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Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS
Model C User's Guide
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  • Page 1 Technical Reference Manual Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide 6-68131-01 Rev A...
  • Page 2 FlexLink, GoVault, MediaShield, Optyon, Pocket-sized. Well-armored, SDLT, SiteCare, SmartVerify, StorageCare, Super DLTtape, and Vision are trademarks of Quantum. LTO and Ultrium are trademarks of HP, IBM, and Quantum in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Drive Performance ........14 Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Updating Firmware through the Host Interface ... 28 Updating the firmware with an FUP tape cartridge ..29 Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 Function Code P: Post Error Reporting Enabled ... 61 Function Code U: Post Error Reporting Disabled ... 61 Chapter 5 Media Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 6 Pre-Call Checklist ......... 82 Appendix A Error Codes and Messages Appendix B Tape Alert Flags Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Chapter 1 Preface This guide describes how to install and use the Quantum LTO-5 Tape Drive in the following chapters: Chapter 2, Introduction describes the product, discusses supported servers, operating systems, and device drivers, and lists hardware specifications. Chapter 3, Installation gives unpacking, set up, and configuration information.

  • Page 8: Safety Notices

    A caution notice can be accompanied by one of several symbols: If the symbol is... It means... A generally hazardous condition not represented by other safety symbols. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Performing The Safety Inspection Procedure

    (39.7 lb). Use care when lifting, removing, or installing this part or unit. Sample caution notices follow: Caution: The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn. Exchange only with the Quantum- approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations.

  • Page 10: Tape Drive Ac Grounding Inspection

    4 which is provided for reference only. Disconnect the power cord from its source. 4 Inspect the power cable for visible cracks, wear, or damage. Figure 1 AC grounding diagram (50 Hz and 60 Hz) Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Class I Laser Product

    • Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the same rack cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a power device installed in a different rack cabinet. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 12 If this configuration is not known, you must do the following: • Remove all devices in the 32U position and above. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 13 Pack the rack cabinet in the original packaging material, or equivalent. Also lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the pallet. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 14: Power Cords

    Quantum product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet. Quantum power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

  • Page 15: Battery Return Policy

    Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium). Users of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumulators as unsorted municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to customers for the return, recycling and treatment of batteries and Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 16: End Of Life (Eol) Plan

    This product contains recyclable materials. The materials should be recycled where facilities are available and according to local regulations. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    It is the sixth generation in the Ultrium series of products, and is available with a Serial Attached SCSI interface (SAS). This model incorporates the Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Quantum Ultrium 5 Half-High Tape Drive. View of the drive Figure 2 Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Drive Features

    • Single Character Display (SCD) operator panel • Ready, Fault, and Encryption status lights • Maintenance Mode functions • Ethernet Port (drive service use only) Front Panel of the Drive Front panel Figure 3 element descriptions Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Of The Drive

    7 Drive power button Rear Panel of the Drive Drive rear panel Figure 4 element descriptions 1 Power receptacle 2 Fan vent 3 SAS connectors 4 Ethernet connector (for drive status and service only) Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Drive Performance

    SAS bus capabilities, and system or application software. Cartridge Compatibility The LTO-5 uses the Quantum LTO Ultrium 1500 GB Data Cartridge and is compatible with the cartridges of its predecessor, the Quantum LTO-5 Tape Drive. The drive performs the following functions:...

  • Page 21: Speed Matching

    It also writes to tapes that can be read by other licensed Ultrium 5 drives. In addition to using the Quantum LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge with up to 1500 GB capacity, the drive also offers read/write capability for certified LTO Ultrium tape cartridges.
  • Page 22 A back-hitch is usually the result of a mismatch between the data rates of the server and the drive. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Channel Calibration

    This option is controlled by the host application. No checking will be performed if the firmware level is loaded via the host interface. SAS Interface The drive has a dual port 6 Gbps SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) host interface. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 24: Physical Characteristics

    Chapter 3, Installation. Supported device drivers Quantum maintains the levels of device drivers and driver documentation for the drive on the Internet. You can access this material at the web site: www.quantum.com/serviceandsupport Note: If you do not have Internet access and you need information about device drivers, contact your Quantum Sales Representative.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    100 Vac 0.48 A Line current at 240 Vac 0.20 A Other specifications Specification Measurement Maximum altitude for operating and storage 3048 m (10,000 ft) Maximum altitude for shipping 12192 m (40,000 ft) Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Environmental Specifications

    (50 to 104°F) (-40 to 140°F) (-40 to 140°F) Relative humidity (non- 20 to 80% 10 to 90% 10 to 90% condensing) Wet bulb temperature 26°C (78.8°F) 26°C (78.8°F) 26°C (78.8°F) (maximum) Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Installation

    When this is not possible, place the drive's packaging on a smooth, level surface and place the drive on the packaging. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 28: Installation Overview

    Unpack the drive and store the packaging for future moves or shipping. Caution: If you return the unit for service, ship it in its original or equivalent packing material, or the warranty may be invalidated. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Verify The Shipment

    • The Quantum System Storage LTO-5 Tape Drive Quick Reference (6-68101-01) • The Quantum System Storage LTO-5 Tape Drive Setup, Operator and Service Guide 6-68131-01 (this guide) • SAS cables are not part of the ship group. They must be ordered separately.

  • Page 30: Position The Tape Drive

    If there are no other devices attached to your server, a SAS host adapter card may need to be installed in the server. To install an adapter, refer to the instructions that accompany it. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Connect The Sas Bus Cable

    Figure 5 Example of connecting one SAS device to the server 1 Tape drive 4 SAS host adapter card 2 SAS connector 5 Server 3 SAS cable Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Connect Power

    2 Power-on the unit by pressing the Power Button. The POST runs, which checks all hardware except the drive head. During the POST, the Single-character Display (SCD) flashes several segmented characters. Each segmented character represents a test performed Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Run Drive Diagnostics

    If you intend to use the tape drive with a commercial software application, refer to that application's installation instructions to install the device driver and configure the tape drive. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 34: Configure The Tape Drive To A Server/Host

    To update the firmware, refer to the following sections. Updating Firmware Use xTalk software to update your drive firmware. Refer to the xTalk through the Host User’s Guide for more details. Interface Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Updating The Firmware With An Fup Tape Cartridge

    The Ready light and the Fault light flash briefly during the firmware download and update. The Ready light turns On after the firmware download and update are complete. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 36 Chapter 3: Installation Updating Firmware Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Operations

    • Maintenance mode - functions include drive diagnostic, creation/ unmake FUP cartridge, and drive dump manipulation (force to RAM, copy to tape, copy to flash memory, and erase flash). For more information, see Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions on page 42. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Single-Character Display (Scd)

    Note: If the drive dump is stored in RAM memory (SCD Dot on solid), the dump will be lost when you turn OFF the power or reset the drive. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Status Lights

    (excluding the label). LTO Ultrium 6 and Ultrium 5 cartridges only. Table 3 on page 34 lists the conditions of the status lights and Single- character Display (SCD) and provides an explanation of what each condition means. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 40 SCD. code or For more information, see Function Maint Code 9: Display Error Code Log Mode page 54 and Appendix A, Error Function Codes and Messages. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 41 The drive is entering or exiting from maintenance mode. For more information, see Function Code 0: Maintenance Mode on page 46. Flashing On/Off The drive is executing the selected selected function while in maintenance function mode. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 42 There is a drive dump in flash (twice memory. second) Power should not be removed from the drive until the microcode update is complete. The drive indicates that the update is complete by resetting and performing POST. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Unload Button

    Press the Unload Button once per second to increment the display character until 0 displays. Then press and hold the Unload Button for three seconds. Maintenance mode is exited when the Ready light is On and the SCD becomes blank. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Inserting A Tape Cartridge

    Inserting a Tape Cartridge To insert a tape cartridge: 1 Ensure that the drive is powered-on. 2 Ensure that the write-protect switch on the tape cartridge is properly set (see Write-Protect Switch on page 66). Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 (turn it off, then on), the tape will reload. Inserting a Figure 7 cartridge into the drive Caution: Do not attempt to load a cartridge when the drive is in Maintenance Mode until the drive requests it. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Removing A Tape Cartridge

    The Ready light flashes and the SCD displays random segments during tape movement. Push the Unload Button to eject the cartridge when the Ready light stops flashing. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Cleaning The Drive Head

    Note: The drive will automatically eject an expired cleaning cartridge. The Quantum LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge is valid for 50 uses. Cleaning the tape drive Clean the exterior surface of the tape drive with a damp towel. If a liquid all-purpose cleaner is used, apply it to the towel.

  • Page 48: Diagnostic And Maintenance Functions

    Function Code Diagnostic or Maintenance Function Instructions Location Exit Maintenance Mode: Causes the Function Code 0: Maintenance Mode drive to become available for reading on page 46 and writing data. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Supplied Scratch (Blank) Data Cartridge

    Function Code 8: Unmake FUP Tape on a customer-supplied scratch (blank) page 53 data cartridge and rewrite the cartridge memory on the tape. This turns the cartridge into a valid customer- supplied scratch data cartridge. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 50 Enabled on page 61 reported to the host. Disable Post Error Reporting: When Function Code U: Post Error Reporting selected, deferred-check conditions are Disabled on page 61 NOT reported to the host. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Entering Maintenance Mode

    3 Press and hold the Unload button until the drive resets. Note: The drive also exits maintenance mode automatically after it completes a maintenance function or after 10 minutes if no action has occurred. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 52: Function Code 0: Maintenance Mode

    SCD. In either case, the tape drive unloads the cartridge and exits Maintenance Mode after the cartridge is removed. Steps to Execute Run Drive Diagnostics: 1 Place the drive in Maintenance Mode. For instructions, see Entering Maintenance Mode on page 45. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Function Code 2: Update Drive Firmware From Fup Tape

    Fault light will be ON solid during tape movement and flashing while code is being loaded. The Ready light will be OFF. The tape drive loads the updated firmware from the FUP tape into its erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM) area. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Function Code 3: Create Fup Tape

    Codes and Messages. Push the Unload Button to eject the cartridge. The drive exits Maintenance Mode after the cartridge is removed. Contact Quantum Technical Support for problem determination or machine replacement. Function Code 3: Create Function Code 3 copies the drive's firmware update (FUP) data to a FUP Tape scratch data cartridge.

  • Page 55: Function Code 4: Force A Drive Dump

    Code 4) to the beginning of a scratch (blank) data cartridge. Caution: For this function, insert only a scratch (blank) data cartridge or a cartridge that may be overwritten. During the test, the drive overwrites the data on the cartridge. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 56 7 Insert a scratch (blank) data cartridge within 60 seconds, or the drive will exit Maintenance Mode. Ensure the scratch cartridge is not write protected (or the tape drive exits maintenance mode). The SCD flashes the selection number while performing the function. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Function Code 6: Run Host Interface Wrap Test

    • 6 - 1: test the primary SAS port • 6 - 2: test the secondary SAS port • 6 - 3: test both primary and secondary SAS ports at the same time (requires a wrap plug in both ports) Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 58: Function Code 7: Run Rs-422 Wrap Test

    Unload Button until it displays again. 4 To select the function, press and hold the Unload Button for three seconds. After you select the function, 7 flashes and the drive automatically starts the test. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Function Code 8: Unmake Fup Tape

    (e.g., Gen3 media), error code P appears in the SCD. In either case, the tape drive unloads the cartridge and exits Maintenance Mode after the cartridge is removed. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Function Code 9: Display Error Code Log

    2 Press the Unload Button once per second until A appears in the SCD. (If you cycle past the desired code, press the Unload Button once per second until the code reappears.) Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Function Code C: Insert Cartridge Into Tape Drive

    2 Press the Unload Button once per second until E appears in the SCD. (If you cycle past the desired code, press the Unload Button once per second until the code reappears.) Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 62: Function Code F: Write Performance Test

    (e.g., Gen3 media), error code P appears in the SCD. In either case, the tape drive unloads the cartridge and exits Maintenance Mode after the cartridge is removed. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Function Code H: Test Head

    Pressing the Unload Button once will abort the test at the end of the current test loop. Pressing the Unload Button twice will abort the test immediately. Wait for the drive to rewind the tape and unload the cartridge. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 64: Function Code J: Fast Read/Write Test

    Approximate Run Time = 7 minutes per loop Read/Write Test Total Number of Loops = 10 Function Code J performs tests to ensure that the drive can read from and write to tape. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 • If no error is detected, the diagnostic will loop and begin again. To stop the loop, press the Unload Button for one second and release. When the diagnostic ends, 0 temporarily appears in the SCD, and the tape drive exits Maintenance Mode. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 66: Function Code L: Load/Unload Test

    • If an error is detected, the Fault light flashes and the drive posts an error code to the SCD. To determine the error, locate the code in Appendix A, Error Codes and Messages. To clear the Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Function Code P: Post Error Reporting Enabled

    45. 2 Press the Unload Button once per second until either P or U appears in the SCD. P or U will appear in the SCD to indicate the current Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 68 Unload Button. 5 Press the Unload Button once per second to select another Maintenance Mode Function. To exit Maintenance Mode, refer to Exiting Maintenance Mode on page 45. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Media

    You may use other LTO-certified data cartridges, but they may not meet the standards of reliability that are established by Quantum. The Quantum LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge can not be used in other Quantum non-LTO Ultrium tape products. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 70: Types Of Cartridge

    Figure 8 Ultrium Data Cartridge LTO cartridge memory Cartridge door Leader Pin Write-protect Switch Label area Insertion guide Types of Cartridge Quantum Ultrium media is available in the following types: • Data Cartridge Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Data Cartridge

    This process continues until all tracks are written and the cartridge is full, or until all data is written. Cartridge Memory Chip All generations of the Quantum LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges include a (LTO-CM) Linear Tape-Open Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) chip (1 in...

  • Page 72: Write-Protect Switch

    To control the capacity of the cartridge (for example, to obtain a faster seek time) issue the SCSI command SET CAPACITY. For information about this command, refer to the Quantum System Storage Ultrium Tape Drive SCSI Reference. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Worm (Write Once, Read Many) Cartridge

    • When the drive senses a WORM cartridge, the firmware prohibits the changing or altering of user data already written on the tape. The firmware keeps track of the last append-able point on the tape. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Cleaning Cartridge

    Requirements for WORM Capability To add WORM capability to your Quantum LTO Ultrium 6 drive(s), you need to use either Quantum Ultrium 6 2500 GB WORM tape cartridges or Quantum Ultrium 5 1500 GB WORM tape cartridges.

  • Page 75: Cartridge Compatibility

    In addition, the bar code includes the two-character media- type identifier Lx, where x equals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, T or U. Figure 10 page 70 shows a sample bar code label for the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 76 Caution: Do not place any type of mark on the white space at either end of the bar code. Figure 10 Sample bar code label on the LTO Ultrium 6 Tape Cartridge Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 77 Guidelines for Using Bar Code Labels Apply the following guidelines whenever using bar code labels: • Use only Quantum-approved bar code labels on cartridges to be used in an Quantum tape library. • Do not reuse a label or reapply a used label over an existing label.

  • Page 78: Handling Cartridges

    Incorrect handling or an incorrect environment can damage cartridges or their magnetic tape. To avoid damage to your tape cartridges and to ensure the continued high reliability of your Quantum LTO Ultrium Tape Drives, use the following guidelines. Provide Training •...

  • Page 79: Perform A Thorough Inspection

    (see 1 in Figure 11 on page 74. If there are gaps in the seam, the leader pin may be dislodged. Go to Appendix C, Repairing a Cartridge. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 80: Handle The Cartridge Carefully

    Pulling on tape that is outside the cartridge can damage the tape and the brake mechanism in the cartridge. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Ensure Proper Packaging

    Ship the cartridge in a shipping container that has enough packing material to cushion the cartridge and prevent it from moving within the container. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 82: Disposing Of Tape Cartridges

    4000 oersted peak field over the entire space that the cartridge occupies). The tape should make two passes through the field at 90 degree orientation change for each pass to achieve complete erasure. Some commercial degaussers have two magnetic field regions Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 83 90 degrees from each other to accomplish complete erasure in one pass for higher throughput. Degaussing makes the cartridge unusable. If you burn the cartridge and tape, ensure that the incineration complies with all applicable regulations. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 84 Chapter 5: Media Disposing of Tape Cartridges Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    For instructions about updating firmware from a server that uses an Quantum tape device driver, download the xTalk User’s Guide from www.quantum.com/serviceandsupport. Procedure 2: Inspecting a Cartridge for Damage...

  • Page 86: Procedure 3: Checking Sas Host Connections

    1 Check if the tape drive power is on. 2 Verify the SAS cable is connected properly to the server and to the tape drive. 3 Check whether the parameters for the SAS host adapter installation are correct. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Resolving Problems Reported By The Server

    VPD (Vital Product Data) area in NVRAM. Any failures that SARS detects are reported as TapeAlert flags on the server (see Quantum LTO Ultrium Tape Drive SCSI Reference). Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 88: Pre-Call Checklist

    Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Pre-Call Checklist Caution: If you insert the Quantum LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge into another manufacturer's drive, the SARS data in the cartridge memory may become lost or invalid. If you encounter a media-related problem, refer to Function Code E: Test Cartridge &...
  • Page 89 • Function Code L: Load/Unload Test on page 60 to test the drive's ability to load and unload a tape cartridge. b Download the xTalk User’s Guide from www.quantum.com/ serviceandsupport. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 90 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Pre-Call Checklist Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Appendix A Error Codes And Messages

    If you force a drive dump, the existing dump will be overwritten and data will be lost. After you force a drive dump, do not turn off the power to the drive or you may lose the dump data. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 92 4 If the proper voltages are being applied, power off/on the tape drive to see if the problem repeats. 5 Replace the tape drive if the problem persists. The error code clears when you place the tape drive in maintenance mode. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 93 2 Power the tape drive off and on, then retry the operation that produced the error. 3 If the problem persists, download new firmware and retry the operation. 4 If the problem persists, send the drive dump that you collected in step 1 to your Quantum Support Center.
  • Page 94 • If the diagnostic fails, replace the tape drive. • If the diagnostic succeeds, replace the cartridges that caused the problem. The error code clears when you remove the tape cartridge or place the tape drive in maintenance mode. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 95 • If the diagnostic fails, replace the tape drive. • If the diagnostic succeeds, replace the cartridges that caused the problem. The error code clears when you remove the tape cartridge or place the tape drive in maintenance mode. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 96 2 If the correct interface wrap tool was attached during the test, replace the drive. The error code clears when you place the tape drive in maintenance mode. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 97 If it is not possible to run the tape cartridge in a different drive, perform the following procedures: 1 Clean the failing drive and run the drive diagnostics (see Cleaning the Drive Head page 41 and Function Code 1: Run Drive Diagnostics on page 46). Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 98 1 Check the host application to ensure the host application is providing the correct encryption key. • Refer to the Quantum LTO Ultrium Tape Drive SCSI Reference documentation for the Sense Data returned for an encryption operation. • Retry the encryption operation after the host application problems have been resolved.
  • Page 99 The drive will not write to a write-protected cartridge. The error code clears when you remove the tape cartridge or place the tape drive in maintenance mode. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 100 Appendix A: Error Codes and Messages Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 101 TapeAlert flags from a tape drive through the host interface. The server reads the flags from Log Sense Page 0x2E. Refer to the Quantum LTO Ultrium Tape Drive SCSI Reference for the list of TapeAlert flags that are supported by this tape drive.
  • Page 102 Appendix B: Tape Alert Flags Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 103 A circuit board that adds function to a computer. Adjustment. alphanumeric Pertaining to a character set that contains letters, numerals, and usually other characters, such as punctuation marks. alter To change. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 104 A laser device specialized for scanning and reading bar codes and converting them into either the ASCII or EBCDIC digital character code. bezel Decorative and safety cover. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 105 (cm) One one-hundredth of a meter (0.01 m). Approximately 0.39 inch. channel command An instruction that directs a data channel, control unit, or device to perform an operation or set of operations. char Character. Check. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 106 A tape cartridge dedicated to storing data. Contrast with cleaning cartridge. data check A synchronous or asynchronous indication of a condition caused by invalid data or incorrect positioning of data. Direct current. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 107 A mechanism for moving magnetic tape and controlling its movement. Data security erase. Digital signal processor. EBCDIC Extended binary-coded decimal interchange code. Edge connector. Engineering change. Error correction code. EEPROM Electrically erasable programmable read-only memory. Electronics Industries Association. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 108 Proprietary code that is usually delivered as microcode as part of an operating system. Firmware is more efficient than software loaded from an alterable medium and more adaptable Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 109 (Gbit) 1 000 000 000 bits. gigabyte (GB) 1 000 000 000 bytes. Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) Converts copper interface to optic interface. Ground. hertz (Hz) Unit of frequency. One hertz equals one cycle per second. Hexadecimal. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 110 The part used to convert a 68-pin connector to a 50-pin D- shell connector. intervention required Manual action is needed. INTRO Introduction. Input/output. Input/output processor. Initial program load. ITST Idle-time self-test. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 111 A pattern of characters that controls the retention or elimination of portions of another pattern of characters. To use a pattern of characters to control the retention or elimination of portions of another pattern of characters. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 112 Pertaining to the bar code on the bar code label of the Quantum Ultrium Tape Cartridge, a 2-character code, L1, that represents information about the cartridge. L identifies the cartridge as one that can be read by devices which incorporate LTO technology;...
  • Page 113 A variable that is given a constant value for a specified application and that may denote the application. p bit Parity bit. Parity check. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 114 Reference. Register. Retention The process or function of tightening the tape onto the cartridge, if it is sensed that the tape has a loose wrap on the cartridge. Request for price quotation. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 115 - Ultra SCSI: Uses an 8- or 16-bit bus, and supports data rates of 20 or 40 MBps. - Ultra2 SCSI: Uses an 8- or 16-bit bus and supports data rates of 40 or 80 MBps. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 116 Universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter. unload Prepare the tape cartridge for removal from the drive. utility programs A computer program in general support of the processes of a computer; for instance, a diagnostic program. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 117 A character string that is convenient for some purpose to consider as an entity. External register. External register address register. Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...
  • Page 118 Glossary Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide...

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