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Compaq Storage Works ESL9198 Series Upgrade Manual
Compaq Storage Works ESL9198 Series Upgrade Manual

Compaq Storage Works ESL9198 Series Upgrade Manual

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ESL9198 Series Tape Library
Tape Drive Upgrade Guide
First Edition (September 2000)
Part Number: 201417-001
Compaq Computer Corporation

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  • Page 1 ™ ESL9198 Series Tape Library Tape Drive Upgrade Guide First Edition (September 2000) Part Number: 201417-001 Compaq Computer Corporation...
  • Page 2 Information Technologies Group, L.P. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Compaq Authorized Reseller ........
  • Page 4 Figure 2–1. Installing a Compaq tape drive ........
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for upgrading tape drives in ™ a Compaq StorageWorks ESL9198 SeriesTape Library Document Structure This guide contains the following information: Chapter 1: Overview Tape Drive Numbering Required Tools and Accessory Kit...
  • Page 6: Related Documents

    Compaq StorageWorks ESL9198 Series Tape Library Tape Drive Upgrade Guide Related Documents Document Title Part Number Compaq StorageWorks™ ESL9198 Series Tape Library Reference 201416-001 Guide Compaq StorageWorks™ ESL9198 Series Tape Library Diagnostic 201419-001 Software Guide Compaq StorageWorks™ ESL9198 Series Tape Library...
  • Page 7: Text Conventions

    About this Guide Text Conventions This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text: Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between two keys indicates that they should be pressed simultaneously USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in uppercase.
  • Page 8: Symbols In Text

    Compaq StorageWorks ESL9198 Series Tape Library Tape Drive Upgrade Guide Symbols in Text These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following meanings: WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
  • Page 9: Symbols On Equipment

    About this Guide Symbols on Equipment These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions may exist. Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area contains no opera- tor serviceable parts.
  • Page 10: Cabinet Stability

    This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone Center. Telephone numbers for world wide Technical Support Centers are listed on the Compaq website. Visit the Compaq website at www.compaq.com.
  • Page 11: Compaq Website

    Third-party hardware or software Operating system type and revision level Compaq Website The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and Flash ROM images. You can visit the Compaq website at www.compaq.com. Compaq Authorized Reseller For the name of your nearest Compaq authorized reseller: In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
  • Page 12: Overview

    Chapter Overview This document provides instructions for adding a Compaq tape drive to a Compaq StorageWorks ESL9198 Series Tape Library. Note that the DLT drives used in this library are Low Voltage Differential (LVD). The tape drive upgrade procedure consists of the...
  • Page 13: Tape Drive Numbering

    8 tape drives or 10 tape drives Up to 92 storage bins on the inside of the front door NOTE: An additional installation kit is required to install drives into bays 8 and 9. Contact your Compaq sales representative for more information.
  • Page 14: Figure 1-1. Tape Drive Numbering (8 Tape Drives)

    Overview 1–3 Drive Bay 0 Drive Bay 1 Drive Bay 2 Drive Bay 3 Drive Bay 4 Drive Bay 5 Drive Bay 6 Drive Bay 7 SHR-1811 Figure 1–1. Tape drive numbering (8 tape drives)
  • Page 15: Figure 1-2. Tape Drive Numbering (10 Tape Drives)

    1–4 Compaq StorageWorks ESL9198 Series Tape Library Tape Drive Upgrade Guide Drive Bay 8 Drive Bay 9 Drive Bay 0 Drive Bay 1 Drive Bay 2 Drive Bay 3 Drive Bay 4 Drive Bay 5 Drive Bay 6 Drive Bay 7 SHR-1813 Figure 1–2.
  • Page 16: Required Tools

    Overview 1–5 Required Tools The following tools are required: Flat-blade screwdriver Hex key (5/32-inch) to open door Accessories The following accessories are required for non-default SCSI bus configuration: Terminator (1) SCSI jumper cable (1)
  • Page 17: Installing The Tape Drive

    Chapter Installing the Tape Drive This chapter explains how to install a Compaq tape drive in a drive bay. You need the Compaq ESL9198 Series Tape Library tape drive upgrade kit to complete the installation. Contact your Compaq sales representative for more information.
  • Page 18: Tape Drive Installation

    2–2 Compaq StorageWorks ESL9198 Series Tape Library Tape Drive Upgrade Guide Tape Drive Installation To install a tape drive: (see Figure 2-1) 1. Open the library front door. 2. Insert the tape drive 3 into the drive bay 5. 3. Secure the tape drive in the drive bay by tightening the two captive screws 1. These quick-release screws are located at the lower left and lower right corners of the tape drive.
  • Page 19: Figure 2-1. Installing A Compaq Tape Drive

    Installing the Tape Drive 2–3 SHR-1790 Figure 2–1. Installing a Compaq tape drive Quick-release thumbscrew on each bottom corner Hot-plug sensor lever Tape drive Easy-access rear panel Drive bay...
  • Page 20: Scsi Cabling Configuration

    2–4 Compaq StorageWorks ESL9198 Series Tape Library Tape Drive Upgrade Guide SCSI Cabling Configuration Figure 2-2 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for 10 tape drives. NOTE: All ESL9198 Series Tape Libraries are equipped with internal SCSI cables and terminators in place for a two-drive-per-SCSI bus configuration.
  • Page 21 Installing the Tape Drive 2–5 Jumper (5 places) Robotics backplane SCSI K (jumpered to SCSI B) Terminator (5 places) Pass through COMM port SCSI L (connects to an extended SCSI bus) Drive column 1 Robotics controller SCSI distribution assembly RS-232 diagnostic port SCSI adapter LVD differential NOTE: SCSI H, F, D, and J are external SCSI inputs...
  • Page 22: Library Configuration

    Chapter Library Configuration This chapter explains how to change the Compaq StorageWorks ESL9198 Series Tape Library configuration using the control panel.
  • Page 23: Configuring The Library

    3–2 Compaq StorageWorks ESL9198 Series Tape Library Tape Drive Upgrade Guide Configuring the Library To change the library configuration: 1. Press the Standby button to place the library in the off-line state. 2. At the Operator screen of the control panel, press Configure Library (see Figure 3-1).
  • Page 24 Library Configuration 3–3 3. Press the Configure button (see Figure 3-2). Back Forward Home Overview Tapes Operator System Configure: Library Off-line Inquiry: ESL9198 Series Standby Model: 6318080 # Bins: # Drives: Load Port Serial Number: IEEE ID: Library SCSI ID: 0 Drive 0 SCSI ID: 1 Drive 1 SCSI ID: 2 Drive 2 SCSI ID: 3...
  • Page 25 3–4 Compaq StorageWorks ESL9198 Series Tape Library Tape Drive Upgrade Guide The control panel displays the Configure: Library Settings screen (see Figure 3-3). Back Forward Home Overview Tapes Operator System Configure: Library Settings Off-line Model: 6318080 Standby # Bins: Load Port...
  • Page 26 Library Configuration 3–5 Table 3–1 Default SCSI IDs Drive # Default SCSI ID 5. Set the SCSI ID for the new tape drive: a. Press the Select button until the Device box is highlighted. b. Using the Left/Right arrow buttons, select the new tape drive. c.
  • Page 27 2-4 icons symbols on equipment xi installing tape drive into drive bay 2-2 cabling configuration 2-4 installing the tape drive 2-1 Compaq authorized reseller xiii Compaq website xiii configure Library 3-2 jumper 2-5 configure library configure: library screen 3-2...
  • Page 28 I–2 Compaq StorageWorks ESL9198 Series Tape Library Tape Drive Upgrade Guide Cabling Configuration 2-4 terminator 2-5 distribution assembly 2-5 terminators 2-4 SCSI ID 3-4 text conventions ix sequential order 2-1 symbols in text x warnings symbols on equipment xi electrical shock xi...

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