PRODUCT MANUAL TAPE DRIVE DLT-V4
DLT-V4 Product Manual, 81-81523-01 A01, November 2005, Made in USA. Tandberg Data provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Tandberg Data may revise this publication from time to time without notice. COPYRIGHT STATEMENT Copyright 2005 by Tandberg Data. All rights reserved. Your right to copy this document is limited by copyright law.
Contents Preface Chapter 1 ix Introduction 1 DLT-V4 Tape Drive Overview ....................................................................................... 1 Features and Upgrades.................................................................................................... 2 Features....................................................................................................................... 2 Firmware Upgrades and Drivers ............................................................
Contents Terminating the SCSI Tabletop Tape Drive.................................................. 11 Powering the Terminator ................................................................................ 12 Completing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Installation .................................... 13 Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive ...................................................................... 14 Identifying the Steps .......................................................................
Contents Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive 47 LED Indicators ................................................................................................................ 47 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Indicator Activity ................................................... 47 Normal Operation — Ready LED Indicator Activity ........................................ 48 Normal Operation — Fault / Clean / Media LEDs Indicator Activity .......... 48 Unload Button Functions ......................................
Figures DLT-V4 Product Manual Figure 1 Rear Panel SCSI Tabletop Tape Drive ..................................................... 8 Figure 2 SCSI ID Selector Switch ............................................................................. 9 Figure 3 Tabletop Tape Drive SCSI and Power Cable Connections ................. 10 Figure 4 Server SCSI Cable Connections .............................................................. 11 Figure 5 Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Rear Panel Connections ............
Figures DLT-V4 Product Manual Figure 19 Unloading a DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge from the Tape Drive ...... 56 Figure 20 DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Write-Protect Switch ............................ 57 Figure 21 DLT VS1 Cleaning Cartridge ..................................................................
Tables DLT-V4 Product Manual Table 1 Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive.................................................... 6 Table 2 Installing the DLT-V4 Internal SCSI Tape Drive — Overview ............ 14 Table 3 Selecting the SCSI ID .................................................................................. 16 Table 4 Installing the DLT-V4 Internal SATA Tape Drive — Overview .......... 25 Table 5 Physical Dimensions.................................................................
Preface This document serves as an easy-to-use information source to familiarize customers and systems professionals with the DLT-V4 tape drive system. The DLT-V4 tape drive is an extension of the Digital Linear Tape (DLT®) product family. This chapter describes the purpose, scope, and audience of this document. It also lists the typographical conventions used in this document.
• Notational Conventions Chapter 5, Using Data and Cleaning Cartridges, contains information regarding the care of tape cartridges. This document uses the following conventions: Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the main topic. Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are included to prevent damage to equipment. Warning: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and are included to prevent injury.
Typographical Conventions DLT-V4 Product Manual This document uses the following typographical conventions: Element Convention Example Commands Uppercase (unless case-sensitive) FORMAT UNIT Messages Uppercase INVALID PRODUCT NUMBER Hexadecimal Notation Number followed by lowercase h 25h Binary Notation Number followed by lowercase b 101b Decimal Notation Number without suffix 512 Acronyms Uppercase POST Abbreviations Lowercase, except where standard usage requires uppercase Mb (mega
Related Documents The following documents are related to the DLT-V4 tape drive: Document No. Document Title Document Description 81-81252-xx Bezel Replacement Guide Provides bezel replacement instructions 81-81349-xx DLT-V4 Product Specification This document provides detailed product specifications for the tape drive. 81-81355-xx DLT-V4 Quick Start Guide This document provides basic tape drive installation instructions. Current SCSI standards documents available from www.t10.
Chapter 1 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the DLT-V4 tape drive (tabletop or internal), and provides a general overview of the product. DLT-V4 Tape Drive Overview 1 The DLT-V4 tape drive is a value-priced, high-reliability, high-capacity linear streaming data cartridge tape drive designed for use on entry- to mid-range computing platforms.
Chapter 1 Introduction Features and Upgrades Features and Upgrades 1 This section covers the DLT-V4 tape drive features, and information about obtaining drivers and firmware upgrades. Features 1 The DLT-V4 tape drive offers the following features: • Supported formats: DLT-V4 (read/write using DLTtape® VS1 Media data cartridges), DLT VS160 (read only using DLTtape VS1 Media data cartridges), DLT1/VS80 (read only using DLTtape IV data cartridges). • Uses DLTtape VS1 data cartridge.
Chapter 1 Introduction Features and Upgrades 3 Click SERVICE AND SUPPORT in the upper menu bar. This opens the Service and Support window. 4 Explore the various pages that comprise Service and Support until you find what you need. New tools and utilities get added frequently, so check back often.
Chapter 2 2 Installing the Tape Drive This chapter explains how to configure and install the tape drive. Configuration and installation are not difficult and require only that you follow the instructions presented in this chapter. Preparing to Install the Tape Drive 2 This section helps you prepare to install the DLT-V4 tape drive (tabletop or internal). Before You Start 2 Installing the DLT-V4 SCSI tabletop tape drive requires no special tools.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Preparing to Install the Tape Drive interface (SCSI) bus, but you can also attach it to a single-ended (SE) SCSI bus. Make sure the SCSI host adapter or controller supports these configurations. If you connect the tape drive to an SE bus, or if there are SE devices attached to the same SCSI bus, the tape drive’s performance is limited to the maximum data transfer speed and maximum cable lengths of the SE bus (usually 40 MB/s).
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive 2 This section contains step-by-step instructions for installing the tabletop SCSI tape drive. Identifying the Steps 2 Installing the tabletop SCSI tape drive is fast and easy when you follow the instructions in this section in the order presented.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Unpacking the Tabletop Tape Drive and Selecting a Location 2 Before you begin, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack the tape drive. You also need to select a location near the server or workstation that has room for the tape drive to sit without being crowded.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive • Setting the SCSI ID Avoid locations near generators, electric motors, audio speakers, or other sources of magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can adversely affect the tape drive and data cartridges. 2 All SCSI devices attached to the server or workstation must have a unique SCSI ID.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Figure 2 SCSI ID Selector Switch Press here to decrease SCSI ID Press here to increase SCSI ID Connecting the SCSI Interface Cables 2 In the final installation stage, you connect the SCSI and power cables to the tape drive. Note: If the selected server or workstation does not already have an installed SCSI host adapter, you will need to install one.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Figure 3 Tabletop Tape Drive SCSI and Power Cable Connections To next device To SCSI host adapter Power cords 5 Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on the SCSI host adapter or to the connector on the previous SCSI device on the SCSI bus, as shown in figure 4.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Figure 4 Server SCSI Cable Connections SCSI host adapter SCSI cable Terminating the SCSI Tabletop Tape Drive 2 You must terminate the tape drive if it is the last physical device on the SCSI bus (at the end of the SCSI chain). If another SCSI device is the last device on the SCSI bus, confirm that it is properly terminated and do not terminate the tape drive.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Powering the Terminator 2 At least one device on the SCSI bus must supply terminator power (TERMPWR). The factory default for the tape drive is for TERMPWR to be enabled. Only an authorized service provider can disable the tape drive TERMPWR setting. Attach the terminator as shown in figure 5. Note: It is acceptable for more than one device on the SCSI bus to provide TERMPWR.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Completing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Installation 2 1 Secure the SCSI cable connectors by tightening the screws until snug. Note: If the SCSI cable does not fit the connector on the SCSI host adapter, you either have an incompatible SCSI host adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter. Contact the sales representative or the SCSI host adapter manufacturer for information.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive 2 This section contains step-by-step instructions for installing the internal SCSI tape drive. Identifying the Steps 2 Installing the tape drive is fast and easy when you follow the instructions in this section in the order presented.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Step Unpacking the Internal SCSI Tape Drive 2 Instruction 9 Connect the SCSI cable to the tape drive and SCSI host adapter. Connect the terminator on the tape drive—if it is the last or only device on the SCSI bus. 10 Connect a power cable to the tape drive. 11 Secure the tape drive in the selected server or workstation.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive 2 Setting the SCSI ID All SCSI devices attached to the server or workstation that is to host the tape drive must have a unique SCSI ID. Check the SCSI IDs on all other devices on the selected server or workstation, including the SCSI host adapter, and select an unused SCSI ID for the tape drive. The factory default SCSI ID is 5. If the tape drive’s factory default SCSI ID is not being used, you do not need to change the SCSI ID.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Jumper Block SCSI ID 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Jumper Block SCSI ID Jumper Block a. Factory default SCSI ID Terminating the Internal SCSI Tape Drive 2 If the tape drive is the only SCSI device attached to the selected server other than the SCSI host adapter, or if it is the last physical device on the SCSI bus (at the end of the SCSI chain), you must terminate it.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Figure 7 SCSI Interface — Terminator Installation Terminator SCSI cable Note: DLT-V4 Product Manual If the SCSI cable that came with the SCSI host adapter already has a terminator built into it, do not use another terminator. Figure 8 shows an example of such a cable.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Figure 8 SCSI Cable with Builtin Terminator Terminator SCSI cable (supplied with host adapter) Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive 2 In the final installation stage, you install the tape drive in the server or workstation and connect the SCSI and power cables. To install the tape drive, follow these steps: 1 Shut down the operating system and power off the server or workstation.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Figure 9 Removing the Workstation Cover (example) 4 Locate an available 5¼-inch drive bay and remove the front cover from the drive bay as described in the server or workstation’s documentation. Note: Install a SCSI host adapter in the selected server or workstation now, if necessary. For more information on SCSI host adapter requirements, see SCSI Bus Requirements on page 4. 5 Slide the tape drive into the open drive bay.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Figure 10 Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive in an Open Bay Tower 2U enclosure DLT-V4 Product Manual 21
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive 6 Obtain a SCSI cable with an open 68-pin, high-density connector. 7 Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the rear panel of the tape drive. The SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. Note: If the SCSI cable does not fit the connector on the SCSI host adapter, you either have an incompatible SCSI host adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Figure 11 Internal SCSI Tape Drive SCSI and Power Cable Location SCSI cable (shown with terminator installed) Power cable Completing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Installation 2 DLT-V4 Product Manual 1 Secure the internal SCSI tape drive with the necessary mounting screws, either in the sides or bottom of the tape drive sled, as appropriate for the server or workstation chassis.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Figure 12 Securing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive in the Installation Bay Note: Some servers and workstations require mounting rails for internal devices. Contact the server or workstation manufacturer for information. 2 Replace the cover on the server or workstation. 3 Connect the power cord to the server or workstation and any peripheral devices that you detached earlier.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive 2 This section contains step-by-step instructions for installing the DLT-V4 internal SATA tape drive. Identifying the Steps 2 Installing the tape drive is fast and easy when you follow the instructions in this section in the order presented.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive Step Unpacking the Internal SATA Tape Drive 2 Instruction Refer to 12 Install the server or workstation’s cover, connect power cables to all peripheral devices, and apply power to the server or workstation and all peripheral devices. page 31 13 Check the tape drive to make sure it is working properly. Before you do anything else, unpack and inspect the tape drive for shipping damage.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive Figure 13 Removing the Workstation Cover (example) 4 Locate an available 5¼-inch drive bay and remove the front cover from the drive bay as described in the server or workstation’s documentation. 5 Slide the tape drive into the open drive bay.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive Figure 14 Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive Tower 2U enclosure DLT-V4 Product Manual 28
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive Connecting the Internal SATA Tape Drive to the Server 2 The internal SATA tape drive attaches to the server through a SATA interface card. Figure 15 Rear Panel Connections for the SATA Internal Tape Drive SATA power connector Caution: SATA data connector Drive power connector Connect only one power cable to the drive; connecting both the SATA power cable and the drive power cable to the tape drive may damage the tape drive.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive Figure 16 Internal SATA Tape Drive Power and Data Cable Connection Locations SATA data cable Drive power cable SATA power cable or Completing the Internal SATA Tape Drive Installation 2 DLT-V4 Product Manual 1 Secure the internal SATA tape drive with the supplied mounting screws in the installation bay, either on the sides or bottom of the tape drive sled, as appropriate for the server or workstation chassis.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive Figure 17 Securing the Internal SATA Tape Drive in the Installation Bay Note: Some servers and workstations require mounting rails for internal devices. Contact the server or workstation manufacturer for information. 2 Replace the cover on the server or workstation. 3 Connect the power cord to the server or workstation and any peripheral devices that you detached earlier.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Device Drivers Installing the Device Drivers 2 This section describes how to install device drivers for Microsoft Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 Server. Note: Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 2 If you intend to use native operating system backup applications, you can find the required device drivers at www.tandberg.com. Commercial backup applications generally provide all necessary device driver support.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Device Drivers 6 Click Next to install the driver. The next view completes the Wizard. 7 Click Finish. You may be prompted to reboot your system. The DLT-V4 device driver is installed. Microsoft Windows 2000 2 1 Make sure that you are logged on to the server or workstation with Administrator privileges. 2 Download and extract the required driver files from www.tandberg.com.
Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Device Drivers 7 At the “Install From Disk” view, click Browse ..., and then locate the folder where you saved the driver files. Select the “QntmDLT.inf” file in that folder, and click Open. 8 At the “Install From Disk” view, verify that the drive letter and path shown are correct. Then click OK. 9 In the next view, highlight the Tandberg Data DLT-V4 tape drive, and then click Next. The “Start Device Driver Installation” view is displayed.
Chapter 3 3 Specifications This chapter contains the DLT-V4 tape drive specifications.
Chapter 3 Specifications Physical Description Physical Description 3 Physical Dimensions and 3 Weights Table 5 Physical Dimensions Table 6 Weight Specifications DLT-V4 Product Manual Specification Internal Tape Drive Tabletop Tape Drive Height 1.656 in. (42.05 mm) with the bezel 1.618 in. (41.10 mm) without the bezel 2.608 in. (66.24 mm) Width 5.748 in. (146.00 mm) behind the bezel 5.807 in. (147.50 mm) with the bezel 8.352 in. (212.13 mm) Length 8.614 in. (218.
Chapter 3 Specifications Temperature and Humidity Ranges Temperature and Humidity Ranges 3 Table 7 lists the operating temperature and humidity ranges of the tape drive. Table 7 Operating Temperature/Humidity Ranges Specification Value Temperature Range 10 ºC to 40 ºC (50 ºF to 104 ºF) Airflow 3.0 CFM (min.) Wet Bulb Temperature 25 ºC (77 ºF) Temperature Gradient 11 ºC (19.
Chapter 3 Specifications Altitude Altitude 3 The tape drive operates normally in pressures from -500 feet to 30,000 feet. Functional Specifications 3 Table 9 lists the DLT-V4 tape drive’s functional specifications.
Chapter 3 Specifications Emissions Emissions 3 The tape drive meets the following standards: • FCC CFR Part 15 Class B (ANSI C63.
Chapter 3 Specifications Consumer Bulletin Scheme Consumer Bulletin Scheme 3 The tape drive meets this scheme: CB Scheme – The Scheme of the IECEE for Mutual Recognition of Test Certificates for Electrical Equipment. Timing Characteristics 3 Table 10 lists the timing characteristics of the DLT-V4 tape drive.
Chapter 3 Specifications Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics 3 Table 11 lists the data cartridge and media characteristics. Table 11 Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics Characteristic Specification Media Width 0.5 in. Media Length 1,847 ft Media Type Metal Particle Data Cartridge Dimensions 4.1 in. x 4.1 in. x 1.0 in.
Chapter 3 Specifications Reliability Factors Statements for Class A Equipment (Internal Tape Drive) CE Notice (European Union) 3 Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this tape drive to the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) of the European Union.
Chapter 3 Specifications Reliability Factors FCC Notices (U.S. Only) 3 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Chapter 3 Specifications Reliability Factors All external I/O cables connecting to this unit need to be shielded. See chapter 2, Installing the Tape Drive or the Quick Start Guide for more cabling options. Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. FCC Label 3 IC Notice (Canada) 3 This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Chapter 3 Specifications Environmental Compliance 3 This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Class B ITE Translation Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this product is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
Chapter 3 Specifications Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment 3 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your other waste. Instead, it should be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Chapter 4 4 Using Your Tape Drive This chapter contains information regarding the functional operation of the DLT-V4 tape drive. LED Indicators 4 The tape drive has four light emitting diodes (LEDs). This section describes the functions of the LEDs. Note: Power-On Self-Test (POST) Indicator Activity 4 DLT-V4 Product Manual The front panel controls and indicators are in the same locations on both the internal and tabletop tape drives. The tabletop tape drive has a Power LED.
Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive LED Indicators during POST, the Ready LED flashes until the tape drive executes a midtape load, which can take several minutes. As POST completes, the tape drive makes a faint buzzing noise for several seconds. The noise associated with this activity is normal for this technology and does not indicate a problem with the tape drive. Normal Operation — Ready LED Indicator Activity During normal operation, the Ready LED displays one of the three following states.
Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive LED Indicators Fault Clean Media Description Cleaning required—250 tape motion hours exceeded since last cleaning – Cleaning in process User invoked write/read diagnostic failed Servo or mechanical error – – Internal firmware error Key – Off On Blinking–slow (approximately once per second) Blinking–medium (approximately twice per second) Blinking–fast (approximately three times per second) Indicates that the status of this LED does not depend on the specific tape d
Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Unload Button Functions Unload Button Functions 4 You can use the unload button to unload and eject data cartridges, and for the additional features shown in the following table. Press and hold the eject button for the time specified in the following table to activate one of these features. Release the button when the LEDs display the desired sequence. Caution: The two features noted in the following table will overwrite any data on the data cartridge.
Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Unload Button Actions Ready (green) Description Fault (orange or clear) Clean (orange or clear) Media (orange or clear) Hold Time (seconds) Emergency reset 27 to 30 Revert back to normal mode – – – – 30+ Key – Off On (orange or green) Blinking Unchanged from previous condition Unload Button Actions 4 This section describes the unload button activity.
Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Diagnostic Mode Event Codes Field/Mode Actions Read/write diagnostic start Caution: This feature overwrites any data currently on the data cartridge. Before performing this action, confirm that the data cartridge in the tape drive does not contain critical data. Release the unload button to start an internal read/ write diagnostic. You must then load a data cartridge to run the diagnostic. The tape drive writes and reads 3.6 GB of data, then unloads the data cartridge.
Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Diagnostic Mode Event Codes character is either a hex E (error) or a B (bug check). You can look up the remaining seven characters in the error/bug check definition tables. When you display the last (eighth) detailed error code digit, the next button press returns the tape drive to normal operation. All indications are a four bit hex value. During any time in this procedure, the tape drive returns to normal operation if you perform no scroll action within 15 seconds.
Chapter 5 5 Using Data and Cleaning Cartridges This chapter contains information about data and cleaning cartridges. Data Cartridge Use and Care 5 Your DLT-V4 tape drive reads and writes DLTtape VS1 data cartridges unless they have been previously written with VS 160 format. Your DLTV4 tape drive can read (but not write to) DLTtape IV data cartridges previously written with the DLT1/VS80 format and VS1 data cartridges previously written with the VS 160 format.
Chapter 5 Using Data and Cleaning Cartridges Data Cartridge Use and Care Figure 18 Loading a DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge The Ready LED blinks while the tape drive loads the data cartridge. When the data cartridge is ready to use, the tape drive illuminates the Ready LED. If the data cartridge is a DLTtape IV written using the DLT1 (VS80) format, the tape drive also illuminates the Media LED.
Chapter 5 Using Data and Cleaning Cartridges Data Cartridge Use and Care Figure 19 Unloading a DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge from the Tape Drive 3 Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive. 4 Return the data cartridge to its plastic storage case to prolong data cartridge life. Write-Protecting the Data Cartridge 5 DLT-V4 Product Manual All data cartridges have a write-protect switch to prevent accidental erasure of data.
Chapter 5 Using Data and Cleaning Cartridges Data Cartridge Use and Care Figure 20 DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Indicator Write protected Write enabled Caring for Your Data Cartridges DLT-V4 Product Manual 5 Write-protect switch To ensure the longest possible life for all of your DLTtape VS1 data cartridges, follow these guidelines: • Maintain clean and smoke-free operating and storage environments. • Do not drop or strike a data cartridge.
Chapter 5 Using Data and Cleaning Cartridges Data Cartridge Use and Care Using the Cleaning Cartridge 5 • Do not place data cartridges near sources of electromagnetic energy or strong magnetic fields, such as computer monitors, electric motors, speakers, or X-ray equipment. Exposure to electromagnetic energy or magnetic fields can destroy data on data cartridges. • Place identification labels only in the slide-in slot on the front of the data cartridge.
Chapter 5 Using Data and Cleaning Cartridges Data Cartridge Use and Care Each cleaning cartridge has a useful life of 20 cleanings. The cleaning cartridge includes a label with 20 small boxes printed on it. Place a check mark in one of the boxes each time you use the cleaning cartridge to clean the tape drive. Replace the cleaning cartridge when you have checked all boxes. When the cleaning cartridge has cleaned the read/write head, the Clean LED turns off and the tape drive ejects the cleaning cartridge.
Glossary A (v.) To read, write, or update information on a storage medium, such as magnetic media. (n.) The operation of reading, writing, or updating stored information. Access Access Time The interval between the time a request for data is made by the system and the time the data is available from the tape drive. Advanced PRML Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood. The advanced PRML channel technology provides high-encoding efficiency recording densities for greater capacity and performance.
Glossary Base Plate An aluminum die casting that acts as the support platform for the other modules and for the tape drive enclosure. The base plate includes the precision mounting holes used to install tape drives into a server or tape library. Bezel (Also known as the faceplate.) A plastic panel that extends the face of a tape drive so that it covers a computer’s tape drive bay opening. BIOS Basic Input/Output System.
Glossary D Data Compression A process that reduces the amount of storage space required to hold a particular block of data. Data transfer speed and total media capacity are affected by the data compression achieved. In accordance with industry practice, a typical compression ratio is 2:1 of data storage. Actual compression ratios achieved depend on the redundancy of data files being written.
Glossary EIM The Electronic Interface Module provides the main control function for the system and the interface from the system to the host computer, library, or autoloader. EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility. EMI Electromagnetic Interference. EN EN standards are voluntary technical standards of the European Union and European Economic Area. Encoding (n.) Characters (or bytes) of information converted to magnetic patterns on the media. (v.) The process of converting to the desired pattern.
Glossary G GB Gigabyte SI — 1,000,000,000 bytes or 109. This is the International System of Units (SI) definition commonly used by telecommunications and storage manufacturers. GiB — 1,073,741,824 bytes, equal to 10243, or 230. This is the definition often used in computer science, computer programming, and in the majority of computer operating systems documentation. This measurement can be abbreviated as GiB (gibibyte) to avoid ambiguity, as defined in IEC 60027-2.
Glossary K KB A kilobyte is a unit of measure equal to 1 thousand (1024) bytes. L LED Light Emitting Diode. LGMR Laser Guided Magnetic Recording. LVD Low Voltage Differential signalling is an electrical signalling system that can run at high speeds over cheap, twisted-pair copper cables. M µM A Micrometer is an SI unit of length. It is defined as one millionth of a metre (1 × 10-6 m), equivalent to one thousandth of a millimeter. MB Megabyte SI — 1 000 000 bytes or 106 bytes.
Glossary Port In referring to a Fibre Channel network, a port connects a node to the network. Positive Engagement Buckling Mechanism A highly robust, solidly engineered media leader-buckling mechanism for heavy-duty-cycle automated environments. POST Power-on Self-Test. When power is applied to the tape drive, it performs a POST. PRML Partial Response Maximum Likelihood is a method for converting the weak analog signal from the head of a magnetic disk drive into a digital signal.
Glossary SI The International System of Units. SRAM T Static RAM. A memory chip that requires power to hold its content. The reel inside every tape drive onto which DLTtape or Super DLTtape media is wound. The in-the-tape drive take-up reel enables DLTtape and Super DLTtape systems to operate using a single-reel cartridge and thereby pack more media and data into every cartridge.
Glossary V V A Volt is the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere dissipates one watt of power. VCCI Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (Japan). W W The Watt is the SI derived unit of power.
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