Quantum p3000 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Contents

  3
• Preface

  15
• Library Description

  21
  • Overview

    21
    • Library Models

      22
    • Shelf Bin Numbering Conventions

      23
  • Features and Benefits

    25
  • Library Components

    26
    • Cabinet

      26
    • GUI

      29
    • IntelliGripTM Mixed Media CHM

      30
    • Tape Drives

      31
    • Load Port and Magazines

      32
• Basic Library Operations

  35
  • Installing Tape Cartridges

    36
    • Taking ESD Precautions

      36
    • DLT/SDLT Cartridges

      37
    • LTO Cartridges

      39
    • Placing Tape Cartridges in the Library

      40
  • Preparing the Library for Operation

    40
    • Closing the Library Doors and Access Panels

      41
    • Connecting Host Workstations

      41
  • Turning the Library On and Off

    43
    • Turning On the Library

      43
    • Placing the Library On-line or Off-line

      43
    • Turning Off the Library

      43
  • Using the GUI

    44
    • Opening a Screen

      46
    • Library Status Information

      46
    • Exiting a Screen

      47
    • Library Controls

      48
  • Obtaining Library Status

    49
    • Overview Screen

      49
    • Tapes Screen

      52
  • Changing the GUI Security Levels

    53
    • Securing the GUI

      54
  • Operating the Load Port

    56
    • Removing/ Installing a Tape Cartridge Magazine

      56
    • Loading a Tape Cartridge Magazine

      57
  • Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port

    57
    • Inserting DLT and SDLT Tape Cartridges

      57
    • Inserting LTO Tape Cartridges

      59
  • Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge

    60
    • DLT Tape Drives

      60
    • Quantum SDLT and IBM Ultrium LTO Tape Drives

      61
• Operator Commands

  63
  • Opening the Operator Screen

    64
  • Configuring the Library

    65
    • SCSI ID Assignment Guidelines

      67
  • Configuring Library Options

    67
    • Configuring a Library Option

      68
  • Performing an Inventory

    69
  • Moving Cartridges

    70
  • Unloading a Drive

    72
  • Unloading the Load Port

    73
• Service Commands

  75
  • Opening the Service Screen

    76
  • Changing Passwords

    77
    • If You Lose a Password

      78
  • Generating Reports

    78
    • Generating Any Service Report

      79
  • Testing the Library

    82
    • Performing a System Test

      82
  • Initializing Non-Volatile Information

    84
    • Executing Either Command

      84
• Multi-Unit Commands

  85
  • Opening the Multi-Unit Screen

    86
  • Configure Multi-Units (P2000/P3000)

    87
  • Calibrating the Libraries in a Multi-Unit Configuration

    88
• Troubleshooting

  91
  • Common Problems and Solutions

    91
    • Start-up Problems

      92
    • GUI Problems

      93
    • Robotics Problems

      93
    • Operating Problems

      95
    • Tape Drive Problems

      96
    • Tape Drive LED Conditions

      96
• Library Specifications

  99
  • Physical Characteristics

    99
  • Performance and Reliability Characteristics

    101
  • Environmental Specifications

    101
• Relocating the Library

  105
  • Checking the New Installation Site

    106
  • Preparing the Library for Relocation

    106
    • Removing Tape Cartridges

      107
    • Installing Shipping Restraints and Packing

      107
    • Load Port Shipping Plate

      113
    • Disconnecting Library Cables

      113
  • Crating the Library

    114
  • Preparing the Library for Operation

    118
• Automatic Drive Cleaning

  119
  • Drive Cleaning Modes

    119
    • Host-Initiated Cleaning Mode

      119
    • Automatic Drive Cleaning Mode

      120
  • Selection of Cleaning Mode

    120
    • Diagnostic Software

      120
    • GUI

      121
    • Mode Select Command

      121
  • Reporting of Cleaning Mode

    121
    • Diagnostic Software

      121
    • Mode Sense Command

      122
  • Cleaning Cartridges

    122
    • Capacity

      122
    • Identification

      122
    • Storage and Tracking

      123
    • Monitoring Usage

      123
    • Element Status Information

      124
  • Monitoring the Drives

    125
  • Media Movement to the Drive

    125
  • Supervising the Drive Cleaning Operation

    126
  • Media Movement from the Drive

    127
  • Unloading Cleaning Cartridges

    127
• Laser Regulations

  129
  • Laser Regulation Labels

    129
    • Product Conformation Label

      129
    • Laser Warning Label

      130
    • Exposure Warning Label

      130
• Regulatory Statements

  131
• Glossary

  137
• Index

  143