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7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive
Model 341
Setup and Operator Guide
Document Number SA37-0319-00
Part Number 59H2733
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7208 Model 341 Setup and Operator Guide
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¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997
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  • Page 1 7208 Model 341 Setup and Operator Guide Book Cover COVER Book Cover -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive Model 341 Setup and Operator Guide Document Number SA37-0319-00 Part Number 59H2733 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 COVER - 1...
  • Page 2 NOTICES Notices +--- Note! ----------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure ¦ ¦ to read the general information under "Notices" in topic FRONT_1. ¦ ¦ ¦ +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 NOTICES - 1...
  • Page 3 IBM Corporation, Department 61C, 9000 South Rita Road, Tucson, Arizona 85744-0001, U.S.A. When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Power Cables Appendix B. Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedure Numbers Appendix C. Error Recovery Procedures BACK_1 Communicating Your Comments to IBM COMMENTS Readers' Comments -- We'd Like to Hear from You ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 CONTENTS - 1...

  • Page 5: Front_1 Notices

    IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM program or other IBM product in this publication is not intended to state or imply that only IBM's program or other product may be used. Any functionally equivalent program that does not infringe any of IBM's intellectual property rights may be used instead of the IBM product.

  • Page 6: Front_1.1

    (72XXDxxx or 72XXCxxx). Use the reference number to check the translation in External Devices Safety Information, SA26-7003. Examples of danger, caution, and attention notices follow. Subtopics FRONT_1.1.1 Danger Notice FRONT_1.1.2 Caution Notice FRONT_1.1.3 Attention Notice ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 FRONT_1.1 - 1...

  • Page 7: Front_1.1.1

    ¦ or the products that attach to the system. It is the ¦ ¦ customer's responsibility to ensure that the outlet is ¦ ¦ correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical ¦ ¦ shock. (72XXD201) ¦ +--------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 FRONT_1.1.1 - 1...

  • Page 8: Front_1.1.2

    Do not attempt to use the handle on the module to lift the PICTURE 2 entire device (module and enclosure) as a unit. First remove the module; then, use two hands to lift the enclosure. (72XXC356) ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 FRONT_1.1.2 - 1...

  • Page 9: Front_1.1.3

    An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program, device, system, or data. The following is a sample attention notice: Attention: Do not operate the 7208 Tape Drive in a poor air-quality environment. If your environment contains an excessive amount of particulates, contact your service representative for more information. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 FRONT_1.1.3 - 1...

  • Page 10: Front_1.2

    This unit contains recyclable materials. The materials should be recycled where facilities are available and according to local regulations. In some areas IBM may provide a product take-back program that ensures proper handling of the product. Contact your IBM representative for more information.

  • Page 11: Front_1.3

    Electronic Emission Notices FRONT_1.3 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. 7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive Model 341...
  • Page 12 7208 Model 341 Setup and Operator Guide Electronic Emission Notices Korean Government Ministry of Communication (MOC) Statement Please note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in any environment including residential areas. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 FRONT_1.3 - 2...

  • Page 13: Front_1.4 Trademarks

    7208 Model 341 Setup and Operator Guide Trademarks FRONT_1.4 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: RS/6000 The following terms are trademarks of other companies: Canadian Standards Association Underwriter's Laboratories ¦...

  • Page 14: Front_2

    Appendix B, "Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedure Numbers," lists codes needed to resolve error messages. Appendix C, "Error Recovery Procedures," lists instructions for resolving error messages. Store this guide with your system manuals. Subtopics FRONT_2.1 Related Publications ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 FRONT_2 - 1...

  • Page 15: Front_2.1

    7208 Tape Drive. External Devices Safety Information, SA26-7003, provides translations of danger and caution notices. AIX System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices, SC23-2525, provides information about how to manage the AIX operating system. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 FRONT_2.1 - 1...

  • Page 16: 1.1 System Requirement

    Chapter 1. General Information 1.0 Chapter 1. General Information The 7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive Model 341 is an external storage device that connects to the IBM RS/6000 and stores additional data. The 7208 Tape Drive can: Save and restore system data files...

  • Page 17: Step

    7208 Model 341 Setup and Operator Guide System Requirement 1.1 System Requirement The system requirement for the 7208 Tape Drive is any RS/6000 platform with an AIX operating system at level 4.1.5, 4.2, or higher. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 1.1 - 1...

  • Page 18: Step

    Note: To determine your current level of firmware and to obtain a firmware upgrade, refer to instructions that may be included with your 7208 Tape Drive or check your RS/6000 service documentation. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 1.2 - 1...

  • Page 19: Step

    The operating limits include media. The storage and shipping ¦ ¦ limits do not include media. For media storage and shipping limits, ¦ ¦ see "Storage and Shipping Environments" in topic 5.2. ¦ +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 1.3 - 1...

  • Page 20: Step

    Avoid bumping or dropping the 7208 Tape Drive. To unpack the 7208 Tape Drive, simply remove the packing material from the box it was shipped in. Subtopics 2.1 Performing the Installation ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 2.0 - 1...

  • Page 21: Step

    2.1.7 Step 7. Connecting the SCSI Bus Cable 2.1.8 Step 8. Installing the SCSI Terminator 2.1.9 Step 9. Connecting the Power Cables 2.1.10 Step 10. Performing the 7208 Tape Drive Checkout Procedure ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 2.1 - 1...

  • Page 22: Step

    A system-to-device SCSI bus cable and a terminator (if the 7208 Tape Drive is the only device connected to the RS/6000) A device-to-device SCSI bus cable (if the 7208 Tape Drive connects to another SCSI device) Data cartridge Test cartridge Cleaning cartridge ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 2.1.1 - 1...

  • Page 23: Step

    7208 Model 341 Setup and Operator Guide Step 2. Checking the Electrical Outlets 2.1.2 Step 2. Checking the Electrical Outlets Make sure that the electrical outlets you use are properly grounded. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 2.1.2 - 1...

  • Page 24: Step

    __ 2. Determine where the SCSI controller is located (where you make the cable connection). Record the controller location here PICTURE 5 __ 3. Determine an unused SCSI address for the 7208 Tape Drive. Record the address here PICTURE 6 ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 2.1.3 - 1...

  • Page 25: Step

    To set the SCSI address, do the following: Press the + or - pushbutton to set the SCSI address switch to the address that you have previously determined in "Step 3. Assembling the Materials" in topic 2.1.3. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 2.1.4 - 1...

  • Page 26: Copyright Ibm Corp

    __ 2. Connect the power cable to the 7208 Tape Drive. (Do not plug it into the electrical outlet at this time.) The external devices that attach to the system unit can be stacked. When stacking external devices, do not place more than 30 pounds on top of the 7208 Tape Drive. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 2.1.5 - 1...
  • Page 27 __ 3. Turn off the power to all external devices connected to the system unit. __ 4. Unplug the power cables to all external devices from their electrical outlets. __ 5. Unplug the system unit power cable from the electrical outlet. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 2.1.6 - 1...
  • Page 28 If the 7208 Tape Drive is the only device attached to the system, connect the cable to the system unit (see Figure 5 in topic 2.1.8). If the 7208 Tape Drive is part of a multiple-device configuration, connect the SCSI cable to the next device (see Figure 6 in topic 2.1.8). ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 2.1.7 - 1...
  • Page 29 2. Only one external terminator is required to terminate the SCSI bus. You do not need to use the terminator shipped with the 7208 Tape Drive if a terminator has been previously installed. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 2.1.8 - 1...

  • Page 30: Indicator Lights

    Note: If the POST does not complete successfully, the 7208 Tape Drive has detected an internal fault and must be repaired. Contact your service representative. Do not continue with the installation at this time. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 2.1.9 - 1...
  • Page 31 AIX or RS/6000 manuals. d. This completes the 7208 Tape Drive installation. Store the test cartridge and the cleaning cartridge for future use. Store all 7208 Tape Drive publications with your system manuals. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 2.1.10 - 1...

  • Page 32: Chapter 3

    Figure 8. Front View of the 7208 Tape Drive Model 341 Subtopics 3.1 Operator Controls 3.2 Indicator Lights 3.3 Liquid Crystal Display 3.4 Loading and Unloading Tape Cartridges 3.5 Cleaning the Tape Drive ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 3.0 - 1...

  • Page 33: Operator Controls

    7208 Model 341 Setup and Operator Guide Operator Controls 3.1 Operator Controls The 7208 Tape Drive has the following operator controls. Subtopics 3.1.1 Power Switch 3.1.2 Unload Button ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 3.1 - 1...

  • Page 34: Power Switch

    7208 Tape Drive is on, the power-on light 5 is on. Note: The PICTURE 13 symbol located next to the power switch is an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) symbol for a pushbutton switch. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 3.1.1 - 1...

  • Page 35: Unload Button

    The unload button 3 enables a tape cartridge to be ejected. The unload button operates only when the 7208 Tape Drive power is on. To remove a tape cartridge, press and hold the unload button for about one second. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 3.1.2 - 1...

  • Page 36: Indicator Lights

    7208 Model 341 Setup and Operator Guide Indicator Lights 3.2 Indicator Lights The 7208 Tape Drive has the following indicator lights. Subtopics 3.2.1 Power-On Light 3.2.2 Status Lights ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 3.2 - 1...

  • Page 37: Power-On Light

    7208 Model 341 Setup and Operator Guide Power-On Light 3.2.1 Power-On Light When the 7208 Tape Drive is turned on, the power-on light 5 comes on and stays on. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 3.2.1 - 1...

  • Page 38: Unload Button

    ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ movement is occurring. If the light ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ is off, no tape movement is ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ occurring. ¦ +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 3.2.2 - 1...

  • Page 39: Unload Button

    ¦ ¦ ILLEGAL WRT ¦ data cartridge inserted. This message remains ¦ ¦ ¦ until a proper tape is inserted or a tape ¦ ¦ ¦ motion command is issued. ¦ +-----------------------+------------------------------------------------¦ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 3.3 - 1...

  • Page 40: Liquid Crystal Display

    To resolve the error, refer to ¦ ¦ ¦ Appendix B, "Fault Symptom Codes and Error ¦ ¦ ¦ Recovery Procedure Numbers" in topic B.0. ¦ +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Subtopics 3.3.1 Changing the Display Language ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 3.3 - 2...

  • Page 41: Unload Button

    2. Press and hold the unload button immediately after turning on the power to the 7208 Tape Drive. 3. The LCD cycles through the available languages. When the desired language displays, release the unload button. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 3.3.1 - 1...

  • Page 42: Loading And Unloading Tape Cartridges

    To load and unload a tape cartridge, do the following. For information about the type of media to use, refer to Chapter 5, "Using the Media" in topic 5.0. Note: To avoid problems with loading and unloading, use only one label on a cartridge. Subtopics 3.4.1 Loading a Tape Cartridge 3.4.2 Unloading a Tape Cartridge ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 3.4 - 1...

  • Page 43: Power-On Light

    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 (see Figure 11). The message LOADING displays. To indicate that the load operation was successful, the message READY-TAPE displays and the Ready status light comes on. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 3.4.1 - 1...

  • Page 44: Unload Button

    The Ready light turns off. The Activity light flashes during the unload operation. The Activity light turns off when the cartridge is ejected from the tape drive. Subtopics 3.4.2.1 Resolving Unload Error Messages ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 3.4.2 - 1...

  • Page 45: Power Switch

    Step 1. If the cartridge does not eject, refer to the section on manually removing a tape cartridge in the 7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive Model 341 Service Guide. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 3.4.2.1 - 1...

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Tape Drive

    The 7208 Tape Drive counts the number of hours of tape motion and indicates when it is time to clean the tape drive by displaying the message CLEAN SOON and turning on the Fault status light. To clean the tape drive, use only the IBM 8mm Cleaning Cartridge (part number 59H2898). For uninterrupted operation, have one or more spare cleaning cartridges available.

  • Page 47: Chapter 4

    ¦ from the existing system before you add or remove a ¦ ¦ device. (72XXD203) ¦ +--------------------------------------------------------+ Attention: Damage as a result of improper handling may void your equipment warranty. Subtopics 4.1 Removal Checklist ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 4.0 - 1...

  • Page 48: Unload Button

    __ 12. Remove the 7208 Tape Drive and place it in the new location. __ 13. Reinstall the 7208 Tape Drive (refer to Chapter 2, "Setting Up the 7208 Tape Drive" in topic 2.0). ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 4.1 - 1...

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Tape Drive

    Before using a cartridge, let it acclimate to the operating environment for as long as it has been away from the environment or for 24 hours, whichever is less. Use only IBM 8mm cartridges with the 7208 Tape Drive Model 341. The 7208 Tape Drive: - Reads from and writes to advanced metal-evaporated (AME) cartridges - Reads from metal particle (MP) cartridges To order tape cartridges, see "Ordering Tape Cartridges"...

  • Page 50: Cleaning The Tape Drive

    Use the specially labeled cleaning cartridge to clean the 7208 Tape Drive tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive" in topic 3.5). To order additional cartridges, refer to "Ordering Tape Cartridges" in topic 5.5. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 5.1 - 1...

  • Page 51: Storage And Shipping Environments

    ¦ Relative Humidity ¦ 20 to 60% ¦ 5 to 80% ¦ ¦ (noncondensing) ¦ ¦ ¦ +-----------------------+------------------------+-----------------------¦ ¦ Maximum Wet Bulb ¦ 26°C ¦ 26°C ¦ ¦ ¦ (79°F) ¦ (79°F) ¦ +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 5.2 - 1...

  • Page 52: Operating In Harsh Environments

    The magnetic and physical strength of the tape will have deteriorated as a result of its exposure to the environment. Do not store important data on such a tape; transfer the data to a newer tape for reliable archiving. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 5.3 - 1...

  • Page 53: Setting The Write-Protect Switch

    When the switch is set to REC (Record) 2 , data can be written to and read from the tape. Figure 14 shows the write-protect switch in the REC and SAVE positions. An attempt to write to a data cartridge with the switch in the SAVE position will cause an error. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 5.4 - 1...

  • Page 54: Setting The Write-Protect Switch

    7208 Model 341 Setup and Operator Guide Setting the Write-Protect Switch Figure 14. Setting the Write-Protect Switch ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 5.4 - 2...

  • Page 55: Ordering Tape Cartridges

    Figure 15 lists the tape cartridges that you can order for the 7208 Tape Drive Model 341. 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.

  • Page 56: Appendix A

    ¦ Trinidad, U.S.A. (except Chicago), ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ Venezuela ¦ ¦ +--------------------+-----------------------------------------+---------¦ ¦ 6952301 ¦ Chicago, U.S.A. ¦ ¦ ¦ 6 ft ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ Chicago ¦ ¦ ¦ +--------------------+-----------------------------------------+---------¦ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 A.0 - 1...

  • Page 57: Appendix A

    ¦ Switzerland ¦ ¦ ¦ +--------------------+-----------------------------------------+---------¦ ¦ 14F0069 ¦ Chile, Ethiopia, Italy ¦ ¦ ¦ Italy ¦ ¦ ¦ +--------------------+-----------------------------------------+---------¦ ¦ 14F0087 ¦ Israel ¦ ¦ ¦ Israel ¦ ¦ ¦ +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 A.0 - 2...

  • Page 58: Appendix A

    7208 Model 341 Setup and Operator Guide Appendix A. Power Cables Figure 17. Types of Receptacles ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 A.0 - 3...

  • Page 59: Appendix B

    ¦ ¦ ¦ +-----------+------------------------------------+-----------+-----------¦ ¦ ¦ LEOT encountered during WFM ¦ ¦ ¦ +-----------+------------------------------------+-----------+-----------¦ ¦ ¦ Setmark detected on SPACE/LOCATE ¦ ¦ ¦ +-----------+------------------------------------+-----------+-----------¦ ¦ ¦ Filemark detected during ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 B.0 - 1...

  • Page 60: Appendix B

    ¦ exceeded ¦ ¦ D = 30% ¦ +-----------+------------------------------------+-----------+-----------¦ ¦ ¦ Write EOD failure after retry ¦ ¦ T = 70% ¦ ¦ ¦ limit exceeded ¦ ¦ D = 30% ¦ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 B.0 - 2...

  • Page 61: Appendix B

    ¦ ¦ +-----------+------------------------------------+-----------+-----------¦ ¦ ¦ Not ready, cause not known ¦ ¦ ¦ +-----------+------------------------------------+-----------+-----------¦ ¦ ¦ Not ready, in process of becoming ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ready ¦ ¦ ¦ +-----------+------------------------------------+-----------+-----------¦ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 B.0 - 3...

  • Page 62: Appendix B

    ¦ ¦ compression ¦ ¦ ¦ +-----------+------------------------------------+-----------+-----------¦ ¦ ¦ Download in progress ¦ ¦ ¦ +-----------+------------------------------------+-----------+-----------¦ ¦ ¦ Log parameter overflow (recovered ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ error) ¦ ¦ ¦ +-----------+------------------------------------+-----------+-----------¦ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 B.0 - 4...

  • Page 63: Appendix B

    ¦ EEPROM contains meaningless ¦ ¦ D = 100% ¦ ¦ ¦ information ¦ ¦ ¦ +------------------------------------------------------------------------¦ ¦ Note: In the Cause column, T = Tape and D = Drive ¦ +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 B.0 - 5...

  • Page 64: Unload Button

    ¦ 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. 1997 C.0 - 1...

  • Page 65: Communicating Your Comments To Ibm

    If you are mailing a readers' comment form (RCF) from a country other than the United States, you can give the RCF to the local IBM branch office or IBM representative for postage-paid mailing.

  • Page 66: Readers' Comments -- We'd Like To Hear From You

    .._______________________________________________ Company or Organization _______________________________________________ Address .._______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Phone No.._______________________________________________ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 COMMENTS - 1...

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