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DLT1 Tape Drive

DLT7 Autoloader

Installation and

Operations Guide

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Страница 1: ...DLT1 Tape Drive DLT7 Autoloader Installation and Operations Guide BENCHMARK T A P E S Y S T E M S...

Страница 3: ...g your DLT1 Drive 2 1 2 1 Chapter Overview 2 1 2 2 Preparation 2 1 2 2 1 SCSI Requirements 2 1 2 2 2 Before You Start 2 1 2 3 Installing your DLT1 Desktop Drive 2 2 2 3 1 Installation Overview 2 2 2 3...

Страница 4: ...5 3 3 4 Caring for your Cartridges 3 6 3 3 5 Using the Cleaning Cartridge 3 6 Chapter 4 Installing and Using Your DLT7 Autoloader 4 1 4 1 Chapter Overview 4 1 4 1 1 Product Introduction 4 1 4 1 1 1 Re...

Страница 5: ...DENSITY 4 15 4 4 7 Mode 6 SET SCSI 4 15 4 5 Routine Maintenance 4 16 4 5 1 Cleaning the Drive Read Write Head 4 16 4 5 1 1 Cleaning Cartridge 4 16 4 5 1 2 Automatic Read Write Head Cleaning 4 17 4 5 1...

Страница 6: ...pdating the Firmware 5 2 5 4 1 Code Upgrade Troubleshooting 5 4 List of Tables Table 1 Setting the SCSI ID Jumper Block 2 9 Table 2 POST Troubleshooting 2 17 Table 3 Drive Status and Indicator Activit...

Страница 7: ...tor 2 9 Figure 2 7 SCSI Ribbon Cable with Terminator Built in 2 10 Figure 2 8 Remove Server Workstation Cover 2 11 Figure 2 9 Install Drive an an Open Drive Bay 2 12 Figure 2 10 Attach SCSI and Power...

Страница 8: ...sion ratio and a sustained user data transfer rate of 3 MB s 6 MB s with compression The capacity you realize in practice depends on the data set which affects the actual compression ratio Your DLT1 d...

Страница 9: ...pability Your DLT1 drive includes Flash EEPROM technology that makes on site firmware microcode updates from tape or SCSI bus fast and easy 1 2 7 Embedded Diagnostics Your DLT1 drive has embedded diag...

Страница 10: ...features For an up to date list of compatible operating systems and backup applications visit http www benchmarktape com 1 4 Scope of This Guide This Installation and Operations Guide is intended to p...

Страница 11: ...3 Low Voltage Differential LVD single ended SCSI bus Make sure your SCSI host adapter or controller supports these standards If you connect your DLT1 drive to a Single Ended SE SCSI bus the drive s pe...

Страница 12: ...to be the host for your drive if necessary 6 Attach the SCSI cable to your DLT1 Desktop Drive and SCSI host adapter 7 Install the terminator on your DLT1 Desktop Drive if it is the last or only devic...

Страница 13: ...r your DLT1 Desktop Drive Allow at least 6 inches 15 2 cm behind the drive for proper cooling Avoid locations near printers or photo copy machines both of which produce paper fiber and other types of...

Страница 14: ...ure 2 2 SCSI ID Switch 2 3 3 2 When to Use Termination If your DLT1 Desktop Drive is the only SCSI device other than the SCSI host adapter on the selected server or workstation it must be terminated L...

Страница 15: ...llow these instructions may result in damage to your DLT1 Desktop Drive or other devices Do not move on to step 2 until you have shut down the operating system and turned off the server or workstation...

Страница 16: ...tlet Hazardous voltages are present in the sockets of the outlet 7 Plug in the power cable to a nearby power outlet Figure 2 4 Attach Terminator optional SCSI and Power Cables to your Drive 8 Attach t...

Страница 17: ...he server s or workstation s manuals 6 Install a SCSI host adapter in the server or workstation that is to be the host for your drive if necessary 7 Install your DLT1 internal drive in a full height d...

Страница 18: ...is fast and easy You only need to select a unique SCSI ID and decide if your drive needs to be terminated The following sections explain how to configure your drive 2 4 3 1 Setting the SCSI ID Regardl...

Страница 19: ...If your DLT1 internal drive is the only SCSI device other than the SCSI host adapter on the selected server or workstation it must be terminated Likewise if your DLT1 internal drive is the last SCSI...

Страница 20: ...low these steps 1 Shut down the operating system and turn off the selected server or workstation Turn off all attached accessory devices such as printers and other SCSI devices Remove the power cables...

Страница 21: ...ry 2 11 September 21 1999 BENCHMARK T A P E S Y S T E M S 2 Remove the cover from the host server or workstation as described in the server s or workstation s manuals Figure 2 8 Remove Server Workstat...

Страница 22: ...ch drive bay and remove the front cover s from the drive bay as described in the server s or workstation s manuals 4 Slide your DLT1 internal drive into the open drive bay Figure 2 9 Install Drive an...

Страница 23: ...ed preventing improper connection Note Refer to page 2 9 to determine if you need to use an inline LVD SE terminator with the SCSI cable 6 Attach the other end of the SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI hos...

Страница 24: ...station chassis Figure 2 11 Secure DLT1 Drive in Installation Bay Side Mounting Screws Shown 9 Replace the cover on the server or workstation 10 Attach the power cables to the server or workstation an...

Страница 25: ...f completing the usual POST sequence POST has failed Table 2 helps you troubleshoot POST and other failures Symptom Problem Solution None of the drive s LEDs illuminate The drive is not receiving powe...

Страница 26: ...rminated 1 If your DLT1 drive is the last or only device on the SCSI bus make sure the drive is properly terminated 2 If your DLT1 drive is not the last or only device on the SCSI bus check all SCSI c...

Страница 27: ...ly device on the SCSI bus check all SCSI cable connections and make sure the last device on the SCSI bus is terminated There are fatal or non fatal errors for which you cannot find the cause The AC po...

Страница 28: ...3 Using Your DLT1 Tape Drive 3 1 Chapter Overview This chapter explains how to use your DLT1 tape drive It describes the front panel LEDs and controls how to load and eject DLTtape cartridges how to...

Страница 29: ...e you turn on your DLT1 Drive it conducts a Power On Self Test POST This test ensures that your drive is working properly and is ready to use While POST is in progress watch the front panel LEDs to se...

Страница 30: ...r to reinitialize the drive The drive runs a POST See section 3 2 1 1 above for POST information Table 3 Drive Status and Indicator Activity Indicator State Operating Condition Write Protected On Off...

Страница 31: ...completes POST insert the DLTtape cartridge into the cartridge slot oriented as shown below and push the cartridge gently into the drive until it stops Figure 3 2 Loading a DLTtape Cartridge The In Us...

Страница 32: ...to prolong cartridge life 3 3 3 Cartridge Write Protect Switch All DLTtape cartridges have a write protect switch to prevent accidental erasure of data Before loading a DLTtape cartridge into your DL...

Страница 33: ...idges near sources of electromagnetic energy or strong magnetic fields such as computer monitors electric motors speakers or X ray equipment Exposure to electromagnetic energy or magnetic fields can d...

Страница 34: ...Autoloader and provides a brief overview of the your autoloader s features Your DLT1 Autoloader is a SCSI 2 compatible data storage device that incorporates a DLT1 drive featuring high capacity high t...

Страница 35: ...rear panel of your DLT7 Autoloader contains the SCSI interface and power connectors Connectors AC Power Connector Connector for AC power cord Rear Panel SCSI Channel Connectors Connectors for the SCS...

Страница 36: ...LT7 Autoloader the front door keys are taped to the rear panel Indicators Power LED green Illuminated when power is on Activity LED blinking amber Indicates robotic and drive activity Slow blink indic...

Страница 37: ...no activity is taking place A slow interval between the bars appearing and disappearing indicates robotic activity A fast interval indicates drive activity The seven numeric fields at the bottom of th...

Страница 38: ...stalled in the server or workstation that is to be the host for your drive 5 Attach the power cable to your DLT7 Autoloader and plug in the power cable to the nearest power outlet 6 Check your DLT7 Au...

Страница 39: ...oader that is flat sturdy level and close to the host server or workstation A desk or table top is most suitable Regardless of the location you choose for your DLT7 Autoloader make sure the environmen...

Страница 40: ...which requires only that you attach the SCSI and power cables to your DLT7 Autoloader To connect the SCSI and power cables to your DLT7 Autoloader follow these steps 1 Before you continue shut down th...

Страница 41: ...panel of the autoloader 4 Plug in the power cable to the nearest grounded power outlet Use caution when plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet Hazardous voltages are present in the sockets...

Страница 42: ...ator s panel repeatedly until Set SCSI Mode 6 appears on the first line of the LCD panel 2 Press the Select button to enter SCSI ID setting mode LdR SCSI appears on the LCD panel 3 Press the Select bu...

Страница 43: ...em If you want to reuse cartridges that have been formatted with another manufacturer s drive use a bulk eraser to prepare the cartridges for use with your DLT7 Autoloader Clean your DLT1 drive as soo...

Страница 44: ...instructions on setting the write protect switch 3 Put the cartridges in the order you want to use them if desired 4 Turn on your DLT7 Autoloader and wait until it has completed its initialization se...

Страница 45: ...perating system to start 16 Start your backup application The backup application now controls your DLT7 Autoloader You can still access manual commands using the Mode button as described in the next s...

Страница 46: ...l Note If a cartridge is already loaded in the drive you can only access Mode 1B EJECT DRV 2 Press the SELECT button SRC SLOT appears on the LCD panel If the source slot is empty RESELECT blinks on th...

Страница 47: ...e MODE button repeatedly until EJECT SLOT appears on the LCD panel 2 Press the SELECT button SRC SLOT n where n is either 6 or 7 appears on the LCD panel If the source slot is empty or the destination...

Страница 48: ...LdR Id x where x indicates the current SCSI ID of the autoloader robotics appears on the LCD panel 4 Press the Next button to select the next higher SCSI ID Press the Previous button to select the ne...

Страница 49: ...nded that you use it If your backup application does not have an auto clean feature you can use your DLT7 Autoloader s built in AUTOCLEAN feature Using this feature however reduces the cartridge capac...

Страница 50: ...r cartridge it may be damaged A damaged cartridge may cause unnecessary use of the cleaning cartridge Table 10 Cleaning Cartridge Information 4 5 1 2 Automatic Read Write Head Cleaning Note Use this p...

Страница 51: ...ssing the MODE button Then use EJECT DRV Mode to remove the cartridge from the drive or use EJECT PCKR Mode to remove the cartridge from the Media Picker before attempting to enable AUTOCLEAN 4 5 1 4...

Страница 52: ...de to remove it If there is a data cartridge in slot 2 remove it You can then proceed with these instructions Your DLT7 Autoloader s CLEAN DRIVE feature is available on the Diagnostic Menu To access t...

Страница 53: ...e page 4 9 for more information SCSI Cabling Verify that all SCSI cables are securely connected at both ends and that jackscrews or bail locks are secured Check the length and integrity of your SCSI c...

Страница 54: ...alid data cartridges If you have been successfully using the backup application and your DLT7 Autoloader in the past but are now experiencing problems reading and writing data check the following item...

Страница 55: ...function allows you to verify the functionality of the Autoloader robotics CYCLE TEST exercises the autoloader robotics by executing a sequence of pick and place operations moving the cartridges betw...

Страница 56: ...r the Motion firmware MTN FW nn where nn is the revision number of the firmware appear on the LCD panel 8 Press the NEXT button dSP FP FW appears on the LCD panel 9 Press the SELECT button to display...

Страница 57: ...s To change modes follow these steps 1 After entering the DIAG MENU press and hold the MODE button until CHG MOdE appears on the LCD panel 2 Press the SELECT button to display the current mode 3 Press...

Страница 58: ...inually press the PREVIOUS button until CYCLES 0 is displayed then press the SELECT button If your DLT7 Autoloader is executing CYCLE TEST continually you must press and hold the MODE button for appro...

Страница 59: ...Your DLT7 Autoloader moves the cleaning cartridge from slot 2 to slot 7 Note If a data cartridge is in slot 2 when you press the SELECT button autoloader treats it like a cleaning cartridge and moves...

Страница 60: ...leaning operation CYCLE AC appears on the LCD panel To clear the error condition press the MODE button Then follow steps 1 through 4 to replace the cleaning cartridge with a new one This allows AUTOCL...

Страница 61: ...rs on the LCD panel 2 Press the SELECT button to access the first event FRT PK SEL appears on the LCD panel 3 Press the SELECT button again Your DLT7 Autoloader displays the number of times that it ha...

Страница 62: ...rade via tape mode The autoloader moves the Code Upgrade tape to the drive and the upgrade process begins UPDATING appears on the LCD panel the three front panel LEDs alternate between POWER on ACTIVI...

Страница 63: ...s not ready to receive CPU TX ERR The Motion CPU is not ready to transmit SLOT EMPTY No slot beam detected PWR SWITCH The front power switch was pressed HALT The Motion CPU has been halted by a low AC...

Страница 64: ...drive DRIVE POST Drive failed its POST ROBOT POST Robotics failed its POST These errors do not appear on the LCD panel if the error occurred during SCSI interaction Table 12 DLT7 Autoloader Error Mes...

Страница 65: ...rive s firmware directly from a DLTtape cartridge containing the appropriate information Your DLT1 drive can also update the drive s firmware from the host server or workstation See the WRITE BUFFER c...

Страница 66: ...ced the firmware image file 2 If there is a DLTtape cartridge in your DLT1 drive remove it 3 Press and hold the Eject button on your DLT1 drive s front panel until the Write Protected LED begins to bl...

Страница 67: ...the drive rewinds the tape to the beginning BOT resets and performs a POST The drive then ensures that the code image file is valid If so it updates the controller s flash EEPROM The In Use and Write...

Страница 68: ...Use and Write Protected LEDs do not blink The drive resets and leaves the cartridge loaded to indicate that the code update did not succeed No damage to the drive or cartridge results Solution Make a...

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