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Quantum DLTtape DLT 4000 Product Manual

Quantum DLTtape DLT 4000 Product Manual (360 pages)

Cartridge Tape Subsystem

Brand: Quantum | Category: Storage | Size: 2.06 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
Revision History
27
Structure of this Manual
29
Chapter 1: Overview and Features of the DLT4000/DLT4500/DLT4700 Product

31
- In this Chapter
  31
- Product Overview
  31
- Fast Data Transfer Rate
  32
- High-Capacity
  32
- Compaction
  32
- Compatibility
  33
- Firmware Update Capability
  33
- Embedded Diagnostics
  33
Chapter 2 : Installing and Configuring the DLT4000 Tabletop

35
- In this Chapter
  35
- Prepare for the Installation
  35
  - Before You Start
    35
  - Installation Setup
    36
  - Site Setup
    36
  - Site Guidelines
    36
- Drive Front Panel
  37
  - Install the Drive
    38
- DLT4000 Rear Panel
  38
  - Configure the DLT4000 Tabletop
    39
    
    Changing the SCSI ID
    39
    
    Configuration Guidelines
    39
    
    DISABLE PARITY Checking
    39
- Changing the SCSI ID Via the Pushbutton Switch
  40
  - Connect the Cables
    41
    
    Examine the DLT4000 Rear Panel
    41
  - Connect the SCSI Signal Cable
    41
- Rear Panel Components
  41
  - Terminate the SCSI Bus
    42
  - Connect the Power Cord
    42
- Adding a Terminator
  42
- Test the Installation
  43
  - Run POST
    43
  - What to Do after POST
    44
- After POST
  44
- DLT4000 Troubleshooting Chart
  45
Chapter 3 : Configuring and Operating the DLT4000 Drive

47
- In this Chapter
  47
- Before You Install the DLT4000 Drive
  47
  - Disabling Parity Checking
    48
- DLT4000 Drive Connectors
  49
- SCSI ID Connector Pins
  50
  - Changing the SCSI ID
    51
- Jumper Positions
  51
  - Locating the SCSI Cable and Power Connectors
    53
- DLT4000 Rear Connectors
  53
- Selecting Density
  54
- Results of Density Selection
  56
- Overview of the Front Panel
  57
- DLT4000 Indicators
  57
- Description of Controls and Indicators
  58
- Determining the Drive's Operating Condition
  60
- Description of the Tape Cartridge
  63
  - Cartridge Write-Protect Switch
    63
- Tape Cartridge
  64
  - Data Protection
    65
- Before Loading the Cartridge
  65
- After Loading the Cartridge and Operating
  65
- Loading a Cartridge
  66
- Loading a Cartridge
  67
  - Tape in Use
    68
- What Is Happening During Cartridge Use (Right Side Indicators)
  68
- Using the Cleaning Tape Cartridge
  69
- When to Use the Cleaning Cartridge
  69
- Unloading a Cartridge
  70
- Unloading a Cartridge
  71
  - Preserving Cartridges
    72
Chapter 4 : Configuring and Operating the DLT4500 Mini-Library

73
- In this Chapter
  73
- Introduction to the DLT4500 Mini-Library
  73
- Configure the DLT4500 Mini-Library
  73
  - Location of Controls, Switches, and Connectors
    75
- Front of the DLT4500 Mini-Library
  75
- Mini-Library Rear Panel Components
  76
- Loosening the Shipping Screw
  77
- Rotate the Locking Lever
  78
  - Configuration Guidelines
    79
  - Connecting the SCSI Signal Cable
    80
  - Run POST
    81
  - What to Do after POST
    81
- DLT4500 Mini-Library Troubleshooting Chart
  82
  - Operator Control Panel
    84
- Mini-Library Operator Control Panel
  84
- Density Select Mode
  84
- Mini-Library Operator Control Panel
  85
  - Normal Mode Displays
    86
- Normal Mode Field Definition
  86
  - Density Select Mode Displays
    88
- Density Mode Field Definition
  88
- Density Select Mode Messages
  88
  - SCSI ID Select Mode
    90
- SCSI ID SELECT Mode Display Message
  90
  - Firmware Update Mode
    91
- Firmware Update Mode Field Definition
  91
- Firmware Update Mode Display Message
  91
  - Key Lock
    92
    
    OCP Unlocked or Enabled
    92
    
    OCP, Locked or OCP, Disabled
    92
  - Selecting Density
    93
    
    Front Panel, Density Select
    93
    
    Native Default, Density
    93
  - Description of the Tape Cartridge
    96
    
    Data Protection
    97
- Write-Protect Switch on a Cartridge
  97
  - Description of the Magazine
    98
- DLT4500 Magazine
  98
- Inserting a Cartridge into the Magazine
  100
- Removing a Cartridge from the Magazine
  101
  - Selecting a Cartridge from the Magazine
    103
  - Loading Cartridge into the Drive
    103
- After Loading the Cartridge
  103
  - Opening the Magazine Door
    104
- When to Use the Cleaning Tape Cartridge
  105
- When to Use the Cleaning Cartridge
  105
Chapter 5 : Configuring and Operating the DLT4700 Mini-Library

107
- In this Chapter
  107
- Introduction to the Mini-Library
  107
- Configuring the DLT4700 Mini-Library
  108
  - Configuration Guidelines
    109
  - Disable Parity Checking
    109
  - Change the SCSI ID
    109
- Mode Select Key
  111
  - OCP Disabled Mode
    111
  - DLT4700 Operator Control Panel
    112
  - Automatic Mode
    113
  - Manual Mode
    113
  - Service Mode
    114
- Selecting Density
  115
- Results of Density Selection
  117
- Operator Control Panel
  118
- DLT4700 Operator Control Panel
  118
- Power-On Process
  122
- Slot Select, Load/Unload
  124
  - Selecting a Cartridge
    124
  - Loading the Cartridge
    124
- Load/Unload Functions
  124
  - Unloading the Cartridge
    125
    
    Opening the Receiver
    126
  - Magazine
    127
    
    Inserting a Cartridge
    127
    
    Write-Protect Switch on a Cartridge
    128
- Inserting a Cartridge into the Magazine
  129
- Removing a Cartridge from the Front of the Magazine
  131
- Receiver Opened
  132
Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting Guide for the DLT4500/DLT4700 Mini-

133
- In this Chapter
  133
- Conditions Necessary for Button Operation
  133
- DLT4500 OCP Button Conditions
  134
  - Operation Failure
    135
- DLT4700 OCP Button Conditions
  135
  - Avoiding Basic Problems
    136
- Opening the Cartridge Door to Check the Tape Leader
  136
  - DLT4500 Error Conditions
    137
    
    DLT4500 Clearing a Magazine Error
    137
    
    DLT4500 Controller Error Description
    137
    
    DLT4500 Drive Error Description
    137
    
    DLT4500 Loader Error Description
    137
    
    DLT4500 Magazine Error
    137
    
    DLT4500 Clearing a Loader, Drive, Controller, or Unknown Error
    138
    
    DLT4500 Unknown Error Description
    138
  - DLT4700 Error Conditions
    138
    
    DLT4700 Magazine Fault Cases
    138
    
    DLT4700 Loader Fault Description
    140
  - Power Problems
    141
Chapter 7: Firmware Update

143
Chapter 8: DLT4000 SCSI Interface

161
- Overview
  161
- General SCSI Bus Operations
  161
  - Data Transfer
    161
  - Initiator/Target Operations
    162
  - SCSI Ids and Logical Unit Numbers (Luns)
    162
  - Unit Attention Condition
    163
  - Data Cache and Tape Write Interaction
    164
  - Other SCSI Functionality
    164
  - Bus Phases
    164
  - ATTENTION Signal Response
    164
  - STATUS Phase
    165
  - Bus Free
    166
  - Bus Parity Errors
    166
- SCSI Message System
  168
- Supported SCSI Messages
  168
- Extended Message Format
  170
- SDTR Extended Message Format
  173
- Tape Drive SCSI Commands
  174
  - Control Byte - Flag and Link Bits
    174
  - Summary of Supported Sequential-Access Device Commands
    175
- Erase Cdb
  176
- Erase (19H)
  176
- Inquiry Cdb
  177
- Inquiry (12H)
  177
  - Drive Inquiry Response
    178
- INQUIRY Response Data
  178
  - Vendor Unique Inquiry
    181
- INQUIRY Vendor Unique Bytes Definition
  181
- Product Family Bit Values
  182
  - Vital Product Data Pages
    183
- Supported Vital Product Data Pages
  183
- Unit Serial Number Page
  183
  - Media Loader Inquiry Response
    184
- Firmware Build Information Page
  184
- Load-Unload Cdb
  185
- Load-Unload (1Bh)
  185
- Locate Cdb
  187
- Locate (2Bh)
  187
- Log Select Cdb
  188
- Log Select (4Ch)
  188
- LOG Page Control Definitions
  189
  - Operation of LOG SELECT
    190
- Clearable Log Pages
  190
- Read/Write Error Log Select Page Format
  191
- Parameter Codes Supported
  193
- Log Sensed Cdb
  194
- Log Sense (4Dh)
  194
- LOG Page Control Definitions
  195
- LOG SENSE Pages Supported
  196
- Supported Pages Page Format
  197
- Read/Write Error Log SENSE Page Format
  198
- Parameter Codes Supported
  199
- Threshold Met Criteria
  200
- Last N Error Events Page
  201
- Read/Write Compression Ratio Page Header
  202
- Parameter Codes Supported
  202
- Read/Write Compression Ratio LOG SENSE Page Format
  203
- Read/Write Bytes Transferred LOG SENSE Page Format
  204
- Mode Select Cdb
  206
- Mode Select (15H)
  206
- MODE SELECT Parameter List
  207
  - MODE SELECT Pages
    210
- MODE SELECT Pages Supported
  210
  - Read/Write Error Recovery Page (01H)
    211
- Error Recovery Page Format
  211
  - Disconnect/Reconnect Page (02H)
    213
  - Disconnect/Reconnect Page Format
    213
- Data Transfer Disconnect Control
  214
  - Read/Write Error Log SENSE Page Format (Page 2 and 3)
    216
  - Control Mode Page (0Ah)
    216
- Data Compression Page
  218
  - Device Configuration Page (10H)
    220
  - Device Configuration Page Format
    220
  - Medium Partition Page (11H)
    223
- Medium Partition Page Format
  223
- EEROM Vendor Unique Page (3Eh)
  224
- EEROM Vendor Unique Page Format
  224
- EEROM Vendor Unique Page Parameters
  225
- EEROM Vendor Unique Page Example 1
  228
- EEROM Vendor Unique Page Example 2
  229
  - MODE SELECT Changeable Parameters
    230
- Changeable Mode Parameters
  230
- Mode Sense Cdb (6)
  231
- Mode Sense (1Ah /5Ah)
  231
- Mode Sense Cdb (10)
  232
- MODE SENSE Page Control Definition
  232
  - MODE SENSE Parameter List
    234
- MODE SENSE (10) Data Header
  234
- MODE SENSE Block Descriptor
  235
- MODE SENSE Page Descriptor
  235
  - MODE SENSE Pages
    238
- MODE SENSE Pages Supported
  238
  - Read/Write Error Recovery Page
    239
- Error Recovery Page Format
  239
  - Disconnect/Reconnect Page
    241
- Disconnect/Reconnect Page Format
  241
- Control Mode Page (0Ah)
  242
- Data Compression Page (0Fh)
  244
- Device Configuration Page Format
  246
  - Medium Partition Page Format
    248
  - EEROM Vendor Unique Page (3Eh)
    249
- PREVENT/ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL (1Eh)
  250
- Read Cdb
  251
- Read (08H)
  251
- Read Block Limits Cdb
  253
- Read Block Limits (05H)
  253
- Read Buffer Cdb
  254
- READ BUFFER Modes Supported
  254
- Read Buffer ( 3Ch)
  254
  - Combined Header and Data Mode
    255
  - Descriptor Mode
    255
- READ BUFFER Data Head
  255
- READ BUFFER Descriptor
  256
- Read Position Cdb
  257
- Read Position (34H)
  257
- READ POSITION Data Format
  258
- RECEIVE DIAGNOSTICS RESULTS (1Ch)
  260
- Receive Diagnostics Results Cdb
  260
- Receive Diagnostic Result Data Format
  260
  - Medium Changer Considerations
    261
- Release Unit Cdb
  261
- Release Unit (17H)
  261
- Request Sense Cdb
  262
- Request Sense (03H)
  262
  - Sense Information Format
    263
- Sense Keys Used
  266
- Additional Sense Codes/Qualifiers Used
  267
- Reserve Unit Cdb
  272
- Reserve Unit (16H)
  272
  - Medium Changer Considerations
    273
- Rewind (01H)
  274
- Send Diagnostic Cdb
  275
- Send Diagnostic (1Dh)
  275
- SEND DIAGNOSTIC Parameter List Format
  277
- Send Diagnostics Parameters
  277
- Additional Sense Codes
  279
- Sense Keys Used
  279
- Space Cdb
  280
- SPACE Code Definition
  280
- Space (11H)
  280
  - Medium Changer Considerations
    282
- Test Unit Ready Cdb
  282
- Test Unit Ready (00H)
  282
- Verify Cdb
  283
- Verify (13H)
  283
- Write Cdb
  284
  - Write (0Ah)
    284
    
    Header and Data Mode
    286
- Write Buffer Cdb
  286
- WRITE BUFFER Modes Supported
  286
  - Write Buffer (3Bh)
    286
    
    Download Microcode
    287
    
    Download Microcode and Save
    287
    
    Write Data
    287
- Write Filemarks Cdb
  289
  - Write Filemarks (10H)
    289
  - Supported SCSI-2 Medium Changer Device Commands
    291
- Medium Changer Commands
  291
- Initialize Element Status
  292
  - MODE SENSE/SELECT (1Ah/15H)
    293
    
    Device Capabilities Page (1Fh)
    293
- Device Capabilities Page Format
  293
  - Element Address Assignment Page (1Dh)
    295
- Element Address Assignment Page Format
  295
- Medium Changer Element Addresses
  296
  - Transport Geometry Parameters Page (1Eh)
    297
- Transport Geometry Page Format
  297
  - MOVE MEDIUM (A5H)
    298
- Move Medium Cdb
  298
  - READ ELEMENT STATUS (B8H)
    299
- Read Element Status Cdb
  299
- Element Type Code Definitions
  299
- Element Status Data Header
  300
- Medium Transport Element Status Page
  301
- Storage Element Status Page
  302
- Data Transfer Element Status Page
  303
Appendix A: Technical Specifications

305
Appendix B: Definition of Vendor Unique Sense Data Information

333
- B.1 in this Appendix
  333
  - B.2 Internal Status
    333
- B-1 Internal Status Code
  333
- REQUEST SENSE Data
  333
- B-2 Internal Status Bit Flags
  335
Appendix C: Sense Key Information

337
- C.1 in this Appendix
  337
Appendix D: EEROM Resident Bugcheck and Event Logs

343
- D.1 EEROM Packets (Last N Error Events)
  343
- D.2 Bugcheck Packets
  344
- D-1 EEROM Log Area Layout
  344
- D-1 EEROM LOG Packet Types
  344
- D-2 Bugcheck LOG Packet Layout
  345
- D-2 Bugcheck Error Codes
  345
  - D.3 PO/ST Failure Packets
    346
  - D.4 Event Log Packets
    346
- D-3 POST LOG Packet Layout
  346
  - D.4.1 Directory Failure Event Logs
    347
- D-4 EVENT LOG Packet Layout
  347
  - D-3 Event Log Codes
    347
  - D-5 Directory Event Status
    349
  - D.5 Primary Status/Secondary Status
    349
  - D.6 Code Update (CUP) Status Packet
    350
- D-6 Code Update (CUP) LOG Packet Layout
  351
  - D-6 68020 Code Update Status
    352
  - D-7 Servo Code Update Status
    352

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Tabletop Series

Brand: Quantum | Category: Storage | Size: 1.52 MB

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Operation Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Introduction

11
- Associated Documents
  11
- Explanation of Symbols and Notes
  11
- Overview
  13
- Intended Audience
  13
- Organization
  13
- Associated Documents
  14
- Explanation of Symbols and Notes
  14
Description

15
- Overview
  17
- Description
  17
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    18
  - Figure 2-1 7000DLT Front Panel
    19
- Other Requirements
  24
  - SCSI Host Adapter
    24
  - SCSI Interface Cable
    25
  - Application Software
    25
  - Additional Items
    25
Safety

29
- Safety Conventions
  29
- Precautions
  30
Installation

33
- Overview
  35
- Unpacking and Inspecting
  35
- Installing the Host Adapter
  35
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  35
  - Connecting more than One 4000/7000DLT Series
    36
- Setting the SCSI ID
  37
- Figure 4-2 SCSI ID Switch
  37
- Check the SCSI Bus Termination
  38
- Connecting Power and Turning on
  39
- Installing the Backup Software
  39
Operation and Maintenance

41
- Overview
  43
- Power-On Self-Test
  43
- Drive Status
  44
  - LED Indicators
    44
  - LCD Messages
    45
- Drive Operating Conditions
  46
  - LED Indicators
    46
  - LCD Messages
    48
- Loading the Data Cartridge
  52
- Data Protection
  53
- Tape in Use
  53
- Removing the Data Cartridge
  54
- Cleaning the Tape Head
  55
- Cleaning the Enclosure
  58
Troubleshooting and Diagnostic

59
- Overview
  61
- Troubleshooting Chart
  61
- Use Cleaning Tape LED
  63
  - Why the Use Cleaning Tape LED Gets Turned on
    64
- High Humidity
  65
Specification

67
- General Specification
  67
- General Specification
  69
Drive Configuration

71
Regulatory Notices

79
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only
  81
  - Shielded Cables
    81
- Product Type
  82
- IC Notice (Canada Only
  82
- EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only
  83
- CE Notice
  83
- VCCI Notices (Japan Only
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Revision History
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4
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Quick Guide
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