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IBM LTO3 External Tape Drive manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
IBM LTO3 User Manual (120 pages)
400/800GB
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 3.74 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety Information
7
General Safety Guidelines
9
Service
9
Power Cords and Power Adapters
9
Extension Cords and Related Devices
10
Plugs and Outlets
10
Batteries
10
Heat and Product Ventilation
11
CD and DVD Drive Safety
11
Safety and Environmental Notices
13
Danger Notices
13
Caution Notices
13
End of Life (EOL) Plan
14
About this Guide
15
Related Publications
15
Product Description
17
Front Panel of the Drive
18
Rear Panel of the SCSI Drive
19
Speed Matching and Channel Calibration
19
Sleep Mode
20
SCSI Attachment
20
Physical Characteristics of the SCSI Interface
20
Speed
20
Installing the Drive
21
Installation Overview
21
Unpack the Drive
21
Power off the Server/Enclosure
22
Set the SCSI ID
23
Setting the SCSI ID with Jumpers
23
Setting the SCSI ID with a SCSI ID Switch
23
Supplying TERMPOWER (SCSI Drive Only)
23
Mount the Drive into the Server/Enclosure
24
Connect and Test Power to the Drive
25
Connect the Internal SCSI Cable
25
Run Drive Diagnostics
25
Install Device Drivers
26
Connect the Enclosure's External SCSI Interface to the Server
26
Operating the Drive
27
Single-Character Display (SCD)
27
SCD Dot
27
Status Light
27
Unload Button
28
Inserting a Tape Cartridge
29
Removing a Tape Cartridge
30
MID-Tape Recovery
30
Cleaning the Drive Head
30
Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions
31
Entering Maintenance Mode
31
Function Code 0: Exit Maintenance Mode
32
Function Code 1: Run Drive Diagnostics
32
Function Code 2: Update Drive Firmware from FMR Tape
33
Function Code 3: Create FMR Tape
34
Function Code 4: Force a Drive Dump
34
Function Code 5: Copy Drive Dump
35
Function Code 6: Run SCSI Wrap Test
36
Function Code 7: Run RS-422 Wrap Test
36
Function Code 8: Unmake FMR Tape
37
Function Code 9: Display Error Code Log
38
Function Code A: Clear Error Code Log
38
Function Code C: Insert Cartridge into Tape Drive
38
Function Code E: Test Cartridge & Media
38
Function Code F: Fast Read/Write Test
39
Function Code H: Test Head
40
Function Code L: Load/Unload Test
41
Function Code P: Enable Post Error Reporting
42
Function Code U: Disable Post Error Reporting
42
Updating Firmware
42
Updating Firmware Using Tapetool
42
Updating Firmware through the SCSI Interface
42
Updating Firmware through the Library/Drive Interface
43
ITDT SCSI Firmware Update, Dump Retrieval and Library/Drive Test Tool
43
LTO-TDX: LTO SCSI and Fibre Drive Firmware Download & LTO Drive Dump Upload Tool
44
Updating the Firmware with an FMR Tape Cartridge
45
Using Ultrium Media
47
Cartridge Compatibility
47
Data Cartridge
48
Cleaning Cartridge
48
Bar Code Label
49
Write-Protect Switch
50
Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin
51
Disposing of Tape Cartridges
57
Ordering Media Supplies
57
Resolving Problems
59
Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages
60
Error Codes and Messages
61
Obtaining a Drive Dump
65
Viewing the Drive Error Log
65
Resolving Problems Reported by the Server
66
Resolving Media-Related Problems
68
Servicing the Drive
68
Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge
68
Appendix A. Tapealert Flags
81
Appendix B. Specifications
85
Physical Specifications
85
Power Specifications
85
Environmental Specifications
85
Other Specifications
86
Appendix C. Service and Support
87
Online Technical Support
87
Telephone Technical Support
87
Appendix D. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004
89
Part 1 - General Terms
89
Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms
92
Part 3 - Warranty Information
103
Warranty Period
103
Types of Warranty Service
103
Worldwide Telephone List
104
Appendix E. Guarantee Supplement for Mexico
111
Notices
113
Trademarks
114
Electronic Emission Notices
114
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
114
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