HP Ultrium tape drive Ultrium 230i, Ultrium tape drive 960i manual Internal drives contents

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Internal drives - contents

Pre-Installation

Before you start	page 3
Backup software and drivers	page 5
Using the CD-ROM	page 7

Installing the tape drive

Step 1: Check the SCSI connection	page 9
Step 2: Check the drive’s SCSI ID	page 11
Step 3: Prepare the mounting bay	page 13
Step 4: Attach mounting hardware	page 15
Step 5: Install the drive	page 17
Step 6: Attach power and SCSI cables	page 19
Step 7: Secure the drive	page 21
Step 8: Verify installation	page 23

Using the tape drive

Your HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drive	page 25
Use the correct media	page 27
Register your tape drive	page 29
Using HP OBDR	page 31
Diagnostic tools	page 33
Optimizing performance	page 35
Troubleshooting	page 37
Understanding the LEDs	page 42
Problems with cartridges	page 46
Other sources of information	page 48
Replacing your tape drive	page 49

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Contents Ultrium 230i, 460i Hp StorageWorks Ultrium tape driveOpen this flap for quick start installation poster Page Page Internal drives contents Product Details How can I check the Scsi bus? Before you startWhat are the mounting requirements for the tape drive? Do I need additional items for installation?Mounting bay Mounting hardwareBackup software Backup software and driversDrivers Windows users Unix and OpenVMS usersHP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM Using the CD-ROM Scsi HBA Supported Scsi bus types Check the Scsi connectionChecking the Scsi ID Check the drive’s Scsi ID Preparing mounting bay in a typical HP AlphaServer Prepare the mounting bay M3 offset mounting screws ML370 HP ProLiant servers Attach mounting hardwareOther servers Mounting railsInstalling the drive Install the drive Attaching power and Scsi cables Where should the Scsi terminator be? Attach power and Scsi cablesPlastic rail Server latch Mounting hardware used HP ProLiant No mounting hardware used HP AlphaServerSecure the drive Loading a cartridge Eject button Check operation Verify installationTo load a cartridge To unload a cartridgeUltrium 230 tape drive controls and indicators Drive Error second, amber Accessibility featuresYour HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drive Front panel LEDsWrite-protecting cartridges Worm data cartridges Use the correct mediaData cartridges To clean the tape drive Cleaning cartridgesWrite-protecting cartridges Caring for cartridgesRegister your tape drive Using HP OBDR, step Remote disaster recovery ProLiant servers only Using HP ObdrIt returns to normal tape drive mode and restores the data CompatibilityIf restore fails Testing for compatibilityRunning HP Obdr Keyboard shortcut for HP ProLiant serversChecking drive installation with Library & Tape Tools Diagnostic toolsTroubleshooting with Library & Tape Tools HP Library & Tape ToolsPerformance Assessment Tools Can your system deliver the required performance? Optimizing performanceIs the tape drive on a dedicated Scsi bus? Page Web troubleshooting guide TroubleshootingProblems encountered during installation Adapter installed If your server is in its original configuration noOn Unix systems, see the Unix Configuration Backup software that states support forTesting after installation Assistance Please see Problems with cartridges onUse HP Library & Tape Tools to check that LEDs during self-test Understanding the LEDsUsing the LEDs for troubleshooting Service Or known data cartridge after cleaning, call forNone. The cleaning cartridge will eject on Cleaning cycle can take up to 5 minutes toThere is a firmware Download problem Condition persists, call for servicePower cycle or reset the drive Upgrade the firmware. If the condition persists, callLooking after cartridges Problems with cartridgesOperating and storage environment Cartridge is jammedPress and hold the Eject button for 10 seconds Drive will not accept cartridge or ejects it immediatelyOther sources of information How to contact HPTo reconnect your tape drive Replacing your tape driveTo disconnect your drive Page Page Q1538-90905