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...; Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii Introduction 1-1 Software description 1-1 Chapter 2. Contents Safety v About this book vii Registering your option vii Chapter 1. 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. D-1 Warranty period D-1 Service and support D-1 Warranty information on the tape cartridge . . . 3-5 Resetting the drive 3-6 Packaging the drive for installation 2-1 Setting the SCSI ID and...
...; Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii Introduction 1-1 Software description 1-1 Chapter 2. Contents Safety v About this book vii Registering your option vii Chapter 1. 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. D-1 Warranty period D-1 Service and support D-1 Warranty information on the tape cartridge . . . 3-5 Resetting the drive 3-6 Packaging the drive for installation 2-1 Setting the SCSI ID and...
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... 6 megabytes (MB) per second. For information on the Documentation CD) v SCSI cable Contact your specific computer configuration. VXA-2 tape drive In addition to mid-range servers. These CDs contain popular backup and restore applications for low to this 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...
... 6 megabytes (MB) per second. For information on the Documentation CD) v SCSI cable Contact your specific computer configuration. VXA-2 tape drive In addition to mid-range servers. These CDs contain popular backup and restore applications for low to this 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...
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... to Figure 2-1 on installing the tape drive. Instead, handle it carefully by the edges. The tape drive complies with several xSeries servers. If you will need the following: v A low voltage differential (Ultra2) SCSI host adapter v Documentation for your computer, SCSI bus adapter, or external enclosure v... VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is wrapped in which you must put the drive down . Installation requirements To install the tape drive in your xSeries server, you cannot locate your computer v Flat-nose pliers (optional) to install the tape drive. If you plan to http://www.pc.ibm.com...
... to Figure 2-1 on installing the tape drive. Instead, handle it carefully by the edges. The tape drive complies with several xSeries servers. If you will need the following: v A low voltage differential (Ultra2) SCSI host adapter v Documentation for your computer, SCSI bus adapter, or external enclosure v... VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is wrapped in which you must put the drive down . Installation requirements To install the tape drive in your xSeries server, you cannot locate your computer v Flat-nose pliers (optional) to install the tape drive. If you plan to http://www.pc.ibm.com...
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...( 3 in Figure 2-1) for the desired ID, as shown in place. Make sure the jumper is shorted, the tape drive includes a self-resetting power fuse. 2-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Be sure to change the default ID, install the jumpers on the auxiliary connector. Term power enabled Note... to remove the jumpers.) If you want to use a 2 mm jumper. Back-panel components 3 SCSI ID jumpers 4 Power connector Setting the SCSI ID and termination The drive is shipped from the factory with a SCSI ID of 0. If you need an additional jumper, use a 2 mm jumper. 1 Term power ...
...( 3 in Figure 2-1) for the desired ID, as shown in place. Make sure the jumper is shorted, the tape drive includes a self-resetting power fuse. 2-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Be sure to change the default ID, install the jumpers on the auxiliary connector. Term power enabled Note... to remove the jumpers.) If you want to use a 2 mm jumper. Back-panel components 3 SCSI ID jumpers 4 Power connector Setting the SCSI ID and termination The drive is shipped from the factory with a SCSI ID of 0. If you need an additional jumper, use a 2 mm jumper. 1 Term power ...
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...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 and the terminated end to the drive's power connector ( 1 in Figure 2-4). Installing the SCSI cable Chapter 2. The enclosure's ...an AMP 1-480424-0 series, or equivalent. However, if there is on the drive. Attention: To avoid damaging the tape drive, make certain you will mount the tape drive and then attach the SCSI and power cables. Ensure that no cables are pressing against the frame. Attaching the...
...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 and the terminated end to the drive's power connector ( 1 in Figure 2-4). Installing the SCSI cable Chapter 2. The enclosure's ...an AMP 1-480424-0 series, or equivalent. However, if there is on the drive. Attention: To avoid damaging the tape drive, make certain you will mount the tape drive and then attach the SCSI and power cables. Ensure that no cables are pressing against the frame. Attaching the...
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... If you receive startup errors, run the configuration-setup utility program as described in the ″device driver″ folder. 2-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Completing the installation and turning on the device Before completing the installation, check your computer operating system. Then, power ...requests a device driver, insert the Documentation CD and look in the documentation that comes with the SCSI adapter. If your computer does not recognize the tape drive after you are using software not included in the option package, follow the on-screen installation and...
... If you receive startup errors, run the configuration-setup utility program as described in the ″device driver″ folder. 2-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Completing the installation and turning on the device Before completing the installation, check your computer operating system. Then, power ...requests a device driver, insert the Documentation CD and look in the documentation that comes with the SCSI adapter. If your computer does not recognize the tape drive after you are using software not included in the option package, follow the on-screen installation and...
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... 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 Flashing Off Firmware Update Flashing Flashing Microcode Download Off Off ... actions will be retried. 4. A solid amber LED indicates the drive needs cleaning. Using the tape drive 3-3 An unrecoverable drive failure is in the drive not being able to clear the flashing Fault LED: v Hard SCSI Reset v Cartridge Eject v Power Cycle v Retry Microcode Download An...
... 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 Flashing Off Firmware Update Flashing Flashing Microcode Download Off Off ... actions will be retried. 4. A solid amber LED indicates the drive needs cleaning. Using the tape drive 3-3 An unrecoverable drive failure is in the drive not being able to clear the flashing Fault LED: v Hard SCSI Reset v Cartridge Eject v Power Cycle v Retry Microcode Download An...
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... drive. Use only an IBM-approved VXA tape cleaning cartridge. 2. Appendix C. LEDS BLINK IN AN UNKNOWN SEQUENCE 1. See "Using cleaning cartridges" on the SCSI bus. If the problem persists, turn the drive off, then back on the SCSI bus. Make sure the tape drive is installed properly on again. Perform a SCSI bus reset. If the drive was attempting to install the drive...
... drive. Use only an IBM-approved VXA tape cleaning cartridge. 2. Appendix C. LEDS BLINK IN AN UNKNOWN SEQUENCE 1. See "Using cleaning cartridges" on the SCSI bus. If the problem persists, turn the drive off, then back on the SCSI bus. Make sure the tape drive is installed properly on again. Perform a SCSI bus reset. If the drive was attempting to install the drive...