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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. xSeries Server VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive User's Guide Important: Please review the maintenance information in billable service charges.
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... the SCSI ID and termination 2-2 Mounting the drive 2-3 Attaching the cables 2-3 Completing the installation and turning on the World Wide Web D-1 Online technical support D-1 Telephone technical support D-1 IBM Statement of tape cartridges A-1 Recommendations for shipping 3-6 Appendix A. ... . 2-4 Chapter 3. 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 tape cartridge . . . 3-5 Resetting the drive 3-6 Packaging the drive for data cartridge usage . ....
... the SCSI ID and termination 2-2 Mounting the drive 2-3 Attaching the cables 2-3 Completing the installation and turning on the World Wide Web D-1 Online technical support D-1 Telephone technical support D-1 IBM Statement of tape cartridges A-1 Recommendations for shipping 3-6 Appendix A. ... . 2-4 Chapter 3. 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 tape cartridge . . . 3-5 Resetting the drive 3-6 Packaging the drive for data cartridge usage . ....
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... contains information about caring for data cartridges, using the tape drive. Appendix E, "Notices" contains trademarks and legal notices. Note: The illustrations in your proof of the IBM® VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. Be sure to retain your xSeries™ server. Register...© Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 vii This manual contains the following information: Chapter 1, "Introduction" provides an introduction to problems that you . Appendix C, "Problem solving" provides solutions to the VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. It might occur while using cleaning cartridges, and setting...
... contains information about caring for data cartridges, using the tape drive. Appendix E, "Notices" contains trademarks and legal notices. Note: The illustrations in your proof of the IBM® VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. Be sure to retain your xSeries™ server. Register...© Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 vii This manual contains the following information: Chapter 1, "Introduction" provides an introduction to problems that you . Appendix C, "Problem solving" provides solutions to the VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. It might occur while using cleaning cartridges, and setting...
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... after 30 to determine the best application for your specific computer configuration. VXA-2 tape drive In addition 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 v Quick Start Guide v Device drivers (on a 230-meter VXA tape. These CDs contain popular backup and restore applications for low to...
... after 30 to determine the best application for your specific computer configuration. VXA-2 tape drive In addition 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 v Quick Start Guide v Device drivers (on a 230-meter VXA tape. These CDs contain popular backup and restore applications for low to...
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Front view of the tape drive and identifies the components. 1 Ready LED 2 Activity LED 3 Cleaning LED Figure 3-1. Using the tape drive This section provides information on using the tape drive. Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of the tape drive 4 Fault LED 5 Eject button © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 3-1 Chapter 3.
Front view of the tape drive and identifies the components. 1 Ready LED 2 Activity LED 3 Cleaning LED Figure 3-1. Using the tape drive This section provides information on using the tape drive. Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of the tape drive 4 Fault LED 5 Eject button © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 3-1 Chapter 3.
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... 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 Flashing... will continue to indicate an unrecoverable error. Using the tape drive 3-3 One of a defective cartridge, media, or cartridge state and will flash to function, but, needs cleaning as soon as possible. The drive boot code is usually the result of status light combinations...
... 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 Flashing... will continue to indicate an unrecoverable error. Using the tape drive 3-3 One of a defective cartridge, media, or cartridge state and will flash to function, but, needs cleaning as soon as possible. The drive boot code is usually the result of status light combinations...
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... guidelines. The IBM cleaning cartridge is used to begin write and read operations. Loading data cartridges The tape drive uses data-quality VXA tape data cartridges, in approximately 40 seconds, during a previous cleaning of the boxes have been marked, discard the cleaning cartridge. 3. Make sure that are designed to clean the tape drive. When all of the tape drive. Attention: The VXA-2 tape drive only operates...
... guidelines. The IBM cleaning cartridge is used to begin write and read operations. Loading data cartridges The tape drive uses data-quality VXA tape data cartridges, in approximately 40 seconds, during a previous cleaning of the boxes have been marked, discard the cleaning cartridge. 3. Make sure that are designed to clean the tape drive. When all of the tape drive. Attention: The VXA-2 tape drive only operates...
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... write-protect switch on prior to indicate that the cleaning cartridge is automatic. Otherwise, the Cleaning LED remains solid to the cleaning process, it stays on the front of the cleaning process is no longer usable. If you insert a cartridge into the tape drive 2. Figure 3-2. Using the tape drive 3-5 The tape drive will do the following: 1. If the LED still...
... write-protect switch on prior to indicate that the cleaning cartridge is automatic. Otherwise, the Cleaning LED remains solid to the cleaning process, it stays on the front of the cleaning process is no longer usable. If you insert a cartridge into the tape drive 2. Figure 3-2. Using the tape drive 3-5 The tape drive will do the following: 1. If the LED still...
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.... Attention: v The VXA-2 tape drive only operates with VXA technology for saving and restoring system data. Do not attempt to use the IBM recommended VXA cleaning cartridges to previous VXA technology media. It is only backward compatible to clean the tape drive. To order additional cartridges, see "Using cleaning cartridges" on page A-5. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 A-1 Appendix A. The tape drive is designed to clean the tape drive.
.... Attention: v The VXA-2 tape drive only operates with VXA technology for saving and restoring system data. Do not attempt to use the IBM recommended VXA cleaning cartridges to previous VXA technology media. It is only backward compatible to clean the tape drive. To order additional cartridges, see "Using cleaning cartridges" on page A-5. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 A-1 Appendix A. The tape drive is designed to clean the tape drive.
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...should also be noted. A-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Any substance transferred to the tape by placing the cartridge in use poor-quality tape cartridges. Multiple or poorly placed labels can damage your tape cartridges and the tape drive: v Remove the tape cartridge from dirt, dust, and... excess dust and dirt. Allow tapes at least 24 hours to acclimate to clean the tape drive. The door protects the tape from the drive when the drive is clean and fully operational. Use of other than recommended cleaning cartridges can clog the drive load mechanism. v Do not ...
...should also be noted. A-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Any substance transferred to the tape by placing the cartridge in use poor-quality tape cartridges. Multiple or poorly placed labels can damage your tape cartridges and the tape drive: v Remove the tape cartridge from dirt, dust, and... excess dust and dirt. Allow tapes at least 24 hours to acclimate to clean the tape drive. The door protects the tape from the drive when the drive is clean and fully operational. Use of other than recommended cleaning cartridges can clog the drive load mechanism. v Do not ...
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...and capacity of the recording and the performance of your tape drive. Data grade tape media is destroyed and your data is the only type of tape media that should be used for tape cartridge labels. v IBM VXA tape cartridges are not alike. v Place the smaller label... clog the drive mechanism. Maintaining the tape drive A-5 Do not adhere a 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 . IBM supports using only data and cleaning cartridges recommended ...
...and capacity of the recording and the performance of your tape drive. Data grade tape media is destroyed and your data is the only type of tape media that should be used for tape cartridge labels. v IBM VXA tape cartridges are not alike. v Place the smaller label... clog the drive mechanism. Maintaining the tape drive A-5 Do not adhere a 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 . IBM supports using only data and cleaning cartridges recommended ...
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... tape cartridges that you can order for the tape drive IBM part number Type of IBM storage products. Tape cartridges for the VX2-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...
... tape cartridges that you can order for the tape drive IBM part number Type of IBM storage products. Tape cartridges for the VX2-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...
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... new cartridge and try again. 3. Problem solving C-3 Also make sure the connector pins are not bent or broken. 2. Clean the drive. Retry the read or write operation when the error occurred, eject the cartridge, insert it again, and retry the operation. Power ... bus reset does not cause the drive to reset, the problem may be with SCSI connector pin 1? Make sure the tape drive is installed properly on again. Use only an IBM-approved VXA tape cleaning cartridge. 2. If the drive was attempting to any software commands.) 1. See "Using cleaning cartridges" on page 2-1, to a...
... new cartridge and try again. 3. Problem solving C-3 Also make sure the connector pins are not bent or broken. 2. Clean the drive. Retry the read or write operation when the error occurred, eject the cartridge, insert it again, and retry the operation. Power ... bus reset does not cause the drive to reset, the problem may be with SCSI connector pin 1? Make sure the tape drive is installed properly on again. Use only an IBM-approved VXA tape cleaning cartridge. 2. If the drive was attempting to any software commands.) 1. See "Using cleaning cartridges" on page 2-1, to a...
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... cartridge is bad. Use a pen or small screwdriver to the tape. If the switch covers the opening , the tape is incompatible with the tape drive. C-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Always try cleaning the drive before you can write to move the switch. (See "Setting write protection on the tape cartridge" on page 3-4. Check the switch on the edge...
... cartridge is bad. Use a pen or small screwdriver to the tape. If the switch covers the opening , the tape is incompatible with the tape drive. C-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Always try cleaning the drive before you can write to move the switch. (See "Setting write protection on the tape cartridge" on page 3-4. Check the switch on the edge...