The Tape Library ExpertsTM
Fibre Channel
Option
Installation and Operation
Manual
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Qualstar products are covered by one or more of the following patents:
6,271,982 and 6,560,061. Other patents pending.
Qualstar equipment is manufactured from new parts, or new and used parts. In some
cases, Qualstar equipment may not be new and may have been previously installed.
Regardless, Qualstar’s warranty terms apply unless the equipment is specifically
identified by Qualstar as “used” or “refurbished”.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is op-
erated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and
TV reception in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take
whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.
European Union Directive 89/336/EEC and Standard EN55022
(Electromagnetic Compatibility)
Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information..................................................................................... 1-2
Installing a Fibre Channel Option.............................................................................. 4-3
Configuring the Fibre Channel Loop ID................................................................... 4-12
FCO Type B Installation............................................................................................. 5-1
FCO Type B Interconnect Cabling.............................................................................. 5-1
Configuring the Fibre Channel Loop ID................................................................... 5-11
FCO Type C Installation............................................................................................. 6-1
FCO Type C Interconnect Cabling.............................................................................. 6-1
Installing a Fibre Channel Option............................................................................ 6-11
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Configuring the Fibre Channel Loop ID................................................................... 6-19
Fibre Channel........................................................................................................ 7-5
Fibre Channel Left................................................................................................ 7-5
Date Month............................................................................................................ 7-8
Date Year............................................................................................................... 7-8
Time Hour.............................................................................................................. 7-8
SET TIME.............................................................................................................. 7-8
Topology 0 / Topology 1 (Left or Right).............................................................. 7-10
Manuf................................................................................................................... 7-13
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Backplane Id.......................................................................................................... 8-4
Loader Rev............................................................................................................. 8-5
8.3.10 S/N.......................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.3.11 +2.5V (Type C FCO only)...................................................................................... 8-5
8.3.12 +3.3V ...................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.3.13 +5V ......................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.3.14 +12V (Type A and B FCOs only) .......................................................................... 8-5
8.3.15 Air Temp ................................................................................................................ 8-6
8.3.16 CPU Temp (Type A and B FCOs only)................................................................. 8-6
8.3.17 UPDATE ................................................................................................................ 8-6
Preparation for Packing............................................................................................... 9-1
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1.
Introduction
1.1
Who Should Read This Manual
This manual covers the TLS Fibre Channel Option (FCO) and is written for the in-
stalling technician and the user/operator.
For information about the operation of various libraries, SCSI interface, or other in-
formation outside the scope of this manual, please refer to the appropriate documents
listed below.
Qualstar
Subject
Document
Document
Number
SCSI Command Information
Installation and Operation
TLS-4000 SCSI-2 Interface Manual
TLS-5000/6000/8000 SCSI-2 Interface Manual
TLS-4000 Installation and Operation Manual
TLS-412xxx Installation and Operation Manual
TLS-5000/6000/8000 Installation and Operation Manual
TLS-4000 Technical Service Manual
TLS-412xxx Technical Service Manual
TLS-5000/6000/8000 Technical Service Manual
TLS-4000 Product Specification
N/A
Service
Specifications
TLS-412xxx Product Specification
TLS-5000 Product Specification
TLS-6000 Product Specification
TLS-8000 Product Specification
Supported Tape Drives
Approved Data Cartridges
SCSI-2 Specifications
Product Information Note
Product Information Note
ANSI Document X3.131-1994
SCSI SPI-2 Specifications
ANSI Document X3.302-1998
N/A
Table 1-1 Applicable Documents
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Although Qualstar has made every effort to insure the accuracy of the information
contained in this manual, no guarantee is expressed or implied that the manual is
error-free. Qualstar reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior no-
tification.
The Qualstar TLS is a sophisticated, state-of-the-art computer peripheral. It should
only be serviced by a competent service technician who is experienced with the opera-
tion and maintenance of tape libraries, and only after reading and understanding this
manual and the Installation and Operation and Technical Service Manuals for the re-
spective libraries.
1.2
Important Safety Information
All of the operating instructions and maintenance procedures in Qualstar manuals
must be followed to prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment. In the inter-
ests of safety, there are two kinds of warnings used in Qualstar documents, as shown
below.
DANGER
PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE
HANDLING, OPERATING, OR SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS FOUND IN A DANGER
PARAGRAPH.
GEFAHR
UNSACHGEMAESSE BENUTZUNG, BEDLENUNG ODER RAPARATUR
AUFGRUND VON NICHTBEACHTUNG DER SICHERHEITSANWEISUNG KANN
ZU VERIETZUNGEN FUEHREN.
CAUTION
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA may result if you do not fully comply
with the handling, operating, or service instructions found in a CAUTION para-
graph.
In addition, useful information and tips may be found throughout the document in the
following formats:
NOTE
SPECIAL ATTENTION to explanatory statements found in a NOTE paragraph will help you avoid
mistakes and/or save time.
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2.
Unpacking
When not delivered installed on a library, the Fibre Channel Option is shipped in a
specially designed carton. The shipping carton contains the following items:
A Fibre Channel Option
This Installation and Operation Manual
NOTE
Before unpacking the unit, check the shipping container for damage, and report all shipping
damage to the carrier before opening the carton.
1.
2.
Open the carton and lift out the FCO assembly.
Remove the packing material from the FCO assembly and put it back into the
carton.
NOTE
Be sure to save the shipping carton and packing material in case reshipment should ever be-
come necessary.
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3.
Product Description
3.1
General Description
The Fibre Channel Option (FCO) connects TLS-4000, 412xxx, 5000, 58xxx, 6000,
68xxx, 8000 and 88xxx libraries to Fibre Channel (FC).
There are three Fibre Channel Option configurations. Fibre Channel Option Type A
and C incorporate a single channel Fibre Channel router, enclosed in an assembly,
mounted to the back of the TLS library. These models are available for single and
dual bay TLS libraries.
Fibre Channel Option Types A and C for TLS-412xxx libraries are installed when they
are shipped from the factory. All other models have the Fibre Channel Option shipped
separately from the libraries and require installation in the field. They are attached to
the rear of the TLS, taking the place of the rear service panel.
Fibre Channel Option Type B incorporates a dual channel Fibre Channel router, en-
closed in an assembly mounted to the top of a dual bay TLS library. This option is fac-
tory installed.
The installation and operation of the various library models is virtually identical.
Models 412xxx, 58xxx, 68xxx and 88xxx are referred to as dual bay libraries because
they contain dual drive bays. All other TLS models are single bay libraries. Differ-
ences among the models are noted where required.
FCO
Type
Qualstar Transfer
FC
SCCI FC Interface
Q-Link
Included
P/N
Rate
Channels Buses
Type
A*
B
501420-01-2
1GB
2GB
Single
Dual
2
6
GBIC-1GB
GBIC-2GB
No
501375-01-8
501375-02-6
501375-03-4
501375-04-2
Yes
C
501420-02-0
2GB
Single
2
SFP-2GB
Yes
* Discontinued
Table 3-1 FCO Descriptions
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3.2
Models
Type A
Fibre Channel Options
Right*
Left*
TLS-412xxx
* Left and Right are as viewed from the front.
Figure 3-1 Type A Fibre Channel Options Installed on TLS-4000 & 412xxx Libraries
TLS-4000
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Type B Fibre Channel Option
Figure 3-2 Type B Fibre Channel Option Installed on a TLS-412xxx Library
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Type C
Fibre Channel Options
Right*
Left*
TLS-412xxx
* Left and Right are as viewed from the front.
TLS-4000
Figure 3-3 Type C Fibre Channel Options Installed on TLS-4000 & 412xxx Libraries
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4.
FCO Type A Installation
4.1
Fibre Channel Option (FCO) Type A Installation Considerations
4.1.1
Operating Environment
A TLS with the Fibre Channel Option is designed to operate in an ambient environ-
ment from 41oF to 95oF (5oC to 35oC), 20% to 80% relative humidity, and at altitudes
from -1000 to +10,000 feet. Moisture must not be allowed to condense inside the sys-
tem.
4.1.2
Ventilation
When selecting a location for the TLS, be sure to provide sufficient space behind the
unit to allow for cable connections. Also, be sure nothing will block the air intake at
the inlet air filters or the top air vent slots.
4.2
Drive Cabling for TLS-5/6/8000 and 58/68/88xxx Libraries
Prior to installing a Fibre Channel Option on TLS-5000, 58xxx, 6000, 68xxx, 8000 or
88xxx libraries the tape drive assemblies may need to be installed in the library and
the drives will need to be cabled as shown in this section. Refer to the Installation sec-
tion in the TLS-5000/6000/8000 Installation and Operation Manual (Qualstar docu-
ment number 501450) for details about tape drive assembly preparation, enabling
SCSI termination power and installation.
4.2.1
Drive Cabling
After the tape drive assemblies have been installed the following steps outline the ac-
tions necessary to properly cable the tape drives prior to FCO installation. See Figure
1.
Remove power from the TLS: first turn the power switch off and then remove the
power cord.
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TLS-62xx
Filler Plate
{
|
}
~
Filler Plate
Bridge Cables
Bridge Cable
€
Drive 1
Drive 2
Bridge Cable
Terminator
Terminator
Figure 4-1 TLS-62xx and 82xx Drive Cabling Diagram
Steps 2 through 4 apply to TLS-62xx and 82xx libraries only.
2.
3.
Attach a terminator at connector 6 as shown in Figure 4-1.
Connect a SCSI Bridge Cable from connector 2 to the top tape drive as shown at
connector 2 and 3 in Figure 4-1.
4.
Connect a Bridge Cable Connector to the top and bottom tape drives as shown at
connectors 4 and 5 in Figure 4-1.
Steps 5 through 10 apply to TLS-54xx/64xx/84xx and either side of 58xxx/68xxx/88xxx
libraries only. Note that if both sides of a58xxx, 68xxx or 88xxx library will have
FCO’s installed, the drive cabling needs to be identical.
5.
Refer to the TLS-5000/6000/8000 Installation and Operation Manual (Qualstar
on the rear of the library.
6.
7.
Connect a Bridge Cable Connector to tape drives T1 and T2 as shown at connec-
tors 4 and 5 in Figure 4-2.
Connect a Bridge Cable Connector to tape drives T3 and T4 as shown at connec-
tors 8 and 9 in Figure 4-2.
8.
9.
Attach a terminator at connectors 6 and 10 as shown in Figure 4-2.
Connect the shorter Changer SCSI Bridge Cable from connector 2 to the top tape
drive as shown at connector 3 in Figure 4-1.
10.
11.
Connect the longer Changer SCSI Bridge Cable from connector 1 to tape drive
D3 as shown at connector 7 in Figure 4-1.
After the SCSI cable connections are complete, see the TLS-5000/6000/8000 In-
mation about reinstalling the service panel(s).
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| {
TLS-84xx or one side of
a 88xxx dual sided library
}
~
Bridge Cables (4)
| {
Bridge Cables
€
Drive 1
Drive 2
Terminator
‚
Terminators (2)
Drive 3
Drive 4
Bridge Cables
ƒ
„
Terminator
Figure 4-2 TLS-54xx, 58xxx, 64xx, 68xxx, 84xx and 88xxx Drive Cabling Diagram
4.3
Installing a Fibre Channel Option
CAUTION
Be sure to turn the library’s power off before installing or removing a Fibre Chan-
nel Option.
4.3.1
Installation
The following steps outline the actions necessary to install a Fibre Channel Option
onto a library.
1.
Remove power from the TLS: first turn the power switch off and then remove the
power cord.
2.
Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the six screws securing the service panel on
the service panel may not have ventilation slots. Care must be taken to not re-
move the four screws securing the heatsink panels. Save the service panel for
possible future use.
3.
For TLS-4212 and 4222 libraries only, the aluminum bracket attached to the top
of the FCO must be removed before the FCO is installed. Use a Phillips screw-
driver to remove the two screws and the bracket from the top of the FCO. See
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2 Screws
Bracket
Phillips
Screwdriver
FCO
Figure 4-3 Remove the Bracket Before Attaching the FCO to TLS-4212 and 4222 Libraries
Phillips Screws (6)
Do not remove
these screws
Do not remove
these screws
Figure 4-4 Service Panel
4.
Place the lower lip of the FCO inside the bottom edge of the service panel open-
ing and tilt the FCO upwards, making sure that the heatsink panel screws align
against the rear of the library.
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5.
6.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the FCO to the rear of the library at the
Using two of the screws that were removed with the service panel, attach the
FCO’s two hinges to the rear of the library. See Figure 4-5.
Captive Screws (4)
Executive PCBA
Screw Holes (6)
Fibre Channel
Option
Heatsink Panel
Screws (4)
FCO’s
Hinges (2)
Bottom Edge of
Service Panel Opening
Figure 4-5 Rear View of TLS
7.
Loosen the two top captive screws on the FCO that were tightened in step num-
ber four. Carefully guide the FCO backwards as it pivots on the hinges and
FCO in Open Position
Figure 4-6 Fibre Channel Option in the Open Position
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8.
Connect the AUXPWR cable to the AUXPWR connectors on the Executive PCBA
Executive PCBA
SERIAL
Ribbon Cable
AUXPWR Cable
Fibre Channel Option
Figure 4-7 Executive PCBA and Fibre Channel Option (Executive III PCBA Shown)
9.
The FCO’s SERIAL ribbon cable will connect to differently named connectors on
the Executive PCBA depending on which version of Executive PCBA is installed
in the library. Executive III PCBA’s will have part number 501387-printed on
them and Executive IV boards will have part number 501447- on them. Refer to
Figure 4-8 to determine which version of Executive PCBA the FCO is being con-
nected to.
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PCBA NO. 501387- = Executive III
PCBA NO. 501447- = Executive IV
SERIAL
SERLA
SE/LVD
LVD/SE
AUXPWR
AUXPWR
Figure 4-8 Executive PCBA Identification
10.
Make sure that the Red edge of the ribbon cable faces to the right side when the
cable is installed. Connect the SERIAL ribbon cable to the SERIAL connector on
Executive III PCBA’s or to the SERLA connector on Executive IV PCBA’s. Route
SERIAL Connector
on Executive PCBA
AUXPWR Connector on
Fibre Channel Option
AUXPWR Connector
on Executive PCBA
SERIAL Ribbon Cable
Note: Red edge faces right.
SERIAL Connector on
Fibre Channel Option
AUXPWR Cable
Figure 4-9 Detail of AUXPWR and SERIAL Connections (Executive III PCBA Shown)
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Model
CH0 Cable CH1 Cable CH2 Cable
TLS-4212
TLS-4222
TLS-4420
TLS-4440
TLS-4480
TLS-4660
TLS-46120
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
None
X
X
X
X
X
TLS-412xxx
with 1 FCO
X
X
X
TLS-4121xxx
with 2 FCO’s
Left Side
Right Side
TLS-5433
TLS-5466
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
TLS-58xxx
with 1 FCO
X
X
X
TLS-58xxx
with 2 FCO’s
Left Side
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Right Side
TLS-6210
TLS-6220
TLS-6430
TLS-6460
None
None
X
X
TLS-68xxx
with 1 FCO
X
X
X
TLS-68xxx
with 2 FCO’s
Left Side
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Right Side
TLS-8211
TLS-8222
TLS-8433
TLS-8466
None
None
X
X
TLS-88xxx
with 1 FCO
X
X
X
TLS-88xxx
with 2 FCO’s
Left Side
X
X
X
X
X
X
Right Side
Table 4-1 SCSI Cable Connections for each Library Model
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11.
For TLS-44xx, 46xx and 412xxx libraries only, connect the SCSI Bus ribbon ca-
ble from the farthest away set of tape drives (labeled CH2) to the CH2 connector
on the Fibre Channel Option. For TLS-42xx, 44xx, 46xx and 412xxx libraries
only, connect the SCSI Bus ribbon cable from the nearest set of tape drives (la-
beled CH1) to the CH1 connector on the Fibre Channel Option. See Figure 4-10.
Skip to step 12.
12.
13.
For TLS-62xx and 82xx libraries only, connect the SCSI Bus ribbon cable (la-
beled CH1) from connector 2 as seen in Figure 4-1 to the CH1 connector on the
Fibre Channel Option. See Figure 4-10. Skip to step 12.
For TLS-54xx, 58xxx, 64xx, 68xxx, 84xx and 88xxx libraries only, connect the
SCSI Bus ribbon cable (labeled CH2) from connector 2 as seen in Figure 4-2 to
the CH2 connector on the Fibre Channel Option. Connect the SCSI Bus ribbon
CH2 Connector
CH1 Connector
CH0 Connector
Figure 4-10 Channel Connections
14.
Finally, connect the SCSI Bus ribbon cable (labeled CH0) from the SE/LVD or
LVD/SE (Executive PCBA version dependent) connector on the Executive PCBA
to the CH0 connector on the Fibre Channel Option. See Figure 4-10.
15.
Carefully lift the FCO until it touches the rear of the TLS. Using a Phillips
screwdriver, secure the Fibre Channel Option to the rear of the TLS by tighten-
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Small side of “D” connector facing you
when oriented correctly for insertion.
Figure 4-11 End View of “D” Connector on GBIC Adapter
16.
Prepare to insert the appropriate GBIC (gigabit interface converter) adapter into
the FCO. Note that the GBIC adapter is keyed and the small side of the “D” con-
gular opening in the bottom of the Fibre Channel Option and insert the GBIC
adapter, “D” connector end first. Then carefully guide the GBIC adapter into the
GBIC adapter fully inserted
into Fibre Channel Option.
Rectangular opening in bottom
of Fibre Channel Option.
Figure 4-12 Inserting GBIC Adapter into Fibre Channel Option
4.4
Initializing the Fibre Channel Option
After physically installing the Fibre Channel Option onto the library, disconnect (if
connected) the Fibre Channel Option from the FC host or Hub to avoid affecting any
operational systems.
NOTE
Refer to the applicable TLS Installation and Operation manual for instructions on using the TLS
Library and its menus.
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Apply power to the TLS library. During initialization, the library will reposition the
cartridge handler and tape magazine carrousel. The tape drives and magazines will be
scanned to inventory the contents of the library. The third line of the LCD displays
the status of these operations.
If the Fibre Channel Option (FCO) is enabled and busy, it will also display status in-
formation on the third line of the LCD. If there is more than one message to be dis-
that can appear while the FCO is initializing.
Qualstar•••••TLS-4000
FC: Please Wait
On single Fibre Channel Option installations, status messages are prefixed with
“FC:”. On dual installations, status messages for the left module are prefixed with
“FCL:” and status messages for right module are prefixed with “FCR:”. The right and
left module’s statue messages will alternate.
Status message
Status Condition
Please Wait
Waiting for Fibre Channel Option to complete restart initialization.
Reading the Fibre Channel Option configuration data.
Checking the Fibre Channel Option configuration.
Setting the Fibre Channel Option configuration.
Resetting the Fibre Channel Option.
Reading Config
Checking Config
Setting Config
Controller Reset
Table 4-2 Possible Fibre Channel Status Messages
If a serial communications error to the Fibre Channel Option is detected, the following
warning will be displayed.
Fibre Channel
Communications
error detected
ENTER to continue
Note that on dual bay libraries with two Fibre Channel Options installed the left or right
FCO will be specified in the message. Pressing the ENTER key will clear the message.
This warning message can be caused by an incorrectly installed serial cable. If the
message reoccurs after checking the cables and clearing the message using the EN-
TER key several times, it may require power cycling the library, to reset the FCO. If
this problem occurs, please contact the Technical Support department at Qualstar so
that corrective action can be taken.
The initialization procedure can take up to several minutes. If the host system is
started while FCO status messages are still present, the host may miss seeing the Fi-
bre Channel devices because the system is still busy. The host should be instructed to
scan for Fibre Channel devices after the FCO has been configured and line three is
clear in the TLS Library’s LCD display.
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4.5
Configuring the Fibre Channel Loop ID
The Id Mode must be configured for either “Soft” or “Fixed” addressing. Using “Soft”
addressing, the Fibre Channel Option connects to an arbitrated loop using the first
available AL_PA, scanning from the highest valid address to the lowest. Using “Fixed”
addressing, the user selects a specific arbitrated loop address (AL_PA) to connect
with. If the selected address is not available, the Fibre Channel Option will connect
with the first available address it finds. The use of “Soft” or “Fixed” addressing is
based on the user’s installation requirements.
Soft addressing can be configured when address conflicts are not likely. If the Fibre
Channel Option is connected directly to the computer’s HBA (Host Bus Adapter), the
selection of a specific Loop Id is not usually required. For example, Emulex HBA driv-
ers scan for an available address starting from the low Fibre Channel address range.
The FCO begins scanning for an available address starting from the high Fibre Chan-
nel address range. This avoids address conflicts and the FCO Loop Id will be assigned
the same value each time it is restarted.
Hard addressing should be configured if address conflicts can occur. This can happen
if the FCO is connected to a Fibre Channel Hub. Since many HBA drivers map the Fi-
bre Channel Loop Id to a SCSI Bus/Target address, this mandates that the Fibre
Channel Loop Id be very stable, and cannot be allowed to change if the system is sim-
ply restarted. This might happen if soft addressing were used and the Fibre Channel
Option found its previous address taken. Selecting a fixed address is a way to prevent
the FCO Loop Id from changing if the system is restarted.
If the computer’s HBA uses the World Wide Port Name (WWPN) convention instead
of the Loop Id to map to a SCSI Bus/Target/Lun address, the value of the Loop Id is no
longer important. The WWPN is always unique and consistent under all conditions. In
the future, all addressing will likely use the WWPN.
C••••••Fibre•Channel
•Device
C••••••Fibre•Channel
•Device Left
Id Mode 0:
Loop Id 0:
Topology 0:
SOFT
nnn
LOOP
•Device Right
L Id Mode 0: SOFT
L Loop Id 0:
nnn
L Topology 0: LOOP
R Id Mode 0: SOFT
Single Bay or one side
of a Dual Bay Library
R Loop Id 0:
nnn
R Topology 0: LOOP
Dual Bay Library
with two FCO’s
The Configuration\Fibre Channelmenu panel displays the SCSI device in-
terface and configures the Fibre Channel Interface to host. The menu sets the Fibre
Channel Option host topology. The “Topology” has two selections, LOOP and FABRIC.
The LOOP selection configures the Fibre Channel Option for Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
operation. The FABRIC selection configures the Fibre Channel Option for Switch Fab-
ric (FC_SW) operation. If the mode is LOOP, the Id Modeand Loop Identries are
available.
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The Id Modemenu item has two selections, FIXEDor SOFT. If the mode is FIXED,
the Loop Identry is displayed. If the Id Modeis SOFT, the Loop ID is automati-
cally assigned by the FCO.
During the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) initialization process, a unique
Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (AL_PA) value is assigned to each port on the loop.
Not all of the 256 hex values are allowed as AL_PA values per FC-AL. The Loop Id
how a Loop Id value maps to an AL_PA. If the Id Mode is “SOFT”, the FCO will at-
tempt to obtain an available Loop Id, in the following order: 0, 1, 2, etc.
4.6
Configuring the Fibre Channel SCSI Devices Interface
To establish the SCSI device configuration the Fibre Channel Option is commanded to
“Rescan” its three SCSI device buses. The three SCSI device channels, starting with
Channel 0, begin scanning for SCSI devices using ascending SCSI Target Ids. After all
three channels have been scanned, the FCO builds a SCSI device table, that it uses to
map SCSI Targets to the host as logical devices (LUNs).
C••••••Fibre•Channel
•Device
C••••••Fibre•Channel
•Device Left
Id Mode 0:
Loop Id 0:
Topology 0:
SOFT
nnn
LOOP
•Device Right
L Id Mode 0: SOFT
L Loop Id 0:
nnn
L Topology 0: LOOP
R Id Mode 0: SOFT
Single Bay or one side
of a Dual Bay Library
R Loop Id 0:
nnn
R Topology 0: LOOP
Dual Bay Library
with two FCO’s
For single bay libraries or dual bay libraries with only one Fibre Channel Option in-
stalled, press the V (UP) or W (DOWN) key to move the pointer to Device. Press the
ENTER key to enter the Configuration\Fibre Channel\Devicemenu.
For dual bay libraries with two Fibre Channel Options installed, press the V (UP) or
W (DOWN) key to move the pointer to either Device Leftor Device Right.
The left and right orientation is as viewed from the front of the library. Press the EN-
TER key to enter the Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device (Left or
Right)menu.
The Configuration\Fibre Channel\Devicemenu panels display a list of
SCSI devices attached to the Fibre Channel Option. A TLS library with a single Fibre
Channel Option displays the title CFC···········Device. A dual-bay library
with two Fibre Channel Options installed, displays the title CFC······Device
Leftor CFC·····Device Rightto correspond to the Fibre Channel Option in
the left and right side.
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CFC•••••••••••Device
CFC••••••Device Left
•0
CFC•••••Device Right
•1
•0
•2
•1
•3
•2
•4
•3
•5
•4
•6
•5
•7
•6
•8
•7
•9
•8
•10
•11
•12
•13
•14
•15
RESCAN
•9
•10
•11
•12
•13
•14
•15
RESCAN
Single Bay or one side
of a Dual Bay Library
Dual Bay Library
with two FCO’s
The Fibre Channel Option assembles a list of SCSI devices it detects on its three SCSI
channels. This menu displays the SCSI devices that a Fibre Channel Option has de-
tected. To initiate the scan operation, press the W (DOWN) key to move the pointer to
RESCANand press the ENTER key. The RESCANitem will disappear and return
when the operation completes.
CAUTION
The RESCAN operation should be performed with the Library disconnected from
the host. The Fibre Channel Option is restarted and SCSI device address maybe
modified.
Press the EXIT key to return to the top LCD display and wait for the third line to
clear of status messages.
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FCO Type B Installation
5.1
Fibre Channel Option (FCO) Type B Installation Considerations
5.1.1
Operating Environment
A TLS with the Fibre Channel Option is designed to operate in an ambient environ-
ment from 41oF to 95oF (5oC to 35oC), 20% to 80% relative humidity, and at altitudes
from -1000 to +10,000 feet. Moisture must not be allowed to condense inside the sys-
tem.
5.1.2
Ventilation
When selecting a location for the TLS, be sure to provide sufficient space behind the
unit to allow for cable connections. Also, be sure nothing will block the air intake at
the inlet air filters or the top air vent slots.
5.2
FCO Type B Interconnect Cabling
The Type B Fibre Channel Option bridge/router is factory installed on the top of TLS-
412xxx, TLS-58xxx, TLS-68xxx and TLS-88xxx libraries. All the bridge/router inter-
connect and power cables are accessed at the rear of the unit.
FAIL OVER
FIBRE CHANNEL 0
Power Switch
SCSI 3 SCSI 5 SCSI 1
SCSI 2 SCSI 4 SCSI 0
ETHERNET SERIAL
AC Power Receptacle
FIBRE CHANNEL 1
ST LED
AT LED 1
(Fibre Channel 1)
(Ethernet)
AT LED 0
(Fibre Channel 0)
SCSI 5 SCSI 1
LED LED
SCSI 3
LED
ST LED
SCSI 2 SCSI 4 SCSI 0
LED LED LED
LK LED
(Ethernet)
LK LED 1
(Fibre Channel 1)
FT LED
LK LED 0
(Fibre Channel 0)
Figure 5-1 Rear View of the Type B Fibre Channel Bridge/Router (FCO)
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The following table briefly describes the components located on the rear of the FCO.
Component
Description
SCSI Channel 0 through 5 The SCSI Ultra 160 channels used to attach the TLS medium changer and
tape drives.
Fibre Channel 0 and 1
GBIC transceiver sockets. The receptacles are for 2 Gbit Fibre Channel GBIC
transceivers.
Ethernet
Fail Over
Serial
The Ethernet management interface (not supported).
Not applicable.
The RS-232 communications port used by the TLS library for configuration and
control of the Fibre Channel router.
SCSI LEDs 0 through 5
On (green) when the SCSI bus is active or busy.
AT LED 0 and 1
(Fibre Channel)
On (green) when the Fibre Channel is active. Off when there is no Fibre Chan-
nel I/O activity.
LK LED 0 and 1
(Fibre Channel)
On (green) when the Fibre Channel link is connected and established. Off
when the Fibre Channel link is disconnected and/or not established.
ST LED
(Ethernet)
On (green) when then 10BaseT link is active or busy.
Solid on (green) when the 10BaseT link is connected.
Solid on (yellow) when the FCO is operational.
LK LED
(Ethernet)
ST LED
FT LED
Solid on (red) when a fatal error condition is present. This indicator will be on
during power-on diagnostics, and is extinguished after successful completion
of the power-on sequence.
Table 5-1 Components Located on Rear of FCO
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Cabling for TLS-412xxx Libraries
Note that all TLS-412xxx models are shipped from the factory without the SCSI inter-
connect cables or terminators installed. Table 5-2 represents the preferred cabling for
a library with 12 tape drives.
Connectors on Rear of FCO Connectors on Rear of TLS-412xxx
SCSI Channel 0
Left Medium Changer
Left Tape Drive 1 (LT1)
Left Tape Drive 2 (LT2)
Left Tape Drive 3 (LT3)
Left Tape Drive 4 (LT4)
Left Tape Drive 5 (LT5)
Left Tape Drive 6 (LT6)
Right Tape Drive 1 (RT1)
Right Tape Drive 2 (RT2)
Right Tape Drive 3 (RT3)
Right Tape Drive 4 (RT4)
Right Tape Drive 5 (RT5)
Right Tape Drive 6 (RT6)
DB9 (Right Executive IV, SERL A)
SCSI Channel 1
SCSI Channel 2
SCSI Channel 3
SCSI Channel 4
SCSI Channel 5
Serial
Table 5-2 Preferred Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections
The following steps outline the actions necessary to connect the cables from the FCO
1.
2.
3.
Remove power from the TLS: first turn the power switch off and then remove the
power cord.
Remove power from the FCO: first turn the power switch off and then remove
the power cord.
Connect a SCSI Cable from the SCSI Channel 0 connector on the FCO to connec-
tor A on the left side on the TLS.
4.
5.
Connect the SCSI Bridge Cable (very short cable) from connector B to C.
Connect a SCSI Cable from the SCSI Channel 1 connector on the FCO to connec-
tor E.
6.
Connect a SCSI Cable from the SCSI Channel 2 connector on the FCO to connec-
tor G.
7.
8.
Attach an LVD SCSI terminator at connectors D, F and H.
Connect a SCSI Cable from the SCSI Channel 3 connector on the FCO to connec-
tor I on the right side on the TLS.
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Connect a SCSI Cable from the SCSI Channel 4 connector on the FCO to connec-
tor K.
10.
Connect a SCSI Cable from the SCSI Channel 5 connector on the FCO to connec-
tor M.
11.
12.
Attach an LVD SCSI terminator at connectors J, L and N.
Connect the cable from the serial connector on the FCO to the DB9 connector on
the TLS.
SCSI Channel
Connectors 0-5
Serial Connector
DB9 Connector
A
B
C
I
SCSI Connectors
J
K
D
E
L
F
M
G
N
H
As viewed
from the front.
Right Side
Left Side
Figure 5-2 Connector Locations on the Rear of the TLS-412xxx
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FCO
SCSI Channel Cables
Executive PCBA
To SCSI Channel 0
To SCSI Channel 3
Bridge Cable
Drive 1
Drive 2
Drive 3
Drive 4
Drive 5
Drive 6
Drive 1
Drive 2
Drive 3
Drive 4
Drive 5
Drive 6
Terminators
To SCSI Channel 1
To SCSI Channel 4
Terminators
To SCSI Channel 2
To SCSI Channel 5
Terminators
Right Side
Left Side
Figure 5-3 TLS-412xxx Cabling Diagram
5.4
Cabling for TLS-58xxx, 68xxx and 88xxx Libraries
Prior to installing a Fibre Channel Option on TLS-58xxx, 68xxx or 88xxx libraries the
tape drive assemblies may need to be installed in the library and the drives will need
5000/6000/8000 Installation and Operation Manual (Qualstar document number
501450) for details about tape drive assembly preparation, enabling SCSI termination
power and installation.
Note that all TLS-58xxx, 68xxx and 88xxx models are shipped from the factory with-
preferred cabling for a library with eight tape drives.
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Connectors on Rear of FCO
Connectors on Rear of
TLS-58xxx, 68xxx and 88xxx
SCSI Channel 0
Left Medium Changer
Left Tape Drive 1 (LT1)
Left Tape Drive 2 (LT2)
Left Tape Drive 3 (LT3)
Left Tape Drive 4 (LT4)
Right Tape Drive 1 (RT1)
Right Tape Drive 2 (RT2)
Right Tape Drive 3 (RT3)
Right Tape Drive 4 (RT4)
DB9 (Right Executive IV, SERL A)
SCSI Channel 1
SCSI Channel 2
SCSI Channel 3
Serial
Table 5-3 Preferred Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections
The following steps outline the actions necessary to connect the cables from the FCO
1.
2.
3.
Remove power from the TLS: first turn the power switch off and then remove the
power cord.
Remove power from the FCO: first turn the power switch off and then remove
the power cord.
Connect a SCSI Cable from the SCSI Channel 0 connector on the FCO to connec-
tor A on the left side on the TLS.
4.
5.
6.
Connect a SCSI Bridge Cable (very short cable) from connector B to C.
Connect a SCSI Bridge Cable from connector D to E.
Connect a SCSI Cable from the SCSI Channel 1 connector on the FCO to connec-
tor G.
7.
8.
9.
Connect a SCSI Bridge Cable from connector H to I.
Attach a terminator at connectors F and J.
Connect a SCSI Cable from the SCSI Channel 2 connector on the FCO to connec-
tor K on the right side on the TLS.
10.
11.
Connect a SCSI Bridge Cable from connector L to M.
Connect a SCSI Cable from the SCSI Channel 3 connector on the FCO to connec-
tor O.
12.
13.
Connect a SCSI Bridge Cable from connector P to Q.
Attach a terminator at connectors N and R.
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Connect the cable from the serial connector on the FCO to the DB9 connector on
the TLS.
SCSI Channel
Connectors 0-5
Serial Connector
DB9 Connector
A
B
K
L
C
D
M
N
E
F
SCSI Connectors
O
P
G
H
Q
R
I
J
As viewed
from the front.
Left Side
Right Side
Figure 5-4 Connector Locations on the Rear of the TLS-58xxx/68xxx/88xxx
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SCSI Channel Cables
FCO
FCO
Executive PCBA
Bridge Cable
Bridge Cables
To SCSI Channel 2
A
B
To SCSI Channel 0
Terminators
Drive 1
Drive 1
Drive 2
Drive 2
Drive 3
Drive 4
To SCSI Channel 1
To SCSI Channel 3
Drive 3
Drive 4
Bridge Cables
Terminators
Right Side
Left Side
Figure 5-5 TLS-58xxx/68xxx/88xxx Cabling Diagram
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Securing the Cables to the TLS
®
Two adhesive backed cable tie mounts and Velcro style cable ties are provided to se-
cure the interconnect cables to be secured to the rear of the TLS. Make sure to insert
the cable ties into the tie mounts before attaching the mounts to the library. See
Figure 5-6 for an example of the cables secured to the rear of the TLS.
Fibre Channel Option
Interconnect Cables
Velcro® Cable Ties and
Cable Mounts
Rear of TLS
Figure 5-6 Example of Cables Secured to the Rear of the TLS
5.6
Initializing the Fibre Channel Option
After attaching all of the interconnect cables from the Fibre Channel Option to the li-
brary, disconnect (if connected) the Fibre Channel Option from the FC host or Hub to
avoid affecting any operational systems.
NOTE
Refer to the applicable TLS Installation and Operation manual for instructions on using the TLS
Library and its menus.
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Attach the power cord to the FCO and then push the power switch to the on position.
Apply power to the TLS library. During initialization, the library will reposition the
cartridge handler and tape magazine carrousel. The tape drives and magazines will be
scanned to inventory the contents of the library. The third line of the LCD displays
the status of these operations.
If the Fibre Channel Option (FCO) is enabled and busy, it will also display status in-
formation on the third line of the LCD. If there is more than one message to be dis-
that can appear while the FCO is initializing.
Qualstar•••TLS-412180
FC: Please Wait
On single Fibre Channel Option installations, status messages are prefixed with
“FC:”.
Status message
Status Condition
Please Wait
Waiting for Fibre Channel Option to complete restart initialization.
Reading the Fibre Channel Option configuration data.
Checking the Fibre Channel Option configuration.
Setting the Fibre Channel Option configuration.
Resetting the Fibre Channel Option.
Reading Config
Checking Config
Setting Config
Controller Reset
Table 5-4 Possible Fibre Channel Status Messages
If a serial communications error to the Fibre Channel Option is detected, the following
warning will be displayed.
Fibre Channel
Communications
error detected
ENTER to continue
Pressing the ENTER key will clear the message.
This warning message can be caused by an incorrectly installed serial cable. If the
message reoccurs after checking the cables and clearing the message using the EN-
TER key several times, it may require power cycling the library, to reset the FCO. If
this problem occurs, please contact the Technical Support department at Qualstar so
that corrective action can be taken.
The initialization procedure can take up to several minutes. If the host system is
started while FCO status messages are still present, the host may miss seeing the Fi-
bre Channel devices because the system is still busy. The host should be instructed to
scan for Fibre Channel devices after the FCO has been configured and line three is
clear in the TLS Library’s LCD display.
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5.7
Configuring the Fibre Channel Loop ID
The Id Mode must be configured for either “Soft” or “Fixed” addressing. Using “Soft”
addressing, the Fibre Channel Option connects to an arbitrated loop using the first
available AL_PA, scanning from the highest valid address to the lowest. Using “Fixed”
addressing, the user selects a specific arbitrated loop address (AL_PA) to connect
with. If the selected address is not available, the Fibre Channel Option will connect
with the first available address it finds. The use of “Soft” or “Fixed” addressing is
based on the user’s installation requirements.
Soft addressing can be configured when address conflicts are not likely. If the Fibre
Channel Option is connected directly to the computer’s HBA (Host Bus Adapter), the
selection of a specific Loop Id is not usually required. For example, Emulex HBA driv-
ers scan for an available address starting from the low Fibre Channel address range.
The FCO begins scanning for an available address starting from the high Fibre Chan-
nel address range. This avoids address conflicts and the FCO Loop Id will be assigned
the same value each time it is restarted.
Hard addressing should be configured if address conflicts can occur. This can happen
if the FCO is connected to a Fibre Channel Hub. Since many HBA drivers map the Fi-
bre Channel Loop Id to a SCSI Bus/Target address, this mandates that the Fibre
Channel Loop Id be very stable, and cannot be allowed to change if the system is sim-
ply restarted. This might happen if soft addressing were used and the Fibre Channel
Option found its previous address taken. Selecting a fixed address is a way to prevent
the FCO Loop Id from changing if the system is restarted.
If the computer’s HBA uses the World Wide Port Name (WWPN) convention instead
of the Loop Id to map to a SCSI Bus/Target/Lun address, the value of the Loop Id is no
longer important. The WWPN is always unique and consistent under all conditions. In
the future, all addressing will likely use the WWPN.
C••••••Fibre•Channel
•Device
Id Mode 0:
Loop Id 0:
Topology 0:
Id Mode 1:
Loop Id 1:
Topology 1:
SOFT
nnn
LOOP
SOFT
nnn
LOOP
The Configuration\Fibre Channelmenu panel displays the SCSI device in-
terface and configures the Fibre Channel Interface to host. The menu sets the Fibre
Channel Option host topology. The Fibre Channel option 648-0003-0 provides two FC
host ports. These two ports provide a redundant connection to the router. Each is in-
dependently configured as port 0 and port 1.
The “Topology” has two selections, LOOP and FABRIC. The LOOP selection config-
ures the Fibre Channel port for Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) operation. The FABRIC se-
lection configures the Fibre Channel port for Switch Fabric (FC_SW) operation. If the
mode is LOOP, the Id Modeand Loop Identries are available.
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The Id Modemenu item has two selections, FIXEDor SOFT. If the mode is FIXED,
the Loop Identry is displayed. If the Id Modeis SOFT, the Loop ID is automati-
cally assigned by the FCO.
During the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) initialization process, a unique
Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (AL_PA) value is assigned to each port on the loop.
Not all of the 256 hex values are allowed as AL_PA values per FC-AL. The Loop Id
how a Loop Id value maps to an AL_PA. If the Id Mode is “SOFT”, the FCO will at-
tempt to obtain an available Loop Id, in the following order: 0, 1, 2, etc.
5.8
Configuring the Fibre Channel SCSI Devices Interface
To establish the SCSI device configuration the Fibre Channel Option is commanded to
“Rescan” its six SCSI device buses. The six SCSI device channels, starting with Chan-
nel 0, begin scanning for SCSI devices using ascending SCSI Target Ids. After all six
channels have been scanned, the FCO builds a SCSI device table, that it uses to map
SCSI Targets to the host as logical devices (LUNs).
Press the V (UP) or W (DOWN) key to move the pointer to Device. Press the EN-
TER key to enter the Configuration\Fibre Channel\Devicemenu.
The Configuration\Fibre Channel\Devicemenu panels display a list of
SCSI devices attached to the Fibre Channel Option. A TLS library with a single Fibre
Channel Option displays the title CFC···········Device.
CFC•••••••••••Device
•0
•1
•2
•3
•4
•5
•6
•7
•8
•9
•10
•11
•12
•13
•14
•15
RESCAN
The Fibre Channel Option assembles a list of SCSI devices it detects on its six SCSI
channels. This menu displays the SCSI devices that a Fibre Channel Option has de-
tected. To initiate the scan operation, press the W (DOWN) key to move the pointer to
RESCANand press the ENTER key. The RESCANitem will disappear and return
when the operation completes.
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CAUTION
The RESCAN operation should be performed with the Library disconnected from
the host. The Fibre Channel Option is restarted and SCSI device address maybe
modified.
Press the EXIT key to return to the top LCD display and wait for the third line to
clear of status messages.
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FCO Type C Installation
6.1
Fibre Channel Option (FCO) Type C Installation Considerations
6.1.1
Operating Environment
A TLS with the Fibre Channel Option is designed to operate in an ambient environ-
ment from 41oF to 95oF (5oC to 35oC), 20% to 80% relative humidity, and at altitudes
from -1000 to +10,000 feet. Moisture must not be allowed to condense inside the sys-
tem.
6.1.2
Ventilation
When selecting a location for the TLS, be sure to provide sufficient space behind the
unit to allow for cable connections. Also, be sure nothing will block the air intake at
the inlet air filters or the top air vent slots.
6.2
FCO Type C Interconnect Cabling
The Fibre Channel Option for TLS-412xxx libraries is installed when they are shipped
from the factory. All other models have the Fibre Channel Option shipped separately
from the libraries and require installation in the field. They are attached to the rear of
the TLS, taking the place of the rear service panel. All the bridge/router interconnect
cables are accessed at the rear of the unit.
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Fibre Channel 0
Serial Jumper
Connectors
Q-Link 10BaseT
SCSI Channel 1
SCSI Channel 0
Reset Button
ACTIVITY CHANNEL 1 LED
(SCSI)
+5V EXEC LED
LINK LED
(Fibre Channel)
FAULT LED
+5V FCO LED
LINK LED
(Q-Link)
ACTIVITY CHANNEL 0 LED
(SCSI)
+12V LED
STATUS OK LED
ACTIVITY LED
(Fibre Channel)
ACTIVITY LED
(Q-Link)
Figure 6-1 Bottom View of the Type C Fibre Channel Bridge/Router (FCO)
The following table briefly describes the components located on the bottom of the
FCO.
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Component
Description
Fibre Channel 0
Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver socket. The receptacle is a 2
Gbit Fibre Channel SFP transceiver.
SCSI Channel 0 and 1
The SCSI Ultra 160 channels used to attach the TLS medium changer and
tape drives.
Serial Jumper Connectors
The serial bridge cable provides a serial communication link between the
FCO and the TLS library. This interface is used to configure the FCO.
Reset Button
The reset button is used to reset the Q-Link processor.
The Q-Link Ethernet interface connection.
Q-Link 10 BaseT
Activity LED
(Fibre Channel)
On (green) when the Fibre Channel is active. Off when there is no Fibre
Channel I/O activity.
Link LED
(Fibre Channel)
On (green) when the Fibre Channel link is connected and established.
Off when the Fibre Channel link is disconnected and/or not established.
Activity Channel 0 &1 LEDs On (green) when SCSI bus is active or busy.
(SCSI)
Fault LED
Solid on (red) when a fatal error condition is present. This indicator will be on
during power-on diagnostics, and is extinguished after successful completion
of the power-on sequence.
Status OK LED
+5V FCO LED
+5V EXEC LED
+12V LED
Solid on (yellow) when the FCO is operational.
Solid on (green) when the FCO +5volt power is present.
Solid on (green) when the Executive PCBA +5volt power is present.
Solid on (green) when the Executive PCBA +12volt power is present.
Solid on (green) when the 10BaseT link is connected.
Link LED
(Q-Link)
Activity LED
(Q-Link)
On (yellow) when then 10BaseT link is active or busy.
Table 6-1 Components Located on Bottom of FCO
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Cabling for TLS-4000, TLS-46xxx and TLS-412xxx Libraries
Note that all TLS models are shipped from the factory without the SCSI interconnect
cables or terminators installed. The following figures and tables represent the pre-
ferred cabling for a library with two to twelve tape drives.
FCO
Executive PCBA
SCSI Channel 0
Drive 1
Drive 2
Terminator
Figure 6-2 TLS-42xx Cabling Diagram
Connectors on Rear of FCO
Connectors on Rear of TLS-42xx
FCO: SCSI Channel 0
Medium Changer
Tape Drive 1 (T1)
Tape Drive 2 (T2)
None
FCO: SCSI Channel 1
FCO: Serial Jumper
Table 6-2 Preferred TLS-42xx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections
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Executive PCBA
SCSI Channel 0
SCSI Channel 1
Terminators
Drive 1
Drive 2
Drive 3
Drive 4
Figure 6-3 TLS-44xx Cabling Diagram
Connectors on Rear of FCO
Connectors on Rear of TLS-44xx
FCO: SCSI Channel 0
Medium Changer
Tape Drive 1 (T1)
Tape Drive 2 (T2)
Tape Drive 3 (T3)
Tape Drive 4 (T4)
FCO: SCSI Channel 1
FCO: Serial Jumper
Table 6-3 Preferred TLS-44xx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections
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Executive PCBA
SCSI Channel 0
SCSI Channel 1
Drive 1
Drive 2
Drive 3
Drive 4
Drive 5
Drive 6
Terminators
Figure 6-4 TLS-46xxx Cabling Diagram
Connectors on Rear of FCO
Connectors on Rear of TLS-46xxx
FCO: SCSI Channel 0
Medium Changer
Tape Drive 1 (T1)
Tape Drive 2 (T2)
Tape Drive 3 (T3)
Tape Drive 4 (T4)
Tape Drive 5 (T5)
Tape Drive 6 (T6)
FCO: SCSI Channel 1
FCO: Serial Jumper
Table 6-4 Preferred TLS-46xxx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections
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FCO
Executive PCBA
SCSI Channel 0
Executive PCBA
SCSI Channel 1
SCSI Channel 1
SCSI Channel 0
Bridge Cable
Bridge Cable
Drive 1
Drive 1
Drive 2
Drive 3
Drive 4
Drive 5
Drive 6
Drive 2
Drive 3
Drive 4
Drive 5
Drive 6
Terminators
Terminators
Right Side
Left Side
Figure 6-5 TLS-412xxx Cabling Diagram
Connectors on Rear of FCO Connectors on Rear of TLS-412xxx
Left FCO: SCSI Channel 0
Left Medium Changer
Left Tape Drive 1 (LT1)
Left Tape Drive 2 (LT2)
Left Tape Drive 3 (LT3)
Left Tape Drive 4 (LT4)
Left Tape Drive 5 (LT5)
Left Tape Drive 6 (LT6)
Left FCO: SCSI Channel 1
Left FCO: Serial Jumper
Right FCO: SCSI Channel 0
Right Medium Changer
Right Tape Drive 1 (RT1)
Right Tape Drive 2 (RT2)
Right Tape Drive 3 (RT3)
Right Tape Drive 4 (RT4)
Right Tape Drive 5 (RT5)
Right Tape Drive 6 (RT6)
Right FCO: SCSI Channel 1
Right FCO: Serial Jumper
Table 6-5 Preferred TLS-412xxx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections
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6.4
Cabling for TLS-5/6/8000 and 58/68/88xxx Libraries
Prior to installing a Fibre Channel Option on TLS-5000, 58xxx, 6000, 68xxx, 8000 or
88xxx libraries the tape drive assemblies may need to be installed in the library and
the drives will need to be cabled as shown in this section. Refer to the Installation sec-
tion in the TLS-5000/6000/8000 Installation and Operation Manual (Qualstar docu-
ment number 501450) for details about tape drive assembly preparation, enabling
SCSI termination power and installation.
Note that all TLS models are shipped from the factory without the SCSI interconnect
cables or terminators installed.
The following figures and tables represent the preferred cabling for a library with two
to eight tape drives.
FCO
Executive PCBA
SCSI Channel 0
SCSI Channel 1
Terminator
Drive 1
Drive 2
Bridge Cable
Terminator
Figure 6-6 TLS-62xx and 82xx Cabling Diagram
Connectors on Rear of FCO
Connectors on Rear of
TLS-62xx or TLS-82xx
FCO: SCSI Channel 0
FCO: SCSI Channel 1
Medium Changer
Tape Drive 1 (T1)
Tape Drive 2 (T2)
FCO: Serial Jumper
Table 6-6 Preferred TLS-62xx and 82xx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connection
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FCO
Executive PCBA
SCSI Channel 0
SCSI Channel 1
Drive 1
Bridge Cable
Drive 2
Drive 3
Drive 4
Terminator
Bridge Cable
Terminator
Figure 6-7 TLS-54xx, 64xx and 84xx Cabling Diagram
Connectors on Rear of FCO
Connectors on Rear of
TLS-54xx, 64xx and TLS-84xx
FCO: SCSI Channel 0
Medium Changer
Tape Drive 1 (T1)
Tape Drive 2 (T2)
Tape Drive 3 (T3)
Tape Drive 4 (T4)
FCO: SCSI Channel 1
FCO: Serial Jumper
Table 6-7 Preferred TLS-54xx, 64xx and 84xx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections
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FCO
SCSI Channel 1
Executive PCBA
Executive PCBA
SCSI Channel 0
SCSI Channel 0
SCSI Channel 1
Bridge Cable
Drive 1
Drive 2
Drive 1
Drive 2
Terminators
Bridge Cable
Drive 3
Drive 4
Drive 3
Drive 4
Terminators
Right Side
Left Side
Figure 6-8 TLS-58xxx, 68xxx and 88xxx Cabling Diagram
Connectors on Rear of FCO
Connectors on Rear of
TLS-58xxx, 68xxx and TLS-88xxx
Left FCO: SCSI Channel 0
Left Medium Changer
Left Tape Drive 1 (LT1)
Left Tape Drive 2 (LT2)
Left Tape Drive 3 (LT3)
Left Tape Drive 4 (LT4)
Left FCO: SCSI Channel 1
Left FCO: Serial Jumper
Right FCO: SCSI Channel 0
Right Medium Changer
Right Tape Drive 1 (RT1)
Right Tape Drive 2 (RT2)
Right Tape Drive 3 (RT3)
Right Tape Drive 4 (RT4)
Right FCO: SCSI Channel 1
Right FCO: Serial Jumper
Table 6-8 Preferred 58xxx, 68xxx and 88xxx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections
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Installing a Fibre Channel Option
CAUTION
Be sure to turn the library’s power off before installing or removing a Fibre Chan-
nel Option.
6.5.1
Installation
The following steps outline the actions necessary to install a Fibre Channel Option
onto a library.
1.
Remove power from the TLS: first turn the power switch off and then remove the
power cord.
2.
Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the six screws securing the service panel on
the service panel may not have ventilation slots. Care must be taken to not re-
move the four screws securing the heatsink panels. Save the service panel for
possible future use.
Phillips Screws (6)
Do not remove
these screws
Do not remove
these screws
Figure 6-9 Service Panel
3.
Place the lower lip of the FCO inside the bottom edge of the service panel open-
ing and tilt the FCO upwards, making sure that the heatsink panel screws align
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flat against the rear of the library.
4.
5.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the FCO to the rear of the library at the
Using two of the screws that were removed with the service panel, attach the
FCO’s two hinges to the rear of the library. See Figure 6-10.
Captive Screws (4)
Executive PCBA
Screw Holes (6)
Fibre Channel
Option
Heatsink Panel
Screws (4)
FCO’s
Hinges (2)
Bottom Edge of
Service Panel Opening
Figure 6-10 Rear View of TLS
6.
Loosen the two top captive screws on the FCO that were tightened in step num-
ber four. Carefully guide the FCO backwards as it pivots on the hinges and
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Executive PCBA
AUXPWR Cable
SERIAL
Ribbon Cables
Fibre Channel Option
Figure 6-12 Executive PCBA and Fibre Channel Option (Executive IV PCBA Shown)
8.
The FCO’s SERIAL ribbon cable will connect to differently named connectors on
the Executive PCBA depending on which version of Executive PCBA is installed
in the library. Executive III PCBA’s will have part number 501387-printed on
them and Executive IV boards will have part number 501447- on them. Refer to
Figure 6-13 to determine which version of Executive PCBA the FCO is being
connected to.
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PCBA NO. 501387- = Executive III
PCBA NO. 501447- = Executive IV
SERLB
SERIAL
SERLA
SE/LVD
LVD/SE
AUXPWR
AUXPWR
Figure 6-13 Executive PCBA Identification
9.
Make sure that the Red edge of the ribbon cable faces to the right side when the
cable is installed. Connect the SERIAL ribbon cable to the SERIAL connector on
Executive III PCBA’s or to the SERLA connector on Executive IV PCBA’s. Route
10.
For those FCOs that also have Q-Link, connect the second SERIAL ribbon cable
to the SERLB connector on the Executive IV PCBA. Route the second SERIAL
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SERLA and SERLB Connectors
on Executive IV PCBA
SERIAL Ribbon Cables
Note: Red edge faces right.
AUXPWR Connector
on Executive PCBA
FCO_A Connector on
Fibre Channel Option
AUXPWR Cable
Q_LINK Connector on
Fibre Channel Option
PWRIN Connector on
Fibre Channel Option
Figure 6-14 Detail of Connections (Executive IV PCBA Shown)
11.
Carefully lift the FCO until it touches the rear of the TLS. Using a Phillips
screwdriver, secure the Fibre Channel Option to the rear of the TLS by tighten-
12.
Install the FCO serial communication bridge cable. The serial communication
bridge cable is a short telephone type cable with a six-conductor RJ11 plug on
each end. Insert each ended of the serial communication bridge cable (P/N-
510149-01-6) into the RJ11 jacks on the FCO. See Figure 6-15.
External Cable to
Host Ethernet Interface
(RJ45)
Serial Jumper
Connectors
(RJ11)
Fibre Channel 0
SFP Interface
SCSI Channel 1
SCSI Channel 0
Serial Communication
Bridge Cable
Reset Button
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Figure 6-15 Install the FCO serial communications bridge cable (bottom view of the FCO)
13.
Prepare to insert the appropriate SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) trans-
ceiver into the FCO. Note that the SFP adapter is keyed and the small circuit
the rectangular opening in the bottom of the Fibre Channel Option and insert
the SFP transceiver connector end first. Then carefully guide the SFP trans-
ceiver into the FCO until it clicks into place. Refer to Figure 6-17.
Small circuit board is facing you
when oriented correctly for insertion.
Figure 6-16 End View of Small Form Factor Pluggable Transceiver
Rectangular opening in bottom
of Fibre Channel Option.
SFP adapter fully inserted
into Fibre Channel Option.
Figure 6-17 Inserting SFP Adapter into Fibre Channel Option
6.6
Initializing the Fibre Channel Option
After physically installing the Fibre Channel Option onto the library, disconnect (if
connected) the Fibre Channel Option from the FC host or Hub to avoid affecting any
operational systems.
NOTE
Refer to the applicable TLS Installation and Operation manual for instructions on using the TLS
Library and its menus.
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Apply power to the TLS library. During initialization, the library will reposition the
cartridge handler and tape magazine carrousel. The tape drives and magazines will be
scanned to inventory the contents of the library. The third line of the LCD displays
the status of these operations.
If the Fibre Channel Option (FCO) is enabled and busy, it will also display status in-
formation on the third line of the LCD. If there is more than one message to be dis-
that can appear while the FCO is initializing.
Qualstar•••••TLS-4000
FC: Please Wait
On single Fibre Channel Option installations, status messages are prefixed with
“FC:”. On dual installations, status messages for the left module are prefixed with
“FCL:” and status messages for right module are prefixed with “FCR:”. The right and
left module’s statue messages will alternate.
Status message
Status Condition
Please Wait
Waiting for Fibre Channel Option to complete restart initialization.
Reading the Fibre Channel Option configuration data.
Checking the Fibre Channel Option configuration.
Setting the Fibre Channel Option configuration.
Resetting the Fibre Channel Option.
Reading Config
Checking Config
Setting Config
Controller Reset
Table 6-9 Possible Fibre Channel Status Messages
If a serial communications error to the Fibre Channel Option is detected, the following
warning will be displayed.
Fibre Channel
Communications
error detected
ENTER to continue
Note that on dual bay libraries with two Fibre Channel Options installed the left or right
FCO will be specified in the message. Pressing the ENTER key will clear the message.
This warning message can be caused by an incorrectly installed serial cable. If the
message reoccurs after checking the cables and clearing the message using the EN-
TER key several times, it may require power cycling the library, to reset the FCO. If
this problem occurs, please contact the Technical Support department at Qualstar so
that corrective action can be taken.
The initialization procedure can take up to several minutes. If the host system is
started while FCO status messages are still present, the host may miss seeing the Fi-
bre Channel devices because the system is still busy. The host should be instructed to
scan for Fibre Channel devices after the FCO has been configured and line three is
clear in the TLS Library’s LCD display.
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6.7
Configuring the Fibre Channel Loop ID
The Id Mode must be configured for either “Soft” or “Fixed” addressing. Using “Soft”
addressing, the Fibre Channel Option connects to an arbitrated loop using the first
available AL_PA, scanning from the highest valid address to the lowest. Using “Fixed”
addressing, the user selects a specific arbitrated loop address (AL_PA) to connect
with. If the selected address is not available, the Fibre Channel Option will connect
with the first available address it finds. The use of “Soft” or “Fixed” addressing is
based on the user’s installation requirements.
Soft addressing can be configured when address conflicts are not likely. If the Fibre
Channel Option is connected directly to the computer’s HBA (Host Bus Adapter), the
selection of a specific Loop Id is not usually required. For example, Emulex HBA driv-
ers scan for an available address starting from the low Fibre Channel address range.
The FCO begins scanning for an available address starting from the high Fibre Chan-
nel address range. This avoids address conflicts and the FCO Loop Id will be assigned
the same value each time it is restarted.
Hard addressing should be configured if address conflicts can occur. This can happen
if the FCO is connected to a Fibre Channel Hub. Since many HBA drivers map the Fi-
bre Channel Loop Id to a SCSI Bus/Target address, this mandates that the Fibre
Channel Loop Id be very stable, and cannot be allowed to change if the system is sim-
ply restarted. This might happen if soft addressing were used and the Fibre Channel
Option found its previous address taken. Selecting a fixed address is a way to prevent
the FCO Loop Id from changing if the system is restarted.
If the computer’s HBA uses the World Wide Port Name (WWPN) convention instead
of the Loop Id to map to a SCSI Bus/Target/Lun address, the value of the Loop Id is no
longer important. The WWPN is always unique and consistent under all conditions. In
the future, all addressing will likely use the WWPN.
C••••••Fibre•Channel
•Device
C••••••Fibre•Channel
•Device Left
Id Mode 0:
Loop Id 0:
Topology 0:
SOFT
nnn
LOOP
•Device Right
L Id Mode 0: SOFT
L Loop Id 0:
nnn
L Topology 0: LOOP
R Id Mode 0: SOFT
Single Bay or one side
of a Dual Bay Library
R Loop Id 0:
nnn
R Topology 0: LOOP
Dual Bay Library
with two FCO’s
The Configuration\Fibre Channelmenu panel displays the SCSI device in-
terface and configures the Fibre Channel Interface to host. The menu sets the Fibre
Channel Option host topology. The “Topology” has two selections, LOOP and FABRIC.
The LOOP selection configures the Fibre Channel Option for Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
operation. The FABRIC selection configures the Fibre Channel Option for Switch Fab-
ric (FC_SW) operation. If the mode is LOOP, the Id Modeand Loop Identries are
available.
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The Id Modemenu item has two selections, FIXEDor SOFT. If the mode is FIXED,
the Loop Identry is displayed. If the Id Modeis SOFT, the Loop ID is automati-
cally assigned by the FCO.
During the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) initialization process, a unique
Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (AL_PA) value is assigned to each port on the loop.
Not all of the 256 hex values are allowed as AL_PA values per FC-AL. The Loop Id
how a Loop Id value maps to an AL_PA. If the Id Mode is “SOFT”, the FCO will at-
tempt to obtain an available Loop Id, in the following order: 0, 1, 2, etc.
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6.8
Configuring the Fibre Channel SCSI Devices Interface
To establish the SCSI device configuration the Fibre Channel Option is commanded to
“Rescan” its three SCSI device buses. The three SCSI device channels, starting with
Channel 0, begin scanning for SCSI devices using ascending SCSI Target Ids. After all
three channels have been scanned, the FCO builds a SCSI device table, that it uses to
map SCSI Targets to the host as logical devices (LUNs).
C••••••Fibre•Channel
•Device
C••••••Fibre•Channel
•Device Left
Id Mode 0:
Loop Id 0:
Topology 0:
SOFT
nnn
LOOP
•Device Right
L Id Mode 0: SOFT
L Loop Id 0:
nnn
L Topology 0: LOOP
R Id Mode 0: SOFT
Single Bay or one side
of a Dual Bay Library
R Loop Id 0:
nnn
R Topology 0: LOOP
Dual Bay Library
with two FCO’s
For single bay libraries or dual bay libraries with only one Fibre Channel Option in-
stalled, press the V (UP) or W (DOWN) key to move the pointer to Device. Press the
ENTER key to enter the Configuration\Fibre Channel\Devicemenu.
For dual bay libraries with two Fibre Channel Options installed, press the V (UP) or
W (DOWN) key to move the pointer to either Device Leftor Device Right.
The left and right orientation is as viewed from the front of the library. Press the EN-
TER key to enter the Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device (Left or
Right)menu.
The Configuration\Fibre Channel\Devicemenu panels display a list of
SCSI devices attached to the Fibre Channel Option. A TLS library with a single Fibre
Channel Option displays the title CFC···········Device. A dual-bay library
with two Fibre Channel Options installed, displays the title CFC······Device
Leftor CFC·····Device Rightto correspond to the Fibre Channel Option in
the left and right side.
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CFC•••••••••••Device
CFC••••••Device Left
•0
CFC•••••Device Right
•1
•0
•2
•1
•3
•2
•4
•3
•5
•4
•6
•5
•7
•6
•8
•7
•9
•8
•10
•11
•12
•13
•14
•15
RESCAN
•9
•10
•11
•12
•13
•14
•15
RESCAN
Single Bay or one side
of a Dual Bay Library
Dual Bay Library
with two FCO’s
The Fibre Channel Option assembles a list of SCSI devices it detects on its three SCSI
channels. This menu displays the SCSI devices that a Fibre Channel Option has de-
tected. To initiate the scan operation, press the W (DOWN) key to move the pointer to
RESCANand press the ENTER key. The RESCANitem will disappear and return
when the operation completes.
CAUTION
The RESCAN operation should be performed with the Library disconnected from
the host. The Fibre Channel Option is restarted and SCSI device address maybe
modified.
Press the EXIT key to return to the top LCD display and wait for the third line to
clear of status messages.
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7.
The Configuration Menu
.......
Configuration
Advanced
.
.
.
Drive
Fibre Channel
SCSI ID:
SCSI ID Left:
dd
dd
SCSI ID Right: dd
.
Security
SET TO DEFAULTS
...........
C
Advanced
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Changer
Control Panel
Fibre Channel
FC Left
FC Right
Library
Log
SCSI
SCSI Left
SCSI Right
SCSI Inquiry
..
Configuration Drive
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
T1:
T2:
T3:
T4:
T5:
T6:
LT1:
LT2:
LT3:
LT4:
LT5:
LT6:
RT1:
RT2:
RT3:
RT4:
RT5:
RT6:
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
LEGEND
=
=
=
=
location designator
decimal digit
hexadecimal digit
alphanumeric character
.
...
C
Advanced
Changer
WAIT
Busy:
.
Door Lock
Door Open:
Filter Days:
.
.
ABORT
ddd
Inventory
I/O Port
LabelCheckChar:YES
.
Mechanics
.
..........
Power On Clear:YES
UsePrivateSlot:YES
C
Drive
?T?
NONE
SN:???????????????
Mdl:
Enabled:
YES
Revision:
xxxx
.
.
.
..
.
.
.
.
SCSI Bus: CHANGER
CA Changer Mechanics
CA Changer I/O Port
CA Changer Inventory
Fixed Labels: SOME
Invalidate: SENTRY
Label Scan: ALWAYS
Mag. Labels: SOME
Seq. Labels: SOME
CA Changer Door Lock
SCSI Id:
WWN:
dd
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
Model:
BCR:
NONE
NONE
A
NONE
A
NONE
NONE
A
NONE
NONE
CALL Key:
Export:
Extended:NOT READY
Import:
Import Scan:
1
MIN
YES
Motion:
Prevent:
NO
NO
Carriage:
Door Lock:
FibreCh:
FC Left:
FC Right:
I/O Port:
Q-Link:
Clean Loc.: llllll
YES
YES
Mode:
Eject:
Start:
RANDOM
HOST
MANUAL
Slot Access: BOTH
Source Drive:
SourceI/O Port: NO
NO
.....
CA
Input First:llllll
Input Last: llllll
Control Panel
.
Alarm
Input Slots:
ddd
Shuttle:
Backlight:
Contrast:
Display
ON
dd
OutputFirst:llllll
OutputLast: llllll
.
OutputSlots:
ddd
.........
...........
CACP
Dispaly:
Line 1:
Display
CACP
Door Open:
Alarm
dddd
CURRENT
DEFAULT
1-10: ??????????
11-20: ??????????
......
C
Fibre Channel
Handler Error:dddd
Inventory Vio:dddd
I/O Waiting: dddd
.
.
.
Device
Device Left
Device Right
Line 2:
DEFAULT
Low Power:
dddd
Id Mode 0:
Loop Id 0:
Topology 0:
Id Mode 1:
Loop Id 1:
Topology 1:
SOFT
nnn
LOOP
SOFT
nnn
1-10: ??????????
11-20: ??????????
Line 3:
DEFAULT
1-10: ??????????
11-20: ??????????
.....
.
CA
CA
CA
Fibre Channel
...........
.
FC Left
LOOP
Line 4:
DEFAULT
..........
.
FC Right
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
R
R
Id Mode 0: SOFT
1-10: ??????????
11-20: ??????????
COPY TO CURRENT
COPY TO SAVED
Alarm:
Ch0 FC Speed: AUTO
Ch1 FC Speed: AUTO
NO
Loop Id 0: nnn
Topology 0: LOOP
Id Mode 1: SOFT
Loop Id 1: nnn
Topology 1: LOOP
Id Mode 0: SOFT
Loop Id 0: nnn
Topology 0: LOOP
Id Mode 1: SOFT
Loop Id 1: nnn
Topology 1: LOOP
Ch0 SCSI ID:
Ch1 SCSI ID:
Ch2 SCSI ID:
Ch3 SCSI ID:
Ch4 SCSI ID:
Ch5 SCSI ID:
Ch0 SCSI Speed:160
Ch1 SCSI Speed:160
Ch2 SCSI Speed:160
Ch3 SCSI Speed:160
Ch4 SCSI Speed:160
Ch5 SCSI Speed:160
CLEAR LOG
dd
dd
dd
dd
dd
dd
...........
CFC
CFC
CFC
Device
.
.
......
Device Left
Router LUN:
SOFT
.....
Device Right
.
Set Time
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
0: ??????????????
1: ??????????????
2: ??????????????
3: ??????????????
4: ??????????????
5: ??????????????
6: ??????????????
7: ??????????????
8: ??????????????
9: ??????????????
10:??????????????
11:??????????????
12:??????????????
13:??????????????
14:??????????????
15:??????????????
...........
C
Security
Configuration: OFF
........
.......
.......
CAFC
CAFCL
CAFCR
Set Time
Set Time
Set Time
dd
dd
dddd
Inventory:
Master:
OFF
OFF
Date Day:
Date Month:
Date Year:
Time Hour:
Time Minute:
SET TIME
dd
dd
RESCAN
........
CFC Device
??
??
...
CFC Device Left
..
CFC Device Right ??
SCSI Channel:
SCSI Id:
SCSI Lun:
d
dd
d
Manuf:????????????
Model:????????????
Continued in Figure 7-2
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.
C Advanced
BDC:
Clean:
.......
Log
OFF
ON
Configuration: ON
.
...
Library
C Advanced
DriveBay:
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
.
.
.
.
a:
b:
c:
d:
ENABLED
DISABLED
DISABLED
DISABLED
Executive:
FC Events:
FC Replies:
FC States:
I2c:
LEGEND
= location designator
= decimal digit
Inventory:
Ioport:
.
.
.
C Advanced LIbrary ?
Enable: ON
= hexadecimal digit
= alphanumeric character
RBT Actions:
RBT Client:
RBT Events:
RBT I/O Port:
RBT Machines:
Drive First:llllll
Drive Last: llllll
Drives:
Fixed First:llllll
Fixed Last: llllll
Fixeds:
Slot First: llllll
Slot Last: llllll
Slots:
VIOP First: llllll
VIOP Last: llllll
VIOPs:
dd
RBT Operations: ON
RBT States: ON
SCSI Commands: ON
SCSI Interrupt: ON
dd
ddd
SCSI Phases:
SCSI States:
Sequential:
ON
ON
ON
ddd
DT Access: ???????
DT Serial: 00 FILL
.
ElementAddress
Inq: NATIVE
Storage Order: MAG
Volume Tag Pad:SPC
.
......
SCSI
C Advanced
.
C Advanced SCSI Left
.
.
........
.
SCSI Right
CA
.
Library
Disconnect:
Enable:
ON
ON
. .
CAL ? ElementAddress
Display: SAVED
Data Transfr:ddddd
Imp/Export: ddddd
Medium Trans:ddddd
Interface: LVD/SE
LUN:
Parity:
Synchronous:
0
ABORT
OFF
Storage:
COPY TO SAVED
ddddd
.
CA SCSI
......
Library
.....
Library
....
Library
.
CAS Left
.
CAS Right
Initiator 0:
Initiator 1:
Initiator 2:
Initiator 3:
Initiator 4:
Initiator 5:
Initiator 6:
Initiator 7:
Initiator 8:
Initiator 9:
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
Initiator 10:
Initiator 11:
Initiator 12:
Initiator 13:
Initiator 14:
Initiator 15:
a
a
a
a
a
a
......
CA
Set:
.
SCSI Inquiry
NATIVE
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
????????
????????????????
????
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
Figure 7-2 The TLS Configuration Menu (Part 2)
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The Configurationmenu is used to customize the operation of the TLS to meet
the system requirements. The Configurationmenu consists of several sub-menus,
some affecting the unit's interaction with the SCSI system, and others affecting the
unit's interaction with the user. Once the items in the Configurationmenu have
been customized, the Configurationmenu should not have to be revisited, unless
the configuration of the changer or the SCSI system (e.g. adding or removing tape
drives) is changed.
The following sections explain the Fibre Channel menus in detail. An explanation of
the remaining menu items are contained in the specific TLS models Technical Service
Manual. Not all values or menu items appear at all times; some depend upon the
model of library in use, other configuration parameters and incomplete prerequisite
conditions.
NOTE
The menus in this chapter reflect revision 2.23 of the Executive PCBA EPROM software. If an ear-
lier revision of the software is being used, some menu items may not appear in the menus.
Additionally, the menus in this chapter represent both single bay and dual bay libraries. Menu items
that are specific to dual bay libraries contain the words “Left or Right” or the letters “L or R”.
value items of the Configurationmenu's sub-menus. An explanation of each type
Legend
Explanation
d
Decimal digit (0-9):
A Decimal value contains one or more decimal digits, indicating
the present value of the item. Examples:
Face value:
This value indicates which carousel face is currently presented to
the carriage. Face values range from 1 to 6.
Element address (sometimes abbreviated Elem.):
This value is the address used by the SCSI host to select a sys-
tem element. Address values range from 0 to 65535.
l
Location digit:
This value describes the physical location of a cartridge, tape
drive, etc. Examples:
A01, B10, 6B09, T1, 5F
x
?
Hexadecimal digit (0-9, A-F):
A hexadecimal value contains one or more hexadecimal digits, in-
dicating the present value of the item.
Alphanumeric character:
An alphanumeric value contains one or more alphanumeric char-
acters, indicating the present value of the item.
Figure 7-3 Legend of Configuration Menu’s Digits
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Configuration Menu
•••••••Configuration
•Advanced
•Drive
•Fibre Channel
SCSI ID:
dd
SCSI ID Left: dd
SCSI ID Right: dd
•Security
SET TO DEFAULTS
This menu is the root configuration menu. It contains sub-menus and commands.
NOTE
Sub-menus for single bay libraries and dual side libraries with only one Fibre Channel Option in-
stalled are displayed as being non-side specific.
Dual bay libraries that have Fibre Channel Options installed on both the left and right sides will
display Left and Right sub-menu’s.
7.2
Configuration\Advanced
C••••••••••••Advanced
•Changer
•Control Panel
•Fibre Channel
•FC Left
•FC Right
•Library
•Log
•SCSI
•SCSI Left
•SCSI Right
•SCSI Inquiry
This Configuration\Advancedmenu lists multiple sub-menus.
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Configuration\Advanced\Changer\Mechanics Menu
CA•Changer•Mechanics
Model:
BCR:
4210
NONE
B
NONE
A
NONE
NONE
A
NONE
NONE
Carriage
Door Lock:
FibreCh:
FC Left:
FC Right:
I/O Port:
Q-Link:
Shuttle:
The Configuration\Advanced\Changer\Mechanicsmenu describes the
hardware configuration of the TLS. The values in this menu are factory-set to reflect
the unit's configuration at the time of shipping and are not changeable.
7.3.1
Fibre Channel
This value defines whether a Fibre Channel Option is currently installed on a single
bay library.
Fibre Channelis a multiple-choice value with the options listed below:
NONE
A
No Fibre Channel Option
Fibre Channel hatch with one Fibre Channel (1Gb) and three
SCSI (Ultra2)
B
C
Fibre Channel with two Fibre Channels (2Gb) and six SCSI (Ul-
tra160)
Fibre Channel hatch with one Fibre Channel (2Gb) and two SCSI
(Ultra160)
7.3.2
Fibre Channel Left
This value defines whether a Fibre Channel Option is currently installed on the left
side of a dual bay library.
Fibre Channel Leftis a multiple-choice value with the options listed below:
NONE
A
No Fibre Channel Option
Fibre Channel hatch with one Fibre Channel (1Gb) and three
SCSI (Ultra2)
B
C
Fibre Channel with two Fibre Channels (2Gb) and six SCSI (Ul-
tra160)
Fibre Channel hatch with one Fibre Channel (2Gb) and two SCSI
(Ultra160)
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Fibre Channel Right
This value defines whether a Fibre Channel Option is currently installed on the right
side of a dual bay library.
Fibre Channel Rightis a multiple-choice value with the options listed below:
NONE
A
No Fibre Channel Option
Fibre Channel hatch with one Fibre Channel (1Gb) and three
SCSI (Ultra2)
B
C
Fibre Channel with two Fibre Channels (2Gb) and six SCSI (Ul-
tra160)
Fibre Channel hatch with one Fibre Channel (2Gb) and two SCSI
(Ultra160)
7.4
Configuration\Advanced\Fibre Channel (Left or Right) Menu
CA•••••Fibre•Channel
CA•••••••••••FC•Left
CA••••••••••FC•Right
Alarm:
NO
Ch0 FC Speed: AUTO
Ch1 FC Speed: AUTO
Ch0 SCSI ID:
Ch1 SCSI ID:
Ch2 SCSI ID:
Ch3 SCSI ID:
Ch4 SCSI ID:
Ch5 SCSI ID:
dd
dd
dd
dd
dd
dd
Ch0 SCSI Speed:160
Ch1 SCSI Speed:160
Ch2 SCSI Speed:160
Ch3 SCSI Speed:160
Ch4 SCSI Speed:160
Ch5 SCSI Speed:160
CLEAR LOG
Router LUN: SOFT
•Set Time
This menu permits control of certain aspects of the Fiber Channel Options operation.
7.4.1
Alarm
An audible alarm on the Fibre Channel Option interface is sounded if a warning or er-
ror event is reported by the Fibre Channel Option.
YES
NO
If the Alarmvalue is set to YES, the audible alarm is enabled.
If the Alarmvalue is set to NO, the audible alarm is disabled.
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Ch0 / Ch1 FC Speed (Fibre Channel Type B and C)
This value is a selection AUTO, 1Gb or 2Gb, that corresponds to the FC link speed. If
AUTO, the link will attempt to negotiate the highest possible speed of 2Gb. If the Se-
lection is 1Gb, the link will only negotiate the lower 1Gb speed. If the selection is 2Gb,
the link will only negotiate the higher 2Gb speed. The number of entries will depend
on the Fibre Channel Option selected.
The default is AUTO.
7.4.3
7.4.4
Ch0..Ch5 SCSI ID (Fibre Channel Type B and C)
This value is a number from 0 to 15 that corresponds to the SCSI Channel (0..5) ini-
tiator id. The number of entries will depend on the Fibre Channel Option selected.
The default SCSI Id is 7.
Ch0..Ch5 SCSI Speed (Fibre Channel Type B and C)
This value is a selection 160, 80, or 40, that corresponds to the highest negotiated
SCSI bus speed of the FC SCSI Channel 0..5 Initiator. The number of entries will de-
pend on the Fibre Channel Option selected.
The default is SCSI Speed 160.
7.4.5
7.4.6
CLEAR LOG
Invoking this command will clear the Fibre Channel Option internal event log.
Router LUN
The Fibre Channel Option interface is assigned a SCSI address Lun, for configuration
and management features. This menu options selects the method used to assign the
router Lun address.
NONE
SOFT
The Router Lun is disabled. No address is assigned.
The Router Lun is assigned the next address after the last physi-
cal SCSI device.
0-15
Assigns the Router Lun an address value of 0 to 15.
The default value is 0.
NOTE
For Windows NT/2000 users: Type B Fibre Channel option’s require the Router Lun to be set to 0
for libraries with 7 or more drives.
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Configuration\Advanced\Fibre Channel (Left or Right)\Set Time
Menu
CAFC••••••••Set Time
CAFCL•••••••Set Time
CAFCR•••••••Set Time
Date Day:
dd
dd
dddd
dd
Date Month:
Date Year:
Time Hour:
Time Minute:
SET TIME
dd
The Configuration\Advanced\Fibre Channel (Left or Right)
\Set Timemenu is used to set the Fibre Channel Option’s real time clock. The date
and time values that are displayed are not current. They reflect the values obtained
from the last Fibre Channel power-on or configuration update.
The Fibre Channel Option uses the real time clock to timestamp log events. Note that
the time is not critical to normal operations.
7.5.1
7.5.2
7.5.3
7.5.4
7.5.5
7.5.6
Date Day
This value is a number from 1 to 31.
Date Month
This value is a number from 1 to 12.
Date Year
This value is a number from 1970 to dddd.
Time Hour
This value is a number from 0 to 23.
Time Minute
This value is a number from 0 to 59.
SET TIME
Invoking this command will set the Fibre Channel Option’s real time clock to the
date/time values that are displayed.
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Configuration\Fibre Channel Menu
C••••••Fibre•Channel
•Device
•Device Left
•Device Right
Id Mode 0:
Loop Id 0:
Topology 0:
Id Mode 1:
Loop Id 1:
Topology 1:
SOFT
nnn
LOOP
SOFT
nnn
LOOP
L Id Mode 0: SOFT
L Loop Id 0: nnn
L Topology 0: LOOP
L Id Mode 1: SOFT
L Loop Id 1: nnn
L Topology 1: LOOP
R Id Mode 0: SOFT
R Loop Id 0: nnn
R Topology 0: LOOP
R Id Mode 1: SOFT
R Loop Id 1: nnn
R Topology 1: LOOP
The Configuration\Fibre Channelmenu is used to configure the Fibre
Channel Option to the host.
7.6.1
Id Mode (Left or Right)
This value represents the Id Mode, which must be configured for either “Soft” or
“Fixed” addressing. Using “Soft” addressing, the Fibre Channel Option connects to an
arbitrated loop using the first available AL_PA, scanning from the highest valid ad-
dress to the lowest. Using “Fixed” addressing, the user selects a specific arbitrated
loop address (AL_PA) to connect with. If the selected address is not available, the Fi-
bre Channel Option will connect with the first available address it finds
FIXED
SOFT
The “Loop Id” entry is displayed.
The Loop Id is automatically assigned by the Fibre Channel loop
insertion protocol.
7.6.2
Loop Id (Left or Right)
During the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) initialization process, a unique
Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (AL_PA) value is assigned to each port on the loop.
Not all of the 256 hex values are allowed as AL_PA values per FC-AL. The Loop Id
value is used to represent the 126 addresses that the Fibre Channel Option can use.
Table 7-1 shows how a Loop Id value maps to an AL_PA. If “SOFT” is requested for
the “Loop Id”, the Fibre Channel Option will attempt to obtain an available Loop Id,
in the following order: 0, 1, 2, etc.
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Topology 0 / Topology 1 (Left or Right)
This value sets the Fibre Channel Option host topology. The “Topology” has two selec-
tions, LOOP and FABRIC. The LOOP selection configures the Fibre Channel Option
for Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) operation. The FABRIC selection configures the Fibre
Channel Option for Switch Fabric (FC_SW) operation. If the mode is LOOP, the Id
Modeand Loop Identries are available.
LOOP
The LOOP value configures the Fibre Channel Option for Arbi-
trated LOOP (FC-AL) operation.
FABRIC The FABRIC value configures the Fibre Channel Option for
Switch Fabric (FC_SW) operation.
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Loop Id AL_PA Loop Id AL_PA Loop Id AL_PA Loop Id AL_PA
(decimal)
0
(hex)
EF
(decimal)
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
(hex)
B2
(decimal)
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
(hex)
72
(decimal)
96
(hex)
3A
1
E8
E4
E2
E1
E0
DC
DA
D9
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
CE
CD
CC
CB
CA
C9
C7
C6
C5
C3
BC
BA
B9
B6
B5
B4
B3
B1
AE
AD
AC
AB
AA
A9
A7
A6
A5
A3
9F
9E
9D
9B
98
97
90
8F
88
84
82
81
80
7C
7A
79
76
75
74
73
71
6E
6D
6C
6B
6A
69
67
66
65
63
5C
5A
59
56
55
54
53
52
51
4E
4D
4C
4B
4A
49
47
46
45
43
3C
97
39
36
35
34
33
32
31
2E
2D
2C
2B
2A
29
27
26
25
23
1F
1E
1D
1B
18
17
10
0F
08
04
02
01
2
98
3
99
4
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Table 7-1 Arbitrated Loop Physical Addresses
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7.7
Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device (Left or Right) Menu
CFC•••••••••••Device
CFC••••••Device Left
CFC•••••Device Right
•0: ??????????????
•1: ??????????????
•2: ??????????????
•3: ??????????????
•4: ??????????????
•5: ??????????????
•6: ??????????????
•7: ??????????????
•8: ??????????????
•9: ??????????????
•10:??????????????
•11:??????????????
•12:??????????????
•13:??????????????
•14:??????????????
•15:??????????????
RESCAN
The Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device (Left or Right)menu
displays a listing of the SCSI devices attached to the Fibre Channel Option. This
menu presents a list of the first 16 LUN assignments.
7.7.1
RESCAN
Invoking this command will cause the Fibre Channel Option to rescan the buses for
SCSI devices. Note, the RESCAN command will disrupt host communication, so a
warning message will be displayed. When the warning message appears, press the
ENTER key to continue the RESCAN operation.
CAUTION
The RESCAN operation should be performed with the Library disconnected from
the host. The Fibre Channel Option is restarted and SCSI device address maybe
modified.
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Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device (Left or Right) Menu
CFC Device••••••••??
CFC Device Left•••??
CFC Device Right••??
SCSI Channel:
SCSI Id:
SCSI Lun:
d
dd
d
Manuf:????????????
Model:????????????
The Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device (Left or Right)menu
displays information that the Fibre Channel Option has obtained from attached SCSI
devices.
7.8.1
SCSI Channel
This value is the Fibre Channel Option SCSI channel (0-2) that the device is con-
nected to.
7.8.2
7.8.3
7.8.4
7.8.5
SCSI ID
This value is the SCSI Id of the device.
SCSI Lun
This value is the is the SCSI Lun of the device.
Manuf
This value is the SCSI device manufacturer’s string.
Model
This value is the SCSI device model string.
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Maintenance Menu
.........
Maintenance
.
.
.
.
.
.
Display Log
Display Prevents
Display Revision
Display Stats.
Display Voltage
Fibre Channel
SN:
dddddddddd
.
.
.
Test Inventory
Test Keyboard
Test LC Display
.....
.
.
........
...
...
M
M
Display Stats.
Left
Right
M
Display Log
M
Display Prevents
Display Revision
Date: mm/dd/yyyy
Part Number:700105
.
.
.
Display
Display Left
Display Right
Initiator 0
Initiator 1
Initiator 2
Initiator 3
Initiator 4
Initiator 5
Initiator 6
Initiator 7
Initiator 8
Initiator 9
Initiator 10
Initiator 11
Initiator 12
Initiator 13
Initiator 14
Initiator 15
Initiator L0
Initiator L1
Initiator L2
Initiator L3
Initiator L4
Initiator L5
Initiator L6
Initiator L7
Initiator L8
Initiator L9
Initiator L10
Initiator L11
Initiator L12
Initiator L13
Initiator L14
Initiator L15
Initiator R0
Initiator R1
Initiator R2
Initiator R3
Initiator R4
Initiator R5
Initiator R6
Initiator R7
Initiator R8
Initiator R9
Initiator R10
Initiator R11
Initiator R12
Initiator R13
Initiator R14
Initiator R15
Aborts: dddddddddd
DoorOpn:dddddddddd
Exchang:dddddddddd
Filter: dddddddddd
Grips: dddddddddd
I Calls:dddddddddd
I Moves:dddddddddd
I Steps:dddddddddd
Minutes:dddddddddd
Moves :dddddddddd
Picks: dddddddddd
Places: dddddddddd
PowerOn:dddddddddd
Resets: dddddddddd
S Cmnds:dddddddddd
X Moves:dddddddddd
X Steps:dddddddddd
Y Moves:dddddddddd
Y Steps:dddddddddd
Z Moves:dddddddddd
Z Steps:dddddddddd
Revision:
Checksum:
d.dd
xxxx
BDC:
Clean
Configuration: OFF
DriveBay:
Executive:
FC Events:
FC Replies:
FC States:
I2c:
Inventory:
Ioport
RBT Actions:
RBT Client:
RBT Events:
RBT I/O Port: OFF
RBT Machines: OFF
RBT Operations:OFF
RBT States:
SCSI Commands: ON
SCSI Interrupt:OFF
SCSI Phases:
SCSI States:
Sequential:
CLEAR
LOCK
UNLOCK
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
.............
............
MDS
MDS
Left
Right
Grips: dddddddddd
Picks: dddddddddd
Places: dddddddddd
X Moves:dddddddddd
X Steps:dddddddddd
Y Moves:dddddddddd
Y Steps:dddddddddd
Z Moves:dddddddddd
Z Steps:dddddddddd
.
....
MDL Display
......
Entry
Entry
Entry
.
MDLD Left
.
MDLD Right
At:ddddddddd.ddddd
BDC:
Clean
Configuration: OFF
DriveBay:
Executive:
FC Events:
FC Replies:
FC States:
I2c:
Inventory:
Ioport
RBT Actions:
RBT Client:
RBT Events:
.....
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
RBT I/O Port: OFF
RBT Machines: OFF
RBT Operations:OFF
RBT States:
OFF
SCSI Commands: ON
SCSI Interrupt:OFF
SCSI Phases:
SCSI States:
Sequential:
LOCK
OFF
OFF
OFF
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Figure 8-1 The TLS Maintenance Menu (Part 1)
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The Maintenance menu is used to display detailed information about the TLS and its
operating history, and to test the functionality of the liquid crystal display and menu
control keys. The Maintenance menu is available to the system user and is considered
safe. The user cannot break anything by using, or misusing, this menu. Diagrams
showing the entire structure of the Maintenance menu system are shown in Figure
The following sections explain the Fibre Channel menus in detail. An explanation of
the remaining menu items are contained in the specific TLS models Technical Service
Manual. Not all values or menu items appear at all times; some depend upon the
model of library in use, other configuration parameters and incomplete prerequisite
conditions.
Continued from Figure 8-1
......
.
....
.
.
M
Fibre Channel
M
Display Voltage
Left
Right
Info
.
Info Left
Info Right
Log
.
.
.
.
+3.3V:
+5V:
+12V:
dd.ddd
dd.ddd
dd.ddd
Log Left
Log Right
.............
............
MDV
MDV
Left
Right
+3.3V:
+5V:
+12V:
dd.ddd
dd.ddd
dd.ddd
.............
........
.......
..............
........
MFC
MFC
MFC
Info
Info Left
Info Right
MFC
MFCL
MFCR
Log
Log Left
.......
Log Right
Backplane Id: ddd
Base Lvl: xxxxxxx
Board Rev:
CPLD Rev:
a
dd
Memory (MB): dddd
Daughtr Bd Id: ddd
FW Rev:
aaaa
Loader Rev: aaaaa
Prod. Id.: aaaaaa
S/N:
aaaaaa
ddd
ddd
+3.3V:
+5V:
+12V:
dddd
Air Temp (C): +ddd
CPU Temp (C): +ddd
UPDATE
.............
Private
.....
......
M
ENTER
....
M Test LC Display
M
#
#
Test Inventory
Cartridges: ddddd
Labels: ddddd
Test Keyboard
EXIT to exit
&
Up? Ex? Re?
Do? En? Me? ddddd
!"#$%&'()*+,-./
0123456789:;<=>?
@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO
Private menu access
for setting passwords.
See Section 5.3.
CLEAR
START
STOP
....
M
Test LC Display
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displays as a right-pointing arrow.
displays as a left-pointing arrow.
displays as yen symbol.
PQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_
`abcdefghijklmno
pqrstuvwxyz{|}~
(This screen blinks.)
Figure 8-2 The TLS Maintenance Menu (Part 2)
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NOTE
The menus in this chapter reflect revision 2.23 of the Executive PCBA EPROM software. If an ear-
lier revision of the software is being used, some menu items may not appear in the menus.
Additionally, the menus in this chapter represent both single bay and dual bay libraries. Menu items
that are specific to dual bay libraries contain the words “Left or Right” or the letters “L or R”.
8.1
Maintenance Menu
.........Maintenance
.Display Log
.Display Prevents
.Display Revision
.Display Stats.
.Display Voltage
.Fibre Channel
SN:
dddddddddd
.Test Inventory
.Test Keyboard
.Test LC Display
The Maintenance menu contains multiple Display items. Display items look like the
sub-menus found in the Configuration and Operation menus, but they generally do
not contain editable values or executable functions. We prefer to call the Display
items status screens, because they display the present status of various TLS elements.
NOTE
Sub-menus for single bay libraries and dual side libraries with only one Fibre Channel Option in-
stalled are displayed as being non-side specific.
Dual bay libraries that have Fibre Channel Options installed on both the left and right sides will
display Left and Right sub-menu’s.
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Maintenance\Fibre Channel Menu
M......Fibre Channel
.Info
.Info Left
.Info Right
.Log
.Log Left
.Log Right
The Fibre Channel menu is partitioned into status screens, Info and Log. The Info
screen displays version and environmental information from the Fibre Channel Op-
tion. The Log screen accesses and displays the Fibre Channel Option’s internal event
log.
8.3
Maintenance\Fibre Channel\Info (Left or Right) Status Screen
MFC.............Info
MFC........Info Left
MFC.......Info Right
Backplane Id: ddd
Base Lvl: xxxxxxx
Board Rev:
CPLD Rev:
a
dd
Memory (MB): dddd
Daughtr Bd Id: ddd
FW Rev:
aaaa
Loader Rev: aaaaa
Prod. Id.: aaaaaa
S/N:
aaaaaa
ddd
+2.5V:
+3.3V:
+5V:
ddd
ddd
+12V:
dddd
Air Temp (C): +ddd
CPU Temp (C): +ddd
UPDATE
The Fibre Channel Info status screen displays the Fibre Channel Option’s configura-
tion and environmental information. The displayed information was obtained at
power-on, from the last configuration change, or from the last UPDATE request.
8.3.1
8.3.2
Backplane Id
This value identifies the type of backplane. The value of 001 should be displayed for
type A and B Fibre Channel Options. Type C FCOs will display the value of 007.
Base Lvl
This value identifies the base-level revision.
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8.3.4
8.3.5
8.3.6
8.3.7
8.3.8
8.3.9
Board Rev
This value identifies the board level revision.
CPLD Rev
This value identifies the CPLD revision.
Memory (MB)
This value specifies the amount of memory.
Daughtr Bd Id
This value identifies the type of daughter board.
FW Rev
This value identifies the firmware revision.
Loader Rev
This value identifies the loader revision.
Prod. Id.
This value identifies the product model name.
8.3.10 S/N
This value identifies the board serial number.
8.3.11 +2.5V (Type C FCO only)
This value displays the +2.5V voltage.
8.3.12 +3.3V
This value displays the +3.3V voltage.
8.3.13 +5V
This value displays the +5V voltage.
8.3.14 +12V (Type A and B FCOs only)
This value displays the +12V voltage. This item is not applicable to type C FCO models.
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8.3.15 Air Temp
This value displays the board’s temperature in degrees Celsius.
8.3.16 CPU Temp (Type A and B FCOs only)
This value displays the CPU’s temperature in degrees Celsius. This item is not appli-
cable to type C FCO models.
8.3.17 UPDATE
This menu item is visible when communications to the Fibre Channel Option is in an
idle state. Invoking this command will cause the Fibre Channel Option to update the
configuration and environmental information.
It takes approximately 35 seconds to obtain new information after the UPDATEcom-
mand has been invoked.
8.4
Maintenance\Fibre Channel\ Log (Left or Right) Status Screen
MFC..............Log
MFC.........Log Left
MFC........Log Right
The Fibre Channel Log status screen displays the Fibre Channel Option’s internal
event log. The information is provided to assist in troubleshooting problems and is not
required for normal library operation. The event log is saved in non-volatile memory
and is not lost when the library power is removed.
The first line in the status screen indicates the Fibre Channel Option selected. The
second line contains the event sequence number and a timestamp. Lines three and
four contain event text description. If the second line ends with an up arrow, newer
events are available for viewing. If the last line ends with a down arrow, older events
are available for viewing. These older or newer events can be viewed by using the
V (UP) and W (DOWN) keys to scroll the display. Since the event data is stored in the
Fibre Channel Option, a small time delay occurs after each request to retrieve the in-
formation for display.
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Event Sequence Number
Timestamp Year (1970-20xx)
Timestamp Month (1-12)
Timestamp Hour (0-23)
Timestamp Day (1-31)
Event Text Description Line
Timestamp Minute (1-59)
Figure 8-3 Log Status Screen Sample
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Event text description
Event Code Program Label
"CNTRL_REBOOT_CMPL"
"DIAGNOSTIC_FAILURE"
"POWER_FAILURE"
CONTROLLER_REBOOT_COMPLETE
DIAGNOSTIC_FAILURE
POWER_FAILURE
"RESCAN_BUS_COMPLETE"
"UPDATE_FIRMWARE_CMPL"
"BATTERY_FAILURE"
RESCAN_BUS_COMPLETE
UPDATE_FIRMWARE_COMPLETE
BATTERY_FAILURE
"UNIT_MAPPING"
UNIT_MAPPING
"SET_CNTRL_PARAMS"
"SET_CNTRL_TIMEDATE"
"RESTORE_CNTRL_DFLT"
"UTILITY_ABORT"
SET_CONTROLLER_PARAMS
SET_CONTROLLER_TIMEDATE
RESTORE_CONTROLLER_DEFAULT
UTILITY_ABORT
"EVENT_LOG_CLEAR"
"AD_WARNING"
EVENT_LOG_CLEAR
AD_WARNING
"AD_FAILURE"
AD_FAILURE
"CONFIG_HAS_CHANGED"
"AD_OK"
CONFIGURATION_HAS_CHANGED
AD_OK
"SDRAM_CORR_ECC_ERR"
"SDRAM_UNCORR_ECC_ERR"
"POWER_UP"
SDRAM_CORR_ECC_ERR
SDRAM_UNCORR_ECC_ERR
POWER_UP
"HOST_TERMIN_WARNING"
"BATTERY_CHARGE_CMPL"
"TRANSPRT_MODE_CHANGE"
"BATTERY_HW_FAIL_INFO"
"SHUTDOWN_CNTRL"
"ENCLOSURE_FAILURE"
"BATTERY_TEMP_WARNING"
HOST_TERMINATION_WARNING
BATTERY_CHARGE_COMPLETE
TRANSPORT_MODE_CHANGE
BATTERY_HW_FAILURE_INFO
SHUTDOWN_CONTROLLER
ENCLOSURE_FAILURE
BAT-
TERY_TEMPERATURE_WARNING
"CONFIG_DEFAULTS"
"MODEL_SPECIFIC"
CONFIGURATION_DEFAULTS
MODEL_SPECIFIC
Table 8-1 Event Text Descriptions
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9.
Repacking
This chapter explains how to properly repack type A and type C Fibre Channel Op-
tions for shipping.
The following items were packed in the original shipping carton:
Fibre Channel Option
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9.1
9.2
Repacking the Fibre Channel Option
With the exception of Fibre Channel Options that are shipped from the factory in-
stalled on libraries, the FCO was originally shipped in a specially-designed carton.
When shipping the FCO, use the original shipping carton and packing materials. If
the original shipping carton and packing materials are not available, order new ship-
ping materials by calling Qualstar Technical Support.
Preparation for Packing
CAUTION
Be sure to turn the library’s power off before installing or removing a Fibre Chan-
nel Option.
Prepare the FCO for packing as follows:
1.
Remove power from the TLS: first turn the power switch off and then remove the
power cord.
2.
3.
If the FCO is connected the FC host or Hub, disconnect it.
Carefully remove the GBIC (gigabit interface converter) adapter from a type A
FCO or the SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) adapter from a type C FCO.
They are located in the bottom of the FCO. See Figure 9-1. Store the GBIC or
SFP adapter in a safe location.
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SFP adapter fully inserted into
a type B Fibre Channel Option.
GBIC adapter fully inserted into
a type A Fibre Channel Option.
Figure 9-1 Remove the GBIC or SFP Adapter from the Fibre Channel Option
4.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the four captive screws on the FCO (see
Figure 9-2) and carefully guide the FCO backwards as it pivots on the hinges
Captive Screws (4)
Fibre Channel
Option
FCO in Open Position
Figure 9-2 Fibre Channel Option in Closed and Open Positions (Type A Shown)
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SCSI Bus ribbon cables are fragile and can be damaged by pulling on the cable in-
stead of the pull-tab provided at each connector.
Steps 5 through 8 only apply to type A Fibre Channel Options.
5.
Carefully disconnect the SCSI Bus ribbon cable (labeled CH0) from the CH0 con-
CH2 Connector
CH1 Connector
CH0 Connector
Figure 9-3 Channel Connections in Type A FCO
6.
Carefully disconnect the SCSI Bus ribbon cable (labeled CH1) from the CH1 con-
nector on the FCO and then disconnect the last ribbon cable from the CH2 con-
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7.
Carefully disconnect the AUXPWR cable from the AUXPWR connector on the
Executive PCBA
AUXPWR Connector on
Fibre Channel Option
SERIAL Ribbon Cable
SERIAL Connector on
Fibre Channel Option
AUXPWR Cable
Figure 9-4 Detail of AUXPWR and SERIAL Connections in a Type A FCO
8.
Carefully disconnect the SERIAL ribbon cable from the SERIAL connector on the
Steps 9 and 10 only apply to type C Fibre Channel Options.
9.
Carefully disconnect the AUXPWR cable from the PWRIN connector on the Fibre
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SERLA and SERLB Connectors
on Executive IV PCBA
SERIAL Ribbon Cables
Note: Red edge faces right.
AUXPWR Connector
on Executive PCBA
FCO_A Connector on
Fibre Channel Option
AUXPWR Cable
Q_LINK Connector on
Fibre Channel Option
PWRIN Connector on
Fibre Channel Option
Figure 9-5 Detail of Connections in a Type C FCO
10.
Carefully disconnect the SERIAL ribbon cable from the FCO_A connector on the
Fibre Channel Option. For those FCOs that also have Q-Link, carefully discon-
nect the SERIAL ribbon cable from the Q_Link connector on the FCO. See
11.
Slowly lift the FCO until it touches the rear of the TLS. Using a Phillips screw-
driver, secure the Fibre Channel Option to the rear of the TLS by tightening the
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Top 2 Captive Screws in the FCO
Screws that secure
the FCO hinges (2)
Figure 9-6 Screw Locations in an FCO (Type A Shown)
12.
13.
14.
Remove the two screws from the hinges on the FCO. Save the screws for future
use.
While supporting the FCO with one hand, loosen the two captive screws at the
top of the FCO.
Carefully remove the FCO unit from the rear of the library.
9.3
Packing the Fibre Channel Option
1.
Using the packing material that came with the FCO, place the FCO into the
shipping carton and seal with shipping tape.
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