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HP StorageWorks Tape Libraries Media and Bar Code Labels (331702-005, September 2007)


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... HP StorageWorks Tape Libraries Media and Bar Code Labels Ordering HP tape cartridges and bar code label packs HP recommends that you use HP tape cartridges with HP bar code labels in this document is subject to change without notice. LTO4 Ultrium 1840 media and bar code label packs RW Data Cartridge RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridges (20 pack) WORM Data Cartridge WORM Custom Labeled Data Cartridges (20 pack) Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge RW Bar Code Label pack (100 data labels, 10 cleaning labels) WORM Bar Code...
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Tape Fan Option Kit for ProLiant ML530/570 Servers


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... photocopied, reproduced, or translated into an hp ProLiant ML530 or ML570 server with the furnishing, performance, or use of this document may be construed as reflected by copyright. Installation Instructions hp StorageWorks Tape Fan Option Kit for ProLiant ML530/570 Servers Read instructions completely before beginning the installation procedure About this document Use these instructions. Refer to your server documentation for complete instructions to , the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular...
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Tape Fan Option Kit for ProLiant ML530/570 Servers


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... of the server 2 1 15049 Note: Be sure power cable is in front of fan before positioning assembly in the corner of tape drive away from fans. 1 2 12 12 12 2 1 15051 15054 Step 6: Connect drive power, SCSI cable (not shown), and install tape drive 2 15053 Note: For optimal air flow, route cables on side of bay. Generation 2 servers are identified by G2 in back of tape drive 15050 Note: Use holes marked...
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ Other languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese This document: www.hp.com/support/lttfaq Windows GUI version This document is the Drive Assessment test recommended 15 How do I check the health of my data cartridge? (LTO only 16 How do I check the health of the assessment test to help you follow instructions from HP support. Where is the L&TT user guide 2 How do...
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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How do I install L&TT? • L&TT is available for free download from http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools and on any server that came with your drive. This is the latest version. • Install L&TT on the CD that can "see" your tape drive. The download version is preferred as it is most likely to be the backup server, but it could be another server if you are using a SAN. • You will need the tape driver installed to run the performance tests.
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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Turn off services that may lock the tape drive such as backup software services and Removable Storage Service (RSM) 3. Use defaults in pop-ups 5. How do I run L&TT? 1. Select the device you want to scan and find your devices 6. Double click on the desktop icon 4. Wait for L&TT to work with Install L&TT 2.
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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How do I use L&TT to find my drive serial number? • Install and run L&TT • Select the device and click Identity on the toolbar. • The serial number is displayed under the Device Information tab. • It is also available from the support ticket.
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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You will need internet access for this. If not please refer to date? Select the device and click Firmware on the toolbar. 3. How do I verify that my drive's firmware is up to the user guide. 1. Install and run L&TT 2. In the Local Firmware Files tab, click Get Firmware from Web.
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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If you have used a good data tape, then the drive needs attention. If the test fails and you are found. 2. Look at the Device Analysis section. Generate a support ticket for the drive 2. If the test passes, the drive is okay. 3. This section gives an assessment of their health along with a known good (preferably new) tape. How do I check the health of the drive and provides...
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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... the device and click Test on the toolbar. 3. Click Start Test. Open the Test Results tab to see the results of the test. 7. Install and run the Drive Assessment Test? 1. Red stop signs indicate failures. Select the Drive Assessment test from Test Group. • Leave the options as default. • Use a known good, preferably new, tape that can be observed but are not critical. 8. Contact HP support and send...
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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... of the drive rather than the quality of your drive. Why is fine. If the test passes, the drive is the Drive Assessment test recommended? The Drive Assessment test automates HP engineering expertise to determine the location of the problem. Contact support in this indicates a faulty drive. If the test fails using a good tape, this case. The test evaluates whether or not a specific drive/tape combination will perform backups and restores...
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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... issue with a trusted, good quality tape to Detailed Device information > Tape at address > (loaded tape) > Cartridge Health in the support ticket and examine the margins. d. How do I check the health of the data written on tape measures the quality of my data cartridge? (LTO only) 1. Check the following information: a. Drive measurements measures the quality of the tape from a data volume perspective. Load/unload life shows...
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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How do I check the health of the test. In the Test Execution tab, select the drive 5. Open the Test Results tab to see the results of my data cartridge? (Non-LTO) 1. Click Start Test. Select the device and click Test on the toolbar. 4. Load the data cartridge into a drive of known good health. 2. The test will read the whole tape so may take a long time. 7. Install and run L&TT 3. Select the Media Validation test from Test Group. 6.
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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... suspect. Go to Detailed Device information > Tape at address > (loaded tape) > Cartridge Health in the support ticket and examine the margins. Check the following information: o Data on tape measures the quality of the data written on which the backup was performed. 2. Repeat the backup using a different drive and tape combination. After the backup, generate a support ticket for the drive on the tape. Was my backup successful? (LTO only) 1. If any...
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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How many more uses are left with this cleaning cartridge? (LTO only) 1. Perform a clean as you normally would. 2. Go to Detailed Device information > Tape at address > Ejected Tape > Cartridge Usage section of the support ticket to see the number of cleans performed and the estimated number of cleans remaining. After the clean is finished, generate a support ticket for the drive that was just cleaned. 3.
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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Please check with your backup vendor if actual backup performance is independent of the disk subsystem. Backup performance will my backups be? Note this test is significantly slower. To determine backup performance, you must measure how fast the disks can deliver data and how fast data can be written to measure the speed of the backup application. How fast will be the slower of these two measurements. • Use the Device Performance test to measure the speed of the tape drive. • Use the System Performance Backup Pre-test to the tape.
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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Please check with your backup vendor if actual backup performance is independent of the disk subsystem. To determine restore performance, you must measure how fast data can be read reads from tape and how fast data can be ? How fast will be the slower of these two measurements. • Use the Device Performance test to measure the speed of the tape drive. • Use the System Performance Restore Pre-test to disk. Note this test is significantly slower. Restore performance will my restores be written to measure the speed of the backup application and uses test restore data.
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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... cartridge which assumes 2:1 compression ratio and reasonably good error rate. Use the Device Performance test to Full Tape 5. Install and run L&TT 2. How much data can be the same as shown - and start. It may not be written to the tape? See Drive Performance Results tab for results or choose a different compression ratio - Note the Test Size is impacted by the compression ratio of the data...
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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Use Save Support Ticket to compress them) and e-mail the archive file via another computer. • Use the email address given by HP support Click on Send • If not then 1. Click on Send Support Ticket by Email 2. How do I send a support ticket by e-mail? • If you have e-mail set up form with your server then 1. Fill out the pop-up on your details 3. Archive the files (to save the ticket files (one header file and one data file for each device) into a directory. 2.
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HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Version


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Select Drive Configuration Utility from Test Group. 4. Start the test to configure Prevent Media Removal and Data Compression. 5. How do I turn on the toolbar. 3. Click Options... Select the device and click Test on or off Prevent Media Removal or hardware Data Compression? 1. Install and run L&TT 2.

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