HP Tape manual Scsi host bus adapter, Scsi cable

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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 cable (supplied with the tape drive)

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). 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 19.

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 cable

You need a SCSI cable that connects to your computer’s external connector. For optimum performance, always use the cable supplied with the tape drive. The cable provided with

HP Surestore DLT1 tape drives will attach to a computer with a wide LVDS-SCSI connector (68 pins) or a SE-SCSI connector. If your server or host bus adapter is equipped with a very high density (VHD) wide SCSI connector, you will need to order a VHD-to-HD cable. For ordering information refer to:

//www.hp.com/support/dlt1.

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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 Hp surestore dlt1e Non-operating limits storage rangesDlt1e 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 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 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