StorageWorks SWHTL-BA, User Manual

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StorageWorks DLT 10/20-GB Cartridge Tape Drive
iv Order Number: EK–SM1TB–UG. E01
4 Front-Panel Controls & Indicators and Operation
of the 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive
4.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 4–1
4.2 Front-Panel Controls and Indicators ...................................................................................... 4–1
4.2.1 Unload Push-Button ........................................................................................................... 4–2
4.2.2 Cartridge Insert/Release Handle......................................................................................... 4–2
4.2.3 D
ENSITY
S
ELECT
Switch ..................................................................................................... 4–3
4.3 Power-On Self-Test (POST) .................................................................................................. 4–4
4.4 Status Indication of Tape Drive LEDs.................................................................................... 4–6
4.5 CompacType III DLT Tape Cassette...................................................................................... 4–7
4.6 Using and Handling CompacTape III Tape Cassettes............................................................. 4–7
4.6.1 Write-Protect Switch.......................................................................................................... 4–8
4.6.2 Data Protection .................................................................................................................. 4–8
4.6.3 Loading A Cartridge .......................................................................................................... 4–9
4.6.4 Tape in Use...................................................................................................................... 4–11
4.6.5 Unloading A Cartridge..................................................................................................... 4–11
4.6.6 Using the Tape Cleaning Cartridge .................................................................................. 4–12
4.6.7 Preserving Cartridges ....................................................................................................... 4–12
4.7 Selecting Density................................................................................................................. 4–13
4.7.1 How To Select Density At The Front Panel...................................................................... 4–14
4.7.1.1 Selection of Compression Mode ................................................................................... 4–14
4.7.1.2 Density Select Example................................................................................................ 4–15
4.7.2 Density Selection Rules ................................................................................................... 4–15
5 Maintenance
5.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................... 5–1
5.2 Common Errors..................................................................................................................... 5–1
5.2.1 Avoiding Basic Problems................................................................................................... 5–1
5.2.2 Error Influences ................................................................................................................. 5–1
5.3 Cleaning the Heads................................................................................................................ 5–2
5.4 Inspections ............................................................................................................................ 5–3
5.4.1 Checking the Cartridge Leader........................................................................................... 5–3
5.4.2 Checking the Drive Leader ................................................................................................ 5–3
5.5 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 5–6
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Product Notes for Novell and MS-DOS
B.1 Host SCSI Interface .............................................................................................................. B–1
Appendix C Product Notes for Sun™
C.1 General Information ............................................................................................................. C–1
C.2 Modifications Required for SunOS 4.1.x............................................................................... C–1
C.2.1 Installation Procedure ....................................................................................................... C–1
C.2.1.1 System Modification ..................................................................................................... C–1
C.2.1.2 Rebuilding of Kernel ................................................................................................ .... C–2
C.2.1.3 Installation of Tape Drive.............................................................................................. C–2