Quantum A-Series FTP Manuel utilisateur

A-Series Tape Drives

Quick Start Guide

This document provides basic installation and configuration instructions

for the Quantum A-Series Tape Drives.

• SDLT 600A

•LTO-3A

For more information, see the A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide

(81-81487) and

the

A-Series FTP File Server User’s Guide

(81-81800) on the documentation CD

provided with your tape drive.

1Inspect the shipping box and contents of the box for damage. If you

find any damage, report it to the shipping company or contact

Quantum immediately.

2Verify that the Ethernet cables are compatible with the connectors on

the host computer.

This guide uses the following conventions:

The A-Series tape drives are available in two configurations, tabletop and

rackmount. Follow the installation procedures appropriate to your tape

drive (see Installing the Tabletop Tape Drive or Installing the Rackmount

Tape Drive). Refer to figure 1 for an example of an A-Series tabletop drive.

Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the main

topic.

Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are

included to prevent damage to equipment.

Note: It is recommended that you review this entire document prior to

beginning the installation.

Contents 0

Taking ESD Precautions..................... 2

Installing the Tabletop Tape Drive.... 3

Connecting the Tape Drive............. 4

Installing the Rackmount Tape Drive 5

Connecting the Tape Drive............. 5

Configuring the A-Series Tape Drive 7

The Java Plug-in.............................. 7

Certificate of Security .................... 8

Using the FTP Client .......................... 8

FTP Client Tab ................................. 8

File Panes ...................................... 10

File Transfers................................. 10

Formatting Media Cartridges ...... 11

2Taking ESD Precautions

A-Series Tape Drives Quick Start Guide

Figure 1 SDLT 600A Tabletop

Drive.

Taking ESD Precautions

Some components within the tape drive contain static-sensitive parts. To avoid damaging

these parts while performing installation procedures, always observe the following

precautions:

• Ensure that the work area is free from conditions that could cause electrostatic

discharge (ESD).

• Discharge static electricity from your body by touching a known grounded surface,

such as your computer's metal chassis.

• Use an antistatic wrist strap.

• Keep static-sensitive parts in their original shipping containers until ready for

installation. Look for the ESD sticker to identify static sensitive parts.

• Avoid touching connectors and other components.

Note: Dry climates and cold-weather heating environments have lower relative

humidity and are more likely to produce static electricity.

Installing the Tabletop Tape Drive 3

A-Series Tape Drives

Installing the Tabletop Tape Drive

To check that the tabletop tape drive works and is not damaged:

1Connect one end of the power cord to the tape drive power cord connector on the rear

of the tape drive; connect the other end of the cord to an AC outlet.

2Power on the tape drive using the switch on the rear panel (see figure 2).

Figure 2 Checking the Tabletop

Tape Drive

The tape drive performs a self-diagnostic test, called a power on self-test (POST), each

time you power it on. The sequence varies depending on the drive type.

Table 1 POST Sequence

A-Series Tape Drive POST Sequence

SDLT 600A

Each LED lights in sequence. Upon

successful completion, the middle

LED remains On. All others turn Off.

LTO-3A

The LEDs flash a few times. Upon

successful completion, the top LED

remains On. All others turn Off.

Power cord

connector

On/off switch

Ethernet

connector

4Installing the Tabletop Tape Drive

A-Series Tape Drives Quick Start Guide

Connecting the Tabletop

Tape Drive 0Connect the tabletop tape drive to the host computer through the network port:

1Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (use either a straight cable or crossover cable) to

the network port located on the rear of the tape drive. The system will auto-configure

based on the type of cable used.

2Connect the other end to a network switch or router (see figure 3)

The drive may be connected directly to a computer host network port; no external

network is necessary.

3Proceed to Configuring the A-Series Tape Drive.

Figure 3 Connecting to the

Network Port

Note: The GigE network port is backward compatible with 100BaseT and

10BaseT networks. To get the full performance of your A-Series tape drive,

it is advisable to use a GigE network.

Network port

Ethernet cables

Router

Note:

Optionally, the tape drive may be

directly connected to the host

network port.

Host network port

Installing the Rackmount Tape Drive 5

A-Series Tape Drives

Installing the Rackmount Tape Drive

To check that the rackmount tape drive works and is not damaged:

1Connect one end of the power cord to the tape drive power cord connector and plug

the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (see figure 6).

2Power on the tape drive using the switch on the front panel (see figure 4).

Figure 4 Checking the

Rackmount Tape Drive

The tape drive performs a self-diagnostic test, called a power on self-test (POST), each

time you power it on. The sequence varies depending on the drive type (see table 1).

Connecting the

Rackmount Tape Drive 0Install the rackmount tape drive in a rack and then connect the drive to a network though

the network (GigE) port located on the rear of the drive:

1Slide the rackmount tape drive into the equipment rack (see figure 5).

Figure 5 Installing the

Rackmount Tape Drive

On/off switch

Thumbscrews

Power button

6Installing the Rackmount Tape Drive

A-Series Tape Drives Quick Start Guide

2Secure the unit to the rack with the thumbscrews.

3Connect the power cable to the rear of the rackmount A-Series tape drive (see

figure 6).

Figure 6 Connecting the Power

and Network Cables

4Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the network port located on the rear of the A-

Series tape drive and connect the other end to a network switch or router.

5Power on the tape drive using the switch on the front panel of the rackmount unit.

6Proceed to Configuring the A-Series Tape Drive.

Power cord

connector

(to router or switch)

Network port

To power

Configuring the A-Series Tape Drive 7

A-Series Tape Drives

Configuring the A-Series Tape Drive

A-Series tape drives have a default IP configured to 10.10.10.10 and can be accessed at that

address through any Web browser or FTP client.

Complete instructions for configuring any computer to communicate with A-Series

systems and for changing A-Series IP addresses may be found in the A-Series FTP File Server

User’s Guide

(81-81800).

To access the drive, type in the IP address of the drive (http://10.10.10.10) in the address

line of any browser.

The Java™ Plug-in 0The only software required on your system is a browser and the Java Plug-in. The Java

Plug-in is the virtual machine software that allows the execution of Java applets.

The Java FTP client needs the Java Virtual Machine to run. This Java Plug-in is provided

by Sun Microsystems.

The Java FTP client will install immediately. When you load the Java FTP client for the

first time, a display window may ask you to download and install the Java plug-in. If you

need that plug-in you can just follow the instructions on the screen or go to

www.java.com to download it.

If you have Java Plug-in version 1.5 or later or the Java Runtime Environment version 1.5 or

later installed on your computer, you should not need to download new software. The

plug-in should activate on your Web browser automatically once installed. For

Mac OS® X, the supported JRE version is 1.4.2 and later.

Note: If you require additional assistance when changing IP settings, you may

need to consult either your network administrator or an authority on IP

policies and standards.

Caution: Any change of the IP address could result in the loss of the device;

always double-check that the IP number is entered correctly.

8Using the FTP Client

A-Series Tape Drives Quick Start Guide

Certificate of Security 0

Since the Java FTP client reaches the local directories of your computer, a certificate of

security is required. When the Java FTP client is loaded, the Java Plug-in displays a

window prompting you to accept our certificate of security.

Figure 7 Certificate of Security

Using the FTP Client

The A-Series Client/FTP client allows you to transfer files to and from the tape drive,

partially restore MXF files, and view the MXF metadata.

FTP Client Tab 0In the Home page, FTP Client is the main tab view with a standard FTP client interface,

providing two file panes. The left pane displays your local disk directory and the right

pane shows the A-Series directory.

When the FTP client loads, it attempts to open a connection with the A-Series server (see

figure 8).

The default, factory-set login information for the A-Series server is:

• name: root

• password: password

Using the FTP Client 9

A-Series Tape Drives

Figure 8 FTP Client Login

Dialog

After successfully entering the login information you will be connected through this FTP

Client Java applet to the A-Series drive and be presented with a screen similar to the one

shown in figure 9 below.

This screen offers menu selections in the left-most column and shows two panes

containing file listings for your local hard drive and for the tape in the A-Series drive on

the right side of the page.

Once connected, you can disconnect from the A-Series server by clicking the Disconnect

button.

Figure 9 A-Series FTP Client

10 Using the FTP Client

A-Series Tape Drives Quick Start Guide

File Panes 0There are three text zones on the top of each pane:

• The first zone allows you to select the system or server.

• The second zone allows you to select the drive letter (only available on Local when

connected to Windows systems).

• The third zone displays the currently navigated path and allows you to type the path

within the address bar.

The panes can be local or remote views and you can interact with the system as follows:

• Double-click a folder to expand it to view the enclosed folders and files.

• Double-click the up-arrow folder at the top followed by leader dots that lead toward

the parent folder.

• Click an item (file or folder) to select it.

• Right-click to see the Contextual menu (<Ctrl>+click under Mac OSX).

Consult the A-Series FTP File Server User’s Guide

(81-81800) for more information on selection

and display control.

File Transfers 0The A-Series FTP client allows you to transfer files from a:

•LocalPCto/froman A-Series server

• Local PC to/from a non-A-Series server (e.g. Filezilla)

• A-Series server to/from a non-A-Series server

• A-Series server to/from another A-Series server (FXP transfer)

To transfer files, select one or more items in one pane, then drag and drop them to the

other pane.

When transferring files of 4 MB and larger, maximum native transfer rates may be

achieved. When transferring files of less than 4 MB, you may see degraded drive transfer

rates.

Once a transfer is initiated, the Transfer List at the bottom of the page shows all files

queued for transfer and progress bars show the transfer progress—when the indicator is

moving back and forth or striped, the tape is seeking, and once data copying actually

begins the bar shows the progress.

The queue lists the files to transfer as well as the status of the transfer. By selecting a file

from the list and then right-clicking it, you can stop file copies, remove files from the list,

and see detailed information about any errors which may have occurred.

When the queue is completed, the Transfer File list view automatically switches to

Summary View and provides a summary report of the transfer. For more information,

consult the A-Series FTP File Server User’s Guide

(81-81800).

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