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IBM DDS Gen 5 User Manual

Summary of DDS Gen 5

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    Dds gen 5 tape drive user’s guide important: please review the maintenance information in chapter 3, “using the tape drive”, on page 15 as periodic maintenance (cleaning, firmware updates, etc.) is not covered by the ibm warranty. Repairs or exchanges resulting from improper maintenance may result i...

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    Dds gen 5 tape drive user’s guide.

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    First edition (august 2003) note: before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read teh information under appendix c, “ibm statement of limited warranty - z125-4753-07 - 11/2002”, on page 31 and appendix c, “ibm statement of limited warranty - z125-4753-07 - 11/2002”, on pag...

  • Page 5: Safety: Read First

    Safety: read first before installing this product, read the safety information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as informações de segurança. Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Ennen kuin as...

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  • Page 7: Contents

    Contents safety: read first . . . . . . . . . . Iii about this book . . . . . . . . . . . Vii chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . 1 product description . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 chapter 2. Installation . . . . . . . . . 3 unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 pre-installation requirements . ...

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  • Page 9: About This Book

    About this book this manual contains instructions for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting the ibm dds gen 5 drive. The manual is divided into the following sections: v installation and user’s guide this guide contains the product description and installation instructions in the following la...

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  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction designed for computer environments that require high-performance, high-capacity data storage, the dds gen 5 drive is the latest offering in the popular dds technology roadmap. This scsi tape drive is capable of storing up to 36 gb per data cartridge and transferring data at a...

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  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Installation

    Chapter 2. Installation this chapter describes how to install the internal dds gen 5 drive. Unpacking before you unpack the contents of your drive package, inspect the shipping containers for damage. If you spot damage to the container, notify your carrier immediately. When you unpack the package, c...

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    Reviewing drive default settings your internal tape drive comes with various default settings. These settings are configured using jumpers and switches. V the jumpers are located on the back of the drive, between the scsi interface and power connectors (refer to the diagram in“general installation i...

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    Switch default setting 3 media recognition 4 self test 5 operating-system configuration switches 6 7 8 9 wide/narrow scsi 10 inquiry string support scsi id settings jumper pins: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 default settings: scsi id 6 each scsi device on the bus must have its own unique id. Your internal tape...

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    Occurs, terminator power to the bus is interrupted. After the short is removed, a fuse in the drive is automatically reset, restoring terminator power. Data compression settings: switch 1 on = enable hardware data compression (default) switch 1 off = disable hardware data compression switch 2 off = ...

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    Switches 5 through 8 configure the internal tape drive for a host operating system. By default, these switches are all on. This setting configures the drive for a microsoft ® windows ® operating system. To use the internal tape drive with a different operating system, set switches 5 through 8 to sel...

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    Tape drive components the following describes the major components of the tape drives. 1 clean led (green) 2 media led (green) 3 (drive led (amber) 4 eject button for more information on leds, see“front panel leds” on page 19. Opening the computer to open the computer: 1. Shut down the computer as y...

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    Installing the drive this section contains information on installing the tape drive in ibm servers and other computers. Installing the drive in ibm servers the ibm dds gen 5 tape drive can be installed in several ibm xseries servers. The most current list of supported servers can be found at www/pc/...

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    Refer to the following diagram when setting the scsi id. Scsi id=0 scsi id=1 scsi id=2 scsi id=3 scsi id=4 scsi id=5 scsi id=6 scsi id=7 scsi id=8 scsi id=9 scsi id=10 scsi id=11 scsi id=12 scsi id=13 scsi id=14 scsi id=15 parity enable term. Power default jumper settings shown (scsi id 6, parity ch...

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    1. Locate an available 5.25-inch bay or space in your computer to mount the tape drive. Remove the cover plate from the bay selected. Install the drive horizontally or vertically, depending on the bay. 2. Remove drive mounting rails from the drive for the 3.5 ″ installation. 5.25-inch drive bay 3.5-...

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    2. Connect the power cable connector to the four-pin connector on the tape drive as shown in the illustration. Attention: do not force the power cable into the tape drive power connector. If the power cable is upside down and you force the connection, you might damage the drive. If all the power cab...

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    Unload button on the right side of the drive front panel to eject any tape that might be inserted and to reset the drive. If the problem persists, turn off the computer; then turn it back on. Step 9. Installing backup and restore software to use the drive, you must install an appropriate backup and ...

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    Chapter 3. Using the tape drive this chapter describes how to operate your tape drive. Using the appropriate media the ibm dds gen 5 drive uses data-grade dds cartridges, which comply with ansi specifications listed in the “3.81 mm helical-scan digital computer tape cartridge for information interch...

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    2. Gently insert the cartridge into the drive. The drive-bay door opens automatically when a cartridge is inserted. After you insert the cartridge, there is a brief delay while the drive identifies the cartridge type and state, and moves the tape to the data area. Then the media led goes on. Initial...

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    Write-protecting a dds cartridge write-protecting a dds cartridge protects the data on the cartridge form being changed, overwritten, or deleted. To write-protect a cartridge, slide the write-protect tab on the back of the cartridge to the open position. To write-enable the cartridge, slide the writ...

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    Cleaning the tape heads if excessive dust or debris collects at the tape heads, your drive may not be able to read from or write to tape. To avoid this situation, clean the drive’s tape heads: 1. After every 30 hours of tape motion 2. If the clean led goes on or flashes 3. If your applications softw...

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    Chapter 4. Understanding the drive leds this chapter describes the leds on the front panel of the dds gen 5 drive. These leds provide information about both normal and error conditions. Front panel leds this figure shows an example of the leds on the drive front panel of the dds gen 5 drive. 1 clean...

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    Led color action description flashing drive could not write the tape correctly (write error). Use a dds cleaning cartridge to clean the drive. Drive 3 amber on (lit) drive is reading or writing the tape normally. Rapid flashing a hardware fault has occurred. Clean led the clean led indicates whether...

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    Drive led the amber drive led lets you know when data is being read from or written to tape. It also informs you when a hardware fault occurs. Led status description on continuously the drive is reading or writing the tape (scsi or tape movement is present). Flashing rapidly a hardware fault occurre...

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  • Page 33: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5. Troubleshooting this chapter provides suggestions for troubleshooting your drives in the unlikely event you encounter a problem with them. Scsi id problems each scsi device on the same scsi bus must have a unique scsi id. The default scsi id for internal and external drives is 6. You shou...

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    2. Be sure the computer’s power cable is connected to a power outlet that is known to work. Plug into the outlet another appliance, such as a lamp, that you know to work. If the appliance does not work, the problem is with the outlet. 3. The power outlet connected to the computer is controlled by a ...

  • Page 35: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix a. Specifications this appendix provides specifications for the dds gen 5 tape drive. Data capacities this table lists the data capacities for the cartridges that can be used in the ibm dds gen 5 drive. Cartridge type tape length capacity a , native capacity a , compressed b dat72 170 meter...

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    Mounting the internal tape drive--side and bottom view power specifications the following table lists the power specifications for the internal dds gen 5 drive. Specification +12 vdc supply +5 vdc supply voltage tolerance + or - 10% operating + or - 7% operating operational current 250 milliamps max...

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    The following table lists pin assignments of the power connector. Pin assignment 1 +12 vdc 2 +12 return 3 +5 return 4 +5 vdc note: the drive employs a power-sensing circuit that automatically detects a loss of supply voltage from the host. Temporary loss of supply voltage, or voltage spikes, might r...

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    Environmental requirements the following table lists the environmental specifications for the dds gen 5 drive. The internal drive should meet these standards if mounted either vertically (on its side) or horizontally (right side up). Specifications operational nonoperational temperature +41° to +113...

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    Appendix b. Service and support the following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of the product. Refer to your ibm statement of limited warranty for a full explanation of ibm warranty terms. Online technic...

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    Country or region telephone number country or region telephone number belgium dutch 02-210-9820 french 02-210-9800 new zealand 0800-446-149 bolivia 0800-0189 norway 66 81 11 00 brazil 55-11-3889-8986 peru 0-800-50-866 canada 1-800-565-3344 toronto 416-383-3344 philippines 632-995-2225 chile 800-224-...

  • Page 41: Z125-4753-07 - 11/2002

    Appendix c. Ibm statement of limited warranty - z125-4753-07 - 11/2002 part 1 - general terms this statement of limited warranty includes part 1 - general terms, part 2 - country-unique terms, and part 3 - warranty information. The terms of part 2 replace or modify those of part 1. The warranties pr...

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    V any non-ibm products, including those that ibm may procure and provide with or integrate into an ibm machine at your request. The warranty is voided by removal or alteration of identification labels on the machine or its parts. Ibm does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a machin...

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    Functionally equivalent to the item replaced. The replacement assumes the warranty service status of the replaced item. Your additional responsibilities before ibm or your reseller exchanges a machine or part, you agree to remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under w...

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    This limit also applies to ibm’s suppliers and your reseller. It is the maximum for which ibm, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. Under no circumstances is ibm, its suppliers or resellers liable for any of the following even if informed of their possibility: 1) third part...

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    In accordance with article 1328 of the peruvian civil code the limitations and exclusions specified in this section will not apply to damages caused by ibm’s willful misconduct ( ″dolo″) or gross negligence (″culpa inexcusable″). North america how to obtain warranty service: the following is added t...

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    Arbitration: the following is added under this heading: disputes arising out of or in connection with this statement of limited warranty shall be finally settled by arbitration which shall be held in singapore in accordance with the arbitration rules of singapore international arbitration center ( ″...

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    If one of the parties refuses or otherwise fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days of the date the other party appoints its, the first appointed arbitrator shall be the sole arbitrator, provided that the arbitrator was validly and properly appointed. All proceedings shall be conducted, includi...

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    Arbitration award shall be final and binding for the parties without appeal and shall be in writing and set forth the findings of fact and the conclusions of law. The number of arbitrators shall be three, with each side to the dispute being entitled to appoint one arbitrator. The two arbitrators app...

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    Add the following paragraph in western europe (austria, belgium, cyprus, denmark, finland, france, germany, greece, iceland, ireland, italy, liechtenstein, luxembourg, monaco, netherlands, norway, portugal, spain, san marino, sweden, switzerland, united kingdom, vatican state): the warranty for mach...

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    Nullity of the execution of this statement of limited warranty shall be settled by arbitration court of moscow; 6) in south africa, namibia, lesotho and swaziland , both of us agree to submit all disputes relating to this statement of limited warranty to the jurisdiction of the high court in johanne...

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    Spango valley greenock scotland pa 16 oah austria, denmark, finland, greece, italy, netherlands, portugal, spain, sweden and switzerland limitation of liability: the following replaces the terms of this section in its entirety: except as otherwise provided by mandatory law: 1. Ibm’s liability for an...

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    Consequence of the event that generated the damages; or 4) loss of business, revenue, goodwill, or anticipated savings. The following terms apply to the country specified: austria what this warranty covers: the following replaces the first sentence of the first paragraph of this section: the warrant...

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    Germany what this warranty covers: the following replaces the first sentence of the first paragraph of this section: the warranty for an ibm machine covers the functionality of the machine for its normal use and the machine’s conformity to its specifications. The following paragraphs are added to th...

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    For the purposes of this section, a ″default″ means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of ibm in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this statement of limited warranty in respect of which ibm is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort. A number o...

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    Liable to you, whether in contract or tort. A number of defaults which together result in, or contribute to, substantially the same loss or damage will be treated as one default. Circumstances may arise where, because of a default, you are entitled to recover damages from ibm. This section sets out ...

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    A warranty period of 1 year on parts and 1 year on labor means that ibm provides warranty service without charge for parts and labor during the 1 year warranty period. Types of warranty service if required, ibm provides repair or exchange service depending on the type of warranty service specified f...

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    Definitions, frequently asked questions (faqs) and support by product (machine) with links to product support pages. The ibm statement of limited warranty is also available on this site in 29 languages. To obtain warranty service contact ibm or your ibm reseller. In canada or the united states, call...

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  • Page 59: Appendix D. Notices

    Appendix d. Notices ibm may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local ibm representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an ibm product, program, or service is not inte...

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    Vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of thi...

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    Cet appareil numérique de la classe b est conforme à la norme nmb-003 du canada. Deutsche emv-direktive (electromagnetische verträglichkeit) zulassungbescheinigunglaut dem deutschen gesetz über die elektromagnetische verträglichkeit von geräten (emvg) vom 30. August 1995 (bzw. Der emc eg richtlinie ...

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    Ibm ne peut accepter aucune responsabilité pour le manquement aux exigences de protection résultant d’une modification non recommandée du produit, y compris l’installation de cartes autres que les cartes ibm. Ce produit a été testé et il satisfait les conditions de l’équipement informatique de class...

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    Japanese statement of compliance for products less than or equal to 20 a per phase trademarks the following terms are trademarks of international business machines corporation in the united states, other countries, or both: v ibm v ibm logo v helpcenter v thinkpad v os/2 microsoft, windows, and wind...

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    Part number: 71p9164 printed in u.S.A. (1p) p/n: 71p9164.