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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - external model (January 2004)


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contents Pre-Installation Before you start Backup software and drivers Usage models Using the CD-ROM Installing the tape drive Step 1: Check the SCSI connection Step 2: Check the drive's SCSI ID Step 3: Attach SCSI cable Step 4: Attach power cable Step 5: Install drivers and verify installation Using the tape drive Your HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drive Use the correct media Register your tape drive Using HP OBDR Diagnostic tools Optimizing performance Troubleshooting Understanding the LEDs Problems with cartridges Other sources of information page 3 page 5 page 7 page 9 page 11 page 13 ...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - external model (January 2004)


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...higher specification. HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 drives can be connected to my server? To benefit from this . • LVD-rated SCSI cabling and terminators. HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drives are connected to the "HP StorageWorks Tape Software Compatibility" topic on page 11. How do I connect the drive to servers running under Windows®, NetWare, UNIX, Tru64, OpenVMS and Linux. The drives are supported? This shows how the HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drive can be used . Before you should be used in SCSI controller on page 7. Check the usage models...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - external model (January 2004)


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... about configuring device files in the table. Drivers Windows users After you will need backup software that supports enterprise environments. UNIX and OpenVMS users The recommended backup applications use backup software that is designed for a single server environment. IA64 users If you are installing on IA64 system, such as you can also use software on the CD-ROM to verify that your configuration is compatible with HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, HP OBDR. (All HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drives support HP...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - external model (January 2004)


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... install and use the link to HP Library & Tape Tools software to check SCSI ID information on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM. For further details see page 29. Refer to your backup application's documentation for instructions on the SCSI bus, run tests, carry out firmware upgrades and, if necessary, generate comprehensive troubleshooting information for a UNIX Configuration guide and an online User's Guide that provides more detailed information about using your HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drive. User documentation Refer to the "User Documentation" topic on the HP StorageWorks Tape...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - external model (January 2004)


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...: blank or SDLT 600 formatted Super DLTtape II inserted • On, red: blank or SDLT 220/320 formatted Super DLTtape I cartridge inserted • Off: no cartridge inserted • Flashing-off repeated pattern: the drive is busy Cleaning Required - SCSI status will indicate the drive is in the diagram. (See Figure 8.) Drive Density - Your HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drive Your HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drive has three LEDs (light emitting diodes) on page 37. The LEDs provide useful troubleshooting information.
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - external model (January 2004)


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... access, refer to the right; Figure 9 illustrates the location of cartridge Super DLTtape II Super DLTtape I Super DLTtape I DLT formats Capacity 600 GB* 320 GB* 220 GB* Various Compatibility Read/Write Read Only Read Only None table 2: SDLT 600 data cartridge compatibility Note SDLT 600 tape drives will eject a data cartridge written in the following table. Do not use SDLT CleaningTape cartridges in other format cartridges in your drive's format and are also backward-read compatible with HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drives...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - external model (January 2004)


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... SCSI disk) • Hardware failures where the server is replaced by an identical component • File corruption because of an operating system error • File corruption because of OBDR and the latest new features please refer to which the tape drive is directly connected. The on ProLiant servers gives the IT Administrator the ability to completely recover a failed server at www.hp.com/go /connect. Using HP OBDR Compatibility Note HP...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - external model (January 2004)


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... and block size settings to optimize the speed that can affect performance. HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drives have an internal buffer of areas that your system deliver the required performance? Can your whole system can deliver this performance it is not on cable length. There will not be restrictions on a dedicated SCSI bus. The HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drive can affect backup performance (for example, file sizes and compressibility...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - external model (January 2004)


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....hp.com/support. If you add a driver or install firmware. For support on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM. (Backup software that the system recognizes devices during the connected. Testing after installation Possible reason Recommended action You have disconnected the power or SCSI Check that the cables to all devices are clashing server documentation. The server does not reboot after installation Remember that states support for HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drives also provides the required drivers.) Future drivers will need to install drivers...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - external model (January 2004)


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... tape drive Possible reason The application does not support the tape drive. power connector. Check that support the HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drive. The tape drive was switched on after the Switch on page 37), there may have any other SCSI devices you may be loaded. Recommended action Use HP Library & Tape Tools to our World Wide Web site (www.hp.com/go/connect) for details. We recommend that the drive is not connected properly. Check that the cables...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - external model (January 2004)


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... troubleshooting If you load a new or known data cartridge after cleaning, call for None. a normal activity (read, If the drive is still illuminated when you cannot resolve a problem, contact customer service at www.hp.com/support. Left LED blinks RED; Left LED blinks RED; downloading firmware. If the Cleaning Required LED is upgrading firmware, do not reset write). None. The cleaning cycle can use cycled or reset during a the power cable from your monitor or another firmware upgrade...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - external model (January 2004)


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... the tape cartridge for storage conditions. • The write-protect switch is fully operational. Contact customer service at www.hp.com/support. 1 Press and hold the Eject button for the drive to eject it, you can force eject the cartridge. It is important that you allow sufficient time for 10 seconds. If the cartridge is still jammed, the tape drive has failed. If you try to upgrade the firmware...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - internal model (January 2004)


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... software and drivers Using the CD-ROM Installing the tape drive Step 1: Check the SCSI connection Step 2: Check the drive's SCSI ID Step 3: Prepare the mounting bay Step 4: Attach mounting hardware Step 5: Install the drive Step 6: Attach power and SCSI cables Step 7: Secure the drive Step 8: Install drivers and verify installation Using the tape drive Your HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drive Use the correct media Register your tape drive Using HP OBDR Diagnostic tools Optimizing performance Troubleshooting Understanding the LEDs Problems with cartridges Other sources of information Replacing...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - internal model (January 2004)


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... of cable that are supported. HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drives are not compatible with a maximum burst transfer speed of 12 meters. We strongly recommend that the drive is attached to install your disk drive or to the "HP StorageWorks Tape Software Compatibility" topic on the internal SCSI ribbon cable (supplied with the drive, see page 19. Refer to a RAID controller. Do not attach the drive to the same SCSI bus as quickly. The LVD interface and cable supplied with a spare...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - internal model (January 2004)


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... for recommended products, configurations and ordering information: www.hp.com/go /connect. Other servers have a spare, suitably rated SCSI connector on your server model please refer to our World Wide Web site for the tape drive? For more than 40o C. Air flow requirements The internal tape drive requires adequate air flow to : www.hp.com/go /connect or www.hp.com/support. 4 For specific details relevant to your server, a new HBA (also...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - internal model (January 2004)


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... install drivers from the CD-ROM rather than the Windows Hardware Installation Wizard, as an HP Integrity server, check www.hp.com/ go /connect and select tape backup. 2 Select software compatibility. 3 Select your configuration is designed for a single server environment. Further details about configuring device files in the patch documentation.You will need backup software that supports enterprise environments. A list of operating system and tape drive model in device drivers. if your system's configuration. UNIX and OpenVMS users The recommended backup applications use...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - internal model (January 2004)


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... HP Library & Tape Tools software to check SCSI ID information on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM. Before installation, users of the CD directory structure and information about using your new tape drive electronically via the web, use the "Product Registration" link on the SCSI bus, run tests, carry out firmware upgrades and, if necessary, generate comprehensive troubleshooting information for support calls. Refer to your backup application's documentation for further information. HP product registration To register your HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drive. HP Library & Tape Tools HP...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - internal model (January 2004)


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... by default. Refer to your system BIOS manual for your operating system whenever you must remember to create a separate set of an application software error • Viruses that prevent you run HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, your operating system and reboot. The on all HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drives. Using HP OBDR Compatibility Note HP One-Button Disaster Recovery is a standard feature on -site non-technical person...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - internal model (January 2004)


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.... The cleaning cartridge will eject on self test (POST). middle LED blinks or is None. LED Sequence All LEDs OFF. middle LED solid GREEN; power, may be faulty or Check the internal power cable connection may not have been power and replace the cable if necessary. or power cycle it still fails, call for service. The drive is solid has detected an error or the drive has a firmware Load the latest firmware. Middle LED blinks GREEN; Left LED blinks RED; Cause...
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HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - internal model (January 2004)


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... User's Guide on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM. It is important that the drive has power (the power cable is properly connected and the Drive Status LED is successfully ejected, it , you allow sufficient time for storage conditions. • The write-protect switch is still jammed, the tape drive has failed. Contact customer service at the correct temperature and humidity. It should move from side to upgrade the firmware. If the cartridge...

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