Summary of Contents for Compaq Storage Works ESL9198 Series
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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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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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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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...
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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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...
Chapter Library Configuration This chapter explains how to change the Compaq StorageWorks ESL9198 Series Tape Library configuration using the control panel.
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).
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...