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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
5
Table of Contents
5
Notices
7
Trademarks
7
How this Manual Is Organized
9
Preface
9
Related Publications
9
Store System Related Publications - Software
9
Store System Related Publications - Hardware
11
General Publications
12
Who Should Read this Manual
9
Chapter 1. Overview
15
Chapter 2. Tape Drive Installation
17
Installing the TR-4 EIDE Tape Drive
17
Step 1. Preparing for Installation
17
Step 2. Configuring the IDE Drive
17
Step 3. Mounting the Drive
20
Step 4. Attaching the Cables
20
Step 5. Completing the Installation
20
Installing the TR-4 SCSI Internal Tape Drive
21
Step 1. Planning Your SCSI Configuration
21
Step 2. Preparing for Installation
21
Step 3. Configuring the SCSI Drive
22
Step 4. Mounting the Drive
22
Step 5. Attaching the SCSI and Power Cables
23
Step 6. Completing the Installation
23
Installing the External SCSI Drive
23
Step 1. Planning Your SCSI Configuration
24
Step 2. Preparing for Installation
24
Step 3. Configuring the Drive
24
Step 4. Completing the Installation
25
Upgrading the Firmware
25
Upgrading the Firmware for the Store Controller
25
Upgrading the Firmware for the Tape Drive
25
Installing the Software
25
Enabling the Feature
26
Selecting the Correct EIDE Tape Drive
26
Chapter 3. Using the Tape Drive
27
Loading and Unloading Tape Cartridges
27
Setting the Write-Protect Switch
27
Reviewing Performance Considerations
27
Checking the Reliability of the Tape Data
28
Listing a Tape
28
Erasing a Tape
28
Messages
28
Chapter 4. Tape Drive Specifications
33
Physical Specifications
33
Power Requirements
33
Drive-Performance Specifications
34
Environmental Requirements
34
Tape Cartridge Specifications and Capacities
35
Regulatory Compliance
35
Chapter 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
37
Maintenance
37
Caring for Tape Cartridges
37
Cleaning the Tape Head
37
Troubleshooting
38
EIDE Tape Drive
38
EIDE and SCSI Tape Drives
38
Safety
39
Disconnecting
39
Connecting
39
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IBM 4690 Specifications
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Manufacturer
IBM
Category
Storage
Name
4690
Form Factor
3.5-inch
Cache
Varies depending on the specific drive model
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