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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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... storage A-3 Operating in harsh environments A-4 Placing the cartridge labels A-5 Ordering tape cartridges A-5 Appendix B. 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. Problem solving . . . . General Terms D-3 Part 2 - Notices E-1 Trademarks E-2 Electronic emission notices E-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement E-2 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii C-1 Appendix D. Warranty information . . Introduction 1-1 Software description 1-1 Chapter...
... storage A-3 Operating in harsh environments A-4 Placing the cartridge labels A-5 Ordering tape cartridges A-5 Appendix B. 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. Problem solving . . . . General Terms D-3 Part 2 - Notices E-1 Trademarks E-2 Electronic emission notices E-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement E-2 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii C-1 Appendix D. Warranty information . . Introduction 1-1 Software description 1-1 Chapter...
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... using cleaning cartridges, and setting write protection on the http://www.ibm.com/pc/register IBM Web site. IBM will help IBM to better serve you in developing products and services that you indicate on how to retain your proof of the IBM® VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. Appendix D, "Warranty information" provides warranty information. Appendix E, "Notices" contains trademarks...
... using cleaning cartridges, and setting write protection on the http://www.ibm.com/pc/register IBM Web site. IBM will help IBM to better serve you in developing products and services that you indicate on how to retain your proof of the IBM® VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive. Appendix D, "Warranty information" provides warranty information. Appendix E, "Notices" contains trademarks...
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... Introduction The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is a versatile backup and restore device for your specific computer configuration. This SCSI tape drive is missing or damaged. VXA-2 tape drive In addition to mid-range servers. Figure 1-1. Software description The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive option package includes..., and Linux. It can install the appropriate application for low 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 ...
... Introduction The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is a versatile backup and restore device for your specific computer configuration. This SCSI tape drive is missing or damaged. VXA-2 tape drive In addition to mid-range servers. Figure 1-1. Software description The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive option package includes..., and Linux. It can install the appropriate application for low 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 ...
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The CDs also contain backup applications that are used with other products but are not applicable 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. desired tape drive backup application, go 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 For a current list of supported tape drive configurations, go to the VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive.
The CDs also contain backup applications that are used with other products but are not applicable 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. desired tape drive backup application, go 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 For a current list of supported tape drive configurations, go to the VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive.
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...VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is free from the static-protective bag. Touch a known grounded surface to install the tape drive. Before opening your xSeries server user manual, follow the instructions in a static-protective bag to the documentation that could cause ESD. 2. If you must put the drive down . The drive...either horizontally or vertically, but not upside down , place the drive on installing the tape drive. The tape drive complies with the server for the location of supported servers go to http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat and click on the computer for at least ...
...VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is free from the static-protective bag. Touch a known grounded surface to install the tape drive. Before opening your xSeries server user manual, follow the instructions in a static-protective bag to the documentation that could cause ESD. 2. If you must put the drive down . The drive...either horizontally or vertically, but not upside down , place the drive on installing the tape drive. The tape drive complies with the server for the location of supported servers go to http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat and click on the computer for at least ...
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...if termination power is firmly in Figure 2-2. (If necessary, use flat-nose pliers to enable the terminator power signal. (The drive is shipped with termination power disabled.) To enable termination power, place a jumper across the far right pins on the jumper block... 5 Address 12 Address 13 Address 6 Address 7 Address 14 Address 15 Figure 2-2. 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 Be sure to change the default ID, install the jumpers on the auxiliary connector. If you want to use...
...if termination power is firmly in Figure 2-2. (If necessary, use flat-nose pliers to enable the terminator power signal. (The drive is shipped with termination power disabled.) To enable termination power, place a jumper across the far right pins on the jumper block... 5 Address 12 Address 13 Address 6 Address 7 Address 14 Address 15 Figure 2-2. 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 Be sure to change the default ID, install the jumpers on the auxiliary connector. If you want to use...
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... the terminated end to the back of mounting holes. Slide the drive into the server bay or external enclosure. Using the screws provided with the tape drive, secure the drive 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. Attaching the cables...
... the terminated end to the back of mounting holes. Slide the drive into the server bay or external enclosure. Using the screws provided with the tape drive, secure the drive 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. Attaching the cables...
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...best fits your situation: v If you restart your computer does not recognize the tape drive after you are using software not included in the ″device driver″ folder. 2-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide For more information, see Table 3-1 on the host system. ...Use the instruction below that comes with your computer operating system. During the tape drive's power-on -screen installation and operating instructions. However...
...best fits your situation: v If you restart your computer does not recognize the tape drive after you are using software not included in the ″device driver″ folder. 2-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide For more information, see Table 3-1 on the host system. ...Use the instruction below that comes with your computer operating system. During the tape drive's power-on -screen installation and operating instructions. However...
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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. 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
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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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... to indicate an unrecoverable error. Chapter 3. An unrecoverable drive failure is in the drive not being able to clear the flashing LED. 3. A solid amber LED indicates the drive needs cleaning. Using the tape drive 3-3 One of the following actions will be needed to... 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 Download Off Off failure3 ...
... to indicate an unrecoverable error. Chapter 3. An unrecoverable drive failure is in the drive not being able to clear the flashing LED. 3. A solid amber LED indicates the drive needs cleaning. Using the tape drive 3-3 One of the following actions will be needed to... 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 Download Off Off failure3 ...
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... of the cartridge through the tape drive door into the drive. Attention: Only use . Cleaning cartridges can damage your drive and may damage the tape drive. When all of the boxes have been marked, discard the cleaning cartridge. 3. These cartridges do not require formatting or other media conditioning before use the IBM recommended VXA cleaning cartridges to 2 minutes...
... of the cartridge through the tape drive door into the drive. Attention: Only use . Cleaning cartridges can damage your drive and may damage the tape drive. When all of the boxes have been marked, discard the cleaning cartridge. 3. These cartridges do not require formatting or other media conditioning before use the IBM recommended VXA cleaning cartridges to 2 minutes...
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... LED (if the Cleaning LED was off, the depleted cartridge causes the light to use a depleted cleaning cartridge, the tape drive automatically detects the error and ejects the cartridge. Obtain a new cleaning cartridge and repeat the process.) Note: If the ... authorized service representative. if the Cleaning LED was on the cartridge. Figure 3-2. Using the tape drive 3-5 The tape drive will do the following: 1. Indicates a successful cleaning operation by moving the cleaning tape forward for approximately 30 seconds 3. Setting write protection on the front of the cleaning process ...
... LED (if the Cleaning LED was off, the depleted cartridge causes the light to use a depleted cleaning cartridge, the tape drive automatically detects the error and ejects the cartridge. Obtain a new cleaning cartridge and repeat the process.) Note: If the ... authorized service representative. if the Cleaning LED was on the cartridge. Figure 3-2. Using the tape drive 3-5 The tape drive will do the following: 1. Indicates a successful cleaning operation by moving the cleaning tape forward for approximately 30 seconds 3. Setting write protection on the front of the cleaning process ...
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... SAVE Resetting the drive To reset the VXA-2 drive, perform one of purchase might be required to receive warranty service. 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: User's Guide If you are shipping the tape drive to send a reset...
... SAVE Resetting the drive To reset the VXA-2 drive, perform one of purchase might be required to receive warranty service. 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: User's Guide If you are shipping the tape drive to send a reset...
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... data. Do not attempt to use the IBM recommended VXA cleaning cartridges to use only VXA cartridges. Types of tape cartridges Data cartridge Use the VXA data cartridge to clean the tape drive, see "Ordering tape cartridges" on page 3-4). 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. To...
... data. Do not attempt to use the IBM recommended VXA cleaning cartridges to use only VXA cartridges. Types of tape cartridges Data cartridge Use the VXA data cartridge to clean the tape drive, see "Ordering tape cartridges" on page 3-4). 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. To...
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.... Data cartridge erasure Most bulk eraser devices do not open the door that covers the tape. A-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Multiple or poorly placed labels can produce paper and toner dust. Attention: Use only the recommended cleaning cartridge to ...environment by touching could cause loss of data. The door protects the tape from these items. High traffic areas near hallways and doors can damage your tape cartridges and the tape drive: v Remove the tape cartridge from the drive when the drive is kept clean and constant. v All important information should also be...
.... Data cartridge erasure Most bulk eraser devices do not open the door that covers the tape. A-2 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide Multiple or poorly placed labels can produce paper and toner dust. Attention: Use only the recommended cleaning cartridge to ...environment by touching could cause loss of data. The door protects the tape from these items. High traffic areas near hallways and doors can damage your tape cartridges and the tape drive: v Remove the tape cartridge from the drive when the drive is kept clean and constant. v All important information should also be...
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... comfortable for you must exercise special care when dealing with tape cartridges and tape drives. Contamination can damage the tape and the cartridge shell. Appendix A. v Tape cartridges should be transferred to BOD at normal operating speeds. Handle your business data. Maintaining the tape drive A-3 The recommended environment for VXA data cartridges Environmental factor Storage Shipping Temperature 5°C to...
... comfortable for you must exercise special care when dealing with tape cartridges and tape drives. Contamination can damage the tape and the cartridge shell. Appendix A. v Tape cartridges should be transferred to BOD at normal operating speeds. Handle your business data. Maintaining the tape drive A-3 The recommended environment for VXA data cartridges Environmental factor Storage Shipping Temperature 5°C to...
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.... A-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide If your environment contains an excessive amount of particulates, contact your service representative for more information. transfer the data to the environment. Attention: Do not operate the tape drive in Appendix B, "Product specifications", on such a tape; The ...magnetic and physical strength of the tape will have deteriorated as an archival tape any tape that has been used outside of the operating ranges specified...
.... A-4 VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide If your environment contains an excessive amount of particulates, contact your service representative for more information. transfer the data to the environment. Attention: Do not operate the tape drive in Appendix B, "Product specifications", on such a tape; The ...magnetic and physical strength of the tape will have deteriorated as an archival tape any tape that has been used outside of the operating ranges specified...
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... are shipped with labels adhered to work adequately in your tape drive. The tape composition and length, and the construction of the recording. v Use only labels provided with your backup tapes fail because of an existing label. Do not adhere a label on the VXA tape cartridge. IBM supports using only data and cleaning cartridges recommended by using...
... are shipped with labels adhered to work adequately in your tape drive. The tape composition and length, and the construction of the recording. v Use only labels provided with your backup tapes fail because of an existing label. Do not adhere a label on the VXA tape cartridge. IBM supports using only data and cleaning cartridges recommended by using...