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- Page 1 StorageWorks by Compaq SDLT Tape Drive Reference Guide Part Number: 201412-002 Second Edition (May 2002) This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades.
- Page 2 Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Compaq Technical Support ........ - Page 4 Compaq-approved Cartridges........
- Page 5 Assembling the SDLT Drive ..........D–8 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide...
- Page 6 Using Media Previously Written in SLDT 160 Format ..... E–2 Using Media Previously Written in SDLT 110 Format ..... E–3 Index StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide...
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Page 7: About This Guide
(UNIX, AIX, Solaris): Save the file in the character is displayed). Names /home/newuser/practice directory. • Dialog Box To back up files, click the Backup Now button. Names In the Save As dialog box, choose the drive then the folder. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... - Page 8 To compare documents, choose: Sequences angle bracket (>) Tools > Documents > Compare. between items. Menu items are displayed as shown on screen. URLs Sans serif font. For update notices, visit: http://www.compaq.com/products/updates viii StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide...
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Page 9: Symbols In Text
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to qualified personnel. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... -
Page 10: Important Safety Information
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling. Important Safety Information Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document provided. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... -
Page 11: Getting Help
• Operating system type and revision level • Detailed, specific questions Compaq Website The Compaq website has the latest information on this product as well as the latest drivers. Access the Compaq website at: From this http://www.compaq.com/storage. website, select SANworks. -
Page 12: Introducing The Sdlt Drive
Data compression Overview The StorageWorks SDLT tape drive by Compaq is a high-capacity, high-performance streaming tape drive designed for use with Compaq ProLiant servers, Compaq AlphaServers and OpenSAN storage systems. The tape drive uses Laser Guided Magnetic Recording (LGMR) technology to maximize the amount of data that can be stored on a tape. -
Page 13: Compaq Native Drivers Cd
Introducing the SDLT Drive Figure 1–1: Compaq SDLT drive Compaq Native Drivers CD The Compaq Native Drivers CD, included in the SDLT drive kit, contains the latest Compaq drivers for Compaq tape drives. System Requirements See Table 1–1 for the recommended controller interfaces that can be used with the SDLT drive. -
Page 14: Data Compression
IMPORTANT: Capacity may vary based upon actual stored data. Data transfer rates can vary depending on actual data, media condition, and system and controller capabilities. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide 1–3... -
Page 15: Operating System Device Drivers
Caldera Open UNIX • Caldera OpenServer www.compaq.com For an updated list of supported operating systems, refer to: Device Drivers Device drivers for Intel-based systems are located on the Compaq Native Drivers CD. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide 2–1... -
Page 16: Installing Drivers On Windows Nt 4.0
7. In the New SCSI Tape Device Found dialog box, click OK. 8. In the Tape Devices dialog box, click OK. This step completes the driver installation. Remove the CD and restart your system. 2–2 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... -
Page 17: Installing Drivers On Windows 2000
“other device” category under the ? icon. After the correct driver is installed the device will be correctly displayed in the tape drives category. To install the Compaq SDLT Tape Driver, select the tape drive under device manager and do the following: 1. -
Page 18: Novell Netware
(NSSD) for driver installation instructions. Be sure to load the appropriate drivers in accordance with the Compaq controller being used. There are additional driver considerations if you want to use applications requiring the Advanced SCSI Programming Interface (ASPI) support. For more information, see the “ASPI Support”... -
Page 19: Compaq Tru64 Unix
Operating System Device Drivers Compaq Tru64 UNIX The Compaq Tru64 UNIX operating system uses Dynamic Device Recognition (DDR) which allows the operating system to recognize the SDLT drive. If the Tru64 UNIX system does not have a DDR entry to identify the SDLT drive, the system defaults to a generic SCSI device and to the default settings of the tape drive. -
Page 20: Example 2
OpenVMS INITIALIZE and MOUNT commands. (See these two commands using Open VMS help from the $ prompt). The format for the INITIALIZE command is: INITIALIZE /MEDIA_FORMAT /MEDIA_FORMAT=[NO]COMPACTION 2–6 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... -
Page 21: Example 1
This MOUNT command attempts a Files-11 mount of a tape labeled BOOKS with data compaction and record blocking enabled. Because the tape was initialized with compaction disabled, the MOUNT qualifier /MEDIA_FORMAT=COMPACTION has no effect. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide 2–7... -
Page 22: Red Hat Linux
Typical Native OS commands are as follows: • Tar Write: tar cvf /dev/st0 ./largefile • Tar Read: tar xvf /dev/st0 • DD Write: dd if=./largefile of=/dev/st0 bs=512 • DD Read: dd if=/dev/st0 of=./largefile bs=512 2–8 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... -
Page 23: Caldera Unixware
Rewind Tape: tapecntl -w /dev/rmt/ctape1 • Tar Write: tar cvf /dev/rmt/ctape1 ./largefile • Tar Read: tar xvf /dev/rmt/ctape1 • DD Write: dd if=./largefile of=/dev/rmt/ctape1 bs=512 • DD Read: dd if=/dev/rmt/ctape1 of=./largefile bs=512 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide 2–9... -
Page 24: Caldera Open Unix
Rewind Tape: tapecntl -w /dev/rmt/ctape1 • Tar Write: tar cvf /dev/rmt/ctape1 ./largefile • Tar Read: tar xvf /dev/rmt/ctape1 • DD Write: dd if=./largefile of=/dev/rmt/ctape1 bs=512 • DD Read: dd if=/dev/rmt/ctape1 of=./largefile bs=512 2–10 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... -
Page 25: Caldera Openserver
Caldera OpenServer Caldera OpenServer provides native drive recognition. Supplemental drivers are not required. The operating system defaults to a generic SCSI device and to the default settings of the tape drive. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide 2–11... -
Page 26: Operating The Sdlt Drive
SDLT 160/320 Media Compatibility SDLT Tape 1 SDLT Tape 1 DLT Tape IV (Read only) DLT Tape IV (Read only) DLT Tape I: TRS13 DLT Tape I (Read Only) Model (Read Only) StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide 3–1... -
Page 27: Loading A Cartridge
When the cartridge is at the beginning of tape (BOT) marker, the green indicator is illuminated. The cartridge is now ready for use. CAUTION: If reusing a prerecorded cartridge and writing from BOT, all prerecorded data is lost. 3–2 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... -
Page 28: Unloading A Cartridge
To unload a cartridge, press the Eject button or issue an eject command in the software application. Front Panel Indicators and Buttons Figure 3–2: Identifying the SDLT 110/220 front panel indicators StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide 3–3... - Page 29 Density change is pending Green Blinking Drive is becoming ready Drive is ready Amber Drive needs attention Table 3–4 shows the front panel button. Table 3–4: Front Panel Button Control Button Description Eject button 3–4 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide...
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Page 30: Write-Protecting A Cartridge
Moving the cartridge write-protect switch to the left while the cartridge is in the SDLT drive, illuminates the red indicator immediately. If the drive is writing to the cartridge, write-protect does not begin until the current write command completes. Figure 3–4: Cartridge with write-protect switch StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide 3–5... -
Page 31: Cartridge Handling And Storage
1. The tape leader should be in the position shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3–5: Checking the tape leader 3–6 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... - Page 32 Cartridges should always be stored in their polypropylene case and positioned on their edge so that the axis of the tape supply reel is parallel to the surface upon which the cartridge rests. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide 3–7...
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Page 33: Troubleshooting The Sdlt Drive
Check the SCSI adapter SCSI adapter might be installation and ID incorrect. assignment. The SCSI signal cable Make sure the might be loose. connector on each end of the cable is seated. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide 4–1... - Page 34 (sixteen for a wide bus), including the SCSI controller. The SDLT drive does The SDLT drive has no With the SDLT power not power up power. switch off, check the SDLT power connections. 4–2 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide...
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Page 35: Upgrading Firmware On The Sdlt Drive
The firmware on a SDLT drive can be upgraded by the following methods: • Using TSMC • Using UNIX scu Utility • Using a Field Upgrade Tape • Using a Cartridge StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide 4–3... -
Page 36: Upgrading Firmware Using Tsmc
The SDLT drive allows the firmware to be upgraded by using TSMC on Intel based systems running Windows NT or Windows 2000. TSMC is available for download from the Compaq website. Once TSMC has been installed on your server, follow these steps to upgrade the tape drive firmware: 1. -
Page 37: Upgrading Firmware Using Unix Scu Utility
1. Check the Compaq website at for the current firmware revision and copy the code image from the website or ftp.compaq.com website to the working directory on the UNIX host. Make a note of the image filename. 2. Wait for pending activity on the tape drive to complete then unload the cartridge from the drive. -
Page 38: Upgrading Firmware Using A Field Upgrade Tape
At the time this guide was written, the Field Upgrade Tape (FUP) method was the most practical way to upgrade the firmware in any SDLT drive when connected to an OpenVMS system. To upgrade one or more SDLT drives at an OpenVMS site, go to the Compaq website www.compaq.com for the latest upgrade recommendations. - Page 39 The tape drive's flash EEPROM memory is also automatically updated with the new firmware image. The red indicator flashes again during the controller firmware update. 4. Wait until the green indicator is illuminated. 5. Remove the firmware cartridge. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide 4–7...
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Page 40: A Regulatory Agency Notices
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your product has been assigned a unique Compaq series number. The series number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information. -
Page 41: Class A Equipment
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. A–2... -
Page 42: Declaration Of Conformity For Products Marked With The Fcc Logo
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide A–3... -
Page 43: European Union Notice
EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11) - Electromagnetic Immunity • EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2) - Power Line Harmonics • EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3) - Power Line Flicker • EN 60950 (IEC 60950) - Product Safety Japanese Notice A–4 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... -
Page 44: Taiwanese Notice
Regulatory Agency Notices Taiwanese Notice StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide A–5... -
Page 45: B Electrostatic Discharge
Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers. • Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry. • Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide B–1... -
Page 46: Grounding Methods
If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized Compaq reseller install the part. NOTE: For more information on static electricity, or for assistance with product installation, contact your authorized Compaq reseller. B–2 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... -
Page 47: Dimensions And Weight
6.9 in Depth 212.1 mm 8.36 in 325.12 mm 12.8 in Weight 2.4 kg 5.30 lbs 6.35 kg 14.0 lbs Altitude Table C–2: Altitude Action Feet Operating -500 to 30,000 feet StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide C–1... - Page 48 F to 104 Maximum wet bulb temperature ° = 25 Power Requirements Table C–5: Power Requirements - Internal Drive Current Voltage Typical Maximum +5 V (+/-5%) 3.73 A 6.30 A bus* C–2 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide...
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Page 49: Air-Cooling Requirement
100 to 240 VAC 46 W Air-Cooling Requirement Table C–7: Air-Cooling Requirement Ambient Air flow velocity of 125 linear feet per minute temperature NOTE: Air flow is measured directly in front of the bezel. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide C–3... -
Page 50: D Removing A Cartridge Manually
— Removing the left guide — Disconnecting the leader pin from the cartridge buckle — Removing the cartridge • Assembling the SDLT drive Tools • Torx T8 screwdriver (combination electric/manual optional) • Tweezers StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide D–1... -
Page 51: Preparing The Sdlt Drive
Disassembling the SDLT Drive The following procedures describe how to remove components of the drive to access the cartridge when it is inside the drive. D–2 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... -
Page 52: Removing The Bezel
2 which secure it to the drive cover 1 (see Figure D-1). There are seven locking tabs which secure the bezel to the drive cover. Figure D–1: Removing the Bezel StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide D–3... -
Page 53: Removing The Cover
To remove the cover, remove all the screws 1 with a Torx T8 screwdriver and lift the cover upward (see Figure D-2). Figure D–2: Removing the cover D–4 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... -
Page 54: Rewinding The Tape Into The Cartridge
CAUTION: Do not place the SDLT drive upside down when the cover is removed. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide D–5... -
Page 55: Removing The Left Guide
The left guide has a flex circuit attached which goes below the tape deck. Lay the left guide 3 flat (as shown in Figure D-4), leaving the cartridge in the drive. Figure D–4: Removing the left guide D–6 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... -
Page 56: Disconnecting The Leader Pin From Cartridge Buckle
To disconnect the leader pin from the cartridge buckle 1, use a pair of tweezers. Then place the leader pin in the hooks of the buckler (see Figure D-5 for the buckler location). Figure D–5: Disconnecting the leader pin from the cartridge buckle StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide D–7... -
Page 57: Removing The Cartridge
5 in-lbs. NOTE: Document the original defect symptoms and be sure to note that the drive has been disassembled in the field to recover a tape. D–8 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... -
Page 58: E Density Select
To specify a device, select the SDLT 160/320 tape drive from the Device drop-down list box. The full name of the device displays in the message bar at the bottom of the Density Select window. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide E–1... -
Page 59: Selecting A Density
The 110 LED blinks to indicate that a request has been made for media to be written in a different format. NOTE: You cannot write multiple formats to the same Super DLTtape I data cartrdige. E–2 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide... -
Page 60: Using Media Previously Written In Sdlt 110 Format
The 110 LED blinks to indicate that a request has been made for media to be written in a different format. NOTE: You cannot write multiple formats to the same Super DLTtape I data cartrdige. StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide E–3... -
Page 61: Index
Compaq-approved cartridges 3–1 factory default setting 1–3 Computer Associates ARCserve 2–4 native data transfer rate 1–3 control button 3–4 native formatted capacity 1–3 controller recommendations 1–3 data transfer rate variations 1–3 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide Index–1... - Page 62 4–6 MOUNT command in OpenVMS 2–6 2–7 MR 1–1 getting help xi Compaq technical support xi named keys, convention defined vii Compaq website xi NetWare Peripheral Architecture 2–4 Note, defined ix Index–2 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide...
- Page 63 Warning Microsoft Windows NT 2–1 symbol and definition ix Novell NetWare 2–1 websites OpenVMS 2–1 Compaq storage xi Compaq technical support xi what to do if there is a problem 4–1 StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide Index–3...