Quantum LTO-3 manual 6UNIX Settings

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Chapter 6

6UNIX Settings

This chapter describes how to configure various UNIX systems to recognize and obtain optimal performance from the LTO-3 Tape Drive.

The topics covered in this chapter are:

A Word About SCSI Controllers

Configuring for the DEC/Compaq UNIX Environment

Configuring for the Sun Environment (Solaris 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 7, 8, and 9)

Configuring for the IBM AIX Environment (AIX Version 4.1.x and later) on page 58

Configuring for SCO Open Server 5.0.x on page 59

Configuring for Linux on page 61

Configuring for SGI Irix on page 63

Configuring for HP-UX 11.0 on page 64

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Contents 72 Copyright Statement Contents Chapter Operation Chapter Specifications Chapter Troubleshooting Guide Figures Figures Viii Tables Tables Audience PrefacePurpose Organization DocumentNotational Conventions Contacts SCSI-2 SpecificationRelated DocumentsQuantum Home Technical PublicationsCustomer Support Overview 1Overview, Unpacking Instructions and Quick StartFeatures Drive ConfigurationsUnpacking and Inspection Start Quick Start GuideInternal LTO-3 Tape Drive QuickDesktop LTO-3 Internal Tape Drive Guidelines and CautionsLTO-3 Tape Drive User’s Guide Drive Installation Instructions 2InstallationConfiguring an Installing an Internal LTO-3 Tape DriveLVD Drive Jumpers Jumper SettingsTerminator Power Acceptable Mounting Orientations Mounting Internal LTO-3 Tape DriveInternal LTO-3 Tape Drive Mounting Dimensions ADI Fixed Board ConnectorADI Free Cable ConnectorADI Free Cable Connector Rear View of the Internal LTO-3 Tape drive Pin Number Description Connecting a Serial Cable for Tape LibrariesConnection Name Type Driven By Connection Definition Connecting a Power Cable Installing the LTO Driver Installing a Desktop LTO-3 Tape DriveInstallation Installing a Desktop LTO-3 Tape Drive Scsi Termination Examples for the Desktop LTO-3 Tape Drive Commercial backup application software Installation Installing a Desktop LTO-3 Tape Drive 3Operation Shows a view of the LTO-3 front-panel display Understanding the Front Panel DisplayEOT Blink CodesLoading a Cartridge Unloading a Cartridge Using LTO CartridgesWrite-protecting a Cartridge Maintenance Drive MaintenanceCartridge Care Operation Drive Maintenance Parking the Drive for Shipping Using the Load/ Unload Button to Park the DriveTrack Layout 4TheoryShows the layout of data on an LTO tape Data Buffer Recording MethodData Integrity C1 ECC Data Compression FaultsServo-tracking Data Compression Considerations Compression Intelligent DataTheory Data Compression 5Specifications Physical Specifications Shows the dimensions of the internal LTO-3 Tape Drive Specification +12 VDC + 5VDC Power SpecificationsSpecification Value Drive Performance SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements Specification Operational Non-operationalInjected Noise ReliabilityMean Time Between Failures Specification DescriptionEnvironmental LTO Cartridge SpecificationsMean Time to ReplaceReliability Regulatory ComplianceIecee Country Regulatory Organization Compliant toPREDOM-OBR Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment LTO-3 Tape Drive User’s Guide 6UNIX Settings Word About Scsi Controllers Configuring for the DEC/Compaq Unix EnvironmentTargets Finding CurrentDevice File st.conf ConfiguringTypes ControllersLTO-3 Tape Drive User’s Guide Using Smit Configuring LTO-3 Tape DrivesFinding Existing This command produces output similar to Configuring for SCO Open ServerConfiguring the LTO-3 Tape Drive with mkdev Finding Existing Scsi Controllers Devices Configuring for LinuxYou may see output similar to For Irix 6.4/6.5 Configuring for SGI IrixConfiguration Configuring for HP-UXHardware/Driver Unix Settings Configuring for HP-UX Unix Settings Configuring for HP-UX Installation Best Practices 7Troubleshooting GuideDo Not Troubleshooting Suggestions Desktop tape drive Internal tape driveWindows Operating System Tape will not Load into Tape Drive Problems with Tape Drive and Cartridge Red Hat LinuxTroubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Suggestions Tape will not Eject from the Drive Backup Failures OVERWRITTEN. ALL Previously Written Data on the Tape will Miscellaneous TapeAlert Messages Tape is Write ProtectedLTO-3 Tape Drive User’s Guide Slow Backups Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Suggestions Index Intelligent 37 Data integrity Scsi ID Tape drive not recognized by operating system or application