Quantum VLS 4mm Installation and Operating Guide
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1. VLS 4mm 63 adic Advanced Digital Information Corporation Copyright Notice Copyright adic 1994 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of adic adic shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages including lost profits in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material whether based on warranty contract or other legal theory Printed in the U S A May 1997 Document Number 62 0075 01 Rev D Advanced Digital Information Corporation Telephone 206 881 8004 Fax 206 881 2296 Customer Assistance 206 883 HELP World Wide Web http www adic com BBS 206 883 3211 Shipping Address 10201 Willows Road N E Redmond WA 98052 Mailing Address P O Box 97057 Redmond WA 98073 9757 adic Europe Z A du Bel Air 21 23 Avenue Saint Fiacre Saint Germain en Laye 78100 France 33 1 3087 5300 Fax 33 1 3087 5301 adic and adic Europe are trademarks of Advanced Digital Information Corporation Copyright Notice Europe Copyright 1995 adic Europe All rights reserved No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior writte2. can t A cartridge is occupying the magazine slot currently aligned unload drive with the drive and the VLS cannot place the cartridge ejected by the drive into this slot SCSI RESET A SCSI RESET has occurred coming from either the SCSI bus OCCURRED or from the front panel keypad Drive positioning time The drive shuttle failed to position correctly in the allowed time out Medium incorrectly The cartridge is incorrectly oriented in the magazine This can oriented occur when the VLS attempts to load the magazine Flash RAM erase failure The VLS could not successfully erase the Flash RAM during the firmware download process Flash RAM write failure The VLS could not successfully write to the Flash RAM during the firmware download process NV RAM selection The VLS could not successfully select a particular area of the failure NV RAM NV RAM write failure The VLS could not successfully write to the NV RAM Boot ROM checksum The checksum of the boot code in the Boot ROM is incorrect failure Unknown error code An unknown error has occurred XXh 48 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Drive Warning Signals The 4mm drives used in the VLS employ front panel LEDs to indicate SCSI interface activity drive fault conditions and cartridge status Figure 16 is a close up of the Sony SDT 5000 SDT 7000 SDT 9000 are the same drive and the location of the warning LEDs The LEDs on all other drives are located in approximately the
3. near and off line storage applications backup hierarchical storage management HSM and video design data file libraries For the most part installation is simply a matter of checking all necessary SCSI connections installing the software backup or otherwise and applying power The defaults set at the factory should be sufficient for most applications Requirements 1 Space requirements the VLS has a footprint of 17 4 x 15 8 You must allow adequate clearance to the rear and bottom to allow air flow and enough room at the front to open the door which stands 8 high and is hinged at the bottom 1 We assume that you are familiar with your computer system The VLS must be incorporated into the host computer system The backup software SCSI interface and SCSI interface cable s must be purchased separately O Mode of operation You must know whether the VLS will be operating in sequential or random access mode This will be determined by the backup software you use Getting Started C1 Necessary tools No special tools are required to install the VLS If you are installing a host adapter SCSI controller card at this time refer to the installation manual for your host adapter Unpack and Inspect C1 Unpack all items from the carton Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship the system in the future Getting Started 3 Equipment Description The VLS Unit The adic VLS is a fully automat
4. Magazine Cover O Open the VLS door CJ Holding the magazine by the thumbhole handle and at a 45 angle to the carriage slip the magazine onto the left side of the carriage over the magazine position pin see Figure 10 Operation and Maintenance 31 Left magazine position pin Figure 10 Placing the Magazine onto the VLS O Push the right side of the magazine over the right hand magazine position pin until you hear a click See Figure 11 Figure 11 Pushing the Magazine in Place Operation and Maintenance 32 The magazine will snap into place If you don t hear a click make sure that the slot on the right side of the magazine has slipped around its magazine position pin and is not just sitting on top of it The magazine will not load correctly in this position Loading the Magazine Once you have placed the magazine on the carriage the VLS must initiate a loading process During this procedure the VLS checks and maps the position of each cassette and makes sure that all cassettes are inserted into the magazine correctly If you are using the sequential mode the VLS inserts the first cassette into the drive 3 Make sure the magazine is placed correctly on the carriage 1 Close the door and press ALT and then LOAD The VLS will initiate the load magazine procedure Operation and Maintenance 33 34 Attempting to Load the Magazine with a Cassette Already in Drive Random Mode If the ca
5. MeSSdgeS oer Der Patet Der no oir ER or EH OP DERE 46 Error Messages ee ee tbe c e Eee a e a 47 Drive Warnin Sigal S sssini isisisi EIEEE EEEE EEEE 49 Environmental Considerations ssccceessccceesssneeeeessnceecessaaeeceessaeeeeessaaeeseseaaeees 52 When You Call ADIC Customer Assistance eeeeesseeeeeeeeeeenn nene 52 Return for Repair RMA Return Merchandise Authorization se 54 Appendix A Installing the Ferrite Bead seen eee 55 Appendix B Diagnostics Menu eessseeeeeeeeeeeeeene eene nennen nennen ene n ener enne 57 Appendix C Glossaty rostros shaban sashebansnhed sasoebsnussestanvedsnenvestanuens da uae enata gea 65 Appendix D Specifications sess nnnnree tenere enn nnnnees 71 InGoq M U ES 75 viii Table of Contents Quickstart This Section C1 provides a quickstart guide for experts who are familiar with installing computer hardware and software 1 Confirm that power is off and that you have a SCSI interface either a separate board as offered by adic or integrated on the mother board installed in the host computer Consult your computer manual O Place the adic VLS near the host computer to which it will be connected O Connect the SCSI interface cable between the SCSI connectors on the computer and the back of the VLS Terminator O Make sure there is a termina
6. RFI suppression specifications with dual VLS installations 55 If you are using two or more VLS units on the same SCSI channel you must install a ferrite bead on the interface cable between the units O Clip the clamp on bead on the cable at any point between the two units Refer to Figure 17 Bead Sy 2 VLS units On same SCSI Channel Interface Cable Host Computer 639104 Figure 17 Installing the Ferrite Bead The ferrite bead is required to satisfy the EMI RFI suppression limits The bead does not affect the functionality of your system in any way 56 Installing the Ferrite Bead Diagnostics Menu This Appendix CJ describes the built in diagnostic functions as available via the Diagnostics Menu 57 58 One of the most valuable features of the VLS is the extensive built in diagnostics In this Appendix we discuss each of the Diagnostic functions available through the front panel keypad To access the Diagnostics Menu press the MENU button The display will read as follows the following will appear The following items are available under the Diagnostics Menu e Error Counters e Event Counters e Operation Log e F W Revision e Serial Number e Position Drive e Position Magazine e Load Medium e Unload Medium e Unload Drives function Use the ESC button to return to a previous menu or to abandon current change Diagnostics Menu Error Counters Provides a c
7. an RMA number see previous section When You Call adic Customer Assistance be prepared with the following information e Model number serial number and a brief descriptive explanation of the problem e Complete address information be sure you give any mail stops or special codes at the time the RMA is issued e If the item is NOT in warranty you will be charged for the repairs Therefore the Customer Assistance personnel will need a P O number at the time the RMA number is issued Until credit information can be obtained by our accounting department the system may be shipped back COD to first time customers e tis also necessary to send the complete system including the SCSI interface card controller interface cables and the unit Problems may have been caused by a defective external component and or the drive itself Current labor rates will be quoted at the time the RMA is issued Loaner or replacement systems are generally NOT available In extreme circumstances they may be arranged for depending on the nature of the problem and past history with the customer Keep the RMA number as a reference if you call to check on the status of an open RMA It MUST also be written on the outside of the package for identification purposes Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Installing the Ferrite Bead This Appendix C1 describes how to install a ferrite bead supplied on the SCSI cable to assure compliance with EMI
8. even if the VLS has accidentally been left Off Line Off Line Press ENTER to execute the change Equipment Description Drive Configuration This function lets you enable or disable which drives are on line have only one drive installed you cannot access the Drv B field Disabling both drives is not allowed setting N in Drv A or Drv B field automatically places Y in the other field On Line Mode Lets you select random access or sequential access operating mode When used in random access mode the VLS allows software selection of any cassette in the magazine in any order You can logically divide cassette usage to satisfy particular data storage needs For example you can assign one or more cassettes to specific data functions such as certain directories or network servers or you can assign specific cassettes to individual users Equipment Description 23 adic s VLS can also be used as a stacker in sequential access mode if your software does not support the random access mode function Sequential Access Mode Configuration If you are using Sequential Access Mode this option lets you select which cassettes the drive will write to and whether or not you wish the drive to start again at the beginning after the last cassette has been written to Use LEFT or RIGHT to select the item you wish to change F is the number of the First cassette you wish the VLS to insert into the drive L is t
9. no configured drive in that position The 7 inthe 5 character position for each drive indicates that the VLS does not know if a cartridge is currently loaded in that drive If the VLS had loaded a cartridge into a drive prior to shut down this character and the one proceeding it would reflect the slot number of the magazine that the cartridge was loaded from 01 to 15 The 7 character position may display a symbol indicating that the drive is actively writing or reading The bottom line of the LCD when the MESS is in the On Line mode displays the current status of the magazine The iisti 7077 characters indicate that the VLS does not know the current status of the magazine This is normal immediately following power ut bi the I had been loaded prior to shut down the VLS would display tif when repowered You are now ready to install the backup software if it has not already been installed Installing the Backup Software At this point you need to refer to your software installation guide for instructions on installing the backup controlling software for the VLS onto the host computer After you have completed installation of the VLS and the backup controlling software make sure that your unit is operating correctly by running any diagnostic test s supplied with the backup software Connecting the VLS Equipment Description This Chapter O describes the switches indicators and connectors on the front a
10. the Gripper Arm Sensor was blocked Arm Sensor break when it should not have been Unexpected Magazine The VLS sensed that the Magazine Sensor was blocked when it Sensor break should not have been No Gripper Arm Sensor The VLS sensed that the Gripper Arm Sensor was not blocked break when it should have been Unexpected Medium The VLS sensed that the Medium Sensor was blocked when it Sensor break should not have been Unable to return The VLS attempted to return a cartridge to a magazine slot but medium to slot failed possibly due to a magazine positioning error Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 47 No Magazine Sensor The VLS sensed that the Magazine Sensor was not blocked break when it should have been SI ec MENEERMEMEMMEEEM Unable to load medium The VLS attempted to load a cartridge into a drive but failed in drive possibly due to a drive positioning error Door has been opened The front door of the VLS had been opened but is now closed Door is open The front door of the VLS is open This error will appear whenever the front door is opened while power is on Operation disabled by Whenever the front panel lock is engaged the keypad is keyboard lockout disabled disabling any off line operations All configured drives are The VLS received a command through SCSI or the front panel keypad to unload medium from a drive but since the VLS had not previously loaded a cartridge the drives are empty Slot not empty
11. the carriage of the VLS as illustrated A spring holds each cassette in place even if the magazine is turned upside down Operation and Maintenance 29 Magazine Cover Lu rite Protect Switch Data Cassettes Magazine Open side of magazine towards VLS Closed side of magazine Figure 8 VLS Magazine The open side of the magazine faces the VLS Make sure each cassette touches the bottom floor of the magazine Do not use wrap around labels on the individual cassettes Most labels use a removable adhesive and have a tendency to curl or tear after multiple uses This can jam the movement of the VLS Place labels only in the space provided on the cassette Note the following 1 Store magazines and data cassettes in a dry cool environment Keep the dust cover on the magazine 1 Never reset or power down your computer or VLS while a function is in process or a tape is moving In addition to getting tape with missing or corrupted data you may also get tape run on within the drive a condition that can produce internal contamination requiring factory cleaning 1 Ifa power outage occurs during a back up sequence restart your backup from the beginning 30 Operation and Maintenance Inserting the Magazine into the VLS 1 Remove the magazine cover You can remove the cover by pressing the middle of both ends where it is labeled PUSH and lifting up see Figure 9 Figure 9 Removing the
12. 3 Magazine Release 36 Main Menu 8 mean swaps between failures MSBF 77 mean time between failures MTBF 77 mean time to repair MTTR 77 media 4 5 25 28 29 40 41 51 60 63 64 66 69 71 Media Caution indication 6 26 40 50 51 Mode of operation 2 N Necessary tools 3 o off line menu 20 off line mode 17 22 Off line Time 9 20 22 off site storage 39 on line data access 39 On line Mode 19 20 23 46 operating environment 3 Operation Log 19 58 59 p packing materials 3 pick arm 7 Position 25 Position Drive 19 58 60 62 Position Magazine 19 58 60 62 Power Consumption 72 Power Cord Protection vi Power Eject 38 Power LED 17 71 Powering on the System 3 Preparing the Host Computer 7 Q Quickstart Guide ix Index 77 R random access mode 2 3 23 24 33 34 68 69 Rear Panel AC Power Connector 18 Rear Panel Power Switch 78 Rear Panel SCSI I O Connectors 18 Rear Panel Switches and Connectors 78 Removing a Cassette Loaded in Drive 55 Removing Cassette from the Magazine 39 Removing Magazine from VLS 36 Removing Magazine with Cassette in Drive 36 37 Return for Repair 54 Return Merchandise Authorization 54 66 RMA 54 68 RMA number 54 66 sS Safety Warnings vi SCSI address 68 SCSI bus 69 SCSI cable 71 SCSI chain x 7 SCSI channel iv 11 12 18 56 69 SCSI comm
13. 4 Representative Cleaning Cassette O Insert the cleaning cassette into the drive opening see Figure 15 The drive will load the cassette and automatically begin the cleaning process The cleaning cycle may take from 2 to 3 minutes The media status LED will flash amber during the entire cleaning cycle Operation and Maintenance 41 Figure 15 Inserting the Cleaning Cassette into the Drive 1 When the cleaning is finished the drive will automatically eject the cassette Remove the cleaning cassette and write the date on the label so you have a record of how many times it has been used and when 1 To confirm that a cleaning was done look at the LEDs on the front panel of the drive If the cleaning cycle was successful the LEDs will be off If the cleaning cycle was not performed the LEDs will continue to flash O Place the magazine onto the carriage Close the VLS door Press ALT and then LOAD to initiate the load procedure 42 Operation and Maintenance The VLS is once again ready for use Cleaning the Enclosure The outside of the enclosure can be cleaned with a damp towel If you use a liquid all purpose cleaner apply it to the towel Do not directly spray the enclosure Operation and Maintenance 43 44 Blank Page Operation and Maintenance Troubleshooting and Diagnostics This Chapter 1 contains some general suggestions to aid you in solving problems should you ever run into th
14. a tape to be generated that does not conform to the format standard After the cassette is ejected the drive will reset 38 Operation and Maintenance Removing a Cassette from the Magazine The data cassettes easily slip into and out of the slots of the magazine To remove a cassette simply grasp it with two fingers and pull up Make sure each cassette is labeled so you know the contents and where it belongs in the magazine sequence Storing the Magazine Store magazines in a dry cool environment Always keep the dust cover on the magazine The removable magazine allows for long term archiving or off site safety storage of groups of data You can duplex multiple changers so your system can mirror data backups on each separate unit With duplexing you have real time data assurance and the ability to remove one magazine set for off site storage while the other remains for on line data access Cleaning the Drive Head To prevent contamination of the drive and damage to the heads do not use the cleaning cassette for more than the number of cleaning cycles specified on the cassette label Discard the cleaning cassette after you have used it the specified number of cleaning cycles Do not attempt to rewind the material in the cleaning cassette and reuse it Operation and Maintenance 39 40 Clean the drive head and tape path after every 8 10 tape motion hours about once a week under typical use You should also clea
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16. ailable from the Main Menu When you choose one of the Main Menu items a set of options appears these options are listed below the Main Menu selections If an option has sub options these sub options are listed below and to the right of the option Equipment Description Configuration Menu Buzzer Configuration ErrAlarm Kybd SCSI ID Config Drive B Drive A gt Oo SCSI Parity Parity Check Off Line Time Max time Drive Configuration Drv A Drv B On Line Mode Sequential Mode Cfg First Last Loopback 07 07 07 Write EEPROM Mode 1 99 min Yes No Yes No Random Sequential 0 11 0 11 Yes No Available only when VLS is configured as a single drive unit Equipment Description 19 20 To access the Off Line menu press the MENU button The display will appear as follows select a displayed item Use the RIGHT or LEFT buttons to scroll through fields on the same line To exit the Off Line menu press the MENU button Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu allows you to select the following operating parameters e Buzzer Configuration e SCSIID Configuration e SCSI Parity e Off Line Time e Drive Configuration e On Line Mode Single Drive models only e Sequential Access Mode Configuration Single Drive models only Buzzer Configuration Enables disables the sounding of an alarm when an error message is displayed Enables disables the beep sound when you pre
17. ands 59 SCSI connections 2 SCSI connector x 10 11 SCSI controller 3 SCSI host adapter 60 SCSI ID 7 2 60 SCSI ID configuration 19 20 21 SCSI interface cable x 2 70 11 SCSI Parity 19 20 21 22 sequential access mode xi 2 13 24 33 34 66 69 78 Index Sequential Access Mode Configuration 19 20 24 Serial Number 9 58 61 shielded cable iv 70 Shock 72 Small Computer System Interface 68 Space requirements 2 Specifications iii 71 Status LED 5 storage environment 3 Storing the Magazine 39 E Tape LED 50 57 temperature 72 terminator x 69 U Unload Drives 58 63 Unload Magazine 60 Unload Medium 19 58 63 Unpacking and Inspecting 3 V Vibration 72 W Weight 72 When You Need Assistance 52 Write EEPROM Mode 19 26 write protect switch 5 28 38
18. annel simply attach each subsequent unit to the previous unit with an interface cable Make sure all cables are properly secured You can attach up to seven devices on each SCSI channel VLS units SCSI li p Channel Ferrite Figure 5 Cable Diagram for two VLS Units Each VLS unit contains more than one SCSI device and may require more than one SCSI ID depending on the mode of use and number of drives The first chart below shows various configurations and the number of SCSI IDs required The second chart illustrates how many VLS units you can attach to one SCSI channel if there are no other devices on the channel Connecting the VLS L Number of SCSI IDs Required Sequential Mode Random Mode ___ Waxinum VS units on one Channel Powering on the System Plug the power cord into the back of the VLS Plug the power cord from the VLS into a grounded electrical outlet Oo Oo 3 Plug the power cord from your host computer into a grounded electrical outlet O Turn on the VLS power Turn on the host computer power A display similar to the following will appear on the VLS display The top line of the LCD is logically divided into a Drive A side left and a Drive B side right When the VLS is in the On Line mode the LCD displays the current Connecting the VLS 13 14 the drive is configured and on line but is not aligned with the Media Picker The 5 symbol indicates that there is
19. apter Getting Started Blank Page Getting Started Connecting the VLS This Chapter provides instructions for physically connecting your VLS to your host system 3 steps you through the final phase of the installation process Connecting the Interface Cables Make sure the interface cable you are using has the appropriate connectors on each end If the host computer s SCSI connector is different from that on the VLS you will need to obtain a different cable than the one supplied with the unit Consult your dealer or adic Customer Assistance if you need help Connect the interface cables as shown in Figure 4 and explained in the following steps O Check that the power switches on both the VLS and the host computer are off C1 Attach one end of the SCSI interface cable to either connector on the rear of the VLS Press firmly and secure the bail locks SCSI Interface Cable Figure 4 Connecting the Interface Cables 10 Connecting the VLS Plug the other end of the SCSI interface cable into the external connector on the SCSI port card Secure firmly If this is the only unit you are installing insert an external terminator plug into the second SCSI connector at the rear of the VLS If you plan to connect another unit on the same SCSI channel see the next section Connecting the VLS 11 12 Connecting More Than One VLS If you are connecting additional VLS units on the same SCSI ch
20. ate the UNLOAD procedure 1 Make sure there is no cassette in the drive If there is go to the next procedure Removing the Magazine while a Cassette is in Drive CJ Press ALT and then UNLOAD and wait until the unload procedure is finished If the carriage is not in the unload position it will move to the right In addition the grippers on the pick arm will close Press the Magazine Release on the carriage See Figure 13 The magazine will release from the holding pins Magazine Release Figure 13 The Magazine Release 3 Grab the thumb handle on the magazine and pull the right side of the magazine toward you The magazine will come out at a 30 40 degree angle 36 Operation and Maintenance 3 Place the transparent cover over the magazine and store the unit in a cool dry place Removing the Magazine while a Cassette is in the Drive If you wish to remove the magazine but there is a cassette in the drive do the following O Open the VLS door Press the eject button on the drive see Figure 12 CJ Close the door of the VLS It will take about 30 seconds for the drive to unload the tape C1 Press ALT and then UNLOAD The arm will return the cassette to the magazine slot and the VLS will move the magazine to the unload position 1 Remove the magazine as noted earlier Loading an Individual Cassette If for some reason you need to use a single cassette you can load it manually this operation is the
21. data on the cassettes in any order Also see sequential access mode Return Merchandise Authorization An identifying number given to a customer who needs to return equipment for repair whether under warranty or not Small Computer System Interface An industry standard for connecting peripheral devices and their controllers to a microprocessor The SCSI defines both hardware and software standards for communication between a host computer and a peripheral The octal representation of the unique address 0 to 7 assigned to a SCSI device SCSI bus sequential access mode slot terminator unload VLS Signal path or line shared by the devices on the same SCSI channel Information is often sent to all devices throughout the same bus only the device to which it is addressed will accept it The cassettes in the magazine are inserted into the drive in a sequential manner i e number 1 is first number 2 is second etc When the last cassette is ejected from the drive the sequence will either stop and the VLS will issue an error message or loop back to the first cassette Also see random access mode A slot is the place within the magazine where the media is placed Each slot has a reference position i e position 1 through position 15 a physical block which tells the SCSI bus that this is the end of the line A terminator is required at both ends of a SCSI bus A bus may be terminated internally on a device i
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23. e in the menu LOAD Press the ALT button and then this button to initiate a load magazine the VLS will check all cassettes in the magazine making note of empty spaces and that all cassettes can be inserted in the drive Down Selects next item or value in the menu UNLOAD Press the ALT button and then this button to initiate the unload program the VLS will return the magazine to the unload position ENTER Selects currently displayed item ESC Exits current menu and returns to previous menu Left Scrolls message display to the left or selects previous field on same line DRIVE A Press the ALT button and then this button to select drive A Right P Scrolls message display to the right or selects next field on same line DRIVE B Press the ALT button and then this button to select drive B Equipment Description 17 18 Rear Panel Switches and Connectors Switches and connectors on the rear of the VLS are shown in Figure 7 SCSI I O Connectors Fan Filter Rear Access Panel AC Power Connector and Power Switch Figure 7 Back of ADIC VLS Power Switch Turns on the AC power to the VLS AC Power Connector Plug the VLS AC power cord into this connector SCSI I O Connectors Connections for the interface cable which connects the VLS to the computer to other VLS units and or to other devices on the SCSI channel Menu Items The menus and mode shown at the top of the following diagram are selections av
24. e up the magazine with the on line drive at a activate This option is usually used for diagnostics only by a trained technician SS Slot number 01 15 Load Medium The Load Medium function is used to line up the magazine with a particular drive at a particular magazine slot and load that cassette Use LEFT or RIGHT to select the desired field Select the slot and or drive using This option is usually used for diagnostics only by a trained technician SS d Slot number 01 11 Drive A or B Diagnostics Menu Unload Medium The Unload Medium function is used to line up the magazine with a particular drive at a particular slot so that the cassette will be placed in that slot when ejected Use LEFT or RIGHT to select the desired field Select the slot or drive using SS d Slot number 01 11 Drive A or B This option is usually used for diagnostics only by a trained technician Unload Drives The Unload Drives function provides a message prompting the operator to manually eject media from the drive s and then returns the media to the magazine or informs the operator that the drive s are empty If the VLS thinks that media is present in the drive s it will perform the following steps 1 Aligns drive with cartridge window 2 Verifies appropriate magazine slot is empty 3 Aligns magazine slot with cartridge window 4 Displays message Manually eject media Diagnostics Me
25. ed high performance high capacity mass storage system designed with a removable data cassette magazine The door can be locked to deactivate the unit s keypad assuring only authorized removal of the magazine and media In addition to protect the unit data and media the VLS will not operate unless the door is closed Magazine The magazine for the VLS holds fifteen 4mm cassettes It includes a clear dust cover to protect the cassettes and for ease of storage Figure 1 shows a 4mm cassette and a filled magazine with the cover in place NS Figure 1 VLS Magazine for 4mm Cassettes Getting Started Media The 4mm VLS uses 4mm DDS data cassettes Before inserting the cassette into the magazine check the position of the write protect switch Set all switches to the enabled position hole closed refer to Figure 2 The write protect switch enables or disables the ability to write or delete files on the data cassette C1 To write protect the data cassette move the write protect switch away from the edge of the data cassette as shown in Figure 2 If the hole is open the cassette is write protected and cannot be written to or erased 1 To write enable the data cassette move the write protect switch toward the edge of the data cassette as shown If the hole is closed the data cassette is write enabled and can be written to or erased Use a ball point pen or similar instrument to set the write protect sw
26. ely each 8 to 10 hours of tape motion or when the Media Caution indication is displayed on the drive LEDs see Cleaning the Drive Head later in this manual DDS Media Use only industry standard 4mm DAT cassettes with the VLS These data grade cassettes are manufactured under more stringent environmental reliability and durability specifications than audio grade cassettes producing superior data reliability The 125 meter cassettes used only in DDS 3 drives and the 120 meter cassettes which can be used in both DDS 3 and DDS 2 drives are marked with the DDS 3 and DDS 2 logos respectively A write protect switch is used to prevent recording over existing data To prevent recording or deleting place the write protect switch to the open position The drive senses the position of the switch and will not allow writing in this position When inserting cassettes in the magazine place the switch in the closed position unless you do not wish to record on a specific cassette Operation and Maintenance Write Protect Switch Open Protected gH EN gt Closed Unprotected Inserting Data Cassettes into the Magazine The magazine for the 4mm VLS holds fifteen 4mm cassettes It includes a clear dust cover to protect the cassettes and for easy storage See Figure 8 Insert each cassette into a slot of the magazine making sure that the write protect tab is on the top and the cassette faces toward you when the magazine is loaded onto
27. em 3 includes information on error codes and the built in diagnostics 45 46 VLS Error Messages If any component of the VLS is not communicating correctly a warning message will appear on the front display A list of error messages in included on the following page If the error you see is not on this list please call aclic Customer Assistance In all cases after removing the cause of the problem or if you can t find a cause push MENU to return the VLS to the on line condition f the error message is not listed try to return to the on line mode by pressing ALT and or ENTER If that does not work or if you get the error again call adic Customer Assistance and be prepared to tell them what the error message is and what the conditions are Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Error Messages Source location empty The source location was empty when the VLS attempted to pick a cartridge from it Destination location full The destination location was full when the VLS attempted to place a cartridge in it Mag unload disabled by The application has issued the SCSI PREVENT ALLOW MEDIA REMOVAL command preventing the magazine from being unloaded Can t unload media in The VLS will unload the magazine only if all drives are empty drive Drive failed to eject The VLS attempted to return a cartridge to a magazine slot but media the drive had not previously ejected it Unexpected Gripper The VLS sensed that
28. he number of the Last cassette you wish the VLS to insert into the drive 24 Equipment Description The Loopback LPBK mode determines what happens when the last cassette has been filled If you select Y for Lpbk the designated first cassette will be loaded into the tape drive after the last cassette has been filled and ejected If you select N an error message will be issued and the backup will stop Diagnostics Menu The following functions are available under the Diagnostics Menu e Error Counters e Event Counters e Operation Log e F W Revision e Serial Number e Position Drive e Position Magazine e Load Medium e Unload Medium e Unload Drives For information on these options refer to Appendix B Equipment Description 25 26 Write EEPROM Mode The Write EEPROM Mode is used whenever you upgrade the VLS firmware Refer to Appendix C in this manual for additional information Equipment Description Operation and Maintenance This Chapter describes normal operation features of the VLS CJ provides details on the media and magazine O explains normal maintenance procedures 27 28 The VLS unit is composed of one or two DAT drives and the robotics that control the drive s magazine and media The drive s are unmodified The drive status LEDs function per the manufacturer s specifications No routine maintenance is required apart from cleaning the heads after approximat
29. hronological listing beginning with the last error issued of the errors encountered by the VLS system These are VLS internal hardware firmware errors This register records each error name and assigns it a sequential number nnnnnnnn Counter name ccccc Counter value 0 65535 Event Counters Provides a listing of the various VLS operations and how many times they have occurred nnnnnnnn Counter name ceecee Counter value 0 65535 Operation Log Provides a chronological logging beginning with the latest of up to 255 operations These operations can be SCSI commands operator requested operations errors and status operations This information can be vital for trouble shooting problems The following is a partial listing of some of the loggable operations You may encounter other operations not included here Diagnostics Menu 59 NNN Logged operation number 1 255 When log is full new operations are logged in as operation 255 scrolling the old operation 1 off the log Power on or user reset Unit online due to user request Unit off line due to user request Cmd 03 00 00 00 20 00 cmd from SCSI host adapter SCSI selection by SCSI ID N N SCSI ID of host adapter SCSI reselection of SCSI ID N SCSI disconnect from SCSI ID N SCSI status 00h status to SCSI host adapter Load magazine Unload magazine Door opened Door closed Position drive d d Drive A or B Position magazine to slot
30. if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00354 04 Canada Department of Communications This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Class B prescriptes dans la norme sur le mat riel brouilleur A
31. inutes Physical Dimensions 17 4 w x 15 8 d x 8 0 h Weight 30 Ib 32 Ib with dual drives Power Consumption Less than 65 Watts Environment Electrical 100 240 VAC Automatic AC line voltage selection Temperature 10 C to 40 C Operating 40 C to 70 C Storage Shipping Humidity 20 to 80 Operating 5 to 95 Storage Shipping Vibration 0 25g 5 500 Hz Operating 0 5g 5 500 Hz Storage Shipping Shock 2g Operating 30g Storage Shipping Specifications 73 74 Specifications Blank Page Index 75 A alarm mode 20 alarm sound 20 archiving 39 B backup software xii 2 6 14 16 bail locks 70 11 Busy LED 51 Buzzer Configuration 79 20 21 C cassette label 30 39 Changer Cassette Change Time 7 Changer Indicators Controls 77 Changer Interface 77 Changer Magazine Capacity 71 Changer Maintenance 77 Changer Media Type 77 Clean LED 50 cleaning cassette 6 37 39 40 41 42 43 66 71 cleaning confirmation 42 cleaning cycle 39 40 Cleaning the Drive Head 6 28 39 Cleaning the Enclosure 44 Cleaning the Fan Filter 43 Configuration Menu 7 9 20 Connecting Multiple VLS Units 72 Connecting the Interface Cables 70 Cycle Test 19 D DAT 5 28 39 66 Data Transfer Rate 71 DDS 5 66 76 Index DDS Media 28 DDS 3 66 DDS 3 cassette 66 DDS 3 drive 67 Declaration of Confor
32. itch Write Protect Switch amm inm Open Closed Protected Unprotected Figure 2 4mm Cassette Showing Write Protect Switch Getting Started 5 Cleaning Cassette The tape heads should be cleaned after every 8 to 10 hours of tape motion or when the Media Caution indication is displayed A cleaning cassette ADIC 39 1028 01 is shipped with your adic VLS Discard it after approximately 20 uses and replace it with the same or equivalent type cleaning cassette See Cleaning the Drive Head later in this manual Figure 3 4mm Cleaning Cassette System Software A variety of backup and data storage software is available for use with the VLS Please check with adic Sales or Customer Assistance if you have a question on the compatibility of a particular software package Getting Started Preparing the Host Computer System Power Off the Computer O Turn off the power switch Unplug the cord from the AC outlet Confirm and or Install the SCSI Host Interface The VLS must be connected to either an integrated SCSI host or a SCSI interface host adapter card installed in the computer either directly to the I O connector on the card or as part of an existing SCSI chain The SCSI interface must be installed before you connect the VLS Refer to the instructions supplied with your selected SCSI interface Now you are ready to connect the VLS to your host computer Follow the instructions provided in the next ch
33. mity v Diagnostics Menu 19 25 58 Dimensions 72 disabling drives 23 Drive Configuration 79 20 23 drive eject button 35 38 64 Drive Load Time 7 Drive Status LEDs 50 5 drive warning LEDs 28 Drive Warning Signals 49 duplex 39 dust cover 4 29 30 39 A EMI RFI Compliance iv EMI RFI limit specification iv EMI RFI suppression limits 56 Environmental Considerations 52 Error Counters 9 59 Error Messages 46 Event Counters 9 58 59 F ferrite bead iv 56 67 Firmware Revision 19 58 61 Front Panel Keypad 4 17 20 58 67 71 Front Panel LCD Display 17 71 Front Panel Lock 7 Front Panel Locked LED 7 Front Panel MENU Button 7 20 46 58 Front Panel Switches and Indicators 6 G gripper arm 38 60 H Hierarchical Storage Management 2 67 host computer x xii 2 7 10 13 14 16 67 68 HSM 2 67 humidity 5 72 l T O connector 7 Inserting Data Cassettes into Magazine 29 Inserting Magazine into VLS 31 Installing the Backup Software 14 Installing the SCSI Host Interface 7 interface cable iv 10 12 56 Load Magazine 60 Load Medium 179 58 62 Loading Individual Cassette 37 Loading Magazine with Cassette in Drive 34 Loading the Magazine 33 Locked LED 71 M magazine xi 4 5 16 17 23 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 42 62 63 64 67 68 69 magazine position pin xi 31 32 3
34. n after the first use of a new tape cassette As an absolute visual reminder the drive status LEDs will flash the Media Caution indication during cassette load unload operations after approximately 24 hours of head tape motion since the last cleaning To see the status LEDs the magazine must be in the unloaded position and you must look at the drive see Figure 13 We urge you to clean the drive as soon as possible after the LEDs begin flashing the Media Caution indication Drive Status LEDs Figure 13 Typical Position of Drive LEDs Please follow these cleaning directions carefully to assure that no damage will occur to the tape drive VLS or media 1 Unload the magazine by pressing ALT and then UNLOAD The magazine will move completely to the right Open the VLS door and remove the magazine from the carriage Check the usage record on the label of the cleaning cassette to make sure that there is at least one cleaning cycle remaining If there are no cleaning cycles remaining discard the cleaning cassette and use a new one If you attempt to insert a cleaning cassette which is fully used the drive will eject the cassette immediately and will not reset the internal 24 hour cleaning timer Both drive LEDs will continue to Operation and Maintenance flash amber during cassette load unload operations Figure 14 shows a sample cleaning cassette with the label on which to write the date of each use ERAS Figure 1
35. n permission of adic EUROPE Z A du Bel Air 21 avenue Saint Fiacre 78100 Saint Germain en Laye FRANCE adic EUROPE assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document and retains the right to make changes to these specifications and descriptions at any time without notice This publication may describe designs for which patents are pending or have been granted By publishing this information adic EUROPE conveys no license under any patent or any other right adic EUROPE makes no representation or warranty with respect to the contents of this document and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further adic EUROPE reserves the right to revise or change this publication without obligation on the part of adic EUROPE to notify any person or organization of such revision of change Every effort has been made to acknowledge trademarks and their owners Trademarked names are used solely for identification or exemplary purposes any omissions are made unintentionally iii EMI RFI Compliance United States FCC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and
36. nd rear of the VLS CJ describes the various functions available via the front panel buttons 3 describes the power up procedure and messages on the front panel LED display Once your VLS has been connected to your host computer system and the software has been installed the VLS is ready for use Just turn on the power switch place a magazine on the carriage and press ALT and then LOAD If you need to change certain operating functions you can use the front panel buttons as described in the next section Front Panel Switches and Indicators Switches and indicators on the front of the VLS are shown in Figure 6 Lock 16 Character i Eele Display VLS 4MM THEE VIRTUAL LIBRARY SYSVEM Locked MENU ALT LOAD sperm LOCKED L E D MAGAZINE P o w e r um ER DRIVEB POWER LED Figure 6 Front of ADIC VLS Lock In the locked position you cannot access any functions of the keypad Display allows access to change features or displays error messages 16 Equipment Description The two line 16 character LCD shows current drive status of the VLS Power LED Lights when power is on green Locked LED Lights when door is locked The magazine drive or keypad cannot be green accessed while the Locked LED is on MENU Press this button to enter or exit Off line mode menus ALT Selects alternate function for another button For example press the ALT Up Selects previous item or valu
37. nside the host system or externally on a peripheral device The process which returns the magazine to its resting position where it can be removed from the VLS unit Virtual Library System Glossary 69 70 Glossary Blank Page Specifications This Appendix C1 contains terms and definitions of common expressions used with the VLS and the 4mm drive 71 Specifications 72 Drive Data Capacity Type Data Transfer Rate Load Time Changer Magazine Media type Cassette Change Indicators Controls Interface Reliability Maintenance MSBF MTBF MTTR Specifications Up to 24 GB per 125 meter DDS 3 cassette DDS 3 drive w 2 1 compression Up to 360 GB per 15 cassette magazine DDS 3 drive w 2 1 compression HP model C1533A DDS 2 HP model C1537A DDS 3 Sony model SDT 5000 DDS 2 Sony model SDT 7000 DDS 2 Sony model SDT 9000 DDS 3 Optional dual drives available Up to 288 MB min w 2 1 compression dual Sony SDT 9000 Up to 240 MB min w 2 1 compression dual HP C1537A drives 20 seconds 15 Cassettes DDS 4mm metal particle cassettes 8 seconds maximum 8 button keypad with LCD menu display POWER LED and LOCKED LED to monitor and control system status diagnostics and configuration SCSI 2 Use cleaning cassette every 8 10 hours of tape use Greater than 100 000 cassette changes net drive and media More than 80 000 power on hours Within 30 m
38. nstructions should be adhered to Power Source The product should be connected to a power source only of the type directed in the operating instructions or as marked on the product Power Cord Protection The AC line cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it paying particular attention to the cord at the wall receptacle and the point where the cord exits from the product Power Switch The power switch used in this product does not disconnect both supply conductors when placed in the OFF position To completely disconnect power from this product unplug the AC power cord from the receptacle on the back of the unit Servicing The user should not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Table of Contents Copyright NOLUCe rmi cm rene teneis dnd inden EEE TESE IEEE EE ii Copyright Notice Burtope dede edo ete eee eed ree ede iii EMI RFI Compliance eeesseseeeeeeeeeeeeeee eene enne nnneeen nnns e nennen eher sene esee iv Safety EV d EET vi anidsjcu toisintoon ennekin eneke ekaan e eeen ix Chapter T Getting Started trot ERE EE E E EE EE 1 TiO CUCIIOM 5 55 25 25 50 UU 2 Istis eH Hc pcc He EN 2 Unpack and INSpeCt E 3 Equipment Description ccccccccceeeeesenneceeeeeeeeeeeananeeeceeeeeeeee
39. nu 63 5 Waits until door is opened then closed because operator should have opened door pressed eject button on drive then closed door 6 Checks that cartridge in transit sensor detects presence of media because drive ejected cartridge 7 Returns media to magazine 8 Aligns second drive with cartridge window if VLS thinks both drives contain media 9 Repeats steps 2 through 7 If the VLS thinks that the drive s are empty it will display All configured drives are empty This option is usually used for diagnostics only by a trained technician Diagnostics Menu Glossary This Appendix contains terms and definitions of common expressions used with the VLS and the 4mm drive 65 66 ALT byte C cassette cleaning cassette cm DAT DDS DDS 3 DDS 3 cassette Glossary This button is used to activate the load unload functions on the front panel 8 bits or one character Celsius Centigrade A storage medium item A cassette is sometimes called a tape or cartridge and is capable of storing vast amounts of magnetically written data Some cassettes can store more than 24 GB of data The 4mm drive in the VLS uses data grade DDS cassettes Media used to clean the drive heads and tape path Centimeter 0 3937 inches Digital Audio Tape DDS Digital Data Storage is the original industry standard data interchange recording format that supports the use of DAT for compute
40. ppareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par le ministre des Communications Shielded Cables Shielded data cables are required in order to meet EMI RFI limit specifications The adic data cable meets this requirement If you need a replacement cable be sure to use an adic approved shielded cable to assure acceptability to EMI RFI requirements Two or more VLS units cabled to each other on the same SCSI channel must have a ferrite bead clamped on the interface cable between the units The ferrite bead is required to satisfy the EMI RFI limit specification See Appendix A for instructions on installing the ferrite bead Declaration of Conformity according to EN 45014 Manufacturer s Name Advanced Digital Information Corporation Manufacturer s Address 10201 Willows Road NE 21 23 Av Saint Fiacre Redmond WA F 78100 Saint Germain en Laye 98052 USA France declares that the product Product Virtual Library System Produit Erzeugnis Model Number VLS 4mm Marque Commercial Warenbezeichnung conforms to the following international specifications as required by 89 336 EEC amp 92 31 EEC EMI EN 50081 1 EN 55022 Class B EMC EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 Safety EN 60950 Supplementary Information Redmond Washington USA 3 Jan 1996 Je Project Engineering Mgr Location Date Signature Title Safety Warnings vi Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating i
41. r applications The DDS format is an overlay to the basic DAT audio format Under DDS fixed capacity data groups are constructed on tape with pairs of tracks or frames from the audio format DDS 3 is an industry standard data interchange recording format built on the strengths of the DDS format combined with increased performance The DDS 3 format allows writing of compressed entities and uncompressed records on the same tape The DDS 3 format is written to MP media only presently available exclusively in 125 meter data cassettes Media used with the DDS 3 DAT tape drive in the VLS 4mm unit It is a data quality 4mm metal particle cassette These cassettes require no formatting or other media conditioning before use DDS 3 drive FCC ferrite bead GB HSM Hz initiator KB keypad LCD LED Drive that may be used in the 4mm VLS It is an enhanced 4mm digital helical scan cassette tape subsystem Federal Communications Commission a device required to suppress radio noise in certain conditions to meet specifications gigabyte 1 GB 1 024 Megabytes Hierarchical Storage Management a system where different types of storage medium are used based on cost and time efficiency For example for fastest access data is usually stored on a local drive If you have a very large file that is needed occasionally you may store it on a tape in a VLS magazine or on an optical drive In an HSM system the data so
42. red to explain whether the software or hardware has worked properly at anytime in the past Have you changed anything recently Pinpoint the exact location of your problem if possible Note the steps that led to the problem Are you able to duplicate the same problem or is it a one time occur rence Note any error messages displayed on your PC screen or file server Write down the exact error message Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3 fat all possible call while at your computer with adic s system installed and turned on 3 Ifrunning on a network have all relevant information available i e type version network hardware etc Be prepared to provide e Your name and your Company s name e Model number e Serial number of unit located on the rear face by the power switch e Software version numbers device driver archive restore e Hardware configuration including firmware version date and number e Type of PC DOS version clock speed RAM network type network version and any special boards installed e A brief description of the problem e Where you purchased the adic system Having this information available when you call for customer assistance will enable adic to resolve your problem in the most efficient manner possible Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 53 Return for Repair RMA Return Merchandise Authorization When you and adic Customer Assistance have determined that you need
43. same place Refer to the following tables for descriptions of the methods employed by different drives to indicate activity status and fault conditions Sony SDT 5000 Figure 16 VLS Drive Status LEDs Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 49 Hewlett Packard C1533A C1537A Drive Status LEDs Tape LED Clean LED bottom top Flashing green Cartridge activity load or unload sec on sec off Fast flashing green SCSI activity read or write 14 sec on 1 4 sec off Cartridge loaded drive online Flashing amber Media Caution Signal 15 sec on 1 2 sec off Steady amber amber Drive Drive faalt Flashing green Self test in progress sec on l sec off Table 3 HP C1533A C1537A LEDs 50 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Peete ce iaai Goom OMO Middle Bottom 7 activity f 14 sec on 1 4 sec off 14 sec on 1 4 sec off 14 sec on 1 4 sec off sec off cartridge write protected Fast flashing Cleaning cartridge at end of 14 sec on 1 4 sec off media no cleaning cycles remaining On On Cartridge loaded SCSI activity protected 3 sec on sec off excessive errors detected Long slow flashing a High humidity detected 3 sec on 1 2 sec off Long slow flashing Media Caution Signal Fast flashing 4 sec on On Off Cartridge loaded SCSI and l4 sec off drive activity 31 sec on sec off predetermined n
44. same as loading a cleaning cassette C1 Unload the magazine by pressing ALT and then UNLOAD The magazine will move completely to the right 31 Open the door and remove the magazine from the carriage See previous instructions Operation and Maintenance 37 O Insert the cassette into the drive opening with the label side to your left and the write protect switch positioned down Apply steady pressure on the back of the cassette until the autoloading mechanism takes the cassette and loads it into the drive The cassette is now in a semi loaded state If the humidity level is acceptable the drive threads the tape initiates a load sequence and goes on line The drive will take approximately 20 seconds to load the cassette C3 Close the door and initiate desired program C3 If the drive does not eject the cassette when the program is finished open the VLS door the gripper arm should still be fully extended and press the drive eject button refer back to Figure 12 if necessary It will take about 30 seconds for the drive to eject the cassette If the normal eject procedure fails to eject a cassette a Power Eject can be initiated Press and hold the drive s Eject button The upper LED on the drive will begin flashing amber as it does during a normal Eject cycle Holding down the Eject button for 10 seconds will initiate a Power Eject cycle The cassette will be ejected immediately Using the Power Eject function may cause
45. ss ss 01 11 Load from slot ss to drive d Unload from d to slot ss ERROR Can t unload media in drive s ERROR Source location empty ERROR Unexpected Gripper Arm Sensor brk Retrying operation Diagnostics Menu Firmware Revision Provides a record of the internal revision date and number This information is vital for trouble shooting problems Be prepared to provide this information to your reseller s Customer Assistance personnel if you ever need to talk with them The following chart shows what each character in the sequence means VV Major version number 00 99 Vv Minor version number 00 99 mm Build date month 01 12 dd Build date day 01 31 yy Build date year 00 99 ccce Internal checksum 0000 FFFF Serial Number Provides a record of the unit s unique hardware serial number This information is vital for trouble shooting problems Be prepared to provide this information to your reseller s Customer Assistance personnel if you ever need to talk with them The following chart shows what each character in the sequence means cc Model code SS Sequence number y Year code one digit only m Month code one digit only dd Day code r Revision level Diagnostics Menu 61 62 l Modification level Position Drive Use the Position Drive function to line a drive up with the cassette window Select Position Magazine Use the Position Magazine function to lin
46. ss a keypad button When you select the Buzzer Configuration option a display similar to the following appears Equipment Description To enable the error alarm use the LEFT button to select the ErrAlarm field Use Error Alarm mode is enabled a continuous alarm tone will sound in the event of an error message The alarm will sound until the condition that caused the error has been removed or any key is pressed To clear an error message from the display press ALT and ENTER If you wish to change the status of the keyboard beep use the RIGHT button to you press a button or N to disable the beep Press ENTER to make the changes effective or press ESC to return to previous menu item SCSI ID Config Lets you select the SCSI ID for drive A drive B and the robotics on the VLS Use LEFT or RIGHT to select the desired field DA is Drive A DB is Drive B scroll to the desired ID for that particular element Press ENTER Equipment Description 21 22 SCSI Parity Lets you enable or disable the reporting of SCSI parity Press ENTER to access this function to disable the reporting of parity check Press ENTER to activate the change Off Line Time Lets you set the number of minutes the VLS will remain in the Off Line mode If someone leaves the VLS in an Off Line mode after the pre set number of minutes the VLS will automatically return On Line This assures that your automatic backup will be done
47. ssette was loaded manually it must be unloaded manually before you attempt to have the VLS load the magazine Refer to the next section for manual removal of a cassette If the VLS robotics was used to load the cassette via applications software attempting to load magazine from the keyboard will fail the unit will remain on line Sequential Mode If the cassette was loaded manually it must be unloaded manually before you attempt to have the VLS load the magazine Refer to the next section for manual removal of a cassette If the VLS robotics was used to load the cassette the VLS will remember and not allow a load magazine from the keyboard Press ALT and then ENTER to bring the VLS back on line Operation and Maintenance Manually Removing a Cassette Loaded in the Drive Press ALT and then UNLOAD This will place the magazine in the unload position O Open the VLS door Remove the magazine from the carrier O Press the eject button on the drive see Figure 12 It may take 30 seconds or more for the drive to eject the cassette Drive Eject Button Figure 12 Typical Position of Drive Eject Button 1 Remove the cassette manually 3 Replace the magazine onto the carriage C3 Close the door You can now initiate the load procedure Operation and Maintenance 35 Removing the Magazine from the VLS Before physically removing the magazine from the carrier you must first initi
48. tor installed on the last device of the SCSI chain x Quickstart 1 Connect the AC power cord first to the VLS and then to the AC outlet Power on the VLS Power on the host computer O Place the magazine on the carriage by slipping it over the left magazine position pin and then rotating toward the right and pressing into place on the right magazine position pin Left magazine position pin O If the application has not already done so load the magazine by pressing first the ALT button and then the LOAD button If you are in sequential mode the first cassette will be inserted in the drive when the load finishes Quickstart xi haok 5 tele 16 Character Display Keypad VLS 4MM yp VIRTUAL LIBRARY SYS M Locked MENU ALT LOAD BA LOCKED L E D MAGAZINE P owe r EH EN EN NEG LED ENTER ESC DRIVEA DHIVEB POWER C3 Install or confirm the backup software to run the VLS on the host computer O Run any diagnostic tests provided with the backup software to make sure the VLS is communicating correctly with the host computer You are now ready to run the VLS at a system level xii Quickstart Getting Started This Chapter C1 covers what you need and what you need to know to install the adic Virtual Library System Read this section before you begin installation Introduction The Virtual Library System VLS is designed for high capacity
49. umber of tape head motion hours reached Flashes once for 1 4 sec then stays off for 1 sec detected Flashes twice once for Drive circuitry failure sec then stays off for detected then stays off for 1 sec then stays off for 1 sec Table 4 Sony SDT 5000 SDT 7000 SDT 9000 LEDs Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 51 52 Environmental Considerations For best performance of your VLS please observe the following guidelines a If you expose cassettes to temperatures outside the operating limits 40 113 F 5 40 C stabilize them by leaving the cassettes in the operating temperature for a minimum of two hours before you use them Avoid temperature problems by ensuring that the VLS s side and rear are not obstructed so that the drive has adequate ventilation Position the VLS where the temperature is relatively stable 1 e away from open windows fan heaters and doors Avoid leaving cassettes in severe temperature conditions for example in a car standing in bright sunlight Avoid transferring data reading from and writing to cassettes when the temperature is changing by more than 15 F 10 C per hour When You Call adic Customer Assistance Before calling adic Customer Assistance follow these steps which will help you take full advantage of your call m Review all documentation carefully Experience has demonstrated that most questions are answered in your documentation Be prepa
50. urce should be transparent to the user Hertz replacement for cycles per second A host computer system that requests an operation to be performed by a target Kilobyte 1 KB 1 024 bytes Front panel on the VLS with 8 buttons used to activate the various functions of the VLS Liquid Crystal Display a commonly used alphanumeric display that responds to specified input voltages and signals Light Emitting Diode a commonly used semiconductor device that glows when supplied with a specified voltage Glossary 67 68 load magazine MB POST random access mode RMA RMA number SCSI SCSI address Glossary The process where the VLS checks each slot to see if a cassette is physically present and if so whether the orientation of the cassette in the magazine is correct It also places the magazine in position for the first cassette to be inserted into the drive In sequential mode the first cassette is physically inserted into the drive The item that holds the tape cassettes for use within the VLS The 4mm magazine holds 15 cassettes The magazine provides long term storage of cassettes megabyte 1 MB 1 024 Kilobytes millimeter 0 03937 inches Power On Self Test is a built in self test for the 4mm drive POST automatically occurs each time the VLS powers up Gives the software the ability to communicate with the robotics in such a way as to be able to access the cassettes in the magazine and
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