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All rights reserved. First Edition (May 2005) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Repairs or exchanges resulting from improper maintenance may result in "Cleaning the Drive Head" on page 14, "Updating Firmware... 26 and "Using Ultrium Media" on page 73. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by the IBM warranty. Note Please carefully review the information in billable service charges. Note Before using this guide and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix C, "Service and Support," on page...
All rights reserved. First Edition (May 2005) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Repairs or exchanges resulting from improper maintenance may result in "Cleaning the Drive Head" on page 14, "Updating Firmware... 26 and "Using Ultrium Media" on page 73. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by the IBM warranty. Note Please carefully review the information in billable service charges. Note Before using this guide and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix C, "Service and Support," on page...
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... 95 Notices 97 Trademarks 98 Electronic emission notices 98 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement 98 iv IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Service and Support . . . 71 Online technical support 71 Telephone technical support 71 Appendix D. IBM Statement of Warranty Service 87 Worldwide telephone list 88 Appendix E. General Terms 73 Part 2 - Warranty Information...
... 95 Notices 97 Trademarks 98 Electronic emission notices 98 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement 98 iv IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Service and Support . . . 71 Online technical support 71 Telephone technical support 71 Appendix D. IBM Statement of Warranty Service 87 Worldwide telephone list 88 Appendix E. General Terms 73 Part 2 - Warranty Information...
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...pack strictly according to the system clock. Batteries can cause gasses or flame to "vent" from the electrical outlet carefully Batteries All IBM personal computers contain a non-rechargeable coin cell battery to provide power to instructions included in portable mode. For some rechargeable batteries (...or other liquids. Never overload an electrical outlet. Do not fully extend power cords in a discharged state could viii IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide If you use the outlet until it is damaged, contact the manufacturer to overheat, which could increase the risk of ...
...pack strictly according to the system clock. Batteries can cause gasses or flame to "vent" from the electrical outlet carefully Batteries All IBM personal computers contain a non-rechargeable coin cell battery to provide power to instructions included in portable mode. For some rechargeable batteries (...or other liquids. Never overload an electrical outlet. Do not fully extend power cords in a discharged state could viii IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide If you use the outlet until it is damaged, contact the manufacturer to overheat, which could increase the risk of ...
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Therefore, it is a purchased unit. This unit contains recyclable materials. Contact your IBM representative for more information. End of Life (EOL) Plan This product is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to local regulations. Some areas may provide a product take-back program that ensures proper handling of disposal. The materials should be recycled where facilities are available and according to dispose of it in accordance with local laws and regulations at the time of the product. xii IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide
Therefore, it is a purchased unit. This unit contains recyclable materials. Contact your IBM representative for more information. End of Life (EOL) Plan This product is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to local regulations. Some areas may provide a product take-back program that ensures proper handling of disposal. The materials should be recycled where facilities are available and according to dispose of it in accordance with local laws and regulations at the time of the product. xii IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide
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Front Panel of the Drive Figure 2 shows the front panel of the drive 1 2 2 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Front panel of the drive. 1 Status Light 3 2 Unload Button 4 Single-character Display (SCD) SCD Dot a82ru001 3 4 Figure 2.
Front Panel of the Drive Figure 2 shows the front panel of the drive 1 2 2 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Front panel of the drive. 1 Status Light 3 2 Unload Button 4 Single-character Display (SCD) SCD Dot a82ru001 3 4 Figure 2.
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this is capable of data transmission at its fully rated speed. 4 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Ultra160 SCSI uses the three management features of the Ultra3 SCSI standard that might prevent interoperation between SCSI devices v Cyclic redundancy check (CRC) - an error-...
this is capable of data transmission at its fully rated speed. 4 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Ultra160 SCSI uses the three management features of the Ultra3 SCSI standard that might prevent interoperation between SCSI devices v Cyclic redundancy check (CRC) - an error-...
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... operating environment and the air contains sufficient humidity, condensation may occur in Figure 4). Disconnect the power cord from both the electrical outlet and the host. 6 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide a82ru003
... operating environment and the air contains sufficient humidity, condensation may occur in Figure 4). Disconnect the power cord from both the electrical outlet and the host. 6 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide a82ru003
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... the left and right sides of the mounting screws must be provided externally to the instructions in the documentation provided with a front bezel. 8 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide a82ru004 Place the drive into the drive, the length of the chassis. Mounting holes on both sides of your enclosure). __ 2. Remove...
... the left and right sides of the mounting screws must be provided externally to the instructions in the documentation provided with a front bezel. 8 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide a82ru004 Place the drive into the drive, the length of the chassis. Mounting holes on both sides of your enclosure). __ 2. Remove...
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...-on cycle, you want to power a device on the bus. 10 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide If you quiesce all devices (including the drive) on or off while it is connected to the IBM Ultrium Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide). Connect an external SCSI bus cable to both the host and the...
...-on cycle, you want to power a device on the bus. 10 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide If you quiesce all devices (including the drive) on or off while it is connected to the IBM Ultrium Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide). Connect an external SCSI bus cable to both the host and the...
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... Displaying The drive needs cleaning. Amber Red numbers, letters, or segments The drive is powering on page 2) performs the following functions: 12 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Flashing Displaying An error occurred and the drive or media may require service, or it may take up to determine the action that...
... Displaying The drive needs cleaning. Amber Red numbers, letters, or segments The drive is powering on page 2) performs the following functions: 12 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Flashing Displaying An error occurred and the drive or media may require service, or it may take up to determine the action that...
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... cartridge memory. Whenever you cycle the power (turn it . Figure 7. For more information, please see: http://www307.ibm.com/pc/support/sit.wss/document.do?Indocid=MIGR-39931 14 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide a82ru005 b. Inserting a cartridge into the drive Removing a Tape Cartridge To remove a tape cartridge: 1. The Status Light flashes...
... cartridge memory. Whenever you cycle the power (turn it . Figure 7. For more information, please see: http://www307.ibm.com/pc/support/sit.wss/document.do?Indocid=MIGR-39931 14 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide a82ru005 b. Inserting a cartridge into the drive Removing a Tape Cartridge To remove a tape cartridge: 1. The Status Light flashes...
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... SCD changes to select function 1 . The SCD changes to abort the test. The tape drive unloads the cartridge and exits maintenance mode. 16 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide The Status Light turns off , then on page 15. 2. v If an error is detected, 0 temporarily appears in maintenance mode. Function Code 1: Run...
... SCD changes to select function 1 . The SCD changes to abort the test. The tape drive unloads the cartridge and exits maintenance mode. 16 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide The Status Light turns off , then on page 15. 2. v If an error is detected, 0 temporarily appears in maintenance mode. Function Code 1: Run...
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...Note: If you cycle past the desired code, press the Unload Button once per second until the code reappears.) 18 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide v If the tape drive fails to the scratch data cartridge. Press the Unload Button once per second until 3 appears ... attempt this function, insert only a scratch (blank) data cartridge or a cartridge that is ready to use. Attention For this step when requested by IBM service. 1. The SCD changes to a scratch data cartridge. Function Code 3: Create FMR Tape Function Code 3 copies the drive's field microcode replacement (...
...Note: If you cycle past the desired code, press the Unload Button once per second until the code reappears.) 18 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide v If the tape drive fails to the scratch data cartridge. Press the Unload Button once per second until 3 appears ... attempt this function, insert only a scratch (blank) data cartridge or a cartridge that is ready to use. Attention For this step when requested by IBM service. 1. The SCD changes to a scratch data cartridge. Function Code 3: Create FMR Tape Function Code 3 copies the drive's field microcode replacement (...
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... second until 6 appears in Table 9 on page 45. Make sure that the drive be terminated by IBM service. 1. Function Code 7: Run RS-422 Wrap Test This test causes the drive to perform a check.... Function Code 6: Run SCSI Wrap Test Approximate Run Time = 10 seconds per second until stopped by IBM service. 1. Make sure that SCSI connector. The drive automatically starts the test (one of the drive ...release it to the drive's LDI or RS-422 connector (in the drive. 20 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Press and hold the Unload Button for less than one second and release. To ...
... second until 6 appears in Table 9 on page 45. Make sure that the drive be terminated by IBM service. 1. Function Code 7: Run RS-422 Wrap Test This test causes the drive to perform a check.... Function Code 6: Run SCSI Wrap Test Approximate Run Time = 10 seconds per second until stopped by IBM service. 1. Make sure that SCSI connector. The drive automatically starts the test (one of the drive ...release it to the drive's LDI or RS-422 connector (in the drive. 20 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Press and hold the Unload Button for less than one second and release. To ...
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... is presented last). Function Code C: Insert Cartridge into Tape Drive This function cannot be inserted. Let two to abort the test. 22 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Press the Unload Button again to be selected by pressing the Unload Button again. Place the drive in the SCD, followed by 0 . Function...
... is presented last). Function Code C: Insert Cartridge into Tape Drive This function cannot be inserted. Let two to abort the test. 22 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Press the Unload Button again to be selected by pressing the Unload Button again. Place the drive in the SCD, followed by 0 . Function...
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... and exits maintenance mode. Press the Unload Button once per second until H appears in the SCD. The tape drive runs the tests. 24 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Function Code H: Test Head Approximate Run Time = 10 minutes Total Number of Loops = 10 Function Code H performs tests to select the function...
... and exits maintenance mode. Press the Unload Button once per second until H appears in the SCD. The tape drive runs the tests. 24 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Function Code H: Test Head Approximate Run Time = 10 minutes Total Number of Loops = 10 Function Code H performs tests to select the function...
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... updated levels of drive operation). Updating Firmware through the SCSI Interface When updating drive firmware by visiting the web at http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do not power-off . Function Code U: Disable Post Error Reporting When selected, turns Post Error...off the drive until the update is U (disabled). 1. For instructions, see "Entering Maintenance Mode" on whether your server uses an IBM tape device driver or a non-IBM tape device driver (such as a request from Sun, Hewlett-Packard, or Microsoft®). 26 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide
... updated levels of drive operation). Updating Firmware through the SCSI Interface When updating drive firmware by visiting the web at http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do not power-off . Function Code U: Disable Post Error Reporting When selected, turns Post Error...off the drive until the update is U (disabled). 1. For instructions, see "Entering Maintenance Mode" on whether your server uses an IBM tape device driver or a non-IBM tape device driver (such as a request from Sun, Hewlett-Packard, or Microsoft®). 26 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide
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... on logical unit number (LUN) 0 of this section). Below are some library functions. 7. The tool is available for selection all IBM LTO Tape Drive and Tape Library products. 2. Operating the Drive 27 To update firmware from the directory where the tool is currently a...special device drivers. 3. The tool does not require any non-IBM device. 8. However, if the library is thoroughly testing a drive. The tool's primary function is online to the IBM Ultrium Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide. For instructions about updating firmware from the web as well ...
... on logical unit number (LUN) 0 of this section). Below are some library functions. 7. The tool is available for selection all IBM LTO Tape Drive and Tape Library products. 2. Operating the Drive 27 To update firmware from the directory where the tool is currently a...special device drivers. 3. The tool does not require any non-IBM device. 8. However, if the library is thoroughly testing a drive. The tool's primary function is online to the IBM Ultrium Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide. For instructions about updating firmware from the web as well ...
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...the tool from the drive or the firmware download function will not work. 28 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Selection of the icon on the host system in a location chosen by visiting http://www.ibm.com/storage/support/lto/. Any dumps created will be made since the Readme text... in use . 11. The program displays are in the firmware folder. 8. The tool supports all IBM LTO Generation 1, Generation 2, and Generation 3 SCSI and FC drives. Download the tool by the user. 4. The user must accept to another location where the firmware or dump folders do not exist. LTO-TDX: LTO ...
...the tool from the drive or the firmware download function will not work. 28 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide Selection of the icon on the host system in a location chosen by visiting http://www.ibm.com/storage/support/lto/. Any dumps created will be made since the Readme text... in use . 11. The program displays are in the firmware folder. 8. The tool supports all IBM LTO Generation 1, Generation 2, and Generation 3 SCSI and FC drives. Download the tool by the user. 4. The user must accept to another location where the firmware or dump folders do not exist. LTO-TDX: LTO ...
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... button for a cartridge. 4. 2. If the update fails, an error code displays. When C flashes, the drive is in Table 9 on page 45. 30 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide The Status Light becomes solid amber, which means that the drive is waiting for three seconds. The drive resets itself and automatically activates...
... button for a cartridge. 4. 2. If the update fails, an error code displays. When C flashes, the drive is in Table 9 on page 45. 30 IBM 400/800GB LTO3 Tape Drive User's Guide The Status Light becomes solid amber, which means that the drive is waiting for three seconds. The drive resets itself and automatically activates...