Verify installation | HP Ultrium tape drive Ultrium 230i specification

Step 8: Verify installation

Check operation

1Switch on the server. The tape drive will run its hardware self-test, which takes about 5 seconds. If self-test passes, the green Ready LED flashes and then shows steady green. If the test fails, the Drive Error and Tape Error LEDs flash, while the Ready and Clean (or Use Cleaning Cartridge) LEDs are off. This continues until the drive is reset. See “LEDs during self- test” on page 42 for more information about the LEDs.

2Install drivers and backup software.

On Windows systems, the Windows Hardware Installation wizard is displayed automatically. We recommend that you close the wizard and install the drivers from the link on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM, select “install your product” and then select “get drivers”. For all operating systems ensure that you have downloaded any upgrades necessary for your backup application (see page 5).

3Verify that the tape drive installation was successful.

Select “install your product” from the link on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM and then select “install check”. See page 33 for more information.

The UNIX Configuration Guide on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM also includes a verification procedure.

Note If you encounter a problem during this verification procedure, turn to “Troubleshooting” on page 37 for help in diagnosing and fixing the problem.

4Carry out a backup and restore test to check that the drive can write data to tape. Refer to your backup application documentation for specific instructions. Use the blank cartridge supplied with the tape drive. See “Use the correct media” on page 27 for more information about recommended cartridges.

To load a cartridge

1Insert the cartridge into the slot in the front of the drive with the white arrow uppermost and facing the drive door. Apply gentle pressure until the drive takes the cartridge and loads it. (See Figure 9a.)

2The Ready light flashes green while the drive performs its load sequence. When the cartridge is loaded, the Ready light shows steady green.

To unload a cartridge

Caution Never try to remove a cartridge before it is fully ejected and avoid powering off the tape drive while a cartridge is still loaded (because the tape loses tension in the power-off state).

1Press the Eject button on the front panel. (See Figure 9b.)

2The drive will complete its current task, rewind the tape to the beginning, and eject the cartridge. The rewind process may take up to 15 minutes. The Ready light will flash to indicate that the unload is still in progress.