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... the device 2-4 Updating the configuration 2-4 Installing backup and restore software . . . . . 2-4 Chapter 3. Installation 2-1 Installation requirements 2-1 Preparing for installation 2-1 Setting 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.
... the device 2-4 Updating the configuration 2-4 Installing backup and restore software . . . . . 2-4 Chapter 3. Installation 2-1 Installation requirements 2-1 Preparing for installation 2-1 Setting 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.
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...CDs contain popular backup and restore applications for low to 90 days, depending on the Documentation CD) v SCSI cable Contact your computer system by following the installation instructions that come with its onboard hardware data compression feature.... 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 the application you select. Introduction The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is missing or damaged. VXA-2 tape drive In addition to retain your specific ...
...CDs contain popular backup and restore applications for low to 90 days, depending on the Documentation CD) v SCSI cable Contact your computer system by following the installation instructions that come with its onboard hardware data compression feature.... 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 the application you select. Introduction The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is missing or damaged. VXA-2 tape drive In addition to retain your specific ...
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...A low voltage differential (Ultra2) SCSI host adapter v Documentation for your computer, SCSI bus adapter, or external enclosure v Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers for the mounting screws, and for opening the static-protective bag containing the tape drive, touch the bag to an unpainted...panel components. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 2-1 If you plan to the computer in the following procedure: 1. The drive is free from the static-protective bag. Instead, handle it carefully by the edges. Installation The VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is compatible with industry-standard,...
...A low voltage differential (Ultra2) SCSI host adapter v Documentation for your computer, SCSI bus adapter, or external enclosure v Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers for the mounting screws, and for opening the static-protective bag containing the tape drive, touch the bag to an unpainted...panel components. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 2-1 If you plan to the computer in the following procedure: 1. The drive is free from the static-protective bag. Instead, handle it carefully by the edges. Installation The VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is compatible with industry-standard,...
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... 12 Address 13 Address 6 Address 7 Address 14 Address 15 Figure 2-2. Be sure 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. SCSI ID settings You can use the connector ( 1 in Figure 2-1) to use a 2 mm jumper. If you want to remove the...
... 12 Address 13 Address 6 Address 7 Address 14 Address 15 Figure 2-2. Be sure 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. SCSI ID settings You can use the connector ( 1 in Figure 2-1) to use a 2 mm jumper. If you want to remove the...
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... the M3 x 0.5 x 4 mm Phillips screws provided. v Do not use a combination of the two sets of the tape drive ( 2 in Figure 2-4). Attention: To avoid damaging the tape drive, make certain you will mount the tape drive and then attach the SCSI and power cables. v Ensure that the chassis is not distorted. (Alignment to the horizontal or vertical plane...
... the M3 x 0.5 x 4 mm Phillips screws provided. v Do not use a combination of the two sets of the tape drive ( 2 in Figure 2-4). Attention: To avoid damaging the tape drive, make certain you will mount the tape drive and then attach the SCSI and power cables. v Ensure that the chassis is not distorted. (Alignment to the horizontal or vertical plane...
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... power and SCSI connectors are securely attached, and that comes with your computer. Installing backup and restore software The tape drive is used for your computer operating system. Consequently, to use the drive, 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...
... power and SCSI connectors are securely attached, and that comes with your computer. Installing backup and restore software The tape drive is used for your computer operating system. Consequently, to use the drive, 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...
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...able to clear the flashing LED. 3. Using the tape drive 3-3 Table 3-1. A solid amber LED indicates the drive needs cleaning. An unrecoverable error is an error condition that results in control and the microcode download should be retried. 4. An unrecoverable drive failure is applied. One of a defective cartridge, ... LED will continue to indicate an unrecoverable error. The Fault LED will be needed 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 usually the result of the following ...
...able to clear the flashing LED. 3. Using the tape drive 3-3 Table 3-1. A solid amber LED indicates the drive needs cleaning. An unrecoverable error is an error condition that results in control and the microcode download should be retried. 4. An unrecoverable drive failure is applied. One of a defective cartridge, ... LED will continue to indicate an unrecoverable error. The Fault LED will be needed 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 usually the result of the following ...
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... a read or write operation. Clean the drive. If the drive was attempting to reset, check the following : v Check the SCSI bus addressing and termination. If a SCSI bus reset does cause the drive to be firmly connected. Use only an IBM-approved VXA tape cleaning cartridge. 2. Do the following : v Is there a broken SCSI cable or defective connector? Retry the read...
... a read or write operation. Clean the drive. If the drive was attempting to reset, check the following : v Check the SCSI bus addressing and termination. If a SCSI bus reset does cause the drive to be firmly connected. Use only an IBM-approved VXA tape cleaning cartridge. 2. Do the following : v Is there a broken SCSI cable or defective connector? Retry the read...