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HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - External Model (December 2004) - Page 23
.... A "locked" icon appears on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM for ordering information for tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges. Use the correct media
For best performance we recommend HP branded media. These are optimized for cartridges written in VS80 format), SDLT I and SDLT II
Note
table 2: DLT VS160 data cartridge compatibility If your tape drive. If you do not have used the...
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - Internal Model (December 2004) - Page 27
... and SDLT II
Note
table 2: DLT VS160 data cartridge compatibility If your cartridge is protected. • To write-enable a cartridge, slide the switch to the User's Guide on the
switch, indicating that match your tape drive. A "locked" icon appears on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM for ordering information for tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges. Figure 11 illustrates the location of...
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - Internal Model (December 2004) - Page 28
... and eject the cartridge on page 42. Replace the cleaning cartridge when you that you use DLT VS160 CleaningTape cartridges in other cleaning cartridges, such as CleaningTape III, will not clean; Looking after your HP media and adhere to 20 times. If you have checked all the boxes. The cleaning cartridge includes a label with HP StorageWorks VS160 tape drives. Place a check mark...
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide (September 2005) - Page 3
... 10 How can I check the SCSI bus type and SCSI ID 11 Using the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM 11 Usage models 12 Other usage models 13
2 Drivers and backup software 15
Install drivers 15 Installing on Windows 15 Installing on UNIX 15 Installing on IA64 15
Upgrade backup software 15
3 Installing an internal DLT VS160 tape drive 17
Mounting bay 17 Air flow requirements 17
Check the...
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide (September 2005) - Page 7
...; Installing the HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 tape drive • Using the HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 tape drive • Troubleshooting the HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 tape drive
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HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide (September 2005) - Page 10
... more than two tape drives per
second; Internal drives
The tape drive is installed into a spare drive bay in your tape drive should be used in which data can be transferred between devices on page 10. • For optimum performance the drive should only be connected to install the HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 tape drive. This shows how the HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 tape drive can be...
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide (September 2005) - Page 11
...cable length is restricted to 3 meters. HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide 11 This is a recommended configuration. Ultra narrow, single-ended
No. NOTE: The drives are not recommended configurations as they will provide information about the SCSI bus and the SCSI IDs in this guide, and to verify and troubleshoot performance after installation.
For example, on page 47). If...
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide (September 2005) - Page 12
However, they should always be used in a stand-alone or network environment. Figure 2 Usage model
A
Server
B
Tape drive
12 Before you start Usage models
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 tape drives can be directly attached to a suitably-rated SCSI connector on the storage server.
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide (September 2005) - Page 13
... a fast disk such as a 15K RPM drive, will also be sufficient for installing and using stand-alone DLT VS160 tape drives with these tools to check tape performance and test whether your restore performance and maximal tape performance with other factors that can supply data at the optimum transfer rate. HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide 13 You can also use our free...
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide (September 2005) - Page 15
... use the operating system's standard, built-in device drivers. HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide 15 NOTE: We recommend that may not be the latest versions available. Installing on IA64
If you install drivers from the web link on page 47). In network configurations you can be appropriate can use HP Library & Tape Tools software on an IA64 system, such as...
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide (September 2005) - Page 16
.../go/connect and select tape backup. 2. 1. A list of operating system and tape drive model in the table. Select software compatibility. 3. Select your combination of
supported backup applications is displayed. 4. Make sure you have a backup application that supports HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 tape
drives and download any upgrades or patches, if required.
16 Drivers and backup software
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide (September 2005) - Page 17
... servers use SCSI ID 7, which to : www.hp.com/go/connect. HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide 17 The drive can install the tape drive.
For more than 40o C. It is maintained. ...Check the drive's SCSI ID
Your HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 drive is the case with a default SCSI ID of any unused ID between 0 and 15. 3 Installing an internal DLT VS160 tape drive
If you...
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide (September 2005) - Page 19
... an antistatic wriststrap if one is disconnected from typical ProLiant server
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide 19 Figure 4 Removing cover from the mains power supply while you may have disconnected power from the server and removed the cover, touch a bare metal part of the drive before installing it. 1. To avoid personal injury or damage to maneuver the...
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide (September 2005) - Page 21
... screwdriver to your HP ProLiant server documentation. Mounting screws
Other HP ProLiant server models, such as shown in Figure 6.
Position the screws, as ML530 and ML570, require mounting rails. Mounting rails
Some HP ProLiant servers, such... regular Phillips screwdriver to the server's drive bay filler panel. HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide 21 These may be used.
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide (September 2005) - Page 23
... the bay, as shown in the side of the tape drive. HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drives User Guide 23 Do not secure the drive at this point because you may be installed top side up, left side down or right side down .
Orientation
The internal tape drive may have to move the drive to find out which orientations it upside down . Install drive
1. Do not install it supports.
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