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Quantum LTO-9 HH SAS

Quantum LTO-9 HH SAS
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User’s Guide
LTO-9 HH SAS
6-68132-04, Rev. A

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Quantum LTO-9 HH SAS Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandQuantum
ModelLTO-9 HH SAS
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Preface

Safety and Handling Guidelines

Covers safety notices, inspection, AC grounding, laser safety, rack safety, and power cord precautions.

Danger and Caution Notices

Alerts to lethal, hazardous, or unsafe situations requiring immediate attention.

Rack Safety Precautions

Rules for safe installation and handling in rack cabinets.

Chapter 3: Installation

Installation Preparation Steps

Steps to take before installation, including avoiding damage, unpacking, verifying shipment, and inspecting power.

Avoiding Drive Damage

Precautions to prevent static electricity damage when handling the drive.

Connecting and Configuring the Drive

Procedures for positioning, connecting, powering up, installing drivers, and configuring the drive.

Install SAS Host Adapter

Guidance on installing a SAS host adapter card if required for system connection.

Connect SAS Interface Cable

Instructions for connecting the drive to the server using SAS interface cables.

Configure Drive to ServerHost

Final steps to integrate the tape drive with the server or host system.

Chapter 4: Operations

Tape Cartridge Management

Procedures for inserting and removing tape cartridges.

Inserting a Tape Cartridge

Step-by-step guide for loading a tape cartridge into the drive.

Removing a Tape Cartridge

Instructions for safely ejecting and removing a tape cartridge.

Drive Maintenance and Diagnostics

Procedures for mid-tape recovery, cleaning, and accessing diagnostic functions.

Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions

Detailed guide to the drive's diagnostic tests and maintenance modes.

Entering Maintenance Mode

Steps to put the drive into maintenance mode for diagnostics.

Function Code 1: Run Drive Diagnostics

Performing comprehensive tests to check drive functionality.

Function Code 2: Update Drive Firmware

Loading new firmware onto the drive using an FUP tape.

Function Code E: Test Cartridge & Media

Testing tape cartridges and media for integrity and usability.

Chapter 5: Media

Cartridge Compatibility

Details which LTO generations are compatible with the drive.

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

Check SAS Host Connections

Verifying proper SAS cable and adapter connections for server communication.

Resolving Specific Problems

Guidance on fixing specific issues like SAS bus errors or media-related problems.

Fixing SAS Bus Errors

Steps to resolve errors related to the SAS interface and connections.

Resolving Media-Related Problems

Procedures for addressing issues caused by faulty or incompatible tape media.

Appendix A: Error Codes and Messages

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