User manual FREECOM VALUELOADER DLT

[. . . ] ValueLoaderTM DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual 6326708-01 Ver. 01 ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual, 6326708-01, Ver. This publication is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This publication may be revised from time to time without notice. [. . . ] Therefore, if you load any other type of cleaning cartridge, the ValueLoader will automatically unload it back into its original slot within approximately 25 seconds. Note: If you are using Operator's Panel commands to clean the drive, import the cleaning cartridge only after you have selected the Clean Drive command. If you would like to keep a cleaning cartridge in the ValueLoader, the backup software must manage drive cleaning. To clean the tape drive, follow these steps: 1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the [+] or [­] button until "Commands" appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press [Enter]. 2 Press the [+] or [­] button until "Clean Drive" appears on the LCD screen. 3 If the carousel is full, the LCD screen displays "No slot free for transfer". Press the [Cancel] button repeatedly until the main menu or Home screen is displayed. Export a cartridge to make room for the cleaning cartridge. See Exporting Cartridges on page 29 for instructions then return to step 1 to clean the tape drive. available slot and prompt you to insert a cleaning cartridge. Export slot. 4 If the carousel is not full, the ValueLoader will select the first 5 Insert the cleaning cartridge into the ValueLoader Import/ ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual 35 Operating the ValueLoader Creating an Inventory of Cartridges During the cleaning process, which can take several minutes, the LCD screen displays "Drive Cleaning". Note: If the cartridge is not a valid cleaning cartridge, the LCD screen will display "Bad clean tape" and the cartridge will be exported. 6 When tape drive cleaning is complete, the Clean Drive LED turns off (if previously on) and the ValueLoader unloads and exports the cleaning cartridge. Remove the cleaning cartridge, and press the [Enter] button when the LCD screen prompts you to do so. Note: If the Clean Drive or Media Attention LED is illuminated again when you insert another cartridge immediately after cleaning, see table 4 on page 52 to troubleshoot. 7 If you had to remove a data cartridge to import the cleaning cartridge, import that data cartridge to its original slot. See Importing Cartridges on page 28 for more information. Creating an Inventory of Cartridges 2 This option builds a new inventory of cartridges in the ValueLoader. If using a barcode reader, this option also scans the barcode labels on each cartridge in the carousel. (See Barcode Reader on page 3 for more information. ) To use this option, follow these steps: 1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the [+] or [­] button until "Commands" appears on the top line of the LCD screen. 2 Press the [Enter] button to access the available options. 3 Press the [+] or [­] button until "Re-inventory" appears on the LCD screen. Press [Enter]. 36 ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual Operating the ValueLoader Creating an Inventory of Cartridges The ValueLoader will then check the drive and each slot for the presence of a tape in order to update inventory information. ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual 37 Operating the ValueLoader Creating an Inventory of Cartridges 38 ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual 3ValueLoader Administration Chapter 3 Section Overview This section describes the following: · · · · Configuring the ValueLoader on page 39 Updating Firmware on page 44 Running the ValueLoader System Test on page 46 Retrieving Information About the ValueLoader on page 47 3 Configuring the ValueLoader The Configuration menu provides access to the following ValueLoader configuration options: · · Resetting the ValueLoader Setting SCSI IDs 3 ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual 39 ValueLoader Administration Configuring the ValueLoader · · ValueLoader Operating Modes Updating firmware To access the Configuration menu from the Home screen or main menu, press the [+] or [­] button until "Configuration" appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press the [Enter] button and then [+] or [­] to access the available options. Press the [Enter] button to execute the displayed menu option. Resetting the ValueLoader 3 This option resets the ValueLoader robotics and the tape drive within the ValueLoader, forces a new cartridge inventory, and clears any current error condition. Note: This option is primarily used if the ValueLoader is in an error state. To access this option, follow these steps: 1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the [+] or [­] button until "Configuration" appears on the top line of the LCD screen. 2 Press [Enter] to select. 3 Press the [+] or [­] button until "Reset" appears on the LCD screen. 4 Press the [Enter] button to reset the ValueLoader. After initialization, the ValueLoader returns to normal operation and displays the Home screen. Changing the SCSI ID 3 This option changes the SCSI ID the ValueLoader uses. The ValueLoader operates as a single SCSI device with two separate SCSI Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs): one LUN (0) is for the tape drive, the other (1) is for the ValueLoader robotics. You should only need to change the SCSI ID if there are other devices on the SCSI bus with the same SCSI ID. 40 ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual ValueLoader Administration Configuring the ValueLoader To access this option, follow these steps: 1 From the Home Screen or main menu, press the [+] or [­] button until "Configuration" appears on the top line of the LCD screen. 2 Press the [Enter] button to select. 3 Press the [+] or [­] button until "Change SCSI ID" appears on 4 Press the [Enter] button. The second line on the LCD screen the LCD screen. [. . . ] Can be caused by manually opening the door or a cartridge or other obstruction is blocking the door. Try removing the cartridge or obstruction, then power cycle or reset the ValueLoader. The ValueLoader processor detected a fan error. Cycle power on the ValueLoader and attempt the operation again. [. . . ]