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User’s Guide
hp StorageWorks
ESL E-Series Tape Library
Second Edition (May 2004)
Part Number: 350799-002
This guide describes procedures for operating, relocating, and troubleshooting the HP
StorageWorks ESL E-Series Tape Library.
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© Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 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 protec
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Contents About this Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Contents Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Document conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Power indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Serial port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Ethernet port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 External FC ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 SCSI buses
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Contents Diagnostics screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Inserting tape cartridges into the load port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Crating the library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Preparing the library for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 C Regulatory Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 FCC statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About this Guide This user’s guide provides information to help you: About this Guide ■ Operate the tape library. About this Guide ■ Relocate the tape library. ■ Troubleshoot the tape library. “About this Guide” topics include: ■ Related documentation, page 8 ■ Conventions, page 9 ■ Getting help, page 13 ESL E-Series Tape Library User’s Guide 7
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About this Guide Related documentation In addition to this guide, HP provides corresponding information: ■ HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Tape Library Site Survey ■ HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Unpacking and Installation Guide ■ HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Tape Library Service Manual 8 ESL E-Series Tape Library User’s Guide
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About this Guide Conventions Conventions consist of the following: ■ Document conventions ■ Text symbols ■ Equipment symbols Document conventions This document follows the conventions in Table 1. Table 1: Document conventions Convention Element Blue text: Figure 1 Cross-reference links Bold Menu items, buttons, and key, tab, and box names Italics Text emphasis and document titles in body text Monospace font User input, commands, code, file and directory names, and system responses (output a
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About this Guide Tip: Text in a tip provides additional help to readers by providing nonessential or optional techniques, procedures, or shortcuts. 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 ele
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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 personal 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
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About this Guide Rack stability Rack stability protects personnel and equipment. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: ■ The leveling jacks are extended to the floor. ■ The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks. ■ In single rack installations, the stabilizing feet are attached to the rack. ■ In multiple rack installations, the racks are coupled. ■ Only one rack component is extended at any time. A rack may become unstable if mor
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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 ESL E-series web site: http://www.hp.com/support/esle. HP technical support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the following HP web site: http://www.hp.com/support/. From this web site, select the country of origin. Note: For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. Be sure to have the following i
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About this Guide 14 ESL E-Series Tape Library User’s Guide
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Library Overview 1 This chapter describes both the ESL E-Series tape library and its components. The chapter consists of: ■ Library components, page 16 ■ Library storage locations and slot numbering, page 35 ESL E-Series Tape Library User’s Guide 15
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Library Overview Library components The ESL E-Series tape library consists of the following major components: ■ Library cabinet, page 16 ■ Operator control panel (OCP), page 19 ■ Library robotics, page 21 ■ Tape drives, page 22 ■ Load ports and magazines, page 26 ■ Card cage and controllers, page 28 ■ Interface Manager card, page 32 Library cabinet The cabinet houses all library components, including: ■ Media picker ■ Storage bins ■ Control electronics ■ Power supply and distribution equipment ■
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Library Overview 3 1 4 5 2 6 1 Viewing windows 4 Laptop tray in closed position 2 Left load port 5 Right load port 3 OCP 6 Ventilation and air filters Figure 1: Library cabinet - front view ESL E-Series Tape Library User’s Guide 17
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Library Overview Back panel The back of the library cabinet (see Figure 2) provides easy access to: ■ Cooling fans ■ Power, control, and data interfaces ■ Tape drives ■ Tape drive communication (cluster controller card and Interface Manager card) ■ Card cage with FC interface controllers and a robotics controller card 2 1 Power supplies Tape drives 2 (2 per drive cluster) (4 drives per cluster) 3 Cl5 us 4 Tape drive commun 7 ication 6 (1 per drive cluster) 4 4 Cooling fans (1 per drive and 1 pe
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Library Overview Operator control panel (OCP) The OCP features a menu system for determining library status, configuring the library, and performing certain diagnostic functions (see Figure 3). 12 1 OCP buttons 2 Green LED Figure 3: OCP initial screen ESL E-Series Tape Library User’s Guide 19
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Library Overview The OCP consists of the following features (see Table 2): Table 2: OCP features Feature Description ■ OCP The OCP displays library status information and allows you to access the library menus. These menus allow you to view or change the library settings, run demonstration programs, or run diagnostic tests. The OCP is discussed in “Using the OCP” on page 60. ■ OCP buttons Use these buttons in combination with the OCP to scroll through screens and select options or commands.
