HP Surestore DLT Internal/External Tape Drive User's Guide
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... and remove its outer casing. HP SureStore DLT Installation Guiden (Internal Drives) Internal Drives-Installation Overview Overview Refer to: Before you to configure your computer. In the box you will enable you start: Check the packing list inside this guide. It contains drivers, backup software and various utilities. page 1-9 Step 6: Attach power and SCSI cables Attach a spare power cable from the default of 5 by setting jumpers on the side of rails for your system to support the drive...
... and remove its outer casing. HP SureStore DLT Installation Guiden (Internal Drives) Internal Drives-Installation Overview Overview Refer to: Before you to configure your computer. In the box you will enable you start: Check the packing list inside this guide. It contains drivers, backup software and various utilities. page 1-9 Step 6: Attach power and SCSI cables Attach a spare power cable from the default of 5 by setting jumpers on the side of rails for your system to support the drive...
HP Surestore DLT Internal/External Tape Drive User's Guide
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... 2 Installing an External Drive Before You Start 2-2 Step 1: Check the Drive's SCSI ID 2-5 Step 2: Attach Local Language Labels if Necessary 2-8 Step 3: Attach the SCSI Terminator 2-8 Step 4: Connect the SCSI Cable 2-8 Step 5: Connect the Power Cable 2-9 On Completion: 2-10 Registering Your Tape Drive 2-11 What Next? 2-12 3 Operating the Drive Front Panel (HP SureStore DLT 80) 3-2 Front Panel (HP SureStore DLT 70) 3-4 Front Panel (HP SureStore DLT 40) 3-6 Operating the Drive 3-8 Using the Cartridge Locking Handle 3-9 The Power-On...
... 2 Installing an External Drive Before You Start 2-2 Step 1: Check the Drive's SCSI ID 2-5 Step 2: Attach Local Language Labels if Necessary 2-8 Step 3: Attach the SCSI Terminator 2-8 Step 4: Connect the SCSI Cable 2-8 Step 5: Connect the Power Cable 2-9 On Completion: 2-10 Registering Your Tape Drive 2-11 What Next? 2-12 3 Operating the Drive Front Panel (HP SureStore DLT 80) 3-2 Front Panel (HP SureStore DLT 70) 3-4 Front Panel (HP SureStore DLT 40) 3-6 Operating the Drive 3-8 Using the Cartridge Locking Handle 3-9 The Power-On...
HP Surestore DLT Internal/External Tape Drive User's Guide
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... 4-8 Operating Conditions 4-8 Conditioning Cartridges 4-9 Storing Cartridges 4-9 Transporting Cartridges 4-9 5 Tape Cartridge Densities and Compression Density 5-2 Changing the Density and Compression for Writing 5-2 6 Troubleshooting HP TapeAssure 6-2 If the Self-Test Fails 6-2 Other Problems 6-3 7 Product Specifications and Ordering Information Product Specification A-2 Ordering Information A-5 8 Customer Support Warranty B-2 Hewlett-Packard Year 2000 Warranty B-3 Service and Support B-3 Contacting Customer Support B-5 Index Regulatory Information Installation Overview-External Drives iv
... 4-8 Operating Conditions 4-8 Conditioning Cartridges 4-9 Storing Cartridges 4-9 Transporting Cartridges 4-9 5 Tape Cartridge Densities and Compression Density 5-2 Changing the Density and Compression for Writing 5-2 6 Troubleshooting HP TapeAssure 6-2 If the Self-Test Fails 6-2 Other Problems 6-3 7 Product Specifications and Ordering Information Product Specification A-2 Ordering Information A-5 8 Customer Support Warranty B-2 Hewlett-Packard Year 2000 Warranty B-3 Service and Support B-3 Contacting Customer Support B-5 Index Regulatory Information Installation Overview-External Drives iv
HP Surestore DLT Internal/External Tape Drive User's Guide
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... 5¼-inch devices. Note Some computer companies use with HP NetServer L-series is provided with the drive that the bays can install the tape drive. is greater than the depth of rails for use the adapter supplied with the drive. • For other computers, trays or rails are suitable for reference during the installation process. 1-3 HP SureStore DLT 40i only: An internal SCSI ribbon cable with a spare 50-pin...
... 5¼-inch devices. Note Some computer companies use with HP NetServer L-series is provided with the drive that the bays can install the tape drive. is greater than the depth of rails for use the adapter supplied with the drive. • For other computers, trays or rails are suitable for reference during the installation process. 1-3 HP SureStore DLT 40i only: An internal SCSI ribbon cable with a spare 50-pin...
HP Surestore DLT Internal/External Tape Drive User's Guide
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... presence of a SCSI controller and its driver software and identify the SCSI IDs of 5, but it from the boot disk (as follows: • HP SureStore DLT 40i: 1 through 6 • HP SureStore DLT 70i and 80i: 1 through 6 and 8 through 15 Checking the SCSI IDs of Existing Devices If you can run it can install HP TapeAssure directly on a UNIX system, check the UNIX Configuration Guide for Windows NT, Windows 95/98 and...
... presence of a SCSI controller and its driver software and identify the SCSI IDs of 5, but it from the boot disk (as follows: • HP SureStore DLT 40i: 1 through 6 • HP SureStore DLT 70i and 80i: 1 through 6 and 8 through 15 Checking the SCSI IDs of Existing Devices If you can run it can install HP TapeAssure directly on a UNIX system, check the UNIX Configuration Guide for Windows NT, Windows 95/98 and...
HP Surestore DLT Internal/External Tape Drive User's Guide
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... the tape drive. Plug the adapter into the wide SCSI bus (68 pins). Installing Your Internal Drive Step 6: Attach Power and SCSI Cables Attaching the 50-Pin to the cable, though this is not recommended.) Figure 1.8 Connecting an internal drive Terminator block SCSI ribbon cable Tape drive SCSI controller connection 1-11 Figure 1.7 HP SureStore DLT 40i only: Attaching the SCSI adapter Connect to a SCSI cable and the tape drive Plug into the computer's SCSI connector • If you to connect a narrow SCSI device (50...
... the tape drive. Plug the adapter into the wide SCSI bus (68 pins). Installing Your Internal Drive Step 6: Attach Power and SCSI Cables Attaching the 50-Pin to the cable, though this is not recommended.) Figure 1.8 Connecting an internal drive Terminator block SCSI ribbon cable Tape drive SCSI controller connection 1-11 Figure 1.7 HP SureStore DLT 40i only: Attaching the SCSI adapter Connect to a SCSI cable and the tape drive Plug into the computer's SCSI connector • If you to connect a narrow SCSI device (50...
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2 Installing an External Drive This chapter describes how to install an external HP SureStore DLT drive. • HP SureStore DLT 40e • HP SureStore DLT 70e • HP SureStore DLT 80e Note For an overview of the installation process, see inside the back cover.
2 Installing an External Drive This chapter describes how to install an external HP SureStore DLT drive. • HP SureStore DLT 40e • HP SureStore DLT 70e • HP SureStore DLT 80e Note For an overview of the installation process, see inside the back cover.
HP Surestore DLT Internal/External Tape Drive User's Guide
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... LVD compatible HBA. An appropriate SCSI cable, if the one end to connect to the drive. • HP SureStore DLT 70e is provided with a 68-pin to 68-pin cable, which connects the drive to a wide SCSI connector. • HP SureStore DLT 80e is provided with other LVD devices on a UNIX system, refer to the separate UNIX Configuration Guide for further information about the systems supported and software configuration. 2-3 If you are installing the drive on a dedicated SCSI...
... LVD compatible HBA. An appropriate SCSI cable, if the one end to connect to the drive. • HP SureStore DLT 70e is provided with a 68-pin to 68-pin cable, which connects the drive to a wide SCSI connector. • HP SureStore DLT 80e is provided with other LVD devices on a UNIX system, refer to the separate UNIX Configuration Guide for further information about the systems supported and software configuration. 2-3 If you are installing the drive on a dedicated SCSI...
HP Surestore DLT Internal/External Tape Drive User's Guide
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... of a SCSI controller and its driver software and identify the SCSI IDs of HP TapeAssure may be a compatibility problem with a DLT drive): 1 Determine whether you need to determine the SCSI IDs of existing devices. • If you can run it from the Programs menu in the Windows Start menu. HP TapeAssure will need to change the SCSI ID of the tape drive from the default of the drive. Exit HP TapeAssure...
... of a SCSI controller and its driver software and identify the SCSI IDs of HP TapeAssure may be a compatibility problem with a DLT drive): 1 Determine whether you need to determine the SCSI IDs of existing devices. • If you can run it from the Programs menu in the Windows Start menu. HP TapeAssure will need to change the SCSI ID of the tape drive from the default of the drive. Exit HP TapeAssure...
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... display on . Figure 2.3 Rear panel of pencil lead might get into the drive. Do not use a pencil because particles of an HP SureStore DLT 80e drive SCSI connector 1 SCSI connector 2 Power connector SCSI ID Power switch Power connector 2 Change the SCSI ID. Installing an External Drive Step 1: Check the Drive's SCSI ID Figure 2.2 Rear panel of the drive to increase or decrease the number. Always power-cycle the drive and reboot the computer after you...
... display on . Figure 2.3 Rear panel of pencil lead might get into the drive. Do not use a pencil because particles of an HP SureStore DLT 80e drive SCSI connector 1 SCSI connector 2 Power connector SCSI ID Power switch Power connector 2 Change the SCSI ID. Installing an External Drive Step 1: Check the Drive's SCSI ID Figure 2.2 Rear panel of the drive to increase or decrease the number. Always power-cycle the drive and reboot the computer after you...
HP Surestore DLT Internal/External Tape Drive User's Guide
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... English-language labels. Step 4: Connect the SCSI Cable Caution To avoid damaging the computer or tape drive, ensure that both they and any other device at the end. The only situation in which you attach the SCSI cable. 2-8 Installing an External Drive Step 2: Attach Local Language Labels if Necessary Step 2: Attach Local Language Labels if Necessary A set of labels for the front...
... English-language labels. Step 4: Connect the SCSI Cable Caution To avoid damaging the computer or tape drive, ensure that both they and any other device at the end. The only situation in which you attach the SCSI cable. 2-8 Installing an External Drive Step 2: Attach Local Language Labels if Necessary Step 2: Attach Local Language Labels if Necessary A set of labels for the front...
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... are installing the drive on the bus will operate at Ultra speeds and cable length. See figure 2.3. 2 Connect the power cable to 50-pin cable provided with SCSI high-voltage differential HBAs. No adjustment is an ultra-wide SCSI compatible device. Note that of the cable into the power outlet. 2-9 You can be at their optimum speed. Other cables may cause problems. HP SureStore DLT 80e only: The drive is...
... are installing the drive on the bus will operate at Ultra speeds and cable length. See figure 2.3. 2 Connect the power cable to 50-pin cable provided with SCSI high-voltage differential HBAs. No adjustment is an ultra-wide SCSI compatible device. Note that of the cable into the power outlet. 2-9 You can be at their optimum speed. Other cables may cause problems. HP SureStore DLT 80e only: The drive is...
HP Surestore DLT Internal/External Tape Drive User's Guide
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... HP SureStore DLT 70 and 80, you can only be lost. Compression will be set on if it is compressed. Tape Cartridge Densities and Compression Density Density Note A tape cartridge can be read by a lower capacity drive. The actual capacity using data compression) and whether data compression is available for Writing Caution If you wish, so that the tape cartridge can only contain data at the default density with compression on the tape...
... HP SureStore DLT 70 and 80, you can only be lost. Compression will be set on if it is compressed. Tape Cartridge Densities and Compression Density Density Note A tape cartridge can be read by a lower capacity drive. The actual capacity using data compression) and whether data compression is available for Writing Caution If you wish, so that the tape cartridge can only contain data at the default density with compression on the tape...
HP Surestore DLT Internal/External Tape Drive User's Guide
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... to the default density and compression settings as soon as the drive starts writing. This compresses the data before sending it 5-3 However, if the combination of density and tape cartridge is invalid, as shown in the tables above, the density will switch back to use compression at 2.6 GB or 6.0 GB densities. Tape Cartridge Densities and Compression Changing the Density and Compression for Writing HP SureStore DLT 40 Tape Cartridge Type III...
... to the default density and compression settings as soon as the drive starts writing. This compresses the data before sending it 5-3 However, if the combination of density and tape cartridge is invalid, as shown in the tables above, the density will switch back to use compression at 2.6 GB or 6.0 GB densities. Tape Cartridge Densities and Compression Changing the Density and Compression for Writing HP SureStore DLT 40 Tape Cartridge Type III...
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... does not work correctly or hangs during processing, there may not support: • Adaptec 1510 cards (6360 chip set) • Symbios cards In order to unload the cartridge by pressing the Unload button. If this succeeds, try to verify installation of life, check the power socket with some other backup software should be a compatibility problem with the drive. Troubleshooting HP TapeAssure HP TapeAssure If...
... does not work correctly or hangs during processing, there may not support: • Adaptec 1510 cards (6360 chip set) • Symbios cards In order to unload the cartridge by pressing the Unload button. If this succeeds, try to verify installation of life, check the power socket with some other backup software should be a compatibility problem with the drive. Troubleshooting HP TapeAssure HP TapeAssure If...
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..., 2-10 installation overview external drives see inside back cover internal drives see inside front cover interface specification A-3 internal drives installation Ch.2 power cables 1-10 SCSI connection 1-10 SCSI ID jumpers 1-6 termination jumpers 1-7 internet address 6-1, B-5 J jumpers for SCSI ID 1-6 termination 1-7 L labels, on cartridges 4-8 laser printers, avoiding 2-4 leader, tape cartridges 4-6 detached 4-6 detecting a lost leader 4-7 LEDs see lights lights all flashing 3-12, 6-2 compress 3-2, 3-4, 3-6 Density Override 5-5 HP SureStore DLT40 3-6 HP SureStore DLT70 3-4 HP SureStore DLT80...
..., 2-10 installation overview external drives see inside back cover internal drives see inside front cover interface specification A-3 internal drives installation Ch.2 power cables 1-10 SCSI connection 1-10 SCSI ID jumpers 1-6 termination jumpers 1-7 internet address 6-1, B-5 J jumpers for SCSI ID 1-6 termination 1-7 L labels, on cartridges 4-8 laser printers, avoiding 2-4 leader, tape cartridges 4-6 detached 4-6 detecting a lost leader 4-7 LEDs see lights lights all flashing 3-12, 6-2 compress 3-2, 3-4, 3-6 Density Override 5-5 HP SureStore DLT40 3-6 HP SureStore DLT70 3-4 HP SureStore DLT80...
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...telephone numbers B-5 switching off a drive 3-9 switching on a drive 3-8 T tape cartridges compression, controlling 5-2 conditioning 4-9 density, changing 5-2 door 4-6 handling 4-7 impact and vibration 4-9 inspecting 4-6 labeling 4-8 leader 4-6 loading 3-10 looking after 4-5 lost leader 4-7 ordering A-5 storing 4-9 transporting 4-9 types 4-4 unloading 3-11 write-protecting 4-4 tape heads, cleaning 4-2 Tape in Use light 3-3, 3-5, 3-7, 3-10 flashing 6-4 TapeAssure 1-12, 2-10, 6-2 checking configuration 1-5, 1-12, 2-6 installing 1-5, 2-6 purpose 1-12 verifying installation 1-12 technical support...
...telephone numbers B-5 switching off a drive 3-9 switching on a drive 3-8 T tape cartridges compression, controlling 5-2 conditioning 4-9 density, changing 5-2 door 4-6 handling 4-7 impact and vibration 4-9 inspecting 4-6 labeling 4-8 leader 4-6 loading 3-10 looking after 4-5 lost leader 4-7 ordering A-5 storing 4-9 transporting 4-9 types 4-4 unloading 3-11 write-protecting 4-4 tape heads, cleaning 4-2 Tape in Use light 3-3, 3-5, 3-7, 3-10 flashing 6-4 TapeAssure 1-12, 2-10, 6-2 checking configuration 1-5, 1-12, 2-6 installing 1-5, 2-6 purpose 1-12 verifying installation 1-12 technical support...
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... HP SureStore DLT UNIX Configuration Guide This will explain how to configure your UNIX system to support the drive and to the free SCSI connector on the rear of the drive. page 2-8 Step 5: Connect the power cable Connect the power cable to 50-pin cable provided with the drive. On Completion Power on the system and check that has a 68-pin wide SCSI connector, use a pencil. If necessary, change it firmly in place. It contains drivers, backup software...
... HP SureStore DLT UNIX Configuration Guide This will explain how to configure your UNIX system to support the drive and to the free SCSI connector on the rear of the drive. page 2-8 Step 5: Connect the power cable Connect the power cable to 50-pin cable provided with the drive. On Completion Power on the system and check that has a 68-pin wide SCSI connector, use a pencil. If necessary, change it firmly in place. It contains drivers, backup software...
HP Surestore DLT Removable Tape Drive User's Guide
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HP SureStore DLT Removable Tape Drive User's Guide DLT 80m
HP SureStore DLT Removable Tape Drive User's Guide DLT 80m
HP Surestore DLT Removable Tape Drive User's Guide
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... the right side or left side lights flash on the front panel: There is a fault with the drive. If the Self-Test Fails If no lights show: 1 Check that the tape array is connected to a power source and switched on. 2 Check that it mates with the SCSI card. Call for service. Note If the program does not work correctly or hangs during processing, there...
... the right side or left side lights flash on the front panel: There is a fault with the drive. If the Self-Test Fails If no lights show: 1 Check that the tape array is connected to a power source and switched on. 2 Check that it mates with the SCSI card. Call for service. Note If the program does not work correctly or hangs during processing, there...