HP 5243 User manual

5243 Tape Drive
Installation and User’s
Guide
Abstract
This guide provides information about installing, operating, and maintaining the 5243
tape drive on HP NonStop™ servers. This guide is written for those who install or
maintain the 5243 tape drive.
Product Version
N.A.
Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs)
This guide supports G06.29 and all subsequent G-series RVUs and H06.06 and all
subsequent H-series RVUs until otherwise indicated by its replacement publication.
Part Number Published
542758-003 July 2006

Document History
Part Number Product Version Published
542758-002 N.A. May 2006
542758-003 N.A. July 2006

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5243 Tape Drive Installation and
User’s Guide
Index Figures Tables
What’s New in This Manual iii
Manual Information iii
New and Changed Information iii
About This Manual v
Notation Conventions v
1. Overview and Features
Overview 1-1
NonStop S-Series Servers 1-2
NonStop NS-Series Servers 1-3
Features 1-3
Specifications 1-3
2. Installing and Configuring the Tape Drive for the NonStop S-
Series Server
Installation 2-1
Configuration 2-4
ServerNet/DA 2-4
PMF CRU 2-4
3. Operation
Front Panel 3-1
Loading and Unloading Tape Cartridges 3-3
Inserting Tape Cartridges 3-3
Removing Tape Cartridges 3-4
Using Correct Media 3-5
Data Cartridges 3-5
Write-Protecting Cartridges 3-6
Cleaning Tape Cartridges 3-7
Handling Tape Cartridges 3-7

Contents
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4. Troubleshooting
4. Troubleshooting
Problems With Tape Cartridges 4-1
The Tape Cartridge Is Jammed 4-1
The Tape Drive Will Not Accept the Tape Cartridge (or Ejects It Immediately) 4-2
A. Specifications
Weight of Tape Drive Components A-1
Technical Specifications A-2
Capacity A-2
Performance A-2
Media A-2
Tape Format A-2
Power Specifications A-3
Environmental Specifications A-3
Safety and Compliance
Index
Figures
Figure 1-1. Front View of Tape Drive 1-1
Figure 1-2. Configuration for the NonStop S-Series Server 1-2
Figure 1-3. Configuration for the Integrity NonStop NS-Series Server 1-3
Figure 2-1. Front View of Tape Drive 2-1
Figure 2-2. Rear View of Tape Drive 2-2
Figure 3-1. Front View of Tape Drive 3-1
Figure 3-2. Inserting a Tape Cartridge 3-3
Figure 3-3. Ejecting a Cartridge 3-4
Figure 3-4. Write-Protecting a Cartridge 3-6
Figure A-1. Tape Drive Dimensions A-1
Tables
Table 2-1. SCSI Cables 2-2
Table 3-1. Tape Drive LEDs 3-2
Table 3-2. Data Cartridge Compatibility 3-5
Table A-1. Weight of Tape Drive Components A-1

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What’s New in This Manual
Manual Information
5243 Tape Drive Installation and User’s Guide
Abstract
This guide provides information about installing, operating, and maintaining the 5243
tape drive on HP NonStop™ servers. This guide is written for those who install or
maintain the 5243 tape drive.
Product Version
N.A.
Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs)
This guide supports G06.29 and all subsequent G-series RVUs and H06.06 and all
subsequent H-series RVUs until otherwise indicated by its replacement publication.
Document History
New and Changed Information
Indicated support for G-series RVUs in this section.
Part Number Published
542758-003 July 2006
Part Number Product Version Published
542758-002 N.A. May 2006
542758-003 N.A. July 2006

What’s New in This Manual
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New and Changed Information

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About This Manual
Notation Conventions
Hypertext Links
Blue underline is used to indicate a hypertext link within text. By clicking a passage of
text with a blue underline, you are taken to the location described. For example:
This requirement is described under Backup DAM Volumes and Physical Disk
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1Overview and Features
This section includes:
Overview
The tape drive is designed for file backup and archive applications for NonStop
servers. It comes in a tabletop configuration and has built-in power-on-self-test (POST)
diagnostics.
The tape drive uses a DAT72 drive and is designed to use a 170-meter DAT72 tape
cartridge. The tape drive is also backward compatible with the DDS-3 tape format. It is
not backward compatible with DDS-2 or DDS-1 tape formats.
Overview 1-1
Features 1-3
Figure 1-1. Front View of Tape Drive

Overview and Features
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NonStop S-Series Servers
NonStop S-Series Servers
The tape drive connects to a ServerNet/DA, IOMF2 CRU, or PMF CRU on the HP
NonStop S-series server with a SCSI cable.
Figure 1-2. Configuration for the NonStop S-Series Server
SCSI Cable
Tape Drive
NonStop
S-Series
Server

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NonStop NS-Series Servers
NonStop NS-Series Servers
An M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI router must be used to connect the tape drive to
the Fibre Channel ServerNet adapter (FCSA) on the HP Integrity NonStop NS-series
server. For more information, refer to the M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router
Installation and User’s Guide and the Fibre Channel ServerNet Adapter Installation and
Support Guide.
Features
The DAT72 tape drive can store 36 GB of data per DAT72 cartridge and up to 72 GB of
data in compressed mode (assuming a 2:1 compression factor). The tape drive has
both read and write heads and can perform read-after-write (RAW) data checking.
Specifications
For the tape drive specifications, refer to Appendix A, Specifications.
Figure 1-3. Configuration for the Integrity NonStop NS-Series Server
Fiber Cable
SCSI Cable
Tape Drive
NonStop
NS-Series
Server
Fibre Channel to SCSI Router

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Specifications

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Installing and Configuring the Tape
Drive for the NonStop S-Series
Server
This section includes:
Installation
1. Unpack and check the shipment.
2. Choose a site for the tape drive.
3. Place the tape drive on a flat, sturdy, and level surface. The device should be
placed in an environment that is free of dust and humidity.
Installation 2-1
Configuration 2-4
Figure 2-1. Front View of Tape Drive
Power Switch

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Installation
4. Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the top SCSI port at the rear of the tape
drive. See Figure 2-2 for the location.
5. Hand tighten the screws to secure the cable to the unit.
6. Connect the opposite end of the SCSI cable to the NonStop S-series server.
The tape drive can connect to the ServerNet/DA, IOMF2 CRU, or PMF CRU on
the NonStop S-series server.
You can use any of the SCSI cables listed in Table 2-1.
7. Place a terminator on the bottom SCSI port of the tape drive.
8. Check that the power button on the front of the tape drive is off.
9. Connect the power cord to the AC power receptacle on the rear of the tape drive.
Check that the power cord is fully seated.
Note. The tape drive’s SCSI ID comes preconfigured to SCSI ID 5. If you need to change
the SCSI ID, use a screwdriver. Do not use a lead pencil.
Figure 2-2. Rear View of Tape Drive
Table 2-1. SCSI Cables
Model Number Description
519-003W 3 meter copper SCSI cable
519-015W 15 meter copper SCSI cable
519-020W 20 meter copper SCSI cable
519-023W 23 meter copper SCSI cable
AC Power Receptacle Fan SCSI Ports SCSI ID

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Installation
10. Connect the other end of the power cord to a nearby AC power outlet.
11. Power on the tape drive by pressing the power switch on the front of the unit. For
the location, see Figure 2-1 on page 2-1.
Note. The tape drive does not have protection against lightning surges. Customers in high-risk
areas should use external surge protection rated for use in their location and be able to handle
the power demand of the tape drive.

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Configuration
Configuration
ServerNet/DA
To add the tape drive to the server configuration database, use the SCF ADD TAPE
command. Before issuing this command, check that the tape drive is installed properly.
To add the tape drive:
-> SCF
-> ADD TAPE $DAT72, SENDTO STORAGE, LOCATION (1,1,51), SAC
1, DEVICEID 5, PRIMARYCPU 0, BACKUPCPU 1
-> START TAPE $DAT72
-> STATUS TAPE $DAT72, DETAIL
For complete details about the ADD and STATUS commands, including
command syntax, see the SCF Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem.
PMF CRU
To add the tape drive to the server configuration database, use the SCF ADD TAPE
command. Before issuing this command, check that the tape drive is installed properly.
To add the tape drive:
-> SCF
-> ADD TAPE $DAT72, SENDTO STORAGE, LOCATION (1,1,50),
DEVICEID 5, PRIMARYCPU 0, BACKUPCPU 1
-> START TAPE $DAT72
-> STATUS TAPE $DAT72, DETAIL
In this example:
•The LOCATION attribute specifies the location (group, module, and slot) of
the PMF CRU (adapter) to which the tape drive is attached.
•The DEVICEID attribute shows the device ID that is configured for the
device. This ID must match the SCSI ID that is physically set in the device.
•The PRIMARYCPU attribute specifies the processor in which the primary
tape process should execute.
•The BACKUPCPU attribute specifies the processor in which the tape
process starts its backup process.
For more information about the ADD and STATUS commands, see the SCF
Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem.

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3Operation
This section includes:
Front Panel
Front Panel 3-1
Loading and Unloading Tape Cartridges 3-3
Using Correct Media 3-5
Figure 3-1. Front View of Tape Drive
1 2 3 4 5
1. Tape LED
2. Clean LED
3. Cartridge Door
4. Eject Button
5. Power Switch

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Front Panel
There are two LEDs, labeled Tape and Clean. Table 3-1 shows the meaning of
different patterns of LEDs.
Table 3-1. Tape Drive LEDs
Tape LED Clean LED Meaning
On Off The cartridge is loaded, and the tape drive is
ready.
Flashing
Slowly Off The cartridge is loading or unloading, or self- test is in progress.
Flashing
Rapidly Off The cartridge is loaded, and activity is occurring.
Off or
Flashing On This is the Error Condition Signal. The tape drive performed a comprehensive self-test
during power-up. If a hard error causes the self-
test to fail, the clean light changes to steady
amber.
Off or
Flashing Flashing Slowly This is the Media Caution Signal.
1. Wait for the current operation to finish.
Then insert a different tape and repeat the
operation that was being performed.
2. If the Media Caution Signal does not
appear this time, it indicates that the
original cartridge was nearing the end of its
useful life. Copy any data you want to keep
from the original tape onto a new tape if
possible. Then discard the old tape.
3. If the Media Caution Signal appears again
with the second tape, the tape heads need
cleaning.
4. If the Media Caution Signal appears after
using a cleaning cartridge, the cleaning
cartridge has probably expired and should
be discarded.
Flashing
Slowly Flashing Slowly When the two LEDs flash alternately, the tape drive is in disaster recovery mode.

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Loading and Unloading Tape Cartridges
Loading and Unloading Tape Cartridges
Inserting Tape Cartridges
1. Insert a cartridge into the slot on the front panel. As the cartridge is inserted, the
tape drive takes it and performs a load sequence.
2. The Tape light flashes green while the tape drive performs its load sequence.
When the cartridge is loaded, the Tape light shows steady green.
Figure 3-2. Inserting a Tape Cartridge
1
2
1. Cartridge Door
2. Arrow Indicates Leading Direction

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Removing Tape Cartridges
Removing Tape Cartridges
1. Press the Eject button on the front panel.
2. The tape drive completes any task it is currently performing, winds the tape to the
beginning, and ejects the cartridge. The sequence takes about 25 seconds for a
write-enabled cartridge and 10 seconds for a write-protected cartridge.
Caution. Never try to remove a tape cartridge before it is fully ejected.
Figure 3-3. Ejecting a Cartridge
Caution. To ensure reliable operation, do not remove power from the tape drive during read,
write, fast-search, load, and unload activities.
Eject Button