Fujitsu SDLT 160 GBYTE User manual

SDLT 160/320 GBYTE
BETRIEBSANLEITUNG
OPERATING MANUAL
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Ausgabe Juni 2003
June 2003 edition

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Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................1
Notational conventions ..............................................................................................................1
Important notes..................................................................................................................................2
Safety........................................................................................................................................2
Manufacturer's note...................................................................................................................2
Notes on working with magnetic tape cartridges........................................................................2
Cleaning notes...........................................................................................................................3
Installing the streamer.......................................................................................................................4
Setting jumpers..........................................................................................................................4
Installing the streamer ...............................................................................................................6
Connecting the streamer............................................................................................................6
Operation...........................................................................................................................................7
Meaning of the indicators...........................................................................................................7
Switching the drive on................................................................................................................7
Loading a cartridge....................................................................................................................8
Unloading a cartridge.................................................................................................................8
Recommended magnetic tape cartridges...................................................................................8
Technical data...................................................................................................................................9

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Introduction
The streamer SDLT 160/320 GBYTE is a drive for magnetic tape cartridges with a storage capacity
of 160 Gbyte (without compression) or 320 Gbyte (with 2:1 compression).
Thanks to its performance capability (high capacity and rapid data transmission) the streamer is
ideally suited for data backup of network systems.
The streamer has a configurable SCSI interface and supports the following SCSI interface types:
•LVD (Low Voltage Differential)
•SE (Single Ended)
In order to operate the streamer, the computer must therefore have a SCSI host adapter and the
appropriate SCSI drivers must be installed.
This brief operating manual provides you with an overview of how to operate the streamer.
To install the drive, you need some knowledge of hardware. Make sure you observe the instructions
in the "Important notes" chapter of your computer's operating manual.
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In the event of any problems occurring, please contact your sales outlet or our customer
service center.
Further information
For details of the drive mounting procedure refer to the Operating Manual for the computer.
Information on the SCSI interface is contained in the documentation of the SCSI host adapter.
For information on the required SCSI drivers and the backup software, refer to the software
documentation.
Additional information on the streamer SDLT 160/320 GBYTE is also provided in the manual "SDLT
Product Manual" on the Internet (http://manuals.fujitsu-siemens.com).
Notational conventions
The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:
!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.
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Supplementary information, remarks, and tips follow this symbol.
ÊText which follows this symbol describes activities that must be performed in
the order shown.
"Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters, disks, and terms that are being emphasized.

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Important notes
!In this chapter you will find information regarding safety which is essential to take note of
with your drive.
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 our 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 note
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 drive, observe the specific installation notes in the Operating
Manual or Technical Manual for the receiving device.
Notes on working with magnetic tape cartridges
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Magnetic tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges for the streamer can be ordered directly
from:
IT Distribution Shop (formerly Siemens Plus Shop)
Telephone: 01805 / 252 723, Fax: 01805 / 252 724
http://www.spls.de/en/index.cfm
Additional information is contained in the manual "SDLT Product Manual".

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Although magnetic tape cartridges do not require any special maintenance, some basic rules should
be followed:
!General
•The cartridges are not to be placed near magnetic fields.
•Avoid subjecting the magnetic tape cartridges to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
•Never touch the magnetic tape.
•Never drop the magnetic tape cartridges.
Check the magnetic tape according to the "SDLT Product Manual".
Also observe the notes in the "SDLT Product Manual".
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 drive while it is being read or
written.
•Do not switch off the system while a magnetic tape cartridge is being read or written.
Storage
•The cartridges are not to be stored in high-humidity and in dusty environments.
•Store the magnetic tape cartridges in an upright position, if possible.
Write protection
The magnetic tape cartridges have a slide switch which can be used to activate and deactivate write
protection.
Write protection is activated when the switch is moved to the left (arrow pointing down) and the
orange surface is visible.
Detailed information on the slide switch can be found in any cartridge box.
Cleaning notes
•If the yellow "Cleaning Required" indicator is illuminated, the read/write head on the drive must
be cleaned. Use the cleaning tape provided for this purpose.
•Remove the cleaning tape from the drive once cleaning has been completed.
•Do not use DLT cleaning cartridge for an SDLT drive.
•The cleaning cartridge can be used up to 20 times.
•Observe the notes in the "SDLT Product Manual".

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Installing the streamer
!Please note the information provided in the operating manual of the computer or in the
"Safety and Ergonomics" booklet.
The following steps must be performed to install the streamer:
•Setting jumpers
•Mounting the streamer
•Connecting the streamer
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The drivers required for operating SCSI drives are either part of the operating system or
are provided with the software.
Setting jumpers
The drive can be set by means of jumpers. The jumpers can be found on the rear of the drive.
Pin 1
12
3
4
5
1 = Connection for diagnostic purposes
2 = Plug-in jumper for Wide SCSI
configuration
3 = Plug-in jumper for Termination Power
4 = Plug-in jumper for SCSI address
5 = Connection for RS-422 (loader)
Pin 1 is drawn bold in each case.
Connection for diagnostic purposes
This connection is only for internal use.
Wide SCSI configuration
With this plug-in jumper you can configure the streamer for Wide SCSI.
Pin pair 1/2 inserted = 8-bit SCSI
Pin pair 1/2 not inserted = 16-bit SCSI (Wide SCSI)

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Default setting:
Pin pair 1/2 not inserted = Wide SCSI
Termination Power
The Termination Power jumper sets the power supply for the terminating resistors on the SCSI bus.
The terminating resistors can be provided with power by the streamer or the SCSI bus.
Pin pair 1/2 inserted = power supply from the streamer
Pin pair 1/2 not inserted = power supply from SCSI bus
Default setting:
Pin pair 1/2 not inserted = power supply from SCSI bus
SCSI address
Every device on the SCSI bus must have its own SCSI address (ID). The SCSI address for the
streamer is set using the pin pairs 1/2 to 7/8.
The streamer is set to the SCSI address 6 in the default setting (jumpers on pin pair 3/4 and pin pair
5/6 inserted). If pin pair 9/10 is inserted, the firmware setting will be bypassed and the value from
the jumper setting will be used.
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SCSI address 7 is always reserved for the SCSI controller.
SCSI address Pin pair 9/10 Pin pair 7/8 Pin pair 5/6 Pin pair 3/4 Pin pair 1/2
0+––––
1+–––+
2+––+–
3+––++
4+–+––
5–––––
6+–++–
7+–+++
8++–––
9++––+
10 + + – + –
11 + + – + +
12+++––
13+++–+
14++++–
15+++++
+ = installed
– = not installed

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Connection for RS-422 (loader)
The connector is not in use.
Termination/terminating resistor
The required bus connection is always located on the end of the cable. The drive has no terminating
resistors of its own.
Installing the streamer
The streamer requires a 5 ¼" mounting location of full height. It can be installed horizontally or
vertically.
!When mounting the streamer, ensure that the ventilation slits on the streamer are kept
free.
ÊInstall the streamer as described in the Operating Manual or Technical Manual for the
computer.
Connecting the streamer
The ports can be found on the rear of the streamer.
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ÊPlug the power supply cable (4-pin) into the power supply socket of the streamer (1).
ÊPlug the Wide SCSI cable (68-pin) into the Wide SCSI interface of the streamer (2).