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xSeries Server VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive User's Guide Important: Please review the maintenance information in billable service charges. Repairs or exchanges resulting from improper maintenance or use of unsupported media may result in "Using cleaning cartridges" on page 3-4 and Appendix A, "Maintaining the tape drive", on page A-1 as periodic maintenance is not covered by the IBM warranty.
xSeries Server VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive User's Guide Important: Please review the maintenance information in billable service charges. Repairs or exchanges resulting from improper maintenance or use of unsupported media may result in "Using cleaning cartridges" on page 3-4 and Appendix A, "Maintaining the tape drive", on page A-1 as periodic maintenance is not covered by the IBM warranty.
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... storage A-3 Operating in harsh environments A-4 Placing the cartridge labels A-5 Ordering tape cartridges A-5 Appendix B. Product specifications B-1 Data capacities B-1 Size and weight B-1 Tape drive conditions B-2 Tape cartridge conditions B-2 Appendix C. Problem solving . . . . General Terms D-3 Part 2 - Notices E-1 Trademarks E-2 Electronic emission notices E-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement E-2 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii Introduction 1-1 Software description 1-1 Chapter 2. C-1 Appendix D. Warranty information...
... storage A-3 Operating in harsh environments A-4 Placing the cartridge labels A-5 Ordering tape cartridges A-5 Appendix B. Product specifications B-1 Data capacities B-1 Size and weight B-1 Tape drive conditions B-2 Tape cartridge conditions B-2 Appendix C. Problem solving . . . . General Terms D-3 Part 2 - Notices E-1 Trademarks E-2 Electronic emission notices E-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement E-2 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii Introduction 1-1 Software description 1-1 Chapter 2. C-1 Appendix D. Warranty information...
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... on your xSeries™ server. Register your proof of the IBM® VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. Appendix C, "Problem solving" provides solutions to receive further information. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 vii Chapter 3, "Using the tape drive" provides information on product specifications and requirements. Be sure to the VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. About this manual might differ slightly from your hardware.
... on your xSeries™ server. Register your proof of the IBM® VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. Appendix C, "Problem solving" provides solutions to receive further information. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 vii Chapter 3, "Using the tape drive" provides information on product specifications and requirements. Be sure to the VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. About this manual might differ slightly from your hardware.
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... user's guide, the option package contains: v IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive v Mounting screws v Backup application CDs (trial versions) v Cleaning cartridge v Quick Start Guide v Device drivers (on a 230-meter VXA tape. It can install the appropriate application for your computer...MB) per second. Software description The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive option package includes trial-version backup application CDs. For information on the application you select. Introduction The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is capable of the © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 1-1 Figure 1-1. These trial...
... user's guide, the option package contains: v IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive v Mounting screws v Backup application CDs (trial versions) v Cleaning cartridge v Quick Start Guide v Device drivers (on a 230-meter VXA tape. It can install the appropriate application for your computer...MB) per second. Software description The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive option package includes trial-version backup application CDs. For information on the application you select. Introduction The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is capable of the © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 1-1 Figure 1-1. These trial...
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The CDs also contain backup applications that are used with other products but are not applicable to the http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat IBM Server Compatibility Web page, select Tape Backup Units, and search for ″59P6746.″ 1-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide For a current list of supported tape drive configurations, go to the IBM tape drive Web site at http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/eserver/xseries/tape.html or follow the instructions from the CD. desired tape drive backup application, go to the VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive.
The CDs also contain backup applications that are used with other products but are not applicable to the http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat IBM Server Compatibility Web page, select Tape Backup Units, and search for ″59P6746.″ 1-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide For a current list of supported tape drive configurations, go to the IBM tape drive Web site at http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/eserver/xseries/tape.html or follow the instructions from the CD. desired tape drive backup application, go to the VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive.
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...-protective bag. Do not touch any exposed components of the back-panel components. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 2-1 Installation The VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is compatible with the server for instructions on the computer for the location of the tape drive. Remove the drive bay's cover plate according to static electricity discharge. If you must put the...
...-protective bag. Do not touch any exposed components of the back-panel components. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 2-1 Installation The VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is compatible with the server for instructions on the computer for the location of the tape drive. Remove the drive bay's cover plate according to static electricity discharge. If you must put the...
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... 7 Address 14 Address 15 Figure 2-2. Back-panel components 3 SCSI ID jumpers 4 Power connector Setting the SCSI ID and termination The drive is firmly in place. 1 Term power connector 2 SCSI connector Figure 2-1. SCSI ID settings You can use a 2 mm jumper. ...necessary, use flat-nose pliers to enable the terminator power signal. (The drive is shorted, the tape drive includes a self-resetting power fuse. 2-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Figure 2-3. Term power enabled Note: To protect the drive components if termination power is shipped from the factory with a SCSI ID...
... 7 Address 14 Address 15 Figure 2-2. Back-panel components 3 SCSI ID jumpers 4 Power connector Setting the SCSI ID and termination The drive is firmly in place. 1 Term power connector 2 SCSI connector Figure 2-1. SCSI ID settings You can use a 2 mm jumper. ...necessary, use flat-nose pliers to enable the terminator power signal. (The drive is shorted, the tape drive includes a self-resetting power fuse. 2-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Figure 2-3. Term power enabled Note: To protect the drive components if termination power is shipped from the factory with a SCSI ID...
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..., or adjacent devices) are caught or crimped between the drive and the chassis. v Do not use a combination of the two sets of mounting holes. Attention: To avoid damaging the tape drive, make certain you will mount the tape drive and then attach the SCSI and power cables. Installation 2-3... Ensure that no cables are pressing against the frame. However, if there is on the drive. Using the screws provided with the tape drive, secure the drive in Figure 2-4). Using the provided SCSI cable, attach the non-terminated end to the host system's SCSI adapter...
..., or adjacent devices) are caught or crimped between the drive and the chassis. v Do not use a combination of the two sets of mounting holes. Attention: To avoid damaging the tape drive, make certain you will mount the tape drive and then attach the SCSI and power cables. Installation 2-3... Ensure that no cables are pressing against the frame. However, if there is on the drive. Using the screws provided with the tape drive, secure the drive in Figure 2-4). Using the provided SCSI cable, attach the non-terminated end to the host system's SCSI adapter...
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...If you must install an appropriate backup and restore application for backing up and restoring data. If your computer does not recognize the tape drive after you are using the hardware installation support that comes with the SCSI adapter. v If you receive startup errors, run the... However, you might need to right. Device drivers are using software not included in the ″device driver″ folder. 2-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Ensure that the cables are installed to ensure that the power and SCSI connectors are securely attached, and that the appropriate...
...If you must install an appropriate backup and restore application for backing up and restoring data. If your computer does not recognize the tape drive after you are using the hardware installation support that comes with the SCSI adapter. v If you receive startup errors, run the... However, you might need to right. Device drivers are using software not included in the ″device driver″ folder. 2-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Ensure that the cables are installed to ensure that the power and SCSI connectors are securely attached, and that the appropriate...
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Using the tape drive This section provides information on using the tape drive. Chapter 3. Front view of the tape drive and identifies the components. 1 Ready LED 2 Activity LED 3 Cleaning LED Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of the tape drive 4 Fault LED 5 Eject button © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 3-1
Using the tape drive This section provides information on using the tape drive. Chapter 3. Front view of the tape drive and identifies the components. 1 Ready LED 2 Activity LED 3 Cleaning LED Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of the tape drive 4 Fault LED 5 Eject button © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 3-1
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Front panel LEDs The tape drive contains four LEDs to indicate its operational status, as shown in Table 3-1 on page 3-3. 3-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
Front panel LEDs The tape drive contains four LEDs to indicate its operational status, as shown in Table 3-1 on page 3-3. 3-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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...Off Off Flashing2 On Notes: 1. The firmware download failed and the drive is usually the result of a defective cartridge, media, or cartridge state and will be retried. 4. Using the tape drive 3-3 The drive will flash to function unless initiator, operator, or service intervention is... in the drive not being able to indicate an unrecoverable error. A power cycle must not turn off this indicator. 2. The drive boot code is applied. Chapter ...
...Off Off Flashing2 On Notes: 1. The firmware download failed and the drive is usually the result of a defective cartridge, media, or cartridge state and will be retried. 4. Using the tape drive 3-3 The drive will flash to function unless initiator, operator, or service intervention is... in the drive not being able to indicate an unrecoverable error. A power cycle must not turn off this indicator. 2. The drive boot code is applied. Chapter ...
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.... Do not attempt to use the IBM recommended VXA cleaning cartridges to log the use . The tape drive loads the tape in various lengths, available from IBM. Attention: Only use other types of cartridges, or you . 3-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide To clean the tape drive: 1. Cleaning cartridges can damage your drive and may damage the tape drive. Once a cleaning cartridge has been...
.... Do not attempt to use the IBM recommended VXA cleaning cartridges to log the use . The tape drive loads the tape in various lengths, available from IBM. Attention: Only use other types of cartridges, or you . 3-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide To clean the tape drive: 1. Cleaning cartridges can damage your drive and may damage the tape drive. Once a cleaning cartridge has been...
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... if the Cleaning LED was off the Cleaning LED (if the Cleaning LED was on prior to come on ; Using the tape drive 3-5 Figure 3-2. The tape drive will do the following: 1. Setting write protection on page 3-6. Unloads the cleaning cartridge when the cleaning operation is no longer ...is set correctly, as shown in Figure 3-3 on the tape cartridge Before you attempt to use a depleted cleaning cartridge, the tape drive automatically detects the error and ejects the cartridge. Loads the cleaning cartridge into the tape drive 2. If the LED still remains on prior to indicate ...
... if the Cleaning LED was off the Cleaning LED (if the Cleaning LED was on prior to come on ; Using the tape drive 3-5 Figure 3-2. The tape drive will do the following: 1. Setting write protection on page 3-6. Unloads the cleaning cartridge when the cleaning operation is no longer ...is set correctly, as shown in Figure 3-3 on the tape cartridge Before you attempt to use a depleted cleaning cartridge, the tape drive automatically detects the error and ejects the cartridge. Loads the cleaning cartridge into the tape drive 2. If the LED still remains on prior to indicate ...
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... shipping If you are returning the tape drive for service, only return the tape drive. Attention: To avoid damaging the tape drive, use the original shipping materials when you are shipping the tape drive to send a reset. v Use the backup/restore application software to another location...step if the drive contains a cartridge). v Turn off the tape drive and turn it . Remove and keep all cartridges, cables, and terminators. 3-6 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Setting the write-protect switch REC REC SAVE SAVE Resetting the drive To reset the VXA-2 drive, perform one ...
... shipping If you are returning the tape drive for service, only return the tape drive. Attention: To avoid damaging the tape drive, use the original shipping materials when you are shipping the tape drive to send a reset. v Use the backup/restore application software to another location...step if the drive contains a cartridge). v Turn off the tape drive and turn it . Remove and keep all cartridges, cables, and terminators. 3-6 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Setting the write-protect switch REC REC SAVE SAVE Resetting the drive To reset the VXA-2 drive, perform one ...
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... tape cartridges Data cartridge Use the VXA data cartridge to clean the tape drive, see "Ordering tape cartridges" on page 3-4). To order additional cartridges, see "Using cleaning cartridges" on page A-5. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 A-1 Attention: v The VXA-2 tape drive only operates with VXA ...technology for saving and restoring system data. It is only backward compatible to clean the tape drive. Types of cartridges, or you may void the...
... tape cartridges Data cartridge Use the VXA data cartridge to clean the tape drive, see "Ordering tape cartridges" on page 3-4). To order additional cartridges, see "Using cleaning cartridges" on page A-5. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 A-1 Attention: v The VXA-2 tape drive only operates with VXA ...technology for saving and restoring system data. It is only backward compatible to clean the tape drive. Types of cartridges, or you may void the...
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...and number of the system or tape drive, the date, the density, any data cartridge exposed to a different humidity environment or to the tape by placing the cartridge in a dusty environment and always maintain a constant environment. A-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Information, such as... the impact may void the warranty. The door protects the tape from dirt, dust, and damage....
...and number of the system or tape drive, the date, the density, any data cartridge exposed to a different humidity environment or to the tape by placing the cartridge in a dusty environment and always maintain a constant environment. A-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Information, such as... the impact may void the warranty. The door protects the tape from dirt, dust, and damage....
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.... Maintaining the tape drive A-3 Use the following guidelines for storing your business data. Store tape cartridges out of the direct sunlight Attention: Operation outside of the recommended environment can damage the tape and the cartridge shell. Run the tape from dust and physical misuse. Table A-1. The recommended environment for storage and shipment of VXA data cartridges...
.... Maintaining the tape drive A-3 Use the following guidelines for storing your business data. Store tape cartridges out of the direct sunlight Attention: Operation outside of the recommended environment can damage the tape and the cartridge shell. Run the tape from dust and physical misuse. Table A-1. The recommended environment for storage and shipment of VXA data cartridges...
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... Do not use as a result of its exposure to a newer tape for more information. If your environment contains an excessive amount of time. A-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide The magnetic and physical strength of the tape will have deteriorated as an archival tape any tape that has been used outside of the operating ranges specified in...
... Do not use as a result of its exposure to a newer tape for more information. If your environment contains an excessive amount of time. A-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide The magnetic and physical strength of the tape will have deteriorated as an archival tape any tape that has been used outside of the operating ranges specified in...
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... recording. v IBM VXA tape cartridges are not alike. v Place the larger label on the VXA tape cartridge. Placing the tape cartridge labels REC SAVE RBBU3514-0 Ordering tape cartridges All tape cartridges are shipped with the cartridge and place them . Use the following guidelines for data purposes will do little to work adequately in your system. Maintaining the tape drive A-5 Placing...
... recording. v IBM VXA tape cartridges are not alike. v Place the larger label on the VXA tape cartridge. Placing the tape cartridge labels REC SAVE RBBU3514-0 Ordering tape cartridges All tape cartridges are shipped with the cartridge and place them . Use the following guidelines for data purposes will do little to work adequately in your system. Maintaining the tape drive A-5 Placing...