IBM 20/40GB 4MM Guide

20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive
Installation and Using Guide
SA23-1233-01

Second Edition (April 2001)
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety Information” on page v and
“Appendix B. Notices” on page 29.
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Note
Before you install this product and use this information, be sure to read the product warranties and
notices information included with the system unit into which you are installing the product.

Contents
Safety Information.......................v
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices.................vii
About This Book .......................ix
ISO 9000 ..........................ix
Related Publications ......................ix
Trademarks .........................ix
Chapter 1. Overview ......................1
Tape Drive Environment and Use ..................2
Media Grades .......................2
Tape Handling and Storage ...................2
Environmental Issues .....................2
Tape Drive Cleaning.....................3
SCSI Hardware Issues ....................3
Microcode Updates......................3
Summary .........................3
Front View of the 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive............4
Cleaning the Tape Drive .....................4
SCSI Hardware Issues .....................4
Chapter 2. Preparing to Install the 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive .....5
Verifying Your Software Requirements ................5
Checking Prerequisites .....................5
Needed Tools and Documentation .................5
Planning Your SCSI Device Layout .................5
Determining Your SCSI Address ..................6
Chapter 3. Installing the 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive ........9
Handling Recommendations ....................9
Setting the SCSI Address.....................9
Jumper Pin Positions on the 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive .......10
Installing and Connecting the Tape Drive ...............11
Configuring the 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive ............11
Verifying the Installation .....................12
Updating Microcode Levels....................12
Chapter 4. Using the 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive .........13
Operator Controls .......................13
Unload Button .......................13
Indicator Lights........................14
Status Lights .......................14
Loading and Unloading a Tape Cartridge ...............16
Loading a Tape Cartridge ...................16
Unloading a Tape Cartridge ..................16
Emergency Eject Feature ...................17
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Cleaning the Tape Drive.....................17
Chapter 5. Using the Media ...................19
Types of Tape Cartridges ....................19
Recommendations for Data Cartridge Usage ..............20
Prolonging Head Life......................20
Data Cartridge Erasure .....................21
Storage and Shipping Environments.................21
Tape Cartridge Storage ....................21
Operating in Harsh Environments..................22
Setting the Write-Protect Switch ..................22
Ordering Tape Cartridges ....................23
Appendix A. Communications Statements ..............25
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ..........25
European Union (EU) Statement ..................26
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement .........26
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements .........26
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada. . . 26
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement .......26
VCCI Statement .......................27
Radio Protection for Germany ...................27
Appendix B. Notices .....................29
Reader’s Comments — We’d Like to Hear From You ..........31
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Safety Information
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage
on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the
responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and
grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for
the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system,
ensure that the power cables for those devices are unplugged before the
signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the
existing system before you add a device.
Use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables to
prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical
potentials.
During an electrical storm, do not connect cables for display stations, printers,
telephones, or station protectors for communication lines.
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Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage the device and your system unit. To avoid
damage, keep this device in its anti-static protective bag until you are ready to install it.
To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, follow the precautions listed below:
vLimit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.
vHandle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
vDo not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.
vDo not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device.
vWhile the tape drive is still in its anti-static package, touch it to an unpainted metal
part of the system unit for at least two seconds. (This drains static electricity from the
package and from your body.)
vRemove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit
without setting it down. If it is necessary to set the device down, place it on its
static-protective package. (If your device is an adapter, place it component-side up.)
Do not place the device on your system unit cover or on a metal table.
vTake additional care when handling devices during cold weather, as heating reduces
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
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About This Book
This book provides information about the 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive, and how
to plan your SCSI device layout, set the SCSI address, install the tape drive, and use
the tape drive. Use this book along with your specific system unit and operating system
documentation.
ISO 9000
ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and manufacturing
of this product.
Related Publications
The following publications contain related information:
vSystem unit documentation for information specific to your hardware configuration
vAIX operating system documentation for information specific to your software
configuration
The AIX documentation library is available at the following Web address:
http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/aix/library/. Select Technical Publications. Aix
documentation is also contained on the AIX Documentation CD which was shipped
with your AIX operating system . The documentation is made accessible by loading
the documentation CD onto the hard disk or by mounting the CD into a CD-ROM
compatible drive.
Trademarks
The following term is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the
United States, other countries, or both:
vAIX
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of
others.
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