Qualstar 501440 Rev. G User's Guide

500300T Chapter 8. Supplemental SCSI Drive Information 8.1. SCSI-2 Description 8.2. Installation and Operation Differences 8.3. SCSI Bus Description

S00300T 8.8.18.1 Selecting and loading an Inquiry Data File 1. Press MENU to enter the Menu mode. Display line one will indicate RESET HEAD CLEAN; 2.

8-16 Notes: 2. Press ENTER to display the first field. Display line one will give the name of the field, and display line two will show the current co

S00300T ning of the long block. If the block is relatively short (one or two megabytes), the reposition time is insignificant. If the block is several

8-18 8.8.24 Read Ahead (Default = 2 FMK) This option determines whether read-ahead operation is enabled and if so, what condi-tion terminates a read-

500300T 8.8.27 Read Retrys This parameter lets you set the number of automatic retries the drive will perform when it detects a hard error during a re

8-20 would be lost while the tape drive performs retries. If this is not acceptable, and if it is okay to leave corrected errors on the tape, set this

S00300T 8.10 SCSI Error Messages and Codes As part of the power-on sequence, the SCSI PCBA performs diagnostics on itself to verify proper operation.

8-22 WREX CONNECTOR J73 J71 CPU TAPE DRIVE INTERFACE CONNECTORS J75 SCSI CONNECTOR DO 0 0 DO 0 0 0 DO 0 0 00000000 DODD DO DO DO DO 0 DO 0 00000 0000

S00300T WREX CONNECTOR .' J71 TAPE DRIVE INTERFACE CONNECTORS SCSI CONNECTOR 0000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000 J75. J7 1.-_----

:x list of Illustrations Figure 1-1. The Qualstar 34XX Series Tape Drive Figure 1-2. Model Number Identification Figure 1-3. Location of Voltage La

SOO300T AC Power Configuration DANGER! THE PROCEDURES IN THIS CHAPTER INVOLVE A POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZ-ARD AND SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED

9-2 9.1 Tools Required to Change AC Power Configuration • #2 Phillips screwdriver 9.2 Configuring the Drive for Available Power LINE VOLTAGE AT CORR

#2 Phillips screws (2 places) 8. If changing the drive configuration from 100 or 120 volts to 220 or 240 volts, change the AC line fuse. The correct f

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S00300T Figure 5-4. Cleaning the Tape Cleaner Figure 8-1. SCSI Cable Configurations Figure 8-2. Connecting the SCSI Cable to the Tape Drive (SCSI A

xii list of Tables Table 3-1. Power Up Self-Tests Table 4-1. Accessing the Demonstration Function Table 4-2. Drive Configuration Menu Table 4-3. M

SOO300T Tape Drive Installation 1 1.1 Introduction This guide provides installation instructions and techniques for operating the Qual-star Model 34XX

1-2 BASIC SERIES 1 1------:::::::~:S ~ Blank = Industry Standard Interface S =SCSI-2 Single-Ended 3 4 X X X X, - X X so = SCSI-2 Differential L S

SOO300T 1.5 Power Requirements DANGER! 1.5.1 The tape drive requires 100, 120, 220, or 240 volts AC, +10%/-15%, at 48 to 62 Hertz primary power. The &

1-4 1.6 Tools Required for Installation A #2 Phillips screwdriver is required to install the drive. 1.7 Interface Connections 1.7.1 Industry Standard

500300T Upper Cable Entry Cover / Line Fuse r·:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::L'j © 0 0 © Power /

1-6 Use the following procedure to install the slide: 1. Extend the inner and outer rails of one assembly until they reach the safety stop. The safet

Corporation 34XX User's Guide 500300 Rev. T

500300 T CONFIGURATION nAn DIM Rack Mount 17.40 TableTop 19.00 !-"A"~ 22.9 2.30 I I-'-_-~I~ IIIIIIII~~=====--rn--"II-=~imum Door C

S00300T Controls and Indicators BUSY FPT LOAD ONLINE DENSITY e • • • 2 MENU POWER • '='~ ~ §i II ! 0 I .Y' __ .6 ~B1ENTER __ EXI

2-2 Note: Notes: 2.1.2.2 ONLINE Switch The ONLINE switch toggles the drive between the online and omine states. When the tape is unloaded, the drive i

SOO300T • FPT - Where is no write enable ring on the supply reel, or 800 cpi has been se-lected, or the Read Only mode is on. In each case, the drive

2-4 Display Line One -Initial Density S = Indicates Slow-GCR (62.5 ips) Write-from-BOT density Read-from-BOT density Tape Indicator (Online) Operating

2.3.2 500300T read/write head, the display changes to EOT, indicating the true end of tape has been reached. 2.3.1.5 Tape Indicator The tape indicator

500300 T Operati ng Instructions 3.1 Applying Power 1. Before plugging in the tape drive, switch the power switch to the OFF position as shown in Fig

3-2 c. The drive then performs a series of self-tests. As each test is performed, display line two indicates SELF-TEST NO. X, where X is the number of

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3.2.1 SOO300T Thumb resting on edge of lower flange Figure 3-4 Opening the Door Supply hub Reel resting on palm Figure 3-5 Tape leader positioned on t

Note: 3.2.2 3.2.3 3-4 drive will automatically place itself online pending completion of the load se-quence. During the load sequence, the ONLINE PEND

500300T switch to clear the error message. To restart the load sequence, close the door and press LOAD. 3.3 Rewinding and Unloading the Tape 3.3.1 T

3-6 3.3.3 Manually Unlocking the Supply Hub In the event something happens which prevents the drive from automatically unlock-ing the supply hub, you

3.5.1 Note: S00300T Density Definitions To understand ADS, you should first be familiar with certain terms and definitions. 3.5.1.1 Initial Density Th

3-8 3.5.1.5 Operating Density After a tape has left BOT, the display changes. The read and write density indicators disappear and are replaced by the

500300T 6250 OFFLINE 1600 RO 800*10 An * indicates that no ID burst was detected on the tape and that the drive used the value of the NO-ID DEN parame

3-10 • The drive performs all write commands from BOT at the indicated write den-sity and changes the read density to match it. In this mode, you can

3.6.2 3.6.3 500300T • Make sure that the tape leader is free of creases and folds and that it is not sticking to the tape pack. • Verify that the re

3.6.4 3.6.5 3-12 Figure 3-11 Raising the Top Cover A Power Fail ure Occurs Should the power be interrupted while the tape is moving, the drive will br

500300 T Federal Communications Commission Requirements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A com-puting de

500300T 3.6.5.3 Terminating Runaways By Removing Power A runaway condition will be terminated when the power goes off. The drive will re-spond exactly

3-14 §TEST# TEST NAME COMMENTS (340X) 1 1 +5V Check the +5 volt supply 2 2 ±15V Check both the +15 and -15 volt supplies 3 3 ±6V Check both the +6

SOO300T Menu Operations 4 4.1 Menu System Description The menu system replaces the conventional internal switches and jumpers required to configure a

4.1.2 4.1.3 4-2 Accessing the Menu Mode You can access the Menu mode by pressing the MENU switch whenever the drive is in the standby state (i.e., whe

500300 T 4.2 Reset Head Clean Function The tape drive continually measures the amount of tape which passes over the head during normal operation. Each

LCD DISPLAY SELECTABLE VALUES COMMENTS 1.2 (PARAMETER) (DEFAULTS IN BOLD) INITIAL DEN: (6250), 3200, 1600, 8003 Power-on density AUTO ONLINE: NO, (YES

4.3.2 500300T The first item in the Drive Configuration menu is the INITIAL DENSITY. The dis-play should appear as follows, with the name of the menu

4-6 4.3.2.2 AUTO ONLINE: (Default = Yes) • YES - The drive will automatically place itself online after loading a tape. • NO - You must place the dr

500JOOT • NO - Allows unrestricted tape motion beyond EOT. 4.3.2.6 REPORT CERs: (Default = None) This option pertains only to read operations; when

Note: Note: 4-8 0.6 INCH (PEIDPE) 0.3 INCH (GCR) I 3.5 INCH NORMAL FILEMARK GAP I I g.~ :NCH (PE/DPE) t--0 INCH (SHORT FILEMARK GAP) ---1 IBG ~NC

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Note: SOO300T 4.3.2.15 ECHO 320010: (Default = Yes) Normally, the IDENT signal is set true when a tape with an ID burst is read from BOT. However, so

4-10 4.3.2.18 DENSITY: (Default = Read) This function sets the mode of automatic density selection for the drive. The choices are MANUAL, LOAD, READ,

SOO300T ing odometer was last reset can be calculated by multiplying 4800 feet times the value of this parameter. Chapter 5 describes how to clean the

4-12 4.5 Maintenance Menu The Maintenance menu contains a number of sub-menus designed to help you main-tain the tape drive and diagnose problems. MA

4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 4.5.4 SOO300T Using the Maintenance Menu To enter the Maintenance menu: 1. Place the drive offline. 2. Press the MENU switch; the ME

4.5.5 4.5.6 Caution! 4-14 Display Firmware Sub-Menu The DISPLAY FIRMWARE sub-menu displays internal information about the drive and its firmware. Info

4.5.7 4.5.8 S00300T the function. The function takes less than 3 112 minutes for a 2400 foot reel of tape and may be aborted at any time by pressing A

• BOTIEOT Test • Display Command Log • AC Line Voltage • SCSI Diagnostics 4.5.8.1 General Tests The GENERAL TESTS are the same nineteen tests (sixt

SOO300T There should be no errors for a properly operating drive using quality tape. However, it is possible for a properly operating drive to fail wi

4-18 2. Press 6 twice. Display line one indicates MOTION TEST. 3. Press ENTER. The BUSY indicator illuminates, display line two indicates BUSY, and th

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500300T Running the Test Statically If the tape is not tensioned, the test will be run statically. To avoid touching the tape, it should be unloaded b

4-20 4.5.8.6 Display Line One Display Line Two EXAMPLE: CMD LOG:-NNS YYY COMMAND TEXT ZZ CMD LOG: 00 READ REV CMD LOG: -1 WRITE 10 NN = Command sequen

4.5.9 Caution! SOO300T 4.5.8.7 SCSI Diagnostics Function The SCSI DIAGNOSTICS function is designed as a tool to provide the factory with informa-tion

4-22 4. Display the checksums as follows: a. Press the ~ or V switch until the display indicates MAINTENANCE. b. Press the ENTER switch once. DEFA

SOO300T 4.5.9.4 Motion Calibrate Function The MOTION CALIBRATE function is used to test the motion system, calibrate the motors, and to calibrate the

4-24 a. If the function completed successfully, the calibration information will be stored in non-volatile memory. b. If an error is detected, an appr

SOO300T Preventive Maintenance 5 The only preventive maintenance you need to do on your tape drive is keep the head and tape path clean. To remind you

5-2 left on work benches will accumulate dust on the reel flanges which will eventu-ally work its way into the tape path. Tape which has been partiall

500300T Figure 5-2 Cleaning the Read/Write Head Top of the reference guide Clean the roller surface, the flange, and carefully clean under tne top Fig

5-4 1. Clean the entire surface of the head, including the erase head as shown in Figure 5-32. Rub firmly until all deposits are removed. 2. Clean the

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5OO300T Specifications 6 Your tape drive writes and reads digital data on 112 inch wide, 9-track magnetic tape in a variety of recording formats. It i

6-2 6.2 Data Capacity 6.2.1 Note: The total data capacity of a tape is determined by the following factors: 1. Tape Length - Tape length is defined a

Length 300 600 1200 2400 3600 (ft): Density :MEGABYTES 1600 cpi 5.8 11,5 23.1 46.1 69.2 3200 cpi 11.5 23.0 46.1 92.2 138.4 6250 cpi 22.5 45.0

Length 300 600 1200 2400 3600 (ft): Block Size MEGABYTES 80 0.4 0.9 1.7 3.4 5.1 128 0.7 1.3 2.7 5.4 8.1 256 1.2 2.5 5.1 10.2 15.2 512 2.3 4

500300T Errors and Operational Failures 7 7.1 General Your tape drive continually monitors certain critical areas for proper operation. If it detects

7-2 In most cases, pressing any front panel switch will clear the fault code and message (if any) and the tape drive will revert to the standby or oft

7.2.3 7.2.4 S00300T Miscellaneous Messages Depending upon the circumstances, you may be required to intervene before tape drive operation can continue

7-4 ERROR DISPLAY NOT SELECTED OUT OF TAPE STOP RO-LOP. ARA 2LONG RO-LOP. BOT HUNG RO-LOP. BOT POSTN RO REV I NTO BOT RO/WR ENV. STUCK READ CHKSUM ERR

I ERROR nT~PLAY BAD INTERRUPT XX FAN FAILURE GO FWD FAULT: XX GO REV FAULT: XX IO-VERIFY FAILED LOAD FAULT:XXX (optional message) MOTION FAULT: XXX C

7-6 ERROR MEANING • ERROR MEANING DISPLAY ! DISPLAY LOAD FAULT: 10 The Arm Index signal is present LOAD FAULT: 28 Supply reel not turning freely. TENS

SOO300T Table of Contents Chapter 1. Tape Drive Installation 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Model Identification 1.3. Operating Environment 1.4. Unpacking

ERROR DISPLAY UNLOAD FAULT: 49 UNLOAD FAULT: 50 UNLOAD FAULT: 51 REEL DRAGGING? UNLOAD FAULT: 52 UNLOAD FAULT: 53 UNLOAD FAULT: 54 UNLOAD FAULT: 55 50

7-8 MOTION FAULT 10 11 12 31-37 40 41 42 43 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 63 64 65 MEANING Motion CPU failed to become ready after power up. A t

MOTION FAULT 70 72 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 90 100 5OO300T MEANING The tach sensor has failed. The tension arm sensor has failed. The

ERROR MEANING AND POSSmLE CAUSES MESSAGE BLOWER POWER Something is causing the blower to draw too much current. Check for binding. EXCESSIVE TAPE-IN-P

ERROR DISPLAY POSITN.FAULT: 1 POSITN.FAULT: 2 POSITN.FAULT: 3 POSITN. FAULT: 4 POSITN.FAULT: 5 POSITN.FAULT: 6 ERROR DISPLAY OVERTEMPSHUTDOWN NEED TO

500300T Supplemental SCSI Drive Information 8 If your tape drive model number contains an "S", you have a SCSI (Small Computer Systems Inter

8-2 Caution! Tape loading and unloading, preventive maintenance, and power requirements re-main the same. Qualstar supports the following SCSI configu

SOO300T SCSI devices are usually some type of computer peripheral, such as a printer, a tape or disk drive, but can also be a processing unit. In the

8-4 • SCSI Alternative 2 - This is a 50-pin female "Type D" polarized connector, AMP PIN 1-499977-0 or equivalent. It can be identified by i

viii 3.6.4. A Power Failure Occurs . . . . . . . . . . 3.6.5. A Tape Runaway Condition Occurs ... 3.7. Aborting Online Operations from t

8.5.2 8.5.3 8.5.4 500300T Figures 8-5 - 8-7 at the end of this chapter. Qualstar tape drive are shipped with the internal SCSI terminators installed.

8-6 8.6.4.1 QUALSTAR +5V TAPEDRIVE ; Circuit protector Blocking diode W1 or VTERM Jumper ) J +5V ANOTHER SCSI DEVICE Missing blocking diode TERMPWR

SOO300T TEST # TEST NAME MEANING 16 SCSI ECHO TEST Checks communications between WREX PCBA and the SCSI microprocessor 17 SCSI SUMCHECK TEST SCSI fir

8-8 LCD DISPLAY SELECTABLE VALUES COMMENTS (PARAMETER) (DEFAULTVALUES) SCSI ID: o - 7 (5) SCSI Device ID selection SCSI LUN: (0) -7. ALL Sets LUN to

8.8.5 8.8.6 8.8.7 500300T Space (Default = Normal) Issuing a Read or Read Reverse command places the drive in the Read mode. When in the Read mode, t

8.8.8 8-10 • NO -Use this choice to force the drive to report a Good Completion status if a CERoccurs. The following two choices force the drive to re

500300T 8.8.9 Write HER (Default = Report) The Write HER parameter allows you to inhibit the reporting of hard errors and to disable retries during w

8-12 Select command), or if you load an 800 cpi tape, the front panel FPT indicator will be on and the drive's write and erase circuitry will be

500300T • NO DATA2 - No disconnects within or after a DATA phase (STATUS and :MESSAGE phases). • NO - No disconnects at any time. 8.8.16 Early EDT (De

8-14 Inquiry First Eight Vendor ProductID Data File Characters ID (16 Char) (Hexadecimal) (8 Char) F880 018002021FOOO010 NCR H621 0-STD-03-46F880 HP79