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Page 1: Sdlt Tape Drives
StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drives Third Edition (October 2002) Part Number: 201412-003 This guide is to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades. - Page 2 © Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002. All rights reserved. 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
HP StorageWorks Native Driver CD ........ - Page 4 HP-approved Cartridges ........
- Page 5 Contents Class A Equipment............37 Class B Equipment.
- Page 6 Contents SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide...
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Page 7: About This Guide
about this guide About this Guide This reference guide provides information to help you: Install the operating system device drivers ■ About this Guide ■ Operate the SDLT drive ■ Troubleshoot the SDLT drive About this Guide topics include: ■ Conventions, page viii Rack Stability, page xi... -
Page 8: Conventions
User input, command and directory Monospace font names, and system responses (output COMMAND NAMES are uppercase and messages) monospace font unless they are case sensitive Variables <monospace, italic font> Website addresses Underlined sans serif font text: http://www.hp.com viii SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide... -
Page 9: Text Symbols
About this Guide Text Symbols The following symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following meanings. WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life. Caution: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data. - Page 10 About this Guide Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. Contact with this surface could result in injury. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching.
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Page 11: Rack Stability
■ unstable if more than one rack component is extended for any reason. Getting Help If you still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized service provider or access our website: http://www.hp.com. HP Technical Support In North America, call technical support at 1-800-652-6672, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -
Page 12: Hp Storage Website
About this Guide HP Storage Website The HP website has the latest information on this product, as well as the latest http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/ drivers. Access storage at: storage.html. From this website, select the appropriate product or solution. HP Authorized Reseller For the name of your nearest HP authorized reseller: ■... -
Page 13: Introduction
Introduction This chapter covers the following topics: Overview ■ ■ HP Native Driver CD ■ System requirements Data compression ■ SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide... -
Page 14: Overview
Figure 1: HP SDLT drive HP StorageWorks Native Driver CD The HP StorageWorks Native Driver CD, included in the SDLT drive kit, contains the latest drivers for HP tape drives. SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide... -
Page 15: System Requirements
Wide-Ultra SCSI Ultra-2 SCSI Ultra-3 SCSI Note: Equipping the server with at least a Wide-Ultra SCSI Controller is recommended. For a list of specific controllers and adapters that support the SDLT drive refer to: http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide... -
Page 16: Data Compression
Introduction Data Compression The SDLT drive reads and writes both uncompressed (native) and compressed data. ■ The SDLT 220 drive features a native formatted capacity of 110 GB and a sustained native data transfer rate of 11 MB/s. ■ The SDLT 320 drive features a native formatted capacity of 160 GB and a sustained native transfer rate of 16 MB/s. -
Page 17: Operating System Device Drivers
For an updated list of supported operating systems, refer to: www.compaq.com/support/files. Click on Tape Storage under the heading Storage. Device Drivers Device drivers for Intel-based systems are located on the HP StorageWorks Native Driver CD. SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide... -
Page 18: Installing Drivers On Windows Nt 4.0
Operating System Device Drivers Installing Drivers on Windows NT 4.0 These instructions apply to the Windows NT Backup Utility and other applications that don't provide their own drivers. Note: Before starting the driver installation, verify that your tape drive is properly connected. -
Page 19: Installing Drivers On Windows 2000
Operating System Device Drivers Installing Drivers on Windows 2000 These instructions apply to the Windows Backup Utility. 1. Right-click the My Computer icon and select Manage. 2. Select Device Manager on the left panel to display all the devices on the right panel on the Computer Management console. -
Page 20: Novell Netware
All required drivers for ASPI tape support are provided on the NSSD. The NSSD ships with each server or can be downloaded from the HP website at: www.compaq.com/support/files. Click on Tape Storage under the heading Storage. The Scsi.rdm file on the NSSD gives complete instructions on how to load these drivers and troubleshoot any problems. -
Page 21: Hp Tru64 Unix
Operating System Device Drivers HP Tru64 UNIX The HP Tru64 UNIX operating system uses Dynamic Device Recognition (DDR) which allows the operating system to recognize the SDLT drive. If the Tru64 UNIX system does not have a DDR entry to identify the SDLT drive, the system defaults to a generic SCSI device and to the default settings of the tape drive. -
Page 22: Turning Compression On
Operating System Device Drivers Turning Compression On The following sections give 2 examples of turning on compression using the tar command. Example 1 An example to turn on compression using a tar command is: $tar cvf /dev/tape/tape5_d? filename.txt Where: ■ tape5 = the tape device as known by the system (shown in the file command, in this case, tape unit 5). -
Page 23: Open Vms
Operating System Device Drivers Open VMS The OpenVMS operating system uses native SCSI recognition for locally attached SCSI drives, which allows the operating system to recognize the SDLT drive. Recognition of the SDLT drive allows non-default settings, such as the density setting, to be used. -
Page 24: Example 1
Operating System Device Drivers Example 1 $ MOUNT/FOREIGN/MEDIA_FORMAT=COMPACTION MKA400: BOOKS This command performs a foreign mount of a tape with data compaction and record blocking enabled and assigns the logical name BOOKS to the tape. Example 2 $ INIT/MEDIA_FORMAT=NOCOMPACTION MKA400: BOOKS $ MOUNT/MEDIA_FORMAT=COMPACTION MKA400: BOOKS This MOUNT command attempts a Files-11 mount of a tape labeled BOOKS with data compaction and record blocking enabled. -
Page 25: Red Hat Linux
Operating System Device Drivers Red Hat Linux Red Hat Linux provides native drive recognition. Drive files are located in the /dev directory. Supplemental drivers are not required. The operating system defaults to a generic SCSI device and to the default settings of the tape drive. Table 4: Typical Native OS Commands Task Command... -
Page 26: Verify Compression
Operating System Device Drivers Verify Compression The following command returns the current compression setting of the drive: tapecntl -C /dev/rmt/ctape1 Example of returned data: Tape Compression = 1 Tape Decompression =1 Tape Decompression will always be set to 1. Note: Table 6: Additional tapecntl Commands Task Command... -
Page 27: Verify Compression
Operating System Device Drivers Verify Compression The following command returns the current compression setting of the drive: tapecntl -C /dev/rmt/ctape1 Example of returned data: Tape Compression = 1 Tape Decompression =1 Tape Decompression will always be set to 1. Note: Table 7: Additional tapecntl Command Task Command... -
Page 28: Caldera Openserver
Operating System Device Drivers Caldera OpenServer Caldera OpenServer provides native drive recognition. Supplemental drivers are not required. The operating system defaults to a generic SCSI device and to the default settings of the tape drive. The following tape commands are supported with the SDLT. -
Page 29: Caldera Open Linux
Operating System Device Drivers Caldera Open Linux Caldera Open Linux provides native drive recognition. Supplemental drivers are not required. The operating system defaults to a generic SCSI device and to the default settings of the tape drive. The following commands, including Magnetic Tape (mt) commands, are supported with the SDLT. - Page 30 Operating System Device Drivers SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide...
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Page 31: Operating The Sdlt Drive
Operating the SDLT Drive This chapter covers the following topics: Power On-Self-Test ■ ■ HP-approved cartridges ■ Operating the SDLT drive Front panel indicators and buttons ■ ■ Write-protecting a cartridge Cartridge handling and storage ■ ■ DRTape Solution Power On Self-Test When power is initially applied, the SDLT drive performs a Power On Self-Test (POST). -
Page 32: Hp-Approved Cartridges
Operating the SDLT Drive HP-approved Cartridges Table 11 lists HP-approved cartridges: Table 11: Cartridge Types and Formats SDLT 220 SDLT 320 Media Compatibility SDLT Tape 1 SDLT Tape 1 DLT Tape IV (Read DLT Tape IV (Read only) only) DLT Tape I: TRS13... -
Page 33: Operating The Sdlt Drive
Operating the SDLT Drive Operating the SDLT Drive Loading a Cartridge Push the cartridge completely into the drive, as shown in Figure Figure 2: Loading a cartridge After a cartridge is inserted, the cartridge initialization process begins and the green indicator flashes. When the cartridge is at the beginning of tape (BOT) marker, the green indicator is illuminated. -
Page 34: Front Panel Indicators And Buttons
Operating the SDLT Drive Front Panel Indicators and Buttons Figure 3: Identifying the SDLT 220 front panel indicators Figure 4: Identifying the SDLT 320 front panel indicators SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide... - Page 35 Operating the SDLT Drive Table 13 lists the front panel indicators. Table 13: Front Panel Inicators Indicator Icon Color Action Explanation Cartridge is write-protected (SDLT 220) SDLT 110 format data tape (SDLT 320) Blinking Density change is pending Green Blinking Drive is becoming ready Green Drive is ready...
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Page 36: Write-Protecting A Cartridge
Operating the SDLT Drive Write-Protecting a Cartridge The cartridge has a write-protect switch to prevent accidental erasure of data. Before loading the cartridge into the drive, position the write-protect switch on the front of the cartridge. Figure 3-4 illustrates using the write-protect switch. By moving the switch to the left 1, the cartridge is write-protected, and by moving the switch to the right 2, the cartridge is write-enabled. -
Page 37: Cartridge Handling And Storage
Operating the SDLT Drive Cartridge Handling and Storage For longer life of recorded or unrecorded cartridges, ■ Store cartridges in a clean environment. ■ Use cartridges in temperatures between 10°C and 40°C (50°F to 104°F). ■ If a cartridge has been exposed to extreme heat or cold, stabilize the cartridge at room temperature for the same amount of time it was exposed for up to 24 hours. - Page 38 Operating the SDLT Drive Figure 6: Checking the tape leader ■ Cartridges should always be stored in their polypropylene case and positioned on their edge so that the axis of the tape supply reel is parallel to the surface upon which the cartridge rests. SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide...
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Page 39: Drtape Solution
Operating the SDLT Drive DRTape Solution Your new tape drive supports Disaster Recovery provided by various HP approved tape backup software vendors. A disaster can occur at any time. When it hits, the server may crash, fail to restart, or recover with functionality problems. If you don't have a Disaster Recovery strategy in place, all of the data can be lost. -
Page 40: System Requirements
Operating the SDLT Drive System Requirements There are specific operating system, drive firmware, controller BIOS and system drivers that are required for the DRTape Solution. A supported server and operating system compatibility matrix is available at: http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/drtape/index.html Note: A "DR Ready" sticker on your tape drive indicates that you have the proper firmware. -
Page 41: Creating A Disaster Recovery Tape
Operating the SDLT Drive Creating a Disaster Recovery Tape The DRTape Solution consists of a tape that contains a backup of your operating system, application software, and data. Perform the following steps to create a Disaster Recovery tape backup using an SDLT tape drive and supported software: 1. - Page 42 Operating the SDLT Drive SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide...
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Page 43: Troubleshooting The Sdlt Drive
Troubleshooting the SDLT Drive The chapter covers the following topics: What to do if there is a problem ■ ■ Upgrading firmware What to do if there is a Problem If the SDLT drive fails during POST or operation, use Table 15 to determine the problem and the action to take. - Page 44 Troubleshooting the SDLT Drive Table 15: Troubleshooting Chart Then Action The system does not The SCSI bus might not be If the SDLT drive is the last recognize the SDLT correctly terminated. or only device on the bus, drive. make sure the terminator is installed on the drive.
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Page 45: Library And Tape Tools
After taking the action listed in Table 15, power on the SDLT drive to rerun POST. Library and Tape Tools The HP Library and Tape Tool (LTT) is a tape management and diagnostic tool to help you install and support your HP storage product. In addition to LTT's... - Page 46 Troubleshooting the SDLT Drive SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide...
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Page 47: A Regulatory Compliance Notices
Regulatory Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectrum. Many electronic devices, including computers, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are, therefore, covered by these rules. -
Page 48: Class B Equipment
Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 49: Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)
Regulatory Compliance Notices For questions regarding your product, contact: Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call 1-800- 652-6672 For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact: Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call (281) 514-3333... -
Page 50: European Union Notice
Regulatory Compliance Notices European Union Notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations): ■... -
Page 51: Taiwan Notice
Regulatory Compliance Notices Taiwan Notice Japanese Notice SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide... - Page 52 Regulatory Compliance Notices SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide...
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Page 53: Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic Discharge To prevent damage to the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. -
Page 54: Grounding Methods
Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: ■ Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm ±... -
Page 55: Dimensions And Weight
Specifications This appendix covers the following topics: Dimensions and weight ■ ■ Altitude ■ Acoustic emissions Temperature and humidity ranges ■ ■ Power requirements Air-Cooling requirement ■ Dimensions and Weight Table 16: Dimensions and Weight Dimensions Internal Drive Without Rails External Drive Height 86.4 mm... -
Page 56: Acoustic Emissions
Specifications Acoustic Emissions Acoustics - Preliminary declared values per ISO9296 and ISO 7779/EN27779: Table 18: Acoustic Noise Emissions, Nominal Noise Power Emission Level Sound Pressure Level (LNPEc) (LPAc) Product Idle Streaming Idle Streaming Internal Drive 47.0 External Drive 42.0 46.0 Temperature and Humidity Ranges Table 19: Temperature and Humidity Ranges Actions... -
Page 57: Power Requirements
Specifications Power Requirements Table 20: Power Requirements - Internal Drive Current Current Voltage Typical Maximum +5 V (+/-5%) bus* 3.73 A 6.30 A +12 V (+/-5%) bus* 1.3 A 4.80 A *Note: Voltage is measured at the power bus connector pins. Table 21: Power Requirements - External Drive Voltage Maximum Power... - Page 58 Specifications SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide...
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Page 59: D Manually Removing A Cartridge
Manually Removing a Cartridge When the normal cartridge unload process is not possible, manually removing a cartridge from the SDLT drive is required. This appendix covers the following topics: ■ Tools ■ Preparing the SDLT drive Disassembling the SDLT drive ■... -
Page 60: Preparing The Sdlt Drive
Manually Removing a Cartridge Preparing the SDLT Drive 1. Make sure the SDLT drive is powered off. 2. If the SDLT is: — An internal drive, remove it from its enclosure (server, library, and so on) and disconnect the power and SCSI cables. —... -
Page 61: Removing The Bezel
Manually Removing a Cartridge Removing the Bezel The bezel is removed by simultaneously pulling on the bezel 3 and depressing the locking tabs 2 which secure it to the drive cover 1 (see Figure 7). There are seven locking tabs which secure the bezel to the drive cover. Figure 7: Removing the Bezel SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide... -
Page 62: Removing The Cover
Manually Removing a Cartridge Removing the Cover The SDLT cover is secured to the drive with three screws. Two screws are located on either side of the drive and the third is located at the back of the drive. To remove the cover, remove all the screws 1 with a Torx T8 screwdriver and lift the cover upward (see Figure... -
Page 63: Rewinding The Tape Into The Cartridge
Manually Removing a Cartridge Rewinding the Tape into the Cartridge The magnetic recording tape must be fully rewound into the cartridge before removing the cartridge from the drive. Figure 9: Rewinding the tape into the cartridge The tape is rewound by accessing the motor spindle through the access hole located at the bottom of the drive (see Figure To rewind the tape into the cartridge:... -
Page 64: Removing The Left Guide
Manually Removing a Cartridge Removing the Left Guide To remove the left guide: 1. Remove the two T8 Torx screws 1 (see Figure 10). 2. Pull the sheet metal panel 2 towards the front of the drive so that the left guide 3 may be lifted upward. -
Page 65: Disconnecting The Leader Pin From Cartridge Buckle
Manually Removing a Cartridge Disconnecting the Leader Pin from Cartridge Buckle To disconnect the leader pin from the cartridge buckle 1, use a pair of tweezers. Then place the leader pin in the hooks of the buckler (see Figure 11 for the buckler location). -
Page 66: Removing The Cartridge
Manually Removing a Cartridge Removing the Cartridge The cartridge can be removed from the drive by lifting up towards the left guide and back (see Figure 12). Figure 12: Removing the cartridge There may be some noise when removing the cartridge due to the drive Note: components interfaced with cartridge. -
Page 67: Density Select
Density Select Most backup software specifies that the tape drive write at its highest density. With the SDLT 320 tape drive, this density is SDLT 320 format. The Density Select application, available on the Density Select Software CD included in the SDLT kit, provides a way for you to write data cartridges with an SDLT 320 tape drive that are backward compatible with SDLT 220 tape drives. -
Page 68: Selecting A Density
Density Select Selecting a Density The SDLT 320 tape drive supports two density options: 160/320 or 110/220. To specify a density when using blank media: 1. Select the SDLT320 or SDLT220 format option. 2. Be sure the Default density override checkbox is checked. 3. -
Page 69: Using Media Previously Written In Sdlt 220 Format
Density Select Using Media Previously Written in SDLT 220 Format If you do not select a density and you want to append data to a Super DLTtape I data cartridge that was previously written in SDLT220 format, the drive will write the appended data in the SDLT220 format. - Page 70 Density Select SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide...
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Page 71: Index
ASPI support data compression audience viii changing the setting authorized reseller, HP compressed capacity compressed data transfer rate enabled factory default setting beginning of tape marker native data transfer rate button native formatted capacity Eject data transfer rate variations... - Page 72 Partial Response Maximum Likelihood see PRML authorized reseller POST storage website Power On Self-Test see POST technical support prerequisites viii HP-approved cartridges PRML if a cartridge is damaged rack stability, warning if a cartridge is dropped Red Hat Linux if the drive fails related documentation...
- Page 73 Suse Linux symbols in text Veritas BackupExec symbols on equipment warning tape backup applications rack stability technical support, HP symbols on equipment text symbols websites HP storage troubleshooting what to do if there is a problem SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide...
- Page 74 Index SDLT Tape Drives Reference Guide...