Hp ESL E-series Tape Libraries User Manual

HP StorageWorksESL E-Series Tape Library users guide350799-010Part number: 350799-010Tenth edition: September 2007

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• Robotics controller card (e1200-160) Ethernet cable• e2400-160 or e2400-FC 2GB interface controller Ethernet cables• Interface Manager card Ethernet

Figure 64 Crating the library1. Prepare the shipping pallet for the library by attaching the ramp to the pallet.2. Place the library on the palleta. R

Preparing the library for operationAfter shipping or moving the library, see the HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series pre-Installation site sur veyinstruction

C Regulatory sta temen tsFCC statementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuantto Part

CISPR-22 WARNING!This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in whichcase the user maybe required t

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PRECA UCIÓNADVERTENCIA: Este producto contiene una batería de litio. El producto Panasonic BR1225 de la placa base contiene una batería de litio. El

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About this guideThis guide provides information to help you:• Operate the tape library.• Relocatethetapelibrary.• Troubleshoot the tape library.Relate

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112Regulatory statements

D Sense data valuesThis appendix lists sense data values and descriptions. These values appear in library error codes, aswell as in the library error

SensekeyASC ASCQMessage name / description28001DRIVE CLEAN REQUIRED.A tape drive requires cleaning.28007SYS TEM IS STOPPEDThe STOP button on the contr

SensekeyASC ASCQMessag e name / description484SeeTable22VERTICAL HARDWARE FAILURE• Remove any obstructions.• Run the Robotics Self Test from the OCP.4

SensekeyASC ASCQMessage name / description4F3 02DRIVE COMMUNICATION TIMEOUTThe library is unable to communicate with a drive.• Check the I2C cable, th

SensekeyASC ASCQMessag e name / description526 00INVALID FIELD IN PARAMETER LIST• Verify Mode Select page fields.• Verify that fields comply with comm a

SensekeyASC ASCQMessage name / description581 F0PICKER INVALID COMMANDPicker hardware commanded to position out of system mechanical limits.Run the Ro

SensekeyASC ASCQMessag e name / description587 F0DEPTH INVALID COMMANDDepth hardware commanded to position out of system mechanical limits.• Run the R

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SensekeyASC ASCQMessage name / description58B F0CLM INVALID COMMANDCLM hardware commanded to position out of system mechanical limits.• Run the Roboti

SensekeyASC ASCQMessag e name / descriptionB30 00INCOMPATIBLE MEDIAAn attempt was made to move media to a destination element that isincapable of rece

SensekeyASC ASCQMessage name / descriptionB8F 00LIBRARY UNIT COMMAND TIMED O UTVerify that communications to library still exists by issuing anotherco

EEventreportingThe library is capable of reporting a variety of events that occur within the cabinet. An event is definedas any occurrence of interest

Event IDCritical events0x1ad Tape Alert Flag 30 for drive $drive - Hardware A (Reset Needed)0x1aeTape Alert Flag 31 for drive $drive - Hardware B (Pow

Event IDCritical events0x1d5Picker is unable to determine what tape is in the picker du ring tapemove recovery in cabinet $ framename0x1d6Cabinet barc

Event IDCritical events0x207Picker hardware failure - mapping failure0x208Picker hardware failure - force error0x209Picker hardware failure - sensor f

Table 24 Warning eventsEvent IDWarning events0x150Tape move failed0x151Tape inventory failed0x152$name sensor may need attention, value $value0x153$na

Event IDWarning events0x17BLogical unit is not ready0x17cCabinet failedto go online0x17d Failed to connect to robot0x17eCleaning cartridge expired in

Table 25 Information eventsEvent IDInformation event0x100Cabinet $cabinetnumber front door closed0x101Cabinet $cabinetnumber front door open, slow mod

1LibraryoverviewThis chapter describes both the ESL E-Series tape library and its components. The chapter consists of:• Library components• Cross Link

Event IDInformation event0x124Tape Alert Flag 10 for drive $drive - No Removal0x125Tape Alert Flag 11 for drive $drive - Cleaning Media0x126Tape Alert

Event IDInformation event0x14ATape engaged in drive $drive0x14BSCSI ID set for partition $part0x14dCabinet $framekey door open during initialization0x

Event IDInformation event0x317Upload configuration file complete0x318Upgrade firmware complete0x319OCP password reset0x31ABad status received for cabinet

Event IDInformation event0x609FC Bridge Firmware upgrade, $ip, completed0xa00$panelname $name sensor status update, status $status0xa02CLM $name senso

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GlossaryASC The Additional Sense Code is part of the SCSI-2 specification. The additionalsensecode(ASC)field indicates further information related to th

EMI Electro-Magnetic Interference refers to unwanted electrical noise present on apower line. This noise m ay leak from the power lines and affect equ

SCSI over IP Proto-col (SIPP)SIPP allows a library to transport SCSI commands through the IC’s FC por t to therobotics controller’s Ethernet port. In

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In dexAAutoclean,18Bback panel,14,32backup,26bar code,46,47Ccapacity, storage,40card cage,22cartridge slots,32cleaning, tape drives,18,85climatic spec

1234561Viewingwindows2Left load port3OCP4Power button (lift button guard to access)5Right load port6Ventila t ion and air filtersFigure1 Library cabin

library, relocating,91load por t,40DLT/SDLT,21LTO,21removable magazines,21tape cartridge magazines,21load slots,32Mmagazines, removable, 21, 40media p

troubleshooting,73,77basic steps, listed,82devices, verifying,84FC connection, verifying,83FC interface controller p roblems,80HBA device driver, veri

1081932256ACT/LNKACT/LNKPORT 1 PORT 0 ETHERNETSERIALPWRFIBRECHANNELFIBRECHANNELACT/LNKPORT 2FIBRECHANNELACT/LNKACT/LNKPORT 1 PORT 3FIBRECHANNELFIBRECH

1 21OCP buttons2GreenLEDFigure 3 OCPThe OCP consists of the following features (see Table 2):Table 2 OCP featuresFeatureDescriptionOCPThe OCP displays

211Pickerassembly2Vertical motorFigure 4 Library roboticsThe vertical and horizontal m otors move the library robotics into position to pick and place

Switch for the internal networkCAUTION:Do not connect this sw it ch to your local LAN. It is for internal libr ary use only. Connecting this switch to

the data car tridge with a cleaning cartridge. When the cleaning procedure finishes, the media pickerreturns the data car tridge to the drive.NOTE:Ultr

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Ultrium tape cartridgesThe Ultrium 96 0and Ultrium 1840 include support for both rewriteable and Write-Once, Read-Many(WORM) tape cartridges. WORM tap

NOTE:For information on ordering tape cartridges and bar code labels, see theHP StorageWorks TapeLibraries Media and Bar Code Labelsflyer that shipped

121Left load port (16 SDLT or 18 Ultrium)2Rightloadport(32SDLTor36Ultrium)Figure 7 Load ports (left and right)Card cage and controllersThe library car

123451e2400-FC 2GB FC interface controllers2e2400-160 FC interface controllers3Library robotics controller e1200-160 (non-SIPPlibraries only.)4Card ca

1 2 3 4 5 6 87 91Reset button2Serial port3Ethernet port4FC port 15FC port 26SCSI bus port07SCSI bus port 18SCSI bus port 29SCSI bus port 3Figure 9 e24

108174567891231Reset button2Serial por t3Ethernetport4FC port 0 (external connection)5FC port 1 (external connection)6Tape drive FC port 0 (internal c

Serial por tThe interface controller is equipped with one serial port. See Figure 9,Figure 10,orFigure 11 forthe location ofthe serial port.NOTE:The s

Figure 12 LAN-free backup and restoreSCSI over IP Protocol (SIPP)Libraries can function in SIPP mode or non-SIPP mode, but not both. A library in SIPP

NOTE:Command View TL, provided with your library, is a utility that provides diagnostics a nd ma nagementby accessing devices through a LAN infrastruc

IP IP IPLibrary 1 Library 2 Library 3Management Station10056Figure 13 Multipl e libraries conn ected to a single man agement stationNOTE:Ifyouarerunni

ContentsAboutthisguide ... 11Relateddocumentation... 11Documentconventionsandsymbols ...

Space requirementsIn addition to the space required for standalone libraries, a CLM library requires 52 inches (130 cm)of clear space to the left of t

10664Figure 15 CLM robotics controllerThe CLM sensor board (see Figure 16) is located near the CLM motor assembly, a t the far right of theCLM arm (in

10636Figure 17 CLM motor assemb lyLock Element AddressingLock Element Addressing should be used on a CLM library with 3 or more cabinets. When enabled

NOTE:The number of tape cartridge slots depends on the drive technology used and, on a mixed-media system,on the ratio of Ultrium and SDLT panels used

1231Panel 12Panel 23Panel 3Figure 19 Bin shelf numbering , left panelsFigure 20 shows the right panel bins. Begin with panel 4 and load top to bottom

1231Panel 42Panel 53Panel 6Figure 20 Bin shelf numbering, right panelsFigure21 shows the back panel bins. Each column has seven slots. Begin at the to

121Cluster 02Back panel binsFigure 21 Bin shelf numb ering, back pane lNOTE:Upgrade capacity in ESL-E 322e and ESL-E 286e partial capacity units by ac

Table 4 Ultrium library storage elements (removable magazines)Number of drivesLoad ports used Load port capacity User slots1–4007121–4Left only16 6961

Table 5 Ultrium library storage elements (fixed magazines)Number of drivesLoad por ts used Load port capacity User slots1–4007181–4Left only18 7001–4Ri

Table 6 SDLT library storage elements (removable magazines)Number of drivesLoad ports used Load port capacity User slots1–4006301–4Left only146161–4Ri

Closingthecabinetdoorsandaccesspanels ... 50Poweringthelibraryonandoff ... 51Poweringonthelibrary...

Table 7 SDLT library storage elements (fixed magazines)Number of drivesLoad por ts used Load port capacity User slots1–4006361–4Left only16 6201–4Right

• If panels 1 and 2 (or 1, 2, and 3) are converted to a new media type, the left loa d port canbe used to insert or remove media from the converted pa

42Library overview

2 Lib rary operationsThis chapter describes the basic library op erating procedures in:• Taking ESD precautions• Preparing tape cartridges• Inserting

Il presente prodotto può essere utilizzato esclusivamente con un cavo di alimentazione approvato da HP specifico per la regione geografica dell&ap

Evitare il contatto con alimentatori, filtri EMI e qualsiasi altro componente elettrico AC quando il cabinet è collegato a una presa di corrente. A

Attaching a bar c ode label to each tape cartridge enables the library and application software toidentify the cartridge quickly, thereby speeding up

Figure 23 Proper Ultrium bar code label placementSDLT ba r cod e labelsSDLTcartridgeshaveafrontslideslotlocatedonthefaceofthecartridgenexttothewrite-p

1Barcode label2Orange window3Write-protect—slide left4Write enabled (default)—slide right5InsertionarrowFigure 24 Inserting an SDLT bar code labelMedi

Setting the write-protect switchEach tape car tridge has a sliding write-protect switch. This switch determines whether new data c anbe written to the

CommonInterfaceManagerissues... 78CommandViewTLserverdoesnotdetecttheInterfaceManagercard... 78Interface Manager card

1Barcode label2Orange window3Write-protect—slide left4Write enabled (default)—slide right5InsertionarrowFigure 26 Write -protecting SDLT ta pe cartrid

121Front door latch2Power buttonFigure 27 C losing the front door2. Closeandlockthebackdoorusingthekeyprovidedintheaccessorykit(seeFigure 28).121Back

4. Power on the power switch (see Figure 27).NOTE:The library requires several minutes to power on. Nothing displays on the OCP for thefirstfewminuteso

NOTE:For C ross Linked systems, there will be different OC P menu options for the primary and secondarycabinets in the system. The sections below pres

10646Menu Ports Ops Diags STOPFigure 29 Home sc reen on standalone library10642Figure 30 Home screen on primary library10666Figure 31 Home screen on

OCP componentsThe OCP allows you to perform various functions on the library. Table 9 provides a list of the OCPfunctionality available from the Home

Tabl e 9 OCP compo n e n ts for a s tandalone library or the primary cab inet of a CrossLinked systemScreenDisplays Options to view or selectHomeStatu

Table 10 OCP components for a secondary cabinet of a Cross Linked systemScreenDisplays Options to view or selectHomeStatusLibrary Name, Date, Model Nu

10389Figure 32 Menu screenThe Menu screen provides choices detailed in:• Viewing library information (standalone libraries or primary cabinets only) T

10640aFigure 33 Library sc reen (standalone only)10640aFigure 34 Library sc reen (primary only)The Library screen displays the following information a

Attenzione ... 106PRECAUCIÓN ... 107VARNING!...

10648Figure 35 Cabinet screenThe Cabinet screen displays the following information about the library cabinet:• Cabinet - name of the cabinet• Model -

10496Figure 36 Health Status screen when no errors existIf there are errors, present, they will be listed on the screen.3. When you are finished viewin

10641Figure 37 Setup screen (standalone library) 10641aFigure 38 Setup screen (primary cabinet)10649Figure 39 Setu p screen (secondar y ca bin ets)The

• Drive Autounload (not present on secondary cabinet of a Cross Linked system)• Barcode Length (not present on secondary cabinet of a Cross Linked sys

•Whenyouarefinished viewing/editing the setup information, press Back to return to theMenu screen.Viewing and editing t he network settings (standalone

Figure 41 Event Log screen on all libraries an d cabinetsThe items are listed chro nologically, with the most recent event listed first.Load Ports scre

NOTE:When a load port is opened and closed, the load port is inventoried.Operations screenThe Operations screen allows you to view the status and issu

10650Figure 45 Operations screen (secondary cabinet)To view or ma nage the operations information, use the U p and Down buttons to highlight the secti

TestDescriptionRead Cabinet TypeVerifies that the cabinet type barcode can be read, thendisplays the cabinet type.• LTOHPF is an initial full LTO libra

10644aFigure 46 Diagnostics screen (s tan d a lone library)10644Figure 47 Diagnostics sc reen (primary cabinet)CLM-specific diagnostics tests are not a

Figures1Librarycabinet—frontview... 142Librarycabinet—backpanels... 153 OCP ...

d. Press the Yes button when the Confirmation screen display s.e. Press Back to return to the main screen.2. Use the Up and Down arrows to select Diags

SDLT tape cartridges. A column can hold 2 removable magazines. Removable magazines c an be usedin the first column of the left load port, and the first

121Empty panellocation2Removable magazineFigure51Inserttheremovablemagazine5. Manually close the load port door by pushing the load port assembly into

3 Main tenance and troubleshootingThis chapter describes problems you may encounter during the setup and operation of the library.Corrective informati

Oneormoretapedrivesfailtospinupduringstart-up• Verify cable connections and termination.• Make sure the OCP does not show the drive power as off.• Che

The robot times out or hangs• Verify that nothing obstructs the robot.• Recalibrate the library.• Retry the operation. If it still fails, contact a fie

• Verify that the designated car tridge is present and properly seated. (For a tape drive, make surethe ca r tridge is completely unloaded.) Then, ret

Table 12 Switch LEDsCall-outLEDStateDescription1Power(green)OnThe switch is receiving power .Off The switch is not receiving power.2Fault(orange)Off T

Interface Manager card problemsThis section describes the status and network LEDs for the Interface Manager card.Status LED diagnostic codesTable 13 d

Interface Manager card not powered on or in ready state• Power on the library. Observe status and link LEDs.• Interface Manager must be at firmware I12

35Cabinetscreen... 6036HealthStatusscreenwhennoerrorsexist... 6137Setup screen (standalonelibrary) ..

Command View TL does not run in the browserIncompatible browser version or Java support not enabled• Make sure you are using a minimum of Microsoft In

5678 3 14 21SCSI bus port 2LED2SCSI bus port 3 LED3SCSI bus port 1 LED4SCSI bus port 0 LED5FC port 0 LED6FCport1LED7Ethernet port LED8Interface contro

108181623458971ID beacon2FC drive port TD3 LED3FC drive port TD2 LED4FC drive port TD1 LED5FC drive port TD0 LED6Ethernet por t L ED7ExternalportFC1LE

Verifying SCSI bus configurationItems to check include:• Termination —Problems with termination can cause intermittent or hard failures. A SCSI busmust

Verifying the interface controller confi gurationVerify the following:• The FC interface controller spee d is set correctly• Theconnectiontypeissetcorr

Maintaining tapecartridgesNOTE:In addition to the information provided in this manual, access theHP StorageWorks SDLTTape Drive Reference Guide,and th

• Use the cleaning tape more than once if a tape has severely contaminated the d rive heads. Ifthe problem persists after two cleanings, and the clean

A Library characteristicsThis appendix lists characteristics and specifications of the library. These characteristics andspecifications are presented in

NOTE:F or HP StorageWorks FC Interface Controller specifications, see the documentation that shipped withyour controller.Performance and reliability ch

Table 20 Environmental s pecificationsPower environmentElectrical inputs Voltage200VACto240VACRated frequency 50 / 60 HzRated current8APower consumptio

Tables1 Documentconventions... 112OCPfeatures ... 163Ultriumcompatibility ...

90Library characteristics

B Rel ocating the libraryCAUTION:HP strongly recommends that an HP authorized service representative relocate a library to anotherlocation.This append

• Disconnecting library cablesCAUTION:Always prepare the library for relocation before any move.Removing tape car tridgesTo remove tape cartridges:1.

12341Upper shipping restraint2Middle shipping restraint3Lower shipping restraint4Load port latching mechanismFigure 57 Attaching the panel shipping re

1231Shipping restraints in storage position2SpareScrews3ShippingrestraintsFigure 58 Shipping restraints - storage location4. If the picker is not in t

121Shipping restraint2NutsFigure 59 Installing t he counterweight shipping restraint6. Install the robotic shipping restraints (see Figure 60).HP Stor

121Robot shipping restraint2Vertical axis shipping restraintFigure 60 Installin g the robotic shipping restraint7. Locate the two sheet metal pieces t

1121Bolt2Hex nutsFigure 61 Installing the internal library frame restraint8. Attach the two pieces together using four 1/4-inch h ex nuts.9. Secure th

121Foam on back of library2Foam on front of libraryFigure 62 Adding the shipping foam inside t he library11. Close the library doors and add shipping

11FoamFigure 63 Adding the shipp ing foam to th e library perimeterDisconnecting library cablesTo disconnect library cables:1. Disconnect the FC cable