Freecom USB DAT-40ES User manual

HP StorageWorks
DAT USB Tape Drives
user guide
Part number: Q1580–90905
Second edition: February 2007

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Contents
Aboutthisguide .......................... 9
Intendedaudience...................................... 9
Relateddocumentation.................................... 9
Documentconventionsandsymbols .............................. 9
HPtechnicalsupport.................................... 10
Productwarranties..................................... 10
Registeringyourtapedrive ................................. 10
Subscriptionservice .................................... 10
HPwebsites........................................ 11
Documentationfeedback .................................. 11
1Beforeyoustart......................... 13
HPStorageWorksDATmodels................................ 13
Whichoperatingsystemsaresupported? ........................... 14
HowdoIconnectthedrivetomyserver? ........................... 14
Whatarethemountingrequirementsforaninternaltapedrive? ................. 15
Mountingbay..................................... 15
Mountinghardware .................................. 15
UsingtheHPStorageWorksTapeCD-ROM .......................... 15
2Driversandbackupsoftware ................... 17
Installdrivers ....................................... 17
InstallingonWindows ................................. 17
Recommendedinstallprocess,beforeconnectingthetapedrive.............. 17
Alternativeinstallprocess,afterconnectingthetapedrive ................ 17
InstallingonLinux ................................... 18
Upgradebackupsoftware.................................. 18
3InstallinganinternalDATtapedrive ................ 19
Preparemountingbay ................................... 19
Attachmountinghardware ................................. 21
HPProLiantservers................................... 21
Mountingrails................................... 21
Mountingscrews.................................. 22
Otherservers..................................... 22
Installdrive........................................ 23
AttachUSBcable ..................................... 23
Decidewhichcabletouse ............................... 23
TocheckwhetheryourserverhasaninternalUSBport: ................. 24
ConnecttheUSBcable................................. 25
ToaninternalUSB2.0port(asinmanyProLiantservers) ................ 25
ToanexternalUSB2.0port............................. 25
AttachUSBandpowercabletothetapedrive......................... 26
Securethedrive...................................... 27
Mountinghardwareused(HPProLiant) .......................... 27
Nomountinghardwareused .............................. 29
4InstallinganexternalDATtapedrive................ 31
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ConnectingthepowerandUSBcables ............................ 31
5 Verify installation . ....................... 33
6Operatingyourtapedrive .................... 35
Frontpanel........................................ 35
LEDsequencesfortheHPStorageWorksDAT160tapedrive................. 37
LED sequences for the HP StorageWorks DAT 72, DAT 40 and DAT 24 tape drive . . . . . . . . 38
Loadingandunloading................................... 39
Insertingcartridges .................................. 39
Removingcartridges.................................. 40
Removingpowerfromthedrive ............................... 40
7Usethecorrectmedia . ..................... 41
Datacartridges ...................................... 41
HPStorageWorksDAT160tapedrivesandHPDAT160cartridges.............. 41
Compatibility................................... 41
Write-protectingcartridges ................................. 42
Cleaningcartridges .................................... 42
Handlingcartridges .................................... 43
Gettingthemostoutofcartridgesanddrives.......................... 43
8UsingHPOBDR......................... 45
Compatibility....................................... 45
WhatdoesHPOBDRdo? ................................. 45
Remotedisasterrecovery(ProLiantserversonly) ........................ 45
Testingforcompatibility .................................. 45
RunningHPOBDR..................................... 46
Ifrestorefails..................................... 47
9DiagnosticToolsandPerformance................. 49
Diagnostictools...................................... 49
HPLibrary&TapeTools ................................ 49
TroubleshootingwithLibrary&TapeTools......................... 49
PerformanceAssessmentTools................................ 50
Optimizingperformance ................................ 50
10 Troubleshooting . ....................... 51
GeneralProcedure..................................... 51
VerifyingUSBinstallationforoptimumperformance....................... 52
CheckforUSB2.0port(Windows)............................ 52
EnsurethatthetapedriveistheonlydeviceonaUSBhub(Windows)............. 52
Ensurethatthehp_usbstordriverisbeingused(Windows).................. 53
Checkdrivers(Linux).................................. 54
FrequentlyaskedquestionsaboutUSBdrivers ......................... 54
Problemswithcartridges .................................. 54
Thecartridgeisjammed ................................ 55
Thedrivewillnotacceptthecartridge(orejectsitimmediately)................ 55
11Replacinganinternaltapedrive ................. 57
Todisconnectyourdrive .................................. 57
Toreconnectyourtapedrive ................................ 57
12 USB ConfigurationGuide.................... 59
4

USBinHPStorageWorksDATdevices ............................ 59
USBterminology...................................... 59
SettingupaUSBnetwork.................................. 60
USBcables........................................ 60
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Figures
1..FrontviewofHPStorageWorksDAT160tapedrive................. 13
2..FrontviewofHPStorageWorksDAT72and40tapedrive.............. 14
3..RemovingcoverfromtypicalProLiantserver .................... 20
4..RemovingcoverfromtypicalAlphaServer ..................... 20
5..Attachingmountingrails ............................ 21
6..Attachingmountingscrews ........................... 22
7..Installingtapedrive .............................. 23
8..Orientationofinternal4-pinconnector(olderstylepinlayout) ............ 24
9..Connectingtoa4-pinUSBport(olderstylepinlayout) ............... 25
10 ..ConnectingUSBcable ............................. 26
11 ..Attachingpowercable............................. 27
12 ..Securingdrive,mountinghardwareused ..................... 28
13 ..Securingdrive,nomountinghardwareused.................... 29
14 ..ConnectingpowerandUSBcables........................ 31
15 ..Front panel,HPStorageWorksDAT160externaldrive................ 35
16 ..Frontpanel,HPStorageWorksDAT72,DAT40,andDAT24externaldrive....... 36
17 ..Inserting a DAT 160 cartridge into an HP StorageWorks DAT 160 external drive . . . . 39
18 ..Ejecting a DAT 160 cartridge from an HP StorageWorks DAT 160 external drive . . . . 40
19 ..Writeprotectingacartridge........................... 42
20 ..InsertingcartridgeforOBDR........................... 46
21 ..Keepingejectbuttonpresseddown,poweroninOBDRmodel............ 46
22 ..WindowsDeviceManager,USBcontrollers .................... 53
6

Tables
1..Documentconventions .............................. 9
2..Powerrequirements .............................. 15
3..LEDsequences ................................ 37
4..Datacartridgecompatibility........................... 41
5..Cleaningcartridgecompatibility......................... 43
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About this guide
This guide provides information about:
•Installing the HP StorageWorks DAT USB tape drive
•Using the HP StorageWorks DAT USB tape drive
•Troubleshooting the HP StorageWorks DAT USB tape drive
Intended audience
This guide is intended for users who install, operate and maintain the HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive.
Related documentation
In addition to this guide, the following document provides related information:
•‘Starthere’posterforanoverviewoftheinstallationinformationinthisguide(availablein
English, French, German and Japanese)
You can find these documents from the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center website:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
In the Storage section, click Tape Storage and Media and then select your product.
Document conventions and symbols
Table 1 Document conventions
Convention Element
Blue text: Table 1 Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses
Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.com website addresses
Bold text •Keys that are pressed
•Text typed into a GUI element, such as a box
•GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as
menu and list items, buttons, tabs, and check boxes
Italic text Text emphasis
Monospace text •File and directory names
•System output
•Code
•Commands, their arguments, and argument values
Monospace, italic text •Code variables
•Command variables
Monospace, bold text Emphasized monospace text
WARNING!
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death.
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CAUTION:
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.
IMPORTANT:
Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.
NOTE:
Provides additional information.
HP technical support
For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website:
http://www.hp.com/support
Before contacting HP, collect the following information:
•Product model names and numbers
•Technical support registration number (if applicable)
•Product serial numbers
•Error messages
•Operating system type and revision level
•Detailed questions
Product warranties
For information about HP StorageWorks product warranties, see the warranty information website:
http://www.hp.com/go/storagewarranty
Registering your tape drive
Once you have installed and tested your HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drive, please take a few minutes
to register your product on the following website:
http://www.register.hp.com
To ensure your registration is complete, there are a number of questions on the electronic form that are
mandatory. Other questions are optional. However, the more you feel able to complete, the better HP
can meet your needs.
Subscription service
HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber’s Choice for Business website:
http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates
After registering, you will receive e-mail notification of product enhancements, new driver versions,
firmware updates, and other product resources.
After signing up, you can quickly locate your products by selecting Business support and then Storage
under Product Category.
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HP websites
For additional information, see the following HP websites:
•h
ttp://www.hp.com
•http://www.hp.com/go/storage
•http://www.hp.com/service_locator
•http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
•http://www.hp.com/support/downloads
Documentation feedback
HP welcomes your feedback.
To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, please send a message to
[e-mail]. All submissions become the property of HP.
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12 About this guide

1 Before you start
HP StorageWorks DAT models
This guide describes how to install and operate the following HP StorageWorks DAT USB tape drive
models:
•HP StorageWorks DAT 160
•HP StorageWorks DAT 72
•HP StorageWorks DAT 40
•HP StorageWorks DAT 24
For a detailed product specification, please refer to our World Wide Web site (http://www.hp.com).
1. Clean LED 4. Ready LED
2. Tape LED 5. Eject button
3. DriveLED
Figure 1 Front view of HP StorageWorks DAT 160 tape drive
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1
3
2
1. Clean LED 3. Eject button
2. Tape LED
Figure 2 Front view of HP StorageWorks DAT 72 and 40 tape drive
Which operating systems are supported?
HP StorageWorks DAT USB drives can be connected to servers running under Microsoft Windows Server
2000, Server 2003, XP Professional and Linux Kernels 2.6.x. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Tape
Software Compatibility topic on our World Wide Web site (http://www.hp.com/go/connect/)forthe
most recent information about the operating system versions that are supported.
How do I connect the drive to my server?
For optimum performance the drive should be connected to a USB 2.0 port and it should be the only
device on the USB bus. Although the tape drive will function on USB 1.1, performance will be severely
degraded. See also “Verifying USB installation for optimum performance” on page 52. Appropriate
USB cables are supplied with your tape drive.
For internal drives, the USB 2.0 connection may be via an internal port on the server’s system board (as
in many newer ProLiants servers) or an external port on the server’s rear panel.
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What are the mounting requirements for an internal tape
drive?
Mounting bay
You need one industry-standard, 5¼-inch, half-height bay in which to install the HP StorageWorks DAT
tape drive. Power requirements are:
Table 2 Power requirements
Voltage Typical Current Maximum Current
DAT 160 DAT 72/40/24 DAT 160 DAT 72/40/24
5V 1.54 A 0.7 A 1.61 A 0.8 A
12 V 0.26A0.3A1.3A1.0A
Mounting hardware
For many servers, no mounting tray or rails are required. Devices simply slide into the server’s chassis
and are fixed with screws. Other servers have built-in trays or rails.
Rail kits for a number of industry-standard servers may be available. For more details refer to:
http://www.hp.com/go/connect.
Some servers use non-standard mounting rails and do not include spares. If this is the case with your
system, you will have to order these accessories from the server manufacturer before you can install the
tape drive.
Using the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM
The HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM is a central source of information about your tape drive with utilities
for getting the best performance from your tape drive.
Use the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM to check installation, as described in this guide, and to verify
and troubleshoot performance after installation. It helps you to:
•Install your product, which includes access to drivers, and performance information and tools
•Learn about your product
•Register your product
•Buy media online
•Troubleshoot with HP Library & Tape Tools.
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2Driversandbackupsoftware
Install drivers
Installing on Windows
Two drivers are required in order to use HP StorageWorks DAT USB tape drives.
•hpdat: This is the tape driver that works with all HP DAT products. It is regularly updated and is
available on the HP StorageWorks CD-ROM or on the HP Support web site.
•hp_usbstor: This is a USB Storage device used by hpdat and it replaces the Microsoft usbstor
driver for HP USB tape drives. The HP StorageWorks USB DAT drives will work with the Microsoft
usbstor driver, however, HP strongly recommends the use of the hp_usbstor driver as it offers
improved functionality.
The CD contains a driver install package for the following Microsoft Windows operating systems:
Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP. If you prefer to use Windows Device
Manager to install the tape drivers manually, you will find them in the drivers directory on the CD-ROM.
IMPORTANT:
We strongly recommend that you use the installer package on the HP StorageWorks CD-ROM to install
the drivers BEFORE you connect the tape drive.
Updates to the drivers may be provided from time to time on the HP support web site
(http://www.hp.com/support). We recommend that these are installed after using the installer on the
CD-ROM.
Recommended install process, before connecting the tape drive
1. Insert the StorageWorks CD
2. Select the install drivers link.
3. Run the automated installer and follow the process to load the two drivers onto the system.
4. Once you have installed the tape drive and rebooted, as described in this guide, the tape drive will
be detected automatically and the correct driver will be used.
Alternative install process, after connecting the tape drive
If you have not already installed drivers, the Windows Found New Hardware wizard may run when you
power on the server and tape drive.
Either:
Follow the on-screen instructions to search for the required drivers on the CD-ROM.
Or:
1. Cancel the wizard and insert the HP StorageWorks CD-ROM.
2. Select the install drivers link on the CD-ROM.
3. Run the automated installer and follow the process to load the two drivers onto the system.
4. On completion of the installation the tape drive will be ready to use.
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Installing on Linux
The Linux operating system also requires two drivers. These drivers are included with the operating system
andshouldbeloadedautomatically.Seealso“Check drivers (Linux)”onpage54.
Upgrade backup software
It is important to check http://www.hp.com/go/connect for software compatibility and install any
recommended upgrades.
NOTE:
Certain backup applications require you to use their own Tape driver instead of the HP Ultrium Tape
driver.
For optimum performance it is important to use a backup application that is appropriate for your system’s
configuration. In a direct attach configuration, where the tape drive is attached to a standalone server,
you can use backup software that is designed for a single server environment. In network configurations
you will need backup software that supports enterprise environments. HP, Symantec, Legato, Yosemite
and Computer Associates all provide suitable products. Further details about these and other products
that may be appropriate can be found on our connectivity web site.
1. Go to our connectivity web site: http://www.hp.com/go/connect and select tape backup.
2. Select software compatibility.
3. Select your combination of operating system and tape drive model in the table. A list of supported
backup applications is displayed. This will also tell you whether your configuration is compatible
with HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, HP OBDR. (All HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives support HP
OBDR. However, you can only use this feature if your system configuration and backup application
also support it. See “Using HP OBDR” on page 45.)
4. Make sure you have a backup application that supports HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives and
download any upgrades or patches, if required.
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3 Installing an internal DAT tape
drive
If you are installing an external DAT tape drive, please refer to
“Installing an external DAT tape drive” on page 31.
NOTE:
It is important to ensure that you connect your drive to a USB 2.0 port. The drive
willworkonaUSB1.1portbutperformancewillbeseverelydegraded. Seealso
“Verifying USB installation for optimum performance”onpage52.
Prepare mounting bay
CAUTION:
To avoid personal injury or damage to the server or tape drive, ensure that the server is disconnected
from the mains power supply while you install the drive.
1. Assemble the necessary tools and materials:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat-bladed screwdriver (if your server uses slotted screws)
• Torx screwdriver (if your server uses torx screws)
• Your server manuals (for reference during installation)
2. Perform a normal system shutdown and turn off the server and any connected peripherals.
3. Remove the cover and front panel from the server, as detailed in your server’s documentation.
As you work inside the server, you may have to disconnect other signal cables or power cables from
other devices to maneuver the new drive into place. If you have to do this, make a note of their
position and connections so you can put them back correctly later.
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Figure 3 Removing cover from typical ProLiant server
Figure 4 Removing cover from typical AlphaServer
4. Remove the filler panel from a spare 5¼-inch bay of your server, as described in your server’s
documentation. Keep any screws for use in “Secure the drive”onpage27.
5. You are now ready to install your tape drive.
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