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DAStape
User Guide
P.N. 90930055 Revision A

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  • Page 1 S p e c t r a L o g i c DAStape User Guide P.N. 90930055 Revision A...

  • Page 2: Notices

    In no event shall Spectra Logic be liable for any loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use of data, interruption of business, or for indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, even if Spectra Logic has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error.

  • Page 3: License

    The Software is licensed, not sold. If you do not agree to this End User License Agreement (EULA), do not use the Spectra Logic product. Instead, promptly contact Spectra Logic for instruction on return of the product for a refund. Any use of the Software, including but not limited to use of the product, will constitute your agreement to this EULA (or ratification of any previous consent).

  • Page 4: Warnings And Cautions

    Warnings and Cautions AC Power Warning: Risk of electrical shock. To remove AC power from the DAStape unit, unplug the power cord from the power inlet. There are no user serviceable parts within the unit. High Voltage Warning: The DAStape unit contains high-voltage components that can cause injury or death.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Purchasing Media and Cleaning Cartridges ......16 Chapter 4. DAStape 100 Tape Drives and Media AIT Tape Drives .
  • Page 6 Contacting Spectra Logic ........

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Neither DAStape 100 nor DAStape 200 will support high-voltage differential (HVD) tape drives. The DAStape 100 supports a single Sony AIT-2 drive or Sony AIT-3 drive, and the DAStape 200 supports a single Quantum SDLT 320 or IBM LTO-2 tape drive.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1. Introduction...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Installing Dastape

    2 Installing DAStape This chapter covers the following information: • Preparing for Installation • Unpacking the DAStape • Connecting the DAStape • Configuring the DAStape Preparing for Installation Before you install a DAStape unit, complete these steps: • Identify the host that is to be associated with the unit, and its operating system. •...

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Dastape

    Unpacking the DAStape Before unpacking the DAStape, note that it is shipped with the following items: • Quick Setup Guide • CD-ROM, including firmware and User Guide (this guide) • One media cartridge and one cleaning cartridge (only for the DAStape 200 configured with and SDLT 320 drive) •...
  • Page 11 2. Set the protected DAStape on a clean, stable work surface (Figure 2-2). Figure 2-2 The DAStape in its foam supports. 3. Remove the foam from each end of the DAStape, one end at a time. Caution: Be sure to support the first end before removing the foam from the second end.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Dastape

    Connecting the DAStape Follow these instructions to connect the DAStape unit. 1. Plug in the power cord. 2. Turn on the DAStape unit. Note: The DAStape will make a high-pitched noise upon start up. This is normal behavior for the low-voltage sensor in the unit. Note: The DAStape has a SCSI terminator built into the unit.
  • Page 13 2. Use an object with a small pointed tip (such as a stylus or a pen) to press the plus (+) on the bottom or the minus (-) at the top to change the SCSI ID setting (Figure 2-4). Indicator Window Figure 2-4 SCSI ID changer.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2. Installing DAStape...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Using The Dastape

    3 Using the DAStape This chapter covers the following information: • Powering On and Off • Purchasing Media and Cleaning Cartridges Powering On and Off The DAStape unit power switch is located on the DAStape’s rear panel, just to the right of the fan (Figure 3-1).

  • Page 16: Purchasing Media And Cleaning Cartridges

    Purchasing Media and Cleaning Cartridges Certified media and cleaning cartridges can be purchased directly from Spectra Logic’s Web site or by calling your sales representative. Contacting Spectra Logic Information Web Site Supplies and Accessories Sales United States Sales European Sales Ordering Media Chapter 3.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4. Dastape 100 Tape Drives And Media

    4 DAStape 100 Tape Drives and Media The DAStape 100 uses a Sony AIT tape drive, either AIT-2 or AIT-3. The Sony AIT tape drive is a high-performance, low-maintenance tape drive. This chapter covers the following information: • AIT Tape Drives •...
  • Page 18 Chapter 4. DAStape 100 Tape Drives and Media AIT Tape Drive LEDs The AIT tape drive has three light emitting diodes, or LEDs, on the front of the drive, as shown in Figure 4-1. LEDs Figure 4-1 The AIT drive sled, showing its faceplate and LEDs.
  • Page 19 If the drive’s Tape LED indicates possible errors with the data on that tape, the errors may be caused by old media or physical damage to the media. Resolve the problem by copying the data to another tape and discarding the old tape. Chapter 4. DAStape 100 Tape Drives and Media Tape Unloaded...
  • Page 20 Maintaining the AIT Tape Drive The AIT tape drive is an extremely reliable media storage subsystem; performing a few simple maintenance procedures will keep the drives reading and writing reliably for many years. • For best performance with AIT tape drives, perform a read/write confidence test with your backup software regularly.
  • Page 21 (up to a maximum of 24 hours). Chapter 4. DAStape 100 Tape Drives and Media cartridge storage system is recommended when using...
  • Page 22 Chapter 4. DAStape 100 Tape Drives and Media...

  • Page 23: Chapter 5. Dastape 200 Tape Drives And Media

    5 DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media The DAStape 200 uses a half-inch tape drive that could be any of the following: • HP First Generation Linear Tape Open (LTO-1) Ultrium • IBM Second Generation Linear Tape Open (LTO-2) Ultrium •...

  • Page 24: Hp Ultrium Generation 1 Tape Drives

    Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media HP Ultrium Generation 1 Tape Drives HP Ultrium Tape Drive LEDs The HP Ultrium tape drive has four light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the front of the drive, as shown in Figure 5-1. LEDs Figure 5-1 The HP LTO-1 drive face, showing its LEDs.
  • Page 25 Drive cleaning should be performed using only approved HP Ultrium cleaning cartridges; other cleaning cartridge formats will not load or run. To order approved cleaning cartridges from Spectra Logic, see Purchasing Media and Cleaning Cartridges on page 16. Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media...
  • Page 26 Manually Cleaning the HP Ultrium Tape Drive Head To clean your HP Ultrium tape drives, follow these steps: Note: Use only HP Ultrium cleaning cartridges. 1. Power on the DAStape. 2. Carefully insert the cleaning tape into the drive with the window facing the top of the drive.
  • Page 27 Caring for HP Ultrium Media Choosing Media Use only LTO Ultrium cartridges. Compatible media is recognizable by the Ultrium logo, which is the same as the logo on the front of the drive. Caring for HP Ultrium Media In optimal environments, LTO cartridges are should last for 1,000,000 passes over any part of the tape (this equals approximately 2,000 complete backup and restore operations).
  • Page 28 Maximizing HP Ultrium Media Life To maximize the life of your HP Ultrium media, follow these guidelines. • Do not touch the surface of the tape inside the cartridge. • Do not attempt to clean the tape path or the tape guides inside the cartridge. •...

  • Page 29: Ibm Ultrium Generation 2 Tape Drives

    IBM Ultrium Generation 2 Tape Drives IBM Ultrium Tape Drive LEDs The IBM Ultrium tape drive has four light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the front of the drive, as shown in Figure 5-1. Figure 5-2 The IBM LTO-2 drive face, showing its LEDs. Single-character display This LED presents a single-character code for: •...
  • Page 30 Getting Information from the LEDs When the LED is off, it means that the unit has no power or is powered off. The following table summarizes the information given by the blinking methods of the status light LED: LED Color Indication Green Solid...
  • Page 31 Getting Information from the Single-Character Display Error Conditions and Informational Messages If multiple errors occur, the code with the highest priority (represented by the lowest number) displays first. When the error is corrected, the code with the next highest priority displays, and so on until no errors remain. Code Cause and Solution No error occurred and no action is required.
  • Page 32 Diagnostics and Maintenance To initiate a function, you must be in maintenance mode. For more information, see Functions of the Unload Button on page 33. Function Run Tape Drive Diagnostics Runs tests and determines whether the drive can properly load and unload cartridges and read and write data. Update Tape Drive Firmware from FMR Tape Load updated firmware from a field microcode replacement (FMR) tape.
  • Page 33 Functions of the Unload Button The Unload push button enables you to perform several functions. The following table lists the functions and explains how to initiate them. Function Rewind the tape into a cartridge and eject the cartridge from the tape drive.
  • Page 34 Ultrium cleaning cartridges. You may use another LTO cleaning cartridge, but it may not meet the standards of reliability established by IBM. To order approved cleaning cartridges from Spectra Logic, see Purchasing Media and Cleaning Cartridges on page 16. Cleaning the Drive Head Clean the drive head whenever C displays on the single-character display and the status light is solid green.
  • Page 35 Caring for IBM Ultrium Media Caring for IBM Ultrium Media Caution: Do not insert a damaged cartridge into the drive. A damaged cartridge can interfere with the reliability of the drive and may void the warranties of the drive and the cartridge. Before inserting a tape cartridge, inspect the cartridge case, cartridge door, and write- protect switch for breaks.

  • Page 36: Quantum Sdlt 320 Tape Drives

    Infrared Port This infrared port, also known as the Global Storage Link (GSLink), provides a wireless remote testing base for customers and integrators to access system diagnostic information.
  • Page 37 Getting Information from the LEDs The following table summarizes the information carried by the blinking methods of the different drive LEDs: LED Type Indication Density The tape in the drive is SDLT-320 format. The tape in the drive is SDLT-220 format. Blinking If the drive’s Status LED indicates possible errors with the data on that tape, the errors may be caused by old media or physical damage to the media.
  • Page 38 Cleaning the SDLT Tape Drive Head The SDLT cleaning tape is housed in a plastic case, and is light gray in color. Use only approved SDLT cleaning cartridges. To order these cartridges from Spectra Logic, see Purchasing Media and Cleaning Cartridges on page 16.
  • Page 39 Caring for SDLT Media Super DLTtape I cartridges are engineered to be reliable, robust, and durable. They are manufactured to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: •...
  • Page 40 Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media Conditioning Cartridges Before use, the cartridge should be conditioned by exposure to the operating environment for a time at least equal to the period during which it has been out of the operating environment (up to a maximum of 24 hours).

  • Page 41: Chapter 6. Warranty And Repair

    This chapter reviews the DAStape warranty and Spectra Logic’s repair policies. Limited Warranty Spectra Logic warrants the DAStape unit to be in good working order for a period of three full years from the date of shipment from Spectra Logic or an authorized Spectra Logic dealer.
  • Page 42 In no event will Spectra Logic be liable to you for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings, or other...
  • Page 43 Out-of-Warranty Turnaround Time The non-warranty turnaround time is two weeks from receipt of the unit. An expedited turnaround of 48 hours is available for an additional fee. Spectra Logic reserves the right to either repair or replace the unit. QuickSwap Service QuickSwap service enables the North American user of a new DAStape to receive replacement parts or a replacement unit in a timely manner.

  • Page 44: Contacting Spectra Logic

    Contacting Spectra Logic Information Web Site Technical Assistance Technical Support Phone Technical Support E-Mail Knowledge Base RMA Number for Equipment Service and Returns Technical Support Phone Technical Support E-Mail Shipping Information To ship the DAStape for any reason, reverse the procedure in Unpacking the DAStape, making sure to use the original packaging materials.

  • Page 45: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A. Specifications This appendix contains the following information: • DAStape Power Requirements • DAStape Environmental Specifications • Sony AIT Specifications • HP LTO Ultrium Generation 1 Specifications • IBM LTO Ultrium Generation 2 Specifications • Quantum SDLT 320 Specifications DAStape Power Requirements Power requirements for DAStape are summarized in the table below.

  • Page 46: Dastape Environmental Specifications

    Place the DAStape unit and media in a reasonably controlled environment that does not exceed the environment limits listed in the table below. Condition Ambient Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity (non-condensing) Max. wet bulb temperature Altitude To allow for proper cooling and to maintain the proper temperature of the DAStape, leave at least six (6) inches of open space behind the unit.

  • Page 47: Sony Ait Specifications

    Sony AIT Specifications Drive Specifications The following table summarizes the specifications for Sony AIT drives. Parameter AIT-2 Specification MTBF 300,000 hours @ 100% duty cycle Average file access time Less than 27 seconds Uncorrectable error rate Less than 1 x 10 Sustained transfer rate 6 MB/sec native (15 MB/sec compressed) Burst transfer rate...

  • Page 48: Hp Lto Ultrium Generation 1 Specifications

    HP LTO Ultrium Generation 1 Specifications Drive Specifications Parameter MTBF Average file access time Uncorrectable error rate Sustained transfer rate Burst transfer rate All specifications are subject to change without notice. Compression thoughput and capacity depends on the type of data. The actual burst data transfer rate is limited by the performance of the SCSI host bus adapter, the SCSI bus interface controller, and the buffer control hardware of the drive.

  • Page 49: Ibm Lto Ultrium Generation 2 Specifications

    1 x 10 bits 35 MB/sec native 70 MB/sec compressed 80 MB/sec Synchronous maximum Capacity 200 GB native (400 GB compressed with DLZ) Operational Storage Archival Storage +61°F to +90°F +61°F to +77°F (+16°C to +32°C) (+16°C to +25°C) 20% - 80% 20% - 50% +79°F (+26°C)

  • Page 50: Quantum Sdlt 320 Specifications

    250,000 hours @ 100% duty cycle 70 seconds 1 x 10 bits 16 MB/sec native 32 MB/sec compressed 80 MB/sec Synchronous maximum Capacity 160 GB native (320 GB compressed with DLZ) Storage Environment +61°F to +90°F (+16°C to +32°C) 20% - 80% non-condensing...

  • Page 51: Appendix B. Regulatory And Safety Notices

    Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Notices This appendix lists the following regulatory and safety notices: • Safety Agency Standards • FCC Notice • Japan VCCI-A • EU Declaration of Conformity Safety Agency Standards The DAStape unit complies with the following regulatory and safety standards, and bears the CE and VCCI marks: •...

  • Page 52: Japan Vcci-A

    Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Notices Japan VCCI-A...

  • Page 53: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    1700 North 55th Street Boulder, Colorado 80301 USA declare under sole responsibility that Spectra Logic’s DAStape, to which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety requirements and is in conformity with the EU Directives listed below using the relevant section of the following EU standards...
  • Page 54 The DAStape complies with all safety-relevant provisions referring to: • Protection against electrical hazards • Protection against hazards such as: • Mechanical hazards • Fire hazards • Noise • Vibration The CE marking has been affixed on the device according to Article 10 of the EU Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC.

  • Page 55: Index

    AIT tape drives 20 LTO-1 tape drives 26 LTO-2 tape drives 34 SDLT tape drives 38 configuring DAStape 12 contact information Spectra Logic 2, 44 conventions used in this guide 7 DAStape about 7 accessories included 10 purchasing additional 16...
  • Page 56 AIT tape drives 47 DAStape 46 LTO-1 tape drives 48 LTO-2 tape drives 49 SDLT tape drives 50 fax Spectra Logic 2 hardware environment 9 high voltage warning 4 HP LTO-1 (see LTO-1) IBM LTO-2 (see LTO-2) installation...
  • Page 57 LTO-1 specifications 48 LTO-2 specifications 49 purchasing 16 SDLT specifications 50 notes as conventions 7 notices, legal 2 out-of-warranty repairs 42 phone Spectra Logic 2 sales 16 technical support 44 policies limited warranty 41 repair 41 Index power cable 45...
  • Page 58 DAStape 15 LTO-1 tape drive 25 LTO-2 tape drives 31, 32, 33 voltage warning 4 warnings AC power 4 as conventions 7 DAStape 4 high voltage 4 warranty 41 shipping 42 Web site Spectra Logic 2, 16, 44 Knowledge Base 44...

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