To Load A Cartridge; To Unload A Cartridge; Step 8: Verify Installation - HP StorageWorks Ultrium 232i Getting Started Manual

Step 8: Verify installation

Check operation
1
Switch on the server. The tape drive will run its hardware self-test, which takes about 5
seconds. If self-test passes, the green Ready LED flashes and then shows steady green. If the
test fails, the Drive Error and Tape Error LEDs flash, while the Ready and Clean LEDs are off.
This continues until the drive is reset. See "LEDs during self-test" on page 43 for more
information about the LEDs.
2
Install drivers and backup software.
On Windows systems, the Windows Hardware Installation wizard is displayed
automatically. We recommend that you close the wizard and install the drivers from the link
on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM, select "install your product"
and then select "get drivers". For all operating systems ensure that you have downloaded any
upgrades necessary for your backup application (see page 5).
3
Verify that the tape drive installation was successful.
Select "install your product" from the link on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM and then
select "install check". See page 34 for more information.
The UNIX Configuration Guide on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM also includes a
verification procedure.
Note If you encounter a problem during this verification procedure, turn to "Troubleshooting" on
page 38 for help in diagnosing and fixing the problem.
4
Carry out a backup and restore test to check that the drive can write data to tape. Refer to your
backup application documentation for specific instructions. Use the blank cartridge supplied
with the tape drive. See "Use the correct media" on page 27 for more information about
recommended cartridges.

To load a cartridge

1
Lift the cartridge door and insert the cartridge into the slot in the front of the drive with the
white arrow uppermost and facing the drive door. Apply gentle pressure until the drive takes
the cartridge and loads it. (See Figure 9a.)
2
The Ready light flashes green while the drive performs its load sequence. When the cartridge
is loaded, the Ready light shows steady green.

To unload a cartridge

Caution Never try to remove a cartridge before it is fully ejected and avoid powering off the tape drive
while a cartridge is still loaded (because the tape loses tension in the power-off state).
1
Press the Eject button on the front panel. (See Figure 9b.)
2
The drive will complete its current task, rewind the tape to the beginning, and eject the
cartridge. The rewind process may take up to 10 minutes. The Ready light will flash to indicate
that the unload is still in progress.
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