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[. . . ] Tandberg Data M-Series User's Guide T6423045-03 A01 Tandberg Data M-Series User's Guide, T6423045-03 A01, February 2004, Made in USA. Tandberg Data provides this publication "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Tandberg Data may revise this publication from time to time without notice. Making copies or adaptations without prior written authorization of Quantum Corporation is prohibited by law and constitutes a punishable violation of the law. [. . . ] On an M2500 library, press Level on the main screen until the Stack button appears at the lower right corner of the screen. The GUI displays the Stack Configuration screen (see figure 35). Tandberg Data M-Series User's Guide 47 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Viewing the Stack Configuration Figure 35 Sample Stack Configuration Screen Tandberg Data Stack levels installed Available stack levels = Drive installed = Drive not installed = Drive disabled = Magazine installed = Magazine not installed This screen displays the: · · · · Maximum size of the library (this depends on the length of the StackLink installed) Number of library modules installed in the stack Number, location, and SCSI IDs of the tape drives installed Number and location of the tape cartridge magazines installed When you are finished viewing the Stack Configuration screen, press Main to return to the main screen. 48 Tandberg Data M-Series User's Guide Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration 3 This chapter explains how to change the library configuration using the GUI Configuration screen. Accessing the Configuration Screen To access the Configuration screen: 1 On the main screen, press Menu. The GUI displays the Menu screen (see figure 36). 3 Tandberg Data M-Series User's Guide 49 Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Accessing the Configuration Screen Figure 36 Menu Screen Tandberg Data 2 Press Config. The GUI displays the Configuration screen (see figure 37). Figure 37 Configuration Screen Tandberg Data 50 Tandberg Data M-Series User's Guide Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Setting the Library ID Setting the Library ID By default the library SCSI ID is set to 0. To change the library SCSI ID setting: 1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration Screen). To return to the Configuration screen without changing the option setting, press Cancel. Note: This setting takes effect when you reboot the library. 3 Changing a Tape Drive ID By default, the M1500 tape drive SCSI IDs are set as follows: · · · · · · · · Drive 1 ID = 1 Drive 2 ID = 2 Drive 1 ID = 1 Drive 2 ID = 2 Drive 3 ID = 3 Drive 4 ID = 4 Drive 5 ID = 15 Drive 6 ID = 14 Tandberg Data M-Series User's Guide 3 By default, the M2500 tape drive SCSI IDs are set as follows: 51 Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing a Tape Drive ID Figure 38 illustrates the drive numbering scheme for the M2500. Figure 38 M2500 Drive Numbering Drive 1 (default SCSI ID = 1) Drive 2 (default SCSI ID = 2) Drive 3 (default SCSI ID = 3) Drive 4 (default SCSI ID = 4) Drive 5 (default SCSI ID = 15) Drive 6 (default SCSI ID = 14) To change a tape drive SCSI ID: 1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration Screen). 2 Press the Up or Down buttons until the desired drive ID (for example, Drive 1 ID) is highlighted. Caution: Set the drive SCSI ID to Disabled only if the drive is not installed in the library. 52 Tandberg Data M-Series User's Guide Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing the Terminator Power Setting 5 Press Select. To return to the Configuration screen without changing the option setting, press Cancel. 6 If desired, repeat steps 2 through 5 to set the SCSI ID for another tape drive. Note: This setting takes effect when you reboot the library. Changing the Terminator Power Setting The Terminator Power option controls whether the library robotics provide terminator power. To enable or disable robotics terminator power: 1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration Screen). 4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Terminator Power setting. To return to the Configuration screen without changing the option setting, press Cancel. Note: This setting takes effect when you reboot the library. 3 Tandberg Data M-Series User's Guide 53 Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing the Emulation Setting Changing the Emulation Setting The Emulation option allows you to set the library to act as either a Quantum ATL library or an M4 Data library. To set the emulation: 1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration Screen on page 49). Note: The default setting for the M1500 is M4 Data; the default setting for the M2500 is M2500. 3 5 Press Select. To return to the Configuration screen without changing the option setting, press Cancel. Note: This setting takes effect when you reboot the library. Changing the Storage Slot Count Setting The Storage Slot Count option controls how many storage elements are reported to the SCSI host. Note: When changing this option setting in a multiple library stack, you must use the GUI on the SCSI master (the library module connected to the SCSI host) in order for the changes to take effect. 3 54 Tandberg Data M-Series User's Guide Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing the Sync Negotiation Setting To change the Storage Slot Count setting: 1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration Screen on page 49). 2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Storage Slot Count is highlighted. [. . . ] Caution: If the reel locks are not visible, do not use the cartridge. Figure 61 Location of the Reel Locks and the Hub Reel lock opening Springloaded hub Reel lock opening 4 Verify that the spring-loaded hub (see figure 61) is centered within the circular opening in the tape cartridge. Make sure the hub springs back into place and is still centered within its circular opening. Tandberg Data M-Series User's Guide 161 Appendix C DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges 6 Open the tape cartridge door (see figure 62): a b Gently press up on the tab at the right side of the tape cartridge door. Swing the door open. Figure 62 Opening the Tape Cartridge Door Tape cartridge door Tab 7 Verify that: · · · The tape is wound tightly on the reel The tape leader loop is sticking up about an eighth of an inch The tape leader loop is not bent or torn If any of the above conditions are not met, do not use the cartridge. Caution: 162 Tandberg Data M-Series User's Guide Appendix C DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges 8 Check for proper operation of the tape cartridge's write-protect switch (see figure 63). The switch should snap back and forth, and the orange tab should be visible when the switch is in the write-protected position. Figure 63 Write Protect Switch Write-protect switch Tandberg Data M-Series User's Guide 163 Appendix C DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges 164 Tandberg Data M-Series User's Guide Appendix D Regulatory Statements D FCC Statement 4 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ]