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- Page 1 SureStore DAT Internal Tape Drive Installation Guide Tape 5000i, DAT8i DAT24i, DAT40i...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
HP SureStore DAT Installation Overview (Internal Drives) Internal Drives—Installation Overview Refer to: Before you start: page 1-2 Check the packing list inside this guide. Check system prerequisites. Step 1: Check the Drive’s SCSI ID page 1-6 Check the tape drive’s SCSI ID. If necessary change it from the default of 3 by setting jumpers on the back of the drive. -
Page 3: Product Details
No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Limited. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of contained herein or for incidental or consequential Microsoft Corp. - Page 4 Contents Internal Drives—Installation Overview inside front cover 1 Installing an “i” Model Drive (internal) Before You Start: Check the Contents of the Box 1-2 Before You Start: Check System Prerequisites 1-3 SCSI Host Adapter 1-3 SCSI Ribbon Cable 1-3 Half-Height Bay 1-4 Mounting Rails 1-4 Backup Software 1-5 Step 1: Check the Drive’s SCSI ID 1-6...
- Page 5 Index Regulatory Information...
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Page 6: Installing An "I" Model Drive (Internal)
Installing an “i” Model Drive (internal) HP SureStore models covered: • Tape 5000i • DAT8i • DAT24i • DAT40i... -
Page 7: Before You Start: Check The Contents Of The Box
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Before You Start: Check the Contents of the Box The following equipment is supplied with your HP SureStore DAT drive. HP NetServer L-series tray HP SureStore DAT drive HP Vectra/ HP SureStore Tape Kayak/Brio/ CD-ROM containing: NetServer E-series rails •... -
Page 8: Before You Start: Check System Prerequisites
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Before You Start: Check System Prerequisites To install and use your new tape drive, you will need the following: • SCSI host adapter • SCSI ribbon cable • Available 5¼-inch (or 3½-inch), half-height bay • Mounting hardware, if required •... -
Page 9: Half-Height Bay
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide The DAT 40 drive has a 68-pin wide, high-density SCSI connector. If your computer uses narrow SCSI, use a 68-to-50-pin adapter to connect the DAT40 drive (68 pins) into the narrow SCSI bus (50 pins). This adapter must be purchased separately (part number C7423A). -
Page 10: Backup Software
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Backup Software You need backup software that supports the drive. Applications usually recognize tape drives by their manufacturers’ internal identifiers rather than their model numbers, so check the table below for the appropriate reference for your model. Drive Model Internal Identifier HP SureStore Tape 5000... -
Page 11: Step 1: Check The Drive's Scsi Id
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Step 1: Check the Drive’s SCSI ID Note Your HP SureStore DAT drive is shipped with a default SCSI ID of 3, but it can be assigned any unused ID between 0 and 6. Do not use SCSI ID 7, which is reserved for the SCSI controller, or SCSI ID 0, which is typically assigned to the boot disk. - Page 12 HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Figure 1.1 SCSI ID settings on back of HP SureStore Tape 5000i, DAT8i and DAT24i SCSI ID (Default)
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Page 13: Installing And Using Hp Tapeassure
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Figure 1.2 SCSI ID settings on back of HP SureStore DAT40i Example SCSI IDs (Default) Installing and Using HP TapeAssure HP TapeAssure allows you to check your computer’s current SCSI configuration on a Windows or NetWare system. You cannot install HP TapeAssure on Unix systems. - Page 14 HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Using HP TapeAssure Note If the program does not work correctly or hangs during processing, there may be a compatibility problem with the SCSI card. The current version of HP TapeAssure may not support Adaptec 1510 cards (6360 chip set) and Symbios cards.
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Page 15: Step 2: Set The Configuration Switches (Unix Systems Only)
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Step 2: Set the Configuration Switches (UNIX Systems Only) 1 Check the “UNIX Configuration Instructions” in the electronic User’s Guide on the HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM for specific advice for your operating system. You will need web browser software to access the electronic User’s Guide. -
Page 16: Step 3: Prepare The Mounting Bay
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Step 3: Prepare the Mounting Bay Caution To avoid damaging the computer or tape drive, ensure that the computer is powered off while you install the drive. Static electricity can damage electronic components. After you have disconnected power from the computer and removed the cover, touch a bare metal part of the chassis. -
Page 17: Using The Conversion Kit
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Using the Conversion Kit Unscrew the four screws and remove the rails from the tape drive. Figure 1.4 Removing the drive rails prior to installation in a 3½-inch bay Use a screwdriver to release the 5¼-inch front panel from the tape drive and remove it. - Page 18 HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Fit the 3½-inch front panel and push firmly until the panel clicks into place. Figure 1.6 Fitting the 3½-inch panel Clips on side of tape Clips on top of tape drive drive 1-13...
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Page 19: Step 4: Attach Mounting Rails
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Step 4: Attach Mounting Rails If your computer requires special rails or other hardware to install the tape drive, mount them on the tape drive in this step. If your computer does not require special mounting hardware, proceed to step 5 on page 1-16 now. - Page 20 HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Figure 1.8 Attaching the HP NetServer E-series, Vectra, Kayak or Brio rails to the tape drive Use the four screws provided with the rail kit Figure 1.9 Attaching Compaq rails to the tape drive Use the four screws provided with the rail kit...
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Page 21: Step 5: Install The Drive
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Step 5: Install the Drive Note Write the model name, product number, serial number, and SCSI ID of your drive in the front of this guide for future reference. The model name is on the front of the drive and the product and serial numbers are on a label on the bottom of the drive. -
Page 22: Step 6: Attach Power And Scsi Cables
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Figure 1.11 Sliding the tape drive into the empty bay Step 6: Attach Power and SCSI Cables 1 Attach a spare power cable from the computer’s internal power supply to the power extension cable, as shown in figure 1.12. Figure 1.12 Attaching the power cable and SCSI cable SCSI ribbon cable Power cable... - Page 23 HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide 2 Attach a spare SCSI cable to the SCSI connector. If you are using an existing SCSI cable, simply attach the drive to a spare connector on the computer’s SCSI ribbon cable, as shown in figure 1.12. DAT8i and DAT24i drives only: If your computer has wide SCSI, use the supplied 50-to-68-pin adapter to connect the tape drive to the SCSI bus.
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Page 24: Step 7: Secure The Drive
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Step 7: Secure the Drive 1 Secure the tape drive into place with screws. If you used mounting hardware that screws to the front of the computer, use the screws you removed in step 3 to fix the drive in place. If your computer does not require mounting hardware, check that the holes in the chassis are aligned with the holes in the sides of the drive and use the four screws provided with the rail kit to secure the drive, as shown in... -
Page 25: On Completion
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide On Completion Once you have completed the installation: • Make sure you have the correct media. • Power on and check that your new drive is operational. • Insert the HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM. It contains everything you will need to use your tape drive—drivers, backup software, utilities and user information. -
Page 26: Check Drive Operation
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Check Drive Operation 1 Switch on the computer. The tape drive will run its hardware self-test, which takes about 5 seconds. At the end of the hardware self-test, both front panel lights should be off. Read more about the self-test and front panel lights in the electronic User’s Guide on the HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM. -
Page 27: Insert The Hp Surestore Tape Cd-Rom
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Insert the HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM The HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM contains backup software, as well as drivers, useful utilities and information about using your tape drive. 1 Load the CD-ROM and select home.htm. Note If you do not have a web browser, see the Readme.txt file. 2 Select the required language to display the Welcome page. - Page 28 HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Backup Software To use the tape drive, you will need a backup application or utility that supports your tape drive model. The HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM contains free backup software for use with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT and Novell NetWare.
- Page 29 HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Refer to your backup application’s documentation for instructions on how to back up and restore data. Viewing the Electronic User’s Guides You can view the electronic User’s Guides with most current web browsers on any platform. To view all the features of the electronic User’s Guide, including color and animation, your system will need: •...
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Page 30: Register Your Tape Drive
HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide Register Your Tape Drive You must register with HP to ensure that you benefit from the full 3-year Express Exchange warranty period. The second and third years of warranty are subject to registration within 30 days. Please register via the web (http://www.hp.com/go/tapereg) or by using the reply card in the box. - Page 31 HP SureStore DAT Installation Guide HP warrants to you that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions after the date of purchase, for the period specified above, due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will replace software media which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects.
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Page 32: Installation Troubleshooting
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Page 33: Save Yourself A Call
HP SureStore DAT Installation Troubleshooting Save Yourself a Call The first step in problem-solving is establishing whether the problem lies with the cartridge, the tape drive, the host computer and its connections, or with the way the system is being operated. If none of the following advice helps you solve the problem, call for service. -
Page 34: Problems With Your Internal Tape Drive
HP SureStore DAT Installation Troubleshooting Problems with Your Internal Tape Drive Problem Possible Cause Potential Solution The tape drive does not The power cable may not be Make sure that the power cable is power up. connected to the tape drive firmly connected. -
Page 35: Other Sources Of Information
HP SureStore DAT Installation Troubleshooting Other Sources of Information If you experience problems using your tape drive after installation, use HP Tape Tools to help you diagnose the problem. You will also find troubleshooting information on the HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM and the HP web site. - Page 36 Index computer does not boot up HP NetServer configuration switches attaching mounting accessories, ordering See 1-10 contacting HP See electronic hardware electronic User’s Guide 1-14 User’s Guide mounting hardware anti-static protection contents of box HP One-Button Disaster applications, backup 1-23 conversion kit, fitting Recovery 1-12...
- Page 37 Novell NetWare SCSI Tape light 1-21 backup applications internal connector See also electronic User’s 1-23 1-18 TapeAssure LVD devices Guide narrow SCSI TapeAlert SE devices See electronic User’s Guide operating instructions See termination TapeAssure 1-18 electronic User’s Guide termination problems checking configuration ordering parts and accessories See electronic User’s...
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Page 38: Regulatory Information
Address: Hewlett-Packard Company Computer Peripherals Bristol General Approval Filton Road NS/G/1234/J/100003 Stoke Gifford This Hewlett-Packard tape drive meets the General Bristol BS34 8QZ Approval NS/G/1234/J/100003 requirements. United Kingdom declares that the following products U.S.A. Product Name: HP SureStore Tape 5000i...
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