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- Page 1 TANDBERG Super DLT Product manual Revision 2 June 2002 - 432589-01...
- Page 2 Tandberg retains its copyright on the information contained herein in all cases and situations of usage, including derivative works. The possessor agrees to safeguard this information and to maintain it in confidence and not re-publish it in whole or in part without Tandberg’s prior written consent.
- Page 3 SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual Revision History Revision Date (YYMMDD) Summary of Changes 422216-01 020610 Initial Release...
- Page 4 SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual User Manual Statements for Class A Equipment (Internal Tape System) This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
- Page 5 SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual User Manual Statements for Class B Equipment (Tabletop Tape System) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 6 SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual from device to device and needs to be obtained from the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) group or product manager. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Introduction......1-1 Purpose and Scope......... . 1-1 Referenced Documents . - Page 8 Key Differences Between the SDLT 220 and the SDLT 320 ..2-11 Tandberg Data Diagnostics Tools ......2-12 TapeAlert .
- Page 9 Table of Contents Installing the Internal Tape Drive......4-10 Securing the Internal Tape Drive ......4-11 Connecting the Internal Drive Cables.
- Page 10 Table of Contents SCSI Signal Definitions ........6-9 Signal Bus Timing .
- Page 11 List of Tables CHAPTER 1 Introduction......1-1 Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions ..........1-4 CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220/320 Product Information .
- Page 12 List of Tables CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive ....4-1 Table 4-1. SCSI ID Address Selections ..........4-9 Table 4-2.
- Page 13 List of Figures CHAPTER 1 Introduction......1-1 CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220/320 Product Information ... 2-1 Figure 2-1.
- Page 14 List of Figures CHAPTER 7 Regulatory Compliance ....7-1 APPENDIX A SDLT I Tape Cartridge ..... A-1 Figure A-1.
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Page 15: Introduction
Super DLTtape™ tape system. This manual is also intended to serve as an easy-to-use comprehensive information source and product catalog to familiarize both the Tandberg Data customer base and systems professional with the SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 cartridge tape systems, subsequently referred to in this document as SDLT 220/320. -
Page 16: Referenced Documents
CHAPTER 1: Introduction 1.2 Referenced Documents Super DLT SCSI Interface Guide (432614 rev. 01 or later) • Super DLT Design and Integration Guide (432588 rev. 01 or later) • Super DLTtape™ Interactive Library Interface Specification • 1.3 Related Documents DLT Script Tool User Guide •... - Page 17 CHAPTER 1: Introduction Appendix A, SDLT I Cartridge, provides tape cartridge information for the • SDLT I cartridge including handling and inspection procedures, information on the write-protect switch, and how to load and unload a tape cartridge. Appendix B, DLT IV Cartridge, includes the cartridge insertion and ejection •...
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Page 18: Conventions
Number without suffix Acronyms Uppercase POST Lowercase, except where Mb (megabits) Abbreviations standard usage requires MB (megabytes) uppercase 1.6 For More Information The web site http://www.superdlttape.com includes much valuable information about SDLT systems; or to locate very specific product-related information, visit http://www.tandberg.com... -
Page 19: Reader Comments
CHAPTER 1: Introduction 1.7 Reader Comments Tandberg Data is committed to providing the best products and service. We encourage your comments, suggestions, and corrections for this manual. Please send all comments to: Tandberg Data ASA P.O. Box 134 Kjelsas N-0411 Norway... - Page 20 CHAPTER 1: Introduction...
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Page 21: Sdlt 220/320 Product Information
SDLT 220/320 Product CHAPTER 2 Information This chapter describes the features of the Tandberg Data Super DLTtape system. This chapter covers the following topics: “Overview” describes basic features of the system. • “SDLT 220/320 Product Features” lists key features of the SDLT family of •... -
Page 22: Sdlt 220/320 Product Features
CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information provides 160 GB of storage capacity with a transfer speed of 16MB/second (native). To view a succinct comparison of the two models, refer to “Key Differences Between the SDLT 220 and the SDLT 320” on page 2-11. -
Page 23: Sdlt 220/320 Technology
CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information 2.3 SDLT 220/320 Technology SDLT incorporates various new state-of-the-art technologies that contribute to the SDLT architecture. Some of these ideas are trademarked, others are patented. The following subsections introduce the important technologies that together, comprise the SDLT tape system. -
Page 24: Pivoting Optical Servo
CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information Figure 2-2. SDLT 220/320 Drive System (CAD Diagram in Perspective) 2.3.2 Pivoting Optical Servo Pivoting Optical Servo (POS) is a optically-encoded servo system, which combines high-density magnetic read/write data recording with laser servo guiding. -
Page 25: Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood
CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information 2.3.4 Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood Improving on Partial Response Maximum Likelihood (PRML) technology, t t he advanced PRML channel technology was developed with to bring new levels of performance and capacity to high-performance linear tape products. This provides high-encoding efficiency recording densities for greater capacity and performance that enables SDLT to substantially increase transfer rates and capacity. -
Page 26: Sdlt 220/320 Modular Design
CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information 2.4 SDLT 220/320 Modular Design SDLT is designed as a total system. The system includes a complex interaction of a number of important components including such items as the tape path, tape heads, media, cartridge, and host interface. SDLT is organized into five distinct modules (Figure 2-3) as follows:... -
Page 27: Data Control Module
CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information the only two modules that are field replaceable. Customer adjustments to the TCM, DCM, or EIM are not allowed, and will void the drive’s warranty. 2.4.1 Data Control Module The Data Control Module (DCM) contains several of the functions and features of LGMR technology, which is at the heart of the SDLT technology. -
Page 28: Tape Control Module
CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information 2.4.2 Tape Control Module The Tape Control Module (TCM) implements the functions required to buckle and unbuckle the tape and control the tape motion. The TCM consists of a variety of components: TCM PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) •... -
Page 29: Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism
CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information cartridge receiver assembly reverses the process and automatically ejects the tape a fixed distance from the front of the drive. There is no longer a manual lock and release handle to operate when loading and unloading the cartridge. This “soft load”... -
Page 30: Electronic Interface Module
CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information 2.4.4 Electronic Interface Module The Electronic Interface Module (EIM) is the electronic heart of the SDLT system. It provides the main control function for the system and the interface from the system to the host computer. The EIM provides the Advanced PRML feature of Quantum’s SDLT technology;... - Page 31 CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information 2.5 Key Differences Between the SDLT 220 and the SDLT 320 Table 2-1 compares important features in the SDLT 220 and the SDLT 320 products. Table 2-1. A Comparison of SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Features Parameter SDLT 220...
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Page 32: Tandberg Data Diagnostics Tools
CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information 2.6 Tandberg Data Diagnostics Tools Tandberg Data frequently provides new and updated tools to use with its tape drives. For example: SDLT Update This utility is a SCSI-based Windows application that allows you to load tape drive firmware and create code upload tapes. -
Page 33: Tapealert
CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information 2.7 TapeAlert SDLT drives are delivered with TapeAlert features built in. The internal SDLT firmware constantly monitors the device’s hardware and media, checking for errors and potential difficulties. Any problems identified are flagged on the SCSI log page, where 64 bytes have been reserved for use by TapeAlert. - Page 34 CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information...
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Page 35: Drive Specifications
Drive Specifications CHAPTER 3 This chapter describes various specifications that apply to the Tandberg Super DLTtape system, which include: “Product Specifications” provides the product specifications for the SDLT • 220/320 tape drives. “Functional Specifications” provides the functional specifications for the •... -
Page 36: Interface Type
CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications 3.1.1 Interface Type The SDLT drive is available in either of two possible SCSI interface versions; these versions provide three possible SCSI interface types: Multimode Single-Ended (MSE) provides one of two interfaces: • Low Voltage Differential (LVD) running at 80 MB/second, or Single Ended (SE) running at 40 MB/second. -
Page 37: Storage Capacity
CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications 3.1.3 Storage Capacity Table 3-2 provides native and compressed capacity ranges for the SDLT I tape cartridge: Table 3-2. SDLT 220/320 Storage Capacity SDLT 220 SDLT 320 Native Storage Capacity 110 GB 160 GB Compressed Storage 220 GB 320 GB Capacity... -
Page 38: Data Integrity
CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications 3.1.5 Data Integrity SDLT data transfer errors are extremely rare; data integrity for the overall tape system is shown in Table 3-3. Table 3-3. Data Transfer Error Rates Error Type Frequency Error Rates Recoverable READ <1 error in 10 bytes read Detected, Unrecoverable READ <1 error in 10... -
Page 39: Maximum Data Transfer Rate
CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications 3.1.6 Maximum Data Transfer Rate The maximum sustained (and burst) data transfer rates for SDLT drives are shown in Table 3-4. Table 3-4. Maximum Data Transfer Rates SDLT 220 SDLT 320 Sustained Sustained SDLT 220 SDLT 320 Com- Com- Burst... -
Page 40: Reliability (Mtbf)
50,000 100,000 Tape insertions* 50,000 100,000 * An insertion is when a tape is inserted into the receiver, loaded to BOT, and unloaded. 3.2 Functional Specifications The following subsections contain full functional specifications for the Tandberg SDLT 220/320 tape drives. -
Page 41: Sdlt 220/320 Performance Data
CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications 3.2.1 SDLT 220/320 Performance Data Table 3-6 provides performance data for the SDLT system. For a comparison of SDLT 220/320 storage capacities, refer to Section 3.1.3, “Storage Capacity” on page 3-3. Table 3-6. SDLT 220/320 Performance Data Feature SDLT 220 SDLT 320... -
Page 42: Shock And Vibration Specifications
CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications 3.2.2 Shock and Vibration Specifications The following tables provide non-operating and operating shock and vibration specifications for the SDLT system. Table 3-7. Non-Operating Shock Specifications (Unpackaged) Shock (Unpackaged) Pulse Shape Square wave ½ sine pulse Peak Acceleration 40 G 140 G Duration... -
Page 43: Table 3-9. Non-Operating Vibration Specifications
CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications Table 3-9. Non-Operating Vibration Specifications Vibration (Unpackaged) Type Sine Sweep Frequency Range 5 - 500 - 5 Hz Upward and downward sweep 0.02" DA Between 5 and 31 Hz (crossover) Acceleration Level 1.0 G Between 31 and 500 Hz (crossover) Application X,Y,Z axes Sweep rate = ½... -
Page 44: Current And Power Requirements
CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications Table 3-10. Operating Shock and Vibration Specifications Shock Pulse Shape ½ sine pulse Peak Acceleration 10 G Duration 10 ms Application X,Y,Z axes, twice in each axis (once in each direction) Vibration Type Sine Sweep Frequency Range 5 - 500 - 5 Hz Upward and downward sweep 0.25 G... -
Page 45: Table 3-11. Current And Power Specifications
CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications Table 3-11. Current and Power Specifications 5 V Current (A) 12 V Current (A) DC Power (W) AC Power (W) MaxPk MaxPk MaxRms MaxRms Mode Standby / Idle Media Loading / Unloading 220/320 Write– Motor Start 220/320 Write–... -
Page 46: Tape System Recording Method
CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications 3.2.4 Tape System Recording Method The SDLT 220 tape system uses the Partial Response Maximum Likelihood (PRML) 32/33 encoding method for reading/writing SDLT format. The SDLT 320 tape system uses the PRML 32/33 encoding method for reading/ writing SDLT 320 and 220 format. -
Page 47: Environmental Specifications
CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications 3.3 Environmental Specifications The SDLT 220/320 tape drive operates in environments that include general offices and workspaces with systems capable of maintaining standard comfort levels. The following subsections provide the environmental specifications for the SDLT systems (both the internal and the tabletop configurations). For long-term trouble- free operation, it is strongly recommended that SDLT tape drives be used in a clean, smoke-free environment. -
Page 48: Temperature And Humidity
CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications 3.3.2 Temperature and Humidity The ambient operating environment for the tape drive may not exceed the limits shown in Table 3-12 (The specifications shown in the table are valid for both the internal and tabletop tape drives Table 3-12. -
Page 49: Altitude
CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications 3.3.4 Altitude Both the internal and tabletop tape drives operate in normal pressures from –500 to 10,000 feet when operated within the ambient operating environments specified in “Temperature and Humidity” on page 3-14. The drive will operate to 30,000 feet for temperatures within 15 5 °C. -
Page 50: Table 3-15. Super Dlttape I Media Specifications
CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications Table 3-15. Super DLTtape I Media Specifications Description Specifications Width 0.5 in. Magnetic Coating 300 nm metal particle Length 1800 feet (1765 feet usable) Coercivity 1800 Oe Cartridge Dimensions 4.1 in x 4.1 in x 1.0 in Shelf Life 30 years min. -
Page 51: Backward-Read Compatibility Transfer Rates
CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications 3.4.1 Backward-Read Compatibility Transfer Rates Both the SDLT 220 and 320 drives feature an optional backward-read compatibility (BRC) mode. When in BRC mode, the drives are capable of reading DLTtape IV tapes with DLT4000, DLT7000, DLT8000, and DLT 1/VS80 formats. The BRC transfer rates for the SDLT drive are listed in Table 3-17. - Page 52 CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications...
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Page 53: Installing Your Tape Drive
Installing Your Tape Drive CHAPTER 4 This chapter describes how to install the internal tape drive into a system. This includes configuration jumper settings, connector pin assignments, installation instructions, power and signal cabling descriptions, and operating instructions. This chapter also includes information on configuring and connecting the tabletop version of the drive into a system. -
Page 54: Safety, Handling, And Esd Protection
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive 4.1 Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection Inappropriate or careless handling of tape systems may result in damage to the product. Follow the precautions and directions to prevent damaging the tape system. In addition, follow the pre-installation guidelines to ensure that you have the correct hardware for your system configuration. -
Page 55: Handling
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive 4.1.2 Handling Damage to the tape system can occur as the result of careless handling, vibration, shock, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). For more details about ESD, refer to “Electrostatic Discharge Protection” on page 4-4. Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to the drive: : Always handle the tape system with care to avoid AUTION... -
Page 56: Electrostatic Discharge Protection
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive 4.1.3 Electrostatic Discharge Protection Several electrical components of the tape system are sensitive to static electricity and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Even a static buildup or discharge that is too slight to feel can be sufficient to destroy or degrade a component’s operation. To minimize the possibility of ESD-related damage to the system, we strongly recommend using both a properly installed workstation anti-static mat and a properly installed ESD wrist strap. -
Page 57: Pre-Installation Guidelines
MSE controller card installed; and a high voltage differential drive will only work with a differential controller card. Confirm that your back-up software and operating system are compatible with the drive. Refer to www.tandberg.com for the most current compatibility information. -
Page 58: Configuring And Installing An Internal Tape Drive
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive 4.3 Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive This section provides information for configuring and installing a tape drive into a system. See “Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Drive” for information on configuring and installing a tabletop tape drive. : Before you begin, review the safety, ESD, and handling AUTION precautions described at the beginning of this chapter to... -
Page 59: Setting The Internal Drive Scsi Id
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive 4.3.1 Setting the Internal Drive SCSI ID Each device on the SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID address assigned to it. For specific recommendations for assigning SCSI IDs, refer to the system or SCSI controller documentation. -
Page 60: Figure 4-1. Connectors On The Back Panel
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive Configuration Jumper Controller Diag Port (8 pin) (Omit jumper on Pins 1-2 (Diagnostic use only) to enable wide SCSI) Power Connector SCSI Port (4 pin) (68 pin) Loader Connector Pin 1 RS-422 (8 pin) SCSI ID Jumper Block TERMPWR Block (No jumpers on this block =... -
Page 61: Table 4-1. Scsi Id Address Selections
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive Table 4-1. SCSI ID Address Selections SCSI ID Jumper Across Pins: 9-10* 5 (default) 0 = No Jumper installed, 1 = Jumper installed * Jumpering Pins 9-10 forces the drive to ignore the firmware value and read the value jumpered on the block. -
Page 62: Configuring The Internal Drive For Termpwr
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive 4.3.2 Configuring the Internal Drive for TERMPWR A SCSI bus must be terminated at each end of the bus. All signals not defined as RESERVED, GROUND, or TERMPWR shall be terminated exactly once at each end of the bus. -
Page 63: Securing The Internal Tape Drive
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive Figure 4-4. SDLT 220/320 — Two Views (Front + Side + Top and Back + Side + Top) Securing the Internal Tape Drive This section describes how to mount and secure the drive in the system. : In some system configurations it may be more convenient to connect the SCSI bus and power cables to the drive before securing it in the system. -
Page 64: Connecting The Internal Drive Cables
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive Using four #6-32 UNC-2B screws, secure the tape drive in the bay or chassis. Figure 4-5. Internal Drive Mounting Locations – Side and Bottom Views Connecting the Internal Drive Cables The three connectors on the back of the internal SDLT drive that are discussed in this section are: 1) SCSI, 2) power, and 3) optional library/loader connectors. - Page 65 Attach the power cables to the drive. Check the SCSI cable and termination connections and ensure that they are attached correctly and seated firmly. : The “Y” connector is not provided by Tandberg Data Optional Loader Connector The 8-pin optional loader connector provides signals to be used when the tape drive is part of a loader/library configuration.
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Page 66: Table 4-2. Mse And Se Mode Scsi Connector Pin Assignments
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive Figure 4-6. Connectors on the Back Panel (Drawn to Scale) Table 4-2. MSE and SE Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name Ground -DB(12) Ground -DB(13) Ground -DB(14) Ground -DB(15) Ground... - Page 67 CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive Table 4-2. MSE and SE Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments (Continued) DIFFSENS Ground TERMPWR TERMPWR TERMPWR TERMPWR Reserved Reserved Ground Ground Ground -ATN Ground Ground Ground -BSY Ground -ACK Ground -RST Ground -MSG Ground -SEL Ground -C/D...
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Page 68: Table 4-3. Mse Lvd Mode Scsi Connector Pin Assignments
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive Table 4-3. MSE LVD Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name +DB(12) -DB(12) +DB(13) -DB(13) +DB(14) -DB(14) +DB(15) -DB(15) +DB(P1) -DB(P1) +DB(0) -DB(0) +DB(1) -DB(1) +DB(2) -DB(2) +DB(3) -DB(3) +DB(4) -DB(4) -
Page 69: Table 4-4. Hvd Mode Scsi Connector Pin Assignments
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive Table 4-3. MSE LVD Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments (Continued) +DB(8) -DB(8) +DB(9) -DB(9) +DB(10) -DB(10) +DB(11) -DB(11) Table 4-4. HVD Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name +DB(12) -DB(12) +DB(13) - Page 70 CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive Table 4-4. HVD Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments (Continued) +MSG -MSG +SEL -SEL +C/D -C/D +REQ -REQ +I/O -I/O Ground Ground +DB(8) -DB(8) +DB(9) -DB(9) +DB(10) -DB(10) +DB(11) -DB(11)
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Page 71: Table 4-5. 4-Pin Power Connector Pin Assignments
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive Table 4-5. 4-Pin Power Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal Name +12 VDC Ground (+12V return) Ground (+5V return) +5 VDC Table 4-6. 8-Pin Loader Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name Ground SEND_TO_LOADER_H... -
Page 72: Configuring And Installing A Tabletop Drive
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive 4.4 Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Drive This section provides instructions for configuring and installing the SDLT tabletop drive. 4.4.1 Configuring the Drive Figure 4-7 shows the location of the controls and connectors for the tabletop drive. This model tape drive is normally configured to meet customer specifications before leaving the factory, so should not require any internal configuration changes on-site. -
Page 73: Installing The Tabletop Drive
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive desired SCSI ID. The top button increases the ID number, the bottom button decreases the ID number. TERMPWR The TERMPWR setting for the tabletop drive is preconfigured at the factory according to specific customer requirements. TERMPWR is not selectable on-site. -
Page 74: Ac Power Cable
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive Align the appropriate SCSI cable to its matching connector on the drive. Carefully connect the cable, to avoid bending or damaging the connector pins. Check the SCSI cable and termination connections and ensure that they are attached correctly and seated firmly. -
Page 75: Confirming The Installation
CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive Figure 4-8. AC Power Cord Connector Types The power supply of the tabletop unit has an auto-sensing feature; no adjustment or switch setting changes are required for different AC sources. Refer to Figure 4-7 Figure 4-8. - Page 76 CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive...
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Page 77: Using Your Tape Drive
Using Your Tape Drive CHAPTER 5 This chapter describes how to start using your tape drive system. This includes making a trial back-up, cleaning the tape mechanism, and various troubleshooting information. This chapter also includes information on the LEDs and buttons on the front panel of the system. -
Page 78: Power On Self Test
CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive 5.1 Power On Self Test When power is applied to the tape system, the system performs a Power On Self Test (POST). POST completes in approximately ten seconds. While POST is running, the tape system responds BUSY to SCSI commands. The tape system also responds to various SCSI messages during POST. -
Page 79: Overwriting 320-Formatted Cartridges In A 220 Drive
CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive : You can review specific instructions for loading a tape cartridge in Appendix A, “SDLT I Tape Cartridge,” Appendix B, “DLT IV Tape Cartridge.” 5.3 Overwriting 320-Formatted Cartridges in a 220 Drive This section describes what happens when a 320-formatted cartridge is inserted into an SDLT 220 drive and the drive is “instructed”... -
Page 80: Updating The Firmware
SDLT Update is a tool that allows you to update a drive’s firmware (using the SCSI bus), or to create a code update (CUP/FUP) tape for an SDLT drive. SDLT Update is available on Tandberg Data ’s web site, http://www.tandberg.com. Follow the path Support > DLTs upport and download the SDLT Update package. -
Page 81: Making A Fup/Cup Tape
SDLT Update is a tool that allows you to update a drive’s firmware (using the SCSI bus), or to create a code update (CUP/FUP) tape for an SDLT drive. SDLT Update is available on Tandberg Data’s web site, http://www.tandberg.com. Follow the path Support > DLT Support and download the SDLT Update package. -
Page 82: Troubleshooting The Firmware (Code) Update
CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive : The Firmware Upgrade will fail the microcode update process if the firmware personalities do not match; this will be noted in the history log, along with the reason for the failure. Wait several minutes for the update process to complete. The Amber and Green LEDs will blink the entire time that memory is being updated. -
Page 83: Cleaning The Tape Mechanism
CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive 5.5 Cleaning the Tape Mechanism This section discusses the SDLT Cleaning Tape, maintenance considerations, and important compatibility issues you need to be aware of. : Use the SDLT Cleaning Tape if cleaning is indicated through your backup software or when the yellow alert light is ON. -
Page 84: When To Use The Cleaning Tape
CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive 5.5.2 When to Use the Cleaning Tape SDLT uses a built-in tape cleaning algorithm in conjunction with a cleaning tape. The SDLT cleaning tape is housed in a plastic case, and is light gray in color. A yellow LED (light) located on the front bezel of the tape drive indicates when cleaning is needed;... -
Page 85: Loading The Cleaning Tape Into A Tabletop Drive
CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive 5.5.5 Loading the Cleaning Tape Into a Tabletop Drive : To use the cleaning cartridge in an Autoloader or Library drive, refer to your owner’s manual. Follow these steps to load an SDLT Cleaning Tape into an SDLT tabletop drive: Insert the cleaning cartridge, with the Front Slide Label Slot facing outward, fully into the drive until the drive engages with the cartridge and begins to take up the cleaning media. -
Page 86: Front Panel Controls And Leds
CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive 5.6 Front Panel Controls and LEDs All controls and LEDs are located on the tape drive’s front panel. See Figure 5-1 on page 5-11 for details. Control and LED functionality are described in Table 5-2 Table 5-3. -
Page 87: Figure 5-1. Sdlt 220 And Sdlt 320 Front Panels (A Comparison)
CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive SDLT 220 SDLT 320 Figure 5-1. SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Front Panels (A Comparison) -
Page 88: Table 5-3. Front Panel Led/Control Functionality
CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive Table 5-3. Front Panel LED/Control Functionality LED/Button Symbol LED Color Description Write Protect LED Amber For the SDLT 320 drive, this LED functions as the (Left on SDLT 220) “Drive Density Indicator” LED; for the SDLT 220 drive, this LED is the “Write Protect”... -
Page 89: Troubleshooting
CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive 5.7 Troubleshooting The following subsections provide troubleshooting information that might be helpful should the system fail its Power-On Self Text (POST). Refer to the tape cartridge appendices in this manual (Appendix A, “SDLT I Tape Cartridge”... - Page 90 CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive Table 5-4. Troubleshooting Chart (Continued) System does not SCSI bus may not be terminated If tape system is last or only device on recognize the tape correctly. bus (except for adapter), make sure system. (cont.) terminator is installed on tape system.
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Page 91: Over Temperature Condition
CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive 5.7.2 Over Temperature Condition An Overtemp condition is defined to be when the calculated Tape Path Temp = 52 degrees C. When this condition is detected, the tape is rewound, unloaded, and ejected from the drive. (As long as the drive is not mounted in a tape automation library, the tape is ejected.) SCSI status will indicate the drive is in the over temperature condition. - Page 92 CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive...
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Page 93: Scsi Description
SCSI Description CHAPTER 6 This chapter covers the following topics: “SCSI Overview” introduces the SCSI specification. • “SCSI-2 Commands” lists the SCSI-2 commands implemented by • SDLT 220/320. “SCSI-3 Commands” lists the SCSI-3 commands implemented by • SDLT 220/320. “Parity” defines the meaning of data parity checking. - Page 94 CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description Important features of SCSI-2 implementation include the following: Efficient peer-to-peer I/O bus with up to 15 devices • Asynchr onous transfer rates that d epen d only on d evice implementation and • c able length Logica l addr essing for all da ta blocks (rather than physical addr essing) •...
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Page 95: Scsi-2 Commands
CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description 6.2 SCSI-2 Commands ANSI classifies SCSI commands as mandatory, optional, or vendor-specific. The mandatory and optional SCSI-2 commands implemented for the drives are summarized in Table 6-1. Table 6-1. Implemented ANSI SCSI-2 Commands Command Code Class Description ERASE Mandatory... - Page 96 CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description Table 6-1. Implemented ANSI SCSI-2 Commands (Continued) Command Code Class Description READ BUFFER Optional Used in conjunction with the WRITE BUFFER command as a diagnostic function for testing target memory and the integrity of the SCSI bus. This command does not alter the medium.
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Page 97: Scsi-3 Commands
CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description 6.3 SCSI-3 Commands ANSI classifies SCSI commands as mandatory, optional, or vendor-specific. The mandatory and optional SCSI-3 commands implemented for the drives are summarized in Table 6-2. Table 6-2. Implemented ANSI SCSI-3 Commands Command Code Class Description PERSISTENT RESERVE Optional... -
Page 98: Parity
CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description 6.4 Parity Parity is a method of generating redundant information that can be used to detect errors in stored or transmitted data. Data transmitted across the SCSI interface is protected by redundant parity bits: One bit for the 8-bit narrow SCSI implementation •... -
Page 99: Table 6-3. Ansi Signal Sources
CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description Table 6-3. ANSI Signal Sources Signals Bus Phase C/D I/O DB(7–0) DB(15-8) MSG REQ DB (P) DB (P1) BUS FREE None None None None None None ARBITRATION Winner None None S ID S ID SELECTION I&T Init None Init... -
Page 100: Scsi Ids
CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description 6.5.2 SCSI IDs SCSI permits a maximum of 16 devices (the host adapter is considered one device) when using wide SCSI. Each SCSI device has a unique SCSI ID assigned to it. This SCSI ID provides an address for identifying the device on the bus. On the drive, the SCSI ID is assigned by configuring jumpers or connecting remote switches to the option connector. -
Page 101: Scsi Signal Definitions
CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description 6.6.1 SCSI Signal Definitions Table 6-4 lists the SCSI bus signals. Table 6-4. SCSI-2 Bus Signal Definitions Signal Definition ACK (acknowledge) A signal driven by the initiator as an acknowledgment of receipt of data from a target or as a signal to a target indicating when the target should read the data (out) lines. -
Page 102: Signal Bus Timing
CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description 6.6.2 Signal Bus Timing The ANSI SCSI-2 standard defines the SCSI bus timing values listed in Table 6-5. Table 6-5. SCSI Bus Timing Values Timing Description Value Description Arbitration Delay 2.4 µs Minimum time a SCSI device waits from asserting BSY for arbitration until the DATA BUS can be examined to see if arbitration has been won;... - Page 103 CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description Table 6-5. SCSI Bus Timing Values (Continued) Disconnection Delay 200 µs Minimum time that a drive waits after releasing BSY before participating in an ARBITRATION when honoring a DISCONNECT message from the initiator. Hold Time 45 ns Minimum time added between the assertion of REQ or ACK and changing the data lines to provide hold time in the initiator or drive while using standard (slow) synchronous data transfers.
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Page 105: Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Compliance CHAPTER 7 This chapter describes various regulations that apply to the Quantum Super DLTtape system, which include: “Safety Regulations” describes compliance with various standards published • by international safety organizations. “Electromagnetic Field Specifications” describes the susceptibility of the •... -
Page 106: Safety Requirements
Equipment 7.2 Electromagnetic Field Specifications Tandberg SDLT tape d rives are electricaldev ices; as such, this equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The drives may emit energy in other frequencies, as well, as discussed in the following subsections. -
Page 107: Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility
CHAPTER 7: Regulatory Compliance 7.2.2 Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility Table 7-1 provides regulations and certifications held by the SDLT tape drive for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Table 7-1. EMI Regulations and Certifications Type Regulation/Certification EEC Directive 89/336 CE BS6527 (UK) EN55022 (EU) EN55024 (EU) CFR 47, 1995 FCC Rules Part 15B Class B (MDOC) -
Page 108: Radiated Emissions
CHAPTER 7: Regulatory Compliance 7.2.4 Radiated Emissions Limits of radiated interference field strength, in the frequency range from 30 MHz to 1000 MHz at a test distance of 10 meters, are listed in Table 7-3. Table 7-3. Radiated Emissions Frequency Range Quasi-peak limits dB (µV/m) Class A Class B... -
Page 109: Susceptibility And Esd Limits
CHAPTER 7: Regulatory Compliance 7.2.5 Susceptibility and ESD Limits The following tables list radiated, magnetic radiated, and conducted susceptibility and ESD failure level limits for the tape system. Table 7-4. Radiated, Magnetic Radiated, and Conducted Susceptibility Type Specifications Comments Radiated Immunity: 3 V/m (rms), No errors* High Frequency, Electric Fields... -
Page 110: Acoustic Noise Emissions
CHAPTER 7: Regulatory Compliance 7.3 Acoustic Noise Emissions The following table provides the tape system’s acoustic noise emission levels, both as noise power and sound pressure. Table 7-6. Acoustic Noise Emissions, Nominal Acoustics – Preliminary declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779/EN27779 Noise Power Emission Level Mode (LNPEc) Internal Version... - Page 111 SDLT I Tape APPENDIX A Cartridge From the outside, the SDLT I cartridge looks very similar to the DLT IV cartridges. The basic geometry, write protection switch, and label space are unchanged from the DLT IV cartridge. This simplifies the integration of SDLT into existing operating environments and into automated tape libraries.
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Page 112: Appendix Asdlt I Tape Cartridge
APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape Cartridge A.1 Tape Cartridge Handling Guidelines Ensure that your tape backup solution performs reliably by following the general handling guidelines described here: Always keep each tape cartridge in its protective plastic case when it is not in •... -
Page 113: Tape Cartridge Inspection Procedure
APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape Cartridge Avoid unnecessary opening of the cartridge door; this may expose the tape to • contamination or physical damage. Do not use graphite pencils, water-soluble felt pens, or other debris-producing • writing instruments on your labels. Never erase a label — replace it. Make sure you place the unused cartridge labels in the protective box so that •... -
Page 114: Figure A-1. End View Of Sdlt I Cartridge
APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape Cartridge Follow these steps to visually inspect a SDLT I cartridge: Remove the tape cartridge from its protective plastic case. Look at the end of the tape cartridge, holding it as shown in Figure A-1; now look at the bottom of the tape cartridge, holding it as shown in Figure A-2. -
Page 115: Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch
APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape Cartridge Finally, check for proper operation of the tape cartridge’s write-protect switch (Figure A-3). This sliding switch, located on the end of the tape cartridge used for the tape label, should snap smartly back and forth, and the orange tab should be visible when the tape cartridge is set to provide write protection (data on the tape cannot be written over). -
Page 116: Table A-1. Write-Protect Switch Positions
APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape Cartridge When a tape cartridge is loaded in the drive and the tape cartridge’s write-protect switch is moved to its write-protected position (to the left as you face the label/ switch side of the tape cartridge), the drive turns on its write-protect indicator LED immediately. -
Page 117: Loading A Tape Cartridge
APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape Cartridge A.4 Loading a Tape Cartridge Complete this subsection to load a tape cartridge into the front of the tape drive; refer to Figure A-4 as needed. Insert the cartridge. Push the cartridge fully into the tape drive. The Drive Status LED blinks to show that the tape is loading. -
Page 118: Unloading A Tape Cartridge
APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape Cartridge A.5 Unloading a Tape Cartridge Complete this subsection to unload a tape cartridge; refer to Figure A-4 on page A-7 as needed. : Remove the tape cartridge from the tape drive BEFORE AUTION turning off host power. Failure to remove a tape cartridge may result in cartridge or tape drive damage. - Page 119 APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape Cartridge Once a 320-formatted cartridge has become ready in an SDLT 220 drive, the drive will report Density Code 00h (unknown format ) on any valid Mode Sense command. If WRITE commands are given to a ready 320-formatted cartridge in an SDLT 220 drive, the WRITE commands will be honored.
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- Page 121 DLT IV Tape APPENDIX B Cartridge The SDLT drive is backward compatible; it ensures backward read compatibility of DLT IV cartridges in the SDLT drive. Data backed up using a DLT IV cartridge in a DLT 8000, DLT 7000, DLT 4000 or DLT/VS80 drive will be retrievable using SDLT-based drives.
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Page 122: Appendix Bdlt Iv Tape Cartridge
APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape Cartridge B.1 Tape Cartridge Handling Guidelines Ensure that your tape backup solution performs reliably by following both the general handling guidelines described in this subsection. Always keep each tape cartridge in its protective plastic case when it is not in •... -
Page 123: Tape Cartridge Inspection Procedure
APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape Cartridge Avoid unnecessary opening of the cartridge door; this may expose the tape to • contamination or physical damage. Do not use graphite pencils, water-soluble felt pens, or other debris-producing • writing instruments on your labels. Never erase a label—replace it. Make sure you place the unused cartridge labels in the protective box so that •... -
Page 124: Figure B-1. End View Of Dlt Cartridge
APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape Cartridge Follow these steps to visually inspect a DLT cartridge: Remove the tape cartridge from its protective plastic case. Look at the tape cartridge to check for any obvious cracks or other physical damage. Look for broken or missing parts. Gently shake the tape cartridge. -
Page 125: Figure B-3. Dlt Tape Leader Loop In Its Correct Position
APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape Cartridge Ensure that the tape leader within the tape cartridge is in the correct position. To do this, open the tape cartridge door by holding the DLT cartridge as shown in Figure B-3. Figure B-3. DLT Tape Leader Loop in its Correct Position On the right side corner of the tape cartridge there is a small tab in a cut-out portion of the cartridge. -
Page 126: Figure B-4. Tape Cartridges With Damage Visible During Visual Inspection
APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape Cartridge Figure B-4. Tape Cartridges with Damage Visible During Visual Inspection... -
Page 127: Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch
APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape Cartridge B.3 Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Each tape cartridge has a write-protect switch (Figure B-5) that can be used to prevent accidental erasure of data. Since the DLT IV cartridge is a read-only cartridge when used in the SDLT drive, the write-protect switch in this configuration is not used. -
Page 128: Loading A Tape Cartridge
APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape Cartridge B.4 Loading a Tape Cartridge Complete this subsection to load a tape cartridge into the front of the tape drive; refer to Figure B-6 as needed. Insert the cartridge. Push the cartridge fully into the tape drive. : If you have loaded a DLT IV cartridge into a Non- Backward Read Compatible (Non-BRC) tape drive, the drive ejects the cartridge. -
Page 129: Unloading A Tape Cartridge
APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape Cartridge Any command that attempts to write to the medium (Write, Write Filemarks, Erase) will return Check Condition status. The Sense Key will be set to Data Protect (7) and the ASC/ASCQ will be set to “Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format”... - Page 130 APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape Cartridge...
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Page 131: Glossary
Glossary Alternating Current. Access (v.) To read, write, or update information on a storage medium, such as tape. (n.) The operation of reading, writing, or updating stored information. Access Time The interval between the time a request for data is made by the system and the time the data is available from the drive. - Page 132 Glossary Backup A copy of a file, directory, or volume on a separate storage device from the original, for the purpose of retrieval in case the original is accidentally erased, damaged, or destroyed. Bad Data A block that cannot reliably hold data because of a media flaw or Block damaged format markings.
- Page 133 Glossary Cache Specialized RAM used as a buffer between a fast CPU or I/O channel and storage which has a relatively slow access time (e.g., tape or diskette), to avoid slowing down the former. Cartridge At tape insertion, the cartridge receiver assembly is responsible Receiver for guiding the tape into its operating position, opening the door, unlocking the cartridge brakes, and securing the tape for...
- Page 134 Glossary Data A process that reduces the amount of storage space required to Compression hold a particular block of data. Data transfer speed and total tape capacity are affected by the data compression achieved. In accordance with industry practice, a typical compression ratio is 2:1 of data storage.
- Page 135 Glossary EEPROM Electronically-Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. An integrated circuit memory chip that can store programs and data in a non-volatile state. These devices, which are used to store firmware in DLT and SDLT drives, can be erased and reprogrammed with new data. Electronic Interface Module.
- Page 136 Glossary Gigabyte. A unit of measure equal to 1000 Megabytes (MB) or 1,073,741,824 bytes. GSLink Global Storage Link. This SDLT feature allows you to quickly diagnose the integrity of the drive using an infrared (wireless) communication connector located on the front panel of the tape drive.
- Page 137 Glossary Integrated Controller Module. This board is one of two boards that make up the EIM. The ICM contains the main controller and servo micro-processor, the custom-designed SDLT ASICs, and the cache memory. International Electrotechnical Commission, an international standards organization for electronics and electrotechnical matters.
- Page 138 Glossary Megabyte. A unit of measure equal to 1 million bytes. Metal Particle A magnetic recording media in which a flexible base is coated (MP) Tape with a mixture of magnetic particles and a bonding agent. MRC Heads Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads. A cluster of small, cost- effective Magneto Resistive (MR) tape heads packed densely together.
- Page 139 Glossary An ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) for the SDLT. Restore To replace data on the hard drive with data obtained from another media device. Storage Area Network. SCSI Small Computer System Interface. An American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard for the interface between a computer and peripheral controllers.
- Page 140 Glossary Take-up Reel The reel inside every DLTtape drive onto which DLTtape media is wound. The in-the-drive take-up reel enables DLTtape systems to operate using a single-reel cartridge and thereby pack more tape and data into every cartridge. TapeAlert A firmware feature that monitors and returns the results of the tape drive’s on-going self-diagnosis activity.
- Page 141 Glossary Underwriters Laboratory; a United States safety organization. Unformatted The total number of usable byes on the media, including the Capacity space that will be required later to record location, boundary definitions, and timing information. (See also Native Capacity.) An ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) for the SDLT.
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