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- Page 1 Desktop LTO SAS Desktop LTO SAS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cleaning Your Qi............9 feature a shelf life of 30-plus years. Appendix A: Qi Cartridge Compatibility....10 For more information, Appendix B: Qi Error Codes and Messages.. 11–13 please contact us at support@Qualstar.com or Product Warranty Caution........14 visit us at Qualstar.com Copyright ©... -
Page 3: Qi Dimensions & System Requirements
DIMENSIONS & SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 8" 1) PC or server Front view 2) Host bus adapter (HBA) 3) SAS cable 4) Backup software 10.2" Side view Rear view 2.58"... -
Page 4: Qi Features
FEATURES Cartridge door Fault light (amber) Cartridge unload Single character button display (SCD) Ready light (green) SCD dot Encryption key Front view Power jack Mini-SAS SFF-8088 (F) port On/Off switch Rear view... -
Page 5: Qi Unpacking/Contents
UNPACK YOUR Qi DESKTOP LTO SAS Kit Contents • Qi Desktop LTO SAS with LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 drive • Applicable data tape cartridge (optional) • Power cord • Quick-start guide... -
Page 6: Connecting The Qi To Your Computer
CONNECTING YOUR Qi 1) Before proceeding, ensure that your computer is powered off and the Qi’s power switch is set to the off [o] position. 2) Connect a compatible SAS cable to a compatible SAS HBA in your computer and the other end of the cable to the Qi. -
Page 7: Powering On Your Qi
POST is complete. POST takes approximately 12 seconds. Note: If the Qi is powered on with a tape cartridge installed, the system will perform a much more intensive POST while the system verifies the integrity of the data on the tape. -
Page 8: Loading And Unloading The Lto Cartridge Into Your Qi
LOADING THE LTO CARTRIDGE 1) Make sure the Qi 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. The cartridge goes in with the arrow pointing upward. -
Page 9: Cleaning Your Qi
CLEANING THE Qi LTO TAPE DRIVE The Qi will alert you when it is necessary to clean the LTO tape drive. The SCD will display a “C” to indicate a cleaning is required. To clean, insert a cleaning cartridge into the LTO drive. Cleaning begins automatically. When the process is finished, the cartridge is unloaded, and the SCD will be blank. -
Page 10: Appendix A: Qi Cartridge Compatibility
APPENDIX A: CARTRIDGE COMPATIBILITY LTO Tape Cartridges 12 TB 6 TB 2.5 TB 1.5 TB 800 GB (Ultrium 8) (Ultrium 7) (Ultrium 6) (Ultrium 5) (Ultrium 4) Desktop SAS Read/Write Read/Write LTO-8 Desktop SAS Read/Write Read/Write Read Only LTO-7 Desktop SAS Read/Write Read/Write Read Only... -
Page 11: Appendix B: Qi Error Codes And Messages
(the tape drive is not operating). Complete these actions: 1. Ensure the power connector is properly seated. 2. Turn power off/on to the Qi to see if the problem repeats. Firmware problem. The tape drive determined a firmware error occurred. Continued on next page... - Page 12 To prevent damage to the drive or tape, you cannot insert a cartridge if the current cartridge was successfully ejected. The error code might clear when you cycle power to the Qi. Tape drive or media error. The tape drive determined that an error occurred, but it cannot isolate the error to faulty hardware or to the tape cartridge.
- Page 13 Degraded operation. The tape drive determined a problem occurred that degraded the operation of the tape drive, but it did not restrict continued use. The tape drive must be cleaned. Clean the tape drive. See “Cleaning the Qi LTO Tape Drive” on page 9.
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Page 14: Product Warranty Caution
PRODUCT WARRANTY CAUTION The Qi Desktop LTO SAS contains no user-serviceable components. Only an authorized service center should carry out any servicing or repairs. The warranty for the Qi shall not apply to failures of any unit when: • Any of the Qi components are repaired or modified by anyone other than an approved agent.