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Optical Library
User’s Guide
Order Number: EK-STSOP-UG-002

First printing Aug 1993
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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Technical Overview
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.6.1
1.6.2
1.6.3
1.7

Optical Library Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optical Library Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Definition of Common Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCSI Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Panel Information Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Panel Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power On Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optical Library Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–2
1–4
1–9
1–9
1–10
1–10
1–10
1–11
1–11
1–12

2 Optical Disks
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6

Optical Storage Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optical Disk Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing Your Optical Disk Brand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labeling the Optical Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caring for Your Optical Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing Your Optical Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–1
2–2
2–3
2–3
2–4
2–5

3 Moving the Optical Library
3.1
3.2

Moving a Short Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shipping the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–1
3–3

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4 Basic Front Panel Operations
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8

Front Panel Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Panel Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Disks from the Small Unit (RW504/524) . . . . . . . .
Removing Disks from all Other Units (RW510/530, RW511,
RW514/534, and RW516/536) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If a Cartridge Won’t Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Control Panel Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retrieving Performance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Optical Library System Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4–1
4–7
4–7
4–13
4–13
4–14
4–14
4–15
4–16
4–16
4–18

5 Rear Panel Configurations and Connections
5.1

Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5–1

6 Securing the Optical Library
6.1
6.2
6.3

Security Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting a New Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Security Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–1
6–2
6–4

A Configuration Options and Defaults
A.1
A.2
A.3

Mailslot Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration Options and Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B Information Logs
C Control Panel Diagnostic Tests

A–1
A–2
A–2

D Troubleshooting
E Product Numbers, Options, and Supplies
F Installing the Optical Library
Contents of Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uncrating and Installing the Small and Medium Optical
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.1.2
Remove the Shipping Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.1.3
Attach SCSI Cable, SCSI Terminator, and Power Cord . . . . .
F.2
Connecting More Than One Optical Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.2.1
Connecting Two Optical Library Units to Two SCSI Ports . . .
F.2.2
Connecting Two Optical Library Units to One SCSI Port . . .
F.2.3
Resetting Controller and Drive SCSI Addresses . . . . . . . . . .
F.2.3.1
Changing the Optical Library Controller Address . . . . . .
F.3
Uncrating and Installing a Large (RW514/516/534/536) Optical
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.3.1
Uncrate the Optical Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.3.2
Attaching the SCSI Cable, SCSI Terminator, and Power
Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.3.3
Enable Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F.1
F.1.1

F–1
F–2
F–3
F–6
F–8
F–9
F–10
F–12
F–13
F–15
F–15
F–17
F–19

Glossary
Index
Figures
1–1
1–2
1–3
1–4
2–1
2–2
3–1
3–2

Small Optical Library Components (RW504/524-ZA) . . . . . . .
Deskside Optical Library Components (RW510/530-ZC) . . . . .
Rackmount Optical Library Components (RW511-ZC) . . . . . .
Large Optical Library Components
(RW514/516/534/536-ZF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct Label Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Write-Protect Tab Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Shipping Screw (Small Unit
RW504/524-ZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching the Shipping Bracket (Deskside Unit
RW510/530-ZC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–5
1–6
1–7
1–8
2–4
2–5
3–5
3–6
v

3–3
3–4
3–5
4–1
4–2
4–3
4–4
4–5
4–6
4–7
4–8
5–1
5–2
5–3
5–4
F–1
F–2
F–3
F–4
F–5
F–6
F–7
F–8
F–9

Positioning the Shipping Bracket (Large Unit
RW514/516/534/536-ZF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shipping Bracket Detail (Large Unit
RW514/516/534/536-ZF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moving the Shipping Bracket Back (Large Unit
RW514/516/534/536-ZF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Small Optical Library Front Panel (RW504/524-ZA) . . . . . . .
Deskside Optical Library Front Panel (RW510/530-ZC) . . . . .
Rackmount Optical Library Front Panel (RW511-ZC) . . . . . .
Large Optical Library Front Panel
(RW514/516/534/536-ZF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting a Disk into the Small Unit (RW504/524-ZA) . . . . . .
Inserting a Disk into a Deskside Unit (RW510/530-ZC) . . . . .
Inserting a Disk into a Rackmount Unit (RW511-ZC) . . . . . .
Inserting a Disk into a Large Unit
(RW514/516/534/536-ZF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Small Optical Library Rear Panel (RW504/524-ZA) . . . . . . . .
Deskside Optical Library Rear Panel (RW510/530-ZC) . . . . .
Rackmount Optical Library Rear Panel (RW511-ZC) . . . . . . .
Large Optical Library Rear Panel
(RW514/516/534/536-ZF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uncrating the Optical Library (RW510/530-ZC) . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Shipping Screw (Small Unit
RW504/524-ZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Shipping Bracket (Deskside Unit
RW510/530-ZC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching the SCSI Cable and Power Cord to the Small Unit
(RW504/524-ZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching the SCSI Cable and Power Cord to the Deskside
Unit (RW510/530-ZC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Two Small Optical Library Units (RW504/524-ZA)
to One SCSI Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Two Deskside Optical Library Units
(RW510/530-ZC) to One SCSI Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moving the Shipping Bracket into Operation Mode (Large
Unit RW514/516/534/536-ZF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching the SCSI Cable and Power Cord (Large Unit
RW514/516/534/536-ZF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–7
3–8
3–9
4–2
4–3
4–4
4–5
4–9
4–10
4–11
4–12
5–2
5–3
5–4
5–5
F–2
F–4
F–5
F–6
F–7
F–10
F–11
F–16
F–18

Tables
1
1–1
1–2
2–1
4–1
4–2
5–1
A–1
B–1
C–1
C–2
C–3
C–4
D–1
E–1
E–2
E–3

Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disk Format and Storage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Default Address Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sequence Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exerciser Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic Core Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanism Core Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optical Library Products Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Supplies and Reorderable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

x
1–2
1–9
2–2
4–6
4–18
5–6
A–3
B–1
C–2
C–3
C–6
C–8
D–2
E–1
E–3
E–4

vii

Preface
This guide assumes you are familiar with computer terms. It is divided into
four parts and is organized to allow you to quickly find the information you
need.
Here’s what you’ll find in this manual:
•

Chapter 1 lists the features and components of the Optical Library, and
provides a technical discussion of how the Optical Library operates.

•

Chapter 2 provides information about optical disks.

•

Chapter 3 provides instructions for moving the Optical Library both short
and long distances.

•

Chapter 4 describes the controls found on the front panel and provides
specific steps to perform control panel operations.

•

Chapter 5 describes the switches and connectors found on the back panel
and provides instructions for changing the SCSI address switches.

•

Chapter 6 provides information for securing the Optical Library.

•

Appendix A provides a table of all control panel configurations, defaults,
and options.

•

Appendix B provides a table of all control panel information logs.

•

Appendix C provides tables of all control panel diagnostic tests and their
parameters.

•

Appendix D provides a table of solutions to problems that can occur during
operation of the Optical Library.

•

Appendix E provides product information relating to specific product and
option numbers, as well as part numbers for supplies.

•

Appendix F provides information for installing the Optical Library.

•

A glossary

Table 1 Conventions Used in This Guide

Convention

Use

Italics

Italic text is used for titles of manuals and other publications.

Monospace type

Anything that is displayed on the control panel of the
Optical Library is set in monospace type like this.

Boldface type

Anything that you are asked to type is set in boldface
type like this.

Keys

Keys indicate the key to press on the control panel of the
Optical Library.

Note

A note calls attention to information which is helpful in
understanding the operation of the product.

CAUTION

Caution notes provide information that protects your Optical
Library from being damaged.

WARNING

Warning notes provide information that protects you from being
harmed.

1
Technical Overview
The following topics are presented in this chapter:
•

Optical Library features

•

Control panel information logs

•

Optical Library components

•

Control panel diagnostic tests

•

Common terms

•

Optical Library maintenance

•

SCSI architecture

Technical Overview 1–1

Technical Overview
1.1 Optical Library Features

1.1 Optical Library Features
The Optical Library contains the following components:
Table 1–1 Product Information
Component

Small

Medium

Large

RW504

RW524

RW510/511

RW530

RW514/516

RW534/536

An autochanger mechanism
(moves disks within the
cabinet)

650 Mb 5.25-inch
multifunction optical disk
drives

N/A

1.3 Gb 5.25-inch multifunction optical disk drives

N/A

A mailslot (used to insert
and remove disks)

Storage slots for optical
disks

88 or 144

Maximum total storage
capacity (GBytes) when all
slots are full

10.4

20.8

41.6

57.2/93.6

114.4/187.2

A SCSI Interface (may
be either single-ended or
differential)

Note: X indicates that the unit contains this component.
Note
For more specific product information, refer to Appendix E.

1–2 Technical Overview

Technical Overview
1.1 Optical Library Features
The Optical Library has many strengths which include the following:
•

Reliable optical storage
The disks are more durable than other media, have greater storage
capacity, are reliable, are removable, and cost less per megabyte than
magnetic disks.

•

Economical online secondary storage
The Optical Library provides an economical way to access a large amount
of traditionally "offline" information such as archival or backup files, or
records that were previously stored on paper or microfilm.
The Optical Library contains multifunction optical disk drives.
Multifunction drives can operate in both rewritable mode and writeonce mode depending on the type of disk that is inserted into the drive.
When a write-once disk is inserted, a multifunction drive operates in writeonce mode, and data cannot be altered or erased once it is written to the
disk. When a rewritable disk is inserted in the drive, the drive operates in
rewritable mode, and data can be repeatedly written and erased.

•

Security
The Optical Library can be easily located in a secured computer room
environment. Access to inserting and removing disks through the mailslot
can be restricted through security configurations that must be set using a
password.
In addition, each side of a rewritable optical disk can be write-protected.

•

Simplified integration
The drive mechanisms and autochanger use SCSI. The Optical Library
adheres to the SCSI-2 command set.

•

Upgradable storage capacity
The Disk Library System is upgradable as your storage capacity needs
increase. (Maximum total storage capacity is given in Table 1–1.)

Although the cost per megabyte of optical disks is much lower than that of
hard disks, the time it takes to access data is typically 2 to 5 times longer
than with high-performance magnetic hard disks. Therefore, the Optical
Library should not be used as a hard disk replacement for high-performance
applications.

Technical Overview 1–3

Technical Overview
1.2 Optical Library Components

1.2 Optical Library Components
Figure 1–1, through Figure 1–4 illustrate the major components of the different
sizes of the Optical Library. The following list describes each major component
called out in Figure 1–1 through Figure 1–4.
Disk Drives
The Optical Library contains from one to four optical disk drives for
read/write data transfer. Each drive requires a unique SCSI address.
Storage Slots

The Optical Library contains either 2, 4, 11, or 18 magazines depending on
the model. Each magazine has 8 storage slots for a total of 16, 32, 88 or
144 optical disk storage slots.
Mailslot

The mailslot is used to insert and remove optical disks.
Front Panel

The Front Panel includes a control panel used to manage and display
autochanger functions, and a mailslot to insert and remove disks. All front
panel and control panel features are fully described in Chapter 4.
Rear Panel

The rear panel includes SCSI and power cord connections.
Information for connecting the Optical Library to the host computer is
given in Appendix F.
Carriage and Rails

The carriage and rails support the picker as it moves within the Optical
Library.

Picker
The picker rotates, flips, and transports disks to and from storage slots,
drives, and the mailslot.

1–4 Technical Overview

Technical Overview
1.2 Optical Library Components
Figure 1–1 Small Optical Library Components (RW504/524-ZA)

6 Carriage & Rails

3 Mailslot

2 Storage Slots

7 Picker

1 Disk Drive
MK445−01

Technical Overview 1–5

Technical Overview
1.2 Optical Library Components
Figure 1–2 Deskside Optical Library Components (RW510/530-ZC)
6 Carriage
and Rails

5 Rear Panel

7 Picker

4 Front
Panel

3 Mailslot
2 Storage
Slots

1 Disk
Drives

ZS-0505-MH

1–6 Technical Overview

Technical Overview
1.2 Optical Library Components
Figure 1–3 Rackmount Optical Library Components (RW511-ZC)
1 Disk
Drives

5 Rear
Panel

2 Storage
Slots

4 Front
Panel

6 Carriage
and Rails

7 Picker

3 Mailslot
ZS-0506-MH

Technical Overview 1–7

Technical Overview
1.2 Optical Library Components
Figure 1–4 Large Optical Library Components (RW514/516/534/536-ZF)

7 Picker
6 Carriage and Rails

4
Front
Panel

3
Mailslot

5 Rear Panel

1 Drives

2 Storage Slots
ZS-0661-MH

1–8 Technical Overview

Technical Overview
1.3 Definition of Common Terms

1.3 Definition of Common Terms
Table 1–2 defines some of the more common terms used with the Optical
Library. Additional terms are defined in the glossary at the end of this guide.
Table 1–2 Common Terms
Term

Definition

Autochanger

A term synonymous with Optical Library.

Autochanger
Controller

Controls the sending and receiving of SCSI commands and controls
the mechanical system.

Disks,
Optical Disks,
Cartridges

These terms are synonymous with the 5.25-inch magneto-optical
disks. Rewritable disks (data can be repeatedly written and erased)
or write-once disks (data cannot be altered once it is written) can be
ordered from Digital in the 512 bytes/sector format. See Chapter 2.

Element

A SCSI term for any one of the autochanger components – drives,
mailslot, storage slots, or picker.

Flip

This occurs when the picker rotates to switch from one side of a disk
to the other.

Magazine

A component of the Optical Library that contains 8 storage slots.
The Optical Library has 2, 4, 11, or 18 magazines and therefore 16,
32, 88, or 144 optical disk storage slots.

Picker Move

This occurs when a disk needs to be transported to and from any of
these elements—drives, mailslot, and storage slots.

SCSI

An acronym for the industry-standard Small Computer Systems
Interface.

Swap

When a picker replaces one disk in the drive with another, returning
the first to its storage slot.

Terminator

A resistor array device used for terminating a SCSI bus line. The
last device in the chain of devices needs a terminator.

Translate

A picker move from one side of the carriage to the other.

1.4 SCSI Architecture
The Optical Library connects to the host system through a Small Computer
Systems Interface (SCSI). This interface conforms to SCSI standards ANSI
X3.131 - SCSI-2, rev 10h.
Usually each SCSI-connect peripheral requires one SCSI address. With
the Optical Library, however, there are up to five unique SCSI interface
addresses—one SCSI address for the autochanger controller and one for each

Technical Overview 1–9

Technical Overview
1.4 SCSI Architecture
drive contained in the Optical Library. (The Optical Library has up to four
optical drives.)
The autochanger controller and the host operating system manage
communication through the SCSI bus to each drive’s unique SCSI address.
The SCSI interface for the Optical Library is single-ended. The single-ended
SCSI connectors are located on the lower rear panel of the Optical Library.
The Optical Library uses a 1.8 meter (6 foot) SCSI interface cable. With the
single-ended SCSI interface, up to 6 meters (19.8 feet) of total cable length is
allowed.
Note
An internal cable length of 2.1 meters (7 feet) for the small unit or 1.44
meters (5.76 feet) for the medium and large units, must be included in
the total cable length calculation.

1.5 Control Panel Information Logs
When the autochanger hardware encounters difficulty, the system
automatically goes into error recovery mode. For example, if the picker can’t
complete a move, the autochanger tries to remedy the problem automatically.
If the recovery is successful, information about the error is recorded in an
Information Log which is maintained in nonvolatile RAM. Appendix B provides
a listing of all Information Logs.
If the attempted recovery fails, information about how it failed is also passed
to an Information Log. Your service representative can use this information,
and other information recorded in information logs, to identify the appropriate
service needed.

1.6 Control Panel Diagnostic Tests
1.6.1 Power On Test
The power on test runs automatically when the Optical Library operation
switch is first switched on, and may also be initiated from the control panel.
The power on test initiates a controller test, a power supply test, and a motor
connection test. It then initializes the mechanism by setting RAM variables to
default values, and moves the picker to its home position.

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Technical Overview
1.6 Control Panel Diagnostic Tests

1.6.2 Diagnostics
Other diagnostic tests can be initiated from the control panel. Each test
exercises a specific portion of the Optical Library. Once a test completes, the
control panel displays either PASS or FAIL.
These tests are combined into the following groups:
Sequence Tests

Tests 1 - 5 are not specific tests but rather execute a
sequence of individual tests within the range of Tests 10
through 60. When a sequence test is selected, the Optical
Library executes the tests in sequence until an error occurs
or until the sequence successfully completes.

Exerciser Tests

Tests 10 - 29 perform various moves to test basic functions
within the Optical Library.

Electronic Core Tests

Tests 30 - 44 perform basic tests of the autochanger
controller.

Mechanism Core Tests

Tests 50 - 75 perform basic tests of the autochanger
mechanism. They perform combinations of moves which
can help in problem solving.

1.6.3 Using Diagnostic Tests
Typically these diagnostic tests are used by service personnel who are trained
to interpret the results and follow through with the appropriate action. There
are, however, a few tests which may help you in taking initial troubleshooting
steps. Instructions for running diagnostic tests are found in Section 4.7. A
complete list of diagnostic tests is given in Appendix C.
CAUTION
Some diagnostic tests can result in a disk being placed into an improper
storage slot. If this happens, the Optical Library file system is no
longer accurate.
Please contact your service representative if you feel diagnostic steps
are necessary unless you are trained to perform these diagnostic tests
and to interpret their results for the purposes of troubleshooting.

Technical Overview 1–11

Technical Overview
1.6 Control Panel Diagnostic Tests
1

Power On Test

Checks all digital data paths and normal machine operation.
This sequence runs tests that are identical to those run when
the Optical Library operation switch is switched on.

Wellness Test

Checks out the general capability of the autochanger.
Requires one loaded cartridge, and the drives and mailslot
must be empty.

Controller Test

A sequence of tests that are run by the autochanger controller
at power on to check out all paths, and operation of the servo
motor and autochanger circuitry.

Initialize
Element Status

Performs the same function as the SCSI INITIALIZE
ELEMENT STATUS command. It physically scans the entire

Shipping

Moves the picker to the appropriate position in preparation
for shipping. This test can also be run on the small unit

Control Panel
Light Show and
Button Test

Lights each portion of the display individually and then
together. Requires pushing each control panel button to finish
the test.

unit to determine which slots and drives contain disks.

1.7 Optical Library Maintenance
While there are no general maintenance tasks needed, there are some
precautions you should take with the Optical Library.
CAUTION
Do not move the Optical Library without taking the necessary steps
documented in Chapter 3.
Moving the Optical Library improperly can damage the disk drive
mechanisms.
Do not press the Optical Library operation switch (located on the front
panel) or the power switch (located on the rear panel) until you are
sure that the SCSI bus is inactive. Pressing either button when the
bus is active can cause data loss or indeterminate bus states.
Check the host system reference manuals for information on checking
the status of the SCSI bus.

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2
Optical Disks
The following topics are presented in this chapter:
•

Advantages of optical storage

•

Types of optical disks

•

Choosing your optical disk brand

•

Labeling your disk

•

Caring for your disks

•

Securing your disks

2.1 Optical Storage Advantages
The Optical Library takes advantage of magneto-optical (MO) technology to
write data to its optical disks. When data is written to an MO disk, a laser
light focuses on the inner magnetic data layer, so minor scratches, and small
amounts of dust or fingerprints on the disk’s outer surface have no effect on
the readability of the data. Optical disks are not susceptible to head crashes,
and are more tolerant of magnetic interference and office mishandling than
other types of recording media. These durable disks can be stored for at least
ten years with no loss of data and, unlike conventional tape backup systems,
no retensioning, reconditioning or maintenance is required. MO disks are also
called rewritable optical disks because the disk can be erased and new data
can be written.
The optical disk is mounted in a rigid plastic polycarbonate case with a metal
shutter, similar to a 3.5-inch magnetic flexible disk. The polycarbonate case
containing the disk is shipped in a plastic storage box. The MO disk has
two recording sides. The disk storage capacity may be less than indicated in
Table 2–1 depending on the format mode and the host system.

Optical Disks 2–1

Optical Disks
2.1 Optical Storage Advantages
Table 2–1 Disk Format and Storage Capacity
Format

Disk Capacity

Total Disk Capacity

(one surface)

650 Mb Media

1.3 Gb Media

512 bytes/sector

297 Mbytes

594 Mbytes

1.2 Gbytes

1,024 bytes/sector

325 Mbytes

650 Mbytes

1.3 Gbytes

Since optical disk drives read only one side of an optical disk, the autochanger
flips the disk over as necessary to access both sides.
NOTE
Digital only supports 512 bytes/sector formatted disks.

2.2 Optical Disk Types
There are two types of optical disks: rewritable optical disks and write-once
optical disks. Data can be repeatedly written and erased with rewritable
optical disks; however, once data is written to a write-once disk, the data
cannot be altered or erased. If you have a need for data security and audit
trails, write-once disks should be your disk choice.
The two disk types are distiguishable by the words "write-once" or "rewritable"
printed on the disk’s protective metal shutter. Both disk types are available
from Digital in 512 bytes/sector format. As shown in Table 2–1, Optical disks
are available in 2 capacities, 650 Mbytes and 1.3 Gbytes. The RW504, RW510
/511, RW514/516 can read from and write to the 650 Mbyte disks only. The
RW524, RW530, RW534/536 can read from and write to both the 650 Mbyte
and the 1.3 Gbyte disks. Model RW524, RW530, and RW534/536 users should
choose the 1.3 Gbyte optical disks to receive the maximum storage capacity
from the Optical Library. For part numbers to use when ordering additional
optical disks, see Appendix E.
Note
Some host computers or host adapters may support only one disk type
or format. Do not use write-once disks in host systems that do not
support write-once disks. Refer to your host system documentation to
determine the disk types or sector sizes your computer or host adapter
supports.

2–2 Optical Disks

Optical Disks
2.3 Choosing Your Optical Disk Brand

2.3 Choosing Your Optical Disk Brand
Digital recommends that only Digital brand optical disks be used with the
Optical Library because of the close relationship between optical disks and
optical drives. Digital optical disks are qualified by Digital for reliable
use in demanding Optical Library environments. Some optical disks are
inappropriate for use in Digital optical products, and while they might seem
to work initially, Digital cannot guarantee the disk’s performance or long-term
data integrity. Note that for an optical disk to work reliably in the Optical
Library, the disk must be housed in a polycarbonate case.
Note
Part numbers for Digital disks are provided in Appendix E.

2.4 Labeling the Optical Disk
Make it a practice to label your optical disks. Adhesive labels are provided
with each disk for this purpose. Here are some suggestions for labeling:
•

Disk identification, such as volume name or number

•

Date of format or initialization

•

Disk owner (for example, group/department)

•

Storage purpose (for example, backup/date, migratable files)

Figure 2–1 shows the correct placement for the disk label.
CAUTION
Do not apply the label to an area on the optical disk that obstructs the
movement of the metal shutter. On side A of an optical disk, this is the
area just to the right of the metal shutter; on side B, this is the area
just to the left of the metal shutter.
If a label is applied incorrectly, the disk cartridge gets caught in the
drive and can only be removed by an authorized service representative.

Optical Disks 2–3

Optical Disks
2.4 Labeling the Optical Disk
Figure 2–1 Correct Label Position
Correct Label Position

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2.5 Caring for Your Optical Disks
Typically, optical disks do not need periodic cleaning; however, there are some
everyday precautions you should take:
•

Do not expose the disk to extreme magnetic fields.

•

Do not expose the disk to dust particles.

•

Do not expose the disk to extreme temperatures or extreme humidity. (See
the specifications for environmental conditions at the end of this chapter.)

•

Do not drop the disk.

•

Do not open the shutter and touch the disk surface.

•

Do not clean the disk surface except when absolutely necessary and then
use only Digital supplied or approved cleaner.

•

Do not take the disk cartridge apart.

•

Do not insert disks with loose labels.

•

Remove the old label before putting on a new one.

•

Store your disk in the plastic storage box when it is not in use.

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Optical Disks
2.6 Securing Your Optical Disk

2.6 Securing Your Optical Disk
Each side of an optical disk can be write-protected by sliding the write-protect
tab on the corner of the cartridge. Figure 2–2 shows the location of the
write-protect tab.
With the rewritable optical disks, the use of the write-protect tab ensures data
safety for files that have been previously written to the disk and prevents any
additional files being written to the disk.
With the write-once optical disks, existing files cannot be altered or erased
regardless of the setting of the write-protect button. However, the use of the
write-protect button will prevent writing any additional files to the disk.
Write-protect tab closed or away from edge = writable
Write-protect tab open or next to edge = write protect.
Figure 2–2 Write-Protect Tab Location

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3
Moving the Optical Library
The following topics are presented in this chapter:
•

How to move the Optical Library a short distance

•

How to move the Optical Library a long distance

3.1 Moving a Short Distance
If you simply need to move the Optical Library down the hall, to another floor
level, or to another building on site, follow these steps:
•

Unmount (unreserve) any disk surfaces from the host system if necessary.

•

Eject all disks from the autochanger and, if the disks are not labeled with
a storage slot location prior to inserting them into the autochanger, do so
now. If running under Library Host software, export disks via software.
WARNING
Disks should be imported using the software installed on your system.
Use of the following procedures could confuse the system software and
cause loss of data. Please refer to your software guide for proper media
import and export procedures.
If you load disks from the back of the disk library and the disks are
inserted incorrectly or put into the wrong storage slot, your file system
will be corrupted.

Moving the Optical Library 3–1

Moving the Optical Library
3.1 Moving a Short Distance
CAUTION
Failure to eject the disks from the optical drives prior to transport
could result in damage to the drive mechanism and autochanger
because the disks can fall out of the storage slots during transport.
See Section 4.4 for the procedure for ejecting disks. See Section 2.4 for
suggestions for labeling disks.

WARNING
Do not press the Optical Library operation switch (located on the front
panel) or the power switch (located on the rear panel) until you are
sure that the SCSI bus is inactive. Pressing either button when the
bus is active can cause data loss and indeterminate bus states.
Check the host system reference manuals for information on checking
the status of the SCSI bus.

Once all optical disks have been removed from the Optical Library, follow these
steps to move the Optical Library.
1. Switch off the Optical Library (front and rear switches as applicable).
2. Remove the power cord and SCSI cable connections from the rear of the
Optical Library.
3. Raise the leveler feet, if applicable, using a 1/2-inch wrench.
4. Carefully move the Optical Library to its new destination.
5. Connect the Optical Library to the host.
6. Reconnect the power cord.
7. Lower the leveler feet, if applicable, using a 1/2-inch wrench.
8. Configure the Optical Library to the host as described in your host system
manual.
9. Reinsert the optical disks into their correct storage slot locations using host
software. (See Section 4.3 for the procedure for loading disks manually.)

3–2 Moving the Optical Library

Moving the Optical Library
3.2 Shipping the Unit

3.2 Shipping the Unit
If you need to move your Optical Library a long distance, do the following:
1. Unmount (unreserve) any disk surfaces from the host system if necessary.
2. Eject all disks from the autochanger and, if the disks are not labeled with
a storage slot location prior to inserting them into the autochanger, do so
now. If you are running under Library Host Software, export disks via
software.
CAUTION
Failure to eject the disks from the optical drives prior to transport
could result in damage to the drive mechanism and autochanger
because the disks can fall out of the storage slots during transport.
See Section 4.4 for the procedure for ejecting disks.
See Section 2.4 for suggestions for labeling disks.

3. Run TEST 23 to position the picker for shipping.
a. Press Option or go to step 3b for the small unit.
b. Press Next until TEST * appears, and then press Enter .
c.

Press Next until TEST 23 appears, and then press Enter , ONCE * displays.

d. Press Enter . This test moves the picker mechanism to the proper
position for shipment. PASS 23 appears.
The test displays FAIL if it finds any disks in the jukebox. Remove all
cartridges and repeat the test.
CAUTION
Do not remove power to the Optical Library until you are sure that the
SCSI bus is inactive. Removing power from a SCSI peripheral when
the bus is active can cause data loss and/or indeterminate bus states.
(Check the host system reference manuals for information on checking
the status of the SCSI bus.)
Opening the rear cabinet door of the large unit (RW514/516/534/536)
automatically removes power from the Optical Library motors however,
the power cord should be removed first on all units. When the rear
cabinet door is open, disks that are already in a drive can be read;

Moving the Optical Library 3–3

Moving the Optical Library
3.2 Shipping the Unit
however, if the host issues an Autochanger command to access a disk
not currently in a drive, an error condition results.

4. If you are moving a small unit, a deskside unit, or a rackmount unit,
continue with step 5. If you are moving a large unit, go to step 10.
5. Press the ON/OFF button located on the Optical Library front panel so
that it is in the OFF position.
6. Remove the power cable and SCSI cable connections from the Disk Library
System.
7. Remove the right side rack panel (rack-mounted units only).
8. Attach the orange shipping bracket as shown in Figure 3–2 (Rackmount or
deskside units) or lay the small unit on its side and replace the shipping
screw as shown in Figure 3–1 (Small unit).
9. Go to step 16.
10. Switch off the Optical Library operation switch (located on the front panel)
and the power switch (located on the rear panel).
11. Remove the power cable and SCSI cable connections from the Disk Library
System.
12. Position the Optical Library so that the rear panel is accessible and the
rear cabinet door can be opened.
13. Unlock and open the rear cabinet door.
14. Locate the bright orange shipping bracket located half way up the rail on
the right side of the Autochanger.
15. Move the shipping bracket from its "operation mode" position ("A" in
Figure 3–3 and Figure 3–4) to its shipping position ("B" in Figure 3–3 and
Figure 3–4 by performing the following steps:
a. Remove the screw that secures the shipping latch using a Torx T-15
driver.
b. Move the end of the shipping bracket labeled "C" in Figure 3–3, from
position "A" to position "B." (Detail "C" in Figure 3–3 is shown in
Figure 3–4.)
c.

Attach the slot in the shipping bracket to the end of the picker that is
farthest away from you.

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Moving the Optical Library
3.2 Shipping the Unit
d. Insert the peg on the other end of the shipping bracket into the
left-most hole in the rail and pull the bracket tight against the rail.
e.

Verify that the circular cut-out in the shipping bracket fits around the
protrusion on the carriage-end of the picker (adjust if necessary).

Insert the screw that was removed earlier into the hole indicated in
Figure 3–3.

Figure 3–1 Replacing the Shipping Screw (Small Unit RW504/524-ZA)

Shipping screw
location

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Moving the Optical Library
3.2 Shipping the Unit
16. Shut and lock the cabinet rear door.
Figure 3–2 Attaching the Shipping Bracket (Deskside Unit RW510/530-ZC)

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Moving the Optical Library
3.2 Shipping the Unit
Figure 3–3 Positioning the Shipping Bracket (Large Unit RW514/516/534
/536-ZF)

C
A

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Moving the Optical Library
3.2 Shipping the Unit
Figure 3–4 Shipping Bracket Detail (Large Unit RW514/516/534/536-ZF)

A
B

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17. Have the unit repackaged and shipped in the same manner in which it was
received.
Note
Your service representative can provide assistance or advise you on
how to best repackage and ship your Optical Library.

Before powering on the Optical Library once it has reached its destination, the
shipping bracket must be moved back to the "operation mode" position to allow
free movement of the picker. To move the shipping bracket to the operation
mode position perform the following steps:
1. For the small unit, remove the shipping screw (Figure 3–1). For the
deskside unit, or rackmount units, remove the shipping bracket as shown
in Figure 3–2. For the large unit, go to step 4.
2. Replace the right side rack panel (rack-mounted units only)
3. Go to step 10
4. Unlock and open the rear cabinet door.

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Moving the Optical Library
3.2 Shipping the Unit
5. (Refer to Figure 3–5 for clarification of these steps.)
Figure 3–5 Moving the Shipping Bracket Back (Large Unit RW514/516/534
/536-ZF)

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Find the picker and the bright orange shipping bracket that secures it,
located halfway up the rail on the right side of the Autochanger.
6. Remove the screw that secures the shipping bracket using a Torx T-15
driver.
7. Remove the shipping bracket from the picker by first pushing the bracket
back to free the end of the picker farthest away from you. Swing the other
end of the bracket to the right to free the end of the picker closest to you.

Moving the Optical Library 3–9

Moving the Optical Library
3.2 Shipping the Unit
Note
Once released, the picker will glide slowly downward inside the
Autochanger until the fingers are extended to a point where they catch
on the magazines.

8. Secure the shipping bracket in its right-most position, which allows the
picker to move freely along the rails and carriage.
a. Push the shipping bracket as far as possible into the slot in the rail
farthest away from you.
b. Slide the bracket to the right and then pull it toward you so that the
finger on the bracket protrudes out of the hole just to the left of the
slot. (See Figure 3–4.)
c.

Insert the peg on the other end of the bracket into the center hole in
the rail closest to you.

d. Insert the screw (removed earlier) into the right-most hole in the rail
and tighten.
9. Shut and lock the rear cabinet door.
10. Connect the power cable to the Optical Library.
11. Connect the one end of a SCSI cable to the Optical Library, and connect
the other end to the host system.

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4
Basic Front Panel Operations
The following topics and front panel procedures are presented in this chapter:
•

Front panel features and controls

•

Control panel operation tips

•

Loading disks

•

Removing disks

•

Changing control panel configurations

•

Retrieving performance information

•

Running diagnostic tests

•

Setting the Optical Library autocontroller and drive SCSI address

4.1 Front Panel Features and Controls
The main components of the Optical Library are illustrated in the following
figures as indicated in the following list.
•

Figure 4–1 - small Optical Library front panel

•

Figure 4–2 - deskside Optical Library front panel

•

Figure 4–3 - rackmount Optical Library front panel

•

Figure 4–4 - large Optical Library front panel

Table 4–1 describes the components called out in the front panel figures.

Basic Front Panel Operations 4–1

Basic Front Panel Operations
4.1 Front Panel Features and Controls
Figure 4–1 Small Optical Library Front Panel (RW504/524-ZA)

2 Mailslot

6 9−Character Display

1 Operation Switch
3 Selection Controls
5 Drive Indicator

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Basic Front Panel Operations
4.1 Front Panel Features and Controls
Figure 4–2 Deskside Optical Library Front Panel (RW510/530-ZC)
3

Selection Controls

4 Modes
5 Status
6 9-Character Display

2 Mailslot
1 Operation Switch
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Basic Front Panel Operations
4.1 Front Panel Features and Controls
Figure 4–3 Rackmount Optical Library Front Panel (RW511-ZC)
3

Selection Controls
4 Modes
5 Status
6 9-Character Display

2 Mailslot

1 Operation
Switch

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Basic Front Panel Operations
4.1 Front Panel Features and Controls
Figure 4–4 Large Optical Library Front Panel (RW514/516/534/536-ZF)

2 Mailslot
1 Power
6
9-Character
Display

5 Status Indicators
4 Modes

3 Selection Controls
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Basic Front Panel Operations
4.1 Front Panel Features and Controls
Table 4–1 Front Panel Components
Fig
No.

Component

Description

Applicable to

Power On/Off
Button

Pushed to switch the Optical Library power on or
off.

Large Unit

Operation Switch

Pressed to enable or disable operation of the
Optical Library. (This is not the power switch.
The power switch is located on the rear panel.)

All but large
unit

Mailslot

Used to insert or remove disks.

All units

Selection Controls

Pressed to perform the desired operation.

All units

Cancel to cancel the current operation or choice.
Prev to scroll the display choice backward by one.
Next to scroll the display choice forward by one.
Enter to choose the displayed selection.

Modes

Press these buttons to perform the desired
operation.
Load after you place the disk in the mailslot.
Once Load is pressed, the display prompts you
for the desired destination inside the unit. Once
you choose the location, press Enter . The disk
loads to that location.

All but the
small unit.
Use NEXT
on the small
unit to display
Load and Eject
Commands.

Eject to remove a disk from storage in the library.
Once Eject is pressed, the display prompts you for
which disk location to eject. Once you choose the
location, press Enter . The disk is then brought
from that location to the mailslot.
Option to display the current operation options
available such as TEST, INFO (information), CONF
(configuration), and SCSI ID.

Status Indicators

Lit when the indicated activity is taking place.

All but the
small unit

Drive Indicator

Lit when the Optical Drive is accessed.

Only the small
unit

9-Character
Display

Displays information about the the current
operation. Press Next or Prev to control the
selections. Once your selection is displayed, press
Enter . Press Cancel to cancel your selection.

All units

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Basic Front Panel Operations
4.2 Control Panel Tips

4.2 Control Panel Tips
•

Pressing Option a second time returns the Optical Library display to the

READY state. The Option key acts like a toggle. This feature is not available

on the small unit.
•

Pressing Cancel takes you back one step each time it is pressed.

•

When selecting a number on the display, you can usually get to your
selection three different ways.
Press Next or Prev to increment/decrement by one.
Hold Next or Prev down to increment/decrement by one at an
accelerated speed.
Press Eject or Load to increment/decrement respectively by tens. These
buttons are not available on the small unit.

For example, suppose one of the numbers in your password is 167. You could
press Next to get to that number. You could press Prev to work backwards to
that number. Or you could press Eject or Load to work forward or backward to
the nearest ten (160 or 170) of that number and then press Next or Prev to get
the exact number.
Note
Using the Load and Eject buttons to increment the display numbers by
tens won’t work if you are loading or ejecting disks.

4.3 Loading Disks
CAUTION
Disks should be imported using the software installed on your system.
Use of the following procedures could confuse the system software and
cause loss of data. Please refer to your software guide for proper media
import and export procedures.
If you load disks from the back of the disk library and the disks are
inserted incorrectly or put into the wrong storage slot, your file system
will be corrupted.

Basic Front Panel Operations 4–7

Basic Front Panel Operations
4.3 Loading Disks
CAUTION
These procedures will not work if SECURE is displayed on the front
panel. Small unit may display RESERVED. Refer to Section 6.3 for
instructions on changing security configurations.

To load disks into the Optical Library, do the following:
1. Before loading the disk cartridge, make sure it is unpackaged from the
plastic storage box and is properly labeled.
2. With the Optical Library switched on and in the READY state, put the disk
in the mailslot.
•

Side A faces up in the direction shown in Figure 4–5 through
Figure 4–8.

•

The metal shutter goes in first.

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Basic Front Panel Operations
4.3 Loading Disks
Figure 4–5 Inserting a Disk into the Small Unit (RW504/524-ZA)

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Basic Front Panel Operations
4.3 Loading Disks
Figure 4–6 Inserting a Disk into a Deskside Unit (RW510/530-ZC)

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Basic Front Panel Operations
4.3 Loading Disks
Figure 4–7 Inserting a Disk into a Rackmount Unit (RW511-ZC)

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Basic Front Panel Operations
4.3 Loading Disks
Figure 4–8 Inserting a Disk into a Large Unit (RW514/516/534/536-ZF)

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3. Press the Load button on medium and large units.

SLOT 1 (or the first available slot) displays.
WARNING
The changer cannot operate when full.
If you attempt to add more disks than the library’s drive and slot
capacity, you receive a FULL message on the control panel display. The
Optical Library is full when all storage slots and drives contain optical
disks.
Before you can add another disk when the library is at capacity, you
must first remove a disk from the Optical Library.

4. Press Enter to accept the displayed choice or press the Next or Prev key
to see the other choices. Only those storage slots that are empty and
unreserved/available are displayed.
Pressing Next or Prev scrolls you through selections for the storage slots,
drive 1, drive 2, drive 3, drive 4, or the mailslot. Once your choice is
displayed, press Enter .

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Basic Front Panel Operations
4.3 Loading Disks
As the picker moves the disk from the mailslot to its storage slot or drive
destination, the LOAD indicator blinks and SLOT ## displays, where ## is the
actual number of the slot in which the disk was loaded.
After the picker moves the disk from the mailslot and puts it in the chosen
slot or drive, the display returns to READY.
Note
When loading disks, take care to insert the disks into the mailslot
correctly. If you don’t insert the disk fully, you could see an EMPTY, LOAD
ERR or MISLOAD message on the display. If this happens, press Cancel
and try firmly inserting the disk again.

CAUTION
If SECURE or RESERVED is displayed, refer to Section 6.3 for instructions
on changing security configurations.

4.4 Removing Disks
CAUTION
It is critical that disks temporarily removed from the Optical Library
be labeled with their storage slot locations. If the disks are not
reinserted into their original storage slot location, your file system
will no longer be accurate. This procedure should only be used in
catostrophic circumstances. Normally, disks are exported via the host
system software.

4.4.1 Removing Disks from the Small Unit (RW504/524)
1. Press NEXT until EJECT * displays.
2. Press ENTER . SLOT ## displays. (## is the slot number from 1-16 where a
cartridge is stored. DRIVE may also display, indicating there is a cartridge
in the optical drive.)

Basic Front Panel Operations 4–13

Basic Front Panel Operations
4.4 Removing Disks
3. If this is the number of the slot that holds the cartridge you want ejected
through the mailslot, press ENTER .
If this is not the number of the slot that holds the cartridge you want
ejected, press NEXT or PREV until the desisred number displays. Then
press ENTER .

4.4.2 Removing Disks from all Other Units (RW510/530, RW511,
RW514/534, and RW516/536)
1. With the Optical Library switched on and in the READY state, press the
Eject key. The first occupied storage slot (normally SLOT 1) is displayed.
2. Press Enter to accept the displayed choice or press the Next or Prev key
to see the other choices. Only those storage slots that are filled and
unreserved/available are displayed.
3. Pressing Next or Prev scrolls you through selections for the storage slots,
drive 1, drive 2, drive 3, or drive 4. Once your choice is displayed, press
Enter .
While the picker moves the disk from its slot or drive to the mailslot, the
EJECT indicator blinks. SLOT ## is displayed, where ## is the actual number
of the slot from which the disk was ejected.
4. Once the display returns to READY, remove the disk from the mailslot.
Note
If a disk is already in the mailslot when Eject is pressed, a FULL
message displays. Remove the disk from the mailslot and try the Eject
procedure again.
If a disk is partially in the mailslot when Eject is pressed, a MISLOAD
message displays. Press Cancel , remove the disk from the mailslot and
try the Eject procedure again.

4.4.3 If a Cartridge Won’t Eject
There are several conditions that may prevent a cartridge from ejecting:
•

If EMPTY displays, there are no cartridges in the slots.

•

If there is a cartridge in the mailslot, FULL briefly displays, and then READY
displays. Remove the cartridge from the mailslot, then repeat the steps to
eject a cartridge.

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Basic Front Panel Operations
4.4 Removing Disks
•

If the host computer system has a disk reserved, the slot number of the
reserved disk won’t display. The disk must be unreserved to eject it. Refer
to your host computer system documentation or your application software
documentation for instructions on unreserving a disk.

•

If the option "Prevent Media Removal" CONF 15 is set to ON, RESERVED
displays and cartridges cannot be removed. CONF 15 must be set to OFF to
eject a cartridge. See Section 6.3

•

The host computer system is set to disallow mailslot operation. Refer to
your host computer system documentation or your application software
documentation.

4.5 Changing Control Panel Configurations
The following steps show you how to change a control panel configuration. See
Appendix A for a listing of all configuration options and defaults.
1. Switch on the Optical Library if it is not already on. On the small unit go
to step 3 when READY is displayed.
2. With READY displayed, press Option . TEST * displays.
3. Press Next . CONF * displays.
4. Press Enter . CONF 0 displays.
5. Press Next or Prev until CONF ## displays (where ## is the configuration
number you want to change.)
See Appendix A for a complete listing of configurations.
6. Press Enter .
The default setting is displayed. It may be any one of the following:
•

OFF or ON

•

A numeral

You may be prompted for a password before your options, if any, display.
An explanation of passwords is found in Chapter 6.
7. Press Next or Prev until the setting for this particular configuration is
appropriate for your situation.
8. Press Enter once your choice displays. SET ## displays followed by CONF *.
9. Press CANCEL to exit.

Basic Front Panel Operations 4–15

Basic Front Panel Operations
4.6 Retrieving Performance Information

4.6 Retrieving Performance Information
To display information about the Optical Library (the error log or move success
log, for example), you need to access the INFO option. All the information log
selections are identified in Appendix B.
Here are the steps to access an information log.
Note:
There is no Option button on the small unit, therefore, on the small
units, go to step 2 when READY is displayed.

1. With the Optical Library switched on and READY displayed, press Option .
TEST * displays.
2. Press Next until INFO * displays.
3. Press Enter , a flashing 0 displays.
4. Press Next or Prev until the desired log number displays.
See Appendix B for a complete listing of information logs.
5. Press Enter . The log information displays.
Note
Some logs display more information when Next or Prev is pressed.
Press Cancel to stop the INFO display. Press Enter then Next to choose
another log.

4.7 Running Diagnostic Tests
To display test information and to choose tests to execute, you need to access
the TEST option. All diagnostic tests are described in Appendix C.
Here are the steps to perform a diagnostic test.

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Basic Front Panel Operations
4.7 Running Diagnostic Tests
CAUTION
Some diagnostic tests can corrupt your file system by moving a disk
from its original storage slot to a new storage slot.
Please contact your service representative if you feel diagnostic steps
are necessary unless you are trained to perform these diagnostic tests
and to interpret their results for the purposes of troubleshooting.

1. With the Optical Library switched on and READY displayed, press Option , or
NEXT for the small unit, TEST * displays.
2. Press Enter . TEST 0 displays.
3. Press Next or Prev until the desired test number displays.
See Appendix C for a complete listing of diagnostic tests.
4. Once you press Enter for the chosen test, ONCE displays.
Select ONCE by pressing Enter or press Next or Prev to choose 10, 100, 1000,
or LOOP test repetition times.

LOOP indicates that the test runs continuously until Cancel is pressed or the
unit is switched off.
Note
A test may be stopped by pressing Cancel . The current test iteration
completes.

5. Once you press Enter for the number of test iterations, TESTING displays
briefly, then RUN ## displays (where ## is the test number.)
6. The test runs. If no problems are encountered, the message PASS ##
displays.
Press Option ( CANCEL on the small unit) to get back to the READY state; or,
press Enter or Cancel to perform another test.
If a problem occurs during the test, the message FAIL ## displays. Press
Enter to gain information about the failure. An ERROR ## displays. Relevant
information is stored in the Error information log.
Press Cancel or Option to exit this display.

Basic Front Panel Operations 4–17

Basic Front Panel Operations
4.8 Setting the Optical Library System Addresses

4.8 Setting the Optical Library System Addresses
The Optical Library uses from two to five SCSI addresses: one for each of the
drives, and one for the Autochanger. All of these addresses are set through the
control panel. The default address settings are as follows:
NOTE
You must set the SCSI addresses regardless of the defaults.

Table 4–2 Default Address Settings

Description

Small
Unit
Address

Medium
Unit
Address

Large
Unit
Address

Autochanger Controller

Optical Disk Drive #1

Optical Disk Drive #2

N/A

Optical Disk Drive #3

N/A

Optical Disk Drive #4

N/A

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4.8 Setting the Optical Library System Addresses
If you want to change one or all of the addresses, follow these steps:
1. First verify IDs of all SCSI devices connected to the host system, before
changing defaults to avoid bus conflicts.
2. Shut down the host system.
3. Ensure that the Optical Library is already on. For the small unit, go to
step 5 if power is on.
4. With READY displayed, press OPTION . TEST * displays.
5. Press NEXT . until SCSI IDs * displays.
6. Press ENTER . AC ID # displays, where # may be the default number
indicated in Table 4–2 or the current address.
This is the Autochanger controller address. If you want to change this
address, press ENTER , otherwise continue to press NEXT until the drive
number whose address you want to change is displayed, (DRV ID 1, DRV
ID 2, etc.)
7. Press NEXT or PREV until the address you want displays. (Addresses can
only be a number from 0 through 7).
8. Press ENTER . The address you chose is now set.
9. If you want to change additional drive addresses, press NEXT until that
drive number is displayed and repeat steps 6 through 8 to set the new
address.
10. Press NEXT until UPDATE or CONFLICT displays.
If CONFLICT displays, two or more drives and/or the controller have been
set to the same address and must be reset.
If UPDATE displays and you are satisfied with the addresses you have
selected, press ENTER .
11. Record the new address setting for future reference.
12. Press CANCEL until the READY state returns.

Basic Front Panel Operations 4–19

Basic Front Panel Operations
4.8 Setting the Optical Library System Addresses
Caution
Do not remove power to the Optical Library until you are sure that the
SCSI bus is inactive. Removing power from a SCSI peripheral when
the bus is active can cause data loss and/or indeterminate bus states.
(Check the host system reference manuals for information on checking
the status of the SCSI bus.)
Opening the rear cabinet door of the large unit automatically removes
power to the Optical Library motors. When the rear cabinet door is
open, disks that are already in a drive can be read; however, if the host
issues an Autochanger command to access a disks not currently in a
drive, an error condition results.

13. Power cycle the Optical Library so the new address setting will be
recognized by the host system.
Note:
Rebooting is required for the system to recognize the new IDs.

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5
Rear Panel Configurations and
Connections
This chapter shows where SCSI and power connectors are located on the rear
panel.
If you are configuring the Optical Library to a host computer other than those
listed above, refer to your host system manuals for configuration steps.

5.1 Rear Panel Connectors
The main components of the Optical Library back panel are illustrated in the
figures as indicated in the following list.
•

Figure 5–1 - Small Optical Library (RW504/524-ZA)

•

Figure 5–2 - Deskside Optical Library (RW510/530-ZC)

•

Figure 5–3 - Rackmount Optical Library (RW511-ZC)

•

Figure 5–4 - Large Optical Library (RW514/516/534/536-ZF)

Table 5–1 describes the components called out in the rear panel figures.

Rear Panel Configurations and Connections 5–1

Rear Panel Configurations and Connections
5.1 Rear Panel Connectors
Figure 5–1 Small Optical Library Rear Panel (RW504/524-ZA)
3 Power Switch

4 Voltage Select Switch

1 Power Connector

2 SCSI Connector

MK445−05

5–2 Rear Panel Configurations and Connections

Rear Panel Configurations and Connections
5.1 Rear Panel Connectors
Figure 5–2 Deskside Optical Library Rear Panel (RW510/530-ZC)

1 Power Connector
2 Power Switch

3 SCSI Connectors

ZS-0513-MH

Rear Panel Configurations and Connections 5–3

Rear Panel Configurations and Connections
5.1 Rear Panel Connectors
Figure 5–3 Rackmount Optical Library Rear Panel (RW511-ZC)
2 Power Switch
1 Power Connector

3 SCSI
Connectors

ZS-0514-MH

5–4 Rear Panel Configurations and Connections

Rear Panel Configurations and Connections
5.1 Rear Panel Connectors
Figure 5–4 Large Optical Library Rear Panel (RW514/516/534/536-ZF)
1 Power

2
SCSI Connectors

ZS-0662-MH

Rear Panel Configurations and Connections 5–5

Rear Panel Configurations and Connections
5.1 Rear Panel Connectors
Table 5–1 Rear Panel Components
Fig
No.

Component

Description

Applicable to

Power Connector

Connection for the power cord.

All Units

SCSI Connectors

Two SCSI bus connectors that allow SCSI devices
to be daisy-chained. If no other SCSI device
exists after the current device on the chain, a
terminator must be connected to the unused
connector.

All units

CAUTION
Do not plug a single-ended device into a differential bus or a differential
device into a single-ended bus.
3

Power Switch

Used to switch power on and off

All but large
unit

Voltage Select
Switch

Sets the voltage to either 115 volts or 230 volts

Small Unit

5–6 Rear Panel Configurations and Connections

6
Securing the Optical Library
The following topics are presented in this chapter:
•

Security considerations

•

Setting a password

•

Setting security configurations

6.1 Security Considerations
In its default condition, the Optical Library is unsecured, however, system
control software may secure the Optical Library automatically. Any user can
insert or remove disks or access control panel displays, configurations, or tests.
In an open environment, some precautions should be taken to secure access to
the control panel as well as to the following:
•

Sensitive data stored on optical disk surfaces

•

Configuration settings

•

Diagnostic log information

If you are concerned about security you should do the following:
•

Set a new Optical Library password periodically and limit the number of
people who know the password.

•

Implement the following security configurations:

•

Configuration 15—restricts disk insertion and removal

•

Configuration 20—maintains the configuration 15 setting in the event
of a power failure

Consider locating the Optical Library in a physically secure environment.

Securing the Optical Library 6–1

Securing the Optical Library
6.2 Setting a New Password

6.2 Setting a New Password
Note
Remember your password. If you forget it, only your service
representative can reset the password to the default.
The default factory set password is 0-0-0. When setting a new
password you must first key in the the old one and then the new one.

Follow these steps to set a new password.
NOTE
The small unit doesn’t have an OPTION button, therefore, when READY
is displayed go to step 2 for the small unit.

1. With READY displayed, press Option . TEST * displays.
2. Press Next until CONF * displays.
3. Press Enter . CONF 0 displays (0 is flashing for the small unit).
4. Press Next until CONF 17 displays.
5. Press Enter . 0 displays. (CODE1 and a flashing 0 displays for the small
unit).
6. Enter the current password (or the default password, 0-0-0).
a. Press Next or Prev until first number of the old or default password
displays.
b. Press Enter . 0 displays. (CODE2 and a flashing 0 displays for the small
unit).
c.

Press Next or Prev until second number of the old or default password
displays.

d. Press Enter . 0 displays. (CODE3 and a flashing 0 displays for the small
unit).
e.

Press Next or Prev until third number of the old or default password
displays.

6–2 Securing the Optical Library

Securing the Optical Library
6.2 Setting a New Password
f.

Press Enter .
Note

If the password is keyed in successfully, the display prompts you for the
new one. If a mistake is made in keying in the password, NO CONFIG
briefly displays and the unit returns to the CONF 17 display.
If you realize you’ve made a mistake in keying in a password, press
Cancel to return to the CONF 17 option.

7. Enter a new password.
Note
It is a good idea to write down your new password prior to entering it
into the Optical Library. Also, store this information in a place where
you can find it easily in case you forget your password.

a. Press Enter . A displays with the old first number blinking. (NEW1 and a
flashing 0 displays for the small unit).
b. Press Next or Prev until first number of new password displays.
c.

Press Enter . B displays with a blinking second number of the old
password. (NEW2 and a flashing 0 displays for the small unit).

d. Press Next or Prev until second number of new password displays.
e.

Press Enter . C displays with a blinking third number of the old
password. (NEW3 and a flashing 0 displays for the small unit).

Press Next or Prev until third number of new password displays.

g. Press Enter . SET 17 displays briefly.
h. Press Cancel to return to READY

Securing the Optical Library 6–3

Securing the Optical Library
6.3 Setting Security Configurations

6.3 Setting Security Configurations
The following are two security configurations you might consider implementing.
•

CONF 15
When this is set to ON, you cannot insert or remove disks. If you need to
insert or remove disks, you must set CONF 15 back to OFF. (Setting CONF
15 requires a password.) This restricts users from ‘‘illegally’’ inserting or
removing disks.

•

CONF 20
When this is set to ON, the CONF 15 status is maintained when a power
failure occurs. Also the reserved status of optical platters is maintained if
the Optical Library System power fails.
When setting CONF 15 or CONF 20, the display prompts you for a password.
This password is 0-0-0 or the new one you set for CONF 17.

Setting CONF 15 or CONF 20
1. Press Option and then Next until CONF * displays. For the small unit, just
press Next .
2. Press Enter . CONF 0 displays. (0 is blinking on the small unit)
3. Press Next or Prev until CONF 15 or CONF 20 displays.
4. Press Enter . 0 displays. ( CODE1 and a flashing 0 are displayed on the small
unit.)
5. Press Next or Prev until the first password number displays.
6. Press Enter . 0 displays.( CODE2 and a flashing 0 are displayed on the small
unit.)
7. Press Next or Prev until the second password number displays.
8. Press Enter . 0 displays.( CODE3 and a flashing 0 are displayed on the small
unit.)
9. Press Next or Prev until the third password number displays.
10. Press Enter . SET 15 or SET 20 displays.

NO CONFIG is displayed if you entered the wrong security code.
11. Press Cancel twice to return to Ready.

6–4 Securing the Optical Library

A
Configuration Options and Defaults
This appendix lists the Optical Library configuration options and defaults.
Chapter 4 describes how to access and set these configurations.
Note
Your service representative can assist you in implementing the right
configuration selections for your Optical Library.

A.1 Mailslot Configurations
Configurations 31 and 32 allow you to control the mailslot as described
below. (Instructions for setting Optical Library configurations are located in
Chapter 4.)
Note
In its default state, the Optical Library mailslot stays open, ready to
accept an optical disk.
The following configurations allow you to change the mailslot’s default
position of open to closed.

•

CONF 31 - when this is set to ON and CONF 15 is also set to ON, the
mailslot’s default position is closed. The mailslot cannot be opened and
disks cannot be inserted or removed until CONF 15 (which requires a
password to set), is set to OFF. Setting this configuration to ON makes
it visible to the user that the mailslot cannot be used until security
configuration 15 is switched OFF.
If the autochanger disk capacity is full, the mailslot only opens for an eject
command.

Configuration Options and Defaults A–1

Configuration Options and Defaults
A.1 Mailslot Configurations
•

CONF 32 - when this is set to ON, the mailslot can be rotated open or closed
from the control panel or it allows the host to control mailslot rotation
using a SCSI rotate mailslot command. Pressing Option on the Optical
Library control panel displays an OPEN MS or CLOSE MS message. When the
open or close message displays, press Enter to toggle the mailslot open or
closed.
If the autochanger disk capacity is full, the OPEN/CLOSE MS is not displayed
and the mailslot only opens for an eject command.

A.2 Security Configurations
The following security-related configurations may be of value to you and are
discussed in detail in Chapter 6.
•

CONF 15 - when this is set to ON, you cannot insert or remove disks without
a password. This restricts users from ‘‘illegally’’ inserting or removing
disks.

•

CONF 20 - when this is set to ON, the CONF 15 status is maintained when
a power failure occurs. Also, the reserved status of optical platters is
maintained if the Optical Library power fails.

•

CONF 17 - this configuration allows you to set a password that is needed
when either CONF 15 or CONF 20 are implemented. The default factory-set
password is 0-0-0. When setting a new password you must key in the old
one first and then the new one.
Note
Don’t forget your password. If you forget it, only your service
representative can reset the password to default.

A.3 Configuration Options and Defaults
Table A–1 lists the Optical Library configuration options and defaults.
Chapter 4 describes how to access and set these configurations.
Note
Your service representative can assist you in implementing the right
configuration selections for your Optical Library.

A–2 Configuration Options and Defaults

Configuration Options and Defaults
A.3 Configuration Options and Defaults
Table A–1 Configuration Selections
No.

Function

Default

Options

Clear/Save Error Log
(Information Log 0)

SAVE

CLEAR - clears the error log immediately.
SAVE - saves the error log until CLEAR is
configured.

No Break on Failure

OFF

OFF - if a test encounters a failure, the
test stops.
ON - if a test encounters a failure, the test
continues.

Clear/Save Move Log
(Information Log 10)

SAVE

CLEAR - clears the move log immediately.
SAVE - saves the move log until CLEAR
save is configured.

Clear/Save Runtime Log
(Information Log 11)

SAVE

CLEAR - clears the runtime log immediately.
SAVE - saves the runtime log until clear is
configured.

*15

Prevent Media Removal
(password required)

OFF

ON - Cartridges cannot be loaded or
ejected.
OFF - Cartridges can be loaded or ejected.

*16

Set Default Configurations SAVE
(password required)

*17

Set New Password
(password required)

0-0-0

*18

Clear/Save Logs
(password required)

SAVE

Clears/zeros these logs:
#4 - Drive Load Count
#5 - Power on Hours
#9 - Move
#12 - Flip
#13 - Translate
#14 - Mailslot Rotation

CLEAR - restores default configurations
immediately.
SAVE - maintains all set configurations.

CLEAR - clears/zeros the specified logs.
SAVE - maintains the specified logs until
CLEAR is configured.

*Configurations 15 - 20, 31, 32, 50 and 66 require a password. See Chapter 6.

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Configuration Options and Defaults A–3

Configuration Options and Defaults
A.3 Configuration Options and Defaults
Table A–1 (Cont.) Configuration Selections
No.

Function

*19

Set Autochanger Retries
(password required)

Default

Options
Sets the number of attempts to retry
moves before giving up.
A-

Max. attempts
to find home

B-

Max. attempts
to do move

C-

Max. attempts
to restore
move after
failure

*20

Power On Cartridge
Security
(password required)

OFF

ON - maintains the status of Configuration
15 upon power cycle or power failure.
OFF - Configuration 15 is not maintained
through a power cycle or power failure.

Enable Autochanger
Retries

ON - Autochanger attempts to correct itself
when it encounters difficulty.
OFF - Autochanger does not attempt to
correct itself when it encounters difficulty.

Clear Drive 1 Load
Count Log
(Information Log 4)

SAVE

CLEAR - clears the Drive 1 Load Count
Log immediately.
SAVE - saves the Drive 1 Load Count Log
until clear is configured.

Same as Config. 22, for
Drive 2

Same as Config. 22, for
Drive 3

Same as Config. 22, for
Drive 4

Report Recovered Error

OFF

ON - reports the SCSI-level error to the
host.
OFF - no reports of SCSI-level errors to
the host.

*Configurations 15 - 20, 31, 32, 50 and 66 require a password. See Chapter 6.

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A–4 Configuration Options and Defaults

Configuration Options and Defaults
A.3 Configuration Options and Defaults
Table A–1 (Cont.) Configuration Selections
No.

Function

Default

Options

*31

Secured Mailslot
Rotation
(password required)

OFF

OFF - Normal mailslot operation.
ON - The mailslot rotates in when
Configuration 15 is set to ON or a Prevent
Media Removal command is received. The
mailslot remains closed until Configuration
15 is set to OFF or an Allow Media
Removal command is received. If the
autochanger is full, the mailslot opens only
for an EJECT command.

*32

Mailslot Rotation
Command
(password required)

OFF

OFF - Normal mailslot operation. If the
host sends a Rotate Mailslot command and
Config. 32 is set to OFF, the host receives
a Check Condition followed by a Sense Key
of Illegal Request.
ON - When a Rotate Mailslot command is
received (either from the host or via the
control panel), the mailslot is toggled open
or closed.

DEC/OEM Mode

OFF

OFF - Changes inquiry mode to DEC
mode. Required when connected to a DEC
computer to ensure integrity. This changes
default of Autocontroller PCA.
ON - For use with OEM computers (HP).

DEC/OEM Mode

OFF

OFF - Changes inquiry mode to DEC
mode. Required when connected to a
DEC computer to ensure integrity. This
changed default of 1.3 Gbyte multifunction
drive only.
ON - For use with OEM computers (HP).

NOTE
If drives need to be switched from DEC mode to OEM standard mode,
contact your Digital Services representative.

*Configurations 15 - 20, 31, 32, 50 and 66 require a password. See Chapter 6.

Configuration Options and Defaults A–5

B
Information Logs
Table B–1 lists the information logs available through the control panel. To
access these logs, see Chapter 4.
Note
Your service representative can help you interpret the information held
in the information logs.

These information logs will be of value to you:
•

Log 1—Firmware Version Number

•

Log 16—Drive 1 SCSI Address

•

Log 17—Drive 2 SCSI Address

•

Log 18—Drive 3 SCSI Address

•

Log 19—Drive 4 SCSI Address

Other information logs record information that tell you how much your Optical
Library is used.
Table B–1 Information Logs
No.

Log Name

Description

Autochanger Error Log

A time-stamped history of past diagnostic test
errors. The error message maintained for each
error indicates the failure and the possible
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) which may
have caused the failure.
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Information Logs B–1

Information Logs

Table B–1 (Cont.) Information Logs
No.

Log Name

Description

Firmware Version Number

Displays the current autochanger firmware
version number.

Element Status

Displays the status (empty or full; see Data
mask, below) of the selected autochanger
element.
Three numbers are displayed:
First Number - Element number
0 - picker
1 - drive 1
2 - drive 2
3 - drive 3
4 - drive 4
10 - mailslot
The number of storage slots depends on the
model as follows:
11 - 26 - storage slots for the Small Unit
11 - 42 - storage slots for the Deskside or
Rackmount Units
11 - 160 - storage slots for the Large Unit
Second Number-Element type
1 - picker
2 - storage slot
3 - mailslot
4 - drive
Third Number-Data mask
00 - empty
01 - full

Software Clock

Displays the current ‘‘count’’ in seconds of the
software clock (hexadecimal).

Drive Load Count

Displays the number of cartridge loads for
either Drive 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Power On Hours

Displays the number of operation hours
(operation button on-time).
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B–2 Information Logs

Information Logs

Table B–1 (Cont.) Information Logs
No.

Log Name

Description

Current Move* Success Count

Displays the number of successful moves since
the most recent failure.

Move* Success Average

Displays the average of the values in Log #10 Move Success Log.

Current Move* Retry Count

Displays the number of move retries performed
since the most recent failure.

Total Move* Count

Displays the total number of moves and move
attempts.

Move* Success Log

Contains the number of successful moves which
have occurred without a failure. Each time a
failure occurs, the number of good moves is
entered into the log and a new count is started.
This INFO display shows the most recent 10 (or
less) entries in the log. This log also shows the
retry counts corresponding to each log entry.
Example (two displays for each entry):

1 33482
3
First display: 1 - entry number and 33482 number of moves
Second display: 3 - number of retries
11

Display Runtime Log

Flashes to each display until CANCEL is
pressed.
A - Moves performed
B - Retries
C - Automatic recoveries
D - Hard errors

Display Flip Count

Displays total number of picker flips.

Display Translate Count

Displays total number of picker translates.

Display Mailslot Rotation
Count

Displays total number of mailslot rotations.

Number of Drives

Displays the number of disk drives in the unit.

Drive #1 SCSI Address

Displays the SCSI address for Drive #1.

*The term Move used in Logs 6 - 10 means SCSI-level moves by the picker mechanism.

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Information Logs B–3

Information Logs

Table B–1 (Cont.) Information Logs
No.

Log Name

Description

Drive #2 SCSI Address

Displays the SCSI address for Drive #2.

Drive #3 SCSI Address

Displays the SCSI address for Drive #3 (if
installed).

Drive #4 SCSI Address

Displays the SCSI address for Drive #4 (if
installed).

Distance

Displays the maximum distance that your
carriage can move (hexadecimal).

Picker Core Angle

Displays the measured picker core angle from
the nominal position (hexadecimal).

Stack Tilt

Displays the measured stack tilt of the box
(hexadecimal).

23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41

Minimum Clearance:
Mailslot
Magazine 1
Magazine 2
Magazine 3
Magazine 4
Magazine 5
Magazine 6
Magazine 6
Magazine 8
Magazine 9
Magazine 10
Magazine 11
Magazine 12
Magazine 13
Magazine 14
Magazine 15
Magazine 16
Magazine 17
Magazine 18

Minimum clearance for cartridge insertion into
a magazine or mailslot. Up/down clearance
is calculated by Test 65 and Test 67 and is
displayed in hexadecimal format.
Example:

B–4 Information Logs

00DC 0028 - 220, 40
FFEC 0014 - -20, 20
Note: Your autochanger contains up to 18
magazines depending on the model.

C
Control Panel Diagnostic Tests
The following tables describe these Optical Library diagnostic tests:
•

Table C–1, Sequence Tests describes tests 1 through 5.

•

Table C–2, Exerciser Tests describes tests 10 through 29.

•

Table C–3, Electronic Core Tests describes tests 30 through 44.

•

Table C–4, Mechanism Core Tests describes tests 50 through 75.

A brief discussion of diagnostic tests can be found in Chapter 1. Procedures for
how to perform a diagnostic test are found in Chapter 4.
VERY IMPORTANT
Some diagnostic tests can result in a disk being placed into an
improper storage slot. If this happens, the Optical Library file system
is no longer accurate.
It is strongly recommended that you only execute tests 1, 2, 3, 10, 23,
and 38 as described in Section 1.6.
All other tests should be performed by a trained service representative.
Please contact your service representative if you feel diagnostic steps
are necessary unless you are trained to perform these diagnostic tests
and to interpret their results for the purposes of troubleshooting.

Control Panel Diagnostic Tests C–1

Control Panel Diagnostic Tests

Table C–1 Sequence Tests
No.

Test Name

Description

Poweron

Checks all digital data paths and normal
machine operation. This test runs the same
sequence of tests that are run when the Optical
Library operation button is switched on, but does
NOT execute all operations.
Sequence Order:
3 - Controller Test
40 - Power Supply Test
— Motor Connection Test (no number)
5 - Initialize Mechanism
46 - Board Configuration
—Restore (if needed.) If power failed in the
middle of a move, the autochanger tries a
"restore" of the last move. The autochanger
tries to put the cartridge back to where it came
from. This attempt could fail (the Poweron
sequence fails.) A restore attempt only occurs if
power fails during the Poweron test.
10 - Initialize Element Status (if needed.)
38 - Control Panel Light Show
—Mailslot rotation (if not secured.) The rotation
could fail (Poweron sequence fails.) Poweron
only.

Wellness Test

Checks out the general capability of the
autochanger. Requires one loaded cartridge;
drives and mailslot empty.
Sequence Order:
1 - Poweron test
11 - Mechanical Exerciser Test
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C–2 Control Panel Diagnostic Tests

Control Panel Diagnostic Tests

Table C–1 (Cont.) Sequence Tests
No.

Test Name

Description

Controller Test

This sequence is run by the autochanger
controller when the Optical Library operation
switch is switched on to check out all paths, and
operation of the servo motor and autochanger
circuitry.
Sequence Order:
30 - Processor Test
31 - ROM Checksum Test
33 - Non-Destructive RAM Test
32 - RAM Checksum Test
34 - SCSI Interface Controller IC Test
35 - Multi-Function Peripheral IC Test
36 - Motor Control IC Test
37 - Drive Connect Test

Initialize Mechanism

Prepares the unit for movement.
Sequence Order:
Initialize RAM variables to defaults
50 - Find Home

Table C–2 Exerciser Tests
No.

Test Name

Description

Initialize Element
Status

Performs the same function as the SCSI
Initialize Element Status command. It physically
scans the entire unit to determine which storage
slots and drives contain disks.

Mechanism Exercise
Test

Performs a combination of moves with a pass/fail
result. This exerciser is actually a sequence
of other exerciser tests—12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
and 17. This exercise returns an error code
#57H Invalid Configuration if there are no
cartridges loaded into the unit. Requires one
loaded cartridge, drives and mailslot empty.
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Control Panel Diagnostic Tests C–3

Control Panel Diagnostic Tests

Table C–2 (Cont.) Exerciser Tests
No.

Test Name

Description

Carriage/Picker Move
Test

Performs a combination of carriage moves with a
pass/fail result. Moves the picker assembly the
full length of the rails with the picker on first
one side and then the other. No cartridges are
required.

Translate Test

Performs a combination of moves with a pass/fail
result. It performs several translations from
various starting positions. No cartridges are
required.

Flip Test

Performs a combination of moves with a pass
/fail result. It performs several flips at various
locations. No cartridges are required.

Storage Slot Test

Performs a combination of moves with a pass/fail
result. It moves a cartridge from a randomlychosen full slot to a randomly-chosen empty slot,
with a random flip. It then moves the cartridge
back to its original storage slot with its original
orientation. This exerciser returns an error code
#57H Invalid Configuration if there are no
cartridges loaded into the unit, or if any drive is
full. Requires one loaded cartridge.

Drive I/O Test

Performs a combination of moves with a pass/fail
result. It moves a cartridge from a randomlychosen full slot to a drive, with a random flip.
It then moves the cartridge back to its original
slot with its original orientation. It does this
once for each optical drive. Returns an error
code #57H Invalid Configuration if there are
no cartridges loaded into the unit. Requires one
loaded cartridge; drives must be empty.

Mailslot I/O

Performs a combination of moves with a pass
/fail result. It moves a cartridge from the
lowest-numbered full slot to the mailslot with
a random flip. It then moves the cartridge
back to its original slot with its original
orientation. Returns an error code #57H
Invalid Configuration if there are no
cartridges loaded into the unit. Requires one
loaded cartridge; mailslot must be empty.
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C–4 Control Panel Diagnostic Tests

Control Panel Diagnostic Tests

Table C–2 (Cont.) Exerciser Tests
No.

Test Name

Description

Speed Factor Setting
Utility

Allows the setting of the speed factor as the first
parameter given. The speed factor determines
how fast the system moves the mechanics.
The number provides 1/Parameter speed (for
example, Parameter=3 runs the motors at 1/3 of
full speed). This test can only be run from the
SCSI Interface.

Zero Maximum Force
Log

The maximum force log is initialized to all zeros.

Set Speed Factor to Full
Speed

Allows the mechanics to be run at full speed.

Set Speed Factor to Half
Speed

Allows the mechanics to be run at half speed.

Set Speed Factor to
Quarter Speed

Allows the mechanics to be run at quarter speed.

Shipping

Moves the picker to the appropriate position in
preparation for shipping.

Fill Picker

Moves a cartridge into the picker from the first
full storage slot.

Empty Picker

Moves a cartridge from the picker to the first
empty storage slot.

Zero Runtime Log

The entire runtime log is initialized to all zeros.

Set Minimum Retries

This sets the number of retries to 1. This may
be set to see if the chosen test is doing what you
want it to do. After you are satisfied that the
test is what you want, run Test 28 which resets
the number of retries to default values.

Set to Default Number
of Retries

Resets the number of retries to poweron default
values. Used after setting retries to 1 by Test 27.

Zero Error Log

Sets Information Log 0, Autochanger Error Log
back to zero.

Control Panel Diagnostic Tests C–5

Control Panel Diagnostic Tests

Table C–3 Electronic Core Tests
No.

Test Name

Description

Microprocessor
Operation Test

Performs a functional check of the microprocessor. This test shuts down the servo system;
a Power On sequence is run when this test
finishes.

ROM Checksum Test

Performs a checksum verification of the ROM.

RAM Checksum Test

A checksum of the ‘‘Controlled’’ area of RAM is
kept on an ongoing basis. This test verifies that
the checksum is still valid.

Non-Destructive RAM
Test

Tests all of the controller’s RAM, checking for
data acceptance and retention. The test is nondestructive unless interrupted by a power failure.
This test shuts down the servo system; a Power
On sequence is run when this test finishes.

SCSI Interface
Controller Chip Test

Checks out operations of the SCSI interface
controller chip. This test does not run if initiated
via SCSI; it reports PASS.

Motor Control Chip Test

Exercises the registers of the motor control IC.
To perform correctly, this test shuts down the
servo system; a Power On sequence is run when
this test finishes.

Drive Connect Test

Checks for expected drive configuration. This
is done by polling the drive connect signal on
each of the possible drives. This line is grounded
at the drive end if a drive is connected. If the
drives physically connected do not match the
expected configuration, an error is reported.

Control Panel Light
Show

Lights each portion of the display individually
and then together. Requires pushing each front
panel button to finish test.

Control Panel Button
Check

Displays the name of the button pressed. Press
CANCEL twice to exit.

Power Supply Test

Looks at both the 12-volt and the 24-volt power
supplies to verify that they are within limits.
The limits for the 12V supply are 11V and 13V
and the 24V supply limits are 23.5V and 25.5V.
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C–6 Control Panel Diagnostic Tests

Control Panel Diagnostic Tests

Table C–3 (Cont.) Electronic Core Tests
No.

Test Name

Description

SCSI Connector
Loopback Test
(Interactive)

Performs a loopback through SCSI connectors,
checking proper operation of the SCSI drivers,
receivers, and cables. Requires an external
loopback hood with terminator power. Does not
run if it was initiated via SCSI; if so, it reports
error FCH Test Did Not Run.

WARNING
The Optical Library must not be connected to a system. It will crash the
system.
42

Optical Sensor Test
(Interactive if done
through the control
panel)

Checks the status of the four optical sensors.
Also checks the status of the mailslot sensor (see
Test 43). For the Large Unit (RW514/516), four
‘‘0’’s are placed on the control panel display; two
at the left position in the display, and two at the
right position in the display. For the medium
unit (RW510/511) three ‘‘0’’s are placed on the
control panel display; one at the left position, one
in the middle, and one at the right position. For
the small unit (RW504) two ‘‘0’’s are placed on
the control panel; one at the left position and one
at the right position in the display. The mark
is an open zero if the sensor is good, and a zero
filled in with lit segments if the sensor is bad or
blocked. No FRU is returned.

Mailslot Sensor Test
(and Optical Sensor)
(Interactive)

For the large unit (RW514/516) this test checks
the status of the two mailslot flag sensors.
Displays F-0 (front sensor) and B-0 (back sensor).
If a sensor is blocked, the ‘‘0’’ is filled in with
lit segments, otherwise the ‘‘0’’ is open. For
the medium unit (RW510/511), and small unit
(RW504) see the description for test 42
(continued on next page)

Control Panel Diagnostic Tests C–7

Control Panel Diagnostic Tests

Table C–3 (Cont.) Electronic Core Tests
No.

Test Name

Description

‘‘Cartridge-in-path’’
(Infrared beam) Test
(Interactive if done
through the control
panel)

Displays max/min intensity and ambient
readings for the left and right beams. You must
enter a parameter to choose the beam to display
(0=left, 1=right).
The following is an example of an error message
for the right beam and how it is translated:
F0 is hexadecimal for 240
E1 is hexadecimal for 225
R means right beam
06 is the maximum ambient reading
00 is the minimum ambient reading

Intensity
Max Min
240

225

L/R
F0E1 0600

Ambient
Max
Min
6

Press Cancel to stop.

Table C–4 Mechanism Core Tests
No.

Test Name

Description

Find Home Sequence

Moves the picker to a known ‘‘home’’ position.
This test assumes nothing about the state
of the mechanics. The ‘‘home’’ location is the
lower left position of the box. The servo system
is initialized to the ‘‘home’’ location. It then
automatically runs Test 51.

Carriage/Picker
Assembly Calibration
Test

Runs the portion of the mechanism recalibration
related to the optical sensors. It measures sensor
offsets and calculates picker tilt and droop.
This test assumes that the mechanics and servo
system are functional.
(continued on next page)

C–8 Control Panel Diagnostic Tests

Control Panel Diagnostic Tests

Table C–4 (Cont.) Mechanism Core Tests
No.

Test Name

Description

FRU Isolation Test

Assumes that something has physically failed,
either electronic or mechanical. A series of
special low-level tests are executed to select the
three (or fewer) FRUs which are most likely to
be at fault. Tests 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 40, and 50
are executed as a part of the isolation process.
Returns an error code, three suspect FRUs in
decreasing order of fault probability, and a time
stamp.

Calibrate Magazines

Calculates a min/max clearance for each storage
slot magazine. (The selected magazine should be
empty.) The autochanger should be empty and it
requires a disk in the mailslot. The test passes
if clearance is 85 encoder counts (1 mm) up and
down. (See Info 23 for actual values.)
If this test is run by SCSI command, set Byte
1 to the magazine number (2, 4, 11, or 18
depending on the model). The test returns:
PASS or FAIL.

Clear Magazine Min
/Max.

Clears the value calculated in Test 65.

Calibrate Mailslot

Calculates a min/max clearance for the mailslot.
The autochanger requires a disk in the mailslot.
The test passes if clearance is 85 encoder counts
(1 mm) up and down. (See Info 23 for actual
values.) The test returns: PASS or FAIL.

Clear Mailslot Max/Min

Clears the value calculated in Test 67.

UPS Test

Tests whether or not the UPS is connected
properly. The test returns PASS if connected
properly, FAIL if the UPS is not connected
properly or if there is no UPS connected.

Control Panel Diagnostic Tests C–9

D
Troubleshooting
This appendix provides solutions to problems that can occur in the operation
of the Optical Library. If you are experiencing difficulty operating the
system, Table D–1 lists steps you should take before consulting your service
representative.
Note
If you decide that a service call is needed, record the following
information about your Optical Library prior to calling your service
representative. This information is found on the product information
labels located on the Optical Library rear panel. (The information on
the labels should also be transferred to the tables in Appendix E for
quick reference in the future.)
•

Product Number

•

Option Number(s)

•

Serial Number

For problems that may be host system related, refer to your host system
documentation.

Troubleshooting D–1

Troubleshooting

Table D–1 Troubleshooting
Task

Problem/Symptom

What to do

Changing Drive
Addresses

Changed drive address
but the new addresses
aren’t recognized.

After changing the addresses
be sure to switch off the
autochanger and then switch it
on again. New addresses won’t
be recognized until this is done.
System reboot is necessary.

Inputting Password

Can’t remember the
autochanger password.

First, try the default password
(0-0-0). If the default does not
yield results, call your service
representative for assistance.

Installing Optical
Library

Initial Installation.

Call your service representative
if your Optical Library is the
rackmount version, or was
ordered as part of a system.
If your Optical Library is an
add-on and you are familiar
with the installation of SCSI
devices, follow the instructions
in Appendix F.

Loading Disks

Disk inserted in the
mailslot, but the display
reads EMPTY, LOAD ERR
or MISLOAD.

Press Cancel and try inserting
the disk in the mailslot again.
Check Figure 4–8 for the correct
disk loading orientation.
(continued on next page)

D–2 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Table D–1 (Cont.) Troubleshooting
Task

Problem/Symptom

What to do

Removing a Disk

Disk removal attempted,
but a FULL, MISLOAD,
or RESERVED message
displays.

•

If there is a disk in the
mailslot, remove the disk
and try to remove the
desired disk again.

•

If there isn’t a disk in the
mailslot and a MISLOAD
message still displays,
this could indicate a
drive failure; call your
service representative for
assistance.

•

In RESERVED case, a
security code was set to
prevent disk removal. See
Table A–1 number 15.

Performing Diagnostic
Tests

Started a test in Loop
Mode and need to stop.

Press Cancel .

Performed a diagnostic
test which resulted in a
FAIL message.

Write down the displayed error
code and call your service
representative to discuss the
problem and possible solutions.
(continued on next page)

Troubleshooting D–3

Troubleshooting

Table D–1 (Cont.) Troubleshooting
Task

Problem/Symptom

Powering On

Optical Library won’t
power on.

What to do

•

Ensure that the power
switch on both the rear
panel and the front panel
(enable Switch on large
unit) is ON.

•

Check to make sure the
power cord connections are
tight.

•

Check to make sure the
rear cabinet door is shut
and locked.

•

Check to make sure the
power outlet is operating.

•

Replace the power cord with
a known good one.

•

If the Optical Library still
won’t power on, call your
service representative.

•

Check to make sure that the
power outlet is operating.

•

Check to make sure that
the voltage setting is correct
on RW504/524. The voltage
was set to 115V at the
factory.
(continued on next page)

D–4 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Table D–1 (Cont.) Troubleshooting
Task

Problem/Symptom

What to do

Poweron selftest fails.

For the small unit, ensure
that the shipping screw is
removed. Turn the unit off
and then on again. Observe
the Poweron test result. If
the unit continues to fail the
Poweron selftest, write down
the displayed error code and call
your service representative for
assistance.
On the large unit, check that
the rear cabinet door is locked.
(You will receive a FAIL 1
error message if the door is not
locked.)

Poweron Sequence.

Make sure your boot disk is
spun-up and ready before the
Optical Library is powered on.

CAUTION
Do not remove power to the Optical Library until you are sure that the
SCSI bus is inactive. Removing power from a SCSI peripheral when the
bus is active can cause data loss and/or indeterminate bus states.
Check the host system reference manuals for information on checking
the status of the SCSI bus.
Reading the Control
Panel

No display messages
appear.

Check to see if the power cord
is connected. Power cycle the
autochanger. Still no display,
call your service representative
for assistance.
(continued on next page)

Troubleshooting D–5

Troubleshooting

Table D–1 (Cont.) Troubleshooting
Task

Problem/Symptom

Reading/Writing Optical
Disks

Can’t write to the disk.

An optical drive doesn’t
seem to be working
correctly (excessive
retries).

What to do

•

Check the host file system
access permissions.

•

Check the write-protect tab
on each disk side to assure
write-enabled status.

•

Check to make sure the disk
was initialized.

•

Make sure your disk is
labeled ‘‘Rewritable.’’ If you
are unable to eject the disk
from the drive, call your
service representative for
assistance.

•

Check your application
software.

Power cycle your autochanger.
If the drive still isn’t working,
call your service representative
for assistance.
(continued on next page)

D–6 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Table D–1 (Cont.) Troubleshooting
CAUTION
Do not remove power to the Optical Library until you are sure that the
SCSI bus is inactive. Removing power from a SCSI peripheral when the
bus is active can cause data loss and/or indeterminate bus states.
Check the host system reference manuals for information on checking
the status of the SCSI bus.
Power Failure

The unit’s power failed
while a disk was in the
drive.

Try powering on the unit. If
the Poweron is unsuccessful,
switch off the unit. Do not move
the unit. Moving the unit risks
damaging the optical drive. Call
your service representative for
assistance.

Troubleshooting D–7

E
Product Numbers, Options, and Supplies
This appendix lists the product numbers and options for the Optical Library,
and the available supplies.
This manual covers the products and options shown in Table E–1. To
determine which product you have, find the product information labels located
on the Optical Library rear panel and check the corresponding information in
Table E–1.
Table E–1 Optical Library Products Matrix
Model Number

Description

RW504-ZA

A 10 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 16 disk slot capacity, one
mail slot, one 650 Mbyte multi-function drive, one auto changer
mechanism. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and accessory kit.
Single ended SCSI.

RW524-ZA

A 20 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 16 disk slot capacity, one
mail slot, one 1.3 Gbyte multi-function drive, one auto changer
mechanism. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and accessory kit.
Single ended SCSI.

RW510-ZC

A 20 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 32 disk slot capacity, one
mail slot, two 650 Mbyte multi-function drives, one auto changer
mechanism. Floor stand model. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and
accessory kit. Single ended SCSI.

RW530-ZC

A 40 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 32 disk slot capacity, one
mail slot, two 1.3 Gbyte multi-function drives, one auto changer
mechanism. Floor stand model. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and
accessory kit. Single ended SCSI.

RW511-ZC

A 20 gigabyte (Rackmount) Optical Jukebox with a 32 disk slot
capacity, one mail slot, two multi-function drives, one auto changer
mechanism. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and accessory kit.
Single ended SCSI.
(continued on next page)

Product Numbers, Options, and Supplies E–1

Product Numbers, Options, and Supplies

Table E–1 (Cont.) Optical Library Products Matrix
Model Number

Description

RW514-ZF

A 57 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 88 disk slot capacity, one
mail slot, four 650 Mbyte multi-function drives, one auto changer
mechanism. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and accessory kit.
Single ended SCSI.

RW534-ZF

A 114 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 88 disk slot capacity, one
mail slot, four 1.3 Gbyte multi-function drives, one auto changer
mechanism. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and accessory kit.
Single ended SCSI.

RW516-ZF

A 94 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 144 disk slot capacity, one
mail slot, four 650 Mbyte multi-function drives, one auto changer
mechanism. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and accessory kit.
Single ended SCSI.

RW536-ZF

A 188 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 144 disk slot capacity, one
mail slot, four 1.3 Gbyte multi-function drives, one auto changer
mechanism. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and accessory kit.
Single ended SCSI.

RW516-UA

Slot upgrade kit only for (RW514 to RW516) Consists of 56 slots,
controller and hardware. Plus packaging, and ESD bag.

RW536-UA

Slot upgrade kit only for (RW534 to RW536) Consists of 56 slots,
controller and hardware. Plus packaging, and ESD bag.

RW500-ZZ

Single ended to differential adapter and hardware. Plus packaging,
and ESD bag.

E–2 Product Numbers, Options, and Supplies

Product Numbers, Options, and Supplies

Table E–2 lists the basic supplies and reorderable parts for the Optical Library.
Table E–2 Basic Supplies and Reorderable Parts
Item

Part Number

Rewritable Optical Disk (512 bytes/sector)
594 Mbytes per disk formatted

RWX1K-01 (30-38754-01)†

Rewritable Optical Disk (512 bytes/sector)
1.2 Gbytes per disk formatted

RWX5K-01 (30-38754-02)†

Write-Once Optical Disk (512 bytes/sector)
594 Mbytes per disk formatted

RWX1K-02 (30-40952-01)†

Write-Once Optical Disk (512 bytes/sector)
1.2 Gbytes per disk formatted

RWX5K-02 (30-40952-02)†

2.7m (9 ft) SCSI interface cable; Champ to Honda
connectors

BC09D-09 (Storage Server)

0.9m (3 ft) SCSI jumper cable; Champ to Champ
connectors

BC09K-03

1.8m (6 ft) SCSI interface cable

BC06P-06 (17-02659-02)

Single-ended SCSI terminator

H8574-A

Power cord

RW1KA-AA

†To reorder media, call 1-800-DIGITAL or 1-800-344-4825

Product Numbers, Options, and Supplies E–3

Product Numbers, Options, and Supplies

Table E–3 Related Documentation
Item

Part Number

Optical Storage Desktop Software Installation
Guide

AA-PXYKA-TE

Optical Storage Desktop Software User’s Guide

AA-PXYLA-TE

Optical Storage Management Software
Installation Guide

AA-PXYPA-TE

Optical Storage Management Software
Installation Guide

AA-PXYQA-TE

Storage Server 100 Installation Guide

EK-D59SS-IN

Small Optical Disk Library Service Manual

EK-SOL10-SV

Medium Optical Disk Library Service Manual

EK-STSOP-SV

Large Optical Disk Library Service Manual

EK-SS100-SV

Storage Server 100 Optical Disk Service Manual

EK-STSOP-SV †

†Only for older model 10/20 Jukeboxes shipped with (Ninja) storage server systems.

E–4 Product Numbers, Options, and Supplies

F
Installing the Optical Library
This appendix provides information on:
•

Contents of shipment

•

Uncrating and installing an add-on small (RW504/524), or medium
(RW510/530/511) Optical Library

•

Connect more than one Optical Library systems together

•

Uncrating and installing an add-on large (RW514/516/534/536) Optical
Library

F.1 Contents of Shipment
The contents will vary depending on which unit you receive but you should
receive a crate containing the Optical Library, and a box, shipped separately,
labeled OPEN FIRST. Inside this box are several additional packages
containing the following:
•

READ ME FIRST instructions

•

This guide, Optical Library User’s Guide

•

SCSI cable

•

SCSI terminator

•

Power cord

In addition to these items, to complete the installation you may need two
wrenches—a 1/2 inch wrench and a 9/16 inch wrench—and a TORX T10, T15,
T20, and T25 screwdriver (the blade is star-shaped) as well as wire cutters or
a knife.

Installing the Optical Library

F–1

Installing the Optical Library
F.1 Contents of Shipment

F.1.1 Uncrating and Installing the Small and Medium Optical Library
Uncrate the Optical Library. See Figure F–1. For the small unit (RW504
/524-ZA), remove the packaging material and go to Section F.1.2 :
Figure F–1 Uncrating the Optical Library (RW510/530-ZC)

Bag with Ramp Bolts
Ramp Bolt

Ramp

Caster
Bolt
Foot
Bracket

ZS-0516-MH

1. The Optical Library is shipped on a pallet covered by a cardboard box.
Move the crate to its final destination before installing the Optical Library.
F–2 Installing the Optical Library

Installing the Optical Library
F.1 Contents of Shipment
2. Use wire cutters or a knife to cut the shipping straps.
3. Lift the cardboard box off of the pallet. A plywood ramp is packed on top;
remove it and set it aside. Remove the large foam blocks, and the plastic
bag surrounding the Optical Library.
4. Locate the small plastic bag containing two large bolts. The bag is stapled
to the top of the shipping pallet near the front of the Optical Library.
Remove the bolts from the bag.
5. Place the plywood ramp on top of the shipping pallet so that the holes in
the ramp line up with the holes in the pallet. Drop the bolts through the
holes to secure the ramp to the pallet.
6. Using a 9/16-inch wrench, remove the eight bolts and four brackets that
lock the Optical Library feet to the pallet.
7. Using a 1/2-inch wrench, raise the leveler feet so that the Optical Library
is free to move on its casters.
WARNING
Do not stand at the bottom of the ramp when you perform step 8.

8. Carefully roll the unit down the ramp.
The Optical Library is now uncrated. If possible, save all the shipping
materials in case you need to ship the unit to another site, or return it.

F.1.2 Remove the Shipping Bracket
For the small unit, lay the unit on its side and remove the shipping screw as
shown in Figure F–2. For the medium unit, See Figure F–3 and follow these
steps:

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F–3

Installing the Optical Library
F.1 Contents of Shipment
Figure F–2 Removing the Shipping Screw (Small Unit RW504/524-ZA)

Shipping screw
location

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F–4 Installing the Optical Library

Installing the Optical Library
F.1 Contents of Shipment
Figure F–3 Removing the Shipping Bracket (Deskside Unit RW510/530-ZC)
Thumbscrews

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1. Remove the shipping bracket.
2. Remove the top cover of the Optical Library by pulling up on the back edge
of the cover. Set the top cover aside. Remove the small foam pads from
under the front edge.
3. Locate the two knurled thumbscrews on the top, left-edge of the Optical
Library. Unscrew them using your fingers or a screwdriver. They are
spring loaded and pop up when they are free.
4. Once the screws are loose, pull the left side panel out and off, and set it
aside.

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F–5

Installing the Optical Library
F.1 Contents of Shipment
5. Locate the orange sheet metal bracket on the left side of the Optical
Library. Using a TORX T15 screwdriver, remove the screw holding the
bracket in place. Remove the bracket by pulling it straight out. Save the
screw and bracket with the rest of the packing material. The bracket must
be replaced if the machine needs to be shipped to a different location.
6. Replace the side panel by hooking the bottom edge in place first. Slide
the top edge back under the thumbscrews. Tighten the thumbscrews by
pressing down and turning. Do not replace the top cover just yet.

F.1.3 Attach SCSI Cable, SCSI Terminator, and Power Cord
The third step is to attach the SCSI cable, SCSI terminator, and the power
cord. See Figure F–5 and Figure F–4 and follow these steps:
Figure F–4 Attaching the SCSI Cable and Power Cord to the Small Unit
(RW504/524-ZA)

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1. Remove the rear cover by pulling the top edge out away from the machine
(Medium units only RW510/530/511-ZC).
2. Locate the SCSI cable and SCSI terminator shipped in the same small box
containing the wrench and screwdriver.

F–6 Installing the Optical Library

Installing the Optical Library
F.1 Contents of Shipment
Figure F–5 Attaching the SCSI Cable and Power Cord to the Deskside Unit
(RW510/530-ZC)
Power
Connector
Power Switch

Drive Address
Select Switches

50-Pin
Connector

SCSI
Port

SCSI Cable

SCSI Port
with Terminator

68-Pin Connector
ZS-0518-MH

3. Locate the two SCSI ports on the rear of the machine.
Plug the 50-pin Champ connector end of the SCSI cable into the port
nearest the Drive Address Select Switches. The 50-pin Champ end is the
one housed in plastic. (The other end is a metal connector with 50 pins and
is labeled Honda.) The 50-pin Champ connector is keyed so that it only
attaches one way. Lock the wire brackets into the grooves on the sides of
the connector.

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Installing the Optical Library
F.1 Contents of Shipment
4. Plug the SCSI terminator into the second SCSI port, the port furthest from
the Drive Address Select Switches.
Note
The terminator must remain plugged into the second SCSI port on
the back of the Optical Library unless you are connecting two Optical
Library systems to your host computer. See Section F.2 for instructions
on connecting two Optical Library systems.

5. Leave the 50-pin Honda end of the SCSI cable disconnected for now.
Instructions for connecting this end to your host computer are provided in
your host system documentation.
6. Locate the power cord shipped in the country kit box. Locate the yellow
safety sticker covering the power plug on the rear of the Optical Library.
Pull the sticker away and plug in the power cord. Plug the other end of the
power cord into an electrical outlet.
7. Before turning on the black power switch, verify that the white operation
switch on the front of the Optical Library is off. The operation switch is off
when it is in the out position. Turn on the black power switch on the back
of the machine, located immediately under the power cord.

F.2 Connecting More Than One Optical Library
If the back panel of your host computer is configured with more than one SCSI
port, you can attach an Optical Library to each port. See Section F.2.1 for
directions.
You can also connect two Optical Library units to a single SCSI port on your
host computer by daisy-chaining the units together; that is, by connecting the
first Optical Library to the host computer, and then connecting the second
Optical Library to the first Optical Library. See Section F.2.2 for directions.

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Installing the Optical Library
F.2 Connecting More Than One Optical Library
Note
Only two Optical Library units may be daisy-chained together and
connected to a single SCSI port. Each SCSI port is limited to a total of
seven SCSI addresses, therefore, the large unit (RW514/516/534/536) is
not supported for daisy chaining because each unit has 5 IDs.

If two Optical Library units are daisy-chained to one SCSI port on the host
computer, you must properly terminate the SCSI chain by installing the
SCSI terminator in the second SCSI port of the second Optical Library. See
Section F.2.2 for directions. You must also set a new SCSI address for the
autochanger controller and the two optical disk drives of the second Optical
Library unit. See Section F.2.3 for directions.

F.2.1 Connecting Two Optical Library Units to Two SCSI Ports
To connect two Optical Library units to separate SCSI ports on your host
computer, first check the back panel of your host computer to see that two
SCSI ports are available. SCSI ports are marked by the PMAZ label and the
SCSI icon:

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If there are two SCSI ports available, follow the steps in Section F.1.1 to
uncrate and prepare each Optical Library for connection to the host computer.
Change SCSI IDs for drive and controller address if necessary before
connecting to the host computer. Refer to Section F.2.3.
Plug the 50-pin Honda connector of the SCSI cable from the first Optical
Library unit into the lowest-numbered SCSI port on the host computer back
panel.
Then, plug the 50-pin Honda connector of the SCSI cable from the second
Optical Library unit into the next-lowest-numbered SCSI port on the host
computer back panel.
For example, if option slots 0 and 2 are labeled PMAZ and have the SCSI
icon, plug the SCSI cable from the first Optical Library unit into the 50-hole
connector in option slot 0, and plug the second Optical Library unit into option
slot 2.
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Installing the Optical Library
F.2 Connecting More Than One Optical Library

F.2.2 Connecting Two Optical Library Units to One SCSI Port
To connect two Optical Library units to one SCSI port on your host computer,
follow the steps in Section F.1.1 to uncrate and prepare each Optical Library
for connection to the host computer. Then, see Figure F–7 and Figure F–6 and
follow these steps:
Figure F–6 Connecting Two Small Optical Library Units (RW504/524-ZA) to
One SCSI Port

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F–10 Installing the Optical Library

Installing the Optical Library
F.2 Connecting More Than One Optical Library
Figure F–7 Connecting Two Deskside Optical Library Units (RW510/530-ZC)
to One SCSI Port
SCSI
Jumper Cable
First Unit

Second Unit

SCSI Cable
to Host

50-Pin
Connector

68-Pin Connector

Terminator

Second
SCSI Port
on First Unit

First SCSI
Port on
Second Unit
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1. If you have already connected one Optical Library to the host system, as
described in Step 4 in Section F.1.1, then go to the next list item.
If you have not already connected one Optical Library to the host system,
then locate the lowest-numbered SCSI port on the host computer back
panel.
Each SCSI port is labeled with the option identifier PMAZ and the SCSI
icon:

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Installing the Optical Library
F.2 Connecting More Than One Optical Library

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Plug the 50-pin Honda connector of the SCSI cable from the first Optical Library unit
into the lowest-numbered SCSI port on the host computer.
2. Remove the terminator from the second SCSI port on the back panel of the
first Optical Library if a terminator is in place.
Plug the terminator into the second SCSI port of the second Optical
Library. The second SCSI port is the port furthest from the Drive Address
Select Switches.
3. Locate the 50-pin Champ to 50-pin Champ SCSI jumper cable shipped in
the box marked OPEN FIRST.
4. Plug one end of the SCSI jumper cable into the second SCSI port on the
first Optical Library (the port from which you removed the terminator).
The connector is keyed so that it only attaches one way. Lock the wire
brackets into the grooves on the sides of the connector.
5. Plug the other end of the SCSI jumper cable into the first SCSI port on the
back of the second Optical Library. The first SCSI port is the port nearest
the Drive Address Select Switches. Lock the wire brackets into the grooves
on the sides of the connector. If you have not already done so, place the
terminator on the second port of the second Optical Library.
Then, complete the installation by following the directions in Section F.2.3 to
change the SCSI addresses of the second Optical Library.
If the first Optical Library is not already connected to the host system, connect
the first Optical Library unit to the host by following the instructions in your
host system documentation, after SCSI IDs are changed.

F.2.3 Resetting Controller and Drive SCSI Addresses
If two Optical Library units are daisy-chained together such that the first
Optical Library unit is connected to one SCSI port on the host computer and
the second unit is connected to the SCSI port on the first Optical Library, the
SCSI addresses of the second unit’s controller and disk drives must be reset so
that they are different from the controller and drive addresses of the first unit.
Follow the instructions in Section F.2.3.1 to reset the controller and optical
disk drive SCSI addresses.

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Installing the Optical Library
F.2 Connecting More Than One Optical Library
F.2.3.1 Changing the Optical Library Controller Address
The autochanger controller default SCSI address is 3 for both the medium and
small units. Leave the SCSI address of the autochanger controller in the first
Optical Library unit set to the current ID number, and change the address
of the controller in the second unit to an unused ID number by following the
steps below. (See Section 4.8 for general instructions on setting the controller
address.)
1. To avoid bus conflicts, before changing defaults, first verify the IDs of all
SCSI devices connected to the host system and the autochanger and drive
IDs of the first Optical Library.
2. Shut down the host system.
3. Ensure that the Optical Library is switched on. For the small unit, go to
step 5.
4. With READY displayed, press OPTION . TEST * displays.
5. Press NEXT until SCSI IDs * displays.
6. Press ENTER . AC ID # displays where # may be the default number
indicated in Table 4-2 or the current address.
This is the Autochanger controller address. If you want to change this
address press ENTER , otherwise continue to press NEXT until the drive
number whose address you want to change is displayed, (DRV ID 1, DRV
ID 2, etc)
7. Press PREV or NEXT until the desired address number displays.
8. Press ENTER . The message SET # displays. Address is now set.
9. If you want to change additional drive addresses, Press NEXT until that
drive number is displayed and repeate steps 6 through 8 to set the new
address.
10. Press NEXT until UPDATE or CONFLICT displays.
If CONFLICT displays, two or more drives and/or the controller have been
set to the same address and must be reset.
If UPDATE displays and you are satisfied with the address you have
selected, press ENTER .
11. Record the new address settings for future reference.

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F–13

Installing the Optical Library
F.2 Connecting More Than One Optical Library
CAUTION
Do not press the Optical Library operation switch (located on the front
panel) or the power switch (located on the rear panel) until you are
sure that the SCSI bus is inactive. Pressing either button when the
bus is active can cause data loss and indeterminate bus states.
Check the host system reference manuals for information on checking
the status of the SCSI bus.

12. Push the operation switch (located on the Optical Library front panel) off
and then back on so the new address setting is recognized by the host
system.

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Installing the Optical Library
F.3 Uncrating and Installing a Large (RW514/516/534/536) Optical Library

F.3 Uncrating and Installing a Large (RW514/516/534/536)
Optical Library
F.3.1 Uncrate the Optical Library
CAUTION
Two people are required to move the Optical Library Unit.

1. Remove packaging Materials
2. Roll the unit into position.
3. Move the shipping bracket into "operation mode" position to allow free
movement of the picker as follows: (Refer to Figure F–8 for clarification of
these steps.)

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F–15

Installing the Optical Library
F.3 Uncrating and Installing a Large (RW514/516/534/536) Optical Library
Figure F–8 Moving the Shipping Bracket into Operation Mode (Large Unit
RW514/516/534/536-ZF)

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a. Unlock and open the rear cabinet door.
b. Find the picker and the bright orange shipping bracket that secures it,
located halfway up the rail on the right side of the Autochanger.
c.

Remove the screw that secures the shipping bracket using a Torx T-15
driver.

d. Remove the shipping bracket from the picker by first pushing the
bracket back to free the end of the picker farthest away from you.
Swing the other end of the bracket to the right to free the end of the
picker closest to you.

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Installing the Optical Library
F.3 Uncrating and Installing a Large (RW514/516/534/536) Optical Library
Note
Once released, the picker will glide slowly downward inside the
Autochanger until the fingers are extended to a point where they catch
on the magazines.

Push the shipping bracket as far as possible into the slot in the rail
farthest away from you.

Slide the bracket to the right and then pull it toward you so that the
finger on the bracket protrudes out of the hole just to the left of the
slot. (See Figure F–8.)

g. Insert the peg on the other end of the bracket into the center hole in
the rail closest to you.
h. Insert the screw (removed earlier) into the right-most hole in the rail
and tighten.
The picker is now secured into the right-most position. This allows the
picker to move freely along the rails and carriage.
4. Shut and lock the rear cabinet door.

F.3.2 Attaching the SCSI Cable, SCSI Terminator, and Power Cord
To attach the SCSI cable, SCSI terminator, and the power cord. See Figure F–9
and follow these steps:
1. Locate the SCSI cable and SCSI terminator.
2. Locate the two SCSI ports on the rear of the machine.
Plug the 50-pin Champ connector end of the SCSI cable into either port.
The 50-pin Champ end is the one housed in plastic. (The other end is a
metal connector with 50 pins and is labeled Honda.) The 50-pin Champ
connector is keyed so that it only attaches one way. Lock the wire brackets
into the grooves on the sides of the connector.
3. Plug the SCSI terminator into the other SCSI port.
Note
The terminator must remain plugged into the second SCSI port on the
back of the Optical Library.

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F–17

Installing the Optical Library
F.3 Uncrating and Installing a Large (RW514/516/534/536) Optical Library
Figure F–9 Attaching the SCSI Cable and Power Cord (Large Unit RW514
/516/534/536-ZF)

Power
Connector

SCSI
Connectors

68-Pin Connector
ZS-0668-MH

4. Leave the 50-pin Honda end of the SCSI cable disconnected for now.
Instructions for connecting this end to your host computer may be found in
the host system documentation.
5. Locate the power cord. Locate the yellow safety sticker covering the power
plug on the rear of the Optical Library. Pull the sticker away and plug in
the power cord.
6. Remove the clamp from the rear panel using a Torx T-10 driver. Attach the
clamp to the power cord approximately 4 to 5 inches from the end of the
power cord plugged into the Optical Library. Reattach the clamp.
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Installing the Optical Library
F.3 Uncrating and Installing a Large (RW514/516/534/536) Optical Library
7. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.

F.3.3 Enable Operation
To enable operation of the Optical Library. Follow these steps:
1. Close the rear cover of the Optical Library.
2. Position the Optical Library.
3. Press the white operation switch on the front of the Optical Library to
enable operation of the Optical Library system.
4. The message TESTING is displayed, and the Drive 1, Drive 2, Drive 3 and
Drive 4 lights are illuminated briefly, indicating the start of self-test. After
about a minute, all the lights on the front panel are illuminated briefly for
a lamp check, the current Rev # is displayed, and finally the READY message
is displayed, indicating successful completion of the self-test. If the self-test
fails, call your service representative.
Your Optical Library is now installed.
Note
If you want to move the Optical Library, see Chapter 3.

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F–19

Glossary
Autochanger
Synonymous with the Optical Library.
Autochanger Controller
Controls the sending and receiving of SCSI commands and controls the picker.
Block Device File
A type of device file that buffers the I/O. Reads and writes to block devices are
done in ‘‘block’’ mode (data is transferred one block at a time).
Carriage Move
Used to correctly position the picker in front of a storage slot and to position
the picker for translates.
Cartridge
See Optical Disk.
Continuous Composite (C*C)
A format that describes the physical, optical, and data format characteristics of
a disk that complies with ISO DP 10089-2A.
Disk
See Optical Disk.
Element
A SCSI term for any one of the autochanger components—drives, mailslot,
storage slots, or picker.

Glossary–1

Error Detection and Correction
The process of identification and correction of data errors that occur in the
reading and writing processes. Redundant information on the disk is used to
detect errors. Error detection codes along with Error correction codes are used
to reconstruct the data after an error occurs.
Flip
A picker rotation used to switch the disk from one side to the other.
Front Panel
Includes a power switch, a control panel used to manage and display
autochanger functions, and a place to insert and remove disks. (All front panel
features are fully described in Chapter 4.)
Magneto-Optical (MO)
A type of optical technology that uses a laser to read from and write to a
magnetic layer on an MO disk. To write, a spot on the magnetic layer is heated
by a laser to a point where it can be magnetically altered by the write magnetic
head. To read, a light from the laser is reflected from the spot. The magnetic
alteration causes the light to be polarized in one direction (interpreted as a ‘‘1’’)
or the opposite direction (interpreted as a ‘‘0’’).
Magazine
Magazines contain 8 optical disk storage slots. The Optical Library has 18
magazines and therefore 144 optical disk storage slots.
Mailslot
Where disks are inserted and removed from the Optical Library.
Multifunction Drive
An optical disk drive that supports both rewritable and write-once optical
disks. The drive detects the disk type by reading a factory-stamped code on
the disk, and automatically determines whether to operate in rewritable or
write-once mode.
Operation Switch
The white power switch on the front panel of the Optical Library that enables
operation of the Optical Library. Contrast with the Power Switch (see Power
Switch.)

Glossary–2

Optical Disks
Synonymous with the 5.25-inch magneto-optical, or rewritable optical, disks.
Picker
The part of the Optical Library that rotates, flips, and transports disks to and
from storage slots, drives, and the mailslot.
Platter
See Optical Disk.
Power Switch
The black power switch on the back of the Optical Library that turns on the
power supply; contrast with the Operation Switch (see Operation Switch.)
Rails and Carriage
The parts that support the picker for movement within the autochanger.
Read/Write Head
The part of the disk drive assembly that uses a laser and a magnet to read and
write data on the MO disk. To write, a spot on the magnetic layer of the disk is
heated by the laser to a point where it can be altered by the magnet. To read,
the light from the laser (at low power) is reflected from the spot. The magnetic
alteration causes the light to be polarized in one direction (interpreted as a ‘‘1’’)
or the opposite direction (interpreted as a ‘‘0’’).
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the autochanger provides either single-ended or differential
SCSI connections, and power connection.
Rewritable Optical
An optical disk technology in which data can be repeatedly written using
magneto-optical reading and writing technology.
Rewritable Optical Disk Drives
An Optical Disk Drive that supports only rewritable optical disks where data
can be repeatedly written and erased.
SCSI
An acronym for the Small Computer Systems Interface.

Glossary–3

Storage Slots
Hold cartridges when they are not in the drives or being passed out through
the mailslot.
Swap
Occurs when a picker replaces one disk in the drive with another, returning
the first to its storage slot.
Terminator
A resistor array device used for terminating a SCSI bus. A SCSI bus must be
terminated at its two physical ends. A peripheral device uses a terminator
only if it is at the end of the bus.
Translate
A picker movement from one side of the carriage to another.
Write-Once
An additional operating mode available with multifunction drives. When a
write-once disk is inserted, the drive writes data, but does not write over data
that has been previously written. This feature is useful for applications that
need permanent data security and audit trails.
Write-Protect
Prevents data from being written to a disk. A write-protect tab is located on
both sides of the optical disk cartridge to enable write-protection on one or
both surfaces of the disk.

Glossary–4

Index
A
Advantages of Optical Library, 1–3
Autochanger controller
changing SCSI address, F–13 to F–14
communication to host, 1–10
defined, 1–9
test, 1–12, C–3

C
Cable
See SCSI
Cancel button, 4–7
Care of optical disk, 2–4
Carriage, 1–4
CLOSE MS message, A–2
Common terms, 1–9
Components of Optical Library, 1–4 to 1–8
CONF 15
See Configuration 15
CONF 20
See Configuration 20
Configuration
See also Security
changing on control panel, 4–15
mailslot, A–1 to A–2
table of selections, A–3
Configuration 15, 6–1, 6–4, A–2
Configuration 17, A–2
Configuration 20, 6–1, 6–4, A–2
Configuration 31, A–1 to A–2

Configuration 32, A–1 to A–2
Control panel
changing configuration, 4–15
displaying information, 4–16, 4–17
initiating diagnostics, 1–11
light and button test, 1–12, C–6
no display, D–5
operating tips, 4–7
Controller test
See Autochanger controller, test
Conventions used in the manual, x
Cover
rear cover removal, F–6
rear cover replacement, F–19
side panel removal, F–5
side panel replacement, F–6
top cover removal, F–5

D
Daisy-chain
defined, F–8
installation, F–10
Data protection
See Write-protect tab
Diagnostic tests
See also specific groups
corruption of file system, 4–17
failure, D–3
how to run, 4–16 to 4–17
how to stop, D–3
list of groups, 1–11
selecting repetition, 4–17

Index–1

Disk drive
See Optical disk drive
Drive
See Optical disk drive

E
Electronic core tests
summary, 1–11
table of, C–6
Element, 1–9
EMPTY message, 4–13
ERROR message, 4–17
Error recovery, 1–10
Exerciser tests
summary, 1–11
table of, C–3

F
FAIL message, 4–17
Features of Optical Library, 1–2 to 1–3
Front panel, 4–1
components of, 1–4
features and controls, 4–1 to 4–6
rackmount figure, 4–4
FULL message, 4–12, 4–14

I
INFO option, 4–16
Information log
how to access, 4–16
location, 1–10
table of, B–1
with test failure, 4–17
Information retrieval
See Information log
Initialize Element Status test, 1–12, C–3
Installation
attaching cables, F–6, F–17
attaching terminator, F–6 to F–8, F–17
to F–18
enabling operation, F–19
initial shipment, F–1

Index–2

Installation (cont’d)
of deskside Optical Library, F–1
of large Optical Library, F–15 to F–19
shipping bracket removal, F–3 to F–6,
F–15
tools needed, F–1
two or more Optical Library units, F–8
uncrating, F–2 to F–3
using daisy-chain, F–10
Integration ability, 1–3

L
Label for optical disk, 2–3 to 2–4
Load button, 4–12
Log
See Information log
Log 1, B–1
Log 16, B–1
Log 17, B–1
Log 18, B–1
Log 19, B–1

M
Magazine, 1–4, 1–9
Mailslot, 1–4
Mailslot configuration, A–1 to A–2
Maintenance, 1–12
Mechanism core tests
summary, 1–11
table of, C–8
MISLOAD message, 4–14
MO disk
See Optical disk
Move Optical Library
long distance, 3–3
short distance, 3–1 to 3–2
Multifunction disk drive
See Optical disk drive, multifunction

N
NO CONFIG message, 6–3

O
OPEN MS message, A–2
Operation switch, F–19
Optical disk
advantages, 2–1
as secondary storage, 1–3
care of, 2–4
case, 2–1
choosing brand, 2–3
compared to hard disk, 1–3
cost, 1–3
ejecting, 4–13 to 4–14
flip, 2–2
format, 2–2
labeling, 2–3 to 2–4
loading, 4–7 to 4–13
read/write problems, D–6
reliability, 1–3
rewritable, 1–3, 1–9, 2–2
storage capacity, 2–1
technology, 2–1
terms for, 1–9
trouble ejecting, D–3
trouble loading, D–2
write protection, 2–5
write-once, 1–3, 2–2
Optical disk drive
failure, D–6
location of, 1–4
multifunction, 1–3
setting SCSI address, D–2
write-once, 1–3

P
Part numbers, E–3
PASS message, 4–17
Password
default setting, 6–2
example, 4–7

Password (cont’d)
for security, 6–1
how to set, 6–2 to 6–3
trouble changing, D–2
when changing configuration, 4–15
Picker, 1–4, 1–9, 3–3
Power cord installation, F–6 to F–8, F–17 to
F–19
Power failure, D–7
Power on
sequence, F–19
test, 1–10, 1–12
Power switch, F–8, F–19
Powering on
trouble with, D–4
Poweron
selftest failure, D–5
sequence, D–5
test, C–2
Problems
See Troubleshooting table
Product information labels, D–1
Product numbers, E–1, E–2

R
Rails, 1–4
READY state, 4–7
Rear panel, 5–1
components of, 1–4, 5–1
rackmount figure, 5–3
Rewritable disk
See Optical disk, rewritable

S
SCSI
acronym defined, 1–9
address conflict, F–12
addresses, 1–9
cable, 1–10
cable attachment, F–6, F–17
cable connector, 1–10, F–7, F–17
changing controller address, F–13 to
F–14

Index–3

SCSI (cont’d)
jumper cable, F–12
port location, F–7, F–17
setting optical disk drive address, D–2
single-ended interface, 1–10
standards conformance, 1–9
terminator attachment, F–6 to F–8, F–17
to F–18
Security
See also Configuration
See also Password
available configurations, 6–1, A–2
considerations, 6–1
of optical disk, 2–5
possibilities for, 1–3
setting configuration 15 or 20, 6–4
Sequence tests
summary, 1–11
table of, C–2
Shipping bracket
removing, F–3 to F–6, F–15
Shipping test, 1–12, 3–3, C–5
Storage slot, 1–4, 1–9
System integration
See Integration ability

T
Terminator, 1–9, F–6, F–8, F–9, F–12, F–17
TEST option, 4–16
Tests
See Diagnostic tests
Troubleshooting table, D–2

U
Uncrating the Optical Library, F–2 to F–3

W
Wellness test, 1–12, C–2
Write-once disk
See Optical disk, write-once

Index–4

Write-once disk drive
See Optical disk drive, write-once
Write-protect tab, 2–5