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TAPE DRIVE

DLT-V4

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  • Page 1: Tape Drive

    P R O D U C T M A N U A L TAPE DRIVE DLT-V4...
  • Page 2 DLT-V4 Product Manual, 81-81523-01 A01, November 2005, Made in USA. Tandberg Data provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction DLT-V4 Tape Drive Overview ..................1 Features and Upgrades....................2 Features........................2 Firmware Upgrades and Drivers ................2 Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Preparing to Install the Tape Drive ................4 Before You Start......................4 SCSI Bus Requirements ....................
  • Page 4 Emissions ......................... 39 Safety Requirement ......................39 Consumer Bulletin Scheme ................... 40 Timing Characteristics ....................40 Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics ..............41 Reliability Factors ......................41 Environmental Compliance ..................45 Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment ............46 DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 5 Data Cartridge Use and Care..................54 Loading a Data Cartridge ..................54 Unloading a Data Cartridge .................. 55 Write-Protecting the Data Cartridge ..............56 Caring for Your Data Cartridges ................57 Using the Cleaning Cartridge................58 Glossary DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 6 Figure 16 Internal SATA Tape Drive Power and Data Cable Connection Locations....................30 Figure 17 Securing the Internal SATA Tape Drive in the Installation Bay ..31 Figure 18 Loading a DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge ..........55 DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 7 Figures Figure 19 Unloading a DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge from the Tape Drive ..56 Figure 20 DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Write-Protect Switch ......57 Figure 21 DLT VS1 Cleaning Cartridge ..............58 DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 8 Tables Table 1 Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive............ 6 Table 2 Installing the DLT-V4 Internal SCSI Tape Drive — Overview .... 14 Table 3 Selecting the SCSI ID .................. 16 Table 4 Installing the DLT-V4 Internal SATA Tape Drive — Overview ..25 Table 5 Physical Dimensions...................
  • Page 9 This document serves as an easy-to-use information source to familiarize customers and systems professionals with the DLT-V4 tape drive system. ® The DLT-V4 tape drive is an extension of the Digital Linear Tape (DLT product family. This chapter describes the purpose, scope, and audience of this document.
  • Page 10 — All hexadecimal numbers are succeeded by “h.” • Error or attention conditions are represented in parenthesis that translate as follows: (SK=S ASC=AA ASCQ=QQ) where: S — hexadecimal sense key value AA — hexadecimal additional sense code QQ — hexadecimal additional sense code qualifier DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 11 101b lowercase b Decimal Notation Number without suffix Acronyms Uppercase POST Abbreviations Lowercase, except Mb (megabits) where standard usage MB (megabytes) requires uppercase Dimensions in No units specified 0.57 EJECT DISTANCE Figures (Inches understood unless otherwise specified) DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 12 The following documents are related to the DLT-V4 tape drive: Related Documents Document No. Document Title Document Description 81-81252-xx Bezel Replacement Provides bezel replacement Guide instructions 81-81349-xx DLT-V4 Product This document provides Specification detailed product specifications for the tape drive.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the DLT-V4 tape drive (tabletop or internal), and provides a general overview of the product. DLT-V4 Tape Drive Overview The DLT-V4 tape drive is a value-priced, high-reliability, high-capacity linear streaming data cartridge tape drive designed for use on entry- to mid-range computing platforms.

  • Page 14: Features And Upgrades

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features and Upgrades Features and Upgrades This section covers the DLT-V4 tape drive features, and information about obtaining drivers and firmware upgrades. The DLT-V4 tape drive offers the following features: Features ® • Supported formats: DLT-V4 (read/write using DLTtape...
  • Page 15 This opens the SERVICE AND SUPPORT Service and Support window. Explore the various pages that comprise Service and Support until you find what you need. New tools and utilities get added frequently, so check back often. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Installing The Tape Drive

    Configuration and installation are not difficult and require only that you follow the instructions presented in this chapter. Preparing to Install the Tape Drive This section helps you prepare to install the DLT-V4 tape drive (tabletop or internal). Installing the DLT-V4 SCSI tabletop tape drive requires no special tools.

  • Page 17: Physical Considerations

    SE devices attached to the same SCSI bus, the tape drive’s performance is limited to the maximum data transfer speed and maximum cable lengths of the SE bus (usually 40 MB/s). The DLT-V4 is not compatible with a high- voltage differential (HVD) SCSI bus.

  • Page 18: Installing The Tabletop Scsi Tape Drive

    Connect the power cable to the tape drive, server or workstation, and all peripheral devices. Plug the power cable into the nearest power outlet and apply power to all devices. Check the tape drive to make sure it is working properly. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 19: Unpacking The Tabletop Tape Drive And Selecting A Location

    Regardless of the location you choose for the tape drive, make sure the environment is free from dust, cigarette smoke, and excessive temperature and humidity. See the DLT-V4 Product Specification for acceptable operating temperature and humidity limits. Be sure to follow these additional guidelines when selecting a location for the tape drive: •...

  • Page 20: Setting The Scsi Id

    SCSI ID. Press the button below the SCSI ID switch to select the next higher SCSI ID. Each time you press one of these buttons, the SCSI ID decreases or increases by one. Press the appropriate button until the desired SCSI ID appears on the switch display. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Scsi Interface Cables

    3. Either SCSI connector works equally well. Figure 3 does not show a terminator because none of the three tape drives in the illustration are at the end of the SCSI bus. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 22: Figure 3 Tabletop Tape Drive Scsi And Power Cable Connections

    Power host adapter cords Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on the SCSI host adapter or to the connector on the previous SCSI device on the SCSI bus, as shown in figure DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 23: Terminating The Scsi Tabletop Tape Drive

    To terminate the tape drive, locate the terminator in the accessories package and press it firmly into either of the two SCSI connectors on the rear panel of the tape drive. Secure the terminator by tightening the screws until snug. See figure 5 for more details. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 24: Powering The Terminator

    It is acceptable for more than one device on the SCSI bus to Note: provide TERMPWR Figure 5 Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive Rear Panel Connections Terminator (or cable to next SCSI device) SCSI cable (to computer or Power cord previous SCSI device) DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 25: Completing The Tabletop Scsi Tape Drive Installation

    Power on the server or workstation and allow its operating system to start. Check the tape drive to make sure it is working properly. See Power- On Self-Test (POST) Indicator Activity on page 47 to learn about the tape drive’s self-test and initialization features. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 26: Installing The Internal Scsi Tape Drive

    Installing the tape drive is fast and easy when you follow the instructions Identifying the Steps in this section in the order presented. Complete the following steps, covered in the next few sections: Table 2 Installing the DLT-V4 Step Instruction Refer to Internal SCSI Tape Drive —...

  • Page 27: Unpacking The Internal Scsi Tape Drive

    Configuring the tape drive is fast and easy. You only need to select a Configuring the Internal unique SCSI ID and decide if the tape drive needs to be terminated. The SCSI Tape Drive following sections explain how to configure the tape drive. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 28: Setting The Scsi Id

    68-pin high-density SCSI ID jumper block Drive power connector SCSI connector Use the supplied jumpers to select the desired SCSI ID as shown in table Table 3 Selecting the SCSI ID SCSI ID Jumper Block SCSI ID DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 29: Terminating The Internal Scsi Tape Drive

    SCSI cable you intend to use with the tape drive, as shown in figure 7. You can use a cable-end terminator or an inline terminator, whichever is most convenient. See the terminator’s instructions for more information. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 30: Figure 7 Scsi Interface - Terminator Installation

    Terminator Installation Terminator SCSI cable If the SCSI cable that came with the SCSI host adapter already Note: has a terminator built into it, do not use another terminator. Figure 8 shows an example of such a cable. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 31: Installing The Internal Scsi Tape Drive

    Do not go to step 3 until you have completed steps Caution: and 2. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the tape drive or other devices. Remove the cover from the server or workstation as described in the server or workstation’s documentation. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 32: Figure 9 Removing The Workstation Cover (Example)

    Install a SCSI host adapter in the selected server or Note: workstation now, if necessary. For more information on SCSI host adapter requirements, see SCSI Bus Requirements on page 4. Slide the tape drive into the open drive bay. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 33: Figure 10 Installing The Internal Scsi Tape Drive In An Open Bay

    Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive Figure 10 Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive in an Open Tower 2U enclosure DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 34 1 on the SCSI host adapter’s connector. Locate an available power cable in the server or workstation and attach it to the power connector on the rear panel of the tape drive. The connector is keyed, preventing improper connection. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 35: Completing The Internal Scsi Tape Drive Installation

    SCSI Tape Drive screws, either in the sides or bottom of the tape drive sled, as Installation appropriate for the server or workstation chassis. See figure 17 for an example of where you might find these screws. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 36: Figure 12 Securing The Internal Scsi Tape Drive In The Installation Bay

    Power on the server or workstation and allow its operating system to start. Check the tape drive to make sure it is working properly. See Power- On Self-Test (POST) Indicator Activity on page 47 to learn about the tape drive’s self-test and initialization features. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 37: Installing The Internal Sata Tape Drive

    Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive This section contains step-by-step instructions for installing the DLT-V4 internal SATA tape drive. Installing the tape drive is fast and easy when you follow the instructions Identifying the Steps in this section in the order presented.

  • Page 38: Unpacking The Internal Sata Tape Drive

    Do not go to step 3 until you have completed steps Caution: and 2. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the tape drive or other devices. Remove the cover from the server or workstation as described in the server or workstation’s documentation. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 39: Figure 13 Removing The Workstation Cover (Example)

    Figure 13 Removing the Workstation Cover (example) Locate an available 5¼-inch drive bay and remove the front cover from the drive bay as described in the server or workstation’s documentation. Slide the tape drive into the open drive bay. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 40: Figure 14 Installing The Internal Sata Tape Drive

    Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive Figure 14 Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive Tower 2U enclosure DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 41: Connecting The Internal Sata Tape Drive To The Server

    Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the tape drive and the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA host bus adapter. Connect either the SATA power cable or drive power cable to the tape drive. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 42: Completing The Internal Sata Tape Drive Installation

    Installation drive sled, as appropriate for the server or workstation chassis. See figure 17 for an example of where you might find these screws. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 43: Figure 17 Securing The Internal Sata Tape Drive In The Installation Bay

    Power on the server or workstation and allow its operating system to start. Check the tape drive to make sure it is working properly. See Power- On Self-Test (POST) Indicator Activity on page 47 to learn about the tape drive’s self-test and initialization features. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 44: Installing The Device Drivers

    , double-click System Tools Device Manager In Device Manager, the DLT-V4 tape drive will be listed under either “Tape drives” or “Other devices”. Locate the entry for the DLT-V4 tape drive. Then double-click that entry to display the Drive Properties.

  • Page 45: Microsoft Windows 2000

    , double-click System Tools Device Manager In Device Manager, the DLT-V4 tape drive will be listed under either “Tape drives” or “Other devices”. Locate the entry for the DLT-V4 tape drive. Then double-click that entry to display the Drive Properties.
  • Page 46 At the “Install From Disk” view, verify that the drive letter and path shown are correct. Then click In the next view, highlight the Tandberg Data DLT-V4 tape drive, and then click . The “Start Device Driver Installation” view is displayed.

  • Page 47: Chapter 3 Specifications

    Chapter 3 Specifications This chapter contains the DLT-V4 tape drive specifications. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 48: Specifications Physical Description

    Table 6 Weight Specifications Specification Internal Tape Drive Tabletop Tape Drive Unit Weight 3.00 lb. (1.36 kg) 8.00 lb. (3.63 kg) Shipping Weight 4.39 lb. (1.99 kg) 11.81 lb. (5.36 kg) depending on the depending on the configuration configuration DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 49: Temperature And Humidity Ranges

    Temperature Gradient 20 ºC (36 ºF) per hour with 5º margin (across the range) Temperature Shock 15 ºC (27 ºF) with 5º margin (over two minutes) Relative Humidity 10% to 95% non-condensing Humidity Gradient 10% per hour DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 50: Altitude

    Chapter 3 Specifications Altitude Altitude The tape drive operates normally in pressures from -500 feet to 30,000 feet. Table 9 lists the DLT-V4 tape drive’s functional specifications. Functional Specifications Table 9 Functional Specifications Specification Value Formatted Capacity, Native Mode 160 gigabytes (GB)

  • Page 51: Emissions

    Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment • CSA C22.2 #950 – Canadian Standard: Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment • EN 60950-1:2001, 1st Edition – European Standard: Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 52: Consumer Bulletin Scheme

    The tape drive meets this scheme: CB Scheme – The Scheme of the IECEE for Mutual Recognition of Test Certificates for Electrical Equipment. Timing Characteristics Table 10 lists the timing characteristics of the DLT-V4 tape drive. Table 10 Timing Characteristics Specification Value...

  • Page 53: Data Cartridge And Media Characteristics

    30 years minimum @ 20 ºC and 40% relative humidity (non-condensing) Usage 600 hrs (150 full read/write uses) Reliability Factors Table 12 lists the reliability factors for the DLT-V4 tape drive. Table 12 Reliability Factors Factor Hours / Cycles Comments Head Life 30,000 tape motion hours Continuous operation.
  • Page 54 EN 61000-3-2: 2000, Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input) current up to and including 16 A per phase • EN 61000-3-3: 2001, Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current up to and including 16A. DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 55 The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio- TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C., 20402. Stock No. 004- 00398-5 DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 56 FCC Label This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. IC Notice (Canada) Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. VCCI Notice (Japan) DEN-AN Notice (Japan) DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 57: Environmental Compliance

    European Union Directives 2002/95/EC & 2002/96/EC (RoHS and WEEE). For further information on Environmental Compliance and Global Citizenship, please consult the manufacturer’s Web site at http://www.tandberg.com DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 58: Disposal Of Electrical And Electronic Equipment

    Web site at or contact your local http://www.tandberg.com government authority, your household waste disposal service or the business from which you purchased the product. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive

    Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive This chapter contains information regarding the functional operation of the DLT-V4 tape drive. LED Indicators The tape drive has four light emitting diodes (LEDs). This section describes the functions of the LEDs. The front panel controls and indicators are in the same Note: locations on both the internal and tabletop tape drives.

  • Page 60: Normal Operation - Ready Led Indicator Activity

    – data cartridge type, or damaged data cartridge A DLT1 (DLT VS 80) formatted DLTtape IV data cartridge is loaded. Represents a read-only or VS160 formatted cartridge. Calibration error or permanent write/ – read error, cleaning suggested DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 61 For example, if you need to clean the tape drive while a DLT1 tape is loaded, both the Clean LED are on steadily. If an internal Media write/read diagnostic fails due to a permanent write error, both the LED and Fault Clean blink slowly. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 62: Unload Button Functions

    15 to 18 Revert back to normal mode – – – 18 to 21 Read/write diagnostic start This feature overwrites any Caution: data currently on the data cartridge. – – 21 to 24 Reserved – 24 to 27 DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 63: Unload Button Actions

    (code load). The LEDs then indicate code load mode. Insert the data cartridge to begin the code update. The tape drive returns to normal operation if you do not load a data cartridge within 15 seconds. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 64: Diagnostic Mode Event Codes

    After you display the final available event code, the next button press causes all LEDs to flash indicating that the next eight hex characters displayed are the detailed error code of the most recent event. The first DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 65: Table 17 Diagnostic Mode Event Codes

    Permanent Read Error 0110 Servo Fault 0111 Code Update was Completed 1000 Illegal Format 1001 Invalid Cartridge 1010 Calibration Failure 1011 Cleaning was Completed 1100 Directory Read or Write Failed 1101 Diagnostic Failed 1110 POST Failure 1111 Reserved DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 66: Chapter 5 Using Data And Cleaning Cartridges

    Make sure all data cartridges that you use for data backup are DLTtape VS1 data cartridges. Loading a data cartridge into your DLT-V4 tape drive is easy. After the Loading a Data Cartridge tape drive completes POST, insert the DLTtape VS1 data cartridge into...

  • Page 67: Unloading A Data Cartridge

    Press the Unload/Eject button or use your tape backup software to unload the data cartridge. The LED blinks while the tape drive Ready rewinds the tape. When the tape drive has rewound the tape, it ejects the data cartridge, as shown in figure DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 68: Write-Protecting The Data Cartridge

    The indicator on the top of the data cartridge also points to the appropriate icon, indicating the write-protected status. In addition, DLTtape IV cartridges are automatically write protected. DLTtape VS1 cartridges that have been pre-written in a DLT VS160 are automatically write protected. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 69: Caring For Your Data Cartridges

    24 hours. • Store your data cartridges in a dust-free environment in which relative humidity is always between 20% and 80% (non-condensing). The ideal storage relative humidity is 40%. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 70: Using The Cleaning Cartridge

    25 seconds without allowing the cleaning tape to come into contact with the read/write head. Use only approved cleaning cartridges in your DLT-V4 tape drive. Use of any other type of cleaning cartridge can damage the read/write head in your tape drive.
  • Page 71 Replace the cleaning cartridge when you have checked all boxes. When the cleaning cartridge has cleaned the read/write head, the Clean LED turns off and the tape drive ejects the cleaning cartridge. DLT-V4 Product Manual...

  • Page 72: Glossary

    Backup the original, for the purpose of retrieval in case the original is accidentally erased, damaged, or destroyed. A block that cannot reliably hold data because of a media flaw or Bad Data Block damaged format markings. DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 73 A sector or group of sectors. DLT-V4 supports block sizes up 16 Block Beginning of Media or Beginning of Tape. The physical beginning BOM or BOT of the media.
  • Page 74 Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. An EEPROM integrated circuit memory chip that can store programs and data in a non-volatile state. These devices store firmware in tape drives, and can be erased and reprogrammed with new data. DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 75 The Front Panel Module (also known as the bezel) is a plastic panel that extends the face of a tape drive so that it covers a computer’s tape drive bay opening. Firmware Update. DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 76 Independent Software Vendor. A tiny connector box that slips over two pins that protrude from a circuit Jumper board. While in place, the jumper connects the pins electrically. The jumper can be moved to change electrical connections. DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 77 A method of generating redundant information that can be used to detect Parity errors in stored or transmitted data. A device added to a system as a complement to the basic central Peripheral processing unit (CPU), such as a disk drive, tape drive, or printer. DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 78 A powerful computer system with a large tape drive capacity that serves Server the information access and communication needs of multiple users. he length of time that media can be stored without losing its Shelf Life magnetic strength. For VS1 media, this period is 30 years or more. DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 79 A tape drive SCSI interface that provides a low-voltage differential Ultra320 (LVD) mode running up to 160 MB/sec and a single-ended (SE) mode running up to 40 MB/sec. Universal Serial Bus is a serial bus standard for connecting devices to a computer. DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 80 WEEE and create sustainable development programs to design more easily reusable and recyclable products. Write Once Read Many is a functionality, which provides secure WORM archived records needed for government compliance. DLT-V4 Product Manual...
  • Page 81 Kjelsåsveien 161P O Box 134 Kjelsås 0411 Oslo - Norway +47 2218 9090 November 2005 81-81422-01 *81-81523-01 A01* 81-81523-01 A01...

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