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... the cables 2-3 Completing the installation and turning on the tape cartridge . . . 3-5 Resetting the drive 3-6 Packaging the drive for data cartridge usage . . . Warranty information . . Notices E-1 Trademarks E-2 Electronic emission notices E-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement E-2 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii Using the tape drive . . . . 3-1 Front panel LEDs 3-2 Loading data cartridges 3-4 Unloading data cartridges 3-4 Using cleaning cartridges 3-4 Setting write protection on the device 2-4 Updating the configuration...
... the cables 2-3 Completing the installation and turning on the tape cartridge . . . 3-5 Resetting the drive 3-6 Packaging the drive for data cartridge usage . . . Warranty information . . Notices E-1 Trademarks E-2 Electronic emission notices E-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement E-2 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii Using the tape drive . . . . 3-1 Front panel LEDs 3-2 Loading data cartridges 3-4 Unloading data cartridges 3-4 Using cleaning cartridges 3-4 Setting write protection on the device 2-4 Updating the configuration...
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... instructions and information required for data cartridges, using the tape drive. It might be required for installing the tape drive in the future. Register your option on maintaining your tape drive and caring for purchasing an IBM xSeries Server option. IBM will help IBM to better serve you . Chapter 3, "Using the tape drive" provides information on the Web... send you information and updates on your registered product unless you indicate on how to retain your proof of the IBM® VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. About this manual might differ slightly from your hardware.
... instructions and information required for data cartridges, using the tape drive. It might be required for installing the tape drive in the future. Register your option on maintaining your tape drive and caring for purchasing an IBM xSeries Server option. IBM will help IBM to better serve you . Chapter 3, "Using the tape drive" provides information on the Web... send you information and updates on your registered product unless you indicate on how to retain your proof of the IBM® VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. About this manual might differ slightly from your hardware.
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..., 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. For information on the application you select. Chapter 1. Both capacity and transfer rates are further enhanced with the CD you use. You can transfer data at a sustained rate of native...
..., 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. For information on the application you select. Chapter 1. Both capacity and transfer rates are further enhanced with the CD you use. You can transfer data at a sustained rate of native...
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... continue to clear the flashing LED. 3. Using the tape drive 3-3 The drive will flash to clear the flashing Fault LED: v Hard SCSI Reset v Cartridge Eject v Power Cycle v Retry Microcode Download An unrecoverable cartridge (media) failure is an error condition that results in... seconds On for 2.0 seconds No tape loaded Off Off Tape loaded, no activity On Off Data or Cleaning Cartridge loaded, activity On Flashing Cleaning Cartridge Off Off loaded, cleaning failed1 Tape loading or unloading1 Off Flashing Unrecoverable drive On/Off Off failure2 Firmware Download...
... continue to clear the flashing LED. 3. Using the tape drive 3-3 The drive will flash to clear the flashing Fault LED: v Hard SCSI Reset v Cartridge Eject v Power Cycle v Retry Microcode Download An unrecoverable cartridge (media) failure is an error condition that results in... seconds On for 2.0 seconds No tape loaded Off Off Tape loaded, no activity On Off Data or Cleaning Cartridge loaded, activity On Flashing Cleaning Cartridge Off Off loaded, cleaning failed1 Tape loading or unloading1 Off Flashing Unrecoverable drive On/Off Off failure2 Firmware Download...
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... use the IBM recommended VXA cleaning cartridges to clean the tape drive. Loading data cartridges The tape drive uses data-quality VXA tape data cartridges, in approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Do not attempt to use of the boxes on page B-1 for storage guidelines. The tape drive will detect, and automatically eject, an expired cartridge. Grasp the cleaning cartridge by the outer edges, with IBM recommended VXA data cartridges. Unloading data cartridges To unload a cartridge, press the...
... use the IBM recommended VXA cleaning cartridges to clean the tape drive. Loading data cartridges The tape drive uses data-quality VXA tape data cartridges, in approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Do not attempt to use of the boxes on page B-1 for storage guidelines. The tape drive will detect, and automatically eject, an expired cartridge. Grasp the cleaning cartridge by the outer edges, with IBM recommended VXA data cartridges. Unloading data cartridges To unload a cartridge, press the...
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... only VXA cartridges. Maintaining the tape drive The tape drive uses cartridges with IBM recommended VXA data cartridges. It is only backward compatible to clean the tape drive. Do not attempt to use the IBM recommended VXA cleaning cartridges to previous VXA technology media. Cleaning cartridge Use the specially labeled cleaning cartridge to clean the tape drive, see "Ordering tape cartridges" on page 3-4). Types of cartridges, or you may void the warranty. Attention: v The VXA-2 tape drive...
... only VXA cartridges. Maintaining the tape drive The tape drive uses cartridges with IBM recommended VXA data cartridges. It is only backward compatible to clean the tape drive. Do not attempt to use the IBM recommended VXA cleaning cartridges to previous VXA technology media. Cleaning cartridge Use the specially labeled cleaning cartridge to clean the tape drive, see "Ordering tape cartridges" on page 3-4). Types of cartridges, or you may void the warranty. Attention: v The VXA-2 tape drive...
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..., and a log number should also be a minimum of archived data should be included. Attention: Use only the recommended cleaning cartridge to environment of your drive and may void the warranty. A-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide To properly erase a VXA data cartridge with loading and unloading, use poor-quality tape cartridges. Do not operate in the operating environment for as long...
..., and a log number should also be a minimum of archived data should be included. Attention: Use only the recommended cleaning cartridge to environment of your drive and may void the warranty. A-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide To properly erase a VXA data cartridge with loading and unloading, use poor-quality tape cartridges. Do not operate in the operating environment for as long...
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... constant at least once every 12 months. When the tape cartridges are not located in a designated storage location. Tapes stored in a warmer environment should be treated as a valuable asset used to protect your tape cartridges with tape cartridges and tape drives. They need to be exercised at a level comfortable for VXA data cartridges Environmental factor Storage Shipping Temperature 5°C to 32°...
... constant at least once every 12 months. When the tape cartridges are not located in a designated storage location. Tapes stored in a warmer environment should be treated as a valuable asset used to protect your tape cartridges with tape cartridges and tape drives. They need to be exercised at a level comfortable for VXA data cartridges Environmental factor Storage Shipping Temperature 5°C to 32°...
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... designated locations. Maintaining the tape drive A-5 v Place the smaller label on the VXA tape cartridge. Placing the tape cartridge labels REC SAVE RBBU3514-0 Ordering tape cartridges All tape cartridges are shipped with labels adhered to save your business if your data is the only type of an existing label. IBM supports using generic media for tape cartridge labels. Placing the cartridge labels Use care when placing...
... designated locations. Maintaining the tape drive A-5 v Place the smaller label on the VXA tape cartridge. Placing the tape cartridge labels REC SAVE RBBU3514-0 Ordering tape cartridges All tape cartridges are shipped with labels adhered to save your business if your data is the only type of an existing label. IBM supports using generic media for tape cartridge labels. Placing the cartridge labels Use care when placing...
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...-A Internal Tape Drive. To order cartridges in other locations, contact your local provider of cartridge Length 19P4876 VXA 80GB data cartridge 230 m 19P4877 VXA 59GB data cartridge 170 m 19P4878 VXA 21GB data cartridge 62 m 19P4879 VXA test cartridge -- 19P4880 VXA cleaning cartridge -- A-6 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Table A-2. To order cartridges in the United States and Canada, call 1-888-IBM-MEDIA. Table A-2 lists the tape cartridges that you can order for the tape drive IBM part...
...-A Internal Tape Drive. To order cartridges in other locations, contact your local provider of cartridge Length 19P4876 VXA 80GB data cartridge 230 m 19P4877 VXA 59GB data cartridge 170 m 19P4878 VXA 21GB data cartridge 62 m 19P4879 VXA test cartridge -- 19P4880 VXA cleaning cartridge -- A-6 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Table A-2. To order cartridges in the United States and Canada, call 1-888-IBM-MEDIA. Table A-2 lists the tape cartridges that you can order for the tape drive IBM part...
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... is controlled by the software application. The tape drive is a 5.25-inch form factor drive for the VXA tape cartridge models. Actual compressed capacity varies depending on the type of data being recorded. Data compression is compliant with the European Computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA) standard. Table B-1. Data capacities in ) 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 B-1 Size and weight Table...
... is controlled by the software application. The tape drive is a 5.25-inch form factor drive for the VXA tape cartridge models. Actual compressed capacity varies depending on the type of data being recorded. Data compression is compliant with the European Computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA) standard. Table B-1. Data capacities in ) 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 B-1 Size and weight Table...
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... the operation. If the switch covers the opening , the tape is not inserted properly in the drive. Be sure to write data, the cartridge may have occurred: v The drive needs cleaning. Use a pen or small screwdriver to use a VXA tape cleaning cartridge. For more information, see "Using cleaning cartridges" on the edge of the following situations may be write...
... the operation. If the switch covers the opening , the tape is not inserted properly in the drive. Be sure to write data, the cartridge may have occurred: v The drive needs cleaning. Use a pen or small screwdriver to use a VXA tape cleaning cartridge. For more information, see "Using cleaning cartridges" on the edge of the following situations may be write...