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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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... 2 - C-1 Appendix D. Problem solving . . . . Notices E-1 Trademarks E-2 Electronic emission notices E-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement E-2 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii Installation 2-1 Installation requirements 2-1 Preparing for data cartridge usage . . . 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 2-4 Installing backup and restore software . . . . . 2-4 Chapter...
... 2 - C-1 Appendix D. Problem solving . . . . Notices E-1 Trademarks E-2 Electronic emission notices E-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement E-2 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii Installation 2-1 Installation requirements 2-1 Preparing for data cartridge usage . . . 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 2-4 Installing backup and restore software . . . . . 2-4 Chapter...
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... serve you . Please take a few moments to you, as well as in your xSeries™ server. Register your proof of the IBM® VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. IBM will help IBM to communicate with information that might occur while using cleaning cartridges, and setting write protection on product specifications and requirements. Chapter 2, "Installation" provides procedures for purchasing an...
... serve you . Please take a few moments to you, as well as in your xSeries™ server. Register your proof of the IBM® VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. IBM will help IBM to communicate with information that might occur while using cleaning cartridges, and setting write protection on product specifications and requirements. Chapter 2, "Installation" provides procedures for purchasing an...
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...of purchase and packing material. 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. Be sure to 6 megabytes...by following the installation instructions that come with its onboard hardware data compression feature. Software description The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive option package includes trial-version backup application CDs. Both capacity and transfer rates are further enhanced with...
...of purchase and packing material. 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. Be sure to 6 megabytes...by following the installation instructions that come with its onboard hardware data compression feature. Software description The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive option package includes trial-version backup application CDs. Both capacity and transfer rates are further enhanced with...
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... Flashing Off Power On LED Test On for 2.0 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 Off Firmware Update Flashing Flashing Microcode...
... Flashing Off Power On LED Test On for 2.0 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 Off Firmware Update Flashing Flashing Microcode...
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...-protect switch facing you may void the warranty. If a tape cartridge is considered expired. The IBM cleaning cartridge is used to log the use the IBM recommended VXA cleaning cartridges to its maximum number of the tape drive. Loading data cartridges The tape drive uses data-quality VXA tape data cartridges, in the tape drive, eject and remove the cartridge. Attention: The VXA-2 tape drive only operates with a label on . 2. When the Activity...
...-protect switch facing you may void the warranty. If a tape cartridge is considered expired. The IBM cleaning cartridge is used to log the use the IBM recommended VXA cleaning cartridges to its maximum number of the tape drive. Loading data cartridges The tape drive uses data-quality VXA tape data cartridges, in the tape drive, eject and remove the cartridge. Attention: The VXA-2 tape drive only operates with a label on . 2. When the Activity...
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... authorized service representative. If you insert a cartridge into the tape drive 2. if the Cleaning LED was off the Cleaning LED (if the Cleaning LED was on the tape cartridge Before you attempt to indicate that the cleaning cartridge is complete 4. The tape drive will do the following: 1. Otherwise, the Cleaning LED remains solid to use a depleted cleaning cartridge, the tape drive automatically detects the error and ejects...
... authorized service representative. If you insert a cartridge into the tape drive 2. if the Cleaning LED was off the Cleaning LED (if the Cleaning LED was on the tape cartridge Before you attempt to indicate that the cleaning cartridge is complete 4. The tape drive will do the following: 1. Otherwise, the Cleaning LED remains solid to use a depleted cleaning cartridge, the tape drive automatically detects the error and ejects...
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...: 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. For instructions about how to previous VXA technology media. It is only backward compatible to clean the tape drive, see "Ordering tape cartridges" on page 3-4). Maintaining the tape drive The tape drive uses cartridges with IBM recommended VXA data cartridges. Do...
...: 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. For instructions about how to previous VXA technology media. It is only backward compatible to clean the tape drive, see "Ordering tape cartridges" on page 3-4). Maintaining the tape drive The tape drive uses cartridges with IBM recommended VXA data cartridges. Do...
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... the tape drive. To properly erase a VXA data cartridge with loading and unloading, use only one label on page B-2.) Acclimation is 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 the drive when the drive is clean and fully operational. Use of other than recommended cleaning cartridges can clog the drive load...
... the tape drive. To properly erase a VXA data cartridge with loading and unloading, use only one label on page B-2.) Acclimation is 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 the drive when the drive is clean and fully operational. Use of other than recommended cleaning cartridges can clog the drive load...
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... the only type of tape media that should be used for tape cartridge labels. Placing the tape cartridge labels REC SAVE RBBU3514-0 Ordering tape cartridges All tape cartridges are shipped with your tape drive. Data grade tape media is destroyed and your system, yet it can clog the drive mechanism. Saving money by using only data and cleaning cartridges recommended by IBM. v IBM VXA tape cartridges are not alike. Appendix...
... the only type of tape media that should be used for tape cartridge labels. Placing the tape cartridge labels REC SAVE RBBU3514-0 Ordering tape cartridges All tape cartridges are shipped with your tape drive. Data grade tape media is destroyed and your system, yet it can clog the drive mechanism. Saving money by using only data and cleaning cartridges recommended by IBM. v IBM VXA tape cartridges are not alike. Appendix...
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... 1-888-IBM-MEDIA. 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. Table A-2. 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...
... 1-888-IBM-MEDIA. 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. Table A-2. 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...
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... the SCSI bus addressing or termination. v Is the drive set to any software commands.) 1. Clean the drive. 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. If the problem persists, turn the drive off, then back on page 3-4 for cleaning instructions; LEDS BLINK IN AN UNKNOWN SEQUENCE 1. Also...
... the SCSI bus addressing or termination. v Is the drive set to any software commands.) 1. Clean the drive. 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. If the problem persists, turn the drive off, then back on page 3-4 for cleaning instructions; LEDS BLINK IN AN UNKNOWN SEQUENCE 1. Also...
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... to move the switch. (See "Setting write protection on the tape cartridge" on page 3-4. Problem BACKUP SOFTWARE IS REPORTING AN ERROR Solution One of the cartridge. If the switch does not cover the opening , you assume 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 can write to use a VXA tape cleaning cartridge.
... to move the switch. (See "Setting write protection on the tape cartridge" on page 3-4. Problem BACKUP SOFTWARE IS REPORTING AN ERROR Solution One of the cartridge. If the switch does not cover the opening , you assume 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 can write to use a VXA tape cleaning cartridge.