HP HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium Tape

Choosing cartridges.................................................................................................................... 35
Labeling cartridges......................................................................................................................35
Write-protecting cartridges..........................................................................................................35
Caring for cartridges....................................................................................................................36
Avoiding condensation..................................................................................................... 36
LTO Cartridge Memory................................................................................................................37
LTO Cartridge Memory issues..........................................................................................38
Planning your system configuration...................................................39
Modes of usage.......................................................................................................................... 39
Optimizing performance..............................................................................................................39
System performance........................................................................................................ 39
Data rate matching...........................................................................................................39
Performance checklist......................................................................................................39
Installing and replacing drives............................................................ 41
Installing in a server.................................................................................................................... 41
Identifying the model........................................................................................................ 41
Standards and safety....................................................................................................... 41
Requirements...................................................................................................................41
Connecting the drive........................................................................................................ 42
Backup software...............................................................................................................42
Installing in a tape array..............................................................................................................43
Appropriate HPE rack-mount systems............................................................................. 43
Airflow requirements.........................................................................................................43
Identifying the drive.......................................................................................................... 43
Modes of usage................................................................................................................43
Attaching to SAS.............................................................................................................. 43
Connecting by SAS to a server or router......................................................................... 43
Replacing a drive............................................................................................................. 44
Installing in a library.................................................................................................................... 44
Rear panel and connectors.............................................................................................. 44
Installing standalone drives.........................................................................................................46
Identifying the drive.......................................................................................................... 46
Connecting the drive........................................................................................................ 46
Moving drives................................................................................................................... 46
Operating the drive............................................................................... 47
Power-on self-test....................................................................................................................... 47
Loading a cartridge..................................................................................................................... 47
Unloading a cartridge..................................................................................................................48
Cleaning......................................................................................................................................49
Resetting drives in a library.........................................................................................................49
Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 50
Emergency unload (forced eject)................................................................................................ 50
General guidelines...................................................................................................................... 50
Diagnosing the problem.............................................................................................................. 50
Problems with the host computer.....................................................................................50
Problems with the drive and cartridge..............................................................................51
Problems with cleaning.................................................................................................... 53
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