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- Page 1 N8151-101 Built-In LTO User’s Guide Note Before using the N8151-101 Built-In LTO, read this User’s Guide carefully. Keep this User’s Guide at hand for quick reference at any time necessary.
- Page 2 NEC would greatly appreciate it if our dealers are informed about it. (5) Please note that in no event shall NEC be liable for any damages whatever arising out of the use of this device, regardless of item (4) above.
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Page 3: Safety Considerations - Must Read
Keep this User's Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. Safety Considerations - Must Read - Follow the instructions given in this User's Guide for proper operations and safe use of the device. For the terms used in this User's Guide, please refer to “Part Name and Function” section of this document. -
Page 4: Symbols Used In This User's Guide And Warning Labels
(Sample) A symbol for arousing A content of possible A term indicating a hazard level attention danger Do not install the device while the power is turned on. Unplug the AC power cord from the main power source when installing/uninstalling the device to/from server or connect it with the enclosure. -
Page 5: Safety Notes
SAFETY NOTES This section provides several precautions to enable you to use the product safely and correctly and to prevent injury and property damage. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the product. For symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier. - Page 6 Attention to Power or Power Cord Do not hold the DC cable with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the cable while your hands are wet. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock. Do not install the device while the power is turned on. Unplug the AC power cord from the main power source when installing/uninstalling the device to/from server or connect it with the enclosure.
- Page 7 Do not use the unspecified interface cables. Uses only the cable authorized by NEC and locate the device and connector before connection. Use of an unauthorized cable or displaced connection may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
- Page 8 Attention to Handling or Maintenance Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the Built-in LTO. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the Built-in LTO on any occasion other than described in this User's Guide. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or a fire as well as malfunctions of the Built-in LTO.
- Page 9 Attention to Operation Do not insert your hands into the cartridge load compartment. Do not insert your hands into the cartridge load compartment. Otherwise, the fingers will be caught/pinched by the Built-in LTO to cause an injury. Do not touch the Built-in LTO when it thunders. If it starts thundering, do not touch any part of the Built-in LTO.
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Page 10: For Proper Operation
FOR PROPER OPERATION To operate the Built-in LTO correctly, observe the following points. For considerations on handling the data cartridge, refer to the chapter "Data Cartridge". Do not turn off the server when the LED on the front of the Built-in LTO is blinking. ... -
Page 11: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the N8151-101 Built-In LTO. N8151-101 Built-In LTO is LTO2 tape device. To maximize the Built-In LTO functions, please read the instruction manual carefully before use and fully understand how to handle the device. -
Page 12: Organization Of The Manual
ORGANIZATION OF THE MANUAL The instruction manual function as a guide that enables you to set up and use the N8151-101 Built-In LTO. You can refer to the manual whenever you encounter a question or problem during setup and daily operation. -
Page 13: Others
To this end, we strongly recommend that you dispose of all backed up data through your backup software before transferring or selling the unit. For details about how to perform this operation, refer to your backup software documentation. NEC does not accept responsibility for information leaks to third parties. -
Page 14: Package Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS Many accessories are included in the package of the N8151-101 Built-In LTO. Verify the packed contents according to the figures shown below and ensure that all the components and parts are present. Also, check that each item is undamaged. If a component or part is missing or damaged, contact your service representative. -
Page 15: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Trademarks ............................ii Safety Considerations - Must Read -................1 SAFETY INDICATIONS ........................1 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S GUIDE AND WARNING LABELS ..........2 SAFETY NOTES ..........................3 For Proper Operation ........................8 Introduction ............................9 Organization of the Manual ......................10 How to Read the Instruction Manual When the Built-In LTO is Used for the First Time .. - Page 16 MANAGING 3-GENERATION DATA .....................31 DATA CARTRIDGE STORAGE .....................32 Defining backup and recovery-from-accident sequences ...............32 Specifications ........................33 Troubleshooting Checklist....................34 Troubleshooting Checklist....................35...
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Page 17: Built-In Lto
Built-In LTO This section explained how to setup this device and the method of usage. Data Cartridge The Built-In LTO can save data by using data cartridges listed in the table below. Data cartridge Storage capacity LTO2 Data cartridge 200G bytes (2:1 compression, 400G bytes) LTO1 Data cartridge 100G bytes (2:1 compression, 200G bytes) -
Page 18: Part Name And Function
PART NAME AND FUNCTION The Built-In LTO has the following parts and functions. Front ① Cartridge load compartment (Cartridge Door) The cartridge load compartment is a slot used to mount or dismount the cartridge. ② Ventilator The ventilator cools and ventilates inside of the device. -
Page 19: Setup
SETUP The procedure to install the Built-In LTO to the systems like Express5800 series is explained. Before installing the Built-In LTO drive into the system, Latching rails are needed to be installed onto the drive as shown in below. Upper side mounting screw hole is used for tightening the Latching rail to the drive. Attach the latching rails Attach the latching rails as shown in the figure below. -
Page 20: Connecting The Drive To The Server
Some servers require the rails to be used. For details on how to install the rails, refer to the server’s operating manual. Remove the cover from the server. Install the N8151-101 Built-In LTO as shown in the figure below. ... - Page 21 Connect the SAS cable and DC cable to the drive as shown in the figure below. Connect the DC cable of the server to the DC connector port at the rear of this LTO device. Do not use the DC connector of SAS cable. The DC ...
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Page 22: Installing The Tape Device Driver
INSTALLING THE TAPE DEVICE DRIVER Install the tape device driver only when you are using the Windows backup (system tool) of Windows Server 2003. To install the tape device driver in the server, use the attached CD-ROM. Prepare the CD-ROM in advance. Described of installation procedures for Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) operating system are described below. -
Page 23: Handling
HANDLING The following explains how to handle the Built-In LTO. Setting the Data Cartridge As the data cartridge to be set in the magazine, use While setting the data cartridge, do not turn off the server. This may cause a malfunction or the damage data. - Page 24 Slide the cartridge into the tape load compartment. Cartridge loader will draw cartridge into the Built-in LTO. The green Ready LED flashes until loading the cartridge. It then glows steadily. Do not change the position for the write protect switch during the drive is installed into the drive.
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Page 25: Ejecting The Data Cartridge
Ejecting the Data Cartridge 1. Ensure that the Built-in LTO is powered-on. 2. Press the eject button. The drive rewinds the tape and partially ejects the cartridge. The eject cycle will take a few minute. If the cartridge eject command is issued by the backup software, the Built-in LTO rewinds the tape, but does not eject a cartridge. -
Page 26: Indication For The Status Led
Indication for the Status LED The drive status is notified by Status LED Condition of Status LED (color) Meaning Status Light Solid The LTO can be used. Unlit The LTO is powered off. Flashing (same The LTO is used. Ready (green) interval) The Cartridge is eject preparation completed Flashing (repeat... -
Page 27: Cleaning
CLEANING To keep the drive is the best condition for securing the customer’s data, periodical cleaning is required. Cleaning the Read/Write Head When the cleaning notice is indicated on the Single Character Display, clean the Built-in LTO internal read/write head Set the provided cleaning cartridge or our cleaning cartridge into the drive based on the procedure which is described as “Set the Data Cartridge”... -
Page 28: Data Cartridge
Data Cartridge This section explained how to handle the data cartridge which is used for N8151-101 Built –In LTO drive. For usable cartridge, please see the section “Data cartridge” section in page 15. DATA CARTRIDGE PART NAME LABEL It is recommended that you should affix a label to each cartridge to associate the data cartridge with backup data for easier identification as shown below. -
Page 29: Write-Protect Plug
WRITE-PROTECT PLUG Writing of data in the tape is enabled or disabled by setting the write-protect notch. To protect the data from being erased, set the write-protect notch as shown in the figure below. Although position of the write-protect is all the same for tape cartridges, the notch is varied occasionally. -
Page 30: Operation And Storage Requirements Of Data Cartridge
DATA OPERATION AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS OF CARTRIDGE Operation requirement Temperature: 10 to 45ºC (gradient: 10ºC/hour) Humidity: 10 to 80% (no dew condensation allowed) Storage requirement Temperature: 16 to 32ºC (gradient: 10ºC/hour) Humidity: 20 to 80% (no dew condensation allowed) -
Page 31: Precautions On Handling
PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING Operational Precautions Before Use If a data cartridge is damaged, deformed or bent, do not use it. If the data cartridge is exposed to an environment other than the operating or storage environment, expose it to the operating environment for a longer time than the period when it is exposed to other environment (for 8 hours at maximum) before use. -
Page 32: Usage Inhibition Standard
USAGE INHIBITION STANDARD If a data cartridge that you are using is in the case below, you must replace it. When the data cartridge is given a strong shock, for example, when falling, and damaged. When the recording surface is contaminated with liquid, such as soft drink, coffee and tea, detergent, metal chips or cigarette ash. -
Page 33: Storing Important Data
Although the tape service life, which is determined by this deterioration, various greatly depending on the tape storage environment (humidity, temperature), the tape is generally serviceable for about five years since you purchase, even it is not used. STORING IMPORTANT DATA When storing important data or programs, it is strongly recommended that you should prepare and store the master tape and copy (backup) tape just in case. -
Page 34: Data Cartridge Storage
DATA CARTRIDGE STORAGE Always store data cartridges in a clean location under the specified storage conditions. Enabling the write-protect feature is recommended when storing data cartridges. When storing data cartridges for an extended period of time, data should be read periodically in order to ensure that restoration from backup data is possible at all times. -
Page 35: Specifications
Specifications The N8151-101 Built-In LTO has the following specifications Performance Memory capacity 200 Gbyte (uncompressed, using LTO2 cartridge) Data transfer rate 24 Mbyte/sec (uncompressed mode, using LTO2 cartridge)) Above is the specification for the drive itself. Actual data transfer rate depends on the server to which the Built-In LTO is connected. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting Checklist
Troubleshooting Checklist Use this sheet as a note in which the information required for maintenance and management of the Built-in LTO is recorded. Item record Server model name Operating system (OS) (name, version, service pack/patch application) Backup software (name, version, service pack/patch application) Built-in LTO installation environment (temperature, humidity, dust) -
Page 37: Troubleshooting Checklist
Troubleshooting Checklist If the Built-in LTO fails to operate as expected, consult the following checklist and verify the Built-in LTO before returning it for repairs. If the Built-in LTO is exhibiting any of the symptoms listed, take the actions indicated. Symptom Action ... - Page 38 The backup process is not Make sure that backup software is installed correctly. performed correctly. (Backup Make sure that more than one utility do not access to software doesn’t recognize the the cartridge at a time. drive) ...
- Page 39 Built-In LTO User's Guide First edition, July 2010 NEC Corporation 5-7-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo Tel. (03) 3454-1111 (Main switchboard) © NEC Corporation 2010 No copying or modifying without permission of NEC Corporation. The contents of this document may be changed without notice.