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- Page 1 Freecom TapeWare DLT-VS80i, DLT-VS80es Installation and Operations Guide...
- Page 2 Version History Version Date Revised Section Details 2001-2-02 Initial Preliminary Release 2001-2-06 Updated LED Sequence Updated External SCSI ID 2001-2-16 Setting Updated logo and product 2001-4-05 name 2001-5-04 Edits per Jeff Faucet Updated internal unit mounting 2001-07-03 Section 2.4 to include screw length...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction....................1-1 1.1 Chapter Overview....................... 1-1 1.2 c Drive Overview ....................... 1-1 1.2.1 Fast Data Transfer ...................... 1-1 1.2.2 High Capacity......................1-2 1.2.3 Data Compaction......................1-2 1.2.4 Durable Media ......................1-2 1.2.5 Compatibility........................ 1-2 1.2.6 Firmware Update Capability ..................1-2 1.2.7 Embedded Diagnostics.................... - Page 6 2.4.4 Installing your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive ..............2-12 2.5 Testing your DLT-VS80 Drive..................2-17 2.5.1 Troubleshooting ......................2-17 Chapter 3 Using Your DLT-VS80 ................... 3-1 3.1 Chapter Overview ......................3-1 3.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ................... 3-2 3.2.1 Key to Indicators ......................3-2 3.2.1.1 Indicator Activity During Power-On Self-Test (POST)...........
- Page 7 List of Tables Table 1: Setting the SCSI ID Jumper Block................. 2-10 Table 2: Drive Troubleshooting ....................2-19 Table 3: Drive Status and Indicator Activity ................... 3-3 Table 4: Indicator Activity ......................3-4 Table 5: Firwmare Upgrade Troubleshooting ................4-3 List of Figures Figure 2-1: DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive Rear Panel Layout ............
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter Overview This chapter introduces your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive, DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive, and this Installation and Operations Guide. DLT-VS80 Drive Overview Your DLT-VS80 is a value-priced, high-performance, high-capacity streaming cartridge tape drive designed for use on entry to mid-range computing platforms. With a combination of data compression and compaction, your DLT-VS80 offers a formatted, native cartridge capacity of 40 GB (80 GB assuming a 2:1 compression ratio) and a sustained user data transfer rate of 3 MB/s (up to 6 MB/s with 2:1 compression). -
Page 10: High Capacity
1.2.2 High Capacity Your DLT-VS80 uses DLTtape™IV cartridges, which offer 40 GB of native storage or up to 80 GB of compressed data using Benchmark Storage Innovations’ enhanced format. The data set determines the actual data compression rate, which may vary from 2:1. 1.2.3 Data Compaction Your DLT-VS80 includes a data compaction feature that helps it store data efficiently. -
Page 11: Chapter Overview
Chapter 2 Installing Your DLT-VS80 Chapter Overview This chapter explains how to configure and install your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive or DLT- VS80 Internal Drive. Configuration and installation are not difficult and require only that you follow the steps and instructions presented in this chapter. Preparation This section helps you prepare to install your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive or DLT-VS80 Internal Drive. -
Page 12: Installing Your Dlt-Vs80Es Desktop Drive
Internal Drive requires only the usual tools needed to install an internal drive in the computer you have chosen to house the DLT-VS80. If you are installing a DLT-VS80esInternal Drive, refer to page 2-8 for instructions. Installing your DLT-VS80es Desktop Drive This section contains step-by-step instructions for installing your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive. -
Page 13: Unpacking Your Drive
2.3.2.1 Unpacking your Drive Before you do anything else, unpack and inspect your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive for shipping damage. To do a thorough job, follow these steps: 1. Inspect the shipping box for damage. If you notice any damage, report it to the shipping company immediately. -
Page 14: Configuration
2.3.3 Configuration Configuring your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive is fast and easy. You only need to select a unique SCSI ID and decide if your drive needs to be terminated. The following sections explain how to configure your drive. 2.3.3.1 Setting the SCSI ID Each SCSI device attached to the server or workstation that is to be the host for your DLT- VS80esDesktop Drive must have a unique SCSI ID. -
Page 15: When To Use Termination
Note: If the drive is turned on when you change the SCSI ID, you must turn the drive off and on again for the new SCSI ID to take effect. 2.3.3.2 When to Use Termination If your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive is the only SCSI device – other than the SCSI host adapter –... -
Page 16: Figure 2-3: Attach Scsi Cable To Server Or Workstation Or To Previous Scsi Device
4. Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on your SCSI host adapter or to the connector on the previous SCSI device on the SCSI bus. SCSI Host Adapter FC Tw DLTVS80 e SCSI Cable To Next SCSI Device To SCSI Host Adapter Figure 2-3: Attach SCSI Cable to Server or Workstation or to Previous SCSI Device... -
Page 17: Figure 2-4: Attach Terminator If Necessary, Scsi, And Power Cables To Your Drive
Note: Figure 2-3 does not show a terminator because none of the three drives are at the end of the SCSI bus. 5. Secure the SCSI cable connectors by tightening the screws until snug. Note: If the supplied SCSI cable does not fit the connector on your SCSI host adapter, you either have an incompatible SCSI host adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter. -
Page 18: Installing Your Dlt-Vs80 Internal Drive
9. Turn on your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive and any other devices you turned off earlier. 10. Turn on the host server or workstation and allow its operating system to start. Turn to page 2-17 to learn about your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive’s self-test and initialization features. -
Page 19: Unpacking Your Drive
11. Secure your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive in the selected server or workstation. 12. Install the server or workstation's cover, attach power cables to all devices, and turn on the server or workstation and other devices. 13. Check your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive to make sure it is working properly. 2.4.2 Unpacking your Drive Before you begin, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack your DLT-VS80 Internal... -
Page 20: When To Use Termination
68-pin high-density Power Connector SCSI ID Jumpers SCSI Connector Note: If your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive is attached to a narrow SCSI bus, only IDs 0 through 7 are valid. Locate the SCSI ID jumpers on the rear panel of the drive as shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5: SCSI ID Jumper Block Location To set the SCSI ID on your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive, use the supplied jumpers to select the desired SCSI ID as shown in the following table:... -
Page 21: Figure 2-6: Installing The Terminator
To terminate your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive, insert an active LVD or multimode LVD/SE terminator into the connector on one end of the supplied SCSI ribbon cable as shown in Figure 2-6. You can use a cable-end terminator as shown in Figure 2-6 or an inline terminator, whichever is most convenient. -
Page 22: Installing Your Dlt-Vs80 Internal Drive
Note: If the SCSI cable that came with your SCSI host adapter already has a terminator built into it, do not use another terminator. An example of such a cable is shown in Figure 2-7. SCSI Ribbon Cable Supplied with SCSI Terminator Host Adapter Figure 2-7: SCSI Ribbon Cable with Terminator Built-in... -
Page 23: Figure 2-8: Remove Server/Workstation Cover
2. Remove the cover from the host server or workstation as described in the server’s or workstation’s manuals. Figure 2-8: Remove Server/Workstation Cover 2-13... -
Page 24: Figure 2-9: Install Drive In An Open Drive Bay: Tower, 2U Server Shown
3. Locate an available 5¼-inch drive bay and remove the front cover from the drive bay as described in the server’s or workstation’s manuals. 4. Slide your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive into the open drive bay. Figure 2-9: Install Drive in an Open Drive Bay: Tower, 2U server shown Note: Install an LVD/SE SCSI host adapter in the selected server or workstation now, if necessary. -
Page 25: Figure 2-10: Attach Scsi And Power Cables To Your Dlt-Vs80 Internal Drive
Note: If your SCSI host adapter already has a ribbon cable with an open 68-pin, high- density connector, you can use the existing cable instead of the cable supplied with your DLT-VS80 internal drive. 5. Locate the SCSI ribbon cable in the accessories package. Attach one end of the SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI connector on the rear panel of your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive. -
Page 26: Figure 2-11: Secure Dlt-Vs80 Internal Drive In Installation Bay
8. Secure your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive with the appropriate mounting screws (see Note below), either in the sides or bottom of the drive sled, as appropriate for the server or workstation chassis. Figure 2-11 shows the drive without the power and SCSI cables attached for clarity. -
Page 27: Testing Your Dlt-Vs80 Drive
Testing your DLT-VS80 Drive Every time you turn on your DLT-VS80, it conducts a Power-On Self-Test (POST). This test ensures that your drive is working properly and is ready to use. While POST is in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to see the progress and results of the test. - Page 28 Symptom Problem Solution The host server or The drive’s SCSI ID might 1. Change the drive’s SCSI ID. workstation does not not be unique. Shut down and turn off the host recognize your DLT-VS80. server or workstation; turn off the desktop drive.
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Page 29: Table 2: Drive Troubleshooting
Symptom Problem Solution (continued on next page) The SCSI host adapter Move the SCSI host adapter to a might be in a defective different expansion slot. expansion slot. The SCSI bus might be too Make sure the total length of the long. -
Page 31: Chapter 3 Using Your Dlt-Vs80
Chapter 3 Using Your DLT-VS80 Chapter Overview This chapter explains how to use your DLT-VS80. It describes the front panel LEDs and controls, how to load and eject DLTtape™IV cartridges, how to use and care for DLTtape™IV cartridges, and how to use the cleaning cartridge. Note: For current information on operating system, application, and driver compatibility, visit: www.4benchmark.com/support/compat.cfm www.4benchmark.com/support/drivers.cfm... -
Page 32: Front Panel Controls And Indicators
Front Panel Controls and Indicators This section explains how to use the front-panel controls and indicators. Drive Error LED Clean/Media LED Unload Button External Power LED Ready LED Cartridge Door Figure 3-1: DLT-VS80 Front Panel 3.2.1 Key to Indicators This section describes what each front panel indicator means and the circumstances under which one or more indicators are illuminated or blinking. -
Page 33: Indicator Activity During Drive Operation
3.2.1.2 Indicator Activity During Drive Operation When your DLT-VS80 is in use, a variety of indicator LEDs can blink or be illuminated. Table 3 describes the circumstances under which one or more indicators are illuminated or blinking immediately after POST. Table 4 describes what each front panel indicator means. Drive Status Indicator Activity Power to drive... -
Page 34: Table 4: Indicator Activity
Indicator State Operating Condition Drive Error (amber) Blinking An unrecoverable drive error or a POST error has occurred – call Technical Support No drive Errors Ready (green) Power to the drive No power to the drive Blinking (constant Tape is in motion period &... -
Page 35: Using Cartridges
Using Cartridges Your DLT-VS80 uses only DLTtape™IV cartridges. Your DLT-VS80 can read – but not write – DLTtape™IV cartridges previously written using the DLT4000 format. Note: Your DLT-VS80 automatically unloads any other cartridge types and any cartridges whose format it cannot read. Make sure all cartridges that you want to use for writing are either unformatted or have been formatted with your DLT-VS80 before loading them. -
Page 36: Cartridge Write-Protect Switch
To unload a cartridge from your DLT-VS80, follow these steps: 1. Press the Unload button or use your backup software to unload the cartridge. The Ready LED blinks while the drive rewinds the tape. 2. When the drive has rewound the tape, it unloads the cartridge. Figure 3-3: Unloading a DLTtape™IV Cartridge 3. -
Page 37: Caring For Your Cartridges
3.3.4 Caring for your Cartridges To ensure the longest possible life for all of your DLTtape™IV cartridges, follow these guidelines: Do not drop or strike a cartridge. Excessive shock can displace the tape leader, making the cartridge unusable and possibly damaging your DLT-VS80. Store your DLTtape™IV cartridges in their storage cases. -
Page 38: Using The Cleaning Cartridge
3.3.5 Using the Cleaning Cartridge When the Clean/Media LED is on, your DLT-VS80’s read/write head may need to be cleaned. Follow the instructions on page 3-5 to load the cleaning cartridge. Cleaning typically takes several minutes, during which the Ready LED blinks. Caution: Use only Benchmark-approved cleaning cartridges in your DLT-VS80. -
Page 39: Chapter 4 Updating Your Drive Firmware
Chapter 4 Updating Your Drive Firmware Chapter Overview This chapter explains how to update your DLT-VS80’s firmware (microcode) from a DLTtape™IV cartridge or from a file on the host server or workstation. Firmware Update Overview Your DLT-VS80 can automatically update the drive’s firmware directly from a DLTtape™IV cartridge containing the appropriate information. -
Page 40: Creating A Firmware Update Cartridge
Creating a Firmware Update Cartridge To perform the firmware update, you need a DLTtape™IV cartridge and a copy of the firmware image. This image must be byte-written without compression onto the tape. You must copy the firmware image to the tape instead of using a backup utility to transfer it to the tape. -
Page 41: Firmware Upgrade Troubleshooting
the firmware upgrade process completes successfully, the drive automatically ejects the Firmware Upgrade Tape. 6. Cycle power to the tape drive. Your DLT-VS80 drive is now ready to use with the new firmware. Note: Please observe the following conditions: You may need to restart your computer for it to recognize the tape drive. If the drive does not eject the Firmware Upgrade Tape, the firmware upgrade failed.