Hp StoreEver Ultrium Tape Drives User Manual

HP StoreEver LTO UltriumHalf-Height SAS Tape DrivesUser GuideHP Part Number: EH969-90905Published: June 2012Edition: 6

Tips on accessing hardware compatibility and cabling information• Locate the Explore Go Connect Tape Hardware interoperability link to access tape dev

Figure 7 Example Tape Software compatibility pageUsing the HP Tape CD-ROMThe HP Tape CD-ROM is a central source of information about your tape drive w

2 Drivers and backup softwareIn this chapter:• Install drivers (page 12)• HP diagnostic, management and support tools (page 12)• Upgrade backup softwa

that you pre-install L&TT to monitor your tape drive and be ready to run diagnostics shouldyou need to contact HP support. It is available free at

3 Installing an internal LTO Ultrium tape driveIn this chapter:• Before you start (page 14)• Mounting requirements (page 15)• Remove server cover (pag

Figure 8 Decision tree for connecting an internal tape drive to an internal SAS portMounting requirementsYou need one industry-standard, 5¼-inch, half

1. Assemble the necessary tools and materials:• Phillips screwdriver• Flat-bladed screwdriver (if your server uses slotted screws)• Torx screwdriver (

Figure 9 Attaching mounting railsCAUTION: Ensure you use the 4mm M3 screws provided. The rails may be attached to the fillerpanel by screws of a diffe

Other serversAttach the appropriate mounting hardware. Refer to the manufacturer's documentation forinstructions.• If you are installing on a ser

Figure 12 SAS with power cable supplied with LTO–6 Ultrium 6250 and LTO-5 Ultrium 3000internal tape drivesUnused second branch on supplied cable2.Mini

© Copyright 2009–2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranti

IMPORTANT: A SAS cable for connection to a dedicated HBA is supplied with the tape drive.This is a split cable, but the second branch is not required.

Figure 15 Connecting cables to the LTO–6 Ultrium 6250 and LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 tape driveSAS connector to tape drive2.Power connector1.All other LTO Ult

Option 2: Connect cable to spare port on host SAS controllerThe following instructions apply to some HP servers. They are valid ONLY IF the host SAS c

Figure 18 Connecting cables to the LTO–6 Ultrium 6250 and LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 tape driveSAS connector to tape drive2.Power connector1.All other LTO Ult

Option 3: Connect cable to port on host SAS controller and replace existing SAScableThe following instructions are valid for some HP ProLiant servers.

Figure 21 Cable routing with replacement SAS cableConnect replacement SAS cable to disk bay3.Replacement SAS cable1.SAS connector to tape drive4.Conne

Figure 23 Connecting cables to all other LTO Ultrium tape drivesSAS connector to tape drive2.Power connector1.CAUTION: Never use a cable where power i

1. Push the server latch down to lock the tape drive into position, as shown in the following figure.Figure 24 Securing drive, mounting hardware used1

2. Ensure blanking plates are in place over empty bays and replace the cover on the server.Reboot the serverReboot the server to power up the tape dri

4 Installing an external LTO Ultrium tape driveThis chapter describes how to connect your tape drive to an external port on the host controller ornew

Contents1 Before you start...6Your HP StoreEver LTO Ultrium tap

Figure 27 Connecting the SAS cable to the server1. SAS connector on server3. Connect the SAS and power cords to the tape drive and plug the other end

5 Verify installationOnce you have installed the drive hardware, check that drivers have been installed correctly andyou have the correct version of b

6 Operating your tape driveIn this chapter:• Your HP LTO tape drive (page 32)• Loading a cartridge (page 33)• Unloading a cartridge (page 34)• Removin

Figure 30 Front view of earlier LTO Ultrium external tape drives5. Drive LED1. Cartridge door6. Ready LED2. On/Off switch (external drives only)7. Eje

Unloading a cartridgeCAUTION: Never try to remove a cartridge before it is fully ejected.1. Press the Eject button on the front panel.Figure 32 Ejecti

7 Use the correct mediaFor best performance we recommend HP branded media. Order online at:http://www.hp.com/go/storagemedia.In this chapter:• Cartrid

Table 2 Data cartridge compatibilityUltrium 6.25TB** datacartridgeUltrium 3 TB*data cartridgeUltrium 1.6 TB*data cartridgeUltrium 800 GB*data cartridg

LTO-6 and LTO-5 Ultrium tape drives and partitioningThe HP LTO–6 Ultrium 6250 tape drive supports up to four tape partitions, when used with HPLTO–6 U

What happens if I don't remember the key?If you are unable to supply the key when requested to do so, neither you nor HP Support will beable to a

Figure 33 Write protecting a cartridge1. Write-protect tab (padlock indicates cartridge is protected)CAUTION: Write-protection will not protect your c

Loading a cartridge...33Unloading a cartr

• Do not leave cartridges in direct sunlight or in places where magnetic fields are present (forexample, under telephones, next to monitors or near tr

8 Using HP OBDRIn this chapter:• OBDR compatibility (page 41)• What does HP OBDR do? (page 41)• Remote disaster recovery (ProLiant servers only) (page

Refer to the HP OBDR web site at http://www.hp.com/go/obdr for more information about usingthis feature and compatibility.Testing for compatibilityWe

invokes OBDR to restore your system. For more information and specific instructions pleaserefer to our World Wide Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/obd

9 Diagnostic Tools and PerformanceIn this chapter:• HP Library & Tape Tools (page 44)• HP SMART components (page 45)• Performance Assessment Tools

• TapeAssure health monitoring (Windows only from 5.0 onwards): look out for any concernsfrom your backups using the red/yellow/green indicators on th

Can your system deliver the required performance?NOTE: The compression ratio for LTO-6 is 2.5:1. For all earlier models the compression ratio is2:1.•

compressible will always limit the speed at which the drive can write/read data. You willachieve no more than native rates with uncompressible data.Ex

10 TroubleshootingIn this chapter:• General Procedure (page 48)• Understanding LED sequences (page 50)• Problems with cartridges (page 52)NOTE: Many u

3. Use the correct media type:• HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB RW and LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB WORM cartridges for use withLTO–6 tape drives.• HP LTO-5 Ultrium

Registering your tape drive...58Subscription servic

Understanding LED sequencesFigure 36 Front view of HP LTO-6 external tape drive5. Tape LED1. Cartridge door6. Drive LED2. On/Off switch (external driv

Table 4 Clean, Tape, Drive and Ready LED sequences (continued)Action requiredCauseLED SequenceSee Running HP OBDR (page 42) for furtherdetails.The dri

Table 4 Clean, Tape, Drive and Ready LED sequences (continued)Action requiredCauseLED SequenceInsert a cartridge to clear the LED sequence. If thecond

The cartridge is jammedIf the cartridge is jammed or the backup application is unable to eject it, you can force eject thecartridge. Once the cartridg

9. Initiate a force eject or emergency unload operation by pressing and holding the Eject buttonfor 15 seconds. This step causes the drive to try ever

NOTE: The HP LTO–1 100 GB* data cartridge, C7970A, is also supported on HP LTO–2Ultrium 448 tape drives. It is not supported on any other HP LTO Ultri

11 Replacing a tape driveIf your tape drive proves to be faulty and cannot be repaired and it is still covered by the originalwarranty, it will be rep

About this guideThis guide provides information about:• Installing the HP LTO Ultrium SAS half-height tape drive• Using the HP LTO Ultrium SAS half-he

IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.NOTE: Provides additional information.HP technical supportFor worldwide technical

IndexAaudience, 57Bbackup softwaredrivers, 12encryption, 13supported, 13backup software problems, 49buttonsUnload, 34Ccables, 7cabling optionsconnect

1 Before you startIn this chapter:• Your LTO Ultrium tape drive (page 6)• Which operating systems are supported? (page 6)• Power specifications (page

installing internalattach mounting hardware, 16install drive, 18prepare mounting bay, 16reboot server, 28secure drive, 26internal drivecabling to new

the SPOCK website (http://www.hp.com/storage/spock) for the most recent information aboutthe operating system versions that are supported.Power specif

Figure 2 SAS with power cable supplied with LTO–6 Ultrium 6250 and LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 internaltape drives2. Unused second branch on supplied cable1. M

Figure 4 SAS cable supplied with external tape drivesFor detailed instructions on connecting the external SAS tape drive, see Installing an external L