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12/24 GB, DDS/3 4mm

Internal Tape Drive

User's Guide

OPTIONS

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Page 1: ...12 24 GB DDS 3 4mm Internal Tape Drive User s Guide OPTIONS by IBM All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 2: ...u This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the public...

Page 3: ...Mounting the Drive 2 5 Step 5 Connecting Cables and Terminating the Chain 2 6 Step 6 Completing the Installation 2 7 Step 7 Updating the Configuration 2 7 Step 8 Installing Backup and Restore Softwar...

Page 4: ...mation 3 13 Step 1 Troubleshooting 3 13 Step 2 Preparing for the Call 3 14 Step 3 Placing the Call to IBM 3 14 Appendix E Product Warranty 3 15 Appendix F Notices and Trademarks 3 17 iv 12 24 GB DDS 3...

Page 5: ...ins Product description Detailed installation instructions Detailed usage information Part 3 contains Safety information Product specifications Help and Service information Warranty Notices and tradem...

Page 6: ...an overview of the installation instructions For more detailed information and a list of tested server backup and restore software see Backup and Restore Server Software on page 2 2 CAUTION Read the S...

Page 7: ...not touch any exposed components on the drive To install the drive refer to the following drive backpanel illustration 1 SCSI connection 2 Jumper block 3 Power connection 4 Use the jumper block 2 to s...

Page 8: ...rtical position The drive has two sets of mounting holes to allow for a number Pins 5 6 Pins 3 4 Pins 1 2 SCSI ID of mounting positions There are two holes 1 2 in each set use only one set of mounting...

Page 9: ...e the computer cover and secure it in place Reconnect the power cord and any other signal cables Turn on all attached devices then turn on the computer Ensure that the appropriate advanced SCSI progra...

Page 10: ...warranty in Appendix E or contact your IBM reseller For writing data use only IBM 59H3465 data cartridges For more information on compatible cartridges see Appendix B On the back of the data cartridge...

Page 11: ...data cartridge One cleaning cartridge Four M3 x 0 5 x 6 mm mounting screws One SCSI converter for attaching a 50 pin device to a 68 pin cable One 3 5 inch bezel Before You Begin To install this drive...

Page 12: ...5 0 for SCO Software for Windows NT Cheyenne ARCserve v 6 0 for Windows NT Seagate Backup Exec v 6 0 Rev 90 for Windows NT Microsoft NT 3 51 native tape support Microsoft NT 4 0 native tape support S...

Page 13: ...drives Assign the tape drive to the lowest available SCSI ID Depending on your computer there are several ways to view your current SCSI ID setting For most IBM computers press F1 during the startup a...

Page 14: ...to the following illustrations Remove and position jumpers to obtain the ID If necessary use a pair of flat nose pliers to remove the jumpers The following illustration shows the ON and OFF positions...

Page 15: ...tions Use one of the two sets of mounting holes that provides the best fit and mounts the drives securely The illustration shows the pairs of hole on only one side of the drive 3 Align the drive bay s...

Page 16: ...a different color than the other pins to make it easier to identify 3 The following example shows a bus cable with two devices on it The last device 1 on a bus cable must terminate the device chain 1...

Page 17: ...guration For many computers the power on self test POST and the configuration setup utility program automatically recognize the new tape drive However you might have to answer questions about your sys...

Page 18: ...ape drive needs cleaning or that the cartridge needs to be replaced Right amber This light indicates drive status When this light is on the tape drive is reading or writing to tape When this light is...

Page 19: ...ration LED Action Meaning Amber On The tape drive is reading or writing to tape Amber Flashing rapidly A hardware fault occurred Green On A cartridge is inserted and does not generate errors Green Fla...

Page 20: ...ible after the indicator light turns on Clean the tape drive more often if you are using a lot of new tapes or if you are operating in an environment which contains a lot of dust or other particulate...

Page 21: ...roduct Specifications This appendix includes the following specifications and requirements Typical Data Capacity Power Specifications Typical Data Transfer Rates Environmental Specifications SCSI Cabl...

Page 22: ...lliamps 800 milliamps Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature 78 8 F 26 C maximum No condensation Ripple Peak to Peak 100 mv 100 mv Altitude 100 m to 4575 m 330 ft to 15000 ft 300 m to 15200 m 985 ft to 49900 ft...

Page 23: ...mming Interface ASPI device drivers are installed to support the tape drive Device drivers usually are provided with the SCSI host adapter Tape operation is unreliable Clean the tape heads Try another...

Page 24: ...u through the problem during the call Step 3 Placing the Call to IBM Technical support is available during the warranty period to answer any questions about your new IBM option Support response time w...

Page 25: ...ate of Installation unless IBM or your reseller informs you otherwise During the warranty period IBM or your reseller if authorized by IBM will provide warranty service under the type of service desig...

Page 26: ...or 2 in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges Extent of Warranty IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of a Machine The warranties may be...

Page 27: ...able in all countries in which IBM operates Any reference to an IBM product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product program or service may be used Subject to IB...

Page 28: ...Microsoft Windows Windows NT and the Windows 95 logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other company product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of other...

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Page 30: ...IBM Part Number 4305342 Printed in U S A 43 5342 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

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