IBM HH LTO manual Appendix A. Maintenance, Caring for tape cartridges, Cleaning cartridges

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Appendix A. Maintenance

You need to perform regular maintenance on your 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive. This section explains how to care for the tape cartridges and how to clean the drive head.

Caring for tape cartridges

The following points are guidelines for storing and using the cartridges:

vDo not open the tape access door of the cartridge or touch the tape itself.

vKeep your cartridges away from sources of electromagnetic fields, such as telephones, dictation equipment, mechanical or printing calculators, motors, and bulk erasers. Do not place the cartridges on the computer monitor or on the base unit of the computer.

vKeep cartridges away from direct sunlight and heat sources, such as radiators or warm air ducts.

vKeep cartridges free of moisture. Do not wet or submerge cartridges in any liquid.

vDo not expose cartridges to temperature extremes.

Cleaning cartridges

You must use Ultrium cleaning cartridges with Ultrium tape drives, as other cleaning cartridges will not load and run. A cleaning cartridge is supplied with each tape drive and should only be used when the ‘Use Cleaning Cartridge’ amber LED is flashing. Insert the cleaning cartridge and 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 amber ‘Use Cleaning Cartridge’ LED will light solidly and the green ‘Ready‘ LED will flash.

Each cleaning cartridge can be used up to 15 times. If the cleaning cartridge is ejected immediately with the ‘Tape Error‘ LED on, it has expired. New cleaning cartridges are available from your supplier, and can be ordered following the insert-card instructions that come with the cleaning cartridge.

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Page Contents Iv 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive User’s Guide Safety Read first Vi 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive User’s Guide About this book Part 1 Installation and maintenance guideRegistering your option Part 2 AppendixesViii 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive User’s Guide Installation and user’s guide Product descriptionSoftware description Installing the drive Installation requirementsInstalling the drive in IBM servers General installation instructionsSetting the Scsi ID Preparing for installationMounting the drive Attaching cables Completing the installationUpdating the configuration Using the driveInstalling backup and restore software Turning on the deviceLoading tape cartridges Front Panel LEDsEmergency unload Unloading tape cartridgesSetting write protection on the cartridge Resetting the drivePacking the drive for shipping 10 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive User’s Guide Appendix A. Maintenance Cleaning cartridgesCaring for tape cartridges 12 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive User’s Guide Tape drive cleaning Environmental issuesAppendix B. Tape handling Tape handling and storage14 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive User’s Guide Physical specifications Appendix C. Product specifications16 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive User’s Guide Computer does not restart after installation Appendix D. TroubleshootingUnderstanding LEDs Post-installation troubleshootingFault diagnosis 20 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive User’s Guide Appendix E. Help and service information Online technical supportTelephone technical support HelpCenter Phone List Appendix F. Product warranty and notices Warranty StatementsIBM Warranty for Machines Extent of Warranty Items Not Covered by WarrantyWarranty Service Limitation of Liability Production Status26 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive User’s Guide Warranties of ANY Kind 28 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive User’s Guide Following terms apply to all Emea countries Part 2 Worldwide Country-Unique TermsFollowing terms apply to the country specified Appendix F. Product warranty and notices North America Federal Communications Commission FCC statement TrademarksAvis de conformite a la reglementation d’Industrie Canada Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementDeutsche EMV-Direktive electromagnetische Verträglichkeit European Union emission directiveUnion Européenne Directive Conformité électromagnétique Unione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad électromagnéticaUnion Europea Normativa EMC 36 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive User’s Guide Page Part Number 24P2397

HH LTO specifications

IBM's Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology has become a cornerstone of data storage solutions, providing organizations with a reliable, cost-effective means to manage the vast amounts of data generated in today’s digital age. The IBM HH LTO, specifically referring to the Half-Height Linear Tape Open drives, brings together advanced features and technologies tailored to meet the needs of modern enterprises.

One of the main features of the IBM HH LTO drives is their impressive storage capacity. The latest LTO generation can store up to 18 TB of uncompressed data per cartridge, and with data compression, that number can effectively double to 36 TB. This high capacity allows organizations to store large datasets efficiently without needing to invest heavily in multiple storage media.

In terms of performance, IBM HH LTO drives are engineered for speed. With transfer rates that can reach up to 400 MB/s uncompressed and 800 MB/s compressed, these drives ensure that data backups and retrievals are swift and efficient. This boosts operational productivity, allowing IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than data management tasks.

Technologically, the IBM HH LTO utilizes advanced error correction and data integrity features. The integration of features such as Linear Tape File System (LTFS) simplifies data management by providing file-system-like access to tape data. This makes it easier for users to manage and retrieve specific files without the need to work through a cumbersome backup system.

Another characteristic that stands out is the drive's environmental sustainability. IBM LTO technology focuses on energy efficiency and lower total cost of ownership, making it an eco-friendly option for data archiving. The drives consume less power in standby modes, which aligns with enterprises’ growing sustainability goals.

Moreover, IBM's commitment to innovation is evident through its ongoing development of future LTO generations that are expected to enhance capacity, performance, and more advanced features, ensuring that businesses can continue to rely on LTO technology as their data storage needs evolve.

Overall, the IBM HH LTO drives embody a blend of high capacity, speed, reliability, and sustainability, making them an ideal choice for organizations looking to optimize their data storage strategy while preparing for future growth.
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