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Safety: Read First

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About This Book

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Part 1: Quick Installation Guide

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Part 2: User's Guide

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Product Description

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Before You Begin

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Backup and Restore Server Software

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Installing the Drive

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Step 1. Selecting a SCSI ID

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Step 2. Preparing for Installation

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Step 3. Setting the SCSI ID

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Step 4. Mounting the Drive

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Step 5. Connecting Cables and Terminating the Chain

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Step 6. Completing the Installation

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Step 7. Updating the Configuration

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Step 8. Installing Backup and Restore Software

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Using the Drive

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Using the Indicator Lights

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Loading and Unloading Data Cartridges

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Cleaning the Drive

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Packing the Drive

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Part 3: Appendixes

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Appendix A. Safety Information

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Appendix B. Cartridge Format Compatibility

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Summary of 12/24 GB DDS/3 4 mm

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12/24 gb, dds/3 4mm internal tape drive user's guide options by ibm.
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Note: if you are using this product in the united states, canada, or puerto rico, be sure to read the information under appendix e, “product warranty” on page 3-15 before using this information and the product it supports. For all other countries, the warranty terms and conditions applicable in the ...
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Contents safety: read first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V about this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vi part 1: quick installation guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 part 2: user's guide . ....
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Appendix c. Product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 appendix d. Help and service information . . . . . . . . 3-13 step 1: troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 step 2: preparing for the call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 step 3: placing the call to ibm . . . ....
Page 5: About This Book
About this book this manual contains information on the 12/24 gb dds/3 4 mm internal tape drive. The manual is divided into the following parts: part 1 contains: abbreviated installation and usage instructions in the following languages: part 2 contains: product description detailed installation ins...
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Part 1: quick installation guide the 12/24 gb 1 dds/3 4 mm internal tape drive is a scsi-2 fast tape drive for backing up and restoring data and archiving files. In addition to the user's guide, the option package contains the following: 12/24 gb dds/3 4 mm internal tape drive, with white 5.25-inch ...
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Power cords for the computer and all attached devices; then open the computer. 3. Before opening the static-protective bag containing the tape drive, touch the bag to an unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds. This will drain any accumulated static electricity from the bag ...
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5. Determine if you have a 3.5-inch bay or a 5.25-inch bay for installation. If you have a 5.25-inch bay available, use the tape drive as it is, or you can use the black 5.25-inch bezel which is included in your option package. If you only have a 3.5-inch bay available, remove the side rails on the ...
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When you connect scsi drives to the scsi adapter, start with the scsi connector on the cable that is farthest from the adapter. Then, with each additional device, work your way in from the far end back towards the adapter. Connecting the devices in this order ensures the best possible signal quality...
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Using the drive the following section is an overview of the instructions for using your tape drive. For more detailed information, see “using the drive” on page 2-8. The indicator lights on the drive front panel are: left (green): this light indicates cartridge status. When the light is on, the cart...
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Part 2: user's guide product description the 12/24 gb 8 dds/3 4 mm internal tape drive is a fast scsi-2 tape drive for backing up and restoring data and archiving files. Tape cartridges can each store 12 gb of data. If you use data compression, you might store up to 24 gb on a cartridge at a transfe...
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Backup and restore server software the tape drive has been tested with the following server backup and restore software: note: backup software manufacturers continually change which devices are supported by their software. If your specific software is not shown above, contact your software manufactu...
Page 13: Installing The Drive
Installing the drive follow these steps to install the tape drive. Step 1. Selecting a scsi id each device on a scsi bus must have its own scsi id. You can select a scsi id for the tape drive in the range of 0 to 7. The scsi id must be one that is supported by your scsi host adapter. Refer to your s...
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2. Before opening the static-protective bag containing the tape drive, touch the bag to an unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds. Make sure to touch a metal surface before touching the drive, to ground any accumulated static energy. Remove the drive from the static-protect...
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Step 4. Mounting the drive mount the tape drive and then firmly attach the signal and power cables to it. If there is insufficient working space to attach the connectors after mounting the drive, attach the cables first. To mount the drive: 1. Locate an available bay or space in your computer to mou...
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Step 5. Connecting cables and terminating the chain to attach the scsi and power cables to the tape drive: 1. Locate the scsi bus cable (often a 68-pin ribbon cable). One end of the cable connects to the scsi host adapter that can be on the computer system board or an adapter installed in an expansi...
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Step 6. Completing the installation check your work before closing the computer. 1. Be sure that the power and interface connectors are securely attached. Be sure that the cables are neatly routed. Be sure that the air vents to the power supply are not blocked. 2. Replace the computer cover and secu...
Page 18: Using The Drive
Using the drive this illustration shows the drive front panel: .1/ tape drive door .2/ unload button .3/ right indicator light .4/ left indicator light using the indicator lights the indicator lights .3/ .4/ are: left (green): this light indicates cartridge status. When this light is on, the cartrid...
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Loading and unloading data cartridges use only ibm 59h3465 data cartridges or other equivalent ibm approved data cartridges. When the indicator lights are off, the tape drive is ready to accept a cartridge. Do not insert a data cartridge if the tape drive is still performing its power-on self-test. ...
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The tape drive loads the tape in approximately 20 seconds. When the green indicator light is on, the tape drive is ready for read and write operations. To unload a cartridge, press the unload button .4/. The tape drive performs the following actions when you unload a cartridge: completes any command...
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Appendix b. Cartridge format compatibility you can use tape cartridges from other tape drives with the 12/24 gb dds/3 4 mm internal tape drive if the cartridge format is compatible. The following table lists compatible cartridge formats. The 12/24 gb dds/3 4 mm internal tape drive requires media rec...
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Power specifications environmental specifications dc voltage +12 v dc +5 v dc operational nonoperational voltage tolerance + or − 10% + or − 7% temperature range +41° to +113°f ( +5°c to +45°c) −40° to +149°f ( −40° to +65°c) operational current 250 milliamps 600 milliamps relative humidity 20% to 8...
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Appendix d. Help and service information before calling, please prepare for your call by following these steps. Step 1: troubleshooting you might be able to solve the problem yourself. If you observe one of the following problems, one of the associated responses might fix the problem. Software doesn...
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Step 2: preparing for the call to assist the technical support representative, have available as much of the following information as possible: 1. Computer manufacturer and computer model 2. Option name: 12/24 gb dds/3 4 mm internal tape drive 3. Proof of purchase 4. Exact wording of the error messa...
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Appendix e. Product warranty the following warranty information applies to products purchased in the united states, canada, and puerto rico. For warranty terms and conditions for products purchased in other countries, see the enclosed warranty insert, or contact your ibm reseller or ibm marketing re...
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To obtain warranty service for the machine, you should contact your reseller or call ibm. In the united states, call ibm at 1-800-772-2227. In canada, call ibm at 1-800-565-3344. You may be required to present proof of purchase. Ibm or your reseller will provide certain types of repair and exchange ...
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Under no circumstances is ibm liable for any of the following: 1) third-party claims against you for losses or damages (other than those under the first item listed above); 2) loss of, or damage to, your records or data; or 3) special, incidental, or indirect damages or for any economic consequentia...
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Trademarks the following terms are trademarks of the ibm corporation in the united states or other countries or both: ibm os/2 micro channel the following terms are trademarks of other companies: microsoft, windows, windows nt, and the windows 95 logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of micro...
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Ibm part number: 4305342 printed in u.S.A. 43ð5342.