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This is the User's Guide for HP Surestore DLT1 internal and external tape drives. It describes how to use HP Surestore DLT1 drives.

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Contents Revision history CopyrightDate OctoberObtaining technical support North and south america Europe, middle east and africa Asia pacific Warranty conditions WarrantyWarranty ExclusionsCustomer service form Before you start If you have problems during self test Switching on the driveResetting the drive OperationFront panel lights Front panel lightsWrite Protected first light Ready second lightTo load a cartridge Loading and unloadingTo unload a cartridge To label a cartridgeCartridge care Cleaning strategy CleaningCleaning cartridge Cleaning the tape heads on a driveChoose your model from the bulleted list below Features and specificationsHp surestore dlt1i Non-operating limits storage ranges Hp surestore dlt1eDlt1e DLT1 compatibility matrix Media compatibilityAction Drive DLT4000 DLT7000Diagnostics Troubleshooting FAQs Frequently asked questionsScsi configuration Model This topic is available in English onlyDetermining the Scsi id HP-UX systems series 700 onlyCreating the device files ExampleDEC systems, Digital Unix Configuring for Digital UnixScsi configuration Unix configuration hp systems Configuring the device filesIBM RS/600 systems, AIX Device file names under AIXPC-based UNIX, SCO and Linux Mtcan and constants values Silicon Graphics systems, IrixHp-data values Sun systems, Solaris 2 SunOSFor all adapters Value MeaningVerifying the installation Verify the installationOverview System-specific argumentsGlossary Adapters Ordering suppliesRail kits MediaOrdering supplies DLT1 Secure the drive Scsi ID Scsi ribbon cable Scsi host bus adapterMounting bay Mounting hardwareBackup software Drivers HP product registrationUser documentation HP Library & Tape ToolsChecking the drive’s Scsi ID Page Preparing mounting bay in a Page Attaching tray for NetServer L-Series servers Page Installing the drive Page Attaching Scsi and power cables to internal drive Page Securing the drive side mounting screws shown Page Tape drive controls and indicators Ready Front panel LEDsWrite protecting cartridges Write-protecting cartridges Cleaning cartridgesLooking after cartridges Loading a cartridge To load a cartridge Check operationTo unload a cartridge Using HP Library & Tape Tools Page If you do not have internet access If you have Internet access, register electronicallyNone of the drive’s LEDs illuminate Other sources of information Page External tape drive Troubleshooting Connect the power cableCheck the drive’s Scsi ID Connect the Scsi cableScsi ID Scsi cable Backup software HP product registration Checking the Scsi ID Page Connecting the Scsi cable Page Connecting the power cable Page Tape drive front panel Front panel LEDs Write-protecting cartridges Write-protecting cartridges Loading a DLTtape cartridge Check operation Using HP Library & Tape Tools Page If you have internet access, register electronically All of the LEDs on the front panel blink continually None of the drive’s LEDs illuminateIs properly terminated