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reference
guide
hp StorageWorks
SSL1016 tape autoloader
Fourth Edition (June 2003)
Part Number: 272363-004
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installation, and is a reference for operation,
troubleshooting, and upgrades.
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© 2003 Hewlett-Packard Company. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. This document contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. No part o
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contents About this Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Contents Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Text Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 2 Installation and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 SCSI Bus Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 SCSI Cable and Terminator Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Transporting Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Storing Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Using the Write-Protect Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 DLT IV Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents View Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Move Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Run Inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Set to Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo - United States only141 Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Class A Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Class B Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 European Union Notice . .
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Contents 8 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide
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about this guide This reference guide provides information to help you: About this Guide ■ Install and configure the autoloader About this Guide ■ Properly use and maintain tape cartridges ■ Operate the autoloader ■ Troubleshoot the autoloader ■ Upgrade or replace Customer Replaceable Units About this Guide topics include: ■ Conventions, page 10 ■ Rack Stability, page 12 ■ Getting Help, page 13 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide 9
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About this Guide Conventions Conventions consist of the following: ■ Document Conventions ■ Text Symbols ■ Equipment Symbols Document Conventions The document conventions included in Table 1 apply in most cases. Table 1: Document Conventions Element Convention Cross-reference links Figure 1 Key and field names, menu items, Bold buttons, and dialog box titles File names, application names, and text Italics emphasis User input, command and directory Monospace font names, and system responses (out
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About this Guide Caution: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data. Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information. Equipment Symbols The following equipment symbols may be found on hardware for which this guide pertains. They have the following meanings. Any enclosed surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of electric
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About this Guide Power supplies or systems marked with these symbols indicate the presence of multiple sources of power. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the power supplies and systems. Any product or assembly marked with these symbols indicates that the component exceeds the recommended weight for one individual to handle safely. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment
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About this Guide Getting Help If you still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized service provider or access our website: http://www.hp.com. HP Technical Support In North America, call technical support at 1-800-652-6672, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Note: For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. Outside North America, call technical support at the nearest location. Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are li
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About this Guide 14 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide
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Overview 1 The HP StorageWorks SSL1016 Tape Autoloader provides a compact, high-capacity, low cost solution for simple, unattended data backup. The autoloader supports one DLT1, SDLT 320, or Ultrium 460 tape drive and two removable magazines. Each magazine can accommodate up to eight cartridges. Front View The mailslot, LCD, function keys, status LEDs, On/Off button, and left and right magazines are visible on the front panel of the autoloader. 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 Figure 1: Autoloader front view
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Overview Mailslot The autoloader has a manual entry port, the mailslot, which allows you to load or unload a single cartridge. To maintain security, the mailslot can be password protected. Provided that the tape drive is empty, a cartridge can be inserted in the mailslot even if both magazines are completely filled. LCD The LCD allows you to use the scrolling menu to perform diagnostics and to enter commands. Function Keys The function keys allow you to move through the scrolling menu and to
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Overview Status LEDs The status LEDs show autoloader and drive status information. The left, green LED shows ready status information, and the right, amber LED shows fault status information. On/Off Button The On/Off button is a soft key, which means that if the autoloader is moving any cartridges when you press the On/Off button, it finishes moving them before powering off. However, any other functions, such as writing to a tape or performing a diagnostic test are interrupted and terminate
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Overview Rear View The fans and connection ports are visible on the back of the autoloader. 2 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 4: Autoloader rear view 1 AC power plug 5 Switches (factory use only) 2 Fan 6 SCSI connectors 3 Manual magazine eject slot 7 Manual magazine eject slot 4 Ethernet connector Cooling Fans The autoloader has a system cooling fan, plus a second fan to cool the power supply. These fans maintain the acceptable temperature range for the tape drive path and all internal electronics. See
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Overview Ethernet Connection The ethernet connection lets you connect the autoloader to a network, enabling remote administration. Via the network, the autoloader can access an SNMP server and a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) time server. The ethernet connection supports File Transfer Protocol (ftp) and Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (http). You can download firmware updates using ftp and perform administrative tasks, including diagnostics, using http. SCSI Connection The autoloader supp
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Overview Internal View Figure 5 shows the internal components of the autoloader. The picker sits behind the front panel and mailslot, and can accept and eject cartridges from the mailslot, magazines, and tape drive. The drive carrier assembly (DCA) contains the tape drive, internal power supply, controller board, and cooling fan; it can be removed and replaced as a single component. 1 2 Figure 5: Autoloader internal view 1 Picker 2 Drive carrier assembly Picker The picker moves the cartridg
