Quantum 4000 Enhanced Operating instructions

The 4000/7000DLT
Tabletop Series
Installation and
Operation Guide

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© Copyright 1999 all rights reserved.
Quantum®is a registered trademark and DLT™ is a trademark of Quantum Corporation. All other
trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Document number: 62-0162-01 Rev A
First published: March 1999 Printed in the USA

Contents
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1
Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Associated Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Explanation of Symbols and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
2
Description
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Front Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Other Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
SCSI Host Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
SCSI Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

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Additional Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
3
Safety
Safety Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
4
Installation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Unpacking and Inspecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Installing the Host Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Connecting the Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Connecting More than One 4000/7000DLT Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Setting the SCSI ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Check the SCSI Bus Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Connecting Power and Turning On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Installing the Backup Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
5
Operation and Maintenance
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Power-on Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Drive Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

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LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
LCD Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Drive Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
LCD Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Loading the Data Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Data Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Tape in Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Removing the Data Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Cleaning the Tape Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Cleaning the Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostic
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Use Cleaning Tape LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Why the Use Cleaning Tape LED Gets Turned ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
High Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
A
Specification
General Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

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B
Drive Configuration
Drive Dependent Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
SCSI Bus Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
DLT4000 Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
DLT7000 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-4
SCSI Bus Termination and Terminator Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5
DLT4000 Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5
DLT7000 Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7
C
Regulatory Notices
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Shielded Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Product Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
IC Notice (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
CE Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
VCCI Notices (Japan Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
Index

Figures
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Figure 2-1 7000DLT Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Figure 2-2 4000DLT Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Figure 2-3 7000DLT Series Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Figure 2-4 DLT Data Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Figure 4-1 Cable Diagram for 4 4000/7000DLT Series Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Figure 4-2 SCSI ID Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Figure 5-1 Loading a Data Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Figure B-1 DLT4000 Tape Drive Connectors (Left Side). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
Figure B-2 Disable Parity Pins on SCSI ID Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
Figure B-3 DLT7000 Tape Drive Connectors (Right Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-4
Figure B-4 Disable Parity Pins on DFDT Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-4
Figure B-5 DLT4000 Tape Drive Connectors (right side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5
Figure B-6 TRM PWR/TRM ENB Jumper Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6
Figure B-7 DLT7000 Tape Drive Connectors (right side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7
Figure B-8 Term Power Pins on TRM PWR Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7

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Tables
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Table 2-1 Maximum Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Table 2-2 Transfer Rate (Compressed Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Table 2-3 Drive to Model Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Table 2-4 Front Panel Indicators and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Table 2-5 Rear Panel Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Table 2-6 Media Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Table 2-7 Cartridge Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Table 3-1 Hazard Alert Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Table 5-1 Drive States Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Table 5-2 Drive Status LCD Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Table 5-3 Operating Condition Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Table 5-4 Drive Operation LCD Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Table 5-5 Tape in Use Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Table 5-6 Using the Cleaning Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Table 5-7 Cleaning Cycle LCD Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Table 6-1 Problem Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Table A-1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

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1
Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Associated Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Explanation of Symbols and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

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Overview 1-3
1-
Overview
This manual contains information and instructions necessary
for the safe operation of the 4000/7000DLT Series. The topics
discussed in this chapter are:
•Overview
• Intended Audience
• Organization
• Associated Documents
• Explanation of Symbols and Notes
• Assistance
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for operators, trained customer
specialists, and maintenance personnel of the service partner
who interact with the 4000/7000DLT Series.
Organization
This publication contains chapters detailing the operation of
the 4000/7000DLT. The chapters topics include:
Chapter 1 Introduction - Describes the overview,
intended audience, organization,
associated documents, explanation of
symbols and notes, and how to obtain
additional assistance.
Chapter 2 Description - Describes general information
about the 4000/7000DLT Series.
Chapter 3 Safety - Describes the hazard symbols,
messages, safety features, and operational
considerations for the safe operation of the
4000/7000DLT Series.
Chapter 4 Installation - Describes the functional
installation of the 4000/7000DLT Series.
Chapter 5 Installation and Operation - Describes the
proper installation instructions and
operational characteristics of the
4000/7000DLT Series.

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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Diagnostic - Describes
the troubleshooting and diagnostic
techniques for the 4000/7000DLT Series.
Appendix A Specifications- Outlines the specifications of
the 4000/7000DLT Series.
Appendix B Drive Configuration - Describes the specific
information necessary to configure the
4000/7000DLT Series.
Index
Associated Documents
None.
Explanation of Symbols and Notes
The following symbols and highlighted passages note
important information. Detailed explanations of these
symbols are found in Hazard Alert Messages on page 3-3.
Detailed explanations for the above symbols are provided in
Hazard Alert Messages on page 3-3.
<1> + <2> Press these keys simultaneously.
Italics Headline, e. g., Chapter Name, Description
Bold Special Term, e. g., Utilities.
Courier Terms appearing on the operating panel,
switch position, e. g., ON, OFF

2
Description
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Front Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Other Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
SCSI Host Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
SCSI Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Additional Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

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Overview 2-3
2-
Overview
This section of the document provides a physical description
of the switches, indicators and connectors on the front and
rear panels of the 4000/7000DLT Series. Additional
information describes other requirements (additional
hardware and/or software) needed to utilize the
4000/7000DLT Series.
Descri
p
tion
The 4000/7000DLT Series consists of two models, the
DLTTM4000 and the DLTTM7000. They are all SCSI-2
compatible, high performance, streaming tape cartridge data
storage devices designed for storage of near-line and off-line
data. All models use data compression, compaction, and
Digital Linear Tape (DLT) to obtain the capacities shown in
Table 2-1. The 4000/7000DLT Series are equipped with a 2-
line by 20-character backlit LCD display. The LCD displays
drive status messages, error messages, and drive Power-On
Self-Test (POST) results messages.
The 4000/7000DLT Series are equipped with a 5 1/4inch form
factor, half-inch tape drive. The design includes a dual-
channel read/write head, Digital Lempel-Ziv (DLZ) high-
efficiency data compression, and tape mark directory to
maximize data throughput and minimize data access time.
Usedforunattendedbackupsorarchiving,the4000/7000DLT
Series allows you to back up a higher data capacity at higher
speed than either 8mm or 4mm DAT-based drives. Table 2-2
lists the maximum compressed mode transfer rates of the two
models:
Table 2-1 Maximum Capacity
Model DLTTape III DLTTape IIIXT DLTTape IV
4000DLT 10 GB (native)
20 GB (compressed) 15 GB (native) 30 GB (compressed) 20 GB (native) 40 GB (compressed)
7000DLT 10 GB (native)
20 GB (compressed) 15 GB (native) 30 GB (compressed) 35 GB (native) 70 GB (compressed)

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The removable tape media cartridge allows long-term off-line
and/or off-site data storage. The tape media is rated at up to
500,000 passes and has a shelf life of up to 30 years providing
superior media durability and data reliability.
Table 2-3 on page 2-4 lists the drive models used in the
4000/7000DLT Series. Tape density is selected either from the
drive front panel or the host. The 4000DLT, and 7000DLT
drivescan read/write 2.6,6.0, and 10.0GB formatted tapesfor
100% interchange compatibility with earlier DLT drives.
The 4000/7000DLT Series includes Flash EEPROM
technology that allows easy on-site installation of firmware
updates from tape or from the host.
The 4000/7000DLT Series includes embedded diagnostic
software that tells you when head cleaning is required,
diagnostic results, and drive operating status. The drive has
embedded data logging of errors for failure analysis.
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Figure 2-1 on page 2-5, and Figure 2-2 on page 2-6 show the
controls and indicators located on the front panel of the
4000/7000DLT Series.
Table 2-2 Transfer Rate (Compressed Mode)
Model Sustained Maximum
(Write Operation) Maximum (Read Operation)
4000DLT 3.0 MB/sec 3.0 MB/sec 3.5 MB/sec
7000DLT 10.0 MB/sec 10.0 MB/sec 10.0 MB/sec
Table 2-3 Drive to Model Identification
Model Drive Model
4000DLT DLT4000
7000DLT DLT7000

Description 2-5
Figure 2-1 7000DLT Front Panel

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Figure 2-2 4000DLT Front Panel