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  • Page 2 DLT-V4 Product Manual Guide, 81-81422-03 A01, October 2006, Made in USA. Quantum Corporation provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface Chapter 1 Introduction DLT-V4 Tape Drive Overview...1 Features ...2 Firmware Upgrades and Drivers ...2 Chapter 2 Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Equipment Required ...4 SCSI Bus and Cable Requirements...4 Installation Steps...5 Unpacking the Internal SCSI Tape Drive ...6 Setting the SCSI ID ...6 Terminating the Internal SCSI Tape Drive ...8 Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive...
  • Page 4 Chapter 3 Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive Equipment Required... 16 SATA Requirements ... 16 Installation Steps ... 17 Unpacking the Internal SATA Tape Drive ... 17 Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive ... 18 Confirming the Installation... 22 Chapter 4 Installing the Internal SATA-to-USB Tape Drive Equipment Required...
  • Page 5 Chapter 6 Installing the Tabletop USB/eSATA Tape Drive Equipment Required... 43 USB Requirements... 43 eSATA requirements... 44 Installation Steps ... 44 Unpacking the USB/eSATA Tabletop Tape Drive... 45 Selecting a Location for the USB/eSATA Tabletop Tape Drive... 45 Installing the Tabletop USB/eSATA Tape Drive ... 46 Confirming the Installation...
  • Page 6 Chapter 10 Specifications Altitude ... 64 Dimensions and Weights ... 65 Temperature and Humidity Ranges... 66 Functional Specifications... 67 Timing Characteristics ... 68 Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics ... 69 Reliability Factors ... 69 Chapter 11 Regulatory and Compliance Information Emissions ...
  • Page 7 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 DLT-V4 Product Manual Rear Panel Connections for the Internal SCSI Tape Drive ... 7 SCSI Interface —...
  • Page 8 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 DLT-V4 Product Manual SCSI ID Selector Switch ... 38 Tabletop Tape Drive SCSI and Power Cable Connections ... 39 Server SCSI Cable Connections ... 40 Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Rear Panel Connections ...
  • Page 9 Unload Button Functions ... 54 Unload Button Actions ... 55 Diagnostic Mode Event Codes ... 57 Dimensions... 65 Weights ... 65 Operating Temperature/Humidity Ranges... 66 Storage and Shipment Temperature/Humidity Ranges (Packed or Unpacked) ... 66 Functional Specifications ... 67 Timing Characteristics... 68 Tables...
  • Page 10 Tables Table 18 Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics ... 69 Table 19 Reliability Factors... 69 DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 11 DLT-V4 Product Manual This document serves as an information source to familiarize Quantum customers and systems professionals with the DLT-V4 tape drive system. The DLT-V4 tape drive is an extension of the Quantum Digital Linear ® Tape (DLT ) product family.
  • Page 12 Notational Conventions DLT-V4 Product Manual • Chapter 5, Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape configure and install the tabletop SCSI tape drive. • Chapter 6, Installing the Tabletop USB/eSATA Tape how to configure and install the tabletop USB/eSATA tape drive. • Chapter 7, Installing the Device and install device drivers.
  • Page 13 Typographical Conventions DLT-V4 Product Manual • Left side of the drive — Refers to the left side as you face the component being described. • b — All binary numbers are succeeded by “b.” • h — All hexadecimal numbers are succeeded by “h.” •...
  • Page 14 Related Documents DLT-V4 Product Manual Element Convention Dimensions in No units specified Figures (Inches understood unless otherwise specified) The following documents are related to the DLT-V4 tape drive: Document No. Document Title 81-81209-xx 1U Rackmount Rail InstallationGuide 81-81540-xx 1U Rackmount Quick Start Guide 81-81252-xx Bezel Replacement...
  • Page 15 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 16 DLT-V4 Product Manual Global Services Quantum Global Services provides 24-hour support that can be reached North/South America: Asia/Pacific Rim: APAC Headquarters: Specific countries: Europe/Middle East/Africa: Send faxes for the Customer Support Department to: North/South America: Asia/Pacific Rim: Europe/Middle East/Africa: Send e-mail for the Customer Support Department to:...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Introduction

    This chapter introduces the DLT-V4 tape drive (tabletop or internal), and provides a general overview of the product. The Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive is a value-priced, high-reliability, high- capacity linear streaming data cartridge tape drive designed for use on entry- to mid-range computing platforms. With a combination of data...

  • Page 18: Features

    Features DLT-V4 Product Manual The DLT-V4 tape drive offers the following features: • Supported formats: DLT-V4 (read/write using DLTtape data cartridges), DLT VS160 (read only using DLTtape VS1 Media data cartridges), DLT1/VS80 (read only using DLTtape IV data cartridges). • Uses DLTtape VS1 data cartridge.

  • Page 19: Firmware Upgrades And Drivers

    Firmware Upgrades and Drivers DLT-V4 Product Manual Quantum frequently provides new and updated tools to use with its tape drives. These tools include such items as upgrades for product software and firmware, and diagnostic software that may be newly developed. All these tools are available on the Quantum Web site.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installing The Internal Scsi Tape Drive

    Equipment Required SCSI Bus and Cable Requirements DLT-V4 Product Manual Installing the Internal This chapter contains step-by-step instructions for installing the internal SCSI tape drive. All you need to install the DLT-V4 internal SCSI tape drive is a PHILLIPS® screwdriver and adequate ESD protection. The DLT-V4 SCSI interface tape drive incorporates a wide Ultra160 low- voltage differential (LVD) small computer system interface (SCSI) bus, but you can also attach it to a single-ended (SE) SCSI bus.

  • Page 21: Installation Steps

    Installation Steps Table 1 Installing the DLT-V4 Internal SCSI Tape Drive — Overview DLT-V4 Product Manual If you attach the tape drive to a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus, you must use a customer-supplied 68-pin to 50-pin adapter that terminates the unused 18 pins.

  • Page 22: Unpacking The Internal Scsi Tape Drive

    Unpacking the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Setting the SCSI ID DLT-V4 Product Manual Before you do anything else, unpack and inspect the tape drive for shipping damage. If you notice any damage, report it both to the sales representative and to the shipping company immediately. Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship Note: the tape drive in the future.

  • Page 23: Figure 1 Rear Panel Connections For The Internal Scsi Tape Drive

    Figure 1 Rear Panel Connections for the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Table 2 Selecting the SCSI ID DLT-V4 Product Manual 68-pin high-density SCSI ID jumper block SCSI connector Use the supplied jumpers to select the desired SCSI ID as shown in table SCSI ID Jumper...

  • Page 24: Terminating The Internal Scsi Tape Drive

    Terminating the Internal SCSI Tape Drive DLT-V4 Product Manual If the tape drive is the only SCSI device attached to the selected server other than the SCSI host adapter, or if it is the last physical device on the SCSI bus (at the end of the SCSI chain), you must terminate it. If another SCSI device is the last device on the SCSI bus, confirm that it is properly terminated and do not terminate the tape drive.

  • Page 25: Figure 2 Scsi Interface - Terminator Installation

    Figure 2 SCSI Interface — Terminator Installation DLT-V4 Product Manual Terminator SCSI cable If the SCSI cable that came with the SCSI host adapter already Note: has a terminator built into it, do not use another terminator. Figure 3 shows an example of such a cable. Terminating the Internal SCSI Tape Drive...

  • Page 26: Installing The Internal Scsi Tape Drive

    Figure 3 SCSI Cable with Built- in Terminator Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive DLT-V4 Product Manual Terminator To install the tape drive, follow these steps: Shut down the operating system and power off the server or workstation. Power off all peripheral devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices.

  • Page 27: Figure 4 Removing The Workstation Cover (Example)

    Figure 4 Removing the Workstation Cover (example) DLT-V4 Product Manual Remove the cover from the server or workstation as described in the server or workstation’s documentation (see Locate an available 5¼-inch drive bay and remove the front cover from the drive bay as described in the server or workstation’s documentation (see figure If necessary, install an LVD/SE host bus adapter in the server or...

  • Page 28: Figure 5 Installing The Internal Scsi Tape Drive In An Open Bay

    Chapter 2 Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Slide the tape drive into the open drive bay (see figure Figure 5 Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive in an Open Tower 2U enclosure DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 29: Figure 6 Internal Scsi Tape Drive Scsi And Power Cable Location

    Figure 6 Internal SCSI Tape Drive SCSI and Power Cable Location DLT-V4 Product Manual Obtain a SCSI cable with an open 68-pin, high-density connector. Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the rear panel of the tape drive. The SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection (see figure If the SCSI cable does not fit the connector on the SCSI...

  • Page 30: Figure 7 Securing The Internal Scsi Tape Drive In The Installation Bay

    Figure 7 Securing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive in the Installation Bay DLT-V4 Product Manual Secure the internal SCSI tape drive with the necessary mounting screws, either in the sides or bottom of the tape drive sled, as appropriate for the server or workstation chassis. See example of where you might find these screws.

  • Page 31: Confirming The Installation

    Confirming the Installation DLT-V4 Product Manual When you turn on power to the tape drive, it performs its power-on self- test. The LEDs on the front panel of the tape drive illuminate in a specific sequence (see Power-On Self-Test (POST) Indicator Activity for details).

  • Page 32: Installing The Internal Sata Tape Drive

    Equipment Required SATA Requirements DLT-V4 Product Manual Installing the Internal This chapter contains step-by-step instructions for installing the DLT-V4 internal SATA tape drive. The internal SATA tape drive attaches to the server through a SATA interface card. All you need to install the DLT-V4 internal SATA tape drive is a PHILLIPS®...

  • Page 33: Installation Steps

    Installation Steps Table 3 Installing the DLT-V4 Internal SATA Tape Drive Unpacking the Internal SATA Tape Drive DLT-V4 Product Manual To install the tape drive, perform the following tasks in this order. Follow the detailed instructions on the pages listed below. Step Instruction Unpack and check the tape drive for shipping...

  • Page 34: Installing The Internal Sata Tape Drive

    Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive Figure 8 Removing the Workstation Cover (example) DLT-V4 Product Manual To install the tape drive, follow these steps: Shut down the operating system and power off the server or workstation. Power off all peripheral devices, such as printers and other connected devices.

  • Page 35: Figure 9 Installing The Internal Sata Tape Drive

    Figure 9 Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive DLT-V4 Product Manual Locate an available 5¼-inch drive bay and remove the front cover from the drive bay as described in the server or workstation’s documentation (see figure Slide the tape drive into the open drive bay (see Tower Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive figure...

  • Page 36: Figure 10 Internal Sata Tape Drive Power And Data Cable Connection Locations

    Figure 10 Internal SATA Tape Drive Power and Data Cable Connection Locations SATA power cable DLT-V4 Product Manual Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the tape drive and the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA host bus adapter (see figure 10).

  • Page 37: Figure 11 Securing The Internal Sata Tape Drive In The Installation Bay

    Figure 11 Securing the Internal SATA Tape Drive in the Installation Bay DLT-V4 Product Manual Secure the internal SATA tape drive with the supplied mounting screws in the installation bay, either on the sides or bottom of the tape drive sled, as appropriate for the server or workstation chassis. See figure 11 for an example of where you might find these screws.

  • Page 38: Dlt-V4 Product Manual

    Confirming the Installation DLT-V4 Product Manual When you turn on power to the tape drive, it performs its power-on self- test. The LEDs on the front panel of the tape drive illuminate in a specific sequence (see Power-On Self-Test (POST) Indicator Activity for details).

  • Page 39: Chapter 4 Installing The Internal Sata-To-Usb Tape Drive

    You also need the SATA-to-USB adapter (provided in your accessories kit) in order to install the tape drive correctly. The adapter kit is also available at www.quantum.com Direct-Connect Motherboard Adapter; part number: CNU-UA1100MA). (part name: Quantum USB 2.0 to SATA Chapter 4...

  • Page 40: Usb Requirements

    USB Requirements Installation Steps Table 4 Installing the DLT-V4 Internal SATA-to-USB Tape Drive DLT-V4 Product Manual The tape drive must be connected to a USB 2.0 port. To install the tape drive, perform the following tasks in this order. Follow the detailed instructions on the pages listed below.

  • Page 41: Unpacking The Internal Sata-To-Usb Tape Drive

    Unpacking the Internal SATA-to-USB Tape Drive Installing the Internal SATA-to-USB Tape Drive DLT-V4 Product Manual Unpacking the Internal SATA-to-USB Tape Drive Before you do anything else, unpack and inspect the tape drive for shipping damage. If you notice any damage, report it both to the sales representative and to the shipping company immediately.

  • Page 42: Figure 12 Removing The Workstation Cover (Example)

    Figure 12 Removing the Workstation Cover (example) DLT-V4 Product Manual Remove the cover from the server or workstation as described in the server or workstation’s documentation (see Installing the Internal SATA-to-USB Tape Drive figure 12).

  • Page 43: Figure 13 Installing The Internal Usb Tape Drive

    Figure 13 Installing the Internal USB Tape Drive DLT-V4 Product Manual Locate an available 5¼-inch drive bay and remove the front cover from the drive bay as described in the server or workstation’s documentation (see figure Slide the tape drive into the open drive bay (see Tower Installing the Internal SATA-to-USB Tape Drive 13).

  • Page 44: Connecting The Sata-To-Usb Adapter

    Connecting the SATA-to-USB Adapter Figure 14 Internal SATA-to- USB Tape Drive Power and Data Cable Connection Locations SATA power cable DLT-V4 Product Manual Connect either the SATA power cable or drive power cable to the tape drive (see figure 14). Connect only one power cable to the drive;...

  • Page 45: Figure 15 Connecting The Sata-To-Usb Adapter

    Figure 15 Connecting the SATA-to-USB Adapter DLT-V4 Product Manual Connect the SATA cable to the SATA-to-USB adapter (see Connect the USB cable to the SATA-to-USB adapter (see Connect the USB cable to the host PC motherboard or the USB HBA (see figure 15 figure...

  • Page 46: Completing The Internal Sata-To-Usb Tape Drive Installation

    Figure 16 USB Connector Pin Locations and Signals Completing the Internal SATA-to-USB Tape Drive Installation DLT-V4 Product Manual Completing the Internal SATA-to-USB Tape Drive Installation Secure the internal USB tape drive with the supplied mounting screws in the installation bay, either on the sides or bottom of the tape drive sled, as appropriate for the server or workstation chassis.

  • Page 47: Figure 17 Securing The Internal Sata Tape Drive In The Installation Bay

    Figure 17 Securing the Internal SATA Tape Drive in the Installation Bay DLT-V4 Product Manual Completing the Internal SATA-to-USB Tape Drive Installation Some servers and workstations require mounting rails for Note: internal devices. Contact the server or workstation manufacturer for information. Replace the cover on the server or workstation.

  • Page 48: Confirming The Installation

    Confirming the Installation DLT-V4 Product Manual When you turn on power to the tape drive, it performs its power-on self- test. The LEDs on the front panel of the tape drive illuminate in a specific sequence (see Power-On Self-Test (POST) Indicator Activity for details).

  • Page 49: Chapter 5 Installing The Tabletop Scsi Tape Drive

    Equipment Required SCSI Bus and Cable Requirements DLT-V4 Product Manual Installing the Tabletop This section contains step-by-step instructions for installing the tabletop SCSI tape drive. You need no special tools to install the DLT-V4 SCSI tabletop tape. You will need a ballpoint pen to change the SCSI ID switch on the rear panel of the tape drive.

  • Page 50: Installation Steps

    Installation Steps Table 5 Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive DLT-V4 Product Manual of the SE bus (usually 40 MB/s). The DLT-V4 is not compatible with a high- voltage differential (HVD) SCSI bus. If you attach the tape drive to a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus, you must use a customer-supplied 68-pin to 50-pin adapter that terminates the unused 18 pins.

  • Page 51: Unpacking The Tabletop Scsi Tape Drive

    Unpacking the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive DLT-V4 Product Manual Step Instruction Complete installation by connecting the power cable to the tape drive, server or workstation, and all peripheral devices. Plug the power cable into the nearest power outlet and apply power to all devices.

  • Page 52: Selecting A Location For The Tabletop Scsi Tape Drive

    Selecting a Location for the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Selecting and Configuring the Host DLT-V4 Product Manual Selecting a Location for the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Select a location for the tape drive that is flat, sturdy, level, and close to the server or workstation.

  • Page 53: Setting The Scsi Id

    Setting the SCSI ID Figure 18 Rear Panel SCSI Tabletop Tape Drive DLT-V4 Product Manual All SCSI devices attached to the server or workstation must have a unique SCSI ID. Check the SCSI IDs on all other devices on the selected server or workstation, including the SCSI host adapter, and select an unused SCSI ID for the tape drive.

  • Page 54: Connecting The Scsi Interface Cables

    Figure 19 SCSI ID Selector Switch Connecting the SCSI Interface Cables DLT-V4 Product Manual Press here to increase SCSI ID In the final installation stage, you connect the SCSI and power cables to the tape drive. To connect the SCSI and power cables to the tape drive, follow these steps: Shut down the operating system and power down the server or workstation.

  • Page 55: Figure 20 Tabletop Tape Drive Scsi And Power Cable Connections

    Figure 20 Tabletop Tape Drive SCSI and Power Cable Connections DLT-V4 Product Manual To next device To SCSI host adapter Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on the SCSI host adapter or to the connector on the previous SCSI device on the SCSI bus, as shown in figure Connecting the SCSI Interface Cables...

  • Page 56: Terminating The Scsi Tabletop Tape Drive

    Figure 21 Server SCSI Cable Connections Terminating the SCSI Tabletop Tape Drive DLT-V4 Product Manual You must terminate the tape drive if it is the last physical device on the SCSI bus (at the end of the SCSI chain). If another SCSI device is the last device on the SCSI bus, confirm that it is properly terminated and do not terminate the tape drive.

  • Page 57: Powering The Terminator

    Powering the Terminator Figure 22 Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Rear Panel Connections Terminator (or cable to next SCSI device) SCSI cable (to computer or previous SCSI device) DLT-V4 Product Manual At least one device on the SCSI bus must supply terminator power ).

  • Page 58: Completing The Tabletop Scsi Tape Drive Installation

    Completing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Installation Confirming the Installation DLT-V4 Product Manual Completing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Installation Secure the SCSI cable connectors by tightening the screws until snug. If the SCSI cable does not fit the connector on the SCSI Note: host adapter, you either have an incompatible SCSI host adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter.

  • Page 59: Chapter 6 Installing The Tabletop Usb/Esata Tape Drive

    Equipment Required USB Requirements DLT-V4 Product Manual Installing the Tabletop USB/eSATA Tape Drive This chapter contains step-by-step instructions for installing the tabletop USB/eSATA tape drive. You need no special tools to install the DLT-V4 USB/eSATA tabletop tape drive. If you are using your tape drive in a USB configuration, for optimum performance, the tape drive should be connected to a USB 2.0 port and be the only device on the root hub.

  • Page 60: Esata Requirements

    eSATA requirements Installation Steps Table 6 Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive DLT-V4 Product Manual If you are using the eSATA configuration, use the external eSATA cable provided in your accessories kit. To install the tape drive, perform the following tasks in this order. Follow the detailed instructions on the pages listed below.

  • Page 61: Unpacking The Usb/Esata Tabletop Tape Drive

    Unpacking the USB/eSATA Tabletop Tape Drive Selecting a Location for the USB/eSATA Tabletop Tape Drive DLT-V4 Product Manual Before you begin, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack the tape drive. You also need to select a location near the server or workstation that has room for the tape drive to sit without being crowded.

  • Page 62: Installing The Tabletop Usb/Esata Tape Drive

    Installing the Tabletop USB/eSATA Tape Drive DLT-V4 Product Manual Be sure to follow these additional guidelines when selecting a location for the tape drive: • Allow at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) behind the tape drive for proper cooling. • Avoid locations near printers or photocopy machines, both of which produce paper fiber and other types of dust and airborne contaminants.

  • Page 63: Confirming The Installation

    Figure 23 Connecting the USB/eSATA Cables Confirming the Installation DLT-V4 Product Manual cable Install EITHER (not both) Connect the power cables to the host server or workstation and all peripheral devices. Power on the tape drive and any attached peripheral devices. Power on the server or workstation and allow its operating system to start.

  • Page 64: Installing The Device Drivers

    If you intend to use native operating system backup Note: applications, you can find the required device drivers at . Commercial backup applications generally www.quantum.com provide all necessary device driver support. Make sure that you are logged on to the server or workstation with Administrator privileges.

  • Page 65: Microsoft Windows 2000

    Make sure that you are logged on to the server or workstation with Administrator privileges. Download and extract the required driver files from www.quantum.com The system may automatically detect the DLT-V4 tape drive and display the “Found New Hardware Wizard”. If the Wizard appears,...
  • Page 66 At the “Install From Disk” view, verify that the drive letter and path shown are correct. Then click In the next view, highlight the Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive, and then click . The “Start Device Driver Installation” view is displayed.

  • Page 67: Chapter 8 Using Your Tape Drive

    LED Indicators Power-On Self-Test (POST) Indicator Activity DLT-V4 Product Manual Using Your Tape Drive This chapter contains information regarding the functional operation of the DLT-V4 tape drive. The tape drive has four light emitting diodes (LEDs). This section describes the functions of the LEDs. The front panel controls and indicators are in the same Note: locations on both the internal and tabletop tape drives.

  • Page 68: Normal Operation - Ready Led Indicator Activity

    Normal Operation — Ready LED Indicator Activity Table 7 Ready LED Indicator Activity Normal Operation — Fault / Clean / Media LEDs Indicator Activity Table 8 Fault / Clean / Media LEDs Indicator Activity DLT-V4 Product Manual approximately eight seconds. If a data cartridge is in the tape drive during POST, the LED flashes until the tape drive executes a mid- Ready...
  • Page 69 DLT-V4 Product Manual Fault Clean Media – – – – – Blinking–slow (approximately once per second) Blinking–medium (approximately twice per second) Blinking–fast (approximately three times per second) Indicates that the status of this LED does not depend on the specific tape drive condition. This means that certain tape drive conditions may result in a combination of two or more of the LED states in the chart.

  • Page 70: Unload Button Functions

    Unload Button Functions Table 9 Unload Button Functions Description Normal unload function Reserved Enter code load tape mode Reserved Reserved Revert back to normal mode Read/write diagnostic start This feature overwrites any Caution: data currently on the data cartridge. Reserved DLT-V4 Product Manual You can use the unload button to unload and eject data cartridges, and for the additional features shown in the following table.

  • Page 71: Unload Button Actions

    Description Emergency reset Revert back to normal mode – Blinking Unload Button Actions Table 10 Unload Button Actions DLT-V4 Product Manual Fault Ready (orange (green) or clear) – – On (orange or green) Unchanged from previous condition This section describes the unload button activity. Field/Mode Actions Normal unload...

  • Page 72: Diagnostic Mode Event Codes

    Diagnostic Mode Event Codes DLT-V4 Product Manual Field/Mode Actions Read/write Caution: diagnostic start Release the unload button to start an internal read/ write diagnostic. You must then load a data cartridge to run the diagnostic. The tape drive writes and reads 3.6 GB of data, then unloads the data cartridge.

  • Page 73: Table 11 Diagnostic Mode Event Codes

    Table 11 Diagnostic Mode Event Codes DLT-V4 Product Manual character is either a hex E (error) or a B (bug check). You can look up the remaining seven characters in the error/bug check definition tables. When you display the last (eighth) detailed error code digit, the next button press returns the tape drive to normal operation.

  • Page 74: Chapter 9 Using Data And Cleaning Cartridges

    Cleaning Cartridges This chapter contains information about data and cleaning cartridges. Your Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive reads and writes DLTtape VS1 data cartridges unless they have been previously written with VS 160 format. Your DLT-V4 tape drive can read (but not write to) DLTtape IV data cartridges previously written with the DLT1/VS80 format and VS1 data cartridges previously written with the VS 160 format.

  • Page 75: Loading A Data Cartridge

    Loading a Data Cartridge Figure 24 Loading a DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge DLT-V4 Product Manual After the tape drive completes POST, insert the DLTtape VS1 data cartridge into the cartridge slot, oriented as shown in the data cartridge gently into the tape drive until it stops. LED blinks while the tape drive loads the data cartridge.

  • Page 76: Unloading A Data Cartridge

    When the tape drive has rewound the tape, it ejects the data cartridge, as shown in figure Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive. Return the data cartridge to its plastic storage case to prolong data cartridge life. Unloading a Data Cartridge LED blinks while the tape drive...

  • Page 77: Write-Protecting The Data Cartridge

    Write-Protecting the Data Cartridge Figure 26 DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Write-Protect Switch DLT-V4 Product Manual All data cartridges have a write-protect switch to prevent accidental erasure of data. Before loading a data cartridge into your tape drive, make sure to position the write-protect switch on the front of the data cartridge as desired, as shown in The indicator on the top of the data cartridge also points to the appropriate icon, indicating the write-protected status.

  • Page 78: Caring For Your Data Cartridges

    • The operating temperature range for your data cartridges is 10 ºC to 40 ºC (50 ºF to 104 ºF). The storage temperature range is 16 ºC to 32 ºC (60 ºF to 90 ºF). •...

  • Page 79: Using The Cleaning Cartridge

    Using the Cleaning Cartridge Figure 27 DLT VS1 Cleaning Cartridge DLT-V4 Product Manual When the LED is illuminated, your tape drive’s read/write head Clean needs to be cleaned. Follow the instructions as detailed in Caution: Cartridge on page 59 to load the cleaning cartridge. The DLT-V4 tape drive will accept only a DLT VS1 cleaning cartridge.

  • Page 80: Chapter 10 Specifications

    Altitude DLT-V4 Product Manual This chapter contains the DLT-V4 tape drive specifications. The tape drive operates normally in pressures from -500 feet to 30,000 feet. Chapter 10 Specifications...

  • Page 81: Dimensions And Weights

    Dimensions and Weights Table 12 Dimensions Table 13 Weights DLT-V4 Product Manual Table 12 lists the physical dimensions of the tape drive. Specification Internal Tape Drive Height 1.656 in. (42.05 mm) with the bezel 1.618 in. (41.10 mm) without the bezel Width 5.748 in.

  • Page 82: Temperature And Humidity Ranges

    Airflow Wet Bulb Temperature Temperature Gradient Temperature Shock Relative Humidity Humidity Gradient Table 15 lists the storage and shipment temperature and humidity ranges of the tape drive. Specification Dry Bulb Temperature Wet Bulb Temperature Temperature Gradient Temperature Shock Relative Humidity...

  • Page 83: Functional Specifications

    Functional Specifications Table 16 Functional Specifications Specification Formatted Capacity, Native Mode Formatted Capacity, Compressed Mode Interface Tape Drive Type Recording Type Read Compatibility Write Compatibility Form Factor Sustained Transfer Rate, Native Mode Sustained Transfer Rate, Compressed Mode Transfer Rate, Burst Error Rate (Unrecoverable) a.

  • Page 84: Timing Characteristics

    Timing Characteristics Table 17 Timing Characteristics DLT-V4 Product Manual Table 17 lists the timing characteristics of the DLT-V4 tape drive. Specification Read/Write Tape Speed Rewind Tape Speed Linear Search Tape Speed Average Rewind Time Maximum Rewind Time Average Access Time (BOT) Maximum Access Time (from BOT) Load to BOT —...

  • Page 85: Data Cartridge And Media Characteristics

    DLT-V4 tape drive. Comments Continuous operation. Quantum Corporation does not warrant that predicted MTBF is representative of any particular unit installed for customer use. Actual figures vary from unit to unit. MTBF is measured at 100% duty cycle, excluding head life.

  • Page 86: Chapter 11 Regulatory And Compliance Information

    Emissions DLT-V4 Product Manual Compliance Information This chapter contains regulatory and compliance information for the DLT-V4 tape drive. The tape drive meets the following standards: • FCC CFR Part 15 Class B (ANSI C63.4: 1992, CISPR22: 1997) • EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) •...

  • Page 87: Safety Requirements

    Safety Requirements Consumer Bulletin Scheme Statements for Class A Equipment (Internal Tape Drive) CE Notice (European Union) DLT-V4 Product Manual The tape drive meets the following standards: • Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) • UL 60950 – US Standard: Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment •...
  • Page 88 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Statements for Class B Equipment (Tabletop Tape Drive) DLT-V4 Product Manual Statements for Class A Equipment (Internal Tape Drive) • Part 2 - Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Requirements • Part 3 - Radiated Electromagnetic Field Requirements • Part 4 - Electrical Fast Transient/Burst (EFT) Requirements •...
  • Page 89 FCC Label IC Notice (Canada) DLT-V4 Product Manual Statements for Class A Equipment (Internal Tape Drive) accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more, of the following...
  • Page 90 VCCI Notice (Japan) DEN-AN Notice (Japan) Class B ITE Translation VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark DLT-V4 Product Manual Statements for Class A Equipment (Internal Tape Drive) This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI).

  • Page 91: Environmental Compliance

    Environmental Compliance Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment DLT-V4 Product Manual Quantum is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner and to comply with all applicable environmental laws, rules and regulations. This product was designed, manufactured and made available with...

  • Page 92: Glossary

    The interval between the time a request for data is made by the The removal or copying of data from the computer system onto A copy of a file, directory, or volume on a separate storage device from (Also known as the faceplate.) A plastic panel that extends the face of a A sector or group of sectors.
  • Page 93 Data transfer speed and total media capacity are affected by the data compression achieved. In accordance with industry practice, a typical compression ratio is 2:1 of data storage. Actual compression ratios achieved depend on the redundancy of data files being written.
  • Page 94 SI — 1,000,000,000 bytes or 10 definition commonly used by telecommunications and storage manufacturers. GiB — 1,073,741,824 bytes, equal to 1024 in computer science, computer programming, and in the majority of computer operating systems documentation.
  • Page 95 µM (1 × 10 SI — 1 000 000 bytes or 10 definition used by telecommunications engineers and storage manufacturers. 1 048 576 bytes - 1024 and computer programming, when talking about the size of files or computer memory. The reason is that computers use the binary numeral system internally.
  • Page 96 Mean Time Between Failures. The capacity of a given media product in its basic recording Refers to the uncompressed storage capacity of a media subsystem. A device added to a system as a complement to the basic central Power-on Self-Test. When power is applied to the tape drive, it performs a...
  • Page 97 Shelf Life magnetic strength. For VS1 media, this period is 30 years or more. The International System of Units. Termination that attaches to both ends of an electrical bus and prevents reflection or echoes of signals that reach the end of the bus. Track drives write information on multiple tracks simultaneously.

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