HP VS80 - StorageWorks DLT VS 80 Tape Drive User Manual
HP VS80 - StorageWorks DLT VS 80 Tape Drive User Manual

HP VS80 - StorageWorks DLT VS 80 Tape Drive User Manual

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index
data protection
index of topics
contact hp
home page
before you start
operation
cartridge care
cleaning
specifications
media compatibility
diagnostics
troubleshooting
FAQs
SCSI configuration
UNIX configuration
ordering supplies
installing drivers
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issued october 2000 :
index
contents of this section
a
b
c
d
n
o
p
accessories, ordering See
addresses, customer support See
AIX (IBM UNIX) See
IBM AIX 3.2.5+
altitude, operating limits Choose your drive model from
Specifications
amber light See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
anti-static protection See Installation Guide
applications, backup See
archive life See
Caring for Cartridges
Asia Pacific support numbers See Technical Support for
AT&T mode See
UNIX Glossary
b
backup applications See
backup driver software See
backup failure See
You Cannot Back Up or Restore
backup software See
Backup Software Requirements
compatibility with TapeAlert See
problems with See
Berkeley mode See
UNIX Glossary
boot-up fails See
Computer Does Not Boot Up
c
cables available See
Ordering Information
cable supplied with drive See Installation Guide
capacity, tape See
Choosing Cartridges
care of cartridges See
Caring for Cartridges
cartridges
archive life See
Caring for Cartridges
available from HP See
care of See
Caring for Cartridges
choosing See
Choosing Cartridges
excessive errors See
labels See
labels, cartridge
life See
Caring for Cartridges
loading cartridges in a drive See
ordering See
Ordering Information
storing See
Caring for Cartridges
tape life See
Caring for Cartridges
times used See
Caring for Cartridges
unloading See
Unloading a Cartridge
write-protecting See
certifications Choose your drive model from
changing SCSI ID See Installation Guide
Clean light See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
cleaning cartridges
about See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
ordering See
Ordering Information
cleaning tape heads See
compaq UNIX systems See
compression
available on HP tape drives Choose your drive model from
and Specifications
definition See
UNIX Glossary
computer problems See
condensation See
Caring for Cartridges
contacting HP See
Obtaining Service
customer support See
Customer Support
d
data cartridges
about See
Choosing Cartridges
ordering See
Ordering Information
data compression Choose your drive model from
default SCSI ID See Installation Guide
device filenames
HP-UX See
HP-UX Systems
IBM AIX See
IBM AIX 3.2.5+
PC UNIX See
PC-Based UNIX (SCO)
diagnosing problems See
drive
cannot back up or restore See
designations Choose your drive model from
Specifications
does not power up See
features Choose your drive model from
internal identification number Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
lights See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
maintenance See
models Choose your drive model from
power requirements Choose your drive model from
Specifications
returning for service See
specifications Choose your drive model from
Specifications
switching on See
use instructions See
warranty See
Warranty
driver software
available online See
missing See
You Cannot Back Up or Restore
on this CD-ROM See Installation Guide or README file
e
ejecting a cartridge See
electrical requirements Choose your drive model from
electromagnetic specifications Choose your drive model from
Specifications
electrostatic discharge, protection against See Installation Guide
EMC certifications Choose your drive model from
environmental specifications Choose your drive model from
Specifications
equipment supplied with drive See Installation Guide
error condition signal
tape drive See
Front Panel Lights
cartridge See
Front Panel Lights
European support numbers See Technical Support for
expired cleaning cartridges See
Express Exchange warranty See
Drive
f
fast, wide SCSI See
Narrow and Wide, Fast and Ultra SCSI
fault condition See
Troubleshooting Tips
features of DAT drives Choose your drive model from
filemarks See
UNIX Glossary
firmware upgrades See
flashing light See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
Form, Customer Service See
formats, tape See
Choosing Cartridges
frequency of cleaning See
frequently asked questions See
front panel See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
FTP site See
Worldwide Online Services
g
green light See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
h
hang during boot-up See
head cleaning See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
high error rate See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
host adapter, SCSI See
HP part numbers See
Ordering Information
HP service agreements See
HP-UX See
HP-UX Systems
humidity specifications Choose your drive model from
i
IBM AIX See
IBM AIX 3.2.5+
immediate mode See
UNIX Glossary
infinite flush See
UNIX Glossary
inserting a cartridge See
installation prerequisites See
installing your drive See Installation Guide
instant support See
Diagnostics
Internet sites See
Worldwide Online Services
IRIX See
Silicon Graphics IRIX
j
jammed cartridges See
jumpers, SCSI ID See Installation Guide
l
labels, cartridge
backup tapes See
one label only See
LEDs See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
life of tape See
Caring for Cartridges
lights See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
loading cartridges See
loose connections See
or Restore
LUN (logical unit number) See
m
maintenance See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
measurements Choose your drive model from
media available See
Ordering Information
messages
TapeAlert monitoring utility See
model numbers Choose your drive model from
models, DAT drive Choose your drive model from
monitoring utility See
TapeAlert
mounting rails See
rail kits
n
narrow SCSI See
Narrow and Wide, Fast and Ultra SCSI
non-operating limits Choose your drive model from
non-warranty service See
North American support numbers See Technical Support for
America
o
online services See
Worldwide Online Services
on-off switch See
Switching on the Drive
operating instructions See
operating limits Choose your drive model from
ordering parts and accessories See
out-of-warranty service See
overwrite protection See
p
part numbers See
Ordering Information
PC-based UNIX See
PC-Based UNIX (SCO and Linux)
performance specifications Choose your drive model from
Specifications
phone numbers See
Obtaining Technical Support
physical specifications Choose your drive model from
power requirements Choose your drive model from
power switch See
Switching on the Drive
powering up drive See
power-up failure See
Tape Drive Does Not Power Up
prerequisites for installation See
problems
diagnosing See
Troubleshooting Tips
dirty tape heads See
during self-test See
error condition signal See
flashing lights See
frequently asked questions See
with computer See
with tape drive See
product numbers See
Ordering Information
Product You Have
protection from overwriting See
putting in a cartridge See
r
radio interference certifications Choose your drive model from
Specifications
or see the "Regulatory Information" booklet.
rail kits available See
Ordering Information
regulatory information Choose your drive model from
or see the "Regulatory Information".
removing a cartridge See
removable drives
about See
Replacing a Removable Drive
removing See
Replacing a Removable Drive
replacing See
Replacing a Removable Drive
repairs See
Returning your HP SureStore Tape Drive for Service
requirements for installation See
reset button See
Operating the Tape Drive
restore, failure See
You Cannot Back Up or Restore
returning a drive for service See
s
safety certifications Choose your drive model from
see the "Regulatory Information"
SCO UNIX See
PC-Based UNIX (SCO)
SCSI
about See
What Is SCSI?
accessories available See
bus configuration See
cables See
Ordering Information
checking configuration See
connection loose See
Cannot Back Up or Restore
driver software See
LVD devices See
narrow SCSI See
planning the bus See
plug-and-play adapter cards See
SE devices See
Ultra2 and SE SCSI
termination See
SCSI Termination
ultra SCSI See
Narrow and Wide, Fast and Ultra SCSI
wide SCSI See
Narrow and Wide, Fast and Ultra SCSI
SCSI IDs
about See
SCSI ID Numbers
changing See Installation Guide for your model
conflicting See
You Cannot Back Up or Restore
default See Installation Guide for your model
identify existing See
planning See
Setting Up the SCSI Bus
self-test, drive
after installation See
error condition See
problems during See
service See
Obtaining Service
service agreements See
setting SCSI ID See Installation Guide
shelf life, cartridge See
shipping safely See
Returning your HP SureStore Tape Drive
shock survival Choose your drive model from
Silicon Graphics IRIX See
size of drive Choose your drive model from
software, backup See
Backup Software Requirements
Solaris (Sun) See
Sun Systems
specifications Choose your drive model from
stabilizing temperature See
storing cartridges See
Caring for Cartridges
Sun UNIX systems See
supplies See
Ordering Information
support telephone numbers See
switching on drive See
t
tape cartridges
about See
Choosing Cartridges
ordering See
Ordering Information
tape format See
Choosing Cartridges
tape heads, cleaning See
TapeAlert See
TapeAlert
tapes See
cartridges
technical support See
Technical Support
telephone numbers See
temperature limits Choose your drive model from
temperature, stabilizing See
termination
problems with See
SCSI bus See
SCSI Termination
testing your drive See
HP Library & Tape Tools
transfer rate Choose your drive model from
troubleshooting See
Troubleshooting Tips
turning on drive See
Switching on the Drive
u
ultra SCSI See
Narrow and Wide, Fast and Ultra SCSI
UNIX systems
about See
UNIX Configuration Guide
Compaq See
Compaq Systems
Glossary See
UNIX Glossary
HP-UX See
HP-UX Systems
IBM AIX See
IBM AIX 3.2.5+
Linux UNIX See
PC UNIX See
PC-Based UNIX (Linux and SCO)
SCO UNIX See
PC-Based UNIX (SCO)
Silicon Graphics See
Sun See
Sun Systems
Unload button See
Unloading a Cartridge
unloading a cartridge See
upgrading firmware See
URL See
Worldwide Online Services
US support numbers See Technical Support for
using the drive See
Using Your Tape Drive
v
verifying installation
Microsoft Windows systems See
Novell NetWare systems See
UNIX systems See
vibration limits Choose your drive model from
voltage requirements Choose your drive model from
w
warning signal See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
warranty See
Warranty
warranty service See
Obtaining Service
weight of drive Choose your drive model from
wide SCSI See
Narrow and Wide, Fast and Ultra SCSI
World Wide Web site See
worn-out cartridges See
write-protection See
Write-Protecting Cartridge
http://www.hp.com/support/tape
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f
g
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Ordering Information
Obtaining Service
Backup Software Requirements
Backup Software Requirements
Backup Software Requirements
Backup Software Requirements
You Cannot Back Up or Restore
Ordering Information
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Loading a Cartridge
Write-Protecting Cartridges
Features and Specifications
Cleaning the Tape Heads
UNIX Configuration Guide: Compaq Systems
Problems with Your Computer
Troubleshooting
or
Diagnostics
You Cannot Back Up or Restore
Tape Drive Does Not Power Up
Features and Specifications
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Features and Specifications
Returning your HP SureStore Tape Drive
Switching on the Drive
Using Your Tape Drive
Worldwide Online Services
Loading and Unloading a Cartridge
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Warranty
or
Returning Your HP SureStore Tape
HP Library & Tape Tools
Customer Service Form
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Frequently Asked Questions
Computer Does Not Boot
Checking Installation Prerequisites
Service Agreements
Loading a Cartridge
Checking Installation Prerequisites
Jammed Cartridge
Labeling Cartridges
Caring for Cartridges
Loading a Cartridge
Tape Drive Does Not Power Up
UNIX Glossary
TapeAlert
Obtaining Service
Using Your Tape Drive
Ordering Information
Obtaining Service
Write-Protecting Cartridges
Switching on the Drive
Checking Installation Prerequisites
Cleaning the Tape Heads
If There Are Problems During the Self-Test
Interpreting the LEDs
Interpreting the LEDs
Frequently Asked Questions
Problems with Your Computer
Problems with Your Tape Drive
or
Identifying which HP SureStore
Write-Protecting Cartridges
Loading a Cartridge
Unloading a Cartridge
Checking Installation Prerequisites
Returning your HP SureStore Tape Drive
Ordering Information
Setting Up the SCSI Bus
or
SCSI Cables
HP Library & Tape Tools
Tape Drive Does Not Power Up
You Cannot Back Up or Restore
Ultra2 and SE SCSI
Narrow and Wide, Fast and Ultra SCSI
Setting Up the SCSI Bus
Plug-and-Play Adapter Cards
Identifying SCSI ID Numbers
Switching on the Drive
Interpreting LEDs
If There Are Problems During the Self-Test
Service Agreements
Caring for Cartridges
Features and Specifications
Silicon Graphics IRIX
Features and Specifications
Features and Specifications
Caring for Cartridges
Sun Systems
Obtaining Technical Support
Switching on the Drive
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Obtaining Technical Support
Caring for Cartridges
Problems with Your Tape Drive
Features and Specifications
PC-Based UNIX (Linux)
Silicon Graphics IRIX
Unloading a Cartridge
HP Library & Tape Tools
HP Library & Tape Tools
HP Library & Tape Tools
Verifying the Installation
Features and Specifications
Features and Specifications
Worldwide Online Services
Cleaning the Tape Heads
hp learning products
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  • Page 1 Features and Specifications wide SCSI See Narrow and Wide, Fast and Ultra SCSI World Wide Web site See Worldwide Online Services worn-out cartridges See Cleaning the Tape Heads write-protection See Write-Protecting Cartridge © 2000, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/index.htm [11/29/2001 8:33:38 AM]...
  • Page 2: Obtaining Technical Support

    Product and support information are available from our FTP site on the Internet at ftp.hp.com/pub/information_storage/surestore America Online Download support documents and discuss issues in user forums. Find us with keyword hpstor. © 2000, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/contact/eng/conhome.htm [11/29/2001 8:33:40 AM]...
  • Page 3: North And South America

    Horas de atención: Lunes Hours of operation: 8:00 a Viernes de 8:00 a a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday 19:00 h through Friday +58 2 239 2423 Major Account Customers Telephone +58 2 239 2423 © 2000, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/contact/eng/americas.htm [11/29/2001 8:33:41 AM]...
  • Page 4 +44 (0)1344 360 000 other european countries (english) Telephone +44 (0)207 512 52 02 Hours of operation: 8:30 to 18:00 Monday through Friday Major Account Customers Telephone +41 22 780 81 11 © 2000, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/contact/eng/europe.htm [11/29/2001 8:33:44 AM]...
  • Page 5 Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday vietnam Telephone +84 (0) 8823 4530 Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday 8.00 a.m to 12:00 p.m on Saturday © 2000, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/contact/eng/asiap.htm [11/29/2001 8:33:45 AM]...
  • Page 6: Warranty Conditions

    Except for products returned to you from another country, Hewlett-Packard will pay for return of products to you. If the drive is repaired by an authorized dealer, you will need to negotiate the method and cost of returning the drive with the dealer.
  • Page 7 What result do you get when you try a new cartridge? If you have an autoloader, are all cartridges affected the same way? Have you run any kind of diagnostics program, such as TapeAssure? What result was reported? Detailed Description of Problem: © 2000, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/contact/eng/csf.htm [11/29/2001 8:33:47 AM]...
  • Page 8 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 9: Before You Start

    ID string rather than their model number, so check the table below for the appropriate reference. Drive Model ID String HP Surestore DLT VS80 tape drive BNCHMARKDLT1 © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/getstart.htm [11/29/2001 8:33:50 AM]...
  • Page 10: Operation

    If you press and hold the eject button again until the first two LEDs flash, the drive goes into a state ready for the firmware upgrade tape. The drive will return to its normal state after 30-45 seconds of inactivity. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/operate.htm [11/29/2001 8:33:50 AM]...
  • Page 11: Front Panel Lights

    If a valid image is downloaded the Ready and Drive Error LEDs will flash alternately during the update process. The code update cartridge is ejected on successful completion. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/lights.htm [11/29/2001 8:33:52 AM]...
  • Page 12: Loading And Unloading

    To write-protect a cartridge, slide the write-protect switch to the left. Note a small orange rectangle is visible indicating that the cartridge is protected. To write-enable a cartridge, slide the the write-protect switch to the right. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/load.htm [11/29/2001 8:33:53 AM]...
  • Page 13: Removing A Drive

    4. Slide the drive along the guides until the connectors on the back mate with the connectors at the back of the enclosure. 5. Push the extractor lever in until it locks the drive in position. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/remdrv.htm [11/29/2001 8:33:54 AM]...
  • Page 14: Cartridge Care

    Under optimum environmental conditions, Hewlett-Packard DLTtape IV cartridges are currently specified to 1,000,000 passes over any part of the tape. In operational terms, this can be translated to about 2000 full backup or restore operations.
  • Page 15: Cleaning Cartridge

    If the Clean/Media LED starts to flash when you insert a DLTtape cartridge immediately after cleaning, try a new DLTtape cartridge. If this condition persists with other cartridges, use HP Library and Tape Tools to help you diagnose the problem. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/clean.htm [11/29/2001 8:33:56 AM]...
  • Page 16: Features And Specifications

    SCSI configuration UNIX configuration ordering supplies installing drivers Internal Drives External Drives HP Surestore DLT VS80i tape HP Surestore DLT VS80e drive tape drive Removable Drives HP Surestore DLT VS80m tape drive © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/spec.htm [11/29/2001 8:33:57 AM]...
  • Page 17: Specifications

    EN55082-1/IEC1000-4-2, 1000-4-3, 1000-4-4, Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial-Process Measurement and Control Equipment: Part 2 - Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Requirements Part 3 - Radiated Electromagnetic Field Requirements Part 4 - Electrical Fast Transient/Burst (EFT) Requirements © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/dltvs80i.htm [11/29/2001 8:33:59 AM]...
  • Page 18 EN55082-1/IEC1000-4-2, 1000-4-3, 1000-4-4, Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial-Process Measurement and Control Equipment: Part 2 - Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Requirements Part 3 - Radiated Electromagnetic Field Requirements Part 4 - Electrical Fast Transient/Burst (EFT) Requirements © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/dltvs80e.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:01 AM]...
  • Page 19 EN55082-1/IEC1000-4-2, 1000-4-3, 1000-4-4, Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial-Process Measurement and Control Equipment: Part 2 - Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Requirements Part 3 - Radiated Electromagnetic Field Requirements Part 4 - Electrical Fast Transient/Burst (EFT) Requirements © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/dltvs80m.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:03 AM]...
  • Page 20: Media Compatibility

    DLT VS or DLT1 cleaning cartridges can clean the drive 20 times before they need replacing. The part number for the DLT VS cleaning cartridge is C7998A. ordering supplies. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/media.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:05 AM]...
  • Page 21 Firmware update tapes are only available from HP. Refer to the Hewlett-Packard Support web site for update information (www.hp.com/support/dltvs80). To update the firmware from tape: 1.
  • Page 22: Tape Alert

    TapeAlert compatible tape drives - such as the latest DLT VS80 drives from Hewlett-Packard - are delivered with TapeAlert features built in as standard. The internal TapeAlert firmware constantly monitors the drive hardware and the media, checking for errors and potential difficulties. Any problems identified are flagged on a new SCSI log page, where 64 bytes have been reserved for use by TapeAlert.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    SCSI bus is idle. the SCSI bus. Even if the device being swapped is not currently in operation, care must be taken that there are not other devices on the bus that are in use. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/trouble.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:13 AM]...
  • Page 24 Updates. For how long can I DLTtape IV cartridges will preserve the integrity of archive tapes? stored data for at least 30 years if proper storage conditions are observed. See Storing Cartridges. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/faq.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:14 AM]...
  • Page 25: Scsi Configuration

    If you connect only LVD devices, the bus will operate in low voltage differential mode and Ultra2 speeds will be enabled. You can use a combination of Ultra and Ultra2 devices. Each device will operate at its optimum speed. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/scsi.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:17 AM]...
  • Page 26 VS80 *Drive Identification in UNIX Configuration: These strings should be used in UNIX scripts wherever the drive type has to be identified. There are no hardware configuration switches. Dashes (-) indicate spaces © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/unix/reseller/eng/c_intro.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:19 AM]...
  • Page 27 0 SCSI target 6 SCSI LUN 0 berkeley no rewind BEST density at address 2/0/1.6.0 /dev/rmt/4mnb Once the device files have been created, you should confirm that your new tape drive is working properly. See Verifying Installation. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/unix/reseller/eng/c_hp.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:21 AM]...
  • Page 28 In the case of Ultrium customers will only need to use the tape0 and tape0c device files. Once the device files have been created, you should confirm that your new tape drive is working properly. See Verifying Installation. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/unix/reseller/eng/c_compaq.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:23 AM]...
  • Page 29 BOT as part of the open process. Ultrium drives do not require retensioning, so you should not use device fields that send retensioning commands. Compression Compression can be disabled or enabled. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/unix/reseller/eng/c_ibm.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:25 AM]...
  • Page 30 This explicitly sets the block size used for the drive when you are using built-in applications such as cpio and tar. The <device file> is either /dev/nrStpY or /dev/rStpY as described above. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/unix/reseller/eng/c_pc.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:27 AM]...
  • Page 31 Time-out in seconds for long operations (such as rewinds) Default block size in bytes for fixed block size mode 64*512 or Recommended blocking factor in bytes for the upper limit of read/write commands 512*512 © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/unix/reseller/eng/c_silcon.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:29 AM]...
  • Page 32: Determining The Scsi Id

    Density code specifying 110 GB (no compression) 0x91 The density code for data compression enabled by default (220 GB). target=X X specifies the SCSI ID (target) of the device. lun=0 Specifies the LUN for the device. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/unix/reseller/eng/c_sun.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:31 AM]...
  • Page 33: Verify The Installation

    SCSI ID 2, look for the line containing "st@2,0". This might be as follows (but on a single line): lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 63 Mar 1 00:00 /dev/rmt/0m ../../devices/sbus@1f,0/espdma@e,8400000/esp@e,8800000/st@2,0:m Here you could use /dev/rmt/0m (shown underlined above) as the archive name. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/unix/reseller/eng/c_verify.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:33 AM]...
  • Page 34 Logical Unit Number. A unique number by which a device is identified on the SCSI bus. A tape drive has a fixed LUN of 0. In an autoloader, the changer mechanism is LUN1. © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/unix/reseller/eng/c_gloss.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:35 AM]...
  • Page 35: Ordering Supplies

    The following media is recommended for use with the HP Surestore DLT VS80 tape drive: Part Item Description Number data cartridge HP DLTtape IV C5141F cleaning cartridge HP DLT VS80 C7998A © 2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/dltvs80/user/reseller/eng/order.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:37 AM]...
  • Page 36: Frequently Asked Questions

    The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 37 Windows NT® is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. Windows 2000 Hewlett-Packard also supplies certified drivers for use with the native backup application that ships with the Windows 2000 operating system. These drivers are contained on the relevant HP Surestore CD-ROM.
  • Page 38 Go to the first question "What is the difference between NWPA (NetWare Peripheral Architecture) and the old DDFS (Device Driver Functional Specification) ".dsk" architecture, and which is supported by which versions of NetWare?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nw_home.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:42 AM]...
  • Page 39 SCO does not give native support for the HP SureStore DAT24x6 autoloaders. The HP SureStore DAT24x6 autoloaders can be supported instead by using the "mtx" utility supplied by Hewlett-Packard on the HP SureStore CD-ROM disk. For details, refer to the answer to the question "Why does my device not work...
  • Page 40 Go to the first question "How do I know what disk drivers I am using at the moment, and what drivers do I need for running tape backups?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/ul_home.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:46 AM]...
  • Page 41 In order to have SCSI tape support you need to have SCSI support compiled in, and SCSI tape support compiled in. next question Go to the next question "How do I configure a tape drive?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/ul_q1.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:48 AM]...
  • Page 42: Automatic Configuration

    This then allow multiples backups on the same piece of media. next question Go to the next question "How do I tell if my tape driver and drivers are correctly set up?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/ul_q2.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:50 AM]...
  • Page 43: Checking The Cables

    I am using at the moment, and what drivers do I need for running tape backups?". next question Go to the next question "Are there any important points I need to be aware of when changing drivers in my system?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/ul_q3.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:52 AM]...
  • Page 44 SCSI tape device files (/dev/[n]st*) then you may need to rerun the command: /dev/MAKEDEV all next question Go to the next question "Why does my device not work correctly with ISV Backup Software, or the Linux in-built backup applet?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/ul_q4.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:54 AM]...
  • Page 45 HP SureStore DDS CD-ROM, is not currently portable to Linux. A portable version is expected to be released shortly. next question Go to the next question "Which HP Surestore tape drives are certified by ISV's and IHV's for use on Linux?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/ul_q5.htm [11/29/2001 8:34:56 AM]...
  • Page 46 IHV will approve certain standard drivers in the case of non-specific hardware (for example, SCSI tape) Hewlett-Packard have found that the standard tape driver ("st") is compatible with the HP Surestore DAT and DLT range. next question Go to the next question "Why do I get SCSI errors when using my tape device?"...
  • Page 47 unix linux frequently asked questions file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/ul_q6.htm (2 of 2) [11/29/2001 8:34:57 AM]...
  • Page 48 If you are experiencing SCSI errors, then having checked your cabling you should consider upgrading your SCSI transport drivers to use the latest drivers. Linux drivers are constantly being refined by the driver writers. Hewlett-Packard's experience has shown that the shipping drivers in a given release (for example, RedHat 5.2) tend to be stable.
  • Page 49 In order to read the data back, but not actually restore it (to test that it is readable), you need to use the command: % cpio -itcB < /dev/st0 where "t" is for table of contents. © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/ul_q8.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:02 AM]...
  • Page 50 This is referred to in this document as the slha (Symbios Logic Host Adaptor) driver. next question Go to the next question "How do I configure a tape drive?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/us_q1.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:04 AM]...
  • Page 51 You should now reboot the system and test the configured tape device. next question Go to the next question "How do I tell if my tape driver and drivers are correctly set up?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/us_q2.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:05 AM]...
  • Page 52 This should flash the LEDs on all DAT drives (but not DLT drives). next question Go to the next question "Are there any important points I need to be aware of when changing drivers in my system?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/us_q3.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:07 AM]...
  • Page 53 BIOS information as it is printed out. next question Go to the next question "Why does my device not work correctly with ISV Backup Software, or the SCO in-built backup applet?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/us_q4.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:09 AM]...
  • Page 54 (such as the HP SureStore DAT24x6i and the HP SureStore DAT24x6e autoloaders). To run a HP SureStore DAT24x6 autoloader within the SCO OS, you can use the "mtx" utility supplied by Hewlett-Packard on the HP SureStore CD- ROM under the /Unix directory.
  • Page 55: Obtaining Information

    This topic is available in English only obtaining information In order to find which drives are certified by SCO, refer to "http://wdb1.sco.com/chwp/owa/hch_search". Select the tape drive vendor as "Hewlett-Packard" and the search category as "tape drives". If problems are experienced with this link, start at "http://www.sco.com"...
  • Page 56 However, as of SCO OpenServe 5.0.4, the drivers included with OpenServer are believed to be "good". Drivers are constantly being refined by manufacturers. Hewlett-Packard's experience has shown that using the latest versions of drivers (especially HBA drivers) can solve many of the SCSI problems that can occur.
  • Page 57 In order to read the data back, but not actually restore it (to test that it is readable), you need to use the command: % cpio -itcB < /dev/rStp0 where "t" is for table of contents. © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/us_q8.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:17 AM]...
  • Page 58 Go to the next question "How do I know what drivers (DDFS or NWPA) I am using at the moment, and what drivers I need for running tape backups?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nw_q1.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:19 AM]...
  • Page 59 SureStore DLT Tape Driver DLTTAPE.CDM (used if DLT drive not supported by NWTAPE.cdm next question Go to the next question "How do I tell if my tape drive and drivers are correctly set up?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nw_q2.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:21 AM]...
  • Page 60 In order to check that the Backup Application supports the tape drive, check with the ISV, or go to http://www.hp.com/go/connect. next question Go to the next question "Are there any important points I need to be aware of when changing drivers in my system"?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nw_q3.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:23 AM]...
  • Page 61 Adaptec 2940UW. next question Go to the next question "Why does my autoloader not work correctly with ISV Backup Software, or the NetWare in-built backup applet?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nw_q4.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:25 AM]...
  • Page 62 Go to the next question "Why does my ISV Backup Software not give me the option to specify that I am using ".ham" drivers when I install it?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nw_q5.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:27 AM]...
  • Page 63 IMPORTANT: a DDFS ".dsk" driver for the SCSI chipset must not also be loaded. next question Go to the next question "Why do I get SCSI errors when using my tape drive?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nw_q6.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:29 AM]...
  • Page 64 Note : NetWare 4.1x Support Pack 7, 4.2 and 5.x do not require this patch. next question Go to the next question "Which HP SureStore tape drives are certified by Novell, ISVs and IHVs for use on NetWare?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nw_q7.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:32 AM]...
  • Page 65 ISV backup software ISV Backup Software does not generally use the Novell Tape Device drivers, but instead uses the ASPI layer and appropriate drivers. Hewlett-Packard has an ongoing compatibility testing program to ensure that HP SureStore Tape Drives work with a wide range of HP and 3rd party servers, Operating Systems, SCSI HBAs, and ISV Backup Software.
  • Page 66 "NWBACK32" that can be used to administer backups / restores through a windows-based interface on a remote client. SBCON supports DDS Autoloaders. For full details of SBCON, consult the SBCON (NetWare 5.x) Quick Reference Guide. © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nw_q9.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:35 AM]...
  • Page 67 Setting up SBackup to work with NWPA on NetWare 3.x is a challenge. If trouble is experienced, it is recommended that you consider using ".dsk" drivers and "tapedai.dsk" (you will need to select 'dibidai' instead of 'dibimm' when running SBackup). © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/sbackup.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:38 AM]...
  • Page 68 The final step is to name and submit the job. As in SBCON, the job list can be viewed through the "current job list" menu item. Once the job is running, press [Ins] to view its progress. © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/sbcon.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:40 AM]...
  • Page 69: Points To Note

    Go to the next question "How do I know what drivers I am using at the moment, and what drivers do I need for running tape backups?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nt_q1.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:45 AM]...
  • Page 70 ISV has supplied drivers, they are generally kept in a \i386 or \drivers directory on the ISV CD. next question Go to the next question "How do I tell if my tape drive and drivers are correctly set up?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nt_q2.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:48 AM]...
  • Page 71 In order to check that the Backup Application supports the tape drive, check with the ISV, or check "http://www.hp.com/go/connect". next question Go to the next question "Are there any important points I need to be aware of when changing drivers in my system?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nt_q3.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:50 AM]...
  • Page 72 Adaptec 2940UW. next question Go to the next question "Why does my autoloader not work correctly with ISV Backup Software, or the Windows NT in-built backup applet?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nt_q4.htm (1 of 2) [11/29/2001 8:35:52 AM]...
  • Page 73 Windows NT frequently asked questions file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nt_q4.htm (2 of 2) [11/29/2001 8:35:52 AM]...
  • Page 74 In order to check that the Backup Application supports the tape drive, check with the ISV, or check "http://www.hp.com/go/connect". next question Go to the next question "Why do I get SCSI errors when using my Tape Drive?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nt_q5.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:53 AM]...
  • Page 75 In order to check that the Backup Application supports the tape drive, check with the ISV, or check "http://www.hp.com/go/connect". next question Go to the next question "Which HP Surestore tape drives are certified by Microsoft, ISV's and IHV's for use on Windows NT?" © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nt_q6.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:55 AM]...
  • Page 76 HP. During Hewlett-Packard's in-house compatibility testing no problems were found using HP SuresStore DAT and DLT tape drives with NTBackup. Hewlett-Packard is actively working to ensure that all HP SureStore DAT and DLT tape drives are certified by Microsoft.
  • Page 77 Ultrium drives. For the latest list of backup packages that support your Ultrium drives, please contact your tape drive or library manufacturer. NTBackup For full details of NTBackup, consult the NTBackup Quick Reference Guide. © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nt_q8.htm [11/29/2001 8:35:59 AM]...
  • Page 78 There are no known issues, other than the fact that the performance of NTBackup with slower disk drives can be less than 2MB/s, and hence is unsuitable if the full speed potential of a high performance tape drive is required. © 1999-2001, Hewlett-Packard Company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/ntbackup.htm (1 of 2) [11/29/2001 8:36:01 AM]...
  • Page 79 Windows NT frequently asked questions file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/ntbackup.htm (2 of 2) [11/29/2001 8:36:01 AM]...

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