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1. qe ET Meur fer Hs BERT M GR He FAC SI ER Step 4 Mounting the drive Mount the tape drive then attach the SCSI and power cables to it If there is insufficient working space to attach the connectors after mounting the drive attach the cables first see Step 5 Attaching cables on page 1 19 To mount the drive 1 Locate an available 5 25 inch bay or space in your computer to mount the tape drive Remove the cover plate from the bay selected Place the drive horizontally or vertically 2 Align the drive bay screw holes with the threaded holes in the drive housing When you mount the tape drive follow these guidelines Ensure that no objects such as screw heads cables or adjacent devices are pressing against the frame e Ensure that nothing blocks the ventilation slots on the bottom and rear of the tape drive 3 Insert a screw through each of the drive bay holes into the threaded holes in the drive and tighten the screws with a screwdriver Use only the screws that come with the tape drive Other screws might be too long and cause electrical shorts Step 5 Attaching cables E al 90000000000000000000 0000 9000000000 000000000 Oo
2. Compressed data 10 MB per second Uncompressed data 6 MB per second Power 5 V 45 3 8 A max 12 V 5 2 6 A max Total 70 W max 9 This assumes a 2 1 compression ratio 10 GB equals approximately 1000000000 bytes 11 MB equals approximately 1000000 bytes Part 2 Appendixes 2 3 Operating environment Tape path temperature range 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Relative humidity 20 to 80 noncondensing Wet bulb 25 C 77 F maximum Altitude 152 to 412192 m 500 to 40000 ft Temperature gradient 11 C per hour Humidity gradient 1096 per hour SCSI cable specifications Connector 68 pin male shielded AMP 786090 7 Maximum length 3 m 10 ft Appendix D Problem solving Computer problems can be caused by hardware software or user error You might be able to use the information in this section to solve problems yourself or gather helpful information you can pass on to a service technician Review the following list for any problem descriptions that might fit your situation e The software does not recognize the tape drive Take the following actions 1 Check for proper termination of the SCSI device chain The SCSI device chain must be terminated at both ends 2 Check for conflicting SCSI ID settings Each SCSI ID must be unique on the SCSI device chain 3 Ensure that the appropriate Advanced SCSI Programming Interface
3. The rear tape drive connections are E SCSI cable connector H Power connector 1 6 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive To attach the SCSI and power cables to the tape drive 1 Locate the SCSI cable on your computer a 68 pin wide ribbon cable with one end connected to the SCSI adapter and find the next available connector that is farthest from the adapter Use all empty bus connectors beginning with the one farthest from the adapter to ensure better signal quality Note The SCSI adapter might be part of the computer system board or might be an adapter installed in an expansion slot 2 Attach the SCSI cable from your computer to the tape drive 68 pin SCSI connector The SCSI cable connector at the end of the SCSI cable will attach to the drive only one way Do not force the cable onto the drive Attention Do not force the power cable into the tape drive power connector If the power cable is upside down and you force the connection you might damage the drive 3 Connect the power cable connector to the four pin connector A on the tape drive as shown in the illustration If all the power cables are in use purchase a dc Y splitter cable which is available at most electronics stores and split a connection to make a connection available for the tape drive Step 6 Completing the installation Check your work before closing the computer 1 Be sure that the power and SCSI connectors are securely attac
4. 2 18 Copyright IBM Corp 1999 2000 iii Safety Read first A Before installing this product read the Safety Information Antes de instalar este produto leia as Informag es de Seguran a Erke mA WA Safety Information HAE Prije instalacije ovog produkta obavezno procitajte Sigurnosne Upute Pied instalac tohoto produktu si p e t te p ru ku bezpe nostn ch instrukc L s sikkerhedsforskrifterne f r du installerer dette produkt Ennen kuin asennat t m n tuotteen lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information Avant d installer ce produit lisez les consignes de s curit Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen Mpv ykaraotrjoete TO mpoidv aut diaBdote tic MANpo opies aop Aeug safety information A term k telep t se el tt olvassa el a Biztons gi el r sokat Prima di installare questo prodotto leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza REO IE OAI HEARE B3 EEN ess SAol AA SA Ses ACHAIC Tipe Ja ce MHCTAJIMPA OBO HPOAYKT npoyaTajre udjopwarmjara 3a 6e36e tocr Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen Safety Information f r du installerer dette produktet Przed zainstalowaniem tego produktu nale y zapozna si z ksi k Informacje dotycz ce bezpiecze stwa Safety Information Antes de instalar este produto leia as Informa es sobre Seguran a iv 40 8
5. Attention If you turn on the drive with a tape inserted and the handle unlatched you might damage the tape or drive e If a cartridge is loaded but the Cartridge Release Insert handle is up a The Tape in Use indicator turns off b The Operate Handle indicator flashes c You must lower the handle to load the cartridge e Ifthe Cartridge Release Insert handle is up with no cartridge inserted a The Operate Handle indicator flashes b Push the Cartridge Release Insert handle down c Wait for the Operate Handle indicator to light steadily e Ifthe drive detects an error condition a The indicators on the right or left flash repeatedly in unison b Press the Unload button and wait for the drive to reinitialize c If the drive does not reset turn it off then on 2 2 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Appendix C Product specifications This appendix includes the product specifications and requirements Physical specifications Height with bezel 86 3 mm 3 4 in Width with bezel 148 3 mm 5 84 in Length with bezel 243 8 mm 9 6 in Weight 2 9 Kg 6 lb 7 oz Maximum data capacity number 59H3040 Tape Uncompressed Data Compressed Data DLTtape III 10 GB10 20 GB DLTtape IIIxt 15 GB 30 GB DLTtape IV 40 GB 80 GB IBM Data Cartridge part 40 GB 80 GB Input voltages Standard 5 V de and 12 V de 5 Maximum sustained data transfer rates
6. ASPI device drivers are installed to support the tape drive ASPI device drivers usually come with the SCSI host adapter For more information on the device drivers see the documentation that came with your SCSI host adapter or your computer system e The tape drive does not operate and the amber indicator is flashing Take the following action Three sets of numbers display on the LCD showing the most recent three errors The first two digits in error 1 are the fault symptom code Keep this fault symptom code for reference and call the HelpCenter to help resolve the problem The tape operation is unreliable or inconsistent 2 4 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Tape drive failures are often caused by contamination in the tape path or by using poor quality media IBM has very high quality standards for its storage tape and prices it accordingly To be able to support tape products IBM needs to constantly test and evaluate However IBM does not test and evaluate non IBM products on an ongoing basis IBM cannot support any product it does not test IBM can only support tapes sold by IBM If IBM service personnel analysis indicates a problem with non IBM media including cleaning cartridges it might be necessary for the customer to replace the suspect media or cleaning cartridge with the supported media or cleaning cartridge When you need to restore data from tape you need to know that you can count on it being readable Any savings i
7. DAMAGE TO YOUR RECORDS OR DATA OR 3 SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS EVEN IF IBM ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Part 2 Worldwide Country Unique Terms ASIA PACIFIC AUSTRALIA The IBM Warranty for Machines The following paragraph is added to this Section The warranties specified in this Section are in addition to any rights you may have under the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other legislation and are only limited to the extent permitted by the applicable legislation Extent of Warranty The following replaces the first and second sentences of this Section The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a Machine resulting from misuse accident modification unsuitable physical or operating environment operation in other than the Specified Operating Environment improper maintenance by you or failure caused by a product for which IBM is not responsible Limitation of Liability The following is added to this Section Part 2 Appendixes 2 13 Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 IBM s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods Where that c
8. Direktive electromagnetische Vertr glichkeit Dieses Ger t ist berechtigt in bereinstimmung mit dem deutschen EMVG vom 9 Nov 92 das EG Konformit tszeichen zu f hren Der Aussteller der Konformit tserkl rung ist die IBM UK Greenock Dieses Ger t erf llt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse B European Union emission directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89 366 ECC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility IBM can not accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non recommended modification of the product including the fitting of non IBM option cards This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 European Standard EN 55022 The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication devices Union Europ enne Directive Conformit lectromagn tique Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de protection de la Directive 89 336 EEC du Conseil de l UE sur le rapprochement des lois des tats membres en mati re de compatibilit lectromagn tique IBM ne peut accepter aucune responsabilit pour le manquement aux exigences de protection r sultant d une modification non rec
9. Machine If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1 make it do so or 2 replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded The replacement may not be new but will be in good working order Extent of Warranty The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a Machine resulting from misuse accident modification unsuitable physical or operating environment improper maintenance by you or failure caused by a product for which IBM is not responsible The warranty is voided by removal or alteration of Machine or parts identification labels THESE WARRANTIES ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR Part 2 Appendixes 2 11 LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IN THAT EVENT SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD NO WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD Items Not Covered by Warranty IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error free
10. Terms on page 2 13 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States Puerto Rico and Canada Part 1 General Terms This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 General Terms and Part 2 Country unique Terms The terms of Part 2 may replace or modify those of Part 1 The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use and not for resale from IBM or your reseller The term Machine means an IBM machine its features conversions upgrades elements or accessories or any combination of them The term Machine does not include any software programs whether pre loaded with the Machine installed subsequently or otherwise Unless IBM specifies otherwise the following warranties apply only in the country where you acquire the Machine Nothing in this Statement of Warranty affects any statutory rights of consumers that cannot be waived or limited by contract If you have any questions contact IBM or your reseller Machine 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Warranty Period Three Years Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information Some IBM Machines are eligible for On site warranty service depending on the country where service is performed The IBM Warranty for Machines IBM warrants that each Machine 1 is free from defects in materials and workmanship and 2 conforms to IBM s Official Published Specifications The warranty pe
11. computer off and back on again If you reset the tape drive while a cartridge is loaded the tape rewinds to the beginning The reset might take as long as two minutes if the tape is positioned near the end After the drive has been reset tape operation starts from the beginning of the data cartridge After resetting the drive restart your backup tape software Packing the drive for shipping If you are shipping the tape drive to another location or returning it for repair pack the tape drive in its original shipping container and packing materials Attention To avoid damaging the tape drive use the original shipping materials when you ship it Your proof of purchase might be required to receive warranty service If you are returning the tape drive for service remove and keep all cartridges cables and terminators 1 14 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Installation use and maintenance guide Translate This guide contains product description hardware and software installation instructions and product use and maintenance information Product description The 40 80 GB5 DLT Internal Tape Drive is a fast wide Ultra 2 low voltage differential tape drive for backing up and restoring data and archiving files These files can include multimedia imaging transaction processing large databases and other storage intensive applications Each tape cartridge can store up to 40 GB of data uncompressed or up to 8
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13. is lit it indicates that you used the Select button to change tape capacity El Compress yellow When this indicator is lit data compression is enabled EU 40 0 yellow When this indicator lights steadily the tape is recorded at 40 0 GB capacity When this indicator is blinking it indicates that you requested this capacity 35 0 yellow When this indicator lights steadily the tape is recorded at 35 0 GB capacity When this indicator is blinking it indicates that you requested this capacity Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide 1 9 EA 20 0 yellow When this indicator lights steadily the tape is recorded at 20 0 GB capacity When this light is blinking it indicates that you requested this capacity FE 10 0 15 0 yellow When this indicator lights steadily the tape is recorded at 10 0 GB or 15 0 GB capacity When this indicator is blinking it indicates you requested this capacity If the indicators flash in unison it indicates a tape drive hardware failure Try to reset the drive by following instructions given in Resetting the drive on page 1 14 Selecting data cartridges For writing data use only DLT data cartridges Any of the following data cartridges are compatible with the tape drive and require no formatting or other media conditioning before use For maximum data rate and storage capacities use the IBM Data Cartridge part number 59H3040 or Quantum DLTtape IV Cartridge IBM Data Car
14. parity Use the following illustration to locate the SCSI configuration jumper blocks Front Bezel 20000000000 Mo 0000000000 OO Jumper on Pin Pair 3 4 enables termination power TERM PWR If the tape drive is the last device on the SCSI bus the bus must be terminated at the drive Some SCSI cables provide self termination and do not require terminators To terminate the bus at the drive attach a SCSI terminator not provided to the drive connector before attaching the SCSI cable Most SCSI adapters provide termination power However if your SCSI adapter does not provide termination power you must place a jumper in the enable termination power position on the jumper block Attach a SCSI terminator not provided to the SCSI connector on the drive For more information refer to the documentation that comes with your computer or SCSI adapter If you install the tape drive in an SCSI external storage enclosure such as the IBM 3503 BOX storage enclosure and the enclosure is at the end of the SCSI bus refer to your enclosure documentation for information on termination Review the information that comes with your computer regarding parity generation If your system does not generate parity you can disable parity checking by placing a jumper in the disable parity position on the jumper block 1 18 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive If you choose the default SCSI address of 5 proceed to Step 4 If you need to change t
15. section contains power on self test sequence problem solving service warranty and notice information Be sure to retain your proof of purchase It might be required for warranty service Note The illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from your hardware vi 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide This guide contains product description hardware and software installation instructions and product use and maintenance information For information on solving problems see Appendix D Problem solving on page 2 4 Product description The 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive is a fast wide Ultra 2 low voltage differential tape drive for backing up and restoring data and archiving files These files can include multimedia imaging transaction processing large databases and other storage intensive applications Each tape cartridge can store up to 40 GB of data uncompressed or up to 80 GB of data compressed assuming a 2 1 compression ratio In addition to this book the option package contains BM 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive e Mounting screws e Jumpers e Data cartridge e Backup application CDs trial versions e Safety Information manual Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged Be sure to retain your proof of purchase and packing material They might be required to receive warranty service Software descript
16. 0 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive llepen ycraHoBko nponykra NPOYTUTe AHCTPYKLIUU NO TexHuke 6esonacHocTu Pred in tal ciou tohto zariadenia si pe itaje Bezpe nostn predpisy Pred namestitvijo tega proizvoda preberite Varnostne informacije Antes de instalar este producto lea la informaci n de seguridad L s s kerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den h r produkten BR RE MLA FAMA RARR Registering your option Thank you for purchasing OPTIONS by IBM Please take a few moments to register your product and provide us with information that will help IBM to better serve you in the future Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that are important to you as well as in developing better ways to communicate with you Register your option on the IBM Web site at http www ibm com pc register IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further information About this book This manual contains information on the IBM 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive It is divided into the following parts Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide This section contains the product description installation and operating instructions and maintenance information in the following languages English German French Spanish Italian Brazilian Portuguese and Japanese Part 2 Appendixes This
17. 0 GB of data compressed assuming a 2 1 compression ratio In addition to this book the option package contains IBM 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive e Mounting screws e Jumpers e Data cartridge e Backup application CDs trial versions e Safety Information manual Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged Be sure to retain your proof of purchase and packing material They might be required to receive warranty service Software description The 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive includes trial version backup application CDs These CDs contain popular backup and restore applications for Microsoft Windows NT Novell NetWare and other operating systems You can install the application you choose for your computer system by following the installation instructions that come with the CD you select However these trial versions of the software expire after 30 or 90 days depending on the application you use You can use the trial period to determine the best application for your specific computer configuration For information on purchasing a permanent installation copy of the desired tape drive backup application go to the IBM tape drive Web site at http www ibm com pc us solutions accessories tapedrives html and follow the software links 5 GB equals approximately 1000000000 bytes Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide 1 15 The CDs also contain backup applications that are used with ot
18. 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive User s Guide Be sure to read the important maintenance information on page 2 1 OPTIONS by IBM Note Before using this information and the product it supports be sure to read the information under Appendix F Product warranty and notices on page 2 8 Second Edition April 2000 The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication IBM may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time This publication was developed for products and services offered in the United States of America IBM may not offer the products services or features discussed in this document in other countries and the information is subject to change without notice Consult your local IBM re
19. Depending on your computer there are several ways to view your current SCSI ID settings e For many IBM computers press F1 during the startup after the memory check completes Other adapters show SCSI settings when you press Ctrl A Check the documentation that comes with your computer or SCSI adapter for information on how to view configuration information e Use SCSI adapter utility programs if available e Inspect the installed SCSI devices to see how the jumpers that determine the IDs are set Step 2 Preparing for installation To prepare for installation 1 Turn off all attached devices Turn off the computer Unplug the power cords for the computer and all attached devices then open the computer For specific information on opening your computer refer to the documentation that comes with your computer Attention Tape drives are sensitive to static electricity discharge The drives are wrapped in a static protective bag to prevent damage 2 Before opening the static protective bag containing the tape drive touch the bag to an unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds Remove the drive from the static protective bag If you must put the drive down place the drive on the static protective bag Do not touch any exposed components of the tape drive Instead handle it carefully by the edges Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide 1 17 Step 3 Setting the SCSI ID termination and
20. TICULAR PURPOSE THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IN THAT EVENT SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD NO WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD Items Not Covered by Warranty IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of a Machine Unless specified otherwise IBM provides non IBM machines WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND Any technical or other support provided for a Machine under warranty such as assistance via telephone with how to questions and those regarding Machine set up and installation will be provided WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND Warranty Service To obtain warranty service for the Machine contact your reseller or IBM In the United States call IBM at 1 800 772 2227 In Canada call IBM at 1 800 565 3344 You may be required to present proof of purchase IBM or your reseller provides certain types of repair and exchange service either at your location or at a service center to keep Machines in or restore them to conformance with their Specifications IBM or your reseller will inform you of the available types of service for a Machine based on its country of installation IBM may repair the failing Machine or exchange it at its discret
21. a half high drive in a single bay in the server Your tape drive is a full high drive and must be installed in both drive bays in the server 6 This tape drive can be installed on a single ended SE SCSI device chain but doing so might limit the performance of the drive 7 SCSI termination might be provided with your computer or SCSI adapter Refer to the documentation that comes with your computer or SCSI adapter for more information 8 If you are using a Netfinity 8500 8500R or 7000 server you must install the tape drive in a SCSI external storage enclosure such as the IBM 3551 001 or IBM 3503 BOX 1 16 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Installing the drive in other computers Follow these steps to install the tape drive in other computers Step 1 Selecting a SCSI ID Each device on a SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID You can select a SCSI ID from O to 6 for the tape drive The SCSI ID must be supported by your SCSI adapter Refer to your SCSI adapter documentation for the range and the relative priority of the IDs supported The tape drive is shipped with the SCSI ID preset to 5 Follow these guidelines to select a SCSI ID e Assign the tape drive to one of the higher priority IDs available 0 6 e Assign the lower priority ID numbers 8 15 to those devices that are most often used or are faster than other devices in the chain e Do not assign an ID of 7 because this is usually used as the SCSI adapter ID
22. adily the tape drive is ready for read and write operations To unload a cartridge Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide 1 25 Press the Unload button and wait for the green Operate Handle indicator to light Lift the Cartridge Insert Release handle up to pop the tape cartridge out Remove the tape cartridge from the drive Push the Cartridge Insert Release handle down ONG El When you press the Unload button the tape drive performs the following e Completes any command in process e Writes any buffered information to tape Rewinds the tape to the beginning Turns the green Operate Handle indicator on If an error occurs before or during the unloading process the tape drive stops To clear the error press the Unload button again Cleaning the drive When the yellow Use Cleaning Tape indicator lights the tape drive requires cleaning Clean the drive as soon as possible To clean the tape drive insert an IBM Cleaning Cartridge part number 59H3092 or DLT Cleaning Tape When cleaning is finished the Use Cleaning Tape indicator turns off and the tape drive beeps Press the Unload button and lift the Cartridge Insert Release handle to remove the cleaning tape If the Use Cleaning Tape indicator does not turn off it is possible that the cleaning cartridge has been used more than 20 times Replace the used cartridge with a new one and repeat the cleaning process If the Use Cleaning Tape indicator light
23. age 1 27 Selecting data cartridges For writing data use only DLT data cartridges Any of the following data cartridges are compatible with the tape drive and require no formatting or other media conditioning before use For maximum data rate and storage capacities use the IBM Data Cartridge part number 59H3040 or Quantum DLTtape IV Cartridge IBM Data Cartridge part number 59H3040 40 GB capacity 80 GB compressed DLTtape III 10 GB original capacity 20 GB compressed e DLTtape IlIxt 15 GB original capacity 30 GB compressed DLTtape IV 40 GB original capacity 80 GB compressed Caring for tape cartridges Use the following maintenance guidelines to properly handle your tape cartridges e Do not carry loose cartridges in a box or other container that exposes them to unnecessary physical shock e Store each cartridge vertically in its protective case when you are not using it e Do not drop or bump cartridge this might dislodge or damage internal components e Avoid opening the cartridge door unnecessarily Opening the cartridge door might expose the tape to contamination or physical damage e Do not allow anything to contact the tape medium or the tape leader Dust or skin oils can contaminate the tape and hinder performance e Do not expose cartridges to moisture direct sunlight or condensation e Maintain clean operating working and storage environments e Do not place cartridges on or near d
24. ained in a Machine which you return to IBM or your reseller for any reason You should remove all such information from the Machine prior to its return Production Status Each IBM Machine is manufactured from new parts or new and used parts In some cases the Machine may not be new and may have been previously installed Regardless of the Machine s production status IBM s appropriate warranty terms apply Limitation of Liability Circumstances may arise where because of a default on IBM s part or other liability you are entitled to recover damages from IBM In each such instance regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from IBM including fundamental breach negligence misrepresentation or other contract or tort claim IBM is liable for no more than 1 damages for bodily injury including death and damage to real property and tangible personal property and 2 the amount of any other actual direct damages up to the greater of U S 100 000 or equivalent in local currency or the charges if recurring 12 months charges apply for the Machine that is the subject of the claim This limit also applies to IBM s suppliers and your reseller It is the maximum for which IBM its suppliers and your reseller are collectively responsible UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 1 THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE 2 LOSS OF OR
25. and restore software To use the drive you must install an appropriate backup and restore application for your computer operating system If you are using software not included in the option package follow the directions that come with your software If you are using the trial software that comes with the option insert a trial application CD into the CD ROM drive and follow the on screen installation and operating instructions Using the drive The illustration shows the drive front panel 0500005 ooo0000 Dau uuu o000000 ogo OOO DOOOOOOOOOOOOWQOOOOOOoOoOoOoOoO H Bl Status indicators Unload button Cartridge Insert Release handle Select button Density Override indicator Compress indicator Tape Capacity indicators 7 1 8 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Understanding the status indicators The indicators on the right side of the drive front panel are El Write Protect orange When this indicator is on the tape is write protected A Tape in Use yellow When this indicator is blinking the tape is in motion When this indicator lights steadily the tape is loaded and ready for use Use Cleaning Tape yellow When this indicator is on the drive head
26. apes are stored they must be reinstalled into their protective containers and stored on their ends You must store the tapes in a clean dry area with normal room temperature and away from magnetic fields Environmental issues The operating environment might adversely affect tape drive operation The tape drive is designed to operate in a clean environment When tape is installed in a tape drive the clearance between the heads and the tape is measured in microns Even particles of smoke are larger than the space available between the tape and the heads Other environmental factors that adversely affect tape drive operation are dirt dust fibers and airborne particles Tape drive cleaning Even if the operating environment is clean dirt might build up on the heads of any tape drive Every time tape motion occurs some of the media surface comes off on the heads Over time this material builds up and causing the tape head clearance to increase The increased tape head clearance produces reading and writing errors Most tape drives today have a built in cleaning indicator to notify you when the tape needs cleaning Do not use any non IBM cleaning cartridges with these tape drives You can only use cleaning cartridges for a limited number of times A cleaning cartridge is expired after it has been used for the maximum number of times When a cleaning cartridge is expired you must replace it Never reuse an expired cleaning cartridge If you c
27. ator if you are installing the tape drive at the end of an Ultra2 LVD SCSI device chain An SE active terminator if you are installing the tape drive at the end of an SE SCSI device chain3 e Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers for the mounting screws and for opening your computer e Flat nose pliers optional to install and remove jumpers e An available 5 25 inch drive bay Installing the drive This section contains information on installing the tape drive in IBM servers and in other computers 2 This tape drive can be installed on a single ended SE SCSI device chain but doing so might limit the performance of the drive 3 SCSI termination might be provided with your computer or SCSI adapter Refer to the documentation that comes with your computer or SCSI adapter for more information If you are using a Netfinity 8500 8500R or 7000 server you must install the tape drive in a SCSI external storage enclosure such as the IBM 3551 001 or IBM 3503 BOX 1 2 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Installing the drive in IBM servers The tape drive is compatible with the Netfinity 8500 or 8500R4 Netfinity 70008 Netfinity 5500 and Netfinity 5000 servers For instructions on installing the tape drive in a server go to the Installing Internal Drives section in the server s User s Handbook and follow the directions for Installing a 5 25 inch Removable Media Drive Note The server User s Handbook instruct
28. atory law IBM and your reseller are not liable for any of the following items 1 and 2 unchanged 3 indirect damages even if IBM or your reseller is informed of their possibility SOUTH AFRICA NAMIBIA BOTSWANA LESOTHO AND SWAZILAND Limitation of Liability The following is added to this Section IBM s entire liability to you for actual damages arising in all situations involving nonperformance by IBM in respect of the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty will be limited to the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of your claim from IBM TURKIYE Production Status The following replaces this Section IBM fulfils customer orders for IBM Machines as newly manufactured in accordance with IBM s production standards UNITED KINGDOM Limitation of Liability The following replaces items 1 and 2 of the first paragraph of this Section 1 death or personal injury or physical damage to your real property solely caused by IBM s negligence 2 the amount of any other actual direct damages or loss up to the greater of Pounds Sterling 150 000 or 125 percent of the charges if recurring the 12 months charges apply for the Machine that is the subject of the claim or which otherwise gives rise to the claim The following item is added to this paragraph 3 breach of IBM s obligations implied by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or Section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 Applicability of
29. c electricity charge on a cartridge might cause a label to cling to the cartridge If you accidentally insert a label into the system along with a cartridge the hub reel and system gear might not mesh e Follow all instructions for tape cartridge handling that come with your cartridges or tape system Selecting recording capacity You might want to decrease tape capacity for compatibility with older tape drives or increase capacity for enhanced performance Insert a tape cartridge and wait for tape motion to stop and the Tape in Use indicator to light steadily The capacity indicators show the current tape capacity If they are not lit it means the tape is blank Press the Select button to change density When the Density Override indicator is blinking you can press the Select button to change the recording capacity of the tape Press the Select button until the desired capacity indicator is flashing The indicator will continue flashing until the tape drive begins recording in the new capacity Then the new capacity indicator lights steadily and the original capacity indicator turns off Note Your choice of capacities is limited by the data cartridge you use See the Maximum data capacity table on page 2 3 Setting write protection on the cartridge 1 24 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive The front of the cartridge has an orange write protect indicator anda write protect switch A to prevent accidental erasur
30. ct the installed SCSI devices to see how the jumpers that determine the IDs are set Step 2 Preparing for installation To prepare for installation 1 Turn off all attached devices Turn off the computer Unplug the power cords for the computer and all attached devices then open the computer For specific information on opening your computer refer to the documentation that comes with your computer Attention Tape drives are sensitive to static electricity discharge The drives are wrapped in a static protective bag to prevent damage 2 Before opening the static protective bag containing the tape drive touch the bag to an unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds Remove the drive from the static protective bag If you must put the drive down place the drive on the static protective bag Do not touch any exposed components of the tape drive Instead handle it carefully by the edges 1 4 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Step 3 Setting the SCSI ID termination and parity Use the following illustration to locate the SCSI configuration jumper blocks x Front Bezel SCSI ID Connector Block A jumper must always be placed across Pin Pair 9 10 if any Pin Pair 1 2 SCSI ID other than the default 5 is selected If the tape drive is the last device on the SCSI bus the bus must be terminated at the drive Some SCSI cables provide self termination and do not require terminators To termina
31. della Direttiva del Consiglio dell Unione Europea 89 336 CEE sull armonizzazione legislativa degli stati membri in materia di compatibilita elettromagnetica IBM non accetta responsabilita alcuna per la mancata conformita alle normative di protezione dovuta a modifiche non consigliate al prodotto compresa l installazione di schede e componenti di marca diversa da IBM Le prove effettuate sul presente prodotto hanno accertato che esso rientra nei limiti stabiliti per le le apparecchiature di informatica Classe B ai sensi del CISPR 22 Norma Europea EN 55022 I limiti delle apparecchiature della Classe B sono stati stabiliti al fine di fornire ragionevole protezione da interferenze mediante dispositivi di comunicazione in concessione in ambienti residenziali tipici CORES ARUBRESSRESREMARBS VCC DEFI BOC VIABRRRNRE CT COREL ACHAT OC EF AN ELTUETA TOREDIG STOT LEY 2 URI L CRA ENS c SSeS SRCTCEMHVET RAE CES CIE LUR U RUA LT RSL 2 20 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Part Number POON7816 Printed in U S A
32. ding the system handle causes damage to both the media and the tape drive 1 10 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive e The ambient operating temperature for the tape cartridge is 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F and the ambient operating relative humidity noncondensing is 20 to 80 If storage or transportation of a tape cartridge has exposed it to conditions outside these ambient values allow the tape cartridge to acclimate to proper operating conditions for a 24 hour period before using e Place labels only in the front slide slot of the cartridge Placing a label on the top bottom sides or rear of the cartridge might interfere with normal cartridge operation and might damage other parts of the drive e Do not use graphite pencils water soluble felt pens or other debris producing writing instruments on your labels Never use an eraser on a label replace the label e Be sure to place unused cartridge labels in the protective box so that you do not inadvertently pick them up along with the cartridge during subsequent usage A static electricity charge on a cartridge might cause a label to cling to the cartridge If you accidentally insert a label into the system along with a cartridge the hub reel and system gear might not mesh e Follow all instructions for tape cartridge handling that come with your cartridges or tape system Selecting recording capacity You might want to decrease tape capacity for compatibility with older tap
33. e Slide the switch to the right to write enable or to the left to write protect E You can change the write protect switch before or after inserting the tape If you change the write protect switch while the tape is inserted there is a delay of a few seconds before the Write Protect indicator on the tape drive changes Note Your backup restore software might also provide write protection for the cartridge Loading and unloading data cartridges Attention Turning on the drive with a tape inserted and the handle unlatched might damage the tape cartridge or tape drive When the yellow Tape in Use indicator is off and the green Operate Handle indicator is on the tape drive is ready to accept a cartridge If a cartridge is present during power on self test POST and the Cartridge Insert Release handle is down the tape drive will automatically load the tape once POST has completed To load a cartridge Be sure the Operate Handle indicator is on Lift the Cartridge Insert Release handle Position the cartridge with the write protect switch facing you and to the right Insert the cartridge fully into the door Push the Cartridge Insert Release handle down EIL The tape drive loads the tape in approximately 20 seconds The green Operate Handle indicator turns off and the yellow Tape in Use indicator flashes to show the tape is rewinding to the beginning When the yellow Tape in Use indicator lights ste
34. e drives or increase capacity for enhanced performance Insert a tape cartridge and wait for tape motion to stop and the Tape in Use indicator to light steadily The capacity indicators show the current tape capacity If they are not lit it means the tape is blank Press the Select button to change density When the Density Override indicator is blinking you can press the Select button to change the recording capacity of the tape Press the Select button until the desired capacity indicator is flashing The indicator will continue flashing until the tape drive begins recording in the new capacity Then the new capacity indicator lights steadily and the original capacity indicator turns off Note Your choice of capacities is limited by the data cartridge you use See the Maximum data capacity table on page 2 3 Setting write protection on the cartridge Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide 1 11 The front of the cartridge has an orange write protect indicator anda write protect switch J to prevent accidental erasure Slide the switch to the right to write enable or to the left to write protect E You can change the write protect switch before or after inserting the tape If you change the write protect switch while the tape is inserted there is a delay of a few seconds before the Write Protect indicator on the tape drive changes Note Your backup restore software might also provide write protectio
35. ensing IBM Corporation North Castle Drive Armonk NY 10504 1785 U S A Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both HelpCenter IBM Netfinity Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both Other company product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others Part 2 Appendixes 2 17 Electronic emission notices 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separati
36. ered Machine and 2 at an engineering change level compatible with the feature conversion or upgrade Many features conversions or upgrades involve the removal of parts and their return to IBM A part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of the removed part Before IBM or your reseller exchanges a Machine or part you agree to remove all features parts options alterations and attachments not under warranty service You also agree to 1 ensure that the Machine is free of any legal obligations or restrictions that prevent its exchange 2 obtain authorization from the owner to have IBM or your reseller service a Machine that you do not own and 3 where applicable before service is provided a follow the problem determination problem analysis and service request procedures that IBM or your reseller provides b secure all programs data and funds contained in a Machine c provide IBM or your reseller with sufficient free and safe access to your facilities to permit them to fulfil their obligations and d inform IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine s location IBM is responsible for loss of or damage to your Machine while it is 1 in IBM s possession or 2 in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges 2 12 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Neither IBM nor your reseller is responsible for any of your confidential proprietary or personal information cont
37. es b secure all programs data and funds contained in a Machine c provide IBM or your reseller with sufficient free and safe access to your facilities to permit them to fulfill their obligations and d inform IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine s location IBM is responsible for loss of or damage to your Machine while it is 1 in IBM s possession or 2 in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges Neither IBM nor your reseller is responsible for any of your confidential proprietary or personal information contained in a Machine which you return to IBM or your reseller for any reason You should remove all such information from the Machine prior to its return Production Status Each IBM Machine is manufactured from new parts or new and used parts In some cases the Machine may not be new and may have been previously installed Regardless of the Machine s production status IBM s appropriate warranty terms apply Limitation of Liability Circumstances may arise where because of a default on IBM s part or other liability you are entitled to recover damages from IBM In each such instance regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from IBM including fundamental breach negligence misrepresentation or other contract or tort claim IBM is liable for no more than 1 damages for bodily injury including death and damage to real property and tangible personal prope
38. eseller are unable to repair an IBM Machine you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded Extent of Warranty The second paragraph does not apply Warranty Service The following is added to this Section During the warranty period transportation for delivery of the failing Machine to IBM will be at IBM s expense Production Status The following paragraph replaces this Section Each Machine is newly manufactured It may incorporate in addition to new parts re used parts as well Limitation of Liability The following is added to this Section The limitations and exclusions specified in the Statement of Warranty will not apply to damages caused by IBM with fraud or gross negligence and for express warranty In item 2 replace U S 100 000 with 1 000 000 DEM The following sentence is added to the end of the first paragraph of item 2 IBM s liability under this item is limited to the violation of essential contractual terms in cases of ordinary negligence IRELAND Extent of Warranty The following is added to this Section Except as expressly provided in these terms and conditions all statutory conditions including all warranties implied but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing all warranties implied by the Sale of Goods Act 1893 or the Sale
39. evices that might produce magnetic fields such as computer monitors motors or video equipment Such exposure can alter or erase data on the tape Magnetic fields are usually not a problem unless you place a tape cartridge a few inches from a magnet or an electric motor e Do not attempt to remove a tape cartridge from the tape system unless the Operate Handle indicator is lit steadily Overriding the system handle causes damage to both the media and the tape drive Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide 1 23 e The ambient operating temperature for the tape cartridge is 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F and the ambient operating relative humidity noncondensing is 20 to 80 If storage or transportation of a tape cartridge has exposed it to conditions outside these ambient values allow the tape cartridge to acclimate to proper operating conditions for a 24 hour period before using e Place labels only in the front slide slot of the cartridge Placing a label on the top bottom sides or rear of the cartridge might interfere with normal cartridge operation and might damage other parts of the drive e Do not use graphite pencils water soluble felt pens or other debris producing writing instruments on your labels Never use an eraser on a label replace the label e Be sure to place unused cartridge labels in the protective box so that you do not inadvertently pick them up along with the cartridge during subsequent usage A stati
40. he SCSI address use the SCSI ID jumper block to set your SCSI ID Remove and reposition jumpers to set the ID If necessary use a pair of flat nose pliers to remove the jumpers The following illustration shows how to set the jumper block for each ID Use the jumpers that come with your tape drive qe E E Feee T A A EL ess BESTE M GR He EI I E Step 4 Mounting the drive Mount the tape drive then attach the SCSI and power cables to it If there is insufficient working space to attach the connectors after mounting the drive attach the cables first see Step 5 Attaching cables To mount the drive 1 Locate an available 5 25 inch bay or space in your computer to mount the tape drive Remove the cover plate from the bay selected Place the drive horizontally or vertically 2 Align the drive bay screw holes with the threaded holes in the drive housing When you mount the tape drive follow these guidelines Ensure that no objects such as screw heads cables or adjacent devices are pressing against the frame Ensure that nothing blocks the ventilation slots on the bottom and rear of the tape drive 3 Inse
41. hed Be sure that the cables are neatly routed 2 Replace the computer cover and secure it in place Reconnect the power cords and cables Step 7 Turning on the device Turn on all attached devices then turn on your computer The tape drive performs a power on self test POST within 15 seconds and then performs a drive reset Step 8 Updating the configuration For most computers the configuration setup utility program automatically recognizes the new tape drive However you might have to provide information about your system changes after you restart your computer Ensure that the appropriate advanced SCSI programming interface ASPI device drivers are installed to support the tape drive Device drivers are usually provided with the SCSI adapter If your computer does not recognize the tape drive after startup or you receive startup errors run the configuration setup utility program as described in the documentation that comes with your computer Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide 1 7 If all the indicators on either side of the tape drive blink in unison there is a problem with the tape drive Press the Unload button on the right side of the drive front panel to eject any tape that might be inserted and to reset the drive If the problem persists turn off the computer then turn it back on If the problem continues see Appendix D Problem solving on page 2 4 for further steps Step 9 Installing backup
42. her products but are not applicable to the 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Supported tape drive configurations can be found on the IBM Netfinity Server Compatibility Web page at http www ibm com pc compat To install this drive you must have the following e Low voltage differential Ultra2 SCSI host adapter or a single ended SE 3 SCST host adapter Documentation for your computer SCSI bus adapter or external enclosure e An Ultra2 LVD active terminator if you are installing the tape drive at the end of an Ultra2 LVD SCSI device chain e An SE active terminator if you are installing the tape drive at the end of an SE SCSI device chain e Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers for the mounting screws and for opening your computer e Flat nose pliers optional to install and remove jumpers e An available 5 25 inch drive bay Installing the drive This section contains information on installing the tape drive in IBM servers and in other computers Installing the drive in IBM servers The tape drive is compatible with the Netfinity 8500 or 8500R8 Netfinity 70008 Netfinity 5500 and Netfinity 5000 servers For instructions on installing the tape drive in a server go to the Installing Internal Drives section in the server s User s Handbook and follow the directions for Installing a 5 25 inch Removable Media Drive Note The server User s Handbook instructions refer specifically to installing
43. ion When warranty service involves the exchange of a Machine or part the item IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement becomes yours You represent that all removed items are genuine and unaltered The replacement may not be new but will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced The replacement assumes the warranty service status of the replaced item Any feature conversion or upgrade IBM or your reseller services must be installed on a Machine which is 1 for certain Machines the designated serial numbered Machine and 2 at an engineering change level compatible with the feature conversion or upgrade Many features conversions or upgrades involve the removal of parts and their return to IBM A part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of the removed part Part 2 Appendixes 2 9 Before IBM or your reseller exchanges a Machine or part you agree to remove all features parts options alterations and attachments not under warranty service You also agree to 1 ensure that the Machine is free of any legal obligations or restrictions that prevent its exchange 2 obtain authorization from the owner to have IBM or your reseller service a Machine that you do not own and 3 where applicable before service is provided a follow the problem determination problem analysis and service request procedures that IBM or your reseller provid
44. ion The 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive includes trial version backup application CDs These CDs contain popular backup and restore applications for Microsoft Windows NT Novell NetWare and other operating systems You can install the application you choose for your computer system by following the installation instructions that come with the CD you select However these trial versions of the software expire after 30 or 90 days depending on the application you use You can use the trial period to determine the best application for your specific computer configuration For information on purchasing a permanent installation copy of the desired tape drive backup application go to the IBM tape drive Web site at 1 GB equals approximately 1000000000 bytes O Copyright IBM Corp 1999 2000 1 1 http www ibm com pc us solutions accessories tapedrives html and follow the software links The CDs also contain backup applications that are used with other products but are not applicable to the 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Supported tape drive configurations can be found on the IBM Netfinity Server Compatibility Web page at http www ibm com pc compat Installation requirements To install this drive you must have the following e Low voltage differential Ultra2 SCSI host adapter or a single ended SE 3 SCSI host adapter Documentation for your computer SCSI bus adapter or external enclosure e An Ultra2 LVD active termin
45. ions refer specifically to installing a half high drive in a single bay in the server Your tape drive is a full high drive and must be installed in both drive bays in the server Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide 1 3 Installing the drive in other computers Follow these steps to install the tape drive in other computers Step 1 Selecting a SCSI ID Each device on a SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID You can select a SCSI ID from O to 6 for the tape drive The SCSI ID must be supported by your SCSI adapter Refer to your SCSI adapter documentation for the range and the relative priority of the IDs supported The tape drive is shipped with the SCSI ID preset to 5 Follow these guidelines to select a SCSI ID e Assign the tape drive to one of the higher priority IDs available 0 6 e Assign the lower priority ID numbers 8 15 to those devices that are most often used or are faster than other devices in the chain e Do not assign an ID of 7 because this is usually used as the SCSI adapter ID Depending on your computer there are several ways to view your current SCSI ID settings e For many IBM computers press F1 during the startup after the memory check completes Other adapters show SCSI settings when you press Ctrl A Check the documentation that comes with your computer or SCSI adapter for information on how to view configuration information e Use SCSI adapter utility programs if available e Inspe
46. machine its features conversions upgrades elements or accessories or any combination of them The term Machine does not include any software programs whether pre loaded with the Machine installed subsequently or otherwise Unless IBM specifies otherwise the following warranties apply only in the country where you acquire the Machine Nothing in this Statement of Warranty affects any statutory rights of consumers that cannot be waived or limited by contract If you have any questions contact IBM or your reseller Machine 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Warranty Period Three Years Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information Some IBM Machines are eligible for On site warranty service depending on the country where service is performed The IBM Warranty for Machines IBM warrants that each Machine 1 is free from defects in materials and workmanship and 2 conforms to IBM s Official Published Specifications The warranty period for a Machine is a specified fixed period commencing on its Date of Installation The date on your sales receipt is the Date of Installation unless IBM or your reseller informs you otherwise During the warranty period IBM or your reseller if approved by IBM to provide warranty service will provide repair and exchange service for the Machine without charge under the type of service designated for the Machine and will manage and install engineering changes that apply to the
47. n for the cartridge Loading and unloading data cartridges Attention Turning on the drive with a tape inserted and the handle unlatched might damage the tape cartridge or tape drive When the yellow Tape in Use indicator is off and the green Operate Handle indicator is on the tape drive is ready to accept a cartridge If a cartridge is present during power on self test POST and the Cartridge Insert Release handle is down the tape drive will automatically load the tape once POST has completed To load a cartridge Be sure the Operate Handle indicator is on Lift the Cartridge Insert Release handle Position the cartridge with the write protect switch facing you and to the right Insert the cartridge fully into the door Push the Cartridge Insert Release handle down BON A The tape drive loads the tape in approximately 20 seconds The green Operate Handle indicator turns off and the yellow Tape in Use indicator flashes to show the tape is rewinding to the beginning When the yellow Tape in Use indicator lights steadily the tape drive is ready for read and write operations To unload a cartridge 1 12 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Press the Unload button and wait for the green Operate Handle indicator to light Lift the Cartridge Insert Release handle up to pop the tape cartridge out Remove the tape cartridge from the drive Push the Cartridge Insert Release handle down ONG El When y
48. n the tape drive as shown in the illustration If all the power cables are in use purchase a de Y splitter cable which is available at most electronics stores and split a connection to make a connection available for the tape drive Step 6 Completing the installation Check your work before closing the computer 1 Be sure that the power and SCSI connectors are securely attached Be sure that the cables are neatly routed 2 Replace the computer cover and secure it in place Reconnect the power cords and cables Step 7 Turning on the device Turn on all attached devices then turn on your computer The tape drive performs a power on self test POST within 15 seconds and then performs a drive reset Step 8 Updating the configuration For most computers the configuration setup utility program automatically recognizes the new tape drive However you might have to provide information about your system changes after you restart your computer Ensure that the appropriate advanced SCSI programming interface ASPI device drivers are installed to support the tape drive Device drivers are usually provided with the SCSI adapter If your computer does not recognize the tape drive after startup or you receive startup errors run the configuration setup utility program as described in the documentation that comes with your computer 1 20 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive If all the indicators on either side of the tape drive blink in u
49. ncurred by using low cost tape is of no value when you cannot access the data reliably Part 2 Appendixes 2 5 Appendix E Help and service information See Appendix D Problem solving on page 2 4 before requesting help or service This section contains information on how to obtain online and telephone technical support Online technical support Online technical support is available during the life of your product Online assistance can be obtained through the Personal Computing Support Web site and the IBM Automated Fax System Online technical support IBM Personal Computing Support Web Site http www ibm com pc support IBM Automated Fax System 1 800 426 3395 U S and Canada During the warranty period assistance for replacement or exchange of defective components is available In addition if your IBM option is installed in an IBM computer you might be entitled to service at your location Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative Telephone technical support Marketing installation and configuration support through the HelpCenter will be withdrawn or made available for a fee at IBM s discretion 90 days after the option has been withdrawn from marketing Additional support offerings including step by step installation assistance are available for a nominal fee To assist the technical support representative have available as much of the following i
50. needs cleaning or the tape is damaged For instructions on cleaning the drive go to Cleaning the drive on page 1 13 El Operate Handle green When this indicator lights steadily you can lift the Cartridge Insert Release handle If the indicator is blinking push the handle down and wait for the indicator to stop blinking Using the controls Use the controls listed below for unloading a tape resetting the tape drive inserting or releasing a cartridge or cycling through tape capacity options B Unload Press this button to unload a tape or to reset the tape drive J Cartridge Insert Release Lift this handle to insert or remove a cartridge when the Operate Handle indicator lights Select When the Density Override indicator E is flashing you can press this button to cycle through tape capacity options Reading the capacity indicators The indicators on the left side of the front panel indicate current tape cartridge capacity in gigabytes as well as any change in capacity you have requested The type of data cartridge you use determines the capacities available for your selection See Selecting recording capacity on page 1 11 for instructions on selecting recording capacity See the Maximum data capacity table on page 2 3 for more details Note Tape capacity cannot be changed mid tape To change tape capacity the tape must be rewritten from the beginning El Density Override yellow When this indicator
51. nformation as possible Option name Option number Proof of purchase Computer manufacturer model serial number if IBM and manual Exact wording of the error message if any Description of the problem Hardware and software configuration information for your system SINON m RO If possible be at your computer Your technical support representative might want to walk you through the problem during the call 2 6 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive For the support telephone number and support hours by country refer to the following table or to the enclosed technical support insert If the number is not provided contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative Response time may vary depending on the number and nature of the calls received Support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Canada 1 800 565 3344 U S A Puerto Rico 1 800 772 2227 Part 2 Appendixes 2 7 Appendix F Product warranty and notices Warranty Statements The warranty statements consist of two parts Part 1 and Part 2 Part 1 varies by country Part 2 is the same for both statements Be sure to read both the Part 1 that applies to your country and Part 2 e United States Puerto Rico and Canada Z125 4753 05 11 97 Part 1 General Terms on page 2 8 e Worldwide except Canada Puerto Rico Turkey and United States Z125 5697 01 11 97 Part 1 General Terms on page 2 11 Worldwide Country Unique Terms Part 2 Country Unique
52. nison there is a problem with the tape drive Press the Unload button on the right side of the drive front panel to eject any tape that might be inserted and to reset the drive If the problem persists turn off the computer then turn it back on If the problem continues see Appendix D Problem solving on page 2 4 for further steps Step 9 Installing backup and restore software To use the drive you must install an appropriate backup and restore application for your computer operating system If you are using software not included in the option package follow the directions that come with your software If you are using the trial software that comes with the option insert a trial application CD into the CD ROM drive and follow the on screen installation and operating instructions Using the drive The illustration shows the drive front panel 050000 OOOO0O0O Dau uuu o000000 ogo OOO DOOOOOOOOOOOOWQOOOOOOoOoOoOoOoO H H D Status indicators El Unload button J Cartridge Insert Release handle Select button El Density Override indicator El Compress indicator Tape Capacity indicators Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide 1 21 Understanding the statu
53. of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 are hereby excluded Limitation of Liability The following replaces items one and two of the first paragraph of this Section 1 death or personal injury or physical damage to your real property solely caused by IBM s negligence and 2 the amount of any other actual direct damages up to the greater of Irish Pounds 75 000 or 125 percent of the charges if recurring the 12 months charges apply for the Machine that is the subject of the claim or which otherwise gives rise to the claim Part 2 Appendixes 2 15 Applicability of suppliers and resellers unchanged The following paragraph is added at the end of this Section IBM s entire liability and your sole remedy whether in contract or in tort in respect of any default shall be limited to damages ITALY Limitation of Liability The following replaces the second sentence in the first paragraph In each such instance unless otherwise provided by mandatory law IBM is liable for no more than item 1 unchanged 2 as to any other actual damage arising in all situations involving non performance by IBM pursuant to or in any way related to the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty IBM s liability will be limited to the total amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim Applicability of suppliers and resellers unchanged The following replaces the second paragraph of this Section Unless otherwise provided by mand
54. ommand e du produit y compris l installation de cartes autres que les cartes IBM Ce produit a t test et il satisfait les conditions de l quipement informatique de Classe B en vertu de CISPR22 Standard europ en EN 55022 Les conditions pour l quipement de Classe B ont t d finies en fonction d un contexte r sidentiel ordinaire afin de fournir une protection raisonnable contre l interf rence d appareils de communication autoris s Part 2 Appendixes 2 19 Unione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad lectromagn tica Este producto satisface los requisitos de protecci n del Consejo de la UE Directiva 89 336 CEE en lo que a la legislatura de los Estados Miembros sobre compatibilidad electromagn tica se refiere IBM no puede aceptar responsabilidad alguna si este producto deja de satisfacer dichos requisitos de protecci n como resultado de una modificaci n no recomendada del producto incluyendo el ajuste de tarjetas de opci n que no sean IBM Este producto ha sido probado y satisface los l mites para Equipos Inform ticos Clase B de conformidad con el Est ndar CISPR22 y el Est ndar Europeo EN 55022 Los l mites para los equipos de Clase B se han establecido para entornos residenciales t picos a fin de proporcionar una protecci n razonable contra las interferencias con dispositivos de comunicaci n licenciados Union Europea Normativa EMC Questo prodotto conforme alle normative di protezione ai sensi
55. on between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Responsible Party International Business Machines Corporation New Orchard Road Armonk NY 10504 Telephone 1 919 543 2193 Tested To Comply C With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 2 18 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Avis de conformit la r glementation d Industrie Canada Cet appareil num rique de classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Deutsche EMV
56. ondition or warranty relates to right to sell quiet possession or clear title or the goods are of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal domestic or household use or consumption then none of the limitations in this paragraph apply PEOPLE S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Governing Law The following is added to this Statement The laws of the State of New York govern this Statement INDIA Limitation of Liability The following replaces items 1 and 2 of this Section 1 liability for bodily injury including death or damage to real property and tangible personal property will be limited to that caused by IBM s negligence 2 as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Warranty IBM s liability will be limited to the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim NEW ZEALAND The IBM Warranty for Machines The following paragraph is added to this Section The warranties specified in this Section are in addition to any rights you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act Limitation of Liability The following is added to this Section Where Machines are not acquired for the pur
57. ontinue to use an expired cleaning cartridge you will reintroduce previously removed dirt to the tape drive and you will not clean the drive To make sure that you know O Copyright IBM Corp 1999 2000 2 1 when your cleaning cartridge expires make a notation on the cleaning cartridge each time you clean the tape drive Appendix B Power on self test POST sequence When the 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive is first turned on and there is no cartridge loaded the indicators on the front panel light in the following sequence 1 Each of the device status indicators on the right side lights briefly starting from top to bottom 2 All of the indicators on the left side turn on at the same time and remain lit for three seconds before turning off 3 The Operate Handle Write Protect and Use Cleaning Tape indicators turn off 4 The Tape in Use indicator blinks while the drive initializes 5 Then one of the following sequences occur e Ifa tape is not loaded a The Tape in Use indicator turns off b The Operate Handle indicator turns on c The Cartridge Insert Release handle unlatches d The beeper sounds e Ifa tape is loaded a The drive loads the tape b The Tape in Use indicator stops blinking and stays on c The indicator showing the tape s current capacity lights No lights indicate the tape is blank If you do not select a capacity the default capacity is used d The Density Override indicator blinks
58. operation of a Machine Unless specified otherwise IBM provides non IBM machines WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND Any technical or other support provided for a Machine under warranty such as assistance via telephone with how to questions and those regarding Machine set up and installation will be provided WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND Warranty Service To obtain warranty service for the Machine contact your reseller or IBM You may be required to present proof of purchase IBM or your reseller provides certain types of repair and exchange service either at your location or at a service center to keep Machines in or restore them to conformance with their Specifications IBM or your reseller will inform you of the available types of service for a Machine based on its country of installation IBM may repair the failing Machine or exchange it at its discretion When warranty service involves the exchange of a Machine or part the item IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement becomes yours You represent that all removed items are genuine and unaltered The replacement may not be new but will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced The replacement assumes the warranty service status of the replaced item Any feature conversion or upgrade IBM or your reseller services must be installed on a Machine which is 1 for certain Machines the designated serial numb
59. ou press the Unload button the tape drive performs the following e Completes any command in process e Writes any buffered information to tape Rewinds the tape to the beginning e Turns the green Operate Handle indicator on If an error occurs before or during the unloading process the tape drive stops To clear the error press the Unload button again Cleaning the drive When the yellow Use Cleaning Tape indicator lights the tape drive requires cleaning Clean the drive as soon as possible To clean the tape drive insert an IBM Cleaning Cartridge part number 59H3092 or DLT Cleaning Tape When cleaning is finished the Use Cleaning Tape indicator turns off and the tape drive beeps Press the Unload button and lift the Cartridge Insert Release handle to remove the cleaning tape If the Use Cleaning Tape indicator does not turn off it is possible that the cleaning cartridge has been used more than 20 times Replace the used cartridge with a new one and repeat the cleaning process If the Use Cleaning Tape indicator lights while a data cartridge is in use and you have recently cleaned your drive back up your data onto a new cartridge Discard the original cartridge It might be damaged Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide 1 13 Resetting the drive The reset procedure rewinds the tape and clears the buffer of previous tape drive commands and data To reset the tape drive press the Unload button or turn the
60. ping products and services that are important to you as well as in developing better ways to communicate with you Register your option on the IBM Web site at http www ibm com pc register IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further information Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide 1 27 28 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Part 2 Appendixes The following appendixes contain the POST sequence product specifications problem solving information help and service information the product warranty and notices Appendix A Maintaining your tape drive This section contains important information about maintaining your tape drive and caring for your storage media Tape handling and storage Most tape is supplied in a sealed cartridge Tape is provided this way so that the tape will remain in a clean environment Opening the cartridge allows dirt and airborne particles to enter and then become a source of contamination The cartridge must only be opened by the tape drive and not by an operator The tape is also held under proper tension inside the cartridge If the cartridge is dropped this tension is relaxed Inserting a dropped cartridge into a tape drive can often cause a mis load that results in a jam The jam ruins the tape and can cause physical damage if the cartridge is not removed properly When the t
61. poses of a business as defined in the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 the limitations in this Section are subject to the limitations in that Act EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AFRICA EMEA The following terms apply to all EMEA countries The terms of this Statement of Warranty apply to Machines purchased from an IBM reseller If you purchased this Machine from IBM the terms and conditions of the applicable IBM agreement prevail over this warranty statement Warranty Service If you purchased an IBM Machine in Austria Belgium Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland or United Kingdom you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either 1 an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or 2 from IBM If you purchased an IBM Personal Computer Machine in Albania Armenia Belarus Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Georgia Hungary Kazakhstan Kirghizia Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia FYROM Moldova Poland Romania Russia Slovak Republic Slovenia or Ukraine you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either 1 an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or 2 from IBM The applicable laws Country unique terms and competent court for this Statement are those of the country
62. presentative for information on the products services and features available in your area Requests for technical information about IBM products should be made to your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative O Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1999 2000 All rights reserved Note to U S Government Users Documentation related to restricted rights Use duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp Contents Safety Read first ci de a ee E iv Registering your option M About this book v Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide 1 1 Part 2 Appendixes 2 1 Appendix A Maintaining your tape drive 2 1 Appendix B Power on self test POST sequence 2 2 Appendix C Product specifications 2 3 Appendix D Problem solving 2 4 Appendix E Help and service information 2 6 Online technical support 2 6 Telephone technical support 2 6 Appendix F Product warranty and notices 2 8 Warranty Statements 2 8 NOUCES wd Lege ux NE DOS E are LE Du 2 17 Trademarks 22 esu Ronan de PE IS A de he eat EX 2 17 Electronic emission notices
63. riod for a Machine is a specified fixed period commencing on its Date of Installation The date on your sales receipt is the Date of Installation unless IBM or your reseller informs you otherwise During the warranty period IBM or your reseller if approved by IBM to provide warranty service will provide repair and exchange service for the Machine without charge under the type of service designated for the Machine and will manage and install engineering changes that apply to the Machine If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1 make it do so or 2 replace it with one that is at least functionally 2 8 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive equivalent you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded The replacement may not be new but will be in good working order Extent of Warranty The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a Machine resulting from misuse accident modification unsuitable physical or operating environment improper maintenance by you or failure caused by a product for which IBM is not responsible The warranty is voided by removal or alteration of Machine or parts identification labels THESE WARRANTIES ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR
64. rt a screw through each of the drive bay holes into the threaded holes in the drive and tighten the screws with a screwdriver Use only the screws that come with the tape drive Other screws might be too long and cause electrical shorts Step 5 Attaching cables LL a 99000000000000000000 3883888888 880888888 oooo The rear tape drive connections are El SCSI cable connector A Power connector Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide 1 19 To attach the SCSI and power cables to the tape drive 1 Locate the SCSI cable on your computer a 68 pin wide ribbon cable with one end connected to the SCSI adapter and find the next available connector that is farthest from the adapter Use all empty bus connectors beginning with the one farthest from the adapter to ensure better signal quality Note The SCSI adapter might be part of the computer system board or might be an adapter installed in an expansion slot 2 Attach the SCSI cable from your computer to the tape drive 68 pin SCSI connector The SCSI cable connector at the end of the SCSI cable will attach to the drive only one way Do not force the cable onto the drive Attention Do not force the power cable into the tape drive power connector If the power cable is upside down and you force the connection you might damage the drive 3 Connect the power cable connector to the four pin connector A o
65. rty and 2 the amount of any other actual direct damages up to the greater of U S 100 000 or equivalent in local currency or the charges if recurring 12 months charges apply for the Machine that is the subject of the claim This limit also applies to IBM s suppliers and your reseller It is the maximum for which IBM its suppliers and your reseller are collectively responsible UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 1 THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE 2 LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO YOUR RECORDS OR DATA OR 3 SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS EVEN IF IBM ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU 2 10 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide except Canada Puerto Rico Turkey United States Part 1 General Terms This Statement of Warranty includes Part 1 General Terms and Part 2 Country unique Terms The terms of Part 2 may replace or modify those of Part 1 The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use and not for resale from IBM or your reseller The term Machine means an IBM
66. s indicators The indicators on the right side of the drive front panel are El Write Protect orange When this indicator is on the tape is write protected A Tape in Use yellow When this indicator is blinking the tape is in motion When this indicator lights steadily the tape is loaded and ready for use Use Cleaning Tape yellow When this indicator is on the drive head needs cleaning or the tape is damaged For instructions on cleaning the drive go to Cleaning the drive on page 1 26 El Operate Handle green When this indicator lights steadily you can lift the Cartridge Insert Release handle If the indicator is blinking push the handle down and wait for the indicator to stop blinking Using the controls Use the controls listed below for unloading a tape resetting the tape drive inserting or releasing a cartridge or cycling through tape capacity options BH Unload Press this button to unload a tape or to reset the tape drive J Cartridge Insert Release Lift this handle to insert or remove a cartridge when the Operate Handle indicator lights Select When the Density Override indicator E is flashing you can press this button to cycle through tape capacity options Reading the capacity indicators The indicators on the left side of the front panel indicate current tape cartridge capacity in gigabytes as well as any change in capacity you have requested The type of data cartridge you use determine
67. s the capacities available for your selection See Selecting recording capacity on page 1 24 for instructions on selecting recording capacity See the Maximum data capacity table on page 2 3 for more details Note Tape capacity cannot be changed mid tape To change tape capacity the tape must be rewritten from the beginning El Density Override yellow When this indicator is lit it indicates that you used the Select button to change tape capacity E Compress yellow When this indicator is lit data compression is enabled EU 40 0 yellow When this indicator lights steadily the tape is recorded at 40 0 GB capacity When this indicator is blinking it indicates that you requested this capacity 35 0 yellow When this indicator lights steadily the tape is recorded at 35 0 GB capacity When this indicator is blinking it indicates that you requested this capacity 1 22 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive EA 20 0 yellow When this indicator lights steadily the tape is recorded at 20 0 GB capacity When this light is blinking it indicates that you requested this capacity FE 10 0 15 0 yellow When this indicator lights steadily the tape is recorded at 10 0 GB or 15 0 GB capacity When this indicator is blinking it indicates you requested this capacity If the indicators flash in unison it indicates a tape drive hardware failure Try to reset the drive by following instructions given in Resetting the drive on p
68. s while a data cartridge is in use and you have recently cleaned your drive back up your data onto a new cartridge Discard the original cartridge It might be damaged 1 26 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Resetting the drive The reset procedure rewinds the tape and clears the buffer of previous tape drive commands and data To reset the tape drive press the Unload button or turn the computer off and back on again If you reset the tape drive while a cartridge is loaded the tape rewinds to the beginning The reset might take as long as two minutes if the tape is positioned near the end After the drive has been reset tape operation starts from the beginning of the data cartridge After resetting the drive restart your backup tape software Packing the drive for shipping If you are shipping the tape drive to another location or returning it for repair pack the tape drive in its original shipping container and packing materials Attention To avoid damaging the tape drive use the original shipping materials when you ship it Your proof of purchase might be required to receive warranty service If you are returning the tape drive for service remove and keep all cartridges cables and terminators Thank you for purchasing OPTIONS by IBM Please take a few moments to register your product and provide us with information that will help IBM to better serve you in the future Your feedback is valuable to us in develo
69. suppliers and resellers unchanged The following is added to the end of this Section IBM s entire liability and your sole remedy whether in contract or in tort in respect of any default will be limited to damages NORTH AMERICA CANADA Warranty Service The following is added to this Section To obtain warranty service from IBM call 1 800 565 3344 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Warranty Service The following is added to this Section To obtain warranty service from IBM call 1 800 772 2227 2 16 40 80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive Notices References in this publication to IBM products programs or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates Any reference to an IBM product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product program or service may be used Subject to IBM s valid intellectual property or other legally protectable rights any functionally equivalent product program or service may be used instead of the IBM product program or service The evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products except those expressly designated by IBM are the responsibility of the user IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter in this document The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents You can send license inquiries in writing to IBM Director of Lic
70. te the bus at the drive attach a SCSI terminator not provided to the drive connector before attaching the SCSI cable Most SCSI adapters provide termination power However if your SCSI adapter does not provide termination power you must place a jumper in the enable termination power position on the jumper block Attach a SCSI terminator not provided to the SCSI connector on the drive For more information refer to the documentation that comes with your computer or SCSI adapter If you install the tape drive in an SCSI external storage enclosure such as the IBM 3503 BOX storage enclosure and the enclosure is at the end of the SCSI bus refer to your enclosure documentation for information on termination Review the information that comes with your computer regarding parity generation If your system does not generate parity you can disable parity checking by placing a jumper in the disable parity position on the jumper block Part 1 Installation use and maintenance guide 1 5 If you choose the default SCSI address of 5 proceed to Step 4 If you need to change the SCSI address use the SCSI ID jumper block to set your SCSI ID Remove and reposition jumpers to set the ID If necessary use a pair of flat nose pliers to remove the jumpers The following illustration shows how to set the jumper block for each ID Use the jumpers that come with your tape drive
71. tridge part number 59H3040 40 GB capacity 80 GB compressed DLTtape III 10 GB original capacity 20 GB compressed DLTtape IIIxt 15 GB original capacity 30 GB compressed DLTtape IV 40 GB original capacity 80 GB compressed Caring for tape cartridges Use the following maintenance guidelines to properly handle your tape cartridges Do not carry loose cartridges in a box or other container that exposes them to unnecessary physical shock Store each cartridge vertically in its protective case when you are not using it Do not drop or bump cartridge this might dislodge or damage internal components Avoid opening the cartridge door unnecessarily Opening the cartridge door might expose the tape to contamination or physical damage Do not allow anything to contact the tape medium or the tape leader Dust or skin oils can contaminate the tape and hinder performance Do not expose cartridges to moisture direct sunlight or condensation Maintain clean operating working and storage environments Do not place cartridges on or near devices that might produce magnetic fields such as computer monitors motors or video equipment Such exposure can alter or erase data on the tape Magnetic fields are usually not a problem unless you place a tape cartridge a few inches from a magnet or an electric motor Do not attempt to remove a tape cartridge from the tape system unless the Operate Handle indicator is lit steadily Overri

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