HP Tape manual HP product registration

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The HP Surestore DLT1 web site: //www.hp.com/support/dlt1 contains drivers, useful utilities, and information to help you install and use your tape drive.

HP product registration

To register your new tape drive electronically via the web, use the “Product Registration” link.

Drivers

For detailed information about drivers, refer to the “Drivers” link. There is a separate link for each operating system. The tape drive must be installed before installing the driver.

User documentation

For more information about using your HP Surestore DLT1 tape drive, refer to the online User’s Guide. Refer to your backup application’s documentation for instructions on how to back up and restore data.

HP Library & Tape Tools

HP Library & Tape Tools software provides diagnostic and troubleshooting utilities. It allows you to identify your product correctly, check SCSI ID information on the SCSI bus, run tests, carry out firmware updates and, if necessary, generate comprehensive troubleshooting information for support calls. For further details see page 19.

TapeAlert plug-ins

TapeAlert is a tape drive status monitoring and messaging utility that makes it easy to detect problems that could have an impact on backup quality. From the use of worn-out tapes to defects in the drive hardware, TapeAlert provides easy-to-understand warnings of errors as they arise, and suggests a course of action to remedy the problem.

To take advantage of TapeAlert, you need a TapeAlert-compatible tape drive, such as the

HP Surestore DLT1 drive, and TapeAlert-compatible backup software. The HP Surestore DLT1 web site contains plug-ins for leading network management consoles, such as TapeAlert for OpenView, to monitor your tape drive across the network.

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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 Dlt1e Hp surestore dlt1eNon-operating limits storage ranges 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 Looking after cartridges Cleaning cartridgesWrite-protecting cartridges Loading a cartridge To unload a cartridge Check operationTo load 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