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IBM T400F Operating the Tape Drive, Front view of the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive

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Chapter 4. Operating the Tape Drive

Chapter 4. Operating the Tape Drive

When operating the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, refer to Figure 9 which shows the front of the unit.

Status light

Unload button

Single-character display

Single red dot

Figure 9. Front view of the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive

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GA32-0455-00 Setup, Operator, and Service GuideIBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Models T400 and T400FPage GA32-0455-00 Setup, Operator, and Service GuideIBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Models T400 and T400FFirst Edition November Chapter ContentsSpecifications Installing the Tape DriveAppendix A. Tools and Supplies Chapter 6. Resolving ProblemsChapter 4. Operating the Tape Drive Chapter 7. Servicing the Tape DriveGlossary Index vi IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Danger Notice Safety and Environmental NoticesCaution Notice Attention Notice Laser Safety and ComplianceIBM Ultrium Publications PrefaceIntended Audience Related Publicationsx IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Chapter 1. Introduction Speed Matching and Channel Calibration Cartridge CompatibilitySleep Mode Supported SAN Components for Fibre Channel Attachment Supported Servers and Operating SystemsSupported Servers Supported Operating SystemsSpeed Physical Characteristics of the SCSI Interfacev Cyclic redundancy check CRC - an error-checking technique SCSI AttachmentAddress Assignments Installing, Removing, or Resetting a Drive on an Active SCSI BusType of Fibre Channel Connection to Server Fibre Channel AttachmentSupported Topologies Switched FabricSpeed The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive’s Fibre Channel interface facilitates data at 2 Gb/s 200 MB/s. It automatically negotiates to a rate of 1 Gb/s 100 MB/s if the system or switch to which it connects does not support the 2-Gb rate if this is the case, you may experience performance degradation. You can force the drive to an explicit speed by placing jumpers on the Fibre Channel FC configuration/status connector. For more information, see “Step 4. Change the Link Services of the Drive optional” on pageAddress Assignments 8 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Physical Characteristics of the Fibre Channel InterfaceInstalling, Removing, or Resetting a Drive on an Active Fibre Channel World Wide NamesSupported Device Drivers 10 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Power Specifications Chapter 2. SpecificationsSpecification Physical SpecificationsStorage Environmental Specifications for both interface typesEnvironmental Factor OperatingChapter 3. Installing the Tape Drive Feature switches SCSI connector SCSI ID connector Power connector Rear View of the SCSI DriveLibrary/Drive Interface LDI or RS-422 interface connector Chapter 3. Installing Rear View of the Fibre Channel DriveStep 1. Unpack the Drive Step 2. Remove Power from the Enclosure16 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Setting the SCSI ID with Jumpers Setting the SCSI ID SCSI Drive OnlyStep 3. Set the SCSI ID or Arbitrated Loop Physical Address Figure 5. SCSI ID settings on the SCSI ID connector Setting the SCSI ID with a SCSI ID SwitchSetting the SCSI ID Through the LDI Interface Supplying TERMPOWER SCSI Drive OnlySetting the Arbitrated Loop Physical Address Fibre Channel Drive Only Setting the Loop ID to Provide Status About the Loop use soft Setting the Loop ID to Provide Additional Loop IDs ALPA 4. Place jumpers on the pins that you identified in steps 1 and Step 4. Change the Link Services of the Drive optionalin Figure 7 on page Fibre Channel Characteristic5 through Step 5. Mount the Tape Drive into the Enclosure Step 7. Connect the Internal SCSI or Fibre Channel Cable Step 6. Connect and Test Power to the Tape DriveConnect the External SCSI Interface to the Server Step 9. Run Drive DiagnosticsStep 10. Install the Device Drivers Step 8. Connect the Internal LDI Cable optionalConnect the External Fibre Channel Interface to the Server Step 13. Configure the Tape Drive to the Server, Switch, or HubStep 12. Connect the External LDI Interface to the Server optional 30 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Status light Unload button Single-character display Single red dot Chapter 4. Operating the Tape DriveFigure 9. Front view of the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive cartridge during the power-on cycle. In this case, the drive Status LightThe tape drive has no power or is powered off The tape drive is powered on and is idleChapter 4. Operating Unload ButtonSingle-Character Display Single Red DotFigure 10. Inserting a cartridge into the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Inserting a Tape CartridgeRemoving a Tape Cartridge Cleaning the Drive HeadFunction Code 1 - Run SCSI or Fibre Channel Tape Drive Diagnostics Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance FunctionFunction Code 2 - Update Tape Drive Firmware from FMR Tape Table 9. Diagnostic and maintenance functions continuedFunction Code 3 - Create FMR Tape 38 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Table 9. Diagnostic and maintenance functions continuedFunction Code 4 - Force a Drive Dump Function Code 5 - Copy the Drive Dump to Tape at Beginning of TapeFunction Code 6 - Run SCSI or Fibre Channel Wrap Test Table 9. Diagnostic and maintenance functions continuedRunning a SCSI Wrap Test Running a Fibre Channel Wrap Test Table 9. Diagnostic and maintenance functions continuedTesting the Circuitry at the Drive’s Fibre Channel Connector Testing the Circuitry at the Fiber CableFunction Code 7 - Run LDI or RS-422 Wrap Test Table 9. Diagnostic and maintenance functions continuedFunction Code 8 - Convert FMR Tape to Scratch Tape Function Code C - Insert Cartridge into Tape Drive Table 9. Diagnostic and maintenance functions continuedFunction Code 9 - Display Error Code Log Function Code A - Clear Error Code LogFunction Code E - Test Cartridge & Media Table 9. Diagnostic and maintenance functions continuedFunction Code F - Fast Read/Write Test Function Code L - Reserved for Future Use Table 9. Diagnostic and maintenance functions continuedFunction Code P or U - Enable or Disable Post Error Reporting Function Code H - Test HeadUpdating Firmware through the Library/Drive Interface Exiting Maintenance ModeUpdating the Firmware Updating Firmware through the SCSI or Fibre Channel Interface46 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Updating the Firmware with an FMR Tape CartridgeFigure 11. The IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge Chapter 5. Using the MediaData Cartridge Chapter 5. Using the Media Cleaning CartridgesHandling the Cartridges Setting the Write-Protect SwitchEnsure Proper Packaging Provide TrainingPerform a Thorough Inspection Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental ConditionsHandle the Cartridge Carefully Example Improper Placement of Leader Pin Examples of Cartridge ProblemsExample Split Cartridge Case Repositioning a Leader Pin Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin56 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Figure 18. Rewinding the tape into the cartridgePin supplies see Reattaching a Leader PinLeader pin attach tool see Cartridge manual rewind tool seeThe following procedure describes how to reattach a leader pin counterclockwise to bring the tape edge toward the cartridge door Place a new C-clip into the retention groove 13. Use your fingers to remove the leader pin from the cavity Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges Product Description Disposing of Tape CartridgesOrdering Media Supplies IBM Part NumberIn Europe and Asia Ordering Custom Bar Code LabelsTable 12. Authorized suppliers of custom bar code labels In AmericaIf the problem is this Chapter 6. Resolving ProblemsDo this 66 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Methods of Receiving Errors and MessagesCode Descriptions and Corrective Actions for Errors and MessagesCause and Action Cause and Action Code68 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Cause and Action For Problems with Writing DataFor Problems with Reading Data CodeFor Fibre Channel drive CodeCause and Action For SCSI driveUsing Sense Data Obtaining Error Information from the RS/6000 or pSeries tape Example of a Drive Error LogFigure 26. Example of an AIX ERRPT Drive Error Log rmt2Figure 27. Example of an error that suggests a SCSI bus problem Example of a SCSI Bus ErrorUsing a Device Driver Utility to Obtain a Dump Using the Drive to Obtain a DumpObtaining a Drive Dump Viewing the Drive Error Log Fixing a Consistent Error with Multiple Drives on a SCSI Bus Resolving Problems Reported by the ServerFixing SCSI Bus Errors Fixing a Consistent Error with a Single Drive on a SCSI BusFixing an Intermittent Error with Multiples Drives on a SCSI Bus Fixing an Intermittent Error with a Single Drive on a SCSI Bus78 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Starting Problem Determination Fixing Fibre Channel ErrorsFixing a Consistent Error with a Single Drive on a Fibre Channel Loop 80 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Fixing a Consistent Error in a Point-to-Point TopologyFixing Intermittent Fibre Channel Errors Resolving Media-Related Problems Removing a SCSI Tape Drive from an Enclosure Chapter 7. Servicing the Tape Drive84 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Removing a Fibre Channel Tape Drive from an EnclosureRemoving the Cartridge Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge86 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Figure 30. Determining whether the tape is brokenthe loader motor gear Fixing an Internal Jam This procedure must be performed only by trained service personnel4. Examine the drive to determine the cause of the problem 90 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Figure 32. Rewinding the leader pin into the tape cartridge10. Manually rotate the loader motor gear see 92 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive in Figure retracts and occupies the opening to the drive see17. Reassemble the tape drive by reversing the preceding steps IBM Part Number Appendix A. Tools and SuppliesProduct Description 96 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Flag Appendix B. TapeAlert FlagsTapeAlert Flags Supported by the Drive FlagDescription FlagFlag FlagDescription FlagFlag Flag100 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Trademarks NoticesFederal Communications Commission FCC Class B Statement Electronic Emission NoticesSpecial Considerations for Electromagnetic Compatibility IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Models T400 and T400FNotices European Union EU Electromagnetic Compatibility DirectiveGermany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Japan VCCI Class B ITE Electronic Emission StatementGetting Help WarrantyThe warranty for this product is negotiated on a per-customer basis adapter. See adapter card Numbers and SymbolsGlossary A. See amperedata compression. See compression C. See Celsiuscartridge. See tape cartridge cartridge memory. See LTO cartridge memorye-mail. See electronic mail Fibre Channel configuration/status connectordrive sense data. See SCSI drive sense data dump. See drive dump duplex. See duplex transmissionGb. See gigabit GB. See gigabyte FMR tape. See field microcode replacement tapehead. See drive head LED. See light-emitting diode LID/status connector. See loop identifier LID/status connectorI/O. See input/output LAN. See local area network LDI. See Library/Drive InterfaceLTO-CM. See LTO cartridge memory LTO-DC. See LTO Data Compression log sense data. See SCSI log sense dataloop ID. See loop identifier LTO. See Linear Tape-Opentransfer rate native sustained data transfer rate. See dataSCSI interface. See Small Computer Systems Interface SC. See subscription channel connectors. See second SAN. See Storage Area Network SCSI. See Small Computer Systems Interfacesecond. One sixtieth of a minute transfer rate. See data transfer rate tape drive. See IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape DriveTotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. See IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Driveweb. See World Wide Web WAN. See wide area network116 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive continued Index Aassigning an address Fibre Channel connectorobtaining from RS/6000 or pSeries servers reported to enclosurePage continued continuedPage 122 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Page GA32-0455-00