User manual HP SURESTORE DLT 718 TAPE AUTOLOADER

[. . . ] HP SureStore DLT Autoloader Models 418, 718 & 818 User's Guide Edition 1 Manufacturing Part Number: C6282-90009 September 1999 Printed in: Greeley, CO USA © Copyright 1999 Hewlett-Packard Company Notice This document contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this printed material, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. [. . . ] · Clean the drive using the tape drive cleaning procedure in "Cleaning the Autoloader Tape Drive" on page 2-21. · If the message is displayed again within a short amount of time, replace the tape. · Clean the outside of the tape cartridge using a damp cloth. · Clean the tape drive using the tape drive cleaning procedure found in "Cleaning the Autoloader Tape Drive" on page 2-21. Table 2-3 If this happens . A brand new tape is used and a drive cleaning message is received. An older, frequently-used tape is loaded and a drive cleaning message is received. An older, frequently-used tape causes a cleaning message to be displayed for the second time. · Verify the tape is readable by clearing the error message. · If the tape can be read, back up data from the damaged tape to another tape cartridge, and discard the damaged one. · Replace the cleaning cartridge. Chapter 2 2- 23 n o i t a r e p O r e d a o l o t u A Operating the Autoloader Configuring the Autoloader Configuring the Autoloader ADMIN * / CONFIG * 1. In the CONFIG * menu, press NEXT or PREV until the desired operation is displayed, then press ENTER. If the option has multiple settings, the current setting flashes. Press NEXT or PREV until the desired setting is displayed. 2. Press NEXT or PREV to change the setting. Press CANCEL two times to return to the ready state. Table 2-4 Configuration Options Config Name RECOVERY ON/OFF Description If set to ON, the Autoloader attempts to recover from errors. If set to OFF the Autoloader stops moving if an error occurs. Recovery should remain ON under normal conditions. Sets all autoloader configuration options to their default settings. Tracks internal SCSI states and saves the information to a log. When set to ON, the RELEASE DOOR option will not unlock the door. When set to OFF, the door can be released. Default ON RESTORE DEFAULTS CLEAR ODOMETERS NEW PASSWORD SCSI LOG ON/OFF SECURE ON/OFF -- -- -- OFF OFF 2-24 Chapter 2 Operating the Autoloader Configuring the Autoloader Table 2-4 Configuration Options Config Name POWER SECURE ON/OFF Description When set to ON, the SECURE ON/OFF setting is retained in the event of a power outage. When set to OFF, the Autoloader returns to its default setting of SECURE OFF when power is restored. When set to ON, recovered errors are reported; when set to OFF, the recovered errors are not reported. [. . . ] Figure D-3 Customizing the Shelf Depth D-4 Appendix D Installing an Autoloader into a Non-HP Rack Mounting the Autoloader in a Non-HP Rack 6. Slide the shelf through the back of the rack until the front lip is over the bezel and the rear portion of the shelf slides over the back screws (Figure D-4). Figure D-4 Shelf Installation NOTE Have a second person stand at the front of the rack to help guide the front lip of the shelf between the slots on the bezel. CAUTION Ensure that installation in your rack cabinet does not create an unstable condition. Appendix D D- 5 s k c a R P H n o N Installing an Autoloader into a Non-HP Rack Mounting the Autoloader in a Non-HP Rack 7. To secure the shelf to the rack, install and tighten two screws (one on each side) into the upper clipnut on the back of the shelf (Figure D-5). [. . . ]