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IBM 40/80 GB HH DLTVS User Manual
IBM 40/80 GB HH DLTVS User Manual

IBM 40/80 GB HH DLTVS User Manual

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DLTVS Internal Tape
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User's Guide
OPTIONS
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  • Page 1 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Internal Tape Drive User’s Guide OPTIONS by IBM...
  • Page 2 Product warranty and notices” on page C-1. Second Edition (June 2001) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    . 1-1 Software description . . 1-1 Installation requirements. . 1-2 Installing the drive. . 1-2 Installing the drive in IBM servers . 1-2 General installation instructions . . 1-2 Using the drive . 1-10 Maintenance and troubleshooting . . 2-1 Maintenance .
  • Page 4 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 5: Safety: Read First

    Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 6 Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy. Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 7: About This Book

    Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better ways to communicate with you. Register your option on the IBM Web site at © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 8 IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further information. viii 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 9: Installation And User's Guide

    Product description The IBM 40/80 GB (GB equals approximately 1 000 000 000 bytes) HH DLTVS Tape Drive is a fast/wide Ultra2 (low voltage differential) SCSI tape drive for backing up and restoring data and archiving files. These files can include multimedia, imaging, transaction processing, large databases, and other storage-intensive applications.
  • Page 10: Installation Requirements

    This section contains information on installing the tape drive in IBM servers and in other computers. Installing the drive in IBM servers The IBM 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Tape Drive can be installed in IBM xSeries 200, ® 220, 230, 240, 340 as well as IBM Netfinity 4500R, 5100 and 5600.
  • Page 11 Depending on your computer, there are several ways to view your current SCSI ID settings: v For many IBM computers, press F1 during the startup after the memory check completes. Other adapters show SCSI settings when you press Ctrl A.
  • Page 12 SCSI ID blocks as shown. You can use a pair of flat-nose pliers to place the jumpers on the jumper pins. 1 SCSI ID 2 Jumper blocks 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 13 2. If this device is the last device on the SCSI bus, terminate the SCSI bus by adding the appropriate (LVD or SE) terminator to the last connector on the SCSI cable. 1 Terminator 2 SCSI ribbon cable Note: The SCSI cable in your server may already have a terminator at the end of the cable.
  • Page 14 3. Align the drive-bay screw holes with the threaded holes in the drive housing. When you mount the tape drive, follow these guidelines: v Ensure that no objects such as screw heads, cables, or adjacent devices are pressing against the frame. 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 v Ensure that nothing blocks the ventilation slots on the bottom and rear of the tape drive. Attention: Use only the screws that come with the tape drive. Other screws might be too long and might damage the drive. 4. Insert a screw through each of the drive-bay holes into the threaded holes in the drive and tighten the screws with a screwdriver.
  • Page 16 If the problem persists, turn off the computer; then turn it back on. If the problem continues, see “Troubleshooting” on page 2-3 for further steps. Step 9. Installing backup and restore software 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 To use the drive, you must install an appropriate backup and restore application for your computer operating system. If you are using software not included in the option package, follow the directions that come with your software. If you are using the trial software that comes with the option, insert a trial application CD into the CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen installation and operating instructions.
  • Page 18: Using The Drive

    Ready (Green) Power to the drive. No power to the drive. Blinking (constant period & Tape is in motion. duty cycle) Blinking (dual period & Reserved for future use. duty cycle). 1-10 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 19 Indicator State Operating condition Clean/Media Blinking A read/write error has occurred that may not require service. Try cleaning the drive. LED goes out after completing a cleaning cycle with a DLTVS cleaning cartridge or after loading a supported tape into the drive. Cycling the power on the drive will also turn off the LED.
  • Page 20 Unloading tape cartridges To unload a tape cartridge, perform the following steps. 1. Make sure that the 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Tape Drive is turned on. 2. Press the Unload button. The drive rewinds the tape and places the tape cartridge in the unload position.
  • Page 21 drive. 3. After the tape cartridge ejects, grasp the cartridge and remove it. Emergency unload If a cartridge fails to eject using the normal unload procedure, press and hold the Eject button for 5 seconds. This instructs the drive to perform an emergency unload.
  • Page 22 If you are returning the tape drive for service, remove and keep all cartridges, cables, and terminators. If you are shipping the tape drive to another location or returning it for repair, pack the tape drive in its original shipping container and packing materials. 1-14 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 23: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    This chapter contains information on maintaining and troubleshooting the 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Tape Drive. Maintenance You need to perform regular maintenance on your 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Tape Drive. This section explains how to care for the tape cartridges and how to clean the drive head.
  • Page 24 To make sure that you know when your cleaning cartridge expires, make a notation on the cleaning cartridge each time you clean the tape drive. 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The first step in problem solving is establishing if the problem lies with the cartridge, the drive, the host computer and its connections, the backup software or with the way the system is being operated. If none of the following advice helps you solve the problem, contact your supplier.
  • Page 26: Post-Installation Troubleshooting

    Try another power connector. If the power supply is present and all LEDs remain off, call for service. The Use Cleaning Tape LED is flashing. The drive requires cleaning. Load the cleaning cartridge. 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 27: Fault Diagnosis

    Note: After each step, retry the backup operation. If the backup still fails, go on to the next step. v Clean the tape drive. v Replace the data cartridge. v Go to the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support and look for hints or tips on the 24P2398 HH DLTVS tape drive. Maintenance and troubleshooting...
  • Page 28 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 29: Appendix A. Product Specifications

    (+50°F to +104°F) Relative humidity 20% to 80%, noncondensing Wet bulb 25°C (77°F) maximum Altitude -152 m to +12 192 m (-500 to +40 000 ft) Temperature gradient 11°C (51.8°F) per hour Humidity gradient 10% per hour © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 30 40/80 GB HH DLTVS Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 31: Appendix B. Help And Service Information

    During the warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of defective components is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.
  • Page 32 For the support telephone number and support hours by country, refer to the following table. If the number is not provided, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Response time may vary depending on the number and nature of the calls received.
  • Page 33: Appendix C. Product Warranty And Notices

    If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 34 IBM or your reseller will 1) either repair or exchange the failing Machine and 2) provide the service either at your location or a service center. IBM or your reseller will also manage and install selected engineering changes that apply to the Machine.
  • Page 35 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.
  • Page 36: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    APPLY TO YOU. Governing Law Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Agreement, without regard to conflict of law principles.
  • Page 37 Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
  • Page 38 2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Limited Warranty, IBM’s liability will be limited to the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 39 PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC) Governing Law: The following replaces this Section: Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the State of New York (except when local law requires otherwise) to govern, interpret, and enforce all your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Agreement, without regard to conflict of law principles.
  • Page 40 (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM. If you purchase an IBM Machine in a Middle Eastern or African country, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine from the IBM entity within the...
  • Page 41 The minimum warranty period for Machines is six months. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
  • Page 42 Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 2 in this Section: as to any other actual direct damages, IBM’s liability will be limited to the total amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim. For purposes of this item, the term “Machine”...
  • Page 43: Notices

    The following item is added to this paragraph: 3. breach of IBM’s obligations implied by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or Section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982.
  • Page 44: Processing Date Data

    IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
  • Page 45: Trademarks

    IBM. You should contact the vendors responsible for those products directly to determine the capabilities of their products and update them if needed. This IBM hardware product cannot prevent errors that might occur if software, upgrades, or peripheral devices you use or exchange data with do not process date data correctly.
  • Page 46 Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 47 Directive 89/366/ECC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM can not accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
  • Page 48 IBM no puede aceptar responsabilidad alguna si este producto deja de satisfacer dichos requisitos de protección como resultado de una modificación no recomendada del producto, incluyendo el ajuste de tarjetas de opción que no sean IBM. Este producto ha sido probado y satisface los límites para Equipos Informáticos Clase B de conformidad con el Estándar CISPR22 y el Estándar Europeo EN...
  • Page 49 C-17 Appendix C. Product warranty and notices...
  • Page 50 Part Number: 24P2429 Printed in the United States of America on recycled paper containing 10% recovered post-consumer fiber. (1P) P/N: 24P2429...

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