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Scalar 100Scalar 100User’s GuideDocument Number: 6-00667-01 Rev B

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12-90 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 10042 xxA wrong library configuration is detected: the mailbox storage column is missing; also error due to drives out of

Troubleshooting and Help 12-91Scalar 10060 xxCannot complete the Lock/Unlock Mailbox commands.Run Lock Diagnostics from the Operator Panel to see if t

12-92 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 1007A xxFailures detected in the Picker Assembly Reach/Retract operations. Check to make sure that the Picker Assembly Fl

Troubleshooting and Help 12-93Scalar 10089 xxFailure was detected while communicating with the Motion Controllers.Contact ATAC.8A xxThe returned sense

12-94 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100A0 xxCommunication is not established between the Main Controller PCBA and the auxiliary controller PCBA’s in the libr

Troubleshooting and Help 12-95Scalar 100Operator Intervention MessagesWhen Operator intervention is required, Operator Intervention messages display o

12-96 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Table 12-2 Operator Intervention MessagesMessage Lines VariablesAlert not found.Press OK.None-=>ERROR!<=-Initial

Troubleshooting and Help 12-97Scalar 100INTERVENTION NEEDED!Check SCSI bus port0connector and/ortermination.NoneINTERVENTION NEEDED!Remove cartridge i

12-98 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100DRIVE CLEAN FAILEDA cleaning operation failed to cleanDrive %N [%X %Y %Z]%N = drive number%X = column number%Y = magaz

Troubleshooting and Help 12-99Scalar 100No cleaning tape in cleaning slot %X Write down data. Will remove record. Use-Count : %Y Max-Count : %Z%X = s

Introduction 1-1Scalar 100IntroductionThis manual contains information and instructions necessary for the safe operation of the Scalar 1001 library. B

12-100 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Operator Information MessagesOperator Information Messages are messages that display on the Operator Panel and give t

Troubleshooting and Help 12-101Scalar 100Interpreting Drive LEDsFor information on interpreting drive LEDs, go to the drive manufacturer’s website and

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Specifications 13-103Scalar 100SpecificationsDepending on your drive type, many physical characteristics of your library will differ. The following se

13-104 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100AITRefer to Table 13-3 on page 13-104 for each AIT tape cartridge compatibility with each AIT tape drive and native s

Specifications 13-105Scalar 100LTORefer to Table 13-5 on page 13-105 for each LTO tape cartridge compatibility with each LTO tape drive and native sto

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Regulatory Notices 14-107Scalar 100Regulatory NoticesThe regulatory notices for this library are provided below.Federal Communication Commission Notic

14-108 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Pa

Regulatory Notices 14-109Scalar 100CE NoticeMarking by the symbol indicates compliance of this tape library to the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

1-2 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Intended AudienceThis manual is intended for operators, trained customer specialists, and maintenance personnel who inte

14-110 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Declaration of ConformityThe signed Declaration of Conformity is on file with Advanced Digital Information Corporatio

IndexScalar 100- A -AITdrive capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103native capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104tape cartr

15-112 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95, 100Operator Information messages . . . . . 100Operator Interve

Index 15-113Scalar 100tape cartridge capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . 103tape cartridges, allowed . . . . . . . . . . . 105LVDswitching to . . .

15-114 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Index 15-115Scalar 100troubleshootingSee also errorsself test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71turning offlibrary . . . . . . .

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Description 2-3Scalar 100DescriptionThe Scalar 100 automates the retrieval, storage, and control of tape cartridges. It is designed for use in a stand

2-4 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100The drive type affects the tape cartridge and overall storage capacity. For specific information about your library, see

Description 2-5Scalar 100Front Power SwitchThere are two power switches on the library: the front power switch and the rear power switch.Turning off t

2-6 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Back Panel ComponentsThe following graphic shows the back panel components. Where appropriate, following the graphic, th

Description 2-7Scalar 100Rear Power SwitchTurning off the rear power switch removes all power from the library. Turn off the rear power switch wheneve

2-8 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Internal ComponentsThe robotic system and magazines are the key internal components of the Scalar 100. Robotic System an

Description 2-9Scalar 100Figure 2-4 Storage Slot Numbering

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2-10 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Drive Module NumberingThe drive modules are numbered 1 to N from bottom to top, where N is the number of drives allowed

Setting up your Scalar 100 3-11Scalar 100Setting up your Scalar 100Setting up your library includes actions such as unpacking, connecting power cords

3-12 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Finding a LocationWhen positioning the library, consider the following: • The location must provide adequate front and

Setting up your Scalar 100 3-13Scalar 1005. Remove the interior packaging or securing material from the library to allow picker movement. (Make sure t

3-14 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100If you have more than one SCSI bus, connect a cable between the bottom drive on the SCSI bus to the host. Preparing the

Setting up your Scalar 100 3-15Scalar 100Host Coordinate SystemTo manipulate the media within the library, the host must reference each movement with

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Installing and Removing Hardware 4-17Scalar 100Installing and Removing HardwareAdditional hardware is available that allows you to configure the libra

4-18 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Tools required: • Phillips screwdriver, 3/8 nut driver• T20 Torx driverTo rackmount your library1. Ensure space is avai

Installing and Removing Hardware 4-19Scalar 1003. Install the front rackmount hardware by attaching the sheet metal to the front rack.4. Secure the fr

ContentsScalar 100IntroductionIntended Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-20 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 1007. Remove the side covers. Looking at the rear of the library, unscrew the four Phillips screws that secure each of the

Installing and Removing Hardware 4-21Scalar 1007. If you are installing casters on this library, refer to Installing Casters on page 4-21. Otherwise,

4-22 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 1002. Slide the drive module into position and tighten the two captive thumbscrews.Removing a DriveUse the following instr

Installing and Removing Hardware 4-23Scalar 100Replacing a DriveUse the following instructions to replace a drive.To replace a drive1. Remove the exis

4-24 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Installing a Secondary Power SupplyUse the following instructions to install a secondary power supply.Tools required: •

Installing and Removing Hardware 4-25Scalar 100Tools required:• T20 Torx driver• #2 Phillips screw driver • #2 and 11/32 nut driverRemoving the Standa

4-26 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100To remove the standard Mailbox1. Turn off the Scalar 100 library. (Both the front and the rear power switches.)2. Open

Installing and Removing Hardware 4-27Scalar 100Figure 4-2 Installing a Bulk Load MailboxTo install a bulk load Mailbox1. Attach the bulk load Mailbox

4-28 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Installing a Storage ColumnRefer to Figure 4-3 on page 4-28 when installing a storage column. Figure 4-3 Installing the

Installing and Removing Hardware 4-29Scalar 100To install a storage column1. Turn off the library by turning off both the front (first) and then the r

I-ii 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Finding a Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the Operator Panel 5-31Scalar 100Using the Operator PanelYou can initiate all library functions through the Operator Panel. In addition, the Ope

5-32 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Getting General Library InformationThe information area provides general library information: • Library name• Media typ

Using the Operator Panel 5-33Scalar 100Power On If the tape drive is turned on, the Power On indication is displayed.Cleaning Required If the tape dri

5-34 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100*Please call ATAC for assistance in interpreting these errors as they may be caused by erroneous signals from the drive

Using the Operator Panel 5-35Scalar 100Getting Mailbox StatusThe mailbox indicator area provides constant status on the library Mailbox. The icons dis

5-36 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100AIT These indicators are displayed on screen for all types of front door panel storage.• Type 1: A mailbox indicator sh

Using the Operator Panel 5-37Scalar 100Menu GuidelinesAll menus and resulting options are grouped according to function. Some options are followed by

5-38 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100The Menu TreeThe Operator Panel menu tree is displayed in Figure 5-4 on page 5-38. Figure 5-4 Operator Panel Menu TreeU

Getting Information 6-39Scalar 100Getting InformationWhen working with your library, you will often need information about your library such as how ma

Contents I-iiiScalar 100Using the Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-40 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Path: Main menu > Status > Library > SystemTo get general library information• From the Main menu, select Stat

Getting Information 6-41Scalar 100Getting Sensor InformationUse Sensors to view library sensor status. This option displays the real time status of th

6-42 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Getting Slot InformationUse Slot to get statistical characteristics of a slot. The information available through this c

Getting Information 6-43Scalar 100To get slot information1. From the Main menu, select Status and then select Library. Select Slot. The Slot dialog is

6-44 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100The Select TARGET line displays the target slot. For example, the display below has slot 5C5 selected as the target.5.

Getting Information 6-45Scalar 100To get media information1. From the Main menu, select Status and then select Library. Select Media. The Media dialog

6-46 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Printing Logs (HyperTerminal)When working with logs, you have the option to send the log to a serial port. This option

Getting Information 6-47Scalar 100Getting Error LogsThe Error log is a history of error conditions that have occurred. A maximum of 213 errors are kep

6-48 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100• FSCI (0000 to 9999) — Fault symptom code 1• FSC2 (0000 to 9999) — Fault symptom code 2 4. Use Next and Previous to sc

Running your Library 7-49Scalar 100Running your LibraryFor everyday tasks, the Command menu is the most frequently used menu. Most actions associated

I-iv 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Working with Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-50 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100To move tape cartridges1. From the Main menu, select Command and then select Move. Select Move Media. 2. With Select Co

Running your Library 7-51Scalar 1002. With Select Column selected, press Change Column until the arrow points to the target column. Press Next. 3. Wit

7-52 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 1002. With Select Column selected, press Change Column until the arrow points to the start column. Press Next. 3. With Mag

Running your Library 7-53Scalar 100Importing Tape CartridgesUse Import to add tape cartridges to your library through the Mailbox. Import moves all ta

7-54 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Exporting a Tape CartridgeUse Export to remove tape cartridges from your library through the Mailbox. Export takes a sp

Running your Library 7-55Scalar 100Viewing Cleaning Cartridge StatusUse AutoClean to get information about the cleaning cartridges in your library, in

7-56 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 1007. Select OK. 8. When the command is complete, press OK. Exporting Cleaning CartridgesUse this command to export cleani

Configuring your Library 8-57Scalar 100Configuring your LibraryYou can configure your library in many different ways. Configuring includes setting the

8-58 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 1003. When finished, with Parity or Library sign-on selected, select OK. 4. The new values will not take effect until you

Configuring your Library 8-59Scalar 100To configure additional library options1. From the Main menu, select More. Select Setup and then select Utils.

Contents I-vScalar 100Exercising the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-60 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 1002. Use Change to select one of the following:• DEFAULT — The library reads 6 character barcode labels. • EXTENDED — The

Configuring your Library 8-61Scalar 1002. Select Enable or Disable to check or uncheck the box. A checked box indicates AutoClean is enabled. 3. Selec

8-62 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100To set the date and time1. From the Main menu, select More. Select Setup and then select Utils. Select Date/Time.The Da

Configuring your Library 8-63Scalar 1002. Do one of the following: • If you are enabling or disabling security: a. Use Yes/No to indicate whether or n

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Maintaining your Library 9-65Scalar 100Maintaining your LibraryActions such as exercising the picker, the barcode scanner, and the library itself are

9-66 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Updating Drive FirmwareOne way to update drive firmware is using the Firmware Update command. This method requires a Fi

Maintaining your Library 9-67Scalar 1005. Open the Mailbox and put a scratch tape in the top slot. The scratch tape will be returned to this slot when

9-68 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 1003. Select OK. 4. With New start slot selected, press OK. 5. If you did not choose to modify the start slot, the exercis

Maintaining your Library 9-69Scalar 1003. Use Open/Close to open and close the picker fingers. Use Extend/Retract to extend and retract the picker fin

I-vi 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Updating Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-70 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Moving the Picker in IncrementsUse Step to manipulate the vertical and rotary axes of the picker in incremental steps.P

Maintaining your Library 9-71Scalar 100Running a DemoUse Demo to run a demonstration routine. This command is helpful for testing new library configur

9-72 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 1003. Select OK. The test runs. A status menu is displayed during the test. 4. When complete, select OK. Teaching the Libr

Maintaining your Library 9-73Scalar 100Servicing DrivesUse Drives when performing maintenance on drives. Only LTO drives can be serviced. This menu al

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Working with Tapes and Barcodes 10-75Scalar 100Working with Tapes and BarcodesWhen working with tape cartridges, there are certain considerations that

10-76 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Using Barcode LabelsAll tape cartridges in the library must have a barcode label that is machine readable and identifi

Working with Tapes and Barcodes 10-77Scalar 100• Bars should read in a uniform direction. Nonuniform reading directions are feasible in principle, but

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Using the Remote Management Unit 11-79Scalar 100Using the Remote Management UnitThe Remote Management Unit (RMU) is a component in your library that p

Contents I-viiScalar 100VCCI Notices (Japan Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-1

11-80 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Supported BrowsersThe RMU supports the following browsers:• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 and above• Netscap

Using the Remote Management Unit 11-81Scalar 100To start the RMU1. Open a Web browser.2. Enter the RMU IP address in your browser, excluding any leadi

11-82 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100Configuring Network ParametersYou can reconfigure the hostname, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address through t

Using the Remote Management Unit 11-83Scalar 1002. Right-click Download SNMP MIB and click Save Target As.3. Browse to your SNMP management server and

11-84 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 1004. Click Submit and review your changes (indicated in red).5. Enter your password and click Confirm to complete the pr

Using the Remote Management Unit 11-85Scalar 1003. Click Browse and browse to the location of the firmware update file.4. Click Update Firmware.The fi

11-86 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 100To view the log• Click the Logs tab.The command log is displayed with the most recent entry at the top of the list.Get

Troubleshooting and Help 12-87Scalar 1007-Troubleshooting and HelpWhen a failure occurs, the Scalar 100 firmware performs error recovery and reporting

12-88 6-00667-01 Rev BScalar 10004 xxType 4 Software errors (Inter Processor) including Microcode and Operating System errors. Power Off and On the Sc

Troubleshooting and Help 12-89Scalar 10014 xxThe system detects that the Serial Number is missing from its NVRAM.Record and reenter the System Serial