User manual TANDBERG SLR AUTOLOADER SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL

[. . . ] TANDBERG SLR AUTOLOADER SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL TANDBERG DATA ASA P. O. Box 134 Kjelsås N-0411 OSLO, NORWAY Phone + 47 22 18 90 90 Telefax + 47 22 18 95 50 © Tandberg Data ASA Part No. 43 20 72 ­ 03 December 2003 Related publications available from our Marketing Department: Part No. Title 43 21 77 ­ 03 43 20 73 ­ 03 43 20 74 ­ 01 43 04 44 - 11 43 07 43 - 13 Tandberg SLR Autoloader Installation and User Manual Tandberg SLR Autoloader SCSI Interface Manual Tandberg SLR Autoloader Product Verification Report Tandberg SLR 7-140 Tape Drive Product Reference Manual Tandberg SLR 7-140 Tape Drive Programmers Reference Manual This publication may describe designs for which patents are granted or pending. [. . . ] To disable data recording, rotate the write-protect switch until it points to the locked icon. Tandberg SLR Autoloader Service and Repair Manual 37 Cartridge Handling Inserting Cartridges into the Magazine Insert cartridges so that access door is facing up and located at the magazine front. After you insert your cartridges, position the magazine so that the cartridges face forward and the handle is toward you. Make sure the cartridges latch. Loading a Cartridge into the Drive The normal operations of the unit are controlled by storage management software resident on the host computer. When you must load or unload a specific cartridge using the control buttons on the front panel, do the following: To load a cartridge: 1. The screen displays a cartridge slot number on line two and the barcode label text for the cartridge on line three: SLOT 1 Label = XXX111 SELECT CANCEL 2. The robot shuttle removes the cartridge from the selected magazine slot and moves it to the drive. Tandberg SLR Autoloader Service and Repair Manual 38 Tandberg Data Chapter 3 - Operation To unload a cartridge: 1. The following screen appears, displaying the slot number of one of the available, empty cartridge slots on line two: SLOT 1 SELECT CANCEL 2. The robot shuttle removes the cartridge from the drive and moves it to the selected magazine slot. Tandberg SLR Autoloader Service and Repair Manual 39 Magazine Handling You must remove the magazine from the unit in order to insert or remove cartridges. When inserting cartridges, be sure that the slot you intend to use is not already reserved in the system map for a cartridge in a drive. The best way to avoid conflicts is to unload the drive, either through your host computer software or by using the Unload button on the control panel. Note: You cannot insert or remove the magazine if the unit is password protected or locked by host software. Inserting a Magazine into the Unit If the magazine door on the front of the module is closed and locked, open it, as follows: 1. Slide the magazine through the door opening, with the cartridges protruding from the front and the molded top arrow facing up. When the magazine is fully inserted, push the door closed until it locks. The door will not close if the magazine is not fully inserted. Removing the Magazine Whenever the front panel door is closed, it is locked in place to prevent tampering or accidental removal. To remove the magazine, press the Open Door button on the control panel. After a short delay, the shuttle moves to the Door Latch Release to activate the door latch, which opens the front panel door. Tandberg SLR Autoloader Service and Repair Manual 40 Tandberg Data Chapter 3 - Operation WARNING! DO NOT push on display panel when pulling out the magazine. Such damage can lead to INJURY or ELECTRICAL SHOCK. The following illustration shows the correct way to remove the magazine from its compartment. Tandberg SLR Autoloader Service and Repair Manual 41 Chapter 4 ­ Configuration This chapter describes: · · · Setting up initial system configuration parameters with individual setup and utility options Entering characters into a menu option using the Control Panel Protecting the system with a password. Before using the SLR Autoloader for the first time, you must set specific configuration parameters: · · Setup options--Setup menu under Autoloader and SCSI Options submenus Utility options--Utilities menu under Maintenance, Diagnostics, and Security submenus. Note that if any setup options are changed, the new values will immediately be saved in Non-Volatile memory. However, some of the options will also require the loader to be rebooted for the change to tale full effect. If any such options are changed, the loader will automaticly reboot when exiting from the main menu. Setup Options Autoloader Options Unload Mode -- Determines how the loader will react to moves that require a drive to be in the unloaded state. Setting this value to Implicit indicates that an unload is implied, causing the loader to issue an unload command to the drive when necessary. Explicit indicates that the host must explicitly issue an unload to the drive before issuing a move command to the loader. One Based indicates that all element numbering begins at 1 (Drive 1 and Slots 1 through 8). [. . . ] Insert the four M3 x 6mm flathead Phillips screws that fasten the lower magazine guide assembly. 12. Attach the ribbon cable to the main PWB and replace the retainer. 13. Replace the right side panel and fasten with 10 M3 x 6mm flat-head Phillips screws. 78 Tandberg SLR Autoloader Service and Repair Manual 14. Insert the four M3 button socket head screws to fasten the underside of the painted cover. [. . . ]