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  • Page 4 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix D, “Notices,” on page 75 and the warranty information in the Warranty and Support Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. First Edition (January 2007) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. Introduction ..... . 1 The IBM Documentation CD ....1 Hardware and software requirements .
  • Page 6 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 79 Index ......81 Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007...
  • Page 8 2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4. Remove all cables from devices. 5. Turn device ON. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the unit is extended. Statement 23: CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 50 kg (110 lb) on top of rack-mounted devices. >50 kg (110 lb) Safety...
  • Page 10 Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    The library uses LTO3 Ultrium tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges. For a list of recommended media for IBM tape drives, see http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-39931. The Universal Tape Library comes with a limited warranty. For more information, see the IBM Universal Tape Library Support and Warranty Guide on the Documentation CD.

  • Page 12: Notices And Statements In This Documentation

    Notices and statements in this documentation The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    Front panel The front panel contains the magazine access doors and the operator control panel. The magazine access doors are used to access the magazines, and they protect the data cartridges. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Display screen Operator control panel Control buttons...

  • Page 14: Tape Drive

    Figure 2. Back panel Tape drive The Universal Tape Library uses Fibre Channel or SCSI tape drives. For SCSI tape drives, the SCSI bus is a wide (16-bit), low voltage differential (LVD) bus. Note: For SCSI tape drives, the library supports only LVD SCSI buses. LVD SCSI configurations have a maximum allowable bus length of 12 meters (39.4...

  • Page 15: Library Scalability

    Table 2. Library components (continued) Component Description iSCSI module The iSCSI module component consists of the following items: v iSCSI module v Rack-mounting hardware v Ethernet cable v SCSI cables (2) v Documentation The installation and use of the iSCSI module is described in the documentation that comes with the iSCSI module.
  • Page 16 When a magazine is configured as a magazine load port, access to the magazine is unrestricted, and the entire magazine can be removed. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Installing And Configuring The Library

    Chapter 2. Installing and configuring the library This chapter provides instructions for installing the Universal Tape Library. Installation guidelines Before you remove or replace a device, read the following information: v Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices.”...

  • Page 18: Returning A Device Or Component

    #1 flat-blade screwdriver v Electrostatic-discharge wrist strap Installing the Universal Tape Library To install the Universal Tape Library, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. Make sure that the host system is turned off and that the host system is not connected to power.
  • Page 19 Figure 5. Rail adapter Hex screws Rail adapter Rail adapter T-nuts T-nuts Left rail Right rail Left rack Right rack mount shelf Hex screws mount shelf Rail adapter Rail adapter Figure 6. Assembling the rack rails 5. Attach the rack shelves to the rack, using four M4 x 12 hex screws and two mounting plates for each shelf.
  • Page 20 Table 4 shows which mounting holes to use, depending on the depth of the rack. Table 4. Back mounting bracket positions Rack depth Use mounting holes 28 inches or less A and C 29 inches or less B and D Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 Table 4. Back mounting bracket positions (continued) Rack depth Use mounting holes 30 inches or less A and C 31 inches or less B and D 32 inches or less C and E 33 inches or less D and F 34 inches or less E and G 35 inches or less...
  • Page 22 The library comes with sufficient cables to connect two tape drives per SCSI bus. However, for optimum performance, one tape drive per SCSI bus might be necessary. b. The total length of the SCSI cables must not exceed 25 m (82 feet). Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Installing Fibre Channel Tape Drive Cables

    Host system SCSI jumper cables SCSI terminator Figure 11. Installing the SCSI host interface cables 16. Connect the power cords to the power supplies and the power source. 17. Install the tape cartridges. For more information, see “Installing tape cartridges” on page 14.

  • Page 24: Installing Tape Cartridges

    If there is a cartridge in the gripper, move it to an available slot. See “Move tape” on page 20 for more information. 3. Press the power switch for 1 second. The shutdown sequence can take up to 1 minute to be completed. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Stacking Libraries

    Install only the top alignment hardware on the bottom library in the stack. 2. Install the top alignment hardware. 3. Install the bottom alignment hardware. 4. Install the libraries in the rack. See “Installing the Universal Tape Library” on page 8 for more information. Configuring the library To configure the library, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 26 Network setup menu. e. Press the Exit button. If you are prompted to cycle power for settings to take effect, press the OK button, and press the Exit button to return to the main screen. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Using The Menus

    Hardware information To display hardware sensor information, complete the following steps: 1. From the Info menu, press the Down (↓) button to select Hardware, and press the Enter button. The Hardware info menu is displayed. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007...

  • Page 28: Event Logs

    Zmove: The number of times that a vertical move has been made v Pmove: The number of times that an extension move has been made v Rmove: The number of times that a rotation move has been made Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Operations Menu

    v XYretry: The number of times that a horizontal move has been retried v Zretry: The number of times that a vertical move has been retried v Pretry: The number of times that an extension move has been retried v Rretry: The number of times that a rotation move has been retried 3.

  • Page 30: Find Tape

    2. Press the Down button to select the tape drive (if it is not already selected), and press the Enter button. Information about the tape drive is displayed, and the following drive options are available: v Pwr off v Pwr on v Reset Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Scan Inventory

    3. Press the Down button to select the operation that you want to perform, and press the Enter button. 4. Press the Exit button to return to the Ops menu. Scan inventory To perform an inventory of the tape cartridges in the library, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 32: Security

    2. Press the Up or Down button to select the network option that you want to set (if it is not already selected), and press the Enter button. Table 9 on page 23 describes the options in the Network options menu. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Date & Time

    Table 9. Network options Option Description DHCP If your network uses DHCP, enable this option. If your network uses static addresses, disable this option. IP address Set the IP address if you are not using DHCP. Subnet mask Set the subnet mask if you are not using DHCP. Default gateway Set the default gateway if you are not using DHCP.

  • Page 34: Component Tests

    2. Press the Down button to select the test that you want to run, and press the Enter button. The test starts. 3. When the test is complete, press the OK button. The test results are displayed. 4. Press the Exit button to return to the Diags menu. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Using The Remote Management Utility

    Use the Status page to display the following information: v Status overview v Hardware status v Event log v Statistics v Drive log Table 10 on page 26 describes the information and the access procedures. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007...

  • Page 36: Operating The Library

    Drive Log tab. The Drive Log page is displayed. Operating the library Use the Operations page to perform the following tasks: v Find cartridges v Move cartridges v Inventory cartridges v Control tape drives Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 Table 11. Operations page tasks Action Description Access procedure Find Use the Find page to find cartridges according To find cartridges or display component to either the bar code or the media ID, and information, complete the following steps: display information about library components in 1.

  • Page 38: Configuring The Library

    Asset number: A user-defined number 3. Click Save. v Location: The location of the library v Description: A short description of the library v Company: The name of the company v Address: The address of the company Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 Table 12. Setup page tasks (continued) Task Description Procedure Users Use this page to identify library users and to To add a new user, complete the following steps: define e-mail notification. Use the Users page 1. From the Status page, click the Setup tab. to specify the following information: The Identification page is displayed.
  • Page 40 Note: The Universal Tape Library does not 1. From the Status page, click the Setup tab. use a Fibre Channel bridge. The Identification page is displayed. 2. From the Identification page, click the iSCSI/Fibre tab.
  • Page 41 Table 12. Setup page tasks (continued) Task Description Procedure Specify the Use the Date & Time page to set the date and To set the date and time, complete the following date and time time that the library uses to create a time steps: stamp for events.

  • Page 42: Controlling The Library

    1. From the Status page, click the Utilities tab. online or offline take it offline. The Utilities page is displayed. 2. From the Utilities page, click the Library tab. The Library page is displayed. 3. Click Online or Offline. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 Table 13. Utilities page tasks (continued) Task Description Procedure Park for Use this page to park the robot for shipment. 1. From the Status page, click the Utilities tab. shipping The Utilities page is displayed. 2. From the Utilities page, click the Library tab. The Library page is displayed.

  • Page 44: Accessing Web Sites And Library Information

    1. From the Status page, click the Reference tab. The Reference page is displayed. 2. From the Reference page, click the Links tab. The Links page is displayed. 3. Click the link for the Web site that you want to access. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Table 14. Library page tasks (continued) Task Description Procedure Display library Use this page to display the following To display information about the library, complete identification information about the library: the following steps: information v Model number 1. From the Status page, click the Reference v Software version tab.
  • Page 46 Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Solving Problems

    Confirm that the library power is on. If power is on, replace does not respond to the the library chassis. See Table 19 on page 43 for more control buttons. information. An error message is Write down all of the message information. Correct the displayed. problem. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007...

  • Page 48: Solving Gripper Problems

    The gripper cannot sense a cartridge where the inventory recognized. indicates it is. Make sure that the cartridge is in the correct location and that it is positioned correctly. Correct any problems that you find and retry the operation. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Creating A Failure Analysis File

    Table 18. Operational problems (continued) Problem Corrective action A move command failed. Check the following items: 1. Make sure that the cartridge is in the source slot and that the destination slot is empty. 2. Make sure that nothing is obstructing the gripper. 3.
  • Page 50 Figure 16. Door release 3. Insert the wooden dowel that is provided with the library chassis component into the magazine release hole and actuate the magazine release mechanism as shown in Figure 17 on page 41. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 51 Magazine release Magazine release (engaged) Right magazine Figure 17. Magazine release Note: Keep the wooden dowel as straight as possible when you insert it into the magazine release hole. 4. With the magazine release mechanism actuated, slowly pull the magazine out of the library.
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  • Page 53: Chapter 6. Removing And Replacing Library Components

    Replaceable parts are of two types: v Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. v Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your product.

  • Page 54: Installing The Library Chassis

    8. Install the power supplies. See “Installing a power supply” on page 46 for more information. 9. Install the magazines. See “Installing a magazine” on page 47 for more information. Removing the library controller To remove the library controller, complete the following steps: Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Installing The Library Controller

    1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. Turn off the library and disconnect the power cord. 3. Disconnect the SCSI cable and Ethernet cable from the system control board. 4. Loosen the two captive screws. 5.

  • Page 56: Installing A Power Supply

    The magazine is heavy and will drop when it is removed from the library. 4. Pull the magazine out of the library. 5. Remove the tapes from the magazine. 6. Remove the three Phillips screws that secure the magazine handle to the magazine. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Installing A Magazine

    Installing a magazine To install a magazine, complete the following steps: 1. Secure the handle to the magazine, using the three Phillips screws. 2. Install the tapes in the magazine. 3. Install the magazine in the library chassis. 4. Close the front doors. Removing a tape drive To remove a tape drive, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 58 Enter button. The Drive operations menu is displayed. c. Press the Down button to select the tape drive, and press the Enter button. d. Press the Down button to select Pwr on, and press the Enter button. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Appendix A. Specifications

    40 000 ft) Tape drive specifications Specification Value Capacity, native 15.2 TB (400 GB per cartridge) Capacity, compressed 30.4 TB (800 GB per cartridge) Performance 9.6 GB per minute (native) Average swap time Less than 14 seconds © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007...
  • Page 60 Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Appendix B. Error Codes

    See “Event logs” on page 18 for more information; then, retry the operation. If the problem recurs, contact IBM support. A software error was detected. Retry the operation. If the problem recurs, contact IBM support.
  • Page 62 44 for more information. The calculated checksum does not Retry the operation. If the problem recurs, match the stored checksum. replace the library controller. See “Removing the library controller” on page 44 for more information. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 63 Table 20. Error codes (continued) Error code Description Recommended action The top passthrough is full. Complete the following steps: 1. Remove the magazines and make sure that there is no tape in the passthrough. See “Release magazines” on page 19 for more information.
  • Page 64 A command timed out. Retry the operation. If the problem recurs, check the error log for more information. A login error occurred while the tape Wait for the firmware update to be drive firmware was being updated. completed. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 Load the correct type of tape cartridge and loaded in the tape drive. retry the operation. The library uses LTO3 Ultrium cartridges. For a list of recommended media for IBM tape drives, see http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/ document.do?lndocid=MIGR-39931. The wrong type of cleaning cartridge Load the correct type of cleaning cartridge is installed.
  • Page 66 The tape drive firmware update No action is required. operation has begun. The library backup firmware update No action is required. operation has begun. The library firmware update has No action is required. been completed successfully. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 IBM support. The firmware image version is Retry the operation with the correct firmware. incorrect. If the problem recurs, contact IBM support. The firmware checksum value is Retry the operation with the correct firmware. incorrect. If the problem recurs, contact IBM support.
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  • Page 69: Appendix C. Snmp Trap List

    The camera in the robotics hand has Critical Diagnostics failed its initialization routine. Selftest Camera FIFO failure The camera in the robotics hand has Critical Diagnostics failed to read its memory that is used to transfer data. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007...
  • Page 70 Z & hand_trans cal offset fail The library failed the calibration test that Critical Diagnostics computes offsets for the robotics tray up and down and robotics hand translation. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 Table 21. SNMP trap list (continued) Event Event description Category Reported by Z-cal offset fail The library failed the calibration test that Critical Diagnostics computes the offsets for the robotics tray up and down. Hand-trans axis init fail The robotic hand could not initialize the Critical Diagnostics translation axis.
  • Page 72 Bad reply received The drive did not return a valid response. Warning Drive Manager Login failed, too many retries The library could not initiate Warning Drive Manager communication with the drive. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 73 Table 21. SNMP trap list (continued) Event Event description Category Reported by Login failed, no response The drive did not respond correctly to the Warning Drive Manager login command sequence. Unexpected login, not handled The drive unexpectedly sent a login Information Drive Manager or requested...
  • Page 74 Camera failed POST (event Event classes: Critical Image proc class/failure detail) Internal Firmware Failure 0x24 Operating System Failure - 0x43 and 0x44 Camera Init Failure 0x7C Failure details are listed in the following event description. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 75 Table 21. SNMP trap list (continued) Event Event description Category Reported by Camera initialization failed Failure codes: Critical Image proc (camera code) Camera was reset, try again - 0x0D Write data does not match read data - 0x0C Counter does not match data mount - 0x0B Interrupt not received at 3/4 - 0x0A Interrupt received too early - 0x09...
  • Page 76 The portion of the robotics that rotates Warning Servo theta could not position within its allotted time. XY Axis Jammed The portion of the robotics that moves the Warning Servo XY axis cannot move its motor. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 77 Table 21. SNMP trap list (continued) Event Event description Category Reported by XY Axis Position Lost The portion of the robotics that moves the Warning Servo XY axis cannot move its motor to the expected internal limits. XY Axis Retry The portion of the robotics that moves XY Warning Servo...
  • Page 78 A TX blk queue op error has occurred. Critical Sys manager Send failed (msgid/threadX A TX blk queue op error has occurred. Critical Sys manager status) Create failed (threadX status) A TX blk semaphore op error has Critical Sys manager occurred. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 79 Table 21. SNMP trap list (continued) Event Event description Category Reported by Create failed (threadX status) A TX blk timer op error has occurred. Critical Sys manager Shutdown timer expired (task A time limit has expired. Information Sys manager mask) Fan speed critical(0,id) Fan Fan monitoring Critical...
  • Page 80 Power Supply Inserted Normal operation Information Sys monitor (supply/0) Power Supply Removed Normal operation Information Sys monitor (supply/0) System Time Base Normal operation Information Sys monitor Set(msecs/seconds) System booted(build Normal operation Information Sys monitor type/version) Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 81 Table 21. SNMP trap list (continued) Event Event description Category Reported by Monitored power level Power monitoring channel Warning, Critical Sys monitor critical(0,id) Monitored power 0-1id Blake Units 0 B2|B3 VOLTS ″3.3v cpci_A″ level warning(0,id) 1 B2|B3 VOLTS ″5.0v cpci_A″ 2 B2|B3 VOLTS ″24v cpci_A″...
  • Page 82 SLED8 is over temperature(old Sled 8 has experienced an Critical Sys monitor temp/new temp) over-temperature condition. SLED9 is over temperature(old Sled 9 has experienced an Critical Sys monitor temp/new temp) over-temperature condition. Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 83 Table 21. SNMP trap list (continued) Event Event description Category Reported by Temp Sensor Communication A temperature sensor has failed. Critical Sys monitor Failed(channel/iic_id) channel 0-9id 17 IIC_ID_TEMP_SCB 18 IIC_ID_TEMP_BP 19 IIC_ID_TEMP_BRM 20 IIC_ID_TEMP_BRM1 21 IIC_ID_TEMP_BRM2 22 IIC_ID_TEMP_BRM3 23 IIC_ID_TEMP_HAND 24 IIC_ID_TEMP_XY 25 IIC_ID_TEMP_Z 26 IIC_ID_TEMP_GUI...
  • Page 84 Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Appendix D. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 86: Product Recycling And Disposal

    (TI) que reciclen responsablemente sus equipos cuando éstos ya no les sean útiles. IBM dispone de una serie de programas y servicios de devolución de productos en varios países, a fin de ayudar a los propietarios de equipos a reciclar sus productos de TI.

  • Page 87: Battery Return Program

    United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/batteryrecycle.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment.

  • Page 88: Electronic Emission Notices

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 89: Taiwanese Class A Warning Statement

    This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.
  • Page 90 Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Index

    5 FCC Class A notice 78 Fibre Channel configuration settings, remote management utility 28 find cartridge, remote management utility 27 network information, remote management utility 28 find tape, operator control panel 20 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007...
  • Page 92 SCSI IDs, remote management utility 28 security 22 park robotics for shipment, operator control panel 20 SNMP trap list 59 park robotics for shipment, remote management stack role, define 21 utility 32 stacking libraries 15 Universal Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 93 startup problems 37 statements and notices 2 static sensitive devices, handling 7 statistics, operator control panel 18 status LED 3 subnet mask, operator control panel 23 subsystem tests, operator control panel 23 system level tests, operator control panel 23 system tests, remote management utility 32 tape cartridges installing 14 tape drive...
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  • Page 96 Part Number: 40M3720 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 40M3720...

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