IBM OPTIONS 12/24 GB User manual

12/24 GB, DDS/3 4mm
Internal Tape Drive
User's Guide
OPTIONS
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Contents
Safety: Read First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
About This Book ........................ vi
Part 1: Quick Installation Guide ................................................ 1-1
Part 2: User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Before You Begin ....................... 2-1
Backup and Restore Server Software .............. 2-2
Installing the Drive ...................... 2-3
Step 1. Selecting a SCSI ID .................. 2-3
Step 2. Preparing for Installation ................ 2-3
Step 3. Setting the SCSI ID .................. 2-4
Step 4. Mounting the Drive .................. 2-5
Step 5. Connecting Cables and Terminating the Chain ..... 2-6
Step 6. Completing the Installation ............... 2-7
Step 7. Updating the Configuration .............. 2-7
Step 8. Installing Backup and Restore Software ........ 2-7
Using the Drive ........................ 2-8
Using the Indicator Lights ................... 2-8
Loading and Unloading Data Cartridges ............ 2-9
Cleaning the Drive ...................... 2-10
Packing the Drive ...................... 2-10
Part 3: Appendixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Appendix A. Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Appendix B. Cartridge Format Compatibility ...... 3-11
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Appendix C. Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Appendix D. Help and Service Information ........ 3-13
Step 1: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Step 2: Preparing for the Call ................ 3-14
Step 3: Placing the Call to IBM ............... 3-14
Appendix E. Product Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Appendix F. Notices and Trademarks ........... 3-17
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About This Book
This manual contains information on the 12/24 GB DDS/3 4 mm
Internal Tape Drive. The manual is divided into the following parts:
Part 1 contains:
Abbreviated installation and usage instructions in the following
languages:
Part 2 contains:
 Product description
Detailed installation instructions
Detailed usage information
Part 3 contains:
 Safety information
 Product specifications
Help and Service information
 Warranty
Notices and trademarks
Note: The illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from
your hardware.
English German
French Spanish
Italian Brazilian Portuguese
Japanese
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Part 1: Quick Installation Guide
The 12/24 GB1 DDS/3 4 mm Internal Tape Drive is a SCSI-2 Fast
tape drive for backing up and restoring data and archiving files. In
addition to the User's Guide, the option package contains the
following:
12/24 GB DDS/3 4 mm Internal Tape Drive, with white 5.25-inch
bezel attached
One data cartridge
One cleaning cartridge
Four M3 x 0.5 x 6 mm mounting screws
One SCSI converter for attaching a 50-pin device to a 68-pin
cable
Two 3.5-inch bezels, one white and one black
One black 5.25-inch bezel
Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be
sure to retain your proof of purchase and packing material. They
might be required to receive warranty service.
The following section is an overview of the installation instructions.
For more detailed information and a list of tested server backup and
restore software, see “Backup and Restore Server Software” on
page 2-2.
CAUTION: Read the Safety Information in Appendix A,
page 3-1, before installing this product.
Installing the Drive
Follow these instructions to install your tape drive:
1. All devices attached to a SCSI adapter must have a unique SCSI
identification number (ID). Select a SCSI ID for the tape drive in
the range of 0 to 6. The SCSI ID must be one that is supported
by your SCSI host adapter. The tape drive is shipped with the
SCSI ID preset to 0. Do not assign an ID of 7 because this is
normally used for the SCSI host adapter.
2. Turn off all attached devices. Turn off the computer. Unplug the
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power cords for the computer and all attached devices; then open
the computer.
3. Before opening the static-protective bag containing the tape drive,
touch the bag to an unpainted metal surface on the computer for
at least two seconds. This will drain any accumulated static
electricity from the bag and your body. Remove the drive from
the static-protective bag. If you must put the drive down, place
the drive on the static-protective bag. Do not touch any exposed
components on the drive.
To install the drive, refer to the following drive backpanel
illustration.
.1/SCSI connection
.2/Jumper block
.3/Power connection
4. Use the jumper block .2/ to set your SCSI ID. The following
illustration shows the ON and OFF positions for the jumpers.
Jumper ON Jumper OFF
15
16
13
14
11
12
9
10
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
Pin 7 Omitted
.1/SCSI ID area
.2/Active Termination Enabled
.3/Termination Power On
Area .1/ is where you will set your SCSI ID. Refer to the
following table in order to determine the settings required:
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5. Determine if you have a 3.5-inch bay or a 5.25-inch bay for
installation. If you have a 5.25-inch bay available, use the tape
drive as it is, or you can use the black 5.25-inch bezel which is
included in your option package. If you only have a 3.5-inch bay
available, remove the side rails on the tape drive and replace the
5.25- bezel with either of the included 3.5-inch bezels, as
illustrated in the following picture.
6. Mount the tape drive in either a horizontal or vertical position.
The drive has two sets of mounting holes to allow for a number
Pins 5-6 Pins 3-4 Pins 1-2 SCSI ID of mounting positions. There are two holes .1/ .2/ in each set;
use only one set of mounting holes. The following illustration
shows the mounting holes on only one side of the drive.
Insert each of the screws through a drive-bay mounting hole into
a threaded screw hole on the tape drive; then tighten with a
screwdriver.
7. To install the cables, refer to the following illustration:
Off Off Off 0
Off Off On 1
Off On Off 2
Off On On 3
On Off Off 4
On Off On 5
On On Off 6
On On On 7
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When you connect SCSI drives to the SCSI adapter, start with the
SCSI connector on the cable that is farthest from the adapter.
Then, with each additional device, work your way in from the far
end back towards the adapter. Connecting the devices in this
order ensures the best possible signal quality. Connect the SCSI
and power cables to the tape drive connectors. Ensure that pin 1
of the SCSI cable aligns with pin 1 of the SCSI connector. Pin 1
is usually a different color than the other pins so that it can be
easily identified. If your SCSI cable is a different size than the
connector on your tape drive, use the converter that is included in
the option package. For more information, see “Step 5.
Connecting Cables and Terminating the Chain” on page 2-6.
8. If the tape drive is the last device on the SCSI chain, the chain
must be terminated at the drive. To terminate the SCSI chain,
you must set the Active Termination Enabled jumper to ON. To
locate the Active Termination Enabled jumper, refer to the
illustration on page 1-2. There is also an illustration on page 1-2
which shows how to set jumpers to ON or OFF.
9. Replace the computer cover and secure it in place. Reconnect the
power cord and any other signal cables. Turn on all attached
devices; then turn on the computer. Ensure that the appropriate
advanced SCSI programming interface (ASPI) device drivers are
installed to support the tape drive. These device drivers are
usually provided with the SCSI adapter. You might need to
reconfigure your SCSI adapter. See the documentation that
comes with your computer or adapter.
10. After the power is turned on, or after any power reset, the tape
drive performs a power-on self test. This is indicated by both
LEDs blinking for about 5 seconds. It is important to make sure
the drive is empty during the self-test. Do not try to insert a
cartridge into the tape drive during the self-test.
11. Install your backup and restore software. Follow the installation
and operating instructions included with your software to begin
using the tape drive. For more information, see “Backup and
Restore Server Software” on page 2-2.
12. If your computer does not recognize your tape drive during the
computer’s power-on self test (POST) or if you receive startup
errors, run the configuration-setup utility program as described in
the documentation that comes with your computer.
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Using the Drive
The following section is an overview of the instructions for using your
tape drive. For more detailed information, see “Using the Drive” on
page 2-8.
The indicator lights on the drive front panel are:
Left (green): This light indicates cartridge status. When the light
is on, the cartridge is inserted and ready for use. When flashing,
the drive requires cleaning or the cartridge needs to be replaced.
Right (amber): This light indicates drive status. When the light
is on, the drive is reading or writing to tape. When the light is
flashing, a hardware fault has occurred. If this happens, the drive
might need to be replaced. See the warranty in Appendix E, or
contact your IBM reseller.
For writing data, use only IBM 59H3465 data cartridges. For more
information on compatible cartridges, see Appendix B.
On the back of the data cartridge, set the switch to the right for
write-protect or to the left for write-enable. Insert the data cartridge
into the drive. When the left indicator light comes on, the tape drive
is ready for read and write operations. To unload a cartridge, press
the unload button.
When the left indicator light flashes, the tape drive requires cleaning.
Clean the drive as soon as possible after the indicator light begins
flashing. To clean the tape drive, insert the cleaning cartridge which
comes with your drive. For more information, see “Cleaning the
Drive” on page 2-10.
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Part 2: User's Guide
Product Description
The 12/24 GB8 DDS/3 4 mm Internal Tape Drive is a Fast SCSI-2
tape drive for backing up and restoring data and archiving files. Tape
cartridges can each store 12 GB of data. If you use data compression,
you might store up to 24 GB on a cartridge at a transfer rate of up to
7 GB an hour, depending on the data content.
In addition to the User's Guide, the option package contains:
12/24 GB DDS/3 4 mm Internal Tape Drive
One data cartridge
One cleaning cartridge
Four M3 x 0.5 x 6 mm mounting screws
One SCSI converter for attaching a 50-pin device to a 68-pin
cable
One 3.5-inch bezel
Before You Begin
To install this drive, you must have the following:
Single-ended SCSI host adapter meeting the SCSI-2 Fast
standards
Documentation for your computer, SCSI bus adapter, or external
enclosure
Screw driver for the mounting screws
Flat-nose pliers to remove and set jumpers (optional)
Backup and restore software
 Device drivers
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Backup and Restore Server Software
The tape drive has been tested with the following server backup and
restore software: Note: Backup software manufacturers continually change which
devices are supported by their software. If your specific software is
not shown above, contact your software manufacturer for updated
information.
Software for SCO
Legato Networker v 5.0 for SCO
Software for Windows NT
Cheyenne ARCserve v 6.0 for Windows NT
Seagate Backup Exec v 6.0 Rev 90 for Windows NT
Microsoft NT 3.51 (native tape support)
Microsoft NT 4.0 (native tape support)
Software for Windows 95
Seagate Backup Exec v 2.0 for Windows 95
Seagate DTA v 2.05 for Windows 95
Software for NetWare
Cheyenne ARCserve v 6.0 for NetWare
Seagate Backup Exec v 7.01b for NetWare
Software for OS/2
IBM ADSM/2 for OS/2
Seagate Sytos Premium v 2.2 for OS/2
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Installing the Drive
Follow these steps to install the tape drive.
Step 1. Selecting a SCSI ID
Each device on a SCSI bus must have its own SCSI ID. You can
select a SCSI ID for the tape drive in the range of 0 to 7. The SCSI
ID must be one that is supported by your SCSI host adapter. Refer to
your SCSI host adapter documentation for the range of and the relative
priority of the IDs supported. The tape drive is shipped with the SCSI
ID preset to 0.
Follow these guidelines to select a SCSI ID:
Assign the tape drive to the lowest priority ID available.
Assign the higher-priority ID numbers to those devices that are
most often used or are faster than other devices in the chain.
Do not assign an ID of 7 because this is normally the highest
priority ID and it is used for the SCSI host adapter.
If you are installing the tape drive in a RAID storage enclosure,
the lowest SCSI IDs might be reserved for hard disk drives.
Assign the tape drive to the lowest available SCSI ID.
Depending on your computer, there are several ways to view your
current SCSI ID setting:
For most IBM computers, press F1 during the startup, after the
memory check completes.
Use your SCSI adapter’s utility programs, if available.
Inspect the installed SCSI devices to see how the IDs are set.
For more information, refer to the documentation that comes with your
computer or SCSI bus adapter.
Step 2. Preparing for Installation
Refer to the drive backpanel illustration during installation.
The tape drive components are:
.1/ SCSI connector
.2/ Jumper block
.3/ Power connector
To prepare for installation:
1. Turn off all attached devices. Turn off the computer. Unplug the
power cords for the computer and all attached devices; then open
the computer. For specific information on opening your computer
refer to the documentation that comes with your computer.
Attention: Tape drives are sensitive to static electricity discharge.
The drives are wrapped in a static-protective bag to prevent damage.
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2. Before opening the static-protective bag containing the tape drive,
touch the bag to an unpainted metal surface on the computer for
at least two seconds. Make sure to touch a metal surface before
touching the drive, to ground any accumulated static energy.
Remove the drive from the static-protective bag. If you must put
the drive down, place the drive on the static-protective bag.
Step 3. Setting the SCSI ID
Use the jumper block, .2/ in the back panel illustration on page 2-3,
to set your SCSI ID. To set your jumpers, refer to the following
illustrations. Remove and position jumpers to obtain the ID. If
necessary, use a pair of flat-nose pliers to remove the jumpers. The
following illustration shows the ON and OFF positions for jumpers.
Jumper ON Jumper OFF
15
16
13
14
11
12
9
10
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
Pin 7 Omitted
.1/SCSI ID area
.2/Active Terminator Enabled
.3/Termination Power On
Area .1/ on the jumper block, above, is where you will set your SCSI
ID. Refer to the following table in order to determine the settings
required:
Pins 5-6 Pins 3-4 Pins 1-2 SCSI ID
Off Off Off 0
Off Off On 1
Off On Off 2
Off On On 3
On Off Off 4
On Off On 5
On On Off 6
On On On 7
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Step 4. Mounting the Drive
Mount the tape drive and then firmly attach the signal and power
cables to it. If there is insufficient working space to attach the
connectors after mounting the drive, attach the cables first. To mount
the drive:
1. Locate an available bay or space in your computer to mount the
tape drive. The drive can be mounted in either a horizontal or
vertical position. Remove the cover plate from the bay selected.
2. The drive housing has two sets of four mounting holes .1/ .2/
to provide a number of mounting positions. Use one of the two
sets of mounting holes that provides the best fit and mounts the
drives securely. The illustration shows the pairs of hole on only
one side of the drive.
3. Align the drive-bay screw holes with the threaded holes in the
drive housing. When mounting the tape drive, follow these
guidelines:
Use only one set of mounting holes.
Use all four holes in whichever set you choose; do not use
combinations of mounting holes from different sets.
Ensure that no objects such as screw heads, cables, or
adjacent devices are pressing against the frame.
Ensure no obstruction blocks the ventilation slots on the
bottom and at the rear of the tape drive.
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Step 5. Connecting Cables and Terminating the Chain
To attach the SCSI and power cables to the tape drive:
1. Locate the SCSI bus cable (often a 68-pin ribbon cable). One
end of the cable connects to the SCSI host adapter that can be on
the computer system board or an adapter installed in an expansion
slot. The other end can have several connectors for attaching
devices.
2. Locate an available SCSI connector at the opposite end of the bus
cable from the SCSI host adapter. Use all empty bus connectors
at the end farthest from the adapter first to ensure better signal
quality. Attach the SCSI bus cable to the tape drive. The tape
drive has a 50-pin connector. If your SCSI cable has a 68-pin
connector, use the included 68-pin to 50-pin converter. Connect
the cable to the 68-pin side of the converter and connect the
converter to the tape drive Ensure that pin 1 of the SCSI cable
aligns with pin 1 of the SCSI connector. Pin 1 is often a
different color than the other pins to make it easier to identify.
3. The following example shows a bus cable with two devices on it.
The last device.1/on a bus cable must terminate the device chain.
1
If the tape drive is the last device on the SCSI chain, the chain
must be terminated at the drive.
To terminate the SCSI chain, set the “Active Termination
Enabled” jumper (pins 11-12) to ON. For more information, refer
to the illustrations on page 2-4.
If you install the device in an external storage enclosure and the
device is at the end of the SCSI chain, refer to your enclosure
documentation on termination. The enclosure might have a
terminator on a connector outside the enclosure.
Attention: Do not force the power cable into the tape drive power
connector. If the power cable is upside down and you force the
connection, you might damage the drive.
4. Connect the power cable connector to the four-pin connector on
the tape drive. If all the power cables are in use, purchase a
power-splitting cable at your computer dealer.
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Step 6. Completing the Installation
Check your work before closing the computer.
1. Be sure that the power and interface connectors are securely
attached. Be sure that the cables are neatly routed. Be sure that
the air vents to the power supply are not blocked.
2. Replace the computer cover and secure it in place. Reconnect the
power cords and cables.
3. Turn on all attached devices; then turn on the computer.
Ensure that the appropriate Advanced SCSI Programming
Interface (ASPI) drivers are installed to support the tape drive.
Drivers should be provided with the SCSI host adapter.
Step 7. Updating the Configuration
For many computers, the power-on self-test (POST) and the
configuration-setup utility program automatically recognize the new
tape drive. However, you might have to answer questions about your
system changes when you restart (boot) your computer.
If your host computer does not recognize the tape drive after startup or
you receive startup errors, run the configuration-setup utility program
as described in the documentation that comes with your computer.
Step 8. Installing Backup and Restore Software
Install your backup and restore tape software. See “Backup and
Restore Server Software” on page 2-2 for more information. Follow
the installation and operating instructions included with your software
to begin using the tape drive.
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Using the Drive
This illustration shows the drive front panel:
.1/ Tape drive door
.2/ Unload button
.3/ Right indicator light
.4/ Left indicator light
Using the Indicator Lights
The indicator lights .3/ .4/ are:
Left (green): This light indicates cartridge status. When this
light is on, the cartridge is inserted and ready for use. When this
light is flashing, it indicates that the tape drive needs cleaning or
that the cartridge needs to be replaced.
Right (amber): This light indicates drive status. When this light
is on, the tape drive is reading or writing to tape. When this light
is flashing, it indicates that a hardware fault has occurred. If this
happens, the tape drive might need to be replaced. Refer to the
warranty in Appendix E, or contact your IBM reseller.
The following table describes the indicator light combinations that
occur during tape operation.
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Loading and Unloading Data Cartridges
Use only IBM 59H3465 data cartridges or other equivalent IBM
approved data cartridges.
When the indicator lights are off, the tape drive is ready to accept a
cartridge. Do not insert a data cartridge if the tape drive is still
performing its power-on self-test.
To load a cartridge:
1. Set the cartridge for write-protect .1/ or write-enable .2/.
2. Insert the cartridge into the door .3/, as shown in the following
illustration.
LED Action Meaning
Amber On The tape drive is
reading or writing to
tape.
Amber Flashing rapidly A hardware fault
occurred.
Green On A cartridge is
inserted and does not
generate errors.
Green Flashing slowly A cartridge is
inserted and
generates errors
beyond a predefined
error threshold. Use
your enclosed
cleaning cartridge to
clean the heads. If
the problem persists,
replace the data
cartridge.
Green Flashing rapidly The drive could not
write to tape
correctly. Use your
enclosed cleaning
cartridge to clean the
heads. If the
problem persists,
replace the data
cartridge.
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The tape drive loads the tape in approximately 20 seconds. When
the green indicator light is on, the tape drive is ready for read and
write operations.
To unload a cartridge, press the unload button.4/. The tape drive
performs the following actions when you unload a cartridge:
Completes any command in process
Writes any buffered information to tape
Rewinds the tape to the beginning
Unloads the tape and ejects the cartridge
Note: The time between pressing the unload button and cartridge
ejection might be several seconds. Do not turn off your computer
during this time.
Cleaning the Drive
When the left (green) indicator light is flashing slowly the tape drive
requires cleaning. Clean the drive as soon as possible after the
indicator light turns on.
Clean the tape drive more often if you are using a lot of new tapes or
if you are operating in an environment which contains a lot of dust or
other particulate matter that could contaminate the magnetic tape.
To clean the tape drive, insert a cleaning cartridge (IBM 59H3090).
When the cleaning is finished, the tape drive turns off the green
indicator light and ejects the cleaning cartridge.
Packing the Drive
If you are shipping the tape drive to another location or returning it for
repair, pack the tape drive in its original shipping container and
packing materials.
Attention: To avoid damaging the tape drive and voiding your
warranty, use the original shipping materials. If you are returning the
tape drive for service, remove and keep all cartridges, cables, and
terminators.
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