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9840 Tape Drive
Operations Guide
Abstract
This guide describes how to perform routine system operations for the 9840 tape drive
and associated tape libraries on HP NonStop™ servers and Integrity NonStop NS -
series servers. These tasks include monitoring the operator panel and performing
labeled tape operations, backups, and basic troubleshooting. This guide also describes
installing and configuring the 9840 tape drive for the NonStop NS-series server. It is
written for system operators.
Product Version
N.A.
Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs)
This guide supports G06.11 and all subsequent G-series RVUs and H06.03 and all
subsequent H-series RVUs until otherwise indicated by its replacement publication.
Part Number
429596-002
Published
June 2005

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  • Page 1: Tape Drive Operations Guide

    Operations Guide Abstract This guide describes how to perform routine system operations for the 9840 tape drive and associated tape libraries on HP NonStop™ servers and Integrity NonStop NS - series servers. These tasks include monitoring the operator panel and performing labeled tape operations, backups, and basic troubleshooting.
  • Page 2 Document History Part Number Product Version Published 429596-001 N.A. March 2001 429596-002 N.A. June 2005...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    9840 Tape Drive Description Fast Data Transfer Rate High-Capacity Media Durability Data Compression Performance 9840 Tape Drive in Tape Libraries 9840 Tape Cartridge Description Where to Find More Information 2. 9840 Operator Panel Operator Panel Description Operator Panel Switches Operator Panel LEDs Operator Panel Display 3.
  • Page 4 Ejecting Cartridges Through the CAP 4-19 Manually Cleaning a Drive 4-20 Reviewing FSC Logs 4-21 Running Diagnostic Tests 4-21 Powering Off the Library 4-24 Operation in Manual Mode 4-24 Opening the Library Front Doors 4-25 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002...
  • Page 5 How to Repeat or Exit the Menu System B-20 Example of Menu Selection: SCSI Bus Speed Mode B-21 Example of Menu Selection: Enable/Disable Compression B-22 C. Installing and Configuring the Tape Drive for the NonStop NS-Series Server Overview Installation Configuration 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002...
  • Page 6 Figure 4-18. Extending the Gripper 4-27 Figure 4-19. Removing the Cartridge from the Hand 4-28 Figure 4-20. Loading a Cartridge into the 9840 Tape Drive 4-29 Figure A-1. Recovering From a Stuck Cartridge Figure B-1. Online Menu Structure Figure B-2.
  • Page 7 Operator Panel Messages Table 4-1. Drive Status Messages 4-16 Table 4-2. CAP Status Messages 4-17 Table 4-3. CTL700 Library Drive Diagnostic Tests 4-22 Table C-1. SCSI Cable Part Numbers and Descriptions Table C-2. Fiber Cables 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002...
  • Page 8 Contents 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002...

  • Page 9: What's New In This Manual

    Operations Guide Abstract This guide describes how to perform routine system operations for the 9840 tape drive and associated tape libraries on HP NonStop™ servers and Integrity NonStop NS - series servers. These tasks include monitoring the operator panel and performing labeled tape operations, backups, and basic troubleshooting.
  • Page 10 What’s New in This Manual New and Changed Information 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 viii...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    Common Run-Time Environment (CRE). The CRE has many new message types and some new message type codes for old message types. In the CRE, the message type SYSTEM includes all messages except LOGICAL-CLOSE and LOGICAL-OPEN. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002...
  • Page 12 About This Manual Change Bar Notation 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002...

  • Page 13: Tape Drive Overview

    The tape drive measures 82.55 mm (3.25 inches) high, 146.05 mm (5.75 inches) wide, and 381 mm (15 inches) deep. The 9840 features a proprietary design to provide faster average access time, higher data rates, higher capacity, and lower costs compared with similar units in the marketplace.

  • Page 14: Performance

    9840 Tape Drive Overview Performance The 9840 tape drive can store up to 60 gigabytes (GB) on a STK1R data cartridge. Table 1-1. 9840 Cartridge Capacities 9840 9840 Cartridge Type (Uncompressed) (Compressed) STK1R Data 20 GB 60 GB Cartridge Performance The 9840 tape drive stores and shares information reliably and quickly.

  • Page 15: The 9840 Tape Cartridge

    9840 Tape Drive Overview 9840 Tape Cartridge Description Figure 1-1. The 9840 Tape Cartridge A. Rear view 4. Write protect switch B. Front view 5. Finger grips C. Bottom view 6. VOLSER label 1. Manufacturer label 7. Media ID (human or barcode readable) 2.

  • Page 16: Where To Find More Information

    SCF Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem S-series Planning and Configuration Guide Guardian User’s Guide Guardian Disk and Tape Utilities Reference Manual 9840 (CT9840FC-3) Installation and User’s Guide for NonStop Servers 9840 Tape Drive User’s Reference Manual 9840 Tape Drive Product Manual...

  • Page 17: Operator Panel Description

    Operator Panel Description Operator Panel Switches Operator Panel LEDs Operator Panel Display Operator Panel Description The 9840 operator panel has a ten-digit display, four push-button switches, and four indicators. Figure 2-1 illustrates the 9840 operator panel. Figure 2-1. 9840 Operator Panel 1.

  • Page 18: Operator Panel Switches

    The Menu and Select switches (9 and 10) are unique to the 9840 design. Together they enable you to obtain information about the tape drive or to perform special tape operations such as reformatting tapes.

  • Page 19: 9840 Operator Panel

    Pressing the Unload switch again causes the loss of this data. For the NonStop servers to save the unwritten data, the operator must issue the following SCSI command sequence before pressing Unload again: Unload Switch Recover Buffer Data 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 2 -3...
  • Page 20 Main Menu. Refer to Appendix B, 9840 Menu System for more information. When in the configuration submenu, pressing the Select switch selects one of the direct configuration/action choices in the Select Switch submenu. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 2 -4...

  • Page 21: Operator Panel Leds

    9840 Operator Panel Operator Panel LEDs Operator Panel LEDs Table 2-2 describes the 9840 Operator Panel LEDs. Table 2-2. Operator Panel LEDs LED Name Status Indicator Description Power (green) Power is off. Flashing Unit is not functional (powering on, resetting the tape drive by performing an IPL, or collecting dump).

  • Page 22: Table 2-3. Service And Power Leds

    IPL mode Tape drive failed. Reset the tape drive by performing an IPL to see if problem repeats. If problem repeats, contact your service provider to replace the tape drive. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 2 -6...

  • Page 23: Operator Panel Display

    = controller processor level firmware. h = host side formatter level d = device side formatter level s = servo level CC DIAG Normal display while tape drive Wait for IPL to complete. performs IPL 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 2 -7...
  • Page 24 If persistent, refer to Forcing a Diagnostic Dump (Reset Drive) page A-4. CodUpFail4 Not a code updated tape Retry with correct tape. If persistent, refer to Forcing a Diagnostic Dump (Reset Drive) page A-4. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 2 -8...
  • Page 25 Refer to Fix_CfgErr Error does not match page A-1. INIT (FSC) Initialization error Reset the tape drive by performing an IPL. If that fails, contact your service provider to replace the tape drive. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 2 -9...
  • Page 26 No action is necessary. Save Fails New configuration cannot be Contact your service provider to saved replace tape drive. SavingDump Displayed while saving dump to Normal display. Wait for the dump EEPROM to complete. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 2- 10...
  • Page 27 Indication” in Appendix A. Write Prot Tape drive attempted to write to a Change switch on tape cartridge to write-protected tape write-enabled. Writing The tape drive is in write mode No action is necessary. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 2- 11...
  • Page 28 9840 Operator Panel Operator Panel Display 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 2- 12...

  • Page 29: Operating The 9840 Tape Drive

    The tape drive powers on to “Offline” if a configuration error occurred. The message “FIX_CfgErr” is displayed. Refer to Fix_CfgErr Error on page A-2 Note. If any error is displayed, refer to Appendix A, 9840 Troubleshooting and Recovery for a description of corrective action.

  • Page 30: Checking The Status Of Tape Devices

    Object-spec Specifies one of the following combinations of object type and object name: Object Type Object Name SCSI $device-name SCSI $device-name-path SUBSYS $sto-mgr TAPE $tape-name Wild card characters are supported. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 3 -2...
  • Page 31 This subsection describes the STATUS SUBSYS command. The command syntax is: STATUS SUBSYS $ZZSTO An Example Using STATUS SUBSYS To display the summary status of storage subsystem manager, type: -> STATUS SUSBSYS $ZZSTO 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 3 -3...

  • Page 32: Starting Or Stopping A Tape Drive

    Use the SCF START command to initiate the operation of an object (make a stopped device accessible to user processes). Successful completion of the START command leaves the object in a STARTED state. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 3 -4...
  • Page 33 Open SCSI device or path to an Open SCSI device accessible to user processes. The command syntax is: START SCSI {$device-name | $device-name-path} Wild-card characters are supported. Examples using START SCSI These examples shows how the START SCSI command: 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 3 -5...
  • Page 34 -> START TAPE $* • To start $TAPE0: -> START $TAPE0 START TAPE Considerations If the tape process does not start, use the SCF RESET TAPE, FORCED command prior to starting the tape drive. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 3 -6...

  • Page 35: Stopping A Tape Device Using Scf

    This subsection describes the STOP SCSI command. The STOP SCSI command stops access to the specified Open SCSI device. The command syntax is: STOP SCSI {$device-name | $1dev} [ -P | -B ] $device-name | $1dev 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 3 -7...

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Tape Path

    -> STOP TAPE $TAPE* Cleaning the Tape Path You must clean the 9840 tape path with a cleaning cartridge when the amber Clean indicator light comes on. This indicator lights when certain tape errors are detected or a certain length of tape passed through the tape path.

  • Page 37: To Dry-Clean The Tape Path

    Performing Tape Cartridge Operations Write-Protecting a Tape Cartridge Caution. Do not degauss 9840 tapes. Servo tracks are written on the tape at the factory. When these tracks are mistakenly erased, the tape cartridge must be discarded. 1. Hold the tape cartridge with the customer label side up and rear volser label toward you.

  • Page 38: Unloading A Tape Cartridge

    If “DatCrFailx” is displayed (where x = 1), see Table A-2 in Appendix A for instructions on how to handle this error condition. 7. When done, exit Drive Mode and remove the tape from the drive. 8. Put the drive online. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 3- 10...

  • Page 39: Formatting A Diagnostic Dump Tape

    Enabling or Disabling Labeled-Tape Operations using SCF Note. Because labeled tapes can be cataloged and offer security features for protecting data, you should use labeled tapes with 9840 tape drives. Use the SCF ALTER SUBSYS command to enable or disable labeled-tape operations.

  • Page 40: Using The Mediacom Utility For Labeled-Tape Operation

    Use RESTORE to replace files from tape if one or more disk files are lost or destroyed. For more information on the BACKUP and RESTORE utilities, refer to the Guardian Disk and Tape Utilities Reference Manual. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 3- 12...

  • Page 41: Restoring Tape Files To Disk

    BACKUP command is not specified the robot returns the last tape cartridge to its slot within the 9710 ACS Tape Library, when the drive is finished writing to the tape. The robot then loads the next tape cartridge requested. -> BACKUP $TAPE1, $MYDISK.MYVOL.*, NOUNLOAD 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 3- 13...

  • Page 42: Using Backup And Restore With Tape Libraries

    For more information about labeled-tape processing, see Using Labeled Tapes on page 3-13. For more information on tape DEFINEs, see these manuals: • Guardian User's Guide • Guardian Disk and Tape Utilities Reference Manual • DSM/Tape Catalog User's Guide 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 3- 14...

  • Page 43: Where To Find More Information

    MEDIACOM and DSM/Tape Catalog Operator Interface tape-label formats (MEDIACOM) Manual BACKUP utility, RESTORE utility, or Guardian Disk and Tape Utilities Reference TAPECOM utility Manual FUP utility File Utility Program (FUP) Reference Manual 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 3- 15...
  • Page 44 Operating the 9840 Tape Drive Where to Find More Information 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 3- 16...

  • Page 45: L700 Tape Library

    L700 Tape Library This section contains: Operator Panel Library Power Switch 4-13 Tape Drive Power Switches 4-14 Operating in the Automated Mode 4-15 Powering Off the Library 4-24 Operation in Manual Mode 4-24 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4 -1...

  • Page 46: Operator Panel

    Operator Panel Operator Panel The operator panel, recessed into the library’s rack door, contains buttons, indicators, and a graphic display. Figure 4-1 shows the panel. Figure 4-1. Operator Panel Display, Control, and Indicators 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4 -2...

  • Page 47: Indicators

    SCSI type, cleaning cartridge and Auto Clean status, and error and FSC information. Except for the CAP status and error and FSC information, these values are set through an automatic configuration process that occurs during an IPL. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4 -3...

  • Page 48: Library Status Screen

    Figure 4-2 shows an example of the Library Status screen. Figure 4-2. Library Status Screen By pushing the MENU button from the Library Status screen, the user can access the Main Menu (see Figure 4-3). 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4 -4...

  • Page 49: Main Menu Screen

    Note. The following statements apply to the event log screen: • Events listed in the log might be failures. All events are recorded. • FSCs are generated for both library and drive errors. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4 -5...

  • Page 50: Fsc Log Screen

    It displays either the VOLSER of a cartridge or a status message for each slot in a CAP magazine. The CAP status screen appears in Figure 4-5. Note. Scroll down to view the contents of both CAPs. Figure 4-5. CAP Status Screen 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4 -6...

  • Page 51: Drive Information Menu

    DLT Warn Count Currently Not Applicable 9840 Warn Count The number of times the user wants the 9840 cleaning cartridge to be used before the library ejects it Export Clean Cartridges A procedure for using the CAP to remove cleaning cartridges from the reserved cells 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide—...

  • Page 52: Cleaning Informaion Menu

    • Demo Mode Simulates tape library operation. Note. All diagnostic tests except for Clean Drive require the tape library and associated drive to be offline. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4 -8...

  • Page 53: Main Diagnostics Menu

    (see the example in Figure 4-9). It displays the version level of the library’s functional code, the date and time the code was completed, and the serial number of the logic card (also referred to as the “MPC card”). Figure 4-9. Version Information Menu 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4 -9...

  • Page 54: Configuration Menu

    CAPs The number of CAPs installed User Cells How many data storage cells the library contains Drive Column The number of drive columns installed Expansion Frame Whether an expansion frame is installed 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 10...

  • Page 55: Library Configuration Menu

    09 and above. For more information, see “Drive Information” in Chapter 5. Note. The cursor position is saved on all screens that list the library’s drives. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 11...

  • Page 56: Drive Configuration Menu

    Accessible from the Main Configuration menu, the Display Inf. menu (see Figure 4-13) leads to menus that let the user adjust the contrast and backlight on the graphic display screen. For more information, see “Screen Characteristics” in Chapter 5. Figure 4-13. Display Information Menu 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 12...

  • Page 57: Operations Overview

    To apply power to the library and drive column, lift the switch or switches. To remove power from the library and drive column. 1. Make sure all jobs are complete. 2. Push down on the library power switch or switches. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 13...

  • Page 58: Tape Drive Power Switches

    Each drive has a power switch that controls the supply of power to only that drive. Figure 4-15 shows the 9840 tape drive power switch location. To remove power from a drive, turn the drive switch to the “0” position.

  • Page 59: Operating In The Automated Mode

    Enter cartridges into the tape library through the cartridge access port (CAP) • Eject cartridges from the library through the CAP • Replace a cleaning cartridge • Manually clean a drive • Review the FSC log • Run diagnostic tests 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 15...

  • Page 60: Monitoring Status Information

    Note. The operator panel displays only 16 lines per screen. If the library contains more than 8 drives, use the down arrow button to scroll to drive 09 and higher. Drive Information To view the details about an installed drive, including its serial number and firmware version: 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 16...

  • Page 61: Table 4-2. Cap Status Messages

    1. Press the MENU button to return to the Main Menu. 2. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores CLEANING INFORMATION. 3. Press the SELECT button. The panel displays the Cleaning Info menu. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 17...

  • Page 62: Entering Cartridges Through The Cap

    Caution. The cartridges must be entered properly or the robot or tape drive might be damaged, or the tape library could stop operating. Use only 9840 cartridges for 9840 drives. 3. Load the cartridges into the magazine. This can be done in one of two ways: Pull out and down on the magazine handle or remove the magazine by lifting it out.

  • Page 63: Ejecting Cartridges Through The Cap

    Note. It is strongly recommended that unlabeled cartridges are not entered into the CAP. Ejecting Cartridges Through the CAP To unlock the CAP, open the CAP, and remove the cartridges from it: 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 19...

  • Page 64: Manually Cleaning A Drive

    15. To clean another drive of the same type, press the MENU button to return to the lists of drive, and repeat Steps 10 through 14. 16. When drive cleaning is complete, press the CAP button to open the CAP. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 20...

  • Page 65: Reviewing Fsc Logs

    Running Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic tests included in the library’s firmware let you manage certain aspects of the library’s operation. The library may be placed in the demonstration mode through the Diagnostics screen. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 21...

  • Page 66: Table 4-3. Ctl700 Library Drive Diagnostic Tests

    Mode (offline) before beginning the test (ARE YOU SURE?). Confirm this by pressing the SELECT button. The MENU button may be pressed to abort. 12. Wait until the test is complete; the screen displays TEST COMPLETE. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 22...
  • Page 67 9. Use the arrow buttons to enter the desired number of loops. The up arrow button increases the value by 100. The down arrow button decreases the value by 100. The maximum number of loops allowed is 2,000. 10. Press the SELECT button. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 23...

  • Page 68: Powering Off The Library

    1. Touch a gray, unpainted metal surface, such as the library frame just inside the front door. 2. Keep all body movement to a minimum as the tape drives and library components are being touched. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 24...

  • Page 69: Opening The Library Front Doors

    Moving the Robot After the tape library doors have been opened, the robot might need to move to make it easier to access the stored cartridges or the tape drives. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 25...

  • Page 70: Locating A Cartridge In The Storage Cells

    Do not touch any electronic components on the hand assembly. The components could easily be damaged. To remove a cartridge from the hand: 1. Rotate the Z column; move the hand until it is facing the front door. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 26...

  • Page 71: Extending The Gripper

    If it is left extended and the hand is facing the tape library door when it is closed, the door will strike the gripper mechanism. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 4- 27...

  • Page 72: Removing The Cartridge From The Hand

    When the library is offline, a cartridge can be loaded to a drive or unloaded from a drive after adequate precautions have been taken. The following pages provide manual load and unload procedures for 9840 drives. Note. If any cartridges are manually loaded, they must be manually unloaded and stored in a cell or removed.

  • Page 73: Loading A Cartridge Into The 9840 Tape Drive

    4. Locate the cartridge (see the section titled “Locating a Cartridge in the Storage Cells” in Chapter 5). 5. Insert the cartridge into the 9840 tape drive using the direction shown in Figure 6- Figure 4-20. Loading a Cartridge into the 9840 Tape Drive 6.
  • Page 74 After the tape rewinds, the cartridge ejects from the 9840 drive. Remove the cartridge from the 9840 drive. • The cartridge fails to eject after the tape rewinds. Refer to the 9840 Tape Drive User's Reference Manual to correct the condition. •...

  • Page 75: Handling Errors Or Indications

    RAM or EEPROM is bad in accordance with the following procedure. 1. Check the tape drive configuration against your records. 2. If the client records and the tape drive configurations match there are two possibilities: 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 A- 1...

  • Page 76: Unwr Xxxx Indication

    Cause. “UnWr xxxx” means unwritten data. This display occurs if the Unload switch was pressed during a write operation. It indicates that the tape drive attempted to write the remaining data before it unloaded, but the attempt failed. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 A- 2...

  • Page 77: Dumpagain? Message

    If the IPL is successful, continue with normal operations. Identifying Unrecoverable Tapes Caution. Do not degauss 9840 tapes. Servo tracks are written on the tape at the factory. When these tracks are mistakenly erased as by degaussing, you must discard the tape cartridge.

  • Page 78: Forcing A Diagnostic Dump (Reset Drive

    Note. If “DmpWrFailx” displays (where x = 1 or 2), refer to Table 2-4, Operator Panel Messages, on page 2-7 for instructions on how to handle this error condition. 4. When finished, return the drive to online, or replace as necessary. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 A- 4...

  • Page 79: Removing A Stuck Tape Cartridge

    1. Insert a flat screwdriver through the hole on the right side of the drive operator panel. 2. Press against the spring-loaded screw inside until it stops. 3. Turn the screw clockwise until the cartridge releases. Figure A-1. Recovering From a Stuck Cartridge Place screwdriver here 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 A- 5...

  • Page 80: Operating A Drive Manually In A Tape Library

    A tape drive must be connected to a PMF CRU in group 01. Tape drives connected through a ServerNet/DA or to any other PMF CRUs or IOMF CRUs cannot be used for tape dumps. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 A- 6...

  • Page 81: 9840 Menu System

    Menu Structure Overview Figure B-1 Figure B-2 are an overview of the 9840 menu system and show the content of the menus. Main Menus are shown in bold and sub-menus are listed below each Main Menu. Note. When the drive is online, the menus in Figure B-1 are available.

  • Page 82: Examples Of Menu Operations, Reference

    If you are unfamiliar with the functions of the operator panel and menus, go to the section titled “Examples of Menu Operations” in this appendix. There the user will find sample procedures that can be experimented with. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B- 2...

  • Page 83: Instructions For Menu Operations

    The menu trees show the operator panel switches and displays in the order in which they are operated and viewed. Only two switches are used for the menu system: Menu 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B- 3...

  • Page 84: Menu Tree Legend

    Note. In all cases but one, when the user changes the 9840 configuration and saves the change, the configuration change is complete. This is not true when the user changes the address in the 9840 by which the library addresses the drive (drive library address).

  • Page 85: View Scsi Configuration Status

    9840 Menu System View SCSI Configuration Status View SCSI Configuration Status Figure B-4. View of SCSI Configuration Status Menu 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B- 5...
  • Page 86 5. Press Menu to repeat viewing or Select to go to the next level, Software Release Level Menu. Software Level View Menu Selections: none Display shows Rx.yy.zzzc where: x = major revision number yy = minor revision number 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B- 6...
  • Page 87 This menu gives you the opportunity to repeat the operations. 1. If applicable, press Menu to access. 2. To repeat the operation, press Menu: this takes you to the beginning. 3. To exit the operation, press Select. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B- 7...

  • Page 88: Scsi Configuration Menu

    9840 Menu System SCSI Configuration Menu SCSI Configuration Menu Figure B-5. SCSI Configuration Menu Online/Offline Main Menu Selections: “Online” “Offline” Defaults go to online. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B- 8...
  • Page 89 When Yes, the default is data compression: host can request no data compression. When No, the default is no data compression: host can request data compression. Press Select until the desired option appears. Press Menu to exit to the next sub-menu. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B- 9...
  • Page 90 SCSI transmission speed, in case the host had not done so. 1. If applicable, press Menu to access. 2. Press Select until the desired option displays. 3. Press Menu to exit to the next sub-menu. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B -10...
  • Page 91 See a detailed description under “Tape Bar Chart Explanation.” 1. If applicable, press Menu to access. 2. Press Select until the desired option displays. 3. Press Menu to exit to the next sub-menu. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B -11...
  • Page 92 1. If applicable, press Menu once to access, or twice if wishing to bypass. If not bypassing: 2. Press Select for Y nibble: Y will flash. 3. Press Select to increment Y nibble to the desired value. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B -12...
  • Page 93 Main Exit Main Menu Selections: “Exit Menu?” This menu gives the user the opportunity to return the drive online, and stay in or exit the menu system. 1. If applicable, press Menu to access. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B -13...

  • Page 94: Drive Operations Menu

    Return to the Online/Offline Menu at the beginning of this table. 3. To exit the menu system without returning the drive to online, press Select. Drive Operations Menu Figure B-6. Drive Operations Menu 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B -14...
  • Page 95 2. Press Select to activate: if a tape is present in the drive it will be ejected. 3. When “Ld IPL TP” displays, insert write-protected firmware tape with desired code. When done, the drive automatically ejects tape, IPL’s, and comes online. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B -15...
  • Page 96 This sub-menu allows the user to repeat the drive menu or exit. 1. If applicable, press Menu to access. 2. To return to Code Update Sub-Menu (beginning of Drive Main Menu), press Menu. 3. To exit menu system: 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B -16...

  • Page 97: Tape Bar-Chart Explanation

    Three rows of dots in the middle of the display represent the read bar and the two outer rows on each side represent the write bar. However, where the read bar has not penetrated, the write bar takes up all the rows. See Figure B-7. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B -17...

  • Page 98: Examples Of Menu Operations

    If the display does not show “Online” or “Offline,” then the user is already in the menu system: see “How to Repeat or Exit the Menu System” for instructions on how to exit. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B -18...

  • Page 99: How To View Drive Configuration Of Software Level

    = channel type (s = SCSI, e = Escon, f = Fibre) 5. After viewing the software release level, press Menu to exit the Main Exit Menu: see “How to Repeat of Exit the Menu System,” for instructions on how to exit. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B -19...

  • Page 100: How To Save, Abort, Or Repeat Configuration Changes

    If the User is at the “Exit Menu?” (Main Exit Menu): 1. To return to the menu system or place a drive online: a. Press Menu: “Offline” will usually be displayed. b. To change to Online and exit menu mode: 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B -20...

  • Page 101: Example Of Menu Selection: Scsi Bus Speed Mode

    Press Select to exit to the next main menu. c. To not save and repeat configuration editing: Press Menu to not save. Press Menu again to repeat configuration editing (return to Step 2). 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B -21...

  • Page 102: Example Of Menu Selection: Enable/Disable Compression

    9. Press Menu to return to the Online/Offline Menu: “Offline” will be displayed. 10. Press Select to toggle from Offline to Online. 11. Press Menu to exit the menu system. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 B -22...

  • Page 103: Installing And Configuring The Tape Drive For The Nonstop Ns-Series Server

    Installation Configuration Overview A Fibre Channel to SCSI router must be used to connect the 9840 tape drive to the Fibre Channel ServerNet Adapter (FCSA) on the HP NonStop NS-series server. Figure C-1 shows how the 9840 tape drive is connected to the server by using the router.

  • Page 104: Scsi Cable

    SCSI Cable Fibre Channel to SCSI Router FCSA Fiber Cable NonStop NS-Series Server For more information on the router, refer to the M8201 Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User’s Guide. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 C- 2...
  • Page 105 CBA, 23 meter, VHDCI 68P to HD 68P, HVD SCSI Cable Figure C-2. SCSI Cable 2. Tighten the screws by hand to secure the cable to the unit. Do not use a screwdriver. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 C- 3...

  • Page 106: Front View Of The Fibre Channel To Scsi Router

    Figure C-3. Front View of the Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Figure C-4. Rear View of the Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Port 0 Power Port 1 AC Power Small Form-Factor Switch Pluggable (SFP) Receptacle 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 C- 4...

  • Page 107: Figure C-5. Front View Of The Tape Drive

    5. Connect the larger end of the SCSI cable to SCSI port 1 on the rear panel of the 9840 tape drive. See Figure C-6 on page C-6 for the location. Figure C-5. Front View of the Tape Drive Note. Tape drives are preconfigured to SCSI ID 5. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 C- 5...

  • Page 108: Figure C-6. Rear View Of The Tape Drive

    Note. The tape drive does not have protection against lightning surges. Customers in high risk areas should use external surge protection rated for use in their location and be able to handle the power demand of the tape drive. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 C- 6...

  • Page 109: Figure C-7. View Of Two Fcsas At The Rear Of The Server

    10. Connect the other end of the fiber cable to the Fibre Channel ServerNet adapter (FCSA) on the NonStop NS-series server. See Figure C-7 for the location of the FCSA. Figure C-7. View of Two FCSAs at the Rear of the Server 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 C- 7...

  • Page 110: Figure C-8. Rear View Of The Fibre Channel To Scsi Router

    2-300 meters (6.56-984.25 feet) LC - LC 62.5/125 µm 3-150 meters (9.84-492.13 feet) 11. Power on the 9840 tape drive. See Figure C-6 for the power switch location. Then wait for it to perform its power-on-self-test (POST). 12. Power on the router, and then wait for it to perform its power-on-self-test (POST).
  • Page 111 2. To start the tape drive on the server, issue this command in SCF: SCF> START TAPE $tape Example: SCF> START TAPE $TAPE1 For complete details about the ADD and START commands, including command syntax, see the SCF Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 C- 9...
  • Page 112 Installing and Configuring the Tape Drive for the Configuration NonStop NS-Series Server 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 C -10...

  • Page 113: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Computer Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 114 This is a Class A product based on the standard or the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may occur, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 Statements -2...

  • Page 115: European Union Notice

    The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the Unites States. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 Statements -3...
  • Page 116 CAUTION: NOT FOR EXTERNAL USE. ALL RECEPTACLES ARE FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY. ATTENTION: NE PAS UTILISER A L’EXTERIEUR DE L’EQUIPEMENT IMPORTANT: TOUS LES RECIPIENTS SONT DESTINES UNIQUEMENT A UN USAGE INTERNE. VORSICHT: ALLE STECKDOSEN DIENEN NUR DEM INTERNEN GEBRAUCH. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 Statements -4...

  • Page 117: Important Safety Information

    In the document window, click a document title to open the safety information in another language. Local HP support can also help direct you to your safety information. 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 Statements -5...
  • Page 118 Safety and Compliance Important Safety Information 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 Statements -6...
  • Page 119 IPL Pend message 2-10 CodeUpDate message IPL switch CodUpFail1 message CodUpFail2 message CodUpFail3 message CodUpFail4 message Labeled tapes Creating scratch tapes 3-12 using 3-11 Labeled-tape operations disabling 3-11 enabling 3-11 DatCrFail1 message 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 Index -1...
  • Page 120 STATUS TAPE command display STOP command switches STOP SCSI command Operator panel LEDs STOP TAPE command Stopping a tape device Supported connections Performing a tape load Switch Performing tape cartridage operations 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 Index -2...
  • Page 121 Using BACKUP and RESTORE with tape libraries 3-14 Using labeled tapes 3-11, 3-14 Using multiple tape cartridges with BACKUP and RESTORE 3-14 Viewing the contents of a tape 3-13 Write Prot message 2-11 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 Index -3...
  • Page 122 Index Special Characters 9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide— 429596-002 Index -4...

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