Contents
Note......................................................................................................................ii
Figures.................................................................................................................. v
Tables.................................................................................................................. vi
Chapter 1. Introduction......................................................................................... 1
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................1
Specications and features......................................................................................................................... 2
Drive features...............................................................................................................................................4
Media optimization................................................................................................................................. 4
Recommended access order (RAO) open function ...............................................................................5
Archive mode unthread.......................................................................................................................... 5
Speed matching......................................................................................................................................5
Channel calibration.................................................................................................................................7
Data cartridge capacity scaling.............................................................................................................. 7
Encryption...............................................................................................................................................7
Tape backup software..................................................................................................................................7
Front panel................................................................................................................................................... 7
Rear panel.................................................................................................................................................. 10
Chapter 2. Setting up the tape drive..................................................................... 12
Preinstalled internal drives........................................................................................................................12
Installing internal drives............................................................................................................................12
Installing the internal drive - Step-by-step instructions.....................................................................12
Installing external and rack mount drives ................................................................................................16
Installing the external drive - Step-by-step instructions....................................................................16
Verifying drive operation ..................................................................................................................... 17
Loading device drivers..........................................................................................................................17
Ethernet Service Port procedures........................................................................................................18
Chapter 3. Using the tape drive............................................................................ 20
Operating the tape drive............................................................................................................................20
Data cartridges...........................................................................................................................................21
LTO Type M Cartridge (M8)...................................................................................................................22
Loading, unloading, and write-protecting cartridges................................................................................23
Caring for tape cartridges.......................................................................................................................... 25
Cleaning the tape mechanism................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting..................................................................................28
Obtaining drivers and rmware upgrades.................................................................................................28
Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance function.......................................................................................28
General guidelines..................................................................................................................................... 36
Methods of receiving errors and messages ..............................................................................................37
Descriptions and corrective actions.......................................................................................................... 38
Drive Status................................................................................................................................................43
Drive Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 44
Fixing SAS connectivity problems............................................................................................................. 45
Resolving media-related problems........................................................................................................... 45
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