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1. Particle Size Number of Particles gt Number of Particles gt microns Particle Size per Particle Size per Cubic Meter Cubic Foot 0 1 8 8 x 107 2 5 x 106 0 5 3 5 x 107 1 0 x 10 5 0 2 5 x 10 7 0 x 10 3 4 Recording Media Specifications The following tables provide specifications for SDLT I media Basic media specifications for the SDLT I are shown in Table 3 15 Operating storage and shipping environment limits for the DLTtape IV cartridges are shown in Table 3 16 CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications Table 3 15 Super DLTtape I Media Specifications Description Specifications Width 0 5 in Magnetic Coating 300 nm metal particle Length 1800 feet 1765 feet usable Coercivity 1800 Oe Cartridge Dimensions 4 1 in x 4 1 in x 1 0 in Shelf Life 30 years min 20 C amp 40 RH non condensing Usage 1 000 000 passes typical office computer environment Cartridge Housing Color Dark Green Table 3 16 DLTtape Media Operating and Storage Limits Operating Conditions Temperature 10 to 40 C 50 to 104 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Storage Conditions With Data Without Data Temperature 18 to 28 C 64 to 82 F 16 to 32 C 66 to 89 F Relative Humidity 40 to 60 non condensing 20 to 80 non condensing Shipping Conditions Temperature 17 C to 49
2. 3 3 3 Storage and Shipment The ambient storage and shipment environment for the tape drive may not exceed the limits shown in Table 3 13 The specifications shown in the table are valid for both the internal and tabletop tape drives Table 3 13 Drive Storage and Shipment Specifications Storage Specification Unpacked or Packed Shipping Wet Bulb Temperature 46 C 114 F 46 C 114 F Dry Bulb Temperature 40 C to 66 C 40 F to 150 F 40 C to 66 C 40 F to 150 F Temperature Gradient 20 C 36 F hour across range 20 C 36 F hour across range Relative Humidity 10 to 95 non condensing 10 to 95 non condensing Humidity Gradient 10 hour 10 hour Note that these specifications apply to the tape drive only Media specifications are listed in Recording Media Specifications on page 3 15 CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications 3 3 4 Altitude Both the internal and tabletop tape drives operate in normal pressures from 500 to 10 000 feet when operated within the ambient operating environments specified in Temperature and Humidity on page 3 14 The drive will operate to 30 000 feet for temperatures within 15 5 C 3 3 5 Particulate Contamination Limits The ambient operating environment for the tape drive may not exceed the particulate counts shown in Table 3 14 Table 3 14 Particulate Contamination Limits
3. 5 V Current A 12 V Current A DC Power W AC Power W MaxPk MaxPk Max Max Mode MaxRms MaxRms Typ Typ Typ Typ Standby Idle 3 2 3 0 2 9 0 6 0 5 0 4 20 19 34 29 Media Loading Unloading 3 8 3 1 2 9 4 8 1 0 0 7 25 24 38 33 220 320 Write Motor Start 6 1 3 1 3 0 4 8 1 0 0 7 25 24 33 30 LENT NE aa a ar Var lan ze az 88 Streaming Max for SDLT 4 3 1 0 28 42 Modes BRC Read Motor Start 3 9 3 0 2 8 2 3 0 7 0 6 23 22 38 32 BRO Read 52 133 3 1 18 107 06 24 22 4l 33 Streaming Max for BRC i 3 3 0 7 24 41 Modes 1 The Max Peak value represents short current spikes drawn for durations of lt 50us On the 12V supply the peaks correspond to the pulse width modulated switching of the motors These values are calculated from the average of Peak ripple current 2 sigma measured at 5 DC voltage The Max Rms value is the average of the maximum RMS current drawn during this operating mode These values are calculated from the average of RMS current 3 sigma measured at nominal DC voltage The typical current is calculated from the average of all RMS current drawn during this operating mode measured at nominal DC voltage The Max DC power is calculated from the typical DC power 3 sigma measured at nominal DC voltage This value takes into account that the peak currents on the 5V and 12V do not occur at the same time The Typic
4. An area of RAM reserved for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device The data is usually on its way to or from the hard disk drive or some other peripheral device The part of a chip circuit board or interface designed to send and receive data Glossary Cache Cartridge Receiver Compressed Capacity CSA CTM Specialized RAM used as a buffer between a fast CPU or I O channel and storage which has a relatively slow access time e g tape or diskette to avoid slowing down the former At tape insertion the cartridge receiver assembly is responsible for guiding the tape into its operating position opening the door unlocking the cartridge brakes and securing the tape for operation At tape ejection the cartridge receiver assembly reverses the process and automatically ejects the tape a fixed distance from the front of the drive Capacity after data has been processed using either software or hardware to reduce storage space while maintaining data integrity Canadian Standards Association also known as CSA International Cartridge Tape Module The main function of the SDLT s CTM is to provide the magnetic recording media used by the drive to store customer information The CTM also provides the protective cartridge that allows the media to be removed and stored safely Glossary Data Compression DC DCM Device Device Driver Differential DLZ A process that
5. This chapter also includes information on configuring and connecting the tabletop version of the drive into a system This chapter covers the following topics e Safety Handling and ESD Protection describes appropriate guidelines when working with the tape system e Pre Installation Guidelines describes proper steps to take before the drive is installed in a system This includes recording the model and serial numbers checking that the proper SCSI controller and cable have been delivered and checking the drive for proper operation before installing it into a system e Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive describes how to configure and install an internal tape drive into a system e Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Drive describes how to configure and install the tabletop version of the tape drive e Confirming the Installation describes how to confirm that the drive has been installed correctly CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive 4 1 Safety Handling and ESD Protection Inappropriate or careless handling of tape systems may result in damage to the product Follow the precautions and directions to prevent damaging the tape system In addition follow the pre installation guidelines to ensure that you have the correct hardware for your system configuration 4 1 1 Safety Precautions For your safety follow all safety procedures described here and in other sections of the manual
6. To move device dependent intelligence to the SCSI 2 devices CHAPTER 6 SCSI Description Important features of SCSI 2 implementation include the following e Efficient peer to peer I O bus with up to 15 devices e Asynchr onous transfer rates that d eped only on d evice implementation and c able length e Logicaladdr essing for all da ta blocks rather than physical addr essing e Multiple initiators and multiple targets e Distributed arbitration bus c ontention logic e Command set enhancement For more details about specif ic SCSI commands or messages refer to a separate document Super DLT SCSI InterfaceGuide P N 432614 rev 01 or later CHAPTER 6 SCSI Description 6 2 SCSI 2 Commands ANSI classifies SCSI commands as mandatory optional or vendor specific The mandatory and optional SCSI 2 commands implemented for the drives are summarized in Table 6 1 Table 6 1 Implemented ANSI SCSI 2 Commands Command Code Class Description ERASE 19h Mandatory Causes part or all of the tape medium to be erased beginning at the current position on the logical unit INQUIRY 12h Mandatory Requests that information be sent to the initiator LOAD UNLOAD 1Bh Optional Causes tape to move from not ready to ready Prior to performing the load unload the target ensures that all data filemarks and or setmarks shall have transferred to the tape medium LOCATE 2Bh Optional Causes the target to position the log
7. You can request publications from your Tandberg Data Sales Representative or order them directly from Tandberg Data Telephone numbers and street addresses change frequently for the latest up to date contact information visit www tandberg com Telephone numbers street addresses time zones and other pertinent facts are listed in the Support section of the web site SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual Revision History Revision Date YYMMDD Summary of Changes 422216 01 020610 Initial Release SAY p m SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual User Manual Statements for Class A Equipment Internal Tape System This equipment generates uses and may emit radio frequency energy The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio frequency interference in a commercial installation Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Any modifications to this device unless expressly approved by the manufacturer can void the user s authority to operate this equipment under Part 15 of the FCC rules Note Additional information on the need to interconnect the device wit
8. 1 Remove power from the system before installing or removing the tape drive to prevent the possibility of electrical shock or damage to the tape drive Unplug the unit that contains or is to contain the drive from AC power to provide an added measure of safety 2 Read understand and observe all label warnings 3 The POS uses a Class I laser product This laser product complies with 21 CFR 1040 10 as applicable on the date of manufacture CAUTION While the tape drive chassis is open you can be exposed to invisible laser radiation take care to avoid direct exposure to the beam CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive 4 1 2 Handling Damage to the tape system can occur as the result of careless handling vibration shock or electrostatic discharge ESD For more details about ESD refer to Electrostatic Discharge Protection on page 4 4 Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to the drive CAUTION Always handle the tape system with care to avoid damage to the precision internal components Do not place hands inside the tape drive s receiver area Hold the internal tape drive by the sides or the tabletop drive by the bottom Never hold either drive by inserting fingers into the receiver area on the front of the drive Damage to the receiver area may occur if the drive is lifted or carried in this manner e Always observe prescribed ESD precautions e Keep the internal drive in its anti static bag until
9. AC Power Cord Connector Types 4 23 CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive 5 1 Figure 5 1 SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Front Panels A Comparison 2 004 5 11 CHAPTER6 SCSI Description 00 6 1 List of Figures CHAPTER7 Regulatory Compliance 7 1 APPENDIX A SDLT Tape Cartridge A 1 Figure A 1 End View of SDLT I Cartridge 0 0 cece ee A 4 Figure A 2 Bottom View of SDLT I Cartridge 0 0 0c eee A 4 Figure A 3 Write Protect Switch on Tape Cartridge 02 0 0 0 cece eee eee eee A 5 Figure A 4 Front Panel LEDs 0 ccc cece tenet mmm A 7 APPENDIX B DLT IV Tape Cartridge B 1 Figure B 1 End View of DLT Cartridge 0 0 cee eee B 4 Figure B 2 Bottom View of DLT Cartridge 0 0 0 cee eee eee B 4 Figure B 3 DLT Tape Leader Loop in its Correct Position 0 0 00 002s eee eee B 5 Figure B 4 Tape Cartridges with Damage Visible During Visual Inspection B 6 Figure B 5 Write Protect Switch on Tape Cartridge 0 02 eee eee eee B 7 Figure B 6 Front Panel LEDs sses eenen te ruie ee e B 8 CHAPTER Introduction 1 1 Purpose and Scope This product manual is a comprehensive source of information about the SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 cartridge tape drive systems it describes both the internal and tabletop versions of the Super DLTtape tape sys
10. and ejected from the drive As long as the drive is not mounted in a tape automation library the tape is ejected SCSI status will indicate the drive is in the over temperature condition NOTE If the drive is mounted in a tape automation library the tape is not automatically ejected for details refer to a separate document Super DLT Design and Integration Guide TD part number 432588 rev 01 or higher CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive cuapterns SCSI Description 6 1 This chapter covers the following topics SCSI Overview introduces the SCSI specification SCSI 2 Commands lists the SCSI 2 commands implemented by SDLT 220 320 SCSI 3 Commands lists the SCSI 3 commands implemented by SDLT 220 320 Parity defines the meaning of data parity checking Signal States defines the meaning of SCSI signal values and SCSI IDs SCSI Signals defines SCSI signals and provides bus timing values SCSI Overview The Small Computer System Interface SCSI is a specification for a peripheral bus and command set that is an ANSI standard The standard defines an I O wide SCSI bus that supports up to 16 devices 15 SCSI devices and one host adapter ANSI defines three primary objectives for SCSI 2 1 To provide host computers with device independence within a class of devices To be backward compatible with SCSI 1 devices that support bus parity and that meet conformance level 2 of SCSI 1
11. e TCM PCBA Printed Circuit Board Assembly e Base Plate e Cartridge Receiver e Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism Other components include the tape supply motor assembly and the floor plate assembly TCM PCBA The TCM has its own Printed Circuit Board Assembly PCBA that controls the functions of the TCM and interfaces with the main controller board in the EIM By designing the TCM as a distinct module it allows the TCM to be manufactured and tested as a stand alone module simplifying the design manufacturing and troubleshooting processes Base Plate The SDLT base plate is an aluminum die casting with precisely machined surfaces that acts as the support platform for the other modules and for the drive enclosure The base plate also includes the precision mounting holes used to install SDLT drives into a server or tape library The SDLT base plate and therefore the entire SDLT drive conforms to the 5 25 inch full height form factor This means that SDLT drives are a little shorter at the standard 8 inches than the previous generation DLT products Cartridge Receiver On tape insertion the cartridge receiver assembly guides the tape into its operating position opens the cartridge door unlocks the cartridge brakes engages the cartridge drive motor and secures the tape for operation On tape ejection the CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information cartridge receiver assembly reverses the process and
12. it has a different color green than the DLT IV cartridge charcoal and contains a distinctive pattern molded into the shell The SDLT I cartridge has a keying feature to ensure that it cannot be loaded into a previous generation DLT drive By following general handling procedures conducting careful visual inspections of tape cartridges on a regular ongoing basis and making sure that tape cartridges are stored within their environmental limits you will greatly reduce any chance that you will experience problems with your tape cartridges or cause damage to your SDLT system Respect your media as much as you do your data This appendix discusses the SDLT I tape cartridge refer to Appendix B DLT IV Tape Cartridge for DLT IV cartridge information This appendix covers e Tape Cartridge Handling Guidelines e Tape Cartridge Inspection Procedure e Tape Cartridge Write Protect Switch e Loading a Tape Cartridge e Unloading a Tape Cartridge e Overwriting 320 Formatted SDLT Tape Cartridges APPENDIX A SDLT I Tape Cartridge A 1 Tape Cartridge Handling Guidelines Ensure that your tape backup solution performs reliably by following the general handling guidelines described here Always keep each tape cartridge in its protective plastic case when it is not in the tape drive When carrying tape cartridges in their cases always orient the cases so that the grooves in the cases interlock This prevents the cases from slippin
13. servo micro processor the custom designed SDLT ASICs and the cache memory International Electrotechnical Commission an international standards organization for electronics and electrotechnical matters Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers A hardware or software protocol contained in the electronics of the tape controller and tape drive that manages the exchange of data between the drive and computer The most common interfaces for small computer systems are AT IDE and SCSI A tiny connector box that slips over two pins that protrude from a circuit board When in place the jumper connects the pins electrically The jumper can be moved to change electrical connectors Kilobyte A unit of measure equal to 1 thousand 1024 bytes Light Emitting Diode Laser Guided Magnetic Recording technology Least Significant Bit Logical Unit Number Low Voltage Differential LVD is a physical interface with power low enough to allow integration within the SCSI controller chip Ultra2 SCSI uses a low voltage differential interface Glossary MB Metal Particle MP Tape MRC Heads MSB MSE MTBF Native Capacity Native Mode Parity Peripheral POS Positive Engagement POST PRML Megabyte A unit of measure equal to 1 million bytes A magnetic recording media in which a flexible base is coated with a mixture of magnetic particles and a bonding agent Magneto Resistive Cluster Head
14. 41 DB 1 DB 2 8 42 DB 2 DB 3 9 43 DB 3 DB 4 10 44 DB 4 DB 5 11 45 DB 5 DB 6 12 46 DB 6 DB 7 13 47 DB 7 DB P 14 48 DB P Ground 15 49 Ground DIFFSENS 16 50 Ground TERMPWR 17 51 TERMPWR TERMPWR 18 52 TERMPWR Reserved 19 53 Reserved Ground 20 54 Ground ATN 21 55 ATN Ground 22 56 Ground BSY 23 57 BSY ACK 24 58 ACK RST 25 59 RST MSG 26 60 MSG SEL 27 61 SEL C D 28 62 C D REQ 29 63 REQ HO 30 64 I O CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive Table 4 3 MSE LVD Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments Continued DB 8 31 65 DB 8 DB 9 32 66 DB 9 DB 10 33 67 DB 10 DB 11 34 68 DB 11 Table 4 4 HVD Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name DB 12 1 35 DB 12 DB 13 2 36 DB 13 DB 14 3 37 DB 14 DB 15 4 38 DB 15 DB P1 5 39 DB P1 Ground 6 40 Ground DB 0 7 41 DB 0 DB 1 8 42 DB 1 DB 2 9 43 DB 2 DB 3 10 44 DB 3 DB 4 11 45 DB 4 DB 5 12 46 DB 5 DB 6 13 47 DB 6 DB 7 14 48 DB 7 DB P 15 49 DB P DIFFSENS 16 50 Ground TERMPWR 17 51 TERMPWR TERMPWR 18 52 TERMPWR Reserved 19 53 Reserved ATN 20 54 ATN Ground 21 55 Ground BSY 22 56 BSY ACK 23 57 ACK RST 24 58 RST CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive Table 4 4 HVD Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assi
15. All tools are available on the Tandberg Data s web site http www tandberg com New tools and utilities get added frequently Follow the path Support gt DLTtape Support and look at the list to see what is available CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information 2 TapeAlert SDLT drives are delivered with TapeAlert features built in The internal SDLT firmware constantly monitors the device s hardware and media checking for errors and potential difficulties Any problems identified are flagged on the SCSI log page where 64 bytes have been reserved for use by TapeAlert After a backup has been completed the TapeAlert compatible backup application will automatically read the device s TapeAlert SCSI log page to check for any problems If an error is flagged your backup software displays a clear warning message on your screen and adds the TapeAlert messages to its logs These messages are standard across all applications that support TapeAlert and are designed to give clear explanation of the problem and suggested resolution For example if you were attempting to back up onto an expired tape you would see the following message WARNING The tape cartridge has reached the end of its useful life Copy any data you need to another tape Discard the old tape CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information cames Drive Specifications 3 1 This chapter describes various specifications that apply to the Tandberg Super
16. C 0 F to 120 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature 26 C 79 F Maximum Dew Point 2 C 36 F CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications 3 4 1 Backward Head Compatibility Transfer Rates Both the SDLT 220 and 320 drives feature an optional backward read compatibility BRC mode When in BRC mode the drives are capable of reading DLTtape IV tapes with DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 and DLT 1 VS80 formats The BRC transfer rates for the SDLT drive are listed in Table 3 17 Table 3 17 Backward Read Compatibility BRC Transfer Rates Native Read Format Cartridge Type Native Capacity Transfer Rate GB MB second SDLT 320 SDLT I 160 16 0 SDLT 220 SDLT I 110 11 0 DLT 8000 DLT IV 40 4 0 DLT 7000 DLT IV 35 3 5 DLT 4000 DLT IV 20 1 5 DLT 1 VS80 DLT IV 40 3 0 Notes e Transfer rates quoted are nominal measured reading uncompressed data e Non SDLT drives will eject a cartridge written in SDLT 320 format The SDLT 320 can read and write the SDLT 220 format at the native SDLT 220 transfer rate of 11 0 MB sec CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive This chapter describes how to install the internal tape drive into a system This includes configuration jumper settings connector pin assignments installation instructions power and signal cabling descriptions and operating instructions
17. GROUND or TERMPWR shall be terminated exactly once at each end of the bus At least one device must supply terminator power TERMPWR To enable TERMPWR install the jumper across Pins 1 and 2 Figure 4 3 on the TERMPWR jumper block Remove the jumper to disable TERMPWR Pins 3 and 4 on this block are reserved and require no jumpering Termpower Selection 12 84022 02 SCSI TPWR EN TERMPOWER Figure 4 3 TERMPWR Connector 4 3 3 Configuring the Internal Drive for Narrow SCSI The 8 pin Configuration Jumper block allows you to enable or disable the wide SCSI bus The default setting is for the wide SCSI bus to be enabled there is no jumper across Pins 1 and 2 when wide SCSI is enabled Figure 4 1 on page 4 8 To disable wide SCSI install a jumper across Pins 1 and 2 Pins 3 through 8 are reserved and require no jumpering 4 3 4 Installing the Internal Tape Drive Installing the tape drive requires securing the drive in its bay or chassis and connecting SCSI bus and power cables as described in Securing the Internal Tape Drive below When you have finished mounting and installing the drive proceed directly to Confirming the Installation on page 4 23 to confirm the installation Two perspective views of the internal tape drive are shown in Figure 4 4 CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive Figure 4 4 SDLT 220 320 Two Views Front Side Top and Back Side Top Securing the Internal Tape Drive This sect
18. If a SCSI device requires more than a bus settle delay to detect BUS FREE it clears the bus within a bus clear delay minus the excess time Bus Free Delay 800 ns Maximum time a SCSI device waits from its detection of BUS FREE until its assertion of BSY when going to ARBITRATION Bus Set Delay 1 8 us Maximum time for a device to assert BSY and its SCSI ID bit on the DATA BUS after it detects BUS FREE to enter ARBITRATION Bus Settle Delay 400 ns Minimum time to wait for the bus to settle after changing certain control signals as called out in the protocol definitions Cable Skew Delay 10 ns Maximum difference in propagation time allowed between any two SCSI bus signals measured between any two SCSI devices Data Release Delay 400 ns Maximum time for an initiator to release the DATA BUS signals following the transition of the I O signal from false to true Deskew Delay 45 ns Minimum time required to wait for all signals especially data signals to stabilize at their correct final value after changing CHAPTER 6 SCSI Description Table 6 5 SCSI Bus Timing Values Continued Disconnection Delay 200 us Minimum time that a drive waits after releasing BSY before participating in an ARBITRATION when honoring a DISCONNECT message from the initiator Hold Time 45 ns Minimum time added between the assertion of REQ or ACK and changing the data lines to
19. activate the drive eject switch Unlike previous generations of DLT the SDLT front panel contains no electronics CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information 2 4 4 Electronic Interface Module The Electronic Interface Module EIM is the electronic heart of the SDLT system It provides the main control function for the system and the interface from the system to the host computer The EIM provides the Advanced PRML feature of Quantum s SDLT technology advanced PRML is described in Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood on page 2 5 The EIM consists of two major boards the Integrated Controller Module ICM and a separate Host Interface Module HIM The ICM contains the main controller and servo micro processor the custom designed SDLT ASICs and the cache memory while the HIM implements the interface between the host system and the drive This allows easy configuration of the drive to match different host interfaces by simply substituting the appropriate HIM card As with the other major modules of the SDLT technology the EIM has been designed to be manufactured and tested as a distinct module 2 4 5 SDLT Cartridge Tape Module As with all tape technologies the SDLT cartridge is a key part of the overall system The main function of the Cartridge Tape Module CTM is to provide the magnetic recording media used by the system to store customer information The CTM also provides the protective cartridge that allows the media
20. any other tape cartridge is in the drive unload and eject it Press and hold the Eject button for six seconds after six seconds the Amber Write Protect LED will begin to blink Release the Eject button then quickly press and release the Eject button again At this point the Amber and Green LEDs start blinking synchronously in a regular rhythmic pattern The drive is now in Firmware Upgrade mode You now have a window of one minute to insert the tape cartridge If you do not insert a CUP FUP tape and the one minute time window expires both LEDs will stop blinking although the Green LED will remain on steadily illuminated The drive is now out of Firmware Upgrade mode and can be used in a normal manner once you insert a data tape cartridge To put the drive back in Firmware Upgrade mode repeat steps 2 3 and 4 above Insert the CUP FUP tape that was previously created After you insert the tape the Amber LED and the Green LED will change their pattern and start blinking in an alternating pattern The drive is now performing the Firmware Upgrade CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive NOTE The Firmware Upgrade will fail the microcode update process if the firmware personalities do not match this will be noted in the history log along with the reason for the failure Wait several minutes for the update process to complete The Amber and Green LEDs will blink the entire time that memory is being updated When the upda
21. document Super DLT Design and Integration Guide P N 432588 rev 01 or later CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications 3 1 7 Reliability MTBF Mean time between failures MTBF for the overall tape system is projected to be 250 000 hours Head life is a minimum of 30 000 tape motion hours and an average of 50 000 tape motion hours Media durability is 1 000 000 passes NOTE Tadberg Data does not warrant that predicted MTBF is representative of any particular unit installed for customer use Actual figures vary from unit to unit 3 1 8 Load and Unload Cycles Load and unload cycles are rated at 15 000 for the cartridge itself Table 3 5 shows the number of load and unload cycles and tape insertions an SDLT drive can perform before it needs to be replaced Table 3 5 Load and Unload Cycles Maximum SDLT 220 SDLT 320 Load unload cycles 50 000 100 000 Tape insertions 50 000 100 000 An insertion is when a tape is inserted into the receiver loaded to BOT and unloaded 3 2 Functional Specifications The following subsections contain full functional specifications for the Tandberg SDLT 220 320 tape drives CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications 3 2 1 SDLT 220 320 Performance Data Table 3 6 provides performance data for the SDLT system For a comparison of SDLT 220 320 storage capacities refer to Section 3 1 3 Storage Capacity on page 3 3 Table 3 6 SDLT 220 320 Performance Data Featur
22. ended terminator or 68 pin HVD differential terminator snap the wire cable clamps into place or tighten the screws to secure the terminator Ifthe SDLT drive is the only device connected to the SCSI bus attach the SCSI terminator to one of the connectors on the back of the drive If the SDLT drive is one of several devices connected to the SCSI bus and it is the last device connected to the SCSI bus attach the SCSI terminator to one of the connectors on the back of the drive CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive 4 Align the appropriate SCSI cable to its matching connector on the drive Carefully connect the cable to avoid bending or damaging the connector pins Check the SCSI cable and termination connections and ensure that they are attached correctly and seated firmly 5 Snapthe wire cable clamps into place to secure the cables AC Power Cable An AC power cord is supplied with each tabletop unit Carefully inspect the power cord and ensure that the cord is the appropriate cord for your country or region based on the criteria below WARNING Do not attempt to modify or use a tabletop 100 115 V AC power cord for 220 240 V AC input power Modifying the power cord in any way can cause personal injury and severe equipment damage The AC power cord used with the tabletop unit must meet the following criteria e The power cord should be a minimum of 18 3 AWG 60 C type SJT or SVT e UL and CSA certified cordage r
23. levels of performance and capacity to high performance linear tape products This provides high encoding efficiency recording densities for greater capacity and performance that enables SDLT to substantially increase transfer rates and capacity 2 3 5 Advanced Metal Powder Media Advanced Metal Powder AMP media is a state of the art media using durable metal powder technology for recording very high densities of data The back side of the AMP media receives a specially formulated coating to accept the optical servo tracks Because the servo information 1s on the back side of the media the entire data bearing side of the media is available for recording data and eliminate the need for pre formatting In addition AMP media has been designed to meet the needs of multiple generations of the SDLT technology 2 3 6 Positive Engagement Positive engagement is a highly robust tape leader buckling mechanism that increases cartridge life and supports the heavy duty cycle environments found in high end and automation environments This mechanism engages the tape leaders upon cartridge load and disengages them upon cartridge unload It uses a solid metal pin that is attached to the drive leader to link with molded clips that are permanently attached to the tape leader inside the cartridge The Positive Leader Link design makes the buckling of SDLT media a totally reliable mechanical process In addition to supporting SDLT media cartridges the buckling
24. reduces the amount of storage space required to hold a particular block of data Data transfer speed and total tape capacity are affected by the data compression achieved In accordance with industry practice a typical compression ratio is 2 1 of data storage Actual compression ratios achieved depend on the redundancy of data files being written Direct Current Data Control Module The DCM contains several of the functions and features of Quantum s LGMR technology which is at the heart of the SDLT technology Of the five technologies that constitute the LGMR technology two are found in the DCM These are the POS and the MRC heads The main functions of the DCM are to provide the path and guides for the all tape motion inside the drive and to write data to and read data from the tape According to the SCSI specification up to eight SCSI devices can be connected to a single SCSI bus Each SCSI device contains a SCSI ID number that can be set to 0 7 A low level usually kernel mode operating system component that enables a PC to communicate with peripheral devices such as fixed disk drives CD ROMS and tape drives Each kind of device requires a different driver Device driver programs are loaded into memory at boot time A term referring to the electrical characteristics of the signal used on the SCSI bus interface Differential signals minimize the effect of common mode signal noise and allow the SCSI bus to operate reliably over g
25. refer to SDLT I Tape Cartridge for SDLT I cartridge information This appendix covers e Tape Cartridge Handling Guidelines e Tape Cartridge Inspection Procedure e Tape Cartridge Write Protect Switch e Loading a Tape Cartridge e Unloading a Tape Cartridge APPENDIX B DLT IV Tape Cartridge B 1 Tape Cartridge Handling Guidelines Ensure that your tape backup solution performs reliably by following both the general handling guidelines described in this subsection Always keep each tape cartridge in its protective plastic case when it is not in the tape drive When carrying tape cartridges in their cases always orient the cases so that the grooves in the cases interlock This prevents the cases from slipping apart and falling Never stack the tape cartridges in a stack of more than five When placing tape cartridges in archival storage make sure you stand each tape cartridge vertically Do not carry cartridges loosely in a box or any other container Allowing cartridges to hit together exposes them to unnecessary physical shock Always observe the proper environmental conditions for the storage of tape cartridges Refer to the cartridge reference card supplied with each cartridge The ambient operating environment for the tape cartridge is Temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing If storage or transportation of a tape cartridge has exposed it to c
26. system the system performs a Power On Self Test POST POST completes in approximately ten seconds While POST is running the tape system responds BUSY to SCSI commands The tape system also responds to various SCSI messages during POST During this time if a host tries to negotiate Synchronous or Wide transfers the tape system will negotiate to Asynchronous or Narrow It may take longer than the duration of POST for the drive to become ready Table 5 1 Indicator Pattern During POST Stage What Can Be Observed 1 The LEDs light in a progressing pattern from left to right 2 The red and yellow LEDs are extinguished and the green LED flashes until POST completes 3 If POST fails the green and yellow LED will illuminate steadily and the red LED will blink Performing a Trial Back up Complete the following steps to perform a trial back up and verify the tape drive has been correctly installed e Insert a cartridge Push the cartridge completely into the system The tape will load automatically e Choose a sample file set from the host computer e Perform a back up and then restore the file set The system has been correctly installed if the back up is completely restored without any errors If you experience errors doublecheck the drive s configuration and setup using the ideas provided in Troubleshooting on page 5 13 After you have exhausted all troubleshooting alternatives contact your servi
27. the cartridge with a 220 format A scenario like this might be possible in a tape automation library where tapes are being drawn from a large pool usually with minimal human interaction While a 320 formatted cartridge is loading in a 220 drive the drive will report 02 04 01 Not Ready Calibration in Progress in response to Test Unit Ready TUR commands until the drive calibrates the tape and transitions to a ready state At that time it will report 06 28 00 Unit Attention Not Ready to Ready Transition Subsequent TUR commands will return Good status APPENDIX A SDLT I Tape Cartridge Once a 320 formatted cartridge has become ready in an SDLT 220 drive the drive will report Density Code 00h unknown format on any valid Mode Sense command If WRITE commands are given to a ready 320 formatted cartridge in an SDLT 220 drive the WRITE commands will be honored On this subsequent overwrite of the 320 formatted cartridge to 220 format the drive will change the Density Code to 48h 220 format If calibration fails the drive will report a persistent calibration error condition In most cases REWIND commands will not return an error condition solely due to format discrepancies when 320 formatted cartridge is ready in a 220 drive On the other hand REWIND commands will report an error condition if mechanical or servo related problems occur If a READ SPACE or LOCATE command is sent to an SDLT 220 drive containing a 320 ca
28. to be removed and stored safely From the outside the SDLT cartridge looks very similar to the DLT IV cartridges The basic geometry write protection switch and label space are unchanged from the DLT IV cartridge This simplifies the integration of SDLT into existing operating environments and into automated tape libraries The SDLT cartridge is easy to recognize it has a different color than the DLT IV cartridge and contains a distinctive pattern molded into the shell The SDLT cartridge has a new more rugged design that includes a thicker internal circular wall surrounding the media and more structural ribbing to increase overall cartridge resilience and reduce potential damage to the cartridge if it should be dropped New wear resistant materials reduce the potential for debris generation and increase the life of the cartridge CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information 2 5 Key Differences Between the SDLT 220 and the SDLT 320 Table 2 1 compares important features in the SDLT 220 and the SDLT 320 products Table 2 1 A Comparison of SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Features Parameter SDLT 220 SDLT 320 Capacity Compressed 220 GB 320 GB Uncompressed 110 GB 160 GB Data Transfer Rate Compressed 22 MBps 32 MBps Uncompressed 11 MBps 16 MBps Media Compatibility SDLT Tape 1 SDLT Tape 1 DLT Tape IV Read Only DLT Tape IV Read Only DLT 1 VS80 DLT 1 VS80 TRS13 Model Read Only Read Only The compression rates sho
29. whenever you change or load a new tape cartridge If a tape cartridge is dropped or subjected to some hard physical shock If the SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape cartridge or If you receive a shipment of tape cartridges that show any sign of shipping damage APPENDIX A SDLT I Tape Cartridge Follow these steps to visually inspect a SDLT I cartridge 1 Remove the tape cartridge from its protective plastic case 2 Look at the end of the tape cartridge holding it as shown in Figure A 1 now look at the bottom of the tape cartridge holding it as shown in Figure A 2 Reel Lock 1 Figure A 1 End View of SDLT I Cartridge Check the reel lock openings and ensure that the small plastic tabs inside are partially visible The reel locks are black in color Like any plastic part the reel locks can break if the cartridge is dropped f the reel lock tabs are not visible do not use the cartridge Spring Loaded Hub Reel Lock 2 Figure A 2 Bottom View of SDLT I Cartridge 3 Look at the tape cartridge to check for any obvious cracks or other physical damage Rotate the cartridge in your hands looking for broken or missing parts APPENDIX A SDLT I Tape Cartridge 4 Finally check for proper operation of the tape cartridge s write protect switch Figure A 3 This sliding switch located on the end of the tape cartridge used for the tape label should snap smartly back and forth and the orange tab shou
30. which is at the heart of the SDLT technology Of the five technologies that constitute the LGMR technology two are found in the DCM These are the POS and the MRC heads The main functions of the DCM are to provide the path and guides for all the tape motion inside the drive and to write data to and read data from the tape In addition to the POS and MRC heads described in Section 2 3 2 Pivoting Optical Servo on page 2 4 and Section 2 3 3 Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads on page 2 4 the DCM contains a number of components that interact to perform these functions These components include the advanced head guide assembly take up reel drive motor the optical servo system and the tape heads The SDLT path from the first tape guide through the take up reel and motor has been simplified and improved from the previous DLT systems The addition of servo technology in the POS system has allowed for the reduction of the number of tape guides from six to four This provides a simpler tape path in the SDLT drive improving performance and reliability In addition to its mechanical components the DCM also contains printed circuit boards that control the functions of the DCM and the tape heads CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information 2 4 2 Tape Control Module The Tape Control Module TCM implements the functions required to buckle and unbuckle the tape and control the tape motion The TCM consists of a variety of components
31. 0 0 cece ee eee eee 5 7 Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head 040 5 7 When to Use the Cleaning Tape lees 5 8 Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape 4 5 8 Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape sese esses 5 8 Loading the Cleaning Tape Into a Tabletop Drive 5 9 Front Panel Controls and LEDs 0 000 eee 5 10 Troubleshooting eroe ede exe Pe E 5 13 POST Troubleshooting sleeeeeee se 5 13 Over Temperature Condition 0 0 0 ee esee 5 15 SCSI Description vss Res X FERRO DES 6 1 SCSIOVerVIEW uoc bci c ed ru e es ehe 6 1 SCSI 2 Commands tiep esi ERE Ra bedded hie 6 3 SCSL 3 Commands cese ree eee ure e Rie a cn 6 5 Party eve enh hh base YR SEE ME hee RNS IRE EA SERE wet 6 6 Signal States otc ee eM o LU A s 6 6 Signal Values siis wc gu x RR ta eta EC ROUES R 6 6 SCSIIDS LET 6 8 Table of Contents CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX A APPENDIX B Glossary SCSI Signal Definitions 6 9 Signal Bus Timings 2e ovv e RV ES 6 10 Regulatory Compliance 7 1 Safety Regulations llle 7 1 Safety Certifications 0 0 0 cece eee ee ee 7 1 Safety Requirements 0 0 0c eee eee eh 7 2 Electromagnetic Field Specifications 0 000000 08 7 2 Electromagnetic Emissions 00 00 c eee eee eee eee ee 7 2 Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility 7 3 Conduct
32. 0ns minimum standard or 100 to 500ns minimum fast synchronous 1 Recommended time 2 Set during an SDTR message CHAPTER 6 SCSI Description caes Regulatory Compliance This chapter describes various regulations that apply to the Quantum Super DLTtape system which include e Safety Regulations describes compliance with various standards published by international safety organizations e Electromagnetic Field Specifications describes the susceptibility of the SDLT tape drive to ambient electromagnetic fields and describes the susceptibility of the system to unexpected electrostatic discharge e Acoustic Noise Emissions describes compliance with various acoustic standards 7 1 Safety Regulations This section lists the safety regulations that the SDLT tape system meets or exceeds such as UL CSA EN IEC and GS Mark 7 1 1 Safety Certifications The SDLT tape system meets or exceeds requirements for safety in the United States UL 1950 Canada CSA950 C22 2 No 950 and Europe EN60950 IEC 950 and is certified to bear the GS mark CHAPTER 7 Regulatory Compliance 7 1 2 Safely Requirements Safety requirements include e UL1950 Information Technology Including Electrical Business Equipment e CSA950 C22 2 No 950 Information Technology Including Electrical Business Equipment e EN60950 IEC 950 Information Technology Including Electrical Business Equipment 7 2 Electr
33. DLTtape system which include e Product Specifications provides the product specifications for the SDLT 220 320 tape drives e Functional Specifications provides the functional specifications for the SDLT 220 320 tape drives e Environmental Specifications provides the environmental specifications for the SDLT 220 320 tape drives e Recording Media Specifications provides the media specifications for SDLT I and DLT IV tape cartridges Product Specifications The following subsections contain full product specifications for the Tandberg SDLT 220 320 tape drives CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications 3 1 1 Interface Type The SDLT drive is available in either of two possible SCSI interface versions these versions provide three possible SCSI interface types e Multimode Single Ended MSE provides one of two interfaces Low Voltage Differential LVD running at 80 MB second or Single Ended SE running at 40 MB second e High Voltage Differential HVD running at 40 MB second NOTE By default the SDLT system is shipped with a wide SCSI configuration that you can convert to narrow SCSI if you wish For details refer to Configuring the Internal Drive for Narrow SCST on page 4 10 3 1 2 Physical Dimensions Table 3 1 provides physical dimensions for the SDLT system Table 3 1 SDLT 220 320 Physical Dimensions and Shipping Weight Description Internal Version Tabletop Ver
34. Drive Status Cleaning Rq d Green LED Yellow LED Figure B 6 Front Panel LEDs 2 If you have loaded a DLT IV cartridge into a Backward Read Compatible BRC tape drive the cartridge is accepted The Mode Sense information will report the Media Type as 85h and the correct Density Code as read from the tape Additionally the Write Protect WP bit in the Mode Sense header will be set this is done to protect data that is already on the tape APPENDIX B DLT IV Tape Cartridge Any command that attempts to write to the medium Write Write Filemarks Erase will return Check Condition status The Sense Key will be set to Data Protect 7 and the ASC ASCQ will be set to Cannot Write Medium Incompatible Format 30 05 No update of the tape will be performed NOTE For more details about specific SCSI commands and sense codes refer to a separate document Super DLT SCSI Interface Guide P N 432614 rev 01 or later B 5 Unloading a Tape Cartridge Complete this subsection to unload a tape cartridge refer to Figure B 6 as needed CAUTION Remove the tape cartridge from the tape drive BEFORE turning off host power Failure to remove a tape cartridge may result in cartridge or tape drive damage Do NOT rush removal of the tape cartridge premature removal can cause tape leader failure Wait until the drive ejects the cartridge and the Drive Status LED lights steadily before removing the cartridge 1 Press the E
35. MSG message A signal driven by a target during the MESSAGE phase REQ request A signal driven by a target to indicate a request for an information transfer to or from the initiator Each byte of data transferred is accompanied with a REQ ACK handshake RST reset An OR tied signal that initiates a RESET condition SEL select An OR tied signal used by an initiator to select a target or by a target to reselect an initiator CHAPTER 6 SCSI Description 6 6 2 Signal Bus Timing The ANSI SCSI 2 standard defines the SCSI bus timing values listed in Table 6 5 Table 6 5 SCSI Bus Timing Values Timing Description Value Description Arbitration Delay 2 4 us Minimum time a SCSI device waits from asserting BSY for arbitration until the DATA BUS can be examined to see if arbitration has been won there is no maximum time Assertion Period 90 ns Minimum time a drive asserts REQ while using synchronous data transfers also the minimum time that an initiator asserts ACK while using synchronous data transfers Bus Clear Delay 800 ns Maximum time for a SCSI device to stop driving all bus signals after 1 BUS FREE is detected 2 SEL is received from another SCSI device during ARBITRATION 3 Transition of RST to true For condition 1 the maximum time for a SCSI device to clear the bus is 1200 ns 1 2 us from BSY and SEL first becoming both false
36. SDLT 220 320 Product Information 2 1 OVERVIEW 1 ss cse re ste ee dea ROCA T S equ TA TR re gi du Seeds 2 1 SDLT 220 320 Product Features lees 2 2 SDLT 220 320 Technology eee 2 3 Laser Guided Magnetic Recording 0 00 02 ee eee 2 3 Pivoting Optical Servo lseeeeeeeee eee 2 4 Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads 00 0000 ee 2 4 Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood 2 5 Advanced Metal Powder Media 00 00 cece ee eee 2 5 Positive Engagement 0 0 0 ee eee eee 2 5 SDLT 220 320 Modular Design 0 0 0 0 ec eee eee eee 2 6 Data Control Module 1 0 0 eee eee 2 7 Tape Control Module 0 0 eee eee eee 2 8 TEM PGBXA ximREDPBEXWWEHNSHR a BES ae RE TER 2 8 Base Plate iu oe tei se Sa oe Tb S esit 2 8 Cartridge Rec iver 23 0 sesso eR ke Re LR n ahs 2 8 Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism 2 9 Front Panel Module 0 0 2 9 Electronic Interface Module 0 0 0 0 0 00a 2 10 Table of Contents CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 SDLT Cartridge Tape Module 0 000000 e eee 2 10 Key Differences Between the SDLT 220 and the SDLT 320 2 11 Tandberg Data Diagnostics Tools 0 0 00 2 12 Tape lett ote elt testo eb dete detto eb dh ted 2 13 Drive Specifications liliis 3 1 Product Specifications llle eee 3 1 Interface Type iii Av
37. TANDBERG Super DLT Product manual TANDBERG DATA zz Ey Revision 2 June 2002 432589 01 SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual Copyright Copyright 2002 by Tandberg Data All rights reserved Trademarks Quantum the Quantum logo DLTtape the DLTtape logo Super DLTtape and the Super DLTtape logo are trademarks of Quantum Corporation registered in the U S A and other countries Laser Guided Magnetic Recording LGMR and Pivoting Optical Servo POS are trademarks of Quantum Corporation Other company and product names used in this document are trademarks registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners Legal Disclaimers The information contained in this document is the property of Tandberg Data ASA Tandberg retains its copyright on the information contained herein in all cases and situations of usage including derivative works The possessor agrees to safeguard this information and to maintain it in confidence and not re publish it in whole or in part without Tandberg s prior written consent Tandberg Data reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes or improvements in units previously sold or shipped Itis the responsibility of the user to carefully read and understand the User Manual statements for Class A Equipment and Class B Equipment that appear on page iv and page v respectively Contact Information
38. YS C OBGiCcUG4dDHEaEUIXUR EAT BKDRBKENSCEMBOVEF User Manual Statements for Class B Equipment Tabletop Tape System 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may cause undesirable operation Any modifications to this device unless expressly approved by the manufacturer can void the user s authority to operate this equipment under Part 15 of the FCC rules 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 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the rece
39. al DC power is calculated from the average RMS DC power drawn during this operating mode measured at nominal DC voltage This value also takes into account that the peak currents on the 5V and 12V do not occur at the same time The Max AC power is calculated from the typical AC power in tabletop drives 3 sigma The Typical AC power is calculated from the average of AC power drawn in tabletop drives The motor start modes draw the most current from the 12V supply so they are shown separately These events last lt 1 second and occur at a duty cycle of less than 25 The Max values for each mode are based on the Max rms values since the peak values are of very short duration CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications 3 2 4 Tape System Recording Method The SDLT 220 tape system uses the Partial Response Maximum Likelihood PRML 32 33 encoding method for reading writing SDLT format The SDLT 320 tape system uses the PRML 32 33 encoding method for reading writing SDLT 320 and 220 format CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications 3 3 Environmental Specifications The SDLT 220 320 tape drive operates in environments that include general offices and workspaces with systems capable of maintaining standard comfort levels The following subsections provide the environmental specifications for the SDLT systems both the internal and the tabletop configurations For long term trouble free operation it is strongly recommended that SDLT tape drive
40. alling Your Tape Drive Controller Diag Port 8 pin Configuration Jumper Diagnostic use only Omit jumper on Pins 1 2 to enable wide SCSI Power Connector SCSI Port 4 pin 68 pin Loader Connector RS 422 8 pin SCSI ID Jumper Block TERMPWAR Block No jumpers on this block Install jumper on Pins 1 2 default SCSI ID of 5 to enable TERMPWR Denotes Pin 1 orientation Figure not drawn to scale Figure 4 1 Connectors on the Back Panel e e e e A Ke oo 700 iE A 698 262 649 277 322 000 3 amp g amp 8 mo B e a d ei NOTES 1 000 DATUMS ARE MACHINED MOUNTING SURFACES Figure 4 2 Back Panel Connector Locations Drawn to Scale CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive Table 4 1 SCSIID Address Selections SCSI ID Jumper Across Pins 9 10 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 1 1 4 1 0 1 0 0 5 default 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 1 1 0 7 1 0 1 1 1 8 1 1 0 0 0 9 1 1 0 0 1 10 1 1 0 1 0 11 1 1 0 1 1 12 1 1 1 0 0 13 1 1 1 0 1 14 1 1 1 1 0 15 1 1 1 1 1 0 No Jumper installed 1 Jumper installed Jumpering Pins 9 10 forces the drive to ignore the firmware value and read the value jumpered on the block CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive 4 3 2 Configuring the Internal Drive for TERMPWR A SCSI bus must be terminated at each end of the bus All signals not defined as RESERVED
41. ammed directly into the circuitry of a programmable read only memory or electronically erasable programmable read only memory chips Used for controlling the operation of the computer or tape device Distinct from software which is stored in random access memory and can be altered with ease Glossary G GB GSLink Head HiFN HIM HRE HVD HWE Gigabyte A unit of measure equal to 1000 Megabytes MB or 1 073 741 824 bytes Global Storage Link This SDLT feature allows you to quickly diagnose the integrity of the drive using an infrared wireless communication connector located on the front panel of the tape drive The tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to create and read back the magnetic patterns on the tape Also known as the read write head An ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit for the SDLT that handles data compression Host Interface Module This board is one of two boards that make up the EIM The HIM implements the interface between the host system and the drive Hard Read Error High Voltage Differential HVD transceivers are high powered and as such cannot be integrated into a controller chip requiring separate external transceivers Hard Write Error Glossary ICM IEC IEEE Interface Jumper KB LED LGMR LSB LUN LVD Integrated Controller Module This board is one of two boards that make up the EIM The ICM contains the main controller and
42. ape moves from the cartridge past the read write head and onto the take up reel The patented DLTtape drive head guide assembly provides a gentle and solid path that ensures tracking accuracy and long tape life Terabyte A unit of measure equal to 1000 Gigabytes GB Tape Control Module The SDLT TCM consists of a variety of components the most significant of these include the base plate the cartridge receiver the tape supply motor assembly the floor plate assembly and the buckling mechanism A physical requirement of the SCSI bus A device that attaches to both ends of an electrical bus and prevents reflection or echoes of signals that reach the end of the bus A linear or angled pattern of data written on a tape surface DLT and SDLT drives write information on multiple tracks simultaneously The speed at which the data is transferred between a host i e drive and a recorded device Usually expressed as bytes sec or bytes minute Tape Unit Ready Technischer Uberwachungs Verein German Safety Agency Glossary UL Unformatted Capacity XEZ Underwriters Laboratory a United States safety organization The total number of usable byes on the media including the space that will be required later to record location boundary definitions and timing information See also Native Capacity An ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit for the SDLT TANDBERG DATA zzz www tandberg com Tandb
43. artridge fully into the tape drive The Drive Status LED blinks to show that the tape is loading When the tape reaches the BOT marker the LED lights steadily The tape is now ready for use SDLT 220 Write Protect SDLT 320 Drive Density Amber LED Drive Status Cleaning Ra d Green LED Yellow LED Figure A 4 Front Panel LEDs APPENDIX A SDLT I Tape Cartridge A 5 Unloading a Tape Cartridge Complete this subsection to unload a tape cartridge refer to Figure A 4 on page A 7 as needed CAUTION Remove the tape cartridge from the tape drive BEFORE turning off host power Failure to remove a tape cartridge may result in cartridge or tape drive damage Do NOT rush removal of the tape cartridge Wait until the drive ejects the cartridge and the Drive Status LED lights steady before removing the cartridge 1 Press the Eject button or issue an appropriate system software command the drive completes any active writing of data to the tape The Drive Status LED blinks as the tape rewinds When the tape is finished rewinding the drive ejects the cartridge and the Drive Status LED lights steadily 2 Remove the cartridge from the drive and return the cartridge to its plastic case to protect the cartridge from damage A 6 Overwriting 320 Formatted SDLT Tape Cartridges This section describes what happens when a 320 formatted cartridge is inserted into a 220 drive and the drive is instructed to overwrite
44. ata Transfer Error Rates eh 3 4 Table 3 4 Maximum Data Transfer Rates lllleeeeeee e 3 5 Table 3 5 Load and Unload Cycles Maximum sese 3 6 Table 3 6 SDLT 220 320 Performance Data lssseseeeeeee eh 3 7 Table 3 7 Non Operating Shock Specifications Unpackaged 000000000008 3 8 Table 3 8 Non Operating Shock Specifications Packaged Drop 0005 3 8 Table 3 9 Non Operating Vibration Specifications 0 0 0 eee eee 3 9 Table 3 10 Operating Shock and Vibration Specifications 0 00 0 cee eee eee eee 3 10 Table 3 11 Current and Power Specifications 00 0c cece eee ee eee 3 11 Table 3 12 Temperature and Humidity Specification 0 0 0 cee eee eee ee 3 14 Table 3 13 Drive Storage and Shipment Specifications llle eee eese 3 14 Table 3 14 Particulate Contamination Limits 3 15 Table 3 15 Super DLTtape I Media Specifications 0 00 0 eee ee eee 3 16 Table 3 16 DLTtape Media Operating and Storage Limits 00000005 3 16 Table 3 17 Backward Read Compatibility BRC Transfer Rates eese 3 17 List of Tables CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive 4 1 Table 4 1 SCSI ID Address Selections 0 0 0 0 ccc cee eee eee eens 4 9 Table 4 2 MSE and SE Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments 000s ee eens 4 14 Table 4 3 MSE LVD Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignm
45. ated for use at 250 V AC with a current rating that is at least 12546 of the current rating of the product e The AC plug must be terminated in a grounding type male plug designed for use in your country or region It must also have marks showing certification by an agency acceptable in your country or region e The tabletop unit cord connector must be an IEC type CEE 22 female connector e The cord must be no longer than 4 5 meters 14 5 feet e The cord must be FCC compliant with emissions specifications Figure 4 8 on page 4 23 shows the AC power cord plug end types for 115 V AC and 220 240 V AC usage CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive 4 5 Figure 4 8 AC Power Cord Connector Types The power supply of the tabletop unit has an auto sensing feature no adjustment or switch setting changes are required for different AC sources Refer to Figure 4 7 and Figure 4 8 Connect one end of the AC cord into the power connector on the back of the tabletop drive connect the other end of the cord to the AC outlet Upon completion proceed to the next section to confirm the installation Confirming the Installation To confirm the installation power on the SDLT system and the host computer The screens displayed at power up contain BIOS operating system and SCSI controller information If the first screen displays host adapter and SCSI ID information then the system is being recognized and the installation is successful Refer t
46. automatically ejects the tape a fixed distance from the front of the drive There is no longer a manual lock and release handle to operate when loading and unloading the cartridge This soft load capability makes SDLT easier for customers to use in both stand alone applications and automated tape libraries Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism This design for SDLT uses a solid metal pin attached to the drive leader which positively links with molded clips that are permanently attached to the tape leader inside the cartridge The buckling mechanism is responsible for engaging the tape leaders upon cartridge load and disengaging them on cartridge unload The SDLT buckling mechanism has been designed to work with the new leaders of the SDLT design as well as the leaders of the previous DLT design allowing backward read compatibility BRC of DLT IV cartridges in the SDLT system 2 4 3 Front Panel Module The Front Panel Module FPM of the system sometimes referred to as the bezel performs a number of functions The functions of the SDLT FPM include e Protecting the front of the TCM from physical damage e Channeling airflow through the system e Aligning the cartridge when it is inserted into the system e Providing system status and information through LEDs e Enabling cartridge ejection e Delivering the overall cosmetic look of the system The FPM is a single module with lenses for the system s LEDs and a button to
47. ce representative e Press the Eject button to unload the cartridge If you are unsure which button is the Eject button refer to Figure 5 1 on page 5 11 CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive NOTE You can review specific instructions for loading a tape cartridge in Appendix A SDLT I Tape Cartridge and Appendix B DLT IV Tape Cartridge 5 3 Overwriting 320 Formatted Cartridges in a 220 Drive This section describes what happens when a 320 formatted cartridge is inserted into an SDLT 220 drive and the drive is instructed to overwrite the cartridge with a 220 format NOTE This discussion applies only to SDLT 220 drives firmware revision V45 and higher When a 320 formatted cartridge is overwritten in a 220 drive all 320 formatted data on that cartridge is lost forever This includes any future attempt to space past the 220 formatted data into the old 320 formatted data in an attempt to perform heroic data recovery For more detailed information about how the tape drive responds internally refer to Section A 6 Overwriting 320 Formatted SDLT Tape Cartridges on page A 8 CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive 5 4 Updating the Firmware When you need to update the firmware in a drive you can do it either of two ways e Build a firmware image tape this tape can be used in either a manual firmware update or in a Library setting e Update the firmware over the SCSI bus Both of these approaches are described brief
48. ct sunlight Do not insert any cartridge that has been dropped into the SDLT drive without at least a thorough visual inspection as described in this paper A dropped cartridge may have dislodged loosened or damaged internal components APPENDIX A SDLT I Tape Cartridge Avoid unnecessary opening of the cartridge door this may expose the tape to contamination or physical damage Do not use graphite pencils water soluble felt pens or other debris producing writing instruments on your labels Never erase a label replace it Make sure you place the 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 may cause a label to cling to the cartridge A label that is accidentally inserted into the drive along with a cartridge can prevent the hub reel and drive gear from meshing Maintain clean operating working and storage environments Follow all tape cartridge handling instructions that accompany your cartridges or tape drive A 2 Tape Cartridge Inspection Procedure Ensure that your tape backup solution performs reliably by following the Visual Mechanical Inspection VMI procedures described in this subsection These steps will help you identify any potential tape cartridge problems and will prevent accidental loss of data or damage to your SDLT system You should do a VMI As a general practice
49. ctor Pin Assignments Signal Name Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name Ground 1 35 DB 12 Ground 2 36 DB 13 Ground 3 37 DB 14 Ground 4 38 DB 15 Ground 5 39 DB P1 Ground 6 40 DB 0 Ground 7 41 DB 1 Ground 8 42 DB 2 Ground 9 43 DB 3 Ground 10 44 DB 4 Ground 11 45 DB 5 Ground 12 46 DB 6 Ground 13 47 DB 7 Ground 14 48 DB P0 Ground 15 49 Ground CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive Table 4 2 MSE and SE Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments Continued DIFFSENS 16 50 Ground TERMPWR 17 51 TERMPWR TERMPWR 18 52 TERMPWR Reserved 19 53 Reserved Ground 20 54 Ground Ground 21 55 ATN Ground 22 56 Ground Ground 23 57 BSY Ground 24 58 ACK Ground 25 59 RST Ground 26 60 MSG Ground 27 61 SEL Ground 28 62 C D Ground 29 63 REQ Ground 30 64 I O Ground 31 65 DB 8 Ground 32 66 DB 9 Ground 33 67 DB 10 Ground 34 68 DB 11 Note The minus sign next to a signal indicates active low CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive Table 4 3 MSE LVD Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name DB 12 1 35 DB 12 DB 13 2 36 DB 13 DB 14 3 37 DB 14 DB 15 4 38 DB 15 DB P1 5 39 DB P1 DB 0 6 40 DB 0 DB 1 7
50. e SDLT 220 SDLT 320 Drive Read Write Transfer Rate 11 MB second native 16 MB second native Tracks 56 logical tracks 448 physical tracks Same Track Density 1058 tracks per inch tpi Same Linear Bit Density 133 Kbits per inch bpi 193 Kbits per inch bpi Read Write Tape Speed 116 inches per second ips 122 inches per second ips Operating Speed 3 5 0 5 oz Rewind Tape Speed 160 ips Same Linear Search Tape Speed 160 ips Same Average Rewind Time 69 seconds Same Maximum Rewind Time 140 seconds Same Average Access Time from BOT 70 seconds Same Maximum Access Time from BOT 142 seconds Same 12 seconds typical Poet BOT 40 seconds unformatted tape mame Unload from BOT 12 seconds Same Nominal Tape Tension PRA ete Q6 Same Depending on data type and SCSI bus limitations system configuration Note that data is typical times may be longer if error recovery time is needed CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications 3 2 2 Shock and Vibration Specifications The following tables provide non operating and operating shock and vibration specifications for the SDLT system Table 3 7 Non Operating Shock Specifications Unpackaged Shock Unpackaged Pulse Shape Square wave v sine pulse Peak Acceleration 40G 140G Duration 10 ms 180 inches second 2ms Application X Y Z axes twice in each axi
51. e actual peak voltage above the normal AC voltage from the power source The maximum energy in a single pulse from the transient generator must be Table 7 5 Electrostatic Discharge ESD Failure Level Limits Failure Type Equipment Specifications Comments Hard Office 1 to 12 kV No operator intervention soft recoverable errors allowed Hardware Office Up to 15 kV No component damage operator intervention allowed soft hard errors allowed CHAPTER 7 Regulatory Compliance 7 3 Acoustic Noise Emissions The following table provides the tape system s acoustic noise emission levels both as noise power and sound pressure Table 7 6 Acoustic Noise Emissions Nominal Acoustics Preliminary declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779 EN27779 Noise Power Emission Level Mode LNPEc Internal Version Tabletop Version Idle Not applicable 5 4 Bel Streaming 5 9 Bel 5 9 Bel Sound Pressure Level LPAc Mode Internal Version Tabletop Version Idle Not applicable 42 dB Streaming 47 dB 53 dB APPENDIX A SDLT I Tape Cartridge From the outside the SDLT I cartridge looks very similar to the DLT IV cartridges The basic geometry write protection switch and label space are unchanged from the DLT IV cartridge This simplifies the integration of SDLT into existing operating environments and into automated tape libraries The SDLT I cartridge is easy to recognize
52. e released or driven true but is never driven false during this phase I amp T The signal is driven by the initiator drive or both as specified in the SELECTION and RESELECTION phase Init If driven this signal is driven only by the active initiator None The signal is released that is not driven by any SCSI device The bias circuitry of the bus terminators pulls the signal to the false state Winner The signal is driven by the winning SCSI device Targ If the signal is driven it is driven only by the active drive CHAPTER 6 SCSI Description 6 5 2 SCSI IDs 6 6 SCSI permits a maximum of 16 devices the host adapter is considered one device when using wide SCSI Each SCSI device has a unique SCSI ID assigned to it This SCSI ID provides an address for identifying the device on the bus On the drive the SCSI ID is assigned by configuring jumpers or connecting remote switches to the option connector For detailed instructions about how to set the SCSI ID refer to Setting the Internal Drive SCSI ID on page 4 7 SCSI Signals The following subsections define SCSI signals and bus timing values CHAPTER 6 SCSI Description 6 6 1 SCSI Signal Definitions Table 6 4 lists the SCSI bus signals Table 6 4 SCSI 2 Bus Signal Definitions Signal Definition ACK acknowledge A signal driven by the initiator as an acknowledgment of receipt of data from a target or as a signal to a target i
53. eading writing or rewinding the tape e the tape is loading unloading or rewinding ON The drive is idle There may or may not be a cartridge in the tape drive OFF There is no Off state Cleaning Required Yellow Cleaning Required See Cleaning the Tape Right Mechanism on page 5 7 Eject Button Use the Eject button to eject the tape cartridge from the drive When you press the button the drive completes any active writing of data to the tape then ejects the cartridge Refer to the applicable tape cartridge appendix for detailed tape cartridge handling procedures Infrared Communication Port This infrared port also known as the Global Storage Link GS Link provides a wireless remote testing base for customers and integrators to access system diagnostic information See your Quantum sales representative for more information CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive 5 7 Troubleshooting The following subsections provide troubleshooting information that might be helpful should the system fail its Power On Self Text POST Refer to the tape cartridge appendices in this manual Appendix A SDLT I Tape Cartridge and Appendix B DLT IV Tape Cartridge for complete visual inspection instructions for SDLT and DLT cartridges The web site http www superdlttape com includes much valuable information about SDLT systems 5 7 1 POST Troubleshooting Table 5 4 provides troubleshooting
54. ed Emissions llle ees 7 3 Radiated Emissions 0 0 cece eee cee eee 7 4 Susceptibility and ESD Limits 7 5 Acoustic Noise Emissions llle 7 6 SDLT Tape Cartridge A 1 Tape Cartridge Handling Guidelines 0 0 00005 A 2 Tape Cartridge Inspection Procedure 0 00 e eee eee A 3 Tape Cartridge Write Protect Switch 0 0 0c eee eee eee A 5 Loading a Tape Cartridge 2 2 eee eee eee A 7 Unloading a Tape Cartridge 0 0 0 0 eee A 8 Overwriting 320 Formatted SDLT Tape Cartridges A 8 DLT IV Tape Cartridge B 1 Tape Cartridge Handling Guidelines 00 20 0005 B 2 Tape Cartridge Inspection Procedure 02002 e ee eee B 3 Tape Cartridge Write Protect Switch 0 0 ce eee eee eee B 7 Loading a Tape Cartridge 0 0 2 eee eee B 8 Unloading a Tape Cartridge B 9 List of Tables CHAPTER 1 Introduction 22 2 2 0 4 iat oo diuo ee Ex IE HE 1 1 Table 1 1 Typographical Conventions 0 0 eee III 1 4 CHAPTER2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information 2 1 Table 2 1 A Comparison of SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Features 0 004 2 11 CHAPTERS Drive Specifications 3 1 Table 3 1 SDLT 220 320 Physical Dimensions and Shipping Weight llle 3 2 Table 3 2 SDLT 220 320 Storage Capacity lssseleeee eee 3 3 Table 3 3 D
55. educe the buildup of static electricity that might harm the system Observe the following precautions to avoid ESD related problems Use a properly installed anti static pad on your work surface Always use a properly fitted and grounded wrist strap or other suitable ESD protection when handling the tape system and observe proper ESD grounding techniques Hold the drive only by its sides Do not touch any components on the printed circuit board assembly PCBA Leave the drive in its anti static bag until you are ready to install it in the system Place the drive on a properly grounded anti static work surface pad when it is out of its protective anti static bag Do not use the bag as a substitute for the work surface anti static pad The outside of the bag may not have the same anti static properties as the inside It could actually increase the possibility of ESD problems Do not use any test equipment to check components on the PCBA There are no user serviceable components on the drive CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive 4 2 Pre Installation Guidelines Before you begin check the contents of the box record the applicable numbers check for SCSI controller and cable compatibility and confirm software and operating system compatibility Finally check the drive to make sure it is operating properly before installing it in a system 1 Unpack and review the contents of the box to ensure that nothing has been damaged If i
56. ee eeees 4 4 Pre Installation Guidelines llle 4 5 Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive 4 6 Setting the Internal Drive SCSI ID 0 4 7 Configuring the Internal Drive for TERMPWR 4 10 Configuring the Internal Drive for Narrow SCSI 4 10 Table of Contents CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 6 Installing the Internal Tape Drive 005 4 10 Securing the Internal Tape Drive 4 4 11 Connecting the Internal Drive Cables 4 12 Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Drive 4 20 Configuring the Drive 0 0 eee eee eee es 4 20 Installing the Tabletop Drive 0 0 00 cee ee ee eee 4 21 SCSL Cables scx tt a ita Woke AU tous 4 21 AC Power Cables cicer xe Dx ERU X ER 4 22 Confirming the Installation llle 4 23 Using Your Tape Drive 5 1 Power On Self Testi reien cce top Te e OUR AGPIRER a 5 2 Performing a Trial Back up 0 0 cece eee ee eee 5 2 Overwriting 320 Formatted Cartridges in a 220 Drive 5 3 Updating the Firmware seleleeeeee eee 5 4 Update the Firmware Using the SCSI Bus 5 4 Making a FUP CUP Tape 0 0c cece eee eee 5 5 Using a CUP FUP Tape III 5 5 Troubleshooting the Firmware Code Update 5 6 Cleaning the Tape Mechanism 0
57. en deh el a Neo a ee Vet 3 2 Physical Dimensions 0 0 c eee eee eee eee 3 2 Storage Capacity o ic osea re d eee eet 3 3 Compressiofi coup oa Fae eee REPE Ae Pe RUE Ue Eg 3 3 D ta Integrity 4 zone PARERE x ER TRE 3 4 Maximum Data Transfer Rate 0 0 00 eee ee eee 3 5 Reliability MTBF aara ie tataa e eI 3 6 Load and Unload Cycles 0 0 2c cee 3 6 Functional Specifications 0 0 cece eee eee 3 6 SDLT 220 320 Performance Data 3 7 Shock and Vibration Specifications 00 0000 00s 3 8 Current and Power Requirements 0 0 0 0008 3 10 Tape System Recording Method 00 00 0045 3 12 Environmental Specifications 0 0 cece ee eee eee 3 13 Air Flow Requirements 0 0 0 0 c eee eee ee eee 3 13 Temperature and Humidity 0 0 0 0 00 0 ee eee 3 14 Storage and Shipment 2 0 0 0 cece eee eee eee 3 14 Altit de csssczes RR m E ER RE EIER ew eS Volta ol 3 15 Particulate Contamination Limits llle 3 15 Recording Media Specifications llle eese 3 15 Backward Read Compatibility Transfer Rates 3 17 Installing Your Tape Drive 4 1 Safety Handling and ESD Protection 0 00000 4 2 Safety Precautions 2 06 4 du Pio des Pe eee ea ee eee 4 2 Handling 2o flat belied ih doa ibo me e eue bis 4 3 Electrostatic Discharge Protection e
58. ent reliable and scalable data backup solution to the mid range market Internal drive External drive Figure 2 1 SDLT 220 320 Drive System Photographs CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information Figure 2 2 SDLT 220 320 Drive System CAD Diagram in Perspective 2 3 2 Pivoting Optical Servo Pivoting Optical Servo POS is a optically encoded servo system which combines high density magnetic read write data recording with laser servo guiding The POS is designed for high duty cycle applications which decreases cost and increases user convenience The POS enables the head to track dynamic variations in tape motion which provides a track count with an order of magnitude increase over current DLT products 2 3 8 Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads Magneto Resistive Cluster MRC heads are a densely packed array of small cost effective Magneto Resistive MR tape heads precisely positioned using advanced thin film processing technology SDLT MRC heads provide high wafer usage efficiency resulting in low head costs are less susceptible to temperature and humidity yield higher track density and capacity and provide a multi channel architecture for increased transfer rate and performance CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information 2 3 4 Advanced Partial Hesponse Maximum Likelihood Improving on Partial Response Maximum Likelihood PRML technology the advanced PRML channel technology was developed with to bring new
59. ents 00 0 cece eee eee ee 4 16 Table 4 4 HVD Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments 0 0 0 eects 4 17 Table 4 5 4 Pin Power Connector Pin Assignments 0 c eee cence eee een eee 4 19 Table 4 6 8 Pin Loader Connector Pin Assignments 0 cee eee eee eee eee 4 19 CHAPTER5 Using Your Tape Drive 5 1 Table 5 1 Indicator Pattern During POST 0 0 0 cece eee 5 2 Table 5 2 Behavior of the Amber LED When a Tape Cartridge is Loaded 5 10 Table 5 3 Front Panel LED Control Functionality 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee eee ee 5 12 Table 5 4 Troubleshooting Chart 2 0 I eae 5 13 CHAPTER6 SCSI Description 0 0 0c eae 6 1 Table 6 1 Implemented ANSI SCSI 2 Commands 0 0 0 cee eee eee ee 6 3 Table 6 2 Implemented ANSI SCSI 3 Commands 0 0 0 0 eee eee eee 6 5 Table 6 3 ANSI Signal Sources 0 0 na a a cece eh 6 7 Table 6 4 SCSI 2 Bus Signal Definitions 2 0 00 0 0 cee ee nee 6 9 Table 6 5 SCSI Bus Timing Values sseeeeeeeeeee I eae 6 10 CHAPTER7 Regulatory Compliance 7 1 Table 7 1 EMI Regulations and Certifications 0 0 cece eee nes 7 3 Table 7 2 Conducted Emissions 0 0 diire IRR RR an 7 3 Table 7 3 Radiated Emissions 0 0 0 0 00 ccc ee RR RR 343 7 4 Table 7 4 Radiated Magnetic Radiated and Conducted Susceptibility 004 7 5 Tab
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61. ers CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications Table 3 10 Operating Shock and Vibration Specifications Shock Pulse Shape l sine pulse Peak Acceleration 10G Duration 10 ms Application X Y Z axes twice in each axis once in each direction Vibration Type Sine Sweep Frequency Range 5 500 5 Hz Upward and downward sweep Acceleration Level 0 25 G Between 22 and 500 Hz 0 010 DA Between 5 and 22 Hz crossover Application X Y Z axes Sweep rate 1 0 octave per minute 3 2 3 Current and Power Requirements Table 3 11 on page 3 11 lists the current and power requirements for both versions of the tape system internal and tabletop The tabletop version requires AC power The highest current and power is drawn during the native write modes and backward read compatibility BRC read modes so they are outlined in Table 3 11 Standby is measured with the tape loaded and tensioned or untensioned and dle is measured with power on with no tape loaded The power drawn in these two modes is similar enough that they are listed together Power up current surges are less than those encountered during motor accelerations and so are not listed separately NOTE In Table 3 11 the current and DC power values are relevant to the internal drive while the AC power values are relevant to the tabletop drive CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications Table 3 11 Current and Power Specifications
62. esent Ensure that a terminator is installed at each end of the bus One terminator is usually installed at the host end of the bus SCSI bus may be too long Limit bus length to ANSI SCSI standard for the SCSI interface being used Too many devices on the bus Limit the number of devices on the bus including the SCSI adapter to match the limits of the interface being used A device may not have been turned on and a valid SCSI ID may not have been configured prior to the system powering on and loading BIOS Turn drive power on first and then turn on power to the system Do this so that the drive is properly recognized by the system The tape system does not power up No power is reaching the tape system Check the tape system s power cable connection at the back of the system Nonfatal or fatal errors have occurred for which the cause cannot be determined SCSI bus termination or the SCSI bus cable connections may be incorrect The AC power source grounding may be incorrect tabletop version Ensure the SCSI bus is terminated and that all connections are secure Use an AC outlet for the tabletop tape unit on the same AC line used by the host system CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive 5 7 2 Over Temperature Condition An Overtemp condition is defined to be when the calculated Tape Path Temp 52 degrees C When this condition is detected the tape is rewound unloaded
63. f the drive is currently writing to the tape the write protect feature does not take effect until after the current WRITE operation completes Table A 1 Write Protect Switch Positions Orange Write Write Protect Protect Switch Position Indicator Result Before Loading the Cartridge Data cannot be written to the tape Enabled Slide switch to left Visible Existing data on the tape cannot be overwritten Additional data cannot be appended to the media Unless the cartridge is write protected via software r 7 Data can be written to the tape Disabled Not Visible m Existing data on the tape can be overwritten Additional data can be appended to the media After Loading the Cartridge and During Operation If the write protect switch is moved from its right disabled position to its left enabled position If the drive is currently writing to tape the write Visible protect feature does not take effect until after the current WRITE operation completes If the write protect switch is moved from its left The tape becomes write enabled after a variable ae Not Visible enabled position to amount of seconds its right disabled position APPENDIX A SDLT I Tape Cartridge A 4 Loading a Tape Cartridge Complete this subsection to load a tape cartridge into the front of the tape drive refer to Figure A 4 as needed 1 2 Insert the cartridge Push the c
64. g apart and falling Never stack the tape cartridges in a stack of more than five When placing tape cartridges in archival storage make sure you stand each tape cartridge vertically Do not carry cartridges loosely in a box or any other container Allowing cartridges to hit together exposes them to unnecessary physical shock Always observe the proper environmental conditions for the storage of tape cartridges Refer to the cartridge reference card supplied with each cartridge The ambient operating environment for the tape cartridge is Temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing If storage or transportation of a tape cartridge has exposed it to conditions outside the ambient values above you should condition the tape cartridge to its operating environment for a 24 hour period Do not place cartridges on or near devices that may produce magnetic fields such as computer monitors motors or video equipment Such exposure can alter or erase data on the tape Never apply adhesive labels or POST IT notes on the top side or bottom of your SDLT I cartridge Only use the user slide in type label provided with each cartridge and slide it over the label slot on the cartridge Do not touch or allow direct contact with tape or tape leader Dust or natural skin oils can contaminate the tape and impact tape performance Do not expose the tape cartridge to moisture or dire
65. g of Tape Head SDLT drives may not require preventative cleaning because of improvements in the head design The frequency of cleaning is dictated to a large degree by the amount of ambient pollution and particulates in the environment For details refer to Particulate Contamination Limits on page 3 15 Do not clean your drive unless cleaning is indicated Your backup software or the yellow alert light LED notify you if you need to clean the drive CAUTION Never use a DLT cleaning tape in an SDLT drive DLT cleaning tapes are incompatible with the SDLT heads CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive 5 5 2 When to Use the Cleaning Tape SDLT uses a built in tape cleaning algorithm in conjunction with a cleaning tape The SDLT cleaning tape is housed in a plastic case and is light gray in color A yellow LED light located on the front bezel of the tape drive indicates when cleaning is needed the location of this LED and other front bezel LEDs is shown in Figure 5 1 on page 5 11 NOTE The tape cleaning algorithm is not used for the backward read compatible BRC head this head style does not need cleaning 5 5 3 Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape Each SDLT Cleaning Tape is good for 20 uses Use one of the Quantum supplied labels that come with the tape to keep track of the number of uses 5 5 4 Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape The SDLT Cleaning Tape is intended for use in SDLT drives autoloaders and librarie
66. gabytes 1 6 For More Information The web site http www superdlttape com includes much valuable information about SDLT systems or to locate very specific product related information visit http www tandberg com CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1 7 Reader Comments Tandberg Data is committed to providing the best products and service We encourage your comments suggestions and corrections for this manual Please send all comments to Tandberg Data ASA P O Box 134 Kjelsas N 0411 Norway CHAPTER 1 Introduction carter SDLT 220 320 Product Information 2 1 This chapter describes the features of the Tandberg Data Super DLTtape system This chapter covers the following topics e Overview describes basic features of the system e SDLT 220 320 Product Features lists key features of the SDLT family of tape drives e SDLT 220 320 Technology includes photographs of the tape drive and introduces important basic features e SDLT 220 320 Modular Design introduces tape drive components such as the tape heads media cartridge and host interface e Key Differences Between the SDLT 220 and the SDLT 320 compares important features in the SDLT 220 and 320 products e Tandberg Diagnostics Tools describes tools and utilities that provide the ability to run diagnostics and test for drive functionality e TapeAlert describes a built in tape device status monitoring and messaging utilit
67. ge on a cartridge may cause a label to cling to the cartridge A label that is accidentally inserted into the drive along with a cartridge can prevent the hub reel and drive gear from meshing Maintain clean operating working and storage environments Follow all tape cartridge handling instructions that accompany your cartridges or tape drive B 2 Tape Cartridge Inspection Procedure Ensure that your tape backup solution performs reliably by following the Visual Mechanical Inspection VMI procedures described in this subsection These steps will help you identify any potential tape cartridge problems and will prevent accidental loss of data or damage to your SDLT system You should do a VMI As a general practice whenever you change or load a new tape cartridge If a tape cartridge is dropped or subjected to some hard physical shock If the DLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape cartridge or If you receive a shipment of tape cartridges that show any sign of shipping damage APPENDIX B DLT IV Tape Cartridge Follow these steps to visually inspect a DLT cartridge 1 2 Remove the tape cartridge from its protective plastic case Look at the tape cartridge to check for any obvious cracks or other physical damage Look for broken or missing parts Gently shake the tape cartridge Listen for any rattling or sounds of any loose pieces inside the cartridge f you hear anything loose inside do not use the car
68. gnments Continued MSG 25 59 MSG SEL 26 60 SEL C D 27 61 C D REQ 28 62 REQ I O 29 63 I O Ground 30 64 Ground DB 8 31 65 DB 8 DB 9 32 66 DB 9 DB 10 33 67 DB 10 DB 11 34 68 DB 11 CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive Table 4 5 4 Pin Power Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal Name 1 12 VDC 2 Ground 12V return 3 Ground 5V return 4 5 VDC Table 4 6 8 Pin Loader Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name Ground 1 5 SEND_TO_LOADER_H REC_FROM_LOADER_H 6 SEND_TO_LOADER_L REC_FROM_LOADER_L 7 Ground Ground 8 LOADER_PRESENT_L A Ww N CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive 4 4 Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Drive This section provides instructions for configuring and installing the SDLT tabletop drive 4 4 1 Configuring the Drive Figure 4 7 shows the location of the controls and connectors for the tabletop drive This model tape drive is normally configured to meet customer specifications before leaving the factory so should not require any internal configuration changes on site SCS interia Type abal DFF or LOE ri 1 Powar Connector Pone Swich Figure 4 7 Back Panel of the Tabletop Model SCSI ID The SCSI ID default for the tabletop drive is set to 3 the drive can be configured for SCSI ID addresses that range fr
69. h shielded data cables or the need for special devices such as ferrite beads on cables is required if such means of interference suppression was used in the qualification test for the device This information will vary from device to device and needs to be obtained from the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility group or product manager Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Achtung Dieses ist ein Ger t der Funkst rgrenzwertklasse A In Wohnbereichen k nnen bei Betrieb dieses Ger tes Rundfunkst rungen auftreten in welchen Fallen der Benutzer f r entsprechende Gegenma nahmen verantwortlich ist Warning This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Attention Ceci est un produit de Classe A Dans un environnement domestique ce produit risque de cr er des interf rences radio lectriques il appartiendra alors l utilisateur de prendre les mesures sp cifiques appropri es SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual y II jae HABERSE Eee Ps AIRF gt AY ACRI BRI TER o ZEST P ag TEORCRSTRIBOREOISI B VETS E ER mr n oo n Far E Bt SE ICAEOSZ2AATBBANEBCS Omm CHATS LER WpeeS ERECIYICAPBOE
70. ical unit to the specified block address in a specified partition When complete the logical position is before the specified position LOG SELECT 4Ch Optional Provides a means for the initiator to manage statistical information maintained by the drive about the drive This standard defines the format of the log pages but does not define the exact conditions and events that are logged LOG SENSE 4Dh Optional Provides a means for the initiator to retrieve statistical information maintained by the drive about the drive MODE SELECT 6 10 15h Optional Provides a means for the initiator to specify 55h device parameters MODE SENSE 6 10 1Ah Optional Provides a means for a drive to report parameters 5Ah to the initiator PREVENT ALLOW 1Eh Optional Requests that the target enable or disable the MEDIUM REMOVAL removal of the medium in the logical unit Medium cannot be removed if any initiator has medium removal prevented READ 08h Mandatory Requests the drive to transfer data to the initiator READ BLOCK LIMITS 05h Mandatory Requests that the logical unit s block length limits capability be returned CHAPTER 6 SCSI Description Table 6 1 Implemented ANSI SCSI 2 Commands Continued Command Code Class Description READ BUFFER 3Ch Optional Used in conjunction with the WRITE BUFFER command as a diagnostic function for testing target memory and the integrity of the SCSI bus Thi
71. ion describes how to mount and secure the drive in the system NOTE In some system configurations it may be more convenient to connect the SCSI bus and power cables to the drive before securing it in the system Because of the variety of mounting possibilities for tape drives the instructions presented here are general in nature They should be used only as a guide for mounting the drive in your system Mount the drive in the system by performing the following steps 1 Position the drive in the system and align the drive mounting holes side or bottom with those in the system Figure 4 5 on page 4 12 shows the mounting locations and dimensions for the drive CAUTION The screws used to mount the tape drive must be 446 32 UNC 2B screws This type of screw is exactly the proper length and will not damage the tape drive CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive 2 Using four 6 32 UNC 2B screws secure the tape drive in the bay or chassis ud 300 CARTRIDGE 1 570 BJECT DISTANCE 15938 n amp piT 2x SDLT 3x B20 DIT i 1 a 2x 1 80 5DLT 355 Beme 2x 2 120 DLT zx 4 900 DLT 325 245 DLT 1 78 SAT 2x 1 780 SDLT Menor Center 2x 4 000 3DLT x 5 525 SDLT Ex A25 SDLT a d SDLT i D EP SDLT 5 500 DLT Figure 4 5 Internal Drive Mounting Locations Side and Bottom Views Connecting the Internal Drive Cables The three connectors on the back of the inter
72. ive attach a Y connector to the drive s SCSI connector then attach the SCSI cable to one leg of the Y and attach the terminator to the other leg Carefully connect the cables to avoid bending or damaging the connector pins Attach the power cables to the drive Check the SCSI cable and termination connections and ensure that they are attached correctly and seated firmly NOTE The Y connector is not provided by Tandberg Data Optional Loader Connector The 8 pin optional loader connector provides signals to be used when the tape drive is part of a loader library configuration Figure 4 6 on page 4 14 shows the location of this connector pin assignments for the loader connector are listed in Table 4 6 on page 4 19 CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive m SCSI TERM POWER JUMPER install jumper on pins 1 2to enable TERMPWR CONTROLLER DIAG PORT diagnostic use only CONFIGURATION JUMPER No jumper on pins 1 2 POWER to enable Wide SCSI Ie m SEER ioe SCSI ID JUMPER BLOCK pin 1 No jumpers default ID 5 RS 422 _ Loader 68 PIN SCSI NOTES 1 DENOTES PIN 1 ORIENTATION Figure 4 6 Connectors on the Back Panel Drawn to Scale Table 4 2 MSE and SE Mode SCSI Conne
73. iver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help Note Additional information on the need to interconnect the device with shielded data cables or the need for special devices such as ferrite beads on cables is required if such means of interference suppression was used in the qualification test for the device This information will vary SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual from device to device and needs to be obtained from the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility group or product manager This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada EARNE tae AAA ASA Em ENER APERAR gt ATE ee TSE TE ASRS Po GEA AERA EE RT EER COR H RABRESERESAERHRA VCCI ORM CDS TFABMRRNRECT CORB REMECHATSIS SANMCUTRETA CORBMIVACTL EY a SERICHELT MASNSS JAREZ EBET HRS SET SEO TIEL ORO REL TFA Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 Introduction NEN RN EM T 1 1 Purpose and Scope 2 oes RR RO Gig ORA ede 1 1 Referenced Documents lssseseeleeee ences 1 2 Related Documents 0 eee ec ee 1 2 Structure of this Manual 0 0 0 eee eee eee 1 2 Conventions zx p cea SA eee GE eS oh A DER 1 4 For More Information 0 0 0 0 0 0 0c cece een eens 1 4 Reader Comments oer xc eR EE assent eae ois 1 5
74. ject button or issue an appropriate system software command the drive completes any active writing of data to the tape The Drive Status LED blinks as the tape rewinds When the tape is finished rewinding the drive ejects the cartridge and the Drive Status LED lights steadily 2 Remove the cartridge from the drive and return the cartridge to its plastic case to protect the cartridge from damage APPENDIX B DLT IV Tape Cartridge Glossary AC Access Access Time Advanced PRML Allocation AMP Media Archiving ASIC ASTM Alternating Current v To read write or update information on a storage medium such as tape n The operation of reading writing or updating stored information The interval between the time a request for data is made by the system and the time the data is available from the drive Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood Quantum s advanced PRML channel technology provides high encoding efficiency recording densities for greater capacity and performance The process of assigning particular areas of the media to particular data or instructions Advanced Metal Powder Media A state of the art media designed for SDLTtape It incorporates durable metal powder technology for high density data storage and embedded non magnetic information for head tracking The removal of data from the computer system on to secondary storage media that is safely stored away Applicati
75. k up about an eighth of an inch when viewed from the edge the loop must be a closed loop If the loop is torn bent pulled in or not sticking up about an eighth of an inch do not use the tape cartridge Figure B 4 shows three different tape cartridge loop problems No tape cartridge that exhibits the type of problems shown in the examples in Figure B 4 should be used in an SDLT system APPENDIX B DLT IV Tape Cartridge Example 1 Gwallowed T aga Carros Laada Enampia 3 Tape Ig Loosehy Wound Figure B 4 Tape Cartridges with Damage Visible During Visual Inspection APPENDIX B DLT IV Tape Cartridge B 3 Tape Cartridge Write Protect Switch Each tape cartridge has a write protect switch Figure B 5 that can be used to prevent accidental erasure of data Since the DLT IV cartridge is a read only cartridge when used in the SDLT drive the write protect switch in this configuration is not used Wrre Protect Sentch Figure B 5 Write Protect Switch on Tape Cartridge APPENDIX B DLT IV Tape Cartridge B 4 Loading a Tape Cartridge Complete this subsection to load a tape cartridge into the front of the tape drive refer to Figure B 6 as needed 1 Insert the cartridge Push the cartridge fully into the tape drive NOTE If you have loaded a DLT IV cartridge into a Non Backward Read Compatible Non BRC tape drive the drive ejects the cartridge SDLT 220 Write Protect SDLT 320 Drive Density Amber LED
76. ld be visible when the tape cartridge is set to provide write protection data on the tape cannot be written over A 3 Tape Cartridge Write Protect Switch Each tape cartridge has a write protect switch that can be used to prevent accidental erasure of data Before inserting the tape cartridge into the tape drive position the write protect switch on the front of the cartridge Figure A 3 Orange Indicator Write Protect Switch Disable Write Protection Enable Write Protection Figure A 3 Write Protect Switch on Tape Cartridge e Move the write protect switch to the left to enable write protection existing data on the tape cannot be overwritten nor can additional data be appended to the media e When the write protect switch is moved to the left a small orange rectangle is visible This indicates that data cannot be written to the tape e Move the write protect switch to the right to disable write protection existing data on the tape can be overwritten and additional data can be appended to the media unless the cartridge is write protected via firmware When write protect is disabled no orange rectangle is visible APPENDIX A SDLT I Tape Cartridge When a tape cartridge is loaded in the drive and the tape cartridge s write protect switch is moved to its write protected position to the left as you face the label switch side of the tape cartridge the drive turns on its write protect indicator LED immediately I
77. le 7 5 Electrostatic Discharge ESD Failure Level Limits 0 0 0 0 ce eee eee eee 7 5 Table 7 6 Acoustic Noise Emissions Nominal 0 0 00 0c cee eee cee eee eens 7 6 APPENDIX A SDLTI Tape Cartridge A 1 Table A 1 Write Protect Switch Positions 0 ee eee eee nee A 6 APPENDIX B_ DLT IV Tape Cartridge B 1 List of Figures CHAPTER 1 Introduction saut Desde sav Ps vC EI ET 1 1 CHAPTER2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information 2 1 Figure 2 1 SDLT 220 320 Drive System Photographs 0 0 0 cee ee eee ee 2 3 Figure 2 2 SDLT 220 320 Drive System CAD Diagram in Perspective 2 4 Figure 2 3 SDLT 220 320 Modular Design llsseleeeee IIIA 2 6 CHAPTERS Drive Specifications 3 1 CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive 4 1 Figure 4 1 Connectors on the Back Panel 1 0 0 0 cee cee ees 4 8 Figure 4 2 Back Panel Connector Locations Drawn to Scale 0 0 cece eee eee ee 4 8 Figure 4 3 TERMPWR Connector meri sieo re aaa E E e 4 10 Figure 4 4 SDLT 220 320 Two Views Front Side Top and Back Side Top 4 11 Figure 4 5 Internal Drive Mounting Locations Side and Bottom Views 4 12 Figure 4 6 Connectors on the Back Panel Drawn to Scale llle 4 14 Figure 4 7 Back Panel of the Tabletop Model sseseeeeeee eee 4 20 Figure 4 8
78. ly in the following subsections NOTE For more information about the suite of diagnostics tools provided by Tandberg Data refer to Tandberg Data s web site www tandberg com Follow the path Support gt DLT Support 5 4 1 Update the Firmware Using the SCSI Bus SDLT Update is a tool that allows you to update a drive s firmware using the SCSI bus or to create a code update CUP FUP tape for an SDLT drive SDLT Update is available on Tandberg Datds web site http www tandberg com Follow the path Support gt DLTsupport and download the SDLT Update package For detailed instructions to use while updating the firmware refer to that tool s built in online help CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive 5 4 2 Making a FUP CUP Tape SDLT Update is a tool that allows you to update a drive s firmware using the SCSI bus or to create a code update CUP FUP tape for an SDLT drive SDLT Update is available on Tandberg Data s web site http www tandberg com Follow the path Support DLT Support and download the SDLT Update package For detailed instructions about how to make the tape refer to that tool s built in online help 5 4 3 Using a CUP FUP Tape Follow these steps to use a CUP FUP tape that was previously created by you or someone else 1 Verify that the drive is turned on power is applied and the Green Drive Status LED is on but not blinking Verify that the drive s tape opening is empty In other words if
79. mechanism also supports existing DLT IV data cartridges to ensure complete backward read compatibility CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information 2 4 SDLT 220 320 Modular Design SDLT is designed as a total system The system includes a complex interaction of a number of important components including such items as the tape path tape heads media cartridge and host interface SDLT is organized into five distinct modules Figure 2 3 as follows Data Control Module DCM Tape Control Module TCM Front Panel Module FPM Electronic Interface Module EIM SDLT Cartridge Tape Module CTM The modular concept makes the SDLT system easy to manufacture and configure Each module is optimized to perform a specific set of functions and designed to interface with the other modules in a well defined and flexible manner The following subsections provide a brief overview of each module EIM ICM EIM HIM Figure 2 3 SDLT 220 320 Modular Design NOTE Despite the deliberate modularity of each module with the exception of the CTM and the FPM individual users should not swap modules The CTM and the FPM are CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information the only two modules that are field replaceable Customer adjustments to the TCM DCM or EIM are not allowed and will void the drive s warranty 2 4 1 Data Control Module The Data Control Module DCM contains several of the functions and features of LGMR technology
80. nal SDLT drive that are discussed in this section are 1 SCSL 2 power and 3 optional library loader connectors For the tabletop model typical connectors power cords are shown in Figure 4 8 on page 4 23 SCSI and Power Connectors Figure 4 6 on page 4 14 shows the pin orientation for the 68 pin SCSI connector and 4 pin power connector located on the back of the internal tape drive CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive Pin assignments for the three possible SCSI connectors are listed in a series of tables Multimode Single Ended MSE Single Ended SE mode in Table 4 2 on page 4 14 MSE Low Voltage Differential LVD mode in Table 4 3 on page 4 16 and High Voltage Differential HVD mode in Table 4 4 on page 4 17 Pin assignments for the power connector are listed in Table 4 5 on page 4 19 1 Prior to connecting the SDLT drive to the host computer make sure the drive and computer are turned OFF If you are connecting several devices to the SCSI bus connect only the drive to the host computer at this time Confirm that the host computer and drive are communicating correctly before adding additional devices The SCSI bus must be terminated at each end This drive may need to be terminated if the SDLT drive is the only device connected to the SCSI bus OR if the SDLT drive is one of several devices connected to the SCSI bus and it is the last device connected to the SCSI bus If the answer to step 3 was affirmat
81. ndicating when the target should read the data out lines ATN attention A signal driven by an initiator to indicate that it has a message to send BSY busy An OR tied signal that indicates that the bus is in use C D control data A signal driven by a target that indicates whether CONTROL or DATA information is on the DATA BUS True low voltage indicates CONTROL DB 7 0 P data bus Eight data bit signals plus a parity bit signal that form a DATA BUS DB 7 is the most significant bit and has the highest priority 8 or 16 bit during ARBITRATION Bit number significance and priority decrease downward to DB 0 A data bit is defined as 1 when the signal value is true low voltage and 0 when the signal value is false high voltage Data parity DB P is odd Parity is undefined during ARBITRATION DB 15 8 P1 data bus Eight data bit signals plus one parity bit signal that forms an extension to the DATA BUS They are used for 16 bit wide interfaces DB 15 is the most significant bit and has the higher priority but below bit DB 0 during ARBITRATION Bit number significance and priority decrease downward to DB 8 Data Parity DB P1 is odd I O input output A signal driven by a target that controls the direction of data movement on the DATA BUS with respect to an initiator True indicates input to the initiator Also used to distinguish between SELECTION and RESELECTION modes
82. ng Your Tape Drive contains information on running the self test descriptions of the front panel controls and LEDs updating the firmware microcode and various pointers for caring for your SDLT tape drive e Chapter 6 SCSI Description provides a high level description of the logical interface to the tape system e Chapter 7 Regulatory Compliance describes various regulations that apply to the SDLT tape drive CHAPTER 1 Introduction Appendix A SDLT I Cartridge provides tape cartridge information for the SDLT I cartridge including handling and inspection procedures information on the write protect switch and how to load and unload a tape cartridge Appendix B DLT IV Cartridge includes the cartridge insertion and ejection guidelines Glossary provides definitions for technical terms and acronyms that are used throughout the document CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1 5 Conventions This manual uses the following conventions to designate specific elements Table 1 1 Typographical Conventions Element Convention Example Commands V ppetease unless case FORMAT UNIT sensitive Messages Uppercase INVEBIDERODURT d PP NUMBER Hexadecimal Notation Niebeatolowems by 25h lowercase h Binary Notation Number torowed By 101b lowercase b Decimal Notation Number without suffix 512 Acronyms Uppercase POST Lowercase except where Abbreviations standard usage requires Mbmen ats uppercase MB me
83. o Troubleshooting on page 5 13 if the installation 1s not successful CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive This chapter describes how to start using your tape drive system This includes making a trial back up cleaning the tape mechanism and various troubleshooting information This chapter also includes information on the LEDs and buttons on the front panel of the system This chapter covers the following topics e Power On Self Test describes the sequence of activities that occur when power is first applied to the drive e Performing a Trial Back up describes how to backup a sample file to ensure proper operation of the system e Overwriting 320 Formatted Cartridges in a 220 Drive describes what happens when an SDLT 220 drive is instructed to overwrite the tape cartridge using a 220 specific format e Updating the Firmware describes how to update the firmware microcode that resides inside the tape drive and controls its behavior e Cleaning the Tape Mechanism describes the considerations to keep in mind when using SDLT cleaning cartridges e Front Panel Controls and LEDs describes the functionality of the front panel controls and LEDs e Troubleshooting lists troubleshooting tips and diagnostic tools in the event that the tape system fails CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive 5 1 5 2 Power On Self Test When power is applied to the tape
84. of radiated interference field strength in the frequency range from 30 MHz to 1000 MHz at a test distance of 10 meters are listed in Table 7 3 Table 7 3 Radiated Emissions Frequency Range Quasi peak limits dB u V m Class A Class B 30 to 230 MHz 40 30 230 to 1000 MHz 46 37 Above 1000 MHz 54 Not applicable CHAPTER 7 Regulatory Compliance 7 2 5 Susceptibility and ESD Limits The following tables list radiated magnetic radiated and conducted susceptibility and ESD failure level limits for the tape system Table 7 4 Radiated Magnetic Radiated and Conducted Susceptibility Type Specifications Comments Radiated Immunity 3 V m rms No errors High Frequency Electric Fields 80 modulated 1 kHz No screen distortion 26 1000 MHz Magnetic Radiated 3 A m 230V 50 Hz No errors Low Frequency Magnetic Fields No screen distortion EFT Fast Transient Bursts for 2kV No errors Power and Data Cables PLT High Energy Transient 1 2 kV Differential No errors Voltage for Power Cables 2 5 kV Common mode Low level Conductedt 3 V m rms No errors Interference for AC and DC 80 modulated 1 kHz No screen distortion Cables 0 15 80 MHz limited to 2 5 W The SDLT system shall maintain normal operation both in Read Write and in Standby conditions No errors attributable to the test shall be encountered t Conducted The transient voltage is th
85. om 0 to 15 using the SCSI ID pushbutton Press the button above or below the ID number display to set the CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive desired SCSI ID The top button increases the ID number the bottom button decreases the ID number TERMPWR The TERMPWR setting for the tabletop drive is preconfigured at the factory according to specific customer requirements TERMPWR is not selectable on site 4 4 2 Installing the Tabletop Drive Tabletop drive installation consists of connecting SCSI bus and power cables Figure 4 7 on page 4 20 shows the location of the two SCSI bus connectors and power connector on the back of the tabletop drive SCSI Cables The SCSI bus cable leading from the host adapter can be connected to either of the connectors If the tape unit is the last device on the bus then a terminator should be installed on the open connector If the bus continues from the tape drive to another SCSI device then install a SCSI bus cable between the open connector and the next device on the bus 1 Prior to connecting the SDLT drive to the host computer make sure the drive and computer are turned OFF 2 If you are connecting several devices to the SCSI bus connect only the drive to the host computer at this time Confirm that the host computer and drive are communicating correctly before adding additional devices 3 The SCSI bus must be terminated at each end Depending on the terminator supplied 68 pin LVD single
86. omagnetic Field Specifications Tandberg SDLT tape dives are eledricaldewces as such this equipment generates uses and may emit radio frequency energy The drives may emit energy in other frequencies as well as discussed in the following subsections 7 2 1 Electromagnetic Emissions The internal version of the tape system complies with FCC Class A in a standard enclosure the tabletop version complies with the FCC Class B limits CHAPTER 7 Regulatory Compliance 7 2 2 Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility Table 7 1 provides regulations and certifications held by the SDLT tape drive for Electromagnetic Interference EMT Table 7 1 EMI Regulations and Certifications Type Regulation Certification EEC Directive 89 336 CE BS6527 UK EN55022 EU EN55024 EU CFR 47 1995 FCC Rules Part 15B Class B MDOC IECS 003 Canada V 3 97 04 VCCI Class B Japan CNS 13438 BSMI Class A Taiwan AS NZS 3548 Australia New Zealand C Tick Mark 7 2 8 Conducted Emissions Limits for Class B equipment are in the frequency range from 0 15 to 30 MHz as shown in Table 7 2 Table 7 2 Conducted Emissions Frequency Range Limits dB Quasi peak Average 0 15 to 0 50 MHz 66 to 56 56 to 46 0 50 to 5 MHz 56 46 5 to 30 MHz 60 50 The limit decreases linearly with the logarithm of the frequency CHAPTER 7 Regulatory Compliance 7 2 4 Radiated Emissions Limits
87. on Specific Integrated Circuit American Society for Testing and Materials Glossary Backup Bad Data Block Base Plate Bezel BIOS Block BOT BRC Buckling Mechanism Buffer Bus A copy of a file directory or volume on a separate storage device from the original for the purpose of retrieval in case the original is accidentally erased damaged or destroyed A block that cannot reliably hold data because of a media flaw or damaged format markings An aluminum die casting that acts as the support platform for the other modules and for the drive enclosure The base plate includes the precision mounting holes used to install SDLT drives into a server or tape library Also known as the faceplate A plastic panel that extends the face of a drive so that it covers a computer s drive bay opening The bezel usually contains a drive activity LED Basic Input Output System A set of routines that work closely with the hardware to support the transfer of information between various elements of the system such as memory disks and peripheral devices A sector or group of sectors By default a sector of data consists of 512 bytes Beginning of Tape The physical beginning of the tape Backward Read Compatibility The ability of a current drive product to read tapes written on earlier model drives The buckling mechanism engages the tape leaders upon cartridge load and disengages them on cartridge unload
88. onal Standards Institute ANSI standard for the interface between a computer and peripheral controllers Super DLTtape The next generation DLTtape family of products DLTtape and Super DLTtape are trademarks of Quantum Corporation registered in the U S A and other countries Single Ended A term referring to the electrical characteristics of the signal used on the SCSI bus interface For each signal that needs to be sent across the bus there exists a wire to carry it SE SCSI uses one line for each signal with all lines using a common ground reference The movement of a read write head to a specific data track A powerful computer system with a large drive capacity that serves the information access and communication needs of multiple users The length of time that a tape can be stored without losing its magnetic strength For DLTtape media this period is 30 years or more Static RAM A memory chip that requires power to hold its content Glossary Take up Reel TapeAlert Tape Path TB TCM Termination Track Transfer Rate TUR TUV The reel inside every DLT tape drive onto which DLTtape media is wound The in the drive take up reel enables DLTtape systems to operate using a single reel cartridge and thereby pack more tape and data into every cartridge A firmware feature that monitors and returns the results of the tape drive s on going self diagnosis activity The path through which t
89. onditions outside the ambient values above you should condition the tape cartridge to its operating environment for a 24 hour period Do not place cartridges on or near devices that may produce magnetic fields such as computer monitors motors or video equipment Such exposure can alter or erase data on the tape Never apply adhesive labels or POST IT notes on the top side or bottom of your DLT cartridge Only use the user slide in type label provided with each cartridge and slide it over the label slot on the cartridge Do not touch or allow direct contact with tape or tape leader Dust or natural skin oils can contaminate the tape and impact tape performance Do not expose the tape cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight Do not insert any cartridge that has been dropped into the DLT drive without at least a thorough visual inspection as described in this paper A dropped cartridge may have dislodged loosened or damaged internal components APPENDIX B DLT IV Tape Cartridge Avoid unnecessary opening of the cartridge door this may expose the tape to contamination or physical damage Do not use graphite pencils water soluble felt pens or other debris producing writing instruments on your labels Never erase a label Treplace it Make sure you place the 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 char
90. provide hold time in the initiator or drive while using standard slow synchronous data transfers Negation Period 90 ns Minimum time that a drive negates REQ while using synchronous data transfers also the minimum time than an initiator negates ACK while using synchronous data transfers Power On to Selection 10 s Recommended maximum time from power application until a drive is able to respond with appropriate status and sense data to the TEST UNIT READY INQUIRY and REQUEST SENSE commands Reset to Selection Time 250 ms Recommended maximum time after a hard RESET condition until a drive is able to respond with appropriate status and sense data to the TEST UNIT READY INQUIRY and REQUEST SENSE commands Reset Hold Time 25 us Minimum time for which RST is asserted there is no maximum time Selection Abort Time 200 us Maximum time that a drive or initiator takes from its most recent detection of being selected or reselected until asserting a BSY response Selection Time Out Delay 250 ms Recommended minimum time a SCSI device should wait for a BSY response during SELECTION or RESELECTION before starting the time out procedure Transfer Period 100 ns time 500 ns Minimum time allowed between the leading edges of successive REQ pulses and of successive ACK pulses while using standard or fast synchronous data transfers The period range is 200 to 50
91. r damage to equipment Configuration for the SDLT system includes the following e Setting the SCSI ID for the drive default SCSI ID 5 e Configuring the drive to provide TERMPWR e Setting the configuration jumper default wide SCSI enabled If you want to change any of the settings refer to the applicable subsection otherwise proceed directly to the tape drive s installation procedures in Installing the Internal Tape Drive on page 4 10 CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive 4 3 1 Setting the Internal Drive SCSI ID Each device on the SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID address assigned to it For specific recommendations for assigning SCSI IDs refer to the system or SCSI controller documentation Internal drives can be configured for SCSI ID addresses that range from 0 to 15 in one of two ways e Jumper the 10 pin SCSI ID block located on the back of the drive Figure 4 1 on page 4 8 or e Ina library setting you can set the IDs through firmware The firmware default is SCSI ID 5 and no jumpers are installed on the jumper block NOTE The default setting for the tape drive is 5 the host adapter setting is typically SCSI ID 7 If you choose to omit all jumpers from the SCSI ID block the tape drive will use the default setting of 5 This subsection discusses setting the SCSI ID on the internal drive manually via the jumper block Table 4 1 lists the SCSI ID address and jumper settings CHAPTER 4 Inst
92. ready to install e Always use a properly fitted wriststrap or other suitable ESD protection when handling the drive e Hold the internal tape drive only by its sides e Do not bump jar or drop the drive Use care when transporting the drive e Always handle the drive carefully and gently A drop of 1 4 inch onto a bench or desktop may damage a drive e Never place the tape drive so that it rests on its front bezel Always gently place the drive flat printed circuit board PCB side down on an appropriate ESD protected work surface to avoid the drive being accidentally knocked over e Do not pack other materials with the drive in its anti static bag e Place the drive in the anti static bag before placing it in a shipping container e Do not stack objects on the drive e Do not expose the drive to moisture e Do not place foreign objects inside the tape system s receiver area CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive 4 1 3 Electrostatic Discharge Protection Several electrical components of the tape system are sensitive to static electricity and Electrostatic Discharge ESD Even a static buildup or discharge that is too slight to feel can be sufficient to destroy or degrade a component s operation To minimize the possibility of ESD related damage to the system we strongly recommend using both a properly installed workstation anti static mat and a properly installed ESD wrist strap When correctly installed these devices r
93. reater distances at a higher speed Digital Lempel Ziv 1 Algorithm Named after Abraham Lempel and Jacob Ziv A data compression technique used in all SDLT tape drives Glossary EEPROM EIM Encoding EOD EOM or EOT Erase Error ESD FCC Firmware Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory An integrated circuit memory chip that can store programs and data in a non volatile state These devices which are used to store firmware in DLT and SDLT drives can be erased and reprogrammed with new data Electronic Interface Module The SDLT EIM consists of two major boards the Integrated Controller Module ICM board and a separate Host Interface Module HIM board n Characters or bytes of information converted to magnetic patterns on the media v The process of converting to the desired pattern End of Data Location on tape where the last session stopped End of Media or End of Tape Logical EOM allows space to complete a write operation physical EOM signifies that the tape is completely used The removal of data from a piece of media A message that occurs when there is a loss of ability to interpret recorded data Usually due to magnetic issues or defects in or on the media Electrostatic discharge A sudden discharge of electrostatic energy that can damage delicate electronic circuitry Federal Communications Commission Permanent or semi permanent instructions and data progr
94. rity bits detect errors in transmission across SCSI and trigger a resend of the bad data Signal States The following paragraphs describe signal values and SCSI IDs 6 5 1 Signal Values All signal values are actively driven true low voltage Because the signal drivers are OR tied the bus terminator s bias circuitry pulls false when it is released by the drivers at every SCSI device If any device asserts a signal for example OR tied signals the signal is true Table 6 3 lists the ANSI specified and defined signal sources Any device can assert RST at any time CHAPTER 6 SCSI Description Table 6 3 ANSI Signal Sources Signals Bus Phase BSY SEL C D I O ACK DB 7 0 DB 15 8 MSG REQ ATN DB P DB P1 BUS FREE None None None None None None ARBITRATION All Winner None None SID SID SELECTION I amp T Init None Init Init Init RESELECTION I amp T Targ Targ Init Targ Targ COMMAND Targ None Targ Init Init None DATA IN Targ None Targ Init Targ Targ DATA OUT Targ None Targ Init Init Init STATUS Targ None Targ Init Targ None MESSAGE IN Targ None Targ Init Targ None MESSAGE OUT Targ None Targ Init Init None All The signal is driven by all SCSI devices that are actively arbitrating SCSI ID Each SCSI device that is actively arbitrating asserts its unique SCSI ID bit The other seven or fifteen data bits are released The parity bit DB P or P1 can b
95. rtridge the drive will report a 05 30 02 Incompatible Format Cannot Read Medium check condition This includes Space Block or Filemark in either a positive or negative direction The only exception to the error condition will be a LOCATE to block 0 a command of this nature will be treated as a REWIND command Please note that when a 320 formatted cartridge is overwritten in a 220 drive all 320 formatted data on that cartridge is lost forever This includes any future attempt to space past the 220 formatted data into the old 320 formatted data in an attempt to perform heroic data recovery NOTE This discussion applies only to SDLT 220 drives firmware revision V45 and higher APPENDIX A SDLT I Tape Cartridge APPENDIX B DLT IV Tape Cartridge The SDLT drive is backward compatible it ensures backward read compatibility of DLT IV cartridges in the SDLT drive Data backed up using a DLT IV cartridge in a DLT 8000 DLT 7000 DLT 4000 or DLT VS80 drive will be retrievable using SDLT based drives By following general handling procedures conducting careful visual inspections of tape cartridges on a regular ongoing basis and making sure that tape cartridges are stored within their environmental limits you will greatly reduce any chance that you will experience problems with your tape cartridges or cause damage to your SDLT system Respect your media as much as you do your data This appendix discusses the DLT IV tape cartridge
96. s A cluster of small cost effective Magneto Resistive MR tape heads packed densely together Most Significant Bit Multimode Single Ended A signaling alternative for multimode SCSI devices that allows multimode SCSI devices to operate when SE SCSI devices are present on the bus The probable average number of service hours between failures The capacity of a given media product in its native recording format without the use of data compression Refers to the uncompressed storage capacity of a tape subsystem See Native Capacity A method of generating redundant information that can be used to detect errors in stored or transmitted data A device added to a system as a complement to the basic CPU such as a disk drive tape drive or printer Pivoting Optical Servo An optically assisted servo system that combines high density magnetic read write data recording with laser servo guiding A highly robust solidly engineered tape leader buckling mechanism for heavy duty cycle automated environments Power On Self Test When power is applied to the tape drive it performs a POST See Advanced PRML Glossary QEZ Restore SAN SCSI SDLT SE Seek Server Shelf Life SRAM An ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit for the SDLT To replace data on the hard drive with data obtained from another media device Storage Area Network Small Computer System Interface An American Nati
97. s once in each direction Table 3 8 Non Operating Shock Specifications Packaged Drop Shock Packaged Height Number Drop of Drop of Drops Package Weight Dro 42 inches 16 drops total 0 lbs lt package weight 20 lbs B 36inches 16dropstotal 20 Ibs lt package weight lt 50 Ibs CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications Table 3 9 Non Operating Vibration Specifications Vibration Unpackaged Type Sine Sweep Frequency Range 5 500 5Hz Upward and downward sweep X csicside c Leyal 0 02 DA Between 5 and 31 Hz crossover 1 0G Between 31 and 500 Hz crossover Application X Y Z axes Sweep rate 1 2 octave minute Type Random Frequency Range 10 500 Hz Acceleration Level 2 0 G PSD Envelope 0 008 G Hz Application X Y Z axes Sweep rate 60 minutes axis Vibration Packaged Type Random Truck Profile 0 5 Grms Frequency Range Air Profile 1 0 Grms RAM X Y Z axes 30 minutes each profile and each axis for a total of 3 Application hours Type Sine Sweep and Dwell Frequency Range 5 150 5 Hz 0 5 octave minute 0 5 G X Y Z axes dwell at lowest resonant frequency in axis for 30 nm minutes Application Additional 30 minutes for each additional resonance up to 4 resonances total Air and truck profiles are specified in ASTM D4728 Standard Test Method for Random Vibration Testing of Shipping Contain
98. s as mandatory optional or vendor specific The mandatory and optional SCSI 3 commands implemented for the drives are summarized in Table 6 2 Table 6 2 Implemented ANSI SCSI 3 Commands Command Code Class Description PERSISTENT RESERVE 5Eh Optional Used to retrieve from the drive information IN about persistent reservations and registrations PERSISTENT RESERVE 5Fh Optional Used to register and reserve the drive through OUT resets and power cycles RELEASE 10 57h Mandatory Used to release a previously reserved unit REPORT DENSITY 44h Mandatory Requests the drive report the density codes and SUPPORT some identifying information for all supported medium formats REPORT DEVICE A3h Optional Used to retrieve the information saved in the IDENTIFIER drive by a SET DEVICE IDENTIFIER command REPORT LUNS AOh Mandatory Requests the drive return a list of supported logical units RESERVE 10 56h Mandatory Used to reserve a logical unit SET DEVICE A4h Optional Used to save device identifying data in the IDENTIFIER drive CHAPTER 6 SCSI Description 6 4 Parity 6 5 Parity is a method of generating redundant information that can be used to detect errors in stored or transmitted data Data transmitted across the SCSI interface is protected by redundant parity bits e One bit for the 8 bit narrow SCSI implementation e Two bits for the 16 bit wide SCSI implementation These pa
99. s be used in a clean smoke free environment 3 3 1 Air Flow Requirements Adequate air flow must be provided for the internal tape drive to dissipate the heat resulting from continuous drive operation Specifically the air flow must be sufficient to keep the tape path temperature below 52 C NOTE It is important to realize that the amount of air flow provided for the tape drive determines the maximum ambient temperature in which the drive can operate For more details about specific temperatures inside the drive at specific locations refer to a separate document the Super DLT Design and Integration Guide P N 432588 rev 01 or later CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications 3 3 2 Temperature and Humidity The ambient operating environment for the tape drive may not exceed the limits shown in Table 3 12 The specifications shown in the table are valid for both the internal and tabletop tape drives Table 3 12 Temperature and Humidity Specification Non Operating Limits Specification Operating Limits Power On No Tape Loaded Wet Bulb Temperature 25 C 77 F 25 C 77 F Dry Bulb Temperature Range 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Temperature Gradient 11 C 20 F hour across range 15 C 27 F hour across range Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing 10 to 90 non condensing Humidity Gradient 10 hour 10 hour
100. s command does not alter the medium READ POSITION 34h Optional Reports the current position of the logical unit and any data blocks in the buffer RECEIVE DIAG 1Ch Optional Requests analysis data to be sent to the initiator RESULTS after completion of a SEND DIAGNOSTIC command RELEASE UNIT 17h Mandatory Used to release a previously reserved logical unit REQUEST SENSE 03h Mandatory Requests the drive to transfer sense data to the initiator RESERVE UNIT 16h Mandatory Used to reserve a logical unit SEND DIAGNOSTIC 1Dh Mandatory Requests the drive to perform diagnostic operations on itself SPACE 11h Mandatory Provides a selection of positioning functions both forward and backward that are determined by the code and count TEST UNIT READY 00h Mandatory Provides a means to check if the logical unit is ready VERIFY 2Fh Optional Requests the drive to verify the data written to the medium WRITE OAh Mandatory Requests the drive to write data transferred from the initiator to the medium WRITE BUFFER 3Bh Optional Used in conjunction with the READ BUFFER command as a diagnostic for testing target memory and the integrity of the SCSI bus WRITE FILEMARKS 10h Mandatory Requests that the target write the specified number of filemarks or setmarks to the current position on the logical unit CHAPTER 6 SCSI Description 6 3 SCSI 3 Commands ANSI classifies SCSI command
101. s only Alternatively stated the Cleaning Tape only cleans the SDLT MRC heads CAUTION Never use a DLT cleaning tape in an SDLT drive DLT cleaning tapes are incompatible with the SDLT heads CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive 5 5 5 Loading the Cleaning Tape Into a Tabletop Drive NOTE To use the cleaning cartridge in an Autoloader or Library drive refer to your owner s manual Follow these steps to load an SDLT Cleaning Tape into an SDLT tabletop drive 1 Insert the cleaning cartridge with the Front Slide Label Slot facing outward fully into the drive until the drive engages with the cartridge and begins to take up the cleaning media The green Drive Status LED will blink and the cleaning cycle will begin automatically 2 When the cleaning cycle completes the cartridge automatically ejects from the drive and the yellow alert LED turns off NOTE On the last cleaning the cleaning cartridge will not eject Use the Eject button on the front of the drive to eject the expired cleaning cartridge and dispose of the cartridge 3 Remove the cartridge place it back into a plastic case and mark the label after each cleaning CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive 5 6 Front Panel Controls and LEDs All controls and LEDs are located on the tape drive s front panel See Figure 5 1 on page 5 11 for details Control and LED functionality are described in Table 5 2 and Table 5 3 Use these controls and LEDs to operate the
102. sion i 82 55 mm 3 25 in without front bezel Height 86 36 mm 3 40 in with front bezel 160 02 mm 6 30 in 146 05 mm 5 75 in behind front bezel wan 148 34 mm 5 84 in with front bezel aoe iom 203 20 mm 8 00 in measured from back of front Dept bezel 212 09 mm 8 35 in including front bezel aed pene eat Weight 2 38 kg 5 lbs 4 oz 6 27 kg 13 Ibs 13 oz Shipping 3 77 kg 8 Ibs 5 oz 9 90 kg 21 Ibs 13 oz Weight Weights depend on configuration The packaging may change depending on the shipping weight Note Mounting hole pattern for the bottom and sides of the system is industry standard CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications 3 1 3 Storage Capacity Table 3 2 provides native and compressed capacity ranges for the SDLT I tape cartridge Table 3 2 SDLT 220 320 Storage Capacity SDLT 220 SDLT 320 Native Storage Capacity 110 GB 160 GB Compressed Storage 220 GB 320 GB Capacity 2 1 compression ratio 2 1 compression ratio In accordance with industry practice a typical compression ratio of 2 1 is quoted Actual compression ratios achieved depend on the redundancy and type of data files being written 3 1 4 Compression The drive contains on board hardware to compress and decompress data using a DLZ algorithm The default setting for data compression is ON CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications 3 1 5 Data Integrity SDLT data transfer errors are extremely rare data in
103. tape system and monitor the tape system s activities This section also describes the behavior of the amber colored LED formerly Write Protect on the SDLT 320 drive This LED is now defined as the Density Indicator as shown in Table 5 2 Table 5 2 Behavior of the Amber LED When a Tape Cartridge is Loaded Cartridge Type SDLT 220 SDLT 320 DLT IV LED is illuminated LED is not illuminated SDLTI LED is not illuminated LED is illuminated for other reasonst Firmware revision V45 or higher t Amber LED is used as a Density Indicator on SDLT 320 CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive SDLT 220 wie Frissi paraba SDLT 320 D rive Deni Armis a Dive Saas Greed S E Boe Figure 5 1 SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Front Panels A Comparison CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive Table 5 3 Front Panel LED Control Functionality LED Button Symbol LED Color Description Write Protect LED Amber For the SDLT 320 drive this LED functions as the Left on SDLT 220 Drive Density Indicator LED for the SDLT 220 OR drive this LED is the Write Protect LED ON Drive Density LED Left on SDLT 320 220 220 Tape is Write Protected 320 Tape is 220 Formatted OFF 220 Tape is Write Enabled 320 Tape is 320 Formatted Drive Status LED Green Blinking The drive is in use this includes functions Center CJ such as e the tape is moving e the drive is calibrating r
104. te is complete the drive resets itself and goes through POST The tape is rewound unloaded and ejected from the drive SCSI status will indicate that microcode has been updated 06h 3F 01 NOTE If the drive is mounted in a tape automation library the tape is not automatically ejected but it is rewound to BOT and unbuckled in preparation for unloading 5 4 4 Troubleshooting the Firmware Code Update Try these remedial actions if the drive s firmware code update fails Updating the same revision If a Code Update is requested and the code revision being updated is the same as the code revision already in the unit the system updates controller code but not servo specific code The steps for this type of update are the same as for a normal update Updating fails which causes the drive to be reset the problem can result from any of the following circumstances Cartridge contains incompatible update image Cartridge does not contain an update image No cartridge in the drive CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive 5 5 Cleaning the Tape Mechanism This section discusses the SDLT Cleaning Tape maintenance considerations and important compatibility issues you need to be aware of NOTE Use the SDLT Cleaning Tape if cleaning is indicated through your backup software or when the yellow alert light is ON Do not clean the drive unless the drive specifically indicates cleaning is necessary 5 5 1 Occasional Cleanin
105. tegrity for the overall tape system is shown in Table 3 3 Table 3 3 Data Transfer Error Rates Error Type Frequency Error Rates Recoverable READ 1 error in 10 bytes read Detected Unrecoverable READ lt 1 error in 10 bits read Undetected READ 1 error in 107 bits read Rewrite errors 5 per 10 bytes written CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications 3 1 6 Maximum Data Transfer Rate The maximum sustained and burst data transfer rates for SDLT drives are shown in Table 3 4 Table 3 4 Maximum Data Transfer Rates SDLT 220 SDLT 320 Sustained Sustained SDLT 220 SDLT 320 Com Burst Com Burst Configu Native pressed Max Native pressed Max ration HVD Ultra 1 Narrow 11 MB sec 20 MB sec 20 MB sec 16 MB sec 20 MB sec 20 MB sec SCSI Wide 11 MB sec 22 MB sec 40 MB sec 16 MB sec 32 MB sec 40 MB sec LVD Ultra 2 Narrow 11 MB sec 22 MB sec 40 MB sec 16 MB sec 32 MB sec 40 MB sec SCSI Wide 11 MB sec 22 MB sec 80 MB sec 16 MB sec 32 MB sec 80 MB sec Burst speeds are limited by the SCSI bus itself not the design of SDLT 220 320 or SDLTtape The compression rates shown assume an industry standard 2 1 compression ratio Actual compression ratios achieved depend on the redundancy of data files being recorded NOTE Cable lengths and cable type can limit attainable transfer rate for details refer to a separate
106. tem This manual is also intended to serve as an easy to use comprehensive information source and product catalog to familiarize both the Tandberg Data customer base and systems professional with the SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 cartridge tape systems subsequently referred to in this document as SDLT 220 320 The SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 models have many characteristics in common enabling both sets of information to be presented in a single document NOTE Except where clearly noted the information in this document applies to both models of the tape drive CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1 2 Referenced Documents e Super DLT SCSI Interface Guide 432614 rev 01 or later Super DLT Design and Integration Guide 432588 rev 01 or later e Super DLTtape Interactive Library Interface Specification 1 3 Related Documents e DLT Script Tool User Guide 1 4 Structure of this Manual e Chapter 1 Introduction is the chapter you are currently reading e Chapter 2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information describes various features of the SDLT technology and the modular design used to build this exciting product e Chapter 3 Drive Specifications lists various specifications for the tape system product functional environmental and recording media e Chapter 4 Installing Your Tape Drive contains handling and pre installation guidelines configuration advice plus mounting and installation information for your SDLT tape drive e Chapter 5 Usi
107. tems have been damaged contact your drive provider 2 Record the model and serial number of the SDLT system These numbers provide specific information about the SDLT system and will be very helpful if you have to contact technical support These numbers can be found on the bottom of the drive enclosure 3 Check the SCSI cable to ensure it is compatible with the SCSI controller card in the host computer 4 Check the SCSI interface on the host computer to ensure that it is compatible with the drive Possible interfaces include MSE single ended MSE low voltage differential or high voltage differential Remember that a single ended or low voltage differential drive will only work with a system that has an MSE controller card installed and a high voltage differential drive will only work with a differential controller card 5 Confirm that your back up software and operating system are compatible with the drive Refer to www tandberg com for the most current compatibility information CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive 4 3 Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive This section provides information for configuring and installing a tape drive into a system See Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Drive for information on configuring and installing a tabletop tape drive CAUTION Before you begin review the safety ESD and handling precautions described at the beginning of this chapter to avoid personal injury o
108. tips that you will find useful in the event that your tape system fails its POST If after attempting the recommended actions listed in the table the problem still exists or recurs a hardware failure may be the cause Contact your service representative Table 5 4 Troubleshooting Chart If Then You should System does not System may not be configured to Configure system to recognize the tape recognize the tape recognize the SCSI ID system s ID system SCSI ID may not be unique Change the SCSI ID and reconfigure the system The new ID becomes effective at the next power on or SCSI bus reset SCSI adapter parameters may not be Check SCSI adapter documentation correct SCSI signal cable may be loose Ensure SCSI cable is fully seated at each connector end SCSI terminator may be loose or not Ensure correct secure termination of bus present on the bus CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape Drive Table 5 4 Troubleshooting Chart Continued System does not recognize the tape system cont SCSI bus may not be terminated correctly If tape system is last or only device on bus except for adapter make sure terminator is installed on tape system If tape system is not the last or only device on the bus check the cable connections and ensure that the bus is properly terminated at each end SCSI terminator may not be at end of bus or more than two terminators may be pr
109. tridge Reel Lock tH aE A Figure B 1 End View of DLT Cartridge Look at the end of the tape cartridge holding it as shown in Figure B 1 now look at the bottom of the tape cartridge holding it as shown in Figure B 2 Check the reel lock openings and ensure that the small plastic tabs inside are partially visible Like any plastic part the reel locks can break if the cartridge is dropped Zf the reel lock tabs are not visible do not use the cartridge Spling Leaded Hub QUU a Ape Lock 2 k E la Ps A i Le E Figure B 2 Bottom View of DLT Cartridge Also located on the bottom of the tape cartridge is the spring loaded hub Verify that the hub is centered within the circular opening in the tape cartridge Gently press the hub and make sure that it springs back into place Make sure that it ends up centered within its circular opening APPENDIX B DLT IV Tape Cartridge 6 Ensure that the tape leader within the tape cartridge is in the correct position To do this open the tape cartridge door by holding the DLT cartridge as shown in Figure B 3 LERE Looe f ya mn Ii eee Figure B 3 DLT Tape Leader Loop in its Correct Position 7 On the right side corner of the tape cartridge there is a small tab in a cut out portion of the cartridge Using your thumb gently lift up on the tab and swing the door open 8 Inside the door you will see the tape and cartridge leader loop The loop should stic
110. type media Global Storage Link GS Link An infrared wireless interface that provides a wireless remote testing base allowing customers and integrators to access system diagnostic information from the front of the tape system When needed the SDLT 320 can be operated in a mode that is completely compatible with that of the SDLT 220 Handle free load and unload feature to increase ease of use To see pictures of this product refer to Figure 2 1 on page 2 3 For a complete SDLT 220 320 feature comparison refer to Table 2 1 on page 2 11 CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information 2 3 SDLT 220 320 Technology SDLT incorporates various new state of the art technologies that contribute to the SDLT architecture Some of these ideas are trademarked others are patented The following subsections introduce the important technologies that together comprise the SDLT tape system 2 3 1 Laser Guided Magnetic Recording The SDLT system Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 is based on Laser Guided Magnetic Recordinge LGMR technology LGMR provides a unique combination of the best optical and magnetic technologies which results in dramatically higher capacities by substantially increasing the number of recording tracks on the data bearing surface of the media By recording data magnetically on the data bearing side of the media and servoing optically on the backside LGMR optimizes highly proven technologies to deliver the most effici
111. wn assume an industry standard 2 1 compressio achieved depend on the redundancy of data files being recorded n ratio Actual compression ratios Reliability MTBF 250 000 Power On Hrs 250 000 Power On Hrs Media Durability 1 000 000 passes 1 000 000 passes Warranty 3 years 3 years Miscellaneous Product Features Tape Speed 116 ips 122 ips Linear Density 133 Kbpi 193 Kbpi Cache Size 32 MB 64 MB Interfaces Available Ultra 2 SCSI LVD Ultra 2 SCSI HVD Ultra 2 SCSI LVD Ultra 2 SCSI HVD CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information 2 6 Tandberg Data Diagnostics Tools Tandberg Data frequently provides new and updated tools to use with its tape drives For example SDLT Update This utility is a SCSI based Windows application that allows you to load tape drive firmware and create code upload tapes GSLink Allows you to quickly diagnose the integrity of the drive using an infrared wireless communication connector located on the front panel of the tape drive Pocket Allows you to diagnose the integrity of a GSLink Super DLTtape drive using your Pocket PC This application uses infrared wireless communication between your Pocket PC and the Super DLTtape drive Pocket GSLink runs on the Pocket PC 2002 operating system Density Select A utility that enables you to specify that your SDLT 320 tape drive write data cartridges that are backward compatible with your SDLT 220 tape drives
112. y Overview The Tandberg Super DLTtape M SDLT System is a highly scalable tape drive designed for multiple product generations It is a follow on to the DLT product family which remains the industry standard for mid range UNIX and NT system backup and archive applications The SDLT system comprises both the drive and the tape cartridge the system is available in either a built in internal model or a tabletop model The model SDLT 220 system provides 110 GB of storage capacity with a transfer speed of 11MB second native the model SDLT 320 system CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220 320 Product Information 2 2 provides 160 GB of storage capacity with a transfer speed of 16MB second native To view a succinct comparison of the two models refer to Key Differences Between the SDLT 220 and the SDLT 320 on page 2 11 For detailed engineering specifications for both the SDLT 220 and 320 refer to CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications SDLT 220 320 Product Features SDLT tape drives offer the following product features A streaming tape drive that uses half inch wide Digital Linear Tape DLT media Standard 5 25 inch full height form factor to simplify integration into system and tape library solutions The SDLT architecture builds on the DLT legacy by offering backward compatibility data backed up today using the DLT 8000 DLT 7000 DLT 4000 and DLT 1 VS80 systems will be retrievable in the future using SDLT based systems with DLT IV

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