Quantum Travan, User Manual

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Page 2: ...y revise this publication from time to time without notice COPYRIGHT STATEMENT Copyright 2005 by Quantum Corporation All rights reserved Your right to copy this manual is limited by copyright law Making copies or adaptations without prior written authorization of Quantum Corporation is prohibited by law and constitutes a punishable violation of the law TRADEMARK STATEMENT Quantum and the Quantum l...

Page 3: ...and Maintenance 7 Loading and Unloading Cartridges 7 Handling Travan Cartridges 9 Retensioning Tapes 10 Write Protecting Cartridges 10 Recommended Tape Cartridges 11 Cleaning the Tape Drive Mechanism 12 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 13 Basic Troubleshooting 13 Advanced Troubleshooting 14 Tape Operations Troubleshooting 16 Appendix A Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Equipment 19 ...

Page 4: ...Contents iv Travan Portable USB Tape Drive User s Guide ...

Page 5: ... Figure 2 Connecting a Power Adapter 3 Figure 3 Turning on the Drive 4 Figure 4 Connecting a USB Cable 5 Figure 5 Loading a Cartridge 8 Figure 6 Write Protecting a Cartridge 11 Figure 7 Locating Your USB Controller Windows 98 15 Figure 8 Locating Your USB Controller Windows 2000 or Windows XP 15 ...

Page 6: ...Figures vi Travan Portable USB Tape Drive User s Guide ...

Page 7: ...Travan Portable USB Tape Drive User s Guide vii Tables Table 1 Loading a Cartridge 8 Table 2 Unloading a cartridge 9 Table 3 Compatible Tape Cartridges 12 ...

Page 8: ...Tables viii Travan Portable USB Tape Drive User s Guide ...

Page 9: ... Installing the drive Basic operations Maintenance Troubleshooting Document Organization This document is organized as follows Chapter 1 Overview provides an overview of the Travan Portable USB Tape Drive and installation instructions Chapter 2 Basic Operations describes how to operate and care for your tape drive and cartridges Chapter 6 Running the Demonstration Programs troubleshooting tips and...

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Page 12: ...Preface xii Travan Portable USB Tape Drive User s Guide ...

Page 13: ...troduction 1 The Quantum Travan Portable USB tape drive is available in 20GB and 40GB models with capacities of up to 20 and 40 Gbytes respectively based on 2 1 data compression For a list of the tape formats supported by each drive see table 3 on page 12 Note You cannot use TR 1 TR 2 TR 3 or QIC 80 tapes with either the 20GB or the 40GB drive In addition you cannot use TR 4 tapes in the 40GB driv...

Page 14: ...g system should be fully loaded before you attach the USB drive 2 Pre install the USB driver Windows 98 Windows Me only If you are attaching the tape drive to a computer running Windows 98 or Windows Me you must pre install the drivers from the Resource CD From My Computer on the Windows desktop navigate to your CD ROM drive that contains the Resource CD and go to the Travan USB directory Run the ...

Page 15: ...o the left When mounting the drive in the drive stand make sure that the two tabs in the drive stand lock into the two slots in the side of the drive Do not move the drive while it is running Figure 1 Travan Portable USB Tape Drive 4 Connect the power adapter to the drive Make sure the drive is turned off Attach the small round power connector to the tape drive see figure 2 Plug one end of the pow...

Page 16: ...back of the drive to the ON up position see figure 3 Your computer should already be powered on Figure 3 Turning on the Drive 6 Connect the USB cable a Attach one end of the USB cable to your tape drive see figure 4 b Attach the other end to your computer s USB port Figure 4 shows a USB port on the back of a typical computer Your system may look different ...

Page 17: ...he Found New Hardware wizard will open a Select Install from a list or specific location click Next b Select Don t search I will choose driver to install click Next c On the hardware type screen scroll through the list select Tape Drives click Next d Select the device driver you want to install Manufacturer standard tape drives Model IDE QIC 157 tape drives e Click Yes through the update driver wa...

Page 18: ... Next e In Driver Files Search Results you should see Windows found a driver for this device tw157 inf Click Next f In Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard you should see The wizard has finished installing the software for USB tape drive QIC 157 Click Finish g Go into the Windows Device Manager from the Control Panel double click on System then select the Hardware tab then click on the Device ...

Page 19: ...dges Next to the door is the drive activity light which doubles as an eject button on the Travan 40GB drive Travan cartridges must be inserted in the drive with the metal baseplate facing down if the drive is horizontal or left if the drive is vertical as shown in figure 5 The loading and unloading procedures are different for the 20GB and 40GB drives Caution Always close the backup software befor...

Page 20: ... 3 of the cartridge remains visible outside the drive Travan 40GB Drives Push the cartridge gently into the drive until it is gripped by the drive mechanism and pulled into the drive Caution Do not remove a tape cartridge while the drive activity light is on If the drive activity light has gone out but you believe your backup or restore operation did not complete repeat the operation before removi...

Page 21: ...s away from sources of electromagnetic fields such as telephones computer monitors printers dictation equipment mechanical or printing calculators motors or bulk erasers Do not open the tape access door of a cartridge or touch the tape itself One fingerprint can prevent the drive from reading informa tion on the tape Travan 20GB Drives Wait until the drive activity light is OFF Grasp the exposed s...

Page 22: ...ve a problem reading a tape manual retensioning using your backup software may solve the problem We recommend retensioning whenever a cartridge Is being used for the first time Has not been used for over a month Has been dropped Has been shipped Has been exposed to a significant change in temperature Write Protecting Cartridges 2 Travan cartridges feature a write protect or lock switch near the up...

Page 23: ...e Recommended Tape Cartridges 2 The following table lists the types of tape cartridges that can be used with the Quantum Travan 20GB and 40GB drives Note For best results use Quantum branded data and cleaning cartridges which are tested and certified to meet strict performance and quality specifications defined by Quantum engineers Unlocked Locked ...

Page 24: ...ng message is displayed With the newer generation of Travan tape drive heads used in these drives only the dry process cleaning cartridge method is recommended This method does not involve any flammable materials and provides a clean recording surface by wiping away debris as the cleaning material passes across the recording head Tape Drive Compatible Formats Tape Capacity Travan 20GB drive Read w...

Page 25: ...recognize your tape drive first make sure of the following The power and USB cables are attached firmly The computer and tape drive are turned on before you attach the drive to your computer You have installed the backup software properly If your computer still does not see the tape drive see Advanced Troubleshooting Note If you have successfully installed the drive and software but later encounte...

Page 26: ...dows 98 or Windows Me check to make sure that you are using the USB driver supplied on the Quantum Resource CD Open the Windows Control Panel Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Add New Hardware icon Choose the option that allows the system to search for your USB tape drive automatically This may allow the system to find your new drive Check to make sure that your USB controller is l...

Page 27: ...rtable USB Tape Drive User s Guide 15 Figure 7 Locating Your USB Controller Windows 98 Figure 8 Locating Your USB Controller Windows 2000 or Windows XP If you are using the Travan 40GB tape drive make sure that the Windows Device Manager shows a USB 2 0 Root Hub ...

Page 28: ...ams including anti virus programs are running while you perform the backup Try turning off or disconnecting any devices that may be sharing the USB port with the tape drive If you are using a Travan 40GB drive a Hi Speed USB 2 0 port is strongly recommended An add in Hi Speed USB 2 0 adapter card is available at most computer dealers If after a period of successful operation the tape drive appears...

Page 29: ...e 17 Make sure you are using the correct type of tape cartridge see table 3 on page 12 You cannot use TR 4 tapes with the Travan 40GB drive You cannot use TR 1 TR 2 TR 3 or QIC 80 tapes with either the Travan 20GB or 40GB drives Clean the tape mechanism see Cleaning the Tape Drive Mechanism on page 12 ...

Page 30: ...Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Tape Operations Troubleshooting 18 Travan Portable USB Tape Drive User s Guide ...

Page 31: ...lectrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please visit our website at http qcare quantum com or contact yo...

Page 32: ...Appendix A Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Equipment 20 Travan Portable USB Tape Drive User s Guide ...