Plasmon Pet Fence LF 8600 User Manual

THE PLASMON 8000 SERIES  
LF 8600 AUTOLOADER  
USER MANUAL  
P/N 97663032 A  
Storing More Of Your  
Digital World ™. Permanently.  
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WARNING  
Always observe the following when installing, operating or maintaining  
this product:  
This unit must be connected to a power distribution system that has a  
direct connection to earth ground (Terminated Terra [TT] network/  
ground connected). This unit is not suitable for use on a floating  
ground (Interrupted Terra [IT]) network.  
The AC input power cord must be shielded and must have a minimum  
current rating of 10 A with a nominal cross-section area of 0.75 sq mm  
(reference: AWG #18) per conductor, 2 wires plus ground and product  
safety approvals as required for use in the country in which the unit is  
installed.  
When the unit is mounted in an equipment rack or cabinet, be certain  
that the internal temperature within the rack or cabinet does not  
exceed the limits defined in the Product Specification or this  
document.  
To ensure the integrity of safety features of this unit, maintenance must  
be performed only by qualified service personnel using designated  
Plasmon LMS parts.  
In case of fire or other emergency, isolate the units from the main  
power by disconnecting the power plugs from their site power  
receptacles. In situations where disconnecting the plugs is not  
possible or practical, use the system main power disconnect to isolate  
the units from the main power.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or  
moisture. Refer servicing to qualified technicians.  
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(German Translation)  
WARNING  
Bei der Installation, Bedienung und Wartung dieses Produkts, bitte  
immer die folgenden Vorsichtsmaßnahmen treffen:  
Dieses Gerät muß an ein Stromversorgungssystem angeschlossen  
werden, das direkt mit einem Erdungsanschluß verbunden ist  
(Terminated- Terra-Netz [TT]/mit Erdanschluß). Dieses Gerät kann  
nicht an ein ungeerdetes Netz (Interrupted Terra [IT]) angeschlossen  
werden.  
Die Verbindungsschnur des Wechselstromeingangs muß entstört sein  
und ihr Minimalstrom unter folgenden Bedingungen bei 10 A liegen:  
Der Nennquerschnitt beträgt 0,75 mm je Leiter (Referenz: American  
Wire Gauge Nr. 18), es bestehen 2 Drähte plus ein Erdanschluß und  
das Produkt entspricht den im Land, in dem es aufgestellt wird,  
geltenden Sicherheitsvorschriften.  
Wird das Gerät in ein Gerätegestell oder einen Geräteschrank  
eingebaut, ist darauf zu achten, daß die interne Temperatur im Gestell  
oder Schrank nicht über die in den Produktspezifikationen oder  
diesem Dokument angegebenen Grenzwerte hinausgeht.  
Um ein ordnungsgemäßes Funktionieren der Sicherheitsmerkmale  
dieses Gerätes zu gewährleisten, dürfen Wartungsarbeiten nur von  
qualifiziertem Fachpersonal ausgeführt werden. Es sind darüber  
hinaus nur Ersatzteile zu verwenden, die von der Firma Plasmon LMS  
angegeben werden.  
Im Falle eines Feuers oder in einem anderen Notfall sind die Geräte  
vom Hauptnetz zu trennen, indem die Netzstecker aus den  
Steckdosen am Einbauort gezogen werden. Ist ein Herausziehen der  
Stecker nicht möglich oder zu umständlich, trennen Sie die Geräte mit  
Hilfe des System- Hauptnetzabschalters vom Hauptnetz.  
Um Feuer- oder Stromschlaggefahr zu vermeiden, ist dieses Gerät  
niemals Regen oder Feuchtigkeit auszusetzen. Wartungsarbeiten  
sind qualifiziertem technischen Personal zu überlassen.  
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RADIO/TV INTERFERENCE (USA)  
The information in this section applies only to units in use within the United States:  
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used properly, that is,  
in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instruction, may cause interference to radio and television  
reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in  
accordance with the specifications of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged  
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
reorient the receiving antenna  
relocate the equipment away from the receiver  
plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different  
branch circuits.  
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional  
suggestions. A pamphlet by the FCC ‘How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems' is  
available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 044-000-00345-4.  
CDRH COMPLIANCE  
LF 8600 contains a Class 1 Laser Product. This product complies with 21CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J,  
applicable at date of manufacture.  
CANADIAN EMI COMPLIANCE  
Canadian Department of Communications standards require that the following statement appear in  
operating manuals for any digital apparatus imported into Canada:  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in the  
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.  
FRENCH TRANSLATION  
Cet équipement digital ne dépasse pas les limites de la Classe A pour les interférences radioélectriques  
des systémes digitaux fixées par les Réglements concernant les Interférences Radioélectriques établis par  
le Ministére des Communications du Canada.  
All Plasmon LMS products comply with the requirements of this standard.  
Agency Compliance and Approval  
For details on Agency Compliance and Approval refer to the LF 8600 Product Specification Manual.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
SCOPE  
9
RELATED PUBLICATIONS  
9
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
DRIVE CHARACTERISTICS  
11  
13  
FRONT PANEL  
14  
14  
15  
15  
REAR PANEL  
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT  
SHIPPING WEIGHT  
TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY AND ALTITUDE  
MEDIA ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS  
SHOCK AND VIBRATION  
16  
17  
17  
18  
18  
18  
18  
18  
19  
19  
19  
AC POWER REQUIREMENTS  
AC GROUND  
AC POWER CORD  
POWER SUPPLY OUT-OF-RANGE PROTECTION FEATURES  
TILT RANGE  
HEAT DISSIPATION  
PARTICULATE LIMITS  
WARNING LABELS  
UNPACKING AND REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS  
21  
UNPACKING THE TOWER CONFIGURATION  
UNPACKING THE RACK MOUNT CONFIGURATION  
INSPECTING THE LF 8600  
21  
24  
26  
26  
27  
28  
29  
REPACKING THE LF 8600  
CLOSING THE BASEPLATES  
REPACKING THE TOWER CONFIGURATION  
REPACKING THE RACK MOUNT CONFIGURATION  
INSTALLATION AND DE-INSTALLATION  
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS  
TOWER INSTALLATION  
31  
31  
32  
33  
46  
RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION  
SCSI BUS CONSIDERATIONS  
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CONNECTING POWER AND SCSI CABLES  
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD  
CONNECTING MULTIPLE DEVICES  
CONNECTING A SINGLE DEVICE  
48  
48  
49  
50  
CONNECTOR VERIFICATION  
51  
51  
RACK MOUNT CONFIGURATION DE-INSTALLATION  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
POWER-ON PROCEDURE  
55  
55  
56  
MODES OF OPERATION  
OPERATING MODE  
CONFIGURATION MODE  
TEST MODE  
7
57  
59  
81  
MEDIA CARTRIDGE HANDLING  
SETTING THE WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH  
AFFIXING LABELS  
82  
84  
85  
85  
89  
93  
MEDIA INSERTION AND REMOVAL  
MANUAL CARTRIDGE RELEASE MECHANISM  
MEDIA LOADING  
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE  
95  
INSPECTING AND CLEANING FAN AND BLOWER FILTERS  
95  
96  
98  
98  
REPLACING FUSES  
MEDIA CLEANING  
MEDIA CLEANING USING CLEANING KIT P/N 97662550  
APPENDIX A  
99  
GERMAN TRANSLATIONS/ÜBERSETZUNGEN INS DEUTSCHE  
99  
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SCOPE  
This User Manual describes unpacking, installing, operating, and maintaining the Plasmon LF 8600  
RapidChanger High-Performance Optical Disk Drive.  
RELATED PUBLICATIONS  
Publication  
Part Number  
LD 8100/LF 8120/LF 8600/LF 8602 Product Specification  
LD 8100/LF 8120/LF 8600/ LF8602 SCSI Interface Specification  
LF 8600/LF 8602 Hardware Maintenance Manual  
97663035  
97662164  
97653082  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
The LF 8600 is warranted as stated in the purchase agreement between Plasmon and it’s customer,  
or the Plasmon sales order acknowledgment, whichever is applicable.  
The Plasmon LMS quality system is in compliance and registered to ISO 9001. The LF 8600 is  
manufactured from new parts, or remanufactured parts.  
LF 8600 warranty does not cover defects or damage caused by the use of unauthorized parts or  
repairs or improper use or maintenance. Repairs or replacements not covered by the warranty will  
be invoiced at LMS’ then current prices.  
The warranty is void when installation, service or repairs are performed by unauthorized  
personnel; when the product is affected by unauthorized alterations, modifications or other  
tampering or misuse; when the product is incorporated into a system which causes or involves  
any changes in the physical, mechanical or electrical arrangement of the product; or when the  
product is not used in accordance with its applicable specifications.  
The term, authorized personnel, is defined as those persons who have been trained by Plasmon  
LMS Technical Services.  
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
The LF 8600 RapidChanger is a write once read many (WORM), high-capacity optical disk drive with an  
integral shuttle capable of holding up to six LM 8000/LM 6000/LM 4000 media cartridges. The integral  
shuttle moves laterally to position one of six media cartridges for automated loading and unloading into the  
optical drive. The LF 8600 RapidChanger provides up to 30 GBytes of online storage or up to 180 GBytes  
nearline storage.  
The LF 8600 is available in either a Rack Mount or Tower configuration. Two LF 8600 Rack Mount drives  
can be mounted side-by-side in an EIA standard 19-inch rack. The Tower is a standalone LF 8600 that can  
be located on an open floor or beside a desk.  
LF 8600 RACK MOUNT  
CONFIGURATION  
LF 8600 TOWER  
CONFIGURATION  
Figure 1. LF 8600 Configurations  
A Drive Operator Console (DOC) located on the front panel of the drive provides user control of drive  
operation and configuration as explained in the operator section of this manual. Operating messages are  
presented on the alphanumeric display in English, French or German. The language used is selectable.  
The front panel includes a lockable media access door to provide operator access to the shuttle and media  
cartridges.  
The Auxiliary Diagnostic Port (ADP), located on the rear panel of each drive, can be used to download  
updates to the drive firmware in the field. Refer to the LD 8100/LF 8120/LF 8600/LF 8602 Product  
Specification (P/N 97663035) for more information.  
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The LF 8600 supports a maximum sustained read and write transfer rate of 6.0 MBytes/sec without data  
verification. The drive will also support a 2.4 MBytes/sec write transfer rate with error correction and defect  
management to maintain data integrity and manage media flaws.  
The LF 8600 implements the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) via standard SCSI-2 micro-  
connectors located on the rear panel. Single-ended and differential interface options are available, and  
the interface can be changed in the field. Both the single-ended and differential controllers support  
asynchronous or synchronous data transfer operations.  
Preventive maintenance for the LF 8600 is minimal (refer to Operator Maintenance section of this manual).  
Corrective maintenance is simplified by internal diagnostic firmware which detects, isolates and reports  
malfunctions to the operator and identifies the Field Replaceable Unit (FRU).  
LM 8000 media is interchangeable between the LD 8100, LF 8120, LF 8600, and the LF 8602. The  
LF 8600 can also read LM 6000 and LM 4000 media. Contact Plasmon LMS for availability and ordering  
information for the LM 4000 media option.  
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DRIVE CHARACTERISTICS  
The LF 8600 Rack Mount and Tower configurations use the same major assemblies (refer to the next two  
figures).  
LF 8600 CONFIGURATION  
22.86 CM  
(9.00 IN)  
74.86 CM  
(29.47 IN)  
54.65 CM  
(21.52 IN)  
LF 8600 TOWER CONFIGURATION  
33.15 CM  
(13.05 IN)  
Figure 2. LF 8600 Dimensional Details  
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FRONT PANEL  
DOC  
The LF 8600 front panel (see figure below)  
includes a Drive Operator Console (DOC),  
media access door, and door lock within a bezel  
assembly. Refer to the Operating Instruction  
section of this manual for a detailed description  
of the DOC.  
BEZEL  
LF 8600 Front Panel  
MEDIA ACCESS  
DOOR  
KEY LOCK  
REAR PANEL  
The LF 8600 rear panel contains the power  
switch along with AC power connector and  
fuses, the ground connector, and external  
interface connectors.  
AUXILLIARY  
DIAGNOSTIC  
PORT (ADP)  
SCSI-2 I/O  
CONNECTORS  
BLOWER GRILL  
AND FILTER ELEMENT  
LF 8600 Rear Panel  
FAN GRILL AND  
FILTER ELEMENT  
MANUAL RELEASE  
ACCESS HOLES  
AC POWER SWITCH  
AC POWER  
RECEPTACLE  
THREADED GROUND  
CONNECTOR  
Figure 3. LF 8600 Panel Layout  
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT  
The table below lists the reference dimensions of the LF 8600 configurations.  
Table 1. Dimensions of the LF 8600 Configurations  
DIMENTION  
Length  
RACK MOUNT  
TOWER  
71.1 cm (28.0 in)  
74.4 cm (29.3 in ) with Bezel  
82.0 cm (32.3 in)  
including Pedestal  
Width  
22.1 cm (8.7 in)  
includes Bezel  
35.7 cm (14.in)  
including Pedestal  
Height  
46.7 cm (18.2 in)  
47.5 cm (18.7 in) with Bezel  
63.6 cm (25.0 in)  
including Pedestal  
Mounting Depth  
71.1 cm (28.0 in)  
SHIPPING WEIGHT  
The LF 8600 shipping weight is listed below. These values do not include media cartridges.  
Rack Mount: 44.1 kg (97 lbs)  
Tower: 62.3 kg (137 lbs)  
The weight of one LM 8000 cartridge is approximately 1.18 kg (2.6 lbs).  
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TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY AND ALTITUDE  
The following table lists the LF 8600 operating, storage and transit limits for temperature, humidity and  
altitude.  
Table 2. Temperature, Humidity and Altitude Limits  
1
CONDITION  
Temperature  
OPERATING  
10° to 42° C 2  
NONOPERATING  
STORAGE/TRANSIT  
-40° to 66° C  
-40° to 151° F)  
-40° to 66° C  
-40° to 151° F)  
(50° to 108° F)  
Maximum Rate of  
Change  
11° C/hr (20° F/hr)  
20° C/hr (36° F/hr)  
5 to 95%  
20° C/hr (36° F/hr)  
5 to 95%  
Humidity  
(Noncondensing  
10 to 90%  
10%/hr  
Maximum Rate of  
Change  
10%/hr  
10%/hr  
Maximum Wet Bulb  
Temperature 3  
28° C (82° F)  
46° C (115° F)  
46° C (115° F)  
Minimum Dew Point  
2° C (35.6° F)  
2° C (35.6° F)  
2° C (35.6° F)  
Storage:  
-300 to 3,000 m  
(-984 to 9,840 ft)  
-300 to 3,000 m  
(-984 to 9840 ft)  
-300 to 3,000 m  
(-984 to 9,840 ft)  
Altitude  
Transit:  
-300 to 12,000 m  
(-984 to 40,000 ft)  
1 Storage specifications are for 90 days maximum in Plasmon LMS packaging. No condensation is permitted. Transit specifi-  
cations are based on a maximum 1-week period in a factory-sealed container.  
2 Maximum operating temperature is 42 _C for a free-standing drive at sea level unless otherwise stated. Maximum operating  
temperature is derated linearly above 300 m altitude to 38 _C at 2,000 m altitude.  
3 See theLD 8100/LF 8120/LF 8600/LF 8602 Product Specification (P/N 97663035) for more information concerning the tem-  
perature and humidity operating range.  
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MEDIA ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS  
The following table presents the LM 8000 Media environmental characteristics.  
Table 3. Media Operation, Storage and Transportation Environments  
OPERATION AND  
SHORT TERM  
STORAGE  
(2 years maximum)  
TRANSPORTATION  
(2 weeks maximum)  
LONG TERM  
STORAGE  
SPECIFICATION  
Temperature  
10°C to 47°C  
-20°C to +55°C  
10°C to 30°C  
50°F to 116.6°F  
-4.0°F to 131.o°F  
50°F to 86.0°F  
Relative Humidity  
(no condensation)  
5% - 80%  
5% - 90%  
5% - 80%  
Wet Bulb Temperature 26°C max. (78.8°F)  
26°C max. (78.8°F)  
26°C max. (78.8°F)  
Temperature Gradient  
10°C/hr max.  
31°C/hr max.  
5°C/hr max.  
(18.0°F/hr max.)  
(55.8°F/hr max.)  
(9.0°F/hr max.)  
Air Pressure  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
Solar Radiation  
Case to be kept closed  
Not to be stored in direct  
sunlight  
SHOCK AND VIBRATION  
The following table lists the conditions and limits for shock and vibration.  
Table 4. Shock and Vibration Criteria and Limits  
1
2
CONDITION  
OPERATING  
NONOPERATING  
STORAGE/TRANSIT  
Swept Vibration  
(Bidirectional)  
1 Octave/Min  
5 to 250 Hz 0.1 g Peak,  
250 to 500 Hz  
0.25 g Peak  
5 to 44 Hz, 0.03 in  
Double Amplitude,  
44 to 500 Hz  
5 to 44 Hz, 0.03 in  
Double Amplitude,  
44 to 500 Hz  
3.0 g Peak  
3.0 g Peak  
3
10 - msec Half Sine Pulse  
of 2.5 g Peak, with pulses  
applied every 3 sec  
Shock  
(Host Retries May Be  
Required and Drive  
Performance May  
Degrade During Test  
Unpacked (3 Axis)  
Packed on Pallet  
5 - msec Half Sine  
Pulse of 20 g Peak  
46 - cm (18 - in)  
Drop Test Flat  
1 With media removed.  
2 In LMS - approved packaging.  
3 Shock repetition rate should be limited to allow mechanical system transients to subside between pulses.  
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AC POWER REQUIREMENTS  
The LF 8600 has a grounded power connector integrated into the AC power switch. Over current  
protection is provided by two fuses integrated into the AC power switch. Two spare fuses are included  
within the power connector. Refer to the Operator Maintenance section for the fuse replacement  
procedure.  
The drive's power supply accepts the input line voltages listed in the table below. The power supply is auto  
ranging and does not require mechanical switching for input voltage or frequency selection.  
Table 5. AC Power Requirements  
SURGE PEAK  
<1s  
(SPIN-UP)  
MIN  
SERVICE  
RATING  
AC LINE  
VOLTAGE  
READY + 1 SPIN-UP/DN  
CYCLE EVERY 10 s  
READY  
2.0A / 160W (1)  
1.0A / 160W  
95.0V TO 128V  
173.0 TO 269V  
1.4A / 110W  
0.7 / 110W  
10A  
15A  
5A  
15A  
1
This current measurement determines the stated power and maximum heat dissipation of the Drive (546 BTU/hr) based on RMS  
current over the 10S cycle derated by the Power Factor. It also determines the 2.0 A UL plate rating.  
AC GROUND  
The LF 8600 chassis should be connected to earth ground for operator safety. The AC power cord has a  
grounding conductor which connects the LF 8600 chassis to safety ground through the site AC power  
system. If the site AC system ties its ground wire connection to earth ground, then the LF 8600 chassis will  
also be tied to earth ground. All site AC power connections must be maintained on the same safety  
ground.  
A line grounding connector located on the rear panel can also be used to tie the LF 8600 chassis to earth  
ground. This ground connector is a 6-mm (0.24-in.) M4 with a nut and lock washer.  
AC POWER CORD  
The type of AC power cord supplied with the LF 8600 will depend upon the configuration ordered.  
POWER SUPPLY OUT-OF-RANGE PROTECTION FEATURES  
The LF 8600 power supply provides over and under voltage protection, over current protection, and power  
failure detection. Should an out-of-range condition be detected, the LF 8600 will shut down the DC outputs  
of the power supply. After the situation is corrected, power can be restored by turning the AC power switch  
to the OFF position and then to the ON position again.  
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TILT RANGE  
The LF 8600 is not designed for use when tilted from the vertical position.  
HEAT DISSIPATION  
The drive will typically present a heat load of 95 kg-calories/hr (376 BTU/hr) during a read/write operation.  
When media cartridges are inserted, loaded, spun up, spun down, unloaded and removed at the drive's  
maximum rate, the LF 8600 will typically present a heat load of 138 kg-calories/hr (546 BTU/hr).  
PARTICULATE LIMITS  
The LF 8600 is designed for use in an office or computer room. The environment must have a low dust  
level. The LF 8600 filters incoming air for cooling to reduce the quantity of particles entering the drive;  
however, the filter is not effective against small particles (including tobacco smoke) which will become  
deposited on optical components and media, causing degradation in drive performance. Refer to the  
Operator Maintenance section for media cleaning and air filter cleaning instructions.  
WARNING LABELS  
The LF 8600 is classified as a laser product and meets all United States federal requirements. The warning  
labels shown in the figure below have been applied to the Drive to ensure compliance with federal  
regulations and must not be removed from the LF 8600.  
LASER CLASS  
LABEL  
LASER DANGER  
LABEL  
CANADIAN  
CLASS A LABEL  
FCC, RFI,  
CLASS A LABEL  
Figure 4. Location of LF 8600 Warning Labels  
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UNPACKING AND REPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
The LF 8600 is shipped with foam packing material which protects the unit from shock and vibration. When  
you receive your LF 8600, inspect the shipping carton for damage before unpacking the unit to  
substantiate a claim with the carrier if the unit is damaged. Retain all original packing materials for  
possible reshipment.  
WARNING  
The LF 8600 must be unpacked, repacked and transported by two  
persons. Physical injury can result if one person attempts to lift the  
LF 8600. A wheeled cartis recommended for transporting the  
LF 8600 within a building. Precautions should be taken to guard  
against sudden bumps and jarring.  
UNPACKING THE TOWER CONFIGURATION  
The LF 8600 is packaged as illustrated in the next figure. The top, bottom and sides of the LF 8600 are  
protected from shock and vibration by foam cushions. The top cushions are also used to hold the  
accessories box (inner box) which is placed between the blocks of foam.  
To unpack the unit:  
1. Move the carton to the installation site. Unpacking the carton at the installation site minimizes  
the effects of vibration and shock.  
2. Cut the tape and straps that secure the top of the box. Do not allow the cutting blade to  
penetrate into the carton.  
3. Carefully lift the outer corrugated carton up and remove it while supporting the inner hinged  
wooden ramp. When the carton is removed, lower the ramp to the floor and remove the front  
foam cushion.  
4. Remove the accessories box (inner carton) containing cables and documentation and the two  
foam cushions which support the box. Remove the ESD protective packing material.  
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OUTER CARTON  
INSERT  
INSERT  
REAR FOAM  
CUSHION  
INNER CARTON  
ESD PROTECTIVE  
PACKING MATERIAL  
FOAM INSERT LOCATED  
BETWEEN SHUTTLE AND  
FRAME OF THE DRIVE  
FRONT  
FOAM CUSHION  
CASTER SUPPORT  
LF6600  
PALLET CUSHION  
HINGED  
RAMP  
PALLET  
EP004566  
Figure 5. LF 8600 Tower Packing  
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5. Ensure that the casters are locked. Lift the front end of the LF 8600 high enough to remove  
the pallet cushion and then lower the LF 8600 onto its casters.  
6. Unlock the casters and roll the LF 8600 down the ramp to its installation location. Precautions  
should be taken to avoid sudden bumps and jarring.  
7. Lock the casters once you have the LF 8600 situated at its installation location.  
UNLOCKED  
LOCKED  
Figure 6. Caster for the LF 8600 Tower  
8. Open the media access door and remove the foam insert. Manually move shuttle all the way  
to the right to the home position.  
Figure 7. Moving the Shuttle to the Home Position  
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UNPACKING THE RACK MOUNT CONFIGURATION  
To unpack the LF 8600 Rack Mount configuration, refer to the next figure and perform the following  
procedure:  
1. Move the carton to the installation site. Unpacking the carton at the installation site minimizes  
the effects of vibration and shock.  
2. Cut the tape that secures the top of the box. Do not allow the cutting blade to penetrate into  
the carton.  
3. Carefully lift the outer corrugated carton up and remove it.  
4. Remove the accessories box (inner carton) containing cables and documentation, and  
remove the ESD protective packing material.  
5. Remove the two cushions which support the accessories box (inner carton).  
6. Carefully lift and remove the LF 8600 from the shipping carton and place it on a flat surface  
capable of supporting 48 kg (106 lbs). A wheeled cart is recommended for transporting the  
LF 8600 within a building. Precautions should be taken to avoid sudden bumps and jarring.  
CAUTION  
The bezel is slightly larger than the chassis. When placing the drive  
onto a flat surface, allow the front end of the LF 8600 to extend over  
the edge of the supporting surface so that the bezel does not bear any  
weight.  
7. Open the media access door and remove the foam insert. Manually move the shuttle all the  
way to the right to the home shuttle position.  
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OUTER  
CARTON  
INSERT  
REAR FOAM  
CUSHION  
INSERT  
INNER  
CARTON  
ESD PROTECTIVE  
PACKING MATERIAL  
FOAM INSERT LOCATED  
BETWEEN SHUTTLE AND  
DRIVE FRAME  
FRONT  
FOAM  
CUSHION  
LF 8600  
PALLET  
Figure 8. LF 8600 Rack Mount Packing  
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INSPECTING THE LF 8600  
The following items should be included in the LF 8600 carton:  
one LF 8600 with Bezel assembly (Tower comes completely assembled)  
one AC power cable  
one User Manual  
one combination manual baseplate/door lock release tool  
I/O cables (optional)  
terminators (optional)  
The following optional items, if ordered, will have been shipped with the LF 8600 in separate cartons:  
LM 8000 Media Cartridges  
Rack Mount Installation Kit  
Blank Panel Kit  
After unpacking the LF 8600, check for:  
damage to the chassis cover, chassis and bezel  
damage to connectors  
dislocated or broken controls and indicators  
Report all discrepancies, missing items and damaged equipment to your supplier.  
If condensation exists on the drive, allow the moisture to evaporate by exposing the LF 8600 to the  
operating environment for at least 6 hours before powering on the unit.  
REPACKING THE LF 8600  
The LF 8600 should be repacked using the original packing materials. Prior to packaging the LF 8600,  
close the baseplates as described in the next section. Repack the LF 8600 using the following procedure.  
CAUTION  
Shipping the LF 8600 without closing the baseplates may result in  
damage to the drive which is not covered under warranty.  
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CLOSING THE BASEPLATES  
1. Ensure that a cartridge is not inserted in the drive; if it is, unload the cartridge. Remove all  
cartridges from the shuttle. To remove cartridges from a drive that is not operational, follow  
the procedure below:  
a.) Ensure that the AC Power switch is set to the OFF ( O ) position.  
b.) At the rear panel, insert the manual release tool into the upper access hole  
and engage the recessed D-shaped shaft. Turn the tool handle clockwise as far  
as it will turn, closing the upper baseplate.  
c.) Repeat step b) at the lower manual release access hole to close the lower  
baseplate.  
2. Select the "Park Drive" option, as explained in the Operating Instruction section of this  
manual.  
UPPER  
ACCESS  
HOLE  
MANUAL RELEASE  
TOOL  
REAR PANEL  
LOWER ACCESS  
HOLE  
EP006047  
Figure 9. Manually Closing the Drive's Baseplates  
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REPACKING THE TOWER CONFIGURATION  
1. Open the media access door.  
2. Manually push the shuttle all the way to the left and insert the foam shipping block to hold it in  
place. Close the media access door.  
3. Roll the LF 8600 up onto its shipping pallet and lock all four casters to prevent rolling.  
4. Lift the front and rear of the LF 8600 high enough and place the caster support underneath the  
drive.  
5. Raise the wooden ramp to the vertical position and place the pallet cushion between the ramp  
and the front panel of the LF 8600. Place the ESD protective packing material on top of the  
drive.  
6. Place the two end cushions which hold the accessories box on the top front and rear of the LF  
8600.  
7. Place the power and interface cables, User Manual and other accessories into the options and  
accessories box and seal with tape. Place this box between the top end cushions.  
8. Slip the corrugated shipping carton over the LF 8600 and the raised ramp, and lower the  
carton down to the top of the pallet.  
9. Strap the carton to the pallet at each end.  
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REPACKING THE RACK MOUNT CONFIGURATION  
1. Open the media access door and manually move the shuttle all the way to the left.and insert  
the foam shipping block to hold it in place. Close the media access door.  
2. Remove the LF 8600 chassis with its bezel from the Rack Mount configuration by reversing  
the procedure detailed in the Installation and De-installation section. The bezel extends  
below the chassis; ensure that you do not place the unit flat on a hard surface, thereby  
damaging the bezel.  
3. Ensure that the lower packing material is positioned to form a rectangular frame for the  
LF 8600 chassis which opens to the front.  
4. Place the bezel relief cushion on the pallet so that it will support the chassis just behind the  
bezel.  
Figure 10. Moving the Shuttle Assembly to the Shipping Position  
5. Place the LF 8600 into the foam frame so that the drive rests on the bezel relief cushion and  
the bezel bears no weight.  
6. Place the lower front foam cushion between the carton and the front of the LF 8600. Place the  
ESD protective packing material on top of the drive.  
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7. Position the two end cushions which hold the accessories box on the top front and rear of the  
LF 8600.  
8. Place the power and interface cables, User Manual and other accessories into the options and  
accessories box and seal with tape. Place this box in between the foam end cushions.  
9. Lower the upper sleeve down onto the lower carton and pallet and .Strap the carton to the  
pallet at each end.  
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INSTALLATION AND  
DE-INSTALLATION  
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS  
Adequate clearances must be provided around the LF 8600 during installation to prevent crimping and  
bending of cables and to ensure that future servicing can be performed safely. These clearances are also  
required to properly ventilate the LF 8600 and to provide operator access to the DOC and to the media  
access door for loading and unloading media.  
CAUTION  
When the LF 8600 is mounted in an equipment rack or cabinet,  
ensure that the internal temperature within the rack or cabinet does  
not exceed the operating limits as stated in the Product Specification  
and this document. When vertically stacked, these units require  
special attention at the top area where higher temperatures exist.  
The LF 8600 must be connected to a power distribution system that  
has a direct connection to earth ground (Terminated Terra [ TT ]  
network/ground connected). This unit is not suitable for use on a  
floating ground (Interrupted Terra [ IT ] network).  
Ensure the drive is connected to a power distribution system with  
adequate current-handling capacity.  
The following table lists the clearances required to provide proper cooling air circulation, adequate access  
for cartridge loading and unloading, and full rack extension.  
Table 6. Operational Clearances for LF 8600 Configurations  
AREA  
RACK MOUNT  
TOWER  
Front  
Rear  
Sides  
132 cm (52 in)  
51 cm (20 in)  
51 cm (20 in)  
51 cm (20 in)  
12.7 cm (5 in)  
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Ensure that the site selected for the LF 8600 Tower or Rack Mount configuration is able to support a  
volumetric air flow of .77 m3/min. (27 cfm). For the Rack Mount configuration, the back door of the  
enclosing equipment cabinet must have air vents. Ensure that the operating environment is free from dust.  
WARNING  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the LF 8600 to rain or  
moisture. Refer servicing to qualified technicians.  
In case of fire or other emergency, isolate the units from the main  
power by disconnecting the power plugs from their site power  
receptacles. In situations where disconnecting the plugs is not  
possible or practical, disconnect the system main power to isolate the  
units from the main power.Use of controls or adjustments, or  
performance of procedures other than those specified herein may  
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation.  
Do not stare directly into the laser beam or its reflection on any  
reflecting mirror-like surface. Invisible laser radiation can be emitted if  
the unit is open and safety interlocks are defeated.  
TOWER INSTALLATION  
The LF 8600 Tower configuration is shipped as a complete assembly, ready for cable connections and  
power up. No tools are required for the installation.  
CAUTION  
Remove the foam shipping block from the shuttle assembly before  
powering on the LF 8600.  
To install the Tower configuration:  
1. Connect the AC power cord as explained in the Connecting the Power Cord section. (Refer to  
the Installation and De-installation section for information regarding the AC ground.)  
2. Connect the host interface SCSI cables and appropriate signal terminators, if required, as  
explained in the Installation and de-installation section.  
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RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION  
The LF 8600 Rack Mount installation kit (refer to following figure) includes the following items:  
one platform support rack (1st Drive Kit only)  
two rack support brackets (one right and one left)  
one slide assembly  
one slide platform  
one cabinet trim panel (1st Drive Kit only)  
two support angles (one right and one left)  
34 M4 x 8 screws  
CABINET  
TRIM PANEL  
LF 8600  
RACK SUPPORT  
BRACKETS  
SLIDE  
PLATFORM  
SUPPORT  
ANGLES  
SLIDE  
ASSEMBLY  
RACK  
SUPPORT  
PLATFORM  
Figure 11. LF 8600 Rack Mount Kit  
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The following figure illustrates how two LF 8600's are installed side-by-side in an EIA standard 19-in.  
equipment cabinet. The second Drive Rack Mount Kit does not include the platform support rack or the  
cabinet trim panel.  
SLIDE  
PLATFORM  
SLIDE ASSEMBLY  
BLANK PANEL  
Figure 12. LF 8600 Side-by-Side Rack Mount  
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Tools required for the Rack Mount installation are a T15 and T20 screwdriver. Prior to installation, make  
certain that the equipment cabinet is level.  
CAUTION  
Do not operate the LF 8600 in a position other than vertical (zero  
degrees tilt).  
To install the Rack Mount configuration:  
1. Install the platform support rack in an EIA standard 19-in. equipment cabinet with 30-in. depth  
as follows:  
a.) Loosely secure the left and right Support Brackets to the rear integral slotted  
brackets on the platform support with two M4 screws each.  
b.) Place the platform support in the desired vertical location in the cabinet and  
attach the front of the support directly to the front cabinet rails with four mounting  
screws (not supplied) which are compatible with your specific cabinet. Tighten  
securely.  
c.) Slide the rear Support Brackets forward until they are positioned against the  
rear face of the rear cabinet rails. Tighten the M4 screws securely. These  
adjustable brackets allow for the adjustment of rail positions from 30 in. down to  
20 in.  
d.) Secure the Support Brackets to the rear cabinet rails with four mounting  
screws (not supplied) which are also cabinet-specific. Tighten securely.  
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SLOTTED  
CORNER  
BRACKET  
RIGHT SUPPORT  
RACK  
REAR  
LEFT  
SUPPORT  
RACK  
FRONT  
PLATFORM  
SUPPORT  
RACK  
Figure 13. Mounting the Platform Support Rack  
2. Install the slide assembly on the mounting platform with ten M4 screws, threaded into the rack  
as shown in the next figure. The slide assembly has slotted holes for fine side-to-side  
adjustment. Tighten securely after adjusting for parallelism.  
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M4 MOUNTING  
SCREWS  
SLIDE  
ASSEMBLY  
PLATFORM  
SUPPORT  
RACK  
Figure 14. Mounting the Slide Assembly to the Platform Support Rack  
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3. Press down on the front release levers and pull to release the slide front retention locks. Pull  
the slide platform all the way out of the cabinet until the extension locks engage at the fully  
extended position.  
SLIDE ASSEMBLY  
PRESS DOWN AND PULL FRONT RELEASE LEVERS  
EP004624B  
Figure 15. Extending the Slide Platform Assembly  
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4. Install the drive mounting platform on top of the slide assembly with twelve M4 screws,  
threaded into the slide assembly and tightened securely. Be sure that flange of the slide  
platform is at the rear of the cabinet.  
SLIDE PLATFORM  
M4 MOUNTING  
SCREWS  
REAR  
SLIDES EXTENDED  
FRONT  
EP004607B  
Figure 16. Securing the Platform to the Slide Assembly  
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WARNING  
The weight of the LF 8600 on the extended platform may cause the  
equipment cabinet to become unbalanced. Before proceeding, ensure  
that your cabinet is securely anchored. Do not extend more than one  
drive at a time.  
DO NOT EXTEND MORE  
THAN ONE DRIVE AT A  
TIME.  
IF BOTH DRIVES ARE  
EXTENDED AT THE SAME  
TIME, THE CABINET MAY  
BECOME UMBALANCED.  
EP004586  
Figure 17. Do Not Extend Both Drives Simultaneously  
5. Lower the LF 8600 chassis onto the extended slide platform assembly, seating the three M4  
screw heads on the bottom of the chassis into the three locating holes in the slide platform.  
WARNING  
The LF 8600 must be moved and lifted by two persons. Physical injury  
can result if one person attempts to move or lift the LF 8600.  
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6. Install and tighten three M4 screws horizontally, through the vertical tail of the slide platform to  
retain the rear of the drive. Install and tighten two M4 screws up into the bottom of chassis to  
retain the front of the LF 8600.  
M4 SCREW  
HEADS  
LOCATING HOLES  
Figure 18. Mounting the LF 8600 Chassis to the Extended Platform  
7. Find the two slide locks located on the outer sides of the extended slide.  
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FRONT RELEASE  
LEVER  
PLATFORM MOUNTING  
BASE  
SUPPORT RACK  
MOUNTING PLATE  
SLIDE LOCK  
INTERMEDIATE SLIDE  
STATIONARY SLIDE  
EP004703  
Figure 19. LF 8600 Rack Mount Slide Detail (Standard)  
SLIDE LOCKS  
EP006052  
Figure 20. Releasing the Slide Assembly Extension Locks  
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8. Press the slide locks in and push the LF 8600 all the way back into the cabinet until the front  
retention locks engage, holding the drive in position.  
EP006055  
Figure 21. Rack Mounted LF 8600 in the Retention Lock Position  
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9. Install one of the lateral support angles to anchor the chassis to the adjacent cabinet rail. The  
angle is mounted on the chassis with two M4 screws and attaches to the rail with cabinet-  
specific screws (not supplied).  
MOUNTING SCREWS  
RIGHT  
SUPPORT  
ANGLE  
LEFT  
SUPPORT  
ANGLE  
THE RACK MOUNT KIT  
CONTAINS BOTH LEFT AND  
RIGHT SUPPORT ANGLES.  
YOU NEED TO INSTALL ONLY  
ONE SUPPORT ANGLE.  
Figure 22. Installing the Lateral Support Angle  
10. Install the cabinet trim panel by pressing its ball studs into the keeper holes on the platform  
support rack.  
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TRIM  
PANEL  
BALL STUDS  
KEEPER HOLES  
BALL STUDS  
Figure 23. Installing the Cabinet Trim Panel  
11. If only one LF 8600 is to be installed on the platform support rack, an optional blank panel kit  
can be ordered to fill the empty space in the trim panel. Install the blank panel by pressing its  
ball studs horizontally into the trim panel keeper holes. Retain it with the two M4 screws  
provided in the installation kit.  
BALL  
STUDS  
KEEPER  
HOLES  
BLANK PANEL  
TRIM PANEL  
Figure 24. Blank Panel Installation  
12. Connect the AC power cord and the host interface SCSI cables and signal terminators.  
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SCSI BUS CONSIDERATIONS  
The length of the SCSI interface cables used to interconnect the LF 8600 with other SCSI devices is  
dictated by the type of SCSI controller installed in each LF 8600. A maximum of seven LF 8600's can be  
connected to a host computer in a daisy chained configuration using the appropriate SCSI controller and  
cable options.  
When the single-ended interface controller is used on all SCSI devices, the total length of the SCSI  
interface cable cannot exceed 6 m (19.5 ft). (Plasmon LMS does not recommend single-ended fast  
synchronous.) When a differential interface controller is used on all SCSI devices, the total SCSI interface  
cable length cannot exceed 25 m (82 ft).  
NOTE  
The internal SCSI cable for each LF 8600 is approximately 22.86 cm  
(9.0 in.). This distance must be considered as part of the total SCSI  
cable length.  
The SCSI interface cabling used to interconnect an LF 8600 to a host can be daisy chained between SCSI  
devices as illustrated below. One interface cable is required to interface each pair of SCSI devices.  
LD 8600  
LD 8600  
LD 8600  
HOST  
HOST SCSI  
CONNECTOR  
SCSI  
CONNECTORS  
SCSI  
CONNECTORS  
SCSI  
CONNECTORS  
TERMINATOR  
NOTE: The SCSI bus must also be  
terminated at the host. Normally, the  
termination function is built into the  
host adapter.  
Figure 25. Host-to-LF 8600 Daisy Chain Cable Connections  
A terminator must be installed on the vacant connector of the last SCSI device in the SCSI bus chain. The  
SCSI bus must be terminated externally on the LF 8600 rear panel when an LF 8600 is the last SCSI  
device on the bus.  
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NOTE  
You must first determine the type of termination your host system  
requires.  
In a daisy chain configuration, a terminator must be used on both the first and last devices on the bus.  
One of these devices may be the host adapter. All other LF 8600's between the first and last device in the  
daisy chain should not be terminated.  
NOTE  
Installation of both an active single-ended terminator and a passive  
single-ended terminator on the same bus is not recommended.  
If only one LF 8600 is attached to a host, the bus must be terminated at the host adapter and the LF 8600.  
Normally, the termination function is built into the host adapter. Power for the external terminator is  
supplied from the LF 8600 and may also be supplied from another device in the SCSI daisy chain.  
Terminator power for external terminators is provided by the LF 8600 power supply.  
HOST  
LD 8600  
HOST SCSI  
CONNECTOR  
SCSI  
CONNECTORS  
TERMINATOR  
TERMINATOR  
Figure 26. LF 8600-to-Host Cable Connection  
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CONNECTING POWER AND SCSI CABLES  
After the LF 8600 has been installed in its operating location, refer to the next three sections for power cord  
installation and SCSI cable installation for a single device.  
The LF 8600 has two SCSI input/output (I/O) connectors on the rear panel that are used to interface the  
drive with other SCSI devices (see figure below). Either SCSI connector can be used as the input or output  
port because the internal controller cable connection is common to both connectors.  
SCSI  
CONNECTORS  
AC POWER  
CABLE  
AC POWER  
SWITCH  
Figure 27. Rear Panel of the LF 8600 Showing SCSI Connectors and AC Power Cord  
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD  
To install the power cord on an LF 8600:  
1. Ensure that an AC power cord is available and ready for installation. The type of AC power  
cord being installed depends upon the installation location.  
2. Ensure facility power is available and the AC power cord connector (male end) will match the  
site AC power wall outlet.  
3. Ensure that the AC power switch on the LF 8600 rear panel is set to the OFF ( O ) position.  
4. Plug the AC power cord connector (female end) into the AC power receptacle on the  
LF 8600 rear panel.  
5. Plug the AC power cord connector (male end) into a wall outlet.  
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CONNECTING MULTIPLE DEVICES  
To install SCSI interface cables for a multiple-device configuration:  
1. Ensure that the SCSI interface cables and a terminator (if required) are available and ready  
for installation.  
2. Plug one end of a SCSI interface cable into the vacant SCSI interface connector on the  
previous device in the SCSI chain (see figure below). Plug the other end of the cable into a  
SCSI connector.  
3. If the LF 8600 is not the last unit in the daisy chain, plug one end of the other cable into the  
vacant connector on the LF 8600 and then connect the other end of the cable to the next  
SCSI device. Repeat this process until you reach the last SCSI device in the daisy chain.  
4. If the LF 8600 is the last unit in the daisy chain, install a terminator on the LF 8600's vacant  
SCSI connector.  
5. Ensure that the SCSI bus is also terminated at the host adapter end.  
The SCSI bus must be terminated at both ends in accordance with the LD 8100/LF 8120/LF 8600/  
LF 8602 SCSI Interface Specification (P/N 97662164).  
FROM LAST  
SCSI DEVICE  
OUT TO NEXT  
SCSI DEVICE  
Figure 28. Multiple LF 8600 SCSI Interface Cable Connections  
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CONNECTING A SINGLE DEVICE  
To install a SCSI interface cable for a single-device configuration:  
1. Plug one end of the SCSI interface cable into the vacant SCSI interface connector on the host  
(see figure below).  
2. Plug the other end of the interface cable into a SCSI I/O connector on the LF 8600 rear panel.  
IN FROM  
HOST  
TERMINATOR  
Figure 29. Single LF 8600 SCSI Interface Cable and Terminator Connection  
3. Install a terminator on the vacant connector of the LF 8600.  
4. Ensure that the SCSI bus is also terminated at the host adapter end.  
The SCSI bus must be terminated at both ends in accordance with the LD 8100/LF 8120/LF 8600/LF 8602  
SCSI Interface Specification (P/N 97662164).  
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CONNECTOR VERIFICATION  
Prior to powering on the system:  
1. Verify proper termination at the host adapter, if applicable.  
2. Verify proper termination at the last LF 8600 on the bus, if applicable.  
CAUTION  
Ensure that the foam shipping block has been removed from the  
shuttle assembly before powering on the LF 8600.  
RACK MOUNT CONFIGURATION DE-INSTALLATION  
To de-install the LF 8600 Rack Mount configuration:  
1. Remove the cabinet trim panel by grasping the panel at the top and pulling outwards. This  
action pries the ball studs from the keeper holes.  
2. Remove the right or left lateral Support Angle that anchors the Chassis to the adjacent cabinet  
rail by unfastening the two M4 screws and optional standoffs. Remove other fastening  
hardware anchoring the Support Angle to the rail.  
3. Lift the slide releases and pull the LF 8600 all the way out of the cabinet.  
WARNING  
If two drives have been installed in the rack, ensure that only one  
drive is extended at a time.  
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SLIDE LOCKS  
SLIDE RELEASES  
Figure 30. LF 8600 Slide Release Location  
4. Remove the three M4 X 8 screws from the vertical tail of the slide platform.  
5. Remove the two M4 X 8 screws from behind the bezel assembly.  
6. With the assistance of a second person, remove the LF 8600 from the extended slide  
platform.  
WARNING  
The LF 8600 must be moved and lifted by two persons. Physical injury  
can result if one person attempts to move or lift the LF 8600.  
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VERTICAL  
TAIL  
EP006054  
Figure 31. Mounting the LF 8600 Chassis to the Extended Platform  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
The Drive Operator Console (DOC) shown in the figure below, is located on the front panel of the LF 8600.  
The DOC provides the controls and indicators that enable a user to operate the LF 8600. The DOC  
controls and indicators consist of an alphanumeric display, a LOAD/MENU switch, a TEST/SELECT  
switch, and a WRITE PROTECT indicator. Refer to the table below for a description of the DOC controls  
and indicator.  
ALPHANUMERIC  
DISPLAY  
WRITE PROTECT  
INDICATOR  
WRITE PROTECT  
LOAD/MENU  
SWITCH  
TEST/SELECT  
SWITCH  
TEST/SELECT  
LOAD/MENU  
Figure 32. Drive Operator Console  
Table 7. DOC Controls and Indicators  
CONTROL/INDICATOR  
Alphanumeric Display  
PURPOSE/FUNCTION  
Displays operating, configuration and test status messages  
LOAD/MENU Switch  
In operating mode, the LOAD/MENU switch controls the loading and unloading of  
media cartridges. In Configuration mode, the LOAD/MENU switch steps through the  
menu of configurable parameters.  
TEST/SELECT Switch  
In operating mode, the TEST/SELECT switch invokes the diagnostic self-test. In  
Configuration mode, the TEST/SELECT switch scrolls through the options available  
for each configurable parameter.  
WRITE PROTECT  
Indicator  
The WRITE PROTECT indicator illuminates when either the Write Protect (WRT  
PROT) configuration option is enabled or a media cartridge WRITE PROTECT switch  
is locked (write disabled). The WRITE PROTECT indicator will flash when an RTPM  
condition occurs. Also, the WRITE PROTECT indicator will flash when the drive or the  
media is in a read only condition.  
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POWER-ON PROCEDURE  
The LF 8600 is powered on with the AC Power Switch located on the rear panel. The ON position is  
indicated by a ( I ) and the OFF position is indicated by a ( O ) as illustrated below.  
AC POWER OFF (O)  
AC POWER ON (I)  
Figure 33. LF 8600 AC Power Switch Positions  
Perform the following procedure to power on the LF 8600:  
1. Ensure that the LF 8600 is properly connected (see SCSI Bus Considerations sections).  
2. Refer to the Media Insertion and Removal section and insert a cartridge into slot 1. If slot 1 is  
empty, the LF 8600 will display "1 Empty" on the DOC shortly after initial power on.  
NOTE  
Slot 1 is the factory setting for the media autoload configuration  
option.  
If this option has been changed by the user, all references to slot 1 in  
this manual apply instead to the slot number selected in the autoload  
configuration option.  
Refer to the Configuration Mode section for more information on  
setting configuration options.  
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3. Set the AC Power Switch to the ON ( I ) position and verify that air is flowing through the  
LF 8600.  
4. Verify that the WRITE PROTECT indicator is illuminated briefly.  
5. Verify that the "Selftest" message is displayed on the DOC.  
The "Selftest" message indicates that the power-on selftests are running. When the power-on selftests  
have run without errors, the drive will perform a test to determine which slots in the shuttle are occupied by  
media cartridges and then will load media number 1.  
When the "1 Ready" message is displayed, the LF 8600 has passed the power-on selftests and has  
successfully loaded the LM 8000 media cartridge in slot 1.  
6. Verify that the "Selftest" message displayed on the DOC is replaced by the "1 Ready"  
message.  
7. Refer to the Modes of Operation section of this manual to familiarize yourself with the  
LF 8600 modes of operation.  
The LF 8600 is now in the normal Operating mode, and is ready to be controlled and accessed by a host  
system.  
MODES OF OPERATION  
The LF 8600 has three modes of operation that are selectable from the DOC:  
Operating Mode  
Configuration Mode  
Test Mode  
In Operating mode the host system can read and write data, and select and load media cartridges. In  
Configuration mode an operator can view a menu of parameters and select options for each parameter.  
Test mode invokes drive diagnostics to verify proper drive operation.  
OPERATING MODE  
The LF 8600 enters the Operating mode after being powered on and displays the "# Ready" message on  
the DOC. The DOC will display the appropriate messages listed in the next table during normal operation.  
To enter Operating mode if the drive is in Test mode, wait until the tests are completed and then press the  
LOAD/MENU switch. To enter Operating mode if the drive is in Configuration mode, press the LOAD/  
MENU and the TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously.  
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NOTE  
The pound symbol #, shown in the table below, designates the slot  
number.  
Table 8. LF 8600 DOC Operating Mode Messages  
DOC DISPLAY  
(ENGLISH)  
DOC DISPLAY  
(FRENCH)  
DOC DISPLAY  
(GERMAN)  
OPERATING CONDITION  
Inserting Cartridge #  
Inserting #  
Loading #  
# Ready  
Insere#  
Charger #  
# Prêt  
Einfügend  
Ladend #  
# Bereit  
Loading Media #  
Drive Ready (Cartridge # not Locked(1)  
Drive Ready (Cartridge # Locked1  
Drive Reading Cartridge #  
Drive Writing Cartridge #  
Unload Cartridge #  
Locked  
Verrouillé  
Gesperrt  
Reading #  
Writing #  
Lecture #  
Eriture #  
Lesend #  
Schreibend #  
Entladend #  
Entfernend #  
Gehe Zu #  
# In Pos  
Unloding #  
Removing #  
Moving to #  
# Positioned  
Home  
Decharge #  
Retir Disk #  
Deplace #  
Positione #  
Origine  
Removing Cartridge  
Moving to Cartridge #  
Cartridge # Positioned  
Shuttle in Home Position  
Drive is in Rest  
Ruheposition  
SCSI Reinit  
Abgelehnt  
SCSI reset  
Denied  
SCSI Reinit  
Refuse  
Illegal Request (Spindown Disabled/  
Door Locked)  
Drive is Testing Itself  
Selftest  
Scanning #  
# Inserted  
Init Shuttle  
# Empty  
Autotest  
Scanning #  
# Insere  
Selbsttest  
Media Prüf #  
# Eingelert  
Shuttle Init  
# Leer  
Drive is Scanning Media #  
Insert Cartridge #  
Shuttle is being Initialized  
Slot # in Shuttle is Empty  
Door is Open  
Init Shuttle  
# Vide  
Door Open  
Move to Home  
Porte Ouvert  
Depl Origine  
Türe Offen  
Zur Ruhepos  
Shuttle Moving to Home Position  
1 "Locked" means that the host has issued a PREVENT MEDIA REMOVAL command.  
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CONFIGURATION MODE  
Configuration mode is used to view and set drive operating parameters. The parameters that can be  
configured and displayed are summarized in the following (the corresponding DOC display is shown in  
parentheses).  
Viewing the configuration ("View Config")  
View the current operating parameters ("View Current")  
View the firmware revisions of the drive ("View FW Revs")  
View the hardware revisions of the drive ("View HW S/Ns")  
View the hardware part numbers of the drive ("View HW P/Ns")  
Setting the configuration of the operating parameters ("Set Config")  
Set all parameters to the default value ("Set Defaults")  
Set device SCSI identification number 0 through 15 ("SCSI ID")  
Enable or disable parity checking ("Parity")  
Set language option to English, French or German ("Language")  
Enable or disable write protect option ("Wrt Prot")  
Enable or disable media AutoLoad option ("AutoLoad")  
Enable or disable load switch option ("Load SW")  
Enable or disable read ahead ("Rd Ahead")  
Enable or disable Controller Detected Error blink option ("CDE Curs")  
Enable or disable Busy option ("Busy")  
Enable or disable Mode Select Read Ahead ("ModSelRA")  
Enable or disable Media Management Spin Up ("MMSpinUp")  
Set Target Negotiation ("Negotiation")  
Viewing diagnostic results or performing diagnostic operations ("Diagnostics")  
Park the drive in preparation for shipment ("Park Drive")  
Display the state of the drive sensors ("Test Sensors")  
Clear the drive initialization variables in nonvolatile memory ("Clear NvRAM")  
To calibrate the shuttle for correct positioning ("Cal Shuttle")  
Display controller detected error information ("View CDEs")  
Change ADP Baud Rate ("Baud")  
Set Test Start Number ("Test Start 0")  
Set Test End Number ("Test End 0")  
Set Number of tests to be performed ("Test Cycles")  
View Real Time Performance Monitor ("View RTPM")  
Clear RTPM error ("Clear RTPM")  
Initialize DPC ("Init DPC")  
Write Power Calibration ("WPC Options")  
Set the internal drive serial number ("Set Serial #")  
Configuration mode can be entered when the "Ready" message is displayed on the DOC. To enter the  
Configuration mode:  
1. Press both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously.  
2. Verify that "View Config" is displayed.  
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Entry to Configuration mode starts with a Main menu, allowing the user to select one of four submenus.  
The Main menu includes the following submenu options:  
"View Config"  
This is the entry point into the Configuration menu. Press the SELECT switch  
to enter a submenu allowing the user to view the drive operating parameters,  
firmware revisions and hardware serial numbers. Press the MENU switch to  
select the next option in the Main menu.  
"Set Config"  
Press the SELECT switch to enter a submenu allowing the user to select and  
set the drive operating parameters. Press the MENU switch to select the next  
option in the Main menu.  
"Diagnostics"  
Press the SELECT switch to enter a submenu allowing the user to display  
diagnostic parameters or perform diagnostic operations. Diagnostics includes  
the "Park Drive" option to prepare the drive for shipping. Press the MENU  
switch to select the next option in the Main menu.  
"Set Serial #"  
Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Serial # submenu thereby allowing  
the user to set the right digit of the serial number. Press MENU to advance to  
the next digit in the serial number. Press SELECT to change the value of  
each digit.  
NOTE  
The serial number set in the drive must correspond to the last 5 digits  
of the drive's actual serial number for accurate internal event logging  
to occur. The drive's actual serial number is written on the back of the  
drive enclosure.  
A structure diagram for the Main menu is shown in the next figure.  
To move up a level in the Configuration menu hierarchy, press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT  
switches simultaneously.  
To exit the Configuration mode, press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously from  
the Main menu. The display will show the message which appeared prior to the drive entering the  
Configuration mode.  
The "Ready" message is displayed when a media cartridge is loaded on the drive spindle.  
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MAIN MENU  
ENTER VIEW  
CONFIG MENU  
SELECT  
SELECT  
SELECT  
SELECT  
View Config  
MENU  
PRESS BOTH SWITCHES  
SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM  
ANY MENU TO RETURN TO  
THE MAIN MENU  
ENTER  
SET CONFIG MENU  
Set Config  
MENU  
ENTER  
DIAGNOSTIC MENU  
Diagnostics  
MENU  
ENTER SERIAL NUMBER  
ENTRY MENU  
Set Serial #  
MENU  
Figure 34. Main Menu  
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VIEWING THE CONFIGURATION ("VIEW CONFIG")  
To view the configuration, press the TEST/SELECT switch while "View Config" is displayed in the Main  
menu. The drive will enter the View Configuration menu which includes the following options:  
"View Current"  
"View FW Revs"  
"View HW S/Ns"  
Press the SELECT switch to display the current drive operating parameters.  
The operating parameters are listed in the table below. Press the MENU  
switch to select the next option in the View Configuration menu.  
Press the SELECT switch to display the drive firmware revisions. These  
include firmware revisions for the WOODI, DPC, RWS A and RWS B. Press  
the MENU switch to select the next option in the View Configuration menu.  
Press the SELECT switch to display the serial numbers. These include serial  
numbers for the Drv SN, Woodi, Rws A, Rws B, Oma A, Oma B, and Dpc.  
Press the MENU switch to select the next option in the View Configuration  
menu.  
"View HW P/Ns"  
Press the SELECT switch to display the hardware part numbers. These  
include part numbers for WOODI, RWS A, RWS B and DPC. Press the  
MENU switch to select the next option in the View Configuration menu.  
Table 9. View Configuration Messages  
OPTION  
NAME  
CURRENT  
SETTING  
DEFAULT FACTORY  
SETTING  
SCSI ID  
# 0 - 15  
On or Off  
0
Parity  
On  
Eng  
Off  
1
Language  
Wrt Prot  
Eng, Frh or Grm  
On or Off  
AutoLoad  
Load SW  
Rd Ahead  
CDE Curs  
Busy  
Slot 1-6 or MRU  
On or Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
On  
On  
On or Off  
On or Off  
On or Off  
ModSelRA  
MMSpinUp  
TargSDTR  
TargWDTR  
On or Off  
On or Off  
On or Off  
On or Off  
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A structure diagram for the View Configuration menu is shown in the next figure.  
To move up a level in the Configuration menu hierarchy to the Main menu, press the LOAD/MENU and  
TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously.  
To exit the Configuration mode, press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously. The  
display will show the message which appeared prior to the drive entering the Configuration mode.  
MAIN MENU  
DISPLAY CURRENT  
SELECTIONS  
SELECT  
View Current  
PRESS BOTH SWITCHES  
SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM  
VIEW CONFIG TO RETURN  
TO THE MAIN MENU  
MENU  
DISPLAY FW  
REVISIONS  
SELECT  
SELECT  
View FW Revs  
MENU  
VIEW CONFIG MENU  
DISPLAY HW  
SERIAL NUMBERS  
View HW S/Ns  
PRESS BOTH SWITCHES  
SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM  
ANY MENU TO RETURN TO  
VIEW CONFIG  
MENU  
DISPLAY HW  
PART NUMBERS  
SELECT  
View HW P/Ns  
MENU  
Figure 35. View Config Menu  
SETTING THE CONFIGURATION OF THE OPERATING PARAMETERS ("SET CONFIG")  
To enter the mode to set the drive configuration, press the TEST/SELECT switch while "Set Config" is  
displayed in the Main menu. The drive will enter the Set Configuration menu which includes the following  
options:  
"Set Defaults"  
Press the SELECT switch to set all drive operating parameters to the factory defaults.  
Press the MENU switch to select the next option in the Set Configuration menu.  
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"SCSI ID"  
"Parity"  
Press the SELECT switch to scroll through the possible SCSI ID values (0 through  
15). When the desired ID value is displayed, press the MENU switch to enter that  
value as the SCSI ID and select the next option in the Set Configuration menu.  
Press the SELECT switch to turn parity checking on or off. SCSI bus parity generation  
is always enabled but SCSI bus parity checking by the drive may be turned on or off.  
When the desired state (on or off) is displayed, press the MENU switch to enter that  
state for parity checking and select the next option in the Set Configuration menu.  
"Language"  
Press the SELECT switch to scroll through the language options (Eng = English, Frh =  
French, Grm = German) for the DOC operating messages. When the desired  
language option is displayed, press the MENU switch to enter that option and select  
the next option in the Set Configuration menu.  
"Wrt Prot"  
Press the SELECT switch to turn write protect on or off. When the desired state (on or  
off) is displayed, press the MENU switch to enter that state for write protect and select  
the next option in the Set Configuration menu.  
"AutoLoad"  
Press the SELECT switch to scroll through the Auto Load options. The drive  
can be configured to load the cartridge residing in a specific slot 0 - 6 or the  
Most Recently Used (MRU) cartridge. When the desired option is displayed,  
press the MENU switch to enable that option and select the next option in the  
Set Configuration menu.  
"Load SW"  
"Rd Ahead"  
"CDE Curs"  
Press the SELECT switch to enable or disable the LOAD switch on the DOC. When  
the desired state (on or off) is displayed, press the MENU switch to enter that state for  
load switch and select the next option in the Set Configuration menu.  
Press the SELECT switch to turn read ahead on or off. When the desired state (on or  
off) is displayed, press the MENU switch to enter that state for read ahead and select  
the next option in the Set Configuration menu.  
Press the SELECT switch to turn the CDE indicator (a blinking solid cursor in the  
rightmost display position) on or off. When the desired state (on or off) is displayed,  
press the MENU switch to enter that state for CDE Curs and select the next option in  
the Set Configuration Menu.  
"Busy"  
Press the SELECT switch to toggle the Busy option between On and Off. When the  
desired mode has been selected, press the LOAD/MENU switch to select the next  
option.  
"ModSelRA"  
"MMSpinUp"  
"Negotiation"  
Press the SELECT switch to toggle the Mode Select Read Ahead option between On  
and Off. When the desired mode has been selected, press the LOAD/MENU switch to  
select the next option.  
Press the SELECT switch to toggle the Media Management Spin Up option between  
On and Off. When the desired mode has been selected, press the LOAD/MENU  
switch to select the next option.  
Press SELECT switch to toggle between TargSDTR OFF or ON. Press MENU to  
switch to TargSWTR. Press SELECT again to toggle between TargSWTR OFF and  
ON. When the desired selctions have been made, press MENU and SELECT  
simultaneously to return tothe NEGOTIATIONS menu.  
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A structure diagram for the Set Configuration menu is shown in the next figure.  
To move up a level in the configuration menu hierarchy to the Main menu, press the LOAD/MENU and  
TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously.  
To exit the Configuration mode, press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously. The  
display will show the message which appeared prior to the drive entering the Configuration mode.  
MAIN MENU  
SET VALUES  
TO DEFAULT  
SELECT  
SET DEFAULT  
MENU  
PRESS BOTH SWITCHES  
SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM  
SET CONFIG TO RETURN  
TO THE MAIN MENU  
0
SELECT  
0
SCSI ID  
7
SET CONFIG MENU  
MENU  
SELECT  
ON  
ON  
PARITY  
OFF  
PRESS BOTH SWITCHES  
SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM  
ANY MENU TO RETURN TO  
SET CONFIG  
MENU  
ENG  
SELECT  
ENG  
FRH  
GRM  
LANGUAGE  
MENU  
SELECT  
ON  
OFF  
WrtProt  
OFF  
MENU  
SELECT  
1 - 6 /  
MRU  
1
AutoLoad  
MENU  
SELECT  
ON  
ON  
Load SW  
OFF  
MENU  
A
FROM LAST MENU  
SELECTION  
Figure 36. Set Config Menu (Part 1)  
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MAIN MENU  
SELECT  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
Rd Ahead  
PRESS BOTH SWITCHES  
SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM  
SET CONFIG TO RETURN  
TO THE MAIN MENU  
MENU  
OFF  
ON  
SELECT  
CDE Curs  
SET CONFIG MENU  
MENU  
SELECT  
ON  
ON  
ON  
Busy  
PRESS BOTH SWITCHES  
SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM  
ANY MENU TO RETURN TO  
SET CONFIG  
OFF  
MENU  
SELECT  
ON  
ModSel RA  
OFF  
MENU  
SELECT  
ON  
OFF  
MM SpinUp  
OFF  
CYCLE BACK TO  
TOP OF MENU  
MENU  
OFF  
ON  
SELECT  
SELECT  
SELECT  
Negotiation  
TargSDTR  
MENU  
MENU  
SELECT  
PRESS BOTH  
SWITCHES  
MENU  
SELECT  
=
OFF  
ON  
SIMULTANEOUSLY  
TargWDTR  
MENU  
SELECT  
Figure 37. Set Config Menu (Part 2)  
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SET DEFAULTS  
The SET DEFAULT fuction will reset all operating parameters to factory defaults.  
Perform the following procedure to set the LF 8600's to the factory defaults:  
1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT  
switches simultaneously.  
2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed.  
3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu. "SET DEFAULTS" will be  
displayed.  
4. Press SELECT to set parameters to the facatory defaults.  
5. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the Main  
menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT Switches again to exit  
Configuration mode.  
SETTING THE SCSI ID  
The SCSI ID can be set to one of 16 device Identification (ID) numbers (0 through 15); however, each  
device connected to the same SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID.  
Perform the following procedure to set the LF 8600's SCSI ID number:  
1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT  
switches simultaneously.  
2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed.  
3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu.  
4. Press the MENU switch until "SCSI ID" is displayed.  
5. Press the SELECT switch to scroll through the options for the SCSI ID value (0 through 15).  
When the desired value is displayed for the SCSI ID, press MENU to enter the SCSI ID value  
and move to the next option in the Set Configuration menu.  
6. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the Main  
menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT Switches again to exit  
Configuration mode.  
NOTE  
After resetting the device ID, turn the drive off, wait 5 sec and then  
turn the drive on again. This ensures that the new device ID will be  
acknowledged by the SCSI bus.  
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SETTING THE BUS PARITY CHECKING  
SCSI bus parity generation is always enabled; however, SCSI bus parity checking at the drive can be  
disabled.  
Perform the following procedure to turn parity checking on or off:  
1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT  
switches simultaneously.  
2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed.  
3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu.  
4. Press the MENU switch until "Parity:" is displayed.  
5. Press the SELECT switch to scroll through the states for parity checking (on, off). When the  
desired state is displayed, press MENU to enter the state and move to the next option in the  
Set Configuration menu.  
6. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the Main  
menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches again to exit  
Configuration mode.  
SETTING THE LANGUAGE  
The language option enables the user to select the language used by the LF 8600 to display messages in  
the Operating mode. (English is the only available language for Configuration mode.)  
Perform the following procedure to set the operating mode display language:  
1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT  
switches simultaneously.  
2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed.  
3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu.  
4. Press the MENU switch until "Language:" is displayed.  
5. Press the SELECT switch to scroll through the language display options (Eng = English, Frh =  
French, Grm = German). When the desired language option is displayed, press MENU to  
enter the language option and move to the next option in the Set Configuration menu.  
6. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the Main  
menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches again to exit  
Configuration mode.  
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SETTING THE WRITE PROTECT OPTION  
The write protect option enables the user to inhibit the LF 8600 from writing to any media inserted into the  
drive, regardless of the write protect setting on the media cartridges.  
Perform the following procedure to turn write protect on or off:  
1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT  
switches simultaneously.  
2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed.  
3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu.  
4. Press the MENU switch until "Wrt Prot:" is displayed.  
5. Press the SELECT switch to scroll through the states for write protect (off, on). When the  
desired state is displayed, press MENU to enter the state and move to the next option in the  
Set Configuration menu.  
6. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the Main  
menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches again to exit  
Configuration mode.  
NOTE  
The Write Protect indicator on the DOC is illuminated when write  
protect is enabled.  
SETTING THE MEDIA AUTOLOAD OPTION  
The media AutoLoad load option enables a user to choose which media cartridge is automatically inserted  
and loaded at power up and whenever the LOAD/MENU switch is pressed while in the Operating mode.  
The factory default selects the cartridge in slot 1. The options are 1 - 6 or Most Recently Used (MRU).  
Perform the following procedure to set the LF 8600's AutoSpin option:  
1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT  
switches simultaneously.  
2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed.  
3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu.  
4. Press the MENU switch until "AutoLoad:" is displayed.  
5. Press the SELECT switch to scroll through the Auto Load options. The drive can be  
configured to load the cartridge residing in a specific slot 0 - 6 or the Most Recently Used  
(MRU) cartridge. When the desired option is displayed, press the MENU switch to enable  
that option and select the next option in the Set Configuration menu.  
6. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the Main  
menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches again to exit  
Configuration mode.  
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SETTING THE LOAD SWITCH OPTION  
The load switch option enables the user to enable or disable the LOAD/MENU switch on the DOC. The  
LOAD/MENU switch can be disabled to prevent accidentally spinning down a media cartridge. This also  
prevents cartridge loading from the DOC, giving the host exclusive control of media loading.  
Perform the following procedure to enable or disable the LOAD/MENU switch:  
1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT  
switches simultaneously.  
2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed.  
3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu.  
4. Press the MENU switch until "Load SW:" is displayed.  
5. Press the SELECT switch to scroll through the states for the load switch (on, off). When the  
desired state is displayed, press MENU to enter the state and move to the next option in the  
Set Configuration menu.  
6. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the Main  
menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches again to exit  
Configuration mode.  
SETTING THE READ AHEAD OPTION  
The read ahead option often improves the overall read data transfer rate of the LF 8600 in applications  
which require continuous blocks of data to be read (as compared to the same subsystem without read  
ahead).  
Perform the following procedure to turn read ahead on or off:  
1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT  
switches simultaneously.  
2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed.  
3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu.  
4. Press the MENU switch until "Rd Ahead:" is displayed.  
5. Press the SELECT switch to scroll through the states for read ahead (off, on). When the  
desired state is displayed, press MENU to enter the state and move to the next option in the  
Set Configuration menu.  
6. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the Main  
menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches again to exit  
Configuration mode.  
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CAUTION  
The read ahead option is system dependent. Ensure that you check  
with your system analyst before setting this option.  
When enabled, the read ahead option uses the data buffer (12.8 MBytes) to store data sectors read from  
the disk beyond those sectors requested by the host. Subsequent sequential sectors will be read directly  
from the buffer instead of incurring the latency time it takes to access sequential sectors. (Refer to the  
LD 8100/ LF 8120/ LF 8600/ LF 8602 SCSI Interface Specification, P/N 97662164.)  
SETTING THE CDE CURS OPTION  
The CDE Curs (Controller Detected Error) option enables a blinking solid cursor in the rightmost character  
location of the DOC panel when a CDE has occurred. In most system installations, the host system will  
recover from reported CDE's and no user intervention is required. A developer may wish to enable this  
indicator during system development or installation.  
Perform the following procedure to turn CDE Curs on or off:  
1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT  
switches simultaneously.  
2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed.  
3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu.  
4. Press the MENU switch until "CDE Curs:" is displayed.  
5. Press the SELECT switch to scroll through the states for CDE Curs (off, on). When the  
desired state is displayed, press MENU to enter the state and move to the next option in the  
Set Configuration menu.  
6. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the main  
menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches again to exit  
Configuration mode.  
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SETTING THE BUSY OPTION  
When enabled, the “Busy” message is displayed at the DOC during a spin up or spin down operation.  
Enabling this option will cause the Drive to respond to a Start command (via SCSI or MCLI) with a "BUSY"  
message over SCSI.  
Perform the following procedure to enable or disable the BUSY option:  
1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT  
switches simultaneously.  
2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed.  
3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu.  
4. Press the MENU switch until "Busy:" is displayed.  
5. Press the SELECT switch to scroll through the states for the load switch (on, off). When the  
desired state is displayed, press MENU to enter the state and move to the next option in the  
Set Configuration menu.  
6. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the main  
menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches again to exit  
Configuration mode.  
SETTING THE MODSEL RA OPTION  
ModSel RA setting determines if the Drive will acknowledge a Mode Select from the host that changes the  
state of the Read Ahead. When disabled, the Drive will ignore a MODSEL RA send over SCSI.  
Perform the following procedure to enable or disable the ModSel RA option:  
1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT  
switches simultaneously.  
2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed.  
3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu.  
4. Press the MENU switch until "ModSelRA:" is displayed.  
5. Press the SELECT switch to scroll through the states for the load switch (on, off). When the  
desired state is displayed, press MENU to enter the state and move to the next option in the  
Set Configuration menu.  
6. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the main  
menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches again to exit  
Configuration mode.  
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SETTING THE MM SPINUP OPTION  
When enabled, the (Media Management Spin Up) MM SpinUp option allows the LaserDrive to read  
necessary media management information during spin up. If not enabled, the media management  
information will be recovered on the first media access command.  
Perform the following procedure to enable or disable the MM SpinUp option:  
1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT  
switches simultaneously.  
2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed.  
3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu.  
4. Press the MENU switch until "MMSpinUp:" is displayed.  
5. Press the SELECT switch to scroll through the states for the load switch (off, on). When the  
desired state is displayed, press MENU to enter the state and move to the next option in the  
Set Configuration menu.  
6. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the main  
menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches again to exit  
Configuration mode.  
SELECT TARGET NEGOTIATION  
The Negotiation menu allows the Drive to be set to initiate the NEGOTIATE for SCSI Wide and SCSI  
Synchronous communication.  
Perform the following procedure to enable or disable the MM SpinUp option:  
1. Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT  
switches simultaneously.  
2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Config" is displayed.  
3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the Set Configuration menu.  
4. Press the MENU switch until "Negotiation" is displayed.  
5. Press SELECT switch. "TargSDTR" is displayed. Press SELECT to toggle between OFF or  
ON.  
6. When the desired selection has been made, press MENU to display TargWDTR.  
7. Press SELECT to toggle between OFF and ON.  
8. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the main  
menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches again to exit  
Configuration mode.  
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VIEWING DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS OR PERFORMING DIAGNOSTIC  
OPERATIONS ("DIAGNOSTICS")  
To enter the diagnostic submenu, press the TEST/SELECT switch while "Diagnostics" is displayed in the  
Main menu. The drive will enter the Diagnostics menu which includes the following options:  
"Park Drive"  
Press the SELECT switch to park the baseplates for drive shipment. If the  
"Park Failed, Close Manually" message appears, refer to the Manual Release  
section of this manual. Press the MENU switch to select the next option in the  
Diagnostics menu.  
"Test Sensors"  
"Clear NvRAM"  
Press the SELECT switch to enter sensor display mode. In sensor display  
mode the DOC panel will display the status of the sensors within the drive.  
For details, see the LF 8600 Hardware Maintenance Manual (P/N 97663082).  
Press the MENU switch to select the next option in the Diagnostics menu.  
CAUTION  
Since the initialization variables cannot  
be recovered once they are cleared, this  
operation should only be performed by a  
trained Customer Engineer (CE).  
Press the SELECT switch; the message "Drive will reset and NvRAM will be  
cleared! To Continue Press Select" will appear. Press the MENU switch if you  
do not want to clear the nonvolatile memory (NvRAM) initialization variables;  
press the SELECT switch to clear the NvRAM initialization variables in the  
drive. Press the MENU switch to select the next option in the Diagnostics  
menu.  
"Cal Shuttle"  
"View CDEs"  
Press SELECT switch; the message "Is Shuttle calibration required?" will be  
displayed. Press SELECT switch again and follow all instructions that are  
displayed on the DOC. After calibration is complete, press the SELECT and  
MENU switch to select the next option in the Diagnostics menu.  
Press the SELECT switch to view the controller detected error (CDE). The  
DOC will display the error code. When no error has occurred, the "No CDE  
Error" message is displayed. The error code is cleared upon exiting the  
Diagnostics menu. The error code should be logged by the operator for aiding  
the CE in diagnosing the drive problem. Press the MENU switch to select the  
next option in the Diagnostics menu.  
"Baud"  
Press the SELECT switch to cycle through the available baud rates. When  
the desired is displayed, press MENU to go to the next menu item.  
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"Test Start"  
"Test End"  
Press the SELECT switch to select the Test to be performed (0 - 9). Once the  
desired test has been selected, press MENU to select the Test End value  
(see the next table for the test value and test name).  
Press the SELECT switch to select last Test to be performed (0 - 9). Once the  
desired test has been selected, press MENU to select the Test Cycle value  
(see the next table for the test value and test name).  
Table 10. Diagnostics Selftests  
TEST #  
DESCRIPTION OF TEST  
0
Power-on self-test. This test cannot be disabled; it runs  
automatically when the drive is powered on.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PCA Self-tests, DPR Communication  
Read/Write Data Path  
OMA  
Cartridge Guide and Shuttle Sensors  
Baseplate and Spindle Motor Operation  
Servo Control Systems  
Read Performance  
Reserved  
Write Power Calibration  
"Test Cycles"  
"View RTPM"  
Press the SELECT switch to select the number of times the test(s) is to be  
performed. Use the MENU switch cycle through all four digits. Press the  
MENU switch to select the next option in the Diagnostics Menu.  
Press the SELECT switch to view the RTPM (Real Time Performance  
Monitor) status. If no RTPM error has occurred, the DOC will display "No  
RTPM Err". If an RTPM error has occurred, the DOC will display the media  
serial number and drive channel combination which caused the RTPM error.  
The media serial number will be displayed for 5 sec (S/N: ########) and  
then the drive channel will be displayed for 4 sec (Channel: A, B, or A+B).  
The display will then return to the View RTPM option.  
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"Clear RTPM"  
CAUTION  
RTPM errors indicate the drive or media require maintenance, and place the  
drive in a read only mode. Corrective action may be as simple as cleaning the  
media that caused the error, or may require the attention of a trained  
Customer Engineer (CE) to repair the drive. Clearing this error without  
resolving the cause may reduce the total media capacity because of  
abnormally high relocations during write operations.  
Press the SELECT switch; if an RTPM error has not occurred, the message  
"No RTPM Err" will briefly appear and the display will return to "Clear RTPM".  
If an RTPM has occurred, a confirmation message will be displayed. Press  
the SELECT switch to clear the RTPM error and enable writing. Press the  
MENU switch to select the next option in the Diagnostic (Park Drive) menu  
without clearing the RTPM error. The drive will not perform write operations  
with an RTPM error.  
"Init DPC"  
Press SELECT switch to Initialize DPC. This option will clear all the serial  
E-Prom values and reset the drive.  
"WPC Options"  
Press the SELECT switch. "Force WPC" is displayed. If Write Calibration is  
required, press the SELECT switch again. The Drive will cycle through the  
WPC Write, WPC GOOD, and back to Force WPC messages.  
Press the MENU switch to display Clear WPC. If the WPC log needs to be  
cleared from the Drive, press SELECT again. When the WPC Log has been  
cleared, the message WPC CLEARED will be momentarily displayed. When  
Clear WPC is displayed, press MENU and MENU/SELECT simultaneously to  
return to the Diagnostic Menu.  
A structure diagram for the Diagnostics menu is shown in the next figure.  
To move up a level in the configuration menu hierarchy to the Main menu, press the LOAD/MENU and  
TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously.  
To exit the Configuration mode, press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously from  
the Main menu. The display will show the message which appeared prior to the drive entering the  
Configuration mode.  
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SELECT  
Park Drive  
MENU  
Enter Sensor  
Display Mode  
SELECT  
SELECT  
MAIN MENU  
Test Sensors  
PRESS BOTH SWITCHES  
SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM  
SET CONFIG TO RETURN  
TO THE MAIN MENU  
MENU  
Confirm Clear  
SELECT  
SELECT  
SELECT  
Clear NV RAM  
SET CONFIG MENU  
MENU  
Follow all instructions  
displayed on DOC  
PRESS BOTH SWITCHES  
SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM  
ANY MENU TO RETURN TO  
SET CONFIG  
Cal Shuttle  
SELECT  
MENU  
Display Default  
Information  
View CDEs  
MENU  
SELECT  
FROM LAST MENU  
SELECTION  
SELECT  
19.2Kb  
38.4Kb  
57.6Kb  
115.2Kb  
BAUD: 19.2 kb  
MENU  
SELECT  
0
9
Test Start: 0  
MENU  
PRESS BOTH  
SWITCHES  
MENU  
SELECT  
=
0
9
SIMULTANEOUSLY  
SELECT  
Test End: 0  
MENU  
Cycles:  
SELECT  
SELECT  
0001  
0001  
9999  
Test Cycles  
MENU  
SELECT  
MENU  
A
Figure 38. Diagnostics Menu (Part 1)  
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A
MAIN MENU  
Display RTPM  
Information  
PRESS BOTH SWITCHES  
SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM  
SET CONFIG TO RETURN  
TO THE MAIN MENU  
SELECT  
View RTPM  
MENU  
SET CONFIG MENU  
RTPM  
True  
Y
SELECT  
Confirm Clear  
SELECT  
N
PRESS BOTH SWITCHES  
SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM  
ANY MENU TO RETURN TO  
SET CONFIG  
No RTPM Err  
Clear RTPM  
MENU  
RTPM Condition is Cleared  
To top of Menu  
Reset Drive  
SELECT  
Init Done  
Init DPC  
Self Test  
MENU  
MENU SELECT  
Will Force a  
single WPC  
SELECT  
Force WPC  
SELECT  
WPC Options  
MENU  
Will Clear Drive  
WPC Log  
Clear WPC  
SELECT  
MENU SELECT  
MENU  
PRESS BOTH  
SWITCHES  
SIMULTANEOUSLY  
MENU  
SELECT  
=
Figure 39. Diagnostic Menu (Part 2)  
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SET THE INTERNAL DRIVE SERIAL NUMBER ("SET SERIAL #")  
To enter the serial number submenu, press the TEST/SELECT switch while "Set Serial #" is displayed in  
the Main menu. The drive will enter the menu allowing the operator to view and change the internal drive  
serial number.  
NOTE  
The serial number set in the drive must correspond to the last 5 digits  
of the drive's actual serial number for accurate internal event logging  
to occur. The drive's actual serial number is located on the back of the  
drive enclosure.  
To change the drive's 5-digit serial number, follow these steps:  
1) Enter the Configuration mode by simultaneously pressing the LOAD/MENU and TEST/  
SELECT switches.  
2. Press the MENU switch until "Set Serial #" is displayed.  
3. Press the SELECT switch to enter the serial number mode. The serial number will be  
displayed.  
4. If the serial number does not require revision, simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and  
TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the Main menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/  
MENU and TEST/SELECT switches again to exit Configuration mode.  
If the serial number requires revision, press the MENU switch until the digit position to be  
changed is blinking. Then press the SELECT switch until the desired digit value is  
displayed. Continue to select digit positions and values until the correct serial number is  
displayed.  
5. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the  
Main menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches again  
to exit Configuration mode.  
A structure diagram for the Set Serial # menu is shown in the next figure.  
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SELECT  
MAIN MENU  
0
.
.
1
2
3
4
5
DRV SN  
9
PRESS BOTH SWITCHES  
SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM  
THE SET SERIAL # MENU  
TO RETURN TO THE MAIN  
MENU  
Blank  
MENU  
SELECT  
SELECT  
SELECT  
0
.
SET CONFIG MENU  
.
1
2
3
4
5
DRV SN  
DRV SN  
9
Blank  
PRESS BOTH SWITCHES  
SIMULTANEOUSLY AFTER  
SETTING A DIGIT TO  
RETURN TO THE SET  
SERIAL # MENU  
MENU  
0
.
1
2
3
4
5
.
9
Blank  
MENU  
0
.
.
1
2
3
4
5
DRV SN  
9
Blank  
N
=
Digit to be Set is Flashing  
MENU  
SELECT  
0
.
.
1
2
3
4
5
DRV SN  
9
Blank  
MENU  
Figure 40. Set Serial # Menu  
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TEST MODE  
The LF 8600 automatically enters the Test mode each time the Drive is powered on. Power-on selftest  
diagnostics are run to verify the operational readiness of the drive.  
After the LF 8600 successfully passes the power-on selftests, the LF 8600 enters the Operating mode.  
While the LF 8600 is in the Operating mode, the operator may manually enter the Diagnostic Test mode.  
The level of selftest diagnostic coverage is configurable via the "Test Start:", "Test End" and "Test Cycles"  
options in the Diagnostics menu. Diagnostic tests 0 through 7 verify basic drive hardware operation. Test  
number 9 will Write Power Calibrate the current media in the Drive.  
To perform any of the diagnostic test:  
From the Operating Mode enter the "Diagnostic" menu and follow the steps in the flow chart below:  
ENTER DIAGNOSTIC MENU  
DIAGNOSTICS  
SELECT  
PRESS MENU REPEATEDLY  
UNTIL TEST START 0: IS  
MENU  
DISPLAYED  
SELECT  
0
Test Start: 0  
9
MENU  
SELECT  
0
Test End: 0  
MENU  
9
SELECT  
SELECT  
Cycles: 0001  
0001  
9999  
Test Cycles  
MENU  
SELECT  
SWITCH BACK TO THE  
"DIAGNOSTIC" MENU  
MENU  
SELECT  
SELECT  
PRESS BOTH  
SWITCHES  
SWITCH BACK TO THE  
"OPERATING" MENU  
MENU  
MENU  
SELECT  
=
SIMULTANEOUSLY  
START TESTING  
SELECT  
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS  
DISPLAYED ON THE DOC  
Figure 41. Entering Diagnostic Tests  
When errors are detected, the appropriate diagnostic message will be displayed on the DOC. Diagnostic  
messages are presented to the operator in the form of failed test codes and Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)  
mnemonics that can be relayed to a CE for repairing the malfunction.  
If no problems are detected by the system function diagnostics, the display will show "Diagnostics  
Complete. Press TEST to restart drive...".. Pressing TEST resets the Drive.  
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MEDIA CARTRIDGE HANDLING  
The LM 8000, LM 6000 media cartridge may be used in all LD 8100/LF 8120/LF 8600/LF 8602 drives. The  
media cartridge is shipped ready for immediate use and does not require preformatting before use.  
The LF 8600 accesses both sides of the media cartridge (see next figure). The LM 8000 cartridge must be  
inserted with side A facing right while the LM 6000 cartridge may be inserted into the LF 8600 with either  
side facing left.  
SIDE A VIEW  
SIDE A IDENDIFICATION  
MEDIA LOADING  
NOTCHES  
CARTRIDGE DOOR  
(BOTH SIDES)  
COLOR PLUG  
(FOR CARTRIDGE ID)  
MEDIA DIRECT  
LABEL  
WRITE PROTECT SWITCH  
AND INDICATOR  
BLOCKED GRIPPER  
HOLE  
Figure 42. LM 8000 Media Cartridge  
The media cartridge is mechanically keyed to insure proper orientation during insertion. The media  
cartridge also has a write protect switch which write protects both sides of the media when the switch is in  
the active position.  
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Observe the following precautions to ensure data integrity when handling or storing a media cartridge:  
1. Do not drop the media cartridge onto hard surfaces.  
2. Do not physically abuse the cartridge exterior or access mechanisms.  
3. Do not store the media cartridge in the drive.  
4. Remove cartridges from the drive when the drive is going to be moved.  
5. Apply labels only in designated areas. Refer to the Affixing Label section for instructions on  
label placement.  
6. Avoid exposing the media cartridge to direct sunlight and condensation.  
7. Do not expose the media cartridge to temperature extremes.  
8. Stabilize the media cartridge to the specified operating temperature range 1 hr before use.  
9. Do not open the media access shutter.  
10. Do not touch the disk surface through the media access shutter.  
11. Do not remove the disk from the cartridge.  
12. Use, handle and store the media cartridge in clean office conditions.  
13. Do not smoke while handling the media. Smoke is a prime source of disk contamination. All  
smoking materials should be kept away from areas where the media are in use or storage.  
14. Keep external surfaces of the cartridge clean. Dust the cartridge periodically with a soft, dry,  
lint-free cloth.  
Refer to Table 3 of this manual for the LM 8000 Environmental Characteristics.  
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SETTING THE WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH  
To manually write protect a cartridge, set the write protect switch on the data cartridge as indicated in the  
next figure.  
WRITE PROTECT  
SWITCH  
NOT  
WRITE PROTECTED  
WRITE  
PROTECTED  
(NOT WRITE PROTECTED  
HOLE IS OPEN  
WRITE PROTECTED  
HOLE IS CLOSED)  
EP004350  
Figure 43. Manually Write Protecting the Media Cartridge  
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AFFIXING LABELS  
Title and content labels are supplied with each LM 8000 media cartridge and should be affixed before the  
cartridge is inserted into the LF 8600. Before affixing the labels in the recessed areas (see figure below),  
ensure that the surface of the cartridge is clean and dry.  
SIDE A VIEW  
POSITION  
LABELS HERE  
EP004111  
Figure 44. Label Placement  
MEDIA INSERTION AND REMOVAL  
Individual media cartridges are inserted and removed through the front panel media access door. When  
fully closed, the door is held by magnetic contacts. A safety switch prevents operation of the shuttle if the  
door is open. When the door is opened and closed, the drive tests the six slots to determine which slots  
have media cartridges present.  
The door is automatically locked by a electrical safety lock when the drive begins operation. An  
independent manual key lock, located in the bezel assembly, provides an additional locking method for  
preventing unauthorized media access.  
Operator access to the media requires the shuttle to be in the home position. The home shuttle position  
squarely aligns all six cartridge slots with the media access door as illustrated in the next figure.  
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ELECTRICAL  
SAFETY LOCK  
LATCH KEY LOCK  
DOOR SAFETY SWITCH  
TAB KEY LOCK  
Figure 45. LF 8600 Media Access  
Returning the shuttle to home can be accomplished by host command or by pressing LOAD/MENU at the  
DOC. If access is authorized, the drive will unload the media cartridge into the shuttle, move the shuttle to  
the home position, and unlock the electrical safety door lock. If access is denied by command from the  
host, pressing LOAD/MENU will have no effect and the DOC will briefly display the "Denied" message.  
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CARTRIDGE INSERTION  
LM 8000 media cartridges are inserted directly into the LF 8600 shuttle via the media access door  
described in the Media Access Door section. Ensure that the arrows on the cartridge point toward the  
shuttle and insert the cartridge into the slot until it is fully seated and its back edge is flush with the edge of  
the shuttle.  
ENSURE THAT CARTRIDGE  
DIRECTIONAL ARROWS  
POINT IN TOWARD THE SHUTTLE  
INSERTION  
DIRECTION  
ARROWS  
CARTRIDGE  
Figure 46. Data Cartridge Insertion  
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CARTRIDGE REMOVAL  
LM 8000 media cartridges may be removed from the media access door. To aid in removing the closely  
spaced cartridges, the top rear edge of the shuttle is cut away and a notch is provided on the exposed  
edge of each cartridge. Pulling on the cartridge notch with one finger as shown in the next figure, will back  
the cartridge out far enough so that it can be grasped and removed.  
Figure 47. LM 8000 Cartridge Removal  
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MANUAL CARTRIDGE RELEASE MECHANISM  
If power fails or if the drive fails with a media cartridge inserted, the media cartridge can be manually  
removed by opening the drive baseplates, removing the bezel and then retracting the cartridge.  
OPENING THE BASEPLATES  
With the manual release tool, perform the following procedure:  
1. Move the AC power switch to the OFF ( O ) position and disconnect the AC power cable from  
the wall outlet.  
2. At the rear panel, insert the manual release tool into the upper access hole and engage the  
recessed D-shaped shaft. Turn the tool handle counterclockwise as far as it will turn to open  
the upper baseplate.  
3. Repeat step 2 at the lower access hole to open the lower baseplate.  
UPPER  
ACCESS  
HOLE  
MANUAL  
RELEASE TOOL  
REAR PANEL  
LOWER ACCESS HOLE  
EP006046  
Figure 48. Manually Opening the LF 8600 Baseplates  
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REMOVING THE BEZEL  
NOTE  
A T15 screwdriver is required for removing the bezel assembly.  
1) Release the electrical safety door lock by inserting the flat handle end of the manual  
release tool through the slot in the bezel and move the locking lever to the left out of the  
door lock tab as shown below.  
RETRACT LOCK  
MECHANISM BY  
PULLING BACK HERE  
DOOR LOCK MECHANISM  
DISENGAGED  
DOOR LOCK MECHANISM  
ENGAGED  
EP006037  
Figure 49. Manually Overriding the Door Lock  
2. Open the media access door and remove the M4 x 20 mounting screw. Unplug the door  
safety switch cables at the chassis and remove the bezel assembly by pulling it up and  
away from the lower mounting tabs on the chassis as shown in the figure below.  
CAUTION  
Ensure that you do not damage the door safety switch cables when  
you are removing the bezel.  
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CHASSIS ASSEMBLY  
MOUNTING HOOKS  
DOOR SAFETY  
SWITCH CABLES  
M4 X 20  
SCREW  
BACK VIEW OF BEZEL  
BEZEL  
DOOR SAFETY  
SWITCH  
HOOK RESTS  
EP006044  
Figure 50. Bezel Removal  
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RETRACTING THE CARTRIDGE  
1. Insert the manual release tool onto the D-shaped shaft at  
the front of the drive as shown below to operate the  
cartridge insertion mechanism. Turn the tool clockwise as  
far as it will turn, pulling the cartridge back into the shuttle.  
Figure 51. LF 8600 Manual Cartridge Retraction  
FRONT  
ACCESS  
2. Manually move the shuttle to the home position as shown  
below.  
3. Remove the cartridge from the shuttle slot.  
Figure 52. Manually Moving the Shuttle Assembly to the Home  
Position  
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MEDIA LOADING  
Individual media cartridges can be selected for loading by host command or by the autoload configuration  
option. The host can select and load a media cartridge from any shuttle slot by issuing an appropriate  
SCSI bus command.  
Selection by the autoload configuration option occurs at initial power up and when the LOAD/MENU switch  
on the DOC is pressed while the LF 8600 is in Operating mode. Depending on the setting of the autoload  
option, the LF 8600 automatically inserts and loads one specified media cartridge or the most recently  
used (MRU) cartridge or moves the shuttle to the home position.  
If the selected cartridge is not present, the DOC displays "# Empty", where # represents cartridges 1-6.  
For more information on viewing and setting drive configuration options, refer to the Configuration Mode  
section of this manual.  
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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE  
INSPECTING AND CLEANING FAN AND BLOWER FILTERS  
Inspect the Filters at the rear of the drive on a 1 - 6 month schedule and clean, if necessary, to ensure that  
cooling air flow is not restricted. If the drive is exposed to excessive amounts of dust, decrease the time  
between inspection intervals.  
Remove dust on the drive's exterior with a dry, lint-free cloth. Dust can migrate to the media cartridge and  
cause performance degradation.  
CAUTION  
Failure to maintain a clean Filter Element can reduce air flow through  
the drive. This will create high temperatures in the LF 8600 which may  
shorten the life of the drive.  
Perform the following procedure to clean the Filter Elements:  
1. Set the drive's AC power switch to the OFF ( O ) position and verify that the fan and blower  
have stopped running.  
2. Remove each Outer Grill Half by grasping its sides and pulling it away from the chassis.  
3. Remove each Filter Element by pulling it away from the inside of the Grill.  
4. Wash the Filter Element in warm soapy water.  
5. Rinse the Element thoroughly and let it air dry.  
6. Re-install the Filter Element in the Outer Grill Half.  
7. Replace the Outer Grill Half by snapping it onto the inner Grill  
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BLOWER  
FAN  
FILTER GRILL  
ASSEMBLY  
OUTER GRILL HALF  
Figure 53. Removing Filter Element  
REPLACING FUSES  
As stated in the Drive Characteristics section of this manual, two fuses and two spare fuses are integrated  
into the power receptacle on the rear panel of the LF 8600 (refer to the figure below). If the drive will not  
power up, one or both of the fuses may have blown.  
To replace a blown fuse with a spare fuse:  
1. Set the drive's AC power switch to the OFF ( O ) position and remove the AC power cord.  
2. Insert a small, flat-blade screwdriver between the fuse holder and the receptacle housing, as  
shown.  
3. Gently pry the fuse holder open. Slide the fuse holder out of the receptacle and visually  
inspect the active fuse to determine if it is blown. If the active fuse is blown, proceed to step  
4); otherwise, proceed to 5).  
4. Remove the active fuse and discard it. Remove the spare fuse from its storage location and  
insert the fuse between the fuse housing and the retaining clip.  
5. Re-install the fuse holder into the receptacle, sliding the holder into the receptacle until the  
holder is aligned flush with the receptacle housing.  
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6. Apply power to the unit (refer to the Power - On Procedure).  
7. If power is not restored, check the other fuse.  
RETAINING  
CLIP  
ACTIVE FUSE  
SPARE FUSE  
IN STORAGE  
LOCATION  
FUSE HOLDERS  
FUSE  
HOUSING  
AC POWER  
RECEPTACLE  
Figure 54. Removing Fuse from AC Power Receptacle (Rear View of LF 8600)  
WARNING  
If a spare fuse blows immediately after you have replaced the original  
fuse, contact your next level of support.  
Do not replace the spare fuse.This may be a symptom of a more  
serious problem, either with the drive's power supply or with the power  
system.  
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MEDIA CLEANING  
Media disk surfaces should be inspected periodically and cleaned on an as-needed basis.  
MEDIA CLEANING USING CLEANING KIT P/N 97662550  
The Cleaning Kit P/N 97662550 provides a semi-automated cleaning method for cleaning the Plasmon  
LM 4000, LM 6000 and LM 8000 12 inch optical media. Follow the procedures given in the enclosed  
Cleaning Instructions.  
The Kit contains the following items:  
One 12 inch media cleaning fixture  
Two containers of cleaning liquid  
Five packages of cleaning tissues  
One pair of protective gloves  
Cleaning Instructions  
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APPENDIX A  
GERMAN TRANSLATIONS/ÜBERSETZUNGEN INS  
DEUTSCHE  
ABMESSUNGEN UND GEWICHT  
Tabelle 1 zeigt die Bezugsabmessungen für die LF 8600-Konfigurationen.  
Abmessungen der LF 8600-Konfigurationen.  
ABMESSUNG  
Länge  
GESTELLMONTAGE  
71,1 cm  
TURM  
82,0 cm  
74,4 cm inkl.  
Frontblende  
inkl. Sockel  
Breite  
22,1 cm  
35,7 cm  
inkl. Frontblende  
inkl. Sockel  
Höhe  
Einbautiefe  
46,7 cm  
47,5 cm inkl. Frontblende  
63,6 cm inkl. Sockel  
71,1 cm  
Das Versandgewicht des LF 8600 ist nachfolgend angeführt. Datenträgerkassetten sind in diesen Werten  
nicht enthalten.  
Gestellmontage 44,1 kg  
Turm 62,3 kg  
TEMPERATUR, LUFTFEUCHTIGKEIT UND SEEHÖHE  
Tabelle 2 enthält die Betriebs-, Lager- und Übergangsgrenzwerte für Temperatur, Feuchtigkeit und  
Meereshöhe des LF 8600.  
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Tabelle 2. Temperatur-, Luftfeuchtigkeits- und Höhengrenzwerte  
LAGERUNG/  
BEDINGUNG  
Temperatur  
BETRIEB  
RUHE  
(1)  
TRANSPORT  
10 bis 42 C2  
11 C/h  
-40 bis 66 C  
20 C/h  
-40 bis 66 C  
Maximale  
Änderungsrate  
20 C/h  
5 bis 95%  
10%/h  
Luftfeuchtigkeit  
(Nicht Kondensierend)  
10 bis 90%  
10%/h  
5 bis 95%  
10%/h  
Maximale  
Änderungsrate  
Maximale  
28 C  
46 C  
46 C  
Feuchtkugel-  
temperatur3  
Minimaler  
Taupunkt  
2 C  
2 C  
2 C  
Seehöhe4  
-300 bis 3000 m  
Lagerung: -300 bis 3000 m  
-300 bis 2000 m  
Mit Datenträger  
Transport: -300 bis 12000 m  
1
2
3
4
Die Lagerungsangaben beziehen sich auf maximal 90 Tage in der Plasmon LMS-Verpackung. Kondensation ist nicht zuläs-  
sig. Die Transportangaben gelten für maximal 1 Woche in einem werkseitig verschlossenen Behälter.  
Falls nicht anders angegeben ist die maximale Betriebstemperatur für ein freistehendes Laufwerk auf Meereshöhe. 42 C.  
Die maximale Betriebstemperatur über 300 m Höhe wird bei 2000 m Höhe linear auf 38 C herabgesetzt.  
Weitere Informationen zu Temperatur- und Luftfeuchtigkeitsgrenzwerten im Betriebszustand finden Sie in der Produktspezi-  
fikation für den LD 8100/LF 8120/ LF 8600/LF 8602 (Bestellnr. 97653977).  
Für Datenträger gilt ein Grenzwert von 2000 m. Umgebungsbedingungen und Grenzwerte für Datenträger finden Sie in der  
Produktspezifikation für den LM 8000-Datenträger (Bestellnr. 97647044).  
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STOSS UND VIBRATION  
Tabelle 3 enthält die Grenzwerte für Stoß- und Schwingungsbeanspruchungen.  
Tabelle 3. Stoß- und Vibrationskriterien und -Grenzwerte  
LAGERUNG/  
TRANSPORT  
1
BEDINGUNG  
Wobbelvibration  
BETRIEB  
2
RUHE  
5 bis 22 Hz 0,01 Zoll  
Doppelamplitude  
5 bis 44 Hz 0,03 Zoll  
Doppelamplitude  
5 bis 44 Hz 0,03 Zoll  
Doppelamplitude  
(Bidirektional)  
1 Oktave/Minute  
22 bis 500 Hz, 0,25 g 44 bis 500 Hz, 3,0 g 44 bis 500 Hz, 3,0 g  
Peak  
Peak  
Peak  
3
Stoss  
10 msek.  
(Hostwiederholungen Sind  
Halb- Sinusimpuls Von  
Und 10,0 g Peak  
4
U.u.  
Erforderlich  
Laufwerksleistung Kann Sich  
Während  
Des  
Tests  
Verschlechtern)  
Unverpackt  
(3 Achsen)  
5msek.Halb-  
Sinusimpuls  
20 g Peak  
Verpackt Auf  
Palette  
Verpackt Auf  
Palette  
46 cm Fallversuch  
- Flach  
1
2
3
Mit entfernten Datenträgern  
In LMS-genehmigter Verpackung  
Die Häufigkeit wiederholter Stoßeinwirkungen ist so weit gering zu halten, daß mechanische bzw. elektrische Störungen  
zwischen den einzelnen Stößen wieder nachlassen.  
4
Vor-Rück-Achsen: Stoß über 3,0 g Peak verschiebt Datenträger im Wagen  
WECHSELSTROMBEDARF  
Der LF 8600 ist mit einem im Wechselstromschalter integrierten, geerdeten Netzanschluß ausgerüstet.  
Der Überlaststromschutz ist durch zwei in den Wechselstromschalter integrierte Sicherungen gegeben.  
Das Netzteil des Laufwerks erfordert die in Tabelle 4 angegebenen Netzspannungen. Das Netzteil ist  
selbstregulierend und erfordert kein mechanisches Schalten der Eingangsspannung oder  
Frequenzauswahl.  
Tabelle 4. Wechselstrombedarf  
LEISTUNG  
(TYPISCH)  
EINSCHALT-  
STROMSTOSS1  
NENNLEISTUNG,  
MIN  
FREQUENZ  
WECHSELSPANNUNG  
47 bis 66 Hz  
47 bis 66 Hz  
86,7 bis 128 V  
173,4 bis 268 V  
1,5 A  
5,5 A  
15 A  
15 A  
0,75 A  
2,75 A  
1
Weniger als 1 Sek., Kaltstarthinweis  
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HINWEIS  
Nach Ausschalten des Stroms muß die Bedienperson 1 Sekunde  
warten, bevor der Strom wieder eingeschaltet werden darf.  
WECHSELSTROMERDUNG  
Um einen sicheren Betrieb zu gewährleisten, muß das Gehäuse des LF 8600 geerdet sein. Das  
Wechselstromkabel enthält eine Erdleitung, die das Gehäuse des LF 8600 durch die  
Wechselstromversorgung des Standorts an Sicherheitserde legt. Die Wechselstromversorgung des  
Standorts wiederum muß diese Erdung an einen Erdanschluß legen. Alle Wechselstromverbindungen am  
Standort müssen denselben Erdanschluß verwenden.  
Ein Erdanschlußteil an der Geräterückseite (vgl. Abschnitt 2.2.) kann ebenfalls dazu verwendet werden,  
den LF 8600 an einen Erdanschluß zu legen. Dieser Erdanschlußteil ist ein 6 mm M4-Bolzen mit Mutter  
und Sicherungsscheibe.  
KIPPTOLERANZ  
Ermöglicht den Kippbetrieb von der waagrechten Stellung.  
WÄRMEAUSSTRAHLUNG  
Das Laufwerk weist während eines Schreib-Lese-Vorgangs eine typische Wärmeabgabe von 146 kcal/h  
(BTU/h) auf. Wenn Datenträgerkassetten mit der Maximalgeschwindigkeit des Laufwerks eingelegt,  
geladen, eingeschaltet, ausgeschaltet, entladen und entfernt werden, weist der LF 8600 eine typische  
Wärmeabgabe von 182 kcal/h (725 BTU/h) auf.  
GRENZWERTE FÜR DIE STAUBKONZENTRATION  
Der LF 8600 ist für den Betrieb in einem Büro- oder Computerraum konstruiert.Die Umgebung muß  
niedrige Staubwerte aufweisen.  
Der LF 8600 filtert die eingehende Luft, um die Menge an Feststoffteilchen, die in das Laufwerk eintreten,  
zu vermindern. Dieser Filter ist jedoch gegen kleine Teilchen (dazu gehört auch Tabakrauch), die sich auf  
den Datenträgern und optischen Komponenten absetzen, nicht effektiv, was eine Verschlechterung der  
Laufwerksleistung zur Folge hätte.  
WARNHINWEISE  
Der LF 8600 ist als Lasergerät eingestuft. Als solches unterliegt es den US-amerikanischen  
Anforderungen an Lasergeräte. Die in Abbildung 6 dargestellten Warnhinweise sind gemäß  
Bundesverordnungen erforderlich und dürfen nicht vom LF 8600 entfernt werden.  
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AUSPACHEN DES LF6600  
WARNUNG  
Um Personenverletzungen zu vermeiden, sind für das Auspacken,  
Wiederverpacken und den Transport des LF 8600 zwei Personen  
erforderlich. Der Versuch, den LF 8600 ohne Hilfe einer zweiten  
Person anzuheben, kann zu Personenverletzungen führen.  
VORSICHT  
Die Frontblende ist etwas größer als das Gehäuse. Wenn das  
Laufwerk auf eine flache Oberfläche gestellt wird, sollte das vordere  
Ende des LF 8600 über den Rand der Stützfläche hinausragen, so  
daß die Frontblende nicht belastet wird.  
WIEDERVERPACKEN DES LF 8600  
Der LF 8600 sollte in seiner Originalverpackung wiederverpackt werden. Schlie en Sie die Grundplatten,  
ß
bevor Sie den LF 8600 einpacken. Halten Sie sich beim Verpacken des LF 8600 an das folgende  
Verfahren.  
VORSICHT  
Die Grundplatten müssen in geschlossener Stellung sein, bevor der  
LF 8600 transportiert werden kann, um die Beschädigung des  
Laufwerks zu vermeiden, wodurch die Garantie hinfällig würde.  
SCHLIEßEN DER GRUNDPLATTEN  
1) Stellen Sie sicher, daß sich keine Kassette im Laufwerk befindet.Sollte dies der Fall sein,  
nehmen Sie die Kassette aus dem Laufwerk. Entfernen Sie alle Kassetten aus dem  
Wagen (Informationen zum Entfernen von Kassetten aus einem Laufwerk, das nicht in  
Betrieb ist, finden Sie in Abschnitt 5.5.4).  
2. Wählen Sie die Option "parken" (vgl. Abschnitt 5.3.2.3.), um den LF 8600 auf den  
Transport vorzubereiten. Falls das Laufwerk nicht funktioniert, folgen Sie Nachstehenden  
Schritten:  
3. Stellen Sie sicher, daß der Wechselstromschalter ausgeschaltet (OFF - 0) ist.  
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4. Stecken Sie den Spezialschlüssel in das obere Zugangsloch an der Geräterückseite, und  
erfassen Sie damit die versenkte D-fürmige Welle. Drehen Sie den Handgriff des  
Schlüssels so weit wie möglich im Uhrzeigersinn und schließen Sie dadurch die obere  
Grundplatte (vgl. Abbildung 1).  
5. Wiederholen Sie Schritt b) am unteren Zugangsloch, um die untere Grundplatte zu  
schließen.  
EINSETZUNG ERFORDERIS  
VORSICHT  
Wenn der LF 8600 in ein Gerätegestell oder -Gehäuse eingebaut ist,  
stellen Sie sicher, daß die interne Temperatur des Gestells oder  
Gehäuses die in der Produktspezifikation und dem vorliegenden  
Handbuch angegebenen Betriebsgrenzen nicht überschreiten.  
Senkrecht gestapelte Einheiten erfordern spezielle Aufmerksamkeit  
im oberen Bereich, in dem höhere Temperaturen herrschen.  
Sie müssen das LF 8600 an eine Stromversorgung anschließen, die  
eine direkte Erdung hat  
(Netzwerk-/Erdungsverbindung TT =  
Terminated Terra). Diese Einheit ist nicht für den Einsatz mit einer  
schwimmenden Erdung (Netzwerk IT  
vorgesehen.  
=
Interrupted Terra)  
Achten Sie darauf, daß das Laufwerk an eine Stromversorgung mit  
ausreichender Stromstärke angeschlossen ist.  
Tabelle 5 führt die erforderlichen Freiraumweiten auf, die für eine ausreichende Durchlüftung, einen  
angemessenen Zutritt zum Einlegen und Entfernen von Kassetten und ein vollständiges Ausfahren des  
Gestells sorgen.  
Tabelle 5. Freiraumweiten für den Betrieb von LF 8600-Konfigurationen  
BEREICH  
Vorne  
GESTELLMONTAGE  
TURM  
132 cm  
51 cm  
Hinten  
Seiten  
51 cm  
51 cm  
51 cm  
12,7 cm  
Stellen Sie sicher, daß der Ort, an dem der LF 8600 mit Turm- oder Gestellmontagenkonfiguration  
aufgestellt wird, ein Luftstromvolumen von 3,2 m3/min (112 cfm) aufnehmen kann. Bei der Konfiguration  
mit Gestellmontage muß die hintere Abdeckung des umgebenden Gerätegehäuses Entlüftungsöffnungen  
haben. Stellen Sie außerdem sicher, daß die Betriebsumgebung staubfrei ist.  
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WARNUNG  
Um Brand- oder Stromstoßschäden zu vermeiden, darf der LF 8600  
weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden. Lassen Sie  
Wartungsarbeiten nur von qualifizierten Technikern ausführen.  
Isolieren Sie die Einheiten vom Hauptnetz im Falle eines Brandes  
oder einer anderen Notsituation, indem Sie die Stecker aus den  
Steckdosen ziehen. Sollte das Herausziehen der Stecker nicht  
möglich oder praktisch sein, isolieren Sie die Einheiten vom  
Hauptnetz, indem Sie das Hauptnetz des Systems ausschalten.  
WARNUNG  
Die betriebsfremde Nutzung von Bedienelementen oder Reglern oder  
die Durchführung von Verfahren, die nicht im vorliegenden Handbuch  
angegeben  
sind,  
kann  
zu  
einer  
gefährlichen  
Laserstrahlungsbelastung führen.  
Vermeiden Sie es, direkt in den Laserstrahl oder dessen Spiegelung  
auf irgendeiner reflektierenden Oberfläche zu schauen. Unsichtbare  
Laserstrahlung kann freigesetzt werden, wenn die Einheit offen ist  
und die Sicherheitsverriegelungen nicht mehr intakt sind.  
TURMMONTAGE  
VORSICHT  
Entfernen Sie den Transportblock aus Schaumstoff von der  
Wagenvorrichtung, bevor Sie den LF 8600 einschalten.  
Überprüfen Sie vor der Installation, ob das Gerätegehäuse ganz waagrecht ist.  
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VORSICHT  
Der LF 8600 darf nur in senkrechter Stellung (Kippwinkel = Null Grad)  
betrieben werden.  
WARNUNG  
Das Gewicht des LF 8600 auf der ausgefahrenen Bodenplattform  
kann u.U. dazu führen, daß das Gerätegehäuse das Gleichgewicht  
verliert. Bevor Sie fortfahren, stellen Sie sicher, daß das Gehäuse  
sachgerecht befestigt ist. Fahren Sie nicht mehr als ein Laufwerk  
gleichzeitig heraus (vgl. Abbildung 19).  
3) Lassen Sie das LF 8600-Gehäuse auf die ausgefahrene Gleitplattform herunter, so daß  
die drei M4-Schraubenköpfe unten am Gehäuse in die drei Richtlöcher auf der  
Gleitplattform passen (vgl. Abbildung 20).  
WARNUNG  
Zum Anheben und Transportieren des LF 8600 sind zwei Personen  
erforderlich. Der Versuch, den LF 8600 ohne Hilfe einer zweiten  
Person  
anzuheben  
oder  
zu  
transportieren,  
kann  
zu  
Personenverletzungen führen.  
Installieren Sie die drei M4-Schrauben waagrecht durch das senkrechte Ende der Gleitschiene, um die  
Rückseite des Laufwerks zu befestigen, und ziehen Sie die Schrauben an (vgl. Abbildung 20). Installieren  
Sie zwei M4-Schrauben durch das Unterteil des Gehäuses, um den Vorderteil des LF 8600 zu befestigen,  
und ziehen Sie die Schrauben an.  
ANSCHLUß DES NETZKABELS  
So schließen Sie das Netzkabel an den LF 8600 an:  
1) Stellen Sie sicher, daß ein Wechselstromkabel zur Installation bereitliegt. Die Art des zu  
installierenden Wechselstromkabels hängt von der Einbaustelle ab.  
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VORSICHT  
Der LF 8600 muß an ein Stromverteilersystem angeschlossen sein,  
das eine direkte Verbindung zur Erdung hat (Netzwerk mit  
abgeschlossener Erde (TT, Terminated Terra)/geerdet). Diese Einheit  
ist nicht zur Nutzung auf einer erdfreien Masse (Netzwerk mit  
unterbrochener Erde (IT, Interrupted Terra)) geeignet.  
ANSCHLUSSÜBERPRÜFUNG  
Prüfen Sie folgende Punkte, bevor Sie das System einschalten:  
1) Uberprüfen Sie, ob ein ordnungsgemäßer Abschluß am Hostadapter, falls zutreffend,  
vorhanden ist.  
2. Überprüfen Sie, ob ein ordnungsgemäßer Abschluß am letzten LF 8600 am Bus, falls  
zutreffend, vorhanden ist.  
VORSICHT  
Stellen Sie sicher, daß der Transportblock aus Schaumstoff von der  
Wagenvorrichtung entfernt wurde, bevor der LF 8600 eingeschaltet  
wird.  
Einschaltverfahren finden Sie in Abschnitt 5 des vorliegenden Handbuchs.  
ABBAU DER GESTELLMONTAGENKONFIGURATION  
So bauen Sie die LF 8600-Gestellmontagenkonfiguration ab:  
1) Entfernen Sie die Verkleidungsplatte des Gehäuses, indem Sie die Platte oben festhalten  
und nach außen ziehen. Dieser Vorgang befreit die Kugelbolzen aus den Ankerlöchern  
(vgl. Abbildung 25).  
2. Entfernen Sie den rechten und linken seitlichen Stützwinkel, der das Gehäuse an die  
angrenzende Gehäuseschiene befestigt, indem Sie zwei M4-Schrauben und optionale  
Abstandsschellen lösen (vgl. Abbildung 24). Entfernen Sie alle anderen  
Befestigungsteile, die den Stützwinkel an die Schiene befestigen.  
3. Heben Sie die Gleitauslöser an und ziehen Sie den LF 8600 so weit wie möglich aus dem  
Gehäuse heraus (vgl. Abbildung 32).  
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WARNUNG  
Wenn zwei Laufwerke im Gestell installiert sind, stellen Sie sicher,  
daß jeweils nur ein Laufwerk herausgezogen wird.  
WARNUNG  
Zum Anheben und Transportieren des LF 8600 sind zwei Personen  
erforderlich. Der Versuch, den LF 8600 ohne Hilfe einer zweiten  
Person  
anzuheben  
oder  
zu  
transportieren,  
kann  
zu  
Personenverletzungen führen.  
EINSTELLEN DIE "DEVICE ID"  
HINWEIS  
Schalten Sie das Laufwerk nach Rücksetzung der Gerätekennung  
aus, warten Sie 1 Sekunde und schalten Sie das Laufwerk dann  
wieder ein. Dies stellt sicher, daß die neue Gerätekennung vom SCSI-  
Bus anerkannt wird.  
EINSTELLEN DIE "READ OPTION"  
VORSICHT  
Die Option "Read ahead" ist systemabhängig. Setzen Sie sich mit  
Ihrem Systemanalytiker in Verbindung, bevor Sie diese Option  
einstellen.  
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ANZEIGEN DER DIAGNOSEERGEBNISSE ODER DURCHFÜHREN VON DIAGNOSEVER-  
FAHREN  
VORSICHT  
Da die Initialisierungsvariablen nicht wiederhergestellt werden  
können, nachdem sie gelöscht wurden, sollte dieser Vorgang nur von  
einem ausgebildeten Ingenieur des Kundendienstes durchgeführt  
werden.  
EINSTELLEN DER INTERNEN LAUFWERKSSERIENNUMMER ("SERIENNR. EINSTELLEN")  
HINWEIS  
Die Seriennummer, die dem Laufwerk zugeordnet wird, muß mit den  
letzten 5 Ziffern der tatsächlichen Seriennummer des Laufwerks  
übereinstimmen, damit eine exakte interne Ereignisprotokollierung  
stattfinden kann. Die tatsächliche Seriennummer des Laufwerks  
befindet sich an der Rückseite des Laufwerksgehäuses.  
HANDHABUNG VON DATENTRÄGERKASSETTEN  
Achten Sie bei der Handhabung und Lagerung von Datenträgerkassetten auf die folgenden  
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen, um die Datenintegrität zu sichern.  
1) Die Datenträgerkassette niemals auf harte Flächen fallen lassen.  
2. Das Kassettengehäuse oder den Zugriffsmechanismus nicht mißbrauchen.  
3. Die Datenträgerkassette nicht im Laufwerk lagern.  
4. Die Kassetten vor einem Transport aus dem Laufwerk entfernen.  
5. Etiketten nur an den vorgesehenen Stellen anbringen. Anweisungen zum Anbringen von  
Etiketten befinden sich in Abschnitt 5.4.2.  
6. Die Datenträgerkassette vor direkter Sonneneinstrahlung und Kondensation schützen.  
VORSICHT  
Zur Vermeidung einer Beschädigung der Datenträger wird dringendst  
empfohlen, die in der Spezifikation für LM 8000-Datenträger  
(Bestellnr. 97647044) angegebenen Umgebungsbeschränkungen  
sorgfältig zu beachten.  
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7. Die Datenträgerkassette nicht extremen Temperaturen aussetzen.  
8. Die Datenträgerkassette eine Stunde vor Gebrauch auf den angegebenen  
Betriebstemperaturbereich stabilisieren.  
9. Die Zugangsabdeckung des Datenträgers nicht öffnen.  
10. Die Plattenoberfläche nicht durch die Zugangsabdeckung berühren.  
11. Die Magnetplatte nicht aus der Kassette herausnehmen.  
12. Die Datenträgerkassetten in einer sauberen Büroumgebung benutzen, handhaben und  
lagern.  
13. Während der Handhabung von Datenträgern nicht rauchen. Asche und Tabak sind eine  
Hauptquelle für die Verunreinigung von Magnetplatten. Alle Rauchutensilien sind aus  
den Bereichen fernzuhalten, in denen Datenträger benutzt oder gelagert werden.  
14. Die Außenflächen der Kassetten sauber halten. Die Kassetten regelmäßig mit einem  
weichen, trockenen, fusselfreien Tuch reinigen.  
Weitere Informationen zur Pflege und Handhabung von Datenträgern finden Sie in der Spezifikation für  
den LM 8000-Datenträger (Bestellnr. 97663080).  
VORSICHT  
Wenn die Luftfilter nicht sauber gehalten werden, wird möglicherweise  
der Luftstrom durch das Laufwerk reduziert. Dies kann zu erhöhten  
Temperaturen im LF 8600 und dadurch zu einer Beschädigung des  
LF 8600 führen.  
AUSWECHSELN VON SICHERUNGEN  
Wie in Abschnitt 2.6. des vorliegenden Handbuchs dargestellt, sind zwei Sicherungen und zwei  
Ersatzsicherungen in die Netzbuchse an der Geräterückseite des LF 8600 eingebaut (vgl. Abbildung 53).  
Wenn sich das Laufwerk nicht einschalten läßt, könnte eine oder beide Sicherungen durchgebrannt sein.  
So tauschen Sie eine durchgebrannte Sicherung gegen eine Ersatzsicherung aus:  
1) Stellen Sie den Wechselstromschalter des Laufwerks auf AUS (0), und ziehen Sie das  
Netzkabel ab.  
2. Fügen Sie einen kleinen Flachschraubenzieher zwischen dem Sicherungshalter und dem  
Gehäuse der Buchse ein.  
3.  
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4. Öffnen Sie den Sicherungshalter vorsichtig. Ziehen Sie den Sicherungshalter aus der  
Buchse heraus und überprüfen Sie die aktive Sicherung, um festzustellen, ob sie  
durchgebrannt ist. Wenn die Sicherung durchgebrannt ist, fahren Sie mit Schritt 4) fort,  
ansonsten mit Schritt 5).  
5. Entfernen Sie die aktive Sicherung und entsorgen Sie sie. Nehmen Sie die  
Ersatzsicherung aus deren Aufbewahrungsort und fügen Sie die Sicherung zwischen  
dem Sicherungsgehäuse und der Halteklammer ein.  
6. Installieren Sie den Sicherungshalter wieder in der Buchse; schieben Sie dabei den Halter  
in die Buchse, bis der Halter bündig auf das Gehäuse der Buchse ausgerichtet ist.  
7. Einschaltverfahren finden Sie in Abschnitt 5.2.  
8. Wenn die Stromversorgung nicht wiederhergestellt wird, prüfen Sie die andere Sicherung.  
WARNUNG  
Sollte eine Ersatzsicherung unmittelbar nach dem Ersetzen der  
Originalsicherung entfallen, dürfen Sie diese Sicherung {U}nicht{D}  
mehr ersetzen.  
Wenden  
Sie  
sich  
an  
die  
nächste  
Stufe  
technischer  
Unterstützung.Dies könnte das Symptom eines schwerwiegenderen  
Problems sein, das entweder am Netzteil des Laufwerks oder in der  
Stromversorgung liegt.  
So reinigen Sie die Magnetplatte:  
1) Befeuchten Sie ein Tuch mit einem Glasreiniger.  
2. Halten Sie die Datenträgerkassette mit einer Hand.  
3. Ziehen Sie den Türhebel mit dem Zeigefinger Ihrer anderen Hand nach unten. Beachten  
Sie, welche Seite (A oder B) Sie reinigen.  
4. Halten Sie die Kassettentür an der Oberkante offen, und  
Haltevorrichtung, um die Tür offen zu halten.  
installieren Sie die  
5. Halten Sie die Kassettenklappe geöffnet, während Sie die Datenträgerplatte drehen und  
reinigen.  
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6. Wischen Sie die Plattenoberfläche mit einem fusselfreien Tuch (das mit Glasreiniger  
befeuchtet wurde) ab, beginnen Sie dabei in der Mitte und arbeiten Sie sich an den  
äußeren Rand vor. Nur der Teil der Oberfläche, der bei geöffneter Kassettenklappe  
sichtbar ist, kann bei jedem Durchgang gereinigt werden. Achten Sie darauf, daß alle  
Teile der Platte gereinigt werden.  
VORSICHT  
Üben Sie beim Reinigen nur einen leichten Druck aus. Ein zu starker  
Druck kann dazu führen, daß sich der vorhandene Staub in die  
Datenträgerplatte einfrißt und deren Oberfläche zerkratzt. Kratzer  
können dazu führen, daß die Datenträgerplatte nicht mehr gelesen  
oder beschrieben werden kann.  
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