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Quantum LTO-8 HH SAS manual available for free PDF download: Technical Reference Manual
Quantum LTO-8 HH SAS Technical Reference Manual (126 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Preface
9
Safety Notices
10
Danger Notice
10
Caution Notice
10
Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure
11
Tape Drive AC Grounding Inspection
12
Class I Laser Product
13
Rack Safety
13
Power Cords
16
Product Recycling and Disposal
16
Battery Return Policy
17
End of Life (EOL) Plan
18
Chapter 2 Introduction
19
Drive Features
20
Front Panel of the Drive
21
Rear Panel of the Drive
22
Drive Performance
22
Cartridge Compatibility
23
Speed Matching
24
Channel Calibration
25
Data Cartridge Capacity Scaling
25
Encryption
25
Inhibiting Firmware Down-Leveling
26
SAS Interface
26
Physical Characteristics
26
Supported Operating Systems
27
Supported Device Drivers
27
Ethernet Port
27
IBM Spectrum Archive
28
Specifications
28
Physical Specifications
28
Power Specifications
29
Other Specifications
29
Environmental Specifications
29
Chapter 3 Installation
31
Avoiding Drive Damage
32
Unpack the Drive
32
Verify the Shipment
33
Inspect the Power Cord and Outlet
33
Position the Tape Drive
34
Install the SAS Host Adapter Card (if Required)
34
Connect the SAS Interface Cable
34
Connect Power
36
Run Drive Diagnostics
37
Install Device Drivers
37
Configure the Tape Drive to a Server/Host
37
Updating Firmware
38
Updating Firmware through the Host Interface
38
Updating the Firmware with an FUP Tape Cartridge
38
Chapter 4 Operations
41
Operating Modes
41
Power Button
42
Single-Character Display (SCD)
42
SCD Dot
43
Status Lights
43
Unload Button
48
Inserting a Tape Cartridge
49
Removing a Tape Cartridge
51
MID-Tape Recovery
51
Cleaning the Drive Head
52
Cleaning the Tape Drive
52
Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions
53
Entering Maintenance Mode
56
Exiting Maintenance Mode
56
Function Code 0: Maintenance Mode
57
Function Code 1: Run Drive Diagnostics
57
Function Code 2: Update Drive Firmware from FUP Tape
58
Function Code 3: Create FUP Tape
59
Function Code 4: Force a Drive Dump
60
Function Code 5: Copy Drive Dump
60
Function Code 6: Run Host Interface Wrap Test
62
Function Code 7: Run RS-422 Wrap Test
63
Function Code 8: Unmake FUP Tape
64
Function Code 9: Display Error Code Log
65
Function Code A: Clear Error Code Log
65
Function Code C: Insert Cartridge into Tape Drive
66
Function Code E: Test Cartridge & Media
66
Function Code F: Write Performance Test
67
Function Code H: Test Head
68
Function Code J: Fast Read/Write Test
69
Function Code L: Load/Unload Test
71
Function Code P: Post Error Reporting Enabled
72
Function Code U: Post Error Reporting Disabled
72
Chapter 5 Media
75
Data Cartridge
77
Cartridge Compatibility
79
Capacity Scaling
80
WORM (Write Once, Read Many) Cartridge
80
Worm Media
80
Data Security on WORM Media
81
WORM Media Errors
81
Requirements for WORM Capability
81
Cleaning Cartridge
82
Cartridge Memory Chip (LTO-CM)
82
LTO-8 Type M Format
83
Bar Code Labels
83
Write-Protect Switch
85
Handling Cartridges
86
Provide Training
86
Ensure Proper Packaging
86
Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions
87
Perform a Thorough Inspection
87
Handle the Cartridge Carefully
88
Examples of Cartridge Problems
89
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
89
Disposing of Tape Cartridges
90
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
93
Procedure 1: Determining Firmware Level and Capturing Drive Dump
93
Procedure 2: Inspecting a Cartridge for Damage
94
Procedure 3: Checking SAS Host Connections
95
Resolving Problems Reported by the Server
96
Fixing SAS Bus Errors
96
Resolving Media-Related Problems
96
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