Fujitsu Siemens Computers LTO-3 User manual
Operating Manual
English
Streamer LTO-3 half height
400GB/800GB
SCSI Ultra320
Are there...
... any technical problems or other questions you need clarified?
Please contact our Help Desk (see warranty card as well as chapter "Troubleshooting" in this
manual).
The latest information on our products, tips, updates, etc., can be found on the Internet under:
www.fujitsu-siemens.com
Herausgegeben von/Published by
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH
Bestell-Nr./Order No.: A26361-H986-Z100-1-7619
Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany
AG 0207 02/07
Streamer LTO-3 half height
400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320
OPERATING MANUAL
Streamer LTO-3
half height
400GB/800GB
SCSI Ultra320
OPERATING MANUAL
February 2007 edition
Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other software and hardware names referred to in the manual are generally also registered
trademarks whose use is also subject to legal conditions.
Copyright ©2007
All rights, including rights of translation, reproduction by printing, copying or similar methods,
even of parts are reserved.
Offenders will be liable for damages.
All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design,
are reserved.
Delivery subject to availability. Right of technical modification reserved.
This manual was produced by
cognitas. Gesellschaft für Technik-Dokumentation mbH
www.cognitas.de
Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 1
Functions...................................................................................................................................... 1
Notational conventions ................................................................................................................. 2
Important notes..................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Manufacturer's notes .................................................................................................................... 3
Environmental protection.............................................................................................................. 3
Cleaning notes ............................................................................................................................. 5
Notes on working with magnetic tape cartridges.......................................................................... 6
How to order magnetic tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges .......................................... 6
Installing the streamer .......................................................................................................................... 7
Setting streamer ........................................................................................................................... 8
Mounting the streamer ............................................................................................................... 10
Mounting position ...............................................................................................................10
Connecting the streamer ............................................................................................................ 11
Using the streamer ............................................................................................................................. 12
Control button/function key......................................................................................................... 12
Ejecting cartridge in normal operation................................................................................ 12
Ejecting cartridge in emergency operation......................................................................... 13
Handling magnetic tape cartridges............................................................................................. 14
Initializing /deleting magnetic tape cartridges .................................................................... 14
Loading a cartridge.............................................................................................................14
Unloading a cartridge ......................................................................................................... 15
Using cartridge write protection.......................................................................................... 15
Problems with magnetic tape cartridges ............................................................................ 16
Emergency reset ................................................................................................................ 16
Meaning of the LED indicators ........................................................................................................... 17
Software installation ........................................................................................................................... 18
Windows..................................................................................................................................... 18
LINUX......................................................................................................................................... 19
SOLARIS.................................................................................................................................... 19
Firmware flash............................................................................................................................ 19
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................. 20
Technical data .................................................................................................................................... 23
A26361-H986-Z100-1-7619 English
Introduction
The Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 is a drive for magnetic tape
cartridges.
The streamer is a mass storage which is especially suited for the following applications:
• Backup of hard disk drives
• Data archiving
• Data acquisition
• Data exchange
• Software distribution
• Emergency recovery
This manual contains all the information you require to install and operate the streamer.
To install the streamer, you need some knowledge of hardware. Make sure you observe the
instructions in the "Important notes" chapter of your computer's operating manual.
!
The streamer has to be operated only in SCSI Bus mode LVD (Low Voltage Differential).
SCSI Bus mode SE (Single Ended) is not allowed and leads to losses speed and to
exceeding abrasion of the streamer and magnetic tape cartridges.
Pay attention to an appropriate SCSI configuration in Bus mode LVD during the
connection of the streamer (controller, cabling, and timing).
i
In the event of any problems occurring, please contact your sales outlet or your customer
service center.
Further information
• How to mount the streamer into the computer is described in the following manuals:
− Operating manual for your computer
− Technical Manual for your computer
• Information about the SCSI interface can be found in the following manuals:
− Technical Manual for the SCSI board
− Operating manual for your computer
− Technical Manual for your computer
• For information on the required SCSI drivers and the backup software, refer to the software
documentation.
Functions
i
In order to operate the streamer, the computer must therefore have a SCSI interface of the
type Ultra160 or Ultra320 and the appropriate SCSI drivers must be installed.
The streamer is equipped with the following properties/functions:
●a SCSI interface of the type Ultra320 HD (high density), wide (16 bit) LVD/SE (Low Voltage
Differential or Single-Ended)
●a 68-pin Wide SCSI port
●a memory capacity of 400 Gbyte (without compression) or 800 Gbyte (with 2:1-compression).
●a maximum continuous data transfer rate of up to 60MB per second with compression
●an internal buffer of 128 MB
A26361-H986-Z100-1-7619 English - 1
Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320
Notational conventions
In this manual the following notational conventions can be found:
!
Pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol. Failure to observe
this warning endangers your life, destroys the system, or may lead to loss of
data. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to loss of data, invalidate
your warranty, destroy the device, or endanger your life.
Indicates important information, which is required to use the system
properly.
i
►Text which follows this symbol describes activities that must be performed in
the order shown.
T
his font Represents outputs on the screen.
Indicates names of programs, commands or menu items.This font
"Quotation marks" Indicate names of chapters, hard disks, CD, DVD and terms that are being
emphasized.
2 - English A26361-H986-Z100-1-7619
Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320
Important notes
!
In this chapter you will find information regarding safety which is essential to take note of
with your streamer.
Safety
This device complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment, including
electronic office machines for use in an office environment. If you have any questions, contact your
sales outlet or your customer service center.
●This device has been developed for use in approved systems with a fire-proof casing (in
accordance with IEC 950 / EN 60950).
●Please observe the notes on power loss and environmental conditions in the "Important notes"
chapter of the computer's operating manual.
●Please observe the safety information provided in the "Important notes" chapter in the
computer’s operating manual.
Manufacturer's notes
CE certificate
The shipped version of this drive complies with the requirements of the EC Guideline
89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic compatibility".
Compliance was tested in a typical system configuration.
When installing the streamer, observe the specific installation notes in the Operating
Manual or Technical Manual for the receiving device.
Environmental protection
Environmentally friendly product design and development
This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu-Siemens Computers standard
”environmentally friendly product design and development". This means that the designers have
taken into account decisive criteria such as durability, selection of materials and coding, emissions,
packaging, the ease with which the product can be dismantled, and the extent to which it can be
recycled.
This saves resources and thus reduces the harm done to the environment.
Notes on saving energy
Devices that do not have to be switched on permanently should not be switched on until they are
used and should be switched off during long breaks and upon completion of work.
Notes on packaging
Please do not throw away the packaging. We recommend that you do not throw away the original
packaging in case you need it later for transporting your system unit. If possible, the system unit and
the devices should only be transported in their original packaging.
A26361-H986-Z100-1-7619 English - 3
Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320
Notes on dealing with consumables
Please dispose of printer consumables and batteries in accordance with local government
regulations. Lithium batteries may not be disposed of with household rubbish according to the EU
directive. They must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste.
All batteries containing pollutants are marked with a symbol (a crossed-out garbage can). In addition,
the marking is provided with the chemical symbol of the heavy metal decisive for the classification as
a pollutant:
Cd Cadmium
Hg Mercury
Pb Lead
The following applies for Germany:
Private consumers can return batteries free of charge after use at the point of sale or in its immediate
vicinity.
Notes on labeling plastic casing parts
Please avoid sticking your own labels on plastic casing parts wherever possible, since this makes it
difficult to recycle them.
The final consumer is obligated to return defective or used batteries to the seller or to the return
points established for this purpose
Restriction on the use of dangerous materials in electrical and electronic devices (ROHS)
In accordance with EC directive 2002/95/EC, the internal magnetic tape drive is subject
to restrictions on the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic
devices.
Take-back, recycling and disposal
The device may not be disposed of with household rubbish. This appliance is labeled in
accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning used electrical and
electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances
as applicable throughout the EU. To return your used device, please use the return and
collection systems available to you. You will find further information on this at
www.fujitsu-siemens.com/recycling
For details on take-back and reuse of devices and consumables within Europe, see the manual
„Returning used devices“, contact your Fujitsu Siemens Computers branch office/subsidiary or our
recycling center in Paderborn:
Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Recycling Center
D-33106 Paderborn
Tel.: ++49 5251 8 18010
Fax: +49 5251 818015
4 - English A26361-H986-Z100-1-7619
Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320
Cleaning notes
!
Do not carry out preventative cleaning.
Wait until the streamer requests cleaning!
The streamer requires cleaning in two ways:
– via a flashing LED indicator "Clean"
– via a message within the backup application.
The streamer should be cleaned immediately following the request.
Only use cleaning cartridges of the type "LTO Cleaning Cartridge".
Do not carry out wet cleaning!
1
CleanTapeDriveReady
_
Ê
►To clean the write/read head place the
cleaning cartridge into the drive bay.
The streamer automatically carries out cleaning in
less than two minutes and then automatically
ejects the cartridge.
1
= drive bay
If the environmental conditions require tightened cleaning, an additional cleaning can be done after
approximately 100 hours of tape operation.
In case of heavier streamer soiling, or heavier wearing of the tapes used, the request for cleaning
may be indicated sooner (see section "Control button/function key").
A26361-H986-Z100-1-7619 English - 5
Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320
Notes on working with magnetic tape cartridges
Although magnetic tape cartridges do not require any special maintenance, some basic rules should
be followed:
!
General
●Keep the cartridges out of direct sunlight.
●Place the cartridges not near magnetic fields.
●Always leave the protective cover over the opening for the write/read head.
●Never touch the magnetic tape.
When operating
●The cartridges are not to be operated in high-humidity and in dusty environments.
●Do not remove the magnetic tape cartridge from the streamer while it is being read or
written.
●Do not switch off the system while a magnetic tape cartridge is being read or written.
●Always leave the protective cover over the opening for the write/read head. Never
touch the magnetic tape.
●Acclimate new magnetic tape cartridges to the ambient temperature up to four hours
prior to use.
●As a rule, wind new magnetic tape cartridges forward once to the end of the tape and
rewind to the beginning, and then clean the streamer using a cleaning cartridge (see
the section "Cleaning notes").
Storage
●Always observe the conditions for storing archiving cartridges (see the chapter
"Technical data").
●Do not store the cartridges in high-humidity and in dusty environments.
●Always keep the magnetic tape cartridges in the protective covers provided.
●Never store cartridges in high temperatures.
●Rewind the cartridges once a year to prevent them from sticking.
!
The use of unsuitable cleaning methods can result in drive failure and void the warranty.
The streamer requires cleaning in two ways:
– via a flashing LED indicator "Clean"
– via a message within the backup application.
The streamer should be cleaned immediately following the request.
How to order magnetic tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges
i
Magnetic tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges (for dry cleaning) can be ordered with the
Fujitsu Siemens Computers price list (SysARC, PC-ARC).
The offered types of magnetic tapes comply with the requirements of the streamer.
6 - English A26361-H986-Z100-1-7619
Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320
Installing the streamer
!
When installing the streamer, make sure that the ventilation slits (1) on the front of the
streamer are not blocked.
Please note the information provided in the operating manual of the computer or in the
"Safety" booklet.
1
CleanTapeDriveReady
_
Ê
The following steps must be performed to install the streamer:
●Setting the jumpers
●Mounting the streamer
●Connecting the streamer
i
The current driver, firmware and tools can be found:
●on the CD-ROM “TapeSupport“, as attachment to this streamer
(the files are standing in the folder “LTO3 HP 5.25‘‘ HH (H986)“).
●on the Internet under http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support
Search for “lto“ in the full-text search
or
●search, based on the Primergy server system in which your streamer is embedded,
under the assortment "Industry standard server".
●on the Internet under ftp://ftp.fujitsu-siemens.com/fsc/supportcds
Search for “tapesupport“.
Please use the listed web links also for an update or when the CD-ROM "TapeSupport" is
old or nonexistent.
!
A26361-H986-Z100-1-7619 English - 7
Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320
Setting streamer
The streamer can be set by means of jumpers.
1
2
48NC
2
1248NC
3
1248NC
5
1248NC
12
1248NC
9
1248NC
6
1248NC
TERMPOWER
SCSI ID
Position of jumpers on back of drive
SCSI address (jumpers SCSI ID 0, SCSI ID 1, SCSI ID 2, SCSI ID 3)
Every device on the SCSI bus must have its own SCSI address (ID).
The preset SCSI address is 6.
If the preset SCSI address 6 is already used by another SCSI device, the jumpers must be installed
as specified in the following table.
Select drive SCSI ID 0 SCSI ID 1 SCSI ID 2 SCSI ID 3
Select drive 15 + + + +
Select drive 14 – + + +
Select drive 13 + – + +
Select drive 12 – – + +
Select drive 11 + + – +
Select drive 10 – + – +
Select drive 9 + – – +
Select drive 8 – – – +
Select drive 7 + + + –
Select drive 6 – + + –
Select drive 5 + – + –
Select drive 4 – – + –
Select drive 3 + + – –
Select drive 2 – + – –
Select drive 1 + – – –
Select drive 0 – – – –
+ = installed, – = not installed
i
SCSI address 7 is always reserved for the SCSI controller.
8 - English A26361-H986-Z100-1-7619
Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320
Termination power (TERM POWER jumper)
The TERM POWER jumper sets the power supply for the terminating resistors on the SCSI bus. The
terminating resistors can be provided with power by the drive or the SCSI bus.
Termination power via the streamer = TERM POWER inserted
TERMPOWER
Termination power via other SCSI devices = TERM POWER not inserted
TERM POWER jumper not inserted = power supply from SCSI bus
i
The terminating resistors of the SCSI bus should be as far as possible provided by the
SCSI adapter (add-on card or onboard). This is the default setting (TERM POWER not
inserted) of the streamer.
Termination/terminating resistor
The last device at both ends of the SCSI bus must be equipped with a terminating resistor. Devices
that are not connected to the end of the SCSI bus must not be terminated.
If you run the streamer as the last device on the SCSI bus, you must connect an active terminating
resistor to the SCSI interface of the streamer. The active wide SCSI terminating resistor can either
already have been integrated in the SCSI cable or be connected as a separate connector.
i
A passive or SE terminating resistor is not allowed.
A26361-H986-Z100-1-7619 English - 9
Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320
Mounting the streamer
The streamer requires a 5 ¼" mounting location of half height.
It can be mounted horizontally or vertically.
►Switch off the system and open the casing.
►If required, attach the mounting rails.
►Set the correct SCSI ID.
!
SCSI ID 7 is used by the SCSI-Controller, don’t set this ID.
The preset SCSI address is 6.
►Mount the streamer into the system.
►Attach the SCSI cable to the SCSI adapter (add-on card or onboard) or to the SCSI backplane
(periphery box, e.g. SX10).
!
Ensure that the SCSI bus operates in LVD mode.
Some SCSI controller allow the connection of devices to SE and LVD/SE. Connect in such a
case the SCSI cable always to the LVD/SE connector, never to the SE connector (see the
Quick Start Guide)
SCSI Bus mode SE (Single Ended) is not allowed and leads to losses speed and to
exceeding abrasion of the streamer and magnetic tape cartridges.
Mounting position
T
he streamer can be installed either in a horizontal or in a vertical different position.
CleanTapeDriveReady
C
leanT
apeD
riveR
eady
CleanTapeDriveReady
C
leanT
apeD
riveR
eady
!
Do not cover the ventilation slots at the front of the streamer.
The streamer must be cooled sufficiently.
Do not expose the streamer to extreme environmental conditions (see chapter
"Technical Data"). Protect the streamer from dust, humidity and heat.
The streamer must not installed headfirst.
10 - English A26361-H986-Z100-1-7619
Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320
Connecting the streamer
2
3
1
►Plug the power supply cable of the
server (4-pin) or the peripherie box
into the power supply socket of the
streamer (1).
►Plug the SCSI cable (68-pin) of the
data line of the server or the
peripherie box (SCSI controller or
SCSI back plane) into the SCSI
interface of the streamer (3).
1 = Power supply connector
2 = Jumpers
3 = SCSI interface
If you run the streamer as the last device on the SCSI bus, you must connect an
active terminating resistor to the SCSI interface of the streamer. The active wide
SCSI terminating resistor can either already have been integrated in the SCSI cable
or be connected as a separate connector.
i
A26361-H986-Z100-1-7619 English - 11
Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320
Using the streamer
The control interface consists of the control button, the LED indicators and the mechanism of
inserting or ejecting a cartridge.
CleanTapeDriveReady
_
Ê
12345
6
1 = LED-indicator "Clean“
2 = LED-indicator "Tape"
3 = LED-indicator " Drive "
4 = LED-indicator " Ready "
5 = Control button/function key
6 = Ventilation slits
!
When a cartridge is removed, the cartridge door may remain open. In this case, make sure
that the cartridge door is closed again. Otherwise the streamer may be damaged.
Control button/function key
The control button/function key (5) can be used for three different functions:
– to eject the cartridge in normal operation
– to eject the cartridge in emergency operation (emergency removal)
– Emergency reset of the streamer
Ejecting cartridge in normal operation
►Press the control button/function key (5) briefly (about 1 second)
The cartridge is ejected (see section “Unloading a cartridge").
!Ensure that all system operations are completed. Otherwise a data loss can be the result.
12 - English A26361-H986-Z100-1-7619
Table of contents
