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12/24 GB, DDS/3 4mm

Internal Tape Drive

User's Guide

OPTIONS

by IBM

Summary of Contents for 12/24 GB DDS/3 4 mm

Page 1: ...12 24 GB DDS 3 4mm Internal Tape Drive User s Guide OPTIONS by IBM...

Page 2: ...ent may not apply to you This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new...

Page 3: ...the SCSI ID 2 4 Step 4 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 Bac...

Page 4: ...Help and Service Information 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...

Page 5: ...languages Part 2 contains Product description Detailed installation instructions Detailed usage information Part 3 contains Safety information Product specifications Help and Service information Warr...

Page 6: ...y service The following section is 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 Soft...

Page 7: ...atic protective bag Do 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...

Page 8: ...ther a horizontal or vertical 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 o...

Page 9: ...s to ON or OFF 9 Replace 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 appropria...

Page 10: ...to be replaced See the 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 bac...

Page 11: ...DDS 3 4 mm Internal Tape Drive One 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 Befo...

Page 12: ...SCO Legato Networker v 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...

Page 13: ...reserved for hard disk 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...

Page 14: ...set your jumpers refer 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 th...

Page 15: ...number of mounting positions 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...

Page 16: ...the SCSI connector Pin 1 is often 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...

Page 17: ...ep 7 Updating the Configuration 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 q...

Page 18: ...it indicates that the tape 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 t...

Page 19: ...in the following illustration 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 ge...

Page 20: ...e drive as soon as possible 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 dus...

Page 21: ...lity of the tape drive Appendix C Product Specifications This appendix includes the following specifications and requirements Typical Data Capacity Power Specifications Typical Data Transfer Rates Env...

Page 22: ...0 milliamps Peak 600 milliamps 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 152...

Page 23: ...te Advanced SCSI Programming 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...

Page 24: ...e might want to walk you 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...

Page 25: ...n your receipt is the Date 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 th...

Page 26: ...e while it is 1 in IBM s possession 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...

Page 27: ...nds to make these available 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 ma...

Page 28: ...rks of other companies 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...

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Page 30: ...IBM Part Number 4305342 Printed in U S A 43 5342...

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