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  • Page 1 User’s Guide User’s Guide User’s Guide User’s Guide User’s Guide Quantum Scalar 50 Quantum Scalar 50 81-81768-02 A01...
  • Page 2 Quantum Corporation is prohibited by law and constitutes a punishable violation of the law. TRADEMARK STATEMENT DLT, SDLT, DLTtape III, DLTtape IV and Super DLTtape I are all trademarks of Quantum Corporation. Other trademarks may be mentioned herein which belong to other companies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Library Scalability (Stacked Configurations)..........15 Multiple Library Stack Requirements ........... 15 Getting Started ....................18 Installing the Quantum Scalar 50 ............18 Cabling the Quantum Scalar 50 Series ..........19 Loading Tape Cartridges................. 20 Initial Configuration................. 20 Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Quantum Scalar 50 Web Pages ..............64 Quantum Scalar Web Page Menu Items..........64 Accessing Scalar 50 Web Pages............... 67 Using the Quantum Scalar 50 Web Pages ..........67 Quick Status....................68 Status........................70 Overview Page ..................70 Hardware Status Page................
  • Page 5 Utilities ......................124 Library ...................... 125 System Tests .................... 127 Maintenance .................... 129 Logs......................131 Tasks ......................133 Reference ......................134 Logout......................136 Chapter 4 SNMP Trap List Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions............... 164 Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 6 Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges........... 183 When To Visually Inspect a DLTtape Cartridge ........ 183 Visual Inspection Procedure ..............183 Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Selecting an Installation Location..............187 Rack Space Requirements..............188 Environmental Conditions ..............189 Preparing for the Installation ...............
  • Page 7 Contents Initial Configuration................207 Emergency Library Access ................213 Appendix D Repacking the Scalar 50 Library Removing the Library from the Rack............217 Installing the Internal Shipping Restraints ..........220 Packing the Library for Shipment ............... 224 Appendix E Firmware Upgrade Instructions for Stacked Libraries Changing the Library Stack Role ..............
  • Page 8 LTO Cleaning Cartridges ............29 Figure 15 Closing the Scalar 50 Front Doors..........30 Figure 16 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (SCSI Full Height Drives)..32 Figure 17 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Native Fibre Channel Full Height Drives) ................32 Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Figures Figure 18 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (SCSI Half-Height Drives)... 33 Figure 19 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (SAS Half-Height Drives) ..33 Figure 20 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Native Fibre Channel Half- Height Drives)................34 Figure 21 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Stacked)......... 35 Figure 22 Turning On the Library .............
  • Page 10 Figures Figure 46 Quantum Scalar 50 Web Page Menu Items ......65 Figure 47 Quantum Tape Security and Tape Encryption Menus ..66 Figure 48 Overview Page................67 Figure 49 Status Page .................. 70 Figure 50 Hardware Status Page ............... 71 Figure 51 Event Log Page ................
  • Page 11 Location of the Reel Locks and the Hub ....... 184 Figure 100 Opening the Tape Cartridge Door ......... 185 Figure 101 Write Protect Switch ..............186 Figure 102 Rack Space Requirements ............188 Figure 103 Rail Adapter Orientation............194 Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 12 Figure 109 Securing the Back of the Library ..........201 Figure 110 Scalar 50 Tape Drive Numbering........... 202 Figure 111 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (SCSI Full Height Drives) .. 203 Figure 112 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Native Fibre Channel Full Height Drives)................
  • Page 13 Figures Figure 132 Overview Page................230 Figure 133 Utilities Page ................231 Figure 134 Maintenance Page ..............232 Figure 135 Setup Screen ................233 Figure 136 Cabinet Screen ................233 Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide xiii...
  • Page 14 Front Panel Features ..............9 Table 7 Scalar 50 Capacity Levels ............14 Table 8 Capacity, Scalar 50 Multiple Library Stack - LTO (42U High Rack)17 Table 9 Capacity, Scalar 50 Multiple Library Stack - SDLT (42U High Rack)..................... 17 Table 10 Hardware Information ..............
  • Page 15 Table 39 Power Supply LEDs ..............175 Table 40 Tape Drive LEDs ..............176 Table 41 Unit Dimensions/Weight ............178 Table 42 Capacities................... 178 Table 43 Performance Specifications ............. 179 Table 44 Library Performance ..............179 Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 16 Table 48 Climate ..................181 Table 49 Rack Hole Types ............... 190 Table 50 Scalar 50 Rail Hole Patterns and Mounting Positions ..191 Table 51 Library Mounting Hardware..........192 Table 52 Back Mounting Bracket Orientation ........198 Table 53 Setting Up the Cabinet.............
  • Page 17: Preface

    Preface Audience This document is written for operators of the Scalar 50 tape library. Purpose This document explains how to use the Scalar 50 tape library. Document Organization This document is organized as follows: • Chapter 1, Library Description, provides an overview of the Scalar 50 library.
  • Page 18 Appendix B, SDLTtape Cartridge Maintenance guidelines for handling SDLT cartridges and visually inspecting them if necessary. • , provides installation Appendix C, Installing the Scalar 50 Library information for the Scalar 50 library. • , provides repacking Appendix D, Repacking the Scalar 50 Library information for the Scalar 50 library.
  • Page 19 SNMP. 81-81627 Scalar 50 Series Provides information on DLTSage™ Secure Tape creating secure keys on Quick Start Guide your library. Refer to the appropriate product manuals for information about your tape drives and cartridges. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 20 StorageCare™, Quantum’s comprehensive service approach, leverages Help advanced data access and diagnostics technologies with cross- environment, multi-vendor expertise to resolve backup issues faster and at lower cost. Accelerate service issue resolution with these exclusive Quantum StorageCare services: Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 - Submit online service requests, update contact eSupport information, add attachments, and receive status updates via email. Online Service accounts are free from Quantum. That account can also be used to access Quantum’s Knowledge Base, a comprehensive repository of product support information. Sign up today at: http:// www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/eSupport/Index.aspx.
  • Page 22: Storagecare Guardian

    StorageCare Guardian enables Quantum to proactively monitor the health of Quantum products, use diagnostic data to predict possible failures, and determine whether or not the problem involves a Quantum product or other critical component in the environment. Benefits gives the customer added assurance that Quantum...
  • Page 23 Product Features • Continuous Monitoring - Proactive 7x24x365 monitoring of Quantum products enabling Quantum Support to be alerted on events such as errors or marginal conditions that are defined by the user. • Root Cause Diagnosis - Allows Quantum to quickly isolate and identify the root cause of a problem.
  • Page 24 Preface StorageCare Guardian 4 If an error or problem is detected, Quantum queues a request to the agent for data collection or real-time access to StorageCare Guardian the system. 5 The agent checks access policy settings to StorageCare Guardian determine if access is allowed.
  • Page 25: Chapter 1 Library Description

    • Overview • Tape Drives • Library Features • DLTSage™ Tape Security • Mixed Media Support • Capacity on Demand • Library Scalability (Stacked Configurations) • Getting Started Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 26: Figure 1 Scalar 50

    Figure 1 Scalar 50 # Tape # Fixed Drives # Magazines Slots Cartridges SDLT 0 - 2 2 (15 slots per magazine) 0 - 4 2 (18 slots per magazine) Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 27: Figure 2 Slot Numbering, Scalar 50 Sdlt

    0002 0007 0012 0003 0008 0013 0004 0009 0014 Hand 0025 0015 0020 0016 0021 0026 0030 0017 0022 0027 0031 0018 0028 0023 0019 0024 0029 SDLT magazines have 15 cartridges Fixed cartridge slots Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 28: Figure 3 Slot Numbering, Scalar 50 Lto

    0004 0010 0016 0005 0011 0017 Hand 0018 0024 0030 0036 0019 0025 0031 0020 0026 0032 0037 0021 0027 0033 0022 0028 0034 0023 0029 0035 Fixed cartridge slots LTO magazines have 18 cartridges Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 29: Tape Drives

    Tape Drives Tape Drives Scalar 50 tape libraries are equipped with either SCSI or native Fibre Channel tape drives. SCSI buses are SCSI-2 fast/wide (8/16 bit), Ultra 3 SCSI, Ultra 160, or Ultra 320 SCSI, depending on the drives installed.
  • Page 30: Table 2 Quantum Lto-3 (Half-Height) Performance Characteristics

    Chapter 1 Library Description Tape Drives * Compressed capacity assumes a 2:1 compression ratio. Table 2 Quantum LTO-3 (Half- Quantum Scalar 50 Quantum LTO-3 Half-Height Model Height) Performance (drives/slots) 4/38 Characteristics Capacity in Terabytes (TB) (400 GB per cartridge) 15.2 *Compressed Capacity in TB (800 GB per cartridge) 30.4...
  • Page 31: Table 4 Hp Lto-4 (Half-Height) Performance Characteristics

    Chapter 1 Library Description Tape Drives Table 4 HP LTO-4 (Half- Quantum Scalar 50 HP LTO-4 Half-Height Model Height) Performance (drives/slots) 1/38 Characteristics Capacity in Terabytes (TB) (800 GB per cartridge) 30.4 *Compressed Capacity in TB (1600 GB per cartridge) 60.8...
  • Page 32: Library Features

    Chapter 1 Library Description Library Features Library Features Figure 4 illustrates the features of the Scalar 50 library front panel. Front Panel These features are described in table Figure 4 Scalar 50 Front Panel Scalar 50 Operator control panel (OCP)
  • Page 33: Table 6 Front Panel Features

    • Steady green - indicates a idle state indicator • Flashing green - indicates a busy state • Flashing amber - indicates an attention state • Steady amber - indicates an error Magazine These doors protect the data cartridge magazines. access doors Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 34: Internal Layout

    Chapter 1 Library Description Library Features Figure 5 illustrates the internal layout of a Scalar 50 library. Internal Layout Figure 5 Scalar 50 Internal Elevator Layout 2 fixed bins Right cartridge magazine Tape drives Left cartridge magazine Hand Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 35: Back Panel

    50 can contain up to two power supplies (one power supply in the base unit). CPCI Card Cage The CPCI (compact PCI) card cage provides space for option cards such as the TC2201 iSCSI bridge. The Scalar 50 can contain one option card. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 36: Figure 6 Scalar 50 Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Library Description Library Features Tape Drives The Scalar 50 can contain up to four tape drives. Warning: Hazardous Moving Parts. Warning: Hazardous Moving Parts. Warnung: Gefährliche bewegliche Warnung: Gefährliche bewegliche Keep Fingers and Other Body Keep Fingers and Other Body Teile.
  • Page 37: Dltsage™ Tape Security

    Scalar 50 tape library. Mixed Media Support The Scalar 50 tape library is capable of supporting mixed media (SDLT and LTO media) and a mixture of tape drives in the same library frame. You must have at least one magazine type (SDLT or LTO) for each tape drive type (SDLT or LTO).
  • Page 38: Enabling Capacity On Demand

    Contact your Quantum Sales representative to acquire additional license keys. Enabling Capacity on If your Quantum Scalar 50 has not already been enabled with the full slot Demand capacity, you must complete the following procedure: 1 Retrieve and record the Scalar 50 library serial number.
  • Page 39: Library Scalability (Stacked Configurations)

    Multiple library stacks that contain a Scalar 50 can NOT exceed two library cabinets. • The Scalar 50 must be the Master library in a multiple library stack containing PX502 libraries. • The Master library must always be in the bottom most position in the library stack.
  • Page 40: Figure 7 Multiple Library Stack

    Top hand Table 8 lists the capacities of all the sizes of multiple library stacks created using LTO Scalar 50 library modules. Table 9 lists the capacities of all the sizes of multiple library stacks created using SDLT Scalar 50 library modules.
  • Page 41: Table 9 Capacity, Scalar 50 Multiple Library Stack - Sdlt (42U High Rack)

    Chapter 1 Library Description Library Scalability (Stacked Configurations) Table 8 Capacity, Scalar 50 Multiple Library Stack - LTO (42U High Rack) # of Cartridges Capacity (in TB) # of Scalar Quantum/HP LTO Gen 3 HP LTO Gen 4 50 Library Max.
  • Page 42: Getting Started

    • Power source (see appendix A on page 177 for power requirements) • Tape cartridges (LTO and/or SDLT) After the Quantum Scalar 50 is in it’s final location, the following steps are required to complete the installation: • Installing the Quantum Scalar 50 •...
  • Page 43: Cabling The Quantum Scalar 50 Series

    If installing a multiple library stack, begin installing the bottom library module first. Cabling the Quantum After the Quantum Scalar 50 is in its final location, the tape drives and Scalar 50 Series system controller board must be connected to the backup host system(s).
  • Page 44: Loading Tape Cartridges

    Chapter 1 Library Description Getting Started 1 The Scalar 50 tape drives and system controller board are accessed from the back of the library (refer to Connecting to Host Workstations on page 31). 2 Connect Ethernet port located on the back of the library on the...
  • Page 45: Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations

    26 for information on cartridge labels). 2 Set the write-protect switch to either write protect or write enable (see “SDLT Cartridges” on page 24 and “LTO Cartridges” page 26 for information on write-protect switches). Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 46 If a tape is dropped, discard and replace with a new tape. Loss of data could result from damaged tape cartridges inserted in tape drives. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 47: Taking Esd Precautions

    Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Installing Tape Cartridges Components within the Scalar 50 contain static-sensitive parts. To Taking ESD Precautions prevent damage to these parts while performing installation, maintenance, or replacement procedures, observe the following precautions: • Keep the cabinet turned off during all installation, maintenance, and replacement procedures.
  • Page 48: Sdlt Cartridges

    Labeling The Scalar 50 is a multi-media library, meaning multiple drive and tape cartridge types can be present in a single library. Barcode labels are attached to each tape cartridge to differentiate the different tape cartridge types (SDLT, LTO, and cleaning cartridges).
  • Page 49: Figure 10 Inserting A Barcode Label (Sdlt)

    (write-enabled) or whether data on the cartridge is protected from being erased or overwritten (write-protected). Set the write-protect switch to enabled when inserting new cartridges into the library. Set the write-protect switch to protected archiving tape cartridges. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 50: Lto Cartridges

    12). Note: Quantum highly recommends using barcode labels provided by Quantum. Also, use the appropriate barcode labels for your drive type. Do not use older barcode labels on tape cartridges for newer drive types. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Installing Tape Cartridges Labeling The Scalar 50 is a multi-media library, meaning multiple drive and tape cartridge types can be present in a single library. Barcode labels are attached to each tape cartridge to differentiate the different tape cartridge types (SDLT, LTO, and cleaning cartridges).
  • Page 52: Cleaning Cartridges

    You must attach the appropriate cleaning cartridge barcode Note: label (SDLT or LTO) to the cleaning cartridge or the library will mark it as unrecognizable media. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 53: Figure 13 Sdlt Cleaning Cartridges

    14 for LTO): • SDLT cleaning cartridge labels are in the following format: CLN###S# • LTO cleaning cartridge tables are in the following format: CLN###L# Figure 13 SDLT Cleaning Cartridges Figure 14 LTO Cleaning Cartridges Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 54: Preparing The Library For Operation

    Close the Cabinet Doors and Access Panels • Connecting to Host Workstations Close the Cabinet Doors The Scalar 50 library has doors covering the tape cartridge magazines. and Access Panels 1 Close the front doors until they latch (see figure...
  • Page 55: Connecting To Host Workstations

    Connect the SCSI, SAS or Fibre Channel cables as shown in the following Workstations figures: • Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (SCSI Full Height Drives) • Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Native Fibre Channel Full Height Drives) • Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (SCSI Half-Height Drives) • Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (SAS Half-Height Drives) •...
  • Page 56: Figure 16 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Scsi Full Height Drives)

    Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Figure 16 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (SCSI Full Height Drives) Ethernet SCSI host System Controller Board Tape drive 2 Tape drive 1 Back of Library Power Figure 17 Scalar 50 Cable...
  • Page 57: Figure 18 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Scsi Half-Height Drives)

    Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Figure 18 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (SCSI Half- Height Drives) SCSI host Ethernet SCSI System Controller Board Back of Library Terminator Tape drives Tape drives 3 and 4 1 and 2...
  • Page 58 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Figure 20 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Native Fibre Channel Half-Height Drives) Back of Library Ethernet Fibre Channel host/SAN Tape drives Tape drives 3 and 4 1 and 2 Fibre Channel...
  • Page 59: Figure 21 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Stacked)

    Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Figure 21 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Stacked) Scalar 50 (slave library) Tape Tape drive 2 drive 1 Host computer Host computer Scalar 50 (master library) Ethernet Tape Tape drive 2...
  • Page 60: Turning The Library On And Off

    2 Push the power button located in the lower left-hand corner of the OCP (see figure 22). During the power up sequence, the library performs an inventory. The power up sequence can take several minutes. Figure 22 Turning On the Library Power button Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 61: Turning Off The Library

    The first screen the OCP displays after library initialization is the main Home Screen screen. This screen displays library status and provides information on the number of tape drives, slots, and serial number (see figure 23). Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 62: Ocp Buttons

    OCP screen. The OCP also contains a power button for turning the library on and off. OCP Components The OCP allows the user to perform various functions on the Quantum Scalar 50 library. Figure 24 provides a list of the OCP functionality available from the screen.
  • Page 63: Figure 24 Ocp Component Tree

    Statistics Ethernet 0 Scan Inventory ElapsTm Date and Time Pcycles DrvLdR Time zone SlotGet DrvUnlR Standard time SlotPut XYmove Daylight savings time SltRetG Zmove SltRetP Pmove DrvGet Rmove DrvPut XYretry DrvRetG Zretry DrvRetP Pretry Rretry Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 64: Info Screen

    Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations OCP Components The following sections provide information on each function available from the Quantum Scalar 50 OCP: • Info Screen • Operations Screen • Setup Screen • Diags Screen screen provides access to library information such as hardware...
  • Page 65: Figure 26 Overview Screen

    2 Press to review the network information such as the Back Next current IP address, network mask, and gateway information. 3 When you are finished viewing overview information, press Exit return to the screen. Info Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 66: Figure 27 Hardware Screen

    Power Supply Power supply information displays the power supply sensor details. Robotics Robotics information displays the robotic sensor details. OCP information displays the OCP sensor details. Drives Drives information displays the tape drive sensor details. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 67: Figure 28 Event Log Screen

    Use the Back and Next buttons to move between events. 4 When you are finished viewing the event logs, press to return to Exit screen. Refer to chapter 4 on page 137 for detailed event Info information. Statistics Information To view statistics information: Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 68: Figure 29 Statistics Screen

    DrvUnlR – count of retries for cartridge unloads in drives. • XYmove – count of horizontal moves. • Zmove – count of vertical moves. • Pmove – count of extension moves. • Rmove – count of rotation moves. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 69: Operations Screen

    30): Operations Figure 30 Operations Screen Exit screen provides the following choices: • Library Operations • Find Tape • Move Tape • Drive Operations • Scan Inventory Library Operations To view library operations information: Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 70: Figure 31 Library Operations Screen

    Select the magazine you wish to release and press . Press Enter Exit to cancel. : If there are no magazines installed or if Note the magazines are configured as load ports, this line will not display. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 71: Figure 32 Match Label Screen

    Match Label Figure 32 Match Label Screen 2 Use the up and down arrows to cycle through the alpha, numeric, or wildcard (?) characters to enter the tape cartridge label. After each character, press Enter Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 72: Figure 33 Move From Screen

    Move from selected magazine, tape drive, fixed slot group, and hand/top passthru. 3 Use the up and down arrows to select a tape cartridge from an occupied bin and press Enter Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 73: Figure 34 Drive Operations Screen

    1 Use the up and down arrows to select a tape drive and press Enter The following drive options are available (see table 12): Ensure that the tape drive does not contain a tape Caution: cartridge prior to powering down the tape drive. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 74: Setup Screen

    Setup Setup Screen such as date and time, network and host bus information. To access the screen, press from the screen. The OCP Setup Setup Home displays the screen (see figure 30): Setup Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 75: Figure 35 Setup Screen

    Setup and press Cabinet Setup Enter screen displays (see figure 36): Cabinet Setup Figure 36 Cabinet Setup Screen screen displays the following options (see Cabinet Setup table 13): Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 76: Figure

    2 When you are finished viewing the cabinet setup information, press to return to the screen. Exit Setup Partitions Setup To view or edit the partition information: Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 77: Figure 37 Partitions Setup Screen

    Emulation Select the emulation option to change the library emulation mode. Emulation options are: Scalar 50, PX500, or P2000. Auto clean Select the auto clean option to change the library autoclean mode (enable/disable).
  • Page 78: Figure 38 Security Screen

    PIN numbers. Press to accept each digit and press twice after Enter Enter the last digit of the PIN. You must verify the PIN number. The admin PIN can be 0 to 8 characters long, numbers only. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 79: Figure 39 Network Screen

    Network To view or edit the network information: 1 From the screen, use the up and down arrows to highlight Setup and press Network Enter screen displays (see figure 39): Network Figure 39 Network Screen Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 80: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    To view or edit the date and time information: 1 From the screen, use the up and down arrows to highlight Setup Date and press and Time Enter screen displays (see figure 40): Date and Time Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 81: Diags Screen

    The Diagnostics Diags Home OCP displays the screen (see figure 41): Diagnostics Figure 41 Diagnostic Screen Enter screen provides the following choices: Diagnostics • System-level Tests • Component Tests • Subsystem Tests Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 82: Figure 42 System-Level Test Screen

    2 Use the up and down arrows to select the system test and press Enter to execute. 3 When you are finished executing system-level tests, press Exit return to the screen. Diags Subsystem Tests To execute a subsystem test: Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 83: Figure 43 Subsystem Tests Screen

    Diags Component Tests To execute a component test: 1 From the screen, use the up and down arrows to highlight Diags and press Component Tests Enter screen displays (see figure 44): Component Tests Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 84: Load Port Configuration

    Caution: When placing tape cartridges in the load port slots, ensure that the tape cartridges are completely in the slot before sliding the magazine back into the library. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 85: Table 16 Import/Export Option Settings

    The settings are listed in table 16 and illustrated in figure Table 16 Import/Export Option Setting Manual Access SCSI Element Settings None None Storage element Single column Single column Import/Export element Magazine Entire magazine Import/Export element Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 86: Figure 45 Load Port Settings

    The number of storage slots would be reduced by five for an SDLT magazine and six slots in a LTO magazine. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 87: Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management

    The Quantum Scalar 50 library utilizes a web-based interface which allows you to configure and manage the library from a remote workstation on the same network. The Quantum Scalar 50 library is managed through the following web pages (accessible using Internet browser software installed on the host computer): •...
  • Page 88: Quantum Scalar 50 Web Pages

    Quantum Scalar 50 Web Pages Quantum Scalar 50 Web Pages The internet browser software is not supplied with the Quantum Scalar 50 library; you must obtain and install it independently. The Quantum Scalar 50 library supports the following internet browsers: •...
  • Page 89: Figure 46 Quantum Scalar 50 Web Page Menu Items

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Quantum Scalar 50 Web Pages Scalar 50 Figure 46 Quantum Web Page Menu Items Status Operations Setup Setup Cont. Utilities Reference Logout Overview Find Identification Events Library Links Library Information Date and Time...
  • Page 90: Figure 47 Quantum Tape Security And Tape Encryption Menus

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Quantum Scalar 50 Web Pages Figure 47 Quantum Tape Setup Security and Tape Encryption Menus Secure Key Protection Mode Never write... Only write... Write to all... Enable/Disable... Enable all drives Disable all drives...
  • Page 91: Accessing Scalar 50 Web

    Banner area Quick status Navigation area Content area Using the Quantum Scalar The first page that displays when you access the Quantum Scalar 50 web 50 Web Pages pages is the Quantum Scalar 50 page (see figure 48). This page...
  • Page 92: Quick Status

    • Content area The banner frame displays the corporate logo and product name. The contents frame displays a list of the Quantum Scalar 50 web pages. To view a page, click its corresponding link. The management frame displays the page you selected.
  • Page 93: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Quantum Scalar 50 Web Pages Quick Status Messages Description The hand has stopped. Check the Stopped error log and contact Quantum Customer Support if necessary. A library door is open. Door Open A tape drive is being cleaned.
  • Page 94: Status

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Status Status page displays the general status or health of the library as well Status as specific hardware status. The page also provides access to event logs as well as library statistics. page is divided into the following sections: Status •...
  • Page 95: Hardware Status Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Status status page displays the library component status within Hardware Hardware Status Page the library. To access the page, from the page, click on the Hardware Status Hardware tab at the top of the page.
  • Page 96: Event Log Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Status page allows the user to view events that occur on the Event Log Event Log Page library. These events are divided into the following categories: • All - views all events in all categories •...
  • Page 97: Statistics Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Status To view an Event Log 1 In the page, change the areas to reflect the Event Log From time range of the event log you wish to view. Click the up and down arrows to change the hour and/or minute values by increments of one.
  • Page 98: Table 19 Statistics Information

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Status Table 19 Statistics Information Cabinet or Component Statistical Information Cabinet (library) Time since last power-on (seconds) Time processing robot commands (seconds) Estimated number of power cycles Attempted slot/port picks Attempted slot/port places...
  • Page 99: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Status Cabinet or Component Statistical Information Number of extension retries Number of hand retries Number of depth retries Number of rotary retries Number of drive place retries Number of drive pick retries Number of partially gripped cartridge...
  • Page 100: Figure 52 Statistics Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Status Figure 52 Statistics Page Note: Statistics for individual elements (a specific drive, slot, or port) are included in the element detail window and can be viewed by clicking on a drive, slot, or port link from zoom windows accessed via the pages.
  • Page 101: Operations

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Operations Operations page is divided into the following sections: Operations • Find Page • Move Page • Inventory Page • Drives Page Accessing the To access the page, click from the contents frame.
  • Page 102: Find Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Operations page allows the user to find and locate specific barcodes within Find Find Page the library as well as view the library contents (slots, ports, drives, hand, or address). To access the...
  • Page 103: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Operations Find Barcode The find barcode section allows the user to find a specific barcode (or partial barcode) within the library and view its location. To find a barcode or partial barcode: 1 Enter a barcode, or partial barcode with wildcards (*,?) in the barcode field.
  • Page 104: Move Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Operations Select Map The select map section allows the user to view the library in either a physical or logical view. To toggle between physical and logical map, click the button in the map section.
  • Page 105: Figure 55 Move Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Operations Figure 55 Move Page Move cartridge Source Destination To move a cartridge: 1 Select a cabinet, source element (slot, drive, address, or hand), and enter a starting position and count. If the count field is left empty, only the starting cartridge is moved.
  • Page 106: Inventory Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Operations page allows the user to perform an inventory on all Inventory Inventory Page elements within the library or specific element ranges. The library must be off-line to perform an inventory. Note: To access the...
  • Page 107: Drives Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Operations page allows the user to perform the following actions on the Drives Drives Page tape drives within the library: • Reset - re initializes the tape drive • Power off - shuts down the tape drive •...
  • Page 108: Setup

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup To perform an action on a tape drive(s) 1 Select a cabinet and enter a tape drive number 2 Select the action to perform (power off, power on, or reset). Caution: Ensure that the tape drive does not contain a tape cartridge prior to powering down the tape drive.
  • Page 109: Accessing The Setup Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup • Setup Wizard • Secure Key Note: tab is only available under the page Secure Key Setup when the secure key administrator ( ) is logged onto skadmin the system a secure key capable tape drive (DLT-S4) is installed in the library.
  • Page 110: Identification

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup The identification information is used to identify the library to assist Identification customer support when servicing the library. 1 To access the page, from the page, click on the Identification Setup tab at the top of the page.
  • Page 111: Users

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup This section allows users to be added to the library configuration. The Users user access is also controlled from this section as well as email notification. 1 To access the page, from the...
  • Page 112: Key Users

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup Table 21 User Information Field Description Full Name* Enter the full name of the user User Name* Enter a user name. The user name can be no more than seven characters. Password/Verify Enter a password.
  • Page 113: Figure 60 Create Key User

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup Figure 60 Create Key User To create a Key User Note: Only users with administrator privileges (other than the default administrator) can create a secure user. There is only one and the username is always...
  • Page 114: Figure 62 Change Key User Password

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup is removed. Key User Updating the Key User Password To update the secure key password: Note: Only the (logged in as ) can change the key Key User skadmin user password. 1 Log on to the library as the...
  • Page 115: Scsi/Fibre

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup This section allows the user to set the SCSI IDs for the changer (library) SCSI/Fibre and every tape drive within the library and also configure any Fibre Channel tape drives. Note: You can also determine the tape drive firmware revision from page.
  • Page 116: Iscsi Bridge

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup To change a drive SCSI ID, the cabinet must be off-line. Changing SCSI IDs or Fibre Channel topology may affect Note: the operation of your library with other systems. Library must be rebooted before a new changer SCSI ID or Fibre Channel configuration will take effect.
  • Page 117: Network

    3 Click on the iSCSI bridge you want to manage. The TC2201 web interface displays. For more information on the TC2201 iSCSI bridge and the web interface, see the Quantum TC2201 User’s Guide (PN 81-81539) included on the Quantum Scalar 50 documentation CD.
  • Page 118: Figure 65 Network Page

    2 Edit the network information as desired (see table 23 for a description of the fields). 3 Click Save The Quantum Scalar 50 will not use the new network information until it has been rebooted (see “Setup” on page 84). Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 119: Events

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup Table 23 Network Field Description Configuration Fields View or set the hostname for the library (for Hostname* example, the DNS name) Domain* View or set the domain name for the library IP Address*...
  • Page 120: Figure 66 Events Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup Figure 66 Events Page 2 Edit the Email information as desired (see table 24 for a description of the fields) and click Update 3 After editing the Email information, click the button to test the Send notification system.
  • Page 121: Table 24 Email Notification

    Description Message Type: When a hardware failure occurs on the Quantum Critical Scalar 50 system such as a transition to a degraded, limited access, or failed system state, an email is sent to everyone on the critical failure recipient list.
  • Page 122: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup SNMP If the customer wishes to use the Quantum Scalar 50 system with a network framework application such as HP OpenView, or CA Unicenter, the SNMP configuration must be defined. SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol, a set of protocols for managing complex networks.
  • Page 123: Date & Time

    The date and time page allows the user to view and set the date and time Date & Time on the library. This allows the library to time stamp any events that occur. Note: The Quantum Scalar 50 must be offline to adjust the time and date. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 124: Figure 68 Date & Time Page

    Change system time. 3 Click when complete. Save The Quantum Scalar 50 will not use the new date and time zone information until it has been rebooted. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 125: Library

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup The library configuration section allows the user to configure automatic Library library settings. The library must be offline to change the library settings. Note: 1 To access the page, from the page, click on the...
  • Page 126: Partitions

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup 4 Enter the (see table 28 for a description of the fields) and Capacity Key click Apply Note: Capacity on demand cannot be used in a partitioned library. Table 28 Capacity on Demand...
  • Page 127: Figure 70 Native Fibre Channel Partition Example

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup installed tape drives. For example: in a Scalar 50 with two tape drives installed, only two partitions would be possible in this library. Note: Partitioning cannot be used unless all libraries are at FULL capacity.
  • Page 128: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    The media changer is visible to both partitions and hosts. Scalar 50 Configurations that do NOT Support Partitioning The following Scalar 50 configurations do NOT support partitioning: • a library containing a Scalar 50 Libraries Containing SAS Tape Drives - HP LTO-4 Half Height tape drive cannot be partitioned.
  • Page 129: Figure 71 Partitions Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup Figure 71 Partitions Page page contains a list of all user defined partitions and a Partitions section for either creating a partition or changing a partition's configuration and options. Clicking on a partition name in the...
  • Page 130: Table 29 Creating A Partition

    The partition will appear to the host as an P-Series tape library. Select this box to return an Scalar 50 inquiry string Emulate Scalar to the host connected to this partition. The partition will appear to the host as an P-Series tape library.
  • Page 131: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup Field Description The configured slots option allows you to Configured designate the number of slots available and Slots reported to the host. If you are reducing the slot count, the slots are reduced from the highest element address first.
  • Page 132: Field Service

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup Deleting a Library Partition There are two ways to delete partitions: 1 To delete a single library partition: a Select the partition link under the section. Partitions Note: When a partition is added, edited, or deleted the library must be rebooted for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 133: Figure 72 Setup Wizard

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup Figure 72 Setup Wizard 2 Click to continue. Next page displays (see figure 73). Setup Wizard (Library Offline) Figure 73 Setup Wizard (Library Offline) 3 Click to turn the library offline and continue.
  • Page 134: Figure 74 Setup Wizard (Date And Time)

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup page displays (see figure 74). Setup Wizard (Date and Time) Figure 74 Setup Wizard (Date and Time) 4 Set the system date and time using the button for the system Change date and drop down boxes for the system time.
  • Page 135: Figure 75 Setup Wizard (Configure Devices)

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup Figure 75 Setup Wizard (Configure Devices) 6 Set the SCSI ID for the SCSI devices in the library. 7 Click to continue. Next page displays (see Setup Wizard (Configuring Load Ports) figure 76).
  • Page 136: Figure 77 Setup Wizard (Configuring Partition)

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Setup page displays (see Setup Wizard (Configuring Partitions) figure 77). Figure 77 Setup Wizard (Configuring Partition) 10 Create a partition for this library. Enter a name for the partition. Select a LUN for the partition.
  • Page 137: Secure Key

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Secure Key Figure 78 Setup Wizard (Wizard Completed) 12 Click to return to the page. Exit Status Note: You must reboot the library for the changes to take effect. is complete. Setup Wizard...
  • Page 138: Figure 79 Secure Key Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Secure Key Figure 79 Secure Key Page Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 139: Protection Mode For Cartridges

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Secure Key page is divided into the following sections: Secure Key • Protection Mode for Cartridges • Enable/Disable Secure Key for Drives • Select Secure Key for Library • Assign Secure Key to Cartridge •...
  • Page 140: Enable/Disable Secure Key For Drives

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Secure Key Three write protection modes are available: • - The secure key will never Never Write Secure Key to a Cartridge be written to a cartridge placed in a secured tape drive.
  • Page 141: Select Secure Key For Library

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Secure Key Select Secure Key for Refer to figure 82 for information on Select Secure Key for Library Library Figure 82 Select Secure Key for Library To select the secure key used by the library: 1 Select the secure key name from the list of available names.
  • Page 142: Create Secure Key Name/Secure Key Pair

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Secure Key Click to list all secured cartridges and their assigned secure key Find names. To assign a secure key to a cartridge: 1 Enter the barcode of the cartridge. Separate multiple barcodes with either spaces or commas.
  • Page 143: Delete Secure Key Name

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Secure Key 3 Enter the same secure key in the field. Verify Secure Key must be at least 8 characters and no more Note: Secure Key than 32 characters. The must also contain at...
  • Page 144: Backup Secure Key File

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Secure Key 1 Select the desired from the available lists. Secure Key Names 2 Click Delete A confirmation message will be displayed, click to continue. Any tape drives that have been secure key enabled will remain enabled, but the secure key will not be used to read or write cartridges.
  • Page 145: Upload Secure Key File

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Secure Key Refer to figure 87 for information on Upload Secure Key File Upload Secure Key File Figure 87 Upload Secure Key File A file containing a list of can be Secure Key Name/Secure Key Pairs restored to the library.
  • Page 146: Secure Key Best Practices And Tape Migration

    Quick Start Guides provided on the documentation CD included in the library accessory kit: • Scalar 50 DLTSage Tape Security Quick Start Guide PN 81-81627 • PX720 DLTSage Tape Security Quick Start Guide PN 81-81588...
  • Page 147: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Tape Cartridge Migration Scenario In this tape cartridge migration example, tape cartridges have been secured in one tape library (PX720 or Scalar 50) and you want to move them into another PX720 or Scalar 50 library and access them: 1 On the original library containing the cartridges: a Access the library remote management screens.
  • Page 148: Utilities

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Utilities Utilities page is divided into the following sections: Utilities • Library • System Tests • Maintenance • Logs • Tasks 1 To access the page, from the page, click on the Utilities Overview tab at the top of the page.
  • Page 149: Library

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Utilities The library page is divided into the following sections: Library • Online/Offline • Reboot Library • Park for Shipping • Bridge Rescan To access the page, from the page, click on the...
  • Page 150: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Utilities Online/Offline The online/offline button allows the user to turn the cabinet online or offline remotely. The action displayed on the button will depend on the current state of the library or cabinet. If the library (cabinet) is online, button will be displayed.
  • Page 151: System Tests

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Utilities Bridge Rescan Note: button only displays if a TC2201 iSCSI Bridge Rescan bridge is installed in the library. The bridge rescan button re-discovers any iSCSI bridges installed in the cabinet. Details of the scan will be presented under s tab.
  • Page 152: Figure 91 System Tests Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Utilities To run a on a cabinet: Health Test The library must be off-line before executing any health tests. Note: 1 Click the button. Start Test The system performs a health test on all robotic axis. Previous test results can be viewed below.
  • Page 153: Maintenance

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Utilities To run a on a cabinet: System Test The library must be off-line before executing any system tests. Note: 1 Select an action and a number of runs and click Apply The cabinet performs the system test. If you leave the runs field empty, the system test will run continuously until you abort the system test.
  • Page 154: Table 30 Configuration File Types

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Utilities Configuration Files Configuration files contain all of the configurable information on the library (see table 30 for file types). This configuration file should be saved on a local host on the same network. If the library configuration file is corrupted, this backup configuration file can be uploaded back to the library without reconfiguring the entire library.
  • Page 155: Logs

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Utilities The firmware image uploads to the library and reboots the library. Upload Drive Image The upload drive image section allows the user to remotely upload new tape drive firmware to a specific tape drive within the library.
  • Page 156: Figure 93 Logs Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Utilities Figure 93 Logs Page Click the link to view the log file for a specific tape drive View Log (see figure 94). The log sense information for the tape drive displays. Click to see additional log sense information.
  • Page 157: Tasks

    FA Log File The failure analysis log file (FA log) contains diagnostic information used to troubleshoot problems with the library. This file can only used by Quantum Customer Support. Have this file available prior to calling Quantum Customer Support. Note: It is recommended to turn the library offline prior to collecting an FA log.
  • Page 158: Reference

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Reference In the example above, a task is displayed in the Move Operation Task list. Clicking the link displays the following page Name Move Operation (see figure 96). Figure 96 Task List Example...
  • Page 159: Figure 97 Reference Page

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Reference Figure 97 Reference Page 2 To access the page, click the tab at the top of the page. About About page displays the model number, software version, serial About number, and slot/drive configuration (see figure 98).
  • Page 160: Logout

    Chapter 3 Quantum Scalar 50 Remote Management Logout Logout page allows you to logout of the Scalar 50 remote Logout management pages. To logout of the library remote management pages, click Logout The session is closed. Start a new session by re-authenticating when prompted or close your browser.
  • Page 161: Chapter 4 Snmp Trap List

    Chapter 4 SNMP Trap List This chapter provides the supported SNMP trap list for the Scalar 50 tape libraries. The following table is sorted by the column: Reported By Code Update Diagnostic Drive Manager Event Manager Image Process SCSI Servo...
  • Page 162: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Update the library firmware with the latest version of code. Start System A loader update was attempted. Informational Code update Codeupdate (type/dest) Codeupdate successful A code update has completed. Informational Code update (type/dest) Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 163: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Test details buffer The diagnostic buffer used to Critical Diagnostics overflow (len/testId) report test results is not large enough to hold the data. Test record semaphore An internal firmware error has Critical Diagnostics locked (index/tx-status) occurred. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 164: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    XY & Z cal offset fail The calibration test used to Critical Diagnostics compute offsets for the robotics tray and the robotics up/down motion has failed. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 165: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Hand-theta axis init fail The robotic hand could not Critical Diagnostics initialize the rotation axis. Hand-theta home fail The robotic hand could not home Critical Diagnostics the rotation axis. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 166: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Response msg que An internal API received a Critical Diagnostics receive err (tx-status) command message error. Create test record An internal API received a Critical Diagnostics semaphore err (tx-status) command message error. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 167: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    The XY axis initialization routine Critical Diagnostics has failed to find its home position. XY-motor fail (zone #) The robotic hand has failed to Critical Diagnostics position the XY axis to a predetermined physical location. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 168: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Manager Could not send adt Drive communications (possibly Critical Drive logout due to hardware) is lost. Manager Message Id not Command is not supported by the Critical Drive supported drive. Manager Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 169: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Could not change event The operating system has failed to Warning Drive timer modify a timer resource. Manager Could not change util The operating system has failed to Warning Drive timer modify a timer resource. Manager Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 170: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    (0/0) internal watchdog timer. Manager System power failed System power has failed internal Critical Event (0/0) monitoring limits. Manager (re)Booted for unknown An unexpected reboot has Critical Event reason (post fail/ occurred. Manager sled:qsb) Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 171: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    An unexpected reboot has Informational Event sled:qsb) occurred. Manager Booted after power An unexpected reboot has Informational Event failed (post fail/ occurred. Manager sled:qsb) User requested reboot An unexpected reboot has Informational Event (post fail/sled:qsb) occurred. Manager Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 172: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    • image data is truncated or missing0x05 • Invalid image format0x04 • Can't set camera's data window 0x03 • Firmware bug detected 0x02 • Camera is not operating or unrecognized 0x01 • No problems detected 0x00 Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 173: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Data out was received from the Critical SCSI received host, but the SCSI server (the current SCB) was not in a state to receive the data. Unexpected data Data in was unexpectedly sent to Critical SCSI received the host Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 174: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    The robotics did not detect a Warning Servo after get from magazine cartridge present when a tape was pulled from the magazine. Servo Initialization Is The system has succeeded in Informational Servo Complete initializing the robotics. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 175: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    The portion of the robotics that Warning Servo rotates can not move its respective motor to the expected internal limits. Theta Axis Timeout The portion of the robotics that Warning Servo rotates theta could not position within its allotted time. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 176: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Up/Down axis can not move its respective motor to the expected internal limits. Z Axis Timeout The portion of the robotics that Warning Servo moves Up and Down could not position within its allotted time. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 177: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    (instance/ part id) Could not find storage Bad element address. Warning Sys manager element in cabinet (instance/cab index) Could not find storage Bad element address. Warning Sys manager element in partition (instance/part id) Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 178: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    A firmware error has occurred. Warning Sys manager unexpectedly (cab index, state) Unexpected response A firmware error has occurred. Informational Sys manager received (txid/sender) Unknown cleaning A firmware error has occurred. Critical Sys manager cartridge requested (drv elemType) Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 179: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    A TX blk semaphore op error has Critical Sys manager status) occurred. Create failed (threadX A TX blk timer op error has Critical Sys manager status) occurred. Shutdown timer expired Time limit has expired. Informational Sys manager (task mask) Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 180: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    The FPGA has failed. Critical Sys monitor Unexpected error A firmware error has occurred. Critical Sys monitor returned from smgrEventDriveInserted (index,status) Unexpected error A firmware error has occurred. Critical Sys monitor returned from smgrEventDriveRemove d(index,status) Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 181: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Critical Sys monitor returned from smgrEventSensorChang e-QSB(0,status) Unexpected error A firmware error has occurred. Critical Sys monitor returned from smgrEventSensorChang e-adc(0,status) Unexpected error A firmware error has occurred. Critical Sys monitor returned from smgrEventSensorChang e-doors(0,status) Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 182: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Power Supply Inserted Normal operation Informational Sys monitor (supply/0) Power Supply Removed Normal operation Informational Sys monitor (supply/0) System Time Base Normal operation Informational Sys monitor Set(msecs/seconds) System booted(build Normal operation Informational Sys monitor type/version) Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 183: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    31 B3 VOLTS "psu4 24v" 32 B3 VOLTS "psu5 24v" Power monitoring Sys monitor QSB Channel Errors A QSB error has occurred. Warning Sys monitor (channel/errors) QSB Channel Failure A QSB failure has occurred. Critical Sys monitor (channel/count) Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 184: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    BRM2 is over The BRM2 has experienced an Critical Sys monitor temperature(old temp/ over-temp condition. new temp) BRM3 is over The BRM3 has experienced an Critical Sys monitor temperature(old temp/ over-temp condition. new temp) Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 185: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    SLED6 is over Sled 6 has experienced an over- Critical Sys monitor temperature(old temp/ temp condition. new temp) SLED7 is over Sled 7 has experienced an over- Critical Sys monitor temperature(old temp/ temp condition. new temp) Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 186: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    • 25 IIC_ID_TEMP_Z • 26 IIC_ID_TEMP_GUI • 27 IIC_ID_TEMP_SLED0 • 28 IIC_ID_TEMP_SLED1 • 29 IIC_ID_TEMP_SLED2 • 30 IIC_ID_TEMP_SLED3 • 31 IIC_ID_TEMP_SLED4 • 32 IIC_ID_TEMP_SLED5 • 33 IIC_ID_TEMP_SLED6 • 34 IIC_ID_TEMP_SLED7 • 35 IIC_ID_TEMP_SLED8 • 36 IIC_ID_TEMP_SLED9 Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 187: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    XY is over The XY axis motor has Critical Sys monitor temperature(old temp/ experienced an over-temp new temp) condition. is over The Z axis motor has experienced Critical Sys monitor temperature(old temp/ an over-temp condition new temp) Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 188: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter describes problems you may encounter during the setup and operation of the Quantum Scalar 50 library. Corrective information is provided to help you resolve the problems. Several of these problems produce error messages on the OCP called...
  • Page 189: Start-Up Problems

    If necessary, contact host system. your field service representative about replacing the drives. • Power on tape drives from the OCP. • Remove and reinstall the tape drive. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 190: Ocp Problems

    • Physically remove the AC power by removing all power cords from the power supply(s) and reconnect them. • Confirm that power is on and if the OCP is still blank, contact an authorized Quantum field service engineer (see “Contacts” on page xx).
  • Page 191: Table 33 Robotics (Hand) Problems

    • Check that the robot is not obstructed in any way. • Retry the operation. If it still fails, contact a field service engineer. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 192: Operating Problems

    Restart the host and the library ensuring that the library is “on-line” before the host is restarted. If the host and library still are not communicating, contact an authorized Quantum field service engineer see (“Contacts” on page xx). Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 193: Quantum Scalar 50 User's Guide

    Retry the command. Reboot the library (see “Reboot Library” page 126). If the problem continues, contact an authorized Quantum field service engineer see “Contacts” on page xx). A flash memory Contact an authorized Quantum field service error is reported.
  • Page 194: Interpreting System Led Status

    Technical Support “Contacts” on page xx. lost or canister removed Interpreting System LED Status The following system LED status indicators are available on the Scalar 50 libraries: • Operator Control Panel (OCP) LED Status • System Controller Board (SCB) LED Status...
  • Page 195: Operator Control Panel (Ocp) Led Status

    An error has occurred on the library. System Controller Board The SCB contains LED indicators that reports the state of the SCB and (SCB) LED Status Fibre Channel port (see table table 37, and table 38). Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 196: Table 36 Scsi Scb Led

    SCB LED Off • System idle. • If the LED is off for more than two minutes and the library has been initialized, contact an authorized Quantum field service engineer (“Contacts” on page xx). Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 197: Table 37 Surrogate Scb Led

    SCB LED Off • System idle. • If the LED is off for more than two minutes and the library has been initialized, contact an authorized Quantum field service engineer (“Contacts” on page xx). Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 198: Table 38 Fibre Channel Scb Led

    Quantum field service engineer (“Contacts” on page xx). Fibre Channel LED • Fibre Channel port has a good link. solid Fibre Channel LED • Fibre Channel port is unplugged or does not have a good link. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 199: Power Supply Led Status

    The power supply is not attached to a power source or the power source has failed. DC OK solid green The power supply is providing DC power to the library normally. DC OK off The power supply has failed. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 200: Tape Drive Led Status

    (Fibre Channel 2) Green activity LED LED Status Problem/Status Green flashing Drive good. Communicating. Green solid Drive failed No power to drive. Left yellow on Fibre Channel port active. Right yellow on Fibre Channel port active. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 201: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists the following specifications for the Scalar 50 libraries: • Physical Specifications • Performance Specifications • Reliability Specifications • Tape Drive Specifications • Environmental Specifications • SCSI Specifications Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 202: Physical Specifications

    Up to 2 Number of Tape Drives DLT-S4 (SCSI and nFC), HP and Type of Tape Drives Quantum LTO Gen 3, HP LTO Gen 4 (SCSI and nFC) Up to 32 SDLT tape cartridges Number of Tape Cartridges Up to 38 LTO cartridges...
  • Page 203: Performance Specifications

    30.4 TB 1.1 TB/hr LVD Ultra 3 SCSI and HP LTO Native Fibre Channel Gen 3 57.6 60.8 LVD Ultra 3 SCSI, SAS, HP LTO and Native Fibre Gen 4 Channel * Assuming 2:1 compression ratios Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 204: Reliability Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Reliability Specifications Reliability Specifications Table 45 Reliability Scalar 50 = 1,000,000 swaps MSBF Specifications Less than 30 minutes MTTR Tape Drive Specifications Table 46 Tape Drive Native Mode With 2:1 Compression Specifications Drive Type Transfer Rate Capacity...
  • Page 205: Environmental Specifications

    SCSI cables connecting each device to that bus and add those lengths together. To that total length, add 12.25 inches (31.10 cm) for the internal SCSI cable length of each SCSI tape drive. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 206: Appendix Bsdlttape Cartridge Maintenance

    • When placing tape cartridges in archival storage, make sure you stand each tape cartridge vertically. • Avoid placing tape cartridges near any sources of high intensity magnetic fields, such as computer monitors or electric motors. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 207: Visual Inspection Of Dlttape Cartridges

    • If you receive a shipment of tape cartridges that shows any sign of being damaged Visual Inspection To visually inspect a DLTtape cartridge: Procedure 1 Check the cartridge for any obvious cracks or other physical damage. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 208: Figure 99 Location Of The Reel Locks And The Hub

    6 Open the tape cartridge door (see figure 100): a Gently press up on the tab at the right side of the tape cartridge door. Swing the door open. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 209: Figure 100 Opening The Tape Cartridge Door

    8 Check for proper operation of the tape cartridge’s write-protect switch (see figure 101). The switch should snap back and forth, and the orange tab should be visible when the switch is in the write-protected position. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 210: Figure 101 Write Protect Switch

    Appendix B SDLTtape Cartridge Maintenance Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges Figure 101 Write Protect Switch Write-protect switch Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 211: Appendix C Installing The Scalar 50 Library

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library This appendix explains how to install the Quantum Scalar 50 library. Selecting an Installation Location When choosing an installation site for the Scalar 50 library, consider the following requirements: • Rack Space Requirements •...
  • Page 212: Rack Space Requirements

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Selecting an Installation Location Figure 102 shows the minimum rack space required by the Scalar 50 Rack Space Requirements library. • Depth - 31 in (76.2 cm) • Width - 19 in (48.3 cm) •...
  • Page 213: Environmental Conditions

    • Providing Necessary Tools and Equipment • Taking ESD Precautions Providing Necessary Provide the following tools for installing the Scalar 50 library: Tools and Equipment • 3 mm Allen wrench • 2.5 mm Allen wrench • #1 flat blade screwdriver •...
  • Page 214: Installing The Library

    Loading the Tape Cartridges • Initial Configuration Locating the Mounting The Scalar 50 library is designed to fit in a standard 19 inch wide rack. Position It is important to the library installation to locate the hole pattern in the rack rails (see figure 50).
  • Page 215: Table 50 Scalar 50 Rail Hole Patterns And Mounting Positions

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library Figure Description Through holes require clip nuts to accept Clip nut mounting hardware. Threaded holes require neither cage or clip nuts to accept mounting hardware. The rails within the rack have a hole pattern that repeats Note: throughout the rail.
  • Page 216: Installing The Library

    If the rack is empty at the time of installation, do NOT Warning: install the Scalar 50 library too high in the rack. The weight of the library may cause the rack to become “top heavy” and unstable if installed in the top of an empty rack.
  • Page 217 Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library Figure Description Right and left support shelves (left shown) 4 sets Front and back rail mounting hardware(M5 x 12 allen screws and mounting plates) 2 sets Back bracket hardware (M5 x 8 allen screws and...
  • Page 218: Figure 103 Rail Adapter Orientation

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library a Loosely attach the adjustable shelves (right and left) with 4 M5 x 10 Allen screws and T-nuts. Note: T-Nuts must be oriented so they fit in the grooves of the shelves.
  • Page 219: Figure 104 Assembling The Left-Hand Rack Mount Shelves

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library Figure 104 Assembling the Rail adapter Allen screws Left-Hand Rack Mount Shelves T-nuts Allen screws FlexLink™ opening located towards the Rail adapter front for the left-hand Allen screws shelf Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 220: Figure 105 Assembling The Right-Hand Rack Mount Shelves

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library Figure 105 Assembling the Allen screws Rail adapter Right-Hand Rack Mount T-nuts Shelves Allen screws FlexLink opening located towards the Allen screws Rail adapter back for the right-hand shelf 2 Install the left and right rack mount shelves into the rack (the rack mount shelves adjust 27 in.
  • Page 221: Figure 106 Installing The Rack Mount Shelves

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library Figure 106 Installing the Rack Mount Shelves Mounting plate M4 x 12 Allen screws Left rack mount shelf Right rack mount shelf 3 Once the rack mount shelves are secured to the rack, tighten the Allen screws securing the adjustable shelves together.
  • Page 222: Table 52 Back Mounting Bracket Orientation

    Installing the Library Installing the Library Chassis Warning: The Scalar 50 weighs approximately 65 lbs (29 kg) without power supplies or tape drives. At least two people are required to lift and install either library. 1 The back mounting brackets are lettered (A through I so the correct mounting position is easily determined.
  • Page 223: Figure 107 Back Mounting Brackets

    2 Install the library into the rack as shown (see figure 107) Warning: The Scalar 50 weighs approximately 65 lbs (29 kg) without power supplies or tape drives. At least two people are required to lift and install either library. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 224: Figure 108 Installing The Scalar 50 In The Rack

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library Figure 108 Installing the Scalar 50 in the Rack PHILLIPS screws 3 Secure the back of the library to the rack with two mounting clamps and two Allen screws on each clamp. The mounting clamps are...
  • Page 225: Figure 109 Securing The Back Of The Library

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library Figure 109 Securing the Back of the Library Allen screws Long portion Right-hand back bracket shown. Warning: Hazardous Moving Parts. Warning: Hazardous Moving Parts. Warnung: Gefährliche bewegliche Warnung: Gefährliche bewegliche...
  • Page 226: Figure 110 Scalar 50 Tape Drive Numbering

    Connect the SCSI cables and jumpers as shown in the following figure: • Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (SCSI Full Height Drives) • Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Native Fibre Channel Full Height Drives) • Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (SCSI Half-Height Drives) •...
  • Page 227: Figure 111 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Scsi Full Height Drives)

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library • Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Native Fibre Channel Half-Height Drives) Note: Quantum ships sufficient SCSI cables and terminators with the libraries to set up two-drives per SCSI bus. Stacked Configuration •...
  • Page 228: Figure 18 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Scsi Half-Height Drives)

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library Figure 112 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Native Fibre Channel Full Height Drives) Ethernet Fibre Channel host/SAN Back of Library Tape drive 2 Tape drive 1 Fibre Channel Fibre Channel Power...
  • Page 229: Figure 19 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Sas Half-Height Drives)

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library Figure 114 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (SAS Half-Height Drives) Surrogate Mode System Back of Library Ethernet Controller Board ONLY Tape drives 2 Tape drives 1 Power SAS hosts SAS hosts...
  • Page 230: Figure 116 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Stacked)

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library Figure 116 Scalar 50 Cable Configuration (Stacked) Scalar 50 (slave library) Tape Tape drive 2 drive 1 Host computer Host computer Scalar 50 (master library) Ethernet Tape Tape drive 2...
  • Page 231: Loading The Tape Cartridges

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library Loading the Tape Before operating the library, load the appropriate tape cartridges (LTO Cartridges and/or SDLT) into the library starting with the left-hand magazines (refer to Preparing the Library for Operation on page 30 for more information on tape cartridges).
  • Page 232: Figure 117 Turning On The Library

    5 After the library has powered down, remove the hand restraint by completing the following steps (see the Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide for more information): Remove the two thumb screws securing the hand restraint to the base of the library.
  • Page 233 Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library Remove the hand restraint from the library. Caution: Avoid touching the printed circuit board. Caution: When removing the hand restraint, ensure that the robotics umbilical cable is lying down in the correct position inside the platform and not across the robotics track.
  • Page 234: Figure 118 Setup Screen

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library Figure 118 Setup Screen Enter 12 From the Setup screen, use the up and down arrows to highlight Cabinet and press Enter. The Cabinet screen displays (see figure 119): Figure 119 Library Options...
  • Page 235: Figure 120 Date And Time Screen

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library Table 53 Setting Up the Cabinet Options Description Cabinet Host bus Sets the SCSI ID for both the library and tape drives. Stack role Assigns the library stack role as Master, Slave, or Stand alone.
  • Page 236: Figure 121 Network Screen

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Library 2 Use the up and down arrows to view or edit the date and time information. Press to accept the new settings. Enter 3 When you are finished viewing/editing the date and time information, press Exit to return to the Setup screen.
  • Page 237: Emergency Library Access

    117). The library shuts down. 5 Push the power button to start the library. The Scalar 50 tape library is initially configured and ready for use. Emergency Library Access Use the following procedure to gain access to the tape cartridge magazines in case of an emergency and the library power is not available.
  • Page 238: Figure 122 Opening The Right And Left Magazine Access Doors

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Emergency Library Access Figure 122 Opening the Right and Left Magazine Access Doors Left magazine door Door releases Right magazine door 3 Insert the door release tool that is included in the library accessory kit...
  • Page 239: Figure 123 Removing The Magazines

    Appendix C Installing the Scalar 50 Library Emergency Library Access Figure 123 Removing the Magazines Magazine release Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 240 Appendix D Repacking the Scalar 50 Library This document explains how to repack the Quantum Scalar 50 library. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure the library is shipped properly. Note: All Scalar 50 documentation is located on the Scalar 50 Documentation CD included in the library accessory kit.
  • Page 241: Appendix D Repacking The Scalar 50 Library

    1 Using the OCP, open the front doors, remove both tape cartridge magazines, and remove any tape cartridges from the fixed bins or FlexLink™ (refer to the Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide PN 81-81768 for information on OCP operation and bin locations).
  • Page 242 Appendix D Repacking the Scalar 50 Library Removing the Library from the Rack Loosen the captive screw securing the power supplies to the chassis and remove the power supplies from the back of the library. Remove Phillips screws securing each side of the chassis to the rack mounting rails and remove two Allen screws securing both clamps on the back of the library.
  • Page 243: Figure 124 Removing The Scalar 50 Library

    Appendix D Repacking the Scalar 50 Library Removing the Library from the Rack Figure 124 Removing the Scalar 50 Library Tape drives Power supplies Right magazine Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 244: Installing The Internal Shipping Restraints

    Appendix D Repacking the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Internal Shipping Restraints Installing the Internal Shipping Restraints To ensure that the internal robotics within the library is not damaged, you must install the internal shipping restraints on the robotics. Caution: Failure to install the shipping restraints on the robotics may void your warranty.
  • Page 245: Figure 125 Opening The Right And Left Magazine Access Doors

    Appendix D Repacking the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Internal Shipping Restraints Figure 125 Opening the Right and Left Magazine Access Doors Left magazine door Door releases Right magazine door 3 If the library is not operational and the command...
  • Page 246: Figure 126 Installing The Hand Restraint

    Appendix D Repacking the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Internal Shipping Restraints Figure 126 Installing the Hand Restraint Thumb screws Hand restraint Hand restraint installed Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 247: Figure 127 Installing The Restraining Bolt

    Appendix D Repacking the Scalar 50 Library Installing the Internal Shipping Restraints 5 Replace the tape magazines and close the front doors. 6 Install the thumb screw restraint on the left-hand side of the library chassis (see figure 127). Figure 127 Installing the...
  • Page 248: Packing The Library For Shipment

    Appendix D Repacking the Scalar 50 Library Packing the Library for Shipment Packing the Library for Shipment 1 Carefully place the library into the antistatic bag. 2 Package the library into the shipping carton as shown in figure 128. Ensure that the library chassis is placed in an antistatic bag before...
  • Page 249: Figure 128 Preparing The Library For Shipping

    Appendix D Repacking the Scalar 50 Library Packing the Library for Shipment Figure 128 Preparing the Accessories kit Library for Shipping Library chassis Front bezel Lift point Shipping carton Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 250: Appendix E Firmware Upgrade Instructions For Stacked Libraries

    Firmware Upgrade Instructions for Stacked Libraries If Scalar 50 libraries are in a multiple library stack, the library firmware must be uploaded individually to each cabinet. If you attempt to upload library firmware to only the Master library in the stack, the slave libraries may not receive the firmware update properly.
  • Page 251: Changing The Library Stack Role

    Setup Cabinet and press Enter screen displays (see figure 130): Cabinet Figure 130 Cabinet Screen 3 Use the up and down arrows to select and press Stack role Enter Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 252: Uploading Library Firmware

    SCB and to a network host on the same subnet as the library (see figure 131). Note: If this was the library, there will already be an Master Ethernet cable connected to the library SCB. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 253: Figure 131 Connecting To The Library Scb

    IP address is the IP Address address for the library. 5 Enter the username and password and click Note: The default username and password is admin page displays (see figure 132). Overview Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 254: Figure 132 Overview Page

    Appendix E Firmware Upgrade Instructions for Stacked Libraries Uploading Library Firmware Figure 132 Overview Page 6 Click the tab at the top of the page. Utilities page displays (see figure 133): Utilities Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 255: Figure 133 Utilities Page

    Appendix E Firmware Upgrade Instructions for Stacked Libraries Uploading Library Firmware Figure 133 Utilities Page 7 Click the tab at the top of the page. Maintenance page displays (see figure 134). Maintenance Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 256: Figure 134 Maintenance Page

    10 Reboot the library from the page (see figure 133). Utilities The library reboots. Repeat the firmware upgrade procedure for every library in the stack. When all libraries have been updated, continue with Returning the Library Stack Role. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 257: Returning The Library Stack Role

    Setup Cabinet and press Enter screen displays (see figure 136): Cabinet Figure 136 Cabinet Screen 3 Use the up and down arrows to select and press Stack role Enter screen displays. Stack role Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 258 Note: Slave be disconnected from cabinet's system controller board. When all the libraries in the stack have been returned to their original stack role, power on all of the libraries and return to normal operation. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 259: Appendix F Regulatory Statements

    Appendix F Regulatory Statements This appendix provides the regulatory statements for the Quantum Scalar 50 libraries, in the following languages: • English (page 208) • Deutsch (seite page 238) • Español (página page 240) • Français (page page 243) • Italiano (pagina page 245) •...
  • Page 260 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Taiwan (BSMI) Statement        !" #$%&'()*+ ,-. Japan (VCCI) Statement Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 261 Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P configuration) Cord Type: SJT, three 16 AWG (1.5 mm ) or 18 AWG (1.0 mm ) wires Length Maximum 15 feet (4.5m) Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 262: Laser Statement

    Schutz vor schädlichen Strahlungen gewährleistet, wenn dieses Gerät in einer kommerziellen Umgebung betrieben wird. Von den Geräten wird Hochfrequenzenergie erzeugt, genutzt und abgestrahlt, die bei einer im Widerspruch zu diesem Handbuch stehenden Installation oder Nutzung Funkstörungen erzeugen kann. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 263 Wenn dieses Produkt in die USA geliefert wird, muss das nachstehend KANADA für einen 100-120-Volt-Betrieb spezifizierte und von UL zugelassene Netzkabel verwendet werden. Wenn dieses Produkt nach Kanada geliefert wird, muss das nachstehend für einen 100-120-Volt-Betrieb spezifizierte und von CSA zugelassene Netzkabel verwendet werden. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 264 Este equipo ha sido sometido a prueba y ha demostrado cumplir con los Declaración FCC límites de un dispositivo digital de Clase A, conforme a la Parte 15 de las Normas FCC. Estos límites están diseñados para proporcionar una protección razonable contra las interferencias perjudiciales cuando el Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 265 Éste es un producto de Clase A. En un entorno doméstico, este producto Advertencia CISPR-22 puede causar interferencias de radio, en cuyo caso puede ser necesario que el usuario tome medidas adecuadas. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 266 RAM no volátil, Dallas Semiconductor DS1743-100, contiene una batería de litio. El litio puede ser considerado un material peligroso. Deseche la batería conforme a la norma vigente de aplicación local, del estado y federal. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 267 1 Cet appareil ne peut générer de perturbations nuisibles et 2 Cet appareil doit accepter les perturbations reçues, notamment les perturbations qui risquent de générer un fonctionnement non souhaité. Réglementation de Taïwan        !" #$%&'()*+ ,-. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 268 Réglementation relative à ATTENTION : Ce produit comporte une batterie au lithium. La mémoire la pile de la bibliothèque RAM non-volatile, Dallas Semiconductor DS1743-100, comporte une pile au lithium. Le lithium peut être considéré comme un matériau Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 269 è soggetto alle seguenti condizioni: 1 Questo dispositivo non può causare interferenze dannose e 2 Questo dispositivo deve accettare eventuali interferenze ricevute, incluse le interferenze causate da funzionamento indesiderato. Dichiarazione per Taiwan        !" #$%&'()*+ ,-. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 270 Classe II. Evitare l'esposizione ai raggi laser emessi dallo scanner per codici a barre. Non guardare fisso nel fascio di luce. ATTENZIONE: L'utilizzo di comandi, regolazioni o procedure diversi da quelli specificati in questa sede potrebbe causare livelli di esposizione pericolosi. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 271 åtgärder som krävs för att åtgärda störningarna. Enheten uppfyller del 15 i FCC-reglerna. Användningen underkastas följande villkor: 1 Enheten får inte orsaka störningar och 2 enheten måste tåla mottagna störningar, inklusive störningar som kan orsaka oönskad funktion. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 272 FÖRSIKTIGHET: Med alla paneler och luckor på plats klassificeras Lasermeddelande denna produkt som en laserprodukt klass 1. Streckkodsläsaren inuti produkten är klassificerad som en laserprodukt klass II. Undvik kontakt med streckkodsläsarens laserstråle. Titta inte in i strålen. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 273 FÖRSIKTIGHET: Produkten innehåller ett litiumbatteri. Det icke- biblioteksbatteri flyktiga RAM-minnet, Dallas halvledare DS1743-100, innehåller ett litiumbatteri. Litium anses som riskavfall. Kasta batteriet i enlighet med lokala och nationella lagar. Simplified Chinese        !" #$%&'()*+ ,-. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 274 Appendix F Regulatory Statements CISPR-22 Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 275 Appendix F Regulatory Statements Traditional Chinese        !" #$%&'()*+ ,-. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 276 Appendix F Regulatory Statements CISPR-22 Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 277 Appendix F Regulatory Statements Japanese Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 278 Appendix F Regulatory Statements        !" #$%&'()*+ ,-. Industry Canada CISPR-22 Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 279 Appendix F Regulatory Statements Korean Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 280 Appendix F Regulatory Statements        !" #$%&'()*+ ,-. CISPR-22 Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 281 For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please visit our website at: http://qcare.quantum.com or contact your local government authority, your household waste disposal service or the business from which you purchased the product. Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 282: Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix F Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformity Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 283: Glossary

    FCC Class A Commission governing electromagnetic emissions. Field service engineer Graphical user interface. The browser based remote management system use to configure and control the Scalar 50 libraries. The computer that issues SCSI commands to control the host computer library hand.
  • Page 284 PROM Random access memory Small Computer System Interface. A communications standard SCSI for attaching peripheral equipment to small computers. The mechanism that reads data from, and writes data to, a tape drive tape. Underwriters Laboratories Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 285 Index OCP 51 cable, SCSI, length 181 cabling routing for the Scalar 50 19 auto clean 53 date and time capacity on demand 13 configuration 99 cartridges date and time setup – handling 182 OCP 56 – inspecting for damage 183...
  • Page 286 OCP 56 OCP 47 OCP 45 iSCSI bridge Firefox 64 online/offline 46 TC2201 92 frames, displayed 68 park for shipping 47 front panel 8 release magazines 46 library partitioning cabinets 106 configured slots 107 Japan Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 287 102 OCP setup screen 50 power supplies 11 cabinet setup 51 power supply LEDs 175 date and time setup 56 powering off 37 network setup 55 problems partition setup 52 network configuration OCP 166 Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 288 Scalar 50 LTO 27 network 93 loading 20 cable routing 19 partitions 102 scan inventory SCSI/Fibre 91 barcode labeling 27 OCP 50 setup wizard 108 SDLT TC2201 bridge 92 inserting 26 LEDs 171 user information 87 Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 289 TC2201 92 web pages testing the email system 97 using 67 tests write-protect switch 25 system 128 traps SNMP 95 – troubleshooting 164 OCP 166 operating 168 robotics 166 start-up 165 turning the library off 37 Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...
  • Page 290 Index Quantum Scalar 50 User’s Guide...

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