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5.4.1Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head

SDLT 600 Product Manual

Chapter 5: Using Your Tape Drive

5.4.1Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head

SDLT 600 tape drives occasionally require preventive cleaning. The amount of ambient pollution and particulates in the environment, to a large degree, dictates the cleaning frequency.

Clean your tape drive only when cleaning is necessary. Your backup software or the yellow alert LED located on the front bezel of the tape drive notify you if you need to clean the tape drive; the location of this LED (and other front bezel LEDs) is shown in Figure 5-2 on page 5-9.

Clean the SDLT 600 tape drive with the SDLT CleaningTape, which is also used to clean the SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 tape drives.

CAUTION Use ONLY the SDLT CleaningTape. Other cleaning tapes, such as CleaningTape III or DLT VS CleaningTape, are incompatible with the SDLT 600 tape drive heads.

5.4.2When to Use the Cleaning Tape

The SDLT 600 tape drive uses a built-in tape cleaning algorithm in conjunction with a cleaning tape. The SDLT CleaningTape is packaged in a plastic case, and is light gray in color.

A yellow LED located on the front bezel of the SDLT 600 tape drive indicates when cleaning is needed; Figure 5-2 on page 5-9shows the location of this LED (and other front bezel LEDs).

5.4.3Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape

Each SDLT CleaningTape is good for 20 uses. Use one of the labels that is supplied with the tape to track the number of uses.

5.4.4Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape

The SDLT CleaningTape is intended for use in SDLT 600 tape drives, autoloaders, and libraries only. Alternatively stated, the SDLT CleaningTape only cleans the SDLT MRC heads.

81-81184-02 REV A01

March 2004

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Tandberg Data 600 Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head, When to Use the Cleaning Tape, Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape

Contents

SDLT 600 Product Manual Trademarks CopyrightLegal Disclaimers Contact InformationAchtung Revision HistoryPage This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 SDLT 600 Product Manual Table of Contents 1 Introduction2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Product Information 3 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications 4 Installing Your Tape Drive 5 Using Your Tape DriveConfirming the Installation 6 Regulatory Compliance ASuper DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges . . . . . . A-1Glossary G-1 3 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications List of Tables1 Introduction Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions5 Using Your Tape Drive 4 Installing Your Tape Drive6 Regulatory Compliance ASuper DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges . . . . . . A-13 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications List of Figures4 Installing Your Tape Drive 5 Using Your Tape DriveASuper DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges . . . . . . A-1 Figure A-1. Super DLTtape Data Cartridges Read by SDLT 600 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Figure A-2. Bottom View of Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 Figure A-3. Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Reel Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 Figure A-4. Opening the Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 Figure A-5. Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 Figure A-6. Write-Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7 Figure A-7. Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9Introduction 1.1 Purpose and ScopeCHAPTER 1.2 Referenced Documents 1.3 Related Documents1.4 Structure of this Manual 1.6 For More Information 1.5 ConventionsElement ConventionReader Comments 1.7 Reader CommentsMarch SDLT 600 Product ManualSDLT 600 Tape Drive Product Information 2.1 OverviewCHAPTER 2.2 Product Features 2.3 Tape Drive Technology 2.3.1 Laser Guided Magnetic Recording2.3.2 Pivoting Optical Servo 2.3.4 Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood 2.3.3 Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads2.3.5 Advanced Metal Powder Media 2.3.6 Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism2.4 Modular Design 2.4.1 Data Control Module 2.4.2 Tape Control ModuleTCM PCBA Base Plate 2.4.3 Front Panel ModuleData Cartridge Receiver Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism2.4.5 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge 2.4.4 Electronic Interface Module2.6 TapeAlert 2.5 Quantum Diagnostics Tools2.7 Medium Auxiliary Memory 3.1 Product Specifications SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications3.1.1 Host Interface CHAPTERUltra 160 SCSI Interface Fibre Channel Interface 3.1.2 Physical Interface3.1.4 Compression 3.1.3 Physical Dimensions and WeightsTable 3-3. SDLT 600 Tape Drive Physical Dimensions Table 3-4 shows the weights of the SDLT 600 tape drive3.1.6 Data Integrity 3.1.5 Storage Capacity3.1.8 Head Life and MTBF 3.1.7 Maximum Data Transfer Rate3.1.9 Media Durability 3.1.10 Data Cartridge Life Expectancy3.1.11 Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism 3.2.1 Performance Data 3.2 Functional SpecificationsTable 3-11. Non-Operating Shock Specifications Unpackaged 3.2.2 Shock and Vibration SpecificationsTable 3-12. Non-Operating Shock Specifications Packaged, Drop Table 3-13. Non-Operating Vibration Specifications UnpackagedTable 3-15. Operating Shock and Vibration Specifications Table 3-14. Non-Operating Vibration Specifications Packaged3.2.3 Current and Power Requirements Table 3-16. Current and Power Requirements SCSI Interface Mode Table 3-17. Current and Power Requirements Fibre Channel Interface3.3 Environmental Specifications 3.2.4 SDLT 600 Tape Drive System Recording Method3.3.1 Air Flow Requirements 3.3.3 Storage and Shipment 3.3.2 Temperature and Humidity3.4 Recording Media Specifications 3.3.4 Altitude3.4.1 Media Structure Chapter 3 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications 3.4.2 Physical Data CartridgeHigh Coercivity Magnetic Layer Under Layer Enhanced Base Film Layer Back Coat Layer with Servo Guides3.4.3 Media Shipping, Operating, and Storage Specifications 3.4.4 Backward-Read Compatibility Transfer Rates March Recording Media SpecificationsSDLT 600 Product Manual 3-20Installing Your Tape Drive 4.1 Warranty NoteCHAPTER 4.2.1 Safety Precautions 4.2 Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection4.2.3 Electrostatic Discharge Protection 4.2.2 Handling4.3 Pre-Installation Guidelines Model Number TR 4.4.1 Setting the Internal Tape Drive SCSI ID Table 4-1. SCSI ID Address Selections Graphical Format 0 = NO JUMPER INSTALLED, 1 = JUMPER INSTALLED Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI InterfaceMarch SDLT 600 Product Manual4.4.3 Installing the Internal Tape Drive 4.4.2 Configuring the Internal Tape Drive for TERMPWRSecuring the Internal Tape Drive Connecting the Internal Tape Drive Cables Optional Loader Connector SCSI and Power ConnectorsTable 4-3. MSE and SE Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments Figure 4-6. Connectors on the Back Panel of SDLT 600 Tape DriveDiagnostic use only Loader ConnectorSignal Name Table 4-3. MSE and SE Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments ContinuedSignal Name Pin NumberSignal Name Table 4-4. MSE LVD Mode SCSI Connector Pin AssignmentsSignal Name Pin NumberTable 4-4. MSE LVD Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments Continued Table 4-5. 4-Pin Power Connector Pin AssignmentsTable 4-6. 8-Pin Loader Connector Pin Assignments 4.5.1 Fibre Channel Introduction 4.5.2 Secure the Tape Drive 4.5.4 Optional Loader Connector 4.5.3 Connect the Power4.5.5 Connect the Fibre Channel Cable 4.6 Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape DriveSCSI ID 4.6.1 Configuring the Tape Drive4.6.2 Installing the Tabletop Tape Drive TERMPWRSCSI Cables 5. Snap the wire cable clamps into place to secure the cables AC Power Cable 4.7 Confirming the Installation March Confirming the InstallationSDLT 600 Product Manual 4-26Using Your Tape Drive 5.1 Power-On Self-TestCHAPTER Figure 5-1. SDLT 600 Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs 5.3 Updating the Firmware 5.2 Performing a Trial Back-up5.3.2 Create a CUP/FUP Data Cartridge 5.3.1 Update the Firmware Using the SCSI Bus5.3.3 Using a CUP/FUP Data Cartridge 5.3.4 Firmware Code Update Troubleshooting 5.4 Cleaning the Tape Mechanism5.4.2 When to Use the Cleaning Tape 5.4.1 Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head5.4.3 Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape 5.4.4 Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape5.4.5 Loading the Cleaning Tape Into a Tabletop Tape Drive 5.5 Front Panel Controls and LEDs LED Color/State Possible Data Cartridge ScenarioColor/Symbol Table 5-3. How to Interpret the Front Panel LEDs and Other ControlsLED/Button Action5.6.1 POST Troubleshooting 5.6 TroubleshootingTable 5-4. Troubleshooting Chart Continued Then…You should… 5.6.2 Over Temperature Condition 6.1.1 Safety Certifications 6.1 Safety RegulationsRegulatory Compliance CHAPTER6.2 Electromagnetic Field Specifications 6.2.1 Electromagnetic Emissions6.2.2 Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility Table 6-2. Electromagnetic Interference EMI Test Summary 6.2.3 Immunity and ESD Limits6.3 Acoustic Noise Emissions A.1 Recognizing Quantum Super DLTtape I and II Data Cartridges Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II Data CartridgesData Cartridge Inspection Procedure Data Cartridge Write-protect Switch Loading a Data CartridgeA.2 Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines Super DLTtapeSuper DLTtape Maintain clean and smoke-free operating and storage environments A.3 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Figure A-3. Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Reel Locks Bent or towed-in appearance on one or both clips A.4 Data Cartridge Write-protect Switch Switch Position Table A-1. Write-Protect Switch PositionsIndicator Write-protectA.5 Loading a Data Cartridge A.6 Unloading a Data Cartridge B.1 Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines DLTtape VS1 Data CartridgeData Cartridge Inspection Procedure Data Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Loading a Data CartridgeMaintain clean operating, working, and storage environments Appendix B DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge B.2 Data Cartridge Inspection ProcedureFigure B-2. DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Reel Locks Figure B-4. Opening the DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Door A broken tape leader loop A swallowed tape leader loop B.3 Data Cartridge Write-Protect Switch B.4 Loading a Data Cartridge SDLT 600 Product Manual B.5 Unloading a Data Cartridge81-81184-02 REV A01 MarchB-10 Unloading a Data CartridgeMarch SDLT 600 Product ManualGlossary Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page G-11 March G-12SDLT 600 Product Manual 81-81184-02 REV A01Page March Quantum Publication Number 81-81184-02 A01 81-81184-02 A01Tandberg Publication Number 81-81184-02 REV A01