HP Tape manual

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HP Library & Tape Tools software provides a number of utilities for getting information about your tape drive and troubleshooting problems. It includes the following functions:

Installation help and advice to help you install your product and operate it correctly

Discovery to find out what devices are attached to your SCSI bus

Identity to find out detailed information about individual devices, for example the firmware version

Tests to check that your drive is operating correctly

Firmware Update to help you find update files for your tape drive and allow you to perform the update

Support Ticket to generate detailed troubleshooting information for support calls (if you are connected to the Internet, you will be able to email this information directly to your Support Center)

Comprehensive Help that is context sensitive, if you need additional information for the screen currently displayed

HP Library & Tape Tools does not work on all operating systems. For the latest compatibility information, updates, and the latest versions of this software, refer to our World Wide Web site:

//www.hp.com/support/tapetools.

Installing HP Library & Tape Tools

You can install HP Library & Tape Tools from the web site: //www.hp.com/support/tapetools. Installation is simply a question of selecting the required option and following the instructions on the screen.

Using HP Library & Tape Tools

HP Library & Tape Tools checks for the presence of a SCSI controller and its driver software and identifies the SCSI IDs of existing SCSI devices. You can then select the required device from the device list and run one of the diagnostic utilities for that device by selecting the appropriate icon: Identity, Firmware, Test or Support.

For ease of use, comprehensive online help is built into the software.

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Contents Date CopyrightRevision history OctoberObtaining technical support North and south america Europe, middle east and africa Asia pacific Warranty WarrantyWarranty conditions ExclusionsCustomer service form Before you start Resetting the drive Switching on the driveIf you have problems during self test OperationWrite Protected first light Front panel lightsFront panel lights Ready second lightTo unload a cartridge Loading and unloadingTo load a cartridge To label a cartridgeCartridge care Cleaning cartridge CleaningCleaning strategy Cleaning the tape heads on a driveFeatures and specifications Choose your model from the bulleted list belowHp surestore dlt1i Non-operating limits storage ranges Hp surestore dlt1eDlt1e Action Drive Media compatibilityDLT1 compatibility matrix DLT4000 DLT7000Diagnostics Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQsScsi configuration This topic is available in English only ModelCreating the device files HP-UX systems series 700 onlyDetermining the Scsi id ExampleConfiguring for Digital Unix DEC systems, Digital UnixIBM RS/600 systems, AIX Configuring the device filesScsi configuration Unix configuration hp systems Device file names under AIXPC-based UNIX, SCO and Linux Silicon Graphics systems, Irix Mtcan and constants valuesFor all adapters Sun systems, Solaris 2 SunOSHp-data values Value MeaningOverview Verify the installationVerifying the installation System-specific argumentsGlossary Rail kits Ordering suppliesAdapters MediaOrdering supplies DLT1 Secure the drive Scsi ID Mounting bay Scsi host bus adapterScsi ribbon cable Mounting hardwareBackup software User documentation HP product registrationDrivers 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 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 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 Check the drive’s Scsi ID Connect the power cableTroubleshooting 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