Overland Tandberg LTO Series User manual

LTO Tape Drive User’s Guide
April 2020
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Preface
Topics in Preface
•Audience and Purpose
•General Warnings
•Product Warranty Cautions
•Conventions
•Regulatory Information
•Product Documentation
•Firmware Updates and Technical Support
•Contact Us
Audience and Purpose
This guide provides information on the installation, configuration, operation, service, and
maintenance of LTO tape drives.
Warnings
•Only trained personnel should operate this equipment.
•Read all documentation and procedures before installation or operation.
•Only personnel with technical and product-safety training should be provided access to
the tape drive.
•Do not insert any tools or any parts of your body into drive bay openings or any other
openings of an operating system.
Avertissement
•Cet équipement ne doit être utilisé que par un personnel formé.
•Lisez la totalité de la documentation et des procédures avant toute installation ou
utilisation.
•Seul un personnel avec la formation technique et de sécurité des produits est autorisé à
accéder à la lecteur de bande.
•Les pièces mobiles dangereuses existent à l’intérieur de ce produit. N’insérez pas d’outils
ni partie du corps dans les ouvertures d’un système en marche.
Warnungen
•Nur geschultes Personal sollte dieses Gerät bedienen.
•Lesen Sie die gesamte Dokumentation und die Verfahren vor der Installation oder dem
Betrieb.

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•Der Zugriff auf das Bandlaufwerk sollte nur Personal gewährt werden, das über eine
technische und Produktsicherheitsschulung verfügt.
•Führen Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Körperteile in die Öffnungen des Laufwerkschachts
oder in andere Öffnungen eines im Betrieb befindlichen Systems ein.
General Warnings
To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting
up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other
conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage
may reduce the life expectancy of the device.
Preventing Electrostatic Damage
To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:
•Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
•Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free
workstations.
•Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
•Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
•Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.
See the next section.
Grounding Methods
There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when
handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:
•Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer
chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm (±10 percent)
resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against
the skin.
•Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on
both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats.
•Use conductive field service tools.
•Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.
If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized
reseller install the part. For more information on static electricity, or assistance with product
installation, contact your authorized reseller.
Product Warranty Cautions
The customer should only perform the service and repair actions on the tape drive components
as described in this document. Any other actions needed should only be performed by an
authorized service center.
Warranty becomes immediately void in the event of unauthorized repairs or modifications.

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Conventions
This document exercises several alerts and typographical conventions.
Alerts
There are four different types of alerts used in this guide. All warnings are translated into
German and French.
Typographical Conventions
Information contained in this guide has been reviewed for accuracy, but not for product
warranty because of the various environments, operating systems, or settings involved.
Information and specifications may change without notice.
Alert Description & Usage
NOTE: A Note indicates neutral or positive information that emphasizes or
supplements important points of the main text. A note supplies
information that may apply only in special cases, for example, memory
limitations or details that apply to specific program versions.
IMPORTANT An Important note is a type of note that provides information essential to
the completion of a task or that can impact the product and its function.
CAUTION A Caution contains information that the user needs to know to avoid
damaging or permanently deleting data or causing physical damage to
the hardware or system.
WARNING
WARNUNG
ADVERTISSEMENT
A Warning contains information concerning personal safety. Failure to
follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or death.
Eine Warnung enthält Informationen zur persönlichen Sicherheit. Das
Nichtbeachten der Anweisungen in der Warnung kann zu Verletzungen
oder zum Tod führen.
Un Canadien avertissement comme celui-ci contient des informations
relatives à la sécurité personnelle. Ignorer les instructions dans
l’avertissement peut entraîner des lésions corporelles ou la mort.
Convention Description & Usage
Button_name
Words in this special boldface font indicate command buttons found in
the Remote Management Interface (RMI) or Operator Control Panel
(OCP).
Ctrl-Alt-R Denotes the keys that you press simultaneously. In this example, hold
down the Ctrl and Alt keys and press the Rkey.
Menu Flow
Indicator (
> )
Words with a greater than sign between them indicate the flow of actions
to accomplish a task. For example, Setup > Passwords > User indicates
that you should press the Setup button, then the Password button, and
finally the User button to accomplish a task.
Courier Italic Used to exemplify a variable for which you must substitute a value.
Courier Bold Represents commands or text in a command-line interface (CLI).

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Regulatory Information
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European
Union and Norway
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is
your responsibility to dispose of your equipment by handling it over to a
designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at this time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources
and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health
and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off
your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office,
your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased
the product.
CE Mark
The CE mark is a mandatory conformity mark on many products placed on
the single market in the European Economic Area (EEA). The CE marking
certifies that a product has met EU consumer safety, health or
environmental requirements.
CCL Mark
FCC (United States)
The computer equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio
frequency (RF) energy. If the equipment is not installed and operated in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, interference to radio
and television reception might result.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following 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.
Part 15, Class A, of the FCC Rules, is designed to provide reasonable protection against radio
and television interference in a residential installation. Although the equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the allowed RF emission limits, as specified in the above-cited
Rules, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Interference can be determined by turning the equipment off and on while monitoring radio or
television reception. The user may be able to eliminate any interference by implementing one
or more of the following measures:

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•Reorient the affected device and/or its receiving antenna.
•Increase the distance between the affected device and the computer equipment.
•Plug the computer and its peripherals into a different branch circuit from that used by
the affected device.
•If necessary, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.
Canadian Verification
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations (ICES-003, Class A).
Product Documentation
LTO drive product documentation and additional literature are available online at the
Overland-Tandberg Knowledge Base:
https://www.overlandtandberg.com/knowledgebase/
Use the these options to access the information you need for LTO drives:
•Product Type = Library and Tape
•Product Family = Standalone tape drives
•Model = IBM drive
•Document Type = (select your document)
Firmware Updates and Technical Support
The latest release of Overland-Tandberg LTO tape drive firmware and additional technical
support information can be obtained from the Service & Support page:
https://www.overlandtandberg.com/service-support/
Follow the appropriate instructions to download the
latest software file.
Contact Us
You can get additional technical support information on the Contact Us web page at:
https://www.overlandtandberg.com/company-info/contact-us/

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Contents
Preface
Audience and Purpose ................................................................................................................................................3
General Warnings .........................................................................................................................................................4
Product Warranty Cautions .........................................................................................................................................4
Conventions ..................................................................................................................................................................5
Regulatory Information ................................................................................................................................................6
Product Documentation ..............................................................................................................................................7
Firmware Updates and Technical Support ................................................................................................................7
Contact Us .....................................................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 1: Product Overview
Drive Features ..............................................................................................................................................................13
Front and Rear Panels ................................................................................................................................................13
External Drive .........................................................................................................................................................13
Internal Drive ..........................................................................................................................................................14
Drive Performance ......................................................................................................................................................15
Cartridges ....................................................................................................................................................................16
Capacities .............................................................................................................................................................16
Compatibility .........................................................................................................................................................16
Speed Matching .........................................................................................................................................................16
Channel Calibration ...................................................................................................................................................17
Encryption ....................................................................................................................................................................17
Inhibiting Firmware Down-Leveling ...........................................................................................................................18
Interfaces .....................................................................................................................................................................18
SAS Interface .........................................................................................................................................................18
FC Interface ...........................................................................................................................................................18
Supported Device Drivers ..........................................................................................................................................18
Ethernet Port ................................................................................................................................................................19
Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................................19
Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................20
Register Your Product ...........................................................................................................................................20
Position Your External Tape Drive ........................................................................................................................20
Install Your External LTO Tape Drive ....................................................................................................................20
Install Your Internal LTO Tape Drive .....................................................................................................................21
Verify Firmware & Drivers ......................................................................................................................................22
Chapter 2: Tape Drive Operation
Operating Modes .......................................................................................................................................................23
Operator Panel ...........................................................................................................................................................23
Tape Drive Operator Panel Layout .....................................................................................................................24
Status Lights ............................................................................................................................................................24
Status Lights During Power-on or Reset ...............................................................................................................26

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Eject Button .................................................................................................................................................................26
Power Button (External Drive) ....................................................................................................................................27
Single-Character Display (SCD) ................................................................................................................................27
SCD Dot ..................................................................................................................................................................28
Error Codes ............................................................................................................................................................28
Front Panel Operations ..............................................................................................................................................28
Maintenance Mode .............................................................................................................................................28
Execute a Dump Operation When Not in Maintenance Mode .....................................................................29
Loading and Unloading Cartridges ..........................................................................................................................29
Inserting a Tape Cartridge ...................................................................................................................................30
Removing a Tape Cartridge ................................................................................................................................30
Mid-tape Recovery ...............................................................................................................................................30
Cleaning Cartridge Usage .........................................................................................................................................31
Diagnostic and Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................31
Chapter 3: Tape Media
Cartridge and Media .................................................................................................................................................32
Cartridge Generation Colors ...............................................................................................................................33
Recording Formats and Capacities ...................................................................................................................33
Cartridge Compatibility by Drive Type ...............................................................................................................34
Cleaning Cartridge .....................................................................................................................................................34
Barcode Label ............................................................................................................................................................35
Guidelines for Barcode Labels ............................................................................................................................35
Cartridge Write-Protect Switch .................................................................................................................................36
Handling Cartridges ...................................................................................................................................................36
Providing Training ..................................................................................................................................................36
Ensuring Proper Packaging ..................................................................................................................................37
Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions .........................................................................................37
Completing a Thorough Inspection ....................................................................................................................37
Handle the Cartridge Carefully ...........................................................................................................................38
Examples of Cartridge Problems .........................................................................................................................38
Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin .............................................................................................................39
Repositioning a Leader Pin ..................................................................................................................................39
Reattaching a Leader Pin ....................................................................................................................................40
Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) .....................................................................................................................................43
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges ..........................................................................43
Handling and Shipping ..............................................................................................................................................44
Inspecting for Damage ..............................................................................................................................................45
Disposing of Tape Cartridges ....................................................................................................................................45
Chapter 4: Maintenance
Power-On Self Test (POST) ..........................................................................................................................................46
Maintenance Mode Diagnostics ..............................................................................................................................47
Entering Maintenance Mode ..............................................................................................................................48
Exiting Maintenance Mode .................................................................................................................................48
Function Code 0: Maintenance Mode ..............................................................................................................48
Function Code 1: Run Drive Diagnostics ............................................................................................................49
Function Code 2: Update Drive Firmware from FMR Tape ..............................................................................49
Function Code 3: Create FMR Tape ...................................................................................................................50
Function Code 4: Force a Drive Dump ..............................................................................................................51
Function Code 5: Copy Drive Dump ..................................................................................................................51

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Function Code 6: Run Host Interface Wrap Test ...............................................................................................52
Function Code 7: Run RS-422 Wrap Test .............................................................................................................53
Function Code 8: Unmake FMR Tape .................................................................................................................53
Function Code 9: Display Error Code Log ..........................................................................................................54
Function Code A: Clear Error Code Log ............................................................................................................54
Function Code C: Insert Cartridge into Tape Drive ..........................................................................................55
Function Code E: Test Cartridge and Media .....................................................................................................55
Function Code F: Write Performance Test .........................................................................................................56
Function Code H: Test Head ................................................................................................................................56
Function Code J: Fast Read/Write Test ..............................................................................................................57
Function Code L: Load/Eject Test .......................................................................................................................58
Function Code P: POST Error Reporting Enabled ..............................................................................................59
Function Code U: POST Error Reporting Disabled ..............................................................................................59
Send Diagnostics .........................................................................................................................................................60
Isolation Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................................................60
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) ......................................................................................................60
RAS Objectives ......................................................................................................................................................60
Error Detection .......................................................................................................................................................61
Microcode Detection of Errors ............................................................................................................................61
Fencing ...................................................................................................................................................................61
Hardware Detection of Errors ....................................................................................................................................62
Error Codes Table ..................................................................................................................................................62
Error Isolation ...............................................................................................................................................................63
Error Reporting .............................................................................................................................................................63
Error Recording ............................................................................................................................................................64
Logs ..............................................................................................................................................................................64
Error Code (Engineering) Log ..............................................................................................................................64
SCSI Log ..................................................................................................................................................................64
RS-422 Log ..............................................................................................................................................................64
SARS ..............................................................................................................................................................................64
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Procedure 1: Determining Firmware Level and Capturing Drive Dump ..............................................................67
Procedure 2: Inspecting a Cartridge for Damage .................................................................................................67
Procedure 3: Checking Host Connections ..............................................................................................................68
Procedure 4: Verifying Host Interface Communications ........................................................................................68
Resolving Problems Reported by the Server ............................................................................................................69
Fixing SAS Communication Problems .................................................................................................................69
Fixing FC Communication Problems ...................................................................................................................69
Resolving Media-Related Problems ....................................................................................................................70
Pre-Call Checklist ........................................................................................................................................................70
Replacing the LTO Tape Drive ...................................................................................................................................71
Appendix A: Error Codes and Acronyms
Error Codes ..................................................................................................................................................................73
Acronyms and Abbreviations ....................................................................................................................................79

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Appendix B: TapeAlert Codes
Appendix C: Servicing Tape Drives
Removing a Stuck Cartridge .....................................................................................................................................83
Index

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Product Overview
The IBM LTO Tape Drive is a high-performance, high-capacity data-storage device that is
designed to back up and restore open systems applications. The drives are equipped with
either 6 Gb SAS or 8 Gb FC interface.
They support all the SCSI commands described in the Ultrium SCSI command specification:
IBM® TotalStorage® LTO Ultrium Tape Drive SCSI Reference.
Topics in Product Overview:
•Drive Features
•Front and Rear Panels
•Drive Performance
•Cartridges
•Speed Matching
•Channel Calibration
•Encryption
•Inhibiting Firmware Down-Leveling
•SAS Interface
•Supported Device Drivers
•Ethernet Port
•Specifications
•Installation

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Drive Features
Front and Rear Panels
Both the internal and external LTO tape drives have an operator panel on the front consisting
of LED indicators, eject button, and a Single-Character Display. The external drive also has a
Drive Power button.
External Drive
LTO-8 LTO-7 LTO-6
Capacity (native) 12 TB 9 TB 6 TB
Capacity (compressed) 30 TB 15 TB 6.25 TB
Transfer Rate (native) 300 MB/s (1TB/hr.) 300 MB/s (1TB/hr.) 160 MB/s (576GB/hr.)
Transfer Rate
(compressed)
750 MB/s (2.7TB/hr.) 750 MB/s (2.7TB/hr.) 400 MB/s (1.4TB/hr.)
Interface / Connector 6 Gb SAS / Int SFF-
8482, Ext, Dual SF-
8088; 8 Gb Fibre
Channel / LC Optical
6 Gb SAS / Int SFF-
8482, Ext, Dual SF-
8088; 8 Gb Fibre
Channel / LC Optical
6 Gb SAS / Int SFF-
8482, Ext, Dual SF-
8088; 8 Gb Fibre
Channel / LC Optical
Form Factor Half-height Half-height Half-height
Buffer Size 1024 MB 1024 MB 512 MB
LTFS Capable IBM Spectrum Archive IBM Spectrum Archive IBM Spectrum Archive
Element Description Element Description
1Cartridge eject button 5Single Character Display (SCD)
2Ready light (green) 6SCD dot
3Encryption light (white) 7Drive power button
4Fault light (amber)
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The connect jacks and plugs are located at the rear of the LTO tape drive. This is an example
of a dual SAS port model.
Internal Drive
Element Description
1Power receptacle
2Fan vent
3SAS connectors
4Ethernet connector (for drive status and service only)
3
12 4
Element Description Element Description
1Cartridge eject button 4Fault light (amber)
2Ready light (green) 5Single Character Display (SCD)
3Encryption light (white) 6SCD dot
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The connect jacks and plugs are located at the rear of the LTO tape drive. This is an example
of a dual SAS port model.
Drive Performance
The following table shows the high performance for the LTO tape drive.
By using the built-in data-compression capability of the tape drive, greater data rates than the
native data transfer rate are achieved. However, the actual throughput is a function of many
components, such as the host system processor, disk data rate, block size, data compression
ratio, SAS and Fibre Channel bus capabilities, and system or application software.
Element Description
1Fan vent
2SAS connectors
1
2
Performance Characteristics LTO-8 Tape Drive LTO-7 Tape Drive LTO-6Tape Drive
Native data rate 300 MB/s
(Ultrium 8 media)
300 MB/s
(Ultrium 7 media)
160 MB/s
(Ultrium 6 media)
Maximum sustained data rate
(at maximum compression)*
* NOTE: All sustained data rates depend on the capabilities of the interconnect.
750 MB/s 750 MB/s 400 MB/s
Burst data rate 800 MB/s 800 MB/s 800 MB/s
Nominal load-to-ready time 15 seconds 15 seconds 12 seconds
Nominal eject time 24 seconds 20 seconds 17 seconds
Average rewind time 59 seconds 56 seconds 62 seconds

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Cartridges
Capacities
This table covers the different capacities for the supported LTO media cartridges.
Compatibility
Each LTO tape drive is compatible with that generation of Ultrium data cartridge and also its
predecessor as shown in this table. The code “–” means not supported. The LTO-7 and LTO-6
are also able to read cartridges that are two generations back.
Speed Matching
To improve system performance, the drive uses a technique that is called speed matching to
dynamically adjust its native (uncompressed) data rate to the slower data rate of a server.
With speed matching, the drive operates at different speeds when it is reading or writing. This
applies to any Ultrium 4 or later cartridge format.
LTO Gen.
Tape Length
(m)
Data Capacity
(native GB)
Data Capacity
(compressed*GB)
* Compression Ration = 2.5 to 1 for LTO-6/7/8.
8960 12000 30000
7960 6000 15000
6846 2500 6250
Cartridge
Gen. LTO-8 Drive LTO-7 Drive LTO-6 Drive
4––ReadOnly
5–ReadOnlyRead/Write
6– Read/Write Read/Write
7Read/Write Read/Write –
8Read/Write – –
Speed matching data rates (MB/sec)
Generation 8 media Generation 7 media
300.0 300.0
273.0 231.86
249.5 213.06
226.0 194.26
203.0 175.46
180.0 157.67

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If the server’s net (compressed) data rate is between two of the preceding native data rates,
the drive calculates the appropriate data rate at which to operate. Speed matching
dramatically reduces backhitch, the condition that occurs when a tape stops, reverses, and
restarts motion due to a mismatch between the data rates of the server and the drive.
Channel Calibration
System performance is further optimized by a feature that is called channel calibration, in
which the drive automatically customizes each read/write data channel to compensate for
variations in such things as the recording channel’s transfer function, the media, and
characteristics of the drive head.
Encryption
The IBM LTO tape drive all support the T10 Defined encryption capabilities for AME and out-
of-band encryption.
Minimal latency for encryption setup is necessary. However, host transfer through put is not
affected. The hardware encryption and decryption core and control code resides in the LTO
tape drive. It has the following characteristics:
•It utilizes AES-256 standards-based strong symmetric data encryption with GCM
formatting.
•It utilizes a secret 256-bit Data Key to perform the encryption and decryption which is
programmed to the hardware in a secure fashion by the drive control firmware. The key
is not retrievable in any manner from the encryption core (even by the drive firmware
which programmed it) and is automatically erased during the eject process.
•It performs the encryption after host data is received and compressed and thus does not
alter the compression ratio of incoming data. Encryption is done at full line speed in
hardware in the tape device with no impact on throughput performance.
•During write operations, it automatically decrypts after encrypting to provide on-the-fly
checking that data is in fact encrypted correctly.
•No host processor MIPS are required as for software host-based encryption solutions.
Inhibiting Firmware Down-Leveling
The drive provides the capability to prevent loading and installing drive microcode by way of a
Field Microcode Replace (FMR tape) if the firmware level contained in the FMR tape is older
than the code level already installed. This option is controlled by the host application. No
checking is done if the firmware level is loaded by way of the host interface or the library
interface.
157.5 138.52
135.0 120.11
112.0 101.46
Speed matching data rates (MB/sec)
Generation 8 media Generation 7 media

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Interfaces
Depending on the model, LTO drives have either a SAS or FC interface.
SAS Interface
NOTE: For a current list of compatible SAS and FC HBAs, refer to the matrix on our website:
https://ftp1.overlandtandberg.com/website/website/TDOVRL_SAS&FC_HBA_Compatibility_
Matrix.pdf
The certain models have a dual port 6 Gbps SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) host interface using a
SFF-8088 SAS connector.
A drive with a SAS interface can be connected directly to a host server SAS HBA. SAS is a
performance improvement over traditional SCSI because SAS enables multiple devices (up to
128) of different sizes and types to be connected simultaneously with thinner and longer
cables; its full-duplex signal transmission supports 6.0 Gb/s. In addition, SAS drives can be
hot-plugged.
SAS drives auto-negotiate speed. There are no configurable topologies thus no feature
switches associated with SAS.
FC Interface
A drive with an FC interface can be connected directly to a fibre channel HBA in a host server
or to a fibre channel switch. The FC tape drives uses a multi-mode Fibre Optic interface which
supports up to 8.0 Gb/s. FC tape drives can use auto-negotiate speeds or fixed speeds and
topologies. When used with a fibre switch, it is recommended to configure a fibre zone to
include the port or WWNN of the tape drive and host server HBA in that same zone.
Supported Device Drivers
Device drivers enable the drive to interact with various servers. To properly install an IBM
device driver (if required), refer to the IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User’s Guide.
Refer to your tape backup or archive application’s documentation to determine which drivers
to use, if any.
For device drivers and driver documentation for your drive, you can access these materials at
the Overland-Tandberg Support & Service website. Refer to Firmware Updates and Technical
Support on page 7.
NOTE: If you do not have Internet access and you need information about device drivers, contact
Overland-Tandberg Technical Support directly. See Contact Us on page 7.
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port is used only for servicing the drive, not for data transmission.

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Specifications
Specifications for the tape drive. Specifications for tape cartridges are given in
“Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges” on page 43.
Installation
This section describes how to setup and install an IBM LTO tape drive from Overland-
Tandberg.
CAUTION: While working with the unit, observe standard Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
precautions to prevent damage to micro-circuitry or static-sensitive devices.
Physical Specifications
Specification Dimensions
Height 42.7 mm (1.68 in.)
Width 148 mm (5.83 in.)
Length SAS=210 mm (8.27 in.) / FC=228 mm (8.98 in.)
Weight 4.3 kg (9.4 lbs.)
Power Requirements for Internal Drives
Power Supply voltage 5 Vdc / 10 Vdc
Tolerance 10% / 10%
Voltage Ripple / Noise
(50 Hz – 20 MHz)
100 mV pp / 125 mV pp
Supply current
Minimum (steady state)
Maximum (steady state)
Peak (instantaneous power by
power supply)
2.0 A / 0.0 A
4.0 A / 1.2 A
4.5 A < 1ms / 4.0 A < 1ms
Power Specifications for External Drives
AC line voltage 100 - 240 Vac
Line frequency 50 - 60 Hz, auto-ranging
Line current at 100 Vac 0.48 A
240 Vac 0.20 A
Line current at
Other Specifications
Maximum altitude 3048 m (10,000 ft)
Maximum altitude for shipping 12192 m (40,000 ft)
Environmental Specifications
Environmental Factor Operating Storage Shipping
Temperature -40 to 60°C
(-40 to 140°F)
-40 to 60°C
(-40 to 140°F)
-40 to 60°C
(-40 to 140°F)
Relative humidity 20 - 80% 10 - 90% 10 - 90%
Maximum wet bulb temperature Non-condensing Non-condensing Non-condensing

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NOTE: Before continuing, verify you are able to connect to the host SAS controller via an installed
host bus adapter (HBA) and you have the correct cable (available separately) to attach the
tape drive to the HBA.
Register Your Product
It is essential that you activate your warranty. Technical and warranty support are not
available until that is done:
1. Go to https://www.overlandtandberg.com/service-support/customer-product-
registration/.
2. Click Register.
3. At the Registering Your Product page, enter the information requested (including
serial number) and click Submit.
Your warranty certificate will be emailed to you. Follow the instructions included in the email
to complete the process.
Position Your External Tape Drive
Position the unit so it is convenient to the server. The only restrictions are the length of the
power cord and the length of the cable to the server. Recommended locations are:
•Away from high-traffic areas, especially if the floor is carpeted.
•Out of printer or copy rooms to avoid toner and paper dust. Do not store paper supplies
next to any unit.
•Away from moving air, such as doorways, open windows, fans, and air conditioners.
•Off the floor.
•In a horizontal position.
•Where the tape cartridge can be easily inserted.
The unit should not be stacked. Do not place anything on top of the unit.
Install Your External LTO Tape Drive
To connect your new LTO External tape drive to your computer, follow these steps:
1. Plug your host interface cable into the external tape drive and the other end into the
server.
2. Connect the power cord to the tape drive.
3. Press the power button on the front panel to power ON the external tape drive and
then power on the server.
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