IBM System Storage 7207 User manual

7207 Model 122 4GB External SLR5
Quarter-Inch Cartridge Tape Drive IBM
Setup, Operator, and Service Guide
SA37-0400-00

7207 Model 122 4GB External SLR5
Quarter-Inch Cartridge Tape Drive IBM
Setup, Operator, and Service Guide
SA37-0400-00

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First Edition (October 1998)
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Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Danger Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Caution Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Attention Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
End of Life (EOL) Plan .................................. vi
Electronic Emission Notices ............................... vi
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
About This Guide .................................... ix
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Chapter 1. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2. Setting Up the 7207 Tape Drive .................... 3
Performing the Installation ................................ 3
Step 1. Using the Inventory Checklist ....................... 3
Step 2. Checking the Electrical Outlets ...................... 4
Step 3. Running the Self Test ........................... 4
Step 4. Determining the SCSI Address ...................... 5
Step 5. Setting the SCSI Address ......................... 6
Step 6. Placing the 7207 Tape Drive ....................... 7
Step 7. Performing a System Shutdown ..................... 7
Step 8. Connecting the SCSI Bus Cable ..................... 8
Step 9. Installing the SCSI Bus Terminator .................... 9
Step 10. Connecting the Power Cables ..................... 10
Step 11. Performing the Checkout Procedure ................. 10
Chapter 3. Using the 7207 Tape Drive ...................... 13
Operator Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Unload Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power-On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Status Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Loading Tape Cartridges ............................... 14
Unloading Tape Cartridges .............................. 16
Cleaning the Tape Drive ................................ 16
Chapter 4. Using the Media ............................ 19
Types of Tape Cartridges ............................... 19
Data Cartridge Usage and Erasure ......................... 19
Operating and Non-operating Environments .................... 20
Data Cartridge Compatibility ............................. 20
Technical Notes about Using SMIT ........................ 22
Tape Cartridge Efficiency ............................... 23
Setting the Write-Protect Switch ........................... 24
Ordering Tape Cartridges ............................... 24
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Chapter 5. Performing Service on the 7207 Tape Drive ........... 27
Safety Inspection Procedures ............................. 28
Maintenance Analysis Procedures .......................... 30
Step 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Step 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Step 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Step 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Step 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Step 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Step 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Step 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Step 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Step 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Step 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 6. Moving the 7207 Tape Drive ..................... 37
Move Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chapter 7. Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Appendix. Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Notices
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Any reference to an IBM program or other IBM product in this publication is not intended to state or imply
that only IBM’s program or other product may be used. Any functionally equivalent program that does not
infringe any of IBM’s intellectual property rights may be used instead of the IBM product. Evaluation and
verification of operation in conjunction with other products, except those expressly designated by IBM, is
the user’s responsibility.
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inquiries, in writing, to the IBM Director of Licensing, IBM Corporation, 500 Columbus Avenue, Thornwood,
NY 10594, U.S.A.
Safety Notices
When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices contained in this guide. Each
danger and caution notice contains a reference number (72XXDxxx or 72XXCxxx). Use the reference
number to check the translation in External Devices Safety Information , SA26-7003.
Examples of danger, caution, and attention notices follow.
Danger Notices
A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people.
The following is a sample danger notice:
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous
voltage on metal parts of the system or the products that attach to
the system. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the outlet
is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
(72XXD201)
Caution Notices
A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some
existing condition. The following is a sample caution notice:
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to use the handle on the module to lift the entire device
(module and enclosure) as a unit. First remove the module; then, use two
hands to lift the enclosure. (72XXC356)
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Attention Notices
An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program, device, or system, or to data. The
following is a sample attention notice:
Attention: Do not operate the 7207 Tape Drive in a poor air-quality environment. If your environment
contains an excessive amount of particulates, contact your service representative for more information.
End of Life (EOL) Plan
This box is a purchased unit. Therefore, it is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to dispose of it in
accordance with local laws and regulations at the time of disposal.
This unit contains recyclable materials. The materials should be recycled where facilities are available and
according to local regulations. In some areas IBM may provide a product take-back program that ensures
proper handling of the product. Contact your IBM representative for more information.
Electronic Emission Notices
The following statement applies to this IBM product. The statement for other IBM products intended for
use with this product will appear in their accompanying manuals.
7207 Model 122 4GB External SLR5 Quarter-Inch Cartridge Tape Drive
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission
limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible
for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or
by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Industry Canada Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
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European Community Compliance Statement
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot
accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a
non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
A declaration of Conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by IBM SEMEA S.p.A.,
Via Tolmezzo, 15, Milano, Italy.
This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN55022.
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This product is a Class B Information Technology Equipment and conforms to the standards set by the
Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). This product is
aimed to be used in a domestic environment. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the
cause of radio interference. Read the instructions for correct handling.
Korean Government Ministry of Communication (MOC) Statement
Please note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in any
environment including residential areas.
Trademarks
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