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IBM VXA-2 - Tape Drive - VXAtape User Manual

IBM VXA-2 - Tape Drive - VXAtape User Manual

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VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive
User's Guide
Important:
Please review the maintenance information in "Using cleaning cartridges" on page 3-4
and Appendix A, "Maintaining the tape drive", on page A-1 as periodic maintenance is
not covered by the IBM warranty. Repairs or exchanges resulting from improper
maintenance or use of unsupported media may result in billable service charges.

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  • Page 1 Please review the maintenance information in “Using cleaning cartridges” on page 3-4 and Appendix A, “Maintaining the tape drive”, on page A-1 as periodic maintenance is not covered by the IBM warranty. Repairs or exchanges resulting from improper maintenance or use of unsupported media may result in billable service charges.
  • Page 3 xSeries Server VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Appendix D, “Warranty information”, on page D-1 and Appendix E, “Notices”, on page E-1. First Edition (February 2003) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2003. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3. Using the tape drive ..3-1 Telephone technical support . . D-1 Front panel LEDs . . 3-2 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 Loading data cartridges . . 3-4 8/2000 . D-3 Unloading data cartridges .
  • Page 6 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • Page 8 Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: About This Book

    IBM to better serve you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better ways to communicate with you.
  • Page 10 viii VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is a versatile backup and restore device for low to mid-range servers. This SCSI tape drive is capable of storing up to 80 gigabytes (GB) of native data on a 230-meter VXA tape. It can transfer data at a sustained rate of up to 6 megabytes (MB) per second.
  • Page 12 IBM tape drive Web site at http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/eserver/xseries/tape.html or follow the instructions from the CD. The CDs also contain backup applications that are used with other products but are not applicable to the VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. For a current list of supported tape drive configurations, go to the http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat IBM...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Installation

    Chapter 2. Installation The VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is compatible with several xSeries servers. For a list of supported servers go to http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat and click on ″Tape Backup Units.″ Refer to the documentation that comes with the server for instructions on installing the tape drive. If you cannot locate your xSeries server user manual, follow the instructions in the following sections to install the tape drive.

  • Page 14: Setting The Scsi Id And Termination

    1 Term power connector 3 SCSI ID jumpers 2 SCSI connector 4 Power connector Figure 2-1. Back-panel components Setting the SCSI ID and termination The drive is shipped with a SCSI ID of 0. If you want to change the default ID, install the jumpers on the jumper block ( 3 in Figure 2-1) for the desired ID, as shown in Figure 2-2.

  • Page 15: Mounting The Drive

    Mounting the drive Generally, you will mount the tape drive and then attach the SCSI and power cables. However, if there is insufficient working space to attach the connectors after mounting the drive, attach the cables first. Slide the drive into the server bay or external enclosure. Ensure that no cables are caught or crimped between the drive and the chassis.

  • Page 16: Completing The Installation And Turning On The Device

    Completing the installation and turning on the device Before completing the installation, check your work to ensure that the power and SCSI connectors are securely attached, and that the cables are properly routed. Then, power on the host system. During the tape drive’s power-on self-test, the LEDs scroll sequentially right to left, then left to right.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3. Using The Tape Drive

    This section provides information on using the tape drive. Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of the tape drive and identifies the components. 1 Ready LED 4 Fault LED 2 Activity LED 5 Eject button 3 Cleaning LED Figure 3-1. Front view of the tape drive © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...

  • Page 18: Front Panel Leds

    Front panel LEDs The tape drive contains four LEDs to indicate its operational status, as shown in Table 3-1 on page 3-3. VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 19 Table 3-1. Definition of status light combinations Operation LED #1 Ready LED #2 LED #3 LED #4 Fault (green) Activity Cleaning (amber) (green) (amber) Power-on self-test Flashing Power On LED Test On for 2.0 On for 2.0 On for 2.0 On for 2.0 seconds seconds...

  • Page 20: Loading Data Cartridges

    The IBM cleaning cartridge is shipped with a label on it that has 20 boxes that are designed to be used to log the use of the cartridge. Each time the cartridge is used, mark one of the boxes on the label with a pen or marker.

  • Page 21: Setting Write Protection On The Tape Cartridge

    4. Slide the cartridge into the opening on the front of the tape drive (see figure Figure 3-2) until the loading mechanism pulls the cartridge into the drive and the drive door closes. Figure 3-2. Loading the cleaning cartridge After the cleaning cartridge has been inserted, the remainder of the cleaning process is automatic.

  • Page 22: Resetting The Drive

    Figure 3-3. Setting the write-protect switch Resetting the drive To reset the VXA-2 drive, perform one of the following steps: v Press and hold the eject button for 10 seconds. v Turn off the tape drive and turn it on again (do not perform this step if the drive contains a cartridge).

  • Page 23: Appendix A. Maintaining The Tape Drive

    Do not attempt to use other types of cartridges, or you may damage the tape drive. v Only use the IBM recommended VXA cleaning cartridges to clean the tape drive. Use of other than recommended cleaning cartridges can damage your drive and may void the warranty.

  • Page 24: Recommendations For Data Cartridge Usage

    Recommendations for data cartridge usage The following list describes recommended guidelines that will help to protect your data and prolong the life of your tape cartridges and the tape drive: v Remove the tape cartridge from the drive when the drive is not in use. v Back up and then discard any tape cartridge that repeatedly produces error messages (the error information is in the System Error Log).

  • Page 25: Tape Cartridge Storage

    The recommended environment for storage and shipment of VXA data cartridges is shown in Table A-1. Table A-1. Recommended environment for VXA data cartridges Environmental factor Storage Shipping 5°C to 32°C −40 to 52°C Temperature (41° to 90°F) (−40 to 125°F) Relative humidity 20 to 60% 5 to 80%...

  • Page 26: Operating In Harsh Environments

    Operating in harsh environments Do not use as an archival tape any tape that has been used outside of the operating ranges specified in Appendix B, “Product specifications”, on page B-1 for an extended period of time. The magnetic and physical strength of the tape will have deteriorated as a result of its exposure to the environment.

  • Page 27: Placing The Cartridge Labels

    IBM supports using only data and cleaning cartridges recommended by IBM. Data grade tape media is the only type of tape media that should be used for backup and data processing. Saving money by using generic media for data purposes will do little to save your business if your data is destroyed and your backup tapes fail because of inferior media.
  • Page 28 Table A-2 lists the tape cartridges that you can order for the VX2-A Internal Tape Drive. To order cartridges in the United States and Canada, call 1-888-IBM-MEDIA. To order cartridges in other locations, contact your local provider of IBM storage products.

  • Page 29: Appendix B. Product Specifications

    Specification Tape drive Height 41.2 mm (1.62 in) Height (bezel) 42.6 mm (1.68 in) Depth 203.0 mm (8.0 in) Width 146.0 mm (5.75 in) Width (bezel) 149.2 mm (5.87 in) Weight 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...

  • Page 30: Tape Drive Conditions

    Tape drive conditions Table B-3 summarizes the environmental requirements for the tape path in the tape drive. Table B-3. Temperature and humidity specifications for the tape drive a, b Specification Operating Storage /nonoperating Transporting Temperature +5°C to +45°C -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) range (+41°F to +113°F)
  • Page 31 Table B-4. Temperature and humidity specifications for the tape cartridge (continued) a, b Specification Operating Storage /nonoperating Transporting Wet bulb 26°C (79°F) max. Altitude -304.8 to +3,048 m -304.8 to +12,192 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft) (-1,000 to +40,000 ft) The cartridge temperature and humidity must be stabilized in the specified environment for at least 24 hours.
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  • Page 33: Appendix C. Problem Solving

    If, after attempting the recommended actions listed in the table, the problem still exists or recurs, a hardware failure might be the cause. Contact your IBM service representative. Problem...
  • Page 34 The cartridge will be removed and returned to you. If it is absolutely mandatory that the cartridge be removed before returning the drive for repair, contact IBM technical support. VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 See “Using cleaning cartridges” on page 3-4 for cleaning instructions; LED 2 flashes yellow when the drive needs to be cleaned. Use only an IBM-approved VXA tape cleaning cartridge. 2. Retry the read or write operation. If the drive was attempting to perform a read or write operation when the error occurred, eject the cartridge, insert it again, and retry the operation.
  • Page 36 Problem Solution BACKUP SOFTWARE IS One of the following situations may have occurred: REPORTING AN ERROR v The drive needs cleaning. Always try cleaning the drive before you assume the cartridge is bad. Be sure to use a VXA tape cleaning cartridge. For more information, see “Using cleaning cartridges”...

  • Page 37: Appendix D. Warranty Information

    Installation and configuration support through the IBM HelpCenter will be withdrawn or made available for a fee, at IBM’s discretion, 90 days after the option has been withdrawn from marketing. Additional support offerings, including step-by-step installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee.
  • Page 38 For the support telephone number and support hours by country, refer to the following table. If the number for your country or region is not listed, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Response time may vary depending on the number and nature of the calls received.

  • Page 39: Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000

    Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term “Machine” means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.
  • Page 40 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 41: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Governing Law Governing Law: Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any...
  • Page 42 Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
  • Page 43 PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC) Governing Law: The following replaces this Section: Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the State of New York (except when local law requires otherwise) to govern, interpret, and enforce all your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any...
  • Page 44 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, or Ukraine, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM.
  • Page 45 The minimum warranty period for Machines is six months. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
  • Page 46 2. as to any other actual damage arising in all situations involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty, IBM’s liability, will be limited to the total amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 47 The following item is added to this paragraph: 3. breach of IBM’s obligations implied by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or Section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982. Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
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  • Page 49: Appendix E. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

  • Page 50: Trademarks

    Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 51 In solch einem FA11 ist der Abstand bzw. die Abschirmungzu der industriellen Störquelle zu vergröβern.” Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte, wie in den IBM Handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben. European Union - emission directive...
  • Page 52 IBM can not accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022.
  • Page 53 al fine di fornire ragionevole protezione da interferenze mediante dispositivi di comunicazione in concessione in ambienti residenziali tipici. Japanese statement of compliance for products less than or equal to 20 A per phase Appendix E. Notices...
  • Page 54 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 56 Part Number: 71P9195 Printed in U.S.A. (1P) P/N: 71P9195...

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