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Ibm half high lto ultrium gen 6 internal sas tape drive installation and user's guide.
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Ibm half high lto ultrium gen 6 internal sas tape drive installation and user's guide.
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Note: before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “notices” on page 77 and the ibm safety information, and ibm environmental notices and user's guide on the ibm documentation cd, and the ibm warranty information document that comes with the system. Seco...
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Contents figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vii safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ix guidelines for trained service technicians . . . . . X inspecting for unsafe conditions . . . . . . . X guidelines for servicing electrical equipment . . Xi safety statem...
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Appendix a. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . 58 getting help and information from the world wide web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 how to send dsa data to ibm . . . . . ....
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Figures 1. View of a tape drive . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Tape drive front panel element descriptions 2 3. Tape drive rear panel element descriptions 2 4. Inserting a cartridge into the drive . . . . . 22 5. Drive status web page . . . . . . . . . 24 6. Drive status web page - topic details . . . . 2...
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Tables 1. Cru and option part numbers . . . . . . 1 2. Performance rates and times . . . . . . . 3 3. Ultrium cartridge compatibility with ultrium tape drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4. Performance parameters. . . . . . . . . 4 5. Feature switch definitions . . . . . . . . 11 6. Meaning of statu...
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Safety before installing this product, read the safety information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as informações de segurança. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuot...
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Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (safety information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as informações sobre segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Guidelines fo...
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An unsafe condition, you must determine how serious the hazard is and whether you must correct the problem before you work on the product. Consider the following conditions and the safety hazards that they present: v electrical hazards, especially primary power. Primary voltage on the frame can caus...
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V before you work on the equipment, disconnect the power cord. If you cannot disconnect the power cord, have the customer power-off the wall box that supplies power to the equipment and lock the wall box in the off position. V never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. Check it to...
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Danger electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. V connect all power cords to a properly wire...
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Danger some laser products contain an embedded class 3a or class 3b laser diode. Note the following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Statement 5 caution: the power control button on the devic...
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Caution: never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one ...
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Chapter 1. Introduction the product description of the ibm half high lto ultrium gen 6 internal sas tape drive. The ibm half high lto ultrium gen 6 internal sas tape drive is a high-performance, high-capacity data-storage device that is designed to back up and restore open systems applications. The ...
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V native storage capacity of 2500 gb (2.5 tb) per cartridge (6250 gb at 2.5:1 compression) v maximum native data transfer rate of up to 160 mb per second v burst data transfer rate of 600 mb per second v 512 mb read-and-write cache v support for encryption on ultrium 5 and ultrium 6 tape cartridges ...
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Drive performance details about the tape drive processing speed are shown in the following table. Table 2. Performance rates and times native data rate 160 mb/second (with ultrium 6 media) maximum sustained data rate (at maximum compression) 550 mb/second burst data rate 600 mb/second nominal load-t...
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The drive reads tapes that have been written by other licensed ultrium 6 drives, and writes to tapes that can be read by other licensed ultrium 6 drives. In addition to using the ibm lto ultrium data cartridge with up to 2500 gb capacity, the drive also offers read/write capability for certified lto...
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Channel calibration system performance is further optimized by a feature called channel calibration, in which the drive automatically customizes each read/write data channel to compensate for variations in such things as the recording channel's transfer function, the media, and characteristics of th...
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A drive with a sas interface can be linked directly to controllers. Sas is a performance improvement over traditional scsi because sas enables multiple devices (up to 128) of different sizes and types to be connected simultaneously with thinner and longer cables; its full-duplex signal transmission ...
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The host operating system’s graphical file manager, reading data on a lto tape cartridge is as easy as dragging and dropping. Users can run any application designed for disk files against tape data without concern for the fact that the data is physically stored on tape. Chapter 1. Product descriptio...
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Chapter 2. Tape drive installation this chapter describes the installation procedures for the tape drive. It is the customer's responsibility to install this product. This is a customer setup unit. It is the customer's responsibility to install this product. Depending on the type of enclosure or ser...
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V before unpacking and installing the drive into an enclosure or server, touch its static-protective packaging to an unpainted metal surface on the enclosure or server for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the packaging and your body. V when possible, remove the drive from its...
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Acclimating the drive and media acclimation time is required if the temperature of the drive and media when unpacked is different than the temperature of its operating environment (measured at the front of the bezel near the air intake area). The recommended acclimation time is four hours after the ...
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Table 5. Feature switch definitions (continued) switch on function off function note: the default settings for the feature switches are all switches placed in the off position. *the head brush error recovery procedure (erp) is intended to prevent a permanent read or write error by removing debris th...
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5. Review the location of the single-character display (scd) and the status led in “front panel of the drive” on page 2. To make sure that the drive is receiving power, watch for the following while turning on the power to the enclosure or server: v during the power-on/initialization and post (power...
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If you intend to use the tape drive with a commercial software application, refer to that application's installation instructions to install the device driver and configure the tape drive. If you do not intend to use the tape drive with a commercial software application, refer to the ibm tape device...
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Registering for my support use this information to register for my support. My support registration provides e-mail notification when new firmware levels have been updated and are available for download and installation. To register for my support, visit the web at http://www.Ibm.Com/support/mysuppo...
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Chapter 3. Operating the drive operating the drive involves using the following front panel items. V power button v single-character display (scd) v scd dot v ready and fault status lights v unload button v encryption status light operating modes the drive functions in the following modes. Operation...
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Appendix c, “error codes and messages,” on page 63 lists the codes for error conditions and informational messages. If multiple errors occur, the code with the highest priority (represented by the lowest number) displays first. When the error is corrected, the code with the next highest priority dis...
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Table 6. Meaning of status lights and single-character display (scd) ready status light fault status light encryption status light scd scd dot meaning off off off off off the drive has no power or is powered off. Green and solid off on or off off off the drive is powered on and in an idle state. Not...
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Table 6. Meaning of status lights and single-character display (scd) (continued) ready status light fault status light encryption status light scd scd dot meaning on or off on or off on or off displaying random segments, then blank, then displaying random segments, then displaying , then blank on or...
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Table 6. Meaning of status lights and single-character display (scd) (continued) ready status light fault status light encryption status light scd scd dot meaning 1 power should not be disconnected from the drive until the microcode update is complete. The drive indicates that the update is complete...
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Table 7. Functions that the unload button performs (continued) unload button function how to initiate the function reset the drive press and hold the unload button until the drive begins the reset procedure (status light will be amber). Note: if a tape cartridge is loaded in the drive the drive will...
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Removing a tape cartridge use this information to remove a tape cartridge. Attention: to clean the tape drive, use only an ibm lto ultrium cleaning cartridge. The use of cleaning methods other than an lto cleaning cartridge might cause damage to the drive. To remove a tape cartridge, complete the fo...
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The ibm lto ultrium cleaning cartridge is valid for 50 uses, and then must be replaced. Cleaning the tape drive clean the exterior surface of the tape drive with a damp towel. If you use a liquid all-purpose cleaner, apply it to the towel. Do not spray cleaner directly on the tape drive. Do not clea...
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V tape statistics (if a cartridge is loaded in the tape drive) v engineering error log click in the box by the title of the section to see the topic details. The web page format can be changed to text mode by selecting the “text only version” box near the top of the web page. In text mode, the tape ...
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Attention: maintenance functions cannot be performed concurrently with read or write operations. While in maintenance mode, the tape drive does not accept scsi commands from the server. The tape drive accepts ldi or rs-422 commands. Table 8 describes each diagnostic and maintenance function that the...
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Table 8. Diagnostic and maintenance functions (continued) function code diagnostic or maintenance function instructions location insert cartridge into tape drive: this function cannot be selected by itself, but is a part of other maintenance functions (such as run tape drive diagnostics and create f...
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To exit maintenance mode: 1. Press the unload button once per second until is displayed. Press and hold the unload button for 3 or more seconds then release the button to take the drive out of maintenance mode. If no error is detected, temporarily appears in the scd, and it goes blank. The drive the...
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1. Put the drive in maintenance mode. For instructions, see “entering maintenance mode” on page 27. 2. Press the unload button once per second until appears in the scd. (if you cycle past the desired code, press the unload button once per second until the code reappears.) 3. Press and hold the unloa...
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Drive unloads the fmr tape and exits maintenance mode after the cartridge is removed. Contact ibm technical support for problem determination or machine replacement. Function code 3: create fmr tape function code copies the drive field microcode replacement (fmr) data to a scratch data cartridge. Th...
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3. Press and hold the unload button for 3 or more seconds, then release it to select the function. The drive performs the dump. The scd shows , then goes blank, and the drive exits maintenance mode. To access the contents of the dump, see “function code 5: copy drive dump.” note: you can also force ...
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6. Insert a scratch (blank) data cartridge within 60 seconds, or the drive will exit maintenance mode. Make sure that the scratch cartridge is not write protected (or the tape drive exits maintenance mode). The scd flashes the selection number while performing the function. V if the copy operation c...
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V if an error is detected, the fault light flashes and the drive posts an error code to the scd. To determine the error, locate the code in appendix c, “error codes and messages,” on page 63. To clear the error either turn the power off and then on again, or reboot the drive by pressing and holding ...
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3. Press and hold the unload button for 3 or more seconds, then release it to select function . The scd changes to a flashing , requesting a cartridge. 4. Insert the fmr data cartridge (or the tape drive exits maintenance mode). The scd changes to a flashing . The tape drive erases the firmware on t...
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2. Press the unload button once per second until appears in the scd. (if you cycle past the desired code, press the unload button once per second until the code reappears.) 3. Press and hold the unload button for 3 or more seconds, then release it to select the function. Flashes in the scd, followed...
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V if an error is detected, the fault light flashes and the drive posts an error code to the scd. To determine the error, locate the code in appendix c, “error codes and messages,” on page 63. To clear the error either turn the power off and then on again, or reboot the drive by pressing and holding ...
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Function code h: test head approximate run time = 10 minutes per loop total number of loops = 10 function code performs tests to make sure that the tape drive head and tape-carriage mechanics work correctly. Once you begin this test, the diagnostic begins the loop sequence. Time the first loop by pr...
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“error codes and messages,” on page 63. To clear the error either turn the power off and then on again, or reboot the drive by pressing and holding the unload button for 10 seconds. Function code j: fast read/write test approximate run time = 5 minutes per loop total number of loops = 10 function co...
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V if an error is detected, the fault light flashes and the drive posts an error code to the scd. To determine the error, locate the code in appendix c, “error codes and messages,” on page 63. To clear the error either turn the power off and then on again, or reboot the drive by pressing and holding ...
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1. Put the drive in maintenance mode. For instructions, see “entering maintenance mode” on page 27. 2. Press the unload button once per second until either or appears in the scd. Or will appear in the scd to indicate the current setting for post error reporting. If you cycle past the desired code, p...
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1. Connect the host computer or a laptop to the tape drive’s ethernet port (rj45 connector) using an ethernet patch cable. 2. Using a web browser, connect to http://169.254.0.3/service.Html to access the tape drive maintenance function menu on an html web page. Note: if the drive’s ip address has be...
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Chapter 4. Using ultrium media use this information for the usage of ultrium media. To make sure that your ibm ultrium tape drive conforms to ibm's specifications for reliability, use only ibm lto ultrium tape cartridges. You may use other lto-certified data cartridges, but they may not meet the sta...
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Types of cartridges ibm ultrium media is available in the following types. V “data cartridge” v “worm (write once, read many) cartridge” on page 45 v “cleaning cartridge” on page 47 data cartridge use this information for the data cartridges. All generations of ibm ultrium data cartridges contain 1/...
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Determining the reliability of the cartridge by storing data about its age, how many times it has been loaded, and how many errors it has accumulated. Whenever a tape cartridge is unloaded, the tape drive writes any pertinent information to the cartridge memory. The lto-cm storage capacity of the lt...
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Type of cartridge case color native data capacity recording format 1 ultrium 6 worm black and silvery gray 2500 gb (6250 gb at 2.5:1 compression) reads and writes data on 2176 tracks, 16 tracks at a time ultrium 5 worm burgundy and silvery gray 1,500 gb (3,000 gb at 2:1 compression) reads and writes...
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Cleaning cartridge use this information to clean the cartridge. With each library, a specially labeled ibm lto ultrium cleaning cartridge is supplied to clean the drive head. The drive itself determines when a head needs to be cleaned. It alerts you by the scd flashing a . To clean the head, insert ...
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Provide training proper media handling and good practices. V post procedures that describe proper media handling in places where people gather. V ensure that anyone who handles tape has been properly trained in handling and shipping procedures. This includes operators, users, programmers, archival s...
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Spring clips (see“repositioning a leader pin” on page 69). If the leader pin has become dislodged, see appendix d, “repairing a cartridge,” on page 69. V do not handle tape that is outside the cartridge. Handling the tape can damage the tape surface or edges, which might interfere with read or write...
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– pack the cartridge tightly; do not allow it to move around. – double-box the cartridge (place it inside a box, then place that box inside the shipping box) and add padding between the two boxes. Environmental and shipping specifications for tape cartridges before you use a tape cartridge, acclimat...
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Table 10. Environment for operating, storing, and shipping lto media (continued) temperature 10 to 45°c (50 to 113°f) 16 to 32°c (61 to 90°f) 16 to 25°c (61 to 77°f) -23 to 49°c (-9 to 120°f) relative humidity (non-condensing) 10 to 80% 20 to 80% 20 to 50% 5 to 80% maximum wet bulb temperature 26°c ...
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Chapter 5. Resolving problems if you encounter problems when running the drive, refer to the following flowchart for analyzing maintenance problems. For explanations of codes on the single-character display (scd), see “single-character display (scd)” on page 17. See appendix a, getting help and tech...
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1. Check that the leader pin is attached and properly seated (see “repositioning a leader pin” on page 69) by opening the cartridge door and observing the pin placement. 2. Inspect the cartridge case, the cartridge door, and the write-protect switch for damage. 3. Inspect the rear of the cartridge (...
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The itdt is effective for updating the drive firmware and for performing the test device function. For additional information about using the itdt, see “updating firmware” on page 14. To use the itdt to execute the test device function, complete the following steps: 1. If the itdt utility is not ins...
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If you encounter a media-related problem, see “function code e: test cartridge and media” on page 35. Replacing the tape drive use this information to replace the tape drive. The drive is a tier 1 customer replaceable unit (cru). Replacement of tier 1 crus is your responsibility. If ibm installs a t...
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Appendix a. Getting help and technical assistance if you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about ibm products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from ibm to assist you. Use this information to obtain additional information about ibm and ibm pro...
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Documentation that is provided with your ibm product. The documentation that comes with ibm systems also describes the diagnostic tests that you can perform. Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with documentation that contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messa...
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For more information about support line and other ibm services, see or see for support telephone numbers. In the u.S. And canada, call 1-800-ibm-serv (1-800-426-7378). Hardware service and support you can receive hardware service through your ibm reseller or ibm services. To locate a reseller author...
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Appendix b. Tapealert flags tapealert is a patented technology and standard of the american national standards institute (ansi) that defines conditions and problems that are experienced by tape drives. The technology enables a server to read tapealert flags from a tape drive through the host interfa...
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Appendix c. Error codes and messages if the drive detects a permanent error, it will display the error code on the scd and flash the amber fault light (green status light will be off). V make note of the scd error code prior to removing a cartridge or clearing the scd error code. V if an error occur...
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Table 12. Error codes on the scd (continued) error code cause and action firmware problem. The tape drive determined that a firmware error occurred. Complete the following steps: 1. Collect a drive dump from one of the following: note: do not force a new dump; the tape drive has already created one....
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Table 12. Error codes on the scd (continued) error code cause and action for problems with writing data: if the problem occurred while the tape drive was writing data to the tape, retry the operation with a different cartridge: v if the operation succeeds, the original cartridge was defective. Copy ...
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Table 12. Error codes on the scd (continued) error code cause and action media error. The tape drive determined an error occurred because of a faulty tape cartridge or an invalid tape cartridge. Make sure that the tape cartridge is the correct media type: v ultrium 1, ultrium 2, and ultrium 3 tape c...
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Table 12. Error codes on the scd (continued) error code cause and action degraded operation. The tape drive determined that a problem occurred which degraded the operation of the tape drive, but it did not restrict continued use. If the problem persists, determine whether the problem is with the dri...
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Table 12. Error codes on the scd (continued) error code cause and action encryption error. Displayed when the drive detects an error associated with a encryption operation. If the problem occurred while the tape drive was writing data to, or reading data from, tape: 1. Check the host application to ...
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Appendix d. Repairing a cartridge use this information to repair a cartridge. Attention: use a repaired tape cartridge only to recover data and move it to another cartridge. The continued use of a repaired cartridge might void the drive and cartridge warranties. If the leader pin in your cartridge b...
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Incorrect and correct positions. To reposition the leader pin, see “repositioning a leader pin” on page 69 and complete the following steps: 1. Slide open the cartridge door and locate the leader pin. Note: if necessary, shake the cartridge gently to roll the pin toward the door. 2. With plastic or ...
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To rewind the tape, see “repositioning a leader pin” on page 69 and perform the steps below. 1. Insert the cartridge manual rewind tool into the cartridge hub and turn it clockwise until the tape becomes taut. 2. Remove the rewind tool by pulling it away from the cartridge. 3. If you suspect that th...
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The parts included in the leader pin reattachment kit are: leader pin attach tool a plastic brace that holds the cartridge door open. Cartridge manual rewind tool a device that fits into the cartridge hub and lets you wind the tape into and out of the cartridge. Leader pins extra leader pins are inc...
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Attention: v use only the ibm leader pin reattachment kit to reattach the leader pin to the tape. Other methods of reattaching the pin will damage the tape, the drive, or both, and might void the tape drive warranty. V use this procedure on your tape cartridge only when the leader pin detaches from ...
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To find the end of the tape inside the cartridge, see figure 18 and complete the following steps: 1. Attach the cartridge manual rewind tool to the cartridge hub by fitting the tool teeth between the teeth of the hub. 2. Turn the tool clockwise until you see the end of the tape inside the cartridge....
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To attach the leader pin to the tape, see figure 20 and complete the following steps: 1. Position the tape in the alignment groove of the leader pin attach tool. 2. Place a new c-clip into the retention groove on the leader pin attachment tool and make sure that the open side of the clip faces up. 3...
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Notices this information was developed for products and services offered in the u.S.A. Ibm may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local ibm representative for information on the products and services currently available in your a...
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Adobe and postscript are either registered trademarks or trademarks of adobe systems incorporated in the united states and/or other countries. Cell broadband engine is a trademark of sony computer entertainment, inc., in the united states, other countries, or both and is used under license therefrom...
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Ibm makes no representation or warranties regarding non-ibm products and services that are serverproven ® , including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered and warranted solely by third parties. Ibm makes no repr...
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Table 13. Limits for particulates and gases (continued) contaminant limits 1 ashrae 52.2-2008 - method of testing general ventilation air-cleaning devices for removal efficiency by particle size. Atlanta: american society of heating, refrigerating and air-conditioning engineers, inc. 2 the deliquesc...
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Communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet fcc emission limits. I...
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Germany class a statement deutschsprachiger eu hinweis: hinweis für geräte der klasse a eu-richtlinie zur elektromagnetischen verträglichkeit dieses produkt entspricht den schutzanforderungen der eu-richtlinie 2004/108/eg zur angleichung der rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische verträglich...
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Japan vcci class a statement this is a class a product based on the standard of the voluntary control council for interference (vcci). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions. Japan electroni...
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People's republic of china class a electronic emission statement taiwan class a compliance statement 84 ibm half high lto ultrium gen 6 internal sas tape drive: installation and user's guide.
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Glossary this glossary defines the special terms, abbreviations, and acronyms that are used in this publication. If you do not find the term you are looking for, refer to the index or to the dictionary of computing, 1994. Numbers 2:1 compression the relationship between the quantity of data that can...
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Them into either the ascii or ebcdic digital character code. Bezel decorative and safety cover. Bicolored having two colors. Bit either of the digits 0 or 1 when used in the binary numbering system. Bm or bill of materials a list of specific types and amounts of direct materials expected to be used ...
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Data any representations such as characters or analog quantities to which meaning is or might be assigned. Data buffer the storage buffer in the control unit. This buffer is used to increase the data transfer rate between the control unit and the channel. Data cartridge a tape cartridge dedicated to...
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Eqc equipment check. Equipment check an asynchronous indication of a malfunction. Error log a dataset or file in a product or system where error information is stored for later access. Esd electrostatic discharge. F fault symptom code (fsc) a hexadecimal code generated by the drive or the control un...
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Drive has a native storage capacity of up to 400 gb per cartridge and a native sustained data transfer rate of 135 mb per second. Generation 4 the informal name for the fourth-generation version of the ibm ultrium tape drive. The generation 4 drive has a native storage capacity of up to 800 gb per c...
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I/o input/output. Iop input/output processor. Ipl initial program load. Itst idle-time self-test. K kilogram (kg) one thousand grams (approximately 2.2 pounds). Km kilometer. 1000 meters, approximately 5/8 mile. L lan local area network. A computer network within a limited area. Lcd see liquid cryst...
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Micro one millionth of. Microcode (1) one or more micro instructions. (2) a code, representing the instructions of an instruction set, implemented in a part of storage that is not program-addressable. (3) to design, write, and test one or more micro instructions. (4) see also microprogram. Microdiag...
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Means of a robotic device, a tape cartridge from a storage slot or drive. Picker a robotic mechanism located inside the library that moves cartridges between the cartridge storage slots and the drive. Pm preventive maintenance. Por power-on reset. Port a physical connection for communication between...
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Devices (such as tape drives, hard disks, cd-rom players, printers, and scanners) to computers (servers). Pronounced “scuzzy”. Variations of the scsi interface provide for faster data transmission rates than standard serial and parallel ports (up to 160 megabytes per second). The variations include:...
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Functional areas of the drive, and information required for manufacturing, ras, and engineering. W word a character string that is convenient for some purpose to consider as an entity. Write write command. Wt world trade. X xr external register. Xra external register address register. 94 ibm half hi...
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Index a accessible documentation 80 acclimate drive 11 adjust data rate 4 ame see application managed encryption (ame) application managed encryption (ame) 5 assistance, getting 57 attaching tape drive to server 6 australia class a statement 81 b button, unload 21 c canada class a electronic emissio...
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Function code p: enable post error reporting 39 function code u: disable post error reporting 40 g gaseous contamination 79 germany class a statement 82 glossary 85 guidelines servicing electrical equipment xi trained service technicians x h hardware service and support telephone numbers 59 help fro...
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Tapealert flags 61 telecommunication regulatory statement 80 telephone numbers 59 test drive head 37 trademarks 77 trained service technicians, guidelines x training media handling 48 turn off enclosure or server 11 u united states fcc class a notice 81 unload button 21 unpacking shipment 10 unpacki...
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Part number: 00y8026 printed in usa (1p) p/n: 00y8026.