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... Rights - Note! To ensure that you have the latest publications, visit the web at http://www.ibm.com/storage/lto. First Edition (February 2003) This edition applies to the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Drive 3580 Models L23 and H23 Setup and Operator Guide and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in "Safety and...
... Rights - Note! To ensure that you have the latest publications, visit the web at http://www.ibm.com/storage/lto. First Edition (February 2003) This edition applies to the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Drive 3580 Models L23 and H23 Setup and Operator Guide and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in "Safety and...
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... Light 19 Message Display 20 Single-Character Display 20 Inserting a Tape Cartridge 20 Removing a Tape Cartridge 21 Performing Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions 22 Updating the Drive Firmware 22 Cleaning the Drive Head 22 Cleaning the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive . . . . . 23 Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media . . . . 25 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 Data Cartridge 26 Cleaning Cartridge 27 Bar Code...
... Light 19 Message Display 20 Single-Character Display 20 Inserting a Tape Cartridge 20 Removing a Tape Cartridge 21 Performing Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions 22 Updating the Drive Firmware 22 Cleaning the Drive Head 22 Cleaning the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive . . . . . 23 Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media . . . . 25 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 Data Cartridge 26 Cleaning Cartridge 27 Bar Code...
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... 101 Appendix E. TapeAlert Flags . . . . . 103 Appendix F. Parts List 109 Parts for 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Model L23 109 Parts for 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Model H23 110 Notices 111 How to Send Your Comments 112 Trademarks 113 Electronic Emission Notices 114 Federal Communications Commission ... A Electronic Emission Statement 115 Glossary 117 Index 125 iv IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge 83 Required Tools 83 Performing the Removal 83 Rewinding the Tape into a Rack 97 Safety Considerations 97 Installation 98 Removing...
... 101 Appendix E. TapeAlert Flags . . . . . 103 Appendix F. Parts List 109 Parts for 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Model L23 109 Parts for 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Model H23 110 Notices 111 How to Send Your Comments 112 Trademarks 113 Electronic Emission Notices 114 Federal Communications Commission ... A Electronic Emission Statement 115 Glossary 117 Index 125 iv IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge 83 Required Tools 83 Performing the Removal 83 Rewinding the Tape into a Rack 97 Safety Considerations 97 Installation 98 Removing...
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... the cover from the access hole 85 25. Removing the internal drive from the internal drive 93 32. Removing the cover from the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive 92 31. Figures 1. The IBM 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. . . . . 1 2. Components of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive 53 24. Front view of the cartridge . . . . 39 19. Tape cartridges in the mounting rail 98 35. Attaching the leader...
... the cover from the access hole 85 25. Removing the internal drive from the internal drive 93 32. Removing the cover from the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive 92 31. Figures 1. The IBM 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. . . . . 1 2. Components of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive 53 24. Front view of the cartridge . . . . 39 19. Tape cartridges in the mounting rail 98 35. Attaching the leader...
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... Tape Cartridge . . 42 6. Power cable information 105 11. Parts for the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Model L23 109 12. Codes on the single-character display of Status Light Activity . . . . . 19 5. Diagnostic and maintenance functions of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive 59 10. Parts for the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Model H23 110 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 vii Specifications for the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive...
... Tape Cartridge . . 42 6. Power cable information 105 11. Parts for the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Model L23 109 12. Codes on the single-character display of Status Light Activity . . . . . 19 5. Diagnostic and maintenance functions of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive 59 10. Parts for the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Model H23 110 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 vii Specifications for the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive...
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... regulations for a Class II and IEC825 Laser Product. Use care when servicing this part or unit. (RSFTC204) CAUTION: This assembly contains mechanical moving parts. x IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide If the symbol is between 18 and 32 kilograms (39.7 and 70.5 pounds). then, use the handle on the module to...
... regulations for a Class II and IEC825 Laser Product. Use care when servicing this part or unit. (RSFTC204) CAUTION: This assembly contains mechanical moving parts. x IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide If the symbol is between 18 and 32 kilograms (39.7 and 70.5 pounds). then, use the handle on the module to...
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...internal parts. 8. An exclamation point symbol may provide a product take-back program that it could destroy the tape. Attention: Do not operate the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive in place and secure. 9. Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure Before you use a power screwdriver to make sure... Attention: If you service the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, perform the following safety inspection procedure: 1. Turn off the power to dispose of it in accordance with local laws and regulations at your IBM representative. Check the cover of disposal. Check the tape drive's SCSI bus (signal) cable ...
...internal parts. 8. An exclamation point symbol may provide a product take-back program that it could destroy the tape. Attention: Do not operate the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive in place and secure. 9. Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure Before you use a power screwdriver to make sure... Attention: If you service the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, perform the following safety inspection procedure: 1. Turn off the power to dispose of it in accordance with local laws and regulations at your IBM representative. Check the cover of disposal. Check the tape drive's SCSI bus (signal) cable ...
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... power cords that the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can use to identify and correct problems with the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. It also tells how to handle the cartridges, how to set up the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. Appendix F, "Power Cords", on the single-character display of tape cartridges to use the IBM 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Models L23 and H23. Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting", on page...
... power cords that the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can use to identify and correct problems with the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. It also tells how to handle the cartridges, how to set up the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. Appendix F, "Power Cords", on the single-character display of tape cartridges to use the IBM 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Models L23 and H23. Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting", on page...
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... Tape Drive 3580 Models L23 and H23 Quick Reference, GX35-5068, illustrates how to the following publications for additional information. The reference contains information about the supported SCSI commands and protocol for attaching IBM-supported hardware to use the device driver with the Ultrium family of the various supported operating-system environments. xiv IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup...
... Tape Drive 3580 Models L23 and H23 Quick Reference, GX35-5068, illustrates how to the following publications for additional information. The reference contains information about the supported SCSI commands and protocol for attaching IBM-supported hardware to use the device driver with the Ultrium family of the various supported operating-system environments. xiv IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup...
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Table 1 on page 2 lists the 3580 Tape Drive models. Figure 1. The IBM 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive For the remainder of this guide, the IBM 3580 Tape Drive Models L23 and H23 will be referred to as to retrieve and archive files, the IBM 3580 Tape Drive Models L23 and H23 feature: v Native storage capacity of 200 GB per cartridge (400 GB at 2:1 compression)1 v Native sustained data transfer rate...
Table 1 on page 2 lists the 3580 Tape Drive models. Figure 1. The IBM 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive For the remainder of this guide, the IBM 3580 Tape Drive Models L23 and H23 will be referred to as to retrieve and archive files, the IBM 3580 Tape Drive Models L23 and H23 feature: v Native storage capacity of 200 GB per cartridge (400 GB at 2:1 compression)1 v Native sustained data transfer rate...
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Table 1. 3580 Tape Drive Models Model L11 L13 L23 H11 H13 H23 SCSI Attachment LVD LVD LVD HVD HVD HVD Ultrium 1 or Ultrium 2 Ultrium 1 Ultrium 1 Ultrium 2 Ultrium 1 Ultrium 1 Ultrium 2 Drive Performance If you run applications that are dependent on tape-processing speed, you can take advantage of both the...system processor, disk data rate, block size, data compression ratio, SCSI bus capabilities, and system or application software. 2 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide However, the actual throughput is limited to first byte of data 49 seconds 73 seconds Note: All...
Table 1. 3580 Tape Drive Models Model L11 L13 L23 H11 H13 H23 SCSI Attachment LVD LVD LVD HVD HVD HVD Ultrium 1 or Ultrium 2 Ultrium 1 Ultrium 1 Ultrium 2 Ultrium 1 Ultrium 1 Ultrium 2 Drive Performance If you run applications that are dependent on tape-processing speed, you can take advantage of both the...system processor, disk data rate, block size, data compression ratio, SCSI bus capabilities, and system or application software. 2 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide However, the actual throughput is limited to first byte of data 49 seconds 73 seconds Note: All...
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.../400® server is included in the following specifications: - ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/storage/devdrvr - Password: (use . Chapter 1. IBM maintains the latest levels of device drivers and driver documentation for the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. Supported Servers and Operating Systems The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive attaches to any of the preceding directories. For applications that use other...
.../400® server is included in the following specifications: - ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/storage/devdrvr - Password: (use . Chapter 1. IBM maintains the latest levels of device drivers and driver documentation for the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. Supported Servers and Operating Systems The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive attaches to any of the preceding directories. For applications that use other...
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...Height 14.6 cm (5.75 in "Environmental and Shipping Specifications for the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. Table 3. For more information, see Appendix E, "TapeAlert Flags", on page 42. Specifications for tape cartridges are specifications for Tape Cartridges" on page 103. Specifications The following are given in .) ...°C (−40 to 140°F) 10 to the server. TapeAlert Support The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive is compatible with TapeAlert technology, which provides error and diagnostic information to 90% Noncondensing 4 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide
...Height 14.6 cm (5.75 in "Environmental and Shipping Specifications for the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. Table 3. For more information, see Appendix E, "TapeAlert Flags", on page 42. Specifications for tape cartridges are specifications for Tape Cartridges" on page 103. Specifications The following are given in .) ...°C (−40 to 140°F) 10 to the server. TapeAlert Support The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive is compatible with TapeAlert technology, which provides error and diagnostic information to 90% Noncondensing 4 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide
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...Should you need to install this product yourself, IBM will be asked for any necessary technical support. Installing the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Attention: 1. Be sure to install these numbers. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 5 If there is the ...3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, complete the following steps. Unpacking the Tape Drive __ 1. The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Models L23 and H23 are supported by Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU), Courier, or on Technical Support or LTO Support. Unpack the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. __ 2. The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Models L23 and H23...
...Should you need to install this product yourself, IBM will be asked for any necessary technical support. Installing the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Attention: 1. Be sure to install these numbers. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 5 If there is the ...3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, complete the following steps. Unpacking the Tape Drive __ 1. The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Models L23 and H23 are supported by Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU), Courier, or on Technical Support or LTO Support. Unpack the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. __ 2. The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Models L23 and H23...
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... and Operator Guide, GA32-0460 (this guide) __ 10. Inspect the power cord plug to Appendix D, "Installing a Tape Drive into a Rack", on . 6 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide The IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Drive 3580 Models L23 and H23 Quick Reference, GX35-5068 __ 9. Step 4. Ensure that the electrical outlets that you ordered the optional rackmount kit, refer...
... and Operator Guide, GA32-0460 (this guide) __ 10. Inspect the power cord plug to Appendix D, "Installing a Tape Drive into a Rack", on . 6 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide The IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Drive 3580 Models L23 and H23 Quick Reference, GX35-5068 __ 9. Step 4. Ensure that the electrical outlets that you ordered the optional rackmount kit, refer...
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Installing 7 Components of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Chapter 2. 1 Message display 7 Power receptacle 2 Cartridge load compartment 8 Power switch 3 Single-character display 9 SCSI address switch 4 Status light 10 Machine type, model number, and serial number 5 Unload button 11 IBM Repair Identification Tag Placeholder 6 External SCSI connectors Figure 2.
Installing 7 Components of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Chapter 2. 1 Message display 7 Power receptacle 2 Cartridge load compartment 8 Power switch 3 Single-character display 9 SCSI address switch 4 Status light 10 Machine type, model number, and serial number 5 Unload button 11 IBM Repair Identification Tag Placeholder 6 External SCSI connectors Figure 2.
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... the host adapter is already in Figure 2 on top of this ID is a unique address that is set the SCSI ID: __ 1. The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive should not be easily inserted. To minimize any device on the SCSI bus. c. b. The only restrictions are : v Away from moving air,... if the floor is 0 through 15. The range of SCSI IDs is always closed. 8 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Locate the SCSI address switch at the rear of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive (see 9 in use by any contamination from airborne particles, ensure that you want displays on ...
... the host adapter is already in Figure 2 on top of this ID is a unique address that is set the SCSI ID: __ 1. The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive should not be easily inserted. To minimize any device on the SCSI bus. c. b. The only restrictions are : v Away from moving air,... if the floor is 0 through 15. The range of SCSI IDs is always closed. 8 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Locate the SCSI address switch at the rear of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive (see 9 in use by any contamination from airborne particles, ensure that you want displays on ...
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... on the message display (you halt it. Step 7. Connecting Power __ 1. Ensure that the following message appears in the drive. __ 2. Because the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive may need to appear). Power-on the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive by pressing 0 on the switch (see 8 in Figure 2 on the cartridge. __ 1. Each segmented character respresents a test performed during...
... on the message display (you halt it. Step 7. Connecting Power __ 1. Ensure that the following message appears in the drive. __ 2. Because the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive may need to appear). Power-on the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive by pressing 0 on the switch (see 8 in Figure 2 on the cartridge. __ 1. Each segmented character respresents a test performed during...
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... hold the unload button for 2 or more of the following messages display: Fast R/W Diagnostic Tape Loading = = = > Fast R/W Diagnostic Locating = = = > Fast R/W Diagnostic Rewinding = = = > followed by: Fast R/W Diagnostic Writing = = = > and: Fast R/W Diagnostic Reading = = = > The tape drive runs the tests. 10 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Press the unload button once per second until F appears in...
... hold the unload button for 2 or more of the following messages display: Fast R/W Diagnostic Tape Loading = = = > Fast R/W Diagnostic Locating = = = > Fast R/W Diagnostic Rewinding = = = > followed by: Fast R/W Diagnostic Writing = = = > and: Fast R/W Diagnostic Reading = = = > The tape drive runs the tests. 10 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide Press the unload button once per second until F appears in...
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... the following message: Ultrium Tape Drive Drive Empty Note: To reset the drive after an error occurs, cycle power (turn it off the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. ERROR! Chapter 2. Note: If you inserted an invalid or write-protected tape cartridge, 7 appears in the single-character display. Tape Unloading followed by: Cartridge Unloading In Progress then: Ultrium Tape Drive Drive Empty v If an...
... the following message: Ultrium Tape Drive Drive Empty Note: To reset the drive after an error occurs, cycle power (turn it off the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. ERROR! Chapter 2. Note: If you inserted an invalid or write-protected tape cartridge, 7 appears in the single-character display. Tape Unloading followed by: Cartridge Unloading In Progress then: Ultrium Tape Drive Drive Empty v If an...