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IBM DDS Gen 5 User Manual

IBM DDS Gen 5 User Manual (66 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Storage | Size: 0.64 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
About this Book

9
Chapter 1. Introduction

11
- Product Description
  11
Chapter 2. Installation

13
- Unpacking
  13
- Pre-Installation Requirements
  13
  - Avoiding Electrostatic Damage
    13
  - Reviewing Drive Default Settings
    14
  - SCSI ID Settings
    15
  - Parity Checking
    15
  - Terminating Power
    15
  - Data Compression
    16
  - Power-On Self Test
    16
  - Host Operating System
    16
  - Vendor ID
    17
  - Tape Drive Components
    18
- Opening the Computer
  18
- Installing the Drive
  19
  - Installing the Drive in IBM Servers
    19
  - General Installation Instructions
    19
- Completing Your Installation
  23
Chapter 3. Using the Tape Drive

25
- Using the Appropriate Media
  25
- Handling Cartridges
  25
- Loading a Cartridge
  25
- Initializing a Blank Cartridge
  26
- Unloading a Cartridge
  26
- Write-Protecting a DDS Cartridge
  27
- Cleaning the Tape Heads
  28
- Updating Firmware
  28
Chapter 4. Understanding the Drive Leds

29
- Front Panel Leds
  29
- LED Summary
  29
- Clean LED
  30
- Media LED
  30
- Drive LED
  31
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

33
- SCSI ID Problems
  33
- SCSI Termination Problems
  33
- Mounting Hardware Problems
  33
- Drive Does Not Work
  33
- Power-On Self-Test Fails
  33
- Computer Does Not Boot
  33
- Computer Does Not Recognize Drive
  34
- Backup Program Does Not Recognize Drive
  34
- Write Error
  34
- Hardware Error
  34
Appendix A. Specifications

35
- Data Capacities
  35
- Size and Weight
  35
- Power Specifications
  36
- Drive Performance Specifications
  37
- Environmental Requirements
  38
- Reliability
  38
Appendix B. Service and Support

39
- Online Technical Support
  39
- Telephone Technical Support
  39
Appendix C. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty - Z125-4753-07 - 11/2002

43
Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

44
Part 3 - Warranty Information

55
Appendix D. Notices

59
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
  60
- Trademarks
  63

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