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- Page 2 Copyright Copyright 1993-1994 by Exabyte Corporation. All rights reserved. This item and the information contained herein are the property of Exabyte Corporation. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into...
- Page 3 Exabyte. Repair by other than Exabyte’s personnel or agent in a manner contrary to the maintenance instructions provided by Exabyte. Removal of the Exabyte serial number tag.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Welcome
The “eXtended-Length” (XL) configurations of the tape drives (EXB-8205XL and EXB-8505XL) provide additional capacity by supporting the extended-length EXATAPE™ 160m XL 8mm Data Cartridge. Information about the 160m XL data cartridge is provided on page 24. May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) -
Page 6: About This Guide
For More Information For tape drive specifications, refer to the EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 Product Specification for Standard and eXtended-Length Configurations (510504). For information about programming SCSI commands for the tape drive, refer to the EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 SCSI Reference for Standard and eXtended-Length Configurations (510503). -
Page 7: Installing The Tape Drive
M3-0.5 6 mm self-tapping screw May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) See page 36 for SCSI cable requirements. See page 36 for power cable requirements. See pages 38-38 for power specifications. If you use a remote switch, use a female Molex ®... -
Page 8: Unpacking And Handling The Tape Drive
(Touch a known grounded surface, such as your computer’s metal chassis.) If you must lay the tape drive down, place it into or on top of the antistatic bag. EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) CAUTION 302967... -
Page 9: Setting The Scsi Id
Remove the jumpers from the jumper block to obtain the correct address for your configuration. Figure 2 shows how to position the jumpers for addresses 0 through 7. May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) SCSI ID jumper block on the back of the tape drive... - Page 10 Figure 2. Note: For specific information about pin assignments for the SCSI ID jumper block, refer to the EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 Product Specification for the tape drive. EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) Jumper settings for the tape drive’s SCSI ID...
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Page 11: Preparing The Tape Drive For The Scsi Bus
Optional External Termination If desired, you can terminate the single-ended tape drive externally by removing the R-packs from the back of the tape drive and installing an external terminator. Exabyte recommends a Methode Electronics, Inc. dataMate DM103-02-0 single-ended external terminator. - Page 12 If you replace an R-pack, be sure to use the correct type to avoid damaging the tape drive. Use an 8-pin, 6-resistor SIP terminator, rated at 220/330 ohms. Exabyte recommends either of the following terminators (or equivalent): Dale Beckman Industrial™: part number...
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Page 13: Installing The Tape Drive In A Computer
Turn off the computer and any attached devices. Unplug the computer’s power cord. Remove the computer’s cover as described in your computer system documentation. May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) Location of SCSI connector... - Page 14 Figure 5. You can use rails that are provided with your computer system or purchase rails from Exabyte or your computer supplier. Note: If there is more than one set of mounting...
- Page 15 Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI adapter card in your computer. Figure 6 Inserting the drive into the drive bay and connecting the SCSI cable to the adapter card May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL)
- Page 16 Figure 7. Note: The power supply returns are connected to Figure 7 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) -inch female spade connector to the the chassis, so you cannot isolate logic common ground from chassis ground.
- Page 17 Do not force the plug into the connector or you may damage the tape drive. Replace the cover on your computer. Figure 8 Connecting the power cable to the tape drive May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) CAUTION...
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Page 18: Performing The Initial Power On
Do not insert a data cartridge into the tape drive while POST is occurring. The tape drive will eject it. If the top LED does not go out after POST, an error has occurred. Contact your vendor. EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) Important 302967... - Page 19 (whichever is greater). Note: If errors occur, reset the tape drive and When you have completed step 7, the tape drive is ready for normal operation. May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) repeat steps 5 though 7 as appropriate.
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Page 20: Operating The Tape Drive
Loading and unloading a data cartridge Figure 9 shows the controls and indicators on the front panel of the EXB-8505. (Note that the front panel of the EXB-8205 is the same except the LEDs are vertical. The XL drives are the same as the non-XL drives except that they have a raised diamond pattern on the unload button.) - Page 21 (For example, a fairly complex LED sequence occurs when you load new microcode from tape.) May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) the compression formats (8500c or 8200c). Note that when the tape is in 8500c format, the LED is always amber even though compression can be turned off.
- Page 22 Green_8500 or 8200 format. Amber_8500c or 8200c format. If a tape is loaded, the bottom LED will flash slow and then fast during the second part of the power-on self-test. EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) Tape Drive State fast irreg.
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Page 23: Selecting Data Cartridges
Choosing High-Quality Data Cartridges Available from Exabyte, EXATAPE™ 8mm Data Cartridges are formulated specifically for use in Exabyte products. EXATAPE data cartridges reduce head and tape path wear and have a shelf life exceeding 30 years when used according to recommendations. - Page 24 If you attempt to load a 160m tape without this stripe, the XL tape drive automatically ejects it. The EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 do not support the 160m XL tape. If you attempt to load any 160m data cartridge into an EXB-8205 or EXB-8505, the tape drive automatically ejects the cartridge.
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Page 25: Setting The Write-Protect Switch On A Data Cartridge
If the red tab is not visible, the data cartridge is write enabled and can be written to or erased. Figure 10 May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) Write-protect switch on an EXATAPE 8mm data cartridge... -
Page 26: Loading A Data Cartridge In The Tape Drive
LED flashes to indicate tape motion. When the bottom LED is on solid, the tape drive is ready. Note: If your application has disabled autoload, EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) Important the tape drive will not go to the ready state until a LOAD (1Bh) command has been issued by your host system. -
Page 27: Unloading A Data Cartridge
The first time you load a tape after resetting an unload error, use a test tape. Make sure that the tape drive can successfully unload the test tape before loading a tape containing valuable data. May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) CAUTION... -
Page 28: Preventive Maintenance
Cartridge. In addition, proper storage and maintenance of your data cartridges will maximize the shelf life of you tapes and ensure data integrity. Using a cleaning method other than the Exabyte 8mm Cleaning Cartridge or an Exabyte-approved cleaning cartridge will void the warranty for the tape drive and can lead to premature head wear. -
Page 29: Using The 8Mm Cleaning Cartridge
Using the 8mm Cleaning Cartridge Exabyte 8mm Cleaning Cartridges are available in two sizes: 3c and 12c. Used in the EXB-8205, EXB-8505, or XL tape drives, the 3c cleaning cartridge provides up to 9 cleanings. The 12c cleaning cartridge provides up to 36 cleanings. -
Page 30: Caring For Data Cartridges
Store data cartridges with the write-protect switch in the protected position. Instructions for using the write-protect switch are provided on page 25. EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) 302967... - Page 31 If errors have increased significantly since the previous test or if they exceed a certain predetermined threshold, you should re-archive the data to a new tape and discard the old tape. May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL)
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Page 32: Shipping The Tape Drive
Table 4 Dimensions and weights of tape drive shipping cartons Size Single-pack Multi-pack EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) CAUTION Dimensions Weight (with tape drive) 34.3 cm long 27.3 cm wide 1 drive: 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs) 15.5 cm high... -
Page 33: Packing The Tape Drive
Four drives: use slots 1, 2, 4, and 5. Place the top packing cushion over the drives. Close the carton and tape the top seam so that the carton is completely closed. May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) - Page 34 Figure 12 Single-pack carton and packing materials EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) 302967...
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Page 35: Environmental Requirements For Shipment
(2 F per minute up to a maximum of 36 F per hour) Rel. Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing Wet Bulb 26 C max (79 F max) Altitude -304.8 m to +12,192 m (-1,000 ft to +40,000 ft) May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) -
Page 36: Appendix A Installation Requirements
A characteristic impedance greater than 90 ohms is recommended for shielded cables. Note: To minimize discontinuities and signal reflections, ensure that cables used on the same bus have the same impedances. EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) 302967... -
Page 37: Scsi Connector
25 pins with adjacent pins 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) apart. For information about the specific SCSI connector pin assignments for differential and single-ended tape drives, refer to the EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 Product Specification. May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) -
Page 38: Power Supply
To connect the tape drive to a power cable, use an AMP 1-480424-0 series or equivalent female connector. For information about the specific power connector pin assignments, refer to the EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 Product Specification. EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) -
Page 39: Attaching The Tape Drive To A Frame
Figures 14 and 15) to allow for a number of mounting positions. These mounting holes accommodate M3 5 6 mm screws. Refer to the EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 Product Specification for detailed information about the spacing of these mounting holes. - Page 40 Figure 14 Mounting holes on the sides of the tape drive Figure 15 Mounting holes on the bottom of the tape drive EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) 302967...
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Page 41: Chassis Grounding (Optional)
The ground tab and grounding hole are shown in Figure 7 on page 16. Note: The power supply returns are connected to the chassis, so you cannot isolate logic common ground from chassis ground. May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) -
Page 42: Appendix B Unload Button Options
As a “super fast” unload button Table 7 summarizes the actions that occur with the three unload button options. For further details about these three options, refer to the EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 8mm SCSI Reference. Table 7 Summary of unload button options... - Page 43 This prevents the cartridge lid from closing on the exposed tape. The front load motor is not functioning. In this case, the tape drive is physically incapable of ejecting the cartridge. May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL)
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Page 44: Appendix C Tape Drive Specifications
Supply voltages Standard +5 VDC and +12 VDC 5% Maximum current 2.8 Amps (single), 3.2 Amps (differ) Operating power consumption Assuming a 2:1 compression ratio EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) General Interface SCSI-1 and SCSI-2, single-ended or differential Physical Characteristics Size 4.1 cm high 14.6 cm wide... -
Page 45: Exb-8205 And Exb-8505 (Standard And Xl)
SCSI bus in computer drive bay setting the SCSI ID 9 – 10 May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) jumpers for setting SCSI ID LEDs location states indicated by time-to-clean indication load procedure... - Page 46 27, 42 unload procedure 27, 42 unpacking instructions write-protect switch XL (eXtended-Length) 160m data cartridge tape drives EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL) 302967...
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