DAT 72 (Models 5242 and 5242ACL) Tape Drive User's Guide

i List of Acronyms
ACL Automated cartridge loader
ANSI American National Standard Institute
BOM Beginning of media
BOT Beginning of tape
FRU Field replaceable unit
DCLZ Data Compression Lempel Ziv
DDS Digital Data Storage
ECC Error correction code
EOD End of data
EOM End of media
FRU Field replaceable unit
LCD Liquid crystal display
LED Light emitting diode
SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface
ii Terminology Used in This Manual
Autoloader A device that includes a tape drive and a cartridge changer mechanism in a single case.
Emulator The SCSI bridge between the host and the tape drive that provides intelligence to execute
commands to the tape drive and manipulate data for display on the LCD.
Initiator A SCSI device that initiates the SCSI protocol to control one or many target devices.
DAT72 Bare 3.5 inch 4mm DDS fifth generation tape drive.
Target Receiver of the SCSI commands sent by an initiator. Target peripheral devices include
tape drives, tape drive robotics, disk drives, optical scanners, and so on.
iii Assumptions About Reader Knowledge
This manual assumes that the reader is familiar with:
• The operational principles of tape drives.
• The Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI).
iv Safety Summary
Observe the following safety precautions during installation, operation and maintenance.
Warning
Keep away from live circuits. Do not connect the tape drive or make adjustments inside the equipment when the
unit's power cord is connected. Voltages exist even when the power switch is in the off position. Always disconnect
the power cord before removing the cover or touching any internal components.
CAUTION
Any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by the grantee or manufacturer
could void user's authority to operate such equipment.
HP StorageWorks DAT 72 (Models 5242 and 5242ACL) User's Guide HP Part Number 528296-003 July 2005