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IBM HH LTO User Manual

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  • Page 1 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive User’s Guide...
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  • Page 4 “Appendix F. Product warranty and notices” on page 23. Second Edition (February 2001) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Product description . Software description . Installation requirements . Installing the drive . Installing the drive in IBM servers . General installation instructions . Using the drive Appendix A. Maintenance..11 Caring for tape cartridges.
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  • Page 7: Safety: Read First

    Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy. Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
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  • Page 9: About This Book

    Registering your option Thank you for purchasing OPTIONS by IBM register your product and provide us with information that will help IBM to better serve you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better ways to communicate with you.
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  • Page 11: Installation And User's Guide

    You can use the trial period to determine the best application for your specific computer configuration. For information on purchasing a permanent installation copy of the desired tape drive backup application, go to the IBM tape drive Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/solutions/accessories/tapedrives.html and follow the software links.

  • Page 12: Installation Requirements

    200, 220, 230, 240, 340 as well as IBM Netfinity It can also be installed externally via a 3551001, or a 3510020, to IBM xSeries 330 or Netfinity 6000R or 8500R. Refer to the documentation that comes with the server for instructions on installing the tape drive.
  • Page 13 For many IBM computers, press F1 during the startup after the memory check completes. Other adapters show SCSI settings when you press Ctrl A. Check the documentation that comes with your computer or SCSI adapter for information on how to view configuration information.
  • Page 14 4. Insert a screw through each of the drive-bay holes into the threaded holes in the drive and tighten the screws with a screwdriver. 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide Use only the screws that come with the tape drive. Other screws...
  • Page 15 Step 5. Attaching cables To attach the SCSI and power cables to the tape drive: 1. Locate the SCSI cable on your computer (a 68-pin ribbon cable with one end connected to the SCSI adapter) and find the next available connector that is farthest from the adapter.

  • Page 16: Using The Drive

    Guide CD and look in the ‘‘device driver’’ folder. Using the drive This illustration shows the front panel of the 100/200 GB LTO Internal Tape Drive. 1 Eject cartridge button 2 Emergency reset 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide 3 Four LEDs 4 Cartridge door...
  • Page 17 Front Panel LEDs The following table describes the LED (light emitting diode) indicators on the drive front panel. Indicator activity Ready (top, green) Drive Error (second, amber) Tape Error (third, amber) Use Cleaning Cartridge (bottom, amber) Loading tape cartridges To load a tape cartridge, refer to the following diagram, and perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 18 Unloading tape cartridges To unload a tape cartridge, perform the following steps. 1. Make sure that the 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive is turned on. 2. Press the Unload button. The drive rewinds the tape and places the tape cartridge in the unload position.
  • Page 19 Setting write protection on the cartridge The front of the cartridge has an orange write-protect switch 1 to prevent accidental erasure. Slide the switch to the right to write-protect 2 or to the left to enable writing. Resetting the drive The reset procedure rewinds the tape and clears the buffer of previous tape drive commands and data.
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  • Page 21: Appendix A. Maintenance

    Appendix A. Maintenance You need to perform regular maintenance on your 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive. This section explains how to care for the tape cartridges and how to clean the drive head. Caring for tape cartridges The following points are guidelines for storing and using the cartridges: v Do not open the tape access door of the cartridge or touch the tape itself.
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  • Page 23: Appendix B. Tape Handling

    Appendix B. Tape handling This section describes how to properly handle your tape cartridges to reduce wear on the 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive. Tape handling and storage Most tapes are supplied in sealed cartridges. Tapes are provided this way so that the tape will remain in a clean environment.
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  • Page 25: Appendix C. Product Specifications

    Tape path temperature range Relative humidity Wet bulb Altitude Temperature gradient Humidity gradient © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 41.45 mm (1.625 in) 148 mm (5.8 in) 221 mm (8.7 in) 2 Kg. (4.4 lb) 8 MB per second +10°C to +35°C (+50°F to +104°F)
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  • Page 27: Appendix D. Troubleshooting

    Possible reason The application does not support the tape drive. Some applications require drivers to be loaded. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 Recommended action Make sure that each device on the SCSI bus has a unique For best results, connect the tape drive to a dedicated host bus adapter.

  • Page 28: Post-Installation Troubleshooting

    The Use Cleaning Tape LED is flashing. The cleaning cartridge is ejected immediately after loading and the Tape Error LED is flashing. 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide Recommended action Make sure that the power cable is firmly connected. Try another power cable.

  • Page 29: Fault Diagnosis

    Note: After each step, retry the backup operation. If the backup still fails, go on to the next step. v Clean the tape drive. v Retension the data cartridge. v Replace the data cartridge. v Go to the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support Action The drive mechanism has detected an error. Power cycle or reset the drive.
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  • Page 31: Appendix E. Help And Service Information

    Telephone technical support Installation and configuration support through the HelpCenter will be withdrawn or made available for a fee, at IBM’s discretion, 90 days after the option has been withdrawn from marketing. Additional support offerings, including step-by-step installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee.
  • Page 32 U.S.A. and Puerto Rico All other countries 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide 1-800-772-2227 Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/, and click HelpCenter Phone List.

  • Page 33: Appendix F. Product Warranty And Notices

    Machine - 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive Warranty period* - Three years * Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Some IBM Machines are eligible for on-site warranty service depending on the country where service is performed.
  • Page 34 The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a Machine resulting from misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, improper maintenance by you, or failure caused by a product for which IBM is not responsible. The warranty is voided by removal or alteration of Machine or parts identification labels.
  • Page 35 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 36: Ibm Statement Of Warranty Worldwide Except Canada, Puerto Rico, Turkey, United States (Part 1 - General Terms)

    Machine - 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive Warranty period* - Three years * Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Some IBM Machines are eligible for on-site warranty service depending on the country where service is performed.
  • Page 37 Machine and 2) at an engineering-change level compatible with the feature, conversion, or upgrade. Many features, conversions, or upgrades involve the removal of parts and their return to IBM. A part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of the removed part.
  • Page 38 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 39: Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique Terms

    Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods. Where that condition or warranty relates to right to...
  • Page 40 EGYPT: Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 2 in this Section: 2. as to any other actual direct damages, IBM’s liability will be limited to the total amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 41 1. death or personal injury or physical damage to your real property solely caused by IBM’s negligence; and 2. the amount of any other actual direct damages, up to the greater of Irish Pounds 75,000 or 125 percent of the charges (if recurring, the 12 months’...
  • Page 42 The following item is added to this paragraph: 3. breach of IBM’s obligations implied by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or Section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982.

  • Page 43: Trademarks

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment.
  • Page 44 Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 45 IBM can not accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.
  • Page 46 Japanese statement of compliance for products less than or equal to 20 A per phase 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 48 Part Number: 24P2397 Printed in the United States of America on recycled paper containing 10% recovered post-consumer fiber. (1P) P/N: 24P2397...

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