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IBM TotalStorage Ultrium T800F manual available for free PDF download: Operator's Manual
IBM TotalStorage Ultrium T800F Operator's Manual (148 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Figures
7
Tables
9
Safety and Environmental Notices
11
Danger Notices
11
Caution Notices
11
Tape Drive Ac Grounding Inspection
12
End of Life (EOL) Plan
12
AC Grounding Diagram (50 Hz and 60 Hz)
12
Summary of Changes
13
Second Edition
13
About this Guide
15
Related Publications
15
Product Description
17
Drive Features
17
View of the Drive with and Without the Bezel
17
Front Panel of the Drive
18
Rear Panel of the SCSI Drive
19
Rear View of the Fibre Channel Drive
20
Cartridge Compatibility
21
Speed Matching
21
Channel Calibration
21
Sleep Mode
21
Data Cartridge Capacity Scaling
22
Supported Servers and Operating Systems
22
SCSI Interface
22
Physical Characteristics
22
Speed
22
Supported Servers and Operating Systems for
22
Address Assignments
23
Installing, Removing, or Resetting a Drive on an Active SCSI Bus
23
Fibre Channel Interface
23
Supported Topologies
23
Configuration/Status Connector
23
Physical Characteristics
24
Speed
24
Address Assignments
24
Choosing the Port for Your Topology and Fibre
24
World Wide Names
25
Installing, Removing, or Resetting a Drive on an Active Fibre Channel
25
Supported Device Drivers
25
Specifications
26
Physical Specifications
26
Power Specifications
27
Environmental Specifications
27
Other Specifications
27
Installing the Drive
29
Avoiding Drive Damage
29
Installation Overview
29
Unpack the Drive
30
Acclimate the Drive
30
Power off the Enclosure
30
Temperature of the Drive Is Taken Near the Air Intake Area
30
Set the SCSI ID or Arbitrated Loop Physical Address
31
Setting the SCSI ID (SCSI Drive Only)
31
SCSI ID Settings on the SCSI ID Connector
31
Setting the Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (Fibre Channel Drive Only)
32
Setting the Loop ID and the AL_PA
33
ID Settings that Provide Status about the Loop
34
ID Settings that Provide Additional Loop Ids
36
Location of the Fibre Channel (FC)
38
Topology and Speed Settings for the Drive
38
Mount the Drive into an Enclosure
39
Mounting Holes on Drive
39
Connect and Test Power to the Drive
40
Connect the Internal SCSI or Fibre Channel Cable
40
Connect the Internal LDI Cable (Optional)
40
Run Drive Diagnostics
41
Install Device Drivers
41
Connect the Enclosure's External SCSI or Fibre
41
Channel Interface to the Server
41
Connect the External SCSI Interface to the Server
41
Connect the External Fibre Channel Interface to the Server
41
Connect the External LDI Interface to the Server (Optional)
42
Configure the Drive to the Server, Switch, or Hub
42
Operating the Drive
43
Single-Character Display (SCD)
43
SCD Dot
43
Status Light
44
Meaning of Status Light and Single-Character Display (SCD)
44
Unload Button
45
Inserting a Tape Cartridge
46
Inserting a Cartridge into the Drive
46
Removing a Tape Cartridge
47
MID-Tape Recovery
47
Cleaning the Drive Head
47
Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions
48
Entering Maintenance Mode
48
Function Code 0: Exit Maintenance Mode
48
Function Code 1: Run Drive Diagnostics
49
Function Code 2: Update Drive Firmware from FMR Tape
50
Function Code 3: Create FMR Tape
51
Function Code 4: Force a Drive Dump
51
Function Code 5: Copy Drive Dump
52
Function Code 6: Run SCSI Wrap Test
53
Function Code 7: Run RS-422 Wrap Test
54
Function Code 8: Unmake FMR Tape
54
Function Code 9: Display Error Code Log
55
Function Code A: Clear Error Code Log
55
Function Code C: Insert Cartridge into Tape Drive
55
Function Code E: Test Cartridge & Media
56
Function Code F: Write Performance Test
57
Function Code H: Test Head
58
Function Code J: Fast Read/Write Test
59
Function Code L: Load/Unload Test
60
Function Code P: Enable Post Error Reporting
61
Function Code U: Disable Post Error Reporting
61
Updating Firmware
62
Updating Firmware through the SCSI or Fibre Channel Interface
62
Updating Firmware through the Library/Drive Interface
62
ITDT SCSI Firmware Update, Dump Retrieval and Library/Drive Test Tool
63
LTO-TDX: LTO SCSI and Fibre Drive Firmware Download & LTO Drive Dump Upload Tool
63
Updating the Firmware with an FMR Tape Cartridge
66
Using Ultrium Media
67
Cartridge Compatibility
67
The IBM Totalstorage LTO Ultrium 400 GB
67
Ultrium Data and Cleaning Cartridge Compatibility with Ultrium Tape Drive
67
Data Cartridge
68
Capacity Scaling
68
Cleaning Cartridge
69
Cartridge Memory Chip (LTO-CM)
69
Bar Code Label
69
Bar Code Label Requirements for Ultrium Tape Drives and Libraries
69
Ultrium Tape Drive
69
Guidelines for Using Bar Code Labels
70
Sample Bar Code Label on the LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Cartridge
70
Write-Protect Switch
71
Handling the Cartridges
72
Provide Training
72
Ensure Proper Packaging
72
Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions
73
Tape Cartridges in a Turtlecase
73
Perform a Thorough Inspection
74
Handle the Cartridge Carefully
75
Examples of Cartridge Problems
76
Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin
77
Repositioning a Leader Pin
77
Leader Pin in the Incorrect and Correct
77
Placing the Dislodged Leader Pin into the Correct Position
78
Rewinding the Tape into the Cartridge
78
Reattaching a Leader Pin
79
Attaching the Leader Pin Attach Tool to the Cartridge
80
Cartridge
80
Winding the Tape out of the Cartridge
81
Removing the C-Clip from the Leader Pin
81
Attaching the Leader Pin to the Tape
82
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
84
Environment for Operating, Storing, and Shipping the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge
84
Disposing of Tape Cartridges
85
Ordering Media Supplies
85
Media Supplies
85
Leader Pin Reattachment Kit
86
Ordering Bar Code Labels
87
Authorized Suppliers of Custom Bar Code Labels
87
Resolving Problems
89
Troubleshooting Tips
89
Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages
90
Error Codes and Messages
91
Error Codes on the Single-Character Display
91
Using Sense Data
95
Obtaining Error Information from the AS/400 or Iseries with RISC Processor
96
Example of an Error Log from the AS/400 or IBM Eserver Iseries
96
Obtaining Error Information from the RS/6000 or Pseries
97
Example of Sense Data from the AS/400 or IBM Eserver Iseries
97
Example of an AIX ERRPT Drive Error Log
98
Example of an Error that Suggests a SCSI Bus
99
Obtaining a Drive Dump
100
Using ITDT
100
Using LTO-TDX
100
Using the Drive
100
Using a Device Driver Utility
100
Data Cartridge
100
Viewing the Drive Error Log
101
Resolving Problems Reported by the Server
102
Fixing SCSI Bus Errors
102
Fixing Fibre Channel Errors
104
Resolving Media-Related Problems
106
Servicing the Drive
109
Removing a SCSI Drive from an Enclosure
109
Removing a Fibre Channel Tape Drive from an Enclosure
110
Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge
111
Before You Begin
111
Recommended Tools
111
Beginning Procedure
112
Tape Spooled off Supply Reel
114
Using Hex Wrench to Rewind Tape into
114
Tape Pulled from or Broken Near Leader Pin
115
Drive with Cover Removed to Reveal Gear Train
115
Leader Block Assembly (LBA)
116
Tape Broken in MID-Tape
117
Using Hex Wrench to Rewind Tape into
117
Tape Tangled Along Tape Path
118
Using Hex Wrench to Rewind Tape into
118
Drive with Cover Removed to Reveal Gear
119
No Apparent Failure or Damage to Tape
120
Leader Block Assembly (LBA)
120
Using Hex Wrench to Rewind Tape into
121
Drive with Cover Removed to Reveal Gear
122
Leader Block Assembly (LBA)
123
Parts List
125
Tools and Supplies for the IBM Totalstorage
125
Appendix. Tapealert Flags
127
Notices
131
Trademarks
131
Electronic Emission Notices
132
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class a Statement
132
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
132
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
132
European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
132
Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
133
Japan VCCI Class a ITE Electronic Emission Statement
133
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
133
Taiwan Class a Electronic Emission Statement
133
Korean Class a Electronic Emission Statement
134
Getting Help
134
Warranty
134
Glossary
135
Channel Connection
140
Index
145
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