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1. STORAGE INNOVATIONS A 68 pin high acy density SCSI connectors 2 4 2 3 3 Configuration Configuring your DLT1e Desktop Drive is fast and easy You only need to select a unique SCSI ID and decide if your drive needs to be terminated The DLT1 drive cannot provide Termination Power The following sections explain how to configure your drive 2 3 3 1 Setting the SCSI ID Each SCSI device attached to the server or workstation that is to be the host for your DLT1e Desktop Drive must have a unique SCSI ID Check the SCSI IDs on all other SCSI devices including the SCSI host adapter on the selected server or workstation and select an unused SCSI ID for your DLT1e Desktop Drive If the drive s factory default SCSI ID is not being used by another device on the same SCSI bus you do not need to change the SCSI ID SCSI ID Switch Power Switch Power Cable Connector Figure 2 1 DLT1e Desktop Drive Rear Panel Layout To set the SCSI ID on your DLT1e Desktop Drive use a small screwdriver or ballpoint pen to press the button above the SCSI ID display to select the next higher SCSI ID Press the button below the SCSI ID display to select the next lower SCSI ID Each time you press one of these buttons the SCSI ID increases or decreases by one Press the appropriate button until the desired SCSI ID appears on the switch display Press here to increase SCSI ID Press here to decrease SCSI ID Figure 2 2 SCSI ID Switch 2 3
2. 3 With the drive still in the shipping box reach under and around the drive carefully lift it out of the shipping box and place it on the work surface top facing up Do not stand the drive on either end 4 Carefully remove the remove the drive from the protective bag Note Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship your drive in the future You must ship your DLT te Desktop Drive in the original or equivalent packing materials to preserve your warranty 2 3 2 2 Selecting a Location for your Drive Select a location for your DLT1e Desktop Drive that is flat sturdy level and close to the host server or workstation A desk or table top is most suitable Regardless of the location you choose for your DLT1e Desktop Drive make sure the environment is free from dust and excessive humidity See the DLT1 Product Specification manual for acceptable operating humidity limits Be sure to follow these additional guidelines when selecting a location for your DLT1e Desktop Drive e Allow at least 6 inches 15 2 cm behind the drive for proper cooling e Avoid locations near printers or photo copy machines both of which produce paper fiber and other types of dust and airborne contaminants e Do not place your drive on the floor e Avoid locations near generators electric motors audio speakers or other sources of magnetic fields Magnetic fields can adversely affect your drive and media BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 2 3
3. The factory default SCSI ID is 5 If the factory default SCSI ID is not being used you do not need to change the drive s SCSI ID Locate the SCSI ID jumpers on the rear panel of the drive as shown in Figure 2 5 68 pin high density Power Connector SCSI ID Jumpers SCSI Connector Figure 2 5 SCSI ID Jumper Block Location BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 2 9 STORAGE INNOVATIONS To set the SCSI ID on your DLT1 Internal Drive use the supplied jumpers to select the desired SCSI ID as shown in the following table emper a e Jumper Block mesi ee sisse Jumper m i Table 1 Setting the SCSI ID Jumper Block Factory default SCSI ID 2 4 3 2 When to Use Termination If your DLT1 Internal Drive is the only SCSI device other than the SCSI host adapter on the selected server or workstation it must be terminated Likewise if your DLT1 Internal Drive is the last SCSI device on the selected server or workstation s SCSI bus it must be terminated To terminate your DLT1 Internal Drive insert an active LVD SE terminator into the connector on one end of the supplied SCSI ribbon cable as shown in Figure 2 6 Continue with the rest Terminator SCSI Ribbon Cable of the installation as usual Figure 2 6 Installing the Terminator 2 10 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS r Note If the SCSI cable that came with your SCSI host adapter already has a terminator built into i
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5. 3 2 When to Use Termination If your DLT1e Desktop Drive is the only SCSI device other than the SCSI host adapter on the selected server or workstation it must be terminated Likewise if your DLT1e Desktop Drive is the last device on the selected server or workstation s SCSI bus it must be 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS P terminated If your DLT1e Desktop Drive is at the end of the SCSI cable it is the last device on the SCSI bus To terminate your DLT1e Desktop Drive locate the terminator in the accessories package and press it firmly into either of the two SCSI connectors on the rear panel of the drive Secure the terminator by tightening the screws until snug 2 3 4 Connecting the Cables This is the final installation stage which requires that you attach the SCSI and power cables to your DLT1e Desktop Drive Note If the selected server or workstation does not already have an installed SCSI 2 host adapter install one now For more information on SCSI host adapter requirements see page 2 1 To connect the SCSI and power cables to your DLT1e Desktop Drive follow these steps 1 Before you continue shut down the operating system and turn off the selected server or workstation Turn off all attached accessory devices such as printers and other SCSI devices Remove the power cable from the host server or workstation and all attached accessory devices Failure to follow these instructions may result in
6. 5 Install a SCSI host adapter in the server or workstation that is to be the host for your drive if necessary 6 Attach the SCSI cable to your DLT1e Desktop Drive and SCSI host adapter Install the terminator on your DLT1e Desktop Drive if it is the last or only device on the SCSI bus 8 Attach the power cable to your DLT1e Desktop Drive and plug in the power cable to the nearest power outlet 9 Check your DLT1e Desktop Drive to make sure it is working properly 2 3 2 Unpacking your Drive and Selecting a Location Before you begin clear a desk or table so that you can unpack your DLT1e Desktop Drive You also need to select a location near the server or workstation that is to host your drive Note If the room in which you are working differs from the temperature at which your DLT1e Desktop Drive was shipped or stored by 30 F 15 C or more let the drive acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before opening the shipping carton 2 3 2 1 Unpacking your Drive Before you do anything else unpack and inspect your DLT1e Desktop Drive for shipping damage To do a thorough job follow these steps 1 Inspect the shipping box for damage If you notice any damage report it to the shipping company immediately 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS P 2 Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package Open the accessories package so that the accessories are handy during installation
7. computer for it to recognize the tape drive e If the drive does not eject the Firmware Upgrade Tape the firmware upgrade failed This may be because the cartridge was not a valid Firmware Upgrade Tape If so no damage has occurred Obtain a valid Firmware Upgrade Tape and repeat the process e lf the Unload button is held for six seconds LEDs on and released before 12 seconds LEDs off The drive will execute a Front Panel Reset Run POST and then become In Use e lf the Unload button is held for 12 seconds and then released not pressed within 4 seconds the drive will revert to the In Use mode 4 4 1 Code Upgrade Troubleshooting If the code upgrade failed the drive does not unload the Code Upgrade cartridge at the end of the process Refer to Table 5 for troubleshooting information 1 The cartridge is not a valid Code Indications The drive does not attempt Upgrade cartridge to update the code The In Use and Write Protected LEDs do not blink The drive resets and leaves the cartridge loaded to indicate that the code update did not succeed No damage to the drive or cartridge results 2 The cartridge does not contain a valid code upgrade image file Solution Make a valid Code Upgrade cartridge to solve this problem The cartridge contains a valid code The drive s controller hardware is upgrade image file but the flash probably damaged and must be replaced EEPROM programming process fails The drive resets and run
8. damage to your DLT1e Desktop Drive or other devices Do not move on to step 2 until you have shut down the operating system and turned off the server or workstation that is to be the host for your DLT1e Desktop Drive Turn AN off all attached accessory devices such as printers and other SCSI devices Remove the power cables from the host server or workstation and all attached accessory devices 2 Locate the SCSI cable in the accessories package 3 Attach one end of the SCSI cable to one of the connectors on the rear panel of your DLT1e Desktop Drive BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 2 5 STORAGE INNOVATIONS A 4 Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on your SCSI host adapter or to the connector on the previous SCSI device on the SCSI bus SCSI Host Adapter To Next SCSI Device To SCSI Host Adapter Figure 2 3 Attach SCSI Cable to Server or Workstation or to Previous SCSI Device 2 6 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE URMOVATI HS 5 Secure the SCSI cable connectors by tightening the screws until snug Note f the supplied SCSI cable does not fit the connector on your SCSI host adapter you either have an incompatible SCSI host adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter Contact Benchmark Storage Innovations or your SCSI host adapter manufacturer for information 6 Make sure the power switch on the rear panel of your DLT1e Desktop Drive is in the OFF position Attach the
9. formatted with another manufacturer s drive use a magnetic bulk eraser to prepare the cartridges for use with your DLT1 tape drive 3 3 1 Loading a Cartridge To load a cartridge into your DLT1 tape drive After the drive completes POST insert the DLTtape cartridge into the cartridge slot oriented as shown below and push the cartridge gently into the drive until it stops Figure 3 2 Loading a DLTtape Cartridge The In Use LED blinks while the drive loads the cartridge When the cartridge is ready to use the In Use LED is steadily illuminated Note When you insert a new unformatted cartridge into your DLT1 tape drive the loading sequence takes longer because the drive is writing reference tracks on the tape 3 3 2 Unloading a Cartridge Caution Remove the cartridge from your DLT1 tape drive before turning off the desktop drive or the host server or workstation for an internal drive Leaving a cartridge in the drive when power is off can result in cartridge and drive damage When you remove the cartridge from the drive return the cartridge to its storage case to prolong cartridge life BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 3 5 STORAGE INNOVATIONS ah To unload a cartridge from your DLT1 tape drive follow these steps 1 Press the Unload button or use your backup software to unload the cartridge The In Use LED blinks while the drive rewinds the tape 2 When the drive has rewound the tape it unloads the cartridge Figure 3 3 U
10. 0 cleanings The cleaning cartridge includes a label with 20 small boxes printed on it Always place a check mark in a box each time you use the cartridge to clean the drive Replace the cleaning cartridge when all boxes are checked When the cleaning cartridge has cleaned the read write head the Alert LED turns off to indicate that you should remove the cleaning cartridge Follow the instructions on page 3 5 to unload the cleaning cartridge Note If any LEDs blink or if the Alert LED is illuminated again when you insert another cartridge immediately after cleaning see Table 4 on page 3 4 for more information 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS P 4 1 4 2 Chapter 4 Updating Your Drive Firmware Chapter Overview This chapter explains how to update your DLT1 tape drive s firmware microcode from a DLTtape cartridge or from a file on the host server or workstation Firmware Update Overview Your DLT1 tape drive can automatically update the drive s firmware directly from a DLTtape cartridge containing the appropriate information Your DLT1 tape drive can also update the drive s firmware from the host server or workstation See the WRITE BUFFER command in the DLT1 SCSI Interface SCSI Reference Manual Caution During the firmware update process when the new firmware microcode is actually being programmed into the Flash EEPROM a power failure but not a Bus Reset causes the drive s controller module to
11. DLT1 Internal Drive DLT1e Desktop Drive Installation and Operations Guide 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS D 1999 2000 Benchmark Storage Innovations Corporation All rights reserved DLTtape and DLT are trademarks of Quantum Corporation Version History Table of Contents IVA LEN TINN occ 1 1 KEENE 1 1 EN NEON 1 1 te NE Fra lOa Tane Um 1 1 eo AMOI AD AGI mE 1 2 toeo DL CONDA 16 19 RO m Tom 1 2 EX EAEBUCIo 2 c 1 2 22 DN ARR 1 2 1 2 6 Firmware Update Capability ssseseseeeeeeeeeeeee eere 1 2 127 EON 1 2 PD NTE EH 1 2 Chapter 2 Installing Your DLT1 Tape Drive ceres 2 1 N Oar 9 I II P 2 1 22 PONNI 2 1 P SETENE sorre etate vase ediateeacaneeheendonssaseedewesssdeatanecenecneendeee 2 1 Quo 2 BEEN NST 2 1 2 3 Installing your DLT1e Desktop Drive rrnnnnnnnrvnnnnnnnnnvvrnnnnnnnrvnnnnnnnnnrrnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnsenen 2 2 2 3 1 Installation Overview rrnrrnnnnnnronrnnnnnnnvrnnnnnnnnnrvnnnnnnnnsennnnnnnnnsennnnnnnnssennnnnnnssennnnnnnnsennnnnnn 2 2 2 3 2 Unpacking your Drive and Selecting a Location sesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 2 2 2 9 2 1 Unpacking your DING is iiaicded irae tei eter te Eee arkr xo EP desoiter todo enr te beo eebnt iplc dessiner toi entes
12. ENCHMARK STORAGE rx VATIONZ 3 Locate an available full height 54inch drive bay and remove the front cover s from the drive bay as described in the server s or workstation s manuals 4 Slide your DLT1 Internal Drive into the open drive bay Figure 2 9 Install Drive in an Open Drive Bay Note Install a SCSI host adapter in the selected server or workstation now if necessary For more information on SCSI host adapter requirements see page 2 1 BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 2 13 STORAGE oe IONS Note If your SCSI host adapter already has a ribbon cable with an open 68 pin high density connector you can use the existing cable instead of the cable supplied with your DLT1 internal drive 5 Locate the SCSI ribbon cable in the accessories package Attach one end of the SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI connector on the rear panel of your DLT1 Internal Drive The SCSI connectors are keyed preventing improper connection Note f the supplied SCSI cable does not fit the connector on your SCSI host adapter you either have an incompatible SCSI host adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter Contact Benchmark Storage Innovations or your SCSI host adapter manufacturer for information Note Refer to page 2 10 to determine if you need to use an LVD SE terminator with the SCSI cable 6 Attach the other end of the SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI host adapter aligning the colored stripe on the ribbon cable with pin 1 on the SCSI h
13. SI ID Shut workstation does not not be unique down and turn off the host server or recognize your DLT1 tape workstation turn off the desktop drive drive Change the drive s SCSI ID Turn on the host server or workstation and desktop drive Ensure that all devices on the SCSI bus are SE or LVD Continued on next page 2 16 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS P Symptom Poem Somen The host server or workstation does not recognize your DLT1 tape drive continued on next page BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS A The SCSI host adapter might be incorrectly configured The SCSI cable might be loose The SCSI terminator might be loose or missing The SCSI bus might be improperly terminated The SCSI terminator might not be at the end of the SCSI bus or a more than two terminators might be present on the SCSI bus The SCSI host adapter might be in a defective expansion slot The SCSI bus might be too long 000826 01 Rev 01 Check the SCSI host adapter configuration Refer to the SCSI host adapter manuals for instructions Check both ends of the SCSI cable both for the desktop and internal drives 1 Make sure the terminator is properly seated on the open SCSI connector on the rear panel of the desktop drive or on the last device on the SCSI bus 2 Make sure an LVD SE terminator is in place on the end of the SCSI ribbon cable for the internal drive 1 If y
14. actions take place 1 The LEDs turn on all at once and then turn off 2 Ifa cartridge is loaded the In Use LED blinks during initialization 3 If there is no cartridge loaded all LEDs turn off after POST POST takes several seconds to complete after which the drive is ready to use 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS P 3 2 1 2 Indicator Activity During Drive Operation When your DLT1 tape drive is in use a variety of indicator LEDs can blink or be illuminated Table 3 describes the circumstances under which one or more indicators are illuminated or blinking immediately after POST Table 4 describes what each front panel indicator means Drive Status Indicator Activity No cartridge in drive The In Use indicator is off A cartridge is in the drive While the drive loads the cartridge the In Use indicator blinks When the In Use indicator is steadily illuminated the drive has loaded the cartridge The cartridge is ready to use The drive detected an error The Write Protected LED blinks Press and hold the Unload condition button for 6 seconds then press the Unload button again to reset the drive and unload the cartridge The drive runs a POST See section 3 2 1 1 above for POST information Table 3 Drive Status and Indicator Activity BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 3 3 STORAGE INNOVATIONS Indicator Operating Condition Write Protected On The DL Ttape cartidge is write protected Off The DL Ttape car
15. ation 2 Plug the DLT1e Desktop Drive s power cable into a different power outlet Table 2 POST Troubleshooting 2 18 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS P Chapter 3 Using Your DLT1 Tape Drive 3 1 Chapter Overview This chapter explains how to use your DLT1 tape drive It describes the front panel LEDs and controls how to load and eject DL Ttape cartridges how to use and care for DLTtape cartridges and how to use the cleaning cartridge Note For current information on operating system application and driver compatibility visit www 4benchmark com drivers BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 3 1 STORAGE INNOVATIONS ah 3 2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators This section explains how to use the front panel controls and indicators Power Indicator Write Protected LED Alert LED Unload Button Desktop Drive Only In Use LED Cartridge Door 3 2 Figure 3 1 DLT1 Tape Drive Front Panel 3 2 1 Key to Indicators This section describes what each front panel indicator means and the circumstances under which one or more indicators are illuminated or blinking 3 2 1 1 Indicator Activity During Power On Self Test POST Every time you turn on your DLT1 tape drive it conducts a Power On Self Test POST This test ensures that your drive is working properly and is ready to use While POST is in progress watch the front panel LEDs to see the progress and results of the test During POST the following
16. become unstable During a firmware update take reasonable precautions to prevent a power failure BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 4 1 STORAGE INNOVATIONS 4 3 Creating a Code Update Cartridge To perform the code update you need a DLT tape IV cartridge and a copy of the firmware image This image must be byte written without compression onto the tape You must copy the firmware image to the tape instead of using a backup utility to transfer it to the tape 4 3 1 UN X Systems 4 4 4 2 You can use the FTP utility to transfer the binary firmware image file onto the UN X system Be sure to specify type image before performing the get or put operation Doing so prevents extra characters from being added to the image file which would make the image file invalid The image file must be exactly 1286 512 Bytes in size The tape must also be uncompressed Updating the Firmware To update your DLT1 tape drive s firmware follow the steps in this section Caution Never turn off your DLT1 tape drive or the host server or workstation during the firmware update process Doing so can damage the drive s controller hardware Note Read these instructions completely before proceeding All timing indications are approximate 1 Ifthere is a DLT tape cartridge currently in your DLT1 drive remove it before proceeding 2 f possible power cycle turn the drive s power off then back on and allow the Power On Self Test POST to complete suc
17. cessfully The drive will emit a buzzing sound as the head drives toward its starting point after 4 seconds POST will complete after 13 seconds When POST is complete and no cartridge is inserted all LEDs will be turned off 3 Press and hold the Unload button on your DLT1 drive s front panel Continue holding the Unload button The LEDs will illuminate at 6 seconds Continue pressing the Unload button until the LEDs turn off 12 seconds Release the Unload button 4 Within 4 seconds press the Unload button again The In Use and Write Protect LEDs should both blink indicating that the drive is in firmware upgrade mode CAUTION While the drive is in firmware upgrade mode DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR DLT1 TAPE DRIVE or the host server workstation if connected until the firmware upgrade process is complete Doing so can damage the drive s controller hardware 5 Insert the Firmware Upgrade Tape into the drive The drive then begins the process of reading the image file from the cartridge The In Use and Write Protect LEDs flash together during the upgrade process which typically takes two or three minutes If the firmware upgrade process completes successfully the drive automatically ejects the Firmware Upgrade Tape 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS P 6 Power cycle the tape drive Your DLT1 drive is now ready to use with the new firmware Note Please observe the following conditions e You may need to restart your
18. data throughput and data access times 1 2 1 Fast Data Transfer Whether you use your DLT1 tape drive for unattended backups or archiving the data transfer rate your drive achieves is higher than many competing products Your DLT1 tape drive s native uncompressed data transfer rate is 3 0 MB s With 2 1 data compression the data transfer rate increases to as much as 6 0 MB s BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 1 1 STORAGE INNOVATIONS 1 2 2 High Capacity Your DLT1 tape drive uses of DLTtape IV cartridges which offer 40 GB of native storage or up to 80 GB of compressed data using Benchmark Storage Innovations enhanced format The data set determines the actual data compression rate which may vary from 2 1 1 2 3 Data Compaction Your DLT1 tape drive includes a data compaction feature that helps it store data efficiently A read write buffer of up to 2 MB provides working space for the compaction feature allowing you to get the most of the available tape space 1 2 4 Durable Media The tape media is designed to endure 1 000 000 passes and has a shelf life of 30 years providing superior media durability and data reliability 1 2 5 Compatibility Your DLT1 tape drive is read compatible with DLT4000 using DLTtape IV cartridges For current information on operating system application and driver compatibility visit www 4benchmark com drivers 1 2 6 Firmware Update Capability Your DLT1 tape drive includes Flash EEPROM tec
19. drive is working properly and is ready to use While POST is in progress watch the front panel LEDs to see the progress and results of the test During POST the following actions take place 1 The LEDs turn on all at once and then turn off 2 Ifa cartridge is loaded the In Use center LED blinks during initialization and remains illuminated after POST 3 If there is no cartridge loaded all LEDs turn off after POST POST takes several seconds to complete after which the drive is ready to use Turn to Chapter 3 for operating instructions 2 5 1 What to do if POST Fails If all of the LEDs on the front panel blink continually instead of completing the usual POST sequence POST has failed Table 2 helps you troubleshoot POST and other failures Spon Poem Siem None of the drive s LEDs The drive is not receiving Check the drive s power cable If a illuminate power desktop drive check the power cable connections Plug the power cable into a different power outlet All of the LEDs on the front An internal drive fault has 1 Press and hold the Eject button panel blink continually occurred for 6 seconds to reset the drive 2 Turn the drive off and then on again If the drive is a DLT1 internal drive shut down and turn off the host server or workstation then turn it back on and allow it to boot 3 Call technical support if POST continues to fail The host server or The drive s SCSI ID might Change the drive s SC
20. e Differential HVD SCSI bus 2 2 2 Before You Start Installing your DLT1e Desktop Drive requires no special tools You will need a ballpoint pen to change the SCSI ID switch on the rear panel of the drive Installing your DLT1 Internal Drive requires only the usual tools needed to install an internal drive in the computer you have chosen to house the DLT7 tape drive BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 2 1 STORAGE INNOVATIONS A 2 3 2 2 If you are installing a DLT1e Desktop Drive refer to page 2 2 for instructions If you are installing a DLT1 Internal Drive refer to page 2 8 for instructions Installing your DLT1e Desktop Drive This section contains step by step instructions for installing your DLT1e Desktop Drive 2 3 1 Installation Overview Installing your DLT1e Desktop Drive is fast and easy when you follow the instructions in this section in the order presented Installing your DLT1e Desktop Drive consists of the following steps covered in the next few sections 1 Unpack and check your drive for shipping damage 2 Select a location near the server or workstation that is to be the host for your DLT1e Desktop Drive 3 Set the SCSI ID for your DLT1e Desktop Drive Shut down and turn off the server or workstation that is to host your DLT1e Desktop Drive Remove the power cable from the selected server or workstation Turn off and remove the power cables from all devices attached to the selected server or workstation
21. female connector on the power cable to the power connector on the rear panel of the drive Use caution when plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet Hazardous voltages are present in the sockets of the outlet 7 Plug in the power cable to a nearby power outlet Terminator or cable to next SCSI device Power Cable DLT1e SCSI Cable To computer or previous SCSI device Figure 2 4 Attach Terminator optional SCSI and Power Cables to your Drive 8 Attach the power cables to the host server or workstation and all attached devices 9 Turnon your DLT1e Desktop Drive and any other devices you turned off earlier 10 Turn on the host server or workstation and allow its operating system to start BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 2 7 STORAGE oe IONS 2 4 2 8 Turn to page 2 16 to learn about your DLT1e Desktop Drive s self test and initialization features Installing your DLT1 Internal Drive This section contains step by step instructions for installing your DLT1 Internal Drive 2 4 1 Installation Overview Installing your DLT1 Internal Drive is fast and easy when you follow the instructions in this section in the order presented Installing your DLT1 Internal Drive consists of the following steps covered in the next few sections 1 Unpack and check your drive for shipping damage 2 Select a server or workstation that is to be the host for your DLT1 Internal Drive 3 Set
22. hnology that makes on site firmware microcode updates from tape or SCSI bus fast and easy 1 2 7 Embedded Diagnostics Your DLT1 tape drive has embedded diagnostic software that indicates diagnostic results and drive operating status and even tells you when head cleaning is needed The drive also has embedded error logging to help you diagnose any problems 1 3 Scope of This Guide This Installation and Operations Guide is intended to provide all the information you need to install and use your DLT1 Internal Drive or DLT1e Desktop Drive 1 2 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS P Chapter 2 Installing Your DLT1 Tape Drive 2 1 Chapter Overview This chapter explains how to configure and install your DLT1e Desktop Drive or DLT1 Internal Drive Configuration and installation are not difficult and require only that you follow the steps and instructions presented in this chapter 2 2 Preparation This helps you prepare to install your DLT1e Desktop Drive or DLT1 Internal Drive 2 2 1 SCSI Requirements Your DLT1 tape drive desktop and internal requires a wide SCSI 2 Low Voltage Differential LVD or Single Ended SE SCSI bus Make sure your SCSI host adapter or controller supports these standards If you connect your DLT1 tape drive to an SE SCSI bus the drive s performance is limited to the maximum data transfer speed of the SE bus Your DLT1 tape drive is not compatible with a standard differential or High Voltag
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24. nloading a DLTtape Cartridge 3 Remove the cartridge from the drive 4 Return the cartridge to its storage case to prolong cartridge life 3 3 3 Cartridge Write Protect Switch All DLTtape cartridges have a write protect switch to prevent accidental erasure of data Before loading a DLTtape cartridge into your DLT1 tape drive make sure the write protect switch on the front of the cartridge is positioned as desired Figure 3 4 DLTtape Cartridge Write Protect Switch Slide the switch to the left to write protect the cartridge A small orange rectangle is visible indicating that the cartridge is write protected Slide the switch to the right to allow your DLT1 tape drive to write data to the cartridge 3 3 4 Caring for your Cartridges To ensure the longest possible life for all of your DLTtape cartridges follow these guidelines 3 6 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS P e Do not drop or strike a cartridge Excessive shock can displace the tape leader making the cartridge unusable and possibly damaging your DLT1 tape drive e Store your DLTtape cartridges in their storage cases e Do not expose your DLTtape cartridges to direct sunlight or sources of heat including portable heaters and heating ducts e Store your DLTtape cartridges in an environment in which temperatures are always between 50 F and 104 F 10 C to 40 C The ideal storage temperature is 72 F 7 F 22 C 4 C Always store your DLTta
25. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnrrrnnnnnnnnnrrssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 5 Figure 3 3 Unloading a DLTtape Cartridge rrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 6 Figure 3 4 DLTtape Cartridge Write Protect Switch sssseHHH 3 6 Figure 35 DET Cleaning GaAnNdqe ssccscisincsanssemeastinsndandinsianvinatalasind usta leta iban tts ditum mnia undi 3 8 BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 iil STORAGE INNOVATIONS 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS r 1 1 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter Overview This chapter introduces your DLT1 Internal Drive DLT1e Desktop Drive and this Installation and Operations Guide DLT1 Drive Overview Your DLT1 tape drive is a value priced high performance high capacity streaming cartridge tape drive designed for use on entry to mid range computing platforms With a combination of data compression and compaction your DLT1 tape drive offers a formatted native cartridge capacity of 40 GB 80 GB assuming a 2 1 compression ratio and a sustained user data transfer rate of 3 MB s up to 6 MB s with 2 1 compression The capacity you realize in practice depends on the data set which affects the actual compression ratio Your DLT1 tape drive is built on a 5 Vainch full height form factor using a 4nch tape Its design includes a dual channel read write head Lempel Ziv DLZ high efficiency data compression and tape mark directory to achieve the fastest
26. npack and inspect your DLT1 Internal Drive for shipping damage To do a thorough job follow these steps 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS P 1 Inspect the shipping box for damage If you notice any damage report it to the shipping company immediately Open the shipping box and remove the SCSI cable and any other accessories 3 With the drive still in the shipping box reach under and around the drive carefully lift it out of the shipping box and place it on the work surface top facing up Do not stand the drive on either end 4 Carefully remove the drive from the protective bag Note Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship your drive in the future You must ship your DLT1 Internal Drive in the original or equivalent packing materials to preserve your warranty 2 4 3 Configuration Configuring your DLT1 Internal Drive is fast and easy You only need to select a unique SCSI ID and decide if your drive needs to be terminated The DLT1 drive cannot provide Termination Power The following sections explain how to configure your drive 2 4 3 1 Setting the SCSI ID Regardless of the number of SCSI devices attached to the server or workstation that is to be the host for your DLT1 Internal Drive each must have a unique SCSI ID Check the SCSI IDs on all other SCSI devices on the selected server or workstation including the SCSI host adapter and select an unused SCSI ID for your DLT1 Internal Drive
27. ost adapter s connector 7 Locate an available power cable in the host server or workstation and attach it to the power connector on the rear panel of your DLT1 Internal Drive The connectors are keyed preventing improper connection SCSI Cable Shown with Terminator Installed Figure 2 10 Attach SCSI and Power Cables to your DLT1 Internal Drive 2 14 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS P 8 Secure your DLT1 Internal Drive with the appropriate mounting screws either in the sides or bottom of the drive sled as appropriate for the server or workstation chassis Figure 2 11 shows the drive without the power and SCSI cables attached for clarity Lm Figure 2 11 Secure DLT1 Internal Drive in Installation Bay Side Mounting Screws Shown Note Some servers and workstations require mounting rails for internal devices Contact your server or workstation manufacturer for information 9 Replace the cover on the server or workstation 10 Attach the power cables to the server or workstation and all attached accessories 11 Turn on the host server or workstation and allow its operating system to start Refer to the next section to learn about your DLT1 Internal Drive s self test and initialization features BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 2 15 STORAGE oe IONS 2 9 Testing your DLT1 Drive Every time you turn on your DLT1 tape drive it conducts a Power On Self Test POST This test ensures that your
28. our DLT1 tape drive is the last or only device on the SCSI bus make sure the drive is properly terminated 2 If your DLT1 tape drive is not the last or only device on the SCSI bus check all SCSI cable connections and make sure the last device on the SCSI bus is terminated Make sure the terminators are placed only at each end of the SCSI bus one at the host adapter and one on the last device on the bus both internal and external Move the SCSI host adapter to a different expansion slot Make sure the total length of the SCSI bus does not exceed the ANSI SCSI standard of 19 feet 6 meters for a single ended SE bus 40 feet 12 meters for an LVD SCSI bus with multiple devices or 82 feet 25 meters for an LVD SCSI bus with a single device Symptom Poem Somen There are fatal or non fatal The SCSI bus might be 1 If your DLT1 tape drive is the last errors for which you cannot improperly terminated or only device on the SCSI bus find the cause make sure the drive is properly terminated Make sure only the last device is terminated 2 If your DLT1 tape drive is not the last or only device on the SCSI bus check all SCSI cable connections and make sure the last device on the SCSI bus is terminated The AC power source may 1 Plug the DLT1e Desktop Drive s not be properly grounded power cable into a power outlet on DLT1e Desktop Drive the same circuit as the host server only or workst
29. pe cartridges in their storage cases e lfaDLTtape cartridge has been exposed to temperatures outside the ranges specified above stabilize the cartridge at room temperature for the same amount of time it was exposed to extreme temperatures up to 24 hours e Store your DLTtape cartridges in a dust free environment in which relative humidity is always between 20 and 80 noncondensing The ideal storage relative humidity is 40 20 e Do not place DLTtape cartridges near sources of electromagnetic energy or strong magnetic fields such as computer monitors electric motors soeakers or X ray equipment Exposure to electromagnetic energy or magnetic fields can destroy data on cartridges e Place identification labels only in the slide in slot on the front of the cartridge e Never use any type of adhesive labels on your DLTtape cartridges BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 3 STORAGE INNOVATIONS 3 3 5 Using the Cleaning Cartridge When the Alert LED is on your DLT1 tape drive s read write head may need to be cleaned Follow the instructions on page 3 5 to load the cleaning cartridge Caution Use only Benchmark approved cleaning cartridges in your DLT1 tape drive Use of any other type of cleaning cartridge can damage the read write head in your drive If you load any other type of cleaning cartridge your DLT1 tape drive unloads it immediately Figure 3 5 DLT Cleaning Cartridge Each cleaning cartridge has a useful life of 2
30. s POST which fails if the flash EEPROM does not contain a valid code image If this occurs you must repair the drive before using it again Call Technical Support for repair service Table 5 Code Upgrade Troubleshooting BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 4 3 STORAGE INNOVATIONS
31. ssennnnnnnnnnnsnnsee 3 9 LEE 0 Ea 011 10 eg PR m 3 4 Table 5 Code Upgrade Troubleshooting ccccsssssssssssseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaessesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessseesaaaaaas 4 3 Figure 2 1 DLT1e Desktop Drive Rear Panel Layout rrnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnrrnvvvnnnnnnnnnnrrrsrnnnnnnnnnnnerssrenenenn 2 4 FCS 292 V NIE 2 4 Figure 2 3 Attach SCSI Cable to Server or Workstation or to Previous SCSI Device 2 6 Figure 2 4 Attach Terminator optional SCSI and Power Cables to your Drive 2 7 Figure 25 SCSI ID Jumper Block LOCallOD au tiet heiter ento nti n t tbc dta tic vadis 2 9 Figure 2 6 Installing the Terminator elles eene 2 10 Figure 2 7 SCSI Ribbon Cable with Terminator Built in sssseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 2 11 Figure 2 8 Remove Server Workstation Cover ccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseessaagaans 2 12 Figure 2 9 Install Drive in an Open Drive Bay eeeeennmHH Hee 2 13 Figure 2 10 Attach SCSI and Power Cables to your DLT1 Internal Drive 2 14 Figure 2 11 Secure DLT1 Internal Drive in Installation Bay Side Mounting Screws Shown 2 15 Foure 3 1 DETT Tape Drive Front PaNG sesen pvxt uaa ndo EN BU quu EUMD amatur Eae ue 3 2 Figure 3 2 Loading a DLTtape Cartridge rrrnnnnnnnrrrrrrrvrrrrrrrrrrarnn
32. t do not use another terminator An example of such a cable is shown in Figure 2 7 SCSI Ribbon Cable Supplied with SCSI Terminator Host Adapter Figure 2 7 SCSI Ribbon Cable with Terminator Built in 2 4 4 Installing your DLT1 Internal Drive This is the final installation stage which requires that you install your DLT1 Internal Drive in the host server or workstation and attach the SCSI and power cables To connect the SCSI and power cables to your DLT1 Internal Drive follow these steps 1 Shut down the operating system and turn off the selected server or workstation Turn off all attached accessory devices such as printers and other SCSI devices Remove the power cables from the host server or workstation and all attached accessories Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to your DLT1 Internal Drive or other devices Do not move on to step 2 until you have shut down the operating system and turned off the server or workstation that is to be the host for your DLT1 Internal Drive Turn off all attached accessory devices such as printers and other SCSI devices Remove the power cables from the host server or workstation and all attached accessories BENCHMARK 000826 01 Rev 01 STORAGE oe IONS 2 12 2 Remove the cover from the host server or workstation as described in the server s or workstation s manuals m zi Figure 2 8 Remove Server Workstation Cover 000826 01 Rev 01 B
33. the SCSI ID for your DLT1 Internal Drive 4 Shut down and turn off the server or workstation that is to host for DLT1 Internal Drive Remove the power cable from the selected server or workstation Turn off and remove the power cables from all devices attached to the selected server or workstation 5 Remove the cover from the selected server or workstation as explained in the server s or workstation s manuals 6 Install a SCSI host adapter in the server or workstation that is to be the host for your drive if necessary Install your DLT1 Internal Drive in a full height drive bay 8 Attach the SCSI ribbon cable to your DLT1 Internal Drive and SCSI host adapter Install an active LVD SE terminator on the SCSI ribbon cable if your DLT1 Internal Drive if itis the last or only device on the SCSI bus 10 Attach a power cable to your DLT1 Internal Drive 11 Secure your DLT1 Internal Drive in the selected server or workstation 12 Check your DLT1 Internal Drive to make sure it is working properly 2 4 2 Unpacking your Drive Before you begin clear a desk or table so that you can unpack your DLT1 Internal Drive Note If the room in which you are working differs from the temperature in which your DLT 1 Internal Drive was shipped or stored by 15 C 30 F or more let the drive acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before opening the shipping carton 2 4 2 1 Unpacking your Drive Before you do anything else u
34. tidge is write enabled In Use Blinking Tape is in motion The DL Ttape cartridge is loaded and ready to use No cartridge is loaded Alert 1 250 hours of tape motion have occurred since the last cleaning 2 A calibration failure or hard read write error occurred Remains On after No cleaning took place you unload the cleaning tape After cleaning this indicator is illuminated again when you load a DLTtape cartridge Off The DLTtape cartridge is causing problems Try a different cartridge If this condition persists with other cartridges contact Technical Support 1 Cleaning is complete or not needed 2 Resetting the drive cleared the problem Press and hold the Unload button for six seconds to reset the drive All three LEDs On POST is starting Blinking A POST error has occurred See Table 2 on page 2 16 for more information Table 4 Indicator Activity 3 4 000826 01 Rev 01 BENCHMARK STORAGE INNOVATIONS P 3 3 Using Cartridges Your DLT1 tape drive uses only DLTtape IV cartridges Your DLT1 tape drive can read but not write DLTtape IV cartridges that use the DLT4000 format Note Your DLT1 tape drive automatically unloads any other cartridge types and any cartridges whose format it cannot read Make sure all cartridges that you want to use for writing are either unformatted or have been formatted with your DLT1 tape drive before loading them If you want to reuse cartridges that have been

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