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Exabyte LTO-3 Product Manual

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  • Page 1 (LTO-3) AGNUM RIVE RODUCT ANUAL 1014548-A...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2005 by Exabyte Corporation. All rights reserved. This item and the OPYRIGHT information contained herein are the property of Exabyte Corporation. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means,...
  • Page 3 The Exabyte Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-3) is warranted to be free from defects in RODUCT materials, parts, and workmanship, and conforms to the current product specification. ARRANTY For the specific details of your warranty, refer to your sales contract or contact the AUTION company from which you purchased the tape drive.
  • Page 4 Exabyte Corporation Headquarters 2108 55th Street Boulder, CO USA 80301 (303) 442-4333 World Wide Web www.exabyte.com To obtain technical support Exabyte Technical Support www.exabyte.com/products/hardwarewarranty.cfm To order supplies and accessories Exabyte Sales Support 1-800-774-7172 1-800-392-8273 (Exabyte Media) To obtain service Exabyte Service www.exabyte.com/support/contact/index.cfm...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    How to Use This Manual ......xiii Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-3) Features ... . .
  • Page 6 Ultrium Media ....... Data Cartridges ........Cartridge Compatibility.
  • Page 7 Function Code P or U — Enable or Disable POST Error Reporting Tape Alert Flags ......2005 (LTO-3) AGNUM RIVE...
  • Page 8 Write Once, Read Many (WORM) Capability ..Overview ......... . . WORM Media .
  • Page 9 Figures Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-3) Features Figure 1-1 Front-panel components ......
  • Page 10 OTES 1014548 RODUCT ANUAL...
  • Page 11 WORM media ........2005 (LTO-3) AGNUM...
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  • Page 13: How To Use This Manual

    OW TO ANUAL OW TO ANUAL This manual describes how to install, operate, and maintain the Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-3). It also provides functional, performance, and environmental specifications. HERE TO OOK FOR NFORMATION Installation If you are installing the tape drive for the first time, refer to the following...
  • Page 14 UBLICATIONS For more information about the tape drive and the standards used by the tape drive, refer to the following publications. To order an Exabyte publication, see “Contacting Exabyte” on page iv. To download a PDF version of an Exabyte publication, visit the Exabyte web site (www.exabyte.com).
  • Page 15 Read the information marked by the “CAUTION” icon for information you must Caution know to avoid damaging the tape drive or losing data. Read text marked by the “WARNING” icon for information you must know to Warning avoid personal injury. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...
  • Page 16 OW TO ANUAL Notes 1014548 RODUCT ANUAL...

  • Page 17: Magnum Tape Drive (Lto-3) Features

    AGNUM RIVE EATURES The Exabyte Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-3) offers high-capacity, performance, and technology designed for the midrange open systems environment. This new model incorporates the new Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Generation 3 tape drive, which more than doubles maximum tape drive performance over the Generation 2 LTO Ultrium Tape Drive (Ultrium 2).

  • Page 18: Components

    1 — M (LTO-3) F HAPTER AGNUM RIVE EATURES On-the-fly error correction of soft errors in the memory arrays in data and control paths. New dual stage 16 channel head activator for precision head alignment to help support higher track density with improved data integrity and backwards compatibility with previous LTO generation.

  • Page 19: Back Panel Components

    SCSI Connectors Used to connect the tape drive to the SCSI bus with two SCSI cables or one SCSI cable and a terminator. These connectors are 68-pin, wide, Ultra160 LVD connectors. SCSI ID Switch Used to set the tape drive SCSI ID. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...
  • Page 20 1 — M (LTO-3) F HAPTER AGNUM RIVE EATURES Notes 1014548 RODUCT ANUAL...

  • Page 21: Installing The Tape Drive

    To avoid performance problems, do not connect the tape drive to Important a single-ended SCSI bus. Exabyte does not support operating the tape drive on a SCSI bus that has single-ended devices attached. Do not connect the tape drive to a RAID controller.

  • Page 22: Unpack The Tape Drive

    Disconnect all power cables. NPACK THE RIVE All Exabyte tape drives are tested, inspected, and carefully packaged at the factory. However, because shipping damage can occur, you should follow the steps below to unpack the tape drive: Visually inspect the shipping container and notify your freight carrier immediately if you see any damage.

  • Page 23: Install The Tape Drive

    + and – tabs above and below the SCSI ID indicator, until the desired SCSI ID appears. Note: If you change the SCSI ID after you complete the installation, turn the tape drive off, then back on again to activate the new SCSI ID. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 24: Position The Tape Drive

    2 — I HAPTER NSTALLING THE RIVE 2. P OSITION THE TAPE DRIVE Position the tape drive anywhere that is convenient to the host. The only restrictions are the length of the power cord and the length of the SCSI cable. Recommended locations are: Away from high-traffic areas, especially if the floor is carpeted.
  • Page 25 Table A-1 on page 56. The tape drive unloads the data cartridge and exits maintenance mode. To clear the error, cycle power (turn it off, then on again). 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 26: Connect The Tape Drive To The Scsi Bus

    80 MB per second; Ultra160 SCSI buses have a bandwidth of 160 MB per second. The Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-3) is capable of data transfer rates of up to 80 MB per second with no compression and 160 MB per second at 2:1 compression.

  • Page 27: Figure 2-2 Tape Drive Is Last Or Only Device On The Scsi Bus

    Do not connect the tape drive to a RAID controller. Important Terminator Host bus adapter SCSI connector SCSI cable Figure 2-3 Another peripheral is the last device on SCSI bus Power on the host computer system. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 28: Install Device Drivers

    Device drivers are software that enables the tape drive to interact with a variety of hosts. The latest levels of device drivers and driver documentation for the tape drive are available on the Support section of Exabyte’s web site, www.exabyte.com. For applications that use other device drivers, refer to the application’s documentation to determine which drivers to use.

  • Page 29: Operating The Tape Drive

    The power switch is a push button switch that lets you turn the tape drive on or off. To power the tape drive on, push the power switch once. The power indicator will light when power is on. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 30: Using The Unload Button

    3 — O HAPTER PERATING THE RIVE To power it off, push the switch again. When you place the power switch in the off position, the primary electrical power within the enclosure is still active. If you do not want electrical power to be present in the enclosure, unplug the tape drive’s power cord from the receptacle at the rear of the tape drive (see Figure 1-2 on page...

  • Page 31: Table 3-1 Meaning Of Status Led And Single-Character Display (Scd)

    Red characters or The tape drive is powering on, resetting, or in segments maintenance mode. Flashing The tape drive is exiting maintenance mode. Flashing function The drive is executing the selected function while in maintenance mode. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 32: Loading A Cartridge

    3 — O HAPTER PERATING THE RIVE Table 3-1 Meaning of Status LED and Single-character Display (SCD) (continued) If Status LED is... and SCD displays... Description Amber/Flashing One of the following applies: Error Code The LED flashes once per second. An error occurred and the tape drive or media may require service.

  • Page 33: Figure 3-2 Inserting A Cartridge Into The Tape Drive

    If the cartridge is already loaded and you cycle the power (turn it off, then on), the tape will reload. If you set the write-protect switch so that data cannot be written to it (in the locked position), the SCD will flash amber. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 34: Unloading A Cartridge

    3 — O HAPTER PERATING THE RIVE NLOADING A ARTRIDGE Be sure to remove any loaded cartridge before powering off the tape drive. Leaving Caution a cartridge in the tape drive when you power if off may result in damage to the cartridge or the tape drive.

  • Page 35: Using A Cleaning Cartridge

    Do not use any cleaning method other than the LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge Caution (or a cleaning cartridge approved by Exabyte for use with LTO-3 drives). Using other cleaning methods may void the tape drive’s warranty. Do not rewind and reuse the material in a cleaning cartridge. Reuse may redistribute contaminants previously removed from the tape path.
  • Page 36 3 — O HAPTER PERATING THE RIVE Notes 1014548 RODUCT ANUAL...

  • Page 37: Ultrium Media

    When affixing a label, place it only in the recessed label area. A label that extends outside of the recessed area can cause loading problems in the tape drive. See “Guidelines for Using Bar Code Labels” on page 24 for additional information. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 38: Cartridge Compatibility

    Ultrium 2 (LTO-2) Read/Write Read/Write Ultrium 1 (LTO-1) Read/Write For maximum capacity, use Ultrium 3 data cartridges with the Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-3). You can purchase LTO Ultrium data cartridges, as well as LTO cleaning cartridges, from Exabyte. 1014548 RODUCT ANUAL...

  • Page 39: Data Capacities

    ETTING THE RITE ROTECT WITCH The position of the write-protect switch on the data cartridge, shown in Figure 4-1, determines whether you can write to the tape. Write-protect switch Figure 4-2 Setting the write-protect switch 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 40: Guidelines For Using Bar Code Labels

    ABELS Apply the following guidelines whenever using bar code labels: Use only Exabyte-approved bar code labels on cartridges. Do not reuse a label or reapply a used label over an existing label. Before applying a new label, remove the old label by slowly pulling it at a right angle to the cartridge case.

  • Page 41: Handling Data Cartridges

    Before inserting a tape cartridge, inspect the cartridge case, cartridge door, and write-protect switch for breaks. If you need to recover data from a damaged cartridge, contact Exabyte Technical Support (see page iv).

  • Page 42: Perform A Thorough Inspection

    If you suspect that the cartridge has been mishandled but it appears usable, copy any data onto a good cartridge immediately for possible data recovery. Discard the mishandled cartridge. If you must recover data from a damaged cartridge, contact Exabyte Technical Support for assistance (see “Contacting Exabyte” on page iv).

  • Page 43: Cartridge Storage Guidelines

    When you ship a cartridge, ship it in its original or better packaging. Always ship or store a cartridge in a jewel case. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 44: Repositioning Or Reattaching A Leader Pin

    4 — U HAPTER LTRIUM EDIA Use only a recommended shipping container that securely holds the cartridge in its jewel case during transportation. Ultrium Turtlecases (by Perm-A-Store) have been tested and found to be satisfactory. They are available at www.turtlecase.com. Never ship a cartridge in a commercial shipping envelope.

  • Page 45: Repositioning A Leader Pin

    Press the leader pin gently into the clips until it snaps into place and is firmly seated. Ensure that there are no gaps in the seam of the cartridge If gaps exist, do not continue with this procedure and do not use Important the cartridge. Instead, contact Exabyte Technical Support (see page iv). 2005...

  • Page 46: Reattaching A Leader Pin

    4 — U HAPTER LTRIUM EDIA Close the cartridge door. Note: The cartridge door is open to show the leader pin. Figure 4-5 Placing a dislodged leader pin into the correct position To rewind the tape, insert the cartridge manual rewind tool ( Figure 4-6) into the cartridge’s hub and turn it clockwise until the tape...

  • Page 47: Figure 4-7 Leader Pin Reattachment Kit

    Touch only the end of the tape. Touching the tape in an area other than the end can damage the tape’s surface or edges, which may interfere with read or write reliability Figure 4-7 Leader pin reattachment kit 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 48: Figure 4-8 Attaching The Leader Pin Tool To The Cartridge

    4 — U HAPTER LTRIUM EDIA The following procedure describes reattaching a leader pin by using the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit: Attach the leader pin attach tool ( Figure 4-8) to the cartridge so that the tool’s hook latches into the cartridge’s door .

  • Page 49: Figure 4-9 Winding The Tape Out Of The Cartridge

    Remove the C-clip from the leader pin by using your fingers to push the clip away from the pin. Set the pin aside and discard the clip. Note: Use your fingers to push the C-clip off the leader Figure 4-10 Removing the C-clip from the leader pin 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 50: Figure 4-11 Attaching The Leader Pin To The Tape

    4 — U HAPTER LTRIUM EDIA Position the tape in the alignment groove of the leader pin attach tool (see Figure 4-11). Place a new C-clip into the retention groove (Figure 4-11) on the leader pin attachment tool and make sure that the clip’s open side faces up. Place the leader pin (from step 6 on page 33) into the cavity...

  • Page 51: Environmental And Shipping Specifications For Data Cartridges

    20 to 80% 20 to 50% 5 to 80% (noncondensing) Wet bulb temperature 26°C (79°F) 26°C (79°F) 26°C (79°F) 26°C (79°F) Operational storage equals less than 1 year. Archival storage equals 1 to 10 years. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 52: Disposing Of Tape Cartridges

    4 — U HAPTER LTRIUM EDIA ISPOSING OF ARTRIDGES Under the current rules of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), regulation 40CFR261, the LTO Ultrium data cartridge is classified as non-hazardous waste. As such, it may be disposed of in the same way as normal office trash.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    5-1. For explanations of codes on the Single-character Display (SCD), see Appendix A, “Errors Codes,” on page Note: The Support section of the Exabyte web site, www.exabyte.com, also provides helpful troubleshooting tips. Start 1. Try another electrical outlet. 2. Tray another power cord.

  • Page 54: Drive Dump

    EVEL AND APTURING RIVE Use LTOTool (available as a free download from Exabyte’s web site at www.exabyte.com/downloads) to view the tape drive’s current drive firmware level and capture a drive dump. The readme file that accompanies the program (or the online help for the Windows version) provides instructions for using the utility.

  • Page 55: Procedure 3: Verifying Scsi Address Switch Position

    25 m (82 ft.). I If there are other devices on the bus, ensure that the total length does not exceed 12 m (39 ft.). If the problem persists, contact Exabyte Technical Support for assistance (see page iv).

  • Page 56: Procedure 5: Verifying Scsi Interface Communications

    The best way to thoroughly verify host-to-device communications is to exercise activity over the SCSI bus from the host to the drive and back. Use LTOTool (available as a free download from Exabyte’s web site at www.exabyte.com/downloads) to determine whether communication over the SCSI bus is satisfactory.

  • Page 57: Fixing An Intermittent Error With A Single Drive On A Scsi Bus

    3 for each drive until you can identify which drive is defective. Determine if the problem is with only one drive or with two or more drives. If the problem is with only one drive, contact Exabyte Technical Support for assistance (see page iv).

  • Page 58: Resolving Media-Related Problems

    5 — T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING ESOLVING EDIA ELATED ROBLEMS To resolve problems that are related to media, the tape drive’s firmware includes the following diagnostics: Test Cartridge & Media verifies whether a suspect cartridge and its magnetic tape are acceptable for use. See “Function Code E —...

  • Page 59: Before Contacting Technical Support

    ONTACTING ECHNICAL UPPORT Before contacting Exabyte Technical Support, complete the following steps to gather all of the required information. Having this information available before you call Technical Support will allow your representative to help you as efficiently as possible. When you have all of the required information see “Contacting Exabyte”...

  • Page 60: Scsi Bus Information

    SCSI host bus adapter connected to the tape drive? Make certain that the LVD SCSI host bus adapter and any necessary drivers installed in the host computer are compatible with the tape. Exabyte does not support using the tape drive on a RAID controller.

  • Page 61: Backup Application Information

    Backup application name and version. What backup application is being used? Compatibility. Does your application support the Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-3)? Refer to the supported hardware devices list from the application provider. Device driver. Is the appropriate driver installed for the tape drive? Refer to the installation instructions for your backup application.
  • Page 62 5 — T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING Notes 1014548 RODUCT ANUAL...

  • Page 63: Servicing The Tape Drive

    Caution Periodically check for updated levels of drive firmware by visiting the download page on the Exabyte web site at www.exabyte.com/downloads. You can update your drive’s firmware using either of the following methods: Download the new firmware image and transfer it to the tape drive over the SCSI bus.

  • Page 64: Updating The Firmware With An Fmr Data Cartridge

    FMR D PDATING THE IRMWARE WITH AN ARTRIDGE Note: You must download the updated firmware from Exabyte’s web site and then use that firmware to create an FMR data cartridge (see “Function Code 3 — Create FMR Tape” on page 66).

  • Page 65: Returning The Tape Drive For Service

    Exabyte-authorized service provider for return authorization and shipping instructions. If your service provider instructs you to return the tape drive directly to Exabyte, contact Exabyte Service to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number and the shipping address. Remove and keep all cartridges, cables, and terminators.
  • Page 66 6 — S HAPTER ERVICING THE RIVE Notes 1014548 RODUCT ANUAL...

  • Page 67: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS This chapter provides specifications for the Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-3). RIVE ERFORMANCE Table 7-1 lists the tape drive performance characteristics. Table 7-1 Tape drive performance specifications Performance Characteristic Specification a, b Data transfer rate (native) 80 MB/second Maximum sustained data rate...

  • Page 68: Size And Weight

    7 — S HAPTER PECIFICATIONS IZE AND EIGHT Table 7-2 shows the dimensions and weight for tape drive. The external tape drive is a standalone unit that can fit on a desktop. Table 7-2 Size and weight Specification Measurement Depth (with bezel) 12.06 cm (4.75 in.) Length (with bezel) 29.21 cm (11.5 in.)

  • Page 69: Environmental Conditions For The Tape Drive

    24 hours to prevent damage from condensation. AFETY AND EGULATORY OMPLIANCE The Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-3) complies with the regulatory agency standards listed on the product label located on the enclosure when installed in accordance with this manual. 2005...
  • Page 70 7 — S HAPTER PECIFICATIONS Notes 1014548 RODUCT ANUAL...
  • Page 71 After you force a drive dump, do not turn off the power to the tape drive or you may lose the dump data. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 72: A Errors Codes

    3. If the problem persists, download and install new firmware (see “Upgrading Firmware” on page 47) and retry the operation. 4. If the problem still persists, contact Exabyte Technical Support (see page iv). The error code clears when you power-off the tape drive or place it in maintenance mode...
  • Page 73 3. If the problem persists, run “Function Code 1 — Run Drive Diagnostics” on page If the test FAILED, contact Exabyte Technical Support (see page iv) and send the drive dump collected in step 1 to them.
  • Page 74 A — E PPENDIX RRORS ODES Table A-1 Tape drive codes for error conditions and informational messages Code Cause and Action For Problems with Writing Data: (continued) (cont.) If the operation fails and another drive is not available, insert a scratch cartridge into the tape drive and run the tape drive diagnostics (see “Function Code 1 —...
  • Page 75 Tape drive or RS-422 error. The tape drive determined that a failure occurred in the tape drive’s hardware or in the RS-422 connection. Replace the tape drive. The error code clears 10 seconds after the drive detected the error or when you place the tape drive in maintenance mode. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...
  • Page 76 A — E PPENDIX RRORS ODES Table A-1 Tape drive codes for error conditions and informational messages Code Cause and Action Tape drive hardware problem. The tape drive determined that a problem occurred which degraded the operation of the tape drive, but it did not restrict continued use. If the problem persists, determine whether the problem is with the drive or the media.

  • Page 77: B Performing Diagnostics And Maintenance Functions

    Copy Drive Dump: Copies data from a drive dump (captured by using Page Function Code 4) to the beginning of a scratch (blank) data cartridge, copies a drive dump to flash memory, or erases a dump from flash memory. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...
  • Page 78 Run SCSI Wrap Test: Performs a check of the SCSI circuitry from and to the Page SCSI connector.Requires a special connector. Contact Exabyte Technical Support for information about using this diagnostic. Not used. Unmake FMR Tape: Erases the FMR data on a scratch (blank) data cartridge Page and rewrite the cartridge memory on the tape.

  • Page 79: Setting The Tape Drive To Maintenance Mode

    56. To clear the error, turn the power off, then on again. The drive also exits maintenance mode automatically after it completes a maintenance function or after ten minutes if no action has occurred. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 80: Function Code 1 - Run Drive Diagnostics

    B — P PPENDIX ERFORMING IAGNOSTICS AND AINTENANCE UNCTIONS 1 — R UNCTION RIVE IAGNOSTICS Approximate Run Time = 20 minutes per loop Total Number of Loops = 10 Function Code 1 runs tests that determine whether the drive can properly load and unload cartridges, and read and write data.

  • Page 81: Function Code 2 - Update Drive Firmware From Fmr Tape

    Do not power-off the tape drive while a firmware update is in progress. Caution Note: You can also update the drive firmware over the SCSI bus using Exabyte’s LTO Tool. See “Updating Firmware Over the SCSI Bus” on page 60 more information.

  • Page 82: Function Code 3 - Create Fmr Tape

    Function Code 3 causes the tape drive to copy its field microcode replacement (FMR) data to a scratch data cartridge. You can then use this tape to update the firmware in another Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-3). Make sure that you insert a scratch (blank) data cartridge or a cartridge that may be Caution overwritten.

  • Page 83: Function Code 4 - Force A Drive Dump

    Function Code 4 causes the tape drive to perform a collection (or dump) of its internal data. (A drive dump is also known as a diagnostic listing.) The dump can only be analyzed by Exabyte Technical Support (see “Contacting Exabyte”...

  • Page 84: Function Code 5 - Copy Drive Dump

    FMR tape and exits maintenance mode. From the host, issue the SCSI READ command to read the dump from the tape to a file or electronic image. For information about where to send the electronic image, contact Exabyte Technical Support (see page iv).

  • Page 85: Function Code 8 - Unmake Fmr Tape

    If the operation is not successful, the tape drive posts an error code to the SCD (to resolve the error, see Table A-1 on page 56). To clear the error, turn the power off, then on again. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 86: Function Code 9 - Display Error Code Log

    B — P PPENDIX ERFORMING IAGNOSTICS AND AINTENANCE UNCTIONS 9 — D UNCTION ISPLAY RROR Function Code 9 causes the tape drive to display the last 10 error codes, one at a time (the codes are ordered; the most recent is presented first and the oldest (tenth) is presented last).

  • Page 87: Function Code E - Test Cartridge & Media

    (another code could appear), unloads the data cartridge, and exits maintenance mode. To clear the error, turn the power off, then on again. To resolve the error, locate the code in Table A-1 on page 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 88: Function Codef - Write Performance Test

    B — P PPENDIX ERFORMING IAGNOSTICS AND AINTENANCE UNCTIONS F — W UNCTION RITE ERFORMANCE Approximate Run Time = 5 minutes Total Number of Loops = 10 Function Code F causes the tape drive to perform tests to ensure that the tape drive can read from and write to tape.

  • Page 89: Function Code H - Test Head

    You must then set the tape drive to maintenance mode again and restart the test. If you insert an invalid or write-protected data cartridge, appears in the single-character display. The tape drive unloads the cartridge and exits maintenance mode. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 90: Function Code J -Run Fast Read/Write Test

    B — P PPENDIX ERFORMING IAGNOSTICS AND AINTENANCE UNCTIONS After you insert the cartridge, flashes and the test begins: If no error is detected, the test begins again and runs for a maximum of 10 times. After the tenth loop, the test stops and the tape drive automatically exits maintenance mode.

  • Page 91: Function Code L - Load/Unload Test

    You must then set the tape drive to maintenance mode again and restart the test. If you insert an invalid or write-protected data cartridge, appears in the single-character display. The tape drive unloads the cartridge and exits maintenance mode. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...

  • Page 92: Function Code P Or U - Enable Or Disable Post Error Reporting

    B — P PPENDIX ERFORMING IAGNOSTICS AND AINTENANCE UNCTIONS After you insert the cartridge, the SCD changes to a flashing L. The tape drive runs the tests. If no error is detected, the test begins again and runs for a maximum of 10 times.

  • Page 93: C Tape Alert Flags

    23). hardware. If Flag 4 is also set, the cartridge is defective. Replace the data cartridge. If Flag 4 is not set, see error code 6 in Table A-1 on page 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...
  • Page 94 C — T PPENDIX LERT LAGS Table C-1 TapeAlert flags supported by the tape drive (continued) Flag Description Action Required Flag Parameter Flag Type Number (in hex) Not data Set when severe servo errors Replace the data cartridge. If this grade occur while loading a data error occurs with multiple tapes,...
  • Page 95 Drive voltage Set when the tape drive detects Refer to error code 2 in that the externally supplied Table A-1 on page voltages are either approaching the specified voltage limits or are outside the voltage limits. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...
  • Page 96 C — T PPENDIX LERT LAGS Table C-1 TapeAlert flags supported by the tape drive (continued) Flag Description Action Required Flag Parameter Flag Type Number (in hex) Diagnostics Set when the tape drive detects a Refer to error code 6 in required failure that requires diagnostics Table A-1 on page...

  • Page 97: D Write Once, Read Many (Worm) Capability

    Read Many (WORM) method for storing data on tape. To meet this data storage requirement, a new WORM feature is now available on the Magnum Tape Drive (LTO-3). No physical hardware changes are required to make the tape drive compatible with the WORM feature;...

  • Page 98: Data Security On Worm Media

    Refer to the program’s online help for instructions on determining the tape drive firmware level. If your tape drive has an earlier version of firmware, you can download the updated firmware by visiting the download page on the Exabyte web site at www.exabyte.com/downloads. Note: Refer to “Upgrading Firmware”...

  • Page 99: Tapealert Flags

    Write operation because the current cartridge is a Suspicious WORM cartridge. Data Protect/WORM Medium – Overwrite Attempted: Set when the drive rejects a Write operation because the rules for allowing WORM writes have not been met. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...
  • Page 100 D — W (WORM) C PPENDIX RITE APABILITY Notes 1014548 RODUCT ANUAL...

  • Page 101: Glossary

    A byte is a fundamental unit of data. C See Celsius (C). capacity The amount of data that can be contained on storage media and expressed in bytes. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...
  • Page 102 LOSSARY cartridge See tape cartridge. cartridge door On a tape cartridge, the hinged barrier that can be opened to access, or closed to protect, the magnetic tape within the cartridge. cartridge memory See LTO cartridge memory (LTO-CM).. Celsius (C) Having a thermostatic scale on which the interval between the freezing point and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees, with 0 degrees representing the freezing point and 100 degrees representing the boiling point.
  • Page 103 Maintained by the tape drive, a list that contains the ten most recent error codes. The codes identify errors that pertain to the drive. Exabyte (1) A network storage backup company that designs, manufactures, and markets industry-leading data storage products including tape drives and automated tape libraries.
  • Page 104 LOSSARY firmware The proprietary code that is usually delivered as part of an operating system. Firmware is more efficient than software that is loaded from an alterable medium, and is more adaptable to change than pure hardware circuitry. An example of firmware is the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) in read-only memory (ROM) on a PC motherboard.
  • Page 105 LTO cartridge memory (LTO-CM). Within each IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge, an embedded electronics and interface module that can store and retrieve a cartridge’s historical usage and other information. LVD See Low Voltage Differential (LVD). 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...
  • Page 106 LOSSARY magnetic tape A tape with a magnetizable surface layer on which data can be stored by magnetic recording. maintenance mode. The state of operation in which the tape drive must be before it can run diagnostics, verify write and read operations, verify a suspect tape cartridge, update its own firmware, and perform other diagnostic and maintenance functions.
  • Page 107 SCSI connector Located at the rear of the tape drive, the connector that facilitates commands to and from the host, and to which the internal SCSI cable of an enclosure connects. SCSI device Anything that can connect into the SCSI bus and actively participate in bus activity. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...
  • Page 108 LOSSARY SCSI drive sense data In response to inquiry from the host about an error condition, a packet of SCSI sense bytes that contains information about the error and that is sent back to the host by the drive. SCSI ID connector Located at the rear of the tape drive, the connector that enables the drive’s SCSI address to be set.
  • Page 109 Ultra160 LVD SCSI interface See Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI). unload The act (performed by the drive) of unthreading tape from the drive’s internal tape path and returning it (with the leader block) to the tape cartridge. 2005 (LTO-3) XABYTE AGNUM RIVE...
  • Page 110 LOSSARY utility See utility program. utility program A computer program that supports computer processes. For example, a diagnostic program, a trace program, or a sort program. V DC Volts DC (direct current). volt The SI (international) unit of potential difference and electromotive force.
  • Page 111 See components, front panel connections bus, connecting tape drive to SCSI power SCSI bus connectors, back panel contacting Exabyte cables, for SCSI converting an FMR tape to a scratch tape capacity copy drive dump to tape cartridge create FMR tape...

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    SCSI bus display error code log TapeAlert flags enable/disable POST error reporting troubleshooting tips exiting maintenance mode Exabyte, contacting fast read/write test exiting maintenance mode force a drive dump load/unload test run drive diagnostics running during installation...
  • Page 113 NDEX function codes Load/Unload test See diagnostics load/unload time See maintenance functions loading a cartridge LTO media LTO Tool obtaining a drive dump getting help using to determine tape drive firmware guidelines for bar code labels level using to update firmware head, testing host maintenance functions...
  • Page 114 NDEX SCSI bus (continued) mixing LVD and HVD/DIFF packing the tape drive components panic reset, performing resolving errors single-ended devices performance specifications speed maximum burst transfer rate termination guidelines maximum sustained transfer rate using to update firmware native transfer rate SCSI bus reset POST description...
  • Page 115 NDEX storage environment data cartridges Ultra160 LVD SCSI interface tape drive unload button location using for panic reset using to eject cartridge tape See cleaning cartridge unpacking See data cartridge upgrading firmware tape drive cleaning the enclosure cleaning the heads description voltage specifications diagnostics...
  • Page 116 NDEX Notes 1013187 RODUCT ANUAL...

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