mLogic Desktop SAS LTO Series User manual
Desktop SAS LTO
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With mLogic's Desktop SAS LTO tape drives for Linux and Windows, your data is kept secure on
industry standard LTO tape cartridges that feature a shelf life of 30+ years.
Thank you for purchasing an mLogic Desktop SAS LTO!
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System Requirements
7.80” 10.20” 2.32”
1) Linux or Windows PC with an Atto H644 or H680 SAS Host Bus Adapter
2) IBM Spectrum Archive Single Drive Edition software for Linux or Windows
(This free software can be downloaded at https://mlogic.desk.com) or other
compatible backup/archiving software
FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
1Cartridge door
2Cartridge unload
button
3Ready light (green)
4Encryption key
5Fault light (amber)
7SCD dot
6Single character
display (SCD)
1SAS Connector
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3
On/Off switch 4
Power jack
Fan
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Desktop SAS LTO Features.
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Unpack your Desktop SAS LTO
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Kit Contents
Desktop SAS enclosure with LTO-7 or LTO-8 drive
LTO-7 data tape
Universal cleaning tape
2m SAS 8088 to 8088 cable
Optional SAS HBA
Documentation (this guide)
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Connecting Desktop SAS LTO to your computer
1) Before proceeding, ensure that your computer is powered off and the Desktop SAS LTO power
switch is set to the off position.
2) Connect the included SAS 8088 to 8088 cable to a compatible SAS HBA in your computer and the
other end of the cable to the Desktop SAS LTO.
3) Attach the AC power cord to the power connector on the Desktop SAS LTO.
Note: You must have a functioning SAS HBA installed in your computer before attaching the Desktop SAS LTO.
Powering on Desktop SAS LTO
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1) Press the power button located on the back of the unit to the “_” position
2) Wait for the Ready Light on front of Desktop SAS LTO to illuminate steady green
3) Power on your computer
Note: When initially powered on, Desktop SAS LTO will perform a hardware Power On Self-Test (POST).
The POST checks to make sure that the LTO drive is functioning properly. During POST, the Single
Character Display (SCD) flashes several segmented characters.
Each character represents a test performed during POST. When POST finishes, the SCD will momentarily
light all segmented characters and will then go blank. POST takes approximately 12 seconds.
Note: If Desktop SAS LTO is powered on with a tape cartridge installed, the system will perform a much more
intensive POST while the system verifies the integrity of the data on the tape.
Never leave a tape in Desktop SAS LTO with the unit powered off!
Note: Never remove power from Desktop SAS LTO during read, write, load and unload activities.
Loading the LTO cartridge into Desktop SAS LTO
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1) Make sure Desktop SAS LTO is powered on and the Green Ready Light is illuminated. Do not try to
insert a tape cartridge before the Green Ready Light is on and steady.
2) Insert the cartridge in to the LTO drive. The cartridge goes in with the arrow pointing upward.
3) Apply gentle pressure until the drive engages the cartridge.
4) When the cartridge is loaded, the Green Ready Light will glow steady green.
Unloading the LTO cartridge
Always use the backup/archive application that you are running to unload the LTO tape
cartridge. This ensures that the application has finished writing data to the tape before the
cartridge is unloaded.
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2) During the unload process, the drive will complete any current tasks, rewind the tape and
unload the cartridge. The Green Ready light flashes while the unload process in under way.
3) After the cartridge partially unloads, grasp the cartridge and remove from the drive.
Linear Tape File System (LTFS)
The Linear Tape File System (LTFS) is used to mount an LTO in the same way as a disk drive.
This enables you to drag and drop media to the LTO tape cartridge. LTFS is a standard format for
writing files to LTO tape. LTFS tapes can be mounted and read on Linux, macOS and Windows systems.
Free software for mounting and formatting of LTFS tapes
Adds drag and drop backup/archiving of media to mLogic SAS LTOsusing Windows Explorer
Compatible with: Windows 7, 8 & 10 , 64-Bit only
Download IBM Spectrum Archive SDE software for Windows at
https://mlogic.desk.com
IBM Spectrum Archive SDE LTFS Software for Windows
The applications listed below are compatible with the mLogic Desktop SAS LTO.
Compatible Third-Party Windows Backup/Archiving Software
Imagine Products - PreRoll Post
Retrospect, Inc. - Retrospect
Xendata - Xendata6 Work Station
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Cleaning the LTO Tape Drive
Desktop SAS LTO will alert you when it becomes necessary to clean the LTO tape drive.
The SCD will display a “C” to indicate that cleaning is required. To clean, insert the included
cleaning cartridge in to the LTO drive. Cleaning is performed automatically.
When the cleaning is finished, the cartridge is unloaded and the SCD will be blank.
Note: The drive will automatically unload an expired cleaning cartridge. Cleaning cartridges are valid for 50 uses.
Free software for mounting and formatting of LTFS tapes
Compatible with: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.2 (x86_64), 7.3 (x86_64 & ppc64le),
7.4 (x86_64 & ppc64le), 7.5 (x86_64)
Download IBM Spectrum Archive SDE software for Linux at
https://mlogic.desk.com
IBM Spectrum Archive SDE LTFS Software for Linux
Appendix A: Cartridge Compatibility
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LTO Tape Cartridges
Desktop SAS
LTO 7 Read/Write Read Only
Desktop SAS
LTO 8 Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
12TB
(Ultrium8)
6TB
(Ultrium7)
2.5TB
(Ultrium6)
1.5TB
(Ultrium5)
Protect your media
Many tape drive and backup failures are caused by damaged or badly handled tape media.
• Keep LTO cartridge in the case provided.
• Follow the temperature, humidity and acclimatization guidelines on
the media packaging.
• Avoid dropping it or rough handling, as this is likely to damage the cartridge.
• Inspect it regularly for damage.
Write-protect
switch
Appendix B: Status Lights / Error codes
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The status of Desktop SAS LTO is indicated by the front panel SCD and Status lights as outlined below.
ffOnOknalBlanoitarepO
Activity (tape movement)
in Operational mode ffOgnihsalFknalB
gnihsalFffOretcarahcdiloSnoitidnocrorrE
Power is turned on or a
reset is initiated nOffOstnemgesmodnaR
)rebma(DELtluaF)neerg(DELydaeRDCSedoM
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The drive has no power or is powered
off.
The drive is powered on and in an idle
state.
The drive is reading from the tape,
writing to the tape, rewinding the tape,
locating data on the tape, loading the
tape, or unloading the tape.
Green and
solid
Flashing
green (once
per second)
Amber and
solid
Displaying an
error code.
Flashing
green (once
per second)
Off Off
Off
Off
On or off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off On or off Off Off
Off
Off Off On or off
Off Off Off
If the drive contains a cartridge when
the drive is turned on, the drive
completes POST and slowly rewinds
the tape (the process may take up to 10
minutes). The light stops blinking and
becomes solid when the drive completes
the recovery and is ready for a read or
write operation. To eject the cartridge,
press the Unload button.
The drive is displaying an error code
on the SCD. See Appendix C for error
code information.
Ready
status light
Fault status
light
Encryption
status light SCD SCD dot Meaning
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Flashing
amber (once
per second)
Displaying
error code
An error occurred and the drive or
media may require service, or it may
require cleaning. Note the code on the
SCD, then go to Appendix C
Flashing
amber OffDisplaying The drive needs to be cleaned.
Flashing
amber (twice
per second)
The drive detected an error and is
performing firmware recovery. It will
reset automatically.
Amber and
solid Off OffFlashing The drive is ready for a cartridge to be
loaded.
Off OffOff
Off
Off
Off Off Off
Off
If the drive detects a permanent error, it displays the error code on the SCD and flashes the
Fault light (Ready light is Off).
Make note of the SCD error code before a cartridge is removed or the SCD error code
is cleared.
If an error occurred with the cartridge in the drive, push the Unload button to eject the
cartridge.
To clear the SCD error code and power cycle the drive, press the Unload button for 10 seconds.
Appendix C: Error codes and messages
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Error Code Cause and Action
Temperature problem. The tape drive detected that the recommended operating temperature
was exceeded. Complete one or more of these actions:
Ensure that the cooling fan is rotating.
Remove any blockage that prevents air from owing freely through the tape drive.
Power problem. The tape drive detected that the externally supplied power is outside the
specied voltage limits (the tape drive is not operating). Complete this action:
1. Ensure that the power connector is properly seated.
2. Turn power off/on to the Desktop SAS LTO to see whether the problem repeats.
Firmware problem. The tape drive determined that a rmware error occurred.
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Error Code Cause and Action
Firmware or hardware problem. The tape drive determined that a rmware or tape drive
hardware failure occurred.
Tape drive hardware problem. The drive determined that a tape path or read/write error occurred.
To prevent damage to the drive or tape, you cannot insert a cartridge if the current cartridge was
successfully ejected. The error code might clear when you cycle power to Desktop SAS LTO.
Tape drive or media error. The tape drive determined that an error occurred, but it cannot isolate
the error to faulty hardware or to the tape cartridge. Ensure that the tape cartridge is the correct
media type:
Ultrium 1, 2, 3, and 4 cartridges are not supported in Desktop SAS LTO LTO-7 models.
Ultrium 1,2 and 3 cartridges are not supported in Desktop SAS LTO LTO-6 models.
Drive does not accept an expired Cleaning Cartridge.
Media error. The tape drive determined an error occurred because of a faulty tape cartridge or
an invalid tape cartridge. Ensure that the tape cartridge is the correct media type:
Ultrium 1, 2, 3, and 4 cartridges are not supported in Desktop SAS LTO LTO-7 models.
Ultrium 1,2 and 3 cartridges are not supported in Desktop SAS LTO LTO-6 models.
Drive does not accept an expired Cleaning Cartridge.
Interface problem. The tape drive determined that a failure occurred in the tape drive 's
hardware or in the host bus.
Tape drive or RS-422 error. The tape drive determined that a failure occurred in the tape drive 's
hardware or in the RS-422 connection.
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Error Code Cause and Action
Degraded operation. The tape drive determined that a problem occurred which degraded the
operation of the tape drive, but it did not restrict continued use.
The tape drive must be cleaned. Clean the tape drive. See “Cleaning Cartridge” on page 9
Write operation to a write protected cartridge was attempted (includes any attempt to
overwrite a WORM protected tape). Ensure that the tape cartridge is the correct media type.
If the tape cartridge is the correct media type, check the write-protect switch on the cartridge.
The drive does not write to a write-protected cartridge.
LIMITED WARRANTY
mLOGIC, LLC (the “Company”) warrants its products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the
date of purchase of the product.
This Limited Warranty only applies to the original purchaser of the product, and is not transferable to subsequent owners.
This Limited Warranty is void if the product is subjected to abuse, misuse, abnormal, excessive or improper conditions (including,
without limitation, attempts to utilize the product under any condition that exceeds its design capabilities, or any other use beyond the
use specified in any product instructions), or if the product is altered or modified in any manner.This Limited Warranty does not cover
damage to the product due to external causes (including, without limitation, accident, liquids, chemicals, oxidation, corrosion, or expo-
sure to the elements), or problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by the Company.
The sole remedy under this Limited Warranty is product repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price, at the sole discretion of
the Company.
In order to make a claim, the purchaser must ship the product to the Company at the purchaser’s expense, together with proof of
purchase, and a description of the nature of the defect.The Company will not be held responsible for any product that is damaged or
lost in transit to the Company.
PURCHASER AGREES THAT MLOGIC, LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SECONDARY
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR THE DAMAGE, INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE, PROPERTY OR OTHER PRODUCTS
PURCHASER CONNECTS TO THE PRODUCT, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR DATA,WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT,TORT,
PRODUCTS LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF THE DAMAGE, INJURY OR LOSS IS CAUSED BY THE NEGLI-
GENCE OR OTHER FAULT OF MLOGIC, LLC. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY MLOGIC,
LLC,AND MLOGIC, LLC MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.Any dispute under this Limited Warranty shall first be
submitted to binding arbitration before the American Arbitration Association in Los Angeles, California.
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