DLT VS80 Installation. Quantum DLT VS80, DLT VS80 VS80
Below you will find brief information for tape drive DLT VS80. The DLT VS80 tape drive is a value-priced, high-reliability, high-capacity linear streaming data cartridge tape drive designed for use on entry- to mid-range computing platforms. With a combination of data compression and compaction, the tape drive offers a data cartridge capacity of 80 gigabytes (GB) (assuming a 2:1 compression ratio), and a sustained user data transfer rate of 6 megabytes (MB) per second (assuming a 2:1 compression ratio).
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Chapter 3
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This chapter explains how to configure and install your tabletop or internal tape drive. Follow the steps and instructions presented in this chapter to install and configure your tape drive.
3.1
Preparing to Install Your Tape Drive
This section helps you prepare to install your tabletop tape drive or internal tape drive.
3.1.1 SCSI Requirements
Your DLT VS80 tape drive (tabletop and internal) incorporates a wide Ultra SCSI-2 SCSI bus, but you can also attach it to a single-ended (SE) or low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI bus.
Make sure your SCSI host bus adapter or controller supports these configurations. If you connect the tape drive to an SE bus, or if there are SE devices attached to the same SCSI bus, the tape drive’s performance is limited to the maximum data transfer speed and maximum cable lengths of the SE bus
(usually 40 MB/s).
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: The DLT VS80 is not compatible with a standard differential or highvoltage differential (HVD) SCSI bus.
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3.1.2 Before You Begin
Installing your DLT VS80 tabletop tape drive requires no special tools. You will need a ballpoint pen to change the SCSI ID switch on the rear panel of the tape drive.
If you are installing a DLT VS80 internal tape drive, refer to
install an internal tape drive in the computer you have chosen to house the tape drive (for example, a screwdriver and some ESD protection).
3.2
Installing Your Tabletop Tape Drive
This section contains step-by-step instructions for installing your DLT VS80 tabletop tape drive. Be sure to read through this entire section before beginning the installation.
3.2.1 Unpacking Your Tabletop Tape Drive and Selecting a
Location
Before you begin, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack your tabletop tape drive. You also need to select a location near the server or workstation that is to host your tape drive.
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: If the room in which you are working differs from the temperature at which the tabletop tape drive was shipped or stored by 30 ºF (15 ºC) or more, let the tape drive acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before opening the shipping carton.
Unpacking Your Tabletop Tape Drive
The first step is to unpack and inspect your tabletop tape drive for shipping damage, following these steps:
1.
Inspect the shipping box for damage. If you notice any damage, report it to the shipping company immediately.
2.
Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package. Open the accessories package so that the accessories are handy during installation.
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With the tape drive still in the shipping box, reach under and around the tape drive, carefully lift it out of the shipping box, and place it on the work surface, top facing up. Do not stand the tape drive on either end.
4.
Carefully remove the tape drive from the protective bag.
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: Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship your tape drive in the future. You must ship your tabletop tape drive in the original or equivalent packing materials to preserve your warranty.
Selecting a Location for Your Tabletop Tape Drive
Select a location for your tape drive that is flat, sturdy, level, and close to the server or workstation. A desk or tabletop surface is most suitable. Regardless of the location you choose, make sure the environment is free from dust, cigarette smoke, and excessive temperature and humidity. See the DLT
VS80 Tape Drive Product Specification for acceptable operating temperature and humidity limits.
Be sure to follow these additional guidelines when selecting a location for your tape drive:
•
Allow at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) behind the tape drive for proper cooling.
•
Avoid locations near printers or photocopy machines, both of which produce paper fiber and other types of dust and airborne contaminants.
•
Do not place your tape drive on the floor.
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Avoid locations near generators, electric motors, audio speakers, or other sources of magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can adversely affect your tape drive and data cartridges.
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3.2.2 Setting the SCSI ID
All SCSI devices attached to the server or workstation must have a unique SCSI ID. Check the SCSI
IDs on all other devices on the selected server or workstation, including the SCSI host bus adapter, and select an unused SCSI ID for your tape drive. The factory default SCSI ID for this tape drive is 5, as shown in
Figure 3-1 . If the tape drive’s factory default SCSI ID is not already in use by another device
on the same SCSI bus, you do not need to change the SCSI ID.
68-pin high-density SCSI connectors
5
Figure 3-1.
Tabletop Tape Drive Rear Panel Layout
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: If the tabletop tape drive is attached to a narrow SCSI bus, only IDs 0 through 7 are valid. If it is a wide SCSI bus, then you can use IDs 0 through 15.
SCSI ID switch
On
Off
Power switch
Power cable connector
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To set the SCSI ID on the tabletop tape drive, use a small screwdriver or ballpoint pen to press the button above the SCSI ID display to select the next lower SCSI ID. Press the button below the SCSI ID display to select the next higher SCSI ID. Each time you press one of these buttons, the SCSI ID decreases or increases by one. Press the appropriate button until the desired SCSI ID appears on the switch display.
Press here to decrease
SCSI ID
Press here to increase
SCSI ID
Figure 3-2.
SCSI ID Selector Switch
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: If the tape drive is powered on when you change the SCSI ID, you must power the tape drive off and on again for the new SCSI ID to take effect.
3.2.3 Connecting the Cables
Follow these steps to connect the SCSI and power cables to your tape drive:
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: If the selected server or workstation does not already have an installed
SCSI host bus adapter, you will need to install one. For more information on SCSI host bus adapter requirements, see
“SCSI Requirements” on page 3-1
.
1.
Shut down the operating system and power down the server or workstation.
2.
Power off all attached peripheral devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices.
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Do not go to step 3 until you have completed steps 1 and 2.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to your tape drive or other devices.
3.
Select a SCSI cable with an open 68-pin, high-density connector.
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4.
Connect one end of the SCSI cable to one of the connectors on the rear panel of your tape drive, as shown in
. Either SCSI connector works equally well.
To next device
To SCSI host bus adapter
Figure 3-3.
Tape Drive SCSI and Power Cable Connections
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:
does not show a terminator because none of the three tape drives in the illustration are at the end of the SCSI bus.
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5.
Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on your SCSI host bus adapter, as shown in
or to the connector on the previous SCSI device on the SCSI bus.
Host bus adapter
SCSI cable
Figure 3-4.
Workstation SCSI Cable Connections
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: If the SCSI cable does not fit the connector on the SCSI host bus adapter, you either have an incompatible SCSI host bus adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter. Contact Quantum Corporation or your SCSI host bus adapter manufacturer for information.
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Terminating Your Tabletop Tape Drive
You must terminate the tape drive if it is the last physical device on the SCSI bus (at the end of the
SCSI chain). If another SCSI device is the last device on the SCSI bus, confirm that it is properly terminated and do not terminate your tape drive.
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: Regardless of which device terminates the SCSI bus, it must have power applied and be powered on for proper termination to occur.
To terminate your tape drive, press the terminator firmly into either of the two SCSI connectors on the rear panel of the tape drive. Secure it by tightening the screws until snug. See
for more information.
3-8
Terminator
(or cable to next
SCSI device)
Power cord
SCSI cable
(to computer or previous SCSI device)
Figure 3-5.
Back Panel Connections, Tabletop Tape Drive
Powering the Terminator
At least one device on the SCSI bus must supply terminator power (TERMPWR). The factory default for the tape drive is for TERMPWR to be enabled. Only an authorized service provider can disable the tape drive TERMPWR setting.
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: It is acceptable for more than one device on the SCSI bus to provide
TERMPWR
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3.2.4 Completing the Installation
1.
Secure all the SCSI cable connectors by tightening their screws until snug.
2.
Make sure the power switch on the rear panel of the tabletop tape drive is in the OFF position. See
for reference.
3.
Attach the female connector on the power cable to the power connector on the rear panel of the tape drive.
4.
Plug in the power cable to a nearby power outlet.
5.
Attach the power cables to the host server or workstation and all attached devices.
6.
Power on the tabletop tape drive and any other devices you powered off earlier.
7.
Power on the host server or workstation and allow its operating system to start.
8.
Check your tape drive to make sure it is working properly. See
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3.3
Installing Your Internal Tape Drive
This section contains step-by-step instructions for installing your DLT VS80 internal tape drive. Be sure to read through the entire section before beginning the installation.
3.3.1 Unpacking Your Internal Tape Drive
First, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack your tape drive.
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: If the room in which you are working differs from the temperature in which the tape drive was shipped or stored by 30 ºF (15 ºC) or more, let the tape drive acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least
12 hours before opening the shipping carton.
The first step is to unpack and inspect the tape drive for shipping damage. To do a thorough job, follow these steps:
1.
Inspect the shipping box for damage. If you notice any damage, report it to the shipping company immediately.
2.
Open the shipping box and remove the accessories.
3.
With the tape drive still in the shipping box, reach under and around the tape drive, carefully lift it out of the shipping box, and place it on the work surface, top facing up. Do not stand the tape drive on either end.
4.
Carefully remove the tape drive from the protective bag.
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: Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship your tape drive in the future. You must ship your tape drive in the original or equivalent packing materials to preserve your warranty.
If there is no damage to the tape drive, select a server or workstation to host your tape drive, then move on to the following installation steps.
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3.3.2 Configuring Your Internal Tape Drive
The following sections explain how to configure your internal tape drive.
Setting the SCSI ID
All SCSI devices that are attached to the server or workstation must have a unique SCSI ID. Check the
SCSI IDs on all other devices on the selected server or workstation, including the SCSI host bus adapter, and select an unused SCSI ID for your tape drive. The factory default SCSI ID is 5drive’s factory default SCSI ID is not being used, you do not need to change the SCSI ID.
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: If the tape drive is attached to a narrow SCSI bus, you can only use IDs 0 through 7. If it is a wide SCSI bus, then you can use IDs 0 through 15.
1.
Locate the SCSI ID jumpers on the rear panel of the tape drive as shown in
.
68-pin SCSI connector
Power connector
SCSI ID jumpers
Figure 3-6.
Back Panel Connections, Internal Tape Drive
2.
Use the supplied jumpers to set the desired SCSI ID, as shown in the following table:
Table 3-1.
Selecting the SCSI ID
SCSI ID
0 1 2 3 4
5 a
6
Jumper
Block
SCSI ID 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Jumper
Block
a. Factory default SCSI ID
7
15
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Terminating Your Internal Tape Drive
You must terminate the tape drive if:
•
It is the only SCSI device—other than the SCSI host bus adapter—on the selected server or workstation’s SCSI bus.
•
It is the last SCSI device on the selected server or workstation’s SCSI bus.
To terminate the tape drive, insert an active low-voltage differential (LVD) or multimode LVD/SE terminator into the connector on one end of the SCSI ribbon cable as shown in
. You can use
a cable-end terminator as shown in Figure 3-7
or an inline terminator, whichever is most convenient.
Continue with the rest of the installation as usual.
Terminator
SCSI cable
Figure 3-7.
Terminator Installation
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: If the SCSI cable that came with the SCSI host bus adapter already has a terminator built into it, do not use another terminator. An example of such a cable is shown in
Terminator
SCSI cable
(supplied with host bus adapter)
Figure 3-8.
SCSI Cable with Built-in Terminator
3.3.3 Installing Your Internal Tape Drive
In the final installation stages, you install your tape drive in the server or workstation and connect the
SCSI and power cables.
To install your internal tape drive, follow these steps:
1.
Shut down the operating system and power off the selected server or workstation.
2.
Power off all peripheral devices such as printers and other SCSI devices.
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Do not go to step 3 until you have completed steps 1 and 2.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the tape drive or other devices.
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3.
Remove the cover from the server or workstation as described in the server’s or workstation’s manuals. See
as an example.
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Figure 3-9.
Remove the Workstation Cover (example shown)
4.
Locate an available 5¼-inch drive bay and remove the front cover from the drive bay as described in the server or workstation’s manuals.
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Slide your tape drive into the open drive bay as shown in
.
Example of tower drive bay
Example of 2U enclosure drive bay
Figure 3-10.
Tape Drive Installation in an Open Drive Bay
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: Install an LVD/SE SCSI host bus adapter in the selected server or workstation now, if necessary. For more information on SCSI host bus adapter requirements, see
“SCSI Requirements” on page 3-1
.
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6.
Select a SCSI cable with an open 68-pin, high-density connector.
7.
Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the rear panel of your tape drive. The
SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection.
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: 1 If the SCSI cable does not fit the connector on your SCSI host bus adapter, you either have an incompatible SCSI host bus adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter. Contact your
Quantum sales representative or your SCSI host bus adapter manufacturer for information.
2 Refer to
“Terminating Your Internal Tape Drive” on page 3-12
to determine if you need to host bus adapter use an
LVD/SE terminator with the SCSI cable.
8.
Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI host bus adapter, aligning the colored stripe on the ribbon cable with pin 1 on the SCSI host bus adapter’s connector.
9.
Locate an available power cable in the host server or workstation and attach it to the power connector on the rear panel of the tape drive. The connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection.
SCSI cable
(shown with terminator installed)
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Figure 3-11.
SCSI and Power Cable Location (Internal Tape Drive)
Power cable
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10.
Secure the tape drive with the mounting screws provided, either in the sides or bottom of the tape
drive sled, as appropriate for the server or workstation chassis. See Figure 3-12 .
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Using a screw that is too short can result in inadequate clamping force. Using a screw that is too long can cause damage to the internal circuit cards. Please see the note following
for guidance.
Figure 3-12.
Securing the Internal Tape Drive in the Installation Bay
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: Some servers and workstations require mounting rails for internal devices. Contact the manufacturer for specific information, as the mounting rails have varying thicknesses. Consequently, if a different screw is required to mount the tape drive, use the following guidelines.
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To complete the installation, follow these steps:
1.
Replace the cover on the server or workstation.
2.
Attach the power cables to the server or workstation and all attached accessories.
3.
Power on the server or workstation and allow its operating system to start.
4.
Check your tape drive to make sure it is working properly by following the steps in
3.4
Testing Your Tape Drive
Every time you power on your tape drive, it conducts a power-on self-test (POST). This test ensures that the tape drive is working properly and is ready to use.
While POST is in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to see the progress and results of the test.
During POST, the following actions take place:
1.
The LEDs illuminate all at once and then turn off.
2.
The Ready (green) LED blinks during initialization and remains illuminated after POST.
3.
The tape drive emits a buzzing sound as the tape drive calibrates the read/write head’s position.
POST is complete only after the buzzing sound stops.
POST takes several seconds to complete, after which the tape drive is ready to use.
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: If POST does not work properly, refer to
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3.5
Troubleshooting Your Tape Drive
This section provides both general troubleshooting guidelines and an LED-specific problem/solution table to help you troubleshoot your tape drive.
3.5.1 General Troubleshooting Guidelines
If you have a problem when using the tape drive, first try to isolate the cause of the problem. For example, if you have just installed a new SCSI host bus adapter and the system will not start, the cause of the problem is likely to be the adapter.
When installing multiple items of hardware and software, install each item one at a time, restarting the system each time. Also, if you have installed multiple devices or software and then experience problems, remove or uninstall each in turn to establish which one is causing the problem.
Remember that the system recognizes devices during power on. If you swap or connect a product when the system is running, be sure to restart the system. Restarting the system resets devices and often resolves problems. It is good practice to restart after adding a driver or installing new firmware.
3.5.2 Troubleshooting the Tape Drive
provides troubleshooting information on errors indicated by front panel LEDs, including the following topics:
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None of the tape drive’s LEDs illuminate.
•
All of the LEDs on the front panel blink continually.
•
The host server or workstation does not recognize the tape drive.
•
There are fatal or non-fatal errors for which you cannot find the cause.
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If the LEDs on the front panel act differently than described in
“Testing Your Tape Drive” on page 3-18 , the tape drive is not working properly.
helps you troubleshoot problems with the tape drive:
Table 3-2.
Understanding Errors Indicated by Front Panel LEDs
Symptom
None of the tape drive’s
LEDs illuminate.
Problem
The tape drive is not receiving power.
All of the LEDs on the front panel blink continually.
An internal tape drive fault has occurred.
The host server or workstation does not recognize the tape drive.
The tape drive’s SCSI ID might not be unique.
The SCSI host bus adapter might be incorrectly configured.
The SCSI cable might be loose.
The SCSI terminator might be loose or missing.
Solution
Check the tape drive’s power cable. If you have a tabletop tape drive, check the power cable connections. Plug the power cable into a different power outlet.
•
Reset the tape drive by holding the Unload button down for six seconds or until all three
LEDs are illuminated. Release the Unload button when the reset process begins.
•
Power the tape drive off and then on again.
If it is an internal tape drive, shut down and power off the host server or workstation, then power it back on and allow it to go through its initialize process.
•
Call technical support if POST continues to fail.
Change the tape drive’s SCSI ID:
1.
Shut down and power off the host server or workstation.
2.
Power off the tape drive.
3.
Change the tape drive’s SCSI ID. Refer to
information on selecting the proper SCSI
ID.
4.
Power on the tape drive.
5.
Power on the host server or workstation.
Ensure that all devices on the SCSI bus are LVD or SE.
Check the SCSI host bus adapter configuration.
Refer to the SCSI host bus adapter manuals for instructions.
Check both ends of the SCSI cable, for both the tabletop and internal tape drives.
•
Tabletop tape drive: make sure the terminator is properly seated on the open
SCSI connector on the rear panel of the tape drive or on the last device on the SCSI bus.
•
Internal tape drive: make sure an LVD/SE terminator is in place on the end of the SCSI cable for the tape drive.
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Table 3-2.
Understanding Errors Indicated by Front Panel LEDs (Continued)
Symptom
The host server or workstation does not recognize the tape drive.
(continued...)
There are fatal or non-fatal errors for which you cannot find the cause.
Problem
The SCSI bus might be improperly terminated.
Solution
•
If your tape drive is the last or only device on the SCSI bus, make sure the tape drive is properly terminated.
•
If the tape drive is not the last or only device on the SCSI bus, check all of the SCSI cable connections and make sure the last device on each end of the SCSI bus is terminated and powered on.
Note: The SCSI host bus adapter must usually be terminated.
The SCSI terminator might not be at the end of the SCSI bus or more than two terminators might be present on the SCSI bus.
Make sure the terminators are placed only at each end of the SCSI bus—one at the host bus adapter and one on the last device on the bus, for both the internal and tabletop tape drives.
The SCSI host bus adapter might be in a defective expansion slot.
Move the SCSI host bus adapter to a different expansion slot.
The SCSI bus might be too long.
Make sure the total length of the SCSI bus does not exceed these ANSI SCSI standards:
•
19 feet (6 meters) for an SE bus
•
40 feet (12 meters) for an LVD SCSI bus with multiple devices
•
82 feet (25 meters) for an LVD SCSI bus with a single device
•
10 feet (3 meters) for a Fast SCSI-2 or Ultra
SCSI-1 bus.
The SCSI bus might be improperly terminated.
The AC power source may not be properly grounded
(tabletop tape drive only).
•
If the tape drive is the last or only device on the SCSI bus, make sure the tape drive is properly terminated. Make sure only the last device is terminated.
•
If the tape drive is not the last or only device on the SCSI bus, check all SCSI cable connections and make sure the last device on the SCSI bus is terminated and powered on.
•
Plug the tabletop tape drive’s power cable into a power outlet on the same circuit as the host server or workstation.
•
Plug the tabletop tape drive’s power cable into a different power outlet.
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