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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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... Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 D-3 Part 1 - C-1 Appendix D. Notices E-1 Trademarks E-2 Electronic emission notices E-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement E-2 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii 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. Country-unique Terms D-5 Appendix E. Introduction 1-1 Software description 1-1 Chapter 2. Warranty information . . Installation 2-1 Installation requirements 2-1 Preparing for installation 2-1 Setting...
... Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 D-3 Part 1 - C-1 Appendix D. Notices E-1 Trademarks E-2 Electronic emission notices E-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement E-2 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii 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. Country-unique Terms D-5 Appendix E. Introduction 1-1 Software description 1-1 Chapter 2. Warranty information . . Installation 2-1 Installation requirements 2-1 Preparing for installation 2-1 Setting...
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... slightly from your hardware. Chapter 2, "Installation" provides procedures for data cartridges, using the tape drive. Chapter 3, "Using the tape drive" provides information on the Web site questionnaire that you for ongoing use the drive. Be sure to the VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. Registering your proof of the IBM® VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. This manual contains the following information: Chapter 1, "Introduction" provides an...
... slightly from your hardware. Chapter 2, "Installation" provides procedures for data cartridges, using the tape drive. Chapter 3, "Using the tape drive" provides information on the Web site questionnaire that you for ongoing use the drive. Be sure to the VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. Registering your proof of the IBM® VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. This manual contains the following information: Chapter 1, "Introduction" provides an...
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...purchase and packing material. Chapter 1. Software description The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive option package includes trial-version backup application CDs. For...IBM Corp. 2003 1-1 VXA-2 tape drive In addition to 6 megabytes (MB) per second. Introduction The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is capable of storing up 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. Figure 1-1. This SCSI tape drive...
...purchase and packing material. Chapter 1. Software description The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive option package includes trial-version backup application CDs. For...IBM Corp. 2003 1-1 VXA-2 tape drive In addition to 6 megabytes (MB) per second. Introduction The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is capable of storing up 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. Figure 1-1. This SCSI tape drive...
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...to clear the flashing LED. 3. Table 3-1. One of a hardware error condition. Chapter 3. Using the tape drive 3-3 The drive boot code is in the drive not being able to function, but, needs cleaning as soon as possible. An unrecoverable error is usually the... 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 ...
...to clear the flashing LED. 3. Table 3-1. One of a hardware error condition. Chapter 3. Using the tape drive 3-3 The drive boot code is in the drive not being able to function, but, needs cleaning as soon as possible. An unrecoverable error is usually the... 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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... and read operations. Notes: a. To clean the tape drive: 1. b. Never attempt to reuse an expired cleaning cartridge as it that has 20 boxes that the power is used, mark one of the VXA tape cartridges. When all of other than recommended cleaning cartridges can be closest to 2 minutes. The IBM cleaning cartridge is considered expired. See "Data capacities" on...
... and read operations. Notes: a. To clean the tape drive: 1. b. Never attempt to reuse an expired cleaning cartridge as it that has 20 boxes that the power is used, mark one of the VXA tape cartridges. When all of other than recommended cleaning cartridges can be closest to 2 minutes. The IBM cleaning cartridge is considered expired. See "Data capacities" on...
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... the light to come on , repeat the cleaning procedure with a new cleaning cartridge. If the Cleaning LED was on prior to use a depleted cleaning cartridge, the tape drive automatically detects the error and ejects the cartridge. Setting write protection on the tape cartridge Before you attempt to the cleaning process, it stays on page 3-6. 4. Unloads the cleaning...
... the light to come on , repeat the cleaning procedure with a new cleaning cartridge. If the Cleaning LED was on prior to use a depleted cleaning cartridge, the tape drive automatically detects the error and ejects the cartridge. Setting write protection on the tape cartridge Before you attempt to the cleaning process, it stays on page 3-6. 4. Unloads the cleaning...
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... VXA-2 drive, perform one of purchase might be required to receive warranty service. Your proof of the following steps: v Press and hold the eject button for service, only return the tape drive. Packaging the drive for repair, pack the tape drive in its original shipping container and packing materials. Remove and keep all cartridges, cables, and terminators. 3-6 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive...
... VXA-2 drive, perform one of purchase might be required to receive warranty service. Your proof of the following steps: v Press and hold the eject button for service, only return the tape drive. Packaging the drive for repair, pack the tape drive in its original shipping container and packing materials. Remove and keep all cartridges, cables, and terminators. 3-6 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive...
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Maintaining the tape drive The tape drive uses cartridges with IBM recommended VXA data cartridges. Attention: v The VXA-2 tape drive only operates with VXA technology for saving and restoring system data. Use of other types of tape cartridges Data cartridge Use the VXA data cartridge to use only VXA cartridges. Types of cartridges, or you may void the warranty. It is only backward compatible to clean the tape drive. The tape drive is designed to...
Maintaining the tape drive The tape drive uses cartridges with IBM recommended VXA data cartridges. Attention: v The VXA-2 tape drive only operates with VXA technology for saving and restoring system data. Use of other types of tape cartridges Data cartridge Use the VXA data cartridge to use only VXA cartridges. Types of cartridges, or you may void the warranty. It is only backward compatible to clean the tape drive. The tape drive is designed to...
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...clean the tape drive. v Back up and then discard any tape cartridge that is less. (To determine the appropriate operating environment, see "Tape cartridge conditions" on the tape label. To properly erase a VXA data cartridge with loading and unloading, use poor-quality tape cartridges. Allow tapes at ...damage. Try to make the recovery environment the same as the impact may void the warranty. A-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Recommendations for any data cartridge exposed to a different humidity environment or to temperature changes of 11°C (20°F) or...
...clean the tape drive. v Back up and then discard any tape cartridge that is less. (To determine the appropriate operating environment, see "Tape cartridge conditions" on the tape label. To properly erase a VXA data cartridge with loading and unloading, use poor-quality tape cartridges. Allow tapes at ...damage. Try to make the recovery environment the same as the impact may void the warranty. A-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Recommendations for any data cartridge exposed to a different humidity environment or to temperature changes of 11°C (20°F) or...
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... to protect your tape cartridges with tape cartridges and tape drives. v Tape cartridges should always be stored in a warmer environment should be exercised more frequently. The storage case helps prevent damage from Beginning of Data (BOD) to End of VXA data cartridges is left open. Tapes stored in their... storage cases and stood on top of the drive. Use the following guidelines for storing your tape cartridges: v Temperature and humidity should be kept constant at...
... to protect your tape cartridges with tape cartridges and tape drives. v Tape cartridges should always be stored in a warmer environment should be exercised more frequently. The storage case helps prevent damage from Beginning of Data (BOD) to End of VXA data cartridges is left open. Tapes stored in their... storage cases and stood on top of the drive. Use the following guidelines for storing your tape cartridges: v Temperature and humidity should be kept constant at...
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... the tape cartridge to save your business if your tape drive. The length and composition of the tape, and the size, shape, and construction of tape media that should be used for tape cartridge labels. Saving money by IBM. Do not adhere a label on the end of the recording. v IBM VXA tape cartridges are not alike. v Place the smaller label on the VXA tape cartridge. v Use...
... the tape cartridge to save your business if your tape drive. The length and composition of the tape, and the size, shape, and construction of tape media that should be used for tape cartridge labels. Saving money by IBM. Do not adhere a label on the end of the recording. v IBM VXA tape cartridges are not alike. v Place the smaller label on the VXA tape cartridge. v Use...
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Tape cartridges for the VX2-A Internal Tape Drive. Table A-2 lists the tape cartridges that you can order for the tape drive IBM part number Type of IBM storage products. 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...
Tape cartridges for the VX2-A Internal Tape Drive. Table A-2 lists the tape cartridges that you can order for the tape drive IBM part number Type of IBM storage products. 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...
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Data capacities in ) 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 B-1 The tape drive uses the ALDC (Adaptive Lossless Data Compression) algorithm and integrated circuit chip. Size and weight Table B-2 shows the dimensions and width for the VXA tape cartridge models. b Assumes a 2:1 compression ratio. c One gigabyte equals 1,000,000,000 bytes. Data capacities Table B-1 lists the data capacities...
Data capacities in ) 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 B-1 The tape drive uses the ALDC (Adaptive Lossless Data Compression) algorithm and integrated circuit chip. Size and weight Table B-2 shows the dimensions and width for the VXA tape cartridge models. b Assumes a 2:1 compression ratio. c One gigabyte equals 1,000,000,000 bytes. Data capacities Table B-1 lists the data capacities...
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...tape path in the tape drive. When the tape drive is in its packaging for 24 hours to +40,000 ft) a The drive temperature and humidity must acclimate in the tape drive. max 10°C per hour 1°C per min; max 20°C per hour (2°F per min; Tape cartridge...hour) 20% to 80% non-condensing 5% to 95% non-condensing B-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide c The tape drive is moved from condensation. Temperature and humidity specifications for the tape drive Specification Operatinga, b Storagec/nonoperating Transportingc Temperature range +5°C to +45°...
...tape path in the tape drive. When the tape drive is in its packaging for 24 hours to +40,000 ft) a The drive temperature and humidity must acclimate in the tape drive. max 10°C per hour 1°C per min; max 20°C per hour (2°F per min; Tape cartridge...hour) 20% to 80% non-condensing 5% to 95% non-condensing B-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide c The tape drive is moved from condensation. Temperature and humidity specifications for the tape drive Specification Operatinga, b Storagec/nonoperating Transportingc Temperature range +5°C to +45°...
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... brought into the room where the drive is located, allow the VXA tape to adjust to prevent damage from a cooler storage environment to a warmer operating environment, it must be stabilized in its original packaging. b...from condensation. Product specifications B-3 When the cartridge is in the tape path. Appendix B. Altitude -304.8 to +3,048 m -304.8 to +12,192 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft) (-1,000 to +40,000 ft) a The cartridge temperature and humidity must acclimate in the specified environment for the tape cartridge (continued) Specification Operatinga, b Storagea/...
... brought into the room where the drive is located, allow the VXA tape to adjust to prevent damage from a cooler storage environment to a warmer operating environment, it must be stabilized in its original packaging. b...from condensation. Product specifications B-3 When the cartridge is in the tape path. Appendix B. Altitude -304.8 to +3,048 m -304.8 to +12,192 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft) (-1,000 to +40,000 ft) a The cartridge temperature and humidity must acclimate in the specified environment for the tape cartridge (continued) Specification Operatinga, b Storagea/...
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... are attempting to load is already a cartridge loaded. On power-up, observe the drive's LED code sequence. Appendix C. Determine if there is not a VXA Tape cartridge, the tape drive automatically ejects it. 3. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the drive back on sequence normally, but still does not accept the cartridge, contact IBM technical support. If, after attempting the recommended actions...
... are attempting to load is already a cartridge loaded. On power-up, observe the drive's LED code sequence. Appendix C. Determine if there is not a VXA Tape cartridge, the tape drive automatically ejects it. 3. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the drive back on sequence normally, but still does not accept the cartridge, contact IBM technical support. If, after attempting the recommended actions...
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... to load a cartridge or perform any operations during this time. If the tape drive does not cool down on . If the drive is absolutely mandatory that option. If you cannot eject the cartridge through the application, reset the drive. C-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide...cartridge, you . Do not attempt to eject the cartridge. 2. TAPE DRIVE WILL NOT EJECT A 1. Depending on again. If it to return the drive for repair, contact IBM technical support. If necessary, power cycle the drive. The cartridge will be preventing media removal and reset that the cartridge...
... to load a cartridge or perform any operations during this time. If the tape drive does not cool down on . If the drive is absolutely mandatory that option. If you cannot eject the cartridge through the application, reset the drive. C-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide...cartridge, you . Do not attempt to eject the cartridge. 2. TAPE DRIVE WILL NOT EJECT A 1. Depending on again. If it to return the drive for repair, contact IBM technical support. If necessary, power cycle the drive. The cartridge will be preventing media removal and reset that the cartridge...
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...Perform a SCSI bus reset. v Is the drive set to perform a read or write operation. v Try another known good SCSI device in Chapter 2, "Installation", on page 2-1, to reset, the problem may be firmly connected. Use only an IBM-approved VXA tape cleaning cartridge. 2. If this does not solve the ...problem, load a new cartridge and try again. 3. Make sure the tape drive is installed properly on the SCSI bus. If the drive was attempting to a unique SCSI ID? Appendix C. ...
...Perform a SCSI bus reset. v Is the drive set to perform a read or write operation. v Try another known good SCSI device in Chapter 2, "Installation", on page 2-1, to reset, the problem may be firmly connected. Use only an IBM-approved VXA tape cleaning cartridge. 2. If this does not solve the ...problem, load a new cartridge and try again. 3. Make sure the tape drive is installed properly on the SCSI bus. If the drive was attempting to a unique SCSI ID? Appendix C. ...
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... does not cover the opening , you are trying to move the switch. (See "Setting write protection on the tape cartridge" on page 3-5.) v The cartridge is incompatible with the tape drive. C-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Always try cleaning the drive before you assume the cartridge is write-protected. Problem BACKUP SOFTWARE IS REPORTING AN ERROR Solution One of the...
... does not cover the opening , you are trying to move the switch. (See "Setting write protection on the tape cartridge" on page 3-5.) v The cartridge is incompatible with the tape drive. C-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Always try cleaning the drive before you assume the cartridge is write-protected. Problem BACKUP SOFTWARE IS REPORTING AN ERROR Solution One of the...