Certified International DAStape manual

P.N. 9 09300 55 Revi sion A DAS tape U ser Guide Spectr a L ogic[...]

Notices 2 Notices Except as e xpressly stated herein, Spectra Logic Corpor ation mak es av ailable its products and associated documentation on an “as is” basis, without warranty of any kind, either e xpressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability and fitness for a par ticular purpose. [...]

Noti ces 3 License Y ou hav e acquired Spec tra Logic ® p ro d uc t s t h at in cl ud e so f t war e o wn e d by or li c en se d by S p ec t r a Logic from one or more software licensors (Softwar e Suppliers). Such software products, as well as associated media, printed mater ials and “onlin e” or ele ctronic documentation (Software) are prote[...]

Notices 4 W arnings and Cautions AC Powe r Wa r n i n g: Risk of elec trical shock. T o remov e A C pow er from the D AStape unit, unplug the pow er cord from the pow er inlet. T here are no user serviceable par ts within the unit. High V oltage Wa r n i n g: The DA Stape unit contains high-voltage comp onents that can cause injury or death. Only q[...]

5 Conte nts Notice s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How to Contact Sp ectra Logic Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Contents 6 Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media 23 HP Ultriu m Generation 1 Ta pe Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 IBM Ultrium G eneration 2 Tape Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Quantum SDLT 3 20 Tape Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

7 1 Introduc tion About DASt ape ® The D AStape provides an i nterconnection that is easy to install, configure, and use. It was des igned specif ically for the needs of direct-attached storage (D AS). The DA Stape 100 and D AStape 200 suppor t only single-ended or L VD SCS I tape drives . Note: Neither D AStape 100 nor D AStape 200 will sup port [...]

Chapter 1. Introduct ion 8[...]

9 2 Installing DAStape This chapter cov ers the follo wing information: • Preparing for Inst allation • Unpac king the D AStape • Connecti ng the D AStape • Configur ing the D AStape Preparing for Installa tion Before y ou install a D A Stape unit, complete thes e steps: • Identify th e host that is to be as sociated with the unit, and it[...]

Chapter 2. Installi ng DAStape 10 Unpack ing the DA Stape Bef ore unpacking th e D AStape, note that it is shippe d with the following items: • Quick Setup Guide • CD- ROM, including f irmw are and User Guide (this guide) • One media cartri dge and one cleaning cart ridge (only for the D AStape 200 conf igured with and SDL T 320 drive) •A C[...]

Chapter 2. Installing DAStape 11 2. Set the protected D AStape on a clean, stable wo rk surface (Figure 2-2) . 3. Remo ve th e foam from each end of th e D AStape, one end at a time. Caution: Be sure to suppor t the first end bef ore removing the f oam from the second end. 4. Mov e the D AStape to the installation site when you ar e ready to connec[...]

Chapter 2. Installi ng DAStape 12 C onnec ting the DAStape Follo w these instructions to connect the D AStape unit. 1. Plug in the po w er cord. 2. T urn on the D AStape unit. Note: The D AStape w ill make a high-pitch ed noise upon start up. This is normal behavior for the low- voltage sensor in the unit. Note: The D AStape has a S CSI termin ator[...]

Chapter 2. Installing DAStape 13 2. Use an object with a sma ll pointed tip (su ch as a stylus or a pen) to p ress the plus (+) on the bottom or the minus (-) at the top to change the SCSI ID setting (Fig ure 2- 4). 3. Once the D AStape’ s SCSI ID setting is uni que from other devices on the SCSI bus, the D AStape is ready to use. Figure 2-4 SCSI[...]

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15 3 U sing the DAStape This chapter cov ers the follo wing information: • P ower ing On and Off • Purch asing Media and Cleaning Cartr idges P ow ering On and O ff The D AStape unit pow er switch is located on the D AStape’ s rear panel, just to the right of the fan (Figure 3-1). Figure 3-1 The DAStape p ower switch.[...]

Chapter 3. Using the DA Stape 16 Purchasin g Media an d Cleanin g Car tr idges Cer tified media and cleaning cartridges can be pu rchased di rectly from Spectra Logic’ s W eb site or by calling your sales representative. Con tac ting Spectra Logic Information W eb Site http://www .spec tralogic.com Supplies a nd Accessories Sales United States S [...]

17 4 DAStape 100 T ape Driv es and Media The D AStape 100 us es a Sony AIT tape drive, either AIT -2 or AIT- 3. T he Sony AIT tape drive is a high-p erfor mance, low-maintenanc e tape driv e. This chapter cov ers the follo wing in formation: • AIT T ape Dr ive s • AIT T ape Dr ive LEDs • Maint aining the AIT T ape Drive • Caring for AIT Dat[...]

Chapter 4. DAStape 100 T ape Drives and Media 18 AIT T ape Drive LEDs The AIT tape driv e has three light emitting di odes, or LEDs, on the fron t of the driv e, as shown in Fig ure 4-1. Busy Indicates driv e read and write activity . Ta p e Indicates tape load, unload activity and error rate inf ormation. Sta tus Indicates the status of th e tape [...]

Chapter 4. DAStape 100 T ape Drives and Media 19 Gettin g Information from the LEDs The following table summarizes the inf or matio n carried b y the blinking methods of the different driv e LEDs: If the driv e’ s T ape LED indic ates possible errors with the data on tha t tape, the errors ma y be caused by old media or physical da mage to the me[...]

Chapter 4. DAStape 100 T ape Drives and Media 20 Maintaining th e AIT T ape Driv e The AIT tape drive is an extremely reliable m edia storage sub system; performing a f ew simple maintenance procedures will keep th e driv es reading and writing reliably for many y ears. • F or best performance with AIT tape driv es , per form a read/write confide[...]

Chapter 4. DAStape 100 T ape Drives and Media 21 Caring for AIT Data Car tridges Although AIT cartridges are ruggedly built, th ey mus t be handled with care to preserve the data that th ey contain. The follow ing are guidelin es for storing and using AIT cartridges: • Do not op en the tape access door of the cartridge or touch the magnetic tape;[...]

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23 5 DAStape 200 T ape Driv es and Media The D AStape 200 uses a h alf-inch tape drive that could be any of the following: • H P First Generation Linear T ape Open (L T O-1) Ultrium • IBM Second Generation Linear T ape Open (L TO-2 ) Ultrium • Qua ntum Super Digital L inear T a pe (S DL T) 320 The following sections provide detailed info rmat[...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 24 HP Ultrium Genera ti on 1 T ape Driv es HP Ultrium T ape Drive LEDs The HP Ultrium tape driv e has fo ur light em itting diodes (LEDs) on the front of the drive, as shown in Figure 5-1. Rea dy This green LED indicates pow er and activity . Drive Error This amber LED indicates an error in the driv e. [...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 25 Getting Information from the LEDs The following table summarizes the inf or matio n carried b y the blinking methods of the different driv e LEDs: Maintaining th e HP Ultrium T ape Driv e HP Ultrium tape driv es ha ve been de v eloped to require minimal cleaning. The amber LED for Use Cleaning Cart r[...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 26 Manually Cleaning the HP Ultrium T ape Driv e Head T o clean y our HP Ultrium tape driv es, f ollow these steps: Note: Use only HP Ultrium cleaning cartri dges. 1. P ow er on the D AStape. 2. Carefully inser t the cleaning tape into the drive w ith the window facing the top of the driv e. The cleanin[...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 27 Caring for HP U ltrium Media Choosing M edia Use only L TO Ultrium cartridges. Compatible media is recognizable by the Ultrium logo, which is the same as the logo on the front of the drive . Caring for HP Ult rium Media In optimal environments, L TO cartridges are should last for 1,000, 000 passes ov[...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 28 Maximizing HP Ultrium Media Life T o maximize the life of y our HP Ul trium media, f ollow these guidelines. • D o not touch the surface of the tape inside the cartridge. • D o not attempt to clean the tape path or the tape guides inside the cartridge. • D o not expose the tapes to ex cessiv el[...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 29 IBM Ultrium Genera tion 2 T ape Driv es IBM Ultrium T ape Driv e LEDs The IBM Ultrium tape driv e has fo ur light em itting diodes (LEDs) on the front of the drive, as shown in Figure 5-1. Single-charac ter disp lay This LED presents a single-character code for: • Error conditions and i nf or matio[...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 30 Getting Information from the LEDs When the LED is off , it means that th e unit has no pow er or is pow ered off . The follo wing table summarizes the informatio n given by the blinking methods of the status light LED: Indication LED Color Gre en Amb er Solid The drive is po we red on. If a solid C a[...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 31 Getting Information from the Single-C harac ter Displa y Error Conditi ons and Informational Messages If multiple errors occur , the code with the highest priority (represented by the low est number) displa ys first. When th e error is corrected, the code with the next highest priority di spla ys, an[...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 32 Diagnostics and Maint enance T o initiate a func tion, you must be in main tenance mode. F or more information, see Functions of th e Unload Button on page 33. Function Cod e a a. The single-character disp lay is blank during normal operat ion. Run T ape Drive Diagnostics Runs test s and determin es [...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 33 Func tions of the Un load Button The Unload push button enables y ou to perf orm sev eral func tions. The following table lists the functions and explains ho w to initiate them. Note: If you pr ess the Unload button during operation, the driv e ends the command that is being processed, then unloads a[...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 34 Maintaining th e IBM Ultrium T ape Driv e Note: When cleaning the IBM Ultrium tape driv e head, u se only IBM L TO Ultrium cleaning cartridges. Y o u may use another L TO cleaning cartridge, but it ma y not meet the standards of reliability established by I BM. T o order app rov ed cleaning cartri dg[...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 35 Caring for IBM Ultrium Media Caring for IBM Ultrium Media Caution: Do not inser t a damaged cartridge into the drive. A d amaged cartridge can inter fere with the reliability of the driv e and ma y v oid the warranties of the driv e and the ca r tridge. Before inserting a tape car tridge, inspect the[...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 36 Qu antum SDL T 320 T ape Drives SDL T 320 T ape Drive LEDs The tape driv e has three light emitting diodes , or LEDs, on the front of the drive, as shown in Figur e 5-3. Density LED This amber LED indicates whether th e tape in the drive is of the SDL T -220 for mat or SDLT -320 format. Status LED Th[...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 37 Getting Information from the LEDs The following table summarizes the inf or matio n carried b y the blinking methods of the different driv e LEDs: If the driv e’ s Status LED indicates poss ible errors with the data on that tape , the errors ma y be caused by old media or physical da mage to the me[...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 38 Clea ning the SDL T T ape Dr iv e Hea d The SDL T cleaning tape is housed in a plas ti c case, and is light gray in color . Use only approv ed SDL T cleaning car tridges. T o orde r these cartridges from Spectra Logic, see Purch asing Media and Cleaning Cartr idges on page 16. A y ellow LED located o[...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 39 Caring for SDL T Media Super DL Ttape I cartridges are engineered to be reliable, robust, and durable. They are manufactur ed to withstand 1,000,000 passes , and ha ve a shelf life of 30 y ears. For best results, follo w these guidelines for media care: • Protect ca r tridges from shock, vibr ation[...]

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 T ape Drives and Media 40 Conditioning Car tridges Before use, the c ar tridge should be conditioned by expos ure to the operating environment for a time at least equal to the period during which it h as been out of the operating environment (up to a maximum of 24 hours).[...]

41 6 W arrant y and Repair This chapt er reviews the D AStape w arranty and Spectra Logic’ s repair polic ies. Limited W arranty Spectra Logic warrants the D AStape unit to be in good w orking or der for a peri od of three full y ears from the date of ship ment fr om Spectra Logic or an authorized Spectra Logic dealer . Should this product fail t[...]

Chapter 6. W arranty and Rep air 42 Spectra Logic makes no other warranties, expressed or implied, and specifically disclaims a ny wa rr anty of mer chantability or f itness for a particular purpose or u se. If this product is not in good w orking condition as warranted abo v e, your sole remedy shall be replac ement or repair as p rovided abo v e.[...]

Chapter 6. Warranty and Re pair 43 purchas er . International customers with non-w arranty unit s are respon sible for customs and duties c harges coming into th e United States as well as c harges on returned products into their own countries. Out-of-Warranty T urnarou nd Time The non-warranty turnaround time is two w eeks from receipt of the unit[...]

Chapter 6. W arranty and Rep air 44 Co ntac ting Spec tra Logic Shipping Information T o ship the D A Stape for an y reason, revers e the procedure in Unpacking the D AStape , making s ure to use the original pack aging materials . The follo wing table lists the size and weig ht of the D AStape for shipping purposes. Caution: Do not ship the D ASta[...]

45 Appendix A. S pecific at ions This appendix contains the following information: • D AStape Power Requirements • D ASt ape Envir onme ntal Speci fications • Son y A IT Specificat ions • HP L TO Ult r ium Generation 1 Specific ations • IBM L TO Ult r ium Generation 2 Specifications • Quantum SDL T 320 Specifica tions DAStape P ow er Re[...]

Append ix A. Specific ations 46 220 V olt-AC P ow e r Cor d for Use in Nor th America The criteria for a U.S. and Canadian 220 -v olt A C pow er cord f or the D AStape are as follo ws: • P ower c ord must ha v e a molded NEMA 6-15P attachment plug on one end. • Pow er cord must ha ve a molded IEC 60320-type female connector to connect to the D [...]

Appendix A . Specification s 47 S ony AIT Specific a tions Driv e Specifications The follo wing table summarizes the sp ecif ications for Sony AIT dr iv es. Media Spec ificati ons The table below lists t he capacities of the different types of A IT tape cartridges. Environmental Specific ations The table below lists t he environmental sp ecificatio[...]

Append ix A. Specific ations 48 HP L T O Ultrium Genera tion 1 Specific ations Driv e Specifications Media Spec ificati ons The table below lists t he capacity of HP L TO-1 tape ca r tridges. Environmental Specific ations The table below lists t he environmental spec ificati ons of HP L TO-1 tape car tridges. Parameter Specif ication a a. All sp ec[...]

Appendix A . Specification s 49 IBM L T O Ultrium Generation 2 S pecific ations Driv e Specifications Media Spec ificati ons The table below lists t he capacity of IBM L T O-2 tape cartridges. Environmental Specific ations The table below lists t he environmental spec ificati ons of IBM LT O-2 tape ca rt ridges. Parameter Specif ication a a. All sp[...]

Append ix A. Specific ations 50 Qu antum SDL T 320 Specific ations Driv e Specifications Media Spec ificati ons The table below lists the cap acity of SDL T tape cartridges. Environmental Specific ations The table below lists t he environmental sp ecifications of SDL T tape cartridges. P arame ter Speci fica tion a a. All specifications are subjec [...]

51 Appendix B . Regula tory and S afety Notices This appendix lists the following regulatory and safety notices: • Saf ety Agency Sta ndards • FCC No tice • J apan V CCI-A • EU Declar ation of Conformity S afety Agenc y Standa rds The D AStape unit complies with th e followi ng regula tor y and saf ety standards, and bears the CE and VCCI m[...]

Appendix B. Regulator y and S afety Notices 52 Japan VC CI-A[...]

Appendix B. Regul atory and S afety Notices 53 EU Declaration of Conformit y W e, Spectra Logic Corpor ation 1700 Nor th 55th Street Boulder , Color ado 80301 USA decl are under sole resp ons ibil ity th at Spectra Logic’ s DAStape , to w hich this declar ation relates, meets the essential health and s afety re quirements and is in conformity wit[...]

Appendix B. Regulator y and S afety Notices 54 The D AStape complies with a ll safety -re levan t prov isi ons refe rr ing to: • P rotection against elect rical hazard s • P rotection agains t hazards su ch as: • Mech anical hazar ds • Fire h azards •N o i s e •V i b r a t i o n The CE marking has been affixed on the de vice according t[...]

55 Inde x A about AIT tape drives 17 DAStape 7 LTO-1 tape drives 24 LTO-2 tape drives 29 SDLT tape drives 36 this user guide 7 AC power 45 accessori es inc luded 10 purchasing ad ditional 16 AIT cleaning cartridg es ordering 16 using 20 AIT media maintenance 21 purchasi ng 16 specifications 47 AIT tape drives about 17 cleaning 20 LEDs 18, 19 specif[...]

Index 56 E e-mail Spectra Logic ordering media 16 tech nica l su pport 44 environmental specifi cations AIT tape drives 47 DASta pe 46 LTO-1 tape drives 48 LTO-2 tape drives 49 SDLT tape drives 50 F fax Spectra Logic 2 H hardware environment 9 high voltage warning 4 HP LTO-1 (s ee LTO-1) I IBM LTO-2 (see L TO-2) installation DASta pe 9 environment [...]

Inde x 57 M maintenance AIT medi a 21 cleaning tape drives 20 LTO-1 media 27 LTO-2 media 35 SDLT media 39 media AIT specif ications 4 7 caution 4 LTO-1 specificati ons 48 LTO-2 specificati ons 49 purc hasing 1 6 SDLT specifications 50 N notes as conventions 7 notices, legal 2 O out-of-war ranty repai rs 42 P phone Spectra Logic 2 sales 16 tech nica[...]

Index 58 specification s AIT medi a 47 AIT tape drives 47 DAStape environment 46 DAStap e power 45 LTO-1 media 48 LTO-1 tape drives 48 LTO-2 media 49 LTO-2 tape drives 49 SDLT media 50 SDLT tape drives 50 Spectra Logic contacting 2 Knowle dge Ba se 4 4 sales 16 tech nica l su pport 44 e-mail 44 phone 44 Web site 1 6, 44 T tape drives (also see driv[...]