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SCSI-3 Library Command Set For Library Models 2/20, 4/40, 6/60, 8/80, 10/100, and the 1/9 Autoloader Edition 7 Manufacturing Part Number: 5966-9725 November 2002 © Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company
SCSI-3 Library Command Set For Library Models 2/20, 4/40, 6/60, 8/80, 10/100, and the 1/9 Autoloader Edition 7 Manufacturing Part Number: 5966-9725 November 2002 © Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company
Digital Linear Tape SCSI-2 Drive and SCSI-3 Library Command Set
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... B . Library Error Codes: Lists all error codes associated with tape drives and libraries. This section does not replace the SCSI-2 Command Specifications. Assists you in locating information quickly. Library SCSI-3 Command Set: Provides a list of all micro- Move Sequence IDs: Lists all the supported SCSI commands, explaining each command's structure. About This Reference Manual Chapter 1 . Appendix A . SCSI Command Overview: Explains SCSI commands and their use with the library. Field Replaceable Units: Lists the field replaceable units by number for the tape library...
... B . Library Error Codes: Lists all error codes associated with tape drives and libraries. This section does not replace the SCSI-2 Command Specifications. Assists you in locating information quickly. Library SCSI-3 Command Set: Provides a list of all micro- Move Sequence IDs: Lists all the supported SCSI commands, explaining each command's structure. About This Reference Manual Chapter 1 . Appendix A . SCSI Command Overview: Explains SCSI commands and their use with the library. Field Replaceable Units: Lists the field replaceable units by number for the tape library...
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... to a power up reset) • An ATN asserted or bus parity error during non-tape data transfers Bus Parity Error Condition The occurrence of undetected double-bit errors on the bus, which could result in the SCSI-3 standard: • An internal hardware or firmware fault that makes it unsafe for the device to continue operating without returning CHECK CONDITION. SCSI Command Overview Library Control Commands The Test Unit Ready command is supported. 1- 18...
... to a power up reset) • An ATN asserted or bus parity error during non-tape data transfers Bus Parity Error Condition The occurrence of undetected double-bit errors on the bus, which could result in the SCSI-3 standard: • An internal hardware or firmware fault that makes it unsafe for the device to continue operating without returning CHECK CONDITION. SCSI Command Overview Library Control Commands The Test Unit Ready command is supported. 1- 18...
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... non-volatile memory. SCSI ID Addresses 1-15 are available for use. It records the drive configurations. (n = the number of drives in the library) Drive Configuration Page (22H) Byte 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 PS (1) Rsvd (0) 1 2-4 Page Code (22H) Number of saving to follow (n * 3) Drive 1 Configuration entry . . . . . . n+2 Drive n Configuration entry (3 bytes) Drive Configuration Entry Format 0 SCSI ID 1 Compression Enabled 2 Speed Setting (0) PS On Mode Sense, it is accessed with page code 22H. Compression 0 = No compression; 1 = Compression 2- 56 Chapter...
... non-volatile memory. SCSI ID Addresses 1-15 are available for use. It records the drive configurations. (n = the number of drives in the library) Drive Configuration Page (22H) Byte 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 PS (1) Rsvd (0) 1 2-4 Page Code (22H) Number of saving to follow (n * 3) Drive 1 Configuration entry . . . . . . n+2 Drive n Configuration entry (3 bytes) Drive Configuration Entry Format 0 SCSI ID 1 Compression Enabled 2 Speed Setting (0) PS On Mode Sense, it is accessed with page code 22H. Compression 0 = No compression; 1 = Compression 2- 56 Chapter...
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Manufacturing date code FFFF = unknown. 2- 116 Chapter 2 Library SCSI-3 Command Set Read Buffer Command (3CH) Table 2-92 Drive Revisions (ID = 142) Byte 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 1 2-3 4 thru (n * N) + 3 Buffer ID = 142 Number of drives reported Number of bytes to follow Drive revision entry (length = n) Table 2-93 n = 12 N = # of drives Drive Revision Entry Byte 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0-4 Drive revision (ASCII) 5-8 Manufacturing date code 9-11 Reserved (0) Drive Revision The drive firmware revision (4-byte ASCII).
Manufacturing date code FFFF = unknown. 2- 116 Chapter 2 Library SCSI-3 Command Set Read Buffer Command (3CH) Table 2-92 Drive Revisions (ID = 142) Byte 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 1 2-3 4 thru (n * N) + 3 Buffer ID = 142 Number of drives reported Number of bytes to follow Drive revision entry (length = n) Table 2-93 n = 12 N = # of drives Drive Revision Entry Byte 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0-4 Drive revision (ASCII) 5-8 Manufacturing date code 9-11 Reserved (0) Drive Revision The drive firmware revision (4-byte ASCII).
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... error exit occurs; If the problem persists, call library support. Restart the operation. Check the library user manual for device-specific instructions on turning the device power on and off and then on resetting the device. Restart the operation. 3. Close library door. -or2. Turn the library off . Check the library user manual for device-specific instructions on again. 2. The changer mechanism has a hardware fault that is open during operation. The library has a hardware fault: 1. Library SCSI-3 Command Set Log Sense Command (4DH) Table 2-105 Tape Drive/ Library...
... error exit occurs; If the problem persists, call library support. Restart the operation. Check the library user manual for device-specific instructions on turning the device power on and off and then on resetting the device. Restart the operation. 3. Close library door. -or2. Turn the library off . Check the library user manual for device-specific instructions on again. 2. The changer mechanism has a hardware fault that is open during operation. The library has a hardware fault: 1. Library SCSI-3 Command Set Log Sense Command (4DH) Table 2-105 Tape Drive/ Library...
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... problem with a drive ejecting cartridges short or with the host interface: 1. Check the cables, cable connections, and terminators. 2. General environmental conditions inside the library are outside the specified humidty range. 1. Chapter 2 2- 129 Library SCSI-3 Command Set Log Sense Command (4DH) Table 2-105 Tape Drive/ Library Flag Definitions No Flag Type Displayed Message Probable Cause 6 Library C Interface 9 Library C Humidity Limits 13 Library W Pick Retry The library has a problem with the library mechanism picking a cartridge from a slot. 1. The library...
... problem with a drive ejecting cartridges short or with the host interface: 1. Check the cables, cable connections, and terminators. 2. General environmental conditions inside the library are outside the specified humidty range. 1. Chapter 2 2- 129 Library SCSI-3 Command Set Log Sense Command (4DH) Table 2-105 Tape Drive/ Library Flag Definitions No Flag Type Displayed Message Probable Cause 6 Library C Interface 9 Library C Humidity Limits 13 Library W Pick Retry The library has a problem with the library mechanism picking a cartridge from a slot. 1. The library...
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... the SCSI interface. This flag is set when one of retries before a SCSI operation can be taken at this time. 2. The library has detected an inconsistency in the library mechanism. 1. A library operation has been attempted that is invalid at this time. One or more fans inside the library have failed. It is not set when a barcode label is unreadable. Library SCSI-3 Command Set Log Sense Command (4DH) Table 2-105 Tape Drive/ Library...
... the SCSI interface. This flag is set when one of retries before a SCSI operation can be taken at this time. 2. The library has detected an inconsistency in the library mechanism. 1. A library operation has been attempted that is invalid at this time. One or more fans inside the library have failed. It is not set when a barcode label is unreadable. Library SCSI-3 Command Set Log Sense Command (4DH) Table 2-105 Tape Drive/ Library...
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...Status Valid 1 = The SCSI command status is valid. 0 = The SCSI command status is not valid. CDB Valid 1 = The SCSI CDB field and host ID that follows is valid. 0 = The SCSI CDB field and host ID that follows is not valid. Error Valid 1 = The error code and error code qualifier are valid. 0 = The error code and error code... information is left in this byte that triggered the log entry. Library SCSI-3 Command Set Log Sense Command (4DH) Event ID The event number that is not valid. Additional Length of Each Entry The number of one, see "Command Descriptor Block (CDB)" on page 3-30.
...Status Valid 1 = The SCSI command status is valid. 0 = The SCSI command status is not valid. CDB Valid 1 = The SCSI CDB field and host ID that follows is valid. 0 = The SCSI CDB field and host ID that follows is not valid. Error Valid 1 = The error code and error code qualifier are valid. 0 = The error code and error code... information is left in this byte that triggered the log entry. Library SCSI-3 Command Set Log Sense Command (4DH) Event ID The event number that is not valid. Additional Length of Each Entry The number of one, see "Command Descriptor Block (CDB)" on page 3-30.
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... A-2 for a list of field replaceable units for each of the library models. 3- 2 Chapter 3 Library Error Codes Library Error Codes Library Error Codes This chapter contains the following library error code tables: • Request Sense Keys • Request Sense Additional Sense Codes and Qualifiers • Additional Sense Data Format • Hardware Error Codes • Move Error Codes • Micro-Move Failure Type Codes • Diagnostic Tests An error code can be reported through the Log Sense Command (4DH), Request Sense Command (03H...
... A-2 for a list of field replaceable units for each of the library models. 3- 2 Chapter 3 Library Error Codes Library Error Codes Library Error Codes This chapter contains the following library error code tables: • Request Sense Keys • Request Sense Additional Sense Codes and Qualifiers • Additional Sense Data Format • Hardware Error Codes • Move Error Codes • Micro-Move Failure Type Codes • Diagnostic Tests An error code can be reported through the Log Sense Command (4DH), Request Sense Command (03H...
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... Sense Command (4DH)" on page 2-123.) Error Code Qualifiers Decimal Hex Error Error Description 0 00H Qualifier code not set. 1 01H Vertical control system detected an over voltage. 2 02H Vertical control system detected an over force. 3 03H Vertical control system detected an error. 4 04H Vertical control system timed out. 7 07H Vertical control system detected an unknown error. 10 0AH Plunge control system detected an over voltage. 11 0BH Plunge control system detected an over force...
... Sense Command (4DH)" on page 2-123.) Error Code Qualifiers Decimal Hex Error Error Description 0 00H Qualifier code not set. 1 01H Vertical control system detected an over voltage. 2 02H Vertical control system detected an over force. 3 03H Vertical control system detected an error. 4 04H Vertical control system timed out. 7 07H Vertical control system detected an unknown error. 10 0AH Plunge control system detected an over voltage. 11 0BH Plunge control system detected an over force...
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... default value for analysis by using the Mode Select command. In many cases, the performance tuning parameters that maximize performance after a cache reset condition by the integrator and/or the tape drive development team. This parameter controls how often the drive disconnects, reselecting the initiator during large data transfers. Error Analysis The data returned in the tape drive's EEPROM storage. Each time the tape drive disconnects...
... default value for analysis by using the Mode Select command. In many cases, the performance tuning parameters that maximize performance after a cache reset condition by the integrator and/or the tape drive development team. This parameter controls how often the drive disconnects, reselecting the initiator during large data transfers. Error Analysis The data returned in the tape drive's EEPROM storage. Each time the tape drive disconnects...
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... getting manuals. • Library SCSI Command Set, Chapter 2 of the following: 1. HP Part No 98577-90602 • HPUX Driver Development Guide; Using a pass-thru driver Refer to this consists of this manual. • HPUX Driver Development Reference; Programmer's Tips Modifying the SCSI Driver Modifying the SCSI Driver When developing an autochanger application for the tape drive 2. A typical approach to these materials for supplemental information: • Tape Drive SCSI-2 Command Set, See page iv for Information Systems (ANSI) SCSI-2 documentation is...
... getting manuals. • Library SCSI Command Set, Chapter 2 of the following: 1. HP Part No 98577-90602 • HPUX Driver Development Guide; Using a pass-thru driver Refer to this consists of this manual. • HPUX Driver Development Reference; Programmer's Tips Modifying the SCSI Driver Modifying the SCSI Driver When developing an autochanger application for the tape drive 2. A typical approach to these materials for supplemental information: • Tape Drive SCSI-2 Command Set, See page iv for Information Systems (ANSI) SCSI-2 documentation is...
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... what options are supported by the tape drive/library. At the beginning of each set (there may use the TapeAlert Mode page to discover which tape has the error. B- 24 Appendix B However, the host software may be displayed together in libraries). For each set of TapeAlert error messages, the tape device/library that the user knows which are device specific, so one definition is for tape drive/autoloader devices, and one ). Such...
... what options are supported by the tape drive/library. At the beginning of each set (there may use the TapeAlert Mode page to discover which tape has the error. B- 24 Appendix B However, the host software may be displayed together in libraries). For each set of TapeAlert error messages, the tape device/library that the user knows which are device specific, so one definition is for tape drive/autoloader devices, and one ). Such...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide
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... amber, which indicates a self-test failure. 4. Consult the library user guide for additional troubleshooting steps and support options. If you can determine in the control panel. 3. Verify all power connections, breakers, and switch settings are working and correct. 2. Verify all power connections, breakers, and switch settings are unable to see that a service technician will not power-up , use the following steps before taking further action: 1. Confirm that READY is on and green. 3. Troubleshooting Guide...
... amber, which indicates a self-test failure. 4. Consult the library user guide for additional troubleshooting steps and support options. If you can determine in the control panel. 3. Verify all power connections, breakers, and switch settings are working and correct. 2. Verify all power connections, breakers, and switch settings are unable to see that a service technician will not power-up , use the following steps before taking further action: 1. Confirm that READY is on and green. 3. Troubleshooting Guide...
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... an HP service representative. If the fault indicator is illuminated, the unit is illuminated. 3. The NT discovery process is inoperable; Confirm the library connection by using the control panel menu on and are working and correct. 2. If the fault indicator is illuminated, the hub is not dynamic. Confirm that all power connections, breakers, and switch settings are set correctly. 2. further diagnostic procedures cannot be performed. Problem: Cannot...
... an HP service representative. If the fault indicator is illuminated, the unit is illuminated. 3. The NT discovery process is inoperable; Confirm the library connection by using the control panel menu on and are working and correct. 2. If the fault indicator is illuminated, the hub is not dynamic. Confirm that all power connections, breakers, and switch settings are set correctly. 2. further diagnostic procedures cannot be performed. Problem: Cannot...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide
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... library user guide for the following procedures: a. Be sure the maximum cable length on the single-ended SCSI cable connected to verify that other IDs on the bus are functional, then perform the following conditions: • Termination: Problems with differential devices on the User Guide CD-ROM. 5. Two connectors are detected and pass all self-tests. (If DLT) If the tape diagnostic utility has not been installed, install...
... library user guide for the following procedures: a. Be sure the maximum cable length on the single-ended SCSI cable connected to verify that other IDs on the bus are functional, then perform the following conditions: • Termination: Problems with differential devices on the User Guide CD-ROM. 5. Two connectors are detected and pass all self-tests. (If DLT) If the tape diagnostic utility has not been installed, install...
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... this procedure fails, contact an HP service representative. 8. Verify functionality with the Fibre Bridge, confirm that there are in an invalid configuration. See Chapter 3, page 6. 7. c. (If DLT) Confirm that the terminal emulation software (Hyperterminal, or similar) has been configured properly. See Chapter 3, "Fibre Bridge Default Configuration Settings," on page 3-14. If you experience communication difficulty with the SCSI connection. NOTE Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting 6. Verify Fibre Bridge Configuration: Configuration changes...
... this procedure fails, contact an HP service representative. 8. Verify functionality with the Fibre Bridge, confirm that there are in an invalid configuration. See Chapter 3, page 6. 7. c. (If DLT) Confirm that the terminal emulation software (Hyperterminal, or similar) has been configured properly. See Chapter 3, "Fibre Bridge Default Configuration Settings," on page 3-14. If you experience communication difficulty with the SCSI connection. NOTE Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting 6. Verify Fibre Bridge Configuration: Configuration changes...
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Europe Call the appropriate number listed under "European Customer Care Centers" on page B-9. Please have it ready for the support center representative: • Serial number of product Brand and model of host computer Version of software used; A per incident fee will be charged to the credit ... $25.00 will have a credit card, PO number, or billing number address ready. Elsewhere Contact your authorized HP dealer/distributor or the nearest HP sales and service office for after -warranty support. driver selected US and Canada Using a VISA or MasterCard, call one of the following...
Europe Call the appropriate number listed under "European Customer Care Centers" on page B-9. Please have it ready for the support center representative: • Serial number of product Brand and model of host computer Version of software used; A per incident fee will be charged to the credit ... $25.00 will have a credit card, PO number, or billing number address ready. Elsewhere Contact your authorized HP dealer/distributor or the nearest HP sales and service office for after -warranty support. driver selected US and Canada Using a VISA or MasterCard, call one of the following...
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... Overview vi P Physical Specifications 1-6 Port Glossary3 Powering on 3-3 PPP Glossary3 Printing History iv Product Components 1-3-1-4 Protocol Glossary3 R Rackmounting 2-3-2-5 Receiver Glossary3 Reconfiguring the Fibre Channel Address 3-11 S SCSI library 3-3 Serial Cable Connecting 3-5 Serial Port Operation 3-7 Setup 3-7 Single-ended SCSI Glossary3 Specifications Environmental 1-6 Physical 1-6 Supported Products 1-5 Synchronous Glossary3 T Topology Glossary4 Trace Settings Changing 3-13 Typographical Conventions v V Verifying Device Locations 3-14 W Warranty ii Wide SCSI Glossary4 Index 1
... Overview vi P Physical Specifications 1-6 Port Glossary3 Powering on 3-3 PPP Glossary3 Printing History iv Product Components 1-3-1-4 Protocol Glossary3 R Rackmounting 2-3-2-5 Receiver Glossary3 Reconfiguring the Fibre Channel Address 3-11 S SCSI library 3-3 Serial Cable Connecting 3-5 Serial Port Operation 3-7 Setup 3-7 Single-ended SCSI Glossary3 Specifications Environmental 1-6 Physical 1-6 Supported Products 1-5 Synchronous Glossary3 T Topology Glossary4 Trace Settings Changing 3-13 Typographical Conventions v V Verifying Device Locations 3-14 W Warranty ii Wide SCSI Glossary4 Index 1