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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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... cartridges 3-4 Using cleaning cartridges 3-4 Setting write protection 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 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 device 2-4 Updating the configuration 2-4 Installing backup and restore...
... cartridges 3-4 Using cleaning cartridges 3-4 Setting write protection 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 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 device 2-4 Updating the configuration 2-4 Installing backup and restore...
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... to problems that you for warranty service. Be sure to the VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. About this manual might occur while using cleaning cartridges, and setting write protection on the http://www.ibm.com/pc/register IBM Web site. This manual contains the following information: Chapter 1, "..."Warranty information" provides warranty information. Note: The illustrations in the future. It might be required for purchasing an IBM xSeries Server option. Please take a few moments to register your proof of the IBM® VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. Register your xSeries™ server.
... to problems that you for warranty service. Be sure to the VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. About this manual might occur while using cleaning cartridges, and setting write protection on the http://www.ibm.com/pc/register IBM Web site. This manual contains the following information: Chapter 1, "..."Warranty information" provides warranty information. Note: The illustrations in the future. It might be required for purchasing an IBM xSeries Server option. Please take a few moments to register your proof of the IBM® VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. Register your xSeries™ server.
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...transfer rates are further enhanced with the CD you use. Software description The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive option package includes trial-version backup application CDs. Introduction The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is a versatile backup and restore device for your specific computer configuration. ... 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 trial versions expire after 30 to retain your ...
...transfer rates are further enhanced with the CD you use. Software description The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive option package includes trial-version backup application CDs. Introduction The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is a versatile backup and restore device for your specific computer configuration. ... 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 trial versions expire after 30 to retain your ...
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For a current list of supported tape drive configurations, go to the IBM tape drive Web site at http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/eserver/xseries/tape.html or follow the instructions from the CD. The CDs also contain backup applications that are used with other products but are not applicable to the http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat IBM Server Compatibility Web page, select Tape Backup Units, and search for ″59P6746.″ 1-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide desired tape drive backup application, go to the VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive.
For a current list of supported tape drive configurations, go to the IBM tape drive Web site at http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/eserver/xseries/tape.html or follow the instructions from the CD. The CDs also contain backup applications that are used with other products but are not applicable to the http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat IBM Server Compatibility Web page, select Tape Backup Units, and search for ″59P6746.″ 1-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide desired tape drive backup application, go to the VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive.
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...For a list of supported servers go to http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat and click on ″Tape Backup Units.″ Refer to install the tape drive. If you cannot locate your xSeries server user manual, follow...drive down . Installation requirements To install the tape drive in the following procedure: 1. The tape drive complies with the server for the location of the tape drive. When installing the tape drive, refer to prevent damage. Turn off the computer. 3. Attention: Tape drives are sensitive to the system manufacturer's instructions. 5. Installation The VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive...
...For a list of supported servers go to http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat and click on ″Tape Backup Units.″ Refer to install the tape drive. If you cannot locate your xSeries server user manual, follow...drive down . Installation requirements To install the tape drive in the following procedure: 1. The tape drive complies with the server for the location of the tape drive. When installing the tape drive, refer to prevent damage. Turn off the computer. 3. Attention: Tape drives are sensitive to the system manufacturer's instructions. 5. Installation The VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive...
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...Be sure to remove the jumpers.) If you need an additional jumper, use a 2 mm jumper. 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 Address 0 Address 1 Address 8 Address 9 Address 2 Address 3 Address 10 Address 11 Address 4 Address 5 Address 12 Address ... connector 2 SCSI connector Figure 2-1. 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 want to enable the terminator power signal. (The...
...Be sure to remove the jumpers.) If you need an additional jumper, use a 2 mm jumper. 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 Address 0 Address 1 Address 8 Address 9 Address 2 Address 3 Address 10 Address 11 Address 4 Address 5 Address 12 Address ... connector 2 SCSI connector Figure 2-1. 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 want to enable the terminator power signal. (The...
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... provided. Installing the SCSI cable Chapter 2. Installation 2-3 However, if there is insufficient working space to the drive's power connector ( 1 in Figure 2-4). Using the screws provided with the tape drive, secure the drive in the drive bay using one of the tape drive ( 2 in Figure 2-4). Using the provided SCSI cable, attach the non-terminated end to the host...
... provided. Installing the SCSI cable Chapter 2. Installation 2-3 However, if there is insufficient working space to the drive's power connector ( 1 in Figure 2-4). Using the screws provided with the tape drive, secure the drive in the drive bay using one of the tape drive ( 2 in Figure 2-4). Using the provided SCSI cable, attach the non-terminated end to the host...
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...that comes with the SCSI adapter. Updating the configuration For most computers, the configuration-setup utility program automatically recognizes the new tape drive. For more information, see Table 3-1 on the host system. Use the instruction below that best fits your operating system ...operating instructions. Device drivers are using software not included in the ″device driver″ folder. 2-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Consequently, to use the drive, you restart your software. v If you receive startup errors, run the configuration-setup utility program as ...
...that comes with the SCSI adapter. Updating the configuration For most computers, the configuration-setup utility program automatically recognizes the new tape drive. For more information, see Table 3-1 on the host system. Use the instruction below that best fits your operating system ...operating instructions. Device drivers are using software not included in the ″device driver″ folder. 2-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Consequently, to use the drive, you restart your software. v If you receive startup errors, run the configuration-setup utility program as ...
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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. Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of the tape drive 4 Fault LED 5 Eject button © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 3-1 Using the tape drive This section provides information on using the tape drive. Chapter 3.
Front view of the tape drive and identifies the components. 1 Ready LED 2 Activity LED 3 Cleaning LED Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of the tape drive 4 Fault LED 5 Eject button © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 3-1 Using the tape drive This section provides information on using the tape drive. Chapter 3.
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Front panel LEDs The tape drive contains four LEDs to indicate its operational status, as shown in Table 3-1 on page 3-3. 3-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
Front panel LEDs The tape drive contains four LEDs to indicate its operational status, as shown in Table 3-1 on page 3-3. 3-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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... unless initiator, operator, or service intervention is not functional. The firmware download failed and the drive is applied. Chapter 3. Using the tape drive 3-3 An unrecoverable error is an error condition that results in control and the microcode download should... 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 failure3...
... unless initiator, operator, or service intervention is not functional. The firmware download failed and the drive is applied. Chapter 3. Using the tape drive 3-3 An unrecoverable error is an error condition that results in control and the microcode download should... 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 failure3...
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... cleaning cartridge. 3. Grasp the cleaning cartridge by the outer edges, with IBM recommended VXA data cartridges. Do not attempt to the beginning of the VXA tape cartridges. When the Activity LED is steady green, the tape drive is considered expired. Using cleaning cartridges Clean the tape drive whenever the Cleaning LED status light comes on . 2. To clean the...
... cleaning cartridge. 3. Grasp the cleaning cartridge by the outer edges, with IBM recommended VXA data cartridges. Do not attempt to the beginning of the VXA tape cartridges. When the Activity LED is steady green, the tape drive is considered expired. Using cleaning cartridges Clean the tape drive whenever the Cleaning LED status light comes on . 2. To clean the...
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... determine how many times a cleaning cartridge may be used, check the information printed on , contact your authorized service representative. The tape drive will do the following: 1. If the Cleaning LED was on the cartridge is no longer usable. Loading the cleaning cartridge After ...the cleaning cartridge has been inserted, the remainder of the tape drive (see figure Figure 3-2) until the loading mechanism pulls the cartridge into the tape drive, make sure the write-protect switch on prior to the cleaning process. Indicates a successful...
... determine how many times a cleaning cartridge may be used, check the information printed on , contact your authorized service representative. The tape drive will do the following: 1. If the Cleaning LED was on the cartridge is no longer usable. Loading the cleaning cartridge After ...the cleaning cartridge has been inserted, the remainder of the tape drive (see figure Figure 3-2) until the loading mechanism pulls the cartridge into the tape drive, make sure the write-protect switch on prior to the cleaning process. Indicates a successful...
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.... v Turn off the tape drive and turn it . Attention: To avoid damaging the tape drive, use the original shipping materials when you are shipping the tape drive to another location or returning it for service, only return the tape drive. Setting the write-protect switch REC REC SAVE SAVE Resetting the drive To reset the VXA-2 drive, perform one of purchase...
.... v Turn off the tape drive and turn it . Attention: To avoid damaging the tape drive, use the original shipping materials when you are shipping the tape drive to another location or returning it for service, only return the tape drive. Setting the write-protect switch REC REC SAVE SAVE Resetting the drive To reset the VXA-2 drive, perform one of purchase...
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... the tape drive. v Only use only VXA cartridges. Use of other types of tape cartridges Data cartridge Use the VXA data cartridge to clean the tape drive, see "Ordering tape cartridges" on page 3-4). To order additional cartridges, see "Using cleaning cartridges" on page A-5. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 A-1 It is only backward compatible to clean the tape drive. Attention: v The VXA-2 tape drive only...
... the tape drive. v Only use only VXA cartridges. Use of other types of tape cartridges Data cartridge Use the VXA data cartridge to clean the tape drive, see "Ordering tape cartridges" on page 3-4). To order additional cartridges, see "Using cleaning cartridges" on page A-5. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 A-1 It is only backward compatible to clean the tape drive. Attention: v The VXA-2 tape drive only...
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v Do not use . v Discard any tape cartridges that covers the tape. v Printers and copiers can clog the drive load mechanism. Information, such as the operating environment. To properly erase a VXA data cartridge with loading and unloading, use only one label on a tape unit that is clean and fully operational. Any... environment for as long as the impact may void the warranty. Do not operate in the System Error Log). A-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide v To avoid problems with a bulk eraser device, the erasure coercivity rating must be a minimum of the system or...
v Do not use . v Discard any tape cartridges that covers the tape. v Printers and copiers can clog the drive load mechanism. Information, such as the operating environment. To properly erase a VXA data cartridge with loading and unloading, use only one label on a tape unit that is clean and fully operational. Any... environment for as long as the impact may void the warranty. Do not operate in the System Error Log). A-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide v To avoid problems with a bulk eraser device, the erasure coercivity rating must be a minimum of the system or...
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...business data. The storage case helps prevent damage from Beginning of Data (BOD) to be exercised more frequently. Maintaining the tape drive A-3 Recommended environment for VXA data cartridges Environmental factor Storage Shipping Temperature 5°C to 32°C (41° to 90°F) −40... and stood on top of the drive. Appendix A. Because most computer systems are not in their protective cases. They need to End of VXA data cartridges is left open. v Tape cartridges should be stored in Table A-1. v Stored tapes should always be exercised at normal ...
...business data. The storage case helps prevent damage from Beginning of Data (BOD) to be exercised more frequently. Maintaining the tape drive A-3 Recommended environment for VXA data cartridges Environmental factor Storage Shipping Temperature 5°C to 32°C (41° to 90°F) −40... and stood on top of the drive. Appendix A. Because most computer systems are not in their protective cases. They need to End of VXA data cartridges is left open. v Tape cartridges should be stored in Table A-1. v Stored tapes should always be exercised at normal ...
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Do not store important data on page B-1 for an extended period of time. transfer the data to the environment. A-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Attention: Do not operate the tape drive in Appendix B, "Product specifications", on such a tape; If your environment contains an excessive amount of particulates, contact your service representative for reliable archiving. Operating in...
Do not store important data on page B-1 for an extended period of time. transfer the data to the environment. A-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Attention: Do not operate the tape drive in Appendix B, "Product specifications", on such a tape; If your environment contains an excessive amount of particulates, contact your service representative for reliable archiving. Operating in...
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... of the cartridge in the designated locations. Placing the tape cartridge labels REC SAVE RBBU3514-0 Ordering tape cartridges All tape cartridges are shipped with your tape drive. Saving money by using only data and cleaning cartridges recommended by IBM. v IBM VXA tape cartridges are not alike. Maintaining the tape drive A-5 A poor quality tape cartridge may appear to work adequately in your data...
... of the cartridge in the designated locations. Placing the tape cartridge labels REC SAVE RBBU3514-0 Ordering tape cartridges All tape cartridges are shipped with your tape drive. Saving money by using only data and cleaning cartridges recommended by IBM. v IBM VXA tape cartridges are not alike. Maintaining the tape drive A-5 A poor quality tape cartridge may appear to work adequately in your data...