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IBM 160 GB DLTV4 Installation And User Manual

IBM 160 GB DLTV4 Installation And User Manual

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160/320 GB DLTV4 Tape Drive
Installation and User's Guide
Important:
Review the maintenance information in "Using a cleaning cartridge" on page 11 and
"Maintenance" on page 13, because periodic maintenance is not covered by the IBM
warranty. Repairs or exchanges that result from improper maintenance might result in
billable service charges.

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  • Page 1 Important: Review the maintenance information in “Using a cleaning cartridge” on page 11 and “Maintenance” on page 13, because periodic maintenance is not covered by the IBM warranty. Repairs or exchanges that result from improper maintenance might result in billable service charges.
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  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix C, “IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004,” on page 23 and Appendix D, “Notices,” on page 41. First Edition (July 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. Introduction ..... . 1 The IBM Documentation CD ....1 Hardware and software requirements .
  • Page 6 Trademarks ......41 Product recycling and disposal ....42 Electronic emission notices .

  • Page 7: Safety

    Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...
  • Page 8 Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    It might be required for you to receive warranty service. The IBM Documentation CD The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for the tape drive in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly.

  • Page 10: Notices And Statements In This Document

    Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Installing The Tape Drive

    Chapter 2. Installing the tape drive This chapter provides information about installing the tape drive. The tape drive can be installed in several types of IBM servers. To determine whether a server supports the tape drive, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us and click System x Servers, Tape Backup Units.

  • Page 12: Returning A Device Or Component

    v Remove the device from its package and install it immediately without setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on a metal surface. v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Cables

    Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. 2. Attach the mounting rails to the tape drive (if applicable). 3. Align the screw holes in the bay with the threaded holes in the tape drive housing. Attention: Use only the screws that come with the tape drive.

  • Page 14: Completing The Installation

    1. Connect the SATA data cable to the system board or SATA adapter on the server, and then connect it to the tape drive. SATA power cable SATA data cable Tape drive power cable Attention: a. Do not connect both the SATA power cable and the tape drive power cable. If you connect both power cables to the tape drive, you might damage the tape drive.

  • Page 15: Installing Backup And Restore Software

    Documentation CD and look in the device driver folder. If the required device driver is not included on the Documentation CD, go to www.ibm.com/pc/support/ site.wss/document.do?lndocid=TAPE-FILES and search for 39M5659 or DLTV4 for a list of new and updated device drivers.
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  • Page 17: Chapter 3. Using The Tape Drive

    If the problem continues, replace the tape drive. See “Removing a tape drive” on page 15 for more information. — Flashing Cleaning is in progress. fast © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...

  • Page 18: Loading A Tape Cartridge

    IBM recommended media, go to http://www.ibm.com/support and searching for ″MIGR-39931″. Note: The IBM 160/320 GB DLTV4 internal tape drive cannot write to a DLTtape VS1 tape that has been previously written to by a DLT VS160 tape drive.

  • Page 19: Unloading A Tape Cartridge

    An IBM cleaning cartridge has a label on it that you can use to log the use of the cartridge. Each time the cartridge is used, mark one of the 20 boxes on the label with a pen or marker.

  • Page 20: Setting Write Protection On A Cartridge

    After the cleaning cartridge has been inserted, the remainder of the following cleaning process is automatic: 1. The cleaning cartridge is loaded into the tape drive. 2. The tape drive is cleaned by moving the cleaning tape forward for approximately 30 seconds.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4. Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    This section explains how to care for the tape cartridges and how to clean the tape drive head. Upgrading firmware IBM periodically releases new drive firmware to fix new problems or add enhancements to improve operation. Upgrading to this new firmware is a customer responsibility. To upgrade firmware, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 22: Cleaning The Tape Drive

    The first step in problem solving is establishing whether the problem is in the cartridge, the tape drive, the host server and its connections, the backup software, or the way the system is being operated. Check http://www.ibm.com/support/ for information about the tape drive.

  • Page 23: Post-Installation Troubleshooting

    The tape drive, SATA cable, and screw pack are Tier 1 customer replaceable units (CRUs). Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.

  • Page 24: Installing A Tape Drive

    1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 3. 2. Turn off all attached devices. 3. Turn off the server. 4. Disconnect the power cord. 5. Disconnect all cables from the server and all attached devices, and then open the server.
  • Page 25 Attention: a. Do not connect both the SATA power cable and the tape drive power cable. If you connect both power cables to the tape drive, you might damage the tape drive. b. Do not force the tape drive power cable into the tape drive power connector. If the tape drive power cable is upside down and you force the connection, you might damage the tape drive.
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  • Page 27: Appendix A. Product Specifications

    +10°C to +40°C (+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. 2006...
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  • Page 29: Appendix B. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This appendix contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your system or optional device, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 30: Getting Help And Information From The World Wide Web

    Getting help and information from the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM System x and xSeries information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. The address for IBM IntelliStation information is http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/.

  • Page 31: Appendix C. Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004

    Country-unique Terms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale.
  • Page 32 If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact IBM or your reseller to obtain warranty service. If you do not register the Machine with IBM, you may be required to present proof of purchase as evidence of your entitlement to warranty service.
  • Page 33 Personal Data. Limitation of Liability IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine only while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 34: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    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 Statement of Limited Warranty, without regard to conflict of law principles.
  • Page 35 Limitation of Liability: The following is added at the end of this section: In accordance with Article 1328 of the Peruvian Civil Code the limitations and exclusions specified in this section will not apply to damages caused by IBM’s willful misconduct (“dolo”) or gross negligence (“culpa inexcusable”).
  • Page 36 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 37 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, the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 38 Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
  • Page 39 Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM, provided the Machine has been announced and made available by IBM in the country in which you wish to obtain service.
  • Page 40 The phrase “the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” is replaced 1) “the laws of Austria” in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and FR Yugoslavia; 2) “the laws of France”...
  • Page 41 598 (2) of the Austrian Code of Civil Procedure, the parties expressly waive the application of paragraph 595 (1) figure 7 of the Code. IBM may, however, institute proceedings in a competent court in the country of installation.
  • Page 42 Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law: 1. IBM’s liability for any damages and losses that may arise as a consequence of the fulfillment of its obligations under or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty or due to any other cause related to this Statement of Limited...
  • Page 43 The limitation period for consumers in action for breach of warranty is the statutory period as a minimum. 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 44 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to...
  • Page 45 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.

  • Page 46: Part 3 - Warranty Information

    Note: “Region” means either Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Region of China. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM provides warranty service without charge for: 1. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period; and 2.
  • Page 47 This type of Warranty Service is a combination of Type 1 and Type 4 (see above). When a 5, 6 or 7 type of warranty service is listed, IBM will determine which type of warranty service is appropriate for the repair.
  • Page 48 Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. For the warranty service contact telephone number in a country subsequently added to the EU and not yet reflected in the list below, contact IBM in that country or visit the website above for a current telephone listing.

  • Page 49: Appendix D. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 50: Product Recycling And Disposal

    This unit must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations. IBM encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. IBM offers a variety of product return programs and services in several countries to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products.

  • Page 51: Electronic Emission Notices

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. 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 52: Taiwanese Class A Warning Statement

    IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.

  • Page 53: Index

    United States FCC Class A notice 43 location 9 unloading a tape cartridge 11 media 9 ready 9 loading a tape cartridge 10 write protecting a tape cartridge 12 media LED 9 notes 2 notices electronic emission 43 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...
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  • Page 56 Part Number: 42D8811 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 42D8811...

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