ARCvault 12
User Guide
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About this Guide
This guide provides installation instructions and operational information necessary for using the Overland Storage ARCvault 12 Loader. It assumes you are familiar with basic functions of your computer and networks. It also assumes you are knowledgeable about the Storage Area Network (SAN) to which the ARCvault unit is being connected.
Product Documentation
ARCvault product documentation and additional literature are available online at
http://www.overlandstorage.com.
Conventions
This user guide exercises several typographical conventions to help explain how to use the ARCvault.
Convention Description & Usage
Boldface Words in boldface indicate items to select such as menu items or command buttons.
Ctrl-Alt-r This type of format details the keys you press simultaneously. In this example, hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys and press the r key.
NOTE A Note indicates neutral or positive information that emphasizes or
supplements important points of the main text. A note supplies information that may apply only in special cases—for example, memory limitations or details that apply to specific versions of a program. IMPORTANT An Important note is a type of note that provides information essential
to the completion of a task or that can impact the product and its function.
CAUTION A Caution contains information that the user needs to know to avoid damaging or permanently deleting data or causing physical damage to the hardware or system.
WARNING A Warning contains information essential to people’s safety. It
advises users that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in physical harm to the user or hardware.
Firmware Updates
The latest release of the ARCvault firmware can be obtained from the Overland Storage FTP site.
1. Point your browser to ftp://ftp.overlandstorage.com/Firmware/ARCvault/.
2. Open the ARCvault folder.
3. Download the latest firmware file labeled ARCvault_nnnn.bin (where “nnnn”
represents the latest version number).
For additional assistance, search at http://support.overlandstorage.com/.
Electrostatic Discharge Information
A discharge of static electricity can damage static-sensitive devices. Proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage. To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, observe the following precautions:
• Transport products in static-safe containers such as conductive tubes, bags, or boxes. • Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free
stations.
• Cover the loader or library with approved static-dissipating material.
• Use an ESD wrist strap connected to the work surface and grounded tools and
equipment.
• Keep the work area free of non-conductive materials such as foam packing materials. • Make sure you are always properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive
component or assembly.
• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
Overland Technical Support
For assistance configuring and using your ARCvault, search for help at:
http://support.overlandstorage.com/
Our Overland Storage Technical Support staff is also available to assist you by phone at: 1 (877) 654-3429 (Toll-free and active only in US and Canada)
001 (858) 571-5555 x5 (Worldwide)
They are available on normal business days, 6 AM through 5 PM (PST), excluding Overland holidays. At all other times we will respond to technical support calls within 4 hours.
Preface
About this Guide ...iii
Product Documentation ...iii
Conventions ...iii
Firmware Updates ...iv
Electrostatic Discharge Information ...iv
Overland Technical Support ...iv
Chapter 1 - ARCvault 12 Overview
Features ... 1-1 Design and Layout ... 1-2 Interfaces ... 1-3 Media Magazines ... 1-4 Security Levels ... 1-5
Chapter 2 - Installation and Setup
Activating the Warranty ... 2-1 Configuring the Unit for Everyday Use ... 2-1 Loading the Tape Media ... 2-2 Remote Access ... 2-3
Chapter 3 - Daily Operation
Power Controls ... 3-1 OCP Touch Screen ... 3-1 Status Check ... 3-2 Tape Cartridges ... 3-3 Bar Code Labels ... 3-3 Media Magazines ... 3-4 Slot Numbering ... 3-4 Media Handling ... 3-4 Moving Media Inside the Library ... 3-4 Using the Magazine for Bulk Media Exchanges ... 3-5 Static IP Address Configuration ... 3-5 Tape Drive Cleaning ... 3-6 Running a Cleaning Cartridge ... 3-6
Chapter 4 - Operator Control Panel
Overview ... 4-1 Startup Screen ... 4-1 Default Screen ... 4-2 Host Lock Out ... 4-2 OCP Software Map ... 4-3 Default Screen Options ... 4-4 Power Button ... 4-4 Help Button ... 4-5 Media Button ... 4-6
Setup Button ... 4-6 Utilities Button ... 4-7 Media Menu ... 4-7 Mag Access Button ... 4-7 Move Media Button ... 4-8 Move a Tape Cartridge ... 4-8 Status Screen ... 4-9 Cart Map Button ... 4-9 Drive Data Field ... 4-10 Magazine Data Field ... 4-10 Library Button ... 4-11 Drive 1 Button ... 4-12 Setup Menu ... 4-13 View Opts Button ... 4-13 Library Button (View-Only) ... 4-14 Network Button (View-Only) ... 4-14 SCSI/FC Button (View-Only) ... 4-15 Edit Opts Button ... 4-17 Library Button (Editable) ... 4-17 Network Button (Editable) ... 4-18 SCSI/FC Button (Editable) ... 4-20 Passwords Button ... 4-21 Creating or Changing Passwords ... 4-21 Disabling Password Verification ... 4-22 Utilities Button ... 4-23 Service Button ... 4-23 Diagnostics Button ... 4-24 Security Button ... 4-25 Validate a Password and Determine Its Level ... 4-26
Chapter 5 - Remote Management Utility
RMU Usage ... 5-1 Accessing RMU ... 5-1 RMU Navigation ... 5-2 General Procedure for Changing RMU Settings ... 5-3 RMU Software Map ... 5-4 Status Tab ... 5-5 Status Page Media Map ... 5-6 Drive Status Information ... 5-7 Media Tab ... 5-8 Using the Move Media Option ... 5-8 Setup Tab ... 5-9 Security Passwords (OCP) ... 5-10
Drive Configuration ... 5-19 Notification Registration ... 5-19 Reset to Defaults ... 5-22 Functions Tab ... 5-22 Update Firmware Using HTTP ... 5-25 Update Firmware Using FTP ... 5-25 Local FTP Server Update ... 5-25 Remote FTP Server Update ... 5-26 Check for Latest Firmware Revision ... 5-26 Test E-Mail Configuration Settings ... 5-26 Clean a Drive ... 5-26 Perform a Library Diagnostic ... 5-27 Reboot the Loader ... 5-28 History Tab ... 5-28 Display a Library Trace Log ... 5-28 Download a Trace Log File from the Library ... 5-29 Send a Support Ticket ... 5-29 Help Link ... 5-30 Logout Link ... 5-30
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting and FSCs
Possible Problems ... 6-1 Sample Screens ... 6-1 Error Recovery ... 6-2 FSC/ERP Cross-Reference Table ... 6-3 Error Recovery Procedures ... 6-7 Magazine Release ... 6-17 Tape Drive Removal ... 6-18 Touch Screen Overrides ... 6-19 Touch Screen Forced Recalibration ... 6-19 Touch Screen Contrast Reset ... 6-20
Chapter 7 - Replacing Components
Replacing a Tape Drive ... 7-1 Remove Old Drive ... 7-1 Replace Full-Height Drive ... 7-2 Replace Half-Height Drive ... 7-2 Reinstall the Drive ... 7-3 Replacing Drive Cover Assembly ... 7-4 Remove Old Assembly ... 7-4 Install New Assembly ... 7-4 Replacing A Media Magazine ... 7-5
Appendix A - ARCvault Specifications
Physical Specifications ...A-1 Technical Information ...A-2 Reliability and Safety ...A-2 Temperature, Humidity and Altitude ...A-3
Vibration ...A-4 Electromagnetic Emissions ...A-5
Appendix B - Updating the Firmware
Using a Local FTP Server ... B-1 Using a Remote FTP Server ... B-1
Appendix C - Available Commands
Appendix D - ARCvault 12 to 24 Upgrade
Glossary
Chapter 1 - ARCvault 12 Overview
Figure 1-1: ARCvault 12 Loader ... 1-1 Figure 1-2: ARCvault 12 Front Panel ... 1-2 Figure 1-3: ARCvault 12 Rear Panel... 1-3 Figure 1-4: ARCvault 12 OCP Default Screen ... 1-3 Figure 1-5: ARCvault 12 RMU Interface... 1-4 Figure 1-6: ARCvault 12 Media Magazine... 1-4
Chapter 2 - Installation and Setup
Figure 2-1: OCP Startup Screen ... 2-1 Figure 2-2: OCP Default Screen Menu... 2-2
Chapter 3 - Daily Operation
Figure 3-1: POST Startup Logo Screen... 3-1 Figure 3-2: OCP Default Screen... 3-1 Figure 3-3: Status Button Location ... 3-2 Figure 3-4: Status Menu Screen ... 3-2 Figure 3-5: Cart Map Screen... 3-3 Figure 3-6: Bar Code Label Installation ... 3-3 Figure 3-7: Normal Magazine Slot Numbering ... 3-4 Figure 3-8: Clean Drive Option Screen ... 3-7
Chapter 4 - Operator Control Panel
Figure 4-1: OCP Touch Screen Location... 4-1 Figure 4-2: POST Screen ... 4-1 Figure 4-3: Default Screen ... 4-2 Figure 4-4: OCP Menu Outline ... 4-3 Figure 4-5: Default Screen ... 4-4 Figure 4-6: ARCvault Power Options ... 4-5 Figure 4-7: Technical Support Help Screen (Complete Screen)... 4-5 Figure 4-8: Media Menu Screen ... 4-6 Figure 4-9: Status Menu Screen ... 4-6 Figure 4-10: Setup Menu Screen... 4-6 Figure 4-11: Utilities Menu Screen ... 4-7 Figure 4-12: Mag Access Screen ... 4-7 Figure 4-13: Magazines Unlocked with Back Button Disabled ... 4-8 Figure 4-14: Move Media Screen Choices ... 4-8 Figure 4-15: Status Menu Screen ... 4-9 Figure 4-16: Cart Map Screen... 4-10 Figure 4-17: Drive Status Screen... 4-10 Figure 4-18: Right Magazine Map ... 4-10 Figure 4-19: Bar Code and No Bar Code Messages ... 4-11 Figure 4-20: Library Info Screen (Complete Screen) ... 4-11 Figure 4-21: Drive Info Screen (Complete Screen)... 4-12 Figure 4-22: Setup Menu Screen... 4-13
Figure 4-24: View Library Options Screen ... 4-14 Figure 4-25: View Network Options Screen ... 4-15 Figure 4-26: View SCSI Options Screen ... 4-16 Figure 4-27: Edit Options Screen... 4-17 Figure 4-28: Press Data Field to Display Data Entry Screen ... 4-17 Figure 4-29: Press Data Field to Display Network Data Entry Screen... 4-18 Figure 4-30: Press Data Field to Display SCSI/FC Data Entry Screen... 4-20 Figure 4-31: Edit Passwords Screen... 4-21 Figure 4-32: Numeric Keypad for Passwords ... 4-22 Figure 4-33: Password Entry Screen for a Administrator-Level Password ... 4-22 Figure 4-34: Utilities Options Screen... 4-23 Figure 4-35: Service Screens... 4-23 Figure 4-36: Diagnostics Screens ... 4-24 Figure 4-37: Security Screen ... 4-25
Chapter 5 - Remote Management Utility
Figure 5-1: RMU Login Screen... 5-2 Figure 5-2: RMU Navigation Buttons and Library Name... 5-2 Figure 5-3: RMU Confirmation Screen ... 5-3 Figure 5-5: RMU Status Screen... 5-5 Figure 5-6: Drive Status Table Showing Current Status ... 5-7 Figure 5-7: RMU Move Media Screen... 5-8 Figure 5-8: RMU Setup Screen... 5-10 Figure 5-9: Setup Security Passwords Screen ... 5-11 Figure 5-10: Setup Web Access Screen ... 5-12 Figure 5-11: Setup Network Screen ... 5-12 Figure 5-12: Static IP Address Options Screen... 5-13 Figure 5-13: Setup Remote FTP Server Screen... 5-14 Figure 5-14: Library Configuration Screen ... 5-14 Figure 5-15: Setup SCSI Configuration Screen ... 5-16 Figure 5-16: Drive Configuration Selection Screen... 5-19 Figure 5-17: Drive Configuration ID Settings Screen ... 5-19 Figure 5-18: Notification Registration Screen ... 5-20 Figure 5-19: Reset Loader to Default Values Confirmation Screen ... 5-22 Figure 5-20: RMU Functions Option (Top Half of Screen) ... 5-23 Figure 5-21: RMU Functions Option (Bottom Half of Screen)... 5-24 Figure 5-22: HTTP Firmware Update Validation Message ... 5-25 Figure 5-23: RMU History Screen... 5-28 Figure 5-24: Displayed Full Trace Log ... 5-29
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting and FSCs
Figure 6-1: Sample OCP Error Message Screen ... 6-1 Figure 6-2: Sample RMU Error Message in Library Health Table ... 6-1
Figure 6-9: Error Recovery Procedure 6 ... 6-13 Figure 6-10: Error Recovery Procedure 7 ... 6-14 Figure 6-11: Error Recovery Procedure 8 ... 6-15 Figure 6-12: ERP Chassis vs. Tape Drive ERP... 6-16 Figure 6-13: Level 3 Escalation ERP... 6-17 Figure 6-14: Location of Magazine Release Hole... 6-18 Figure 6-15: ARCvault Drive Access ... 6-18 Figure 6-16: Drive Cover SCSI and Fan Cables ... 6-19
Chapter 7 - Replacing Components
Figure 7-1: ARCvault Drive Access ... 7-1 Figure 7-2: Drive Cover SCSI and Fan Cables ... 7-2 Figure 7-3: Reattaching the Brackets to a Full-Height Drive... 7-2 Figure 7-4: Removing an ARCvault Half-Height Drive ... 7-3 Figure 7-5: Drive Cover Assembly ... 7-4 Figure 7-6: Right Media Magazine ... 7-5
Appendix A - ARCvault Specifications
Appendix B - Updating the Firmware
Appendix C - Available Commands
Appendix D - ARCvault 12 to 24 Upgrade
Figure D-1: Inserting the Left Media Magazine...D-1 Figure D-2: Library Options in RMU...D-2
Chapter 1 - ARCvault 12 Overview
Table 1-1: ARCvault 12 Features... 1-2 Table 1-2: ARCvault OCP Security Levels ... 1-5
Chapter 2 - Installation and Setup
Chapter 3 - Daily Operation
Chapter 4 - Operator Control Panel
Table 4-1: Options Available from the Default Screen ... 4-4 Table 4-2: Status Menu Options ... 4-9 Table 4-3: Library Info Screen Data ... 4-11 Table 4-4: Drive Info Screen Data... 4-12 Table 4-5: Setup Menu Options ... 4-13 Table 4-6: Viewable Library Options ... 4-14 Table 4-7: Viewable Network Options ... 4-15 Table 4-8: Viewable SCSI/FC Options ... 4-16 Table 4-9: Editable Library Options... 4-18 Table 4-10: Editable Network Options... 4-19 Table 4-11: Editable SCSI Options... 4-21 Table 4-12: Service Submenu Button Functions ... 4-24 Table 4-13: Diagnostics Submenu Button Functions... 4-25
Chapter 5 - Remote Management Utility
Table 5-1: RMU Navigation Tab Descriptions & Security Levels... 5-3 Table 5-2: RMU Status Screen Features... 5-5 Table 5-3: Graphics Used on Media Map ... 5-6 Table 5-4: Tape Drive Activity ... 5-7 Table 5-5: Library Configuration Options... 5-15 Table 5-6: ARCvault Default LUN Assignments... 5-16 Table 5-7: Setup SCSI Configuration Options... 5-17 Table 5-8: Notification Registration Options... 5-21 Table 5-9: Diagnostic Options... 5-27
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting and FSCs
Table 6-1: FSC/ERP Cross-Reference... 6-3 Table 6-2: Error Recovery Procedures ... 6-8
Chapter 7 - Replacing Components
Appendix A - ARCvault Specifications
Appendix B - Updating the Firmware
Appendix C - Available Commands
Table C-1: Commands & Configuration Option Interface Locations...C-1
ARCvault 12 Overview
The ARCvault 12 is low-cost tape backup and archive solution for small and mediumbusinesses with big-business demands. It incorporates affordability and capacity into a simple, compact solution designed to provide the most cost-effective backup and archive solution for your data storage needs. It is designed to integrate easily with most archive applications and occupies just 2U of rack space (Figure 1-1).
Figure 1-1: ARCvault 12 Loader
Features
The ARCvault 12 Loader features:
• A compact 2U form factor
• A standard bar code reader for easy media management
• A removable 12-cartridge media magazine that internally latches to prevent
unauthorized access and provides easy off-site storage
• A graphical touch screen on the front panel for manual operation
• A remote management utility for convenient set up, control, and troubleshooting • Customer-replaceable components for easy, low-cost support
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The following table details the features of the loader:
Design and Layout
Most everyday backup and archive operations can be easily accomplished from the front of the ARCvault unit (Figure 1-2) using the LCD touch screen that functions as the Operator Control Panel (OCP). Additional features, functions, and settings are available by accessing the unit’s Remote Management Utility (RMU) via a web browser on a PC connected either directly to the unit or through the host network.
Table 1-1: ARCvault 12 Features
Feature Details
Form Factor 2U
Classification Loader
Available Drives, Default One LTO
Maximum Number of Slots 12
Magazines One 12-slot
Bar Code Reader Standard
Power Supply Single, not field-replaceable
Manual Interface 2” LCD touch screen, 128 x 64 pixels
Remote Management Built-in website
Customer Replaceable Units Tape drive, drive cover assembly, chassis, and magazines A R C -0 02 3 Retaining Screw
Center Bezel Door (Open)
LCD Touch Screen
Tape Cartridge Magazine Door Handle
All cabling and power connections, along with the unit’s main power switch, are located on the rear panel (Figure 1-3). When the power is on, the switch is illuminated. Access to the tape drive is available through the drive cover by loosening just two thumbscrews, allowing easy upgrading or replacement of the drive. Connections are available for Ethernet and SCSI cabling. The fan on the drive cover handles the library cooling exhaust.
Figure 1-3: ARCvault 12 Rear Panel
The loader remembers its power state when the power cord is unplugged. When the cord is plugged back in, it returns to the same state.
Interfaces
There are two ways to interface with an ARCvault unit—using the OCP touch screen on the front panel (Figure 1-4) or by accessing the unit’s RMU via a web browser on a connected PC. The OCP is a 6.4 x 3.2cm (2.5" x 1.25") touch screen with a 20 dpcm (51 dpi) resolution. It features virtual buttons to access the menus and change the settings. It provides an easy way to directly communicate with the unit and make changes that are related to the use and movement of physical media. Refer to Chapter 4, “Operator Control Panel,” for details.
Figure 1-4: ARCvault 12 OCP Default Screen
The RMU uses HTML to create an interactive interface (Figure 1-5) that addresses the majority of the library’s settings. A series of tabs along the top provide access to different configuration screens. Refer to Chapter 5, “Remote Management Utility,” for details.
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Drive Cover Ethernet
USB (Not Implemented) Serial
Figure 1-5: ARCvault 12 RMU Interface
Media Magazines
Each ARCvault media magazine (Figure 1-6) holds up to 12 LTO tapes. The ARCvault 12 has one magazine located on the right side. The numbering of the magazine slots is bottom to top, from the front of the magazine to the back.
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Security Levels
For added protection, ARCvault lets you assign different levels of security using passwords:
• The OCP touch screen has User and Admin levels of security using 4-digit numeric
passwords. These are disabled by default.
• The RMU offers Operator and Administrator security using 12-digit alphanumeric
characters that are case sensitive. The default Administrator password is “2” while the default Operator password is “1.”
Table 1-2 shows the different OCP security levels, the access point that prompts for a password, and the scope of access.
NOTE: Each security type controls a specific group of OCP options. For example, adding a User password does NOT protect Admin-level options. However, a higher level of security permits access to all lower-level functions, such as Admin-level security allows access to all User-level functions.
Table 1-2: ARCvault OCP Security Levels
Type Level Controls this Access Description
User (Level 1)
1 • Power > Reboot Library • Power > Power Off Library • Mag Access
• Move Media
Controls access to the power, media magazine, and the movement of the media inside the unit.
Admin (Level 2)
2 • Setup > Edit Opts > Library • Setup > Edit Opts > Passwords • Setup > Edit Opts > SCSI/FC • Setup > Edit Opts > Network • Setup > Utilities > Service • Setup > Utilities > Diagnostics
Controls access to most of the utilities and the editing of options.
Installation and Setup
This section covers the basic unpacking and setup of your ARCvault 12 Loader.IMPORTANT: For installation information about your ARCvault 12 loader, refer to the ARCvault 12
& 24 Quick Start Guide. A printed copy is located inside the Accessory Kit and a PDF version is located on the Documentation CD.
Activating the Warranty
Before installing your new unit, it is essential that you activate your ARCvault warranty. Technical and warranty support, including automatic firmware version checking, is not available until this is accomplished.
Use these steps to register your unit at the Overland Storage website:
1. Go to the Overland Technical Support website at:
http://support.overlandstorage.com/
2. Using the MEMBERS LOGIN E-mail and Password fields, log in to the site.
NOTE: If you are not yet a member, click the SIGN UP NOW button and follow the instructions to become a member. It’s free!
3. Under MY PRODUCTS, click Add or Register a New Product and follow the instructions.
Configuring the Unit for Everyday Use
1. At the front of the unit, tap the OCP touch screen to power on the unit. The Startup
screen is displayed (Figure 2-1).
Figure 2-1: OCP Startup Screen
Wait approximately 2 minutes for Power-On Self-Test (POST) to be completed and the Default screen menu to be displayed (Figure 2-2).
Figure 2-2: OCP Default Screen Menu
2. If necessary, change the unit’s SCSI ID (only if it needs to be different than the default
setting of “1”).
a. Press Setup > Edit Opts > SCSI.
b. Press OK at the library going offline message. c. Press the Drv 1 Bus ID data field on the right. d. Press the New data field.
e. Using the pop-up keyboard, enter the new ID number and press OK. f. Press Save and then press OK to confirm.
g. When the screen resets, press Back three times.
IMPORTANT: If the default remote access IP Address of 10.0.0.1 needs to be changed to a
different static or dynamic IP address, refer to “Static IP Address Configuration” on page 3-5.
Loading the Tape Media
You are now ready to insert tape media into your ARCvault 12 Loader. The removable media magazine provides an easy means of loading the media.
CAUTION: Keep a loaded magazine level. Tilting the magazine can result in the tapes falling out and
possibly being damaged. Also, don’t hold a magazine by just the handle; use both hands to support it.
1. At the OCP Default screen, press Media > Mag Access > Unlock All (pressing OK at
the library going offline message).
The magazine locked symbol changes to an unlocked symbol.
2. Open the door and remove the magazine by pulling the handle. 3. Insert the tape cartridges.
4. Reinsert the magazine.
Remote Access
The ARCvault 12 Loader comes configured to static IP address 10.0.0.1. To access the unit remotely for additional configuration, open your browser to this address. Refer to Chapter 5, “Remote Management Utility,” for complete details.
Daily Operation
This chapter covers some of the common functions and configuration changes that might be made to the ARCvault 12 Loader during daily use.NOTE: Many of the these procedures require the use of either the OCP touch screen or the Remote Management Utility (RMU). For detailed information on those two features, refer to
Chapter 4, “Operator Control Panel,” and Chapter 5, “Remote Management Utility.”
Power Controls
With the power cord connected, to power on the unit, tap the OCP touch screen or press the rear Power switch. This begins the POST process and displays the Startup screen (Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1: POST Startup Logo Screen
After approximately 2 minutes, when the unit has completed its POST process (including an inventory of cartridges), the unit automatically displays the Default menu screen (Figure 3-2) and is ready for use.
Figure 3-2: OCP Default Screen
To power down the unit, first press the Power button on the OCP touch screen, then press Power Off Library, and finally confirm the choice. The unit performs a controlled shutdown, including parking the shuttle and robotics inside. For an uncontrolled shutdown, press and hold the rear power switch for about 4 seconds to power down the unit.
NOTE: When the power cord is unplugged, the unit remembers the power state it was in and returns to that same state when the cord is plugged back into the unit.
OCP Touch Screen
The OCP touch screen provides an easy way to make common configuration changes and control access to the media. The following is a basic list of operational procedures and general instructions for using the OCP touch screen.
• Virtual buttons are represented on the screen as rectangles with labels such as “Status.”
Press inside the rectangle to activate the button’s feature or submenu.
• A keyboard or set of option buttons is automatically displayed when numbers need to be
entered or specific selections are required.
• If more options are available than can fit on the screen, arrow buttons are displayed on
the bottom so you can scroll through the options. Only one arrow is shown when you reach the end or beginning of the list.
NOTE: The Status screen, Help screen, and all message screens use scroll bar arrows on the right side in place of the Up/Down arrows.
• A Back button is always available on the bottom right of all secondary or lower screens
to return you to the previous screen.
• When the library is powered off but still plugged in, the OCP glows blue. Tapping the
OCP starts the power on cycle.
Status Check
To quickly check the current status of the loader, use the Status button on the Default menu screen. The Status screens are read-only so a password is not required to view the data.
1. At the OCP Default screen (Figure 3-3), press the Status button.
Figure 3-3: Status Button Location
2. At the Status Menu (Figure 3-4), press Cart Map.
Figure 3-4: Status Menu Screen
3. On the Cart Map screen (Figure 3-5), press a data field to see a detailed status for a drive (Dr) and magazine (Mag).
Figure 3-5: Cart Map Screen
• Dr 1—Drive 1 operational and tape status.
• Right Mag—Right media magazine slot and cartridge status.
• Bottom left area—Shows the unit operational status (such as Library Idle). 4. Press Back to return to the Status Menu screen.
5. If necessary, press either the Library or Drive n button to see additional information.
Refer to “Status Screen” on page 4-9 for more details.
Tape Cartridges
While the ARCvault loaders are available with different LTO tape drives using different LTO tape formats, the general handling of the tape media is the same throughout the ARCvault family of appliances. Before you can use the loader, you must first load the tape cartridges. If bar code labels are being used, they must be installed before you load the cartridges.
Bar Code Labels
The ARCvault 12 comes with a bar code reader to help manage cartridges. The graphic below (Figure 3-6) shows how to install a bar code label on an LTO tape cartridge.
Figure 3-6: Bar Code Label Installation
The following are tips to ensure maximum media performance and life:
• Place labels only in the recessed area, next to the write protection switch.
Never place labels on the top, bottom, sides, or rear of the cartridge—they can cause loader faults and interfere with normal operations. Also, labels placed in such locations
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• Always inspect cartridges before use for incorrect or improperly attached labels. • Never reuse a cartridge label—always replace it with a new one.
Media Magazines
The media magazines are used to store the tape cartridges inside the loader when they are not in use. They provide an easy means to add, remove, or exchange cartridges as needed. They are also a convenient way to store cartridges once they are full of data. As a security measure, access to the magazines can be password protected.
Slot Numbering
To help manage the tape cartridge inventory, the individual slots of the magazines are numbered. The number sequencing is from the bottom to the top, front to back.The ARCvault 12 has one magazine located on the right side. Figure 3-7 shows the slot numbering sequence for the magazine.
Figure 3-7: Normal Magazine Slot Numbering
Media Handling
Most of the normal daily operations of a ARCvault loader center around the handling of tape media. The ARCvault 12 manages up to 12 tape cartridges.
Moving Media Inside the Library
The Move Media command provides the means to move cartridges inside the library without physically touching them.
1. At the OCP Default screen, press Media > Move Media (pressing OK at the library
going offline message).
2. Select the source.
a. Press the From (Fr) field between the top arrows. b. Use the left and arrows to select the source type.
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b. Use the left and arrows to select the destination type.
c. Use the right and arrows to select the destination number.
If only one number is available, the display doesn’t change. If no options are available for this location type, a dash (–) is displayed.
4. Press Execute.
Wait for the tape to be moved. You are automatically returned to the Media menu when done.
5. Press Back twice to return to the Default screen.
Using the Magazine for Bulk Media Exchanges
If you need to add, remove, or exchange a large number of tape cartridges, you can take the loader offline and use the media magazine to exchange cartridges. The magazine holds up to 12 LTO cartridges.
1. At the OCP Default screen, press Media > Mag Access (pressing OK at the library
going offline message).
Wait for the robotics to come to a complete stop.
2. Press Unlock All.
3. Open the door and carefully remove the magazine. 4. Add, remove, or exchange any tape cartridges.
5. Carefully slide the magazine back into the library until it relatches.
The magazine is automatically relocked.
6. Close the door.
7. Press Back twice to return to the Default screen.
The magazine is automatically inventoried as soon as the Back button is pressed.
Static IP Address Configuration
If the network doesn’t have a DHCP Server to automatically assign an IP address to the ARCvault library, a static address must be assigned manually.
1. Press Setup > Edit Opts > Network (pressing OK at the library going offline
message).
2. Change the IP Address Assignment to Static. a. Press the IP Address Assignment data field. b. Press Static.
c. Press OK.
3. Enter a Static IP Address.
a. Scroll down one screen and press the Static IP Address data field. b. Press the New data field.
d. Verify the address is correct and press OK. 4. Enter a Static IP Mask.
a. Scroll down one screen and press the Static IP Mask data field. b. Press the New data field.
c. Enter an IP mask (www.xxx.yyy.zzz) assigned by the network administrator and
press OK.
d. Verify the address is correct and press OK. 5. Enter a Static IP Gateway.
a. Scroll down one screen and press the Static IP Gateway data field. b. Press the New data field.
c. Enter an IP gateway (www.xxx.yyy.zzz) assigned by the network administrator and
press OK.
d. Verify the address is correct and press OK. 6. Enter a DNS Server address.
a. Scroll down one screen and press the DNS Server data field. b. Press the New data field.
c. Enter an IP gateway (www.xxx.yyy.zzz) assigned by the network administrator and
press OK.
d. Verify the address is correct and press OK. 7. Press Save.
8. At the reboot message, press OK.
Wait while the library reboots.
Tape Drive Cleaning
The ARCvault library provides an option to clean a tape drive manually. The cleaning cartridge can be loaded into the magazine. To permanently keep a cleaning cartridge in the library, it is recommended that it be stored in a Reserved slot. See “Reserved Slots” on page 5-15.
CAUTION: Only perform a Clean Drive option when the library displays a message informing you that a
drive needs cleaning. Because a cleaning cartridge is abrasive, excessive cleaning can shorten the life of a drive.
2. From the OCP Default screen, select Utilities > Service > Clean Drive.
Figure 3-8: Clean Drive Option Screen
3. Select the slot where the cleaning tape is located (usually a Reserved slot). a. Press the From (Fr) field between the top arrows.
b. Use the left and arrows to select the source type.
c. Use the right and arrows to select the source number.
If only one number is available, the display doesn’t change. If no options are available for this location type, a dash (–) is displayed.
4. Verify that Drive 1 is selected in the To field.
5. Press Execute to start the cleaning (or Back to cancel).
When the cleaning cycle completes, the library returns the cleaning cartridge back to the same slot and the display returns to the Service options screen.
NOTE: If the tape selected is expired or not a cleaning tape, it is returned to the slot and an error message is displayed.
6. Press Back twice to return to the Default screen. 7. If desired, remove the cleaning cartridge.
Operator Control Panel
The Operator Control Panel (OCP) touch screen on the front of the ARCvault 12 (Figure 4-1) provides an easy way to directly communicate with the unit. By gently pressing the virtual buttons, you select menus and options to view or change settings.Figure 4-1: OCP Touch Screen Location
NOTE: Some procedures are not available from the OCP touch screen and can only be accessed using the RMU (see Chapter 5, “Remote Management Utility”).
Overview
The OCP touch screen is a 2.5” x 1.25” (6.4cm x 3.2cm) pressure-sensitive blue and light-gray screen. It provides text and graphic messages and, through the use of virtual buttons and sliders, allows users to make changes to current settings.
Some features are comprised of multiple screens. To move between these screens, use the and arrows. For status, help, and message screens that are larger than the OCP, use the scroll bar arrows on the right side to move up and down. Holding down the scroll arrow keys results in continuous scrolling. The Back button returns you to the previous screen.
Configurable items consist of a label on the left and a data field on the right. Pressing the data field opens a configuration screen. Changes are entered in the New data box using either arrow buttons or a keypad. Press Save to apply the data or Cancel to return unchanged. For most applications, the factory default settings are sufficient. If changes are needed, use the instructions provided in the following sections to adjust the settings to meet your specific needs.
Startup Screen
The Startup screen (Figure 4-2) appears when the unit is first powered on and POST begins.
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Default Screen
After approximately 2 minutes, when the loader has completed its POST process (including an inventory of cartridges), the unit automatically displays the Default menu screen (Figure 4-3) and is ready for use.
Figure 4-3: Default Screen
This screen provides the basic menu from which you can access most options, functions, and status screens of the ARCvault. You can also initiate a controlled shutdown or reboot of the unit from here.
Host Lock Out
ARCvault tape media can be locked by software running on the host. There is no OCP touch screen override for this host command.
OCP Software Map
The following is a map (Figure 4-4) of the OCP screens and their organization:
Figure 4-4: OCP Menu Outline
Right (unlock/relock) Unlock/Relock All Move Media[SL1] From (Fr) To View Opts1 Library SCSI/FC Network Edit Opts Passwords [SL2] Library [SL2]
1. View Opts settings are read -only .
Network [SL2]
Diagnostics [SL2] Service [SL2]
Security (pwd validation) Reset User Defaults Force Reconfig Status Reserved Slots LCD Contrast Service User
Init Elem Status Dev Capbl’s Page Len Storage Elem Base Addr Xport Elem Base Addr Xfer Elem Base Addr I/E Elem Base Addr Post Recvr’d Errors TapeAlert Mode Report Elem Type Abort Move Status
IP Addr Assignment Library IP Addr IP Mask IP Gateway DNS Server
Web Lvl 1 & FTP Login Web Lvl 2 Login
Disable Web Lvl 2 Access Other Help Help Clean Drive Drive Cycle Cart Cycle Screen Calib Inventory Error Log Factory AR C -0 08 3 Right Mag
(Interactive cartridge map)
Service (if set) User (if set) Power Off Library[SL1]
Reboot Library[SL1] Power
Reserved Slots LCD Contrast Bar Code Label Bar Code Alignment Bar Code Check Digit
Setup IP Addr Assignment Library IP Addr2 IP Mask2 IP Gateway2 DNS Server2
Web Lvl 1 & FTP Login Web Lvl 2 Login
Disable Web Lvl 2 Access Mag Access[SL1]
2. Only visible if using Static IP addressing .
SL1= Security Level 1 protection available
SL2 = Security Level 2 protection available
SCSI/FC [SL2] Media Rpt Bin ID for FC Drvs Utilities Cart Map Library (info) Drive 1 (drive info)
Dr 1 (Drive 1 media info)
Drv 1 Bus ID
Default Screen Options
The Default screen (Figure 4-5) consists of six buttons below a logo.
Figure 4-5: Default Screen
The buttons provide links to the most commonly used functions and options of the ARCvault unit (Table 4-1).
Power Button
Pressing the Power button displays the Power Menu that consists of a reboot option and a controlled power-down sequence (Figure 4-6). The power-down sequence provides enough time to park the robotics assembly and shuttle before shutting off the power. During either process, you are prompted to either confirm or cancel the option.
NOTE: The Reboot Library and Power Off Library options can be password protected at the User level. Note that the default User security setting for the unit is disabled. See “Passwords Button” on page 4-21 to activate a password.
Table 4-1: Options Available from the Default Screen
Virtual Button Result
Power Button Provides a reboot option and controlled power-down sequence.
Help Button Displays the Technical Support contact screens.
Media Button Provides options for the physical handling of media.
Status Button Displays the library status screen.
Setup Button Shows the Setup screen with links to configure most settings.
Figure 4-6: ARCvault Power Options
Help Button
Pressing the Help button on the Default screen displays Overland-specific technical support information (Figure 4-7). To view all the information, press the arrow buttons.
Figure 4-7: Technical Support Help Screen (Complete Screen)
Press the Other Help button for additional contact information.
If you are having difficulty contacting your local service provider, contact Overland Storage directly. For further assistance, access Overland’s Technical Support website at http:// support.overlandstorage.com. You can also access Overland’s general website at http:// www.overlandstorage.com.
Media Button
Pressing the Media button displays the Media Menu options (Figure 4-8). From this screen, you can release the media magazines or move media within the loader.
Figure 4-8: Media Menu Screen
For more information, see “Media Menu” on page 4-7.
Status Button
Selecting the Status button displays the Status Menu (Figure 4-9) that allows information about the loader to be viewed.
Figure 4-9: Status Menu Screen
For more information, see “Status Screen” on page 4-9.
Setup Button
The Setup button displays the Setup Menu (Figure 4-10) that provides links to most of the configuration options for the loader.
Figure 4-10: Setup Menu Screen
Utilities Button
Pressing the Utilities button displays the Utilities Menu options (Figure 4-11). From this screen, you can provide special maintenance and diagnostics for managing the loader. It is also where passwords can be validated for different levels of security access.
Figure 4-11: Utilities Menu Screen
For more information, see “Utilities Button” on page 4-23.
Media Menu
The Media Menu screen (Figure 4-8) provides ways to control the movement of tape media into, out of, and within the ARCvault loader.
Mag Access Button
NOTE: This screen can be password protected at the User security level (SL1). The default User security setting is disabled. Refer to “Passwords Button” on page 4-21 to change it.
Pressing the Mag Access button displays the a screen (Figure 4-12) controlling the lock securing the right media magazine. Access to this magazine is gained by pressing either the specific magazine button or the Unlock All button.
Figure 4-12: Mag Access Screen
The ARCvault robotics and the Back button are disabled until the magazines are locked back in place. The removed magazine relocks automatically when it is reinserted into the unit. Otherwise, press the specific magazine button or the Relock All button (Figure 4-13) to relock the magazine.
Figure 4-13: Magazines Unlocked with Back Button Disabled
Pressing the Back button returns you to the Media screen and causes the loader to perform an inventory of the Right magazine if it was removed. Pressing Back again returns you to the Default screen.
Move Media Button
NOTE: This screen can be password protected at the User security level (SL1). The default User security setting is disabled. Refer to “Passwords Button” on page 4-21 to change it.
Selecting the Move Media button displays the Move Media screen (Figure 4-14) used to move media to or from a tape drive or between magazine slots. The screen consists of To and From (Fr) data fields, up and down arrows, and Execute and Back buttons.
Figure 4-14: Move Media Screen Choices
As shown in Figure 4-14, the arrows on the left are used for changing the location type in the data fields, and the arrows on the right are used for changing the location number in the data fields.
NOTE: A “—” is shown for the location number if the location type has no available openings. The location number doesn’t change if only one option is available.
Move a Tape Cartridge
1. Select the source.
These Arrows... Change The
These Arrows... Change The Location Type Location Number
“From” “To”
2. To select the destination.
a. Press the To field between the lower arrows.
b. Use the left and arrows to select the destination type.
c. Use the right and arrows to select the destination number.
If only one number is available, the display doesn’t change. If no options are available for this location type, a dash (–) is displayed.
3. Press Execute to start the move (or Back to cancel).
Wait for the tape to be moved. You are automatically returned to the Media Menu when done.
4. Press Back twice to return to the Default screen.
Status Screen
When you press the Status button on the Default screen, the Status Menu is displayed. This screen provides buttons that let you view the general operational information about the loader. No security password is required to access these screens.
There are three options offered on this screen (Figure 4-15).
Figure 4-15: Status Menu Screen
Cart Map Button
The Cart Map screen displays drive (Dr) and magazine (Mag) data fields to access media locations and information.
Table 4-2: Status Menu Options
Option Description
Cart Map Button Allows all users to view the current media information.
Library Button Displays the current status of key library settings.
Figure 4-16: Cart Map Screen
Drive Data Field
If a tape cartridge is in a drive, a blue box is shown next to the drive number on the Status screen.Pressing the tape drive button (Figure 4-17) displays information concerning its loaded status. The possible messages are:
• No cartridge
• No bar code
• AAAAAALn (a sample bar code)
Figure 4-17: Drive Status Screen
Magazine Data Field
Pressing a magazine data field (Figure 4-18) shows a map of the magazine slots with blue boxes representing the tape media.
Figure 4-18: Right Magazine Map
Pressing a slot with a striped blue box displays the bar code information of the media (Figure 4-19). Pressing a slot with a solid blue box displays “No bar code.” Pressing the bar code information box removes it from the screen.
Figure 4-19: Bar Code and No Bar Code Messages
If one or more reserved slots are configured, they are marked with an "r" followed by the reserved slot number.
Library Button
The Library button provides read-only access to general information (Figure 4-20) about the
ARCvault unit. Use the and arrows to shift between screens.
Figure 4-20: Library Info Screen (Complete Screen)
The following table lists the items shown and provides a key to the abbreviations:
Table 4-3: Library Info Screen Data
Option Meaning Description
FW Firmware Shows the current version number of the firmware.
SN Serial Number Displays the serial number for this unit.
IP IP Address Gives the IP address assigned to the unit needed to access
the RMU configuration software.
Addr Addressing Mode Displays if the IP address is static or dynamic.
Boot Boot Firmware Shows the revision level of the boot code.
HW Hardware Exhibits the Controller card software revision level.
MAC MAC Address Gives the MAC address for this unit.
Drive 1 Button
The Drive 1 button provides read-only access to drive information and status (Figure 4-21) about several key items for a tape drive.
Figure 4-21: Drive Info Screen (Complete Screen)
The following table lists the items shown and provides a key to the abbreviations:
Table 4-4: Drive Info Screen Data
Option Description
Drive Mfg Displays the name of the drive’s manufacturer.
Drive Type Shows the tape technology used by the drive.
F/W Rev Provides the revision number of the drive firmware.
SCSI ID Gives the SCSI bus number assigned to the drive.
Drive State Shows the current drive state. Possible states are: • Idle • Cleaning • Loading • Unload'g (Unloading) • Active • Reading • Writing • Locating • Rewind'g (Rewinding) • Erasing • Format'g (Formatting)
Setup Menu
When you press the Setup button on the Default screen, the Setup Menu is displayed. This screen provides buttons that link you to all the OCP configurable items. Anyone can view the settings but Administrator-level security is required to make any changes to these items. There are three options offered on this screen (Figure 4-22).
Figure 4-22: Setup Menu Screen
View Opts Button
Pressing the View Opts button displays the View Options menu screen (Figure 4-23). This screen has three buttons for viewing different sets of options currently configured for your ARCvault loader. The displayed options are read-only and cannot be changed. No security password is required to access these screens.
Cleaning Displays the current cleaning status of the drive: • OK—Normal operation
• Requested—Will require cleaning soon but can still operate • Required—Cannot function until the drive is cleaned
H/W Comp Shows if hardware compression is Enabled or Disabled.
Err Status Provides the current drive functional status—OK, Warning, or Critical.
Table 4-4: Drive Info Screen Data (Continued)
Option Description
Table 4-5: Setup Menu Options
Option Description
View Opts Button Allows all users to view the current configuration options in read-only mode.
Edit Opts Button Permits users with Administrator security level to view and change many of the unit’s options.
Passwords Button Manages security access to different OCP options by using numeric passwords.
Figure 4-23: View Options Screen
Library Button (View-Only)
The Library button provides read-only access to the ARCvault 12 primary settings and displays several screens of information in read-only format (Figure 4-24). Use the and arrows to shift between option screens.
Figure 4-24: View Library Options Screen
NOTE: To edit these options, refer to the Library button under Edit Opts (page 4-17).
Table 4-6 lists the items shown and provides a brief description:
Table 4-6: Viewable Library Options
Option Description
Reserved Slots The reserved slots can be used to store cleaning cartridges or to
reduce the number of active slots to meet host software requirements.
LCD Contrast Shows the contrast setting between 0 and 63 for the LCD display.
Bar Code Label
Exhibits the maximum number of bar code characters (1–12) reported to both the host and the Cartridge Map.
Bar Code Alignment
If there are more characters in the bar code than configured as the maximum number, then only the specified number of characters are reported taken from either the Left or Right end of the code based on this setting.
Bar Code Check Digit
Shows whether or not the verification of a check digit character in the bar code label is enabled.
Figure 4-25: View Network Options Screen
NOTE: To edit these options, refer to the Network button under Edit Opts (page 4-18).
Use the and arrows to shift between screens. Table 4-7 lists the items shown and provides a brief description. Refer to “Network Button (Editable)” on page 4-18 for a list of items that can be configured from the OCP.
SCSI/FC Button (View-Only)
The SCSI/FC button provides read-only access to the SCSI settings. Pressing this button displays several read-only screens showing the different options currently used in the loader (Figure 4-26).
Table 4-7: Viewable Network Options
Option Description
IP Address Assignment
Displays the method used for setting the IP address of the loader’s RMU protected website.
IP Addr Shows the static IP address used to access RMU.
NOTE: Only visible if the IP address assignment is set to Static.
Static IP Mask Displays the static Subnet Mask address used to access RMU.
NOTE: Only visible if the IP address assignment is set to Static.
Static IP Gateway Specifies the static Gateway IP address used to access RMU.
NOTE: Only visible if the IP address assignment is set to Static.
DNS Server Lists the static DNS server address used.
NOTE: Only visible if the IP address assignment is set to Static.
Web Lvl 1 & FTP Login
Shows asterisks for password used for access to RMU Level 1 security (User) and FTP activities.
Web Lvl 2 Login
Shows asterisks for password used to access RMU Level 2 security (Administrator).
Disable Web Lvl 2 Access
Denotes if Level 2 security access (Administrator) using the RMU is allowed.
Figure 4-26: View SCSI Options Screen
NOTE: To edit the Drv n Bus ID option, refer to the SCSI/FC button under Edit Opts (page 4-20). All other options are only editable using the RMU.
Use the and arrows to shift between screens. Table 4-8 lists the items shown and provides a brief description.
Table 4-8: Viewable SCSI/FC Options
Definition Option and Default Description
Drv n Bus ID
(if SCSI drives installed)
Lets you set the SCSI address of the drive. Init Elem
Status
Specifies the loader’s response to the SCSI Initialize Element Status command.
Dev Capbl’s Page Len
Shows if the unit uses Short or Long lengths of the Mode Sense/ Select Device Capabilities Page.
Xport Elem Base Addr
Exhibits the base address for the Transport Element (robotics) of the loader.
Storage Elem Base Addr
Shows the base address for the Storage Elements (magazine slots) of the loader.
Xfer Elem Base Addr
Specifies the base address for the Transfer Elements (tape drives) of the loader.
In/Out Elem Base Addr
Exhibits the base address for the Import/Export Element of the loader.
Post Recvr’d Errors
Specifies the setting for a TapeAlert informational exception. TapeAlert
Mode
Details the conditions for logging and reporting a TapeAlert data options.
Abort Move Status
Displays the loader’s response if it receives a SCSI Reset or Abort command while a Move Medium command is in progress. Report
Elem Type
Shows the method used to report the type of loader elements installed (such as LTO drives) using the SCSI Read Element Status
Edit Opts Button
Pressing the Edit Opts button displays the Edit Options menu screen (Figure 4-27). The three buttons on the menu screen provide links to secondary screens where the main ARCvault settings can be set or changed.
NOTE: These three options can be password protected with Administrator-level security. The default Administrator security setting is disabled. Refer to “Passwords Button” on page 4-21 to change it.
Figure 4-27: Edit Options Screen
CAUTION: Pressing a button on the Edit Options screen causes the loader to go offline. A confirmation
message is displayed before taking the unit offline. Once you exit the menu, the loader automatically goes back online.
Library Button (Editable)
The Library button on the Edit Options screen lets you edit the loader user options. Use the and arrows to shift between options. The option name is shown in the label field (larger rectangle) on the left and the current setting is shown in the data field (smaller rectangle) on the right. To make changes, press the data field to display a data entry screen (Figure 4-28).
Figure 4-28: Press Data Field to Display Data Entry Screen
Changing Edit Library Options
1. Use the and arrows to select the option to be changed.
2. Press the data field to the right of the option label. 3. Enter the change in the New data field (see Table 4-9).
4. Press Save to execute (or Cancel to return to the menu). 5. At the confirmation message, press OK.
The change goes into effect immediately unless you are changing the number of Reserved slots which requires an immediate reboot.
Data Field
Table 4-9 shows the different Edit Library Options available:
Network Button (Editable)
The Network button on the Edit Options screen lets you edit the network user options. The current option setting is shown in the data field (rectangle) to the right of the option label. To make changes, press the data field to display a data entry screen (Figure 4-29).
IMPORTANT: To activate the Static IP address options, you must first change the IP Addr
Assignment setting from DHCP to Static. You can then edit the four static IP address settings (Library IP, IP Mask, IP Gateway, and DNS Server). The Static address changes do not take effect until the unit is rebooted.
Figure 4-29: Press Data Field to Display Network Data Entry Screen Table 4-9: Editable Library Options
Option Description
Reserved Slots Lets you reserve up to 12 slots. The slots are reserved from the last
enabled slot forward, and are labeled “R n” on the Cartridge Map and Status screens. The reserved slots can be used to store cleaning cartridges or to reduce the number of active slots to meet host software requirements.
Edit: Press the New data field. At the pop-up keyboard, enter a
number between 0 and 12, and press OK. Press Save.
Default: 0.
LCD Contrast Lets you increase or decrease the contrast of the LCD display. The
incremental steps range from 0 to 63.
Pressing the arrow increases the number in the New field and lightens the screen. Pressing the arrow decreases the number and darkens the screen.
Edit: Press the New data field, use the and arrows to change the number in the New data field, and then press Save.
Default: 32.
Data Field
4. Press OK to accept the change (or Cancel to return to the menu).
5. When finished making changes to Network options, press Save (or Cancel). 6. At the reboot message, press OK to return to the Edit Options screen. 7. Press Back twice to return to Default screen.
8. Press Power > Reboot.
Table 4-10 shows the different Edit Network Options available.
Table 4-10: Editable Network Options
Option Description
IP Address Assignment
Lets you choose the method for setting the IP address of the loader’s RMU protected website. Choose either to use a DHCP server or manually enter Static IP addresses.
Edit: Press either DHCP or Static, and press OK. Default: Static.
Library IP Addr* (Static) Lets you enter a specific static IP address to be used to access RMU.
NOTE: Only available if the IP address assignment is set to Static.
Edit: Press the New data field. At the pop-up keyboard, enter an IP
number, and press OK.
Default: 10.0.0.1.
IP Mask* (Static) Lets you enter a specific static subnet mask IP address to be used to access RMU.
NOTE: Only available if the IP address assignment is set to Static.
Edit: Press the New data field. At the pop-up keyboard, enter an IP
number, and press OK.
Default: 255.255.255.Ø.
IP Gateway* (Static) Lets you enter a specific static gateway IP address to be used to access RMU.
NOTE: Only available if the IP address assignment is set to Static.
Edit: Press the New data field. At the pop-up keyboard, enter an IP
number, and press OK.
Default: 255.255.255.255.
DNS Server* (Static) Lets you enter a specific DNS server IP address to be used.
NOTE: Only available if the IP address assignment is set to Static.
Edit: Press the New data field. At the pop-up keyboard, enter an IP
number, and press OK.
SCSI/FC Button (Editable)
The SCSI/FC button on the Edit Options screen lets you edit the SCSI drive bus ID. The current option setting is shown in the data field (rectangle) to the right of the option label. To make changes, press the data field to display a data entry screen (Figure 4-30).
Web Lvl 1 & FTP Login
Lets you choose a login code to access User-level security options in RMU and perform FTP activities. Enter up to 12 alphanumeric characters using hex characters Ø–9 and A–F.
NOTE: Only capital letters are available from the OCP.
Edit: Press the New Login data field. At the pop-up hexadecimal
keyboard, enter a login password, and press OK.
Default: 1.
Web Lvl 2 Login
Lets you choose a login code to access Administrator-level security options in RMU. Enter up to 12 alphanumeric characters using hex characters Ø–9 and A–F.
NOTE: Only capital letters are available from the OCP.
Edit: Press the New Login data field. At the pop-up hexadecimal
keyboard, enter a login password, and press OK.
Default: 2.
Disable Web Lvl 2 Access
Lets you prevent others from accessing the loader remotely with Administrator level security. The options are Yes or No.
Selecting Yes prevents Level 2 (Administrator) security RMU access from working. Only Level 1 (User) security is allowed thus limiting remote access to only the Status and History screens.
Edit: Press either Yes or No, and press OK. Default: No.
*.These options are only valid if the IP Addr Assignment option is set to Static. Otherwise, they read "DHCP" and are inactive.
Table 4-10: Editable Network Options (Continued)
Option Description
Data Field
2. Enter the change in the New data field (see Table 4-11).
3. Press Save to execute (or Cancel to return to the menu). 4. At the confirmation message, press OK.
The change goes into effect immediately.
Table 4-11 shows the different Edit SCSI/FC Options available.
Passwords Button
IMPORTANT: By default, the passwords for User and Administrator (Service) OCP security levels
are disabled.
The Password button lets you to control access to most of the loader OCP functions by creating and managing numeric passwords. Two pre-defined levels of user security exist—User and Administrator security levels (Figure 4-31).
NOTE: The OCP shows the Administrator setting as Service due to space limitations.
Figure 4-31: Edit Passwords Screen
You can create, change, or delete passwords at this screen. Each password is a number from 1 to 9999 that is stored in non-volatile memory.
You can use a higher level password to gain access to lower level functions. For example, you can use a Administrator password to access the User-level Move Media operation. However, if the higher Administrator level password is not set, Administrator functions can be accessed without a password even when the User password is set.
Creating or Changing Passwords
1. At the Password screen, press either User or Service. 2. Press the NewPwd data field to open the Numeric Keypad.
Table 4-11: Editable SCSI Options
Definition Option and Default Description
Drv n Bus ID
(if SCSI drives installed)
Lets you set the SCSI bus address of the drive.
Edit: Press the New data field. At the pop-up keyboard, enter a
number between 0 and 15, and press OK.
Figure 4-32: Numeric Keypad for Passwords
3. Enter 1 to 4 digits and press OK.
The passwords are limited to only four digits and leading zeros are ignored. Use X to clear the data field and back arrow to cancel.
4. Touch the Confirm data field to reopen the Numeric Keypad. 5. Reenter the same 1–4 digits and press OK.
6. Press Save to set the password (or Back to cancel). 7. At the confirmation dialog box, press OK.
Disabling Password Verification
1. At the Password screen, press either User or Service. 2. Press the NewPwd data field to open the Numeric Keypad. 3. Enter 0 and press OK.
4. Touch the Confirm data field to reopen the Numeric Keypad. 5. Reenter 0 and press OK.
6. Press Save (or Back to cancel).
7. At the confirmation dialog box, press OK.
Password Usage. Whenever you try to access a password-protected button, a password entry
screen appears (Figure 4-33).
Figure 4-33: Password Entry Screen for a Administrator-Level Password
The level of password required for the OCP screen being accessed shows on the left side. Press the Enter Pwd data field, enter the password using the pop-up keyboard, press OK, and press Validate to continue.
(Displays) Press Here
Utilities Button
NOTE: Service and Diagnostics options can be password protected with Administrator-level security. The default Administrator security setting is disabled. Refer to “Passwords Button” on page 4-21 to change it.
The three buttons on the Utilities menu provide special maintenance and diagnostics for managing the loader (Figure 4-34).
Figure 4-34: Utilities Options Screen
Service Button
CAUTION: Pressing a button in the Service submenu causes the loader to go offline. A confirmation
message is displayed before taking the unit offline. Once you exit the menu, the loader automatically goes back online.
The Service button displays a submenu of buttons to address the general loader service functions (Figure 4-35). Use the and arrows to shift between screens. Press a function button to access that option.
Figure 4-35: Service Screens
