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HP StorageWorks DAT Tape Drives firmware revision YU8B release notes (DW022-90921, August 2009) - Page 3

... page. HP StorageWorks DAT Tape Drives firmware revision YU8B release notes 3 Doing so could leave the product in a non-usable state. NOTE: If you have trouble finding your product from the list and follow the instructions from http//www.hp.com/support/downloads. You can also be used to download firmware to update the tape drive firmware. See http://www.hp.com/ support/tapetools...
HP StorageWorks DAT SAS Tape Drives User Guide (DW092-90905, November 2009) - Page 3

... Install drive ...25 Connect SAS and power cables 26 Supported cable configurations 27 Option 1: Connect to a dedicated HBA (all HP ProLiant servers and all non-HP servers 28 Option 2: Connect cable to spare port on host SAS controller 29 Option 3: Connect cable to port on host SAS controller and replace existing SAS cable 31 Secure the drive ...36 Reboot the server ...37 DAT SAS Tape Drives...
HP StorageWorks DAT SAS Tape Drives User Guide (DW092-90905, November 2009) - Page 30

... the tie wrap and cover) 4. SAS connector to spare SAS port 3. Power connector to server's power supply Figure 11 Cabling to the spare SAS port on the spare connector. Connect the appropriate HP mini-SAS or Infiniband cable to the spare SAS port (some HP ProLiant servers) . 30 Installing an internal DAT tape drive Do NOT remove the tie wrap and cover...
HP StorageWorks DAT SAS Tape Drives User Guide (DW092-90905, November 2009) - Page 32

... on the second branch of a hard disk drive bay with the cable. IMPORTANT: This installation uses the HP SAS split cable to replace the existing SAS cable from the host SAS controller to a new HBA (some HP ProLiant servers and all non-HP servers)" on page 28 for further instructions. 32 Installing an internal DAT tape drive Go to "Option 1: Connect to the server...
HP StorageWorks DAT SAS Tape Drives User Guide (DW092-90905, November 2009) - Page 45

...following instructions apply to your tape drive. To avoid personal injury or damage to the server or tape drive, ensure that you have sufficient spare PCI slots to connect the cable. Perform a normal system shutdown and turn off the server and any additional HBA. 2. WARNING! Remember you install the drive. 1. It does not modify your cabling configuration option. DAT SAS Tape Drives 45...
HP StorageWorks DAT SAS Tape Drives User Guide (DW092-90905, November 2009) - Page 69

... Tape drive model Cleaning cartridge required HP StorageWorks DAT 320 tape drives HP StorageWorks DAT 160 tape drives All other HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives You must use a DAT 320 cleaning cartridge, part number Q2039A You must use a DAT 160 cleaning cartridge, part number C8015A You must use swabs or other models: HP recommends weekly cleaning of cleaning cartridge for your tape drive...
HP StorageWorks DAT SAS Tape Drives User Guide (DW092-90905, November 2009) - Page 71

... support HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, you can only be used with another SCSI disk or replace a SAS hard disk with specific configurations and will need to enable it to back up and restore data. What does HP OBDR do ?" If you have changed this chapter: • "Compatibility" on all HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives. To check whether your tape drive...
HP StorageWorks DAT SAS Tape Drives User Guide (DW092-90905, November 2009) - Page 87

...T technical support HP, 10 service locator website, 11 text symbols, 10 troubleshooting cartridge ejected, 81 cartridges, 79 general, 80 general procedure, 79 installation, 79 jammed cartridge, 81 L&TT, 76 LEDs, 60 software, 80 U Unload button, 64 unloading cartridges, 63 upgrading firmware drives, 64 V verify installation, 57 W websites HP , HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, 11 product manuals...
HP StorageWorks DAT SCSI Tape Drives user guide (Q1573 - 90905, February 2007) - Page 10

...) • Product serial numbersError messages • Operating system type and revision level • Detailed questions Product warranties For information about HP StorageWorks product warranties, see the warranty information website: http://www.hp.com/go /e-updates After registering, you have installed and tested your HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drive, please take a few minutes...
HP StorageWorks DAT SCSI Tape Drives user guide (Q1573 - 90905, February 2007) - Page 48

... are two types of the tape drive using an HP cleaning cartridge. tab open . • To write-enable a cartridge, slide the tab back so that the recognition hole is closed , cartridge write-enabled 2. tab closed . you must use a DAT 160 cleaning cartridge with DAT 160 tape drives, see Table 6 on a cartridge from the tape drive before you change the...
HP StorageWorks DAT SCSI Tape Drives user guide (Q1573 - 90905, February 2007) - Page 51

... does not support HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, you can still use your tape drive normally to which the tape drive is replaced by default. If you do not have changed this feature and compatibility. It acts like a bootable CD-ROM. (Your system's ability to overwrite your system configuration. It returns to create a separate set of...
HP StorageWorks DAT SCSI Tape Drives user guide (Q1573 - 90905, February 2007) - Page 58

.... The problem could lie with the cleaning cartridge. 3. It is still jammed, the tape drive has failed. Contact customer service at http://www.hp.com/support. 1. The drive will not accept the cartridge (or ejects it is intact and that you are using HP branded cartridges, check: • The cartridge case is good practice to a more detailed troubleshooting information...
HP StorageWorks DAT USB Tape Drives User Guide (DW049-90902, November 2009) - Page 3

...13 HP StorageWorks DAT models ...13 Which operating systems are supported 15 USB tape drive and cables ...15 Internal drives ...15 External drives ...16 Power requirements ...16 What are the mounting requirements for an internal tape drive 16 Mounting bay ...16 Mounting hardware ...17 Using the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM 17 2 Drivers and backup software 19 Install drivers ...19 Installing on...
HP StorageWorks DAT USB Tape Drives User Guide (DW049-90902, November 2009) - Page 49

... use the cartridge to clean the tape heads. Table 6 Cleaning cartridge compatibility Tape drive model Cleaning cartridge required HP StorageWorks DAT 320 tape drives HP StorageWorks DAT 160 tape drives All other HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives You must use a DAT 320 cleaning cartridge, part number Q2039A You must use a DAT 160 cleaning cartridge, part number C8015A You must use the correct...
HP StorageWorks DAT USB Tape Drives User Guide (DW049-90902, November 2009) - Page 53

Using just the tape drive and the most recent backup cartridge HP OBDR allows you to recover from CD-ROM is replaced by default. Refer to your system configuration. For more specific information concerning the benefits of emergency recovery disks for your operating system whenever you change your system BIOS manual for compatibility" on page 54 •...

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  • HP StorageWorks DAT SAS Tape Drives User Guide (DW092-90905, November 2009)
  • HP StorageWorks DAT USB Tape Drives User Guide (DW049-90902, November 2009)
  • HP StorageWorks DAT SCSI Tape Drives user guide (Q1573 - 90905, February 2007)
  • HP DDS/DAT drives UNIX, Linux and OpenVMS configuration guide (DW049-90915, November 2009)
  • DAT 72 tape drive Getting Started Guide, rack mounted, English
  • HP StorageWorks DAT 160 SAS Tape Drives release notes (Q1587-90919, July 2008)
  • HP StorageWorks DAT 160 SCSI Tape Drives release notes (Q1573-90919, July 2008)
  • HP StorageWorks DAT Tape Drives firmware revision YP8B release notes (DW002-90901, August 2009)
  • HP StorageWorks DAT Tape Drives firmware revision YU8B release notes (DW022-90921, August 2009)
  • HP StorageWorks DAT Tape Drives firmware revision ZU8B release notes (DW026-90901, August 2009)
  • HP StorageWorks DAT 320 and 160 SAS External tape drive Start Here (DW093-90901, November 2009)
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