Table Of Contents - HP 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive EK-STWCT-UG. E01 User Manual

Revision Record .......................................................................................................... v
About This Guide ..................................................................................................... vii
1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview ...............................................................................................1-1
1.2 StorageWorks Packaging Options for the Cartridge Tape Drive...........................1-1
1.3 Support for Four Data Formats............................................................................1-4
1.4 Support for Partitioned Tapes..............................................................................1-5
1.5 Enhanced Performance........................................................................................1-5
1.6 Intelligent Data Compression ..............................................................................1-5
1.7 Sophisticated Error Correction Procedures ..........................................................1-5
1.8 Additional Features.............................................................................................1-5
2 Installation and Initial Power On
2.1 Unpacking the StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive...........................2-1
2.2 Installation Documents........................................................................................2-1
2.3 Performing the Initial Power On..........................................................................2-2
3 Operating the Cartridge Tape Drive
3.1 Location of Controls and Indicators.....................................................................3-1
3.1.1 Unload Button ..............................................................................................3-2
3.1.2 LEDs ............................................................................................................3-2
3.2 Recommended Data Cartridge.............................................................................3-3
3.3 Setting the Write-Protect Switch .........................................................................3-3
3.4 Loading a Data Cartridge ....................................................................................3-4
3.5 Load Time ..........................................................................................................3-5
3.6 Unload Cartridge Procedure ................................................................................3-5
3.7 Error During Unload Procedure...........................................................................3-5
4 Cleaning the Cartridge Tape Drive
4.1 Determining When the Tape Drive Needs Cleaning.............................................4-1
4.2 Using the 8mm Cleaning Cartridge .....................................................................4-2
4.3 Exercising the Cartridge Tape Drive....................................................................4-3
Order Number: EK-STWCT-UG. E01
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