HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960 - Autoloader Product Overview

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Installing the autoloader12

Autoloader product overview

Figure 1 Front panel overview

Figure 2 Rear panel overview

Number Description

1Power switch

2Mailslot

3 Front panel LEDs

4 Front panel LCD screen

5 Control keys

Number Description

1 68-pin HD SCSI connectors

2Fan vent

3 Power connector

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Table of Contents3
About this Guide7
Rack Stability7
Registering Your Product7
HP Technical Support7
HP-Authorized Reseller8
Helpful Web Sites8
Installing the Autoloader9
Autoloader Features and Requirements9
Maximum Storage Capacity and Data Transfer Rate9
1/8 Ultrium Tape Autoloaders10
1/8 DLT and SDLT Tape Autoloaders11
SCSI Requirements11
Autoloader Product Overview12
Choosing a Location13
Unpacking the Autoloader13
Identifying Product Components14
Rack Mount Kit (Optional)15
Installing the Autoloader into a Rack (Optional)16
SCSI Host Bus Adapters (Hbas)18
LUN Scanning19
Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables19
Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection21
Operating the Autoloader23
Operator's Panel Overview23
LED Indicators24
Operator's Panel Control Buttons25
Understanding the Menu Structure (Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448)25
To Access Offline Mode26
Understanding the Menu Structure (All Other Models)27
Using Tape Cartridges28
Cartridge Type28
Importing Tape Cartridges29
Exporting Tape Cartridges30
Bulk Exchange (Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448 Only)31
Loading Tape Cartridges31
Unloading Tape Cartridges32
Write-Protecting Tape Cartridges32
Maintaining Cartridges33
Cleaning the Tape Drive34
Updating Cartridge Inventory35
Autoloader Administration37
Configuring the Autoloader37
Resetting the Autoloader37
Changing the SCSI ID38
Changing the SCSI ID of the Tape Drive: All Models38
Changing the SCSI ID of the Tape Autoloader: Ultrium 230, Ultrium 460 and SDLT 320 Models Only38
Autoloader Operating Modes39
Overview39
Random Mode (All Models)39
Sequential Mode (All Models)39
Selecting Automatic, Random or Sequential Mode (Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448 Only)40
Loop/Circular Mode On/Off40
Autoload Mode On/Off41
Updating Firmware41
Using HP Library & Tape Tools41
Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape42
Running the Autoloader System Test43
Retrieving Information about the Autoloader43
Cycle Count43
View Error Log or Event Log44
Product Revision44
Firmware Revision44
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting47
Using HP Library & Tape Tools to Diagnose Problems47
Troubleshooting48
Installation Problems48
Troubleshooting Table49
Removing Stuck Tapes from Slots54
Autoloader Error Codes56
Example Error Code (Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448)57
Error Subcode Description64
A Technical Specifications67
Physical 1/8 Autoloader Specifications: All Models67
Autoloader Operation Specifications67
Environmental Specifications70
B Regulatory Compliance Notices71
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers71
Product Specific Information71
Regulatory Compliance Label Location71
Federal Communications Commission Notice71
FCC Rating Label71
Class B Equipment71
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo, United States Only72
Modifications72
Cables72
Power Cords72
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)73
Class B Equipment73
European Union Notice73
Japanese Notice74
Japanese Power Cord Statement74
Korean Notice for Class B Equipment74
BSMI Notice74
Taiwan Battery Recycle Statement75
Disposal of Waste Equipment Notices for the Europe Union75
C Electrostatic Discharge83
Preventing Electrostatic Damage83
Grounding Methods83
Index85

HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960 - Autoloader Product Overview

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