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... on Equipment ix Important Safety Information x Getting Help xi Compaq Technical Support xi Compaq Website xi Compaq Authorized Reseller xi 1 Overview of the AIT Drive Requirements 1-1 Disaster Recovery Feature 1-1 Features 1-2 Installation Overview 1-3 2 Installing the Software Drivers Device Drivers 2-1 Windows NT 2-2 Additional Information 2-2 Windows 2000 2-2 Novell NetWare 2-3 NetWare ASPI Support 2-4 Compaq Tru64 UNIX 2-4 OpenVMS 2-5 SCO OpenServer 2-5 Configuring the SCSI ID for SCO OpenServer 2-6 SCO UnixWare 2-6 Sun Solaris Intel...
... on Equipment ix Important Safety Information x Getting Help xi Compaq Technical Support xi Compaq Website xi Compaq Authorized Reseller xi 1 Overview of the AIT Drive Requirements 1-1 Disaster Recovery Feature 1-1 Features 1-2 Installation Overview 1-3 2 Installing the Software Drivers Device Drivers 2-1 Windows NT 2-2 Additional Information 2-2 Windows 2000 2-2 Novell NetWare 2-3 NetWare ASPI Support 2-4 Compaq Tru64 UNIX 2-4 OpenVMS 2-5 SCO OpenServer 2-5 Configuring the SCSI ID for SCO OpenServer 2-6 SCO UnixWare 2-6 Sun Solaris Intel...
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... 4-1 Errors Resulting from Cleaning Neglect 4-2 Tape Drive Cleaning Procedure 4-3 5 Troubleshooting the AIT Drive Eliminating Resource Conflicts 5-1 Completing the System Configuration Worksheet 5-1 Quick Checklist 5-2 Hardware 5-2 Software 5-3 Installation Troubleshooting 5-3 SCO OpenServer Systems 5-5 Windows NT Systems 5-5 Novell NetWare Systems 5-5 Compaq AlphaServer Troubleshooting 5-6 Compaq Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS Systems 5-6 Windows NT Systems 5-6 Resolving Operating Problems 5-7 Correcting Intermittent Failures 5-7 Upgrading Firmware 5-8 Upgrading Firmware Using TSMC...
... 4-1 Errors Resulting from Cleaning Neglect 4-2 Tape Drive Cleaning Procedure 4-3 5 Troubleshooting the AIT Drive Eliminating Resource Conflicts 5-1 Completing the System Configuration Worksheet 5-1 Quick Checklist 5-2 Hardware 5-2 Software 5-3 Installation Troubleshooting 5-3 SCO OpenServer Systems 5-5 Windows NT Systems 5-5 Novell NetWare Systems 5-5 Compaq AlphaServer Troubleshooting 5-6 Compaq Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS Systems 5-6 Windows NT Systems 5-6 Resolving Operating Problems 5-7 Correcting Intermittent Failures 5-7 Upgrading Firmware 5-8 Upgrading Firmware Using TSMC...
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... in an external storage device, but not both. DR support for your server and perform an automatic system restore from the factory with data compression enabled; IMPORTANT: All SCSI devices on changing this setting. The AIT tape drive is a high-capacity data storage device that will boot your tape drive at www.compaq.com/storage. AIT Drive Reference Guide 1-1 With a few simple steps, your new tape drive becomes a bootable device that uses AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) technology. With a backup software application it can...
... in an external storage device, but not both. DR support for your server and perform an automatic system restore from the factory with data compression enabled; IMPORTANT: All SCSI devices on changing this setting. The AIT tape drive is a high-capacity data storage device that will boot your tape drive at www.compaq.com/storage. AIT Drive Reference Guide 1-1 With a few simple steps, your new tape drive becomes a bootable device that uses AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) technology. With a backup software application it can...
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Set the SCSI ID. (Refer to the Compaq AIT 35 IDE tape drive. 3. Install backup application software. Overview of the AIT Drive Installation Overview 1. Install the software drivers. (See Chapter 2, "Installing the Software Drivers.") 5. Install the tape drive. (Refer to the installation instructions on the Compaq AIT Drive Documentation CD.) NOTE: Step 2 does not apply to the installation instructions on the Compaq AIT Drive Documentation CD.) 4. AIT Drive Reference Guide 1-3 If not present, install the controller. 2.
Set the SCSI ID. (Refer to the Compaq AIT 35 IDE tape drive. 3. Install backup application software. Overview of the AIT Drive Installation Overview 1. Install the software drivers. (See Chapter 2, "Installing the Software Drivers.") 5. Install the tape drive. (Refer to the installation instructions on the Compaq AIT Drive Documentation CD.) NOTE: Step 2 does not apply to the installation instructions on the Compaq AIT Drive Documentation CD.) 4. AIT Drive Reference Guide 1-3 If not present, install the controller. 2.
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... documentation for Microsoft-related server products. AIT Drive Reference Guide 2-1 2 Installing the Software Drivers The following operating environments support the AIT tape drives: • Microsoft Windows NT • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Novell NetWare • Compaq Tru64 UNIX • OpenVMS • SCO OpenServer • SCO UnixWare • Sun Solaris Intel Platform Edition Device Drivers Drivers for SCSI controllers are only available on downloaded Support Software Diskettes may be newer versions with new functionality and upgraded utilities. Tape device driver...
... documentation for Microsoft-related server products. AIT Drive Reference Guide 2-1 2 Installing the Software Drivers The following operating environments support the AIT tape drives: • Microsoft Windows NT • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Novell NetWare • Compaq Tru64 UNIX • OpenVMS • SCO OpenServer • SCO UnixWare • Sun Solaris Intel Platform Edition Device Drivers Drivers for SCSI controllers are only available on downloaded Support Software Diskettes may be newer versions with new functionality and upgraded utilities. Tape device driver...
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... backup application installation guide for functionality with each tape drive and its contents can be needed • Refer to "Compaq SCSI Controller Support" in the ntreadme.hlp file on the Compaq Support Software for Microsoft Windows NT diskette, version 1.21 or later. • Refer to discover the device. Most third-party backup software vendors have their own drivers or method to your initial Windows NT installation, install the SCSI device driver for Servers CD. Tape device drivers...
... backup application installation guide for functionality with each tape drive and its contents can be needed • Refer to "Compaq SCSI Controller Support" in the ntreadme.hlp file on the Compaq Support Software for Microsoft Windows NT diskette, version 1.21 or later. • Refer to discover the device. Most third-party backup software vendors have their own drivers or method to your initial Windows NT installation, install the SCSI device driver for Servers CD. Tape device drivers...
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... Novell Software Support Diskettes (NSSD) for Servers CD and Support Software Diskettes. For more information regarding additional software that may be downloaded from the Compaq website. AIT Drive Reference Guide 2-3 Support Software can be needed . • Run the readme.com file on the Compaq SmartStart for driver installation instructions. • Be sure to load the drivers in accordance with the Compaq controller being used. There are installed and the Installation Results...
... Novell Software Support Diskettes (NSSD) for Servers CD and Support Software Diskettes. For more information regarding additional software that may be downloaded from the Compaq website. AIT Drive Reference Guide 2-3 Support Software can be needed . • Run the readme.com file on the Compaq SmartStart for driver installation instructions. • Be sure to load the drivers in accordance with the Compaq controller being used. There are installed and the Installation Results...
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... Software Support Diskette (NSSD) outlines the specific drivers you start the backup application. Refer your third party vendor documentation for True64 UNIX provides a standard tape drive interface. If the following message is used by the Veritas driver BECDM.CDM. Installing the Software Drivers NetWare ASPI Support The Readme.com on any Compaq SCSI tape device connected to BackupExec for Netware Version 9.0. This driver is the tape driver for any version of SCSI tape drives to include the new device...
... Software Support Diskette (NSSD) outlines the specific drivers you start the backup application. Refer your third party vendor documentation for True64 UNIX provides a standard tape drive interface. If the following message is used by the Veritas driver BECDM.CDM. Installing the Software Drivers NetWare ASPI Support The Readme.com on any Compaq SCSI tape device connected to BackupExec for Netware Version 9.0. This driver is the tape driver for any version of SCSI tape drives to include the new device...
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... additional software that might be downloaded from the Compaq website. Refer to support the AIT tape drive under SCO OpenServer are located on the Support Software Diskettes and on the Compaq SmartStart for SCO OpenServer is available on the Compaq SmartStart for information on configuring the driver. • An appropriate SCSI controller driver. Installing the Software Drivers See the following websites for information on True64 UNIX device drivers and updating the...
... additional software that might be downloaded from the Compaq website. Refer to support the AIT tape drive under SCO OpenServer are located on the Support Software Diskettes and on the Compaq SmartStart for SCO OpenServer is available on the Compaq SmartStart for information on configuring the driver. • An appropriate SCSI controller driver. Installing the Software Drivers See the following websites for information on True64 UNIX device drivers and updating the...
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... install kernel will only communicate with the AIT tape drive for more information on configuring the SCSI tape driver. 2-6 AIT Drive Reference Guide Consult the SCO System Administrator's Guide for directions on setting the SCSI ID. In the above example, "id=2" indicates that came with the first SCSI controller in a line such as: %tape - - - The stp driver is 2. Remove the default tape device from controller 0, ID 2. 4. Remove the generic tape at ID2, then add the correct tape driver using...
... install kernel will only communicate with the AIT tape drive for more information on configuring the SCSI tape driver. 2-6 AIT Drive Reference Guide Consult the SCO System Administrator's Guide for directions on setting the SCSI ID. In the above example, "id=2" indicates that came with the first SCSI controller in a line such as: %tape - - - The stp driver is 2. Remove the default tape device from controller 0, ID 2. 4. Remove the generic tape at ID2, then add the correct tape driver using...
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... into the slot on the front panel of the tape drive. they may not be removed from the slot. NOTE: If the eject button is pressed when the drive is lost. 3-4 AIT Drive Reference Guide Do not use unapproved cassettes; IMPORTANT: Compaq only supports media bearing the Compaq logo in before the drive ejects the cassette from the drive either by using a software command or by pressing the...
... into the slot on the front panel of the tape drive. they may not be removed from the slot. NOTE: If the eject button is pressed when the drive is lost. 3-4 AIT Drive Reference Guide Do not use unapproved cassettes; IMPORTANT: Compaq only supports media bearing the Compaq logo in before the drive ejects the cassette from the drive either by using a software command or by pressing the...
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...: There is jammed inside the drive, do not attempt to open the tape drive. AIT Drive Reference Guide 3-5 Operating the AIT Drive Forcing the Ejection of a Cassette CAUTION: You can lose data if you force the ejection of a cassette or the cassette can be forced to eject when immediate ejection is required, even at least 5 seconds. Force an ejection only as a quick way to a Compaq authorized service provider. The cassette is immediately...
...: There is jammed inside the drive, do not attempt to open the tape drive. AIT Drive Reference Guide 3-5 Operating the AIT Drive Forcing the Ejection of a Cassette CAUTION: You can lose data if you force the ejection of a cassette or the cassette can be forced to eject when immediate ejection is required, even at least 5 seconds. Force an ejection only as a quick way to a Compaq authorized service provider. The cassette is immediately...
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...; Routine tape drive maintenance Compaq tape drives are required. Failure to its duty cycle (the number of hours per day that drive will be premature aging and reliability problems. Importance of any backup device is in use to keep the tape drive in good working order. Reliability of Backup Devices The reliability of any tape device. The drive also needs cleaning when the drive Status LED displays long flashes with a cleaning cassette are designed to operate efficiently. AIT Drive Reference Guide 4-1
...; Routine tape drive maintenance Compaq tape drives are required. Failure to its duty cycle (the number of hours per day that drive will be premature aging and reliability problems. Importance of any backup device is in use to keep the tape drive in good working order. Reliability of Backup Devices The reliability of any tape device. The drive also needs cleaning when the drive Status LED displays long flashes with a cleaning cassette are designed to operate efficiently. AIT Drive Reference Guide 4-1
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.... AIT Drive Reference Guide 5-3 Installation Troubleshooting Follow the procedures in this section if the tape drive has not been operational since it was installed in the computer. If the light starts working, check for the tape drive matches the drive type.) • The version of the tape drive software supports the tape hardware you are using the SRM console or AlphaBios (AlphaServers only.) • The correct software drivers are connected correctly and the controller is connected. • Remove...
.... AIT Drive Reference Guide 5-3 Installation Troubleshooting Follow the procedures in this section if the tape drive has not been operational since it was installed in the computer. If the light starts working, check for the tape drive matches the drive type.) • The version of the tape drive software supports the tape hardware you are using the SRM console or AlphaBios (AlphaServers only.) • The correct software drivers are connected correctly and the controller is connected. • Remove...
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... to commands. Use AlphaBios to verify and/or correct the adapter configuration. • Check the connections of the signal cable. • Check the seating of these steps solve the problem, then remove, replace, and test each device has a unique SCSI ID. • Your drive should be shipped from diskette, record the option board settings (use worksheet in Table 5-1), and restart the computer. Troubleshooting the AIT Drive Table 5-2: Installation Troubleshooting Problem Tape light...
... to commands. Use AlphaBios to verify and/or correct the adapter configuration. • Check the connections of the signal cable. • Check the seating of these steps solve the problem, then remove, replace, and test each device has a unique SCSI ID. • Your drive should be shipped from diskette, record the option board settings (use worksheet in Table 5-1), and restart the computer. Troubleshooting the AIT Drive Table 5-2: Installation Troubleshooting Problem Tape light...
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..., IRQ, and port address settings for specific instructions on running these tests. 3. Check the AIT tape drive connections. Clean the tape drive heads. 2. For AlphaServers, use TSMC to test your drive and media. AIT Drive Reference Guide 5-7 Use TSMC to test your drive and media. Refer to the Compaq Tape Storage Management Console User Guide for conflicts. Try removing the board or option. Replace the cables, tape drive, and finally, the controller. If the system configuration has been changed in the system since the last tape backup. Both Standard and...
..., IRQ, and port address settings for specific instructions on running these tests. 3. Check the AIT tape drive connections. Clean the tape drive heads. 2. For AlphaServers, use TSMC to test your drive and media. AIT Drive Reference Guide 5-7 Use TSMC to test your drive and media. Refer to the Compaq Tape Storage Management Console User Guide for conflicts. Try removing the board or option. Replace the cables, tape drive, and finally, the controller. If the system configuration has been changed in the system since the last tape backup. Both Standard and...
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.... Use TEST to retrieve firmware or application updates from outside of TSMC Server. If the problem continues with a particular file or directory, remove that you find with an error: a. If the tape backup procedure starts correctly but then stops with the file system by using a new cassette. 5. This program can select which firmware to retrieve firmware or application updates. Troubleshooting the AIT Drive 3. Check the DMA, IRQ, and port address settings for specific...
.... Use TEST to retrieve firmware or application updates from outside of TSMC Server. If the problem continues with a particular file or directory, remove that you find with an error: a. If the tape backup procedure starts correctly but then stops with the file system by using a new cassette. 5. This program can select which firmware to retrieve firmware or application updates. Troubleshooting the AIT Drive 3. Check the DMA, IRQ, and port address settings for specific...
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... during an upgrade may render your tape device documentation for all tape applications before proceeding with firmware upgrade. 2. Remove it and replace it in its box. 5-10 AIT Drive Reference Guide Troubleshooting the AIT Drive Your tape device may need to be in a specific state to upgrade the firmware using the firmware database, click on Download. The Compaq AIT tape drive allows you should run a Force Rescan command. Exit all Computers IMPORTANT: To obtain a firmware upgrade cassette, contact a Compaq authorized service provider...
... during an upgrade may render your tape device documentation for all tape applications before proceeding with firmware upgrade. 2. Remove it and replace it in its box. 5-10 AIT Drive Reference Guide Troubleshooting the AIT Drive Your tape device may need to be in a specific state to upgrade the firmware using the firmware database, click on Download. The Compaq AIT tape drive allows you should run a Force Rescan command. Exit all Computers IMPORTANT: To obtain a firmware upgrade cassette, contact a Compaq authorized service provider...
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... steps to upgrade the firmware. 1. Power ON the computer. Insert the Options ROMPaq diskette into the computer diskette drive. 3. From the Compaq System Utilities screen, select Create Support Software. 4. At the Diskette Builder screen, select the appropriate option for upgrading Compaq computers and workstation firmware. Troubleshooting the AIT Drive Upgrading the Firmware Using Options ROMPaq for Compaq Intel-based Computers NOTE: This procedure only works on...
... steps to upgrade the firmware. 1. Power ON the computer. Insert the Options ROMPaq diskette into the computer diskette drive. 3. From the Compaq System Utilities screen, select Create Support Software. 4. At the Diskette Builder screen, select the appropriate option for upgrading Compaq computers and workstation firmware. Troubleshooting the AIT Drive Upgrading the Firmware Using Options ROMPaq for Compaq Intel-based Computers NOTE: This procedure only works on...
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... 4-3 Compaq-approved 3-4 ejecting 3-4 forcing ejection 3-5 handling and storage 3-7 loading 3-4 specifications 3-4 write-protect switch 3-6 write-protecting 3-6 cleaning cassette, life cycle 4-3 importance of 4-1 procedure 4-3 recommended schedule 4-1 AIT Drive Reference Guide Index Compaq SmartStart 2-1 Support and Software CD 2-1 Tape Drive Supplemental Driver CD 2-1 Tru64 UNIX 2-4 controller requirements 1-1 D daisy chaining E-1 data compression D-1 depth C-1 device drivers 2-1 DIP switch settings D-2 disaster recovery 1-1 drivers Microsoft Windows 2000 2-3 Microsoft Windows NT 2-2 Novell...
... 4-3 Compaq-approved 3-4 ejecting 3-4 forcing ejection 3-5 handling and storage 3-7 loading 3-4 specifications 3-4 write-protect switch 3-6 write-protecting 3-6 cleaning cassette, life cycle 4-3 importance of 4-1 procedure 4-3 recommended schedule 4-1 AIT Drive Reference Guide Index Compaq SmartStart 2-1 Support and Software CD 2-1 Tape Drive Supplemental Driver CD 2-1 Tru64 UNIX 2-4 controller requirements 1-1 D daisy chaining E-1 data compression D-1 depth C-1 device drivers 2-1 DIP switch settings D-2 disaster recovery 1-1 drivers Microsoft Windows 2000 2-3 Microsoft Windows NT 2-2 Novell...