Tandberg Data StorageLoader DLT VS160 Quick Installation Manual

Brand: Tandberg Data

Model: StorageLoader DLT VS160

Type: Quick Installation Manual

TANDBERG DATA

DLT VS160

StorageLoaderTM

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

TANDBERG DATA ASA

P.O. Box 134 Kjelsås

N-0411 OSLO, NORWAY

Phone + 47 22 18 90 90

Telefax + 47 22 18 95 50

Part No. 433241-01

Dezember 2004

Related publications available from Tandberg Data ASA:

Part No. Title

433060-01 Tandberg Data StorageLoader Installation and User Manual

433061-01 Tandberg Data StorageLoader SCSI Interface Functional

Specifications.

432679-01 Tandberg Data DLT VS160 Installation and Operation Manual

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information, Tandberg Data ASA conveys no license under any patent or any other rights.

Every effort has been made to avoid errors in text and diagrams. However, Tandberg Data ASA assumes no

responsibility for any errors, which may appear in this publication.

It is the policy of Tandberg Data ASA to improve products as new techniques and components become

available. Tandberg Data ASA therefore reserves the right to change specifications at any time.

We would appreciate any comments on this publication.

Table of Contents

Introduction........................................................................................................ 4

Front Panel of the StorageLoader ................................................................ 5

Unpacking the StorageLoader...................................................................... 5

Removing the Transport Lock ......................................................................... 6

Rack Installation................................................................................................ 7

Installing the Rack Mounting Kit................................................................. 8

Installing the Rail Left Assembly...................................................... 8

Installing the Rail Right Assembly ................................................... 9

Mounting the StorageLoader to the Rack .................................................. 10

Installing the SCSI Adapter............................................................................ 11

Connecting the StorageLoader to the Host ................................................... 11

Power Up the StorageLoader ..................................................................... 11

Connecting the Ethernet Connector ........................................................... 12

Setting the SCSI IDs ........................................................................................ 12

Setting the SCSI Address ........................................................................... 12

Warning!

Do not attempt to operate the Tandberg Data DLT

VS160 StorageLoader until the transport locking

screw is removed. The screw can be removed at

first power up and then the unit is prepared for

normal operation.

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Introduction

This guide is designed to act as a guideline to enable quick installation of the

Tandberg StorageLoader series. For additional product and operation details please

refer to the Tandberg Data DLT VS160 StorageLoader Installation and User manual

P/N 43 30 61 - 01, which can be found on the documentation resource CD included

with the unit.

Installation of the StorageLoader may be quickly summarized in steps as follows:

• Unpack the StorageLoader

• Connect the power cable to the StorageLoader

• Turn the StorageLoader on and follow the instructions given in the LCD display

• Remove the shipment locking screw, and put the magazine back in place

• Select the appropriate SCSI ID’s and unit options

• Connect the SCSI interface cable, and optionally the Ethernet cable

• Select IP-address for “Remote Management”

• Install the backup application software (User Supplied) and configure it for use

with the StorageLoader

• Load recording media into the removable magazines

In order to complete full installation of the StorageLoader the following additional

materials are required.

• Simple hand tools- small Phillips screwdriver.

• Tool for emergency magazine removal (included in accessory kit)

• SCSI Host adapter card with 68 pin wide HD or VHDC connector

• Tape Application software which is verified with the StorageLoader

• Up to 8 pieces of the appropriate DLT VS1 recording media to “stock” the

StorageLoader to full tape capacity.

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Front Panel of the StorageLoader

Magazine

front bezel

LED

indicators

Soft power

switch

LCD

display

Control

buttons

Magazine

front bezel

Unpacking the StorageLoader

Carefully unpack the unit from the shipping container. Save the container and

packaging materials in case you need to transport the autoloader in the future.

Review the contents of the shipping container to be sure that all parts were included

in the shipment. A complete package for the StorageLoader consists of the following

items:

• A factory-assembled StorageLoader unit containing two cartridge magazines

NOTE! The StorageLoader contains no cartridges prior to shipment.

• An accessory kit containing:

• 1 Tandberg Data StorageLoader CD containing all manuals.

• 1 printed copy of the Quick Installation Guide

• 1 warranty/registration card

• 1 rack mount hardware kit

• 2 line power cords: one for USA/Japan and one for European power

outlets

• 1 VHDCI SCSI interface cable

• 1 68-pin VHDCI LVD/SE SCSI terminator.

• 1 Ethernet cable

• 1 tool for emergency magazine release.

• 30 bar code labels

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Removing the Transport Lock

The robot mechanism is protected from damage during shipment with a screw

mounted through the display unit bracket into the robot assembly. The screw is

marked with a red plastic tab protruding between the right magazine and the front

panel assembly.

The locking screw must be removed before the StorageLoader can operate

normally.

The locking screw will be detected when the loader is powered on. The right

magazine will then be ejected and the display will show a message indicating that the

locking screw has been detected.

Pull the magazine carefully out and keep it in level with the loader. Use one hand

under the magazine to prevent the back of the magazine to fall down when it leaves

the magazine bay.

Remove the locking screw

with a Phillips #2

screwdriver.

Reinsert the magazine by

pushing it in until it snaps

into locked position.

The loader will now continue

its Power on Sequence.

NOTE! Keep the screw in a safe place. You will need it to lock the robot if you

need to ship it back to your StorageLoader supplier for service or repair.

IMPORTANT: The warranty does not cover damage to the loader, shipped without

the locking screw properly installed.

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Rack Installation

This StorageLoader is designed for use in 19” rack system using 1U of rack space.

The weight of the unit and the length of the power cord and the SCSI cable restrict

the placement. We recommend that you mount the StorageLoader in a clean

environment and away from the floor.

Attention: The StorageLoader is designed to operate in a horizontal position. Do not

attempt to operate the StorageLoader in any other position than horizontally. Also be

sure that:

• The airflow around the front and back of the StorageLoader is not obstructed.

• There is a minimum of 60cm free space in front of the unit to allow the

operator to safely remove the magazines.

• The display and operator controls are easily accessed.

NOTE! The StorageLoader can be used both as a desktop unit and inside a 19” rack

enclosure using the special Rack Mounting Kit.

The Rack Mounting Kit includes the following items:

• Rail Left Assembly

• Rail Right Assembly

• Screw M6x12 (6 pieces)

• Screw M5x8 (2 pieces)

Recommended mounting tools:

• Folding rule or tape measure

• Screwdriver

• 7 mm open-end wrench

Rail Left Assembly

Back

Front

Rail Right Assembly

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Installing the Rack Mounting Kit

Caution:

Consider rack stability when deciding where to place the StorageLoader!

StorageLoader 1U uses 1U of

vertical rack space. The rails must

be installed in a full U position

(The bottom of the rails must be

aligned with the bottom of a U).

Installing the Rail Left Assembly

1. Measure the length between the rear rack mount rails and the front rack mount

rails. If the measurement is shorter than the StorageLoader, move the two sets of

screws M4x12, washers and nuts shown in the next figure.

2. Adjust the “Rail Left Assembly” to fit the measurement in step 1.

3. Use a 7 mm open-end wrench together with the screwdriver to tighten the two

M4x12 screws to fix the rail length.

NOTE! Using more than two screws will increase the stability of the Rack

Mounting Kit.

4. Place the “Rail Left Assembly” on the left side of the rack, between the rear rack

mount rail and the front rack mount rail.

5. Mount the “Rail Left Assembly” at desired height using one M6x12 screw in

front (upper hole in rail only) and two M6x12 screws backside.

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Installing the Rail Right Assembly

Follow the instruction for left side only using the “Rail Right Assembly” on the

right side of the rack.

Picture showing Step 5 above:

Rack Mounting Kit mounted in rack with one

screw M6x12 in upper hole on both left and

right side.

On the rear side two screws must be used on

both left and right side.

Totally six screws are used to install the

Rack Mounting Kit to the rack.

Step 5

(Screw

M6x12) Step 1

Rear Rack

Mount Rail

Use these holes

if rack depth is

equal or longer

than the

StorageLoader

Step 1

Holes to be

used if rack

depth is shorter

than the

StorageLoader

Front Rack Mount Rail

Step 5

(Screw M6x12)

Step 2

Step 3

(Screw M4x12,

nut and washer)

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Mounting the StorageLoader to the Rack

Make sure that all the screws in the Rack Mounting Kit are tightened properly

before installing the StorageLoader in the rack.

Slide the StorageLoader on the

Rack Mounting Kit from the

front of the rack.

Mount the StorageLoader

using one M6x12 screw in

front of the rack on both left

and right side

Fix rear end of StorageLoader

to the Rack Mounting Kit by

using one M5x8 screw on both

left and right side.

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Installing the SCSI Adapter

The StorageLoader makes use of a standard SCSI VHDC interface connector (also

known as a miniature SCSI connector). In general most “Adaptec compatible

HBA’a may be used”. Please refer to the installation instructions supplied with the

SCSI host bus adapter for proper installation.

Connecting the StorageLoader to the

Host

The StorageLoader is designed to connect to the host with a supplied 68-pin VHDC

SCSI cable. The unit is designed with two rear connectors so that additional SCSI

devices may be daisy chained. If the StorageLoader is the last device on the

interface cable or if no other additional SCSI devices will be installed, the supplied

external terminator must be installed on the bottom SCSI connector.

Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the host adapter installed inside the

computer.

Power

switch

Fuse Power cord

connection

Fan Back panel cover

plate

Fan SCSI

connectors

Ethernet

port

The StorageLoader's rear side

Power Up the StorageLoader

Before connecting the StorageLoader to your host computer system you should

perform a simple self-diagnostic of the unit. This preparation requires power to the

StorageLoader. Go through the following steps to perform this test:

1. Plug a suitable power cable into the socket on the rear of the StorageLoader.

2. Plug the other end of the cable into a properly grounded electrical outlet. The

power ratings for the AC power is 90-264 VAC, 0,5 – 0,3 A, 47-63 Hz.

3. To perform the Power On Self Test (POST), turn on the StorageLoader.

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4. Watch the display on the front of the autoloader as it powers up. The

StorageLoader will flash messages as it performs its internal tests and then

return a ready message when the test has completed successfully.

The word Idle and the cartridge map will appear on the default display screen. If

the self-diagnostics are successful, the green LED will illuminate. The loader is

now ready to be installed on the system.

If a problem occurs during the power-on sequence, the StorageLoader will

display an error message on the display.

Connecting the Ethernet Connector

In order to connect the StorageLoader to Ethernet use the provided cable from the

“accessory kit”.

1. Insert one end of the cable into the StorageLoader Ethernet port, push until it

snap into place, see figure on previous page where the open port is for the

Ethernet connection.

2. Connect the other end to a normal 10/100 BaseT Ethernet outlet.

Setting the SCSI IDs

There is a LCD display on the front panel, and four control buttons. After the

Power-up sequence is finished, select Menu and scroll down until you can select

Setup. Then you scroll down until the display look like the figure below, and you

select SCSI setup.

▲Exit

SCSI setup

▼ Select

Setting the SCSI Address

The SCSI address is a unique address that identifies the unit connected to the SCSI

bus. The StorageLoader uses two SCSI addresses or IDs. One is for the loader

robotics controller and the other is for the tape drive. The SCSI addresses can be

configured through the operator buttons and the display on the front panel. In most

cases the default addresses should be used. The default SCSI address for the

StorageLoader robotics is 4 and the tape drive has SCSI address set to 5.

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▲Exit

Loader SCSI ID

▼ Select

▲Exit

Drive SCSI ID

▼ Select

To set the SCSI addresses for the StorageLoader and the built in tape drive, refer to

the User and Installation Manual for more information. You may also wish to

reserve a magazine slot for a cleaning cartridge, set the auto clean option and set a

security password at this time. Once some settings are changed, the StorageLoader

and the drive may, if required, automatically reboot.

After the media is loaded, the proper loader and drive SCSI ID’s are selected, and

the proper SCSI cabling and termination Setup installation of the tape application

software can commence. Before installing the application software the system

should be started in the following sequence.

• Turn on the Tandberg StorageLoader

• Turn on the host Computer

During the operating system boot process the SCSI host adapter driver should detect

the StorageLoader and DLT VS160 Tape drive via the standard SCSI bus scan that

occurs during system start up. It may be necessary to set some options in the SCSI

host adapter set up program. To see this process occurring, please consult your SCSI

host adapter documentation for more information related to detecting target devices.

The system is now ready to have the tape application software installed, please

follow the directions supplied with your application software

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