HP Tape manual Write-protecting cartridges

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HP Surestore DLT1 drives use only DLTtape IV cartridges. Your HP Surestore DLT1 tape drive can read but not write DLTtape IV cartridges that use the DLT4000 format.

Note Your HP Surestore DLT1 tape drive automatically ejects any other cartridge types and any cartridges whose format it cannot read. If you want to reuse cartridges that have been formatted with a drive other than DLT1, use a magnetic bulk eraser to prepare the cartridges for use with your

HP Surestore DLT1 tape drive.

Only rely on the best media to protect your valuable data. Thanks to HP's rigorous testing programs, HP Surestore DLT1 data and cleaning cartridges are the safest investment you can make. Order online at: //www.hp.com/go/storagemedia. If you do not have internet access, please contact your local HP Customer Contact Center.

Write-protecting cartridges

If you want to protect the data on a cartridge from being altered or overwritten, you can write-protect the cartridge. To write-protect a cartridge, slide the switch to the left to write-protect the cartridge. Note a small orange rectangle is visible, indicating that the cartridge is write-protected. To write- enable a cartridge, slide the switch to the right to allow your HP Surestore DLT1 tape drive to write data to the cartridge. Figure 5 illustrates the location of the write-protect switch.

Cleaning cartridges

When the Caution LED is on, your HP Surestore DLT1 tape drive’s read/write head may need to be cleaned. It is good practise to clean the drive once every two weeks. Each cleaning cartridge can be used up to 20 times. Always place a check mark in a box each time you use the cartridge to clean the drive. Replace the cleaning cartridge when all the boxes are checked.

Caution You must use only DLT1 cleaning cartridges with HP Surestore DLT1 tape drives. Be aware that cleaning cartridges that do not specify DLT1 on the cartridge may be accepted by the drive but will not clean the drive.

A cleaning cartridge is supplied with each tape drive. Insert the cleaning cartridge and the drive will carry out its cleaning cycle. When the cleaning cartridge has cleaned the read/write head, the Caution LED turns off to indicate that you should remove the cleaning cartridge.

Looking after cartridges

Do not touch the tape media.

Do not attempt to clean the tape path or tape guides inside the cartridge.

Do not leave cartridge tapes in excessively dry or humid conditions. Do not leave cartridges in direct sunlight or in places where magnetic fields are present (for example, under telephones, next to monitors or near transformers).

Do not drop cartridges or handle them roughly.

Place identification labels only in the slide-in slot on the front of the cartridge.

Store the cartridges in their storage cases in a dust-free environment in which temperatures are always between 16oC and 32oC (60oF to 90oF).

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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