Document Outline

• Notices
• License Agreement
• Spectra Logic Contact Information
  • United States Office
  • European Office
  • Web Site
• Warnings and Cautions
  • Tapes
  • Bar Code Scanner
  • AC Power
  • Lithium Battery
  • Rack Mounting
• Contents
• 1 Introduction
  • About This Guide
    • Related Publications
    • Conventions Used in This Manual
  • About the Spectra 10000 Library
    • SCSI Configuration
    • Fibre Channel Configuration
  • Library Components
    • Front Panel Components
    • Internal Components
    • SCSI Library Rear Panel Components
    • Fibre Channel Library Rear Panel Components
  • Storage Management Options
    • Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Environment
    • Network Attached Storage (NAS) Environment
    • Storage Area Network (SAN) Environment
  • Professional Services
• 2 Preparing the Host System
  • Before Configuring the Library
  • Selecting a SCSI Bus for the Library (SCSI Libraries Only)
  • Determining SCSI ID Usage
  • Sony AIT Device Driver Support
    • Operating System Compatibility
    • Software Compatibility
  • If You Need Assistance
• 3 Preparing the Library
  • Unpacking the Library
  • Selecting an Appropriate Environment for the Library
    • Media and Hardware Environment
    • Air Quality
    • Rack Mount vs. Tabletop Configuration
  • Preparing to Connect the Library
  • Selecting the Mode of Library Operation
    • Single Bus Mode
    • Dual Bus Mode
  • Split-Bus Configuration
    • Managing the Split-Bus Configuration
  • Setting SCSI IDs
    • Drive SCSI IDs
    • Library SCSI ID
  • Setting the Library Configuration Switch
  • Connecting the SCSI Cables and Terminators
  • Connecting the Serial Cable
  • Connecting the Library to Fibre Channel
  • Connecting the AC Power
• 4 Configuring the Library
  • Configuring Library Software
    • Selecting the Library Mode
    • Split-Bus Operation Only: Library 2 Slots
  • Setting Library Parameters
    • General Settings
  • Fibre Channel Information Screen
    • Soft and Hard Addresses
  • Configuring Library Tape Drive Settings
    • Emulate 1/2
    • Emulate 3/4
  • Checking for Correct Operation
    • Performance Test 1: Power Up
    • Performance Test 2: Confirm SCSI IDs
• 5 Operating the Library
  • Inserting Tapes
    • Individually Loading Tapes
    • Bulk Loading Tapes
  • Moving Tapes
  • Removing Tapes
    • Bulk Unload
    • Exchange Media
    • Queued Unloads
  • Viewing and Enabling Bar Codes
    • Barcodes Screen
  • Creating a Backup Firmware Tape
  • Upgrading Library Firmware
    • Note for Fibre Channel Libraries
    • Loading Library Firmware
    • Forcing a Firmware Reload
  • Upgrading Drive Firmware
    • Upgrading Drive Firmware
    • Confirming Correct Firmware
    • Resetting Drive Emulation
  • Using Passwords
    • Creating a User Password
    • Locking Screens
  • Copying Data From Non-AIT Tapes to AIT Tapes
    • Using the MCE Utility
• 6 Maintaining the Library
  • Accessing Library Information
    • Spectra 10000 Screen
  • Accessing Drive Information
    • Drive Information Screens
    • ECC Screens
    • ECC Fault Check
  • Replacing the Air Filter
  • Changing Hosts
  • Cleaning Drives
    • Built-In Cleaning Feature
    • Tape Drive Head Cleaning
    • Manual Drive Head Cleaning Operation
  • Handling Tapes
  • Packing the Library for Shipment
    • Packaging
  • Additional Media and Accessories
    • Certified Media
    • Bar Code Labels
    • PackRack Magazine Shelf
  • Ordering Media and Accessories
    • Contacting Spectra Logic Sales
• 7 Troubleshooting
  • Library Operation Problems
    • Library hangs, will not boot, or does not communicate with host
    • Library boots, but will not come to Unit Ready state
    • Library powers up with drive faults
    • Library powers up with screen blank
    • Library screens are locked
    • Library screen does not respond to touch
    • Drive fault displayed
    • Drive alert displayed
    • System fault displayed
    • Library does not respond to move commands
    • Power is lost during firmware upgrade, and upgrade process will not restart
  • Tape Drive Problems
    • Tape drive will not write data
    • Tape stuck in gripper arm
    • Tape stuck in drive
    • Tape stuck in slot, or will not move into drive
  • Bar Code Problems
    • Labels not read
    • Labels read but missing a character
    • Labels read but have an extra character
• 8 Technical Support and Service
  • Important Information
  • Spectra Logic Repair Policy
    • Limited Warranty
  • Advanced Technical Support Options
    • Advanced Exchange Service
    • Next Business Day On-Site Service
    • Four-Hour Response On-Site Service
  • Contacting Technical Support
    • Opening a Support Ticket
    • RMA Returns
    • How to Contact Technical Support
  • Professional Services
  • Library Specifications
    • Library Data Storage Capacity
    • Physical Specifications
    • Power Requirements
    • Library Reliability
    • Communications Interface
    • Robotics Specifications
    • Operating Environment
  • Sony AIT Tape Drive Specifications
    • Available AIT Drive System Compatibility Modes
    • Functional Changes for Specific Drive Emulation Selections
  • Sony AIT Media Specifications
    • Sony AME Media
    • Approved Media
    • Capacity
  • Bar Code Specifications
    • Bar Code Label Standards
  • The SCSI Bus
    • Single-Ended, LVD, or HVD
    • Fast/Slow and Wide/Narrow SCSI
  • SCSI Cables and Terminators
    • SCSI Terminator Descriptions
    • SCSI Cable Descriptions
    • Single-Ended/Low-Voltage Differential SCSI Connectors
    • High-Voltage Differential Differential SCSI Connectors
  • Safety Agency Standards
  • FCC Notice
  • Japan
  • BMPT Vfg 243/1991
    • Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
  • EU Declaration of Conformity
• Index