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StorageWorks 10/20-GB DLT Operator's Manual

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10/20-GB DLT
Cartridge Tape Drive
Operator's Reference Card
Use this card as a quick reference when operating the
10/20-GB DLT tape drive. For detailed information, see
the User Guide (EK-SM1TB-UG. A01).
1
10/20-GB DLT Front Panel
All normal-use operating controls and indicators are
provided on the front panel of the 10/20-GB DLT tape
drive, as shown below:
EK–SM1TB–RC. A01
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 10/20-GB DLT tape drive. For detailed information, see the User Guide (EK-SM1TB-UG. A01). 10/20-GB DLT Front Panel All normal-use operating controls and indicators are provided on the front panel of the 10/20-GB DLT tape drive, as shown below: EK–SM1TB–RC. A01 Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Power-On Self Test (Post) Sequence

    2 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Sequence When you turn on operating power to the 10/20-GB DLT tape drive (i.e., turn on pedestal power if the DLT tape drive is mounted in a StorageWorks enclosure, or depress top (“1”) portion of 1/0 rocker switch on rear...
  • Page 3 TZ87 density has been selected for new recording. (This selection will be written from beginning of tape.) TZ85 & Same as 10/20-GB DLT, preceding, TZ86 except applicable to designated density (yellow) format. (Continued on Next Panel)
  • Page 4 Indicator State Meaning Compress Compression mode is (yellow) enabled. Compression mode is disabled. Density Blinking DLT tape drive is in Override density selection mode. (yellow) Density selection was set from front panel. Off (default) Density selection was chosen by host computer (automatic mode).
  • Page 5 Indicator State Meaning Cleaning is unnecessary (or complete if just done). Remaining Cleaning tape attempted on after you to clean the drive heads, unload but was expired cleaning (insufficient cleaning tape area), so the heads were not adequately cleaned. Turns on Data cartridge may be again when defective;...
  • Page 6 Indicator State Meaning to clear the error. If the error remains, contact service personnel. Loading A Tape Cartridge Into the DLT Tape Drive The cartridge insert/release handle on the front of the drive provides outline procedures for loading a cartridge into the DLT tape drive (right side of handle) and unloading a cartridge from the drive (left side of handle).
  • Page 7 2. Insert rear end of cartridge (opposite from end containing write-protect switch) into the aperture behind the handle, right side up (name on top, with arrows on front write-protect switch pointing down). 3. Push the cartridge assembly into the drive until the cartridge reaches its full-stop position.
  • Page 8 NOTE The following procedure presumes that the operator manually initiates the unloading sequence by pressing the U push- NLOAD button. In some host-driven applications, the application software may issue the appropriate system software command to initiate the same unloading sequence. CAUTION Never operate the cartridge insert/release handle unless the green O...

  • Page 9: Operating Hints

    Operating Hints • Never operate the cartridge insert/release handle if the green O light is not PERATE ANDLE on steadily or blinking. • If DLT tape drive behaves erratically with a given tape cartridge, open inspection door at rear of cartridge to make sure that cartridge leader is in its correct position (see figure, below).

  • Page 10: Cartridge Compatibility

    † Read/write, backward compatible with DLT tape drive of selected density. The 10/20-GB DLT tape drive cannot write TK70, TK50, or TZ30 format on any cartridge and cannot read any of those formats. First Edition, April 1994 The information on this reference card is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as being a comment by Digital Equipment Corporation.