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External drives - contents

Pre-Installation

Before you start

page 3

Backup software and drivers

page 5

Using the CD-ROM

page 7

Checking the SCSI connection

page 9

Installing the tape drive

Step 1: Check the drive’s SCSI ID

page 11

Step 2: Set the configuration switches (UNIX systems)

page 13

Step 3: Connect the SCSI cable

page 15

Step 4: Connect the power cable

page 17

Step 5: Verify installation

page 19

Using the tape drive

Your HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive

page 21

Use the correct media

page 23

page 25

Using HP OBDR

page 27

Diagnostic tools

page 29

Optimizing performance

page 30

Troubleshooting

page 31

Problems with cartridges

page 35

Other sources of information

page 37

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Summary of Contents for DAT 72e

Page 1: ...getting started guide hp StorageWorks DAT tape drive external model DAT 40e DAT 72e ...

Page 2: ...1 2 3 4 UNIX ...

Page 3: ...iguration switches UNIX systems page 13 Step 3 Connect the SCSI cable page 15 Step 4 Connect the power cable page 17 Step 5 Verify installation page 19 Using the tape drive Your HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive page 21 Use the correct media page 23 Register your tape drive page 25 Using HP OBDR page 27 Diagnostic tools page 29 Optimizing performance page 30 Troubleshooting page 31 Problems with cart...

Page 4: ...ect to change without notice Microsoft MS DOS MS Windows Windows and Windows NT are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group Hewlett Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein The information is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice The w...

Page 5: ... supplied with your drive is not appropriate for your computer s external SCSI connector you will need to order an adapter or new cable See also Checking the SCSI connection on page 9 Why is the SCSI bus type important The SCSI bus type determines the speed at which data can be transferred between devices on the bus and the maximum length of cable that can be used The drives support a burst transf...

Page 6: ...D ROM for other ways of checking the SCSI bus type Do I need additional items for installation If you have an HD rather than a VHD wide SCSI connector on your server you will need to purchase and install a VHD to HD adapter or use an HD to HD cable instead of the supplied cable If you do not have a spare suitably rated SCSI connector on your server you must install a new HBA also known as a SCSI c...

Page 7: ...e this feature if your system configuration and backup application also support it See Using HP OBDR on page 27 4 Make sure you have a backup application that supports HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives and download any upgrades or patches if required Drivers Windows users Before you install the tape drive download the HP driver from our web site www hp com support Refer to the accompanying README fi...

Page 8: ...6 HP Product Registration User Documentation CD ROM Guide Drivers HP Library Tape Tools Figure 1 the HP StorageWorks Tape CD ROM ...

Page 9: ...oting utilities It allows you to identify your product correctly check SCSI ID information on the SCSI bus run tests carry out firmware upgrades and if necessary generate comprehensive troubleshooting information for support calls Use the link on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD ROM to access our Support web site www hp com support tapetools and download the latest version of this software For further ...

Page 10: ...8 Figure 2 checking the SCSI connection connecting to an HBA card in the server ...

Page 11: ...tial No The drive will not work and you may damage the drive or controller 1 Is there a spare SCSI port on your server 4 Does the HBA controller have a VHD SCSI connector 3 Will the drive be the only device on the bus This is the recommended configuration Do not connect to a RAID controller or the same SCSI bus as your disk drive 2 Is the SCSI bus type correct for the SCSI specification of the dri...

Page 12: ...10 Figure 3 checking the SCSI ID ...

Page 13: ...heck your server s current SCSI configuration see page 29 This will provide information about the SCSI bus and the SCSI IDs in use The UNIX Configuration Guide on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD ROM also contains instructions on how to determine the SCSI IDs of existing devices on UNIX servers 2 Change the tape drive s SCSI ID if necessary Use a small screwdriver or a ball point pen to press the inden...

Page 14: ...12 Figure 4 setting the UNIX configuration switches ...

Page 15: ...rver 2 If your UNIX configuration requires it change the configuration switches located on the underside of the tape drive from the default settings shown in figure 4 Switch Number System Type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Default and most PC systems On On Off On On On On On HP Tru64 v 5 0 systems On On Off On On On On On HP Tru64 v 4 0 systems On On Off On On On On Off HP OpenVMS systems On On Off On On On On ...

Page 16: ...14 Figure 5 connecting the SCSI cable SCSI terminator ...

Page 17: ...and secure it by tightening the screws 4 Attach the HD connection on the SCSI cable to one of the SCSI connectors on the rear panel of the tape drive and secure it by tightening the screws See figure 5 5 Connect the multimode terminator to the drive s other SCSI connector and tighten the screws to secure it The multimode terminator detects whether the host bus adapter is SE or LVD and automaticall...

Page 18: ...16 Figure 6 connecting the power cable power on switch ...

Page 19: ...0 60 Hz No adjustment is needed To connect your drive to the power supply proceed as follows 1 Make sure that the drive is switched OFF O side down The power switch is on the rear panel 2 Plug the power cable securely into the socket on the rear panel of the drive See figure 6 3 Plug the other end of the power cable into the power outlet ...

Page 20: ...18 arrow indicates leading direction lift cartridge door Figure 7a loading a cartridge eject button Figure 7b unloading a cartridge ...

Page 21: ...oblem 3 You are now ready to carry out a backup and restore test to check that the drive can write data to tape Use the blank cartridge supplied with the tape drive To load a cartridge 1 Lift the cartridge door on the front of the tape drive and insert the cartridge into the slot in front of the drive with the white arrow uppermost and facing the drive door Apply gentle pressure until the drive ta...

Page 22: ...20 Eject button Power On LED Figure 8 tape drive controls and indicators cartridge door Tape LED Clean LED ...

Page 23: ...test to fail the clean light changes to steady amber Run HP Library Tape Tools to help diagnose the problem See page 29 off or flashing rapidly flashing slowly This is the Media Caution Signal 1 Wait for the current operation to finish then insert a different tape and repeat the operation that was being performed 2 If the media caution signal does not show this time it indicates that the original ...

Page 24: ...22 Figure 9 write protecting cartridges tab open cartridge write protected tab closed cartridge write enabled ...

Page 25: ...so that the hole is closed Write protection will not protect your cartridges against magnets or bulk erasers Cleaning cartridges HP recommends weekly cleaning of the tape drive using an HP cleaning cartridge part number C5709A Do not use swabs or other means of cleaning the heads The cleaning cartridge uses a special tape to clean the tape heads A cleaning cartridge can only be used 50 times or as...

Page 26: ...ughly Do not stick more than one label onto the cartridge label area extra labels can cause the cartridges to jam in the drive Stick labels onto the label area only See the insert included with the tape cartridge for storage conditions Getting the most out of cartridges and drives Use mostly the matching media type DAT 72 media for HP StorageWorks DAT 72 DDS 4 media for HP StorageWorks DAT 40 Use ...

Page 27: ...ensure your registration is complete there are a number of questions on the electronic form that are mandatory Other questions are optional However the more you feel able to complete the better we can meet your needs Note HP and its subsidiaries are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy For further information please visit our World Wide Web site www hp com and click on Privacy State...

Page 28: ...26 Figure 10a using HP OBDR step 1 Figure 10b using HP OBDR step 2 Figure 10c using HP OBDR step 3 Figure 10d using HP OBDR step 4 ...

Page 29: ...lures as long as the replacement hard disk is the same size or larger than the original and uses the same interface for example replace a SCSI hard disk with another SCSI disk Hardware failures where the server is replaced by an identical component File corruption because of an operating system error File corruption because of an application software error Viruses that prevent you from booting you...

Page 30: ...ates the HP One Button Disaster Recovery process Release the button as soon as the Tape light and Clean light flash alternately 3 Switch on your server see figure 10c 4 Follow the on screen instructions to set up the operating system See figure 10d Normally you can accept the default response to all the prompts for example just press Enter The LEDs will flash in OBDR mode as described in step 2 wh...

Page 31: ... install HP Library Tape Tools from the link on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD ROM Note You may notice the internal identifier for the tape drive when you use HP Library Tape Tools This is also the name that appears on the bootup screen for Windows users and is used to identify the tape drive when configuring UNIX device files Performance Assessment Tool Use our free Performance Assessment Toolkit PA...

Page 32: ...There will also be restrictions on cable length Do not put tape drives and hard disks on the same SCSI bus Is the SCSI bus terminated correctly The last device on the SCSI bus must be terminated Use a multimode terminator Is the cabling correct Use properly rated cables and adhere to maximum cabling length See the SCSI topic in the online User s Guide on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD ROM for more in...

Page 33: ...nstallation below If a problem arises during testing after you have installed the drive refer to the symptom based section Testing after installation on page 33 For information about cartridges refer to Problems with cartridges on page 35 Many users can use HP Library Tape Tools to help them diagnose problems Problems encountered during installation Unpacking The SCSI cable shipped with the drive ...

Page 34: ...tor provided The tape drive is being added to the end of a chain of one or more existing external devices Remove the terminator from the last device on the existing chain connect the tape drive to the chain and terminate the tape drive with the terminator provided The tape drive is being added to the middle of a chain of existing external devices Insert the tape drive into the chain and do not use...

Page 35: ...port on UNIX systems see the UNIX Configuration Guide on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD ROM The required drivers do not appear to be available Future drivers will be provided via the support web site when they become available Possible reason Recommended action You have connected the tape drive to an existing SCSI bus that has other devices connected to it and the SCSI address of your HP StorageWorks...

Page 36: ...rly Refer to our World Wide Web site www hp com go connect for details of backup applications that support the HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive Load any service packs as necessary Some applications require drivers to be loaded Check that the correct SCSI and tape drive drivers are installed Consult the backup application s installation notes for details Possible reason Recommended action If the driv...

Page 37: ...s have passed from the time of the first press to give the normal eject procedure a chance to proceed After this period it immediately releases the tape and ejects the cartridge regardless of what operation it was performing It is important that you allow sufficient time for the drive to complete this process If you interrupt it you may damage the media or the tape drive The drive is then reset as...

Page 38: ... does the original cartridge is faulty and should be discarded 6 Check if another DAT drive of the same model will accept the cartridge If it does the original drive may be faulty Before calling customer service please check that the tape drive is responding and that it can be seen on the SCSI bus Use HP Library Tape Tools see page 29 ...

Page 39: ... about your product The HP web site at www hp com go connect provides details of recommended products and configurations The HP web site at www hp com go obdr provides detailed information about HP One Button Disaster Recovery How to contact HP You can also use the HP Customer Call Centers for specialist technical help Contact details can be found at www hp com Click on the link to contact HP To m...

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