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- Page 1 StorageWorks getting started guide DAT tape drive removable model DAT 40m, DAT 72m...
- Page 2 5300 hp tape array 5300...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
13 Step 2: Set the drive’s SCSI ID page 15 Step 3: Verify installation page 17 Using the tape drive Your HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive page 19 Use the correct media page 21 Register your tape drive page 23... - Page 4 © 2003-2004 by Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. November 2003 Part Number: C7497-90905 Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Page 5: Before You Start
HP Tape Array 5300 system, which can be used with both full-height and half-height tape drives. It will hold up to four HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives. The tape array is designed to be installed into HP, IBM and other compatible 19” rackmount systems. It must be properly installed and configured. - Page 6 HP sales office. Refer to your tape array’s Getting Started Guide for details of how to install SCSI cables and terminators on the rear panel of the tape array. The latest version of this document can also be downloaded from www.hp.com/go/tapearray.
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Page 7: Backup Software And Drivers
HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, HP OBDR. (All HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives support HP OBDR. However, you can only use this feature if your system configuration and backup application also support it. See “Using HP OBDR” on page 27.) Make sure you have a backup application that supports HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives and download any upgrades or patches, if required. - Page 8 HP Product Registration Drivers User Documentation HP Library & Tape Tools CD-ROM Guide Figure 1: the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM...
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Page 9: Using The Cd-Rom
The HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM contains drivers, useful utilities and information to help you install and use your tape drive. For most operating systems, HP Library & Tape Tools will help you check SCSI ID information on the SCSI bus before installation. The UNIX Configuration guide on the CD-ROM also contains information about checking SCSI IDs on UNIX systems. - Page 10 Figure 2: checking the SCSI connection...
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Page 11: Checking The Scsi Connection
Checking the SCSI connection Use the following questions to help you check your SCSI connection. Many users can use HP Library & Tape Tools to check the SCSI bus type, see page 29. If you answer ‘Yes’ to all these questions, you are ready to install your tape drive. - Page 12 Figure 3: checking UNIX configuration switches...
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Page 13: Checking The Configuration Switches (Unix Systems)
Only read this section if you are installing your tape drive into a UNIX system. Go to “Step 1: Install the drive” on page 13 if you are installing your drive into a Windows PC system. Check the UNIX Configuration Guide on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM for specific advice for your operating system. - Page 14 extractor lever Figure 4a: extractor lever in the out position Figure 4b: installing the drive...
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Page 15: Step 1: Install The Drive
Step 1: Install the drive HP StorageWorks DAT removable tape drives are designed to be installed in a rack-mounted HP Tape Array 5300. Refer to the documentation supplied with your tape array for tape array installation instructions. Before installing a tape drive, make sure that the extractor lever is in the fully open position (pulled out) as shown on figure 4a. - Page 16 Figure 5: setting the SCSI ID...
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Page 17: Step 2: Set The Drive's Scsi Id
0 is typically assigned to the boot disk and should also not be used unless the tape drive is on a dedicated SCSI bus. Typically, the HP Tape Array may hold up to four tape drives where each drive is attached to a separate server. Under this configuration, the SCSI IDs of each tape drive will not conflict with each other as they are each installed onto a separate SCSI bus. - Page 18 lift cartridge door Figure 6a: loading a cartridge Figure 6b: unloading a cartridge...
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Page 19: Step 3: Verify Installation
Verify that the tape drive installation was successful. For many operating systems, you can use HP Library & Tape Tools as described on page 29. The UNIX Configuration Guide on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM also includes a verification procedure. - Page 20 cartridge door extraction lever Eject button Tape LED Clean LED Figure 7: tape drive controls and indicators...
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Page 21: Your Hp Storageworks Dat Tape Drive
HP StorageWorks DAT drives perform a comprehensive self-test during power-up. If a hard error causes the self-test to fail, the clean light changes to steady amber. Run HP Library & Tape Tools to help diagnose the problem. (See page 29.) This is the Media Caution Signal. - Page 22 tab closed, cartridge tab open, cartridge write-enabled write-protected Figure 8: write-protecting cartridges...
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Page 23: Use The Correct Media
For optimum performance and storage capacity, use tape cartridges that match your drive's format, and normally use only one cartridge per day. Ideally, use HP’s DDS-4 cartridges with DAT 40 tape drives and HP’s DAT 72 cartridges with DAT 72 tape drives. - Page 24 At the end of the cleaning cycle, the drive ejects the cartridge. The cleaning cycle takes approximately 30-60 seconds. HP StorageWorks DAT 40 drives: If the cleaning cartridge ejects in less than 20 seconds, it has probably expired. In this case, discard the cleaning cartridge and repeat the operation with a new one.
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Page 25: Register Your Tape Drive
Register your tape drive Once you have installed and tested your HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive, please take a few minutes to register your product. You can register via the web ( www.register.hp.com ). To ensure your registration is complete, there are a number of questions on the electronic form that are mandatory. - Page 26 extraction lever Figure 9a: pulling out the extraction lever Figure 9b: removing the drive...
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Page 27: Replacing The Drive
Replacing the drive HP StorageWorks DAT removable drives can be removed and replaced without powering down the tape array. However you should be aware of the following: • If all drives in the tape array are powered up when the system is turned on, the host will be aware of those drives. - Page 28 Figure 10b: hp obdr, step 2 Figure 10a: hp obdr, step 1 Figure 10c: hp obdr, step 3...
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Page 29: Using Hp Obdr
World Wide Web site www.hp.com/go/obdr . Note HP OBDR is not applicable to HP-UX and other non-Intel UNIX operating systems, and it is not compatible with Intel-based Solaris systems. HP OBDR is supported on a server with a RAID controller if the tape drive is connected directly to a host bus adapter (HBA). - Page 30 10a). The cartridge must be written by a backup application that writes data to tape in CD-ROM format. Hold down the eject button of the tape drive that you have assigned to HP OBDR. Keeping the eject button pressed down, power on your tape rack and server (see figure 10b.) This activates the HP One-Button Disaster Recovery process.
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Page 31: Diagnostic Tools
You can also install HP Library & Tape Tools from the link on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM. Note You may notice the internal identifier for the tape drive when you use HP Library & Tape Tools. This is also the name that appears on the bootup screen for Windows users and is used to identify the tape drive when configuring UNIX device files. -
Page 32: Optimizing Performance
• Is the cabling correct? Use properly-rated cables and adhere to maximum cabling length. See the SCSI topic in the online User’s Guide on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM for more information about cable length. • Have you installed the correct device drivers for your operating system and backup application? See “Backup software and drivers”... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
“Testing after installation” on page 33. • For information about cartridges, refer to “Problems with cartridges” on page 36. Many users can use HP Library & Tape Tools to help them diagnose problems. Problems encountered during installation Unpacking... - Page 34 29 The server may not have a SCSI host bus Use HP Library & Tape Tools (see ) to check adapter installed. whether you have a SCSI host adapter on your system.
- Page 35 ID. Remember that 7 is normally reserved for the host bus adapter. (Users of most operating systems can run HP Library & Tape Tools to check the SCSI IDs of each device attached to the SCSI bus, page 29...
- Page 36 SCSI connector in the computer. • If there are other devices in the SCSI bus, make sure that each device has a unique ID. Use HP Library & Tape Tools to find details of the devices on the bus.
- Page 37 The application does not recognize the tape drive Possible reason Recommended action The application does not support the tape Use HP Library & Tape Tools to check that the drive drive. is installed properly. Refer to our World Wide Web site (www.hp.com/go/connect) for details of backup applications that support the HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive.
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Page 38: Problems With Cartridges
Problems with cartridges If you experience any problems using HP branded cartridges, check: • 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. - Page 39 Check if another DAT drive of the same model will accept the cartridge. If it does, the original drive may be faulty. Before calling customer service, please check that the tape drive is responding and that it can be seen on the SCSI bus. Use HP Library & Tape Tools, see page 29.
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Page 40: Other Sources Of Information
• The HP support web site contains a link to www.hp.com/support/dat that takes you to HP’s Customer Care web site for a wide range of up-to-date information about your product. • The HP web site at www.hp.com/go/connect provides details of recommended products and configurations. - Page 42 Printed in the UK C7497-90905...
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