Tandberg Data VXA-320 (VXA-3) manual Monitoring the Leds, Service Notification

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CHAPTER 3 OPERATION

MONITORING THE LEDS

The VXA-320 tape drive uses four LEDs to indicate its operational status, as shown in Table 3-1.

Note: The LEDs are numbered 1 through 4 from left to right.

Table 3-1 LED states

Operation

LED Pattern

LED #1

LED #2

LED #3

LED #4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operational Conditions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power-on self-test

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEDs illuminate sequentiallya

 

No tape loaded

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Off

Off

Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interface activity; (LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Off

Off

Flashing

4 may flash with other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LED operations)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape loading or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Flashing

Off

Off

unloading

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape ready; idle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Green

Off

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reading

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Off

Green

Flashing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Writing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amber or

 

Off or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Amber

Flashing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greenb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Space forward

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Off

Flashing

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Space reverse or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing

Off

Off

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rewinding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaning in process

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing

Off

Flashing

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Notification

Cleaning required

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

Flashing

 

Off

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaning tape used up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

Flashing

 

Off

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green/Amber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recoverable errorc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amber

 

Green

 

Amber

Off or Green

Unrecoverable errorc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amber

 

Off

 

Amber

Off or Green

Factory service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing Green or Amber

 

Flashing Red

requiredd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PRODUCT MANUAL

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Contents Product Manual VXA-320 VXA-3 Tape Drive433689-01 III To obtain general information To order supplies and accessoriesTo return equipment for service RMA Request To obtain technical supportOperation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and service HOW to USE this ManualFirst-time installation Specifications, standards, and termsRelated Publications VXA-320 PublicationsStandards Publications Conventions Used in this ManualContents Service and Maintenance Glossary Index 433689-01 Figures Xii 21Shipping carton weights and dimensions 1Service Notification error recovery procedures1LED states Xiv Tape Drive Models and Interfaces FeaturesData storage Components Front Panel ComponentsBack Panel Components Internal Tape Drive Scsi ID Jumper Block Scsi model only Used to set the Scsi IDBack Panel Components External Tape Drive 5External tape drive back-panel componentsTape Drive Labels 6Top-panel label Scsi tape drive433689-01 Installing the Tape Drive InstallationUnpacking the Tape Drive Installing the Internal Scsi Tape Drive Before You BeginSet the Scsi ID and connect the Scsi cable Tape drive2SCSI ID settings Pin 433689-01 5Screw mounting configurations internal model Side mountingInstalling the External Scsi Tape Drive 6External Scsi tape drive back-panel componentsInstall the Tape Drive 7Terminating the Scsi bus external model Checking the Installation Integrating the Tape Drive Application instructs you to do soOperation 1Internal tape drive front-panel componentsService Notification Monitoring the LedsBroken tape Flashing Off Green Format recoverye OffBoot Block Modeg Tape pathfLoading a Cartridge Using Vxatape CartridgesSetting the WRITE-PROTECT Switch Unloading a CartridgeDetermining When to Clean the Tape Drive Cleaning the Tape DriveStoring the Cartridges Other cleaning methods may void the tape drive’s warranty Resetting the Tape DriveUsing a Cleaning Cartridge LED 2 flashes green and amberResolving Problems TroubleshootingTape Drive will not Accept a Cartridge LED 4 is Flashing Orange Tape Drive will not Eject a Cartridge Service Notification LED Code Appears Suggested Recovery ProcedureBackup Application is Reporting AN Error Failure to communicate with the tape driveBackup Application configuration issues Failure by the tape drive to write or read dataGetting Started Important First Step Troubleshooting with VxatoolUpdating Firmware Capturing a Diagnostic LOG Performing a WRITE/READ TestVXA-320 Tape Drive Information Gathering Troubleshooting Information for Technical SupportScsi BUS Information Tape Drive Diagnostic Information Backup Application InformationOperating System Information 433689-01 Returning the Tape Drive for Service Service and MaintenanceSite atvprovides more information Obtaining a Diagnostic Listing Upgrading FirmwareCommunication Interface Command Protocol Communication Interface Versus Command ProtocolScsi BUS Phases Scsi Communication InterfaceScsi Message System Message Hex DescriptionScsi Interface Requirements Scsi Cable Requirements Specification RequirementTerminator power Internal Tape Drive+ACK Scsi Connector Requirements+ATN +MSGExternal Tape Drive Connector typeScsi Terminator Requirements Maximum length a Meters 39 feet bScsi Command Protocol Command SETReceive Sense Keys Status BytesStatus byte Hex Description Sense key Hex DescriptionBlank tape during a read, space, or locate operation Drive during Command or Data Out phaseData cartridge. The write operation is not performed Aborted433689-01 Specifications Data CapacitiesRead and Write Specifications Performance SpecificationsData Transfer Rates Reliability Specifications Tape Speed and Access TimeSize and Weight Specification Internal Tape Drive External Tape DrivePower Connector Pin Assignments Power SpecificationsPin Assignment Power Consumption Power average Power ConsumptionPower +5 Volts +12 Volts DC VoltagesPower Supply Acoustic NoiseInternal Tape Drive Operating Temperature and Humidity Environmental SpecificationsEnvironmental Conditions for the Tape Drive Point Temperatures Humidity External Tape Drive Operating Temperature and Humidity Particulate Contamination Limits Shock SpecificationsAir Flow/Cooling Requirements Particle Size Number of ParticlesVibration applied during shipping in original packaging Vibration SpecificationsSpecification Swept sine applied during non-operationcand operatingdShipping Cartons Packaging and Shipping SpecificationsCarton Weight Dimensions Single Pack Multipack 10 Internal Tape DrivesPackaging Materials Safety and Regulatory ComplianceTUV Product Service Underwriters LaboratoryUnited States FCC Declaration of Conformity Canadian VerificationAustralia and NEW Zealand European CommunityJapan TaiwanGlossary 433689-01 Glossary 433689-01 Glossary 433689-01 Index FCC52 to 56 to Scsi ID 56 to Index Product Manual

VXA-320 (VXA-3) specifications

Tandberg Data VXA-320 (VXA-3) is a sophisticated backup solution designed for businesses seeking reliable data storage and backup capabilities. It is part of the renowned VXA series, heralded for its innovative approach to data archiving and its robust performance in diverse operating environments.

One of the standout features of the VXA-320 is its impressive data transfer rate, which reaches up to 36 GB per hour. This capability significantly enhances backup speed, making it a suitable choice for organizations with extensive data storage needs. The device supports a native capacity of 160 GB per cartridge, which can be expanded to 320 GB when data is compressed. This dual-layer cartridge system ensures that users can efficiently manage large volumes of data without constantly needing to interchange tapes.

The VXA-320 employs the unique VXA tape format, characterized by its advanced error correction and data integrity features. This format minimizes data loss risks and ensures reliable restoration of information. Additionally, the VXA-3 incorporates a one-inch data path, allowing it to handle higher track counts and thereby achieve better storage density. This design improves the efficiency of data retrieval and archiving processes.

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The device also includes an intelligent tape management system that tracks the status of backup jobs and the usage of tapes. This feature facilitates easier management of the backup process and ensures users remain informed about the condition of their storage media.

Tandberg Data offers extensive support documentation and tools that facilitate straightforward operation of the VXA-320. Combined with reliable performance and innovative storage technologies, the VXA-320 (VXA-3) stands out as a robust solution for data protection needs. Overall, it represents an effective investment for businesses seeking dependable data backup and archiving solutions.