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Medium Optical Disk Library
(RW551/RW552)
Service Manual
EK–MOL80–SV. B01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts
Second Edition, November, 1997
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should
not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation.
Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that
might appear in this document.
The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be
used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No
responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software or equipment that
is not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation or its affiliated companies.
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: the DIGITAL
logo and StorageWorks.
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Copyright © 1997 Digital Equipment Corporation.
All rights reserved
Reproduced with permission of the Hewlett-Packard Company Printed in U.S.A.
Product Features ................................................................................................1–1
The Optical Drive Mechanism ...........................................................................1–3
Product Support .................................................................................................1–4
Product Matrix ...................................................................................................1–4
Characteristics ...................................................................................................1–4
2
Environmental/Installation/PM
Environmental Requirements .............................................................................2–1
Primary Power/External Ground ........................................................................2–1
Clearance Requirements ....................................................................................2–1
Location Requirements ......................................................................................2–2
Responsibilities ..................................................................................................2–2
Checkout Procedure .........................................................................2–2
Unpacking & Taking the Jukebox Off the Pallet...............................2–3
Tools Required.................................................................................2–3
3
Product Configuration and Operation
Connections to the RW551/RW552 Jukebox ......................................................3–1
Configuring and Operating the Jukebox..............................................................3–3
Connecting an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) ..........................................3–3
Connecting the SCSI Cable to the Jukebox.................................................3–4
Connecting Power.......................................................................................3–5
Control Panel Operation......................................................................................3–6
Using Selection Buttons..............................................................................3–7
Understanding Display Window Messages..................................................3–7
Viewing and/or Setting SCSI Ids and Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs) ........3–8
Changing an Optical Drive SCSI Address.................................................3–13
Changing a Configuration Option .............................................................3–14
Loading an Optical Disk into the Jukebox.................................................3–17
Ejecting an Optical Disk from the Jukebox...............................................3–19
Setting a Security Code ............................................................................3–20
Moving or Shipping the Jukebox.......................................................................3–21
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Product Configuration and Operation (continued)
Moving the Jukebox a Short Distance .............................................................. 3–22
Shipping the Jukebox ..................................................................... 3–23
Host Configuration........................................................................................... 3–23
4
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Operation / Installation Troubleshooting ............................................................ 4–1
Troubleshooting Using the Control Panel and Observation ........................ 4–1
The Autochanger Lists the First "Possibles" .............................................. 4–2
Evaluating Results of the Internal FRU Isolation ....................................... 4–2
Retrieving Performance Information ......................................................... 4–3
Getting Error Information through the SCSI Bus ....................................... 4–6
Diagnostics ................................................................................................ 4–7
Offline Diagnostics .................................................................................... 4–8
Recovery from Hardware Errors............................................................... 4–14
Running an Internal Test .......................................................................... 4–34
Optical Disk Cleaning ...................................................................................... 4–38
Using the Eject Tool to Remove a Disk from the Drive.................................... 4–40
5
Removal and Replacement
Field–Replaceable Assemblies .......................................................................... 5–2
ESD Precautions ................................................................................................ 5–2
Tools Required .................................................................................................. 5–2
Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures (SCSI–Connect Version) .......................... 5–3
Service Access .......................................................................................... 5–4
Right and Left Lower Access Panels ......................................................... 5–4
Rear Access Panel ..................................................................................... 5–5
Front Left and Front Right Panels ............................................................. 5–6
Replacing the Power Supplies .................................................................5–11
Replacing the Mailslot Assembly............................................................. 5–12
Replacing the Control Panel Assembly ................................................... 5–13
Replacing an Optical Drive ..................................................................... 5–14
Replacing the Interposer PCA .................................................................5–16
Replacing a Cooling Fan ......................................................................... 5–16
Replacing the Picker ...............................................................................5–17
Removing/Replacing the Translate Frame ............................................... 5–21
Removing/Replacing the Encoder Strip ................................................... 5–27
Replacing the Vertical Motion Motor ...................................................... 5–28
Replacing the Vertical Motor Gear Box................................................... 5–30
Removal and Replacement (continued)
Replacing the Controller PCA....................................................................5–35
....................................................... Replacing the Internal SCSI Cable
5
Replacing the SCSI Interface PCA.............................................................5–38
Re–initializing the Jukebox Controller PCA RAM After Service ...............5–40
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) in the Medium Library.............................5–42
Recommended Service Kits .......................................................................5–44
Miscellaneous ............................................................................................5–52
6
Theory of Operation
Autochanger Robotics.........................................................................................6–2
Movements.......................................................................................6–2
The Autochanger Controller PCA .................................................................6–4
Interposer PCA ..............................................................................................6–6
Power Supplies .............................................................................................6–7
SCSI Repeater/Converter/LUN PCA .............................................................6–7
Picker .........................................................................................................6–10
Single–Picker Mode ................................................................................6–10
Dual–Picker Mode ...................................................................................6–10
Two–Move Exchange ..............................................................................6–10
Dual–Picker Exchange .............................................................................6–11
Quick Exchange.......................................................................................6–12
The Multi–function Optical Drive & Drive Controller ......................................6–13
Controller PCA ........................................................................................6–14
SCSI Controller........................................................................................6–14
Data Buffer ..............................................................................................6–14
Formatter/Sequencer ................................................................................6–14
Servo PCA ...............................................................................................6–14
DSP Microprocessor and Support/Servo Control Loops............................6–14
Read and Write Channel Electronics ........................................................6–15
Mechanism Assembly....................................................................................6–15
Loader Mechanism...................................................................................6–15
Optical Head ............................................................................................6–15
Optical Disk Layout and Error Correction.........................................................6–16
Disk Formats............................................................................................6–16
Controller.................................................................................................6–17
CPU .........................................................................................................6–17
Gate Array ...............................................................................................6–17
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Theory of Operation (continued)
DSP (Digital Signal Processor)....................................................................... 6–17
Read/Write Channel Electronics .............................................................. 6–17
Loading Motor......................................................................................... 6–18
Bias Magnet............................................................................................. 6–18
Optical Head............................................................................................ 6–18
Optical Disk Layout and Error Correction...................................................... 6–18
Disk Formats............................................................................................ 6–18
Optical Disk Layout................................................................................. 6–19
User Zone Layout .................................................................................... 6–19
650–Mbyte Disk and Spare Groups.......................................................... 6–20
1.3–Gbyte Disk User and Spare Groups ................................................... 6–20
2.6 Gbyte Disk User and Spare Groups .................................................... 6–20
Drive Defect Management................................................................................ 6–32
Slip Sparing Algorithm..................................................................................... 6–33
Replacement Sparing Algorithm....................................................................... 6–34
Error Thresholds...............................................................................................6–34
Diagnostic Strategy .......................................................................................... 6–35
Internal Autochanger Diagnostics ............................................................ 6–35
The SCSI Interface...................................................................................6–35
Single–Ended and Differential SCSI Interfaces ........................................ 6–36
SCSI Command Set.......................................................................................... 6–37
Appendix A Basic Supplies and Reorderable Parts
Basic Supplies & Reorderable Parts................................................................... A–1
Related Documents............................................................................................ A–2
Figures
1–1
RW551 & RW552 Jukebox...................................................................... 1–1
2–1
Clearance Requirements........................................................................... 2–1
2–2
Installing the Ramp Onto the Pallet.......................................................... 2–3
3–1
Front Panel .............................................................................................. 3–1
3–2
Rear Panel (SCSI Connect) ..................................................................... 3–2
3–3
The Jukebox Control Panel....................................................................... 3–6
3–4
Control Panel Menu Tree ......................................................................... 3–9
4–1
The Autochanger Returns Suspect FRUs ................................................. 4–2
4–2
How Service Views the Suspect FRUs .................................................... 4–3
4–3
Information and Tests Through the SCSI Bus .......................................... 4–7
5–1
Right Lower Access Panel ....................................................................... 5–4
Rear Access Panel ...................................................................................5–5
5–3
Center Cover Mounting Screw .................................................................5–6
5–4
Positioning the Control Display Before Removing the Panel ...................5–7
5–5
Accessing the Underside of the Control Panel ..........................................5–8
5–6
Disconnecting the Control Panel Cable ....................................................5–9
5–7
Removing the Front Right Panel ..............................................................5–9
5–8
Power Supplies ......................................................................................5–11
5–9
Power Test Points on the Interposer PCA ...............................................5–12
5–10 Accessing the Mailslot Assembly ..........................................................5–12
5–11 Control Panel Mounting Screws .............................................................5–13
5–12 Optical Drives–with Cables Connected ..................................................5–14
5–13 Optical Drives–with Cables Disconnected .............................................5–15
5–14 Optical Drive Mounting .........................................................................5–15
5–15 Interposer PCA ......................................................................................5–16
5–16 Cooling Fan ...........................................................................................5–17
5–17 Picker Umbilical Cable ..........................................................................5–17
5–18 Picker Translate Cable ...........................................................................5–18
5–19 Picker Translate Cable (stowed) ............................................................5–19
5–20 Stopping Vertical Motor Gear Box Motion ............................................5–19
5–21 Picker Capture Bracket Mounting ..........................................................5–20
5–22 Picker Capture Bracket ..........................................................................5–20
5–23 Rotating the Picker Assembly Out of the Translate Frame .....................5–21
5–24 Translate Frame Raised For Easier Access .............................................5–22
5–25 Stopping Vertical Motor Gear Box Motion ...........................................5–23
5–26 Encoder Strip Mounting Peg ..................................................................5–24
5–27 Picker Translate Frame Tensioners ........................................................5–25
5–28 Translate Frame Rear Tensioner Mount .................................................5–25
5–29 Translate Frame Tensioners Released ....................................................5–26
5–30 Retaining Peg On Lower End of the Encoder Strip .................................5–27
5–31 Encoder Strip Mounting Screw...............................................................5–28
5–32 Top Mount Of Encoder Strip ..................................................................5–28
5–33 Vertical Motion Motor............................................................................5–29
5–34 Slave Rope Tensioner Assembly.............................................................5–30
5–35 Pivoting the Tensioner Lever to Release Tension ...................................5–31
5–36 Taking the Drive Rope Off the Top Pulleys............................................5–32
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Figures (continued)
5–37 Disconnecting the Drive Rope From a Tensioner ................................... 5–32
5–38 Two Ends of the Slave Rope In the Tensioner........................................ 5–33
5–39 Disconnecting the 3–Rope Coupler ........................................................ 5–33
5–40 Rear Side Of Vertical Motor Gear Box................................................... 5–34
5–41 The Rope and Pulley System.................................................................. 5–34
5–42 Positioning the Tensioner to Mount On Translate Frame........................ 5–35
5–43 Controller PCA–Cover On ..................................................................... 5–36
5–44 Controller PCA–Cover Off..................................................................... 5–36
5–45 Controller PCA–Cables Off.................................................................... 5–37
5–46 Interface/Power Distribution Assembly .................................................. 5–38
5–47 SCSI Converter/Repeater PCA; Power Distribution PCA(Below)........... 5–38
5–48 SCSI PCA Jumpers ................................................................................ 5–39
5–49 Jukebox Exploded View......................................................................... 5–47
5–50 Jukebox Power Harness.......................................................................... 5–49
5–51 Jukebox Pulley and Rope Diagram......................................................... 5–50
6–1
SCSI Command Translation for Autochanger Operation .......................... 6–2
6–2
Autochanger Controller PCA Block Diagram .......................................... 6–4
6–3
Interposer PCA ........................................................................................ 6–6
6–4
Power Supplies and Power–on Sequence ................................................. 6–7
6–5
SCSI Repeater/Converter/LUN PCA ....................................................... 6–8
6–6
Functional Diagram ............................................................................... 6–13
6–7
4X–Drive Functional Diagram .............................................................. 6–16
6–8
Optical Disk Layout............................................................................... 6–19
6–9
User Zone Layout for 650–Mbyte Media ............................................... 6–21
6–10 User Zone Layout for 1.3–GByte Media, g=1......................................... 6–22
6–11 User Zone Layout for 1.3–GByte, g=16 ................................................. 6–23
6–12 User Zone Layout for 2.6–Gbyte Media, 1,024 bytes/sector................... 6–24
6–13 User Zone Layout for 2.6–Gbyte Media, 512 bytes/sector...................... 6–25
1–1 Optical Disk Standards Met by Digital Optical Disks .................................1–3
1–2 Jukebox Capacities ....................................................................................1–3
1–3 RW551/RW552 Jukebox Matrix ................................................................1–4
3–1 UPS Power Requirements...........................................................................3–4
3–2 SCSI Cable Length Limitations ..................................................................3–5
3–3 Default SCSI and LUN Settings................................................................3–11
3–4 Default LUN Settings/LUN Settings if “DRVs ID” Address is Changed...3–11
3–5 Configuration Choices..............................................................................3–15
4–1 Information Logs .......................................................................................4–4
4–2 Operation Errors.........................................................................................4–9
4–3 Hardware Errors and Recovery Procedures ..............................................4–14
4–4 Micro–Move IDs .....................................................................................4–25
4–5 Available Internal Tests for the RW551 and RW552 ...............................4–34
5–1 List of Field Replaceable Units.................................................................5–42
5–2 Exchange Parts .........................................................................................5–44
5–3 Non-Exchange Parts .................................................................................5–45
5–4 Common Resource Parts...........................................................................5–52
6–1 Values for n and m for 1.3 Gbyte with g=16 (1,024 media) ......................6–26
6–2 Physical Revolution to Logical Track Layout ...........................................6–27
6–3 4X, 1,024 Bytes/Sector Disk Structure......................................................6–28
6–4 4X, 512 Bytes/Sector Disk Structure.........................................................6–29
6–5 Technical Comparisons of 1X, 2X, and 4X Optical Drives .......................6–31
6–6 Error Thresholds ......................................................................................6–35
A–1 Common Resource Parts............................................................................A–1
A–2 Related Documentation .............................................................................A–2
A–3 TIMA Documents......................................................................................A–3
This Revision Record provides a concise publication history of this guide. It lists the
guide revision levels, release dates, and reasons for the revisions. It also describes how
the changes to affected pages are marked in the guide.
Revision Level
Date
Summary of Changes
EK–MOL80–SV. A01
December, 1996
First Edition
EK–MOL80–SV. B01
November, 1997
Corrects table 5–1; adds
table and exploded view
of non-exchange parts.
About This Manual
This manual describes how to install, configure, and maintain medium optical disk library
RW551/RW552. The manual also discusses the theory of operation of the library.
Audience
This manual supports trained service personnel for the medium optical disk
library (also referred to as the “jukebox”) RW551/RW552.
Document Organization
This manual contains the following:
Chapter 1: Product Information
Provides general product information and lists important features and
specifications.
Chapter 2: Environmental/Installation/PM
Describes disk jukebox environmental requirements and installation procedures.
Chapter 3: Product Configuration and Operation
Provides information about the operational control on the jukebox and how to
use those controls to configure and operate the jukebox.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Contains troubleshooting information about the SCSI-connect.
Chapter 5: Removal and Replacement
Describes how to locate and replace sub-assemblies within the RW551/RW552
enclosure. It also contains a list of Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and an
exchange and non-exchange parts list with an accompanying exploded view of
the library.
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Chapter 6: Theory of Operation
Describes how the RW551/RW552 works and the relationship between the
mechanical operation and command set execution.
Appendix A: Basic Supplies and Re-orderable Parts
A listing of common parts and other optical disk library manuals which may be
beneficial to the reader.
Typographical Conventions
The following typographical conventions are used in this manual:
Italic Font - Italic font designates the title of a document and statements that
need to be emphasized.
SERIF TYPE – denotes information that is displayed in the display window of
the jukebox.
SAN-SERIF TYPE – indicates the key to press on the jukebox control panel
NOTES, CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS
NOTE
A note calls attention to information which can
be helpful in understanding the operation of
the product.
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CAUTION
Caution calls attention to an operating
procedure or practice which could result in
damage to the product if not correctly
performed. Do not proceed beyond this
symbol until you fully understand and meet the
indicated conditions.
WARNING
Warning calls attention to a procedure or
practice which could result in personal in-jury
if not correctly performed. Do not proceed
beyond this symbol until you fully understand
and meet the indicated conditions.
Reader Comments
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important components of our products. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your
comments, suggestions, and corrections to help us improve our product documentation.
Please submit all comments and corrections to this manual on the Reader Comment
Form included at the back of this manual.
This chapter provides general product information and lists important features and speci-
fications. A matrix of environment specifications provide parameters for several sub-
assemblies.
Figure 1–1 RW551/RW552 Jukebox
Product Features
The SCSI-connect version of the RW551, RW552 optical disk jukeboxes have
the following features:
• direct online access to data
• data security through the ability to "lock" the jukebox, preventing disk re-
moval
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• SCSI Interface
• single-ended or differential
• SCSI-2 command set
• autochanger reliability of:
• 100,000 hours MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure)
• 1,000,000 MSBF (Mean Swaps Between Failure)
• modular replacement of all major assemblies
• downloadable firmware for the drive mechanism and the autochanger con-
troller PCA
• a digital signal processor (DSP) based servo built into the drive mechanism for
faster seek times and lower error rates
• split optics resulting in the use of a lighter optical head for faster and more ac-
curate data access
• full read and write data caching to optimize system performance
• high reliability and data security when using DEC brand rewritable and write-
once 5.25-inch optical disks
• Digital magneto-optical disks meet the following standards:
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Table 1–1 Optical Disk Standards Met by Digital Optical Disks
Type
Capacity/Format
Standard
Rewritable
594 Mbyte 512 bytes/sector
650 Mbyte
1024 † bytes/sector
Meets ANSI and ISO standards for Con-
tinuous – Composite (CC) format – con-
forms to ISO/IEC DIS 10089A; ANSI S3.21
2-199x
1.2 Gbyte 512 bytes/sector
1.3 Gbyte
1024 † bytes/sector
Meets ECMA 184 standard for Continuous
– Composite (CC) format
Write-Once
594 byte 512 bytes/sector
650 Mbyte
1024 † bytes/sector
Meets ISO and ANSI standards for Con-
tinuous – Composite – Write-Once format
(CCW) – conforms to ISO/IEC DIS 11560;
ANSI X3.220-199x
2X –
1.2 Gbyte 512 bytes/sector
1.3 Gbyte
1024 † bytes/sector
Meets ECMA 184 standard for Continuous -
Composite - Write-Once format (CCW)
4X –
2.3 Gbyte 512 bytes/sector
2.6 Gbyte 1,024 bytes/sector
Meets ISO/IEC 10089A, 11560, and 14517
standards for - Continuous - Composite -
(CC) format
† DIGITAL Operating Systems only support 512 bytes/sector
The Optical Drive Mechanism
The optical drive mechanisms (RWZ53) in the autochanger of the jukebox are
multifunction drives that can operate in both rewritable and write-once modes.
The drives use both rewritable and write-once 5.25-inch magneto-optical disks
that comply with ANSI and ISO standards for Continuous Composite format.
The drives can sense a rewritable or write-once disk by the formatting on the
disk and enter the appropriate mode.
Table 1–2 Jukebox Capacities
Disk Capacity/Format
No. of Slots
Max. Jukebox Capacity
1.3 GByte, 1,024 bytes/sector
32
41.6 GBytes
1.3 GByte, 1,024 bytes/sector
64
83.2 GBytes
Capacity Upgrade Kit
32
41.6 GBytes
2.6 Gbyte, 1,024 bytes/sector
32
83.2 Gbytes
2.6 Gbyte, 1,024 bytes/sector
64
166.4 Gbytes
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Product Support
Host support for the jukebox is continually expanding; therefore, specific host
system support cannot be provided accurately in this manual. However, host
system support is documented in the current Product Service Plan and applicable
Software Product Descriptions (SPD).
Product Matrix
Table 1–3 RW551/RW552 Jukebox Matrix
Product/Option
HP Designation
Description
RW551-ZC
Model 80fx (1150H)
Optical jukebox with two
Model OPT 728
multifunction optical drives and
capacity for up to 32 rewritable or
MO-Worm disks. One blank
disk included. Single-ended and
differential SCSI interfaces.
RW552-ZF
Model 80Fx (1160H)
Optical jukebox with four
Model OPT 728
multifunction optical drives and
capacity for up to 64 rewritable or
MO-Worm disks. One blank disk in
cluded. Single-ended and differential
SCSI.
RW552-UB
Adds two multifunction drives &
32 disk slots in 8 magazines.
Characteristics
This section provides the physical characteristics and environmental specifica-
tions for the jukeboxes.
Optical Disk Jukebox/Drive Mechanism
Technical Characteristics (Drive)
RWZ53 Drive
Rotational speed
3000 rpm (1X & 2X))
3600 rpm (4X)
Average seek
25.0 ms
Average access time
35 ms (4X disks)
33.3 ms (1X & 2X disks)
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Technical Characteristics (Drive)
RWZ53 Drive
Read transfer rate - max, sustained
- for 1,024 bytes/sector
up to 1.69 Mb/s (4X disks)
up to 1.24 Mb/s (2X Mb disks)
up to 1.04 Mb/s (1X disks)
Write transfer rate- max, sustained
- for 1,024 bytes/sector
up to 0.84 Mb/s (4X disks)
up to 0.62 Mb/s (2X disks)
Burst transfer rate (synchronous)
5 Mb/s
Burst transfer rate (asynchronous)
3 Mb/s
Read/Write error rate
less than 1 block in error per
10
14 bytes
Buffer size
1 Mbyte
Read Buffering
readaheads
Write Buffering
immediate reporting write
reordering
Interface
SCSI-2 single-ended/Differential
asynchronous/ synchronous
Physical Characteristics (Jukebox)
Height 910 mm
910 mm (35.8 in.)
Width
375 mm (33.5 in.)
Depth
480 mm (19.0 in.)
Weight (net)
90.1 kg (198.7 lb.)
Weight (packaged)
120.2 kg (265 lb.)
Environmental Specifications
Autochanger
Drive
Media
Temperature
Operating
10° to 40°C
5° to 45°C
10° to 60°C
Non-operating
-40° to 70°C
-40° to 60°C
-10° to 50°C
Temperature gradient
10°C per hour
10°C per hour
10°C per hour
Transportation
(<14 consecutive days)
-40° to 60°C
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Humidity (non-condensing)
Autochanger
Drive
Media
Operating (relative)
10 to 90%
5 to 90%
10 to 80%
Non-operating w/o disk
5 to 95%
5 to 95%
10 to 90%
Maximum wet bulb
29°C
29°C
29°C
Shock (non-operating)
End-use, handling
(half-sine)
150 g (3 ms)
25 g (11 ms)
760 mm drop
(to 2mm vinyl
covered concrete)
Transportation
(trapezoidal)
30 g (523 cm/s)
30 g (742 cm/s)
Vibration (5-500 Hz range)
Operating (max. accel.)
0.21 g rms.
0.3 g rms.
>0.21 g rms.
Non-operating random
2 g rms.
3 g rms.
Non-operating swept-sine
0.5 g (0-peak)
1 g (0-peak)
Altitude
Operating
4,572 m (15,000 ft)
Non-operating
15,240 m (50,000 ft)
Acoustic emissions
Operating
61.5 dB (L noise power emission level)
Idle
47 dB (L noise power emission level)
Particulates
Less than 200 micro
rams/cubic meter
particles suspended
Electrostatic discharge
Airgap (operating)
5 to 15 kV
0 to 10 kV
Airgap (non-operating survival)
0 to 25 kV
0 to 25 kV
Direct contact (operating)
0 to 4 kV
0 to 4 kV
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Cooling requirements
15 CFM bi-directional
through drive
Power Requirements
Line voltage
100-240V
Line frequency
50-60Hz
Power consumption (typical)
240 W
819.1 BTU
Power consumption (maximum)
275 W
938.5 BTU
Service Characteristics
Mean time between failure
80,000 power-on hours
Mean swaps between failure
600,000
Mean time to repair
30 minutes
Preventive maintenance
none required
Product Certifications
Safety
EN 60950/IEC 950
UL 1950 listed or recognized
CSA 950- TUV approved to VDE 0805 05.90
Electromagnetic emissions
FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart J - Class "B" EN
55022/CISPR 22, Level"B";SABS
VCCI Level 2
Laser
CDRH 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subpart J
Registered IEC 825
TUV approved to VBG93, VDE 0837
TTL to Decision 472
BS 4803 part 2 Approved
Optical Disks
1X
2X
4X
Formatted Capacity
1,024-byte sectors
650 Mbytes
1.3 GBytes
2.6 GBytes
512-byte sectors
594 Mbytes
1.2 GBytes
2.3 GBytes
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Recording Characteristics (continuous-composite format)
1X
2X
4X
Formatted Capacity
Bytes per sector
1024 (512)
1024 (512)
1024 (512)
Sectors per logical
17 (31)
17 (31)
17 (31)
track
Logical tracks
18,751
37,473 (37,527)
75,732 (73,732
per surface
Archival life
30 years
30 years
Table 1–4 Optical Disk Standards Met by Digital Optical Disks
Type
Capacity/Format
Standard
1X –
594 Mbyte 512
bytes/sector
650 Mbyte 1024
bytes/sector
Meets ANSI and ISO standards for Continuous –
Composite (CC) format – conforms to ISO/IEC
DIS 10089A; ISO/IEC 13549; ISO/IEC N828;
ANSI X3.212-1994
2X –
1.2 Gbyte 512
bytes/sector
1.3 Gbyte
Meets ECMA 184 standard for Continuous –
Composite (CC) format
Rewritable
594 byte 512
bytes/sector
650 Mbyte
1024 † bytes/sector
Meets ISO and ANSI standards for Continuous –
Composite – Write-Once format (CCW) – con-
forms to ISO/IEC DIS 11560; ANSI X3.220-199x
4X –
2.3 Gbyte 512
bytes/sector
2.6 Gbyte 1,024
bytes/sector
Meets ISO/IEC 10089A, 11560, and 14517 stan-
dards for - Continuous - Composite - (CC) format
1X –
594 Mbyte 512
bytes/sector
650 Mbyte 1024
bytes/sector
Meets ANSI and ISO standards for Continuous –
Composite (CC) format – conforms to ISO/IEC
DIS 11560; ANSI X3.220-1994
Write-Once
4X –
2.3 Gbyte 512
bytes/sector
2.6 Gbyte 1,024
bytes/sector
Meets ISO/IEC 10089A, 11560, and 14517 stan-
dards for - Continuous - Composite - (CC) format
This chapter describes the optical disk jukebox environmental requirements and
installation procedures.
Environmental Requirements
This optical disk jukebox is designed to operate with an ambient air temperature
range of 10° to 40° C (50° to 104° F) with a rate of temperature change not to
exceed 10° C (18° F) per hour.
Primary Power/External Ground
The power outlet must supply a voltage range of 100 - 240 Vac at 50 - 60 Hz.
Also, check the earth (safety) ground of the outlet.
Clearance Requirements
Figure 2–1 Clearance Requirements
"A" orientation - usually in a row of peripheral cabinets.
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Rear (w) requires 56 cm (18 in.) for cooling and service. Front (z) requires 86 cm
(34 in.) for operator access. Sides (x) and (y) can be adjacent to other cabinets;
the service panel (y) would be accessed by pulling the cabinet forward on it
wheels.
"B" orientation - free standing or against a wall.
Rear (1) requires 61 cm (24 in.) for service access. Sides (2) and (3) require 30.5
cm (12 in.) for service, operator access, and cooling. Front (4) requires 61 cm (24
in.) for service and operator access, plus additional space if the cabinet must be
moved to access the rear panel (1).
Location Requirements
Position the autochanger away from sources of particulate contamination such as
frequently-used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust, and
smoke-filled rooms.
Responsibilities
Customer site preparation/verification and installation are the customer's or
reseller's responsibility for the jukebox. If the customer/reseller wants Digital to
perform the site preparation/verification and/or installation, this should be
contracted for on a time-and-materials basis.
Installation and configuration information is in the following manuals:
• Medium Optical Disk (RW551/RW552) Library Service Manual (this manual),
Chapters 2 and 3.
• Optical Disk Jukebox Family User's Guide (EK–RW551–UG).
• Host system documentation.
• Product Service Plan (PSP).
Checkout Procedure
Check that all materials are included with the jukebox (see the "Product Matrix"
located in Chapter 1). If any items are missing, please contact the sales
representative with the following information:
• original order number or unit serial number
• receiving address
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If the unit is damaged, it will be repaired or replaced. The cause of damage will
be determined by the field service representative.
Problems determined to be caused by factory packaging should be reported, in
detail, to the factory so a warranty claim can be submitted.
Be sure to include the product number and full serial number in any
correspondence with Digital concerning the unit.
Unpacking and Taking the Jukebox Off the Pallet
Using a floor jack, move the jukebox to the chosen location.
Remove the outer packaging by following the instructions printed on the carton.
Tools Required
• 1/2-inch open-end wrench (for adjusting the leveler feet)
• 9/16-inch wrench (to remove the bolts that clamp the feet to the pallet)
1. Remove the ramp from the top of the protective foam pads that cover the top
of the jukebox.
2. Attach the ramp to the pallet (see the figure below).
a. Remove the plastic bag containing two bolts that is stapled to the
front of the pallet. Remove the two bolts from the bag.
Figure 2–2 Installing the Ramp Onto the Pallet
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b. Place the ramp with the 2 x 2 wood strips facing up onto the pallet
with the holes on the end of the ramp aligning with the two holes in the
pallet.
c. Insert the bolts through these holes. (It is not necessary to tighten these
bolts.)
3. Remove the four wooden blocks located between the pallet and the bottom of
the jukebox cabinet.
4.
Using a 9/16-inch wrench, remove the four hold-down bolts that clamp the
cabinet to the pallet. (The bolt heads are on the bottom surface of the ramp.)
5.
Using a 1/2-inch wrench, ensure that the leveler feet on the cabinet are
raised to their highest position.
WARNING
If the leveler feet are not raised to their highest
position, they may catch on the ramp and cause
the jukebox to tip over.
6. Carefully roll the jukebox down the ramp.
Product Configuration and Operation
This chapter provides information about the operational control on the jukebox and how
to use those controls to configure and operate the jukebox.
Connections to the RW551/RW552 Jukebox
Figure 3–1 Front Panel
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Figure 3–2 Rear Panel (SCSI-Connect)
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1
Power switch
Standby power switch. Switches the power to the
jukebox electronics on and off.
2 Mailslot
Used to load and unload optical disks.
3 SCSI ports
Used to make the SCSI connection to the host
computer. Select either the single-ended or
differential connectors (see item 5 in this list).The
two SCSI connectors of the type selected must both
be used. One port must have the SCSI cable
connected to it, and the other connector of that type
must have either a terminator connected to it or be
daisy-chained to another SCSI peripheral.
4
Power port
Used to connect the power cord.
5
SCSI interface switch
Used to select either the single-ended or differential
SCSI ports.
6
Cosmetic side panels
Panels that cover the ends of the jukebox.
7
Active bus indicator
LEDs that indicate which bus (single-ended or
differential) is active.
Configuring and Operating the Jukebox
NOTE
Before you connect the optical disk jukebox to
the host, verify that it is supported by the
host. For the current list of which host
systems
support the SCSI-bus jukebox, refer to the
RW551/RW552 Product Service Plan.
Connecting an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)
To fully protect against data loss in the event of a power failure, Digital
recommends the use of an uninterruptable power supply (UPS). The UPS must be
a central UPS used by the entire computer system.
NOTE
This jukebox does not have a UPS connector.
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If a power failure occurs during a write operation, the UPS must be able to
continue to supply power to the jukebox/computer system until the data in the
optical drive's buffer can be written to an optical disk.
For the best protection, the customer should choose the type of UPS that provides
a communication link between the UPS and the computer system. With this type
of connection, the computer system is informed when power is being supplied by
the UPS and can issue commands to automatically write any data from buffers to
disk. The computer then refuses any additional write commands until regular
power is restored.
CAUTION
If the UPS does not provide a communication link
between the UPS and the computer system, an
operator will have to shut down the computer
system (stop any new writes) before the UPS
battery power is drained.
If the UPS is connected to the jukebox, the following power requirements must
be met:
Table 3–1 UPS Power Requirements
Volt-Amp
Watts
125 Volt-Amps (typical)
75 Watts (typical)
180 Volt-Amps (max.)
110 Watts (max.)
Connecting the SCSI Cable to the Jukebox
The jukebox connects to the host computer with a high-density SCSI interface
cable, and may be configured to use either a single-ended or a differential SCSI
interface. The SCSI interface type is selected using the SCSI interface switch on
the left side panel of the jukebox (see Figure 3–2). The total allowable length of
the SCSI cable depends on which interface type is selected. Refer to Table 3–2
for allowable SCSI cable lengths.
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Table 3–2 SCSI Cable Length Limitations
Interface Type
Allowable Cable Length
Single-Ended SCSI
6 meters
Differential SCSI
15 meters
NOTE
Because of signal delays inside the jukebox,
the allowable external cable length for
differential SCSI interface mode is limited to
15 meters instead of the 25 meters typically
available with a differential SCSI bus.
There are two methods of connecting the jukebox to the host computer:
• as the only peripheral device connected to your computer with a SCSI cable.
• as one of a number of peripheral devices connected to the computer with a
SCSI cable.
Connecting Power
1. Check to make sure that the standby power switch located on the right end
of the jukebox is OFF.
NOTE
The switch located on the right end of the
jukebox, frequently referred to as a "power
switch" only supplies the logic switch to
electronics in the power distribution PCA to
enable the 5/12V supplies. It does not
physically control input power.
2.
Remove the panel on the lower left end of the jukebox. Plug the power cord
into the AC line connector located on the bottom of the interface module.
(Figure 3–2.)
3.
Replace the panel on the lower left end of the jukebox.
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4.
Plug the power cord into the power outlet.
5. Press the power switch located on the top right end of the jukebox to ON.
Initially, the control panel displays TESTING. Once the power-on test
completes (approximately 1.5 minutes), the control panel displays READY.
NOTE
A sequence of tests are run when the jukebox
is first switched on. The READY status on the
control panel indicates that the jukebox is
ready of operation. If a FAIL1 status appears
on the control panel display, refer to Chapter
4, "Troubleshooting and Diagnostics," for
information on how to resolve the problem.
Control Panel Operation
Figure 3–3 The Jukebox Control Panel
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1
Swivel Feature
Allows the control panel to be turned to face towards
the front of the jukebox or towards the mailslot side of
the jukebox.
2
Selection Buttons
Pressed to perform the following operations:
• CANCEL cancels the current operation or choice
• PREV scrolls the display choice backward by one
• NEXT scrolls the display choice forward by one
• ENTER selects the displayed option
3
Activity Light
Lit to indicated the following:
• steady green - power is on
• flashing green - an optical drive is being accessed
• amber - fault indicator
4
16-Character
Display operation
Displays information about the current
Using Selection Buttons
The CANCEL, NEXT, PREV, and ENTER buttons are used to select tasks you
want the jukebox to perform. When you push any of these buttons, a message
appears in the display window. See the next section for a list of messages. You
can hold down the and buttons to scroll the display faster.
Each time you push the NEXT button, a task option appears. (If you see an
asterisk (*) as part of the message, it indicates more choices are available by
pressing the NEXT, PREV, or ENTER keys.)
Understanding Display Window Messages
The display window shows the operations you may select. (Press ENTER to
select.) Instructions for using and setting operations follow the explanation of the
control panel messages. See Figure 3–4 for the menu tree of the 4X version.
Top-Level Messages
READY
- the jukebox is ready for operation
LOAD *
- select to load disks through the mailslot
EJECT *
- select to eject disks through the mailslot
ADMIN *
- select to access second-level options. (You must enter
a security code to access the second-level options).
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Second-Level Messages
A security code is required to access the second-level options. See “Entering the
Administration Level” after the following menu trees.
TEST *
- select to run internal jukebox tests
INFO *
- (information) select to retrieve performance
information stored in the jukebox logs
CONFIG *
- (configurations) select to customize the way the
jukebox functions
SCSI ID”s *
- select to view and/or change the SCSI addresses and
Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs). Also, the initial access
point for choosing LUN mode
ONLINE REPAIR *
- select to view and change power setting and status of
the optical drives (used during online drive replacement).
NOTE
An “*” indicates there are multiple selections
available for that operation. When a menu
selection is flashing, press ENTER to select
the option, or press PREV or NEXT to display
other available options. Figure 3–4 Illustrates
the selections available for the 4X jukebox.
You can display the selections listed in boxes
below the shaded options (TEXT, INFO, etc.)
by pressing ENTER when those shaded
options are displayed. Press PREV or NEXT
to scroll through the list. To perform the
displayed operation, press ENTER.
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Figure 3–4 Control Panel Menu Tree
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Viewing and/or SCSI Ids and Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs)
The initial keypress sequence is:
To view SCSI IDs and LUNs –
1. Press ENTER.
2. VIEW ID’S* displays. Press ENTER.
3. If LUN mode is set to OFF: JKBX ID # or DRV # ID # LUN # displays.
(JKBX ID # stands for the current SCSI ID of the jukebox controller.
DRV # ID # is the current SCSI ID setting for the displayed drive number,
and “LUN #” is the current logical unit number).
If LUN mode is set to ON: JKBX ID # or DRVs ID # displays. The # (in either
display) is the current SCSI ID for the jukebox or drives when LUN mode is ON.
Press NEXT or PREV to scroll through the current SCSI addresse and LUN
settings.
4. Press CANCEL to exit VIEW ID’S *.
To change SCSI IDs and LUNs –
NOTE
A brief explanation of how SCSI addresses
and logical unit numbers (LUNs) are used in
this family of jukeboxes is in Chapter 6.
A SCSI address is required for the jukebox controller and for each optical drive
inside the jukebox unless the jukebox is set to LUN MODE ON. If the LUN mode
is ON, a single SCSI address can be used, and the jukebox controller and optical
drives are mapped to pre-assigned logical unit numbers (LUNs).
The default address settings for LUN Mode OFF and ON are shown in Table 3–
3.
READY
ADMIN *
SCSI ID’s *
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Table 3–3 Default SCSI and LUN Settings
LUN MODE OFF (default)
LUN MODE ON
SCSI ID
LUN
SCSI ID
LUN
JKBX ID
6
0
6
0
DRV 1 ID
5
0
6
1
DRV 2 ID
4
0
6
2
DRV 3 ID*
3
0
6
3
DRV 4 ID*
2
0
6
4
* 160fx models only
NOTE
The LUN numbers are pre-assigned and may
not be changed.
NOTE
By default, all devices are set to SCSI ID 6
when LUN mode is turned ON. Some host
systems do not allow different device types to
be under one SCSI address. If this is the
case, the “DRVs ID” SCSI address must be
set to a different address then that of “JKBX
ID.” Table 3–4 Shows how LUNs are mapped
when the JKBX ID and DRVs ID are set to the
same address and when they are set to a
different address.
Table 3–4 Default LUN Settings/LUN Settings if “DRVs ID” Address is
Changed
Default LUN
Settings
LUN MODE OFF
DRVs ID/JKBX
ID Different
LUN MODE ON
SCSI ID
LUN
SCSI ID
LUN
JKBX ID
6
0
JKBX ID
6
0
DRV 1 ID
6
1
DRV 1 ID
5
0
DRV 2 ID
6
2
DRV 2 ID
5
1
DRV 3 ID*
6
3
DRV 3 ID*
5
2
DRV 4 ID*
6
4
DRV 4 ID*
5
3
* 160fx models only
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NOTE
The SCSI ID 7 is reserved for service use on
the external SCSI port.
The initial keypress sequence is:
1. Press ENTER. SET ID’s displays. Press ENTER.
2. VIEW ID’s displays. Press NEXT until SET ID’S * displays and press
ENTER.
3. If LUN mode is set to OFF: JKBX ID # LUN # or DRV # ID # LUN #
displays. (JKBX ID # stands for the current SCSI ID of the jukebox
controller. LUN # is the current logical number, and DRV # ID # is the
current SCSI ID setting for the displayed drive number).
If LUN mode is set to ON: JKBX ID # or DRVs ID # displays. (# is the current
SCSI ID for the jukebox or drives when LUN mode is ON.
Press NEXT until the setting you wish to change is displayed, and then press
ENTER.
4. The # (current SCSI address setting) flashes. Press NEXT or PREV until the
address you want displays and then press ENTER.
NOTE
Some host systems do not allow different
device types to be under one SCSI address.
See second NOTE after Table 3–3.
5. Press NEXT until UPDATE displays, and then press ENTER.
6. UPDATE or WAIT FOR UPDATE and then ID’s SAVED displays briefly.
•
If the new settings do not conflict with other SCSI addresses on the bus,
SCSI ID’s displays.
•
If the new settings conflict with other addresses on the SCSI bus,
CONFLICT-ABORTED displays briefly and then VIEW ID’S * displays.
Any changes entered are loss, and you must repeat the steps above to set a
new address.
READY
ADMIN *
SCSI ID’s *
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7. Press CANCEL until READY displays.
NOTE
After an address is changed, the computer
may have to be restarted for the new
addresses to be recognized. The new settings
can be saved to ROM by power cycling the
jukebox. This allows the settings to be
recovered if the jukebox is powered off for
more than 10 days.
CAUTION
Do not switch off power to the jukebox until
you are sure the SCSI bus is inactive.
Removing power from a SCSI peripheral
when the bus is active can result in data loss
and/or indeterminate bus states. (Check the
host system manuals for information about
checking the SCSI bus status.) If the
computer is connected to a LAN, be sure to
check with the system administrator before
shutting off power to the jukebox.
Changing an Optical Drive SCSI Address
NOTE
Because the host computer usually reads a
SCSI IDs on startup, it would be best, for
larger
computer
systems,
to
schedule
setting/resetting of SCSI IDs at times when
the host computer will be brought down for
other scheduled reasons.
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1.
With READY displayed, press NEXT until ADMIN# appears in the display
window.
NOTE
A three-part security code is required to
access any options beneath ADMIN. The
security code is set to 0,0,0 at the factory, but
you should encourage the customer to
change this as soon as possible to avoid
access by unauthorized persons.
If CONFLICT displays, the jukebox controller
and the optical drive mechanism are set to the
same address. You must reset one of them.
2.
Press ENTER. CODE 1 and a flashing 0 displays. Press ENTER if no security
code has been set, otherwise press NEXT until the first number of the
security code displays, and then press ENTER. Repeat this step to enter the
next two parts of the security code.
3.
Press NEXT until SCSI IDS displays, and then press ENTER.
4.
JB CNTRL ID # displays. (JB CNTRL stands for jukebox controller, and "#"
is the SCSI ID that is currently set). Press NEXT until DRIVE ID # (or the
drive number you want to access) and then press ENTER. The # flashes.
5.
Press NEXT or PREV until the address you want displays and then press
ENTER.
6.
Press NEXT until UPDATE displays, and then press ENTER. IDS SET
displays if the address you set does not conflict with other addresses on the
SCSI bus, otherwise JB CNTRL ID # and then CONFLICT displays. If
CONFLICT displayed, the previous SCSI ID settings have been restored and
you must reset the SCSI IDs to non-conflicting addresses; if CONFLICT does
not display, the address you chose is now set.
7. Press CANCEL two times to return to the READY state.
NOTE
If an ID is changed, the host computer may
have to be restarted for the new ID to be
recognized.
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Changing a Configuration Option
1.
With READY displayed, press NEXT until ADMIN* appears in the display
window.
NOTE
A three-part security code is required to
access any options beneath ADMIN. The
security code is set to 0,0,0 at the factory, but
you should encourage the customer to
change this as soon as possible to avoid
access by unauthorized persons.
2.
Press ENTER. CODE 1 and a flashing 0 displays. Press ENTER if no
security code has been set, otherwise press NEXT until the first number of
the security code displays, and then press ENTER. Repeat this step to enter
the next two parts of the security code.
3.
TEST* displays. Press NEXT until CONFIG displays, and then press ENTER.
The last configuration option that was in the display will show.
4.
Press NEXT or PREV until the name of the configuration you wish to set
displays and then ENTER. Press CANCEL to return to READY.
Table 3–5 Configuration Choices
Configuration Name
Description
RECOVERY ON/OFF
Toggles between ON and OFF. If the configuration is
set to ON, the jukebox will attempt to recover from
any errors encountered; if the configuration is set to
OFF, the jukebox will shut down if an error condition
exists. This configuration should be set to ON under
normal conditions.
SET DEFAULTS
Sets all jukebox configurations back to their default
settings.
CLEAR ODOMETERS
Sets all jukebox odometers back to zero.
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Table 3–5 Configuration Choices (continued)
Configuration Name
Description
DUAL PICKER ON/OFF
Toggles between ON and OFF. Default setting is
DUAL PICKER ON. If the configuration is set to ON,
the jukebox runs with dual picker (disk transport)
addressing ON ; if the configuration is set to OFF,
the jukebox runs with dual picker (disk transport)
addressing OFF. To change the configuration press
ENTER to select this option, and then press NEXT or
PREV to toggle between ON or OFF. Press ENTER
to select your choice. IS SET displays.
This configuration should not be used by the
customer.
STARWARS ON/OFF
Toggles between ON and OFF. If the configuration is
set to ON, the jukebox runs with the vertical sensors
enabled; if the configuration is set to OFF, the
jukebox runs with the vertical sensors disabled. Do
not set this configuration to off during normal
operation. To change the configuration press
ENTER to select this option, and then press NEXT or
PREV to toggle between ON or OFF. Press ENTER
to select your choice. # IS SET displays.
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Table 3–5 Configuration Choices (continued)
Configuration Name
Description
NEW PASSWORD
Allows changing the security code through the control
panel. The password allows access to configurations,
tests, and information logs. Setting the security code
is explained in "Setting a New Security Code" in the
user guide.
SCSI LOG ON/OFF
Toggles between ON and OFF. Tracks internal SCSI
status and saves the information to a log.
SECURE ON/OFF
Toggles between ON and OFF. If the configuration is
set to ON, optical disks can no longer be loaded or
ejected. If the configuration is set to OFF, the
jukebox operates in its default state, which allows
disks to be loaded and ejected. To change the
configuration press ENTER to select this option, and
then press NEXT or PREV to toggle between ON or
OFF. Press ENTER to select your choice. IS SET
displays.
SECURE MAIL IN/OUT
Toggles between IN and OUT. This configuration
determines how the mailslot functions when the
SECURE ON/OFF configuration is set to ON or a
SCSI Prevent Media Removal command has been
sent.
When SECURE MAIL is set to IN, the mailslot is
rotated in so that disks cannot be inserted or
removed until SECURE is set to OFF or a SCSI
Allow Media Removal command is received. When
toggled OUT the mailslot is rotated so it is open even
if SECURE is set to ON.
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Table 3–5 Configuration Choices (continued)
Configuration Name
Description
POWER SECURE ON/OFF
Toggles between ON and OFF. When set to
ON the SECURE ON/OFF configuration
setting is retained in the event of a power
outage.
REP RECOVERED ON/OFF
Toggles between ON and OFF. When set to
ON errors that were recovered from are
reported; when set to OFF the recovered
errors are not reported.
CONF40 ON/OFF
Toggles between ON and OFF. Select Inquiry
Mode. ON selects standard inquiry mode; OFF
selects downloadable inquiry mode.
Default is OFF to operate with Digital
Systems.
CONF41 ON/OFF
Toggles between ON and OFF. ON sets
drive inquiry to HP mode. OFF sets drive
inquiry to Digital mode. Default is OFF.
Loading an Optical Disk into the Jukebox
NOTE
All disks should be labeled before inserting
them into the jukebox.
Some software packages require that disks
be inserted and removed using the software.
If the customer is using a software package to
manage files in the jukebox, check the
software documentation before proceeding
with these steps.
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1.
With READY displayed, insert a cartridge into the mailslot. The shutter end
of the cartridge goes in first. Side A should be facing up. Push the cartridge
in gently until it is fully inserted into the mailslot. LOAD and SLOT## ("##"
is the number of the first available storage slot in the jukebox) alternately
display.
2.
If you want to select the storage slot number in the display, press ENTER. If
you want to choose a different storage slot, press NEXT until the desired slot
number is displayed and then press ENTER.
3.
Initially, flashes in the jukebox display. After the disk has been loaded
into the selected storage slot, LOADED displays briefly, and then LOAD* is
again displayed. (See the note below.) You many now load additional disks.
Press ENTER and then repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have loaded all the
disks you want to into the jukebox.
4.
Press CANCEL to return to the READY state.
NOTES
If you get a LOAD ERROR message, one of
the following conditions may exist:
The disk may not be pushed far enough into
the mailslot. Try pushing the disk into the
mailslot a little farther.
The disk was inserted incorrectly into the
mailslot. The shutter end of the cartridge goes
in first.
If you get a MAILSLOT EMPTY message, a
disk needs to be inserted into the mailslot.
If you get a RESERVED message, a security
option has been set that prevents disks from
being loaded into or removed from the
jukebox. See "Setting a Security Code" in this
chapter.
If you get a TRANSPORT FULL message,
the
disk
transport
mechanism
already
contains a disk.
If you get a SENSOR message, verify that
the disk has been correctly inserted into the
mailslot. If the error cannot be corrected by
removing and then re-inserting the disk, the
mailslot sensors may have failed.
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Ejecting an Optical Disk from the Jukebox
NOTE
Some software packages require that disks
be inserted and removed using the software.
Check with the system administrator to
determine if the software used to manage
disks in the jukebox requires ejection under
software control.
1. With READY displayed, press NEXT until EJECT* displays, and then
press ENTER.
2. EJECT and SLOT## ("##" is the number of the first storage slot in the
jukebox that contains an optical disk) alternately display.
3. If you want to select the storage slot number in the display, press ENTER. If
you want to choose a different storage slot, press NEXT or PREV until the
desired slot number is displayed and then press ENTER. (See the note on the
following page.)
Initially, EJECTING flashes on the jukebox display. When the disk has been
moved into the mailslot EJECTED displays briefly and the EJECT* displays.
4. Remove the optical disk from the mailslot. You may now eject additional
disks by pressing ENTER and then following steps 2 through 4 until all disks
that you wish to eject are removed, or press CANCEL to return to the
READY state.
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NOTE
There are several conditions that may prevent
an optical disk from being ejected:
If there are no disks in the jukebox storage
slots, EMPTY is displayed briefly, and then
EJECT* displays.
If the host system computer has a disk
reserved. the slot number of the reserved disk
will not be displayed. The disk must be
unreserved before the disk can be ejected.
(Refer to the host system documentation or
the application software documentation for
instructions for unreserving a disk.
If the configuration, "Prevent Media Removal"
has been set, RESERVED displays and disks
cannot be removed. (See "Changing a
Configuration Option" earlier in this chapter.)
The host computer system has been set to
disallow mailsot operation. Refer to the host
system documentation or the application
software documentation.
EJECT ERROR displays if the mailslot is
jammed.
If MAILSLOT FULL displays, there is already
an optical disk in the mailslot that must be
removed before another disk can be ejected.
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Setting a Security Code
A security code of 0-0-0 is set at the factory. This three-part security code is
required to access any options beneath ADMIN. You should encourage the
customer to change this as soon as possible to avoid access by unauthorized
persons.
1. With READY displayed, press NEXT until ADMIN* appears in the display
window.
NOTE
A three-part security code is required to
access any options beneath ADMIN. The
security code is set to 0,0,0 at the factory, but
you should encourage the customer to
change this as soon as possible to avoid
access by unauthorized persons.
2. Press ENTER. CODE1 and a flashing 0 displays. Press ENTER if no security
code has been set, otherwise press NEXT until the first number of the security
code displays, and then press ENTER. Repeat this step to enter the next two
parts of the security code.
3. TEST* displays. Press NEXT until CONFIG* displays, and then press ENTER.
The last configuration in the display will show.
4. Press NEXT or PREV until NEW PASSWORD displays and then press ENTER.
5. NEW1 and a flashing 0 are displayed. Press NEXT or PREV until the new
number you wish to assign to the first part of the security code is displayed
and then press ENTER.
6. NEW2 and a flashing 0 are displayed. Press NEXT or PREV until the new
number you wish to assign to the second part of the security code is displayed
and then press ENTER.
7. NEW3 and a flashing 0 are displayed. Press NEXT or PREV until the new
number you wish to assign to the third part of the security code is displayed
and then press ENTER.
8. IS SET displays briefly and then NERW PASSWORD displays. Press
CANCEL three times to return to READY.
9. Cycle power to the jukebox by switching off the power and then turning it
back on. (Cycling power backs up the new security code so it can be
recovered if the jukebox is powered off for more than 10 days.)
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Moving or Shipping the Jukebox
To move the optical jukebox a short distance (down the hallway or to another
floor in the building), use the steps in "Moving the Jukebox a Short Distance." If
you want to ship this jukebox, see "Shipping the Jukebox" on the next page.
Moving the Jukebox a Short Distance
1.
Unmount (unreserve) any disk surfaces from the host system if necessary.
Request that the system administrator do this.
2.
Ensure that there are no optical disks in the jukebox drives. Eject the disks if
necessary.
CAUTION
Failure to eject a disk from an optical drive
prior to moving the jukebox could result in
damage to the drive mechanism.
Do not remove power to the jukebox until you
are sure that the SCSI bus is inactive.
Switching off power or unplugging the power
cord when the SCSI bus is active can cause
data loss and/or indeterminate bus states.
Refer to the host system reference manuals
for information on checking the status of the
SCSI bus.
NOTE
Before moving the jukebox to its new location,
make sure all environmental requirements
listed in Chapter 2 have been met and the
power outlet has been checked to ensure that
the proper voltage is available for the drive.
3.
Switch off the power switch on the right side panel.
4.
Remove the left side lower access panel.
5.
Remove the power cord and SCSI cable connections from the interface
module.
6.
Raise the leveler feet using a 1/2-inch wrench.
7.
Carefully roll the jukebox to its new location.
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Connect the jukebox to the host.
9.
Reconnect the power cord.
10. Lower the leveler feet using a 1/2-inch wrench.
11. Configure the jukebox to the host. (Refer to the host system manuals for
configuration information.)
Shipping the Jukebox
1. Unmount (unreserve) any disk surfaces from the host system if necessary.
Request that the system administrator do this.
2. Eject all disks from the jukebox. If the disks are not labeled with a storage
slot location, make sure they are labeled at this time. See "Ejecting Optical
Disks." The system administrator should refer to "Labeling an Optical Disk
Cartridge" in Chapter 2 of the jukebox user's guide.
CAUTION
Failure to eject a disk from an optical drive
prior to moving the jukebox could result in
damage to the drive mechanism.
Do not remove power to the jukebox until you
are sure that the SCSI bus is inactive.
Switching off power or unplugging the power
cord when the SCSI bus is active can cause
data loss and/or indeterminate bus states.
Refer to the host system reference manuals
for information on checking the status of the
SCSI bus.
3. Switch off the power switch on the right side panel.
4. Remove the left side lower access panel.
5. Remove the power cord and SCSI cable connections from the interface
module.
6. Raise the leveler feet using a 1/2-inch wrench.
7. Repackage the jukebox (lower the leveler feet after the jukebox is on the
shipping pallet).
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Host Configuration
Once the jukebox is connected to the host system and the device address is set,
you are ready to prepare the host system to access the jukebox.
To determine if the host you are connecting to supports this device and for
further installation information, check the following documents:
• RW551/RW552 Product Service Plan
• Host system documentation
• Applicable Software Product Description (SPD)
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
This chapter contains troubleshooting information about the SCSI-connect.
Operation/Installation Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Using the Control Panel and Observation
When there are errors in autochanger movements, two main approaches are
available to get information and to run exerciser tests. The approach usually
depends on whether the error encountered was a hard error or whether it was a
soft (intermittent, recoverable) error.
• Troubleshooting Using the Control Panel and Observation - This method is
usually used in situations where you have a hard error.
• Troubleshooting Through the SCSI Bus - This method is used in
situations where you have a intermittent, recoverable) error.
Error information and logs accessed through the control panel are summarized.
By knowing how the autochanger operates and using the summarized
information from the control panel display, there is enough information to
troubleshoot many problems that result in a hard error.
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The Autochanger Lists the First "Possibles"
At power on, and after every failed move, the autochanger automatically runs an
initialization sequence that comprehensively tests the autochanger. If a hard
failure occurs, a list of possible FRUs (Field Replaceable Units) that may have
been at fault is returned.
Figure 4–1 The Autochanger Returns Suspect FRUs
NOTE
This test sequence returns possible failed FRUs
only if there has been a hard failure. The test
sequence will NOT find an failure from which a
recovery was made.
Evaluating Results of the Internal FRU Isolation
Similar to treating symptoms rather than the real problem, the suspect FRUs
given by the FRU isolation procedure may actually mask the root cause of the
problem.
The hard move error that caused the autochanger to run the FRU isolation test
may have only been a PRODUCT of the actual problem. Blindly and repeatedly
replacing the suspect FRU(s) will not solve the problem.
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Figure 4–2 How Service Views the Suspect FRUs
If you consider the suspect FRU as a POINTER to the problem area rather than
the problem itself, an educated visual inspection, with perhaps some cable and
connector wiggling, should reveal the real problem.
A good visual inspection requires an understanding of how the autochanger acts
under normal operation. To understand what the autochanger does in normal
operation, run the various movements available from the control panel and watch
it closely. Reading the descriptions in the Micro-move table in this chapter will
also help you understand the composition of its movements.
Retrieving Performance Information
1.
With READY displayed, press NEXT until ADMIN* appears in the display
window.
NOTE
A three-part security code is required to access
options beneath ADMIN. This code may be 0-0-0
as set in the factory or another code chosen by
the customer after installation.
2.
Press ENTER.CODE1 and a flashing 0 displays. Press ENTER if no
security code has been set, otherwise press NEXT until the first number of
the security code displays, and then press ENTER. Repeat this step to enter
the next two parts of the security code.
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TEST*displays. Press NEXT until INFO* displays, and then press ENTER.
4. Press NEXT until the name of the log you wish to access displays and then
ENTER ( An "*" indicates that there are more choices beneath the displayed
choice.)
5.
Press CANCEL to return to READY.
Descriptions of the available information logs are on the following pages.
Table 4–1 Information Logs
Log Name
Description
REVISION
Displays the jukebox's firmware version number.
ODOMETERS *
Press ENTER to select the odometer logs described in the
next few rows. Step through the logs by pressing NEXT and
PREV.
HOURS
Displays the number of operation hours (operation button
on-time).
MOVES
Displays the total number of moves and move attempts by
the disk translate mechanism.
FLIPS
Displays total number of disk translate mechanism flips.
XLATES
Displays the total number of horizontal moves between
optical disk storage slots.
ROTATES
Displays the total number of mailslot rotations.
DRIVE 1
Displays the number of optical disk loads for optical drive
number 1.
DRIVE 2
Displays the number of optical disk loads for optical drive
number 2.
DRIVE 3
Displays the number of optical disk loads for optical drive
number 3. (RW532 only)
DRIVE 4
Displays the number of optical disk loads for optical drive
number 4. (RW532 only)
HARD ERRORS *
Returns either "NO HARD ENTRIES" or "ENTRY #". (There
may be multiple hard error numbers.) Press ENTER to
select the hard error number you wish to view logs for. (The
available logs are described in the rows following
"RECOVERY ERRORS" in this table.) Step through the log
by pressing NEXT or PREV.
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Table 4–1 Information Logs (continued)
Log Name
Description
SOFT ERRORS *
Returns either "NO SOFT ENTRIES" or "ENTRY #". (There
may be multiple soft error numbers.) Press ENTER to
select the soft error number you wish to view logs for. (The
available logs are described in the rows following
"RECOVERY ERROR" in this table.) Step through the log by
pressing NEXT or PREV.
RECOVERY ERRORS *
Returns either "NO ENTRIES" or the number of recovery
errors. Press ENTER to select the recovery error number
you wish to view logs for. (The available logs are described
in the following rows. Step through the log by pressing
NEXT or PREV .
ODOMETER #
The number of moves.
HARDWARE ERR #
This error number indicates the cause of the failure.
FRU 1
The field-replaceable unit most likely to be at fault.
FRU 2
The field-replaceable unit second likely to be at fault.
FRU 3
The field-replaceable unit third likely to be at fault.
MOTION
indicates one of the following types of movements
taking place in the jukebox at the time of the failure:
•
EXCHANGE
•
MOVE
•
POSITION
•
INIT ELEM
•
REZERO
•
ROTATE
•
DIAGNOSTIC
•
RESTORE
•
PASSTHRU
SOURCE
The element number where the move started
DESTINATION 1
The element that was the first destination of the move.
DESTINATION 2
The element that was the second destination of the move.
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Table 4–1 Information Logs (continued)
Log Name
Description
MICROMOVE 1-6
The IDs of the last six micro-moves for the
original move command issued prior to the
failure (individually displayed). Step through
the micro-move IDs by pressing NEXT or
PREV.
MICROMOVE ERR #
The micro-move error ID of the failed
move.
TOP or BOTTOM PICKER
Displays either "TOP" or "BOTTOM"
indicating which picker side is active.
NORTH or SOUTH THUMB
Displays either “NORTH” or “SOUTH”
indicating which thumb on the translate
mechanism is alive.
Getting Error Information Through the SCSI Bus
When there are errors in autochanger movements, two main approaches are
available to get information and to run exerciser tests. The approach usually
depends on whether the error encountered was a hard error or whether it was a
soft or intermittent error.
• Troubleshooting Using the Control Panel and Observation - This method is
usually used in situations where you have a hard error.
• Troubleshooting Through the SCSI Bus - This method is used in situations
where you have a soft or intermittent error.
Using data on the SCSI bus, you can determine exactly what the autochanger was
doing when a failure occurred; all the way down to the macro-move and
micromoves. Also, through the Log Sense and Request Sense commands, you
can gather information on the optical drive; which cannot be done through the
control panel.
An external utility is needed to read the data on the SCSI bus. A diagnostic
utility called DOSDASS4 provides this capability. If required, the DODASS4
utility and instructions can be obtained from the Digital Customer Support
Center. A PC with a 154X Adaptec controller is required to use the DOSDASS4
utility.
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Figure 4–3 Information and Tests Through the SCSI Bus
Refer to the following information when troubleshooting through the SCSI bus:
Offline Diagnostics for Hewlett-Packard Optical Products (reference Appendix A
for ordering information).
This guide contains information about Hewlett-Packard's offline diagnostic,
DOSDASS4, which can be used to access the above information through the
SCSI bus.
In addition, refer to the following tables, also contained in this guide:
• Request Sense Command Tables – These tables show error information and
information about the state of the autochanger after an error has occurred,
which is returned when a Request Sense command is issued through the SCSI
bus.
• Log Sense Command Tables – These tables show the error and move
information which is stored in various logs during autochanger operation and
when running internal diagnostics.
Diagnostics
Several diagnostic programs and tests are available for the optical disk jukebox.
This chapter gives information on how to run these tests/programs or where to
find this information
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The two types of diagnostics available for the jukebox are:
• Offline Diagnostics - Hewlett-Packard offers a diagnostic program called
DOSDASS4 for use with the optical disk jukebox. These diagnostics can be
obtained from the Digital Customer Support Center at CXO. This PC-based
diagnostic program allows you to fully test the autochanger mechanism or the
optical drive mechanism.
• Internal Diagnostics - These tests are run from the control panel and are under
the ADMIN selection. These tests are fully explained later in this chapter.
Offline Diagnostics
A diagnostic utility called DOSDASS4 is available to authorized service
organizations from Hewlett-Packard for accessing the jukebox through the SCSI
bus or from the Digital Customer Support Center at CXO. DOSDASS4 fully
exercises the standalone multifunction optical drives and the autochanger.
CAUTION
DO
NOT
CYCLE
POWER
during
any
troubleshooting until you are sure the system
SCSI bus is INACTIVE and will REMAIN
INACTIVE.
Removing power while the bus is active can cause
data loss and/or indeterminate bus states. Check
the host system reference manuals for information
on checking the status of the SCSI bus.
Operation and Installation Error information is listed in Table 4–2.
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Table 4–2 Operation Errors
Task
Problem/Symptom
What to do
Communicating
host<-->jukebox
Can't get the host to
recognize the jukebox.
•
Check to make sure
the jukebox is
supported on the host
operating system.
•
Check to make sure
the autochanger was
installed and
configured as
described in the users
guide and the
appropriate host
system & software
manuals.
•
Check the SCSI
connections.
Changing the drive
address
Changed drive address
but new address is not
recognized.
After changing an
address, the autochanger
power and/or the host
system power may need
to be cycled for the new
address to be recognized.
(Refer to the host system
documentation for
information on setting
peripheral addresses and
shutting down the host
system.)
Inputting Security
Code
Security code forgotten or
misplaced.
•
First, try the default
security code (0-0-0).
•
If the security code is
not set to the default,
replace autochanger
controller PCA.
The customer may now
use configuration 17 to set
a new security code. (See
the "Setting a New
Security Code" section in
Chapter 3.)
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Table 4–2 Operation Errors (continued)
Task
Problem/Symptom
What to do
Loading Disks
Disk inserted in mailslot,
but the display reads
LOAD ERROR, or
MISLOAD.
Remove the disk from the
mailslot and try inserting it
again. Push the disk in,
shutter-end first, so that the
disk is flush with the jukebox
front panel.
Powering on
The optical disk jukebox
won't power on.
•
Check to make sure the
power cord connections
are tight.
•
Check that the power
switch is ON (next to
the mailslot).
•
Check to make sure the
power outlet is
operating.
•
Replace the power cord
with a known good one.
•
Replace the power
supply module.
Power on selftest fails.
•
Press ENTER and
record the error
message.
•
Cycle the power.
Observe the power on
test result. If the unit
continues to fail, use
the error code to begin
troubleshooting. (See
the "Power on Selftest"
section following this
table.)
Power fail
Just the autochanger
power fails.
When power returns,
unmount and remount all disk
surfaces. Do not eject any
disks until the surfaces are
umounted/unreserved.
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Table 4–2 Operation Errors (continued)
Task
Problem/Symptom
What to do
Autochanger power fails
while a disk is in the drive.
If you need to remove the
disk before power can be
resupplied to the drive, the
eject tool can be used to
recover the disk. See the
instructions for using the
eject tool later in this
chapter.
Host computer power fails
and the autochanger
stays on.
After the host reboots, file
system check) any write-
mounted surfaces.
Both the host system and
autochanger power fail.
After the host reboots, file
system check any write-
mounted surfaces. See the
following CAUTION note.
CAUTION
Do not eject disks from the autochanger until all
mounted surfaces are unmounted.
Reading the control
panel display
window.
No display messages
appear.
•
Check that the power
cord is connected.
•
Check AC input.
•
Check the control
panel cable
connections.
•
Power cycle the
jukebox.
•
Replace the power
cable with a known
good one.
•
Replace the
autochanger
controller PCA.
•
Replace the power
supply.
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Table 4–2 Operation Errors (continued)
Task
Problem/Symptom
What to do
Reading/writing
magneto-optical
disks
Can't write to the disk.
•
Check the file system
access permissions.
•
Check the write-
protect tab on each
disk side to assure
write-enabled status.
•
Check to make sure
the disk was
initialized.
•
Check that the disk file
system was mounted
correctly.
•
Refer to the "Optical
Disk Cleaning" section
in this chapter.
Removing disks
Disk inserted in the
mailslot, but LOADERROR
or MISLOAD displays.
•
Press CANCEL and
try inserting the disk
into the mailslot again.
Disk removal attempted,
but a FULL or MISLOAD
error message displays.
•
If there is a disk in the
mailslot, remove it,
then try to remove the
desired disk again.
•
If there is no disk in
the mailslot and the
MISLOAD message
displays, check
hardware errors and
Table 4–3.
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Table 4–2 Operation Errors (continued)
Task
Problem/Symptom
What to do
The unit's power failed
while a disk was in the
drive.
•
Power cycle the unit.
•
If power on is
unsuccessful, power
the unit off. Do not
move the unit. Moving
the unit with a disk in
the drive risks
damaging the
magneto-optical
mechanism in the MO
drive. Refer to the
"Powering On" and
"Power Fail" sections
earlier in this table.
•
If it is critical that the
disk be removed from
the drive before power
can be restored to the
drive, see "Using the
Eject Tool to Remove
a Disk from the Drive"
in this chapter.
Running a test
Started a test and need to
stop the test.
•
Press CANCEL. The
current test loop
continues until it is
finished; then the test
stops.
Normal operation
INIT ELEM (Initialize
Element) displays.
•
Power cycle the
jukebox. Do not power
cycle the jukebox until
all other peripherals on
the SCSI bus are
turned off. Removing
power from the
jukebox when other
devices are active on
the SCSI bus may
cause data loss and/or
other problems with
the SCSI interface.
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Recovery from Hardware Errors
When a hardware failure occurs, a message is displayed on the control panel. If
the failure occurs during the power-on sequence, DEVICE FAILED is
displayed. If the failure occurs when loading a disk you may see LOAD ERROR
or FULL. If a failure occurs while you are running a test, TEST FAILED is
displayed. When you press ENTER, the autochanger displays information about
the hardware failure that is held in the error log.
The autochanger firmware can detect broken components such as a dead motor,
but if failures are due to marginal or random problems, the failing component
may induce errors in other components. For example, if any portion of the
electronics becomes intermittent or if friction increases on a part, different
components of the autochanger may appear to fail at varied points as the
autochanger runs its code. This results in many different error codes.
The following table shows the hardware error codes possible and recovery
procedures for specific hardware errors.
Table 4–3 Hardware Errors and Recovery Procedures
Error Code
Error Description
Recovery Procedures
(hex.)
01
ROM checksum error
01 thru 07 are controller tests.
These errors only possible on
power up. If you get these errors,
replace the controller PCA.
02
Register error
See error 01
03
Microprocessor error
See error 01
04
Controlled area of RAM
checksum error
See error 01
05
RAM test error
See error 01
06
SCSI chip error
See error 01
07
Jukebox controller chip
error
See error 01
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Table 4–3 Hardware Errors and Recovery Procedures (continued)
Error Code
Error Description
Recovery Procedures
(hex.)
0A
Drive 1 connection error
•
Verify if you can see other
drives
•
Switch cables (see if it stays
with the drive or cable)
•
-If indicates cable - change
cable
•
-If not, change interposer PCA
•
Change controller PCA
•
Change drive (low priority, drive
just returns a ground signal, so
would appear fine, unless the
cable was not carrying signal
0B
Drive 2 connection error
See error OA
0C
Drive 3 connection error
See error OA
0D
Drive 4 connection error
See error OA
1E
Translate motor error
•
Can not translate the picker
and/or sense that it has moved.
Picker assembly (umbilical
cable, motor, sensor)
•
If doesn't move at all – likely is
the umbilical cable
•
If it moves a little but can't
reach the side – cables good,
motor is bad
•
Got to the side, but can't sense
you did – sensor.
•
Change the controller PCA
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Table 4–3 Hardware Errors and Recovery Procedures (continued)
Error Code
Error Description
Recovery Procedures
(hex.)
1F
Vertical motor error
Occurs when trying to sense a
move of the carriage assembly)
If the translate assembly moves –
and you get a failure – that means
that we're not reading the encoder
strip.
If the translate assembly doesn't
move – it probably is the motor
leads, motor, or 24-volt power
supply.
•
Make sure the encoder strip is
inside sensor.
•
Make sure the motor leads are
connected to the vertical motor.
•
Check that the cable from the
sensor is connected through
the translate from to the
umbilical cable for the picker.
•
Change the 24-volt power
supply.
•
Change the controller PCA.
20
Plunge motor error
•
Check the plunge motor leads.
•
Change the picker.
28
Mailslot sensor error
•
Check the mailslot-to-
interposer cable.
•
Change the mailslot.
•
Change the interposer PCA.
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Table 4–3 Hardware Errors and Recovery Procedures (continued)
Error Code
Error Description
Recovery Procedures
(hex.)
29
Right beam error
•
Check that the space between
the picker and magazines is
physically clear.
•
Run the STARWARS test to
verify that there is a beam on
the right side and the indication
changes properly when the
beam is interrupted. If the
STARWARS test can not verify
the beam, change the
interposer PCA.
•
Change the controller PCA
(receivers are mounted on this
PCA).
2A
Left beam error
See error 29 (apply to left beam).
2B
Top thumb sensor error
•
Change the picker
•
Change the umbilical cable
•
Change the controller PCA
2C
Bottom thumb sensor
error
•
Change the picker
•
Change the umbilical cable
•
Change the controller PCA
32
Invalid test number
User error
33
Invalid configuration
User error
34
Need to initialize element
status
Run Init Elem Status
35
Exercise test failed
Run Exercise test again, watch
where it fails.
36
Elements reserved
User error
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Table 4–3 Hardware Errors and Recovery Procedures (continued)
Error Code
Error Description
Recovery Procedures
(hex.)
3C
Move to
•
Vertical motion failed in the
middle of a move or exchange.
•
Look at the micro-move error of
the failure in the error log (under
INFO *, and Hardware Error in
the control panel display). Also
check the Source and
Destination entries in the error
log to verify what move was in
process.
•
Make sure the encoder strip is
inside sensor.
•
Make sure the motor leads are
connected to the vertical motor.
•
Check that the cable from the
sensor is connected through the
translate from to the umbilical
cable for the picker.
•
24-volt power supply
•
Controller PCA.
3D
Flip
•
Change picker
3E
Translate
•
Change picker
3F
Put magazine in
•
Failed plunging cartridge into a
magazine.
Look at the micro-move error of the
failure in the error log (under INFO *,
and Hardware Error in the control
panel display). Probably the picker.
40
Get magazine out
•
Failed extracting a cartridge
from a magazine.
•
Look at the micro-move error of
the failure in the error log (under
INFO*, and Hardware Error in
the control panel display).
•
Probably the picker
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Table 4–3 Hardware Errors and Recovery Procedures (continued)
Error Code
Error Description
Recovery Procedures
(hex.)
41
Test magazine
Failed testing the magazine portion
during an ISTAT.
•
Look at the micro-move error of
the failure in the error log (under
INFO*, and Hardware Error in
the control panel display).
•
Probably the picker.
42
Put drive in
•
Look at the micro-move error of
the failure in the error log (under
INFO*, and Hardware Error in
the control panel display).
•
Remove rear panel and run the
Wellness Test, Drive I/O test,
and Exercise Mechanics test.
Note where the problem occurs.
•
If indicates the drive, change the
drive.
•
If it indicates a picker error,
change the picker.
43
Get drive out
•
Look at the micro-move error of
the failure in the error log (under
INFO *, and Hardware Error in
the control panel display).
•
Remove rear panel and run the
Wellness Test, Drive I/O test,
and Exercise Mechanics test.
Note where the problem occurs.
•
If indicates the drive, change the
drive.
•
If it indicates a picker error,
change the picker.
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Table 4–3 Hardware Errors and Recovery Procedures (continued)
Error Code
Error Description
Recovery Procedures
(hex.)
44
Test drive
•
Look at the micro-move error of
the failure in the error log (under
INFO *, and Hardware Error in
the control panel display).
•
Remove rear panel and run the
Wellness Test, Drive I/O test,
and
Exercise Mechanics test. Note
where the problem occurs.
•
If indicates the drive, change the
drive.
•
If it indicates a picker error,
change the picker.
45
Put mailslot in
•
Change the picker.
•
Change the mailslot.
46
Get mailslot out
•
Change the picker.
•
Change the mailslot
47
Test mailslot
•
Change the picker.
•
Change the mailslot.
48
Rotate mailslot in
•
Cycle power to the jukebox to
initiate a power on test
sequence.
•
Check to see if mailslot rotation
works.
•
If the mailslot rotates in, change
the picker.
•
If the mailslot does not rotate in,
change the mailslot.
49
Rotate mailslot out
•
Cycle power to the jukebox to
initiate a power on test
sequence.
•
Check to see if mailslot rotation
works.
•
If the mailslot rotates in, change
the picker.
•
If the mailslot does not rotate in,
change the mailslot.
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Table 4–3 Hardware Errors and Recovery Procedures (continued)
Error Code
Error Description
Recovery Procedures
(hex.)
4A
Test picker
This may appear when testing for a
cartridge in the picker during an
ISTAT.
•
Replace picker
4B
Switch active picker
Replace picker
4C
Restore picker
Replace picker
4D
Find translate home
Can not translate the picker and/or
sense that it has moved.
Run FIND XLAT HOME test from
the control panel
•
If the picker does not move at
all, check the connections on
the umbilical cable. If the
connections are good and the
picker still does not move,
change the umbilical cable.
•
If the picker moves a little but
does not reach the side of the
frame, the translate motor on
the picker is probably defective.
Change the picker.
•
If the picker moves properly to
the side, the translate sensor is
probably defective. Change the
picker.
4E
Find vertical home
Because a motor test is called
before a find vertical home is
attempted, the vertical motor is
assumed to be at least minimally
functional.
•
Check that the vertical path is
physically clear.
•
Change the vertical motor
(probably a marginal error).
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Table 4–3 Hardware Errors and Recovery Procedures (continued)
Error Code
Error Description
Recovery Procedures
(hex.)
4F
Find plunge home
We know that we can move the
plunge motor.
We know that that we can move
the plunge motor and sense that
we moved it so the motor and
umbilical cable are not suspect.
•
Change the picker
50
Clear flip area
The vertical path is probably
blocked. Perhaps falsely over
forcing.
•
Check that the path is clear.
•
Exercise and visually check the
operation of the vertical motor.
51
Clear magazine path
•
Check that the path from the
picker to the magazine is clear.
•
Check that the vertical path is
clear.
•
Test the vertical path sensor
operation.
52
Clear drive path
•
Check that the path from the
picker to the drive is clear.
•
Check that the vertical path is
clear.
•
Test the vertical path sensor
operation.
53
Clear mailslot path
•
Check that the path from the
picker to the mailslot is clear.
•
Check that the vertical path is
clear.
•
Test the vertical path sensor
operation.
5B
Finish switching the picker
Change the picker.
5C
Wait plunge
Change the picker.
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Table 4–3 Hardware Errors and Recovery Procedures (continued)
Error Code
Error Description
Recovery Procedures
(hex.)
5D
Wait vertical
Vertical motion failed in the middle
of a move or exchange.
•
Look at the micro-move error
of the failure in the error log
(under INFO *, and Hardware
Error in the control panel
display). Also check the
Source and Destination
entries in the error log to verify
what move was in process.
•
Make sure the encoder strip is
inside sensor.
•
Make sure the motor leads are
connected to the vertical
motor
•
Check that the cable from the
sensor is connected through
the translate from to the
umbilical cable for the picker.
•
24-volt power supply.
•
Controller PCA.
5E
Powerfail clear path
•
Check that all paths are clear.
•
Test the vertical path sensor
operation.
5F
Powerfail restore
cartridges
•
A cartridge was physically
moved after powerfail and
before powerfail recovery.
•
Check that no cartridges have
been moved.
60
Repeater Controller
•
Check cables between the
controller PCA and the SCSI
repeater PCA.
•
Change repeater PCA
•
Change controller PCA
•
Change internal SCSI cable
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Table 4–3 Hardware Errors and Recovery Procedures (continued)
Error Code
Error Description
Recovery Procedures
(hex.)
61
External SCSI cables
•
Check for correct terminator
(single-ended or differential)
for the type of SCSI interface
chosen.
•
Check that single-ended /
differential slide switch is
selecting desired interface.
•
Change external SCSI cable
•
Change SCSI repeater PCA
•
Change controller PCA
80
LAN timeout
•
Power cycle the jukebox.
•
Listen for the tone signaling
that the LAN module CPU has
initialized. Listen for the
sounds made by the system
disk loading the application
software. If the same problem
reappears, call the Response
Center.
81
NFS error
•
see error code 80
82
File system error
•
see error code 80
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Table 4–4 Micro-Move IDs
ID (hex.)
Description
1
Move picker transport up. Fast.
2
Move picker transport down. Fast.
3
Move picker transport up slowly, looking for resistance. Used in
vertical find home sequence.
4
Move picker transport down slowly, looking for resistance. Used in
vertical find home sequence.
5
Move a small amount upward, to relieve tension in the servos.
Used after finding "home" in the vertical find home sequence.
6
Make a small vertical movement as a plunge is made into a drive.
Used to "wiggle" the picker during error recovery.
8
Move picker transport up to the top of the jukebox, checking for a
clear path. Used in the vertical find home sequence.
9
Move picker transport to the bottom of the jukebox, checking for
a clear path. Used in the vertical find home sequence.
11
Move slowly up far enough to establish that there is enough
room to flip the picker. Used in the plunge find home sequence.
12
Move slowly down far enough to establish that there is enough
room to flip the picker. Used in the plunge find home sequence.
13
Move slowly to the flip clear area (determined in micro-moves 11
and 12). Used in the plunge find home sequence. Also used in
power fail recovery to move the picker off of a cartridge that may
have been between the picker and the magazines when the
power failed and the picker settled.
14
Move slowly downward to the flip clear area (determined in
micro-moves 11 and 12). Used in the plunge find home
sequence.
15
Move vertically to restore the picker to the position it had before
an error (and error recovery, occurred. Only called in error
recovery.
16
Move up. Used in the motor test during power up.
17
Move down. Used in the motor test during power up.
62
Move slowly to one side of the translate frame. Used to find
translate home during power up. Movements after power up use
the translate home ID, 63.
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ID (hex.)
Description
63
Move to one side of the translate frame. Used to find translate
home.
67
Move a short distance back from the plunge position where an
overforce shutdown error occurred. Relaxes the tension.
68
Retract the plunge assembly on the picker all the way back to
find "home" in the plunge axis. May start a flip, depending on
starting position. (One of three plunge find homes in the
sequence; 68, 69, 6A).
69
Retract the plunge assembly on the picker all the way back and
flip the picker at the same time. Used to find "home" in the
plunge axis. (One of three plunge find homes in the sequence;
68, 69, 6A).
6A
Retract the plunge assembly on the picker all the way back and
then flip the picker. Used to find "home" in the plunge axis.
Second flip of the sequence. (One of three plunge find homes in
the sequence; 68, 69, 6A).
6B
Plunge toward magazine to get cartridge.
6C
First time plunge into magazine (first "get"). Feels for resistance to
learn the distance to the cartridge when it is seated.
6D
Retraction to pull the cartridge out of the magazine.
6F
First part of a two-step move to put a cartridge into a magazine.
Puts the cartridge nearly all the way in. Next part of move is
micro-move 70.
70
Second part of a two-step move to put a cartridge into a
magazine. Continues movement of micro-move 6F and puts the
cartridge in the rest of the way (distance learned in micro-move
6C).
71
First time plunge into a magazine (first "put"). Feels for resistance
to learn the distance to the cartridge when it is seated.
72
Retract picker plunge assembly after putting cartridge into a
magazine. Assembly is retracted just far enough that the thumbs
are clear of the picker vertical path.
75
First part of a two-step plunge move to put a cartridge into a drive.
Cartridge is inserted to a point where the drive shutter arms start
to engage.
76
First time "put" plunge into a drive. Slow. Feels for resistance to
learn the distance to the cartridge when it is seated.
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Table 4–4 Micro-Move IDs (continued)
ID (hex.)
Description
77
First time "get" plunge into a drive. Slow. Feels for resistance to
learn the distance to the cartridge when it is seated.
78
Fast "put" plunge into a drive (distance has been previously
learned).
79
Retract picker plunge assembly after putting cartridge into drive.
Assembly is retracted just far enough to that the thumbs are clear
of the picker vertical path.
7C
(Used in an emergency cartridge eject). Plunge toward a drive,
stopping at a position close to the drive. This the wait position until
the drive ejects the cartridge.
7D
(Used in an emergency cartridge eject). Plunge to contact and
get the cartridge from the drive. Follows micro-move 7C.
7E
Log ID (no motion). Logs that picker is in position in front of
drive, waiting for the drive to eject the cartridge.
7F
Plunge forward to get cartridge from the drive. Thumbs wrap
over the ears on the cartridge.
80
Retract a small amount o take up the slack between the picker
thumbs and the cartridge ears.
81
Retract plunge assembly fully back into the picker.
83
Flip during plunge when cartridge is in the top picker.
84
Flip during plunge when cartridge is in the bottom picker.
87
Short plunge out to test for a cartridge in the picker. If a cartridge
is in the picker, the path clear beam will be interrupted. Used in
an ISTAT.
88
Short plunge out to test for a cartridge in a magazine when the
picker contains a cartridge. If resistance is felt, this is interpreted
as a cartridge in the magazine. Used in an ISTAT.
89
Retract picker plunge assembly into the picker after executing
micro-move 88. Used in an ISTAT.
8A
Short plunge to test for a cartridge in a drive when the picker
contains a cartridge. If resistance is felt, this is interpreted as a
cartridge in the drive. Used in an ISTAT.
8B
Plunge out. Used in error recovery. Is an attempt to push a
cartridge out of the vertical picker path and into a magazine.
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ID (hex.)
Description
8C
Retract thumbs back into the picker. Used in error recovery. Is
an attempt to pull a cartridge out of the vertical picker path and
into the picker. Either this micro-move or micro-move 8D is used,
depending on position of the picker at the start of recovery.
8D
Retract thumbs back into the picker. Used in error recovery. Is
an attempt to pull a cartridge out of the vertical picker path and
into the picker. Either this micro-move or micro-move 8C is used,
depending the on the position of the picker at the start of
recovery.
8E
Move picker plunge assembly out to rearm the picker mechanism
before switching active picker.
8F
Retract picker plunge assembly to a point just short of tripping the
thumb selection mechanism. First of two steps (second step is
micro-move 90).
90
Retract picker fingers all the way back. Trips the mechanism that
makes the opposite thumb "active."
91
Move picker plunge assembly forward, away from the full
retracted position. Clears the tripping mechanism and makes the
new thumb "active."
92 to 95
Factory use only. Does not run in normal operating code.
98 to 9F
Factory use only. Does not run in normal operating code.
A2
First of two plunge movements toward the drive during error
recovery. Vertical movement is done before the second part of
this movement (micro-move A3) is done.
A3
Second of two plunge movements toward the drive during error
recovery. Done after a small vertical movement is done to "wiggle"
the picker.
A4
Plunge out. Is an attempt to clear the vertical picker path during
drive error recovery.
A5
Retract picker. Is an attempt to clear the vertical picker path
during drive error recovery.
A5
First part of a two-step move to fully retract the picker plunge
assembly. Retract assembly almost all the way back. Next part of
move is micro-move A6.
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Table 4–4 Micro-Move IDs (continued)
ID (hex.)
Description
A6
Second part of a two-step move to fully retract the picker plunge
assembly. Continues movement of micro-move A5 and brings
picker plunge assembly all the way back.
A7
Move picker plunge assembly forward a small amount from full
retracted position. Completes rearm of the picker mechanism.
A8
Move to a position where the picker thumb sensor can be read.
Used in the find plunge home recalibration.
A9
Move to a position where the current active picker can be read.
Used in the plunge home recalibration.
AA
Fully retract picker plunge assembly to switch the active picker.
One of three moves used to make the top picker the active picker
during a picker recalibration.
AB
Move picker plunge assembly forward a small amount to
complete the rearm of the picker mechanism. One of three
moves used to make the top picker the active picker during a
picker recalibration.
AC
Move picker plunge assembly forward to normal position after a
active picker has been change by micro-moves AA and AB. One
of three moves used to make the top picker the active picker
during a picker recalibration.
AD
Move the picker plunge assembly a small amount away from the
flip mechanism so that the mechanism is rearmed for a flip. Used
in a flip sequence.
AE
Move the picker plunge assembly out a small amount from the
full retracted position to relieve the pressure on the mechanism
after a flip.
AF
First of two moves to move the thumb to the magazine during an
ISTAT when no cartridge is in the picker. Next move is micro-
move B0.
B0
Second of two moves to move the thumb to the magazine during
an ISTAT when no cartridge is in the picker. Slow move to check
for an overforce (cartridge in the magazine slot).
B1
Retract picker plunge assembly back into the picker to a point
where the thumbs can unsplay. Used during an ISTAT, with no
cartridge in the picker, when the thumbs are splayed and are
they must be unsplayed.
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Table 4–4 Micro-Move IDs (continued)
ID (hex.)
Description
B2
Retract picker plunge assembly into the picker to a point just
short of where the thumbs would be released and unsplay. Used
during an ISTAT, with no cartridge in the picker, when the
thumbs are splayed and must be kept splayed.
B3
Retract picker plunge assembly back far enough to release the
thumbs and let them go to an unsplayed position. Used during an
ISTAT, and the thumbs are being returned to an unsplayed
position after contacting, grabbing, and replacing the first
cartridge.
B4
Retract picker plunge assembly into the picker to a point just
short of where the thumbs would be released and unsplay. Used
during an ISTAT, and the thumbs are being retained in the
splayed position after contacting, grabbing, and replacing the first
cartridge.
B5
Retract picker plunge assembly far enough to get the thumbs out
of the vertical picker path. Used during an ISTAT, no cartridge in
the picker, and no cartridge was contacted in the first magazine.
B6
Pull picker plunge assembly fully back to rearm a "put." Enable
the picker to replace the cartridge it picked up during an ISTAT.
B7
First of two moves that put a cartridge back into the magazine
after the cartridge is detected during an ISTAT. Moves the
cartridge almost fully into the magazine. Followed by micro-move
B8.
B8
Second of two moves that put a cartridge back into the magazine
after the cartridge is detected during an ISTAT. Moves the
cartridge fully into the magazine.
B9
Second of two moves to test for the presence of a cartridge in a
magazine during an ISTAT when there is a cartridge in the
picker. Slow move to check for an overforce (cartridge in the
magazine slot). Follows micro-move BA.
BA
First of two moves to test for the presence of a cartridge in a
magazine during an ISTAT when there is a cartridge in the
picker. Fast plunge that places the en of the cartridge in the
picker close to the magazine. Followed by micro-move B9.
BB
Testing for media in picker. After the physical force check.
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Table 4–4 Micro-Move IDs (continued)
ID (hex.)
Description
BC
Retract picker plunge assembly after detecting a cartridge in the
drive. Used in an ISTAT when there is a cartridge in the picker.
BD
Retract picker plunge assembly to a point just short of where the
thumbs would be released from their splayed position. Used if
thumbs are splayed after checking magazines in an ISTAT.
BE
Retract picker plunge assembly after inserting a cartridge into a
drive.
BF
Quickly retract the picker plunge assembly if an error occurred
while inserting a cartridge into a drive.
C0
Retract picker plunge assembly to a point where the thumbs are
released and go to an unsplayed position. Used in an ISTAT.
C1
Insert cartridge into a drive, just past the shutters. Distance has
not been learned.
C2
Insert cartridge into a drive, just past the shutters. Distance has
not been learned. Part one of a two-stage move. Used in the
sequence to return a cartridge into a drive after an emergency
eject during an ISTAT.
C3
Insert cartridge into a drive, just past the shutters. Distance has
been learned. Part one of a two-stage move. Used in the
sequence to return a cartridge into a drive after an emergency
eject during an ISTAT.
C4
Insert cartridge fully into a drive. Distance HAS been learned.
Part two of a two-stage move. Used in the sequence to return a
cartridge into a drive after an emergency eject during an ISTAT.
C5
Insert cartridge fully into a drive. Distance HAS been learned.
Additional push in case the drive acknowledge signal was not
seen. Used in the sequence to return a cartridge into a drive
after an emergency eject during an ISTAT.
C6
Insert cartridge fully into a drive. Distance HAS been learned.
Part two of a two-stage move. Used in the sequence to return a
cartridge into a drive after an emergency eject during an ISTAT.
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Table 4–4 Micro-Move IDs (continued)
ID (hex.)
Description
C7
Retract picker to rearm position to splay the fingers. Used when
an error in the drive acknowledge signal is seen and a drive eject
will be done and the thumbs must be in the splayed position.
C8
Plunge thumbs out close to the end of the picker to get ready to
"get" a cartridge. Done at the same time as vertical moves and
intransit translates and flips.
C9
Same as micro-move C8 but is a retry (if needed)
CB
Retract picker plunge assembly back far enough to clear the
thumbs from the vertical picker path. Used after a cartridge is put
in the mailslot.
CC
Plunge out to clear the mailslot path. Distance has not been
learned. Used in error recovery.
CD
Short plunge out to fully seat a cartridge in the mailslot and to
measure the distance of a fully-inserted cartridge.
CE
Plunge out to clear the mailslot path. Used in error recovery.
CF
Retract picker plunge assembly in an attempt to clear the
mailslot path. Used in error recovery.
DO
Short plunge to push the cartridge to a fully seated position
during a "get" to the mailslot. Distance is learned.
D1
Short plunge during a mailslot "put." Ducks under the mailslot
rotation mechanism and positions the picker so it can move up
all the way to mailslot insertion position.
D2
Short plunge to put the cartridge all the way into the mailslot.
D3
Short plunge during a mailslot "get". Ducks under the mailslot
rotation mechanism and positions the picker so it can move up
all the way to the mailslot "get" position.
D4
Plunge to get the cartridge from the mailslot.
D5
Retract cartridge most of the way into the picker. Positions the
picker so that it can duck under the mailslot rotation mechanism
during a "get."
D6
Continue retraction in micro-move D5. Pull cartridge all the way
back into the picker.
D7
Retract thumbs to a point just inside the picker. Used to clear the
vertical picker path during error recovery.
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Table 4–4 Micro-Move IDs (continued)
ID (hex.)
Description
D8
Plunge to a position where the mailslot rotation actuator can be
pulled in.
D9
Plunge to a position where the mailslot rotation actuator can be
pushed out.
DA
Move picker plunge assembly to a position where the mailslot
rotation actuator can be engaged to rotate the mailslot out. Used
when the state of the mailslot is unknown and must be placed in
a known state.
DB
Retract the picker plunge assembly a short distance to clear the
thumbs away from the mailslot after rotating the mailslot out.
DC
Slow retract of the picker plunge assembly, pulling the mailslot in.
Checks that the cartridge is in properly. First move of a rotate in.
DD
Retract thumbs back into the picker after rotating mailslot out.
E1
First of two moves rotating the mailslot in. Quickly retract the
picker plunge assembly, pulling the mailslot most of the way in.
Followed by micro-move E3.
E2
Plunge out to rotate the mailslot almost all the way out.
E3
Short retraction of the picker plunge assembly until pressure is
felt. Used at end of rotating the mailslot in and ensures that the
mailslot has been rotated fully in.
E4
Short plunge out to relieve the pressure after rotating the mailslot
in.
E5
Short plunge out, feeling for pressure, to ensure that the mailslot
is rotated all the way out.
E6
Retract picker plunge assembly a short distance to relieve the
pressure after micro-move E5.
E7
On power up, testing for motion in one direction on the plunge
motor.
E8
On power up, testing for motion in the plunge motor. Opposite
direction than in micro-move E7.
E9
Plunge out to clear the picker vertical path. Used when path is
blocked during power up.
EA
Picker plunge assembly retraction to clear the picker vertical path.
Used when path is blocked during power up.
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Running an Internal Test
CAUTION
Some diagnostic tests can corrupt the file system
if a test is not properly completed.
1.
With READY displayed, press NEXT until ADMIN* appears in the display
window.
NOTE
A three-part security code is required to access
any options beneath ADMIN. The security code is
set to 0,0,0 at the factory, but you should
encourage the customer to change this as soon
as possible to avoid access by unauthorized
persons.
2.
Press ENTER. CODE1 and a flashing 0 displays. Press ENTER if no security
code has been set, otherwise press NEXT until the first number of the security
code displays, and then press ENTER. Repeat this step to enter the next two
parts of the security code.
3.
TEST* displays. Press ENTER.
4.
Press NEXT until the name of the test you wish to run displays and then
press.
Descriptions of the available internal tests are on the following pages.
Table 4–5 Available Internal Tests for the RW551 and RW552
Test Name
Description
EXCHANGE DEMO
DO NOT RUN THIS TEST!! This test moves
randomly-chosen cartridges to random storage
slot locations. Do not run this test if the jukebox
contains disks with actual file system data on
them. This test displays FAIL if there are no
disks in the jukebox or if all storage slots are full.
The drives and mailslot must be empty.
INIT MECHANICS
Runs the FIND PLUNGE HOME, FIND
VERTICAL HOME, FIND XLATE HOME, INIT
ELEM STATUS tests, and then rotates the mailslot
out. Each test is run one time per test loop.
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Table 4–5 Available Internal Tests for the RW551 and RW552
(Continued)
Test Name
Description
INIT ELEM STATUS
Functions the same as the SCSI Initialize Element
Status command. This test physically scans the
entire unit to determine which storage slots contain
disks and if the drives contain disks.
MAGAZINE IO
Makes a combination of moves with a
PASS/FAIL result. It moves an optical disk from a
randomly-chosen full slot to a randomly-chosen
empty slot, with a random flip. It then moves the
disk back to its original storage slot with its original
orientation. This test displays FAIL if there are no
disks in the jukebox or if all storage slots are full. The
drives and mailslot must be empty.
DRIVE IO
Makes a combination of moves with a
PASS/FAIL result. It moves an optical disk from a
randomly- chosen full slot to a randomly-chosen
drive, with a random flip. It then moves the cartridge
back to its original slot with its original orientation.
This test displays FAIL if there are no disks in the
jukebox or if all storage slots are full. The drives and
mailslot must be empty.
MAILSLOT IO
Makes a combination of moves with a
PASS/FAIL result. It moves an optical disk from the
lowest- numbered full slot to the mailslot with a
random flip. It then moves the cartridge back to its
original slot with its original orientation. This test
displays FAIL if there are no disks in the jukebox or
if all storage slots are full. The drives and mailslot
must be empty.
VERTICAL TEST
Moves the disk transport mechanism up and
down the full length of the rail. Returns
PASS/FAIL. No cartridges are required.
TRANSLATE TEST
Translates from side to side. No cartridges are
required.
FLIP TEST
Makes a combination of moves with a
PASS/FAIL result. It does several flips at various
locations. No cartridges are required.
PICKER TEST
Flips the disk transport mechanism and switches
active thumbs. No cartridges are required.
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Table 4–5 Available Internal Tests for the RW551 and RW552
(continued)
Test Name
Description
FIND PLUNGE HOME
Runs mechanism recalibration, establishes which
picker side is up, and determines the reference
points in the picker travel path. This test assumes
that the mechanics and servo system are functional.
No cartridges are required.
FIND VERT HOME
Recalibrates the vertical position and verifies
that the vertical path is clear. No cartridges are
required.
FIND XLATE HOME
Calibrates the translate position. No cartridges are
required
VERTICAL ENCODER
Moves the disk transport mechanism down, then
moves it back up a short distance, and then moves
it back down. The last time the disk transport
mechanism is moved down the number of encoder
counts are verified. Returns PASS/FAIL. No
cartridges are required.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when running the next three
tests.
EMPTY DRIVES
Moves cartridges out of the drive mechanism(s)
and returns them to their storage slots, if locations
are known.
EMPTY PICKER
Moves an optical disk from the disk transport
mechanism to its home storage slotlocation if that
location is known, otherwise the disk is placed into
the first available empty storage slot.
FILL PICKER
Moves an optical disk into the disk transport
mechanism from the first storage slot containing a
disk. This test must be run twice to fill both slots in
the transport mechanism.
EXERCISE MECHANICS
Runs the VERTICAL TEST, TRANSLATE
TEST,
FLIP TEST, MAGAZINE IO, DRIVE IO, and
MAILSLOT IO tests. Each test is run one time per
test loop.
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Table 4–5 Available Internal Tests for the RW551 and RW552
(continued)
Test Name
Description
WELLNESS TEST
Checks out the general capability of the jukebox.
Requires one loaded cartridge; drives and
mailslot
must be empty. Runs INIT MECHANICS and
EXERCISE MECHANICS. Each test is run one
time per test loop.
CLEAR SOFT LOG
Sets the soft error log to zero.
CLEAR HARD LOG
Sets the hare error log to zero.
PLUNGE FULL SPD
Allows the disk transport mechanics to be run at
full speed. This configuration should always be
used under normal circumstances.
PLUNGE 1/2 SPD
Allows the disk transport mechanics to be run at
half speed. Use this configuration for diagnostic
purposes only.
PLUNGE 1/4 SPD
Allows the mechanics to be run at quarter speed.
Use this configuration for diagnostic purposes only.
STARWARS
The display shows 0 0.
Each "0" indicates one of the paths that the disk
transport mechanism follows in front of each
stack of cartridges. If the path is clear, a "0" is
displayed; if the path is blocked (because of an
optical disk that is not inserted fully into its storage
slot for example), an "*" will be displayed.
BOTTOM THUMB
Reports THUMB A, THUMB B, or NO THUMB. Looks
at the top and bottom thumb sensors and reports
whether the thumbs on the disk transport mechanism
are in the forward or back position. If THUMB A or
THUMB B is returned, one of re-turned, both thumbs
re in the back position. This configuration should be
used by authorized service representatives only.
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Table 4–5 Available Internal Tests for the RW551 and RW552
(continued)
Test Name
Description
TOP THUMB
Reports ON or OFF. Looks at the top thumb sensor
which reports whether or not the thumb that is
currently on the top side of the disk transport
mechanism is in the forward position. If ON is
reported the thumb is in the back position; if OFF is
reported the thumb is in the forward position. This
configuration should be used by authorized service
representatives only.
TRANSLATE SENSOR
Reports ON or OFF after looking at the translate
sensor.
Optical Disk Cleaning–All Jukeboxes
CAUTION
Data may be lost as a result of scratches
introduced during optical disk cleaning.
Cleaning optical disks is not a preventive
maintenance procedure and should not be
attempted unless disks are obviously dirty.
Cleaning a disk is a last resort to recover data.
Every effort should be made to instruct the
customer of the importance of placing the
jukeboxes at locations that do not have a high
concentration
of
airborne
dust.
A
clean
environment
is
especially
important
if
the
customer's applications cause optical disks to
remain in the drives with the drive's shutter open.
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A failure to read a disk may result from:
• hardware failure
• contamination of the disk surface
• contamination of the drive objective lens
In a service situation where contaminated disks may be a problem, ensure first
that failures are not caused by another, perhaps a hardware failure.
On an otherwise working drive, check to see that the most current firmware code
level is being used and/or that all applicable service notes have been done.
The following are recommendations for preventing contamination of disks and
the disk drive:
• Place the jukebox away from high traffic areas.
• Do not leave a disk in the drive for extended periods of time if possible.
• Do not use the jukebox in “dirty” environments.
NOTE
SCSI-connectjukeboxes
If
the
problem
appeared
as
loss
of
performance and cleaning the disk solved the
problem, another couple of steps must be
done to regain performance using that disk.
As performance was declining because of
read/write problems, the disk was probably
becoming
fragmented
through
excessive
“sparing”. To regain performance, the data on
each side of the disk should be stored, each
side of the disk reformatted, and the data
restored back on the disk.
LAN-connect jukeboxes
No additional actions need to be taken. The
server software automatically moves the data
to a new disk and removes the effects of
sparing. It does this through the Automated
LAN Jukebox Maintenance program.
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Cleaning Tools Available
CAUTION
Data may be lost as a result of scratches
introduced during optical disk cleaning
Cleaning optical disks is not a preventive
maintenance procedure and should not be
attempted unless disks are obviously dirty.
Cleaning a disk is a last resort to recover
data.
Every effort should be made to instruct the
customer of the importance of placing the
jukeboxes at locations that do not have a high
concentration of airborne dust. A clean
environment is especially important if the
customer’s applications cause optical disks to
remain in the drives with the drive’s shutter
open.
Disks may be cleaned with the Optical Disk Cleaning Kit (C1700-88800). This
kit contains swabs and alcohol, cleaning instructions, and a special cartridge
holder that keeps the sliding sleeve open.
CAUTION
Never attempt to clean the optical drive
objective lens!
Although disk drive cleaning kits are available,
they are not approved for use with the drive in
this jukebox and could damage the optical
drive mechanism.
Using the Eject Tool to Remove a Disk From the Drive
The optical drive mechanism does not automatically eject a disk from the drive if
a power failure occurs. If you need to manually remove a disk from a drive with
no power, you must use the eject tool.
If you do not have an eject tool for the RWZ52 optical drive, you may order one
of these:
• Hewlett-Packard part number - C1701-88803
• Marshall Industries part number - R3322
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You may also use a small flat-head screwdriver with the following dimensions:
Length:
50 mm
Width:
2.45 mm
Thickness: 0.5 mm
A disk can be removed from the drive while the drive is still secured in the
autochanger. Follow the service access procedures in Chapter 5 to access the
front of the drive mechanism, and then do the following steps to remove a disk
from the drive:
1. Disconnect power to the drive if you have not done so already.
2. Insert the eject tool into the small round hole in the front panel of the drive.
3. Turn the eject tool in a clockwise direction (approximately 20 complete
rotations) until the disk is ejected through the front of the drive.
CAUTION
Do not reach into the drive to get the disk. Wait
until the disk is ejected through the front of the
drive before removing it. Premature removal of the
disk could damage the drive.
Removal and Replacement
Chapter 5 contains removal and replacement procedures.
Contents
Service Access ................................................................................................5–4
Replacing the Power Supplies .......................................................................5–11
Replacing the Mailslot Assembly ..................................................................5–12
Replacing the Control Panel Assembly..........................................................5–13
Replacing an Optical Drive ...........................................................................5–14
Replacing the Interposer PCA ....................................................................... 5–16
Replacing a Cooling Fan ...............................................................................5–16
Replacing the Picker .....................................................................................5–17
Removing/Replacing the Transport Frame ....................................................5–21
Removing/Replacing the Encoder Strip.........................................................5–27
Replacing the Vertical Motion Motor............................................................5–28
Replacing the Vertical Motion Gear Box.......................................................5–30
Replacing the Controller PCA.......................................................................5–35
Replacing the Internal SCSI Cable ................................................................5–37
Replacing the SCSI Interface PCA ................................................................5–38
Re-initializing the Jukebox Controller PCA RAM After Service ...................5–40
Field Replaceable Units (FRU) in the (Medium) Library...............................5–42
Recommended Service Kits...........................................................................5–44
Miscellaneous ...............................................................................................5–52
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Field-Replaceable Assemblies
WARNING
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE the optical drive mecha-
nism.
The optical drive mechanism becomes a Class 3B
laser device when disassembled. If the drive is
disassembled, exposure to the invisible laser
beam and hazardous invisible laser radiation
could result in blindness.
NOTE
An optical drive that has been disassembled will
not be accepted as an exchange assembly.
ESD Precautions
The optical disk jukebox contains very sensitive electrical components. It is
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you follow the proper procedures for pre-
venting ESD (Electrostatic Discharge). Use wrist-grounding straps, anti-static
mats, and anti-static work stations when removing and replacing the major as-
semblies.
CAUTION
Failure to follow proper procedures could lead to
intermittent failures and/or premature hard failures
in the disk controller and mechanism.
Tools Required
The following tools are needed for assembly/disassembly of the jukebox:
• Torx® driver with the following bits: T-10, T-15, T-25
• needle-nosed pliers
• Pozidriv® magnetized screwdriver
• flatblade screwdriver
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Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures (SCSI-Connect Version)
WARNING
Disconnect the power cord before taking the juke-
box
apart
to
prevent possible electrical shock.
CAUTION
For SCSI-bus jukeboxes:
Do not switch off power to the jukebox until you
are sure the SCSI bus is inactive. Switching off
the
jukebox
when
the
SCSI
bus
is
active can cause data loss and/or indeterminate
bus states.
For all jukeboxes:
When servicing the jukebox, be sure that disk
cartridges are not moved from their original slot
locations. If you need to remove the cartridges,
record
their
SLOT
LOCATIONS
and
ORIENTATION so they can be replaced to their
ORIGINAL positions. Failure to follow this practice
results in a serious loss of file system integrity.
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Service Access
Right and Left Lower Access Panels:
Figure 5–1 Right Lower Access Panel
1. Switch off the power to the jukebox by placing the power standby switch to
OFF (0) on the right side.
2. Unplug the power cord from the power source.
3. Remove the T-20 screw that holds the bottom edge of the panel.
4. Lift panel up and out. (Internally, the panel rests on four retaining pins).
5. Use the same procedure for the left access panel (except there is no screw).
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Rear Access Panel:
Figure 5–2 Rear Access Panel
1. Remove the seven T-20 screws around the outer edge of the panel.
2. Remove the single screw underneath the bottom of the panel.
3. Rotate the back panel back and lift if off the frame.
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Front Left and Front Right Panels:
Figure 5–3 Center Cover Mounting Screw
For either or both panels:
1. Remove the four T-20 mounting screws from the panel. Two screws are lo-
cated under the bottom front edge of each panel and two screws are located
on the rear of each panel.
2. Remove one T-20, sheet metal screw located under the rear edge of the top,
plastic, center cover. Pull the top plastic center cover towards the rear to
unlock tabs connecting it to the front plastic cover.
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Figure 5–4 Positioning the Control Display Before Removing the
Panel
For the front right panel (control panel side)
NOTE
Before removing the front right panel, the control
panel must be positioned correctly to clear the
chassis.
Rotate the control panel so that the display faces
the right end of the jukebox.
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Figure 5–5 Accessing the Underside of the Control Panel
3.
Remove the T-20 screw that holds the control panel access plate. The right
side of the baffle is held by a tab fitting into a slot in the mailslot housing.
To remove, rotate the left side of the panel back and away.
4.
Disconnect the control panel ribbon cable.
5.
Disconnect the power plug.