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DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive User's Guide Important: Review the maintenance information in billable service charges. Repairs or exchanges that result from improper maintenance might result in "Cleaning the tape drive heads" on page 15 and Appendix C, "IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-09 08/2006," on page 23, because periodic maintenance is not covered by the IBM warranty.
DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive User's Guide Important: Review the maintenance information in billable service charges. Repairs or exchanges that result from improper maintenance might result in "Cleaning the tape drive heads" on page 15 and Appendix C, "IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-09 08/2006," on page 23, because periodic maintenance is not covered by the IBM warranty.
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... opening covers on any equipment when there is hazardous. To Connect: 1. Attach power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. iv DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive: User's Guide Remove all power cords to outlet. 5. v When possible, use one hand only to this product or attached devices. Turn everything OFF. 2. To Disconnect...
... opening covers on any equipment when there is hazardous. To Connect: 1. Attach power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. iv DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive: User's Guide Remove all power cords to outlet. 5. v When possible, use one hand only to this product or attached devices. Turn everything OFF. 2. To Disconnect...
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... Size and weight 19 Power specifications 19 Environmental requirements 19 Appendix B. Contents Safety iii Chapter 1. Installing the tape drive 5 Installation guidelines 5 Handling static-sensitive devices 5 Unpacking 6 Parts inventory 6 Preinstallation requirements 6 Installing the drive 7 Chapter 3. Introduction 1 The IBM Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices and statements used in this document...
... Size and weight 19 Power specifications 19 Environmental requirements 19 Appendix B. Contents Safety iii Chapter 1. Installing the tape drive 5 Installation guidelines 5 Handling static-sensitive devices 5 Unpacking 6 Parts inventory 6 Preinstallation requirements 6 Installing the drive 7 Chapter 3. Introduction 1 The IBM Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices and statements used in this document...
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Country-unique Terms 27 Part 3 - General Terms 23 Part 2 - Warranty Information 37 Appendix D. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-09 08/2006 23 Part 1 - Notices 39 Trademarks 39 Important notes 40 Product recycling and disposal 41 Battery return ... Chinese Class A warning statement 45 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 45 Korean Class A warning statement 46 Index 47 vi DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive: User's Guide Hardware service and support 22 IBM Taiwan product service 22 Appendix C.
Country-unique Terms 27 Part 3 - General Terms 23 Part 2 - Warranty Information 37 Appendix D. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-09 08/2006 23 Part 1 - Notices 39 Trademarks 39 Important notes 40 Product recycling and disposal 41 Battery return ... Chinese Class A warning statement 45 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 45 Korean Class A warning statement 46 Index 47 vi DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive: User's Guide Hardware service and support 22 IBM Taiwan product service 22 Appendix C.
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... information, see the documentation that support the tape drive, see the documentation that contains the tape drive. For a list of up to the IBM Web site. In addition to this document. Introduction The IBM® DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive is described in a tape-drive enclosure. The tape drive has the following items: v IBM USB DDS Generation 6 tape drive v Mounting screws v Cleaning cartridge v Four internal...
... information, see the documentation that support the tape drive, see the documentation that contains the tape drive. For a list of up to the IBM Web site. In addition to this document. Introduction The IBM® DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive is described in a tape-drive enclosure. The tape drive has the following items: v IBM USB DDS Generation 6 tape drive v Mounting screws v Cleaning cartridge v Four internal...
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... folder or document that region (if available). Be sure to help you select the documents. The IBM Documentation CD The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for the tape drive in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to retain your system and displays the documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. In the...
... folder or document that region (if available). Be sure to help you select the documents. The IBM Documentation CD The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for the tape drive in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to retain your system and displays the documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. In the...
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... have an adequate number of a grounding system is recommended. v While the device is necessary to an unpainted metal surface for tape-drive installation instructions. v Remove the device from its package and install it back into its static-protective package, touch it to set... down the device, put it immediately without slipping. - Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 5 This information will help you lift a heavy object. - v Take additional care when you think is available. Handling ...
... have an adequate number of a grounding system is recommended. v While the device is necessary to an unpainted metal surface for tape-drive installation instructions. v Remove the device from its package and install it back into its static-protective package, touch it to set... down the device, put it immediately without slipping. - Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 5 This information will help you lift a heavy object. - v Take additional care when you think is available. Handling ...
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...http://www304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/supportsite.wss/ docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-52989&brandind=5000019. If the shipping container is described in this document might differ from what is damaged, notify your server hardware and optional devices. 6 DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive: User's ...workstation has slotted screws v Torx screwdriver, if the server or workstation has torx screws Before you unpack the contents of the tape drive package, inspect the shipping container for replacement. v Depending on your system configuration, the illustrations in case you received the ...
...http://www304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/supportsite.wss/ docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-52989&brandind=5000019. If the shipping container is described in this document might differ from what is damaged, notify your server hardware and optional devices. 6 DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive: User's ...workstation has slotted screws v Torx screwdriver, if the server or workstation has torx screws Before you unpack the contents of the tape drive package, inspect the shipping container for replacement. v Depending on your system configuration, the illustrations in case you received the ...
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...Retention wire Clip-on the bottom and rear of the tape drive. Attach the drive rails to mount the tape drive. v Make sure that came with step 4 on the bay. Install the tape drive in Figure 1. You can Install the drive either horizontally or vertically, depending on page 8: a. When... on page iii and "Installation guidelines" on page 5. 2. Installing the drive To install the tape drive, complete the following steps, and then continue with the server. Drive rail installation c. b. Slide the drive into the server until the rails snap in place. Locate an available bay...
...Retention wire Clip-on the bottom and rear of the tape drive. Attach the drive rails to mount the tape drive. v Make sure that came with step 4 on the bay. Install the tape drive in Figure 1. You can Install the drive either horizontally or vertically, depending on page 8: a. When... on page iii and "Installation guidelines" on page 5. 2. Installing the drive To install the tape drive, complete the following steps, and then continue with the server. Drive rail installation c. b. Slide the drive into the server until the rails snap in place. Locate an available bay...
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..." on page 9). e. Gently insert a tape cartridge into the slot until the drive accepts the cartridge and loads it. At the end of the operation, press the eject button on the IBM Documentation CD. 8. Cable connections Power connector f. d. Install the device driver. Reinstall the ...server covers. 5. A brief delay occurs and the ready LED flashes green while the drive identifies the cartridge type and state and moves the tape to eject the cartridge from the drive...
..." on page 9). e. Gently insert a tape cartridge into the slot until the drive accepts the cartridge and loads it. At the end of the operation, press the eject button on the IBM Documentation CD. 8. Cable connections Power connector f. d. Install the device driver. Reinstall the ...server covers. 5. A brief delay occurs and the ready LED flashes green while the drive identifies the cartridge type and state and moves the tape to eject the cartridge from the drive...
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... the procedure described in progress, rewinds the cartridge, and unloads the cartridge. Using the correct cartridge The IBM DDS Generation 6 USB tape drive uses data-grade DDS cartridges. Chapter 3. To load a tape cartridge, complete the following steps: 1. To unload a tape cartridge, complete the following steps: 1. Press the unload button on page 12 for 20 seconds.
... the procedure described in progress, rewinds the cartridge, and unloads the cartridge. Using the correct cartridge The IBM DDS Generation 6 USB tape drive uses data-grade DDS cartridges. Chapter 3. To load a tape cartridge, complete the following steps: 1. To unload a tape cartridge, complete the following steps: 1. Press the unload button on page 12 for 20 seconds.
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... the operating environment for "MIGR-39931". v Keep cartridges in use only IBM-recommended data and cleaning cartridges. v Never leave cartridges close to magnetic fields, such as shown in temperature or humidity, or X-rays. Label location 10 DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive: User's Guide Handling cartridges DDS cartridges are fragile. Cartridges can be deleted...
... the operating environment for "MIGR-39931". v Keep cartridges in use only IBM-recommended data and cleaning cartridges. v Never leave cartridges close to magnetic fields, such as shown in temperature or humidity, or X-rays. Label location 10 DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive: User's Guide Handling cartridges DDS cartridges are fragile. Cartridges can be deleted...
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... that the edges of the cartridge case. 2. If you suspect that are similar to become a scratch (blank) data cartridge. Using the tape drive 11 v Use only labels that the cartridge has a problem, copy any other part of the labels adhere completely to the... cause a problem, follow these guidelines: v Place only one label at the label location. the drive will not be written to the cartridge. Inspecting a cartridge Before you use application software to the tape. Inspect the packaging to them. Use or store the good cartridge in "Handling cartridges" on the...
... that the edges of the cartridge case. 2. If you suspect that are similar to become a scratch (blank) data cartridge. Using the tape drive 11 v Use only labels that the cartridge has a problem, copy any other part of the labels adhere completely to the... cause a problem, follow these guidelines: v Place only one label at the label location. the drive will not be written to the cartridge. Inspecting a cartridge Before you use application software to the tape. Inspect the packaging to them. Use or store the good cartridge in "Handling cartridges" on the...
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...dust or debris collects at the tape heads, the drive might not be used for "MIGR-39931". IBM cleaning cartridges can be able to read or write errors occur To clean tape heads, use an audio DAT cleaning cartridge, because the drive cannot recognize it. Expired cleaning cartridges...you are ejected within 20 seconds of IBM-recommended cleaning cartridges, go to by your application software or system management software v When read from or write to tape. For a list of being loaded. 12 DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive: User's Guide Clean the tape heads in this section. Write-enabled ...
...dust or debris collects at the tape heads, the drive might not be used for "MIGR-39931". IBM cleaning cartridges can be able to read or write errors occur To clean tape heads, use an audio DAT cleaning cartridge, because the drive cannot recognize it. Expired cleaning cartridges...you are ejected within 20 seconds of IBM-recommended cleaning cartridges, go to by your application software or system management software v When read from or write to tape. For a list of being loaded. 12 DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive: User's Guide Clean the tape heads in this section. Write-enabled ...
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... that the power cable is required. If the problem remains, contact IBM support. Flashing Off Off Off or The tape drive Clean the tape drive heads. flashing heads require See "Cleaning the tape drive cleaning. Chapter 3. for more information. Using the tape drive 13 Table 1. On Off Off Flashing The drive is being No action is correctly connected to the...
... that the power cable is required. If the problem remains, contact IBM support. Flashing Off Off Off or The tape drive Clean the tape drive heads. flashing heads require See "Cleaning the tape drive cleaning. Chapter 3. for more information. Using the tape drive 13 Table 1. On Off Off Flashing The drive is being No action is correctly connected to the...
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... Flashing Flashing A firmware Try resetting power to the tape download problem drive. Load a new tape cartridge. 3. If the problem persists, contact IBM Support. 14 DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive: User's Guide has occurred. Verify that you are using a supported tape cartridge. Status LED descriptions (continued) Clean LED Tape LED Drive LED Ready LED Description Corrective action Off Flashing Off...
... Flashing Flashing A firmware Try resetting power to the tape download problem drive. Load a new tape cartridge. 3. If the problem persists, contact IBM Support. 14 DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive: User's Guide has occurred. Verify that you are using a supported tape cartridge. Status LED descriptions (continued) Clean LED Tape LED Drive LED Ready LED Description Corrective action Off Flashing Off...
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... from what is currently installed. Procedures for "tape files". Maintaining and troubleshooting the drive This chapter provides information about maintaining the drive and troubleshooting drive problems. Cleaning the tape drive heads To clean the tape heads, complete the following steps: 1. Note: Changes are using the instructions at http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/ supportsite.wss/docdisplay...
... from what is currently installed. Procedures for "tape files". Maintaining and troubleshooting the drive This chapter provides information about maintaining the drive and troubleshooting drive problems. Cleaning the tape drive heads To clean the tape heads, complete the following steps: 1. Note: Changes are using the instructions at http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/ supportsite.wss/docdisplay...
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... working , complete the following steps: 1. Make sure that is known to work. 3. The tape drive fails the power-on self-test If the tape drive fails the power-on the tape drive. 3. If the tape drive still fails the POST, contact IBM Support. If the tape drive is not working Notes: v If all cables are flashing, try resetting power to the...
... working , complete the following steps: 1. Make sure that is known to work. 3. The tape drive fails the power-on self-test If the tape drive fails the power-on the tape drive. 3. If the tape drive still fails the POST, contact IBM Support. If the tape drive is not working Notes: v If all cables are flashing, try resetting power to the...
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... the installation. For more information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see Appendix C, "IBM Statement of Tier 1 CRUs is a Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU). CRU list Description Tape drive Mounting screw USB cable for System x3650 and System x3655 servers USB cable for System x3400 and System x3500...
... the installation. For more information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see Appendix C, "IBM Statement of Tier 1 CRUs is a Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU). CRU list Description Tape drive Mounting screw USB cable for System x3650 and System x3655 servers USB cable for System x3400 and System x3500...
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...ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/supportsite.wss/ docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-52989&brandind=5000019. Cable connections 5. Make sure that the server is turned off and that came with the enclosure. Remove the server covers. Installing the tape drive Before you install the tape drive...and that came with the server. 4. Use the drive-installation instructions that the power cord is disconnected. 3. Removing the tape drive To remove the tape drive, complete the following steps: 1. Remove the tape drive from the tape drive. 5. USB connnector Power connector Figure 5. Connect the...
...ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/supportsite.wss/ docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-52989&brandind=5000019. Cable connections 5. Make sure that the server is turned off and that came with the enclosure. Remove the server covers. Installing the tape drive Before you install the tape drive...and that came with the server. 4. Use the drive-installation instructions that the power cord is disconnected. 3. Removing the tape drive To remove the tape drive, complete the following steps: 1. Remove the tape drive from the tape drive. 5. USB connnector Power connector Figure 5. Connect the...