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IBM 7208 Model 345 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 7208 Model 345 External 8mm Tape Drive 7208 Model 345 8mm Tape Drive Service Guide SY32-0411-00...
  • Page 3 7208 Model 345 External 8mm Tape Drive 7208 Model 345 8mm Tape Drive Service Guide SY32-0411-00...
  • Page 4 This edition applies only to the specified model of the device. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2000. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Procedures ... . . 17 Appendix C. Error Recovery Purpose of the MAPs . . 17 Procedures ... . . 49 Flowchart of the MAPs . 18 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
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  • Page 7: Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

  • Page 8: Safety And Environmental Notices

    Questions on the capabilities of non-IBM products should be addressed to the suppliers of those products. All statements regarding IBM’s future direction or intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only. This information contains examples of data and reports used in daily business operations.

  • Page 9: Caution Notices

    IBM at 1-800-426-4333. Please have the IBM part number that is listed on the battery available when you make your call. For information on battery disposal outside the United States, contact your local waste disposal facility.

  • Page 10: Electronic Emission Notices

    Electronic Emission Notices The following Statement applies to this IBM product. The statement for other IBM products intended for use with this product will appear in their accompanying manuals. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 11: Trademarks

    TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment. Such cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM cannot accept responsibility for an interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors. Germany Only: This product is in conformity with the EN55022 Class B emission limits.
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  • Page 13: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide describes how to install and use the 7208 Model 345 8mm Tape Drive. It contains the following chapters: Chapter 1, “Reference Information,” describes the 7208 Tape Drive, gives the system requirement, and lists hardware specifications.

  • Page 14: How To Send Your Comments

    If you have any comments about this book or any other IBM documentation, fill out the readers’ comment form at the back of this book. v If you prefer to send comments by mail, use the readers’ comment form with the address that is printed on the back.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. Reference Information

    Chapter 1. Reference Information The 7208 Model 345 8mm Tape Drive is an external storage device that connects to a host system and stores additional data. The 7208 Tape Drive: v Saves and restores system data files v Archives important records...

  • Page 16: Operator Controls

    Indicator Lights The 7208 Model 345 Tape Drive has the following indicator lights. Power-On Light When the 7208 Tape Drive is turned on, the power-on light 2 comes on and stays...
  • Page 17 Table 1. Status Lights on the 7208 Tape Drive (continued) Status Lights Status Status of 7208 Tape Drive A tape cartridge has been inserted: Fault v The 7208 Tape Drive is ready to receive commands from the system (whether the Off or On Fault light is on or off).

  • Page 18: Liquid Crystal Display

    V/V PROTECTED is write-protected. The tape drive cannot write to the type of data cartridge V/V ILLEGAL WRT inserted. This message remains until a proper tape is inserted or a tape motion command is issued. 7208 Model 345 Service Guide...

  • Page 19: Rear View

    “Appendix B. Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedure Numbers” on page 41. Rear View Figure 2 shows the connector locations on the 7208 Model 345 Tape Drive: SCSI address switch SCSI bus cable connectors Power cable connector Figure 2.

  • Page 20: Rear View Of The Drive

    Internal SCSI bus connector Internal SCSI address connector Power supply connector Figure 3. Connector Locations on the Drive Internal View Figure 4 shows the inside of the 7208 Model 345 Tape Drive: Drive Cooling fan SCSI address cable Power supply SCSI bus connectors Figure 4.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    Specifications Table 3. Specifications for the 7208 Model 345 Tape Drive Physical Specifications Width 250 mm (9.8 in.) Depth 275 mm (10.8 in.) Height 55 mm (2.2 in.) Weight 3.2 kg (7.1 lb) Power Specifications 0.023 @ 120 V ac...

  • Page 22: Cleaning The Tape Drive

    35L1409). For uninterrupted operation, have one or more spare cleaning cartridges available. Attention: Do not operate the 7208 Model 345 Tape Drive in a poor air-quality environment. If your environment contains an excessive amount of particulates, they may permanently damage the media, the drive, or both. Contact your service representative for more information.
  • Page 23 3. Slide the cartridge into the opening on the front of the 7208 Tape Drive until the loading mechanism pulls the cartridge into the drive and the drive door closes. After the cleaning cartridge has been fully inserted into the 7208 Tape Drive, the remainder of the cleaning process is automatic.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Using The Media

    Use only IBM 8mm cartridges with the 7208 Tape Drive. Types of 8mm Cartridges The 7208 Model 345 Tape Drive is shipped with an advanced metal-evaporated (AME) SmartClean data cartridge, an AME test cartridge, and a cleaning cartridge. The 7208 Tape Drive reads and writes to new Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) data cartridges with SmartClean technology.

  • Page 26: Guidelines For Using Tape Cartridges

    24 hours, whichever is less. Use only IBM 8mm cartridges with the 7208 Model 345 Tape Drive. IBM only supports the use of IBM media. To order tape cartridges, see “Ordering Tape Cartridges”...

  • Page 27: Storage And Shipping Environments

    Storage and Shipping Environments Before using an 8mm tape cartridge, let it acclimate by placing the cartridge in the operating environment for as long as it has been away from the environment, or for 24 hours, whichever is less. Acclimation is necessary for any data cartridge that has been exposed to a different humidity environment or to temperature changes of 11°C (20°F) or more.

  • Page 28: Setting The Write-Protect Switch

    (data is saved). v When the switch is set to the right in the REC (Record) position 2 , data can be written to and read from the tape. Figure 7. Setting the Write-Protect Switch 7208 Model 345 Service Guide...

  • Page 29: Ordering Tape Cartridges

    Ordering Tape Cartridges Table 5 lists the tape cartridges that you can order for the 7208 Model 345 Tape Drive. To order cartridges in the United States and Canada, call 1-888-IBM-MEDIA. To order cartridges in other locations, contact your local provider of IBM storage products.
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  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Maintenance Analysis Procedures

    Figure 8 on page 18 provides a flowchart to be used as a guide to the MAPs. For detailed instructions on how to perform each procedure safely and correctly, refer to the steps in this chapter. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...

  • Page 32: Flowchart Of The Maps

    Flowchart of the MAPs Figure 8. Flowchart of the Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPs) 7208 Model 345 Service Guide...

  • Page 33: Step 1

    This step tests the voltage at the electrical outlet. 1. Do a controlled system shutdown (refer to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Setting Up the 7208 Tape Drive,” in the 7208 Model 345 8mm Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide).

  • Page 34: Step 4

    The +12V signal falls between a minimum of +11.5 volts and a maximum of +12.6 volts v The +5V signal falls between a minimum of +4.8 volts and a maximum of +5.25 volts Figure 9. Power Supply Connector J1 7208 Model 345 Service Guide...

  • Page 35: Step 6

    7. On the power supply connector J2 (see Figure 10), check that the +12V signal falls between a minimum of +11.5 volts and a maximum of +12.6 volts. Figure 10. Power Supply Connector J2 Are the voltages good, and does the power-on light come on and stay on? Replace the power supply, and then return to Step 4.

  • Page 36: Step 8

    If the cartridge fails to eject, refer to “Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge” on page 31. 2. With the power turned on to the 7208 Tape Drive, insert a blank IBM AME data cartridge. 3. Check that after approximately 20 seconds, the Ready light comes on and stays on, and the LCD displays the message READY-TAPE.
  • Page 37 5. Make sure that all other cables are properly connected, and that the wires are routed away from the cooling fan. 6. Perform the cover replacement procedure. Refer to “Removing and Replacing the Cover” on page 26. 7. Plug the power cable into the electrical outlet. 8.
  • Page 38 This step verifies that the 7208 Tape Drive is properly configured to the host system. Refer to your system manuals and the 7208 Model 345 8mm Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide to determine whether the 7208 Tape Drive is properly configured.

  • Page 39: Chapter 4. Removal And Replacement Procedures

    With the drive still in its antistatic bag, touch it to the metal frame of an electrically grounded surface. v Hold the drive by the frame. Avoid touching the solder joints or pins. v Handle the drive carefully to prevent permanent damage. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...

  • Page 40: Removing And Replacing The Cover

    1. If a tape cartridge is loaded in the drive, eject it. 2. Do a controlled system shutdown (refer to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Setting up the 7208 Tape Drive,” in the 7208 Model 345 8mm Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide).

  • Page 41: Removing And Replacing The Drive

    Removing and Replacing the Drive To remove the drive from the 7208 Tape Drive: 1. Perform the cover removal procedure. Refer to “Removing and Replacing the Cover” on page 26. 2. Tilt the 7208 Tape Drive on its side. Support the drive ( 1 in Figure 12) while removing the four screws 2 that secure the drive to the chassis.

  • Page 42: Removing And Replacing The Power Supply

    After installing the cover, align the drive with the front of the cover, then tighten the four screws ( 2 in Figure 12 on page 27) that secure the drive to the chassis. Note: The power supply connector J3 is not used in the 7208 Model 345 Tape Drive.
  • Page 43 Figure 13. Removing and Replacing the Power Supply To replace the power supply, reverse the removal procedure. Make sure to: v Align the power supply on the base of the chassis and inside the two tabs ( 8 in Figure 13). v Insert the EMI gasket 7 between the power supply and the drive.

  • Page 44: Removing And Replacing The Cooling Fan

    To replace the cooling fan, reverse the removal procedure. Make sure that the cooling fan is oriented so that air flows out from the rear of the 7208 Tape Drive. Figure 14. Removing and Replacing the Cooling Fan 7208 Model 345 Service Guide...

  • Page 45: Manually Removing A Tape Cartridge

    Attention: The procedure that follows may result in damage to your tape cartridge. If you use this procedure, you must replace the drive. If you choose to return the drive and the stuck tape to IBM for maintenance, the tape will be scrapped.
  • Page 46 Turn the wrench in the direction marked on the drive (clockwise). d. Rotate the wrench until the trolleys 2 stop moving. This may take more than 120 turns of the wrench. Figure 16. Moving the Trolleys 7208 Model 345 Service Guide...
  • Page 47 v To move the supply reel motor: a. On the bottom of the drive, locate the hole marked UNLOAD ( 1 in Figure 17) and cut the seal above the hole. b. Insert a non-metallic probe (such as the wooden end of a swab) approximately 0.64 cm (0.25 in.) into the UNLOAD hole and position it so that it rests on the inner flange 2 .
  • Page 48 11. Replace the drive (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Drive” on page 27). Note: Service personnel should record on the service action report the error message that displayed on the LCD and the fact that the tape cartridge had to be manually removed. 7208 Model 345 Service Guide...

  • Page 49: Chapter 5. Parts Diagram And Parts List

    Cover Asm, Rear, Red 2513714 Cover Asm, Rear, White For Next Higher Asm, see Assembly 1-2. vSeal, Top 5373637 vClip, Retaining 5356429 vFinger Stock Asm 1847630 vvChannel, Finger Stock 1847602 vSeal, Bottom 5373639 vCover, Rear, Without Paint © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...

  • Page 50: Assembly 1: Parts Diagram

    Assembly 1: Parts Diagram 7208 Model 345 Service Guide...
  • Page 51 –9 59H2689 1 Chassis –10 59H3771 1 Bezel assembly –11 59H2690 1 Cable, SCSI-2 internal –12 19P0708 1 Drive (60GB LVD IBM M2) –13 46G2677 4 Screw, drive –14 59H3846 1 Cover, includes feet –15 1622673 2 Screw, bezel –16...
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  • Page 53: Appendix A. Power Cables

    Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (South), Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan, Trinidad, U.S.A. (except Chicago), Venezuela 6952301 6 ft Chicago Chicago, U.S.A. 13F9940 Australia Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 54 Nigeria, Oman, People’s Republic of China, Qatar, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab Emirates (Dubai), United Kingdom, Zambia 14F0051 Switzerland Liechtenstein, Switzerland 14F0069 Italy Chile, Ethiopia, Italy 14F0087 Israel Israel 6952291 Colombia Colombia, Paraguay 26415-00 Figure 19. Types of Receptacles 7208 Model 345 Service Guide...

  • Page 55: Appendix B. Fault Symptom Codes And Error Recovery Procedure Numbers

    The tape is at an incorrect position to perform a WRITE operation. S = 50% D = 5% Tape is write protected for the requested WRITE O = 90% operation. T = 5% An LEOT or LEOP was encountered on the current WRITE operation. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 56 A WRITE FILEMARKS (WFM) command was received when the tape was not at a legal position to write. S = 50% The tape is write-protected for WRITE FILEMARKS (WFM). An LEOT or LEOP was encountered during a WRITE FILEMARKS (WFM). 7208 Model 345 Service Guide...
  • Page 57 Table 7. Fault Symptom Codes (FSC) and Error Recovery Procedure (ERP) Numbers (continued) Description ERP Number Cause A setmark was encountered during a SPACE or LOCATE operation. A filemark was detected during SPACE or LOCATE operation. An EOD was encountered on a SPACE or LOCATE operation.
  • Page 58 T = 50% being fully overwritten). A formatter interrupt timeout occurred during a D = 100% WRITE operation. D = 30% A permanent write error was encountered, causing the write recovery to fail. T = 70% 7208 Model 345 Service Guide...
  • Page 59 Table 7. Fault Symptom Codes (FSC) and Error Recovery Procedure (ERP) Numbers (continued) Description ERP Number Cause D = 30% The permanent write error rewrite threshold has been reached. T = 70% Servo zone read-back-check failure on a write. The D = 30% servo zone is a written section on the tape that verifies T = 70%...
  • Page 60 The commands overlapped and caused a bad Initiator-Target-Logical Unit (ITL) connection. S = 50% D = 50% Illegal bits were set in an ID message. S = 50% The drive cannot write to tape because the cartridge is not AME format. 7208 Model 345 Service Guide...
  • Page 61 Table 7. Fault Symptom Codes (FSC) and Error Recovery Procedure (ERP) Numbers (continued) Description ERP Number Cause A parameter was out of range in the last LOG SELECT or MODE SELECT command. The parameter was T = 100% rounded to a valid value and the operation was completed.
  • Page 62 If the rewrite threshold is exceeded for any block, the tape drive returns Check Condition status with the sense key set to Medium Error (3h) and the FSC set to 9Eh. If the recovery splice operation cannot be completed, the FSC is 9Dh. 7208 Model 345 Service Guide...

  • Page 63: Appendix C. Error Recovery Procedures

    The media type is not supported. Clean the drive and retry the operation with supported media. The block size requested on the read operation does not match the block size that the tape was written at. Change the application’s block size. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
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