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Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive

User's Guide

Содержание PowerVault LTO

Страница 1: ...Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User s Guide ...

Страница 2: ...to hardware or loss of data and describes how to avoid the problem CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice Copyright 2017 2021 Dell Inc or its subsidiaries All rights reserved Dell EMC and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc or its subsidiaries Other trademarks might be trademarks of their r...

Страница 3: ...rack mount drives 16 Installing the external drive Step by step instructions 16 Verifying drive operation 17 Loading device drivers 17 Ethernet Service Port procedures 18 Chapter 3 Using the tape drive 20 Operating the tape drive 20 Data cartridges 21 LTO Type M Cartridge M8 22 Loading unloading and write protecting cartridges 23 Caring for tape cartridges 25 Cleaning the tape mechanism 27 Chapter...

Страница 4: ...apeAlert 46 Recovering a tape cartridge 50 Chapter 5 Specifications 51 General specifications 51 Internal drive 51 External drive 53 Rack mount drive 55 Chapter 6 Contacting Dell 58 Appendix A Regulatory Information 59 Glossary 60 Index 69 iv ...

Страница 5: ...a 13 9 Install the drive 14 10 Mounting Holes on tape drive 14 11 Attaching SAS cable 15 12 Secure the drive 15 13 Connecting the SAS cable 16 14 Connecting two SAS Hosts to one tape drive 17 15 Turning on the external drive 20 16 Turning on the rack mount drive 20 17 Resetting the drive 21 18 LTO Ultrium data cartridge 23 19 Loading 24 20 Setting the write protect switch 25 21 Drive Status page 4...

Страница 6: ...ment specification 26 8 Diagnostic and Maintenance Function Codes and Descriptions 29 9 General troubleshooting 37 10 Methods of receiving errors and messages 38 11 Descriptions and corrective actions 38 12 TapeAlert Flags and Descriptions 46 13 General specifications 51 14 Internal drive specifications 51 15 Equipment environment specification 53 16 External drive specifications 53 17 Equipment e...

Страница 7: ...ack up and restore data and archive and retrieve files in an Open Systems environment The drive can be integrated into a system internal model or can be provided as a separately packaged desktop unit external model There are eight generations of the Dell PowerVault tape drives in the LTO series of products Figure 1 on page 1 shows the internal model of the tape drive Figure 2 on page 2 shows the s...

Страница 8: ... and types to be connected simultaneously with thinner and longer cables Offers full duplex signal transmission SAS drives can be hot plugged Specifications and features Specifications Table 1 Drive information and performance specification Generation LTO 9 LTO 8 LTO 7 LTO 6 LTO 5 Inquiry ULT3580 HH9 ULTRIUM HH9 ULT3580 HH8 ULTRIUM HH8 ULT3580 HH7 ULTRIUM HH7 ULT3580 HH6 ULTRIUM HH6 ULT3580 HH5 UL...

Страница 9: ...b s L3 Burst data rate 800 Mb s FC 1200 Mb s SAS 800 Mb s FC 600 Mb s SAS 800 Mb s FC 600 Mb s SAS 800 Mb s FC 600 Mb s SAS 800 Mb s FC 600 Mb s SAS Nominal load to ready time 16 seconds 15 seconds 15 seconds 12 seconds 12 seconds Initialized tape 16 seconds NA NA NA NA Uninitialized tape2 40 132 minutes NA NA NA NA Nominal unload time 56 seconds 24 seconds 20 seconds 17 seconds 17 seconds Average...

Страница 10: ... pinpick error recovery Reads cartridge memory in LTO cartridges TapeAlert support for improved diagnostic and troubleshooting Speed matching the drive can slow down to match the system data rate Sleep mode for energy conservation Backward read and write compatibility dependent on generation Compatible with all cartridges dependent on generation that bears the official Ultrium LTO logo For more in...

Страница 11: ...e ability to accept a list of User Data Segments and reorder those User Data Segments into a recommended access order that minimizes the locate portion of the time to read those User Data Segments This sorted list is called a Recommended Access Order RAO list A User Data Segment UDS is defined as a grouping of contiguous logical objects i e logical blocks and filemarks and is described by partitio...

Страница 12: ... 9 media Generation 8 media Generation 7 media Speed matching data rates MB sec 284 306 4 306 0 263 273 0 287 52 244 249 5 268 56 223 226 0 250 66 203 203 0 231 86 177 180 0 213 06 157 5 194 26 135 0 175 46 112 0 157 67 138 52 120 11 101 46 If the server s net compressed data rate is between two of the preceding native data rates the drive calculates the appropriate data rate at which to operate S...

Страница 13: ...ry hardware and firmware to encrypt and decrypt host tape application data Encryption policy and encryption keys are provided by the host application A drive digital certificate is installed at manufacturing time Each drive receives a unique serial number and certificate The T10 Application can validate each drive instance by checking the drive s digital certificate Tape backup software You need b...

Страница 14: ...ot illuminates and flashes on the display the drive created a dump of vital technical data to drive memory 6 Encryption status LED This white LED indicates all data except for the label information on the cartridge is encrypted LTO Ultrium 5 and above cartridges only Table 4 SCD Ready Activity LED and Fault LED descriptions Condition of green Ready Activity LED Condition of amber Fault LED Conditi...

Страница 15: ...tops flashing when the drive completes the recovery and is ready for a read or write operation To eject the cartridge press Unload Note The white Encryption status light is on when all the data on the cartridge is encrypted excluding the label LTO Ultrium 5 and above cartridges only Flashing once per second Off On or Off Off The drive is performing media optimization Off On Solid Off On Solid On O...

Страница 16: ...conds Off Off Off The drive detected an error and is running a firmware recovery It resets automatically Rear panel 1 2 3 4 a80hh095 Figure 5 Rear panel of internal SAS tape drive 1 SAS connector 3 Library interface 2 Ethernet not iSCSI for transferring firmware and dumps only 4 LED controls for library drive sled a80hh012 2 3 1 4 Figure 6 Rear panel of external SAS tape drive 1 Power connector 3 ...

Страница 17: ...089 Figure 7 Rear panel of the rack mount tape drive 1 Power connector 3 Mini SAS connectors HD connectors for LTO9 2 Fan enclosure 4 Ethernet not iSCSI for transferring firmware and dumps only Chapter 1 Introduction 11 ...

Страница 18: ...e For additional information see Specifications and features on page 2 It is recommended that you use a dedicated SAS host bus adapter for this tape drive Mounting bay One industry standard 5 1 4 inch half height bay is needed to install the Dell PowerVault tape drive The supported mounting configurations are horizontally with the base of the drive parallel to the ground or vertically with either ...

Страница 19: ...g airflow for 30 minutes Power on the drive and use a scratch tape to test it before a tape that contains data is inserted If you are uncertain about whether the temperature of the drive is within the recommended operating range or the humidity is sufficient to cause condensation allow the drive to adjust to its new environment for the full 4 hours a80hd002 1 Figure 8 Air intake area 1 Air intake ...

Страница 20: ...he holes in the chassis are aligned with the holes in the side of the tape drive see Figure 10 on page 14 1 a80hd010 1 1 Figure 10 Mounting Holes on tape drive 1 M 3 mounting screw holes Do not secure the drive with screws because you might need to move the drive to get the cables in place 6 Attaching SAS cable Attach the system SAS cable to the drive SAS connector as shown in Figure 11 on page 15...

Страница 21: ...ectly to the system with screws a80hd032 Figure 12 Secure the drive 8 Connecting host system power and testing power to the tape drive Connect the power cord to the system and to the electrical outlet To ensure that the drive is receiving power watch for the following indicators while the power to the system is turned on a The single character display presents a series of random characters b The s...

Страница 22: ...be inserted The following mounting positions are supported In a horizontal or vertical position for external drives In a horizontal position for rack mounted drives Notice The external tape drive must not be stacked Do not place anything on top of the unit 2 Connecting power An external Dell PowerVault tape drive operates by using any voltage in the range 100 240 volts 50 60 Hz No adjustment is ne...

Страница 23: ...ves turn on the drive before you turn on the system The tape drive runs its Power On Self Test POST which checks all hardware except for the drive head The single character display SCD presents a series of random characters and then becomes blank not lit The fault LED flashes once then the Ready Activity LED turns on solid Verify that the tape drive installation was successful Following the instru...

Страница 24: ...ware to the drive Replace firmware name with the actual firmware file name The drive resets automatically when the transfer is complete and the FTP session is lost Type quit to end the FTP session 8 After the drive resets the new firmware is loaded on the drive 9 Remove the Ethernet patch cable from the drive s Ethernet interface Capturing a drive memory dump by using the Ethernet interface Anothe...

Страница 25: ...8 Remove the Ethernet patch cable from the drive s Ethernet interface Chapter 2 Setting up the tape drive 19 ...

Страница 26: ... its Power On Self Test POST At the end of the hardware self test the ready activity LED must be solid green a80hd030 1 Figure 15 Turning on the external drive 1 Power Figure 16 Turning on the rack mount drive Resetting the drive You can reset the drive without powering off the drive and system This action might be necessary if the drive stops responding Press and hold Eject on the front panel of ...

Страница 27: ...Power Vault Gen LTO6 Power Vault Gen LTO5 Power Vault Gen LTO4 Power Vault Gen LTO3 9 1035 18 45 Yes No No No No No No 9 WORM 1035 18 45 Yes No No No No No No 8 960 12 30 Yes Yes Yes No No No No 8 WORM 960 12 30 Yes Yes Yes No No No No LTO M8 960 9 22 5 No Yes No No No No No 7 960 6 15 No Yes Yes No No No No 7 WORM 960 6 15 No Yes Yes No No No No 6 846 2 5 6 25 No No Yes Yes No No No 6 WORM 846 2 ...

Страница 28: ...ape drives the ability to write 9 TB native on a brand new LTO Ultrium 7 cartridge instead of 6 TB native as specified by the LTO7 format Such a cartridge is called an LTO7 initialized LTO Type M cartridge These LTO Type M cartridges are identifiable by using an automation bar code label that ends with the last 2 characters M8 Table 6 LTO7 and LTO8 Cartridge Types Cartridge Density type Bar code l...

Страница 29: ...rlier LTO8 tape drive firmware or earlier ISV software that does not recognize that M8 cartridges must be mounted only in LTO8 tape drives M8 cartridges that are inadvertently initialized at the L7 density can continue to be read and written in LTO7 and LTO8 tape drives However they remain limited to the 6 TB native capacity In any tape product with M8 cartridges the minimum LTO8 tape drive firmwa...

Страница 30: ...the cartridge ejects 3 After the cartridge ejects grasp the cartridge and remove it The tape drive writes any pertinent information to the cartridge memory whenever you unload a tape cartridge Notice Do not remove a tape cartridge while the drive activity indicator is on Setting the write protect switch on tape cartridges Notice Write protection does not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bu...

Страница 31: ...Ensure that anyone who handles tape has been properly trained in handling and shipping procedures This includes operators users programmers archival services and shipping personnel Ensure that any service or contract personnel who perform archiving are properly trained in media handling procedures Include media handling procedures as part of any services contract Define and make personnel aware of...

Страница 32: ...50 m 10 000 feet 15 to 35 C 59 to 95 F 15 to 25 C 59 to 77 F 5 C hour 9 F hour 20 to 80 RH 20 to 50 RH 5 RH hour with no condens ation Note 1 Product equipment is removed from the original shipping container and installed but not in use for example during repair maintenance or upgrade 2 Derate maximum dry bulb temperature 1 C 300 m above 900 m 1 8 F 1 000 feet above 3 000 feet 3 Derate maximum rec...

Страница 33: ...idge into the tape drive when the C Is displayed Notice Use only LTO cleaning cartridges that are labeled universal The tape drive is compatible only with the LTO Ultrium universal cleaning cartridges Use of any other type of cleaning cartridge or method can damage the read write head in your drive If you load any other type of cleaning cartridge the tape drive displays a 7 in the SCD and retains ...

Страница 34: ... website at http www Dell com support Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance function The tape drive can run diagnostics test write and read functions test a suspect tape cartridge and complete other diagnostic and maintenance functions The drive must be in maintenance mode to complete these functions To place the drive in maintenance mode and select a diagnostic or maintenance function see Table 8...

Страница 35: ...ta cartridge that is not write protected Note If you wait longer than 60 seconds to load a cartridge the drive automatically exits maintenance mode If you insert a write protected cartridge the tape drive displays a P and retains the cartridge until it is manually ejected When the cartridge is ejected and removed the tape drive exits maintenance mode After you insert the cartridge 1 flashes and th...

Страница 36: ...ess and hold Eject for 10 seconds Function Code 5 RESERVED Service Function Function Code 6 RESERVED Service Function Function Code 7 RESERVED Service Function Function Code 8 RESERVED Service Function Function Code 9 Display Error Code Log Causes the tape drive to display the last 10 error codes one at a time The codes are ordered the most recent is presented first and the oldest 10th is presente...

Страница 37: ...ct once per second until A appears in the single character display If you cycle past A continue to press Eject until it reappears 4 To select the function press and hold Eject for 3 seconds After you select the function the tape drive erases all errors from the error code log displays 0 then exits maintenance mode Function Code C Insert Cartridge Into Tape Drive This function cannot be selected by...

Страница 38: ...rwritten Note If you inserted an invalid tape cartridge see Data cartridges on page 21 error code J or 7 displays in the SCD If you inserted a write protected cartridge or the media has read only compatibility see Loading unloading and write protecting cartridges on page 23 error code P displays in the SCD In either case the tape drive unloads the cartridge and exits Maintenance mode after the car...

Страница 39: ... single character display If you cycle past F continue to press Eject until it reappears 4 To select the function press and hold Eject for 3 seconds After you select the function C flashes When C flashes the drive is waiting for a cartridge Within 60 seconds insert the suspect data cartridge or the tape drive exits maintenance mode After you insert the cartridge F flashes and the test begins If no...

Страница 40: ... Eject until it reappears 4 To select the function press and hold Eject for 3 seconds After you select the function C flashes When C flashes the drive is waiting for a cartridge Within 60 seconds insert a scratch data cartridge or the tape drive exits maintenance mode After you insert the cartridge H flashes and the test begins If no error is detected the test begins again and runs for a maximum o...

Страница 41: ...haracter display If you cycle past J continue to press Eject until it reappears 4 Press and hold Eject for 3 or more seconds then release it to select the function The single character display changes to a flashing C 5 Within 60 seconds insert a scratch data cartridge that is not write protected Note If you wait longer than 60 seconds to load a cartridge the drive automatically exits maintenance m...

Страница 42: ... display changes to a flashing C 5 Within 60 seconds insert a scratch data cartridge that is not write protected Note If you wait longer than 60 seconds to load a cartridge the drive automatically exits maintenance mode If you insert a write protected cartridge the tape drive displays a P and retain the cartridge until it is manually ejected Once the cartridge is ejected and removed the tape drive...

Страница 43: ... problem exists for multiple cartridges the tape drive is defective Contact Dell technical support The tape drive has no power Connect power to the tape drive The tape drive does not unload the tape cartridge The tape cartridge is stuck or is broken Press Eject If the cartridge does not eject turn off the power to the tape drive and then turn it back on Note that the mid tape recovery could take u...

Страница 44: ...e the Front panel on page 7 section in the Introduction SCSI log sense data such as TapeAlert flags or SCSI drive sense data See Table 12 on page 46 or Descriptions and corrective actions on page 38 The tape drive s error log See Descriptions and corrective actions on page 38 Descriptions and corrective actions Table 11 on page 38 gives descriptions of the errors and messages that pertain to the t...

Страница 45: ...proper voltages are being applied but the problem persists contact Dell technical support The error code clears when you power off the tape drive or place it in Maintenance mode 3 Firmware problem The tape drive determined that a firmware error occurred Complete the following action 1 Power the tape drive off and on then retry the operation that produced the error The error code clears when you po...

Страница 46: ...ther drive is available insert the cartridge into the other drive and retry the operation If the operation fails discard the defective cartridge If the operation succeeds insert a scratch cartridge into the first drive and run the tape drive diagnostics see Function Code 1 in Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance function on page 28 If the diagnostics fail contact Dell technical support If the dia...

Страница 47: ... the cartridge into the other drive and retry the operation If the operation fails discard the defective cartridge If the operation succeeds insert a scratch cartridge into the first drive and run the tape drive diagnostics see Function Code 1 in Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance function on page 28 If the diagnostics fail contact Dell technical support If the diagnostics succeed the error was...

Страница 48: ... the fault LED flashes amber The error code might clear when you cycle power to the tape drive or place it in Maintenance mode b No error or message is assigned C The tape drive needs to be cleaned Clean the tape drive See Cleaning the tape mechanism on page 27 The error code clears when you clean the tape drive or place it in Maintenance mode d No error or message is assigned E Not applicable for...

Страница 49: ... the number 1 flashes and the drive completes You can eject the cartridge once the count down ends by pressing Eject Drive Status 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the drive or bridge box Important The Ethernet port is for Service only Do not connect the customer network to Service ports 2 Using a web browser connect to http 169 254 0 3 The drive status page is displayed a67ru053 Figure 21 Drive Stat...

Страница 50: ...ton to update the page with the current drive status Drive Maintenance 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the drive or bridge box Important The Ethernet port is for Service only Do not connect the customer network to Service ports 2 Using a web browser connect to http 169 254 0 3 service html The drive maintenance page is displayed 44 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User s Guide ...

Страница 51: ...on on Maintenance Function details see Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance function on page 28 Fixing SAS connectivity problems If there appears to be a problem connecting or communicating with the drive follow this procedure 1 Ensure that the power is on to the tape drive 2 Replace the SAS cable and interposers if any and retry the failing operation 3 If these measures do not correct the proble...

Страница 52: ...ode 1 in Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance function on page 28 3 If the tape drive diagnostics fail contact Dell technical support If the tape drive diagnostics run successfully complete the operation that produced the initial media error Removing an internal SAS tape drive To remove an internal SAS tape drive from the system complete these steps 1 Ensure that the tape drive does not contain a...

Страница 53: ...idge or to faulty drive hardware If Flag 9 is also set make sure that the write protect switch is set so that data can be written to the tape see the Loading unloading and write protecting cartridges on page 23 section If Flag 4 is also set the cartridge is defective Replace the tape cartridge If Flag 4 is not set see error code 6 in Descriptions and corrective actions on page 38 8 08h Not data gr...

Страница 54: ... all data from the tape to rebuild the tape directory 20 14h Clean now Set when the tape drive detects that it needs cleaning Clean the tape drive See the Cleaning the tape mechanism on page 27 section 21 15h Clean periodic Set when the drive detects that it needs routine cleaning Clean the tape drive as soon as possible The drive can continue to operate but you should clean the drive soon See the...

Страница 55: ...the drive s humidity exceeds the recommended humidity of the drive See error code 1 in Descriptions and corrective actions on page 38 36 24h Drive temperature Set when the drive s temperature sensor indicates that the drive s temperature is exceeding the recommended temperature of the system see General specifications on page 51 See error code 1 in Descriptions and corrective actions on page 38 37...

Страница 56: ...the following steps to reset the drive to recover the cartridge 1 Press and hold Eject for 10 seconds then release The fault LED turns on and the drive starts through its hardware test process When the hardware test completes the ready activity LED turns on If a cartridge is in the drive the ready activity LED flashes green and the SCD flashes until the cartridge is rewound The ready activity LED ...

Страница 57: ... Ultrium 4 H LTO Ultrium 3 H CSEH 001 LTO4 EH1 LTO3 EH1 2U Storage Rack A Interface Type 6 Gb SAS interface 12 Gb for LTO9 Internal drive Table 14 Internal drive specifications Physical Specifications Width without bezel 146 0 mm 5 75 in Width with bezel 148 0 mm 5 83 in Length without bezel 205 0 mm 8 09 in Length with bezel 210 0 mm 8 29 in Height without bezel 41 0 mm 1 63 in without bezel Heig...

Страница 58: ...ing 2 5 1 compression LTO6 2 5 TB Native 6 25 TB compressed assuming 2 5 1 compression LTO5 1 5 TB Native 3 TB compressed assuming 2 1 compression LTO4 800 Gb Native 1 6 TB compressed assuming 2 1 compression LTO3 400 Gb Native 800 Gb compressed assuming 2 1 compression Data transfer rate maximum LTO9 300 Mb sec Native LTO8 300 Mb sec Native LTO M8 300 Mb sec Native LTO7 300 Mb sec Native LTO6 160...

Страница 59: ...20 to 50 RH 5 RH hour with no condens ation Note 1 Product equipment is removed from the original shipping container and installed but not in use for example during repair maintenance or upgrade 2 Derate maximum dry bulb temperature 1 C 300 m above 900 m 1 8 F 1 000 feet above 3 000 feet 3 Derate maximum recommended dry bulb temperature 1 C 300 m above 1 800 m 1 8 F 1 000 feet above 6 000 feet 4 A...

Страница 60: ...tive 15 TB compressed assuming 2 5 1 compression LTO6 2 5 TB Native 6 25 TB compressed assuming 2 5 1 compression LTO5 1 5 TB Native 3 TB compressed assuming 2 1 compression LTO4 800 Gb Native 1 6 TB compressed assuming 2 1 compression LTO3 400 Gb Native 800 Gb compressed assuming 2 1 compression Data transfer rate maximum LTO9 300 Mb sec Native LTO8 300 Mb sec Native LTO M8 300 Mb sec Native LTO7...

Страница 61: ...H 5 RH hour with no condens ation Note 1 Product equipment is removed from the original shipping container and installed but not in use for example during repair maintenance or upgrade 2 Derate maximum dry bulb temperature 1 C 300 m above 900 m 1 8 F 1 000 feet above 3 000 feet 3 Derate maximum recommended dry bulb temperature 1 C 300 m above 1 800 m 1 8 F 1 000 feet above 6 000 feet 4 Applies to ...

Страница 62: ...mpression LTO7 6 TB Native 15 TB compressed assuming 2 5 1 compression LTO6 2 5 TB Native 6 25 TB compressed assuming 2 5 1 compression LTO5 1 5 TB Native 3 TB compressed assuming 2 1 compression LTO4 800 Gb Native 1 6 TB compressed assuming 2 1 compression LTO3 400 Gb Native 800 Gb compressed assuming 2 1 compression Data transfer rate maximum LTO9 300 Mb sec Native LTO8 300 Mb sec Native LTO M8 ...

Страница 63: ...om mended Maximu m rate of change 22 C 72 F for LTO 9 26 C 79 F 3050 m 10 000 feet 15 to 35 C 59 to 95 F 15 to 25 C 59 to 77 F 5 C hour 9 F hour 20 to 80 RH 20 to 50 RH 5 RH hour with no condens ation Note 1 Product equipment is removed from the original shipping container and installed but not in use for example during repair maintenance or upgrade 2 Derate maximum dry bulb temperature 1 C 300 m ...

Страница 64: ...rom the drop down menu on the lower right corner of the page 3 For customized support a Enter your system Service Tag in the Enter your Service Tag field b Click Submit The support page that lists the various support categories is displayed 4 For general support a Select your product category b Select your product segment c Select your product The support page that lists the various support catego...

Страница 65: ...Appendix A Regulatory Information Regulatory Information for Taiwan Figure 17 Taiwan Contact Information Statement ...

Страница 66: ...ond or equivalent to the current produced by one volt applied across a resistance of one ohm adapter A circuit board that adds function to a computer adapter card A circuit board that adds function to a computer B backups The short term retention of records used for restoring essential business and server files when vital data has been lost because of program or server errors or malfunctions backw...

Страница 67: ...In a direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock rotate as viewed from the front current The quantity of charge per unit of time Current is measured in amperes cycle power To apply and remove electrical power to a device within a short time span D data Any representations such as characters or analog quantities to which meaning is or might be assigned data cartridge A tape cartridge d...

Страница 68: ...der or tape library into which you can install the tape drive error log Maintained by the tape drive a list that contains the ten most recent error codes The codes identify errors that pertain to the drive F F See Fahrenheit Fahrenheit F Of or relating to a temperature scale that registers the freezing point of water as 32 degrees and the boiling point as 212 degrees at one atmosphere of pressure ...

Страница 69: ... of the Ultrium tape drive Generation 1 2 3 4 5 The Generation 6 drive has a native storage capacity of up to 2500 GB per cartridge and a native sustained data transfer rate of 160 MB per second Generation 7 The informal name for the seventh generation version of the Ultrium Tape Drive The Generation 7 drive has a native storage capacity of up to 6000 GB per cartridge and a native sustained data t...

Страница 70: ...tion label area On the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge a recessed area next to the write protect switch where a bar code label must be affixed leader block Located within the tape drive the part that engages the steel pin which is attached to the tape in an LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge Once engaged the leader pin block pulls the tape from the cartridge into the drive leader pin On the tape cartridge a sm...

Страница 71: ...n or on which data may be represented such as magnetic tape megabyte MB 1 000 000 bytes Expressed as data rate in MB s or MB second N network A configuration of data processing devices and software that is connected for information interchange O oersted The unit of magnetic field strength in the unrationalized centimeter gram second cgs electromagnetic system The oersted is the magnetic field stre...

Страница 72: ...trical power from a device power on powered on 1 To apply electrical power to a device 2 The state of a device when power has been applied to it R read To acquire or interpret data from a storage device from a data medium or from another source reboot To reinitialize the execution of a program by repeating the initial program load IPL operation record The smallest distinct set of data bytes that i...

Страница 73: ...ter manufacturers for attaching peripheral devices such as tape drives hard disks CD ROM players printers and scanners to computers servers Pronounced scuzzy Variations of the SCSI interface provide for faster data transmission rates than standard serial and parallel ports up to 160 megabytes per second The variations include Fast Wide SCSI Uses a 16 bit bus and supports data rates of up to 20 MBp...

Страница 74: ...erature The temperature at which pure water must be evaporated adiabatically at constant pressure into a given sample of air in order to saturate the air under steady state conditions Wet bulb temperature is read from a wet bulb thermometer write To make a permanent or transient recording of data in a storage device or on a data medium write protected Applicable to a tape cartridge the condition t...

Страница 75: ...ve communication problems 45 drive verify 17 driver upgrade 28 E Encryption 7 Error messages 37 Ethernet interface 18 Ethernet capture drive memory dump 18 Ethernet firmware update 18 external drive install 16 F firmware upgrade 28 Function codes 28 G general guidelines 36 General troubleshooting 36 glossary 60 I Install 12 internal drive install 12 Internal drive install 12 Internal Drive preinst...

Страница 76: ...3 T Tape backup 7 Tape cartridge 50 Tape Drive 12 Tape Drive external 16 Tape drive install 12 Tape Drive install 16 Tape drive operating 20 Tape Drive using 20 Tape drive verify functions 17 TapeAlert 7 46 TapeAlert flags 45 46 Test Cartridge Media 45 Troubleshooting overview 28 turn drive on off 20 U unloading cartridges 23 upgrade 28 V Vital Product Data VPD 45 W Windows Server 17 write protect...

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