Seagate STT8000A manual Installation, Introduction, Before you begin, Handling guidelines

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InstallationChapter 3

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Installation

Introduction

This chapter explains how to install the STT8000A. The following paragraphs briefly outline the organization of this chapter.

∙The following section, Before you begin contains general information that you should read before you begin the installation.

∙Setting jumpers shows the master/slave jumpers and describes their uses.

∙Installing the drive explains how to mount the internal drive unit.

Before you begin

Handling guidelines

Because the drive unit can be damaged by electrostatic discharge, an electrostatic grounding strap is recommended. This strap prevents an electrostatic discharge from damaging the electronic components on or in the drive unit

If you do not have an electrostatic grounding strap, perform the installation at a static-safe workstation. If one is not available, follow these guidelines as you install the drive unit:

∙Work in an uncarpeted area.

∙To protect the drive from static electricity, DO NOT remove the drive from its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.

∙Before you remove the drive from the anti-static bag, touch a metal or grounded surface to discharge any static electricity buildup from your body.

Caution: If you touch static-sensitive parts of the drive (such as the printed circuit board) electronic components may be damaged.

∙Hold the drive by the edges only. Avoid direct contact with any printed circuit board.

∙Lay the drive only on top of its anti-static bag or return the drive to its bag when you need to lay the drive down.

Caution: If you substitute an ATAPI adapter card or longer cables, or if you chain the tape drive to an existing ATAPI adapter or peripheral, the compatibility and/or operation of the tape subsystem may be seriously affected.

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Contents STT8000A Atapi Minicartridge Drive Product Manual Page FCC Notice Important Information About This Manual Table of Contents Atapi interface Tape format Glossary Acronyms and measurements Drive overview IntroductionSTT8000A internal drive without mounting brackets Features Minicartridge technology overview Typical system configurationsReferences Flash EepromSoftware Chapter Title Description About this manualOverview SpecificationsPhysical specifications STT8000A 3.5-Inch mount general dimensions Specification Measurement Power specificationsFeature Specification Performance specificationsEnvironmental requirements Specification Operational Non-operationalMean-Time-To-Repair ReliabilityMean-Time-Between Failures Tape capacities and formats Recommended tapesTUV & IEC-RHEINLAND Regulatory complianceHandling guidelines InstallationIntroduction Before you beginJumper block and jumper settings Setting jumpersAligning the drive in the computer Installing the driveMounting dimensions Mounting holes on internal drive without mounting brackets Pin Assignment Description Source ATA-2 Interface pin assignmentsREQ Chapter Installation Front panel LED Drive operation and maintenanceLoading and unloading cartridges Using Travan cartridgesTravan cartridge write-protect switch-locked position Setting the write-protect switchLoading revised firmware via Seagate firmware cartridge Caring for the drive Care and maintenance of the drive and cartridgesCaring for tape cartridges Capstan Tape Head Troubleshooting Chapter ATA-2 Interface ATA-2 SignalsAtapi interface Abrt ATA registersBits Mnemonic Description Previous Cmd Int Reason Supported ATA CommandsFeature Number Set Feature Commands Atapi Identify Device A1h Atapi Packet Command A0h DSC Atapi interfaceErase command Bit Byte Inquiry commandLoad/Unload command Locate command Log Select command Log Sense command Following table presents the Error Counter Page layout Error Counter Page ReadFollowing table presents the Tape Capacity Page layout Tape Capacity Page CodeMode Select command Code Description Mode Sense commandMode Block Descriptor Mode Parameter HeaderMode Capabilities and Mechanical Status Mode Medium PartitionMode Tape Parameters Read command Following table describes the Read Position layout Read Position commandChapter Atapi Interface Request Sense command Following table describes the Request Sense layout Rewind command Space command Test Unit Ready command Write command Write Filemark command Write Buffer download microcode command Track positions Tape formatTape partitioning Frames Track numberingTrack format General track layout Blocks Tape reference servo patternRandomization Write equalizationChapter Tape format Theory of operations Block diagramChassis Capstan drive motor assemblyMechanics Cartridge load mechanismHead design Sensors and switchesControl circuits Travan minicartridge Media-Travan minicartridgesGlossary Appendix a Glossary Glossary Appendix a Glossary Acronyms and abbreviations Acronyms and measurementsLSI Measure Meaning Units of measurementAppendix B Acronyms and Measurements