HP C5726A - SureStore DLT 80E Tape Drive User manual

HP SureStore DLT Removable Tape Drive
DLT 80m
User’s Guide

HP SureStore DLT
Installation Guide
Installation Overview
For further
details, see:
Before you start:
❑Check the packing list inside this guide.
❑Check system prerequisites.
page 1-2
Step 1: Attach local language labels, if necessary page 1-3
Step 2: Install the tape drive page 1-3
1Ensure the drive extractor lever is in the out position.
2Slide the tape drive, locking lever at the bottom, into an empty bay of
an HP SureStore H/A Tape Array 5500. It needs to mate with the
connectors at the back of the bay.
3Push the extractor lever in until it locks the drive in position.
On Completion
Power on the system and check that the tape drive is operational. Insert
the HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM. It contains drivers, backup software
and various utilities.
page 1-4
Register the tape drive page 1-5
Overview
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Copyright © 2000 Hewlett-Packard Limited.
The information contained in this document is
subject to change without notice.
This document contains proprietary information
which is protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this document may be
photocopied, reproduced or translated to another
language without the prior written consent of
Hewlett-Packard Limited.
Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors
contained herein or for incidental or consequential
damages (including lost profits) in connection with
the furnishing, performance, or use of this material
whether based on warranty, contract, or other legal
theory.
March 2000
Part Number: C7456-90902
Printed in the UK
The DLTtape logo is a trademark of Quantum
Corporation in the U.S. and other countries
Windows®is a U.S. registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation
UNIX®is a registered trademark of X/Open
Company in the U.S. and other countries
Product Details
Write your tape drive details here so you can find them easily if you need them.
Model name:
Model number:
Serial number:
Date purchased/installed:
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Contents
Installation Overview inside front cover
1 Installing Your Removable Drive in an HP SureStore H/
A Tape Array 5500
Before You Start 1-2
Check the Contents of the Box 1-2
Step 1: Attach Local Language Labels if Necessary 1-3
Step 2: Install the Tape Drive 1-3
On Completion: 1-4
Verify the Installation 1-4
Install Backup Software and Driver 1-4
Registering Your Tape Drive 1-5
Replacing the Drive 1-6
2 Operating the Drive
Front Panel 2-2
Operating the Drive 2-4
Using the Cartridge Locking Handle 2-4
The Power-On Self-Test 2-7
3 Care of the Drive and Tape Cartridges
Cleaning the Tape Heads 3-2
Types of Tape Cartridges 3-3
Write-Protecting a Cartridge 3-4
Taking Care of Data Cartridges 3-5
Inspecting Cartridges Before Loading and After Unloading 3-5
How to detect a lost leader in a tape drive: 3-6
Handling Tape Cartridges 3-7
Labeling Cartridges 3-7
Operating Conditions 3-8
Conditioning Cartridges 3-8
Storing Cartridges 3-8
Transporting Cartridges 3-8
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Contents
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4 Tape Cartridge Densities and Compression
Density 4-2
Changing the Density and Compression for Writing 4-2
5 Troubleshooting
HP TapeAssure 5-2
If the Self-Test Fails 5-2
Other Problems 5-3
6 Product Specifications and Ordering Information
Product Specification A-2
Physical Specification A-2
Performance Specification A-2
Power Requirements A-2
Interface Specification A-2
Environmental Specification A-3
Vibration and Shock Tolerance A-3
Reliability Specification A-4
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Specification A-4
Ordering Information A-4
7 Customer Support
Warranty B-2
Hewlett-Packard Year 2000 Warranty B-4
Service and Support B-4
Contacting Customer Support B-6
Index
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1
Installing Your Removable Drive in
an HP SureStore H/A Tape Array
5500
This chapter describes how to install a removable HP SureStore DLT 80m
drive in an HP SureStore H/A Tape Array 5500.
Note For an overview of the installation process, see inside the front cover.
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Installing Your Removable Drive in an HP SureStore H/A Tape Array 5500
Before You Start
1-2
Before You Start
Check the Contents of the Box
Unpack the box containing the drive and identify the following items:
If any items appear to be missing or damaged, contact your supplier or the
delivery company.
❑Cleaning
cartridge
❑HP SureStore DLT™ drive ❑DLTtapeIV™
cartridge
❑HP SureStore Tape
CD-ROM containing:
•HP TapeAssure
•TapeAlert utilities
❑Warranty Registration
card and labels
❑Front panel labels
in different
languages
❑User’s Guide
(Please discard
unused languages in
recycling bin)
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Step 1: Attach Local Language Labels if Necessary
1-3
Step 1: Attach Local Language Labels if Necessary
A set of labels for the front panel in several different languages is provided
with the drive. Identify those with your local language, peel them from the
backing paper and stick them firmly tothe front panelof the drive over the
English-language labels.
Step 2: Install the Tape Drive
1Ensure that the extractor lever on the drive is in the out position, as shown
in the picture.
2Lift the drive carefully and turn it so that it is on its side with the extractor
lever at the bottom.
3Align the rear of the drive with the guides on the bottom of the
HP SureStore H/A Tape Array 5500.
4Slide the drive along the guides until the connectors on the back mate with
the connectors at the back of the enclosure.
1Push the extractor lever in until it locks the drive in position.
Figure 1.1 HP SureStore H/A Tape Array 5500 showing five drives installed.
NOTE •SCSI IDs for drives in the tape array are set on the back panel of the
array.
•If you are installing fewer than five drives in the tape array, you need to
use a blanking plate.
See the documentation with the tape array for details.
extractor lever
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On Completion:
1-4
On Completion:
Verify the Installation
Once you have installed the tape drive, you should verify that it is
functioning properly before you store your valuable data. If you have a
Windows 95/98, Windows NT or NetWare system, the HP TapeAssure
softwareprovidedontheHP SureStore TapeCD-ROMwillperformaseries
of tests to verify that the drive has been properly installed and provide
guidance on what to do if there is a problem.
1When it is powered up, the drive runs its self-test, which takes about 13
seconds if no cartridge is loaded. At the end of the self-test, only the green
“Operate Handle”light should be lit (assuming there is no cartridge in the
drive). Read more about the front panel lights in Chapter 2.
Note These instructions assume that the HP SureStore H/A Tape Array 5500 is
powered on when you install the drive. If it is powered off, you will need to
switch it on again and the drives will power up in sequence.
2Verify that the tape drive installation was successful.
If you are installing on a Windows 95/98, Windows NT, or NetWare system,
use HP TapeAssure to verify that the tape drive is operational.
SelectHPTapeAssurefromtheWindowsStartmenu. (Ifyoudid notinstall
TapeAssure in Step 1, install it now from the Welcome page on the
HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM.) No other backup software should be
running at the same time.
•Have a blank cartridge ready for the backup and restore test, which you
should perform to check that the drive can write data to tape. (For tape
loading instructions, see page 2-5.)
Install Backup Software and Driver
Before you can use the tape drive, you will need a backup application with
driver software that supports your tape drive model.
Depending on which backup software you use, the driver may be supplied
on the HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM, your backup software disks, or your
operating system disks. See the README file on the HP SureStore Tape
CD-ROM for which drivers are available for your specific model.
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Registering Your Tape Drive
1-5
Registering Your Tape Drive
You must register with HP to ensure that you benefit from the full 3-year
warranty period. The second and third years of warranty are subject to
registration within 30 days.
You can register electronically on the internet or you can use the Warranty
Registration card that is provided with your drive.
In order to ensure your registration is complete, there are a number of
questions on the registration card and electronic form that are mandatory.
Other questions are optional. However, the more you feel able to complete,
the better HP can meet your needs. (If you wish, you may register your
drive and choose not to receive any further information from HP.)
If you have internet access, register electronically as described below.
1Select the “Warranty Registration”topic on the HP SureStore Tape
CD-ROM.
2Select the “Register on the Web”link. This links you to HP’s Warranty
Registration web site.
3Complete the registration form. Optional questions are marked with an
“*”and the text is in red.
4Clickthe Submitbuttontoforward yourregistrationimmediately to HP.
If you do not have internet access:
1Complete the Warranty Registration card supplied with the drive.
Mandatory questions are in black, bold text.
2Post or fax the completed form to HP.
What Next?
If the tape drive has passed the tests run by HP TapeAssure, you can be
confident that you have installed it correctly. You are now ready to put it to
regular use backing up your system. See your backup application’s
documentation for instructions on how to back up and restore data.
Chapter 2 provides details of how to operate your drive. Make sure you read
Chapter 3 regarding the care of the drive and cartridges.
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