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- Page 1 Desktop SAS LTO...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing an mLogic Desktop SAS LTO! With mLogic's Desktop SAS LTO tape drives for Linux and Windows, your data is kept secure on industry standard LTO tape cartridges that feature a shelf life of 30+ years. support@mlogic.com www.mlogic.com...
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Page 3: System Requirements
2.32” 1) Linux or Windows PC with an Atto H644 or H680 SAS Host Bus Adapter 2) IBM Spectrum Archive Single Drive Edition software for Linux or Windows https://mlogic.desk.com (This free software can be downloaded at ) or other compatible backup/archiving software... -
Page 4: Front View
Desktop SAS LTO Features. Cartridge door Fault light (amber) Cartridge unload button Single character display (SCD) Ready light (green) Encryption key SCD dot FRONT VIEW Power jack SAS Connector On/Off switch REAR VIEW... -
Page 5: Kit Contents
Unpack your Desktop SAS LTO Kit Contents Desktop SAS enclosure with LTO-7 or LTO-8 drive LTO-7 data tape Universal cleaning tape 2m SAS 8088 to 8088 cable Optional SAS HBA Documentation (this guide) - Page 6 Connecting Desktop SAS LTO to your computer 1) Before proceeding, ensure that your computer is powered off and the Desktop SAS LTO power switch is set to the off position. 2) Connect the included SAS 8088 to 8088 cable to a compatible SAS HBA in your computer and the other end of the cable to the Desktop SAS LTO.
- Page 7 Powering on Desktop SAS LTO 1) Press the power button located on the back of the unit to the “_” position 2) Wait for the Ready Light on front of Desktop SAS LTO to illuminate steady green 3) Power on your computer Note: When initially powered on, Desktop SAS LTO will perform a hardware Power On Self-Test (POST).
- Page 8 Loading the LTO cartridge into Desktop SAS LTO 1) Make sure Desktop SAS LTO is powered on and the Green Ready Light is illuminated. Do not try to insert a tape cartridge before the Green Ready Light is on and steady. 2) Insert the cartridge in to the LTO drive.
- Page 9 IBM Spectrum Archive SDE LTFS Software for Windows Free software for mounting and formatting of LTFS tapes Adds drag and drop backup/archiving of media to mLogic SAS LTOs using Windows Explorer Compatible with: Windows 7, 8 & 10 , 64-Bit only Download IBM Spectrum Archive SDE software for Windows at https://mlogic.desk.com...
- Page 10 Free software for mounting and formatting of LTFS tapes Compatible with: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.2 (x86_64), 7.3 (x86_64 & ppc64le), 7.4 (x86_64 & ppc64le), 7.5 (x86_64) https://mlogic.desk.com Download IBM Spectrum Archive SDE software for Linux at Cleaning the LTO Tape Drive Desktop SAS LTO will alert you when it becomes necessary to clean the LTO tape drive.
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Page 11: Appendix A: Cartridge Compatibility
Appendix A: Cartridge Compatibility LTO Tape Cartridges 12TB 2.5TB 1.5TB (Ultrium8) (Ultrium7) (Ultrium6) (Ultrium5) Desktop SAS Read/Write Read/Write LTO 8 Desktop SAS Read/Write Read/Write Read Only LTO 7 Protect your media Many tape drive and backup failures are caused by damaged or badly handled tape media. •... -
Page 12: Appendix B: Status Lights / Error Codes
Appendix B: Status Lights / Error codes The status of Desktop SAS LTO is indicated by the front panel SCD and Status lights as outlined below. Activity (tape movement) in Operational mode Power is turned on or a reset is initiated... - Page 13 Ready Fault status Encryption SCD dot Meaning status light light status light The drive has no power or is powered off. The drive is powered on and in an idle On or off Green and state. solid The drive is reading from the tape, Flashing writing to the tape, rewinding the tape, green (once...
- Page 15 An error occurred and the drive or Flashing Displaying media may require service, or it may amber (once error code require cleaning. Note the code on the per second) SCD, then go to Appendix C Flashing Displaying The drive needs to be cleaned. amber Flashing The drive detected an error and is...
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Page 16: Appendix C: Error Codes And Messages
Appendix C: Error codes and messages If the drive detects a permanent error, it displays the error code on the SCD and flashes the Fault light (Ready light is Off). Make note of the SCD error code before a cartridge is removed or the SCD error code is cleared. - Page 17 Error Code Cause and Action Firmware or hardware problem. The tape drive determined that a firmware or tape drive hardware failure occurred. Tape drive hardware problem. The drive determined that a tape path or read/write error occurred. To prevent damage to the drive or tape, you cannot insert a cartridge if the current cartridge was successfully ejected.
- Page 18 WORM protected tape). Ensure that the tape cartridge is the correct media type. If the tape cartridge is the correct media type, check the write-protect switch on the cartridge. The drive does not write to a write-protected cartridge. If an error code persists contact support@mLogic.com for assistance...
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Page 19: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY mLOGIC, LLC (the “Company”) warrants its products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase of the product. This Limited Warranty only applies to the original purchaser of the product, and is not transferable to subsequent owners.
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