DLT Drive and Media Specifications, MB/second | HP 20-Feb guide

DLT Drive and Media Specifications

Table 40	DLT Drive Specifications

	Description		Quantum DLT 8000

	Read/write transfer rate:	■	Non-compressed mode:
	maximum sustained (DLT Type IV		6.0 MB/second
	media)	■	Compressed (2:1 typical):
		■	Compressed (2:1 typical):
			12.0 MB/second

	Burst transfer rate	20 MB/second

	Average access time	60 seconds

	Loading time to BOT	37 seconds (average)
	(for previously written tape)

	MTBF	250,000 hours

	Interface type	■ Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) Fast
			wide SCSI
		■ High-Voltage Differential (HVD)
			Fast wide SCSI

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20, 4/40 60, 8/80, 10/100 series User’s guide Page Hp surestore tape library User guide Typographical Conventions and Terms This Manual Updates Revision History Updates Contents Configuring the Mailslot Chapter Library AdministrationConfiguring the Library Overview Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Chapter Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Chapter Replacing Parts and Upgrading Firmware Appendix a Technical Specifications Appendix B Customer Support Library Error Codes Appendix C Error Code ReferenceWarranty Information GlossaryPage Chapter Overview This chapter describes the following Scsi interface cables Identifying Product ComponentsCallout Component Description Number Types vary depending on library model Component DescriptionYour cables may look different from those in . Cable Humidity 20-80% RH Specifications, refer to Technical Specifications onChoosing a Location Level surface ClearanceSquare foot Tip rating Rack location requirements Tools and Parts Brackets are typically used with older HP racks that have a 55mm bezel depth Above the floor Rackmounting the LibraryTo the tape library if the rack tips over To create proper alignment Front Clip Nut Placement 4/40 Series Back Front Back To allow enough clearance, illustrated in on Upper and Lower Rails 162 for more information Install the libraryDrives. See Removing and Replacing Drive Modules on Series Library Library Installation Installing the Stop Bracket for the 2/20 Series Library Chapter Larger trim brackets Flush-mount trim brackets Trim Brackets 4/40 Series Trim Brackets 6/60 Series Location of Securing Screws Larger trim brackets Preparing the Host for Installation Connecting and Powering on the Library Library Back Panel Refer to Fibre Channel Cable Connections on page 41 if Library is configured with Fibre ChannelScsi Cable Connections Dual port cards are available and will reduce slot usage Must be easily accessible at all times Power on other peripherals, and then the host Remote management card LAN connection Host user configuredJumper cable with Scsi 68-pin connectors Appropriate 68-pin Scsi terminator Series SCS Cable Connections Series SCS Cable Connections 10/100 Series Scsi Cable Connections Scsi cable from the library controller card to drive Host Scsi cable to drive Fibre Channel Cabling Alternatives Fibre Channel Cable ConnectionsThose products. For detailed information on HP supported Connecting and Powering on the Library Power on the hub or switch if present Connecting and Powering on the Library Hub or switch To drive Remote management card LAN Series Fibre Channel Connections LAN 10/100 Series Fibre Channel Connections 10/100 Series Fibre Channel Connections Using HP Library & Tape Tools Verifying the Host ConfigurationBackup Software Compatibility Windows NT Windows Sun Solaris HP-UX and MPE/iX Getting Started Configure the library using the remote management card seeEnabling and Changing the Password on Software Moving or Shipping the Library Chapter Moving or Shipping the Library Or service representative to obtain packaging materials For libraries mounted in a rack, proceed to the next step Chapter Latch Stops Operating the Library Front Panel Overview Home Screen Status Bar Status bar can display the icons listed in on page 62 and on Failed Partially Healthy Available Nesting Front panel defaults back to the home or logo screen afterApproximately three minutes of inactivity, unless an error Acknowledged Understanding the Menu Structure Using Tapes This section includes information on Mixed Media Media Migration Selected drives using the library or autoloader front panelWeb-Based Library Administrator, or your backup software HP Library & Tape Tools Service Provider OX6 OJX Using HP Ultrium Cartridges Maintaining Ultrium Cartridges Write-Protecting Ultrium Cartridges Using Ultrium Cartridge Bar Code Labels Ordering Ultrium Cartridges and Bar Code Labels Part Number Description Using Ultrium Cleaning Cartridges Labels Inspecting DLT Cartridges Using DLT Tape CartridgesRepeated failures and help ensure uninterrupted backup Tape leader Spring-loaded hub Door lock Write-Protecting DLT Cartridges From the cartridge Using DLT Cartridge Bar Code Labels Proper DLT Label Position Ordering DLT Cartridges and Bar Code Labels HP DLT tape cartridges can be purchased in a variety of ways Using DLT Cleaning Cartridges Accessing Tapes in the Library Magazine Access Removing/Replacing a Magazine Write-Protect Switch Availability message see Partial Availability State on Library Mailslot AccessMailslot is located in the upper right-hand drawer Reverse video indicate those reserved for the mailslot Drive and Tape OperationsLoading a Tape Into a Drive Main Menu Operations Drive and Tape Operations Cleaning a DriveUnloading a Tape from the Drive Drive. Damage may occur if inappropriate media is used. For Status screen indicates the tape is being moved Moving Tapes Between SlotsRemote Management Card on Library Administration Dhcp Configuring the LibraryMenu Item Description Default Options Description Setting Repair, and setting the date and time. a password is also Enabling and Changing the PasswordAdministration procedures can be password protected. These Required for administration through the remote management Configuring the Mailslot Magazine Access on Number Advantages and Disadvantages Mailslots Main Menu Administration Change Configuration Mailslot A tape in a drive Using the Remote Management Card Overview Assigning device names with Dhcp is not recommended Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpDhcp only manages dynamic allocation of IP addresses Description Supported Configurations Management Programs Configuring the Remote Management Card Web browser. See Enabling and Changing the Password on Instructions and online help screens describing remote Enter the IP Address Use the + key to change the numberDevice name you select to the domain name server DNS Management are available from the Web-Based Library Retrieving Information about the Remote Management Card When Fibre Channel controllers are installed in the library Configuring the Library for Fibre ChannelConfiguration Documentation to ensure soft addressing is supported before Then power-cycling the librarySelecting this mode Topology and network. Consequently, Current Status may You can also change configuration from remote access. SeeActual connection achieved depends on the external Retrieving information about Fibre Channel Because it is typically used by the host computer Setting Scsi IDsDevicea For more than eight days, the new settings may be lost Year. Occasional adjustment is normal Setting the Date and TimeMain Menu Administration Set Date and Time To set the date and time UTC +1 UTCGreat Britain, Lisbon, Monrovia, Casablanca Prague, Warsaw, Budapest Retrieving Library Information Library Information Identity Displays the library’s serial number Menu option InformationSee Drive Information Configuration InformationMain Menu Information View Configuration Firmware Revisions Power SuppliesDate and Time Retrieving Library Information Troubleshooting Diagnostics This chapter includes information on the following Troubleshooting Overview Identify the type of error Understanding Error Types Error Types Understanding Error States Soft Recovered Errors Using the Soft Error Log Hardware failure Configuration issue and does not necessarily indicate aPartial Availability State Library Status Cause Solution Upgrading Firmware on Present in all but the lowest level Set Front panel Date and Time on Library When replacing parts Hard Unrecovered Errors Chapter Host Software and Media Errors Backup Software Errors Availability State on Library failed Hard Unrecovered Errors onInterpreting Library LEDs Flashing Amber Library Back Panel Ready LED Link LED Activity LED Controller LED Scsi LED Lvds Library Controller Card LEDs Library Expansion Card Activity LED Yellow Green Description Module might look different from the illustration above DC Output LED Redundant power supply comes standard with the 8/80Power supply will not have LEDs 10/100 series libraries, but is an option for 2/20, 4/40 Problem Solution Troubleshooting Common ProblemsOr Fibre Channel bus. Cycling power when the Scsi bus or System Compatibility on Power cycle the library Ready state after the powerDiagnostic tool Using the Remote Management Card on For DLT tapes, see Removing a Stuck DLT Tape on Disconnect from the host, and power cycleFor Ultrium tapes, contact your service representative Tests on Drive rejected load of tape Error code 101, qualifier RepresentativeDiscard the tape and contact your support representative Problem Solution Cause Temperature Sure the latest drive firmware is being used Host does not detect Connections/Advanced page of the browser options Local access by listing the domains to excludeLooking for newer versions of the stored pages. Configuring Library Performance Try a new tape. a marginal tape can cause performance Card See Using the Remote Management Card on Stuck in an Ultrium tape drive, contact your support Following procedure is for DLT tape drives only. For tapesManually Rewinding a Stuck DLT Tape Removing a Stuck DLT Tape Ensure that the spring-loaded latch has been rotated outward Spring-Loaded Latch and Thumb-Wheel Following tools are available for the library Diagnostic Support ToolsHP Library & Tape Tools Support Tools Manager and Sysdiag Running Library Diagnostic Tests Test Description Tape that is receiving data from the host To the drive, and repeats the process until all drives DemonstrationSelects a random full storage slot, moves the tape Are full. The test locates a full slot, a full drive, an Replacing Parts Upgrading Firmware Removing and Replacing Cards Removing a Card Replacing a Card Unloading a Tape from a Drive Taking a Drive Offline for on-line drive replacement onlyRemoving and Replacing Drive Modules Select the drive with the -or + keys, and press OK Removing a Drive Module Connection to be removed is located inside the drive module Removing a Drive Installing a Drive Module New drive, you may need to reboot the host Cycle, you must power cycle the library for the library toYou may get a drive firmware mismatch error if you have Recognize the additional drives State, do not power cycle Removing and Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Redundant Power Supply Replacing the Redundant Power Supply Module Module and one power supply unit. If you need an individual Module. By default, power is always kept on to ensureRedundant backup Replacement module and discard the rest of the housing Removing the Library Cover and Feet 2/20 & 4/40 Series Only Removing the Cover Removing the Feet Replacing a Cosmetic Door Removing and Replacing a Cosmetic DoorRemoving a Cosmetic Door Face Release tab Sheet-metal tab Cosmetic door connecting hooks Mismatch, new firmware must be downloaded to resolve Upgrading FirmwareChecking the Firmware Revision Condition. See Partial Availability State on Using HP Library & Tape Tools library and drive firmware Library, as this can prevent a firmware download Be permitted to download firmware Library administrator password is required for this processDrivers pull-down menu Original slot Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape drive firmware onlyRemove the firmware upgrade tape from the library Upgrading Firmware Appendix Overview Appendix provides information on the following Environmental Specifications Characteristic Specification Mtbf Library SpecificationsDescription All models 100,000 Hours robotics only Physical Specifications Description Specification FCP-2 compliant Cable Maximum supported length Cable SpecificationsInterface Media Compatibility Drive Compatibility SpecificationsDrive Compatibility Drive Type Read-compatible Write-compatible Drive type Cleaning cartridge type HP part number Cartridges 250,000 hours HP Ultrium Drive and Media SpecificationsDescription HP Ultrium Ultrium Format Trademark Characteristic Ultrium MediaAlways use HP-branded media ID for first generation data cartridges is ‘L1 For cleaning cartridge messages, ‘CLN’ denotes that it is aManufacturer, ‘n’ is the volume serial number, and ‘XY’ Represents the media ID as stated above. Bar codes will Description Quantum DLT DLT Drive and Media SpecificationsRead/write transfer rate Non-compressed mode MB/second Characteristic DLT Type IV Media Loads/unloads DLT Bar Code Specifications Customer Support This appendix provides information on the following Registering Your Product Support Services SupportPacks SupportPack Number Description Option Description Service ContractsYour support or sales representative Warranty Upgrade Service Contracts Backup Software Support Contacting HP Customer Support Information Needed for Support Telephone Support North and South America European Customer Support Centers Monday Friday, 830 1800 C.E.T Asia Pacific Customer Support Centers Elsewhere Warranty Information Appendix Warranty Information Warranty Information Appendix Library Error Codes For more information, see Information Needed for Support on 0AH Decimal Hex Description Recovery Method ErrorController card. See Interpreting Library LEDs 0DH 0BH0CH 0EH 1BH See Troubleshooting Common Problems on1AH 1CH 3CH 3AH3BH 3DH 3FH Failed to load a tape Into a drive Appropriate testing3EH 4CH 4AH4BH 4DH Replacing Drive Modules on Powering on the Library on5AH 6EH Unsuccessful Removing and Replacing Cards on 7AH7BH 7EH 8AH 8CH 8FH 8DH8EH 9BH Library Error Codes Appendix Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Index DLT 229 Lifting straps Scsi ID 232 233 234 Page Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company Edition 5 June