ADIC FastStor Computer Drive User Manual
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1. IC Intelligent Storage FastStor 1 Quick Installation Guide Advanced Digital Information Corporation 6 www adic com Copyright 2005 ADIC 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 reproduced modified distributed or translated to another language without prior written consent of ADIC ADIC USA 11431 Willows Road NE Redmond Washington 98052 4952 Tel 1 800 336 1233 Fax 1 425 881 2296 This document may describe designs for which patents are pending or have been granted By publishing this information ADIC conveys no license under any patent or any other right 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 ADIC 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 reserves the right to revise or change this document without obligation on the part of ADIC to notify any person or organization of such revision of change Every effort has been made to acknowledge trademarks and their owners All tra2. FastStor 1 are powered on before you restart the computer system After restarting your system including the FastStor 1 the FastStor 1 runs a power on selftest as in Step 5 above When the display reports that the FastStor 1 is in the Idle state and the green LED is on the FastStor 1 is ready for further configuration and operation Note The tape drive needs up to 40 seconds from power on until it s active on the SCSI bus It is recommended to turn on the power at least 40 seconds before the computer system is started Step 10 BCR Labeling cartridges If your loader is equipped with a barcode reader and you want to use this functionality you must attach barcode labels to the cartridges Note You must use FastStor 1 specific barcode labels to ensure reliable functionality of the barcode reader Cartridge labels must be oriented on the cartridges as shown in the following figure locking feature on the left Figure 12 Positioning of barcode label for LTO cartridges FastStor 1 Quick Installation Guide 11
3. open end wrench together with the screwdriver to tighten the two M4x12 screws to fix the rail length Note Using more than two screws will increase the stability of the Rack Mounting Kit 4 Place the Rail Left Assembly on the left side of the rack between the rear rack mount rail and the front rack mount rail 5 Mount the Rail Left Assembly at the desired height using one M6x12 screw in front upper hole in rail only and two M6x12 screws at the back See Figure 5 Installing the Rail Right Assembly Follow the instruction for left side only using the Rail Right Assembly on the right side of the rack m Use these holes if rack depth is Step 1 equal to or Use these holes longer than the if rack depth is f Rear Rack FastStor 1 shorter than the i DA Mount Rail FastStor 1 Va a Front Rack Mount Rail Step 3 gt Screw M4x12 Step 2 nut and washer a M6x12 Figure 4 Mounting the Rack mounting kit to a rack FastStor 1 Quick Installation Guide 5 Advanced Digital Information Corporation FastStor 1 Figure 5 shows step 5 in the description Rack mounting kit mounted in rack with one screw M6x12 in upper hole on both left and right sides On the rear side two screws must be used on both left and right sides A total of six screws are used to install the rack mounting kit to the rack Figure 5 Rack mounting kit mounted in rack Mounting the FastStor 1 to the Rack Mak
4. CSI bus ADIC recommends that you connect the terminator from the accessory kit box on the lower SCSI connector on the back plane To connect the SCSI bus cable 1 10 On the rear of the FastStor 1 attach the SCSI cable s device connector to the upper SCSI connector See Figure 11 Secure the cable with the thumbscrews on the connector Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the appropriate SCSI adapter on your system and then fasten it with the thumbscrews If the FastStor 1 is the last device on the SCSI bus install a SCSI bus terminator to the free SCSI connector on the FastStor 1 Make sure the terminator is the correct type for your SCSI system It is possible to daisy chain several SCSI devices on the SCSI bus If you do so the terminator must be connected to the last device on the bus Note that there are limitations to the SCSI cable length Figure 11 SCSI cable and SCSI terminator connection FastStor 1 Quick Installation Guide Step 8 Connecting the Ethernet Connector To connect the FastStor 1 to the Ethernet port use the provided cable from the accessory kit box 1 Insert one end of the cable into the FastStor 1 Ethernet port Push until it Snaps into place The open port shown in Figure 11 is for Ethernet connection 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a normal 10 100 BaseT Ethernet outlet Step 9 Restarting Your System ADIC recommends that all external SCSI devices including the
5. demarks within this document are the property of their respective owners Trademarked names are used solely for identification or exemplary purposes and any omissions are unintentional ADIC is a registered trademark and of Advanced Digital Information Corporation Published October 2005 Document Number 6 01497 01 Rev A Table of Contents I i Odell u u Rana 1 Step 1 Unpacking the FastStor 1 2 Step 2 Installing the FastStor 1 in a Rack 2 Step 3 Connecting Power Cable 7 Step 4 Removing the Transport LOCK 8 Step 5 Running Power On Selftest 8 Step 6 Setting the SCSI Address 9 Step 7 Connecting the SCSI Bus Cable 9 Step 8 Connecting the Ethernet Connector 11 step 9 Restarting YOUF SYSTEM scrccicici nici 11 Step 10 BCR Labeling cartridgeS 11 FastStor 1 Quick Installation Guide Advanced Digital Information Corporation FastStor 1 ii FastStor 1 Quick Installation Guide Introduction This guide is designed to enable quick installation of the ADIC FastStor 1 autoloader For additional product and operation details please refer to the ADIC FastStor 1 Installation and User Manual The following steps summarize Fas
6. e sure all screws in the Rack Mounting Kit are tightened properly before installing the FastStor 1 in the rack Slide the FastStor 1 on the rails from the front of the rack as shown in Figure 6 Then secure the FastStor 1 using one M6x12 screw in front of the rack on both left and right sides see Figure 7 and one M5x8 on the back of the Rack Mounting Kit on both left and right sides see Figure 8 Figure 6 Slide the FastStor 1 in Figure 7 Fasten the front of the from the front FastStor 1 to the rack 6 FastStor 1 Quick Installation Guide Use one M5x8 screw on both left and right sides M5 thread to fasten the FastStor 1 to the rails backside Figure 8 Fasten the rear of the FastStor 1 to the rails Step 3 Connecting Power Cable Before connecting the FastStor 1 to your host computer system you should run the unit s self diagnostic test This preparation requires power to the FastStor 1 Follow these steps to perform this test 1 Use the power cables from the accessories included in the shipment Make sure you select the power cord suited for your location s power system 2 Plug the power cable into the rear of the FastStor 1 see Figure 9 Plug the other end of the cable into a properly grounded electrical outlet Note Reliable grounding depends on grounding in the AC electrical outlet in which the FastStor 1 s power cable is connected Adding the FastStor 1 to an existing rack installation can cause a
7. es within specifications The Rack Mounting Kit includes the following items e RailLeft Assembly e Rail Right Assembly e Screw M6x12 4 pieces e Screw M5x8 2 pieces e Screw M4x12 4 pieces e Nut M4 Hex 4 pieces e Washer to M6 4 pieces e Washer to M4 4 pieces Recommended mounting tools e Folding rule or tape measure e Phillips 2 screwdriver e mm open end wrench Note The rails are mounted to the loader during transportation Before mounting the rails into the rack dismount the rails from the loader and remove the spacers between the rails and the loader FastStor 1 Quick Installation Guide 3 Advanced Digital Information Corporation o Rail Left Assembly FastStor 1 Figure 2 Rack Mounting kit Installing the Rack Mounting Kit e Determine the proper position of the rails in the rack FastStor 1 uses 1U of vertical rack space The rails must be installed ina full U position The bottom of the rails must be aligned with the bottom of a U See Figure 3 4 45 cm 1 75 in 1U LI EL LI UL Figure 3 Rack mount rail FastStor 1 Quick Installation Guide Installing the Rail Left Assembly 1 Measure the length between the rear rack mount rails and the front rack mount rails If the measurement is shorter than the FastStor 1 move the two sets of screws M4x12 washers and nuts shown in Figure 4 2 Adjust the Rail Left Assembly to fit the measurement in step 1 3 Use a 7 mm
8. is shipped without the locking screw properly installed Step 5 Running Power On Selftest After the transport lock is removed the loader will continue running it s power on selftest and performing an inventory of its cartridges The word Idle and the cartridge map will appear on the default display screen If the self diagnostics and the inventory sequence complete successfully the green LED illuminates The FastStor 1 is now ready to be installed in the system If a problem occurs during the power on sequence the FastStor 1 will show an error message on the display 8 FastStor 1 Quick Installation Guide Step 6 Setting the SCSI Address There is a LCD display on the front panel and four control buttons After the Power on sequence is finished select Menu and scroll down until you can select Setup Then scroll down until the display looks like the figure below and select SCSI setup The SCSI address is a unique address that identifies the unit connected to the SCSI bus The FastStor 1 uses two SCSI addresses or IDs One is for the loader robotics controller and the other is for the tape drive The SCSI addresses can be configured through the operator buttons and the display on the front panel In most cases the default addresses can be used The default SCSI address for the FastStor 1 robotics is 4 and the tape drive has its SCSI address set to 5 To set the SCSI addresses for the FastStor 1 and the built in tape dr
9. ive see the FastStor 1 Installation and User Manual for details At this time you can also reserve a magazine slot for a cleaning cartridge and set a security password Changing some of these settings causes the FastStor 1 and the drive to automatically reboot Step 7 Connecting the SCSI Bus Cable Guidelines before connecting the SCSI cable A Turn off the FastStor 1 power switch before connecting the SCSI bus cable to the FastStor 1 B Make sure your host system is in a state where a new SCSI device can be safely connected to the SCSI bus C Do not exceed SCSI bus length restrictions FastStor 1 Quick Installation Guide 9 Advanced Digital Information Corporation FastStor 1 1 2 3 Add the length of all external and internal SCSI cables on the bus Add 80 cm 31 5 inches for the internal cable length in the FastStor 1 If the number of SCSI devices exceeds two the maximum allowed length of an LVD SCSI bus is 12 m 39 ft For an SE SCSI bus be very careful regarding bus length The normal combination has an SE bus transfer speed of 160 MB s with a maximum bus length of 3 m 9 8ft and up to 4 SCSI devices connected If your SE system operates with a different transfer speed or has more than 4 SCSI devices refer to the actual SCSI standard for complete bus length restrictions Before you power on the FastStor 1 and restart the system make sure the SCSI bus is properly terminated If the FastStor 1 terminates the S
10. leaking current fault condition because of the summation of the leaking currents For security a 250V 2A H fuse is located near the power switch 3 Turn on the FastStor 1 by switching the Power Switch to T If the transport lock is present the loader will detect this and instruct the user to remove it See Step 4 Figure 9 Power switch fuse holder and power cord connection FastStor 1 Quick Installation Guide 7 Advanced Digital Information Corporation FastStor 1 Step 4 Removing the Transport Lock The robot mechanism is protected from damage during shipment by a screw holding the robotics in a locked position This locking screw is marked with a red plastic tab protruding between the right magazine and the front panel assembly This locking screw must be removed before the FastStor 1 can operate normally Figure 10 Magazine lock marked with red plastic tab The locking screw is detected when the FastStor 1 is powered on The display shows a message indicating the locking screw has been detected The display instructs the user to remove the magazine to gain access to the locking screw Remove the screw and reinsert the magazine The loader will now continue its power on sequence See Step 5 Note Keep the locking screw in a safe place You will need it to lock the robot if you must return your FastStor 1 to the supplier for service or repair Important The warranty does not cover damage to the loader if the unit
11. pping container to be sure all parts were included in the shipment A standard package for the FastStor 1 consists of the following items e A factory assembled FastStor 1 unit containing two cartridge magazines e A Standard Accessory Kit containing 1 Warranty Registration Card Rack Mount Hardware Kit 2 Line Power Cords one for USA Japan and one for European power outlets 1 VHDCI SCSI Interface Cable 1 VHDCI LVD SE SCSI Terminator 1 Ethernet cable Tool for Emergency Magazine Release Media barcode label kit contains media labels and cleaning cartridge labels There may be variations of this list Note The FastStor 1 is not shipped with tape cartridges Step 2 Installing the FastStor 1 in a Rack The FastStor 1 is designed for use in a 19 rack system using 1U of rack space The length of the power cord and the SCSI cable may restrict the placement 2 FastStor 1 Quick Installation Guide Attention The FastStor 1 is designed to operate in a horizontal position Do not attempt to operate the FastStor 1 in any position other than horizontally Also make sure that e The airflow around the front and back of the FastStor 1 is not obstructed e There is a minimum of 60cm free space in front of the unit to allow the operator to safely remove the magazines e The display and operator controls are easily accessed e The FastStor 1 is situated away from the floor and in a clean environment with temperatur
12. tStor 1 installation Unpack the FastStor 1 Install the FastStor 1 in a rack Connect the power cable to the FastStor 1 Turn on the FastStor 1 Remove the transport lock by following the instructions displayed on the front panel Select the appropriate SCSI IDs and unit options Connect the SCSI interface cable and optionally the Ethernet cable Install the backup application software and configure it for use with the FastStor 1 Load cartridges into the removable magazines In order to complete full installation of the FastStor 1 the following additional materials are required FastStor 1 Quick Installation Guide Simple hand tools small Phillips screwdriver SCSI Host adapter card with 68 pin wide HD or VHDC connector Tape application software that is verified with the FastStor 1 Up to 8 pieces of the appropriate cartridge type to stock the FastStor 1 to full capacity Advanced Digital Information Corporation FastStor 1 Front Panel of the FastStor 1 Magazine LED standby LCD Control Magazine front indicators switch display buttons front bezel bezel Figure 1 The FastStor 1 s front side Step 1 Unpacking the FastStor 1 Carefully unpack the unit from the shipping container Save the container and packing materials in case you need to transport the FastStor 1 in the future The packaging is specifically designed for the loader to ensure it is not damaged during transportation Review the contents of the shi
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