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7206 Model 220 External 4mm Tape Drive 7206 Model 220 4mm Tape Drive Service Guide SY32-0409-01...
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7206 Model 220 External 4mm Tape Drive 7206 Model 220 4mm Tape Drive Service Guide SY32-0409-01...
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First Edition (February, 2000) This edition, SY32–0409–01, applies to Model 220 of the 7206 4mm Tape Drive and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. This edition applies only to the specified model of the device.
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Components of the system, such as structural parts and circuit cards, can be recycled where recycling facilities exist. IBM does not currently collect and recycle used IBM products from customers in the United States other than those products that are involved in trade-in programs. Companies are available to disassemble, reutilize, recycle, or dispose of electronic products.
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TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment. Such cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM cannot accept responsibility for an interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors. Germany Only: This product is in conformity with the EN55022 Class B emission limits.
The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, or other countries, or both: RS/6000 Other company, product, and service names may be the trademarks or service marks of others. 7206 Model 220 Service Guide...
Store this guide with your system manuals. Related Publications v 7206 Model 220 4mm Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide, SA26–2006, provides information about installing and operating the 7206 Model 220 Tape Drive. v IBM Externally Attached Devices Safety Information manual, SA26-2004, provides translations of danger notices.
If you have any comments about this book or any other IBM documentation, fill out the readers’ comment form at the back of this book. v If you prefer to send comments by mail, use the readers’ comment form with the address that is printed on the back.
Attention: Before attempting to work with the 7206 Tape Drive or using any of the information in this guide, perform the safety inspection procedures described in “Appendix C. Safety Inspection Procedures” on page 47. The 7206 Model 220 4mm Tape Drive is an external storage device that connects to ® the IBM RS/6000 and stores additional data.
Front View Figure 1 shows the front view of the 7206 Tape Drive. Figure 1. Front View of the 7206 Model 220 4mm Tape Drive | | | | | Status lights Power switch | | | | Unload button...
Emergency Eject Feature Attention: This procedure may result in loss of data. The 7206 Tape Drive includes an emergency eject and reset feature that releases the tape cartridge and resets the drive. Use the feature if the cartridge does not move properly or if the unload process fails.
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Reset the error by turning the power off to the 7206 Tape Drive, then turning it back on, or by holding down the open/close button for 8 seconds. v If the Fault light still flashes after the reset, contact your service representative. 7206 Model 220 Service Guide...
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(TAPE_ERR6) in the AIX log, indicating that the tape drive needs to be cleaned. 2. IBM only supports the use of IBM media. 3. The 7206 Tape Drive is designed to operate in normal office environments.
Rear View Figure 2 shows the elements on the rear of the 7206 Model 220 Tape Drive. SCSI address switch Cooling fan SCSI bus cable connectors Power cable connector Figure 2. Rear View of the 7206 Model 220 Tape Drive...
Internal View Figure 3 shows the inside of the 7206 Model 220 Tape Drive. Drive Cooling fan SCSI address switch Power supply SCSI bus cable Figure 3. Internal View of the 7206 Model 220 Tape Drive Chapter 1. Reference Information...
Rear View of the Drive Figure 4 shows the connector locations on the drive. SCSI address connector Power supply connector SCSI bus connector Figure 4. Connector Locations on the Drive 7206 Model 220 Service Guide...
4.1.5 (when installed with authorized program analysis report (APAR) #IX69941) v 4.2 (when installed with APAR #IX69950) or higher v 4.3 or higher Specifications Table 2. Specifications for the 7206 Model 220 4mm Tape Drive Physical Specifications Width 250 mm (9.8 in.) Depth 275 mm (10.8 in.)
2. If a tape cartridge is in the 7206 Tape Drive, eject and remove the cartridge. Note: The IBM cleaning cartridge has 50 white dots on the window side that are designed to be used to log the use of the cartridge. Each time the cartridge is used, mark one of the dots on the cartridge with a pen or marker.
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After the cleaning cartridge has been inserted, the remainder of the cleaning process is automatic. The 7206 Tape Drive: 1. Loads the cleaning cartridge into the tape drive 2. Cleans the drive by moving the cleaning tape forward for approximately 30 seconds 3.
The 7206 Tape Drive only reads and writes data to tape cartridges that are DDS-2, 3, or 4 format. Note: The 7206 Model 220 Tape Drive only supports DDS-2, 3, and 4 tape cartridges. The 7206 Tape Drive has been designed to operate with DDS media that meet the...
The following list describes recommended guidelines that will help to protect your data and prolong the life of your tape cartridges and the 7206 Tape Drive: v Use only IBM 4mm DDS cartridges. v Remove the tape cartridge from the drive when the drive is not in use.
Retrieval of archived data should be performed on a tape unit that is clean and fully operational. Try to make the recovery environment the same as the operating environment. Allow tapes at least 24 hours to acclimate to environment of the tape unit.
When the switch is set to the right 1 , data can be written to and read from the tape. v When the switch is set to the left 2 , data can only be read. Figure 6. Setting the Write-Protect Switch 7206 Model 220 Service Guide...
This step tests the voltage at the electrical outlet. 1. Do a controlled system shutdown (refer to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Setting Up the 7206 Tape Drive,” in the 7206 Model 220 4mm Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide).
Supply” on page 32. DANGER Do not attempt to open the covers of the power supply. Power supplies are not serviceable and are to be replaced as a unit. (RSFTD217) Go to Step 5: Cooling Fan. 7206 Model 220 Service Guide...
Step 5: Cooling Fan This step examines the cooling fan as the possible source of the problem. 1. Press the power switch to turn off the power. DANGER Up to 240 V ac is present at the power module connectors when the main power cord is connected to a power source.
This step checks whether the SCSI address switch is plugged into the drive. 1. Do a controlled system shutdown (refer to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Setting Up the 7206 Tape Drive,” in the 7206 Model 220 4mm Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide).
Step 10: Power Supply Voltage Level This step checks the power supply voltage levels as the possible source of the problem. 1. Press the power switch to turn off the power. 2. Perform the cover removal procedure. Refer to “Removing and Replacing the Cover”...
Is the SCSI bus cable properly connected to the system unit and to the 7206 Tape Drive? Plug the SCSI bus cable into the system unit and into the 7206 Tape Drive, then go to Step 13: Terminator Connection. Go to Step 13: Terminator Connection. 7206 Model 220 Service Guide...
Available. To ensure that 7206 Tape Drive has been correctly configured to the RS/6000, refer to Chapter 2, “Setting Up the 7206 Tape Drive,” in the 7206 Model 220 4mm Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide. Is the 7206 Tape Drive properly configured to the RS/6000? Go to Step 15: AIX Diagnostics.
If no problem was identified, the problem may be intermitant, related to the tape quality, or relating to the environment. If a FRU was replaced or changed and no more errors occur, the problem is fixed. This completes the MAPs. 7206 Model 220 Service Guide...
This chapter describes the procedures to follow when removing and replacing the field replaceable units (FRUs), such as the drive, power supply, and cooling fan for the 7206 Model 220 Tape Drive. It also describes how to manually remove a tape cartridge from the 7206 Tape Drive.
1. If a tape cartridge is in the drive, eject it. 2. Do a controlled system shutdown (refer to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Setting Up the 7206 Tape Drive,” in the 7206 Model 220 4mm Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide).
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To replace the cover, reverse the removal procedure. Figure 10. Removing and Replacing the Cover. The 7206 Tape Drive is shown tilted on its side. Chapter 4. Removal and Replacement...
5 that secure the drive to the chassis. 6. Support the drive while returning the 7206 Tape Drive to its original position. 7. Slide the drive out the front of the chassis. Figure 11. Removing and Replacing the Drive 7206 Model 220 Service Guide...
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To replace the drive, reverse the removal procedure. Make sure to v Correctly insert and engage each cable to its proper connector. v Arrange the cables so that they do not interfere with the cooling fan blades or the replacement of the cover. Note: The power supply connector J3 is not used in the 7206 Tape Drive.
7. Push the power switch push button 5 out of the front panel and set it aside. Figure 12. Removing and Replacing the Power Supply 7206 Model 220 Service Guide...
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To replace the power supply, reverse the removal procedure. Make sure to: v Align the power supply inside the two tabs ( 6 in Figure 12 on page 32) on the base of the chassis. v With its locking features in a horizontal position, insert the power switch push button 5 into the front panel and press until it locks in place.
To replace the cooling fan, reverse the removal procedure. Make sure that the cooling fan is oriented so that air blows out of the 7206 Tape Drive. Figure 13. Removing and Replacing the Cooling Fan 7206 Model 220 Service Guide...
Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge Attention: The procedure for manually removing a tape cartridge could damage your tape cartridge, the 7206 Tape Drive, or both. Use this procedure only after you have: 1. Turned the power to the 7206 Tape Drive off and on again to clear potential hang conditions.
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Figure 15. Turn the hexagonal key or small screwdriver counter-clockwise to release the cartridge. Note: This may take more than 1000 turns Figure 15. Turning the Motor Worm Wheel to Release the Cartridge 6. Reassemble the drive in reverse order. 7206 Model 220 Service Guide...
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Nigeria, Oman, People’s Republic of China, Qatar, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab Emirates (Dubai), United Kingdom, Zambia 14F0051 Switzerland Liechtenstein, Switzerland 14F0069 Italy Chile, Ethiopia, Italy 14F0087 Israel Israel 6952291 Colombia Colombia, Paraguay 7206 Model 220 Service Guide...
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Figure 16. Types of Receptacles Appendix A. Power Cables...
Table 5 lists the tape cartridges that you can order for the 7206 Model 220 4mm Tape Drive. To order cartridges in the United States and Canada, call 1-888-IBM-MEDIA.
Perform the following safety checks. 1. Do a controlled system shutdown (refer to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Setting Up the 7206 Tape Drive,” in the 7206 Model 220 4mm Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide). 2. Turn off the power to all external devices connected to the system unit.
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12. Check the product label on the bottom of the 7206 Tape Drive to make sure it matches the voltage at your outlet. DANGER Dangerous voltage being measured. (RSFTD005) 13. Check the voltage level at the outlet and also check for proper grounding (see Figure 18 on page 49). 7206 Model 220 Service Guide...
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Drive, check to ensure 1.0 ohm or less resistance between the ground lug on the external power cable plug and the metal frame. Figure 19. Safety Inspection - Rear View of the 7206 Model 220 4mm Tape Drive Note: Use an analog meter to measure grounding resistance; do not use a digital multimeter.
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Note: Safety Information Label, Part Number 85F7884, located on top of the power supply under the top cover, shows the following symbol: This symbol indicates a hazard arising from dangerous voltage inside. Do not open. 7206 Model 220 Service Guide...
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