Exabyte EXB-8205 User manual

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Copyright Copyright 1994 by Exabyte Corporation. All rights reserved. This item and the
information contained herein are the property of Exabyte Corporation. No part
of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language in any
form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical,
manual, or otherwise, without the express written permission of Exabyte
Corporation, 1685 38th Street, Boulder, Colorado 80301.
Disclaimer Exabyte Corporation makes no representation or warranties with respect to the
contents of this document and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of
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Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to
notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.
Trademark
Notices
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Mammoth, and SCIMON are trademarks of Exabyte Corporation.
Revision
History Revision Date Description
000 May 1994 Initial release
001 Sept 1994 Updated to include XL tape drives
Exabyte Corporation
1685 38th Street
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308061-001
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Safety and
Emissions
Standards
When installed in a manner consistent with Exabytes product integration (that
is, in a shielded cabinet, using shielded cables, proper grounding of the SCSI
bus and input power), Exabyte 8mm tape drives can be expected to maintain
their compliance to the standards listed in this section. It is the responsibility of
the system integrator to certify and/or verify the final product to the relevant
Product Safety, EMI and EMC standards.
❏
UL1950, 1st Edition, Information Technology Equipment Including
Electrical Business Equipment
❏
CSA-C22.2 No. 950-M89, Safety of Information Technology Equipment
including Electrical Business Equipment
❏
EN60950/IEC950/DIN VDE 0805/5.90, Safety of Information Technology
Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment
FCC
Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause interference to radio and television
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
❏
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❏
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
❏
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
❏
Use shielded cables.
❏
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
According to FCC regulations, changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Exabyte Corporation could void your authority to operate the
equipment.
VDE
Notice
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs: Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß das
EXB-8205, EXB-8205XL, EXB-8505, und EXB-8505XL in Übereinstimmung
mit den Bestimmungen der Vfg. 243/1991 und Nr 46/1992 funkentstört sind.
Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde daß Inverkehrgringen dieses Gerätes
angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie auf Einhaltung der
Bestimmungen eingeräumt.
Owner’s Manual 3

Canadian
D.O.C.
Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations
of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique német pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
les limites applicable aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le
règlement sur le broullage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère Des
Communications du Canada.
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Contents
Welcome 7
Identifying the tape drives ...................8
About this manual .......................9
Conventions used in this manual ...............9
For more information .................... 10
1 Installation 11
Preparing for installation .................. 12
Step 1 – Ensure ESD protection ............. 12
Step 2 – Unpack the tape drive and save the materials . 13
Step 3 – Check the tape drive accessories ........ 13
Step 4 – Check the power cord ............. 14
Step 5 – Check the Compatibility Matrix ........ 14
Step 6 – Register your tape drive ............ 15
Step 7 – Set up your system ............... 16
Installing the tape drive ................... 17
Step1–SettheSCSIID ................ 17
Step 2 – Terminate the SCSI bus ............ 20
Step 3 – Install the internal tape drive .......... 23
Step 4 – Install an external tape drive .......... 31
Step 5 – Power on the tape drive ............ 34
Step 6 – Install your software application ........ 37
Step 7 – Test your installation .............. 38
Owner’s Manual 5

2 Operating the tape drive 41
Reading the LEDs ...................... 41
Selecting data cartridges ................... 43
Write-protecting a data cartridge .............. 45
Loading a data cartridge ................... 46
Unloading a data cartridge ................. 47
Resetting the tape drive ................... 48
3 Preventive maintenance 49
Exabyte cleaning cartridges ................. 49
Determining when to clean the tape drive ......... 50
Using the cleaning cartridge ................. 50
Caring for data cartridges .................. 52
Replacing data cartridges .................. 53
4 Troubleshooting 55
Problems with tape drive installation ............ 56
Problems with tape drive operation ............. 57
Problems reported by the application software ....... 59
5 Getting help 61
Contacting Exabyte Sales Support .............. 61
Ordering supplies from Exabyte ............... 63
Returning the tape drive for repair ............. 64
Moving the tape drive .................... 66
Appendix A Installation requirements 67
Appendix B Tape drive specifications 71
Appendix C Glossary 72
Index 75
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W
elcome
Thank you for selecting the EXABYTE
®
EXB-8205, EXB-8205XL,
EXB-8505, or EXB-8505XL 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive. These tape
drives are high-capacity, high-performance, and highly reliable storage
devices for PC, workstation, and local area network (LAN) applications.
All of theses tape drives incorporate a single-ended Small Computer
System Interface (SCSI) and are ideally suited for back-up and restore
tasks, data archiving, and data file interchange. The “eXtended-Length”
(XL) versions of the EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (EXB-8205XL and
EXB-8505XL) provide additional capacity by supporting the
extended-length EXATAPE™ 160m XL 8mm Data Cartridge.
Operating as single-ended SCSI devices, these 5.25-inch half-high
form-factor tape drives can either be installed inside your computer (an
internal tape drive) or, when purchased in an enclosure (an external tape
drive), used as an external peripheral. The external tape drives offer the
following additional features:
o
A fan to provide temperature control
o
A universal self-switching power supply
o
A SCSI ID switch
o
Two SCSI connectors
o
Full safety and agency certification
Owner’s Manual 7

Identifying the tape drives
The orientation of the LEDs (light emitting diodes) distinguishes the
EXB-8205 from the EXB-8505. The following illustrations show the
EXB-8205 and EXB-8505, both without enclosures. The XL drives are
identical in appearance to the non-XL drives except that they have a
raised diamond pattern on the unload button.
EXB-8205 – vertical LEDs (EXB-8205XL – raised diamond
pattern on the unload button)
EXB-8505 – horizontal LEDs (EXB-8505XL – raised diamond
pattern on the unload button)
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About this manual
Use this manual as you install and operate your tape drive. Unless
specifically noted, instructions in this manual apply to all of the tape
drives.
In addition to instructions for installation and operation, this manual
provides information about selecting and maintaining data cartridges,
cleaning the tape drive, obtaining technical assistance, purchasing
supplies, and packing the tape drive for shipment.
This manual assumes that you are familiar with using your application
software. If you are not, take time to familiarize yourself before beginning
this installation.
Conventions used in this manual
This manual uses the following conventions to highlight special information:
Note: Text marked “Note” provides additional information or
suggestions for the topic or procedure being discussed.
#Important: Text marked “Important” will help you
successfully complete a procedure or avoid additional
steps in a procedure.
CAUTION
Boxed text under the heading “Caution” provides information
about how to avoid damaging the tape drive, the data
cartridge, other equipment, or data recorded on tape.
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WARNING !
Boxed text under the heading “WARNING !” provides
information you must know to avoid personal injury.
For more information
o
For detailed information about installing and configuring your SCSI
adapter card, refer to the documentation provided with the card.
o
For detailed information about installing adapter cards and peripheral
devices inside your computer, refer to the documentation provided
with your computer.
o
For information about backing up and restoring data, refer to the
documentation supplied with your application software.
o
For information about the compatibility of Exabyte tape drives with
many software packages, refer to the Compatibility Matrix (308238)
included with your tape drive.
o
For information about supplies and accessories available from Exabyte,
contact Exabyte Direct Sales as described beginning on page 63.
o
For information about Exabyte Sales Support, refer to Chapter 6
beginning on page 61.
o
For detailed tape drive specifications, refer to the EXB-8205 and
EXB-8505 Product Specification for Standard and eXtended-Length
Configurations (510504).
o
For detailed specifications for the external tape drive, refer to the
Mini Tabletop Product Specification (520154).
o
For information about integrating the tape drive into a host system,
refer to EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 Integration and Optimization for
Standard and eXtended-Length Configurations (510505).
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1Installation
This chapter provides information for the following tasks:
o
Preparing for installation
o
Installing the tape drive
o
Installing the application software
o
Testing your installation
To install the tape drive properly, follow all of the instructions in this
chapter. You can use the checklist at the beginning of each section to
keep track of the steps you need to perform.
CAUTION
The tape drives described in this manual are single-ended
SCSI devices. Do not install the tape drives on a differential
SCSI bus.
Owner’s Manual 11

Preparing for installation
To prepare for installation, follow the steps in this section.
3Step Procedure
1 Ensure ESD protection
2 Unpack the tape drive and save the packing materials
3 Check the tape drive accessories
4 Check the power cord
5 Check the Compatibility Matrix
6 Register your tape drive
7 Set up your system
Step 1 – Ensure ESD protection
If you are installing an internal tape drive, follow these procedures to
protect the tape drive from electrostatic discharge (ESD):
o
Turn off all devices attached to your computer, then turn off your
computer.
o
Disconnect all power cables from your computer and attached devices
before starting the installation.
o
If possible, use an antistatic mat and grounded static protection
wristband. If a mat and wristband are unavailable, touch a known
grounded surface (such as your computer’s metal chassis) to discharge
static electricity from your body before handling the tape drive.
o
Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build
up around you.
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o
Leave the tape drive in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install
it. When possible, remove the internal tape drive from its bag and
install it directly into the computer without setting it down. If you
must lay the tape drive down, place it on top of the antistatic bag.
o
Handle the tape drive carefully and by the edges.
o
Do not place the tape drive on the computer cover or on a metal table.
Step 2 – Unpack the tape drive and save the materials
Carefully remove the tape drive from its box. Save all the original
packaging materials in case you need to reship the tape drive. The tape
drive’s packaging helps protect the tape drive from shock, vibration,
moisture, and electrostatic discharge (ESD).
For information about repacking the tape drive for shipment, see page 64.
Step 3 – Check the tape drive accessories
Make sure the tape drive accessory box contains the following items.
External tape drive accessory kit
External SCSI bus
terminator (305157)
SCSI cable for an external
tape drive (305036) Power cord
Internal tape drive accessory kit
Mounting rail kit (305161) SCSI ribbon cable (308195) Power cable (305218)
Owner’s Manual 13
Chapter 1

Additional accessory kit items
Both the internal and external accessory kits also include the following:
One EXATAPE™ 8mm
Data Cartridge
*
*112m for the EXB-8205 and
EXB-8505; 160m XL for the
EXB-8205XL and EXB-8505XL
Compatibility Matrix
Warranty Card
Accessory Guide *
*U.S. and Canada only
Step 4 – Check the power cord
The accessory kit includes a three-conductor power cord for connecting
the tape drive to a power source. If a power cord is not included or is
inappropriate for your power connection requirements, contact your
dealer or Exabyte Sales Support for assistance (see page 61).
Step 5 – Check the Compatibility Matrix
The tape drive must be compatible with your computer and the
application software you plan to use.
To make sure that they are compatible, check the Compatibility Matrix
included in your accessory box. If the Compatibility Matrix indicates that
your tape drive is not compatible with your application software, contact
your dealer for assistance. With your dealer’s assistance you may be able
to make the components compatible by changing the tape drive’s
internal instructions (firmware).
Note: If your dealer asks for the firmware version currently
stored in the tape drive, check the configuration label.
The numbers for the FECODE and EECODE indicate
the firmware version. Refer to the following illustrations
for the location of the label.
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Step 6 – Register your tape drive
Read the warranty card included with your tape drive. Then fill out the
registration card and mail it back to Exabyte.
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Chapter 1

Step 7 – Set up your system
Before installing your tape drive, do the following:
o
Obtain the following tools:
l
Medium-size Phillips screwdriver
l
Small flat-nose pliers
o
Install a SCSI adapter card in your computer (if one is not already
installed). This may also include installing and configuring a device
driver for the adapter card on your computer. Follow the instructions
provided with the adapter card.
o
Select a software application. Check the Compatibility Matrix
included in the accessory kit to determine which application software
is is compatible with your tape drive. (See page 14 for more
information.)
o
Check the documentation provided with your application software to
determine whether the application must be installed before or after
the hardware. Most applications require the software to be installed
after the hardware. See page 37 for software installation guidelines.
o
Make sure you have the required mounting rails. If your computer
uses custom or non-standard rails for mounting devices in a drive bay,
make sure you have the required rails before beginning this
installation.
o
Have your computer’s documentation available for reference. You
may need specific instructions for installing a tape drive into a drive
bay.
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Installing the tape drive
Installing your tape drive requires the following general tasks:
3Step Procedure
1 Set the SCSI ID (pages 17 through 19)
2 Terminate the SCSI bus (pages 20 through 22)
3 For the internal tape drive, install the tape drive in an empty
drive bay (pages 23 through 30)
4 For the external tape drive, connect the tape drive to the SCSI
bus and a power source (pages 31 through 34)
5 Power on the tape drive (pages 34 through 37 )
6 Install your software application (page 37)
7 Test your installation (pages 38 through 39)
Step 1 – Set the SCSI ID
Each device attached to a SCSI bus must have a unique address or SCSI
ID. This SCSI ID, which can be a value from 0 through 7, allows the host
computer communicate with the specific devices attached to the bus.
#Important: Before setting the tape drive’s SCSI ID,
determine the SCSI IDs of all other SCSI devices currently
attached to your SCSI bus (for example, a hard drive or a
CD-ROM reader). These devices may either be installed
inside the computer or attached externally.
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Chapter 1

The tape drives are shipped with the SCSI ID set to 2. If you are
installing the tape drive on an existing SCSI bus and another device (for
example, a hard drive) is already assigned to that ID, you must change
the tape drive’s ID.
Note: Check your system to determine the settings in use. A
SCSI adapter card typically uses a SCSI ID of 6 or 7. A
SCSI hard drive typically uses a SCSI ID of 0 or 1.
Changing the internal tape drive’s SCSI ID
If you are installing an external tape drive, skip to page 19.
1. Locate the SCSI ID jumper block on the back of the tape drive.
2. Using a pair of flat-nose pliers, slide the small plastic jumpers over
the pins on the jumper block to obtain the desired address. Extra
jumpers are shipped in a separate bag. Save the unused jumpers in
case you need to select a different SCSI ID later.
Note: If you want to install a remote switch to allow you to set
the SCSI ID from outside your computer, refer to page 69.
CAUTION
Do not allow loose jumpers to fall inside the tape drive.
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Changing the external tape drive’s SCSI ID
1. Locate the SCSI ID switch on the back of the enclosure.
2. Use a fine-tipped instrument to press the buttons on the SCSI ID
switch until you reach the desired address for your tape drive.
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Chapter 1

Step 2 – Terminate the SCSI bus
The SCSI bus attached to the tape drive must be terminated correctly to
ensure proper operation. To accomplish this, the devices located at the
physical ends of the SCSI bus must have terminators installed. All other
devices attached to the SCSI bus must have the terminators removed.
If your tape drive will be located at the physical end of the SCSI bus, you
must be sure that it is properly terminated. The method you use depends
on whether you are installing an internal or external tape drive.
#Important: If another SCSI device previously
terminated your SCSI bus and will no longer be at the
physical end of the bus, be sure to remove the
terminators from that device.
Terminating an internal tape drive
If you are installing an external tape drive, skip to page 22.
The internal tape drive is shipped with three resistor terminators
installed. Leave these terminators in place if you plan to install the tape
drive at the physical end of the SCSI bus.
If your computer already has another internal SCSI device attached to
the adapter card (for example, a hard drive), you may want to leave that
device at the end of the bus. In this case, you must remove the
terminators from the tape drive.
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