridge 41accessoriesincluded 13purchasing additional 64cautions 4componentsfr

Index91robotic picker 12part numberlabel 15phone Spectra Logic 10sales 71technical support 71picker (see robotic picker)policieslimited warranty 67rep

Index92serial port connector 34shippinglibrary information 66under warranty 68single-ended (SE) SCSI bus 16specificationsAIT data cartridges 74AIT tap

Index93SCSI bus requirements 18voltagewarning 4WwarningsAC power 4high voltage 4library 4robotics 4warnings as conventions 10warranty 67shipping 68Web

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