Quantum ValueLoader DLT VS80, Installation And Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...right 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...

Page 3: ...1 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...

Page 4: ...iv May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 Notes...

Page 5: ...T VS80 Tape Drive Features 2 1 Data Transfer Rate 2 1 Capacity 2 2 Data Compression 2 2 Media 2 2 Compatibility 2 2 Firmware Update Capability 2 2 Embedded Diagnostics 2 2 3 DLT VS80 Installation 3 1...

Page 6: ...oting Your Tape Drive 3 19 General Troubleshooting Guidelines 3 19 Troubleshooting the Tape Drive 3 19 4 DLT VS80 Use 4 1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 4 1 Indicator Activity During Power On Sel...

Page 7: ...rminator Installation 3 12 Figure 3 8 SCSI Cable with Built in Terminator 3 13 Figure 3 9 Remove the Workstation Cover example shown 3 14 Figure 3 10 Tape Drive Installation in an Open Drive Bay 3 15...

Page 8: ...List of Figures viii May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 Notes...

Page 9: ...e 3 1 Selecting the SCSI ID 3 11 Table 3 2 Understanding Errors Indicated by Front Panel LEDs 3 20 4 DLT VS80 Use 4 1 Table 4 1 Tape Drive Status and Indicator Activity 4 2 Table 4 2 Indicator Activit...

Page 10: ...List of Tables x May 2004 001596 01 Rev A07 Notes...

Page 11: ...rive 1 2 Related Documents DLT VS80 Tape Drive Product Specification 001597 01 DLT1 VS80 SCSI Interface Guide 000825 01 1 3 Structure of this Manual Chapter 1 Introduction is the chapter you are curre...

Page 12: ...rsonalized 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...

Page 13: ...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 driv...

Page 14: ...passes and has a shelf life of 30 years providing superior media durability and data reliability 2 2 5 Compatibility The tape drive is read compatible with the DLT4000 tape drive format using DLTtape...

Page 15: ...uirements 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 yo...

Page 16: ...entire section before beginning the installation 3 2 1 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 driv...

Page 17: ...at 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...

Page 18: ...e 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...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...the rear panel of your tape drive as shown in Figure 3 3 Either SCSI connector works equally well NOTE Figure 3 3 does not show a terminator because none of the three tape drives in the illustration...

Page 21: ...or to the connector on the previous SCSI device on the SCSI bus 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...

Page 22: ...minate 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 info...

Page 23: ...on the power cable to the power connector on the rear panel of the tape drive 4 Plug in the power cable to a nearby power outlet 5 Attach the power cables to the host server or workstation and all att...

Page 24: ...k 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...

Page 25: ...ctory 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...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...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 Shut down the operating system and power off the selected s...

Page 28: ...rver or workstation as described in the server s or workstation s manuals See Figure 3 9 as an example 4 Locate an available 5 inch drive bay and remove the front cover from the drive bay as described...

Page 29: ...as shown in Figure 3 10 NOTE Install an LVD SE SCSI host bus adapter in the selected server or workstation now if necessary For more information on SCSI host bus adapter requirements see SCSI Requirem...

Page 30: ...st 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 NOTES 1 If the SCSI cable does not fit the con...

Page 31: ...unting 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...

Page 32: ...ts 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 t...

Page 33: ...ch 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 rec...

Page 34: ...power it back on and allow it to go through its initialize process Call technical support if POST continues to fail The host server or workstation does not recognize the tape drive The tape drive s S...

Page 35: ...apter 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 19 feet 6 meters for an SE bus 40 feet 12 meters...

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Page 37: ...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 sect...

Page 38: ...POST is complete only after the buzzing sound stops POST takes sever seconds to complete after which the tape drive is ready to use 4 1 2 Indicator Activity During Tape Drive Operation When your tape...

Page 39: ...Ready green On Power to the tape drive Off No power to the tape drive Blinking constant period duty cycle Tape is in motion Blinking dual period duty cycle Reserved Clean Media amber Blinking A hard...

Page 40: ...her 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...

Page 41: ...ove the data cartridge from the tape drive by pulling it directly out as shown in Figure 4 3 3 Return the data cartridge to its storage case to prolong data cartridge life CAUTION Remove the data cart...

Page 42: ...ke sure the write protect switch on the front of the data cartridge is in the position you need Slide the switch to the left to write protect the data cartridge A small orange rectangle is visible ind...

Page 43: ...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 c...

Page 44: ...place the cleaning cartridge when you have checked all the boxes When the cleaning cartridge has cleaned the read write head the Clean Media LED turns off and the tape drive ejects the cleaning cartri...

Page 45: ...y 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...

Page 46: ...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 5 3 1 Updating the Firmware NOTE Read t...

Page 47: ...are 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 u...

Page 48: ...artridge 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 this problem 3 Repeat the steps in U...

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