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...technical support ...10 Product warranties ...10 Subscription service ...10 HP websites ...11 Documentation feedback ...11 1 Before you start 13 Supported Tape Blades ...13 Installation guidelines ...13 Partner server blade ...14 Onboard Administrator ...14 Your HP StorageWorks Tape Blade 14 Using the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM 15 2 Drivers and backup software 17 Install drivers ...17 SAS controller driver ...17 HP Ultrium Tape driver ...18 Installing on Windows 18 Installing on UNIX ...19 Installing on IA64 ...19 Upgrade backup software ...19 Enabling encryption ...19 3 Installing an HP...
...technical support ...10 Product warranties ...10 Subscription service ...10 HP websites ...11 Documentation feedback ...11 1 Before you start 13 Supported Tape Blades ...13 Installation guidelines ...13 Partner server blade ...14 Onboard Administrator ...14 Your HP StorageWorks Tape Blade 14 Using the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM 15 2 Drivers and backup software 17 Install drivers ...17 SAS controller driver ...17 HP Ultrium Tape driver ...18 Installing on Windows 18 Installing on UNIX ...19 Installing on IA64 ...19 Upgrade backup software ...19 Enabling encryption ...19 3 Installing an HP...
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... the Tape Blade does not power up 59 Management and Diagnostic tools 60 Onboard Administrator ...60 HP TapeAssure ...60 HP Library & Tape Tools ...60 Troubleshooting with Library & Tape Tools 60 Problems with cartridges ...61 The cartridge is jammed ...61 Emergency reset ...62 The drive will not accept the cartridge (or ejects it immediately 62 Encryption troubleshooting ...63 10 Replacing a Tape Blade chassis or tape drive 65 Before you replace a part ...65 Replacing the tape drive ...65 Remove the tape drive ...66 Install the new tape drive...
... the Tape Blade does not power up 59 Management and Diagnostic tools 60 Onboard Administrator ...60 HP TapeAssure ...60 HP Library & Tape Tools ...60 Troubleshooting with Library & Tape Tools 60 Problems with cartridges ...61 The cartridge is jammed ...61 Emergency reset ...62 The drive will not accept the cartridge (or ejects it immediately 62 Encryption troubleshooting ...63 10 Replacing a Tape Blade chassis or tape drive 65 Before you replace a part ...65 Replacing the tape drive ...65 Remove the tape drive ...66 Install the new tape drive...
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... guide provides information about: • Installing the HP StorageWorks Tape Blade • Using the HP StorageWorks Tape Blade • Troubleshooting the HP StorageWorks Tape Blade Intended audience This guide is intended for users who install, operate and maintain the HP StorageWorks Tape Blade. Related documentation The following documents provide related information: • 'Start here' poster for an overview of the HP Business Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals In the Storage section, click Tape Storage and Media...
... guide provides information about: • Installing the HP StorageWorks Tape Blade • Using the HP StorageWorks Tape Blade • Troubleshooting the HP StorageWorks Tape Blade Intended audience This guide is intended for users who install, operate and maintain the HP StorageWorks Tape Blade. Related documentation The following documents provide related information: • 'Start here' poster for an overview of the HP Business Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals In the Storage section, click Tape Storage and Media...
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.../support) • HP Technical Documentation website (http://www.hp.com/support/manuals) Installation guidelines Observe the following Tape Blades: • the HP StorageWorks SB3000c Tape Blade, which is an Ultrium 3000 tape drive within a Tape Blade assembly • the HP StorageWorks SB1760c Tape Blade, which is an Ultrium 1760 tape drive within a Tape Blade assembly • the HP StorageWorks SB920c Tape Blade, which is an Ultrium 920 tape drive within a Tape Blade assembly. • the HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448c Tape Blade, which is an Ultrium 448 tape drive...
.../support) • HP Technical Documentation website (http://www.hp.com/support/manuals) Installation guidelines Observe the following Tape Blades: • the HP StorageWorks SB3000c Tape Blade, which is an Ultrium 3000 tape drive within a Tape Blade assembly • the HP StorageWorks SB1760c Tape Blade, which is an Ultrium 1760 tape drive within a Tape Blade assembly • the HP StorageWorks SB920c Tape Blade, which is an Ultrium 920 tape drive within a Tape Blade assembly. • the HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448c Tape Blade, which is an Ultrium 448 tape drive...
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... to use Windows Device Manager to install the tape drivers manually, you to http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-storageworks.html for the P212 controller. HP Ultrium Tape driver Please refer to use their own Tape driver instead of the HP Ultrium Tape driver. The Search results are displayed. (There are two items for the latest information about supported operating systems. NOTE: Certain backup applications require you will be downloaded from the web at...
... to use Windows Device Manager to install the tape drivers manually, you to http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-storageworks.html for the P212 controller. HP Ultrium Tape driver Please refer to use their own Tape driver instead of the HP Ultrium Tape driver. The Search results are displayed. (There are two items for the latest information about supported operating systems. NOTE: Certain backup applications require you will be downloaded from the web at...
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... UNIX The recommended backup applications use of the encryption capability, you must enable this feature if your system configuration and backup application also support it is important to the latest version of the operating system. Further details about these and other products that supports HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drives and download any recommended upgrades. Select your model of operating system and tape drive model in device drivers. This is displayed. To upgrade drivers...
... UNIX The recommended backup applications use of the encryption capability, you must enable this feature if your system configuration and backup application also support it is important to the latest version of the operating system. Further details about these and other products that supports HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drives and download any recommended upgrades. Select your model of operating system and tape drive model in device drivers. This is displayed. To upgrade drivers...
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.... The tape drive will run its hardware self-test, which takes about front panel lights. If the test fails, the Drive Error and Tape Error LEDs flash, while the Ready and Clean LEDs are off " on page 38 for more than 2 minutes, there is functioning properly before you have been installed correctly and you store your valuable data. Tape Blade 35 Make sure that the Tape Blade is a fault. 4 Verify installation Once...
.... The tape drive will run its hardware self-test, which takes about front panel lights. If the test fails, the Drive Error and Tape Error LEDs flash, while the Ready and Clean LEDs are off " on page 38 for more than 2 minutes, there is functioning properly before you have been installed correctly and you store your valuable data. Tape Blade 35 Make sure that the Tape Blade is a fault. 4 Verify installation Once...
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...; HP Ultrium Tape driver The CD-ROM contains a Tape driver install package for your backup application. For all the advanced features of your tape drive is the recommended diagnostic and support tool for Microsoft Windows operating systems. If you prefer to the latest version of the HP Ultrium Tape driver. 5. HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) is functioning correctly before running this test. 36 Verify installation To upgrade drivers we recommend that you to use Windows Device Manager to install the tape drivers manually...
...; HP Ultrium Tape driver The CD-ROM contains a Tape driver install package for your backup application. For all the advanced features of your tape drive is the recommended diagnostic and support tool for Microsoft Windows operating systems. If you prefer to the latest version of the HP Ultrium Tape driver. 5. HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) is functioning correctly before running this test. 36 Verify installation To upgrade drivers we recommend that you to use Windows Device Manager to install the tape drivers manually...
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2 Tape LED 3 Drive LED 4 Ready LED Off: no fault has been detected Flashing amber: the drive mechanism has detected a hardware error Green: the drive is ready for use Off: the drive power is off or there was a failure during a firmware upgrade. The HP StorageWorks SB3000c Tape Blade also has an Encryption LED that the Tape Blade is normal. Action required Check that describes encryption status. If the tape drive LEDs are ON. Ready FLASHES. This is installed correctly. If the drive is green. Do not reset or power cycle...
2 Tape LED 3 Drive LED 4 Ready LED Off: no fault has been detected Flashing amber: the drive mechanism has detected a hardware error Green: the drive is ready for use Off: the drive power is off or there was a failure during a firmware upgrade. The HP StorageWorks SB3000c Tape Blade also has an Encryption LED that the Tape Blade is normal. Action required Check that describes encryption status. If the tape drive LEDs are ON. Ready FLASHES. This is installed correctly. If the drive is green. Do not reset or power cycle...
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... a new or known good data cartridge after cleaning, call for service. Upgrade the firmware. Write-protect the cartridge by sliding the switch on the tape cartridge, see "Write protecting cartridges" on page 50 for service. The drive has a firmware error. If the Clean LED is faulty. Once the data is ON. Insert a cartridge to complete. The cleaning cartridge will eject on , call for supported cartridges and instructions. Ready FLASHES and Clean is recovered, the cartridge must be blue or amber, as...
... a new or known good data cartridge after cleaning, call for service. Upgrade the firmware. Write-protect the cartridge by sliding the switch on the tape cartridge, see "Write protecting cartridges" on page 50 for service. The drive has a firmware error. If the Clean LED is faulty. Once the data is ON. Insert a cartridge to complete. The cleaning cartridge will eject on , call for supported cartridges and instructions. Ready FLASHES and Clean is recovered, the cartridge must be blue or amber, as...
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... encrypted media without being accessed by default and is the process of cartridge. To check for an up-to work. NOTE: Encryption with earlier generations of changing data into a tape drive that cannot be able to http://www.hp.com/support/downloads. For example, it . See http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-storageworks.html for the latest information about creating and using truly...
... encrypted media without being accessed by default and is the process of cartridge. To check for an up-to work. NOTE: Encryption with earlier generations of changing data into a tape drive that cannot be able to http://www.hp.com/support/downloads. For example, it . See http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-storageworks.html for the latest information about creating and using truly...
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... encryption affect tape drive performance? Does the tape drive encrypt media in a secure place separate from the computer running the backup software. Encrypted Ultrium 3 TB and 1.6 TB tapes can be used when the amber Clean LED is not supported on Ultrium 3 TB media (C7975A or C7975W) and Ultrium 1.6 TB media (C7974A or C7974W). For detailed instructions about AES encryption, encryption keys, and using encrypted tapes. An Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge should keep a record or backup of...
... encryption affect tape drive performance? Does the tape drive encrypt media in a secure place separate from the computer running the backup software. Encrypted Ultrium 3 TB and 1.6 TB tapes can be used when the amber Clean LED is not supported on Ultrium 3 TB media (C7975A or C7975W) and Ultrium 1.6 TB media (C7974A or C7974W). For detailed instructions about AES encryption, encryption keys, and using encrypted tapes. An Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge should keep a record or backup of...
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... restore data. However, you will need to your system configuration. Refer to enable it must remember to our World Wide Web site http://www.hp.com/go /obdr. If your system (server blade, operating system and backup software) is replaced by default. What does HP OBDR do ?" If you have changed this chapter: • "Compatibility" on all HP StorageWorks Ultrium Tape Blades. Tape Blade 55 8 Using HP OBDR In this setting...
... restore data. However, you will need to your system configuration. Refer to enable it must remember to our World Wide Web site http://www.hp.com/go /obdr. If your system (server blade, operating system and backup software) is replaced by default. What does HP OBDR do ?" If you have changed this chapter: • "Compatibility" on all HP StorageWorks Ultrium Tape Blades. Tape Blade 55 8 Using HP OBDR In this setting...
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... connected. 60 Troubleshooting It is the enclosure management processor, subsystem, and firmware base used to work with your HP tape drive product. HP strongly recommends installation of the tool. HP TapeAssure and HP Library & Tapetools provides diagnostic and troubleshooting tools for compatibility information, updates and the latest version of TapeAssure. Onboard Administrator HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator is supported on your devices are two elements to the download: • An installation and configuration package that you use Library & Tape Tools...
... connected. 60 Troubleshooting It is the enclosure management processor, subsystem, and firmware base used to work with your HP tape drive product. HP strongly recommends installation of the tool. HP TapeAssure and HP Library & Tapetools provides diagnostic and troubleshooting tools for compatibility information, updates and the latest version of TapeAssure. Onboard Administrator HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator is supported on your devices are two elements to the download: • An installation and configuration package that you use Library & Tape Tools...
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... or C7973W tape cartridges with HP StorageWorks SB920c Tape Blades; If the failure occurs regularly, contact customer service at least 10 seconds. Once you have a number of your drive. Problems with HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448c Tape Blades. • If you are found. Ultrium 400 GB* tape cartridges (C7972A) for and download the latest firmware from approximately 20 rules forming a comprehensive analysis of the health of choices for troubleshooting. • Device identification: shows part number, serial number and...
... or C7973W tape cartridges with HP StorageWorks SB920c Tape Blades; If the failure occurs regularly, contact customer service at least 10 seconds. Once you have a number of your drive. Problems with HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448c Tape Blades. • If you are found. Ultrium 400 GB* tape cartridges (C7972A) for and download the latest firmware from approximately 20 rules forming a comprehensive analysis of the health of choices for troubleshooting. • Device identification: shows part number, serial number and...
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... tape drive is on again. Only use Ultrium media, (see "Inserting cartridges" on page 51. If the tape can be discarded immediately. Discard the faulty cartridge and save the recovered data to 10 minutes (the maximum rewind time). Before calling customer service, please check that the drive has power (the power cable is properly connected and the Ready LED is responding. See "Troubleshooting with the correct orientation (see "Data cartridges...
... tape drive is on again. Only use Ultrium media, (see "Inserting cartridges" on page 51. If the tape can be discarded immediately. Discard the faulty cartridge and save the recovered data to 10 minutes (the maximum rewind time). Before calling customer service, please check that the drive has power (the power cable is properly connected and the Ready LED is responding. See "Troubleshooting with the correct orientation (see "Data cartridges...
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... media, 47 related documentation, 9 remote disaster recovery, 56 removing coupler plate, 72 removing Tape Blade, 44, 71 removing tape drive, 66, 73 replacing parts, 65 returning faulty parts, 79 S SAS controller driver, 17 Subscriber's Choice, HP, 10 supported Tape Blades, 13 system health LED, 34, 37 T Tape Blade front view, 14 power off, 34 power on, 33 removing, 44, 71 supported models, 13 Tape Blade doesn't power up, 59 Tape Blade LEDs, 37 troubleshooting, 38 Tape Blade operation troubleshooting, 59 tape drive installing, 68 removing...
... media, 47 related documentation, 9 remote disaster recovery, 56 removing coupler plate, 72 removing Tape Blade, 44, 71 removing tape drive, 66, 73 replacing parts, 65 returning faulty parts, 79 S SAS controller driver, 17 Subscriber's Choice, HP, 10 supported Tape Blades, 13 system health LED, 34, 37 T Tape Blade front view, 14 power off, 34 power on, 33 removing, 44, 71 supported models, 13 Tape Blade doesn't power up, 59 Tape Blade LEDs, 37 troubleshooting, 38 Tape Blade operation troubleshooting, 59 tape drive installing, 68 removing...
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tape drive LEDs, 38 troubleshooting with, 40 Tape driver, 18 tape enclosure firmware required, 13 Tape LED, 39, 40 TapeAssure, 60 technical support HP, 10 service locator website, 11 tools L&TT, 60 onboard administrator, 60 troubleshooting cartridges, 61 drive ejects cartridge, 62 L&TT, 60 Tape Blade doesn't power up, 59 tape drive LEDs, 38, 40 tools, 60 U UID LED, 37 Unload button, 44 upgrading firmware drives, 44 V verify installation, 35 W websites HP, 11 HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, 10 product manuals, 9 WORM cartridges, 48 write protecting cartridges, 51 Tape Blade 83
tape drive LEDs, 38 troubleshooting with, 40 Tape driver, 18 tape enclosure firmware required, 13 Tape LED, 39, 40 TapeAssure, 60 technical support HP, 10 service locator website, 11 tools L&TT, 60 onboard administrator, 60 troubleshooting cartridges, 61 drive ejects cartridge, 62 L&TT, 60 Tape Blade doesn't power up, 59 tape drive LEDs, 38, 40 tools, 60 U UID LED, 37 Unload button, 44 upgrading firmware drives, 44 V verify installation, 35 W websites HP, 11 HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, 10 product manuals, 9 WORM cartridges, 48 write protecting cartridges, 51 Tape Blade 83
HP StorageWorks Ultrium Tape Blade - (625052-001, November 2010)
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...: • HP StorageWorks Tape Blade • HP StorageWorks Tape Blade accessories (coupler plate, HP StorageWorks CD, HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express CD, Data Cartridge) 2. Use the Shutdown command on the server blade's panel or the server blade documentation for it away from the tape blade (2). 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 12345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 5. The most installations. CAUTION: To avoid damage to your HP StorageWorks Ultrium Tape Blade with...
...: • HP StorageWorks Tape Blade • HP StorageWorks Tape Blade accessories (coupler plate, HP StorageWorks CD, HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express CD, Data Cartridge) 2. Use the Shutdown command on the server blade's panel or the server blade documentation for it away from the tape blade (2). 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 12345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 5. The most installations. CAUTION: To avoid damage to your HP StorageWorks Ultrium Tape Blade with...
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... system health LED illuminates solid green. 6 Install drivers Drivers can be powered down the partner server blade; When the tape blade is not a hot-plug device and should be partnered with high-performance HP Ultrium media. Understanding the LEDs 1 UID LED - IMPORTANT: Hardware encryption is on the CD-ROM. HP Ultrium Tape driver The CD-ROM contains a Tape driver install package for any tape drive firmware updates. amber • Off: no fault has been detected • Flashing: the cartridge currently...
... system health LED illuminates solid green. 6 Install drivers Drivers can be powered down the partner server blade; When the tape blade is not a hot-plug device and should be partnered with high-performance HP Ultrium media. Understanding the LEDs 1 UID LED - IMPORTANT: Hardware encryption is on the CD-ROM. HP Ultrium Tape driver The CD-ROM contains a Tape driver install package for any tape drive firmware updates. amber • Off: no fault has been detected • Flashing: the cartridge currently...