HP M8805A tape drive Installation and User's Guide
The M8805A tape drive is a sixth-generation LTO tape drive that can store up to 6.25 TB of compressed data on a single cartridge. The device is designed for HP NonStop Integrity NS-series servers and Blade Systems, and supports LTO-6 media. The M8805A offers backward compatibility, providing full read and write functionality with LTO-5 media and read-only support for LTO-4 media cartridges.
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M8805A Tape Drive
Installation and User’s
Guide
Abstract
This guide provides information about installing, operating, and maintaining the
M8805A tape drive on HP NonStop™ Integrity NS-series servers and Blade Systems.
This guide is written for those who install or maintain the M8805A tape drive.
Product Version
N.A.
Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs)
This publication supports J06.18 and all subsequent J-series RVUs until otherwise indicated by its replacement publication.
Part Number Published
Document History
Part Number Product Version
774806-001 N.A.
Published
August 2014
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1. Overview and Features
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2. Installing and Configuring the Tape Drive for NonStop Servers
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Configuring the NonStop BladeSystem Cluster I/O Module
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Troubleshoot the Tape Configuration
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3. Operation
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3-3
Removing Power from the Tape Drive
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4. Troubleshooting
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5. Technical Specifications
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Contents
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Index
Examples
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Figures
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Barcode Label Installation (LTO)
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Write Protecting a Tape Cartridge
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Tables
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Clean, Tape, Drive and Ready LED Sequences
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Index
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What’s New in This Manual
Manual Information
M8805A Tape Drive Installation and User’s Guide
Abstract
This guide provides information about installing, operating, and maintaining the
M8805A tape drive on HP NonStop™ Integrity NS-series servers and Blade Systems.
This guide is written for those who install or maintain the M8805A tape drive.
Product Version
N.A.
Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs)
This publication supports J06.18 and all subsequent J-series RVUs until otherwise indicated by its replacement publication.
Part Number Published
Document History
Part Number
774806-001
Product Version
N.A.
Published
August 2014
New and Changed Information
This is a new manual.
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Overview and Features
This section includes:
Overview
The M8805A tape drive represents the sixth-generation of LTO tape drive technology capable of storing up to 6.25 TB per cartridge. The half-height tape drive is designed for NonStop servers and BladeSystems. It supports LTO-6 media and provides investment protection with full read and write backward support with LTO-5 media, and the ability to read LTO-4 media cartridges. By nearly doubling the capacity of previous generation LTO tape drives, fewer data cartridges are required to meet storage needs.
Figure 1-1. Front View of Tape Drive
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. Cartridge Door
2. On/Off Switch
3. Encryption LED
4. Clean LED
5. Tape LED
6. Drive LED
7. Ready LED
8. Eject Button
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Overview and Features Features
Features
High-Capacity: Large-capacity tape drive capable of storing up to 6.25 TB of compressed storage on a single cartridge, requiring fewer data cartridges to meet storage needs, significantly reducing IT costs
Fast: Fast data transfer rate to meet demands of even the tightest backup window
Reliable:
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Data rate matching feature automatically adjusts the drive's read and write speed based on the server environment, which increases performance, reduces mechanical wear on the drive, and extends tape life
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Softload feature automatically takes the data cartridge and moves it into the load position
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Advanced tape leader capture design ensures fail-safe cartridge loading
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Active head cleaning provides automated cleaning that increases head life and reduces the need for using the cleaning cartridge
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Lower power consumption for maximum reliability with minimum environmental costs
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Installing and Configuring the
Tape Drive for NonStop Servers
This section includes:
Installation
1. Unpack and check the shipment.
Figure 2-1. Front View of Tape Drive
2. Connect one end of the SAS cable to the SAS port at the rear of the tape drive.
3. Connect the opposite end of the SAS cable to one of the SAS HBA connections on the rear of the CLuster I/O Module (CLIM).
For more information on the CLuster I/O Module see the “CLuster I/O Module
(CLIM) Installation and Configuration Guide.”
You can use any of the SAS cables in
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Installing and Configuring the Tape Drive for
NonStop Servers
Configuration
Table 2-1. SAS Cables
Part Number
AE466A
AE468A
Description
2M External Infiniband (SFF-8470) to Mini SAS (SFF-8088)
1 x SAS Cable
4M External Infiniband (SFF-8470) to Mini SAS (SFF-8088)
1 x SAS Cable
4. Connect one end of the power cord to the unit’s AC power receptacle and connect the other end to an AC power outlet.
5. Power on the tape drive.
Configuration
NonStop BladeSystems can connect to the tape drive by means of a CLIM
(CLuster I/O Module). Each CLIM provides access to the tape drive through a
SAS connection.
For a list of tape drives supported for use with Blades-series servers, see the
NonStop BladeSystem Installation Manual.
Configuring the NonStop BladeSystem Cluster I/O Module
If the NonStop BladeSystem is used as the host server and the CLIM (CLuster I/O
Module) will be used, you must configure the tape drive(s) on the NonStop. Complete the following steps to do so:
1. Verify that the serial number specified for each tape drive is unique.
2. Verify that the CLIM is connected to the tape drive using a SAS cable.
3. Issue the following command to assign a lun to each tape drive:
CLIMCMD clim_name lunmgr -approve (See example below)
Example 2-1. Assign Lun Example
$HDEV SCRIPT 16>CLIMCMD S1002541 lunmgr -approve
OK to assign lun 5 to tape HP UltriumM8805A #HU1238RAPD? y
Termination Info: 0
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NonStop Servers
Configuring the NonStop BladeSystem Cluster I/O
Module
4. Issue the following command on the server to verify the list of devices:
CLIMCMD clim_name lunmgr -f (See
for an example)
Table 2-2. Command Example
$HDEV SCRIPT 16> CLIMCMD S1002541 lunmgr -f lun type controller
5 tape slot 4, port 1 location tape HP UltriumM8805A #HU1238RAPD
7 tape slot 5, port 1 tape HP UltriumM8805A #HU1238RBAN
Termination Info: 0
5. Issue an SCF ADD TAPE command to configure the tape drive. This is an example:
-> ADD TAPE $M8805A, SENDTO STORAGE, CLIM S1002541, LUN 5
6. After the tape drive is added, use the START command to start it:
->
START TAPE $M8805A
For complete details about the ADD and START commands, including command syntax, see the SCF Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem.
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NonStop Servers
Verify the Tape Configuration
Verify the Tape Configuration
To check that the tape drive was successfully added, issue the SCF STATUS tapename, detail command:
->
STATUS TAPE $M8805A, DETAIL
STORAGE - DETAILED STATUS TAPE \OSMQA5.$M8805A
Tape Process Information:
LDev
197
State
STARTED
Primary PID
0,322
Backup PID
1,351
DeviceStatus
ONLINE, BOT
Tape I/O Process Information:
Library File.......
Program File....... $SYSTEM.SYS00.OTPPROCP
Current Settings:
ACL................ NOT INSTALLED
Checksum Mode...... NORMAL I/O
*Density............ 38000
Opens.............. 0
Short Write Mode... ALLOWED, PADDED
Volume Switching... TRANSPARENT
Buffer Level...... RECORD
*Compression....... ON
Media Type........ Not applicable
*RecSize........... 2048
SubType........... 18
Troubleshoot the Tape Configuration
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Check that the processes on the CLIM are running and if they are not, start them.
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If either of these conditions occur:
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The SCF STATUS CLIM $ZZCIP.* command shows that the CLIM object is still in the STARTING state after a few minutes, or
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The SCF STATUS TAPE command shows that the tape drive is still in the
STARTING state after a few minutes
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The OSM Service Connection indicates that the resource needs attention
Check for event messages in the Event Message Service (EMS) log. Use the OSM
Event Viewer to view the EMS log.
Refer to the Operator Messages Manual for cause, effect, and recovery information for event messages.
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Operation
This section includes:
Removing Power from the Tape Drive
Front View of Tape Drive
Figure 3-1. Front View of Tape Drive
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. Cartridge Door
2. On/Off Switch
3. Encryption LED
4. Clean LED
5. Tape LED
6. Drive LED
7. Ready LED
8. Eject Button
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Operation Loading a Tape Cartridge
Loading a Tape Cartridge
1. Lift the cartridge door and insert the cartridge into the slot in the front of the drive with the white arrow uppermost and facing the drive door.
Figure 3-2. Inserting a Tape Cartridge
1 2 3
1. Label Area
2. Arrow Indicates Leading Direction
3. Cartridge Door
2. Apply gentle pressure until the drive takes the cartridge and loads it.
3. The Ready light flashes green while the drive performs its load sequence. When the cartridge is loaded, the Ready light shows steady green.
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Operation
Unloading a Tape Cartridge
CAUTION: Never try to remove a cartridge before it is fully ejected.
1. Press the Eject button on the front panel.
Figure 3-3. Ejecting a Tape Cartridge
Unloading a Tape Cartridge
1
1.Eject Button
2. The drive will complete its current task, rewind the tape to the beginning, and eject the cartridge. The rewind process may take up to 10 minutes. The Ready light will flash to indicate that the unload is still in progress.
Removing Power from the Tape Drive
To ensure reliable operation, do not remove power from the drive during read, write, fast-search, load and unload activities.
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Operation Using the Correct Media
Using the Correct Media
For best performance it is recommend to use HP branded media.
LTO Cartridge Media
The following are tips to ensure maximum LTO cartridge media performance and life:
1. Place labels only in the recessed area, just above the write protection switch (See
Figure 3-4 ). Never place labels on the top, bottom sides or rear of the cartridge,
they can cause loader faults and interfere with normal operations. Such labels can come off inside the equipment causing damage.
2. Always inspect cartridges for incorrect or improperly attached labels.
3. Never erase information on a cartridge label, always replace the label.
Note.
Barcode labels may be placed on the media with the alphanumeric characters on the left or the right.
Figure 3-4. Barcode Label Installation (LTO)
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Operation LTO Cartridge Media
Cleaning Cartridges
The recommended cleaning cartridges is the HP Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge,
C7978A (Orange). This cleaning cartridge is designed to work with any Ultrium drive. It may be used for up to 50 cleans.
Note. The earlier HP Ultrium Cleaning cartridge, C7979A (Blue), is supported on LTO-2 and
LTO-3 tape drives (but not on LTO-4, LTO-5, and LTO-6 tape drives). Do not use early, nonuniversal LTO cleaning cartridges from other manufacturers.
Cleaning the Tape Drive
The tape drive does not require regular cleaning. An Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge should only be used when the orange Clean LED is flashing.
You must use the Ultrium Universal Cleaning cartridge with the tape drive, as other cleaning cartridges will not load and run.
To clean the tape drive:
1. Insert the Ultrium Universal Cleaning cartridge.
2. The drive will carry out its cleaning cycle and eject the cartridge on completion
(which can take up to 5 minutes). During the cleaning cycle the orange Clean LED will be on solidly and the green Ready LED will flash.
Each HP Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge cleaning cartridge (C7978A) can be used up to 50 times with Ultrium tape drives. If the cleaning cartridge is ejected immediately with the Tape LED on, it has expired.
Data Cartridges
LTO tape drives use LTO tape cartridges. These are single-reel cartridges that match your drive's format and are optimized for high capacity, throughput and reliability.
Compatible media can be recognized by the Ultrium logo, which is the same as the logo on the front of your drive. Do not use other format cartridges in your tape drive and do not use LTO cartridges in other format tape drives.
For optimum performance always use a data cartridge that matches the specification of your tape drive, (see table below). A lower specification will have a lower transfer speed and may not support write activities; a higher specification will not support read or write.
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Operation LTO Cartridge Media
Table 3-1. LTO-6 Media Compatibility
Media/Drive LTO-4 (M860xA) LTO-5 (M870xA) LTO-6 (M880xA)
Ultrium4 RW & WORM Media Read/Write Read/Write Read
Ultrium5 RW & WORM Media Not Supported
Ultrium6 RW & WORM Media Not Supported
Read/Write Read/Write
Not Supported Read/Write
Note.
This table shows the importance of a sequential progression for LTO drives. Customers need time to upgrade their media, skipping a generation creates media management issues.
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Operation LTO Cartridge Media
Write Protecting Cartridges
WARNING: Always remove the cartridge from the tape drive before you change the write protection.
If you want to protect the data on a cartridge from being altered or overwritten, you can write protect the cartridge.
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To write protect a cartridge, push the switch to the right to prevent any data recording on the cartridge. Note the padlock on the tab that indicates that the cartridge is protected.
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To write enable a cartridge, push the switch to the left to allow data recording on the cartridge.
Figure 3-5. Write Protecting a Tape Cartridge
1
1. Write Protect Tab
CAUTION: Write protection will not protect your cartridges against magnets. Write-protection will not prevent a cartridge being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. Do not bulk erase
Ultrium format cartridges. This will destroy pre-recorded servo information and make the cartridge unusable.
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Operation LTO Cartridge Media
Handling Cartridges
1. Do not open the cartridge door and touch the tape media.
2. Do not attempt to clean the tape path or tape guides inside the cartridge.
3. Do not leave cartridges in the drive. The tape loses tension in the power-off state, which can lead to problems, particularly if the drive has been moved.
4. Do not leave cartridges in excessively dry or humid conditions.
5. Do not leave cartridges in direct sunlight or in places where magnetic fields are present (for example, under telephones, next to monitors or near transformers).
6. Do not drop cartridges or handle them roughly.
7. Stick labels onto the label area only.
8. Do not bulk erase (or degauss) Ultrium format cartridges because this will render them unusable.
Ultrium tape cartridges have a recessed area located on the face of the cartridge next to the write-protect switch. Use this area for attaching the adhesive-backed bar code label. Only apply labels as shown:
Figure 3-6. Tape Labeling
IMPORTANT: The bar code label should only be applied as shown, with the alphanumeric portion facing the hub side of the tape cartridge. Never apply multiple labels onto a cartridge because extra labels can cause the cartridge to jam in a tape drive.
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Operation LTO Cartridge Media
Operating and Storage Environment
To prevent condensation and for long life, the cartridge should only be operated or stored as follows:
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Operation: 10° C to 45° C (50° F to 113° F)
•
Day-to-day storage (in plastic container): 16° C to 32° C (60° F to 90° F)
•
Non-condensing relative humidity: 10% to 80% (operating), 20% to 60% (nonoperating)
•
Wet bulb temperature should not exceed 26° C (79° F)
Tapes intended for long-term storage should be stored in the plastic containers, at temperatures between 5° C and 23° C (41° F and 73° F) and 20% to 60% relative humidity.
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Operation LTO Cartridge Media
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Troubleshooting
This section includes:
Problems With Tape Cartridges
If you experience any problems using HP branded tape cartridges, check:
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The cartridge case is intact and that it contains no splits, cracks or damage.
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The cartridge has been stored at the correct temperature and humidity. This prevents condensation. See the insert included with the tape cartridge for storage conditions.
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The write-protect switch is fully operational. It should move from side to side with a positive click.
The Tape Cartridge is Jammed
1. Press the Eject button on the front of the tape drive.
2. Power down the drive.
3. Disconnect the data cable.
4. After at least 15 seconds, power the tape drive back up and wait till the tape drive is idle/ready.
Caution: Use care when disconnecting data cables to ensure that connectors are not reversed, pins are not bent, and so on.
IMPORTANT: Powering up with a tape cartridge in the tape drive can take several minutes. It is important that you allow sufficient time for the tape drive to complete rewinding the tape cartridge. If you interrupt it, you may damage the media or the tape drive.
5. Ensure that drive activity has stopped (waiting 10 minutes after power up is a good rule of thumb). Push the Eject button.
This step attempts to overcome unload issues due to the tape drive being in an abnormal state or because Prevent Media Removal has been incorrectly left on after being set by a rogue application.
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Troubleshooting Understanding LED Sequences
6. Initiate a force eject or emergency unload operation by pressing and holding the
Eject button for 15 seconds. This step causes the drive to try everything possible to unload the tape.
Caution: You may lose data if you force eject a tape cartridge that is in the middle of a backup.
The tape cartridge may also become unreadable because an EOD (End of Data) mark may not be properly written.
7. If the cartridge is still jammed, the tape drive has failed. Contact support.
Understanding LED Sequences
Figure 4-1. Front View of Tape Drive
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. Cartridge Door
2. On/Off Switch
3. Encryption LED
4. Clean LED
5. Tape LED
6. Drive LED
7. Ready LED
8. Eject Button
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Troubleshooting Understanding LED Sequences
The LED sequences in the following table relate to the Clean, Tape, Drive and Ready
LEDs:
Table 4-1. Clean, Tape, Drive and Ready LED Sequences
LED Sequence Cause Action Required
All LEDs OFF
Drive may not have power, may be faulty or may have been power cycled or reset during a firmware upgrade.
Make sure the drive is switched on. The power on/off switch on an external drive incorporates a green
LED.
Check the power cord connection and replace the cable if necessary. On external drives, you can use the power cord from your monitor or another device to check that the connection is working.
If the power supply is present and all LEDs remain off, power cycle or reset the drive. If it still fails, call for service.
The drive has failed to execute power-on self test
(POST).
Power cycle or reset the drive. If the error condition reappears, call for service.
Ready and Clean OFF.
Drive and Tape FLASH
The drive is ready for operation.
None. This is normal.
Ready is ON
Ready FLASHES
The drive is carrying out a normal activity (read, write).
None.
If the drive is upgrading firmware, do not reset or power cycle it.
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Table 4-1. Clean, Tape, Drive and Ready LED Sequences
LED Sequence Cause Action Required
The drive is in OBDR mode.
See “Running HP OBDR.”
Ready FLASHES, steady
ON FLASHES.
The drive is downloading firmware.
None. Do not reset or power cycle the drive.
Ready FLASHES fast
Ready is OFF, others are
ON
Firmware is being reprogrammed.
Clean FLASHES
Ready FLASHES and
Clean is ON.
None. Do not reset or power cycle the drive.
The drive requires cleaning.
Cleaning is in progress.
Load the Ultrium cleaning
supported cartridges and instructions.
If the Clean LED is still flashing when you load a new or known good data cartridge after cleaning, call for service.
None. The cleaning cartridge will eject on completion.
The cleaning cycle can take up to 5 minutes to complete.
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Troubleshooting Understanding LED Sequences
Table 4-1. Clean, Tape, Drive and Ready LED Sequences
LED Sequence Cause Action Required
Tape FLASHES
The tape is ejected immediately and Tape
FLASHES, or Drive
FLASHES on unloading tape.
The drive believes the current tape or the tape just ejected is faulty.
The tape cartridge memory (CM) may be faulty.
Unload the tape cartridge.
Make sure that you are using the correct format cartridge; an Ultrium data cartridge or
Ultrium Universal Cleaning
Cartridge.
Reload the cartridge. If the
Tape LED still flashes or starts flashing during the next backup, load a new or known good cartridge.
If the Tape LED is now off, discard the 'suspect' tape cartridge. If it is still on, call for service.
Write protect the cartridge by sliding the switch on the tape cartridge, see
Protecting Cartridges on page 3-7 The tape can be
loaded and the data read.
Once the data is recovered, the cartridge must be discarded.
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Troubleshooting Understanding LED Sequences
Table 4-1. Clean, Tape, Drive and Ready LED Sequences
LED Sequence Cause Action Required
Drive FLASHES
The drive mechanism has detected an error.
Load a new cartridge. If the error persists, power cycle or reset the drive.
If the Drive LED remains on, call for service.
There is a firmware download problem.
Insert a cartridge to clear the
LED sequence. If the condition persists, call for service.
Drive, Tape and Ready
FLASH
The drive has a firmware error.
Power cycle or reset the drive. Upgrade the firmware.
If the condition persists, call for service.
Drive and Ready ON with
Tape and Clean OFF.
Alternates repeatedly.
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Troubleshooting Encryption LED
Encryption LED
The encryption LED may be blue or amber, as described in the following table. The state of the other LEDs depends upon the activity, as described below.
Table 4-2. Encryption LED
Encryption LED (Blue or Amber) State
On At power on
Off
Off with Ready flashing green
The drive is idle and there is no encryption key.
The tape drive is reading/writing unencrypted data from another host or unloading a cartridge.
On (solid blue) The drive is idle but the encryption key is loaded.
The drive is ready to read/write encrypted data.
The drive is reading/writing encrypted data.
On (solid blue) with Ready flashing green
Alternate flashing, blue and amber There is an encryption related error. This is cleared after unload executes or successful encryption/decryption resumes.
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Troubleshooting Encryption LED
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Technical Specifications
This section includes:
Physical Specifications
Table 5-1. Physical Specifications
Characteristics
Height
Width
Length
Weight
Product Alone
7.6 cm (3 inches)
22.9 cm (9 inches)
30.5 cm (12 inches)
3.6 kg (8 pounds)
Specifications
Table 5-2. LTO-6 Specifications
Characteristic
Tape Drive
Maximum Storage Capacity
Native Data Transfer Rate
Buffer Size
Rewind Tape Speed
MTBF
Specification
LTO-6, SAS
6.25 TB compressed per cartridge
160 MB/s
512 MB
9 m/s
250,000 hours @100% duty cycle
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Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Table 5-3. Environmental Specifications
Temperature Range
Non-Condensing
Humidity Range
Operating:
50° F to 95° F (10° C to 35° C) if 6 CFM airflow is provided 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C) if 8CFM airflow is provided for Full-
Height, 5CFM airflow for Half-Height
Operating: 20 to 80% RH (Non-condensing, max wet bulb temperature = 26C)
Non-Operating: 10 to 95% RH (Non-condensing, max wet bulb temperature = 26C)
SAS Cables
Table 5-4. SAS Cables
Part Number
AE466A
AE468A
Description
2M External Infiniband (SFF-8470) to Mini SAS (SFF-8088)
1 x SAS Cable
4M External Infiniband (SFF-8470) to Mini SAS (SFF-8088)
1 x SAS Cable
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Technical Specifications LTO-6 Media Compatibility
LTO-6 Media Compatibility
Table 5-5. LTO-6 Media Compatibility
Media/Drive LTO-4 (M860xA) LTO-5 (M870xA) LTO-6 (M880xA)
Ultrium4 RW & WORM Media Read/Write Read/Write Read
Ultrium5 RW & WORM Media Not Supported
Ultrium6 RW & WORM Media Not Supported
Read/Write Read/Write
Not Supported Read/Write
Note.
This table shows the importance of a sequential progression for LTO drives. Customers need time to upgrade their media, skipping a generation creates media management issues.
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Technical Specifications HP LTO Media Part Numbers
HP LTO Media Part Numbers
Table 5-6. HP LTO Media Part Numbers
Description
HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB RW Data Cartridge
HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3TB RW Data Cartridge
HP LTO-5 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack
HP LTO-5 Ultrium WORM Bar Code Label Pack
HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3TB RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack
HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3TB WORM Data Cartridge
HP LTO-5 Ultrium Non-custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack
Part #
C7976A
C7975A
Q2011A
Q2012A
C7975AL
C7975W
C7975AN
HP LTO-5 WORM Custom Labeled Cartridge 20 Pack
HP LTO-5 RW Custom Labeled No Case Data Cartridge 20 Pack
C7975WL
C7975AC
HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3.0 TB RFID Custom Labeled Data Cartridge (20 pack) C7975AF
HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3.0 TB RFID Non Custom Labeled Data Cartridge (20 pack) C7975AJ
HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3.0 TB RFID Eco Pack (No Case) Data Cartridge (20 pack)
HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1.6 TB RW Data Cartridge
HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1.6TB RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge (20 pack)
HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1.6 TB WORM Data Cartridge
C7975AK
C7974A
C7974AL
C7974W
HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1.6TB Non Custom Labeled Data Cartridge (20 pack)
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M8805A Tape Drive Installation and User’s Guide—774806-001
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Index
A
AC power outlet
AC power receptacle
C
Configuration
F
Features
I
Installation
L
LTO cartridge media
barcode
cleaning
compatibility
data cartridge
data cartridges
handling
storage environment
write protecting
loading a tape cartridge
unloading a tape cartridge
Tape drive
,
,
cleaning
Technical specifications
environmental specifications
LTO media compatibility
physical specifications
Troubleshooting
encryption LED
problems with tape cartridges
understanding LED sequences
O
Operation
Overview
S
SAS cables
SCF ADD TAPE command for NonStop
BladeSystems
T
Tape Drive
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Key Features
- High-Capacity
- Fast
- Reliable
- Data rate matching
- Softload
- Advanced tape leader capture
- Active head cleaning
- Lower power consumption