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2 About This Guide and Your ProductOther Documents you Might NeedThe following documents are also available for this product. These documents can be f

92 Using the Menus Command MenuThe Command Menu provides access to commands that cause motion within the Scalar 24. From the Command menu, you can:• I

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 93Path:Import Data Cartridge for Unpartitioned LibraryImport Data Cartridge for Partitioned LibrarySelectio

94 Using the MenusImport LTO Cleaning Cartridge3 Highlight and press .Imports a data cartridge.4 Press and to select the partition you wish to im

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 95Import SDLT Cleaning Cartridge3 Highlight and press .Imports a cleaning cartridge. To use this feature

96 Using the Menus Export MediaExport allows you to move a data or cleaning tape cartridge from the source slot you choose to the I/E slot. This allow

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 97Export Data CartridgeSelection Description/Result1 Open the I/E door and check the I/E slot to make sure

98 Using the MenusExport Cleaning CartridgeSelection Description/Result1 Open the I/E door and check the I/E slot to make sure that it is empty. If a

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 99 Dismount DriveDismount Drive unloads all drives and returns cartridges to their source slots. Path: Move

100 Using the MenusSelection Description/Result1 From the Command menu, highlight and press .Moves media within your library.2 Press and to sel

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 101Selection Description/Result3 Press to move the cursor to the target field.4 Press and to select t

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 3DescriptionThe Scalar 24 is designed to provide optimal density in both rackmount and desktop environments

102 Using the Menus Bulk LoadBulk Load allows you to move multiple tapes from the magazines to the rear slots with one command. For more information o

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 103 Bulk UnloadBulk Unload allows you to move all of the tapes from the rear slots to the front magazines w

104 Using the MenusUnpartitioned Library Bulk UnloadPartitioned Library Bulk UnloadSelection Description/Result1 From the Command menu, highlight an

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 105 SequentialSequential allows you to start, stop, and resume the sequential backup sequence. You can also

106 Using the MenusStart SingleStart Single mode allows you to begin backup with the first cartridge in a specified partition. When all tape cartridge

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 107Stop Sequential BackupStop allows you to manually stop the backup process when in sequential mode.Resume

108 Using the MenusSelection Description/Result1 From the Command menu, highlight and press .Sets options for sequential backup.2 Highlight and p

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 109 Status MenuThe Status Menu allows you to display operating statistics and system information. From the

110 Using the MenusSelection Description/Result1 From the Status menu, highlight and press .Display F/W displays the current level of library firmwa

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 111 Display Inventory InformationInventory provides a display of the tape cartridges present in the rear sl

4 DescriptionThe Scalar 24 is the next-generation, entry-level/mid-range product to meet the standards of ADIC customers. You can order the SCSI drive

112 Using the Menus2 Press and to scroll through the various slots. An arrow in front of the slot indicates it slot is selected.The inventory scre

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 113LTO library is shown above. Display Motion CountsMotion Counts displays how many times a slot or drive h

114 Using the Menus Display Retry CountsRetry Counts displays the number of retry operations the picker has attempted to put a cartridge to a specific

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 115 Display Sensor StatusSensor Status displays the results of the real-time sensors on your Scalar 24.Path

116 Using the Menus Display ErrorsErrors provides a listing of errors that need to be addressed by the operator. The log can store up to 100 errors an

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 117 Display Serial NumberSerial Number displays the serial numbers of the library, drives, and the RMU. You

118 Using the MenusDisplay World Wide NameWW Name displays the world wide name of the library and drives. You may need this information when contactin

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 119Display Fibre StatusFibre Status displays the status, speed, and topology for fibre drives. You may need

120 Using the MenusTools MenuThe Tools Menu provides access to Scalar 24 utilities. From the Tools Menu you can:• Manually clean a drive• Load drive f

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 121• Power the drive on or off Clean DriveClean Drive allows you to manually clean your drive components. T

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 5Stored Vital Product Data for Recovery. Information about your library and settings (serial number, slot c

122 Using the Menus Load FirmwareLoad Firmware allows you to manually update your drive firmware using a firmware upgrade tape cartridge. Path:3 Press

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 123 Demo TestDemo Test randomly moves tapes within the library to demonstrate robotic motion. If your libra

124 Using the Menus Self TestSelf Test tests sensor input and robotic motion to make sure the system is operational.Path:3 Press and to select/des

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 125 Drive Maintenance TestDrive Maintenance allows you to perform several different drive diagnostic tests.

126 Using the MenusPath:Normal Read/WriteThe drive reads and writes 96 wraps worth of data (all the tracks) in each of the four data sections. No more

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 127 Manufacturing TestManufacturing Test operates the robotics by moving tape cartridges from slot to slot

128 Using the MenusSelection Description/Result1 From the Tools menu, highlight and press .Runs Manufacturing test.2 You are prompted with a warning

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 129 Position PickerPosition Picker allows you to move the picker inside the library to a specified location

130 Using the Menus Output LogsOutput Logs exports the log files to the serial port. If you are having problems with your library, you may be asked to

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 131 Drive Power On/OffDrive Power On/Off either prepares a drive to be removed or reactivates a drive once

6 Description Interior ComponentsThe following graphic shows the components located behind the media access and I/E doors of your Scalar 24:I/E Door D

132 Using the Menus

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 133Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsThis chapter contains some general suggestions to aid you in solving prob

134 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Scalar 24 Error MessagesIf an error occurs during the operation of your Scalar 24, an error message is displayed o

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 13513h Barcode not present on tapeEnsure that the barcode label is present, is properly installed, and is n

136 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics70h, 81h, and 82hPicker ErrorReset SystemThe picker was unable to perform a requested command. Ensure that the pick

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 137 Vital Product Data RecoveryThe Vital Product Data feature allows library settings to be automatically s

138 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Environmental ConsiderationsFor best performance of your Scalar 24, and to minimize the chance of condensation, pl

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 139• Type of PC, DOS version, clock speed, RAM, network type, network version, and any special boards insta

140 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 141SpecificationsThe following tables provide specification information about the Scalar 24.Dimensions

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 7Rear Panel ComponentsThe following graphics show the components located on the rear panel of your Scalar 2

142 SpecificationsWeight Storage Slot Count Library Storage CapacityLibrary with 1 drive 46 lbs (20.9 kg)Library with 2 drives 54 lbs (24.5 kg)Rackmou

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 143 Library Data Transfer Rates Operating Time Safety and EMC StandardsDrive Transfer RateUncompressed Comp

144 Specifications Power*Power consumption is obtained using RMS values for voltage and current. Drive sled power consumption is taken while writing t

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 145 Acoustic Library Interface ReliabilityDesignation Class 3C Table Top UnitUpper Limit of Operating Sound

146 Specifications

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 147IndexAaccess mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79ADICcontacting . . . . . .

148 Indexdiagnostic results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4diagnosticsbuilt-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 149statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1interfacesFibre Channel . . . . . .

150 Indexstandards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1symbols

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 151vital product data recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137WwebsiteCustomer Service Center . . . .

8 Description DrivesYour Scalar 24 can be equipped with either one or two drives. The tape drives are packaged in a common drive module that is design

152 Index

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 9The following diagram provides a representational view of media storage as it is laid out in a library con

10 DescriptionThe following diagram provides a representational view of media storage as it is laid out in a library configured for SDLT media.Host In

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 11Native Fibre ConnectionsA library supporting native fibre attachments communicates with a host through an

Copyright © 2002-2005 ADICThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.This document contains proprietary informati

12 DescriptionSCSI CablesConnect your Scalar 24 SCSI Library to the host by means of an LVD SCSI cable with an HD68 connector Cables of various length

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 13Getting StartedThis section describes how to install and set up the Scalar 24. The steps involved in inst

14 Getting Started Installing Scalar 24 HardwareThis section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the standard Scalar 24 hardware. Standa

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 152 Connect the free end of the SCSI cable to the connector on the host computer’s SCSI adapter.3 If you wi

16 Getting StartedConnecting to a Fibre DriveEach drive module in a fibre library has one duplex FC (Fibre Channel) connector on the back panel. Typic

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 17Connecting the Power CordFollow the procedure below to connect the power cord to your Scalar 24.1 Make su

18 Getting Started2 Insert your fingers in the magazine handle and slide out the magazines.3 Fill the magazines with cartridges. Ensure the correct or

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 19 Setting up your Scalar 24After you have set up your host computer, you need to configure your library. Y

20 Getting StartedInstalling Drivers for Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003When using Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows Server 2003 native backup

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 218 Click Next.9 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. Select Next.10 In Optional search locat

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide iiiContents1 About This Guide and Your Product 1Product Safety Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22 Getting Started

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 23Installing Optional HardwareThis section describes how to install the Scalar 24 optional hardware. The op

24 Installing Optional Hardware2 From the rear of the Scalar 24, locate the available drive slot. Loosen the four thumbscrews on the cover plate and r

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 25Removing and Replacing a DriveDrives can be replaced without powering off the library. 1 Turn the power o

26 Installing Optional Hardware2 From the rear of the Scalar 24, locate the available RMU slot. Loosen the thumbscrew on the cover plate and remove th

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 27• While installing a rack mounted unit, do not block or otherwise restrict airflow to the front or rear v

28 Installing Optional Hardware6 Using a #1 Philips screwdriver, remove the interior front support plate by removing the four screws on the plate. The

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 298 Using a #1 Philips screwdriver, remove the cosmetic feet by removing the two screws on each foot.9 Loca

30 Installing Optional Hardware10 Using a #3 Philips screwdriver, attach the side rails to the front of the rack using two screws per rail (four total

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 3112 Slide the Scalar 24 onto the rackmount hardware until it stops.13 Attach the securing brackets on the

iv ContentsPreparing the Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32 Installing Optional Hardware

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 33Frequently Asked QuestionsThis section provides a reference of commonly asked questions and their answers

34 Frequently Asked Questions What type of terminator is required?The Scalar 24 library can be purchased with either SCSI drives or FC drives. The lib

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 35How do I clean a drive?There are three ways to clean a drive on your Scalar 24: manually, using AutoClean

36 Frequently Asked Questions Where is the serial number located?The serial number for your Scalar 24 can be found by using the operator panel. For in

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 37 How many characters can be on the barcode?The Scalar 24 reads barcodes with a minimum of 5 characters an

38 Frequently Asked Questions

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 39OperationThis chapter provides information on operating your Scalar 24. Operator Panel KeypadThe Scalar

40 OperationIcon DefinitionsThe LCD on the Scalar 24 uses icons to provide graphical representations of menu items. From the Main menu, you can view m

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 41 Drive Status IconsThe following shows the icons that are displayed on the LCD indicating drive status. T

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide vBarcode Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

42 Operation Online and Offline ModesYour library can operate in an online or offline mode. Typically, the library is in the online mode. When you acc

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 43The magazines and rear storage slots are designed to prevent the cartridges from being inserted incorrect

44 Operation Manual Removal of a Tape From the Picker1 Position the picker to an easily accessible position. Refer to the procedure above. 2 Power off

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 45• No white areas may be present on the bars.• Bars should read in a uniform direction. Nonuniform reading

46 Operation Main Menu NavigationYou can tab between the four icons in the Main menu by pressing the left and right arrow keys ( and ). Once you hav

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 47 Normal OperationsOnce your Scalar 24 and your choice of application software are installed and configure

48 Operation

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 49Using the Remote Management UnitThe Remote Management Unit (RMU) is a component in your library that prov

50 Using the Remote Management Unit Setting up the RMU Once you have established a network address for the RMU, input this information to the RMU by u

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 51• Library Status — indicates whether the library is online or offline.• Drive Status — indicates the type

vi ContentsUser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52 Using the Remote Management UnitDownloading the SNMP MIB FileThe SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) file allows an SNMP management application

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 53 Configuring the Time and DateYou can configure the date and time for the RMU. The date and time are used

54 Using the Remote Management UnitUpgrading library firmware1 Follow the instructions in Configure Modes on page 71 to set the library partition mode

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 55The library reboots. Using the Operator Panel (over the RMU)The RMU provides access to a virtual operator

56 Using the Remote Management Unit

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 57Using the MenusThe operator panel provides a menu-driven operator interface to the Scalar 24. The menus a

58 Using the Menus*Partition only appears in the Configure Slots menu if you have specified Rnd-Seq, Seq-Seq, LUN-Seq, Seq-LUN, or LUN-LUN mode (LUN m

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 59 Main MenuThe Main menu is the initial screen that allows you to access to the Status, Command, Setup, an

60 Using the MenusThe following sections provide descriptions of each menu and instructions on how to use the options in each menu. This information i

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 61Path:Cancelling the Setup WizardIf you do not use the Setup Wizard to configure your library and do not w

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide vii9 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 133 Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62 Using the Menus2 Press to begin using the Wizard.3 Press and to select the configuration of the I/E slot.Available options are:• Import/Expor

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 636 Press and to enable/disable AutoClean. If you do not enable AutoClean, skip to Step 12. Available o

64 Using the Menus12 If you enabled partitioning, press and to select the number of slots for Partition 1 and Partition 2.The slots in the magazine

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 6514 Press and to select the mode for Partition 1.LTO• Random: Allows your backup software to access an

66 Using the Menus20 If Drive 1 is not a SCSI drive, refer to Step 21. If Drive 1 is a SCSI drive, press and to set the ID for Drive 1. For a SCSI

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 6726 If Drive 2 is a fibre drive, press and to set the ID for Drive 2.If Drive 2 is not a fibre drive,

68 Using the Menus34 If you enabled a password, set the password by pressing and to change the value of the current field and and to move betwe

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 69If an RMU is not installed, skip to Step 46. NOTE: The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway options are

70 Using the Menus Configure SlotsConfigure Slots allows you to set up specific slots of your library to be allocated for various functions, such as c

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 71Configure ModesThis option allows you to set up your library to run in Random, Sequential, or LUN modes.

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72 Using the MenusSequential Sequential mode is used with host software applications that recognize tape drives, but do not recognize a library media

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 734 Press and to select the backup mode.The mode setting options are:• Rnd: sets the library to Random

74 Using the MenusConfigure PartitionsPartitioning is used to allow your single Scalar 24 library to be logically partitioned so it appears to a host

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 754 Press and to select number of slots you would like to designate for Partition 1 and Partition 2.The

76 Using the MenusConfigure I/E SlotThis option allows you to configure the I/E slot as either a storage slot or an Import/Export slot. If it is confi

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 77SCSI/FibreSCSI/Fibre allows you to set IDs for the library and drives, configure host access, and set emu

78 Using the MenusSet InquirySet Inquiry allows the host to see your library as another ADIC Scalar product. This can be useful if the host software d

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 79Access ModeAccess Mode allows you to set additional control paths, which allows the library to be control

80 Using the MenusFibre SetupFibre Setup allows you to set adjust settings for fibre drives. You can set the Loop ID, the drive speed, and the topolog

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 814 After you have selected a fibre drive, press to move to the configurable parameters area. The first pa

Product Name Doc Type 1About This Guide and Your ProductThis guide contains information and instructions necessary for the normal operation and manag

82 Using the MenusSet Library SCSI IDThe SCSI ID of the library identifies which ID the library uses to communicate with the host.10 Press to highli

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 83User InterfaceUser Interface allows you to configure the LCD timeout, password, and key click settings.Pa

84 Using the MenusSet PasswordPassword allows you to enable or disable a password for access to the library. This enables you to prevent unauthorized

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 85Set Key ClicksKey Click allows you to enable or disable an audible tone when the keys on the keypad are p

86 Using the Menus Configure Net DeviceIP addresses can be configured for two of the Scalar 24 optional hardware devices. The optional Remote Manageme

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 87Selection Description/Result1 From the Setup menu, highlight and press to get to the Net Device menu.

88 Using the Menus Configure AutoCleanAutoClean is managed through the Scalar 24 and operates independent of the host application. AutoClean detects w

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 89AutoClean Partitioned Library3 Press to highlight Execute ( ) and then press .AutoClean is configured.

90 Using the Menus Configure Barcode ScannerScanner enables or disables the barcode scanner. The barcode scanner reads and reports the information tha

Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 91 Reset ConfigurationReset Configuration allows you to reset your library to the default settings. For mor