Freecom VALUELOADER DLT Manuel utilisateur

ValueLoader™

DLT VS80/DLT VS160

Tape Autoloader

User Manual

6326708-01

Ver. A Rel. 01

6207947-00cN 45

ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual, 6326708-01, Ver. A Rel. 01, June 2003.

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TRADEMARK STATEMENT

ValueLoader is a trademark of Quantum Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. DLTtape

and Super DLTtape are trademarks of Quantum Corporation. Products mentioned herein are for

identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Contents

Preface xi

Chapter 1 Installing the ValueLoader 1

Section Overview.................................................................................... 1

Installation Overview ............................................................................2

Understanding ValueLoader Features ................................................2

Barcode Reader.................................................................................3

SCSI Requirements .......................................................................... 3

Product Overview............................................................................4

Choosing a Location...............................................................................6

Unpacking the ValueLoader.................................................................7

Identifying ValueLoader Components................................................8

Accessories........................................................................................8

Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack ...............................................9

Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables............................................12

Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection..........................14

Installing the Device Drivers........................................................16

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Chapter 2 Operating the ValueLoader 21

Section Overview..................................................................................21

Operator’s Panel Overview.................................................................22

LED Indicators................................................................................25

Operator’s Panel Control Buttons................................................26

Understanding the Menu Structure...................................................27

Using Cartridges...................................................................................28

Importing Cartridges.....................................................................28

Exporting Cartridges .....................................................................29

Loading Cartridges........................................................................30

Unloading Cartridges....................................................................32

Write-Protecting Cartridges .........................................................32

Maintaining Cartridges.................................................................33

Cleaning the Tape Drive......................................................................34

Creating an Inventory of Cartridges..................................................36

Chapter 3 ValueLoader Administration 39

Section Overview..................................................................................39

Configuring the ValueLoader.............................................................39

Resetting the ValueLoader ...........................................................40

Changing the SCSI ID....................................................................40

ValueLoader Operating Modes ...................................................42

Updating Firmware..............................................................................44

Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape ................................................44

Using SCSI.......................................................................................46

Running the ValueLoader System Test.............................................46

Retrieving Information About the ValueLoader..............................47

Cycle Count.....................................................................................47

View Event Log ..............................................................................47

Firmware Revision.........................................................................48

Chapter 4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 49

Section Overview..................................................................................49

Troubleshooting....................................................................................50

Installation Problems.....................................................................50

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Removing Stuck Cartridges ................................................................58

ValueLoader Error Codes....................................................................62

Appendix A Technical Specifications 67

Physical Specifications.........................................................................67

Appendix B Customer Support 71

Information Needed for Support .......................................................71

Backup Software Support....................................................................72

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Figures

Figure 1 Front Panel Controls...........................................................4

Figure 2 Rear Panel Overview..........................................................5

Figure 3 Accessories...........................................................................8

Figure 4 Rack Kit Components......................................................... 9

Figure 5 Installing Mounting Brackets (Left Side Shown) ......... 10

Figure 6 Installing Rails on Rack (Left Side Shown) ................... 11

Figure 7 Sliding the ValueLoader into the Rack Slot, Securing

Mounting Bracket .............................................................12

Figure 8 Attaching SCSI and Power Cables .................................13

Figure 9 Operator’s Panel—Drive Empty.....................................22

Figure 10 Operator’s Panel—Drive Loaded ...................................24

Figure 11 Operator’s Panel Menu Structure...................................27

Figure 12 Importing a Cartridge ......................................................29

Figure 13 Exporting a Cartridge.......................................................30

Figure 14 Write-Protecting a Cartridge...........................................33

Figure 15 Removing Mounting Brackets (Left Side Shown)........59

Figures

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Figure 16 Pull Cartridge Release Lever...........................................60

Figure 17 Installing the Carrier ........................................................61

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Tables

Table 1 Location Criteria .................................................................6

Table 2 LEDs....................................................................................25

Table 3 Control Buttons .................................................................26

Table 4 Troubleshooting...............................................................52

Table 5 Error Codes........................................................................63

Table 6 Physical Specifications .....................................................67

Table 7 ValueLoader Specifications .............................................68

Table 8 ValueLoader Environmental Specifications..................68

Table 9 Tape Drive Specifications ................................................69

Table 10 Media Specifications.........................................................70

Tables

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