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  • Page 1 User’s Guide User’s Guide User’s Guide User’s Guide User’s Guide User’s Guide DAT 160 DAT 160 81-81794-01 A01...
  • Page 2 Neither HP nor Quantum shall be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Introduction Product Overview... 1 Capacity and Transfer Rates ... 3 Tape Drive Components... 3 LED Action Sequences ... 4 Installing Internal Tape Drives Unpacking Your Drive... 7 Before You Begin... 7 Required Tools ...
  • Page 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Decide Which Cable to Use ... 14 Connecting the USB Cable to the Server ... 15 Attach Power and USB Cables to the Tape Drive ... 17 Attach Power and SCSI Cables ... 18 Where Should the SCSI Terminator Be?...
  • Page 5 SCSI Terminology ... 54 Setting Up the SCSI Bus ... 55 SCSI ID Numbers... 55 Identifying SCSI IDs ... 56 Setting the SCSI ID on Quantum DAT Drives... 56 SCSI Termination ... 57 Internal Drives... 57 External Drives... 58 Removable Drives... 60 SCSI Cables ...
  • Page 6 Contents Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide...
  • Page 7 Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Figure 1 Drives Covered in This User’s Guide... 2 Figure 2 Front Panel Components ... 4 Figure 3 For SCSI Drives Only — Internal Tape Drive Jumper Settings... 10 Figure 4 Removing Cover from Server... 11 Figure 5 Attaching Mounting Screws ...
  • Page 8 Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Figure 18 Connecting the SCSI Cable ... 30 Figure 19 Two SCSI Termination Examples for the External Tape Drives ... 32 Figure 20 Connecting the Power Cable ... 33 Figure 21 Loading a Cartridge in an External Drive ... 38 Figure 22 Eject Button on Front Panel of External Drive ...
  • Page 9 Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Table 1 Power Requirements... 3 Table 2 LED Action Sequences ... 4 Table 3 SCSI Drives Only — Tape Drive Default Settings... 9 Table 4 Supported SCSI Bus Types ... 27 Table 5 External Tape Drive Default Settings... 28 Table 6 Matching Drives with the Media They Support...
  • Page 10 Tables Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 • Basic tape drive operations • Understanding the LEDs • Troubleshooting This document is written for owners and operators of DAT 160 drives.It is written for everyday user’s of the drives to help with initial set-up and maintenance. This document is arranged to help you quickly find the information you need to run and operate your DAT 160 drive.
  • Page 12 Notational Conventions Related Documents Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide • Chapter 1, Introduction provide quick-start instructions for getting the drives up and running in the shortest possible time. • Chapter 2, Installing Internal Tape Drives internal DAT 160 drive. •...
  • Page 13 15 Inverness Way, East Englewood, CO 80112 (800) 854-7179 or (303) 397-2740 Quantum company contacts are listed below. Quantum Corporate Headquarters To order documentation on this or other Quantum products, contact: Quantum Corporation 141 Innovation Drive Irvine, CA 92617 (949) 856-7800...
  • Page 14 Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Customer Support The Quantum Customer Support Department provides a 24-hour help desk that can be reached at: North/South America: Asia/Pacific Rim: Europe/Middle East/Africa: (International Code) + 44 (0) 1256 848748 Send faxes for the Customer Support Department to:...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Introduction

    DAT 160 drive represents a commitment to engineering reliable and durable tape drive products that implement leading-edge technology. Designed for computer environments that require high-performance, high-capacity data storage, the DAT 160 drive is based on a 3.5-inch mechanism and available as external and internal tape drives (see figure...

  • Page 16: Figure 1 Drives Covered In This User's Guide

    This User’s Guide Features Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Internal Drive The following list summarizes the key features of the DAT 160 drive. • LVD / Ultra Wide SCSI connection • 3.5-inch internal form-factor for installation in a 3.5-inch half-height space •...

  • Page 17: Capacity And Transfer Rates

    Table 1 Power Requirements Tape Drive Components Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide The DAT 160 is ideal for workstation, server, and network/enterprise applications. These applications include, but are not limited to: • Backup of high-capacity fixed discs • Data interchange between systems •...

  • Page 18: Led Action Sequences

    Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Clean (green) Table 2 shows the different pattern sequences of the DAT 160 front-panel LEDs. Action required Make sure the drive is switched on.The power on/off switch incorporates a green LED.
  • Page 19 Drive FLASHES. There is a firmware download problem. Drive, Tape and Ready FLASH. Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Action required None. This is normal. None. If the drive is upgrading firmware, do not reset or power cycle it.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape Drives

    Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Installing Internal Tape Drives This chapter describes how to install internal DAT 160 drive. Topics in this chapter are: • Unpacking Your Drive • Before You Begin • Required Tools • Avoiding Electrostatic Damage •...

  • Page 21: Unpacking Your Drive

    • A 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch half-height bay • Backup application software that supports the internal tape drive. For a list of the latest backup software applications tested with the internal DAT 160 tape drives, please visit our Web site at www.quantum.com/am/service_support/Index.aspx Unpacking Your Drive...

  • Page 22: Required Tools

    Required Tools Avoiding Electrostatic Damage Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide The following is a list of the tools you will need. You may need additional items, depending on your installation requirements. • Phillips screwdriver • Flat blade screwdriver, if your computer uses flathead screws •...

  • Page 23: Installing Your Drive

    SCSI Settings Table 3 SCSI Drives Only — Tape Drive Default Settings Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Your internal tape drive comes with various default settings. • The jumpers are located on the back of the drive, between the SCSI interface and power connectors •...

  • Page 24: Figure 3 For Scsi Drives Only - Internal Tape Drive Jumper Settings

    Figure 3 For SCSI Drives Only — Internal Tape Drive Jumper Settings Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Pins: Function: SCSI ID bit 0 SCSI ID bit 1 SCSI ID bit 2 SCSI ID bit 3 9-10 Parity checking 11-12 Termination Power...

  • Page 25: Prepare Mounting Bay

    Prepare Mounting Bay Figure 4 Removing Cover from Server Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide To avoid personal injury or damage to the server or tape Caution: drive, ensure that the server is disconnected from the main power supply while you install the drive.

  • Page 26: Attach Mounting Hardware

    Attach Mounting Hardware Mounting Rails Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide If your server requires special rails or other hardware to install the tape drive, mount them on the tape drive now. If your server does not require special mounting hardware, proceed to Static electricity can damage electronic components.

  • Page 27: Install Drive

    Figure 5 Attaching Mounting Screws Install Drive Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide 1 Use a Torx screwdriver to attach the appropriate screws. You may need to purchase the M3 screws separately. Position the screws (see figure 2 Attach the appropriate mounting hardware. Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for instructions.

  • Page 28: Attach Usb Cable

    Drive Attach USB Cable Decide Which Cable to Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide If your server does not use mounting hardware, check that the holes in the chassis are aligned with the holes in the side of the tape drive.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Usb Cable To The Server

    Pin Layout) Connecting the USB Cable to the Server Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Checking to See Whether Your Server Has an Internal USB Port Look at the diagram on the inside of the side panel of the server to establish whether the server has an internal USB port and its location.

  • Page 30: Figure 8 Connecting To A 4-Pin Usb Port (Older Style Pin Layout)

    To an External USB 2.0 Port Purchase the special USB cable and Cable Routing Kit from Quantum. The Cable Routing Kit consists of a bracket with attached cable on one side that connects to the server’s external port and a Type A USB socket on the other side.

  • Page 31: Attach Power And Usb Cables To The Tape Drive

    Type A connector to server’s external USB port Attach Power and USB Cables to the Tape Drive Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Attach Power and USB Cables to the Tape Drive Type B connector to tape drive Type A connector on inside of bracket The drive is not powered from the USB bus.

  • Page 32: Attach Power And Scsi Cables

    Figure 10 Attaching the Power Cable Attach Power and SCSI Cables Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide USB cable to server’s external USB Port Power cable Server’s power supply USB cable to server’s external USB Port To support the high performance of the tape drive it is important that you connect to a recommended SCSI bus and use a suitably-rated SCSI cable.

  • Page 33: Where Should The Scsi Terminator Be

    Figure 11 Connecting Power and SCSI Cables Where Should the SCSI Terminator Be? Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide 4 If the drive is the last device on the SCSI chain, make sure that the SCSI cable is terminated correctly. Terminated SCSI...

  • Page 34: Checking Scsi Termination

    Figure 12 Two SCSI Termination Examples for the Internal Tape Drives Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Therefore, assuming the HBA is the first device on the bus, you should check that the second terminator is placed after the last device (see figure 12).

  • Page 35: Secure The Drive

    Secure the Drive Figure 13 Securing Drive, No Mounting Hardware Used Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide The server latches and side views of your server model may Note: not be exactly the same as shown in the illustrations. Please refer also to you server documentation.

  • Page 36: Completing Your Installation

    Completing Your Installation Registering Your Tape Drive Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide To complete and test your internal tape drive installation: 1 Use the screws you removed earlier to secure the drive in place. 2 Replace the computer cover. 3 Reconnect the power cord to the computer’s power connector.
  • Page 37 Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide • If you have an Internet connection, please visit to register your product. registration • If you do not have an Internet connection, complete the Registration Card included with your package and either mail or fax it to the address or fax number on the Card.

  • Page 38: Chapter 3 Installing External Tape Drives

    Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Installing External Tape Drives This chapter describes how to install an external DAT 160 drive. Topics in this chapter are: • Unpacking Your Drive • Connecting the Power and USB Cables • Connecting the SCSI Tape Drive •...

  • Page 39: Unpacking Your Drive

    Note: connected to the main power supply. A power cable is provided with your Quantum DAT 160 tape drive. The USB 2.0 cable is already fitted to the tape drive, you cannot remove it. 1 Make sure that the drive is switched OFF (O side down). The power switch is on the rear panel.

  • Page 40: Connecting The Scsi Tape Drive

    • Backup application software that supports the external tape drive. For a list of the latest backup software applications tested with the external DAT 160 tape drives, please visit our Web site at www.quantum.com/support Connecting the SCSI Tape Drive...

  • Page 41: Why The Scsi Bus Type Important

    Types Reviewing the Drive Default Settings Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide The SCSI bus type determines the speed at which data can be transferred between devices on the bus and the maximum length of cable that can be used. The drives support a burst transfer rate of 160 MB/sec. To benefit from this level of performance, it is important to ensure that the drives are connected to a SCSI bus of a similar or higher specification.

  • Page 42: Check The Drive's Scsi Id

    100–240 volts (0.7 A, 50-60 Hz). No adjustment is needed. Your Quantum DAT 160 drive is shipped with a default SCSI ID of 3. Each device on the SCSI bus must have an unique SCSI ID number. The drive can be assigned any unused ID between 0 and 15.

  • Page 43: Connecting The Scsi Cable

    A wide VHD-to-HD SCSI cable and LVD terminator are provided to connect your Quantum DAT 160 tape drive to a VHD SCSI port on an LVD SCSI bus. If your server has an HD SCSI port, you must either...

  • Page 44: Installing External Tape Drives Connecting The Scsi Tape Drive

    1 Make sure you are connecting to a recommended SCSI bus type. Do not connect the tape drive to the same bus as a RAID controller. For optimum performance, we recommend that your Quantum DAT 160 drive is installed on a dedicated SCSI bus. If it is not, do not connect it to the same bus as your disk drive.

  • Page 45: Checking Scsi Termination

    Checking SCSI Termination Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Why Does the Tape Drive Need a Terminator? Terminators are essential, as they provide the correct voltages on the SCSI bus and prevent unwanted signal reflections from interfering with data transfers. The rule is: There must be termination at both physical ends of the bus and only at the ends.

  • Page 46: Connect The Power Cable

    SCSI devices. An external Quantum DAT 160 drive will operate using any voltage in the range 100–240 volts (0.7 A, 50-60 Hz). No adjustment is needed. To connect your drive to the power supply, proceed as follows: 1 Make sure that the drive is switched switch is on the rear panel.

  • Page 47: Completing Your Installation

    Figure 20 Connecting the Power Cable Completing Your Installation Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Power Cable To complete and test your external tape drive installation: 1 Reconnect the power cord to the computer’s power connector. 2 Use the On/Off Switch on the back of the external tape drive to turn...

  • Page 48: Registering Your Tape Drive

    Registering Your Tape Drive Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide 6 Use your backup software application to perform a sample backup- and-verify operation. The green Ready LED flashes as data is written to and/or read from the tape. 7 At the end of the operation, press the external tape drive to eject the cartridge from the drive.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4 Operating Your Tape Drive

    • Write-Protecting a DAT Cartridge • Cleaning the Tape Heads The Quantum DAT 160 drive uses data-grade cartridges, which comply with ANSI specifications listed in the “3.81 mm Helical-Scan Digital Computer Tape Cartridge for Information Interchange,” ANSI X3B5/89- 156 standard.

  • Page 50: Worm Cartridges

    • DAT 160 media cartridge part number: • DAT 160 cleaning cartridge part number: MR-D6CQN-xx The Quantum DAT 160 tape drive includes support for both rewriteable and Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) data cartridges. WORM cartridges provide for an enhanced level of data security against accidental or malicious alteration of data on the tape cartridge.

  • Page 51: Handling Cartridges

    Handling Cartridges Table 7 Cartridge Guidelines and Pitfalls Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide To protect your data cartridges and the information on them, observe the guidelines and avoid the pitfalls in Guidelines to Follow... Use DAT cartridges at temperatures from 5° C (40° F) to 40°...

  • Page 52: Loading A Cartridge

    External Drive Initializing a Blank Cartridge Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Quantum DAT drives have a front-loading cartridge bay for easy operation. To load a cartridge: 1 Hold the cartridge so the label is facing up and the exposed media is facing the drive.

  • Page 53: Unloading A Cartridge

    Unloading a Cartridge Figure 22 Eject Button on Front Panel of External Drive Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide To unload a cartridge: 1 Be sure the Drive LED is To ensure integrity of your backups and restores, do Caution: not press the...

  • Page 54: Write-Protecting A Dat Cartridge

    Write-Protecting a DAT Cartridge Figure 23 Write-protecting a DAT Cartridge Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Write-protecting a DAT cartridge protects the data on the cartridge from being changed, overwritten, or deleted. To write-protect a cartridge, slide the write-protect tab on the front of the cartridge to the open position (see figure 23).

  • Page 55: Cleaning The Tape Heads

    To clean tape heads, use a Quantum-qualified DAT 160 cleaning cartridge. Quantum offers a cleaning cartridge, Model MR-D6CQN-xx, that can be ordered from www.quantum.com. Be sure to use a DAT 160 audio cartridge and a DAT 160 Note: cleaning cartridge. Also, avoid liquids, swabs, and other methods other than those recommended in this section.
  • Page 56 Eject the operation with a new cleaning cartridge. • The DAT 160 drives have a TapeAlert feature that notifies your backup software application when the tape heads need to be cleaned or when a cleaning cartridge needs replacement.

  • Page 57: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    General Procedure Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide This chapter provides troubleshooting information. If a problem occurs, the first step is to try to establish whether the problem lies with the cartridge, the drive, the host computer and connections, or the way the system is being operated.
  • Page 58 The problem could lie with the cartridge: 1 Check through Operating Your Tape Drive 2 Check that you are using a DDS-4, DAT 72, or DAT 160 cartridge. 3 Use the correct media type, for example: • DAT media with DAT 160 or DAT 160 WORM media...

  • Page 59: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Verifying Usb Installation For Optimum Performance

    To confirm that an Quantum USB DAT drive is installed correctly: • Check that a USB 2.0 port is being used • Ensure that the tape drive is the only device on a USB hub •...
  • Page 60 USB 2.0 root hub. Ensure That the quantum_usbstor Driver is Being Used (Windows) The Quantum USB DAT 160 drive will work with the Microsoft usbstor driver, however, Quantum strongly recommends that you use the quantumusbmsc driver for improved performance.

  • Page 61: Figure 24 Windows Device Manager, Usb Controllers

    Figure 24 Windows Device Manager, USB Controllers Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Verifying USB Installation for Optimum Performance Check Drivers (Linux) Use the following procedure to check that both drivers are present: 1 usb_storage driver • At the command prompt type: lsmod | grep usb_storage •...

  • Page 62: Frequently Asked Questions About Usb Drivers

    Windows Update when the system booted up. It will not have installed the Quantum USB device driver, which is recommended, and may be running an out-of-date Quantumdat driver. • Run the installer from the Quantum Resource CD in order install the Quantumusbmsc driver and, if necessary, update the Quantumdat driver.

  • Page 63: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Problems With Cartridges

    Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide • The cartridge case is intact and that it contains no splits, cracks or damage. • The cartridge has been stored at the correct temperature and humidity. This prevents condensation. See the insert included with the tape cartridge for storage conditions.
  • Page 64 Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide The Drive Will Not Accept the Cartridge (or Ejects It Immediately) The cartridge may have been damaged, for example dropped, or the drive may have a fault. If it is a cleaning cartridge, it has probably expired and should be discarded immediately.

  • Page 65: Appendix A Loading Revised Firmware

    Your DAT 160 tape drive includes permanently installed, electrically upgradeable flash memory. This memory allows qualified OEMs to revise DAT 160 firmware quickly and easily. It also prolongs the life of the tape drive by allowing the drive to inherit leading technologies as soon as those technologies become available.

  • Page 66: Using Firmware Cartridges

    Note: the SCSI connection using software available at www.quantum.com 1 Power on the host system with the DAT 160 drive installed. 2 Close all applications that might try to communicate with the drive during the firmware upgrade procedure. 3 Insert the firmware upgrade cartridge. The drive automatically recognizes the firmware upgrade cartridge and begins downloading the firmware from the cartridge into DRAM.

  • Page 67: Appendix Bscsi Configuration Guide

    SCSI in Quantum DAT Devices Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide SCSI Configuration Quantum DAT tape drives are Ultra160 SCSI-2 compatible devices. They are designed to operate on a low voltage differential (LVD) SCSI interface. They are not compatible with high voltage differential (HVD) SCSI devices.

  • Page 68: Scsi Terminology

    16-Bit). • The voltage level of the interface, which may be single-ended (SE) or low voltage differential (LVD). Quantum DAT drives are Ultra 160 SCSI devices designed to operate on a low voltage differential SCSI interface. SCSI Terminology on page 57 for more information...

  • Page 69: Setting Up The Scsi Bus

    Each device on a SCSI bus, including the SCSI host bus adapter (HBA), must be configured with a unique ID (identifier). The SCSI bus must be terminated. Quantum recommends that a dedicated host bus adapter is Note: used for the tape drive. A suitable adapter is available from Quantum as an accessory ServiceandSupport/Index.aspx).

  • Page 70: Identifying Scsi Ids

    SCSI IDs only at power-on, so any changes will not take effect until the host system is power-cycled. • On internal Quantum drives, set the SCSI ID by attaching or removing jumpers at the rear of the drive (see on page 28).

  • Page 71: Scsi Termination

    (using a ball point pen) (see page 28). • On removable Quantum drives, the ID is set on the back of the tape array (see Check the Drive’s SCSI ID...

  • Page 72: External Drives

    See the host bus adapter's documentation for details of how to do this. All Quantum DAT external tape drives are supplied with the appropriate cable and LVD terminators. Make sure the terminator is firmly attached to the SCSI-OUT connector on the rear of the device when you install it.

  • Page 73: Figure 26 Scsi Termination In External Drives

    Figure 27 SCSI Termination in Daisy-Chained External Drives Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide If you have more than one device on the SCSI bus, daisy-chain them by connecting a cable from the SCSI-OUT connector on the first device to the SCSI-IN connector on the second device and make sure that the second device is terminated.

  • Page 74: Removable Drives

    Cable Length Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide For Quantum DAT removable tape drives, termination is provided by connecting a terminator to the spare SCSI connector on the rear of the tape array. There are two connectors for each bay in the tape array. It doesn't matter which is used for SCSI-IN and SCSI-OUT.

  • Page 75: Cable Quality

    For Quantum DAT internal devices, you need a SCSI ribbon cable with the correct termination. The drives have a 68-pin wide, high-density SCSI connector. If you are using an Quantum DAT drive on an internal bus with other peripherals that run at Ultra160 speeds, it is important that a 68-pin LVD-compatible ribbon cable is used.
  • Page 76 Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide • With single-ended (SE) SCSI, each signal travels over a single wire and each signal's value is determined by comparing the signal to a paired ground wire. Signal quality tends to decrease over longer cable lengths or at increased signal speed.

  • Page 77: Appendix Cusb Configuration Guide

    Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide USB Configuration The Quantum DAT tape drive is a USB 2.0 logo certified device. It supports the high-speed USB transfer rate with a theoretical maximum transfer of over 50 MB/s. (The actual backup rate will be less. This is defined by the transfer rate of the tape drive and the compressibility of the data.)

  • Page 78: Appendix C Usb Configuration Guide Usb Terminology

    Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide host to a particular device is broadcast to all devices on the network. A device waits for a command addressed to itself and then responds as requested. The host determines how much of the overall USB network bandwidth a given device can use at any time.

  • Page 79: Setting Up A Usb Network

    Setting Up a USB Network Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide implemented the USB interface, as defined by the USB specification. There are many types of USB logos depending on which features of the USB specification a device supports. A USB 2.0 logo-ed device correctly supports high, full, and low speed data transfer.

  • Page 80: Usb Cables

    USB Cables Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide USB cables are available in a variety of lengths. The maximum cable length is 5 meters. If you need to place a USB device further than 5 meters from the system, you must use a hub.
  • Page 81 37 initializing 38 loading 38 unloading 39 cartridges problems 44 Clean LED 41 Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide Cleaning tape heads 41 Components on front panel 3 Damage from static electricity 8 DAT 1 default SCSI ID 28 Default settings...
  • Page 82 38 loading a cartridge 38 unloading a cartridge 39 using appropriate media 35 Registering tape drive 22 SCSI Quantum DAT 160 User’s Guide cable length 60 termination 57 external drives 59 internal drives 58 terminology 54...

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