Quantum Scalar 24 Specifikace

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2 Introduction An operator is responsible for ensuring that only qualified personnel perform the following procedures on the equipment:• Prepare for o

92 Using the Menus Reset ConfigurationReset Configuration allows you to reset your library to the default settings. For more information of the defaul

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 93 Command MenuThe Command Menu provides access to commands that cause motion within the Scalar 24. From th

94 Using the MenusPath:Import Data Cartridge for Unpartitioned LibraryImport Data Cartridge for Partitioned LibrarySelection Description/Result1 Open

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 95Import LTO Cleaning Cartridge3 Highlight and press .Imports a data cartridge.4 Press and to select t

96 Using the MenusImport SDLT Cleaning Cartridge3 Highlight and press .Imports a cleaning cartridge. To use this feature, you must have a cleaning

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 97 Export MediaExport allows you to move a data or cleaning tape cartridge from the source slot you choose

98 Using the MenusExport Data CartridgeSelection Description/Result1 Open the I/E door and check the I/E slot to make sure that it is empty. If a tape

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 99Export Cleaning CartridgeSelection Description/Result1 Open the I/E door and check the I/E slot to make s

100 Using the Menus Dismount DriveDismount Drive unloads all drives and returns cartridges to their source slots. Path: Move MediaMove media allows yo

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 101Selection Description/Result1 From the Command menu, highlight and press .Moves media within your lib

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 3SafetyRead all safety and operating instructions before operating this product. Keep this manual for futur

102 Using the MenusSelection Description/Result3 Press to move the cursor to the target field.4 Press and to select the target slot.In this exam

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 103 Bulk LoadBulk Load allows you to move multiple tapes from the magazines to the rear slots with one comm

104 Using the Menus Bulk UnloadBulk Unload allows you to move all of the tapes from the rear slots to the front magazines with one command. For more i

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 105Unpartitioned Library Bulk UnloadPartitioned Library Bulk UnloadSelection Description/Result1 From the C

106 Using the Menus SequentialSequential allows you to start, stop, and resume the sequential backup sequence. You can also set sequential loop mode.

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 107Start SingleStart Single mode allows you to begin backup with the first cartridge in a specified partiti

108 Using the MenusStop Sequential BackupStop allows you to manually stop the backup process when in sequential mode.Resume Sequential BackupResume al

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 109 Status MenuThe Status Menu allows you to display operating statistics and system information. From the

110 Using the MenusFigure 4 Status Menu Display Firmware VersionDisplay Firmware displays the current level of firmware you are running. This informat

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 111 Display Inventory InformationInventory provides a display of the tape cartridges present in the rear sl

4 Safety• Do not expose the unit to moisture or store unit in temperatures higher than 60 ºC (140 ºF), or to extreme low temperatures. See Specificati

112 Using the Menus2 Press and to scroll through the various slots. An arrow in front of the slot indicates it slot is selected.The inventory scre

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 113LTO library is shown above. Display Motion CountsMotion Counts displays how many times a slot or drive h

114 Using the Menus Display Retry CountsRetry Counts displays the number of retry operations the picker has attempted to put a cartridge to a specific

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 115 Display Sensor StatusSensor Status displays the results of the real-time sensors on your Scalar 24.Path

116 Using the Menus Display ErrorsErrors provides a listing of errors that need to be addressed by the operator. The log can store up to 100 errors an

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 117 Display Serial NumberSerial Number displays the serial numbers of the library, drives, and the RMU. You

118 Using the Menus Tools MenuThe Tools Menu provides access to Scalar 24 utilities. From the Tools Menu you can:• Manually clean a drive• Load drive

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 119Figure 5 Tools Menu Clean DriveClean Drive allows you to manually clean your drive components. To use th

120 Using the Menus Load FirmwareLoad Firmware allows you to manually update your firmware using a firmware upgrade tape cartridge. Path: Demo TestDem

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 121Path:Selection Description/Result1 From the Tools menu, highlight and press .Runs Demo test.2 You will

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 5• Move the equipment away from the receiver.• Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that the equip

122 Using the Menus Self TestSelf Test tests sensor input and robotic motion to make sure the system is operational.Path:7 A status screen will displa

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 123 Drive Maintenance TestDrive Maintenance allows you to perform several different drive diagnostic tests.

124 Using the MenusPath: Create FUP The drive loads firmware onto a data cartridge to create a firmware upgrade (FUP) tape.Clear FUP The drive erases

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 125 Manufacturing TestManufacturing Test operates the robotics by moving tape cartridges from slot to slot.

126 Using the Menus Position PickerPosition Picker allows you to move the picker inside the library to a specified location. If you need to remove a t

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 127Path: Output LogsOutput Logs exports the log files to the serial port. If you are having problems with y

128 Using the MenusPath:Output logs are downloaded over the Web interface to a log file that can be saved to disk and e-mailed to ATAC technical suppo

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 129Selection Description/Result1 From the Tools menu, highlight and press .Prepares a drive to be removed

130 Using the Menus

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 131Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsThis chapter contains some general suggestions to aid you in solving prob

6 SafetyEN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)This device belongs to category A devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated

132 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Scalar 24 Error MessagesIf an error occurs during the operation of your Scalar 24, an error message will be displa

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 13316h Barcode ErrorCheck TapeThe scanned barcode is incorrect for your current configuration. This is most

134 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics90h Drive ErrorCheck DriveCommunication to a drive is not working, the drive is not initializing, or the drive is r

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 135 Vital Product Data RecoveryThe Vital Product Data feature allows library settings to be automatically s

136 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics• Avoid temperature problems by ensuring that the Scalar 24 front and rear panels are not obstructed so that the dr

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 137SpecificationsThe following tables provide specification information about the Scalar 24.Dimensions

138 SpecificationsWeight Storage Slot Count Library Storage Capacity Library Data Transfer RatesLibrary with 1 drive 46 lbs (20.9 kg)Library with 2 dr

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 139 Operating Time Safety and EMC Standards Power*Power consumption is obtained using RMS values for voltag

140 Specifications Thermal Environment Acoustic Library InterfaceOperating Non-operating Shipping & StorageDry Bulb Temperature10ºC to 38ºC(50ºF t

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 141 ReliabilityMTBF(Mean Time Between Failures)100,000 hoursMTTR (Mean Time To Repair)Less than 30 minutesM

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 7Note that VCCI regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the tape librar

142 Specifications

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 143Index- A -Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83application software . .

144 Indexdrivesabout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13AutoClean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89clean dr

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 145outputting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127LTOcapacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

146 Indexabout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64AutoClean, configuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89cleaning slots . .

8 Safety

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 9DescriptionThe Scalar 24 is designed to provide optimal density in both rackmount and desktop environments

10 DescriptionFeaturesThe following features are standard with your Scalar 24:Multi-function Operator Panel. The operator panel, located on the right

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 11Rackmount Kit. Your Scalar 24 may be easily converted to a rackmount configuration. The available rackmou

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12 Description Interior ComponentsThe following graphic shows the components located behind the media access and I/E doors of your Scalar 24:Figure 3

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 13Figure 4 Rear View DrivesYour Scalar 24 can be equipped with either one or two drives. The tape drives ar

14 Description Media ProtectionThe write-protect switch is used to prevent recording over existing data. To prevent recording or deleting, place the w

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 15Figure 5 Top View of Storage Media Layout for LTO Library. The following diagram provides a representatio

16 DescriptionFigure 6 Top View of Storage Media Layout for SDLT LibraryHost InterfaceThe Scalar 24 is a SCSI target device and can be connected to a

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 17Host AdapterYour Scalar 24 library can be connected to either an integrated SCSI host or a separate SCSI

18 Description

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 19Getting StartedThis section describes how to install and set up the Scalar 24. The steps involved in inst

20 Getting Started Installing Scalar 24 HardwareThis section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the standard Scalar 24 hardware. Standa

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 212 Connect the free end of the SCSI cable to the connector on the host computer’s SCSI adapter.3 If you wi

Scalar 24Installation and Operation Guide iiiContents1 Introduction 1ADIC Technical Assistance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22 Getting StartedFigure 7 Daisy-chained unitsConnecting the Power CordFollow the procedure below to connect the power cord to your Scalar 24.1 Make s

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 23 Inserting Tape CartridgesMake sure that the write-protect switch is set appropriately on each cartridge.

24 Getting Started4 Re-install the magazines into the Scalar 24.5 Close the media access door.Refer to Bulk Load on page 103 for instructions on loadi

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 25If you wish to change any of these configuration settings, you can either use the Setup Wizard or change

26 Getting Started4 In the Device Manager select Medium Changers. 5 Right click on the Unknown Medium Changer device. 6 Select Properties from the pop

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 27Windows NT® 4.0 Driver File Installation1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, then click Control P

28 Getting Started

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 29Installing Optional HardwareThis section describes how to install the Scalar 24 optional hardware. The op

30 Installing Optional Hardware2 From the rear of the Scalar 24, locate the available drive slot. Loosen the four thumbscrews on the cover plate and r

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 31 Installing the Remote Management UnitThe Remote Management Unit (RMU) allows you to access your Scalar 2

iv Contents Checking the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32 Installing Optional Hardware Installing the Scalar 24 in a RackYour Scalar 24 can easily be converted to a rackmount configuration. Follow the step

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 336 Using a #1 Philips screwdriver, remove the interior front support plate by removing the four screws on

34 Installing Optional Hardware8 Using a #1 Philips screwdriver, remove the cosmetic feet by removing the two screws on each foot.9 Locate the mountin

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 3511 Using a #3 Philips screwdriver, attach the side rails to the rear of the rack using two screws per rai

36 Installing Optional Hardware13 Attach the securing brackets on the front Scalar 24 to both sides of the rack by tightening the thumbscrews on the s

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 37Frequently Asked QuestionsThis section provides a reference of commonly asked questions and their answers

38 Frequently Asked Questions What type of terminator is required?Your Scalar 24 comes with a compatible terminator. The Scalar 24 is a LVD SCSI devic

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 39 How do I clean a drive?There are three ways to clean a drive on your Scalar 24: manually, using AutoClea

40 Frequently Asked QuestionsAn SDLT cleaning cartridge can be used approximately 20 times. For more information on cleaning the drive, see Clean Driv

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 41 How many characters can be on the barcode?The Scalar 24 will read barcodes with a minimum of 5 character

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide vManual Removal of Tapes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

42 Frequently Asked QuestionsFor the latest information and accessories on the Scalar 24, visit the product website at www.adic.com/scalar24. The most

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 43OperationThis chapter provides information on operating your Scalar 24. Operator Panel KeypadThe Scalar

44 OperationFigure 1 Main Menu Icons Menu IconsA list of the menu icons and their descriptions are provided in the table below.Table 2 Icon Menu TreeI

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 45 Drive Status IconsThe following shows the icons that are displayed on the LCD indicating drive status.Fi

46 Operation Online and Offline ModesYour library can operate in an online or offline mode. Typically, the library is in the online mode. When you acc

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 47Manual Removal of TapesYou can remove a tape manually from a drive, the rear slots, the front magazines,

48 Operation2 Power off the library.3 Open the front door and remove the two magazines.4 If the tape cartridge is toward you, grasp it and remove it g

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 49• Quality TestingCompliance with these specifications can be checked and documented with the Ergilaser 30

50 Operation Main Menu NavigationYou can tab between the four icons in the Main menu by pressing the left and right arrow keys ( and ). Once you hav

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 51 Normal OperationsOnce your Scalar 24 and your choice of application software are installed and configure

vi Contents User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52 Operation

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 53Using the Remote Management UnitThe Remote Management Unit (RMU) is a component in your library that prov

54 Using the Remote Management Unit Setting up the RMU Once you have established a network address for the RMU, input this information to the RMU by u

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 55 Checking Status and General InformationYou can use the RMU to remotely check the status of a library and

56 Using the Remote Management Unit2 In the SNMP Configuration area, do the following:• To enable or disable the feature, select ON or OFF in the SNMP

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 574 Enter your password and click Confirm to complete the procedure.Changing a PasswordYou can change your

58 Using the Remote Management UnitTo update firmware1 Click the Firmware tab.2 Select the firmware you would like to update.3 Click Browse and browse

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 59To reboot the RMU1 Click the Configuration tab.2 In the Reboot area, click the link to reboot the RMU.The

60 Using the Remote Management Unit

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 61Using the MenusThe operator panel provides a menu-driven operator interface to the Scalar 24. The menus a

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide vii Vital Product Data Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62 Using the Menus*Partition will only appear in the Configure Slots menu if you have specified Rnd-Seq, Seq-Seq, LUN-Seq, Seq-LUN, or LUN-LUN mode (L

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 63Figure 1 Main MenuMenu DescriptionThe Status Menu on page 109 provides selections to:• Display Firmware V

64 Using the MenusThe following sections provide descriptions of each menu and instructions on how to use the options in each menu. This information i

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 65Path:Cancelling the Setup WizardIf you do not use the Setup Wizard to configure your library and do not w

66 Using the Menus2 Press to begin using the Wizard.3 Press and to select the configuration of the I/E slot.Available options are:• Import/Expor

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 676 Press and to enable/disable AutoClean. If you do not enable AutoClean, skip to Step 12. Available o

68 Using the Menus12 If you enabled partitioning, press and to select the number of slots for Partition 1 and Partition 2.The slots in the magazine

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 6915 Press and then to accept the changes and move to the next option.16 Press and to select the mo

70 Using the Menus24 Press and to set the Inquiry mode.Sets the inquiry string returned to the host in a SCSI inquiry command.Available options ar

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 7132 Press and to enable/disable Key Clicks.Available options are:• on: an audible tone will be heard w

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72 Using the MenusIf an RMU is not installed, skip to Step 42. NOTE: The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway options are only present if a RMU is in

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 73 Configure SlotsConfigure Slots allows you to set up specific slots of your library to be allocated for v

74 Using the MenusConfigure ModesThis option allows you to set up your library to run in Random, Sequential, or LUN modes. 4 Press and to select t

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 75Sequential Sequential mode is used with host software applications that recognize tape drives, but do not

76 Using the Menus4 Press and to select the backup mode.The mode setting options are:• Rnd: sets the library to Random mode• Seq: sets the library

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 77Configure PartitionsPartitioning is used to allow your single Scalar 24 library to be logically partition

78 Using the Menus4 Press and to select number of slots you would like to designate for Partition 1 and Partition 2.The slots in the magazine on t

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 79Configure I/E SlotThis option allows you to configure the I/E slot as either a storage slot or an Import/

80 Using the Menus Set SCSI IDsSCSI allows you to set the SCSI ID for the library and drives. The SCSI ID identifies which ID the library and drives r

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 81Set Drive SCSI IDsThe SCSI IDs of the drives identify which IDs the drives use to communicate with the ho

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 1IntroductionThis manual contains information and instructions necessary for the operation of the Scalar 2

82 Using the MenusSet InquirySet Inquiry allows the host to see your library as another ADIC Scalar product. This can be useful if the host software d

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 83Access ModeAccess Mode allows you to set additional control paths, which allows the library to be control

84 Using the Menus User InterfaceUser Interface allows you to configure the LCD timeout, password, and key click settings.Path:Set TimeoutTimeout sele

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 85Set PasswordPassword allows you to enable or disable a password for access to the library. This enables y

86 Using the MenusSelection Description/Result1 From the Setup menu, highlight and press .2 Highlight and press .Sets password.3 Press and to

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 87Set Key ClicksKey Click allows you to enable or disable an audible tone when the keys on the keypad are p

88 Using the MenusPath:Selection Description/Result1 From the Setup menu, highlight and press .Configures the RMU.An error will appear if an RMU is

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 89 Configure AutoCleanAutoClean is managed through the Scalar 24 and operates independent of the host appli

90 Using the MenusAutoClean Partitioned Library3 Press to highlight Execute ( ) and then press .AutoClean is configured.4 A confirmation screen dis

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 91 Configure Barcode ScannerScanner enables or disables the barcode scanner. The barcode scanner will read