About This Manual PowerVault 130T Service Manual Preface About This Manual This manual provides instructions for servicing the Dell PowerVault 130T Library. It is written for the technically trained personnel in charge of those operations. Organization This manual is organized as follows: Chapter 1 “General Information”...
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Safety PowerVault 130T Service Manual Safety and ESD The following pages cover three topics that are essential to all service activity: 1. Safety 2. Preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to equipment 3. Rack-mounted library safety and precautions Safety On-the-job safety is important; therefore, observe the following safety precautions during all maintenance activity.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage PowerVault 130T Service Manual Place your feet 31–46 centimeters (12–18 inches) apart and place one foot a little behind the other. Keep your back straight, because even light loads can significantly increase pressure on the spine when you lean forward. Do not use a pinch grip to lift large or heavy loads, because this puts a lot of tension on hand and wrist tendons.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage PowerVault 130T Service Manual Reinstall covers and close doors when equipment is not being serviced. If the grounding-kit work surface has been exposed to temperatures above 66 C (150 F) or below 4.5 C (40 F), acclimate the work surface to room temperature before unrolling it.
Rack-Mounted Library Safety and Precautions PowerVault 130T Service Manual 4. Properly store the work surface and other Field Service Grounding Kit items. Rack-Mounted Library Safety and Precautions WARNING: The PowerVault 130T Library, with four tape drives, weighs approximately 68 kilograms (149 pounds). Installing or removing the library from the rack requires at least two people.
Components PowerVault 130T Service Manual Chapter 1. General Information The PowerVault 130T Library is a self-contained, rack-mountable, fully automated cartridge system that uses Digital Linear Tape (DLT) drives for data storage and retrieval. An automated cartridge system is a removable-medium, robotic system that mounts and dismounts cartridge tapes into cells for storage, tape drives for read/write operations, or the cartridge access port (CAP) to remove or replace cartridge tapes.
Component Locations PowerVault 130T Service Manual Component Locations Following are descriptions of the major library components and their locations. Figure 1–2. Front View of the PowerVault 130T Library The locations below are described as you face the front of the library: Operator Panel The operator panel is at the top left, above the cartridge access port.
Component Locations PowerVault 130T Service Manual Figure 1–3. Rear View of the PowerVault 130T Library The locations below are described as you face the rear of the library: Hinged Access Door The hinged access door is between the electronics module and the drive slots. Drive and CYC card cables and connectors are accessed through it.
Component Locations PowerVault 130T Service Manual Robot The robot is the mechanical assembly that moves cartridge tapes from storage cells to tape drives for data processing. It has the following components: Z column and motor For control and vertical movement of the hand/camera assembly Theta assembly and motor For rotational movement of the Z column and the...
Component Locations PowerVault 130T Service Manual The following functions are performed at the operator panel: Displaying library and tape drive status Configuring the library and tape drives Running diagnostic tests Displaying error information Message Lines Message Description Cap Locked The Cartridge Access Port (CAP) is locked. Not Installed Drive slot 2 is empty (third slot from bottom in the library)
Component Locations PowerVault 130T Service Manual In the figure, the number in parentheses equals the total cartridge count. The other number is the storage cell number in one of the three columns. The storage cell layout as a whole is called the “array,” and the array targets are used for robotic calibration during initialization.
Component Locations PowerVault 130T Service Manual Data archive Hierarchical storage management (HSM) Media management Disaster recovery The type of host-software solution chosen can optimize the performance of small to medium-sized networks, support multiple platforms, improve availability and scalability of products, and deliver fully automated operations. Host-level software also contains drivers using SCSI commands to control the motion of the robot and track the location of cartridge tapes (audit) using the volume serial number (VOLSER) on the cartridge bar code labels.
Trouble Isolation Procedures PowerVault 130T Service Manual Chapter 2. TIPs, Diagnostics, and Procedures This chapter contains trouble isolation procedures (TIPs), diagnostic routines, and other important procedures to help you service the PowerVault 130T Library. Trouble Isolation Procedures Most faults detected in the library result in a fault symptom code (FSC), four hexadecimal digits that identify an error.
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Trouble Isolation Procedures PowerVault 130T Service Manual Sometimes a fault may exist without any indication of an FSC, such as A power problem A display problem An interface problem An intermittent or performance problem The following TIPs are guidelines to help diagnose and fix these problems and others with no associated FSC.
TIP 0000: START PowerVault 130T Service Manual TIP 0000: START The Start TIP is the beginning point for all of the following PowerVault 130T Library TIPs. Whenever a problem occurs and no FSC is displayed, begin the trouble isolation process here to help isolate and fix the problem.
TIP 1000: Power PowerVault 130T Service Manual TIP 1000: Power TIP 1000 is the starting point for power problems in the PowerVault 130T Library. Symptom Explanation Conditions That Could Cause This Problem Power problems are detected in some Faulty switches, cables, or connections part of the library.
TIP 1010: Library Power Problems PowerVault 130T Service Manual TIP 1010: Library Power Problems Use this TIP to troubleshoot and repair power problems with the library. Symptom Explanation Conditions That Could Cause This Problem The library does not power on. Electronics module is faulty.
TIP 1020: Tape Drive PowerVault 130T Service Manual TIP 1020: Tape Drive Use this TIP to troubleshoot and repair power problems with the tape drive. Symptom Explanation Conditions That Could Cause This Problem A tape drive does not power on. Faulty cable connection exists between the electronics module and the tape drive Defective tape drive power supply...
TIP 2000: Operator Panel PowerVault 130T Service Manual TIP 2000: Operator Panel Use this TIP to troubleshoot and repair problems with the operator panel. Symptom Explanation Conditions That Could Cause This Problem No display on the operator panel. Faulty cable connections exist between the electronics module and the operator panel.
TIP 3000: SCSI Interface PowerVault 130T Service Manual TIP 3000: SCSI Interface Use this TIP to troubleshoot and repair problems with the SCSI interface. Symptom Explanation Conditions That Could Cause This Problem The operating system does not SCSI cables may be loose. recognize the library or the tape SCSI terminators may be missing or loose.
Library Diagnostics PowerVault 130T Service Manual Library Diagnostics The following diagnostic routines are available from the “Library Diags” menu: Get–Put Loop Robot removes diagnostic tape from the CAP, moves, returns tape to the CAP. Mount Diagnostic Robot mounts diagnostic tape to a specified drive. Dismount Diag Robot dismounts diagnostic tape from a specified drive.
Important Procedures PowerVault 130T Service Manual Important Procedures This section includes the following procedures that may sometimes be required: Loading Microde Setting tape drive SCSI IDs (from the operator panel) Setting the library SCSI ID (from the operator panel) Cleaning tape drives Loading Microcode Items required: DOS-based computer with available com/serial port...
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Important Procedures PowerVault 130T Service Manual WARNING: Do not power down or reset the library while in the writing mode. 6. When the library Operator Panel displays Write OK...<Reset>, push the Reset button on the operator panel. 7. The library will reboot and the operator panel will display: BOOT RE–FLASH APPLICATION RUNNING Connect CSE Port...
Important Procedures PowerVault 130T Service Manual 13. When the library Operator Panel Write OK...<Reset>, push the Reset button on the operator panel. 14. The firmware update is complete. 15. The new Boot code and Functional Code will be displayed during the first 5 seconds of the library boot process.
Important Procedures PowerVault 130T Service Manual As an additional option under “Set Drive SCSI ID” you can set tape drives to be “On Bus” (the same SCSI bus as the library) or “Off Bus” (a different SCSI bus). The illustration below is an example of setting a drive off–bus. SCSI channel 1 (item 2) is connected to the library ports (item 1) and then daisy chained to Drive 0 (item 6).
Important Procedures PowerVault 130T Service Manual Cleaning Tape Drives If a drive needs cleaning, a “Clean Me” message appears on the display for that drive. Follow this procedure to clean the drive. (When Auto Clean is enabled, the library automatically performs this operation. See the PowerVault 130T User’s Guide for detailed information about Auto Clean.) Procedure 1.
Preparation PowerVault 130T Service Manual Chapter 3. Removal and Replacement This chapter describes how to remove and replace the field replaceable units (FRUs) and customer replaceable units (CRUs) in the PowerVault 130T Library. Preparation NOTE: If you are replacing a FRU or CRU because of a fault symptom code (FSC), run diagnostic tests to make sure you can duplicate the problem.
Powering On and Off the Library PowerVault 130T Service Manual Powering On and Off the Library Figure 3–1. Powering On and Off the Library To power-on the library: 1. Connect the power cable to the rear of the electronics module. 2.
Removing the Front Door PowerVault 130T Service Manual Removing the Front Door You will need to open the library front door to service the robotics and the arrays. The tape drives and the electronics module are serviced from the rear of the library. Figure 3–2.
Required Tools PowerVault 130T Service Manual Required Tools The following tools are required for some removal/replace procedures and must be provided by the customer: Flashlight Torx screwdriver Wire clipper Customer Replaceable Units Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are designed to be removed/replaced by an individual with minimal technical experience.
Field Replaceable Units PowerVault 130T Service Manual Table 3–2. FRU Locations and Functions Units Locations Functions Page #s Theta motor Inside the library, Provides power for theta in the lower right movement of the robot. 3–32 corner. Z motor Inside the front of Provides power for vertical the library, at the movement of the robot.
CYC Card PowerVault 130T Service Manual CYC Card The CYC card FRU is mounted within the electronics module. The electronics module is inside the library and is accessed from the right rear side. You must remove the electronics module to service the CYC card. Tools required: ESD grounding kit Torx driver and a T-10 and T-15 bit...
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CYC Card PowerVault 130T Service Manual Removal 1. Try to view the library configuration information by accessing Library Utilities from the Operator Panel menu and selecting View Configuration. 2. Manually log all of the configuration information, including library SCSI ID, tape drive SCSI IDs, etc.
CYO Card PowerVault 130T Service Manual CYO Card The CYO card FRU is behind the operator panel. The operator panel is on front of the library, to the left of the window and above the cartridge access port. You must remove the operator panel to access the CYO card and the magnetic sensor switch.
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CYO Card PowerVault 130T Service Manual Removal 1. Review the information under “Preparation” at the beginning of this chapter before starting this procedure. 2. Power off the library. Refer to “Powering On and Off the Library” on page 3–2. 3. Unlock and open the library front door. Refer to “Opening/Closing/Removing the Library Front Door”...
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CYO Card PowerVault 130T Service Manual CYO Card Removal 10. Remove the four CYO card screws using a Torx driver with a T-10 bit. 11. Lift out the CYO card. Magnetic Sensor Removal 12. Disconnect the magnetic sensor connector. 13. Squeeze the ears on the magnetic sensor switch and push it through the switch cutout as shown.
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CYO Card PowerVault 130T Service Manual Replacement Magnetic Sensor Replacement 1. Push the magnetic sensor switch through the cutout as shown. 2. Connect the magnetic sensor connector. CYO Card Replacement 3. Align the four screw holes in the CYO card with the screw holes in the operator panel enclosure.
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CYO Card PowerVault 130T Service Manual 5. Connect P1 power cable. 6. Connect P240 connector on the ribbon cable. 7. Align the op panel cover flanges with the top two screw holes on the library frame. CAUTION: Do not pinch the cables when replacing the operator panel cover.
DLT Drive Tray Assembly PowerVault 130T Service Manual DLT Drive Tray Assembly The DLT drive tray assembly FRUs are located in the tape drive slots at the left rear of the library. This assembly is also a CRU. Tools required: ESD wrist strap Flat blade screw driver Figure 3–5.
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DLT Drive Tray Assembly PowerVault 130T Service Manual Removal CAUTION: If the drives are daisy chained do not disconnect them from the bus without stopping all data processing on the channel. Before disconnecting the external SCSI cables, make sure there is no activity on the SCSI bus. The host must be quiesced;...
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DLT Drive Tray Assembly PowerVault 130T Service Manual 3. Disconnect the tape drive interface cable from the tape drive. NOTE: The tape drive interface cable (P980-P983) markings face the rear of the tape drive. Note this orientation when reinstalling the drive interface cable. The connector is keyed but it is still possible to insert it incorrectly.
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DLT Drive Tray Assembly PowerVault 130T Service Manual Replacement 1. Unpack the assembly and inspect it for damage such as bent, broken, or loose parts. 2. Verify that the tape drive model and serial numbers match those on the shipping invoice.
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DLT Drive Tray Assembly PowerVault 130T Service Manual CAUTION: When sliding the drive into its bay, make sure the tape drive interface cable (with connectors P980-P983) is out of the way. Do not force the tape drive into the drive slot. 8.
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DLT Drive Tray Assembly PowerVault 130T Service Manual 12. Connect the tape drive power cable to the tape drive. 13. Close the hinged door at the rear of the library. 14. Tighten the two thumbscrews holding the hinged door closed. 15.
Electronics Module PowerVault 130T Service Manual Electronics Module The electronics module FRU is inside the library on the right rear side as you face the rear of the library. The electronics module is also a CRU. Tools required: ESD grounding kit Torx driver and T-15 bit Flashlight Note paper and a pen or pencil to record configuration information...
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Electronics Module PowerVault 130T Service Manual Removal 1. Review the information under “Preparation” at the beginning of this chapter before starting this procedure. 2. Power off the library. Refer to “Powering On and Off the Library” on page 3–2. 3. Try to view the library configuration information by accessing Library Utilities from the Operator Panel menu.
Electronics Module PowerVault 130T Service Manual Figure 3–7. Electronics Module (and CYC card) showing Cable Locations 10. Reaching into the access door, disconnect J17, J25, J31, J37 and J39 cables from their connectors on the CYC card. (The CYC card is the large controller card mounted to the electronics module.) Use a flashlight to see, if necessary.
Electronics Module PowerVault 130T Service Manual Figure 3–8. Electronics Module Shown Removed from Library 3–22 4473D...
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Electronics Module PowerVault 130T Service Manual Replacement WARNING: Do not apply power to the electronics module assembly when it is not installed in the PowerVault 130T. (Refer to S04 in the Safety Booklet.) 1. Verify that the jumper position and cable connections for the single-ended or differential alternative at connector J12 on the CYC card match those of the CYC card you are replacing.
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Electronics Module PowerVault 130T Service Manual 12. Power on the library. 13. Observe the front panel to ensure that power comes on to the library and tape drives. NOTE: The library must now be reconfigured. 14. Reconfigure the new CYC card using the information you obtained from the View Configuration menu in step 3 on page 3–20.
Hand/Camera Assembly PowerVault 130T Service Manual Hand/Camera Assembly The hand/camera assembly FRU mounts to the bearing block on the Z column. The hand/camera assembly is also a CRU. Removing and replacing the hand/camera assembly requires access through the library front door. The tools required are ESD wrist strap Torx driver and a T-10 and T-15 bit Key to the library front door...
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Hand/Camera Assembly PowerVault 130T Service Manual Removal 1. Review the information under “Preparation” at the beginning of this chapter before starting this procedure. 2. Power off the library. Make sure all system activity is stopped before proceeding. 3. Unlock and open the library front door. 4.
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Hand/Camera Assembly PowerVault 130T Service Manual 8. Remove the screw holding the CYH card cover using a Torx driver. 9. Move the cover horizontally until its front and side flanges are disengaged from the CYH card, and remove the cover. 10.
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Hand/Camera Assembly PowerVault 130T Service Manual 17. Remove the screw securing the anti-rotation block (under the hand) using a Torx driver with a T-15 bit. 18. Slide the anti-rotation block down to the base of the Z column. 19. Carefully lower the hand/camera assembly to the bottom of the Z column.
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Hand/Camera Assembly PowerVault 130T Service Manual Replacement 1. Holding the assembly with your left hand, rotate it so the card side (top) faces the front of the library, making sure the hand motor clears the Z column and the Z belt. 2.
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Hand/Camera Assembly PowerVault 130T Service Manual 6. Slide the anti-rotation block up the Z column and register it to the locating pins on the hand assembly. 7. Install the screw securing the anti-rotation block (under the hand) using a Torx driver with a T-15 bit.
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Hand/Camera Assembly PowerVault 130T Service Manual 14. Replace the CYH card cover over the CYH card, being careful to place the various cables under the card. 15. Replace the screw holding the CYH card cover using a Torx driver. 16. Install the two upper theta stops to the ceiling of the library using a Torx driver with a T-15 bit.
Theta Motor PowerVault 130T Service Manual Theta Motor The theta motor FRU is at the bottom right corner of the library, inside the front door. The theta motor cables, but not the mounting bracket, are part of the FRU. Tools required: ESD grounding kit Torx driver and T-15 bit Diagonal wire cutters...
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Theta Motor PowerVault 130T Service Manual Removal 1. Review the information under “Preparation” at the beginning of this chapter before starting this procedure. 2. Power off the library. Refer to “Powering On and Off the Library” on page 3–2. 3. Unlock, open, and remove the library front door.
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Theta Motor PowerVault 130T Service Manual 7. Remove the lower theta stop from the floor of the library using a Torx driver with a T-15 bit. 8. Remove both theta stops from the ceiling of the library using a Torx driver with a T-15 bit.
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Theta Motor PowerVault 130T Service Manual 11. Remove the two screws from the theta motor mounting bracket (on the floor of the library) using a Torx driver with a T-15 bit, being careful not to damage the theta motor power cable. 12.
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Theta Motor PowerVault 130T Service Manual Replacement 1. Bundle the theta motor power cable using a tie wrap, to match the original cable. 2. Attach the mounting bracket (baseplate) to the bottom of the new theta motor, using the two screws taken from the original. Note the orientation of the alignment slot and mounting hole relative to the cable outlet on the motor.
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Theta Motor PowerVault 130T Service Manual 8. Install both theta stops to the ceiling of the library using a Torx driver with a T-15 bit. 9. Install the lower theta stop to the floor of the library using a Torx driver with a T-15 bit.
Z Motor PowerVault 130T Service Manual Z Motor The Z motor FRU is located at the top of the Z column and is attached by four screws to the Z motor bracket. The Z motor cable is part of the FRU. Tools required: ESD grounding kit Torx driver and T-15 bit...
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Z Motor PowerVault 130T Service Manual Removal 1. Review the information under “Preparation” at the beginning of this chapter before starting this procedure. 2. Power off the library. Refer to “Powering On and Off the Library” on page 3–2. 3. Unlock, open, and remove the library front door.
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Z Motor PowerVault 130T Service Manual 7. Remove the four screws holding the Z motor to the Z motor bracket using a Torx driver with a T-15 bit. Remove the top screw last. 8. Remove the top screw, holding the Z motor from behind, being careful not to damage the Z motor cables.
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Z Motor PowerVault 130T Service Manual Replacement 1. Insert the Z motor pulley through the cutout in the Z motor bracket so that the end of the pulley faces the front of the library. 2. Rest the pulley on the bottom of the cutout. The Z motor cable connector hangs toward the floor of the library.
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Z Motor PowerVault 130T Service Manual 6. Connect the Z motor cable. NOTE: Be sure that the cable is routed directly to the connector and not through the ribbon cable near the connector. 7. Replace or tighten the Z belt tensioner assembly located at the base of the Z column using a Torx driver with a T-15 bit to remove the screw holding it to the Z...
Check-Out Procedures PowerVault 130T Service Manual Check-Out Procedures To make sure that it is safe to resume library operation: 1. Make sure that all cards are installed and properly seated. 2. Make sure that all cables are installed and connectors are tight. 3.
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Specifications PowerVault 130T Service Manual Appendix A. Supporting Information This appendix lists the specifications for the PowerVault 130T Library. Specifications Table A–1 through Table A–6 list the specifications of the PowerVault 130T Library. Table A–1. Functional Data Item Measurement or Comments Media DLT CompacTape IV (read and write) DLT CompacTape III and IIIXT (read only)
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Specifications PowerVault 130T Service Manual Table A–2. Reliability Item Measurement Mean exchanges between failures (MEBF) 1,000,000 Mean time to repair (MTTR) less than 30 minutes Table A–3. Physical Specifications Item Measurement Width 48.3 cm (19 in.) Height 44.5 cm (17.5 in.) Depth 72.6 cm (28.6 in.) Rear clearance, library to any wall or other cabinet...
Specifications PowerVault 130T Service Manual Table A–6. Agency Certifications Category Certification CSA standard CAN/CSA–C22.2 no. 950–M93 UL standard 1950, Third Edition Safety EN60950 FCC #47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A EMC Framework AS/NZS 3598: 1995 (Australia, N.Z.) VCCI Class A Emissions Emissions European Union CE emissions standards...
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Glossary PowerVault 130T Service Manual Glossary This glossary defines new or special terms. cartridge access port (CAP) An assembly that allows an operator to enter/eject one For definitions of other terms about other cartridge during automated operations. The products refer to the glossary in the appropriate operator can open the CAP and place a document.
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Glossary PowerVault 130T Service Manual fault symptom code Four–digit hexadecimal code generated in response to a subsystem SCSI Small computer system interface. error. SCSI device A host adapter or control unit FCC Federal Communications Commission. attached to the SCSI bus. FRU Field replaceable unit.