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Spectra Logic RXT150 manual Finish, Reformatting a Disk Pack

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Chapter 3. Troubleshooting RXT Media

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1.Load the RXT media pack into the RXT150.

2.Select Maintenance > Tools > Get RXT Media Pack Drive Status. The RXT media drives should report as Optimal (green), as shown in Figure 3-23.

All drives should appear green (unless spare).

Figure 3-23The Get RXT Media Pack Drive Status Utility screen.

The RXT media pack automatically rebuilds itself when placed back into the RXT150. Note that the rebuild process can be lengthy, depending on the amount of data. During the rebuild, read/write operations will be slower than normal.

Note: A RAID 0 RXT media pack requires reformatting; see below.

Reformatting a Disk Pack

Caution: Reformatting the RXT media pack destroys any user data that currently exists on disks in the RXT media pack.

1.Select Maintenance > Tools; the RXT Utilities screen appears.

2.Select Reformat RXT Media Pack, then select Run; the Reformat RXT Media Pack Utility screen appears.

3.Select Next; the reformatting process may take several minutes to complete.

4.Select Finished; the RXT Utilities screen reappears.

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Contents

Spectra RXT Spectra RXT150 RXT MediaLicense United States Office European Office Web SiteAC Power High Voltage Contents Warranty and Repair About This Guide Intended AudienceRelated Publications Conventions Used In This GuideTroubleshooting the RXT150 Ejecting RXT MediaUsing the Force Eject Utility Holding the Load/Unload Button 2The Load/Unload buttonUsing an Allen Wrench for Manual Eject 3The four screws on the bottom of the unitBack Checking Messages and Flash Codes MessagesFlash Codes Capturing Debug Files Capturing Debug Files with the Web Interface8The Get Debug Files Utility screen Viewing Debug Files on the Web Interface 9The System Trace screenCapturing Debug Files with the Serial Interface Before You BeginCapturing Debug Files 11The Diagnostics Tracing Menu Resetting the RXT150 Resetting the RXT150 with the Digital DisplayResetting the RXT150 with the Serial Interface Resetting the RXT150Specifications Media Pack Types1System message indicating an RXT media disk drive problem Before Replacing Disk DrivesPreparing to Replace a Failed Disk Drive 2The Get RXT Media Pack Drive Status Utility screenReplacing a Disk Drive Silver and Green RXT Media Opening the Media PackProceed to Disconnecting the Disk Drive on Disconnecting the Disk Drive 6The screws on one side of a Silver RXT media pack8The ESD screw Silver media shown 10The bracket screw Silver media shown 12Disconnecting the disk drive connector Installing the New Disk Drive in Silver and Green RXT Media 13Replacing the bracket on the connectorIf the drive you replaced is the drive underneath 16The cut-outs. -17Replacing the ESD panel Replacing a Disk Drive in Gold RXT Media 19The two side panel screws22The cover in place Finish Reformatting a Disk PackRXT Media Recommendation Contacting SpectraGuard SupportRMA Returns Shipping InformationLimited Warranty RXT150 Repair PolicyWarranty Shipping Warranty Turnaround TimeWarranty Provisions for Units Located in Europe Out-of-Warranty RepairsStandard Repair Service for the RXT150 Advanced Service Options for the RXT150Four-Hour Response On-Site Service Same Business Day On-Site Service with Four-Hour ResponseLimited Warranty for RXT Media Next Business Day Replacement Service for RXT MediaNext Business Day Replacement Service Highlights RXT Media Repair PolicyExpress Repair Service for RXT Media Assisted Self-Maintenance for RXT MediaExpress Repair Service Highlights Express Repair Service Instructions