Loading a DLTtape cartridge | HP Tape guide

Figure 6a: loading a DLTtape cartridge

Figure 6b: unloading a DLTtape cartridge

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HP Tape manual Loading a DLTtape cartridge

Contents

October CopyrightRevision history Date Obtaining technical support North and south america Europe, middle east and africa Asia pacific Exclusions WarrantyWarranty conditions Warranty Customer service form Before you start Operation Switching on the driveIf you have problems during self test Resetting the drive Ready second light Front panel lightsFront panel lights Write Protected first light To label a cartridge Loading and unloadingTo load a cartridge To unload a cartridge Cartridge care Cleaning the tape heads on a drive CleaningCleaning strategy Cleaning cartridge Choose your model from the bulleted list below Features and specifications Hp surestore dlt1i Non-operating limits storage ranges Hp surestore dlt1eDlt1e DLT4000 DLT7000 Media compatibilityDLT1 compatibility matrix Action Drive Diagnostics Troubleshooting FAQs Frequently asked questions Scsi configuration Model This topic is available in English only Example HP-UX systems series 700 onlyDetermining the Scsi id Creating the device files DEC systems, Digital Unix Configuring for Digital Unix Device file names under AIX Configuring the device filesScsi configuration Unix configuration hp systems IBM RS/600 systems, AIX PC-based UNIX, SCO and Linux Mtcan and constants values Silicon Graphics systems, Irix Value Meaning Sun systems, Solaris 2 SunOSHp-data values For all adapters System-specific arguments Verify the installationVerifying the installation Overview Glossary Media Ordering suppliesAdapters Rail kits Ordering supplies DLT1 Secure the drive Scsi ID Mounting hardware Scsi host bus adapterScsi ribbon cable Mounting bay Backup software HP Library & Tape Tools HP product registrationDrivers User documentation Checking 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 Ready Front panel LEDs Write protecting cartridges Write-protecting cartridges Cleaning cartridgesLooking after cartridges Loading a cartridge To load a cartridge Check operationTo unload a cartridge Using HP Library & Tape Tools Page If you do not have internet access If you have Internet access, register electronically None of the drive’s LEDs illuminate Other sources of information Page External tape drive Connect the Scsi cable Connect the power cableTroubleshooting Check the drive’s Scsi ID Scsi 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 All of the LEDs on the front panel blink continually None of the drive’s LEDs illuminate Is properly terminated