5344 Tape Drive Installation and User’s Guide Abstract This guide provides information about installing, operating, and maintaining the 5344 tape drive on the HP NonStop™ Integrity server. This guide is written for those who install or maintain the 5344 tape drive. Product Version N.A. Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs) This publication supports J06.04 and all subsequent J-series RVUs and H06.15 and all subsequent H-series RVUs until otherwise indicated by its replacement publication.
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5344 Tape Drive Installation and User’s Guide Glossary Index Examples What’s New in This Manual v Manual Information v New and Changed Information Figures Tables v About This Manual vii Supported Products and Features Notation Conventions vii vii 1. Overview and Features Overview 1-1 NonStop NS-Series Servers Features 1-1 Specifications 1-1 1-1 2. Installing and Configuring the Tape Drive for the NonStop NSSeries Integrity Server Installation 2-1 Configuration 2-2 3.
A. Specifications Contents The Tape Drive Will Not Accept the Tape Cartridge (Or Ejects It Immediately) A. Specifications Tape Drive Components Weights Technical Specifications A-2 Capacity A-2 Performance A-2 Media A-2 Tape Format A-2 Power Specifications A-3 Environmental Specifications A-1 A-3 B.
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What’s New in This Manual Manual Information 5344 Tape Drive Installation and User’s Guide Abstract This guide provides information about installing, operating, and maintaining the 5344 tape drive on the HP NonStop™ Integrity server. This guide is written for those who install or maintain the 5344 tape drive. Product Version N.A. Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs) This publication supports J06.04 and all subsequent J-series RVUs and H06.
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About This Manual Supported Products and Features This document describes products and features that are not yet available on systems running J-series or H-series . These products and features include: • • • CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs) The CLuster I/O Protocols (CIP) subsystem Serial attached SCSI (SAS) disk drives and their enclosures Notation Conventions Hypertext Links Blue underline is used to indicate a hypertext link within text.
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1 Overview and Features This section includes: Overview 1-1 Features 1-1 Overview The tape drive is designed for file backup and archive applications. It contains one independent DAT 160 tape drive. The tape drive unit is in a tabletop configuration and has built-in power-on-self-test (POST) diagnostics. The tape drive uses DAT 160 tape drives and is designed to use a 150-meter DAT 160 tape cartridge. The tape drive is also backward compatible with DDS-4 and DAT 72 tape formats.
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2 Installing and Configuring the Tape Drive for the NonStop NS-Series Integrity Server This section includes: Installation 2-1 Configuration 2-2 Installation 1. Unpack and check the shipment. Figure 2-1. Front View of Tape Drive 2. Connect one end of the SAS cable to the SAS port at the rear of the tape drive. 3. Connect the opposite end of the SAS cable to one of the SAS HBA connections on the rear of the CLuster I/O Module (CLIM).
Installing and Configuring the Tape Drive for the NonStop NS-Series Integrity Server Configuration Table 2-1. SAS Cables Part Number Description AE466A 2M External Infiniband (SFF-8470) to Mini SAS (SFF-8088) 1 x SAS Cable AE468A 4M External Infiniband (SFF-8470) to Mini SAS (SFF-8088) 1 x SAS Cable 4. Connect the CLuster I/O Module to a NonStop NS-series server. 5. Connect one end of the power cord to the unit’s AC power receptacle and connect the other end to an AC power outlet. 6.
3 Operation This section includes: Front Panel 3-1 Loading and Unloading Tape Cartridges 3-5 Using Correct Media 3-7 Front Panel Figure 3-1.
Front Panel Operation Figure 3-2. Front View of Tape Drive Clean LED Tape LED Drive LED Ready LED Eject Button Clean LED - amber • • • On: cleaning tape cartridge in use Off: the tape drive does not require cleaning Flashing: the tape drive needs cleaning Tape LED - amber • • Off: no fault has been detected Flashing: the tape cartridge currently in the tape drive is faulty (damaged or unsupported). Discard the tape cartridge.
Front Panel Operation There are two LEDs, labeled Tape and Clean. The meaning of different patterns of LEDs are shown in Table 3-1. Table 3-1. Tape Drive LEDs LED Sequence Cause Action Required Drive may not have power, may be faulty or may have been power cycled or reset during a firmware upgrade. Make sure the drive is switched on. The power on/off switch incorporates a green LED. ALL LEDs OFF If this is not on, check the power cable connection and replace the cable if necessary.
Front Panel Operation Table 3-1. Tape Drive LEDs LED Sequence Cause The drive believes the current tape or the tape just ejected is faulty. TAPE FLASHES Action Required Unload the tape cartridge. Make sure that you are using the correct format cartridge. Reload the cartridge. If the Tape LED still flashes or starts flashing during the next backup, load a new or known good cartridge. If the Tape LED is now off, discard the ’suspect’ tape cartridge. If it is still on, call for service.
Loading and Unloading Tape Cartridges Operation Loading and Unloading Tape Cartridges Inserting Tape Cartridges Figure 3-3. Inserting a Tape Cartridge 1. Insert a tape cartridge into the slot on the front panel. As the cartridge is inserted, the drive takes it and performs a load sequence. Note. Figure 3-3 shows a DAT 160 cartridge. These cartridges are wider than the earlierformat DDS cartridges and can only be used in the 5344 tape drive. 2.
Removing Tape Cartridges Operation Removing Tape Cartridges Caution. Never try to remove a tape cartridge before it is fully ejected. 1. Press the Eject button on the front panel as shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4. Ejecting a Cartridge 2. The tape drive completes any task it is currently performing, winds the tape to the beginning, and ejects the cartridge. The sequence will take about 25 seconds for a write-enabled cartridge and 10 seconds for a write-protected cartridge.
Using Correct Media Operation Using Correct Media For best performance we recommend HP branded media. Data Cartridges For optimum performance and storage capacity, use tape cartridges that match your drive’s format, and normally use only one cartridge per day. Ideally, use: • HP’s DAT 160 cartridges Although the 5344 tape drives are fully backward compatible, old tape formats are more abrasive than later generations and using older tape formats can reduce the life expectancy of the tape drive. Table 3-2.
Write Protecting Cartridges Operation Write Protecting Cartridges If you want to protect the data on a cartridge from being altered or overwritten, you can write-protect the cartridge. Figure 3-5. Write Protecting a Cartridge 1. Tab closed, cartridge write-enabled 2. Tab open, cartridge write-protected Always remove the cartridge from the tape drive before you change the write protection. • • To write-protect a cartridge, slide the tab on the rear of the cartridge so that the recognition hole is open.
Cleaning Tape Cartridges Operation Cleaning Tape Cartridges It is recommended that the tape drive is cleaned weekly using a cleaning cartridge. Do not use swabs or other means to clean the heads. The cleaning cartridge uses a special tape to clean the tape heads. A cleaning cartridge can only be used 50 times or as instructed on the cartridge packaging. Always place a check mark in a box each time you use the cartridge to clean the tape drive. Replace the cleaning cartridge when all the boxes are checked.
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4 Troubleshooting The first step in problem-solving is establishing whether the problem lies with the tape cartridge, the tape drive, or the server and its connections. If a problem occurs with the tape drive or the server and its connections, refer to the steps in Installing and Configuring the Tape Drive for the NonStop NS-Series Integrity Server to make sure that everything was installed and connected correctly.
Troubleshooting The Tape Drive Will Not Accept the Tape Cartridge (Or Ejects It Immediately) The Tape Drive Will Not Accept the Tape Cartridge (Or Ejects It Immediately) The tape cartridge may have been damaged, for example dropped, or the tape drive may have a fault. If it is a cleaning cartridge, it has probably expired and should be discarded immediately. For data cartridges: 1. Check that the tape drive has power, the power cable is properly connected, and the Tape LED is on. 2.
A Specifications This appendix provides specifications for the tape drive. Figure A-1. Tape Drive Dimensions 3 1 2 1. Length - 9 inches (23.6 centimeters) 2. Width - 7.1 inches (18.1 centimeters) 3. Height - 2.6 inches (6.7 centimeters) Tape Drive Components Weights This table lists the weights of the tape drive and cartridges. Table A-1. Tape Drive Components Weights Components Weights Tape drive 5 pounds (2.27 kilograms) Tape cartridge 1.1 ounces (31.2 grams) with case 0.5 ounces (14.
Technical Specifications Specifications Technical Specifications Capacity Native 80 gigabytes Compressed (assumes 2:1 data compression) 160 gigabytes Buffer Size 16 megabytes Performance Sustained Transfer Rate (native) 6.9 megabytes/second Sustained Transfer Rate (with 2:1 data compression) 13.
Power Specifications Specifications Power Specifications Power Requirements External 100 to 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, auto-ranging Power Consumption 10.
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B Configuring the Tape Drive for the NonStop BladeSystem Server This section covers: Configuration Overview B-1 Adding the Tape Drive B-1 Start the Tape Drive B-2 Verify the Tape Configuration B-2 Troubleshoot the Tape Configuration B-3 Configuration Overview NonStop BladeSystems can connect to the tape drive by means of a CLIM (CLuster I/O Module). Each CLIM provides access to the tape drive through a Fibre Channel ports.
Configuring the Tape Drive for the NonStop BladeSystem Server Start the Tape Drive Start the Tape Drive After the tape drive is added, use the START command to start it: -> START TAPE $5344 Verify the Tape Configuration To check that the tape drive was successfully added, issue the SCF STATUS tapename, detail command: ->STATUS TAPE $5344, DETAIL STORAGE - DETAILED STATUS TAPE \OSMQA5.
Configuring the Tape Drive for the NonStop BladeSystem Server Troubleshoot the Tape Configuration Troubleshoot the Tape Configuration • • Check that the processes on the CLIM are running and if they are not, start them. If either of these conditions occur: ° The SCF STATUS CLIM $ZZCIP.
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Safety and Compliance This sections contains three types of required safety and compliance statements: • • • Regulatory compliance Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Safety Regulatory Compliance Statements The following regulatory compliance statements apply to the products documented by this manual. FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Regulatory Compliance Statements Safety and Compliance Taiwan (BSMI) Compliance Japan (VCCI) Compliance This is a Class A product based on the standard or the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may occur, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Safety and Compliance HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT To reduce the risk of electric shock due to high leakage currents, a reliable grounded (earthed) connection should be checked before servicing the power distribution unit (PDU).
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Index L Light emitting diodes 3-3 N NonStop NS-series server 1-1 S SAS cables 2-1 Specifications dimensions A-1 environmental A-3 power A-3 technical A-2 T Tape cartridges problems 4-1 Troubleshooting 4-1 5344 Tape Drive Installation and User’s Guide —546011-001 Index -1
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