Digital Equipment TSZ07 Operating instructions

TSZ07 Tape Drive
Installation/Owner’s Manual
Order Number: EK–TSZ07–IN–003
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TSZ07 Tape Drive
Installation/Owner’s Manual
Order Number: EK–TSZ07–IN–003
Prepared by
Information Design and Consulting
Digital Equipment Corporation •Merrimack, NH 03054

September 1992
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Contents
Preface vii
Chapter 1 Description
1.1 Introduction..........................................1–1
1.2 Description...........................................1–1
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Introduction..........................................2–1
2.2 SitePreparation.......................................2–2
2.3 Installing the Table Top Models (TSZ07-CA, -FA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
2.3.1 Unpacking the TSZ07-CA, -FA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
2.3.2 Removing Packing Material from the TSZ07-CA, -FA . . . 2–4
2.3.3 Unpacking the Accessories Carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
2.3.4 Installing the Cables on the TSZ07-CA, -FA . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
2.3.4.1 SCSI Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
2.3.4.2 Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
2.4 Installing the Cabinet Models (TSZ07-BA/BB, -EA/EB) . . . . . . . . 2–11
2.4.1 Unpacking The Cabinet Models (TSZ07-BA/BB,
-EA/EB) .....................................2–11
2.4.2 Tools and Working Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
2.4.3 Removing the TSZ07-BA/BB, -EA/EB from the
Carton ......................................2–14
2.4.4 Removing the Cabinet from the Skid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16
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2.4.5 Installing the Cabinet Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–19
2.4.6 Remove Packing Material from the TSZ07-BA/BB,
-EA/EB......................................2–22
2.4.7 Opening the Cabinet TSZ07, Alternate Method . . . . . . . 2–24
2.4.8 Unpacking the Small Carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–25
2.4.9 Installing Cables on the TSZ07-BA/BB, -EA/EB . . . . . . 2–25
2.5 Installing Rackmountable Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–25
2.5.1 Unpacking Rackmountable Models (TSZ07-AA, -DA) . . . 2–26
2.5.2 Removing Packing Material from the TSZ07-CA, -FA . . 2–26
2.5.3 Unpacking the Accessories Carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–28
2.5.4 Installing the Rackmountable Tape Drive (TSZ07-AA,
-DA)........................................2–28
2.5.5 Installing the Slides on the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–28
2.5.6 Installing Cables on the TSZ07-AA, -DA . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–30
2.6 Running Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–31
2.6.1 VMSSystems.................................2–31
2.6.2 ULTRIX Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–31
2.6.3 Onboard Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–32
Chapter 3 Operation
3.1 Introduction..........................................3–1
3.2 Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
3.2.1 AC Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
3.2.2 DC Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
3.2.3 Alphanumeric Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
3.2.4 LOAD/REWIND (1) Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
3.2.5 UNLOAD (2) Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
3.2.6 ONLINE (3) Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
3.2.7 WRT EN/TEST (4) Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
3.2.8 DENSITY SELECT (5) Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
3.3 UnitAddress .........................................3–5
3.4 DensitySelection......................................3–6
3.4.1 Power-Up Density Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
3.4.2 Host Density Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
3.4.3 Automatic Density Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
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3.4.4 User Density Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
3.5 ActivityMessages .....................................3–7
3.6 Automatic Tape Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
3.6.1 Manual Tape Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11
3.6.2 Loading High-Static Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14
3.7 Unloading Tape Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14
3.7.1 Manual Unload of Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16
3.8 TapeDriveErrors ....................................3–16
Chapter 4 Preventive Maintenance
4.1 Introduction..........................................4–1
4.2 Maintenance .........................................4–1
4.2.1 Cleaning The Tape Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
4.2.2 Sensors ......................................4–2
4.2.3 AirFilter .....................................4–4
Appendix A Accessories
Figures
1 ModelsofTSZ07 .................................xii
2–1 TSZ07FrontDoor ...............................2–3
2–2 Table Top Enclosure, Top Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
2–3 TSZ07 Cover Retaining Arm - Table Top Model . . . . . . . . . 2–5
2–4 TSZ07RearPanel ...............................2–7
2–5 Typical Standalone SCSI Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
2–6 Typical Daisy Chained SCSI Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
2–7 Cabinet Carton Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
2–8 Cabinet Working Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
2–9 Unpacking Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15
2–10 Raising Leveling Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16
2–11 Deskidding the Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17
2–12 Opening Cabinet Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–18
2–13 Installing the Cabinet Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–21
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2–14 Opening Cabinet Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–23
2–15 TSZ07 Cover Retaining Arm - Rackmount Model . . . . . . 2–27
2–16 Rack Mounting the TSZ07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–29
3–1 FrontPanel ....................................3–2
3–2 Write Enable Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
3–3 Inserting the Tape Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
3–4 Location of the Manual Release Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
3–5 TapePath.....................................3–13
4–1 Tape Path and Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
4–2 AirFilter ......................................4–5
Tables
2–1 Stabilizer Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–19
3–1 ActivityMessage ................................3–8
3–2 ErrorMessages ................................3–17
A–1 Accessories.................................... A–1
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Preface
This manual provides the information needed to install and operate the
TSZ07 Tape Drive.
Structure of this Manual
The manual consists of the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1, System Overview – Includes a general description of the
system and its components, and explains the system features. It also
lists the available system variations.
Chapter 2, Unpacking and Installing – Explains how to prepare the
site and how to unpack, install, and configure the system.
Chapter 3, Operation – Describes the system controls and indicators,
and explains how to use the console commands.
Chapter 4, Preventive Maintenance – Describes the preventive main-
tenance schedule.
Appendix A, Accessories – Contains a list of the available accessories
for the TSZ07 Tape Drive.
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Related Documentation
•KZQSA Module Installation Guide (EK-KZSQA-IG)
•MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor User’s Guide (AA-FM7AE-DN)
•TSZ07 Tape Drive Technical Manual (EK-TSZ07-TM)
•TSZ07 Tape Drive Pocket Service Guide (EK-TSZ07-PG)
•H9642 Cabinet Maintenance Guide (EK-187AA-MG)
•Site Environmental Preparation Guide (EK-CSEPG-MA)
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Where notes, cautions, and warnings are used in this document, specific
types of information are highlighted as follows:
NOTE – Calls the attention to any item of information that may be of
special importance to the reader.
CAUTION – Contains essential information to avoid damage to the
equipment.
WARNING – Contains essential information for the safety of the user.
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Für Bundesrepublik Deutschland und Berlin (West) For Federal Republic
of Germany und West Berlin Pour la République féderale d’Allemagne
et Berlin Ouest
Hochfrequenzgerätezulassung und Betriebsgenehmigung
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß die Einrichtung in Übereinstimmung mit
den Bestimmungen der DBP-Berfügung 523/1969, Amtsblatt 113/1969,
und Grenzwertklasse "A" der VDE0871, funkentstört ist.
Das Zentralamt für Zulassungen im Fernmeldewesen der Deutschen
Bundespost (DBP), hat diesem Gerät eine FTZ-Serienprüfnummer
zugeteilt.
Betriebsgenehmigung
Hochfrequenzgeräte dürfen erst in Betrieb genommen werden, nachdem
hiefür von dem für den vorgesehenen Aufstellungsort zuständigen Fern-
meldeamt mit Funkstörungsmeßstelle die Genehmigung erteilt ist. Als
Antrag auf Erteilung einer Genehmigung dient eine Anmeldepostkarte
(Anhang des Handbuches) mit Angabe der FTZ-Serienprüfnummer. Der
untere Teil der Postkarte ist vom Betreiber zu vervollständigen und an
das örtliche Fernmeldeamt zu schicken. Der obere Teil bleibt beim Gerät.
Betreiberhinweis
Das Gerät wurde funktechnisch sorgfältig entstört und geprüft. Die
Kennzeichnung mit der Zulassungsnummer bietet Inhen die Gewähr,
daß dieses Gerät keine anderen Fernmeldeanlagen einschließlich Funkan-
lagen stört.
Sollten bei diesen Geräten ausnahmsweise trotzdem, z.B. im ungün-
stigsten Fall beim Zusammenschalten mit anderen EDV- Geräten,
Funkstörungen auftreten kann das im Einzelnen zusätzliche Funkstörungs-
maßnahmen durch den Benutzer erfordern. Bei Fragen hierzu wenden
Sie sich bitte an die örtlich zuständige Funkstörungsmeßstelle Ihres Fer-
nmeldeamtes.
Externe Datenkabel
Solite ein Austausch der von Digital Spezifizierten Datenkabel nötig wer-
den, muß der Betreiber für eine einwandfreie Funkentsörung sicher-
stellen, daß Austauschkabel im Aufbau und Abschirmqualität dem Dig-
ital Originalkabel entsprechen.
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Kennzeichnung
Die Geräte werden bereits in der Fertigung mit der Zulassungsnum-
mer gekennzeichnet und mit einer Anmeldepostkarte versehen. Sollte
Kennzeichnung und Anmeldepostkarte übergangsweise nicht mit aus-
geliefert werden kontaktieren Sie bitte das nächstgelegene Digital Equip-
ment Kundendienstbüro.
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Figure 1: Models of TSZ07
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Chapter 1
Description
1.1 Introduction
This chapter contains a brief description of the TSZ07 Tape Drive.
Figure 1 shows the available models.
1.2 Description
The Digital TSZ07 Tape Drive is a high-capacity streaming half-inch tape
drive for data interchange, archival storage, software distribution, on-
line transaction management, and backup for small and large computing
systems. The TSZ07 Tape Drive, which is SCSI 2 compatible, is available
in the following configurations (see Figure 1):
• Standard 40-inch high 19-inch EIA/RETMA Cabinet models
• Rack-mountable model
• Table top model
• Single-ended and differential SCSI
The tape drive reads and writes data at 1600 and 6250 bpi. The drive
uses the industry standard half-inch width tape with any of four reel
sizes, 6.0, 7.0, 8.5, and 10.5 inches. In the TSZ07, the 6-inch reels
Description 1–1

have a lower load reliability (85%) than the larger reels (98%) for ANSI
compatible tapes. Any reel with less than 600 feet of tape may require manual
loading (the 6-inch reel holds 600 feet). The TSZ07 requires at least 300 feet
of tape on the reel to operate.
1–2 Description

Chapter 2
Installation
2.1 Introduction
This chapter explains how to unpack, install, and configure the tape
drive. There are three unpacking procedures:
• Cabinet Models (TSZ07-BA/BB, -EA/EB)
• Table Top Models (TSZ07-CA, -FA)
• Rackmountable Models (TSZ07-AA, -DA)
TSZ07 models with -BA/BB, -CA, and -AA designations are single-ended
drives. TSZ07 models with -EA/EB, -FA, and -DA designations are
differential drives.
CAUTION
Single-ended drives (TSZ07-AA, -BA/BB, -CA) can not be
connected to the same SCSI bus as the differential drives
(TSZ07-DA, -EA/EB, -FA). The differential drives require
a differential SCSI adapter or interface.
Installation 2–1

2.2 Site Preparation
No special site preparation is required, although peripherals operating in
office areas can be affected by static discharge, temperature changes, and
extremes of humidity. These conditions may cause poorer operation and
decrease the dependability of the TSZ07 Tape Drive. Good site planning
will decrease these effects and ensure dependable operation. Use the site
preparation data sheets in the Site Environmental Preparation Guide for
information on environmental conditions that can effect the TSZ07 Tape
Drive.
The TSZ07 Tape Drive is equipped with a cooling fan to maintain a
safe internal operating temperature. The power supply has an over-
temperature sense circuit which disables all power supply output when
activated. Cycling the rear panel ac power switch restores normal
operation.
So that air flow is not restricted, a minimum clearance of two inches
is required at the tape drive’s rear panel. The front panel must not be
covered.
2.3 Installing the Table Top Models (TSZ07-CA, -FA)
Installation of the table top TSZ07 requires the following:
1. Unpacking the TSZ07.
2. Unpacking the accessories box.
3. Installing the cables.
When these procedures are complete you can operate the TSZ07 (see
Chapter 3 for operating information).
2.3.1 Unpacking the TSZ07-CA, -FA
The table top TSZ07 is shipped in one large and one small carton. The
large carton contains the TSZ07 tape transport. The smaller carton
contains documentation, a cleaning kit, a SCSI cable, a power cord, and
a reel of magnetic tape. There is a SCSI terminator mounted on the rear
of the TSZ07.
Remove the TSZ07 and all other items from the shipping carton and
place the TSZ07 on a flat surface. After unpacking the TSZ07, check the
shipping documents to ensure that the correct model has been shipped.
2–2 Installation

If anything is missing, damaged, or incorrect, contact the dealer from
whom the equipment was ordered.
Remove any tape securing the front door (see Figure 2-1). The TSZ07
is shipped with a plastic packing ring on the take up hub which
must be removed before it can be operated. To remove the packing
ring, place the TSZ07 in the tape access position, as described in the
following section.
Figure 2–1: TSZ07 Front Door
Installation 2–3