Page 3 - Contents; Introduction
i Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
ii Sequential mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Autoloader operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Monitoring the autoloader operation and status . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - Features
2 Chapter 1: Introduction www.gateway.com Features ■ A carousel that positions the specified cartridge slot in front of the tape drive. A robotic cartridge loader moves the cartridges between the cartridge slots and the tape drive. ■ Storage for as many as eight data cartridges. Cartridges are store...
Page 8 - Accessories; Optional accessories
4 Chapter 1: Introduction www.gateway.com Accessories The autoloader comes with: ■ Power cord ■ One wide SCSI-3 (HDCI-HDCI) cable ■ One wide SCSI-3 (VHDCI-HDCI) cable ■ One LTO-1 100/200 GB tape cartridge ■ One LTO-1 cleaning cartridge ■ One LVD wide SCSI terminator (included in some configurations)...
Page 9 - Quick Start
2 5 Quick Start Read this chapter to learn about: ■ Safety precautions ■ Components and connectors ■ Starting the autoloader ■ Using the Operator’s Panel ■ Installing cartridges
Page 10 - Warnings
6 Chapter 2: Quick Start www.gateway.com Warnings Read all safety and operating instructions before you use the autoloader and retain the instructions for future reference. This autoloader has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Incorrect use can result in electrical sho...
Page 11 - Front
7 Front www.gateway.com Front ■ Cartridge access port —Insert or remove cartridges through this port. ■ Status LEDs — Provide information about various system functions. See “Status LEDs” on page 30 for more information. ■ LCD — Displays two lines of text with 16 characters per line. The LCD display...
Page 12 - Back
8 Chapter 2: Quick Start www.gateway.com Back ■ SCSI connectors — Two wide SCSI connectors connect the autoloader and tape drive to a single SCSI bus. You can use either of the following: ■ A shielded, high-density, wide (68-pin) SCSI cable (For more information, see “SCSI interface” on page 52.) ■ ...
Page 13 - Interior
9 Interior www.gateway.com Interior ■ Cartridge loader — The cartridge loader moves cartridges between the cartridge slots and the tape drive. When a cartridge slot is positioned in front of the tape drive, the loader grips the sides of the cartridge and slides it between the slot and tape drive. Th...
Page 15 - Starting the autoloader; To start the autoloader:
11 Starting the autoloader www.gateway.com Starting the autoloader To start the autoloader: 1 Attach the power cord to the autoloader, then attach the other end to an AC outlet. For more information about the power cord, see “Power specifications” on page 57. 2 Connect the SCSI cable and the termina...
Page 17 - The Operator’s Panel
13 The Operator’s Panel www.gateway.com The Operator’s Panel The Operator’s Panel consists of various status LEDs, an LCD, and keypad buttons. The following keypad buttons are used to navigate the menu options: ■ CANCEL button [X] — Cancel an action and return to the last menu item. ■ PREVIOUS butto...
Page 18 - Installing the data cartridges; To install the data cartridges:
14 Chapter 2: Quick Start www.gateway.com Installing the data cartridges Before you use the autoloader, you must install the data cartridges. For more information on data cartridges, see “Data cartridges” on page 27. To install the data cartridges: 1 Press any button on the Operator’s Panel to chang...
Page 20 - Choosing a location
16 Chapter 3: Setting Up the Autoloader www.gateway.com Choosing a location Choose a location that meets the following criteria: ■ Select a location that is flat, sturdy, level, and close to the host server. Do not place the autoloader on the floor or other carpeted surfaces. ■ Cabinet (rack) requir...
Page 21 - Checking the installation environment
17 Choosing a location www.gateway.com Checking the installation environment After choosing a location for the autoloader, consider the following: ■ The maximum recommended ambient temperature for the autoloader is +50°F to +104°F (+10°C to +40°C). Install the autoloader in an environment compatible...
Page 22 - Requirements
18 Chapter 3: Setting Up the Autoloader www.gateway.com Installing the autoloader into a cabinet The autoloader can be installed into an EIA 310-D standard 19-inch cabinet (rack). Requirements To install the autoloader into a cabinet, you need: ■ #2 Phillips screwdriver ■ TORX T-10 screwdriver ■ The...
Page 23 - Preparing the autoloader; To prepare the autoloader for installation:
19 Installing the autoloader into a cabinet www.gateway.com Preparing the autoloader To prepare the autoloader for installation: 1 Use the eraser end of a pencil, or a similar object, to press the right side of the recessed power switch on the front of the autoloader. This turns off the autoloader. ...
Page 24 - Installing the support rails; To install the support rails in the cabinet:
20 Chapter 3: Setting Up the Autoloader www.gateway.com Installing the support rails To install the support rails in the cabinet: 1 Remove the two support rails from the kit and note how they will be positioned in the cabinet. When the rails are installed, the shelf flanges will face inward to suppo...
Page 26 - Installing the cabinet mount brackets; To install the cabinet mount brackets on the autoloader:
22 Chapter 3: Setting Up the Autoloader www.gateway.com Installing the cabinet mount brackets To install the cabinet mount brackets on the autoloader: 1 Remove the cabinet mount brackets from the cabinet mount kit and determine which side of the autoloader you will attach them to: a From the front o...
Page 28 - Securing the autoloader; To secure the autoloader to the cabinet:
24 Chapter 3: Setting Up the Autoloader www.gateway.com Securing the autoloader To secure the autoloader to the cabinet: 1 From the front of the cabinet, position the autoloader on the shelf flanges between the support rails. Slide the autoloader toward the back of the cabinet until the brackets con...
Page 29 - Connecting the cables; To connect the cables to the autoloader:
25 Installing the autoloader into a cabinet www.gateway.com Connecting the cables To connect the cables to the autoloader: 1 Choose the appropriate SCSI cable to use (two SCSI cables are supplied with your autoloader). ■ If you are connecting the autoloader to a device that uses a 68-pin HDC connect...
Page 31 - Data cartridges
27 Data cartridges www.gateway.com Data cartridges Installing the data cartridges To install the data cartridges: 1 Press any button on the Operator’s Panel to change to interaction mode. 2 Select the Commands menu, then press E NTER . 3 Select Import , then press E NTER . 4 Enter the number of the ...
Page 32 - Loading and unloading a cartridge
28 Chapter 3: Setting Up the Autoloader www.gateway.com The Export command lets you specify which cartridge you want to remove. When you use the Export command, the cartridge carousel moves the specified cartridge slot into position in front of the cartridge access port and slides the door open. The...
Page 34 - Status LEDs
30 Chapter 4: Operating the Autoloader www.gateway.com The Operator’s Panel The Operator’s Panel consists of: ■ Status LEDs ■ LCD ■ Keypad Status LEDs The LEDs are updated during power up and reset sequences. When you turn on the autoloader or do a software reset, the autoloader turns on all LEDs as...
Page 35 - Keypad
31 The Operator’s Panel www.gateway.com ■ READY/ACTIVITY (Green LED) — Lights any time the autoloader is turned on and able to function. It flashes whenever there is autoloader or drive activity. ■ CLEAN DRIVE (Amber LED) — Lights when the drive needs to be cleaned. The LED turns off after the drive...
Page 36 - Menu options
32 Chapter 4: Operating the Autoloader www.gateway.com Menu options Press the E NTER button to access the menu options from the Operator’s Panel. Use the P REVIOUS and N EXT buttons to navigate through the menu items, then press E NTER to select the menu item. Use the C ANCEL button to cancel the la...
Page 37 - Inventory status characters
33 Inventory status characters www.gateway.com Inventory status characters The inventory status characters represent the status of each slot within the tape drive. They appear in the second line of text on the LCD as an eight-character string, with four blank spaces on each side. If a drive does not...
Page 38 - Operating modes; Random mode
34 Chapter 4: Operating the Autoloader www.gateway.com Operating modes The system driven mode is the normal mode of operation. In this mode, the Operator’s Panel displays the status associated with the actions that were caused from commands issued through the drive's SCSI interface. Some of these ac...
Page 39 - Sequential mode; Circular mode
35 Operating modes www.gateway.com Sequential mode Sequential mode is used when autoloader software is not available. In sequential mode, the autoloader loads and unloads tapes automatically. You specify which tape you want to be loaded first by using the autoloader Operator’s Panel controls. (For m...
Page 40 - Autoloader operations
36 Chapter 4: Operating the Autoloader www.gateway.com Autoloader operations After you install and configure the autoloader and install your program on the host computer, the autoloader performs most operations automatically. Operator intervention includes the following activities: ■ Monitoring auto...
Page 41 - Resetting the autoloader
37 Autoloader operations www.gateway.com Resetting the autoloader A reset causes the autoloader to perform its power-on self-test (POST) and check for the presence of data cartridges. You can reset the autoloader in any of the following ways: ■ Power-on reset — Turning the autoloader off (or unplugg...
Page 42 - Maintenance; Cleaning the tape drive
38 Chapter 4: Operating the Autoloader www.gateway.com Maintenance The autoloader requires no routine maintenance except for cleaning. Cleaning the tape drive The tape drive requires regular cleaning with an LTO tape cleaning cartridge to maintain optimal performance. Following a regular cleaning sc...
Page 44 - Shipping the autoloader
40 Chapter 4: Operating the Autoloader www.gateway.com Shipping the autoloader If you need to ship the autoloader, use the original shipping carton and packing materials to prevent damage. The shipping carton and packing materials are not intended to be used for shipping items other than the autoloa...
Page 46 - Performing a system test; To run a system test:
42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting and Diagnostics www.gateway.com Performing a system test The System Test option cycles the autoloader through the process of loading, calibrating, and unloading all cartridges in the carousel. Running a system test verifies the basic operational soundness of the autoloa...
Page 47 - Error codes; Overview of Error Codes
43 Error codes www.gateway.com Error codes Overview of Error Codes Robotic control errors Error code hex notation Error belonging to 80 - 8F Robotic control errors 90 - 96 Function errors A0 - A5 Low level axis errors B0 - B7 Electronic hardware errors BA - BF Drive errors Error code hex notation De...
Page 48 - Function errors
44 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting and Diagnostics www.gateway.com Function errors 86 Access door cannot be opened, preventing the removal of tape media. 87 Timeout. A timeout condition occurred. 88 Communications error during loop-back. 89 Timeout detected by loader on BHC testing. 8F No error after aut...
Page 49 - Low level axis errors
45 Error codes www.gateway.com Low level axis errors Electronic hardware errors Error code hex notation Description A0 Belt axis error. Error during cartridge carrier movement (position not found). A1 Slider axis error. Transport slider unable to reach estimated position. A2 Gripper position error. ...
Page 50 - Drive errors; Error and event log
46 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting and Diagnostics www.gateway.com Drive errors Error and event log The autoloader provides an internal error and event log with 64 entries. This log data is helpful for development and service purposes. The error and event log is accessible through the Operator’s Panel an...
Page 51 - Log entry; Example of error/event log display; Entry modes
47 Error codes www.gateway.com Log entry A negative number in the top line shows the current position in the error log. Every log entry consists of a type identifier and two data bytes. This information is shown on the bottom line of the screen. Entry: AA BB CC ■ AA type identifier ■ BB data type 1 ...
Page 53 - Telephone support; Telephone numbers
49 Before calling Gateway Technical Support www.gateway.com Before calling Gateway Technical Support Before calling Gateway Technical Support, consider using Gateway’s Internet technical support. Gateway’s Web site has FAQs, tips, and other technical help. You can also use the Web site to e-mail Tec...
Page 55 - Specifications; Size and weight
A 51 Specifications Size and weight Length: 24.0 inches (60.9 cm) Width: 16.9 inches (42.9 cm) Height: 3.3 inches (8.4 cm) Weight : 19.5 pounds (8.8 kg) without cartridges installed
Page 56 - SCSI interface; SCSI ID settings
52 Chapter A: www.gateway.com SCSI interface The autoloader has a standard SCSI interface. One SCSI cable and one SCSI terminator are included with the autoloader. Additional cables and terminators can be ordered from Gateway. SCSI ID settings The autoloader contains two SCSI ID settings — one for t...
Page 57 - Changing the SCSI ID settings; SCSI cable requirements
53 SCSI interface www.gateway.com Changing the SCSI ID settings To change the SCSI ID settings: 1 From the main menu, press the P REVIOUS or N EXT button until Configuration appears on the LCD. 2 Press E NTER to select the Configuration menu. 3 Press the P REVIOUS or N EXT button until Change SCSI I...
Page 58 - SCSI cable length; SCSI terminator requirements
54 Chapter A: www.gateway.com SCSI cable length The maximum allowable cable length for a low-voltage differential SCSI bus, including all internal and external cables, is specified as follows: ■ If you have more than two devices on the LVD bus, the maximum allowable length is 39 feet (12 meters). ■ ...
Page 59 - Performance specifications; Capacity; Initial element status time
55 Performance specifications www.gateway.com Performance specifications Capacity The autoloader can accommodate as many as eight LTO tape cartridges. The storage capacity of the autoloader depends on the type of cartridge and the type of data being stored. Tape drive performance When installed in t...
Page 61 - Power specifications; AC power; United States and Canada — 120 VAC power cord
57 Power specifications www.gateway.com Power specifications AC power The autoloader has automatic AC input voltage selection and accepts the input voltages shown in the following table. The autoloader is capable of continuous operation when the AC power experiences intermittent operation, voltage s...
Page 62 - Environmental specifications
58 Chapter A: www.gateway.com Environmental specifications (1) All operating specifications include a data cartridge. These measurements assume that the autoloader is installed in accordance with the installation instructions. (2) The autoloader is in its original packaging. (3) The autoloader has b...
Page 63 - Acoustic noise limits; Shock specifications
59 Environmental specifications www.gateway.com Acoustic noise limits The overall, averaged A-weighted sound pressure level (in decibels) for the autoloader does not exceed the upper limits specified in the following table. (1) LpA is the average A-weighted sound pressure level over the following fr...
Page 64 - Vibration specifications
60 Chapter A: www.gateway.com Vibration specifications The following table shows the vibration specifications for the autoloader during operation, non-operation, storage, and transportation. The operating specifications indicate the amount of vibration the autoloader can withstand while the enclosed...
Page 66 - Regulatory compliance statements; United States of America; Canada
62 Chapter B: www.gateway.com Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Th...
Page 67 - California Proposition 65 Warning
63 www.gateway.com California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or reproductive harm.
Page 68 - Notices
64 Chapter B: www.gateway.com Notices Copyright © 2003 Gateway, Inc.All Rights Reserved14303 Gateway PlacePoway, CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, withou...
Page 69 - Index
65 Index A AC connector 8 power 57 power cord 11 , 57 power cord specifications 57 power switch 12 accessories 4 optional 4 acoustic noise limits 59 autoload mode 35 B back components 8 buttons 7 C cables connecting 25 Cancel button 13 , 31 capacity 55 carousel 2 , 10 cartridges access door 2 , 7 in...
