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- Page 1 StorageWorks getting started guide DAT tape drive external model DAT 40e, DAT 72e...
- Page 2 UNIX...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
15 Step 4: Connect the power cable page 17 Step 5: Verify installation page 19 Using the tape drive Your HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive page 21 Use the correct media page 23 Register your tape drive page 25... -
Page 4: Product Details
© 2003-2004 by Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. November 2003 Part Number: C5687-90906 Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. -
Page 5: Before You Start
Before you start HP StorageWorks DAT models This guide describes how to install and operate the following HP StorageWorks DAT external tape drive models: • HP StorageWorks DAT 72 • HP StorageWorks DAT 40 Which operating systems are supported? HP StorageWorks DAT drives can be connected to servers running under Windows®, NetWare, UNIX, Tru64 and Linux. - Page 6 Note The drives are not compatible with high voltage differential (HVD) SCSI devices. How can I check the SCSI bus type and SCSI ID? For many operating systems, you can install HP Library & Tape Tools from www.hp.com/ support/tapetools and run the “Install Check” to check your server’s current SCSI configuration (see page 29).
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Page 7: Backup Software And Drivers
HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, HP OBDR. (All HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives support HP OBDR. However, you can only use this feature if your system configuration and backup application also support it. See “Using HP OBDR” on page 27.) Make sure you have a backup application that supports HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives and download any upgrades or patches, if required. - Page 8 HP Product Registration Drivers User Documentation HP Library & Tape Tools CD-ROM Guide Figure 1: the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM...
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Page 9: Using The Cd-Rom
The HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM contains drivers, useful utilities and information to help you install and use your tape drive. Before installation, most users can use the HP Library & Tape Tools software to check SCSI ID information on the SCSI bus. The UNIX Configuration guide on the CD-ROM also contains information about checking SCSI IDs on UNIX systems. - Page 10 connecting to an HBA card in the server Figure 2: checking the SCSI connection...
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Page 11: Checking The Scsi Connection
Checking the SCSI connection Use the following questions to help you check your SCSI connection. Many users can use HP Library & Tape Tools to check the SCSI bus type, see page 29. If you answer ‘Yes’ to all these questions, you are ready to install your tape drive. - Page 12 Figure 3: checking the SCSI ID...
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Page 13: Step 1: Check The Drive's Scsi Id
Step 1: Check the drive’s SCSI ID Your HP StorageWorks DAT drive is shipped with a default SCSI ID of 3. Each device on the SCSI bus must have an unique SCSI ID number.The drive can be assigned any unused ID between 0 and 15. - Page 14 Figure 4: setting the UNIX configuration switches...
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Page 15: Step 2: Set The Configuration Switches (Unix Systems)
Connect the SCSI cable” on page 15 if you are installing your drive into a Windows PC system. Check the UNIX Configuration Guide on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM for specific advice for your operating system. The following table summarizes the typical switch settings for different types of server. - Page 16 SCSI terminator Figure 5: connecting the SCSI cable...
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Page 17: Step 3: Connect The Scsi Cable
Step 3: Connect the SCSI cable A wide VHD-to-HD SCSI cable is provided to connect your HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive to a VHD SCSI port on an LVD SCSI bus. If your server has an HD SCSI port, you must either purchase and install a VHD-to-HD adapter or use an HD-to-HD cable instead of the supplied cable. - Page 18 power on switch Figure 6: connecting the power cable...
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Page 19: Step 4: Connect The Power Cable
Step 4: Connect the power cable An external HP StorageWorks DAT drive will operate using any voltage in the range 100– 240 volts (0.7 A, 50-60 Hz). No adjustment is needed. To connect your drive to the power supply, proceed as follows: Make sure that the drive is switched OFF (O side down). - Page 20 lift cartridge door arrow indicates leading direction Figure 7a: loading a cartridge eject button Figure 7b: unloading a cartridge...
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Page 21: Step 5: Verify Installation
Verify that the tape drive installation was successful. For many operating systems, you can use HP Library & Tape Tools as described on page 29. The UNIX Configuration Guide on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM also includes a verification procedure. - Page 22 cartridge door Clean LED Eject button Tape LED Power On LED Figure 8: tape drive controls and indicators...
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Page 23: Your Hp Storageworks Dat Tape Drive
HP StorageWorks DAT drives perform a comprehensive self-test during power-up. If a hard error causes the self-test to fail, the clean light changes to steady amber. Run HP Library & Tape Tools to help diagnose the problem. (See page 29... - Page 24 tab closed, cartridge tab open, cartridge write-enabled write-protected Figure 9: write-protecting cartridges...
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Page 25: Use The Correct Media
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 DDS-4 cartridges with DAT 40 tape drives and HP’s DAT 72 cartridges with DAT 72 tape drives. -
Page 26: Handling Cartridges
At the end of the cleaning cycle, the drive ejects the cartridge. The cleaning cycle takes approximately 30-60 seconds. HP StorageWorks DAT 40 drives: If the cleaning cartridge ejects in less than 20 seconds, it has probably expired. In this case, discard the cleaning cartridge and repeat the operation with a new one. -
Page 27: Register Your Tape Drive
Register your tape drive Once you have installed and tested your HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive, please take a few minutes to register your product. You can register via the web ( www.register.hp.com ). To ensure your registration is complete, there are a number of questions on the electronic form that are mandatory. - Page 28 Figure 10a: using HP OBDR, step 1 Figure 10b: using HP OBDR, step 2 Figure 10c: using HP OBDR, step 3 Figure 10d: using HP OBDR, step 4...
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Page 29: Using Hp Obdr
World Wide Web site www.hp.com/go/obdr . Note HP OBDR is not applicable to HP-UX and other non-Intel UNIX operating systems, and it is not compatible with Intel-based Solaris systems. HP OBDR is supported on a server with a RAID controller if the tape drive is connected directly to a host bus adapter (HBA). -
Page 30: Testing For Compatibility
) for more information about suitable backup applications. Running HP OBDR HP OBDR can only be used with backup applications that support one-button disaster recovery and methods of operating OBDR will vary between different software companies. Check our World Wide Web site ( www.hp.com/go/obdr ) for the latest information about... -
Page 31: Diagnostic Tools
You can also install HP Library & Tape Tools from the link on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM. Note You may notice the internal identifier for the tape drive when you use HP Library & Tape Tools. This is also the name that appears on the bootup screen for Windows users and is used to identify the tape drive when configuring UNIX device files. -
Page 32: Optimizing Performance
• Is the cabling correct? Use properly-rated cables and adhere to maximum cabling length. See the SCSI topic in the online User’s Guide on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM for more information about cable length. • Have you installed the correct device drivers for your operating system and backup application? See “Backup software and drivers”... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
“Testing after installation” on page 33. • For information about cartridges, refer to “Problems with cartridges” on page 35. Many users can use HP Library & Tape Tools to help them diagnose problems. Problems encountered during installation Unpacking... - Page 34 The server may not have a SCSI host bus Use HP Library & Tape Tools (see page 29) to check adapter installed. whether you have a SCSI host adapter on your system.
- Page 35 SCSI bus that has other devices unique ID. connected to it and the SCSI address of your We recommend that the HP StorageWorks DAT tape HP StorageWorks DAT drive is probably drive is connected to a dedicated host bus adapter.
- Page 36 The application does not recognize the tape drive Possible reason Recommended action The application does not support the tape Use HP Library & Tape Tools to check that the drive is drive. installed properly. Refer to our World Wide Web site ) for details of www.hp.com/go/connect...
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Page 37: Problems With Cartridges
Problems with cartridges If you experience any problems using HP branded cartridges, check: • The cartridge case is intact and that it contains no splits, cracks or damage. • The cartridge has been stored at the correct temperature and humidity. This prevents condensation. - Page 38 Check if another DAT drive of the same model will accept the cartridge. If it does, the original drive may be faulty. Before calling customer service, please check that the tape drive is responding and that it can be seen on the SCSI bus. Use HP Library & Tape Tools, see page 29.
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Page 39: Other Sources Of Information
• The HP support web site contains a link to www.hp.com/support/dat that takes you to HP’s Customer Care web site for a wide range of up-to-date information about your product. • The HP web site at www.hp.com/go/connect provides details of recommended products and configurations. - Page 42 Printed in the UK C5687-90906...