Quantum DLT VS80 Network Card User Manual
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1. s 2 1 DLT VS80 Tape Drive Features 0 0 eet tne teen eens 2 1 Data Transter Rate sci sifu Shite ie Pe ea EIE ed be be ED eos 2 1 Capacity sve Sinus Hee Tease de sca ot ps ge eee aly ace do RD tet nde e tede e Gch domed Sake eos 2 2 Data Compression otis sei bea RR dew eer S ERG AN bee UE pi RR bade 2 2 Media i tata nth ee Nc aae Maa dus vat aca y ae de decade ase 2 2 Compatibility or ro Sea Ea EEE E AAEE EEE be Bena ra a De BAUR E RR RR dta ak x Ta 2 2 Firmware Update cece cect teens 2 2 Embedded Diagnostics 2 2 3 DLT VS80 Installation lisse 3 1 Preparing to Install Your Tape Drive 2 0 0 0 eee cece I 3 1 SCSI Requirements std a gobo doh aot acd eg ee bate Re ard Rr ab ab Ged eke an de 3 1 Before You Beglf gis eigen msie Bea eae a Bale aes Aas le ee OES 3 2 Installing Your Tabletop Tape Drive III III 3 2 Unpacking Your Tabletop Tape Drive and Selecting a Location 04 3 2 Unpacking Your Tabletop Tape Drive 00 eee 3 2 Selecting a Location for Your Tabletop Tape 3 3 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 Table of Contents Setting the SCSL ID oie Rer eR ey rede ace 3 4 Connecting the Cables 2 0 2 neisd aisi ataata a EEN aE mms 3 5 Terminating Your Tabletop Tape u2. 4 6 Caring for Your Data Cartridges 20 cect eee 4 7 creierii cianda eiia iaa 4 80 5 1 Updating Tape Drive Firmware Overview 0 cece eee cece 5 1 Creating a Firmware Update Data 5 2 Updating the Firmware scs aces 0 cette eee nee 5 2 Updating the Firmwares es Re aor we eae ba eee doe Ro gd a SOS 5 2 Troubleshooting the Firmware Upgrade ccc teens 5 4 vi May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 List of Figures 3 DLT VS80 Installation ls ee 3 1 Figure 3 1 Tabletop Tape Drive Rear Panel 3 4 Figure 3 2 SCSI ID Selector eee 3 5 Figure 3 3 Tape Drive SCSI and Power Cable 8 0 0 00 3 6 Figure 3 4 Workstation SCSI Cable Connections eee 3 7 Figure 3 5 Back Panel Connections Tabletop Tape Drive 0 0 ce eee eee ee 3 8 Figure 3 6 Back Panel Connections Internal Tape Drive 0 0 0 ee eee ee 3 11 Figure 3 7 Terminator Installation eee eee 3 12
3. Figure 3 8 SCSI Cable with 1 3 13 Figure 3 9 Remove the Workstation Cover example shown 3 14 Figure 3 10 Tape Drive Installation in an Open 3 15 Figure 3 11 SCSI and Power Cable Location Internal Tape 3 16 Figure 3 12 Securing the Internal Tape Drive in the Installation Bay 3 17 4 DLT VS80 eee m 4 1 Figure 4 1 Tabletop 4 1 Figure 4 2 Loading a DLTtape IV Data Cartridge 1 0 0 0 eee eee eee 4 4 Figure 4 3 Unloading a DLT tape IV Data Cartridge 0 0 llle 4 5 Figure 4 4 Data Cartridge Write Protect Switch 0 0 0 cece cece eens 4 6 Figure 4 5 DLT Cleaning Cartridge 00 2 ec cece 4 8 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 vii List of Figures Notes viii May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 MO List of Tables 3 DLT VS80 Installation 00 cece eee eee 3 1 Table 3 1 Selecting the SCSI ID 0 cent n 3 11 Table 3 2 Understanding Errors Indicated by Front Panel LEDs 0000 3 20 4 1 Table 4 1 Tape Drive Status and Indicator Activity llle
4. 4 2 Table 4 2 Indicator Activity ocs au peainsener s 4 3 5 DLT VS80 Firmware nanana ununa eneren ne 5 1 Table 5 1 Firmware Upgrade Troubleshooting eA 5 4 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 List of Tables Notes x May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 1 1 1 2 1 3 CHAPTER 1 2 Introduction Purpose and Scope This Installation and Operations Guide is a comprehensive source of information about the DLT VS80 tape drive internal and tabletop This manual provides all the information you need to install and use your internal tape drive or tabletop tape drive Related Documents DLT VS80 Tape Drive Product Specification 001597 01 DLTI VS80 SCSI Interface Guide 000825 01 Structure of this Manual e Chapter 1 Introduction is the chapter you are currently reading e Chapter 2 Product Information provides a general overview of the product e Chapter 3 DLT VS80 Installation explains how to configure and install your tabletop or internal tape drive e Chapter 4 DLT VS80 Use explains how to use your tape drive Chapter 5 DLT VS80 Firmware explains how to update your tape drive s firmware 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 4 Conventions Used in this Manual This manual uses the following conventions NOTE Notes provide supplemental information CAUTION Cautions provide information you must kno
5. not a valid Firmware Upgrade Data Cartridge If so no damage has occurred Obtain a valid Firmware Upgrade Data Cartridge and repeat the process See Troubleshooting the Firmware Upgrade on page 5 4 for instructions on how to proceed If you press and hold the Unload button for six seconds LEDs on and release it before 12 seconds LEDs off the tape drive executes a Front Panel Reset and runs POST If you press and hold the Unload button for 12 seconds LEDs on then off and then release it without pressing it again within four seconds the tape drive reverts to Ready mode indicated by the Ready green LED 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 5 3 Chapter 5 DLT VS80 Firmware 5 3 2 Troubleshooting the Firmware Upgrade If the firmware upgrade failed the tape drive does not unload the Firmware Upgrade Data Cartridge at the end of the process Refer to Table 5 1 for troubleshooting information Table 5 1 Firmware Upgrade Troubleshooting Problem Indications Solution The data cartridge is not a valid Firmware Upgrade Indications The tape drive does not attempt to Data Cartridge update the firmware The tape drive resets and leaves the data cartridge loaded to indicate that the firmware update did not succeed No damage to the tape drive or data cartridge results Solution 1 Eject the data cartridge as described in Unloading a Data Cartridge on page 4 5 2 Make a valid Firmware Upgrade Data Cartridge to solve t
6. of hardware and software install each item one at a time restarting the system each time Also if you have installed multiple devices or software and then experience problems remove or uninstall each in turn to establish which one is causing the problem Remember that the system recognizes devices during power on If you swap or connect a product when the system is running be sure to restart the system Restarting the system resets devices and often resolves problems It is good practice to restart after adding a driver or installing new firmware 3 5 2 Troubleshooting the Tape Drive Table 3 2 on page 3 20 provides troubleshooting information on errors indicated by front panel LEDs including the following topics e None of the tape drive s LEDs illuminate e All ofthe LEDs on the front panel blink continually e The host server or workstation does not recognize the tape drive e There are fatal or non fatal errors for which you cannot find the cause 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 3 19 Chapter 3 DLT VS80 Installation If the LEDs on the front panel act differently than described in Testing Your Tape Drive on page 3 18 the tape drive is not working properly Table 3 2 helps you troubleshoot problems with the tape drive Table 3 2 Understanding Errors Indicated by Front Panel LEDs Symptom Problem Solution None of the tape drive s LEDs illuminate The tape drive is not receiving power Check the tape
7. Begin 3 2 3 2 1 Installing your DLT VS80 tabletop tape drive requires no special tools You will need a ballpoint pen to change the SCSI ID switch on the rear panel of the tape drive If you are installing a DLT VS80 internal tape drive refer to Installing Your Internal Tape Drive on page 3 10 for instructions Installing your DLT VS80 internal tape drive requires the tools needed to install an internal tape drive in the computer you have chosen to house the tape drive for example a screwdriver and some ESD protection Installing Your Tabletop Tape Drive This section contains step by step instructions for installing your DLT VS80 tabletop tape drive Be sure to read through this entire section before beginning the installation Unpacking Your Tabletop Tape Drive and Selecting a Location Before you begin clear a desk or table so that you can unpack your tabletop tape drive You also need to select a location near the server or workstation that is to host your tape drive NOTE If the room in which you are working differs from the temperature at which the tabletop tape drive was shipped or stored by 30 F 15 C or more let the tape drive acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before opening the shipping carton Unpacking Your Tabletop Tape Drive The first step is to unpack and inspect your tabletop tape drive for shipping damage following these steps 1 Inspect the shipping box for damage
8. CSI Cable with Built in Terminator 3 3 3 Installing Your Internal Tape Drive In the final installation stages you install your tape drive in the server or workstation and connect the SCSI and power cables To install your internal tape drive follow these steps 1 Shutdown the operating system and power off the selected server or workstation 2 Power off all peripheral devices such as printers and other SCSI devices CAUTION Do not go to step 3 until you have completed steps 1 and 2 Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the tape drive or other devices 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 3 13 Chapter 3 DLT VS80 Installation 3 Remove the cover from the server or workstation as described in the server s or workstation s manuals See Figure 3 9 as an example Figure 3 9 Remove the Workstation Cover example shown 4 Locate an available 54 inch drive bay and remove the front cover from the drive bay as described in the server or workstation s manuals 3 14 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide 5 Slide your tape drive into the open drive bay as shown in Figure 3 10 Example of tower drive bay Example of 2U enclosure drive bay Figure 3 10 Tape Drive Installation in an Open Drive Bay NOTE Install an LVD SE SCSI host bus adapter in the selected server or workstation now if necessary For more information on SCSI h
9. DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide Press and hold the Unload button on the tape drive s front panel until the LEDs are no longer illuminated approximately 12 seconds then release the Unload button The Ready LED flashes Within four seconds press and release the Unload button again All LEDs should blink indicating that the tape drive is in firmware upgrade mode CAUTION While the tape drive is in firmware upgrade mode DO NOT POWER OFF THE TAPE DRIVE or the host server workstation if connected until the firmware upgrade process is complete You can damage the tape drive s controller hardware if you power off the tape drive Insert the Firmware Upgrade Data Cartridge into the tape drive The tape drive then begins the process of reading the image file from the data cartridge All LEDs flash or are steadily illuminated during the various phases of the upgrade process which typically takes about five minutes If the firmware upgrade process completes successfully the tape drive automatically ejects the Firmware Upgrade Data Cartridge Power cycle off then on the tape drive The tape drive is now ready to use with the new firmware Please observe the following conditions You may need to restart your computer for it to recognize the tape drive If the tape drive does not eject the Firmware Upgrade Data Cartridge the firmware upgrade failed This may be because the data cartridge was
10. ID SCSIID 0 1 2 3 4 54 6 7 Jumper EP B P ee 48 dA MBA SCSI ID 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 RAR 288 2 RS CREE GRR a Factory default SCSI ID 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 3 11 Chapter 3 DLT VS80 Installation Terminating Your Internal Tape Drive You must terminate the tape drive if e tisthe only SCSI device other than the SCSI host bus adapter on the selected server or workstation s SCSI bus e tis the last SCSI device on the selected server or workstation s SCSI bus To terminate the tape drive insert an active low voltage differential LVD or multimode LVD SE terminator into the connector on one end of the SCSI ribbon cable as shown in Figure 3 7 You can use a cable end terminator as shown in Figure 3 7 or an inline terminator whichever is most convenient Continue with the rest of the installation as usual Terminator SCSI cable Figure 3 7 Terminator Installation 3 12 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide NOTE If the SCSI cable that came with the SCSI host bus adapter already has a terminator built into it do not use another terminator An example of such a cable is shown in Figure 3 8 Terminator SCSI cable supplied with host bus adapter Figure 3 8 S
11. If you notice any damage report it to the shipping company immediately 2 Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package Open the accessories package so that the accessories are handy during installation 3 2 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide 3 With the tape drive still in the shipping box reach under and around the tape drive carefully lift it out of the shipping box and place it on the work surface top facing up Do not stand the tape drive on either end 4 Carefully remove the tape drive from the protective bag NOTE Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship your tape drive in the future You must ship your tabletop tape drive in the original or equivalent packing materials to preserve your warranty Selecting a Location for Your Tabletop Tape Drive Select a location for your tape drive that is flat sturdy level and close to the server or workstation A desk or tabletop surface is most suitable Regardless of the location you choose make sure the environment is free from dust cigarette smoke and excessive temperature and humidity See the DLT VS80 Tape Drive Product Specification for acceptable operating temperature and humidity limits Be sure to follow these additional guidelines when selecting a location for your tape drive e Allow at least 6 inches 15 2 cm behind the tape drive for proper cooling e Avoid locations near printe
12. LEDs and controls how to load and eject DLTtape IV data cartridges how to use and care for DLTtape IV data cartridges and how to use the cleaning cartridge NOTE For current information on operating system application and tape driver compatibility visit www quantum com 4 1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators This section explains what the front panel controls and indicators are and how they are used See Figure 4 1 External Power LED tabletop tape drive only Data cartridge door B Drive Error LED Unload button Ready LED Clean Media LED Figure 4 1 Tabletop Tape Drive Front Panel Layout 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 4 1 Chapter 4 DLT VS80 Use 4 1 1 Indicator Activity During Power On Self Test POST 4 1 2 Every time you power on your tape drive it conducts a power on self test POST This test ensures that your tape drive is working properly and is ready to use While POST is in progress watch the front panel LEDs 1 The LEDs illuminate all at once and then turn off 2 The Ready green LED blinks during initialization and remains illuminated after POST 3 The tape drive emits a buzzing sound as it calibrates the read write head s position POST is complete only after the buzzing sound stops POST takes sever seconds to complete after which the tape drive is ready to use Indicator Activity During Tape Drive Operation When your tape drive is in use a variety of indicator LEDs c
13. Quantum o DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide Copyright Copyright 2004 by Quantum Corporation All rights reserved Document Origination Boulder Colorado USA Trademarks Quantum the Quantum logo and the DLTtape logo are trademarks of Quantum Corporation registered in the U S A and other countries DLTtape DLTSage Value DLTtape and Super DLTtape 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 exclusive property of Quantum Corporation Quantum 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 Quantum s prior written consent Quantum 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 Contact Information You can request Quantum publications from your Quantum Sales Representative or order them directly from Quantum Telephone numbers and street addresses change frequently for the latest up to date contact information visit www quantum com The Contact Us secti
14. When the cleaning cartridge has cleaned the read write head the Clean Media LED turns off and the tape drive ejects the cleaning cartridge NOTE If any LEDs blink or if the Clean Media LED is illuminated when you insert another data cartridge immediately after cleaning see Table 4 2 on page 4 3 for more information 4 8 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 This chapter explains how to update your tape drive s firmware from a DLTtape IV data cartridge or CHAPTER 5 DLT VS80 Firmware from a file on the host server or workstation 5 1 Updating Tape Drive Firmware Overview The DLT VS80 automatically updates the tape drive s firmware directly from a DLTtape IV data cartridge containing the appropriate information The tape drive also updates the tape drive s firmware from the host server or workstation See the WRITE BUFFER command in the DLTI VSS0 SCSI Interface Guide CAUTION During a firmware update take reasonable precautions to prevent a power failure During the firmware update process when the new firmware is actually being programmed into the Flash EEPROM a power failure but not a Bus Reset causes the tape drive s controller module to become unstable 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 5 1 Chapter 5 DLT VS80 Firmware 5 2 Creating a Firmware Update Data Cartridge To perform the firmware update you need a DLTtape IV data cartridge and a copy of the firmware image Thi
15. an blink or be illuminated Table 4 1 describes the circumstances under which one or more indicators are illuminated or blinking immediately after POST Table 4 1 Tape Drive Status and Indicator Activity Tape Drive Status Indicator Activity Power to the tape drive The Ready LED is on No power to the tape drive The Ready LED is off The tape drive detected an unrecoverable hard The Drive Error LED is on error condition The tape drive detected a recoverable The Clean Media LED blinks read write error 4 2 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide Table 4 2 describes what each front panel indicator means Table 4 2 Indicator Activity Indicator State Operating Condition Drive Error amber Blinking An unrecoverable tape drive error or a POST error has occurred call Technical Support Off No tape drive Errors Ready green On Power to the tape drive Off No power to the tape drive Blinking constant period amp duty cycle Tape is in motion Blinking dual period amp duty cycle Reserved Clean Media amber Blinking A hard read write error that is probably recoverable has occurred Clean the tape drive The LED is off after completing a cleaning cycle with a DLT1 cleaning cartridge or after loading a properly formatted data cartridge into the tape drive Cycling the power to the tape drive also turns o
16. drive s power cable If you have a tabletop tape drive check the power cable connections Plug the power cable into a different power outlet All of the LEDs on the front panel blink continually An internal tape drive fault has occurred e Reset the tape drive by holding the Unload button down for six seconds or until all three LEDs are illuminated Release the Unload button when the reset process begins Power the tape drive off and then on again If itis an internal tape drive shut down and power off the host server or workstation then power it back on and allow it to go through its initialize process e Call technical support if POST continues to fail The host server or workstation does not recognize the tape drive The tape drive s SCSI ID might not be unique Change the tape drive s SCSI ID 1 Shutdown and power off the host server or workstation 2 Power off the tape drive 3 Change the tape drive s SCSI ID Refer to pages page 3 4 and page 3 11 for information on selecting the proper SCSI ID 4 Poweron the tape drive 5 Poweron the host server or workstation Ensure that all devices on the SCSI bus are LVD or SE The SCSI host bus adapter might be incorrectly Check the SCSI host bus adapter configuration Refer to the SCSI host bus adapter manuals for configured instructions The SCSI cable might be Check both ends of the SCSI cable for both the loose tabletop and int
17. e drive or the host server or workstation for an internal tape drive Leaving a data cartridge in the tape drive when power is off can result in data cartridge and tape drive damage and may cause data loss because the header catalog data may not be properly written before the tape drive loses power To unload a data cartridge from your tape drive follow these steps 1 Press the Unload button or use your backup software to unload the data cartridge The Ready LED blinks while the tape drive rewinds the tape When the tape drive has rewound the tape it unloads the data cartridge 2 Gently remove the data cartridge from the tape drive by pulling it directly out as shown in Figure 4 3 Figure 4 3 Unloading a DLTtape IV Data Cartridge 3 Return the data cartridge to its storage case to prolong data cartridge life 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 4 5 Chapter 4 DLT VS80 Use 4 2 3 Write Protecting Data Cartridges All DLTtape IV data cartridges have a write protect switch to prevent accidental erasure of data Before loading a DLTtape IV data cartridge into your tape drive make sure the write protect switch on the front of the data cartridge is in the position you need Orange indicator m Write protected Can i Write protect switch tap Wri te enabled Figure 4 4 Data Cartridge Write Protect Switch Slide the switch to the left to write protect the data cartridge A small orange rectangl
18. e is visible indicating that the data cartridge is write protected Slide the switch to the right to allow your tape drive to write data to the data cartridge 4 6 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide 42 4 Caring for Your Data Cartridges To ensure the longest possible life for all of your DLTtape IV data cartridges follow these guidelines Do not drop or strike a data cartridge Excessive shock can displace the tape leader making the data cartridge unusable and possibly damaging your tape drive Store your DLTtape IV data cartridges in their storage cases Do not expose your DLTtape IV data cartridges to direct sunlight or sources of heat including portable heaters and heating ducts The operating temperature range for your DLTtape IV data cartridges is 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C The storage temperature range is 60 F to 90 F 16 C to 32 C Always store your DLTtape IV data cartridges in their storage cases If a DLTtape IV data cartridge has been exposed to temperatures outside the ranges specified above stabilize the data cartridge at room temperature for the same amount of time it was exposed to extreme temperatures up to 24 hours Store your DLTtape IV data cartridges in a dust free environment in which relative humidity is always between 20 and 80 noncondensing The ideal storage relative humidity is 40 2060 Do not place DLTtape IV data cartridge
19. ective bag NOTE Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship your tape drive in the future You must ship your tape drive in the original or equivalent packing materials to preserve your warranty If there is no damage to the tape drive select a server or workstation to host your tape drive then move on to the following installation steps 3 10 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide 2 3 2 Configuring Your Internal Tape Drive The following sections explain how to configure your internal tape drive Setting the SCSI ID All SCSI devices that are attached to the server or workstation must have a unique SCSI ID Check the SCSI IDs on all other devices on the selected server or workstation including the SCSI host bus adapter and select an unused SCSI ID for your tape drive The factory default SCSI ID is 5drive s factory default SCSI ID is not being used you do not need to change the SCSI ID NOTE If the tape drive is attached to a narrow SCSI bus you can only use IDs 0 through 7 If it is a wide SCSI bus then you can use IDs 0 through 15 1 Locate the SCSI ID jumpers on the rear panel of the tape drive as shown in Figure 3 6 68 pin SCSI connector Power connector SCSI ID jumpers Figure 3 6 Back Panel Connections Internal Tape Drive 2 Use the supplied jumpers to set the desired SCSI ID as shown in the following table Table 3 1 Selecting the SCSI
20. ernal tape drives The SCSI terminator might be loose or missing e Tabletop tape drive make sure the terminator is properly seated on the open SCSI connector on the rear panel of the tape drive or on the last device on the SCSI bus e Internal tape drive make sure an LVD SE terminator is in place on the end of the SCSI cable for the tape drive 3 20 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide Table 3 2 Understanding Errors Indicated by Front Panel LEDs Continued Symptom Problem Solution The host server or workstation does not recognize the tape drive continued The SCSI bus might be improperly terminated e If your tape drive is the last or only device on the SCSI bus make sure the tape drive is properly terminated e Ifthe tape drive is not the last or only device on the SCSI bus check all of the SCSI cable connections and make sure the last device on each end of the SCSI bus is terminated and powered on Note The SCSI host bus adapter must usually be terminated The SCSI terminator might not be at the end of the SCSI bus or more than two terminators might be present on the SCSI bus Make sure the terminators are placed only at each end of the SCSI bus one at the host bus adapter and one on the last device on the bus for both the internal and tabletop tape drives The SCSI host bus adapter might be in a defec
21. ext lower SCSI ID Press the button below the SCSI ID display to select the next higher SCSI ID Each time you press one of these buttons the SCSI ID decreases or increases by one Press the appropriate button until the desired SCSI ID appears on the switch display i Press here to decrease SCSI ID B Press here to increase SCSI ID Figure 3 2 SCSI ID Selector Switch NOTE If the tape drive is powered on when you change the SCSI ID you must power the tape drive off and on again for the new SCSI ID to take effect 3 2 3 Connecting the Cables Follow these steps to connect the SCSI and power cables to your tape drive NOTE If the selected server or workstation does not already have an installed SCSI host bus adapter you will need to install one For more information on SCSI host bus adapter requirements see SCSI Requirements on page 3 1 1 Shut down the operating system and power down the server or workstation 2 Power off all attached peripheral devices such as printers and other SCSI devices CAUTION Do not go to step 3 until you have completed steps 1 and 2 Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to your tape drive or other devices 3 Select a SCSI cable with an open 68 pin high density connector 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 3 5 Chapter 3 DLT VS80 Installation 4 Connectone end of the SCSI cable to one of the connectors on the rear panel of your tape dri
22. ff the LED Off Cleaning is not required All three LEDs On POST is starting Blinking Firmware upgrade is in progress External Power LED On Power to the tape drive Off No power to the tape drive NOTE Refer to Table 3 2 Understanding Errors Indicated by Front Panel LEDs on page 3 20 for help troubleshooting your tape drive 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 4 3 Chapter 4 DLT VS80 Use 4 2 Data Cartridge Use and Care Your tape drive uses only DLTtape IV data cartridges Your tape drive can read but not write to DLTtape IV data cartridges previously written in the DLT 4000 format NOTE Your tape drive automatically unloads any other data cartridge types and any data cartridges whose format it cannot read Make sure all data cartridges that you use for writing are either unformatted or have been used with your tape drive before loading them 4 2 1 Loading a Data Cartridge After the tape drive completes POST insert the DLTtape IV data cartridge into the data cartridge slot oriented as shown in the Figure 4 2 and push the data cartridge gently into the tape drive until it stops Figure 4 2 Loading a DLTtape IV Data Cartridge 4 4 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide 4 2 2 Unloading a Data Cartridge CAUTION Remove the data cartridge from your tape drive before powering off the tabletop tap
23. fficiency data compression and a tape mark directory to achieve fast data throughput and data access times DLT VS80 Tape Drive Features Data Transfer Rate The tape drive s native uncompressed data transfer rate is 3 0 MB per second With 2 1 data compression the data transfer rate increases to as much as 6 0 MB per second 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 2 1 Chapter 2 Product Information 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 4 2 2 5 2 2 6 2 2 7 Capacity The tape drive uses DLTtape IV data cartridges which offer 40 GB of native data storage or up to 80 GB of compressed data storage The capacity you realize in practice depends on the data set Data Compression The tape drive includes a data compression feature that helps it store data efficiently A read write buffer of up to 2 MB provides working space for the compression feature allowing you to get the most out of the available media space Media The DLTtape IV media is designed to endure 1 000 000 passes and has a shelf life of 30 years providing superior media durability and data reliability Compatibility The tape drive is read compatible with the DLT4000 tape drive format using DLTtape IV data cartridges For current information on operating system application and tape driver compatibility visit www quantum com Firmware Update Capability The DLT VS80 includes Flash EEPROM technology so you can make on site firmware updates from tape or the Small Comp
24. his problem Repeat the steps in Updating the Firmware on page 5 2 The data cartridge contains a valid firmware upgrade image file but the flash EEPROM programming process fails Eject the Firmware Upgrade Data Cartridge Power cycle the tape drive off then on Make a new Firmware Upgrade Data Cartridge Repeat the update process If the previous steps do not work the tape drive s controller hardware is probably damaged and must be replaced The tape drive resets and runs POST which fails if the flash EEPROM does not contain a valid firmware image If this occurs you must repair the tape drive before using it again BS Call Technical Support for repair service 5 4 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 Quantum 4001 Discovery Dr Ste 1100 Boulder CO 80303 720 406 5700 May 2004 001596 01 001596 01 REV A07
25. kstation and allow its operating system to start 8 Check your tape drive to make sure it is working properly See Testing Your Tape Drive on page 3 18 to learn about the tabletop tape drive s POST and initialization features 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 3 9 Chapter 3 DLT VS80 Installation 3 3 3 3 1 Installing Your Internal Tape Drive This section contains step by step instructions for installing your DLT VS80 internal tape drive Be sure to read through the entire section before beginning the installation Unpacking Your Internal Tape Drive First clear a desk or table so that you can unpack your tape drive NOTE If the room in which you are working differs from the temperature in which the tape drive was shipped or stored by 30 F 15 C or more let the tape drive acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before opening the shipping carton The first step is to unpack and inspect the tape 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 2 Open the shipping box and remove the accessories 3 With the tape drive still in the shipping box reach under and around the tape drive carefully lift it out of the shipping box and place it on the work surface top facing up Do not stand the tape drive on either end 4 Carefully remove the tape drive from the prot
26. nation to occur To terminate your tape drive press the terminator firmly into either of the two SCSI connectors on the rear panel of the tape drive Secure it by tightening the screws until snug See Figure 3 5 for more information Terminator or cable to next SCSI device Power SCSI cable cord to computer or previous SCSI device Figure 3 5 Back Panel Connections Tabletop Tape Drive Powering the Terminator At least one device on the SCSI bus must supply terminator power TERMPWR The factory default for the tape drive is for TERMPWR to be enabled Only an authorized service provider can disable the tape drive TERMPWR setting NOTE It is acceptable for more than one device on the SCSI bus to provide TERMPWR 3 8 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide 3 2 4 Completing the Installation 1 Secure all the SCSI cable connectors by tightening their screws until snug 2 Make sure the power switch on the rear panel of the tabletop tape drive is in the OFF position See Figure 3 1 for reference 3 Attach the female connector on the power cable to the power connector on the rear panel of the tape drive 4 Plugin the power cable to a nearby power outlet 5 Attach the power cables to the host server or workstation and all attached devices 6 Power on the tabletop tape drive and any other devices you powered off earlier 7 Power on the host server or wor
27. on of the web site lists telephone numbers street addresses time zones and other pertinent facts ii May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 Revision History The following table lists all revisions made to this document Document Release Date Summary of Changes 001596 01 Rev 01 February 2 2001 Initial preliminary release 001596 01 Rev 02 February 6 2001 Updated LED sequence 001596 01 Rev 03 February 16 2001 Updated external SCSI ID setting 001596 01 Rev 04 April 5 2001 Updated logo and product name 001596 01 Rev 05 May 4 2001 Edits per Jeff Faucet 001596 01 Rev 06 July 20 2001 Updated internal unit mounting to include screw length 001596 01 Rev A07 May 12 2004 Converted to FrameMaker using the Quantum template and style guide per ECO C009631 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 Notes May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 La E Table of Contents 1 1 Purpose and SCOD6 ii t te aie i ee ee wa ee E ee Y rere is 1 1 Related Documents Joa eka ted ee ta de e oe aie a eee cde 1 1 Structure of this Manual 00 0 0 nett tence tenn s 1 1 Conventions Used in this Manual 1 0 0 eee ees 1 2 For More Information sssi neson ieseana Maia ehm meme s 1 2 Reader Comments oaa raa tis fed wea ER EX EU edd Ed ea een ido een ved dada ee 1 2 2 2 1 DLT VS80 Tape Drive
28. ost bus adapter requirements see SCSI Requirements on page 3 1 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 3 15 Chapter 3 DLT VS80 Installation 6 Select a SCSI cable with an open 68 pin high density connector 7 Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the rear panel of your tape drive The SCSI connectors are keyed preventing improper connection NOTES 1 Ifthe SCSIcable does not fit the connector on your SCSI host bus adapter you either have an incompatible SCSI host bus adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter Contact your Quantum sales representative or your SCSI host bus adapter manufacturer for information 2 Referto Terminating Your Internal Tape Drive on page 3 12 to determine if you need to host bus adapter use an LVD SE terminator with the SCSI cable 8 Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI host bus adapter aligning the colored stripe on the ribbon cable with pin 1 on the SCSI host bus adapter s connector 9 Locate an available power cable in the host server or workstation and attach it to the power connector on the rear panel of the tape drive The connectors are keyed preventing improper connection SCSI cable shown with terminator installed Power cable Figure 3 11 SCSI and Power Cable Location Internal Tape Drive 3 16 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide 10 Secure the tape drive with the mo
29. ps in Testing Your Tape Drive Testing Your Tape Drive Every time you power on your tape drive it conducts a power on self test POST This test ensures that the tape 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 illuminate all at once and then turn off 2 The Ready green LED blinks during initialization and remains illuminated after POST 3 The tape drive emits a buzzing sound as the tape drive calibrates the read write head s position POST is complete only after the buzzing sound stops POST takes several seconds to complete after which the tape drive is ready to use NOTE If POST does not work properly refer to Troubleshooting Your Tape Drive on page 3 19 3 18 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide 3 5 Troubleshooting Your Tape Drive This section provides both general troubleshooting guidelines and an LED specific problem solution table to help you troubleshoot your tape drive 3 5 1 General Troubleshooting Guidelines If you have a problem when using the tape drive first try to isolate the cause of the problem For example if you have just installed a new SCSI host bus adapter and the system will not start the cause of the problem is likely to be the adapter When installing multiple items
30. rs or photocopy machines both of which produce paper fiber and other types of dust and airborne contaminants e Do not place your tape drive on the floor CAUTION Avoid locations near generators electric motors audio speakers or other sources of magnetic fields Magnetic fields can adversely affect your tape drive and data cartridges 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 3 3 Chapter 3 DLT VS80 Installation 3 2 2 Setting the SCSI ID All SCSI devices attached to the server or workstation must have a unique SCSI ID Check the SCSI IDs on all other devices on the selected server or workstation including the SCSI host bus adapter and select an unused SCSI ID for your tape drive The factory default SCSI ID for this tape drive is 5 as shown in Figure 3 1 If the tape drive s factory default SCSI ID is not already in use by another device on the same SCSI bus you do not need to change the SCSI ID 68 pin high density SCSI connectors SCSI ID switch cable connector Figure 3 1 Tabletop Tape Drive Rear Panel Layout NOTE If the tabletop tape drive is attached to a narrow SCSI bus only IDs 0 through 7 are valid If it is a wide SCSI bus then you can use IDs 0 through 15 3 4 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide To set the SCSI ID on the tabletop tape drive use a small screwdriver or ballpoint pen to press the button above the SCSI ID display to select the n
31. rurua I 3 Powering llle s 3 8 Completing the Installation sse I ena 3 9 Installing Your Internal Tape Drive 0 eee RII 3 10 Unpacking Your Internal Tape Drive eee I 3 10 Configuring Your Internal Tape Drive 0 0 cece 3 11 Setting the SCSI ID 21a ete T beer Re bee bed 6 bee IY ped re er 3 11 Terminating Your Internal Tape Drive 0 0 0 cece eA 3 12 Installing Your Internal Tape Drive III 3 13 Testing Your lape Dive eoe oe e e e ree Re op OL CR Poe DU 3 18 Troubleshooting Your Tape Drive 1 0 0 2c Ih 3 19 General Troubleshooting Guidelines 0 0 0 cece eee 3 19 Troubleshooting the Tape Drive 0 0 cece Ih 3 19 5 4 1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 0 0 eee eh 4 1 Indicator Activity During Power On Self Test POST 0 0 0 0 0 00 eee eee ee eee 4 2 Indicator Activity During Tape Drive Operation cece eee eee 4 2 Data Cartridge Use and Care tenn eee 4 4 Loading a Data Cartridge 4 4 Unloading a Data Cartridge 0 nnn 4 5 Write Protecting Data Cartridges 0 0 eect
32. s image must be byte written without compression onto the media You must copy the firmware image to the media instead of using a backup utility to transfer it to the tape NOTE UNIX Systems You can use the FTP utility to transfer the binary image file onto the UNIX 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 data must also be uncompressed 5 3 Updating the Firmware To update the tape drive s firmware follow the steps in this section CAUTION Never power off the tape drive or the host server or workstation during the firmware update process Doing so can damage the tape drive s controller hardware 5 3 1 Updating the Firmware NOTE Read these instructions completely before proceeding All timing indications are approximate 1 If there is a DLT data cartridge currently in the tape drive remove it before proceeding 2 If possible power cycle turn the tape drive s power off then back on and allow POST to complete successfully The tape drive will emit a buzzing sound as the head drives toward its starting point after 18 seconds POST will complete after 20 seconds When POST is complete and no data cartridge is inserted only the Ready green LED is illuminated 5 2 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07
33. s near sources of electromagnetic energy or strong magnetic fields such as computer monitors electric motors speakers or X ray equipment Exposure to electromagnetic energy or magnetic fields can destroy data on data cartridges Place identification labels only in the slide in slot on the front of the data cartridge Never use any type of adhesive labels on your DLTtape IV data cartridges 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 4 7 Chapter 4 DLT VS80 Use 4 2 5 Using the Cleaning Cartridge When the Clean Media LED is illuminated your tape drive s read write head may need to be cleaned Follow the instructions on page 4 4 to load the cleaning cartridge Cleaning typically takes several minutes during which the Ready LED blinks CAUTION Use only Quantum approved cleaning cartridges in your tape drive Use of any other type of cleaning cartridge can damage the read write head in your tape drive If you load any other type of cleaning cartridge or method your tape drive unloads it within approximately 25 seconds The part number for the Quantum cleaning cartridge is BHXHC 02 Figure 4 5 DLT Cleaning Cartridge Each cleaning cartridge has a useful life of 20 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 cleaning cartridge to clean the tape drive Replace the cleaning cartridge when you have checked all the boxes
34. tive expansion slot Move the SCSI host bus adapter to a different expansion slot The SCSI bus might be too long Make sure the total length of the SCSI bus does not exceed these ANSI SCSI standards e 19 feet 6 meters for an SE bus e 40 feet 12 meters for an LVD SCSI bus with multiple devices e 82 feet 25 meters for an LVD SCSI bus with a single device e 10 feet 3 meters for a Fast SCSI 2 or Ultra SCSI 1 bus There are fatal or non fatal errors for which you cannot find the cause The SCSI bus might be improperly terminated e If the tape drive is the last or only device on the SCSI bus make sure the tape drive is properly terminated Make sure only the last device is terminated e Ifthe 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 and powered on The AC power source may not be properly grounded tabletop tape drive only e Plug the tabletop tape drive s power cable into a power outlet on the same circuit as the host server or workstation e Plug the tabletop tape drive s power cable into a different power outlet 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 3 21 Chapter 3 DLT VS80 Installation Notes 3 22 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 CHAPTER 4 DLT VS80 Use This chapter explains how to use your DLT VS80 tape drive It describes the front panel
35. unting screws provided either in the sides or bottom of the tape drive sled as appropriate for the server or workstation chassis See Figure 3 12 CAUTION Using a screw that is too short can result in inadequate clamping force Using a screw that is too long can cause damage to the internal circuit cards Please see the note following Figure 3 12 for guidance Figure 3 12 Securing the Internal Tape Drive in the Installation Bay NOTE Some servers and workstations require mounting rails for internal devices Contact the manufacturer for specific information as the mounting rails have varying thicknesses Consequently if a different screw is required to mount the tape drive use the following guidelines m 145 VARIES BY CUSTOMER 045 MIN CONFIGURATION 130 MAX 773880 CHASSIS Nf PI l NM SL CARD CUSTOMER SUPPLIED MOUNT L 045 003 MAX FASTENER DEPTH TYPICAL 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 3 17 Chapter 3 DLT VS80 Installation 3 4 To complete the installation follow these steps 1 Replace the cover on the server or workstation 2 Attach the power cables to the server or workstation and all attached accessories 3 Power on the server or workstation and allow its operating system to start 4 Check your tape drive to make sure it is working properly by following the ste
36. uter System Interface SCSI bus Embedded Diagnostics The DLT VS80 has embedded diagnostic software that indicates diagnostic results and tape drive operating status and it tells you when you need to clean the tape drive The tape drive also has embedded error logging to help you diagnose any reported problems 2 2 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 3 1 3 1 1 CHAPTER 3 2 DIT VS80 Installation This chapter explains how to configure and install your tabletop or internal tape drive Follow the steps and instructions presented in this chapter to install and configure your tape drive Preparing to Install Your Tape Drive This section helps you prepare to install your tabletop tape drive or internal tape drive SCS Requirements Your DLT VS80 tape drive tabletop and internal incorporates a wide Ultra SCSI 2 SCSI bus but you can also attach it to a single ended SE or low voltage differential LVD SCSI bus Make sure your SCSI host bus adapter or controller supports these configurations If you connect the tape drive to an SE bus or if there are SE devices attached to the same SCSI bus the tape drive s performance is limited to the maximum data transfer speed and maximum cable lengths of the SE bus usually 40 MB s NOTE The DLT VS80 is not compatible with a standard differential or high voltage differential HVD SCSI bus 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 3 1 Chapter 3 DLT VS80 Installation 3 1 2 Before You
37. ve as shown in Figure 3 3 Either SCSI connector works equally well To next device SCSI host bus adapter 4 Figure 3 3 Tape Drive SCSI and Power Cable Connections NOTE Figure 3 3 does not show a terminator because none of the three tape drives in the illustration are at the end of the SCSI bus 3 6 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide 5 Connectthe other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on your SCSI host bus adapter as shown in Figure 3 4 or to the connector on the previous SCSI device on the SCSI bus Host bus adapter SCSI cable Figure 3 4 Workstation SCSI Cable Connections NOTE If the SCSI cable does not fit the connector on the SCSI host bus adapter you either have an incompatible SCSI host bus adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter Contact Quantum Corporation or your SCSI host bus adapter manufacturer for information 001596 01 Rev A07 May 2004 3 7 Chapter 3 DLT VS80 Installation Terminating Your Tabletop Tape Drive You must terminate the tape drive if it is the last physical device on the SCSI bus at the end of the SCSI chain If another SCSI device is the last device on the SCSI bus confirm that it is properly terminated and do not terminate your tape drive NOTE Regardless of which device terminates the SCSI bus it must have power applied and be powered on for proper termi
38. w to avoid damaging the tape drive or losing data 1 5 For More Information The web site www quantum com includes valuable information about all Quantum products or for personalized information about Quantum s reliable data protection products call 1 800 624 5545 in the U S A and Canada 1 6 Reader Comments Quantum is committed to providing the best products and service We encourage your comments suggestions and corrections for this manual Please send all comments to this address Quantum Technical Publications 4001 Discovery Dr Suite 120 Boulder Colorado USA 80303 1 2 May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 CHAPTER 2 2 Product Information This chapter introduces the DLT VS80 tape drive and provides a general overview of the product DLT VS80 Tape Drive Overview Your Quantum DLT VS80 tape drive is a value priced high reliability high capacity linear streaming data cartridge tape drive designed for use on entry to mid range computing platforms With a combination of data compression and compaction your DLT VS80 tape drive offers a data cartridge capacity of 80 gigabytes GB assuming a 2 1 compression ratio and a sustained user data transfer rate of 6 megabytes MB per second assuming a 2 1 compression ratio The DLT VS80 tape drive is a 5 4 inch half height form factor device that uses 12 inch tape Its design includes a dual channel read write head Lempel Ziv DLZ high e
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