Order Number: EK–SM1TB–UG. E01
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Contents
1
Introduction
1.1
Product Overview .................................................................................................................. 1–1
1.2
Design Features ..................................................................................................................... 1–1
1.2.1
Basic Components ............................................................................................................. 1–1
1.2.2
Performance Considerations............................................................................................... 1–1
1.3
Data Tape.............................................................................................................................. 1–2
1.3.1
CompacTape III Description .............................................................................................. 1–2
1.3.2
Cartridge Packaging........................................................................................................... 1–3
1.4
Reading and Writing Data ..................................................................................................... 1–3
1.4.1
Write-Protecting Data ........................................................................................................ 1–3
1.5
Cleaning Tape ....................................................................................................................... 1–4
1.5.1
CleaningTape III Description ............................................................................................. 1–4
1.5.2
CleaningTape III Packaging............................................................................................... 1–4
1.5.3
CleaningTape III Cartridge Expiration ............................................................................... 1–4
1.6
Supplies................................................................................................................................. 1–5
1.6.1
Cartridges Provided ........................................................................................................... 1–5
1.6.2
How To Order Replacement Cartridges.............................................................................. 1–5
2
Installation and Operation of the SWXTL-BA SBB
Tape Drive in a Storage Subsystem
2.1
Introduction........................................................................................................................... 2–1
2.2
Unpacking............................................................................................................................. 2–1
2.3
Preinstallation Procedures ..................................................................................................... 2–2
2.3.1
Setting the SCSI ID Address of the Tape Drive.................................................................. 2–2
2.4
Installing the SWXTL-BA SBB Tape Drive Into a StorageWorks Expansion
Storage Subsystem................................................................................................................. 2–3
2.5
Power On Self Test (POST)................................................................................................... 2–4
3
Installation and Operation of the SWXTL-BT Tabletop Tape Drive
3.1
Introduction........................................................................................................................... 3–1
3.2
Unpacking............................................................................................................................. 3–1
3.3
Preinstallation Procedures ..................................................................................................... 3–2
3.3.1
Enabling/Disabling Parity .................................................................................................. 3–2
3.3.2
Setting the SCSI ID Address of the Tape Drive.................................................................. 3–2
3.4
Installation of SWXTL-BT Tabletop DLT Tape Drive ........................................................... 3–4
3.4.1
SWXTL-BT Power On Self Test (POST) ................................................................ ........... 3–4