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HP HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium Tape Technical Reference Manual (63 pages)

Brand: HP | Category: Storage | Size: 1.29 MB

Table of Contents
3
Physical Dimensions
6
Requirements
6
Half-Height Drives
6
Electrical and Environmental Requirements
7
Electrical Fit
7
Power Requirements
7
Voltage and Current Requirements
7
Airflow Requirements
7
Operating and Using the Ultrium 8 Tape Drive
9
Operator Panel
9
Status LED and Single Character Display (SCD) for Half-Height Automation Drive
9
Unload Push Button
12
Single-Character Display
13
Error Codes
13
Performing Operations Using the Front Panel
15
Maintenance Modes
15
Enter Maintenance Mode
15
Scroll through Maintenance Options
15
Execute a Maintenance Function
16
Exit Maintenance Mode
16
Execute a Dump Operation When Not in Maintenance Mode
16
Maintenance Functions
16
Loading and Unloading Cartridges
17
To Load a Tape Cartridge
17
To Unload a Tape Cartridge
18
Use of a Cleaning Cartridge
18
Preventative Maintenance
18
Operating the Standalone Tape Drive
18
Troubleshooting Based on LED Sequences
20
Configuration Considerations
26
Connectors and Configuration Interfaces
26
Fibre Channel Connector
26
Setting the Loop ID and Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (AL_PA) (Fibre Channel Drive Only)
26
Power Connections
26
Ethernet Connector Pin-Out
28
Ethernet Usage
31
Feature Switches
32
Library Interface (ADI) Connections
32
SAS Connector
33
Cartridges
35
Choosing Cartridges
35
Labeling Cartridges
35
Write-Protecting Cartridges
35
Caring for Cartridges
36
Avoiding Condensation
36
LTO Cartridge Memory
37
LTO Cartridge Memory Issues
38
Planning Your System Configuration
39
Modes of Usage
39
Optimizing Performance
39
System Performance
39
Data Rate Matching
39
Performance Checklist
39
Installing and Replacing Drives
41
Installing in a Server
41
Identifying the Model
41
Standards and Safety
41
Requirements
41
Connecting the Drive
42
Backup Software
42
Installing in a Tape Array
43
Appropriate HPE Rack-Mount Systems
43
Airflow Requirements
43
Identifying the Drive
43
Modes of Usage
43
Attaching to SAS
43
Connecting by SAS to a Server or Router
43
Replacing a Drive
44
Installing in a Library
44
Rear Panel and Connectors
44
Installing Standalone Drives
46
Identifying the Drive
46
Connecting the Drive
46
Moving Drives
46
Operating the Drive
47
Power-On Self-Test
47
Loading a Cartridge
47
Unloading a Cartridge
48
Cleaning
49
Resetting Drives in a Library
49
Troubleshooting
50
Emergency Unload (Forced Eject)
50
General Guidelines
50
Diagnosing the Problem
50
Problems with the Host Computer
50
Problems with the Drive and Cartridge
51
Problems with Cleaning
53
Special Features for Automation
54
Introduction
54
Backup Software
54
Automation Interface
54
Automation/Drive Interface (ADI)
55
Internet Automation Device Interface (Iadt)
55
Configuring Autoload and Library-Controlled Loads
57
Cartridge Positions During Load and Unload
57
Load Scenarios
57
Using Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) in Libraries
58
Current Libraries - Barcodes
59
Websites
60
Support and Other Resources
61
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support
61
Accessing Updates
61
Customer Self Repair
62
Remote Support
62
Warranty Information
62
Regulatory Information
63
Documentation Feedback
63

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