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INDEX

INDEX

A

AC power connector, location 4 acoustic noise 55

agency declarations

Australian Communications Agency 64 Bureau of Standards, Metrology and

Inspection (BSMI)

64

 

Canadian Verification

63

 

European Community

64

 

FCC

63

 

 

 

 

RoHS

64

 

 

 

 

TUV Product Service

62

 

Underwriters Laboratory

62

Voluntary Control Council for Interference

(VCCI)

64

 

 

 

WEEE

64

 

 

 

agency labels

5, 62 to 64

 

 

air flow requirements

59

 

 

ALDC compression algorithm

50

altitude specifications

56

 

 

VXAtape cartridge

61

 

 

AME media

50

 

 

 

See also cartridges

application software

See backup application archival life, media 23, 50

auxiliary connector (internal tape drive), location 3

B

backup application

 

compatibility 18

 

integrating the tape drive

18

tape drive problems 27

 

backup software

9, 14

preparing for installation

backward compatibility 50

bezel components 2

bit error rate

50 to 51

buffer size

50

Bus Device Reset

See messages, Target Reset

bus phases

38

C

capacities

49

 

 

cartons, shipping

61

 

cartridges

 

 

23, 50

 

archival life

 

capacities

49

 

cleaning

23

 

 

compatibility

50

 

loading

 

22

 

 

operating environment 60

 

retiring

 

23

 

 

setting the write-protect switch 22

 

specifications

50

 

tape drive does not accept cartridge

25

tape drive does not eject cartridge

27

unloading 22

 

using

22

 

 

chassis grounding 3, 10

cleaning instructions 23

LED indicators 20, 23

cleaning wheel

23

 

command protocol, definition

37

commands supported, SCSI

44 to 45

See also SCSI commands

 

communication interface

 

definition

37

 

SCSI message system 39 to 40

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Contents VXA-320 VXA-3 Tape Drive Product Manual433689-01 III To return equipment for service RMA Request To order supplies and accessoriesTo obtain general information To obtain technical supportFirst-time installation HOW to USE this ManualOperation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and service Specifications, standards, and termsStandards Publications VXA-320 PublicationsRelated 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 Front Panel Components ComponentsScsi ID Jumper Block Scsi model only Used to set the Scsi ID Back Panel Components Internal Tape Drive5External tape drive back-panel components Back Panel Components External Tape Drive6Top-panel label Scsi tape drive Tape Drive Labels433689-01 Installing the Tape Drive InstallationUnpacking the Tape Drive Before You Begin Installing the Internal Scsi Tape DriveTape drive Set the Scsi ID and connect the Scsi cable2SCSI ID settings Pin 433689-01 Side mounting 5Screw mounting configurations internal model6External Scsi tape drive back-panel components Installing the External Scsi Tape DriveInstall the Tape Drive 7Terminating the Scsi bus external model Checking the Installation Application instructs you to do so Integrating the Tape Drive1Internal tape drive front-panel components OperationMonitoring the Leds Service NotificationBoot Block Modeg Format recoverye OffBroken tape Flashing Off Green Tape pathfSetting the WRITE-PROTECT Switch Using Vxatape CartridgesLoading a Cartridge Unloading a CartridgeDetermining When to Clean the Tape Drive Cleaning the Tape DriveStoring the Cartridges Using a Cleaning Cartridge Resetting the Tape DriveOther cleaning methods may void the tape drive’s warranty 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 Suggested Recovery Procedure Service Notification LED Code AppearsFailure to communicate with the tape drive Backup Application is Reporting AN ErrorFailure by the tape drive to write or read data Backup Application configuration issuesUpdating Firmware Capturing a Diagnostic LOG Troubleshooting with VxatoolGetting Started Important First Step 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 Upgrading Firmware Obtaining a Diagnostic ListingCommunication Interface Versus Command Protocol Communication Interface Command ProtocolScsi Communication Interface Scsi BUS PhasesMessage Hex Description Scsi Message SystemScsi Interface Requirements Terminator power Specification RequirementScsi Cable Requirements Internal Tape Drive+ATN Scsi Connector Requirements+ACK +MSGScsi Terminator Requirements Connector typeExternal Tape Drive Maximum length a Meters 39 feet bCommand SET Scsi Command ProtocolReceive Status byte Hex Description Status BytesSense Keys Sense key Hex DescriptionData cartridge. The write operation is not performed Drive during Command or Data Out phaseBlank tape during a read, space, or locate operation Aborted433689-01 Data Capacities SpecificationsRead and Write Specifications Performance SpecificationsData Transfer Rates Tape Speed and Access Time Reliability SpecificationsSpecification Internal Tape Drive External Tape Drive Size and WeightPower Connector Pin Assignments Power SpecificationsPin Assignment Power +5 Volts +12 Volts Power ConsumptionPower Consumption Power average DC VoltagesAcoustic Noise Power SupplyInternal Tape Drive Operating Temperature and Humidity Environmental SpecificationsEnvironmental Conditions for the Tape Drive Point Temperatures Humidity External Tape Drive Operating Temperature and Humidity Air Flow/Cooling Requirements Shock SpecificationsParticulate Contamination Limits Particle Size Number of ParticlesSpecification Vibration SpecificationsVibration applied during shipping in original packaging Swept sine applied during non-operationcand operatingdCarton Weight Dimensions Single Pack Packaging and Shipping SpecificationsShipping Cartons Multipack 10 Internal Tape DrivesTUV Product Service Safety and Regulatory CompliancePackaging Materials Underwriters LaboratoryCanadian Verification United States FCC Declaration of ConformityJapan European CommunityAustralia and NEW Zealand TaiwanGlossary 433689-01 Glossary 433689-01 Glossary 433689-01 FCC Index52 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.

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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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