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IBM T400F LTO Tape Drive manual available for free PDF download: Setup, Operation, And Service Manual
IBM T400F Setup, Operation, And Service Manual (136 pages)
TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive
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IBM
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Storage
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Caution Notice
9
Danger Notice
9
Safety and Environmental Notices
9
Attention Notice
10
Laser Safety and Compliance
10
Intended Audience
11
Preface
11
Related Publications
11
IBM Ultrium Publications
11
IBM Fibre Channel Publications
11
Other Publications
11
Chapter 1. Introduction
13
Cartridge Compatibility
14
Speed Matching and Channel Calibration
14
Sleep Mode
14
Supported Servers and Operating Systems
15
SCSI Attachment
16
Physical Characteristics of the SCSI Interface
16
Speed
16
Address Assignments
17
Installing, Removing, or Resetting a Drive on an Active SCSI Bus
17
Fibre Channel Attachment
18
Supported Topologies
18
Speed
19
Address Assignments
19
World Wide Names
20
Physical Characteristics of the Fibre Channel Interface
20
Installing, Removing, or Resetting a Drive on an Active Fibre Channel
20
Supported Device Drivers
21
Chapter 2. Specifications
23
Chapter 3. Installing the Tape Drive
25
Rear View of the SCSI Drive
26
Rear View of the Fibre Channel Drive
27
Step 1. Unpack the Drive
28
Step 2. Remove Power from the Enclosure
28
Step 3. Set the SCSI ID or Arbitrated Loop Physical Address
29
Setting the SCSI ID (SCSI Drive Only)
29
Setting the Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (Fibre Channel Drive Only)
31
Setting the Loop ID to Provide Additional Loop Ids
34
Step 4. Change the Link Services of the Drive (Optional)
36
Step 5. Mount the Tape Drive into the Enclosure
38
Step 6. Connect and Test Power to the Tape Drive
39
Step 7. Connect the Internal SCSI or Fibre Channel Cable
39
Step 8. Connect the Internal LDI Cable (Optional)
40
Step 9. Run Drive Diagnostics
40
Step 10. Install the Device Drivers
40
Step 11. Connect the External SCSI or Fibre Channel Interface to the Server
40
Connect the External SCSI Interface to the Server
40
Connect the External Fibre Channel Interface to the Server
41
Step 12. Connect the External LDI Interface to the Server (Optional)
41
Step 13. Configure the Tape Drive to the Server, Switch, or Hub
41
Chapter 4. Operating the Tape Drive
43
Status Light
44
Unload Button
45
Single-Character Display
45
Single Red Dot
45
Inserting a Tape Cartridge
46
Removing a Tape Cartridge
47
Cleaning the Drive Head
47
Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance Function
48
Exiting Maintenance Mode
57
Updating the Firmware
57
Updating Firmware through the SCSI or Fibre Channel Interface
57
Updating Firmware through the Library/Drive Interface
57
Updating the Firmware with an FMR Tape Cartridge
58
Chapter 5. Using the Media
59
Data Cartridge
60
Cleaning Cartridges
61
Setting the Write-Protect Switch
62
Handling the Cartridges
62
Provide Training
63
Ensure Proper Packaging
63
Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions
64
Perform a Thorough Inspection
64
Handle the Cartridge Carefully
65
Examples of Cartridge Problems
66
Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin
67
Repositioning a Leader Pin
67
Reattaching a Leader Pin
69
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
74
Disposing of Tape Cartridges
75
Ordering Media Supplies
75
Ordering Custom Bar Code Labels
76
Chapter 6. Resolving Problems
77
Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages
78
Descriptions and Corrective Actions for Errors and Messages
79
Using Sense Data
83
Obtaining a Drive Dump
87
Viewing the Drive Error Log
88
Resolving Problems Reported by the Server
89
Fixing SCSI Bus Errors
89
Fixing Fibre Channel Errors
91
Resolving Media-Related Problems
94
Chapter 7. Servicing the Tape Drive
95
Removing a SCSI Tape Drive from an Enclosure
95
Removing a Fibre Channel Tape Drive from an Enclosure
96
Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge
97
Removing the Cartridge
97
Fixing an Internal Jam
100
Appendix A. Tools and Supplies
107
Appendix B. Tapealert Flags
109
Tapealert Flags Supported by the Drive
109
Notices
113
Trademarks
113
Electronic Emission Notices
114
Special Considerations for Electromagnetic Compatibility
114
IBM Totalstorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Models T400 and T400F
114
Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
115
Getting Help
116
Warranty
116
Glossary
117
Index
129
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