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DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape
Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader
Owner's Manual
Part Number: EK-TLZXX-OM. B01
February 1998
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual Part Number: EK-TLZXX-OM. B01 February 1998 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 February 1998 Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description. ©...
  • Page 3 Für Bundesrepublik Deutschland For Federal Republic of Germany Pour la République féderal d'Allemagne BESCHEINIGUNG DES HERSTELLERS/IMPORTEURS Dieses Gerät ist in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der BMPT Vfg.243/1991 und Vfg.46/1992 in Verbindung mit EN55022:1987 (DIN VDE 0878-3:11.89), oder Vfg.1046/1984 mit Vfg. 483/1986, funkentstört. Es trägt als Nachweis der EMV-Konformität entweder eine Konformitätskennzeichnung oder das VDE- Funkschutzzeichen.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.2.3 What is the Media Recognition System (MRS)?........1–3 1.3 Drive/Loader Models ..................1–3 1.3.1 Checking Your Shipment for Model TLZ09/TLZ10 Tabletop Drives ..1–8 1.3.2 Checking Your Shipment for Model TLZ9L/TLZ1L Tabletop Autoloader1–8 1.3.3 Ordering Additional Cassettes ..............1–9 1.3.4 Visiting Web Site for the Latest Information ...........
  • Page 6 3.3.3 Drive Switch Settings................3–4 3.4 Connecting a SCSI Signal Cable --- Drive to System ........3–6 3.5 Connecting the Power Cable and Mounting ............3–6 4 Verifying TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive Installation 4.1 General ......................4–1 4.1.1 Execute POST..................4–1 5 Using the TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive 5.1 General ......................
  • Page 7 7.6.2 SCSI ID Select Switch (Tabletop Only)..........7–30 7.7 Cleaning Requirements ................... 7–30 A Cassette Tape Drive and Autoloader Specifications B Product Notes for DIGITAL UNIX, OpenVMS, and Windows NT DIGITAL UNIX TLZ09/TLZ9L/TLZ10/TLZ1L Compression and Noncompression Modes........................B–1 DIGITAL UNIX DUMP Utility ................B–1 OpenVMS TLZ09/TLZ9L/TLZ10/TLZ1L Compression and Noncompression Modes........................B–2...
  • Page 8 General Information..................C–3 Modifications Required for SunOS 4.1.x............C–4 Installation Procedure ................C–4 System Modification .................C–4 Rebuilding of Kernel.................C–6 Installation of Tape Drive .................C–6 Rebooting of System.................C–6 Testing the Tape Drive................C–7 Verification....................C–7 Dump Parameters for the Tape Drive ............C–7 Modifications Required for Solaris 2.3 (or later) ..........C–8 Installation Procedure ................C–8 System Modification .................C–8 System Shutdown..................C–10...
  • Page 9 Index Figures Figure 1-1 Model TLZ09-DA/DB and DS-TLZ10-DB (Tabletop)......1–4 Figure 1-2 Model TLZ09-AA/AB and TLZ10-AB (3.5-inch Chassis) ....1–5 Figure 1-3 Model TLZ09-BA/BB and TLZ10-BB (5.25-inch Chassis)....1–6 Figure 1-4 TLZ09/TLZ10 Chassis - Underside with Switch Pack......1–7 Figure 3-1 Configuration Jumper Block ..............3–3 Figure 3-2 Drive Switch Settings ................
  • Page 10 Table A-7 DS-TLZ1L-DB Noise Declaration ............A–6 Table B-1 Operating System Support..............B–3...

  • Page 11: Tlz09/9L And Tlz10/1L Cassette Tape Device Product Description

    Device Product Description 1.1 Overview The TLZ09/9L and TLZ10/1L Digital Audio Tape (DAT) devices provide you with high capacity, off-line data storage. Depending on the 4 mm data cassette tape used, these units can typically store the following amounts of data on each tape:...

  • Page 12: System Support

    TLZ09/9L and TLZ10/1L Cassette Tape Device Product Description The maximum time to back up (read or write) on a TLZ09/9L or TLZ10/1L cassette tape in a continual (streaming) mode is system dependent. The efficient use of streaming mode is determined by your operating system. Please refer to your system software documentation.

  • Page 13: What Is The Media Recognition System (Mrs)

    Model TLZ09-VA and DS-TLZ10-VA--- a TLZ09-AA or TLZ10-AB mounted in a 3 1/2-inch StorageWorks SBB. • Model TLZ09-AX --- a field spare unit that is configurable to an -AA, -AB, -BA, or - BB model. Includes bezel and rail installation procedures. •...

  • Page 14: Figure 1-1 Model Tlz09-Da/Db And Ds-Tlz10-Db (Tabletop)

    Model TLZ9L-AA and TLZ1L-AA --- a 5 1/4-inch, full-height autoloader that mounts internally (see Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-3). These units come with a light gray (DEC 217) bezel installed and a dark gray (DEC 277) bezel in the shipping carton, along with bezel removal/mounting procedures.

  • Page 15: Figure 1-2 Model Tlz09-Aa/Ab And Tlz10-Ab (3.5-Inch Chassis)

    Configuration SCSI DC Power Jumper Block Connector Connector ML014049 __________________________ Note _____________________________ Names for bezel LEDs, Eject button, and the DDS-3 logo appear only on the TLZ10 bezel. ____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 1–5...

  • Page 16: Figure 1-3 Model Tlz09-Ba/Bb And Tlz10-Bb (5.25-Inch Chassis)

    Mounting Rails Jumper Block Connector Connector Mounting Rails ML014050 __________________________ Note ____________________________ Names for bezel LEDs, Eject button, and the DDS-3 logo appear only on the TLZ10 bezel. ___________________________________________________________ 1–6 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 17: Figure 1-4 Tlz09/Tlz10 Chassis - Underside With Switch Pack

    Figure 1-4 TLZ09/TLZ10 Chassis - Underside with Switch Pack Drive Mode TLZ09/TLZ10 (Off) MRS Detect Disabled (Off) Self Test Enabled (Off) Reserved (Off), or Autoload disabled (Off) (TLZ9L only) 2 3 4 ML014051 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 1–7...

  • Page 18: Checking Your Shipment For Model Tlz09/Tlz10 Tabletop Drives

    TLZ09-DA. No SCSI cable ships with the TLZ10 tabletop (DS-TLZ10-DB). • AC power cable • One blank cassette tape (4 mm x 120 m), (PN TLZ07-CA) for TLZ09 or (4 mm x 125 m), (PN TLZ10-CA) for TLZ10 • One head cleaning cassette (PN TLZ04-HA) •...

  • Page 19: Ordering Additional Cassettes

    Check the storage web page for the latest drivers, technical tips, and documentation. This information can be found in the technical area of the storage web page at: http://www.storage.digital.com/ DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 1–9...
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  • Page 21: Installing The Tabletop Drive Or Autoloader

    2.2 Shut Down, Halt, and Power Off the System If you are installing a TLZ09-DA/DB or DS-TLZ10-DB tabletop cassette tape drive or a TLZ9L-DB or DS-TLZ1L-DB tabletop cassette tape autoloader on a running system, have your system manager perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 22: Selecting The Scsi Address

    Installing the Tabletop Drive or Autoloader 2.3 Selecting the SCSI Address To familiarize yourself with the TLZ09 or TLZ10 drive and the TLZ9L or TLZ1L autoloader: 1. Refer to Figure 1-1 for the location of the buttons, switches, and connectors on the tabletop drive and to Figure 7-2 for the location of the buttons, switches, and connectors on the tabletop autoloader.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Scsi Signal Cable

    4. Connect the SCSI terminator to the other SCSI connector on the rear of the device. 5. Secure the terminator by snapping the wire cable clamps (on either side of the SCSI connector) into place. DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 2–3...

  • Page 24: Adding Another Tabletop Device

    1. Be sure that the device power switch is off (0). 2. Connect the power cable to the device power connector. 3. Connect the other end of the power cable to a nearby ac outlet. Proceed to Chapter 4. 2–4 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 25: Installing The 3.5-Inch Or 5.25-Inch Cassette Tape Drive

    Read the following sections to complete the installation. 3.2 Shut Down, Halt, and Power Off the System If you are installing a TLZ09 or TLZ10 drive on a running system, have your system manager perform the following steps: 1. Shut down the operating system.

  • Page 26: Scsi Id Address Jumpers

    Your system uses a SCSI ID jumper block to identify, or address, the drive. The SCSI ID is factory set at 0. If you are installing the TLZ09 or TLZ10 on a system that is already using SCSI ID 0, use any available SCSI ID. (You may have to consult your system manager.)

  • Page 27: Figure 3-1 Configuration Jumper Block

    Terminator Power Enabled Termination Disabled Reserved SCSI Parity Enabled ML011798 __________________________ Note _____________________________ The drive must be powered down and then powered up for new jumper settings to take effect. ____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 3–3...

  • Page 28: Other Optional Jumper Settings

    3.3.3 Drive Switch Settings The drive switch (see Figure 3-2) allows you to configure the following options: • Drive Mode (S1): Switch defaults to off for TLZ09 or TLZ10 mode (on indicates generic mode). • Media Recognition System Detect Enable/Disable (S2): Switch defaults to off for no MRS detection.

  • Page 29: Figure 3-2 Drive Switch Settings

    Figure 3-2 Drive Switch Settings Drive Mode TLZ09/TLZ10 (Off) MRS Detect Disabled (Off) Self Test Enabled (Off) Reserved (Off), or Autoload disabled (Off) (TLZ9L only) 2 3 4 ML014051 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 3–5...

  • Page 30: Connecting A Scsi Signal Cable

    You should use a cable supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation. Failure to do so can result in degraded performance of your TLZ09 or TLZ10 drive. If you do not have a DIGITAL supplied SCSI cable, contact your DIGITAL sales representative.

  • Page 31: Verifying Tlz09/Tlz10 Cassette Tape Drive Installation

    Verifying TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive Installation 4.1 General To verify successful installation of the TLZ09 or TLZ10 drive, execute the power-on self- test (POST). 4.1.1 Execute POST To execute POST: 1. For a tabletop unit, press the power switch to the on or | position (see Figure 1-1). For a drive in a system enclosure, turn the system power source to the ON position.
  • Page 32 After successful execution of POST, have your system manager restart the system and assign a device name to your TLZ09 or TLZ10 drive if necessary. Optionally, you can run a full system or SCSI bus test. See your system owner's manual for specific instructions.

  • Page 33: Using The Tlz09/Tlz10 Cassette Tape Drive

    Using the TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive 5.1 General This chapter describes how to use the TLZ09 and TLZ10 drives, buttons, and indicators (see Figure 1-1 through Figure 1-3). It also describes how to use cassette tapes. 5.2 Power Switch For a tabletop unit, press the power switch to turn the drive on or off. If you are not using the drive for prolonged periods of time, check with your system manager for the correct procedure to shut down your system or power off the drive.

  • Page 34: Tape Drive Leds

    Load/Unload Flashes twice per Flashes twice per Write-protect status sequence second during second, then sequence, then indicates either indicates activity tape loaded (on) or unloaded (off) 5–2 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...
  • Page 35 Flashes once every Not applicable Not applicable failure 1.25 seconds (unrecoverable, fatal error) Drive cleaning Not applicable Not applicable One long flash request (timer every four seconds. expired) Clean drive. DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 5–3...
  • Page 36 Firmware upgrade Not applicable Flashes twice every Not applicable tape loaded is not 1.25 seconds with for this device the flashes occurring close together, then some delay. 5–4 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 37: Using The Cassette Tape

    Store cassette tapes (and cleaning cassette) where the room temperatures are between 5 and 32°C (40 and 90°F). • Store cassette tapes in a dust-free environment where the relative humidity is 20 to 60% RH. DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 5–5...

  • Page 38: Setting The Write-Protect Tab On The Cassette Tape

    If you are writing data, set the write-protect tab to write-enabled by sliding the tab to the right. • The write-protect tab position is shown on the front panel Write-Protect indicator. Status LED remains lit to indicate Write Protected. 5–6 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 39: Inserting A Cassette Tape Into The Drive

    The drive should never be transported with a tape loaded in the drive. Tape damage and possible loss of data may result. Always unload the tape prior to transporting the drive. ____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 5–7...
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  • Page 41: Preventive Maintenance And Problem Solving

    Preventive Maintenance and Problem Solving 6.1 Introduction This chapter describes preventive maintenance and problem solving for the TLZ09 and TLZ10 cassette tape drives. Preventive maintenance involves periodic head cleaning. Problem solving is described in Table 6-1. Statistics show that over 90% of drive-related problems are associated with the media.
  • Page 42 TLZ1L LCD panel. In both cases, press the eject button to eject the magazine so that the expired cleaning cassette can be replaced with a new cleaning cassette. No cleaning action will have occurred. 6–2 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 43: Problem Solving

    Use SCSI Mode Select command with buffered mode enabled in host software. Drive not being kept 3. Too much other activity in process, streaming. or dumping to tape from slow device. DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 6–3...

  • Page 44: System-Based Diagnostics

    Preventive Maintenance and Problem Solving 6.3.1 System-Based Diagnostics Your system has system-based diagnostics that can be used to test the TLZ09 and TLZ10 drive, as well as the TLZ9L and TLZ1L autoloaders as single tape devices. System-based diagnostics are usually referred to in your system owner's manual as console-based diagnostics, self-tests, or system exercisers.

  • Page 45: Using The Tlz9L/Tlz1L Cassette Tape Autoloader

    TLZ10 cassette tape drive (TLZ1L), and provide all the functionality and features of the embedded drive. The autoloader is NOT a field upgrade option for the TLZ09 or TLZ10 tape drive. It must be purchased as a single unit. With the 8-cartridge magazine (PN TLZ9L-08), the TLZ9L autoloader provides up to 64 gigabytes of storage and the TLZ1L autoloader provides up to 192 gigabytes of storage.

  • Page 46: Led Indicators

    Flashing amber Flashing amber progress (TLZ9L only) No cartridge in drive Cartridge in drive Steady green Loading or unloading Flashing green Termination or term Flashing green Flashing green power problems 7–2 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 47: Figure 7-1 Model Tlz9L-Aa (Front And Rear View)

    Cartridge Eject Button Select Button Configuration SCSI DC Power Jumper Block Connector Connector ML014053 __________________________ Note _____________________________ See Section 3.3.1 and Section 3.3.2 for embedded drive jumper functions. ____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 7–3...

  • Page 48: Figure 7-2 Model Tlz9L-Aa/Tlz1L-Aa Bottom View

    Mode Disabled (ON) Reserved (ON) Loader Switches (TLZ9L Only) Drive Switches ML014337 __________________________ Note ____________________________ See Section 7.6.1 for autoloader switch functions and Section 3.3.3 for embedded drive switch functions. ___________________________________________________________ 7–4 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 49: Figure 7-3 Model Tlz1L-Aa (Front And Rear View)

    Eject Select Button Button Button Configuration SCSI DC Power Jumper Block Connector Connector ML014338 __________________________ Note _____________________________ See Section 3.3.1 and Section 3.3.2 for embedded drive jumper functions. ____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 7–5...

  • Page 50: Figure 7-4 Model Tlz9L-Db (Front And Rear View)

    Embedded drive switches can be accessed via a cutout in the underside of the enclosure beginning with revision A02. See Section 3.3.3 and Figure 3-2 for switch functions. Access to the autoloader switchpack requires the removal of the front bezel. ___________________________________________________________ 7–6 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 51: Figure 7-5 Model Ds-Tlz1L-Db (Front And Rear View)

    ML014339 __________________________ Note _____________________________ Embedded drive switches can be accessed via a cutout in the underside of the enclosure. See Section 3.3.3 and Figure 3-2 for switch functions. ____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 7–7...

  • Page 52: Tlz9L Lcd Panel

    (see Figure 7-6). Figure 7-6 TLZ9L LCD Panel Error Indicator Warning Indicator 7-Segment Numeric Indicator Write-Protect Indicator Cartridge Number Indicator 5 6 7 C ML013656 7–8 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 53: Warning Indicator

    Remove all cartridges from the magazine, then reload them correctly. Magazine does not contain correct number of cartridges. Reload magazine with 1, 7, or 8 cartridges. Firmware upgrade tape inserted is not for TLZ9L. DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 7–9...

  • Page 54: Write Protect Indicator

    If a magazine label is used, ensure that it is properly positioned in the recessed "label attachment area." Improper positioning could cause the magazine to jam. ___________________________________________________________ 7–10 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 55: Error Indicator

    After 5 seconds, the selected cartridge will be loaded into the drive. When either the Warning or Error indicators are lit, the 7-segment display indicates the specific type of warning or error (see Table 7-2 and Table 7-3). DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 7–11...

  • Page 56: Cartridge Number Indicators

    “WP” and “DC” icons will be turned off. The Select and Enter buttons also have some other functions, specifically related to certain LCD operations. These functions are described in Section 7.4.3. Ready Ready Tape Tape WP DC 7–12 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 57: Eject Button

    Figure 7-8 TLZ1L LCD Panel Alphanumeric Display Area TLZ1L TLZ1L Self Test Complete Self Test Complete WP DC Icon Area Horizontal Vertical DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 7–13...

  • Page 58: Lcd Icon Area

    This symbol will show what format is supported by the tape cartridge presently installed in the tape drive. It will indicate either DDS1, DDS2, or DDS3 depending on the tape cartridge installed. 7–14 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 59: Lcd Alphanumeric Display Area

    The Select button is used to select the desired R-side down orientation, and the Enter button must be pushed to put the L-side down choice into effect. DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 7–15...
  • Page 60 The enabled position is used for diagnostic exerciser testing only. Care should be taken not to enable it inadvertently as user data could be overwritten. 7–16 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...
  • Page 61 This is true in the case of manual ejection from the front panel Eject button, or as a result of a SCSI command that Ejecting causes magazine ejection (i.e. Unload to lun 1). Magazine DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 7–17...
  • Page 62 (it would have been turned off while tape 1 was loaded in the drive). The display will then change to the one above showing that tape 3 is being loaded, and proceed as described above. 7–18 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...
  • Page 63 When this happens, you may, or may not be able to eject the in Drive tape from the drive. If a normal ejection can not be done, try doing the emergency eject procedure (see Section 7.5.3.6 for details). DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 7–19...
  • Page 64 Similarly, if you attempt to select a tape in the magazine to be loaded into the drive, and a prevent media removal is in effect to lun 0, the display will show Select Prevent. 7–20 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 65: Tlz9L/Tlz1L Operation

    It continues to unload and cycle to the next cassette until the last cassette has been unloaded. When this DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 7–21...

  • Page 66: Manual Operations

    With the TLZ1L, the Enter button needs to be pushed when the desired cartridge is selected and the LCD displays “Push ENT”. 7–22 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 67: Magazine Operations

    C slot can be populated with the eighth data cartridge to provide the highest capacity per magazine.. Figure 7-9 Eight Cartridge Mode ML013658 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 7–23...

  • Page 68: Seven Cartridge Mode

    In single cartridge mode, either a data cartridge or a cleaning cartridge is inserted into the C or 8 slot position of the magazine as shown in Figure 7-11. Figure 7-11 Single Cartridge Mode ML013660 7–24 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 69: Loading Cartridges Into The Magazine

    If either an 8th data cartridge or a cleaning cartridge is to be used, load it into middle shelf of the magazine.. Figure 7-12 Loading Cartridges Into the Magazine ML013661 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 7–25...

  • Page 70: Loading The Magazine Into The Autoloader

    Figure 7-13 Loading the Magazine Into the Autoloader ML013662 __________________________ Note ____________________________ The TLZ9L is shown in the figure, but the operation also applies to the TLZ1L. ___________________________________________________________ 7–26 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 71: Ejecting The Magazine

    LCD panel will then indicate an error code of 4 while the TLZ1L LCD panel will display a “Cassette Stuck in Drive” message and service personnel will need to be called. DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 7–27...

  • Page 72: Unloading Cartridges From The Magazine

    Finally, the cartridge in the middle shelf can be removed by grasping it with your thumb and index finger and pulling it out of the magazine while continuing to press down on the magazine slide latch. Figure 7-14 Unloading Cartridges From the Magazine ML013663 7–28 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 73: Autoload Function

    The top cover will have to be removed in order to remove the front bezel. DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 7–29...

  • Page 74: Scsi Id Select Switch (Tabletop Only)

    TLZ9L displays a “wrench 1”, while the TLZ1L displays a “CleanReq” message. __________________________ Note ____________________________ If the cleaning request appears frequently for a particular cartridge, it is recommended that the cartridge be replaced. Also see Section 6.2. ___________________________________________________________ 7–30 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...
  • Page 75 The next cartridge will then be automatically loaded into the drive to continue backup operation. • Random Mode: Host sends the MOVE MEDIUM command to move the cleaning cartridge from the magazine to the drive. DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual 7–31...
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  • Page 77: A Cassette Tape Drive And Autoloader Specifications

    Cassette Tape Drive and Autoloader Specifications The following tables list the TLZ09 and TLZ10 cassette tape drive specifications. Table A-1 TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive Specifications Characteristic Specification(s) Mode of operation Streaming, and start/stop Drive interface Small Computer System Interconnect (SCSI-2)
  • Page 78 3.5 Inch Drive +5 V dc, 1.5 A (TLZ09), 1.0 A (TLZ10) 5.25 Inch Drive +12 V dc, 0.2 A (TLZ09), 0.21 A (TLZ10) These values are media dependent. A–2 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 79: Table A-2 Tlz09/Tlz10 Cassette Tape Drive Dimensions

    Current values for specific configurations are available from DIGITAL representatives. 1 B = 10 dBA. Aktuelle Werte für spezielle Ausrüstungsstufen sind über die Digital Equipment Vertretungen erhältlich. 1 B = 10 dBA. ____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual A–3...

  • Page 80: Table A-4 Tlz9L/Tlz1L Cassette Tape Autoloader Specifications

    64 gigabytes (typical) with 120 meter tape and data compression 96 gigabytes with 125 meter tape in native mode (TLZ1L only) 192 gigabytes (typical) with 125 meter tape and data compression (TLZ1L only) A–4 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 81: Table A-5 Tlz9L/Tlz1L Cassette Tape Autoloader Dimensions

    109 mm (4.29 in) Width 146.0 mm (5.75 in) 211 mm (8.31 in) Length 241.6 mm (9.51 in) 296 mm (11.65 in) Weight 2.4 kg (5.30 lb) 5.0 kg (11.0 lb) DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual A–5...

  • Page 82: Table A-6 Tlz9L-Db Noise Declaration

    Current values for specific configurations are available from DIGITAL representatives. 1 B = 10 dBA. Aktuelle Werte für spezielle Ausrüstungsstufen sind über die Digital Equipment Vertretungen erhältlich. 1 B = 10 dBA. ___________________________________________________________ A–6 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 83: B Product Notes For Digital Unix, Openvms, And Windows Nt

    OpenVMS, and Windows NT DIGITAL UNIX TLZ09/TLZ9L/TLZ10/TLZ1L Compression and Noncompression Modes The default mode for the TLZ09/TLZ9L/TLZ10/TLZ1L tape devices is for compression enabled. For software control of compression, use the following commands. To use the drive in compression mode, specify the device as:...

  • Page 84: Openvms Tlz09/Tlz9L/Tlz10/Tlz1L Compression And Noncompression Modes

    (TLZ10/TLZ1L only). ___________________________________________________________ OpenVMS TLZ09/TLZ9L/TLZ10/TLZ1L Compression and Noncompression Modes The default mode for the TLZ09/TLZ9L/TLZ10/TLZ1L tape devices is for compression mode. For software control of compression, use the following commands. To use the drive in compression mode, specify: MEDIA_FORMAT=COMPACT software switch...

  • Page 85: Digital Operating System Support

    The supplied driver works for both the TLZ10 and the TLZ1L for Windows NT V4.0. V3.2G and V4.0 provide full support with available patch kits. DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual B–3...
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  • Page 87: C Product Notes For Non-Digital Platforms

    Product Notes for Novell NetWare and Microsoft Windows NT This section provides information for the system administrator who should read this material before installing and using the TLZ09/TLZ10 DAT tape drives or TLZ9L autoloader with a host system operating under the Novell NetWare or Microsoft Windows NT operating systems.
  • Page 88 The TLZ09 is supported only under Windows NT version 3.51 by adding the "4 millimeter Sony drive" tape device option. Follow the Windows NT "Add/Remove Tape Devices"...

  • Page 89: Product Notes For Sun

    Product Notes for Non-DIGITAL Platforms Product Notes for Sun This section describes how to include the TLZ09 and TLZ10 tape drive or TLZ9L autoloader in a Sun SPARC system running Solaris™ 2.3 (or later) or SunOS™ 4.1.x. The information covers configuration of the host system to communicate with the tape drive.

  • Page 90: Modifications Required For Sunos 4.1.X

    ___________________________________________________________ System Modification Perform the following steps to modify the system for communication with the TLZ9L autoloader (see notes at the end of this sub-section for TLZ09 and TLZ10 differences): 1. From the command line, type: cd /sys/scsi/targets 2. Edit the "st_conf.c" file and carefully add the following structure before the "/* TLZ9 4mm 8GB */"...
  • Page 91 The tenth parameter is the speed code (not used). ( 0, 0, 0, 0 ) For the TLZ09 tape drive, perform the same steps as for the TLZ9L, with the following exceptions: In step 2, instead of "DEC 8GB 4mm Helical Scan", 12, "DEC^^^^^TLZ9",...

  • Page 92: Rebooting Of System

    " is DEC 8GB 4mm Helical Scan displayed for the TLZ09, TLZ10, or TLZ9L as a target when the system is booting. At this time the tape is configured in the /dev directory with "rst" (rewind on close) and "nrst" (no rewind on close) format. If the entry in the kernel configuration file for the tape drive were st0, for example, then "rst"...

  • Page 93: Testing The Tape Drive

    The following example shows the command for backing up an entire disk partition onto the tape drive, using a 120-meter tape: dump 0dsbf 61000 20480 128 /dev/rst0 /dev/sd0g For further help, refer to man pages of the dump command. DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual C–7...

  • Page 94: Modifications Required For Solaris 2.3 (Or Later

    ___________________________________________________________ System Modification Perform the following steps to modify the system to communicate with the autoloader (see notes at the end of this sub-section for TLZ09 and TLZ10 differences): 1. From the command line, type: cd /kernel/drv 2. Edit the "st.conf" file by adding the following before the first occurrence of "name=": # entry for TLZ9L tape drive tape-config-list = "DEC^^^^^TLZ9",...
  • Page 95 -- The last parameter in the data string is the default density of 3 for the 120-m DDS2 tape in the compressed mode. This maximum definable number of densities is a Sun Operating System limitation. DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual C–9...

  • Page 96: System Shutdown

    Product Notes for Non-DIGITAL Platforms For the TLZ09 tape drives, perform the same steps as for the TLZ9Lwith the following exceptions: In step 2, instead of "tape-config-list = "DEC^^^^^TLZ9", Substitute: for the TLZ09 "tape-config-list = "DEC^^^^^TLZ09", For the TLZ10 tape drives, perform the same steps as for the TLZ9Lwith the following...

  • Page 97: Rebooting Of System

    " is displayed DEC 8GB 4mm Helical Scan for the TLZ09, TLZ10, or TLZ9L as a target when the system is booting. At this time, the tape drive is configured in the /dev directory in two ways: rmt format, and rst format.

  • Page 98: Test

    The following parameter is an example of the command for backing up an entire disk partition ( ) onto the tape drive: /dev/rdsk/c0t3d0s6 ufsdump 0dbfo 61000 128 /dev/rmt/2 /dev/rdsk/c0t3d0s6 C–12 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 99: Product Notes For Ibm Rs/6000

    This section provides information for the system administrator. It should be read before installing and using the TLZ09 tape drive or TLZ9L autoloader with a host system with the AIX 3.2.5 (or later) operating system. The TLZ10 is not supported on IBM systems.

  • Page 100: Installing The Tape Drive Using Command-Line Interface

    19 (13h) DDS-1 format. 36 (24h) DDS-2 format. 127 (7Fh) Use current density. 253 (FDh) Current density with data compression disabled. 254 (FEh) Current density with data compression enabled. C–14 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 101: Using The Tape Drive To Install Aix

    IBM-supplied tape drives default to a block size of 0 while tape drives from other manufacturers default to a block size of 512. DIGITAL recommends changing the block size of the TLZ09 or TLZ9L to 0 (variable size) to increase performance.

  • Page 102: Product Notes For Hewlett-Packard

    Product Notes for Non-DIGITAL Platforms Product Notes for Hewlett-Packard This section describes how to include the TLZ09 or TLZ10 tape drive or TLZ9L autoloader in an HP 9000 Series 700 system running HP-UX 9.05, 10.01, or 10.10 and Series 800 system running HP-UX 10.10 and 10.20. The information covers configuration of the host system to communicate with the tape drive.

  • Page 103: Installation Procedure

    "available tape drives" window will identify the tape drive as a SCSI tape drive (HP-UX 9.05), or as a DEC TLZ9 or DEC TLZ09 (HP- UX 10.x) with the appropriate hardware path. Highlight that selection and then pull down the Actions menu and select the Add function.

  • Page 104: Hp-Ux 9.05

    For additional information about DDS tapes, refer to mt(7) of the HP-UX Reference manual (P/N B 2355-90033) or the man pages. The h, l, and m device designations all yield the same results. The c device designation enables compression. C–18 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 105: Hp-Ux 10.X

    (LUN) at the SCSI address BEST specifies the highest capacity density, which for this device is the compressed format (8 GB) NOMOD specifies default density. specifies no rewind on close specifies Berkeley behavior DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual C–19...
  • Page 106 Berkeley behavior To list the device files associated with each device, issue the command: ioscan -f -n|more C–20 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...

  • Page 107: Testing The Tape Drive

    Use the following command to verify that the "passwd" file was written to tape: /dev/rmt/c201d4h The system responds with something similar to the following: rw-r--r-- 0/10 535 Mar 23 16:31 1994 /etc/passwd The installation and verification procedure is now complete. DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual C–21...

  • Page 108: Dump Parameters For The Tape Drive

    120-meter tape (use the correct filename for the operating system in use): dump 0dsbf 61000 20480 128 /dev/rmt/c201d4h /usr For further help, refer to man pages of the dump command. C–22 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...
  • Page 109 LCD panel alphanumeric display area TLZ1L, 7–15 LCD panel icon area TLZ1L, 7–14 Eject button LED indicators, 7–2 TLZ1L, 7–13 Enabling/Disabling Data Compression, B–1 Enter button TLZ1L, 7–12 Media Recognition System (MRS), 1–3 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual Index–1...
  • Page 110 2–2 manual operations, 7–22 power switch, 5–1 operation, 7–21 specifications, A–1 SCSI ID select switch, 7–30 status LED, 5–2 seven cartridge mode, 7–24 tape LED, 5–2 Index–2 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual...
  • Page 111 7–29 unloading cartridges from magazine, 7–28 using, 7–1 Warning indicator, 7–9 warning indicator, 7–9 Write-protect indicator, 7–10 write-protect indicator, 7–10 Write-protect tab, 5–6, 7–10 TLZ9L models, 1–4 DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader Owner's Manual Index–3...
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