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1009541-003

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Page 1: ...1009541 003 VXA 2 TAPE DRIVE PRODUCT MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ies of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further Exabyte Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation of Exabyte Corporation to notify any person or...

Page 3: ...ved VXAtape cartridge 4Use of any type of cleaning material other than an Exabyte VXAtape Cleaning Cartridge 4Repair or modification by any one other than Exabyte s personnel or agent in a manner diff...

Page 4: ...abyte Corporate Headquarters Exabyte Corporation 2108 55th Street Boulder CO USA 80301 303 442 4333 To obtain technical support Exabyte Technical Support 1 303 417 7792 1 303 417 7190 fax World Wide W...

Page 5: ...ve 4 Drive Labels 6 2 2 2 2 Installation 7 Unpacking the Tape Drive 7 Installing the Tape Drive 7 Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive 8 Installing the Internal IDE ATAPI Tape Drive 13 Installing t...

Page 6: ...rting an Error 34 Troubleshooting with VXA2Tool 34 5 5 5 5 Service and Maintenance 35 Returning the Tape Drive for Service 35 Upgrading Firmware 36 Obtaining a Diagnostic Listing 36 6 6 6 6 Overview o...

Page 7: ...e 59 Acoustic Noise 59 Environmental Specifications 60 Environmental Conditions for the Tape Drive 60 Environmental Conditions for the VXAtape Cartridges 65 Packaging and Shipping Specifications 66 Sh...

Page 8: ...viii PRODUCT MANUAL 1009541 Notes...

Page 9: ...o load cartridges clean the tape drive and read the LEDs 4Chapter 4 provides troubleshooting recommendations 4Chapter 5 provides information about service and maintenance for the tape drive including...

Page 10: ...formation Technology Serial Bus Protocol 2 SBP 2 ANSI NCITS 325 1998 4Information Technology AT Attachment with Packet Interface 5 ATA ATAPI 5 T13 1321D 4ATA Packet Interface for CD ROMs SFF 8020i rev...

Page 11: ...ernal models The internal VXA 2 complies with industry standard 5 25 inch half high form factor mounting requirements and can be mounted horizontally or vertically The external standalone model is hou...

Page 12: ...cators see Chapter 3 Door Used for inserting the cartridge into the tape drive Eject Button Used to unload the tape and eject the cartridge Status LEDs Light Emitting Diodes Show status information wh...

Page 13: ...ector SCSI model only Used to connect the tape drive to the SCSI bus This is a standard 68 pin wide Ultra2 SCSI LVD connector See Table 7 4 for pin assignments SCSI ID Jumper Block SCSI model only Use...

Page 14: ...efault Grounding Tab and Hole Used to provide additional chassis grounding The mounting screws also provide grounding for the tape drive RF Service Connector Used for Exabyte Service only Power Connec...

Page 15: ...ith VXA2Tool see page 34 SCSI Connectors SCSI tape drive only Used to connect the tape drive to the SCSI bus with two SCSI cables or one SCSI cable and a terminator These connectors are 68 pin wide Ul...

Page 16: ...rive may differ Caution Do not remove or modify these labels If you do so you will void the product warranty Figure 1 8 Back panel label SCSI tape drive Figure 1 9 Top panel label SCSI tape drive SERI...

Page 17: ...on a flat clean stable surface If parts are missing or the equipment is damaged notify your supplier or Exabyte 3 3 3 3 Save the original shipping container and packaging materials in case you need to...

Page 18: ...before or after you install the tape drive However if you install the software first you may need to reconfigure it for use with the tape drive 4 Install the SCSI host bus adapter card Make certain th...

Page 19: ...will need to change the tape drive s SCSI ID Reposition the jumpers on the jumper block as shown in Figure 2 2 to select the desired ID If necessary use flat nose pliers to remove the jumpers If you...

Page 20: ...nding hole or grounding tab on the back panel see Figure 2 1 4Connect an M3 0 25 in female spade connector from the host to the tape drive s grounding tab or 4Use an M3 0 5 mm 4 mm machine screw to co...

Page 21: ...CSI bus ensure that only the device at the physical end of the bus is terminated Caution To avoid damaging the tape drive make certain you connect pin 1 on the cable to pin 1 on the tape drive Pin 1 i...

Page 22: ...o cables are caught or crimped between the tape drive and the chassis Using the screws provided with the tape drive secure the tape drive in the drive bay using one of the screw mounting combinations...

Page 23: ...work with the tape drive visit Exabyte s web site www exabyte com You can install the software application on the host computer before or after you install the tape drive However if you install the s...

Page 24: ...or if it is configured as Master Exabyte recommends connecting the tape drive at the end of the IDE bus Table 2 1 Selecting the IDE ATAPI configuration Use Cable Select If the tape drive is the only d...

Page 25: ...th the tape drive If you choose to use your own cable it must meet the requirements on page 51 Notes 4If the tape drive is the only device on the bus or if it is configured as Master Exabyte recommend...

Page 26: ...cables are caught or crimped between the tape drive and the chassis Using the screws provided with the tape drive secure the tape drive in the drive bay using one of the screw mounting combinations s...

Page 27: ...s web site www exabyte com You can install the software application on the host computer before or after you install the tape drive However if you install the software first you may need to reconfigur...

Page 28: ...rive Make sure the cable is a wide Ultra2 SCSI LVD cable with a 68 pin high density male connector See Table 7 5 for cable specifications 4 4 4 4 Install a terminator at the physical end of the SCSI b...

Page 29: ...ire tape drive refer to Figure 2 13 for the location of the back panel components Before You Begin Before you begin hardware installation do the following 4 If you are using a Windows PC Make sure tha...

Page 30: ...tall the software first you may need to reconfigure it for use with the tape drive 4 Protect the work area from ESD Touch a known grounded surface to discharge static electricity from your body and en...

Page 31: ...n of Exabyte s web site www exabyte com provides a list of software applications and operating systems that are compatible with the VXA 2 tape drive If your application software does not support the V...

Page 32: ...22 PRODUCT MANUAL 1009541 Chapter 2 INSTALLATION Notes...

Page 33: ...ive Figure 3 1 and Figure 3 2 show the controls and indicators on the front panel of the tape drive Figure 3 1 Internal drive front panel components Figure 3 2 External drive front panel components Do...

Page 34: ...Writing Off Off Yellow Off or Flashing Green Space forward Off Off Flashing Green Off Space reverse or rewinding Flashing Green Off Off Off Cleaning in process Flashing Green Off Flashing Green Off Se...

Page 35: ...ol which is available as a free download from www exabyte com c You may need to return the tape drive for service contact Exabyte Technical Support To get a log of the problem use VXA2Tool which is av...

Page 36: ...protect tab on the cartridge should be closest to the tape drive s eject button Gently push the cartridge until the tape drive s loader mechanism activates and completes the tape loading process The...

Page 37: ...accidental over writing by moving the switch to the edge of the cartridge See page 26 4Keep each cartridge in its protective case or a container designed for cartridge storage 4Store cartridges away...

Page 38: ...ete the rewind depends on what size cartridge you are using and if the tape was positioned near the end 4Power down the tape drive Wait 10 seconds then turn the tape drive back on Depending on what fu...

Page 39: ...utton there may be a cartridge already loaded in the tape drive 2 2 2 2 Make sure you are using VXATape cartridges If the cartridge you are attempting to load is not a VXATape cartridge the tape drive...

Page 40: ...rations during this time If there is a tape loaded in the tape drive press the eject button to unload the tape and move it to a cooler environment 2 2 2 2 If necessary power cycle the tape drive If th...

Page 41: ...as long as 2 to 3 hours Wait for the format recovery to complete 4 4 4 4 If the cartridge appears to be stuck in the tape drive return the tape drive for service If you still cannot eject the cartrid...

Page 42: ...d of the IDE bus 4Is there a broken cable or defective connector Try another known good cable 4Is the cable correctly oriented and firmly seated on the tape drive connector 3 3 3 3 Reboot your system...

Page 43: ...proved VXAtape Cleaning Cartridge 2 2 2 2 Retry the read or write operation If the tape drive was attempting to perform a read or write operation when the error occurred eject the cartridge insert it...

Page 44: ...small screwdriver to move the switch See Figure 3 3 4The cartridge is not inserted properly in the tape drive Remove the cartridge then reinsert it and retry the operation 4The tape drive is not prop...

Page 45: ...1 to obtain a Return Materials Authorization RMA number and the shipping address 2 2 2 2 Remove and keep all cartridges cables and terminators 3 3 3 3 When repacking and shipping a tape drive use the...

Page 46: ...FireWire interface VXA2Tool is available for a variety of operating environments It is included on the Product CD or you can download it free of charge from the Support section of Exabyte s web site a...

Page 47: ...es and the physical characteristics of the cable itself for example the number of wires shielding and so forth The signaling protocol defines the electrical characteristics and timing of signals carri...

Page 48: ...API and FireWire communication interfaces SCSI COMMAND PROTOCOL This section provides an overview of the SCSI command protocol supported by the VXA 2 tape drive Note These commands are transmitted to...

Page 49: ...y the initiator that had previously reserved it with a RESERVE UNIT command REQUEST SENSE 03h Requests that the tape drive transfer sense data to the initiator RESERVE UNIT 16h Reserves the tape drive...

Page 50: ...e information to be set The initiator can issue a REQUEST SENSE command to access this information Busy 08h Indicates that the tape drive is busy This status is sent whenever the tape drive is unable...

Page 51: ...r reached a specified threshold value assuming that RLEC bit on the MODE SELECT Control Mode page is set to 1 This sense key is reported the first time any command is issued by each initiator after th...

Page 52: ...42 PRODUCT MANUAL 1009541 Chapter 6 OVERVIEW OF THE COMMAND PROTOCOL Notes...

Page 53: ...quirements See Chapter 6 for information about the SCSI command protocol used by the tape drive COMMUNICATION INTERFACE MANAGEMENT Regardless of the communication interface used by the tape drive ther...

Page 54: ...ive sends the Restore Pointers message to inform the initiator that it did not properly receive a block of data or the command descriptor block CDB and that the data needs to be transferred again Disc...

Page 55: ...O registers The ATAPI protocol uses a subset of the ATA registers when processing Packet commands Table 7 2 describes the standard ATA commands supported by the tape drive For detailed information ab...

Page 56: ...e tape drive in the form of Packet commands Identify Packet Device A1h Receive parameter information from the tape drive The ATAPI Identify Device command enables the host to receive parameter informa...

Page 57: ...angs do not connect the tape drive to an HVD SCSI bus Although the LVD SCSI interface is compatible with single ended SCSI buses Exabyte does not recommend using the tape drive in a single ended SCSI...

Page 58: ...hould have the same impedance Conductor size 28 AWG 0 08097 mm2 A minimum of 28 AWG will minimize noise effects and ensure proper distribution of terminator power a The maximum length of 12 meters onl...

Page 59: ...you will be installing the tape drive in an enclosure and using an external terminator you must install an AMP 796051 1 SE LVD Multi mode or an equivalent LVD terminator 17 TERMPWR 51 TERMPWR 18 TERMP...

Page 60: ...terminator on one of the tape drive s SCSI connectors Table 7 5 SCSI cable requirements Specification Requirement Connector type 68 pin male high density shielded AMP 750752 1 or equivalent Maximum l...

Page 61: ...s Type 80 conductor ribbon cable Maximum length 18 inches 45 72 cm Impedance 132 ohms Primary conductor size 28 AWG Table 7 7 Ultra DMA IDE ATA connector pin assignments Pin Number Pin Name Descriptio...

Page 62: ...Cable Select n a 29 DMACK DMA Acknowledge 4 30 Ground Ground n a 31 INTRQ Interrupt Request 4 32 IOCS16 16 Bit I O 4 33 DA1 Device Address Bit 1 4 34 PDIAG Pass Diagnostics 4 35 DA0 Device Address Bit...

Page 63: ...1 Data capacities in gigabytes GB Cartridge Model Tape Length Capacity a Native a Maximum capacity assumes the host computer keeps the tape drive streaming Capacity a Compressedb b Assumes a 2 1 compr...

Page 64: ...nd IDE ATAPI Ultra DMA 4 6 0 MB second 12 0 MB second 66 7 MB second FireWire 6 0 MB second 6 0 MB second 10 MB second Table 8 3 Read and write specifications Backward compatibility with VXA 1 drivesa...

Page 65: ...V6 cartridge 75 seconds V10 cartridge 100 seconds V17 cartridge 115 seconds V23 cartridge 150 seconds Load time logical 20 seconds for an initialized tape 30 seconds for an uninitialized tape Unload...

Page 66: ...ows the dimensions of the internal drive Figure 8 2 shows the dimensions of the external drive Table 8 6 Size and weight Specification Internal Drive External Drive Depth Depth with bezel 41 2 mm 1 62...

Page 67: ...nts The VXA 2 power connector is compatible with power cables used for standard 5 25 inch half high devices The enclosure s power cable connector must be an AMP 1 480424 0 series or equivalent Table 8...

Page 68: ...er specifications internal model Power 5 Volts 12 Volts Required supply tolerance 5 10 Ripple and noise 50 Hz to 20 MHz a 125 mVpp max 125 mVpp max Operating current amps Read or write 1 0 average 1 0...

Page 69: ...consumption specifications ACOUSTIC NOISE Table 8 12 shows the acoustic noise levels of the internal tape drive Table 8 10 Power supply specifications external model Type 40 watts switching Efficienc...

Page 70: ...le read or write 43 LpA High speed search or rewind up to 2 minute duration 45 LpA Table 8 14 Temperature and humidity specifications for the tape drive Specification Operatinga b Storagec Nonoperatin...

Page 71: ...the points in the chart Caution The operating temperature and humidity specifications are for the tape path When the tape drive is in an enclosure the ambient temperature typically must be lower than...

Page 72: ...e represents the operating environment Table 8 16 defines the points on the chart Operation of the external tape drive within these requirements will maintain the proper tape path temperature of the t...

Page 73: ...ithstand while reading and writing data After withstanding this amount of shock the tape drive operates normally Table 8 18 lists the shock specifications for the tape drive Table 8 17 Particulate con...

Page 74: ...Hz PSD 0 0011480 g2 Hz Random vibrationb applied during non operation unpacked and storage in original packaging b A 1 06 Grms random vibration spectrum is applied to each of three orthogonal axes for...

Page 75: ...it Table 8 20 Temperature and humidity specifications for the VXAtape cartridges Specification Storagea Nonoperating Transportinga a The cartridge is in its original packaging When the cartridge is mo...

Page 76: ...ocity change of 192 in sec 488 cm sec 4Multipack 36 in 91 4 cm at a velocity change of 167 in sec 424 cm sec PACKAGING MATERIALS The tape drive s packing materials are unbleached reusable recyclable a...

Page 77: ...finished products Construction or performance of these components may not warrant listing of the devices on their own Recognized components may be used in listed products provided that they are appli...

Page 78: ...ission Limits This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any...

Page 79: ...residential area When used near a radio or TV receiver it may become the cause of radio interference Read instructions for correct handling This device has been tested and found to comply with the lim...

Page 80: ...70 PRODUCT MANUAL 1009541 Chapter 8 SPECIFICATIONS Notes...

Page 81: ...method of passing SCSI command descriptor blocks CDBs over an ATA bus This protocol preserves the integrity of the original IDE interface the ATA protocol while allowing both ATA and ATAPI devices to...

Page 82: ...000 000 Terabytes or 1 000 000 000 Gigabytes or 1 000 000 000 000 Megabytes or 1 000 000 000 000 000 Kilobytes or 1 000 000 000 000 000 000 bytes Filemark A mark on the tape which is written by the t...

Page 83: ...hnique for reading data packets independently of track shape or geometry By reading packets with multiple scans OSO ensures that each packet is read at least once Packet The basic VXA format structure...

Page 84: ...I termination refers to placing a resistor terminator at both physical ends of the SCSI bus to prevent signal reflection Transfer rate The transmission speed of a communications line The tape drive tr...

Page 85: ...s 31 archival life media 27 54 ATA bus description 45 See also ATAPI protocol See also IDE ATAPI drive ATA commands 45 to 46 ATA communication interface 45 ATA Packet commands See SCSI commands ATAPI...

Page 86: ...t Format 54 door loading a cartridge 26 location 2 drive bay installing the IDE ATAPI tape drive 13 to 17 installing the SCSI tape drive 8 to 13 E eject button doesn t eject cartridge 30 location 2 us...

Page 87: ...2 16 19 service indicator 24 33 load cycles specification 55 load unload time 55 LVD SCSI requirements 47 to 50 M master slave configuration choosing 14 mean time between failures MTBF 55 mean time to...

Page 88: ...s 38 to 39 SCSI communication interface 47 to 50 SCSI connectors location external model 4 location internal drive 3 pin assignments 48 specifications for internal drive 47 to 49 SCSI drive cable and...

Page 89: ...ications tape drive 60 to 62 VXAtape cartridges 65 term power enabling 10 termination SCSI bus external drive 18 internal drive 11 transfer rate 54 troubleshooting 29 to 34 U unload button See eject b...

Page 90: ...80 PRODUCT MANUAL 1009541 INDEX Notes...

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