Hp Surestore DLT 80 Tape Drive User Manual

HP SureStore DLT Removable Tape DriveDLT 80mUser’s Guide

Installing Your Removable Drive in an HP SureStore H/A Tape Array 5500Registering Your Tape Drive1-5Registering Your Tape DriveYou must register with

Installing Your Removable Drive in an HP SureStore H/A Tape Array 5500Replacing the Drive1-6Replacing the DriveHP SureStore DLT 80m drives can be hot-

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Operating the DriveFront Panel2-2Front Panel1Density and Compression Lights (yellow) • When a tape is loaded, these lights indicate the density at whi

Operating the DriveFront Panel2-3Density and Compression Lights—Normal UsageIn normal usage, the density lights simply indicate the native (uncompress

Operating the DriveOperating the Drive2-4Operating the DriveTo switch on a drive: 1 Switch the drive on using the power button on the front panel of t

Operating the DriveUsing the Cartridge Locking Handle2-5To load a tape cartridge: 2 Pull the Cartridge Locking Handle so that it swings up.Caution Bef

Operating the DriveUsing the Cartridge Locking Handle2-6To unload a tape cartridge:2 The yellow “Tape in Use” light flashes while the tape is rewound.

Operating the DriveThe Power-On Self-Test2-7The Power-On Self-Test When you power on the HP SureStore DLT drive, it performs a self-test to check that

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HP SureStore DLTInstallation GuideInstallation OverviewFor furtherdetails, see:Before you start:❑ Check the packing list inside this guide.❑ Check sys

3Care of the Drive and Tape CartridgesApart from ensuring that the drive operates in a safe, cleanenvironment, the only regular maintenance is to clea

Care of the Drive and Tape CartridgesCleaning the Tape Heads3-2Cleaning the Tape Heads When to Clean the Heads When the yellow “Use Cleaning Tape” lig

Care of the Drive and Tape CartridgesTypes of Tape Cartridges3-37 Return the cleaning cartridge to its plastic case.If the “Use Cleaning Tape” light s

Care of the Drive and Tape CartridgesWrite-Protecting a Cartridge3-4Write-Protecting a Cartridge If you write-protect a cartridge, the drive can only

Care of the Drive and Tape CartridgesTaking Care of Data Cartridges3-5Taking Care of Data CartridgesCaution Using a damaged cartridge could put your d

Care of the Drive and Tape CartridgesTaking Care of Data Cartridges3-6Figure 3.2 Checking a cartridge for damage. Figure 3.3 Reel lock levers and th

Care of the Drive and Tape CartridgesTaking Care of Data Cartridges3-7does not have to be attached to a computer for this to occur; it can just be pow

Care of the Drive and Tape CartridgesTaking Care of Data Cartridges3-8Operating ConditionsCartridges should be used in an environment within the follo

4Tape Cartridge Densities and CompressionThis chapter describes how to read and write tape cartridges at different densities and with or without compr

Tape Cartridge Densities and CompressionDensity4-2DensityNote A tape cartridge can only contain data at one density.Density, as used on the drive’s fr

Copyright © 2000 Hewlett-Packard Limited.The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.This document contains proprie

Tape Cartridge Densities and CompressionChanging the Density and Compression for Writing4-3*compressed capacities assume a 2:1 compression ratioNote Y

Tape Cartridge Densities and CompressionChanging the Density and Compression for Writing4-4• With type III cartridges, you can only select a density o

Tape Cartridge Densities and CompressionChanging the Density and Compression for Writing4-5ExampleSuppose you have loaded a type III tape cartridge wh

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5TroubleshootingThis chapter covers what you should do if you have problems with your drive or the backup process.For further help, try the Hewlett-Pa

TroubleshootingHP TapeAssure5-2HP TapeAssureIf your computer runs under Windows 95, Windows NT or Novell NetWare, you can use the HP TapeAssure softwa

TroubleshootingOther Problems5-3Other ProblemsIf your system does not recognize the drive, perform the following checks:The host computer system only

TroubleshootingOther Problems5-4If the drive will not accept a tape cartridge:• Was the drive powered down with the Cartridge Locking Handle up? If so

Appendix AProduct Specifications and Ordering InformationThis chapter gives the specifications of the drives and lists part numbers for cartridges and

Product Specifications and Ordering InformationProduct SpecificationA-2Product SpecificationPhysical Specification Performance Specification Power Req

iiiContentsInstallation Overview inside front cover1 Installing Your Removable Drive in an HP SureStore H/A Tape Array 5500Before You Start 1-2Check t

Product Specifications and Ordering InformationProduct SpecificationA-3Environmental Specification See page 3-5 for advice on using and storing cartri

Product Specifications and Ordering InformationOrdering InformationA-4Non-operating ShockReliability Specification Safety and Electromagnetic Emission

Appendix BCustomer SupportThis appendix describes Hewlett-Packard’s service and support arrangements, warranty details, and how to contact HP Customer

Customer SupportWarrantyB-2WarrantyThis product carries a 3 Year Express Exchange1 Warranty. You must register your product with HP within 30 days to

Customer SupportWarrantyB-3such defects during the warranty period, HP will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defect

Customer SupportHewlett-Packard Year 2000 WarrantyB-4FOR CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND: THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STAT

Customer SupportService and SupportB-5Obtaining Technical SupportIf you need help, your dealer has the latest information regarding HP products and se

Customer SupportContacting Customer SupportB-6Worldwide Online ServicesHP offers electronic services that give you an interactive way to access inform

Customer SupportContacting Customer SupportB-7America Online: Download software, firmware and support documents; discuss issues in user forums Keyword

Customer SupportContacting Customer SupportB-8Telephone Support: Hours of Operation: Mon – Fri, 8:30 – 17:00 (Central European time) No charge for tec

Contentsiv4 Tape Cartridge Densities and CompressionDensity 4-2Changing the Density and Compression for Writing 4-25 TroubleshootingHP TapeAssure 5-2I

Customer SupportContacting Customer SupportB-9Australia Bulletin Board:Download software, firmware and support documents, and leave messages for techn

Customer SupportContacting Customer SupportB-10Hong KongFax Machine:Please include contact information, the name of your HP product, and the type of c

Customer SupportContacting Customer SupportB-11HP First Faxback Service:Automated system to request product information or technical support documents

Customer SupportContacting Customer SupportB-12Fax Machine:Faxes are answered in 48 hours or less.Fax Number: (02) 3270-0707 Telephone Support:Hours o

Customer SupportContacting Customer SupportB-13Telephone Support: Telephone: +65 (02) 867-3551Singapore Mailing Address:Hewlett-Packard Far East (Pte)

Customer SupportContacting Customer SupportB-14Fax Number: (02) 514-0276 Telephone Support:Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 17:30Telephone:

Index-1Aadapter, SCSI A-4altitude limits A-3Bbackup software 1-4BOT 4-2buttonsDensity Select 4-4Select 2-2, 4-4Unload 2-3Ccablesordering A-4care and m

Index-2returning a drive B-5rewind time A-2Ssafety specification A-4SCSIadapter A-4ordering accessories A-4specification A-2SCSI IDs 1-4Select button

1Installing Your Removable Drive in an HP SureStore H/A Tape Array 5500This chapter describes how to install a removable HP SureStore DLT 80m drive in

Installing Your Removable Drive in an HP SureStore H/A Tape Array 5500Before You Start1-2Before You StartCheck the Contents of the BoxUnpack the box c

Installing Your Removable Drive in an HP SureStore H/A Tape Array 5500Step 1: Attach Local Language Labels if Necessary1-3Step 1: Attach Local Languag

Installing Your Removable Drive in an HP SureStore H/A Tape Array 5500On Completion:1-4On Completion:Verify the InstallationOnce you have installed th