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IBM Ultrium Gen 6 manual available for free PDF download: Installation And User Manual
IBM Ultrium Gen 6 Installation And User Manual (118 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Figures
7
Tables
9
Safety
11
Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
12
Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
12
Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
13
Safety Statements
14
Chapter 1. Introduction
19
Drive Features
19
View of a Tape Drive
19
CRU and Option Part Numbers
19
Front Panel of the Drive
20
Rear Panel of the Drive
20
Tape Drive Front Panel Element Descriptions
20
Tape Drive Rear Panel Element Descriptions
20
Drive Performance
21
Cartridge Compatibility
21
Performance Rates and Times
21
Speed Matching
22
Performance Parameters
22
Channel Calibration
23
Data Cartridge Capacity Scaling
23
Encryption
23
Inhibit Firmware Down-Leveling
23
SAS Interface
23
Supported Servers and Operating Systems
24
Supported Device Drivers
24
Ethernet Port
24
Linear Tape File System (LTFS)
24
Chapter 2. Tape Drive Installation
27
Installation Guidelines
27
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
27
Inventory Checklist
28
Installing a Tape Drive
28
Unpacking the Drive
28
Acclimating the Drive and Media
29
Turning off the Enclosure or Server
29
Setting the Feature Switches
29
Feature Switch Definitions
29
Mounting the Drive in an Enclosure or Server
30
Connecting and Testing Power to the Drive
30
Connecting the Cable
31
Running Drive Diagnostics
31
Installing Device Drivers
31
Connecting the External Interface Cable (Enclosure or Server Installations Only)
32
Configuring the Drive to the Server, Switch, or Hub
32
Updating Firmware
32
Registering for My Support
33
Chapter 3. Operating the Drive
35
Operating Modes
35
Power Button
35
Single-Character Display (SCD)
35
Status Lights
36
Meaning of Status Lights and Single-Character Display (SCD)
37
Unload Button
39
Inserting a Tape Cartridge
40
Removing a Tape Cartridge
41
MID-Tape Recovery
41
Cleaning the Drive Head
41
Cleaning the Tape Drive
42
Tape Drive Status Web Page
42
Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions
43
Drive Status Web Page
43
Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions
44
Entering Maintenance Mode
45
Exiting Maintenance Mode
45
Function Code 0: Maintenance Mode
46
Function Code 1: Run Drive Diagnostics
46
Function Code 2: Update Drive Firmware from FMR Tape
47
Function Code 3: Create FMR Tape
48
Function Code 4: Force a Drive Dump
48
Function Code 5: Copy Drive Dump
49
Function Code 6: Run Host Interface Wrap Test
50
Function Code 7: Run RS-422 Wrap Test
51
Function Code 8: Unmake FMR Tape
51
Function Code 9: Display Error Code Log
52
Function Code A: Clear Error Code Log
52
Function Code C: Insert Cartridge into Tape Drive
53
Function Code E: Test Cartridge and Media
53
Function Code F: Write Performance Test
54
Function Code H: Test Head
55
Function Code J: Fast Read/Write Test
56
Function Code L: Load/Unload Test
57
Function Code P: Enable Post Error Reporting
57
Function Code U: Disable Post Error Reporting
58
Tape Drive Diagnostic and Maintenance Web Page
58
Tape Drive Diagnostic Page
59
Chapter 3. Operations
59
Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media
61
The IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge
61
Types of Cartridges
62
Data Cartridge
62
WORM (Write Once, Read Many) Cartridge
63
Ultrium Data Cartridge on the Left; WORM
64
Data Security on Worm Media
64
Worm Media Errors
64
Cleaning Cartridge
65
Cartridge Compatibility
65
Handling Cartridges
65
Ultrium Cartridge Compatibility with Ultrium Tape Drives
65
Ultrium Cartridge Compatibility with Ultrium
65
Provide Training
66
Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions
66
Inspect the Cartridge
66
Handle the Cartridge Carefully
66
Tape Cartridge Packaging
67
Tape Cartridges in a Turtlecase
67
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
68
Double-Boxing Tape Cartridges for Shipping
68
Environment for Operating, Storing, and Shipping LTO Media
68
Disposing of Tape Cartridges
69
Chapter 5. Resolving Problems
71
Procedure 1: Inspecting a Cartridge for Damage
71
Flowchart for Analyzing Maintenance Problems
71
Procedure 2: Checking SAS Host Connections
72
Procedure 3: Verifying Host Interface Communication
72
Resolving Problems Reported by the Server
73
Resolving Problems with the Tape Media
73
Replacing the Tape Drive
74
CRU and Option Part Numbers
74
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
75
Before You Call
75
Using the Documentation
76
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
76
How to Send DSA Data to IBM
76
Creating a Personalized Support Web Page
76
Software Service and Support
76
Hardware Service and Support
77
IBM Taiwan Product Service
77
Appendix B. Tapealert Flags
79
Appendix C. Error Codes and Messages
81
Error Codes on the SCD
82
Appendix D. Repairing a Cartridge
87
Examples of Cartridge Problems
87
Repositioning a Leader Pin
87
Leader Pin in the Incorrect and Correct
88
Placing the Dislodged Leader Pin into the
88
Reattaching a Leader Pin
89
Rewinding the Tape into the Cartridge
89
Leader Pin Reattachment Kit
90
Attaching the Leader Pin Attach Tool to the Cartridge
91
Winding the Tape out of the Cartridge
92
Removing the C-Clip from the Leader Pin
92
Attaching the Leader Pin to the Tape
93
Notices
95
Trademarks
95
Important Notes
96
Particulate Contamination
97
Limits for Particulates and Gases
97
Documentation Format
98
Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
98
Electronic Emission Notices
98
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
98
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
99
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
99
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
99
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
99
Germany Class a Statement
100
Japan VCCI Class a Statement
101
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
101
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
101
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
101
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
102
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
102
Glossary
103
Index
113
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