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7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive
Setup and Operator Guide
Model 342
Document Number SA37-0380-00
Part Number 59H3812
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7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide
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¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1998
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  • Page 1 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Book Cover COVER Book Cover -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Model 342 Document Number SA37-0380-00 Part Number 59H3812 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 COVER - 1...
  • Page 2 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Notices 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. ¦ ¦ ¦...
  • 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

    7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Table of Contents CONTENTS Table of Contents COVER Book Cover NOTICES Notices EDITION Edition Notice CONTENTS Table of Contents FRONT_1 Notices FRONT_1.1 Safety Notices FRONT_1.1.1 Danger Notice FRONT_1.1.2 Caution Notice FRONT_1.1.3 Attention Notice FRONT_1.2...

  • 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

    7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Safety Notices FRONT_1.1 Safety Notices When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices contained in this guide. Each danger and caution notice contains a reference number (72XXDxxx or 72XXCxxx). Use the reference number to check the translation in External Devices Safety Information, SA26-7003.

  • Page 7: Front_1.1.1

    7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Danger Notice FRONT_1.1.1 Danger Notice A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people. The following is a sample danger notice: +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ ¦ DANGER ¦...

  • Page 8: Front_1.1.2

    7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Caution Notice FRONT_1.1.2 Caution Notice A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing condition. The following is a sample caution notice: +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦...

  • 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.

  • 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

    7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide 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. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement...

  • Page 12: Front_1.4 Trademarks

    7208 Tape Drive 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: AS/400 OS/400 The following terms are trademarks of other companies: Canadian Standards Association Underwriter's Laboratories ¦...

  • Page 13: Front_2

    Topic 2, "Setting Up the 7208 Tape Drive," tells how to install the 7208 Tape Drive. Topic 3, "Using the 7208 Tape Drive," describes the operator controls, indicator lights, and liquid crystal display (LCD) on the 7208 Tape Drive. It also tells how to load and unload a tape cartridge, and how to clean the tape drive.

  • Page 14: Front_2.1

    7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Related Publications FRONT_2.1 Related Publications 7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive Model 342 Service Guide, SA37-0381, provides service and maintenance information for the 7208 Tape Drive. External Devices Safety Information, SA26-7003, provides translations of danger and caution notices.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. General Information

    Chapter 1. General Information 1.0 Chapter 1. General Information The 7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive Model 342 is an external storage device that connects to the IBM AS/400 and stores additional data. The 7208 Tape Drive: Saves and restores system data files...
  • Page 16 System Requirement 1.1 System Requirement The system requirement for the 7208 Tape Drive is any AS/400 platform with an OS/400 operating system at level V4R1 (or higher) and one of the following attachment features: PCI external tape controller (feature code 2729) Magnetic media controller (feature code 6534) ¦...
  • Page 17 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Specifications 1.2 Specifications +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ Figure 2. Specifications for the 7208 Tape Drive Model 342 ¦ +------------------------------------------------------------------------¦ ¦ Physical Specifications ¦ +------------------------------------------------------------------------¦ ¦ Width ¦ 250 mm (9.8 in.) ¦ +-----------------------+------------------------------------------------¦ ¦ Depth ¦...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2. Setting Up The 7208 Tape Drive

    ¦ +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Before installing the 7208 Tape Drive, 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. Attention: The 7208 Tape Drive is a precision device that requires reasonable care in handling to prevent data loss or permanent damage to the device.
  • Page 19 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Performing the Installation 2.1 Performing the Installation To install the 7208 Tape Drive Model 342, complete the following steps. Subtopics 2.1.1 Step 1. Using the Inventory Checklist 2.1.2 Step 2. Checking the Electrical Outlets 2.1.3 Step 3.

  • Page 20: Step 1. Using The Inventory Checklist

    The External Devices Warranty Information (U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico only) The 7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive Model 342 Setup and Operator Guide (this guide) The 7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive Model 342 Service Guide (required for your trained service personnel) The External Devices Safety Information manual...

  • Page 21: Step 2. Checking The Electrical Outlets

    7208 Tape Drive 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. 1998 2.1.2 - 1...

  • Page 22: Step 3. Assembling The Materials

    Assembling the Materials Refer to your system management or system hardware manuals to locate the information that you need to install the 7208 Tape Drive. __ 1. Get your system unit manuals now. You may find the needed information under the topics:...

  • Page 23: Step 4. Setting The Scsi Address

    The SCSI address is a unique address that identifies the 7208 Tape Drive to your AS/400 system unit. Use the SCSI address switch to set the SCSI address of the 7208 Tape Drive. The switch ( 1 in Figure 3) is located on the rear of the tape drive. Figure 3 also shows the SCSI bus cable connectors 2 , the cooling fan 3 , and the power cable connector 4 .

  • Page 24: Step 5. Placing The 7208 Tape Drive

    __ 2. Connect the power cable to the 7208 Tape Drive. (Do not plug it into the electrical outlet at this time.) Some of the external devices that attach to the system unit can be stacked. The 7208 Tape Drive should be placed at the top of the stack.

  • Page 25: Step 6. Performing A System Shutdown

    2.1.6 Step 6. Performing a System Shutdown Attention: Do not attach the 7208 Tape Drive to an AS/400 system unit that is powered on. This can damage the 7208 Tape Drive, the system unit, or both. To perform a system shutdown of the AS/400, do the following: Note: Before doing a controlled shutdown of the system unit, notify other users who may be using the system.

  • Page 26: Step 7. Connecting The Scsi Bus Cable

    __ 1. If installed, remove the connector covers. __ 2. On the rear of the 7208 Tape Drive ( 1 in Figure 4), attach the device connector end of the SCSI bus cable 2 to one of the SCSI connectors 3 .

  • Page 27: Step 8. Installing The Scsi Bus Terminator

    Make sure to install a SCSI bus terminator on the 7208 Tape Drive. To install the terminator ( 1 in Figure 5), align it with the unused SCSI connector (in this case, 2 on the 7208 Tape Drive 3 ) and push in until the terminator is seated.

  • Page 28: Step 9. Connecting The Power Cables

    "Changing the Display Language" in topic 3.4.) 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.

  • Page 29: Step 10. Performing The Checkout Procedure

    SCSI devices that are connected to the AS/400. 4. If you already know the 7208 Tape Drive that you are configuring by its number in the Description column, go to the next step. If you do not know the number of your 7208 Tape Drive: __ a.

  • Page 30: Chapter 3. Using The 7208 Tape Drive

    Using the 7208 Tape Drive This topic describes the operator controls and indicator lights on the 7208 Tape Drive. It also describes the liquid crystal display, gives instructions for loading and unloading a tape cartridge, and tells how to clean the tape drive.
  • Page 31 7208 Tape Drive 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. 1998 3.1 - 1...

  • Page 32: Power Switch

    3.1.1 Power Switch The power switch ( 1 in Figure 7 in topic 3.0) is a push button switch that enables the power to be turned on or off. When the 7208 Tape Drive is on, the power-on light 2 is on.

  • Page 33: Unload Button

    3.1.2 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.

  • Page 34: Indicator Lights

    7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Indicator Lights 3.2 Indicator Lights The 7208 Tape Drive Model 342 has the following indicator lights. Subtopics 3.2.1 Power-On Light 3.2.2 Status Light ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 3.2 - 1...

  • Page 35: Power-On Light

    7208 Tape Drive 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 2 comes on and stays on. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 3.2.1 - 1...

  • Page 36: Status Light

    7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Status Light 3.2.2 Status Light Three status lights 4 and their ISO symbols appear on the 7208 Tape Drive as follows: The combinations of the lights and their definitions are shown in Figure 8. +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦...
  • Page 37 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Status Light ¦ ¦ ¦ flashes after the reset, ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ contact your service ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ representative. ¦ +------------------------------------------------------------------------¦ +------------------------------------------------------------------------¦ ¦ PICTURE 25 ¦ ¦ The tape drive requires cleaning. ¦...

  • Page 38: Liquid Crystal Display

    3.3 Liquid Crystal Display The 7208 Tape Drive features a liquid crystal display (LCD) ( 5 in Figure 7 in topic 3.0). The LCD provides operating and error messages. Figure 9 shows a list of messages that display on the LCD.
  • Page 39 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Liquid Crystal Display ¦ >> SEARCH¦¦==== ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ A high-speed search is in progress. ¦ ¦ << SEARCH¦¦==== ¦ ¦ +-----------------------+------------------------------------------------¦ ¦ << REWIND¦¦¦=== ¦ The rewind function is in progress.

  • Page 40: Changing The Display Language

    Changing the Display Language 3.4 Changing the Display Language The text on the 7208 Tape Drive LCD is available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. To change the language: 1. Turn off the power to the 7208 Tape Drive.

  • Page 41: Loading And Unloading Tape Cartridges

    7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Loading and Unloading Tape Cartridges 3.5 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"...

  • Page 42: Loading A Tape Cartridge

    Figure 10. Loading a Tape Cartridge into the 7208 Tape Drive 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 10). The message LOADING displays.

  • Page 43: Unloading A Tape Cartridge

    2. Press the unload button. The 7208 Tape Drive rewinds, unloads, and ejects the tape. The process may take from 15 seconds to several minutes, depending on the position of the tape and the amount of data written. On the LCD, the message EJECT displays, followed by the message READY-NOTAPE.
  • Page 44 5. When the cartridge ejects, refer to Appendix B, "Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedure Numbers" in topic B.0 to resolve the error message that you wrote down in 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 342 Service Guide.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Tape Drive

    MUST CLEAN. 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.

  • Page 46: Chapter 4. Removing The 7208 Tape Drive

    7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Chapter 4. Removing the 7208 Tape Drive 4.0 Chapter 4. Removing the 7208 Tape Drive This topic describes how to remove the 7208 Tape Drive Model 342 after it has been installed. +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ ¦ DANGER ¦...
  • Page 47 Attention: Failure to perform the following steps in sequence before you add or delete a device may result in data loss or system failure. __ 1. If loaded, remove the tape cartridge from the drive by pressing the unload button while the 7208 Tape Drive power is on.

  • Page 48: Chapter 5. Using The Media

    7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Chapter 5. Using the Media 5.0 Chapter 5. Using the Media Use only IBM 8mm cartridges with the 7208 Tape Drive. Subtopics 5.1 Types of 8mm Cartridges 5.2 Guidelines for Using Tape Cartridges 5.3 Storage and Shipping Environments...
  • Page 49 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Types of 8mm Cartridges 5.1 Types of 8mm Cartridges The 7208 Tape Drive Model 342 is shipped with an advanced metal-evaporated (AME) data cartridge, an AME test cartridge, and a cleaning cartridge. Data Cartridge Use the AME data cartridge for saving or restoring your programs or data.
  • Page 50 Observe the following guidelines for using media with the 7208 Tape Drive Model 342: Attention: Do not use video-grade cartridges, as they are hazardous to the 7208 Tape Drive and will void your warranty. 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.
  • Page 51 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Storage and Shipping Environments 5.3 Storage and Shipping Environments Before using an 8mm tape cartridge, let it acclimate by placing the cartridge in the operating environment for as long as it has been away from the environment, or for 24 hours, whichever is less.
  • Page 52 5.4 Operating in Harsh Environments The 7208 Tape Drive is ideally suited to streaming operations, as opposed to multiple stop-and-start, random-search tape operations. When the tape is used for frequent stop-and-start operations, it is beneficial to still have as much streaming movement as possible. This can be accomplished by ensuring that any save or restore operation is the only active operation being performed.

  • Page 53: Setting The Write-Protect Switch

    7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Setting the Write-Protect Switch 5.5 Setting the Write-Protect Switch The position of the write-protect switch on the 8mm tape cartridge determines when you can write to the tape. When the switch is set to SAVE 1 , data cannot be written to or read from the tape.
  • Page 54 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Setting the Write-Protect Switch Figure 13. Setting the Write-Protect Switch ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 5.5 - 2...

  • Page 55: Ordering Tape Cartridges

    5.6 Ordering Tape Cartridges Figure 14 lists the tape cartridges that you can order for the 7208 Tape Drive Model 342. 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. Power Cables

    7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Appendix A. Power Cables A.0 Appendix A. Power Cables +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ ¦ To avoid electrical shock, a power cable with a grounded ¦ ¦ ¦ attachment plug has been provided. Use only properly ¦...
  • Page 57 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Appendix A. Power Cables ¦ Chicago ¦ ¦ ¦ +--------------------+-----------------------------------------+---------¦ ¦ 13F9940 Australia ¦ Argentina, Australia, New Zealand ¦ ¦ +--------------------+-----------------------------------------+---------¦ ¦ 13F9979 France ¦ Abu Dhabi, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, ¦ ¦ ¦...
  • Page 58 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Appendix A. Power Cables Figure 16. Types of Receptacles ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 A.0 - 3...

  • Page 59: Appendix B. Fault Symptom Codes And Error Recovery Procedure Numbers

    Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedure Numbers Use Figure 17 to resolve error messages that appear on the LCD of the 7208 Tape Drive Model 342: 1. Determine the fault symptom code (FSC) in the error message (the first two digits in the message). For example, in error message ERR 1: AD 58 C0, the FSC is AD.
  • Page 60 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Appendix B. Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedure Numbers ¦ ¦ or VERIFY ¦ 2,8,6 ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ O = 50% ¦ +-----------+------------------------------------+-----------+-----------¦ ¦ ¦ Bad filemark encountered during a ¦...
  • Page 61 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Appendix B. Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedure Numbers ¦ ¦ DIAGNOSTIC ¦ ¦ ¦ +-----------+------------------------------------+-----------+-----------¦ ¦ ¦ Header in wrong format when ¦ ¦ T = 100% ¦ ¦ ¦ loading ucode ¦...
  • Page 62 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Appendix B. Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedure Numbers ¦ ¦ Servo zone readback check failure ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ T = 70% ¦ +-----------+------------------------------------+-----------+-----------¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦...
  • Page 63 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Appendix B. Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedure Numbers +-----------+------------------------------------+-----------+-----------¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ D = 50% ¦ ¦ ¦ Illegal Operation Code ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ S = 50% ¦...
  • Page 64 7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Appendix B. Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedure Numbers ¦ ¦ Drive needs cleaning ¦ ¦ ¦ +-----------+------------------------------------+-----------+-----------¦ ¦ ¦ Invalid mode (2.3GB) for data ¦ ¦ D = 50% ¦ ¦...

  • Page 65: Appendix C. Error Recovery Procedures

    Error Recovery Procedures Use Figure 18 to resolve error messages that appear on the LCD of the 7208 Tape Drive Model 342: 1. Determine the fault symptom code (FSC) in the error message (the first two digits in the message). For example, in error message ERR 1: AD 58 C0, the FSC is AD.

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

    Appendix D. Readers' Comments -- We'd Like to Hear from You COMMENTS Appendix D. Readers' Comments -- We'd Like to Hear from You 7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Model 342 Publication No. SA37-0380-00 Overall, how satisfied are you with the information in this book?

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