Table Of Contents - IBM 4690 User Manual

Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trademarks. . . . .
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Who Should Read This Manual .
How This Manual is Organized .
Related Publications . .
Store System Related Publications - Software
Store System Related Publications - Hardware
General Publications .
Chapter 1. Overview . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2. Tape Drive Installation . . .
Installing the TR-4 EIDE Tape Drive.
Step 1. Preparing for Installation .
Step 2. Configuring the IDE Drive .
Step 3. Mounting the Drive.
Step 4. Attaching the Cables .
Step 5. Completing the Installation .
Installing the TR-4 SCSI Internal Tape Drive .
Step 1. Planning Your SCSI Configuration
Step 2. Preparing for Installation .
Step 3. Configuring the SCSI Drive .
Step 4. Mounting the Drive.
Step 5. Attaching the SCSI and Power Cables
Step 6. Completing the Installation .
Installing the External SCSI Drive
Step 1. Planning Your SCSI Configuration
Step 2. Preparing for Installation .
Step 3. Configuring the Drive .
Step 4. Completing the Installation .
Upgrading the Firmware
Upgrading the Firmware for the Store Controller
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v Upgrading the Firmware for the Tape Drive
Installing the Software .
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Enabling the Feature
Selecting the Correct EIDE Tape Drive .
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Chapter 3. Using the Tape Drive. . . . 13
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Loading and Unloading Tape Cartridges .
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Setting the Write-Protect Switch .
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Reviewing Performance Considerations
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Checking the Reliability of the Tape Data .
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Listing a Tape . .
Erasing a Tape .
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Messages . . .
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Chapter 4. Tape Drive Specifications
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Physical Specifications .
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Power Requirements.
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Drive-Performance Specifications
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Environmental Requirements .
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Tape Cartridge Specifications and Capacities
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Regulatory Compliance .
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9 Caring for Tape Cartridges .
9 Cleaning the Tape Head
9 Troubleshooting .
10 EIDE Tape Drive .
10 EIDE and SCSI Tape Drives .
10 Safety . . . .
11 Disconnecting .
11 Connecting . .
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