Table Of Contents - IBM 200 GB LTO-2 User Manual

Contents
Safety: Read first . . . . . . . . . . iii
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
About this book . . . .
Related publications . .
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . 1
Cartridge compatibility .
Speed matching and channel calibration .
Sleep mode . . . . .
Software description . .
Chapter 2. Installing the tape drive . . . 5
Package contents . . .
Installation requirements .
Installing the drive in IBM servers .
Rear view of the SCSI drive .
Step 1. Remove power from the host .
Step 2. Set the SCSI ID .
Setting the SCSI ID with jumpers
Setting the SCSI ID with a SCSI ID switch
Supplying TERMPOWER .
Step 3. Mount the tape drive into the server
Step 4. Connect and test power to the tape drive .
Step 5. Connect the internal SCSI cable .
Step 6. Run drive diagnostics
Step 7. Install the device drivers
Step 8. Updating the configuration
Step 9. Installing the backup and restore software
Chapter 3. Using the media . . . . . . 13
Data cartridge . . .
Cleaning cartridges . .
Setting the write-protect switch .
Handling the cartridges .
Ensure proper packaging .
Provide proper acclimation and environmental
conditions . . . .
Perform a thorough inspection .
Handle the cartridge carefully .
Examples of cartridge problems
Repositioning or reattaching a leader pin
Repositioning a leader pin .
Reattaching a leader pin .
Environmental and shipping specifications for tape
cartridges . . . . .
Disposing of tape cartridges .
Ordering media supplies .
Ordering custom bar code labels .
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Chapter 4. Operating the tape drive . . 31
Status light .
Unload button .
Single-character display .
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Single red dot
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Inserting a tape cartridge .
Removing a tape cartridge .
Cleaning the drive head .
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Selecting a diagnostic or maintenance function
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Exiting maintenance mode .
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Updating the firmware
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Chapter 5. Resolving problems . . . . 47
Methods of receiving errors and messages .
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Descriptions and corrective actions for errors and
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messages .
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Resolving problems reported by the server .
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Fixing SCSI bus errors .
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Resolving media-related problems .
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Chapter 6. Servicing the tape drive . . 57
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Removing a SCSI tape drive from an enclosure
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Manually removing a tape cartridge .
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Removing the Cartridge .
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Fixing an internal jam .
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Appendix A. Tools and supplies . . . . 69
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Appendix B. TapeAlert flags . . . . . 71
TapeAlert Flags supported by the drive .
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Appendix C. Specifications . . . . . . 75
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Appendix D. Product warranty and
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support information . . . . . . . . . 77
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Warranty period .
Problem determination
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Warranty service and support .
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International warranty service .
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Purchasing additional services .
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IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06
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8/2000 . . .
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Part 1 - General Terms.
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Part 2 - Country-unique Terms .
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Appendix E. Notices . . . . . . . . . 89
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