HP Tape manual Scsi host bus adapter, Scsi ribbon cable, Mounting bay, Mounting hardware

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To install and use your new tape drive, you will need the following:

A wide, Ultra SCSI-2 LVD or SE SCSI bus

LVDS compliant SCSI ribbon cable with termination (normally supplied with the host bus adapter)

Available 5¼-inch, full-height mounting bay (or two adjacent half-height bays)

Mounting hardware, if required

Backup software that supports the HP Surestore DLT1 tape drive

SCSI host bus adapter

You need a properly installed and configured SCSI host bus adapter or a built-in SCSI controller on your computer’s motherboard (SCSI-2 or SCSI-3 compliant). Connectivity information can be found on our World Wide Web site: //www.hp.com/go/connect. Check the server documentation for the specification of any built-in SCSI channels. Do not connect to a RAID controller channel; these are for disk drives only.

If you are installing on a Windows 98, Windows NT 4, Windows 2000 or Novell NetWare system, you can use HP Library & Tape Tools to check your computer’s SCSI configuration, see page 23.

HP Surestore DLT1 drives are Ultra SCSI-2 wide SCSI devices designed to operate on an LVD-SCSI bus with a burst transfer rate of 40 MB/sec. Using the drive on a single-ended SCSI bus restricts performance. Do not use on the same bus as other single-ended devices as this will switch the LVDS host adapter into single-ended mode and restrict performance. HP recommends that a dedicated host bus adapter is used for the tape drive. A suitable adapter is available from HP as an accessory. For ordering information, SCSI specifications, and information on how to configure your SCSI bus, refer to the online User’s Guide on: //www.hp.com/support/dlt1.

SCSI ribbon cable

You need an Ultra SCSI-2 wide SCSI ribbon cable with the correct termination.

HP Surestore DLT1 drives have a 68-pin wide, high-density SCSI connector. If you are using an

HP Surestore DLT1 drive on an internal bus with other peripherals that run at Ultra SCSI-2 speeds, it is important that a 68-pin LVD-compatible ribbon cable is used.

Mounting bay

You need one industry standard, 5¼-inch, full-height bay in which to install the HP Surestore DLT1 tape drive.

Mounting hardware

For many servers, no tray or rails are required. Devices simply slide into the computer’s chassis and are fixed with screws. Other servers have built-in trays or rails.

Some servers require a special mounting tray or rails to fix the drive into the empty bay. The drive comes with mounting hardware for HP NetServer L-series. (Not all HP servers require rails. Some have a built-in mounting tray.) Some Compaq servers require rails which may be obtained separately by ordering: HP accessory C7469A.

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Contents Copyright Revision historyDate OctoberObtaining technical support North and south america Europe, middle east and africa Asia pacific Warranty Warranty conditionsWarranty ExclusionsCustomer service form Before you start Switching on the drive If you have problems during self testResetting the drive OperationFront panel lights Front panel lightsWrite Protected first light Ready second lightLoading and unloading To load a cartridgeTo unload a cartridge To label a cartridgeCartridge care Cleaning Cleaning strategyCleaning cartridge Cleaning the tape heads on a driveFeatures and specifications Choose your model from the bulleted list belowHp surestore dlt1i Hp surestore dlt1e Non-operating limits storage rangesDlt1e Media compatibility DLT1 compatibility matrixAction Drive DLT4000 DLT7000Diagnostics Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQsScsi configuration This topic is available in English only ModelHP-UX systems series 700 only Determining the Scsi idCreating the device files ExampleConfiguring for Digital Unix DEC systems, Digital UnixConfiguring the device files Scsi configuration Unix configuration hp systemsIBM RS/600 systems, AIX Device file names under AIXPC-based UNIX, SCO and Linux Silicon Graphics systems, Irix Mtcan and constants valuesSun systems, Solaris 2 SunOS Hp-data valuesFor all adapters Value MeaningVerify the installation Verifying the installationOverview System-specific argumentsGlossary Ordering supplies AdaptersRail kits MediaOrdering supplies DLT1 Secure the drive Scsi ID Scsi host bus adapter Scsi ribbon cableMounting bay Mounting hardwareBackup software HP product registration DriversUser 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 Front panel LEDs ReadyWrite protecting cartridges Cleaning cartridges Write-protecting cartridgesLooking after cartridges Loading a cartridge Check operation To load a cartridgeTo unload a cartridge Using HP Library & Tape Tools Page If you have Internet access, register electronically If you do not have internet accessNone of the drive’s LEDs illuminate Other sources of information Page External tape drive Connect the power cable TroubleshootingCheck 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 None of the drive’s LEDs illuminate All of the LEDs on the front panel blink continuallyIs properly terminated