Compaq DLT User manual

Compaq DLT User Guide
User Guide
Second Edition (March 1998)
Part Number 185292-002
Compaq Computer Corporation

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Compaq DLT Drive User Guide
Second Edition (March 1997)
Part Number 185292-002

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Contents
Preface
About This Guide
How This Guide is Organized ..................................................................................vii
Conventions Used in This Guide.............................................................................viii
Symbols on Equipment ...........................................................................................viii
General Warnings and Cautions................................................................................ix
Chapter 1
Overview
Tape Formats..........................................................................................................1-1
Data Compression...................................................................................................1-1
SCSI-2 Controller Requirements.............................................................................1-2
Chapter 2
Installing an Internal DLT Drive
SCSI-2 Controller Requirements.............................................................................2-1
Software and Tool Requirements.............................................................................2-1
Setting the SCSI ID.................................................................................................2-2
Preparing the Server ...............................................................................................2-3
Installing the DLT Drive.........................................................................................2-4
Reassembling the Server .........................................................................................2-5
Completing the Installation.....................................................................................2-6

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Chapter 3
Connecting an External DLT Drive
Preparing the Drive.................................................................................................3-1
SCSI-2 Controller Requirements.............................................................................3-2
Setting the SCSI ID.................................................................................................3-2
Connecting the Drive..............................................................................................3-4
Daisy Chaining.......................................................................................................3-5
Daisy-Chaining Storage Devices Together........................................................3-5
Chapter 4
Installing the Software Drivers
Device Drivers........................................................................................................4-1
NetWare .................................................................................................................4-2
ASPI Support..........................................................................................................4-3
Microsoft Windows NT...........................................................................................4-5
Microsoft Windows 95............................................................................................4-6
SCO UNIX .............................................................................................................4-7
UnixWare ...............................................................................................................4-8
OS/2 .......................................................................................................................4-9
Banyan VINES .....................................................................................................4-10
Chapter 5
Operating the DLT Drive
Front Panel .............................................................................................................5-1
Front Panel Indicators.............................................................................................5-3
Front Panel Controls...............................................................................................5-5
Power-On Self-Test (POST)....................................................................................5-6
Loading and Unloading a Tape Cartridge...............................................................5-6
Selecting Drive Density...........................................................................................5-8
Density Select Example....................................................................................5-9

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Operating the DLT Drive continued
Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch.....................................................................5-10
Cartridge Compatibility ........................................................................................5-11
Cartridge Handling and Storage............................................................................5-11
Chapter 6
Tape Drive Cleaning
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
Updating the Firmware on the DLT TapeDrive ................................................7-3
Interpreting the Results of Firmware Update ....................................................7-5
Appendix A
Power Cord Set Requirements
General Requirements...........................................................................................A-1
Country-Specific Requirements..............................................................................A-2
Appendix B
Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Damage........................................................................... B-1
Grounding Methods .............................................................................................. B-1
Appendix C
Getting Help
Compaq Web Site ................................................................................................. C-1
Telephone Numbers..............................................................................................C-1

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Appendix D
Supplemental Information About SCO UNIX
Configuration Requirements .................................................................................D-1
Appendix E
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice ....................................................... E-1
Modifications................................................................................................. E-1
Cables............................................................................................................ E-2
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)......................................................................... E-2
Class B Equipment......................................................................................... E-2
European Union Notice......................................................................................... E-2
Japanese Notice..................................................................................................... E-3
Index

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Preface
About This Guide
This user guide provides information for installing, configuring, operating and
cleaning the Compaq DLT Drive. For instructions on using the DLT Drive,
please refer to the manual that came with your drive.
How This Guide is Organized
Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides an overview of the DLT Drive and
installation requirements.
Chapter 2, “Installing an Internal DLT Drive,” provides instructions for the
installation of the Compaq DLT Drive in Compaq servers.
Chapter 3, “Connecting an External DLT Drive,” provides instructions for the
installation of the Compaq DLT Drive as an external unit.
Chapter 4, “Installing the Software Drivers,” covers procedures for the
installation of software drivers to complete the drive installation.
Chapter 5, “Tape Drive Operations,” provides instructions for operating the
DLT Drive efficiently.
Chapter 6, “Tape Drive Cleaning,” describes the cleaning procedure.
Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting,” provides suggestions for problem solving
before and after tape drive installation.
Appendix A,“Power Cord Requirements,” provides the power cord
set requirements.
Appendix B, “Electrostatic Discharge,” provides information on avoiding
electrostatic damage and suggestions for grounding methods.
Appendix C, “Getting Help,” has additional information on the Compaq
Forum of CompuServe and QuickFind.
Appendix D, “Supplemental Information About SCO UNIX,” covers SCO
UNIX configuration requirements and using Legato under SCO UNIX.
Appendix E, “Regulatory Compliance Notices,” contains the compliance
statements from the various worldwide agencies regulating this product.

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Conventions Used in This Guide
Conventions used in this guide are listed below.
WARNING:
Indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result
in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION:
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to
equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Presents clarifying information or specific instructions.
NOTE : Presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information.
Symbols on Equipment
These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous
conditions may exist.
An
y
surface or area of the e
q
ui
p
ment marked with these s
y
mbols
indicates the
p
resence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area
contains no o
p
erator serviceable
p
arts.
WARNING: To avoid risk of injury from electrical shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure.
An
y
surface or area of the e
q
ui
p
ment marked with these s
y
mbols
indicates the
p
resence of a hot surface or hot com
p
onent. If this
surface is contacted, the
p
otential for in
j
ur
y
exists.
WARNING: To avoid risk of injury from a hot component, allow the
surface to cool before touching.

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General Warnings and Cautions
WARNING: Com
p
a
q
ProLiant 2000, 4000, 4500 and 5000 are ca
p
able
of
p
roducin
g
ener
gy
levels that are considered hazardous. Users should
not remove enclosures nor should the
y
b
yp
ass the interlocks
p
rovided for
removal of these hazardous conditions.
Installation of accessories and o
p
tions in areas other than front hot
p
lu
g
ba
y
s should be
p
erformed b
y
individuals who are both
q
ualified in the
servicin
g
of com
p
uter e
q
ui
p
ment and trained in the hazards associated
with products capable of producing hazardous energy levels.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
p
ersonal in
j
ur
y
from hot surfaces,
allow the internal system components to cool before touching them.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or dama
g
etothe
equipment:
■
Do not disable the
p
ower cord
g
roundin
gp
lu
g
. The
g
roundin
gp
lu
g
is
an important safety feature.
■
Plu
g
the
p
ower cord into a
g
rounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is
easily accessible at all times.
Disconnect
p
ower from the
p
roduct b
y
un
p
lu
gg
in
g
the
p
ower cord from
either the electrical outlet or the computer or other product

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or dama
g
etothe
equipment:
■
Do not
p
lace an
y
thin
g
on
p
ower cords or cables. Arran
g
e them so that
no one may accidentally step or trip over them.
■
Do not
p
ull on a cord or cable. When un
p
lu
gg
in
g
from the electrical
outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.
CAUTION: Placin
g
a hand or ob
j
ect other than a ta
p
e cartrid
g
e into the
DLT Drive may damage the tape drive.