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Quantum DLT 4500 Product Manual - 5.4.2 Automatic Mode

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    Dlt tm 4000/dlt tm 4500/dlt tm 4700 cartridge tape subsystem product manual.

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    Dlt tm 4000/dlt tm 4500/dlt tm 4700 cartridge tape subsystem product manual march 10, 1996 81-60043-01.

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    Quantum reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products, without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes or improvements in units previously sold or shipped. You can request quantum publications from your quantum sales representative, or order them directly from quan...

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    The following fcc notice applies to the dlt tm 4000 drive: fcc notice: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in res...

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    The following fcc notice applies to the dlt tm 4500 and dlt tm 4700 mini-libraries: fcc notice: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in...

  • Page 7: Table of Contents

    Dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem-v table of contents chapter 1: overview and features of the dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 product 1.1 in this chapter .............................................................................................. 1-1 1.2 product overview ......................

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    Contents vi-dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 2.5.2 connect the scsi signal cable .............................................................. 2-7 2.5.3 terminate the scsi bus ......................................................................... 2-8 2.5.4 connect the power cord....

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    Contents dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem-vii 3.10 preserving cartridges.................................................................................. 3-26 chapter 4: configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4.1 in this chapter .............................................

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    Contents viii-dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 4.11.1 insert cartridge, magazine .................................................................. 4-27 4.11.2 removing cartridge ............................................................................ 4-29 4.11.3 magazine, removi...

  • Page 11: Library

    Contents dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem-ix 5.8.4 opening the receiver ........................................................................... 5-20 5.9 magazine...................................................................................................... 5-21 5.9.1 inser...

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    Contents x-dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 7.2.1 updating firmware on a standalone system ........................................... 7-2 7.3 creating a firmware update tape .................................................................. 7-4 7.3.1 on un*x systems ...................

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    Contents dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem-xi 8.4.3 erase (19h) ....................................................................................... 8-16 8.4.4 inquiry (12h) ................................................................................... 8-17 8.4.4.1 drive inqui...

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    Contents xii-dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.10.3 read/write error recovery page................................................. 8-79 8.4.10.4 disconnect/reconnect page......................................................... 8-81 8.4.10.7 control mode page (0ah) .................

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    Contents dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem-xiii 8.4.25 write (0ah) ................................................................................. 8-124 8.4.26 write buffer (3bh).................................................................... 8-126 8.4.26.1 header and data mode....

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    Contents xiv-dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a.5 dlt4000 tape drive mounting hole descriptions ......................................A-10 a.6 performance specifications ..........................................................................A-12 a.6.1 nominal tape tension ...........

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    Contents dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem-xv b.2 internal status................................................................................................B-1 appendix c: sense key information c.1 in this appendix ....................................................................

  • Page 18: List of Figures

    Contents xvi-dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem list of figures 2-1 drive front panel ........................................................................................... 2-3 2-2 dlt4000 rear panel.....................................................................................

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    Contents dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem-xvii 5-2 dlt4700 operator control panel................................................................... 5-6 5-3 write-protect switch on a cartridge ............................................................. 5-22 5-4 inserting a cartridg...

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    Contents xviii-dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-22 parameter codes supported ........................................................................ 8-39 8-23 threshold met criteria ............................................................................... 8-40 8-24 last n er...

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    Contents dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem-xix 8-51 disconnect/reconnect page format ............................................................ 8-81 8-54 control mode page (0ah)........................................................................... 8-82 8-55 data compression pag...

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    Contents xx-dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-80 write buffer cdb..............................................................................8-126 8-81 write buffer modes supported...........................................................8-126 8-82 write filemarks cdb ..............

  • Page 23: List of Tables

    Contents dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem-xxi list of tables 2-1 adding a terminator ...................................................................................... 2-8 2-2 post--right side indicators .......................................................................... 2...

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    Contents xxii-dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 6-1 dlt4500 ocp button conditions .................................................................. 6-2 6-2 dlt4700 ocp button conditions .................................................................. 6-3 7-1 block size used for fir...

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    Contents dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem-xxiii a-10 storage ranges (unpacked or packed) ...................................................... A-15 a-11 shipment ranges ...................................................................................... A-15 a-12 operating vibrati...

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    Contents xxiv-dlt4000\dlt4500\dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem d-3 event log codes ...........................................................................................D-5 d-4 directory event log flags .............................................................................D-7 d-5 directo...

  • Page 27: Revision History

    Dlt4000 /dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem -xxv revision history this revision history provides a concise publication record of this manual. It lists the manual revision levels, release dates, and reasons for the revisions. Manual no. Date summary of changes 81-108336-01 5 may 95 original iss...

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    Revision history xxvi-dlt4000 /dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem manual no. Date summary of changes unloading a cartridge, added caution note, page(s) 3-24. Chapter four reconstructed. Run post test updated, page(s) 4-8. Description of tape cartridge updated, page(s) 4-20. Figure 5-2 upgraded...

  • Page 29: Preface

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem-xxvii preface to the reader: quantum makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of information. However, some errors may have been introduced inadvertently; they will be corrected in the next release. Quantum recognizes that some users may require addi...

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    Preface xxviii-dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem chapter 2, installing and configuring the dlt4000 tabletop drive, describes installing and configuring the dlt4000 tabletop tape drive. Chapter 3, configuring and operating the dlt4000 tape drive, includes selecting density, configurati...

  • Page 31: Chapter 1

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 1-1 chapter 1 overview and features of the dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 product 1.1 in this chapter chapter 1 includes the following main topics and sections: topic section product overview 1.2 fast data transfer rate 1.3 high-capacity 1.4 compaction 1.5 s...

  • Page 32: 1.3 Fast Data Transfer Rate

    Overview and features of the dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 product 1-2 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem changer device (loader). The mini-library provides unattended backup of 280 gb in less than 24 hours or up to 91 gb in an 8-hour shift in a compressed mode. The drive and mini-libraries ...

  • Page 33: 1.6 Durable Media

    Overview and features of the dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 product dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 1-3 1.6 durable media the tape media can endure 500,000 passes and has a shelf life of 10 years, which provides superior media durability and data reliability. 1.7 compatibility quantum is c...

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    Overview and features of the dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 product 1-4 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem.

  • Page 35: Chapter 2

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 2-1 chapter 2 installing and configuring the dlt4000 tabletop 2.1 in this chapter chapter 2 includes the following main topics and sections: topic section prepare for the installation 2.2 install the dlt4000 tabletop drive 2.3 configure the dlt4000 ta...

  • Page 36: 2.2.2 Installation Setup

    Installing and configuring the dlt4000 tabletop drive 2-2 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 2.2.2 installation setup the steps for installation setup are: step action 1 unpack and check your shipment. 2 choose a site for the dlt4000 tabletop drive. 3 power off the system on which the ...

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    Installing and configuring the dlt4000 tabletop drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 2-3 figure 2-1 shows the dlt4000 tabletop drive. Figure 2-1 drive front panel indicators (left side of drive) indicators (right side of drive) density indicator 2.6 (yellow) write protected indicat...

  • Page 38: 2.3 Install The Drive

    Installing and configuring the dlt4000 tabletop drive 2-4 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem figure 2-2 shows connector locations. Figure 2-2 dlt4000 rear panel 2.3 install the drive to install the dlt4000 tabletop drive: step action 1 note the dlt4000 tabletop drive factory settings. ...

  • Page 39: 2.4.3 Changing The Scsi Id

    Installing and configuring the dlt4000 tabletop drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 2-5 2.4 configure the dlt4000 tabletop this section describes how to configure the dlt4000 tabletop drive including: topic section configuration guidelines 2.4.1 disable parity checking 2.4.2 chang...

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    Installing and configuring the dlt4000 tabletop drive 2-6 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem figure 2-3 shows the scsi id pushbutton switch location. Figure 2-3 changing the scsi id via the pushbutton switch.

  • Page 41: 2.5 Connect The Cables

    Installing and configuring the dlt4000 tabletop drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 2-7 2.5 connect the cables section 2.5 includes the following topics: topic section examine the dlt4000 rear panel 2.5.1 connect the scsi signal cable 2.5.2 terminate the scsi bus 2.5.3 connect the...

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    Installing and configuring the dlt4000 tabletop drive 2-8 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 2. Snap the wire cable clamps into place to secure the cable. 3. Connect the other end of the scsi signal cable to the scsi connector on your system or, for daisy-chained configurations, to ano...

  • Page 43: 2.6 Test The Installation

    Installing and configuring the dlt4000 tabletop drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 2-9 2.6 test the installation section 2.6 includes the following topics: topic section run the power-on self-test (post) 2.6.1 what to do after post 2.6.2 2.6.1 run post to test the installation fo...

  • Page 44: 2.6.2 What to Do After Post

    Installing and configuring the dlt4000 tabletop drive 2-10 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem post completes in about 13 seconds and the drive responds normally to all commands. However, it might take longer for the media to become ready. After a bus reset, the tape drive responds with...

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    Installing and configuring the dlt4000 tabletop drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 2-11 2.7 dlt4000 troubleshooting chart if the dlt4000 tabletop drive fails during post or operation, use table 2-4 to determine the problem and the action to take. Table 2-4 dlt4000 troubleshooting...

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    Installing and configuring the dlt4000 tabletop drive 2-12 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem table 2-4 dlt4000 troubleshooting chart (cont’d) if … … then … … you should … … your system does not recognize the dlt4000 tabletop drive 1. The scsi bus might be too long. 2. Too many devices...

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    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3-1 chapter 3 configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive 3.1 in this chapter the configuration section in this chapter applies to the basic drive without the scsi id switchpack and power supply. (chapter 2 applies to configuring the tablet...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive 3-2 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3.2.1 disabling parity checking if your system does not generate parity, you can disable parity checking by adding a jumper to the scsi connector on the left side of the dlt4000 drive (figure ...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3-3 to disable parity: 1. Use figure 3-1, number •, to locate the scsi id connector on the drive. Lk g -924 7- 94 f r igh t s ide l e ft s id e 2 3 f ro n t b e z el f ro n t b e ze l 1 s cs i p a...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive 3-4 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem figure 3-2 shows what the pins on the scsi id connector represent. Id pins lkg-9295-9 4f remote id present disable parity figure 3-2 scsi id connector pins _________________________ note _____...

  • Page 51: 3.2.2 Changing The Scsi Id

    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3-5 2. Place the jumper in the disable parity check position, as shown in letter i, figure 3-3. L kg-9294-94f a b c d h g f e 8 - bit i a. Scsi id 0 d. Scsi id 3 g. Scsi id 6 b. Scsi id 1 e. Scsi ...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive 3-6 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem to change the scsi id: 1. Use figure 3-1, number •, to locate the scsi id connector on the drive. 2. Choose a scsi id from 0 to 7. 3. Use figure 3-3, to see where to place the jumpers for the ...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3-7 Œ • figure 3-4 jumper settings for trm pwr Œ no term power • term power 3.2.4 locating the scsi cable and power connectors to install the dlt4000 drive, note the location of the rear connector...

  • Page 54: 3.3 Selecting Density

    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive 3-8 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3.3 selecting density section 3.3 describes the drive's density select features. _________________________ caution _________________________ if a prerecorded tape is used and write from beginn...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3-9 4. You can use the drive's control panel at various times, not just after loading a tape. Density selection is inactive until the write from bot command is issued. The controller remembers the...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive 3-10 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem table 3-1 shows the results of density selection. Table 3-1 results of density selection if … … then … … the density select button is not used the indicators show the actual density when the ...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3-11 3.4 overview of the front panel the dlt4000 drive has the following indicators and controls for operating the drive (figure 3-6): figure 3-6 shows the dlt4000 drive indicators and controls. F...

  • Page 58: 3.5.1 Beeper

    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive 3-12 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3.5 description of controls and indicators section 3.5 includes the following sections: topic section beeper 3.5.1 unload button 3.5.2 cartridge insert/release handle 3.5.3 indicator action d...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3-13 3.5.4 indicator action during power-on self-test and operation when you turn on system power, the drive performs the power-on self-test (post). The sequence of events is: stage what happens 1...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive 3-14 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem drive state indicator displays and actions a. No cartridge is present 1. The yellow tape in use indicator turns off. 2. The green operate handle indicator turns on. 3. The handle is unlatched...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3-15 table 3-2 determining the drive's operating condition label color state operating condition indicator (right front panel) write protected orange on off tape is write-protected. Tape is write-...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive 3-16 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem table 3-2 determining the drive's operating condition(cont’d) label color state operating condition indicator (left front panel) 2.6 yellow on blinking tape is recorded in 2.6 gb format. Tape...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3-17 3.6 description of the tape cartridge the dlttape iii tape cartridge is a 4-inch, gray, plastic cartridge containing 1100 feet of 1/2 inch magnetic metal particle tape. The dlttape iiixt tape...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive 3-18 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem figure 3-7 shows the write-protect switch on the tape cartridge. Figure 3-7 tape cartridge.

  • Page 65: 3.6.2 Data Protection

    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3-19 3.6.2 data protection when the cartridge write-protect switch is moved to the left, the drive turns on the write protect led immediately. But, if the drive is writing to the tape, write prote...

  • Page 66: 3.7 Loading A Cartridge

    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive 3-20 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3.7 loading a cartridge the following are more detailed steps for loading a cartridge (figure 3-8): 1. When the operate handle green indicator is on steady, lift the cartridge insert/release ...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3-21 figure 3-8 shows how to load a cartridge into the drive. Figure 3-8 loading a cartridge.

  • Page 68: 3.7.1 Tape In Use

    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive 3-22 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3.7.1 tape in use whenever the yellow tape in use indicator is on steady, the tape is ready to use. When the drive is calibrating, reading, writing or rewinding the tape, the tape in use indi...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3-23 3.8 using the cleaning tape cartridge use table 3-6 to determine when to use the cleaning cartridge. Table 3-6 when to use the cleaning cartridge if … … it means … … and you should … … 1. Use...

  • Page 70: 3.9 Unloading A Cartridge

    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive 3-24 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3.9 unloading a cartridge _________________________ caution _________________________ remove a cartridge from the drive before turning off host system power. Failure to remove a cartridge can...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3-25 figure 3-9 unloading a cartridge.

  • Page 72: 3.10 Preserving Cartridges

    Configuring and operating the dlt4000 basic tape drive 3-26 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 3.10 preserving cartridges for longer life of recorded or unrecorded cartridges, store cartridges in a clean environment with these conditions: • do not drop or bang the cartridge. This can d...

  • Page 73: Chapter 4

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem 4-1 chapter 4 configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4.1 in this chapter the configuration section in this chapter applies to the mini-library and its operation. Chapter 4 includes these main topics and sections: topic section introduction ...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-2 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem 4.2 introduction to the mini-library the mini-library includes a dlt4000 tape drive, a media loader, and a 5-cartridge removable magazine. The same scsi target controller board controls the tape dr...

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    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem-3 . Configure and install the dlt4500 mini-library this section describes how to configure and install the mini-library including: • • connecting the scsi signal cable to the mini-library 4 4. Location of controls, switches, and connectors figures 4 1,...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-4 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem Œ label • power switch/power connector Ž fan • scsi connectors figure 4-2 mini-library rear panel components.

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem4-5 Œ shipping screw • locking lever figure 4-3 loosening the shipping screw under the mini-library.

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-6 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem figure 4-4 rotate the locking lever lift the locking lever on the front of the mini-library (figure 4-4) to rotate the magazine locking mechanism. This allows you to remove the magazine from the mi...

  • Page 79: 4.4.3 Setting The Scsi Id

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem4-7 4.4.2 configuration guidelines the mini-library is factory set to scsi id 5, unless otherwise specified. The system uses the scsi id to identify, or address, the mini-library. Follow these guideline...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-8 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem 4.4.4 connecting the scsi signal cable to the mini-library examine the components on the mini-library rear panel (figure 4-2) to complete the physical installation. To connect the scsi signal cable...

  • Page 81: 4.5 Test The Installation

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem4-9 4.5 test the installation this section tells you how to run the power-on self-test (post) and what to do after post. 4.5.1 run post to test the installation for the mini-library by running post: 1. ...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-10 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem error indications fall into these main categories: •• magazine error •• loader error •• drive error •• controller error •• unknown error table 4-1 dlt4500 mini-library troubleshooting chart messag...

  • Page 83

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem4-11 2 when the user engages the load/unload button, the mini-library autoloader attempts to clear the error. When the user engages the open button, the door is released to allow the user to open the do...

  • Page 84: 4.6 Operator Control Panel

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-12 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem 4.6 operator control panel the operator control panel (ocp) has 4 pushbuttons (figure 4-5 and table 4-2). Figure 4-5 mini-library operator control panel Œ display mode • select Ž load/ unload • op...

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    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem4-13 table 4-2 lists each button and its function. Table 4-2 mini-library operator control panel button function display mode the display mode button allows the user to select normal, density select, sc...

  • Page 86: 4.6.1 Normal Mode Displays

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-14 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem 4.6.1 normal mode displays in normal mode the two line display is defined in figure 4.6. Autoloader status (reference table 4-3). Hc slot number density wp figure 4-6 normal mode field definition ...

  • Page 87

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem4-15 table 4-4 lists the line two displayed field codes during normal mode operation. Table 4-4 normal mode, line two display message tells you … … hc hc when displayed indicates the need to use a clean...

  • Page 88

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-16 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem 4.6.2 density select mode displays in density select mode the two line display is defined in figure 4-8 dns current density ovr sel new density ovr 1 figure 4-7 density mode field definition table...

  • Page 89

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem4-17 table 4-6 lists displayed cartridge current and new density messages during density select mode operation. Table 4-6 cartridge density display display message tells you … … 2.6 • on steady indicate...

  • Page 90: 4.6.3 Scsi Id Select Mode

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-18 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem 4.6.3 scsi id select mode scsi id selectmode allows you to select the scsi id for the tape drive and to enter code update mode. If you turn power off and then on again or reset the mini-library, t...

  • Page 91: 4.7.4 Firmware Update Mode

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem4-19 4.7.4 firmware update mode in normal mode note, pressing the display mode button twice will put the mini- library in firmware update mode. In density select mode the two line display is defined in ...

  • Page 92: 4.8 Key Lock

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-20 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem 4.8 key lock the key lock on the front of the mini-library (figure 4-1) enables or disables use of the operator control panel (ocp) (figure 2-5). The key lock prevents unauthorized removal of the ...

  • Page 93: 4.9 Selecting Density

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem4-21 4.9 selecting density this section describes the mini-library's density select feature. The user can select density by using any of the following: 1. On a write from beginning of tape (bot), tape d...

  • Page 94

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-22 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem example if you loaded a tape with a prerecorded 2.6 gb density and you use density select mode to select 10 gb density: before a write from bot occurs, you should see the 2.6show steady, and the 1...

  • Page 95

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem4-23 4.9.2 programmable host selection via your operating system to select density via the scsi bus: 1. Do a scsi mode select with the density you want. For more details, see the chapter on scsi interfa...

  • Page 96

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-24 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem 4.10 description of the tape cartridge the dlttape iv tape cartridge is a 4-inch, black, plastic cartridge containing 1800 feet of 1/2 inch magnetic metal particle tape. The dlttape iii tape cartr...

  • Page 97: 4.10.2    Data Protection

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem4-25 figure 4-10 shows the write-protect switch on the tape cartridge. Œ orange indicator • write- protect switch Ž write-enabled • write- protected figure 4-10 write-protect switch on a cartridge 4.10....

  • Page 98

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-26 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem 4.11 description of the magazine the front of the magazine has numbers 0 through 4 to indicate each slot number. _________________________note ____________________________ insert and remove all ca...

  • Page 99

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem4-27 4.11.1 inserting a cartridge into the front of the magazine before cartridge insertion: 1. Grasp the cartridge with the write-protect switch on the right side facing you. 2. Set the cartridge's wri...

  • Page 100

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-28 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem figure 4-12 inserting a cartridge into the magazine to insert a cartridge into the magazine (figure 4-12): Œ place the magazine on a flat surface with the slots facing you. Each slot is numbered—t...

  • Page 101

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem4-29 figure 4-13 removing a cartridge from the magazine 4.11.2 removing a cartridge from the magazine to remove a cartridge from the magazine (figure 4-13): Œ at the front of the magazine, • where you c...

  • Page 102

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-30 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem _________________________note ____________________________ never apply labels to the top or bottom of tape cartridges. Doing so can cause cartridge jams in the mini-library. Use the space on the f...

  • Page 103

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem4-31 4.11.5 selecting a cartridge from the magazine after a successful initialization, the mini-library automatically selects the first slot containing a cartridge and the select button becomes active. ...

  • Page 104

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-32 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem 4.11.7 unloading the cartridge _________________________caution _________________________ do not press the load/unload button until backup or other tape operations are stopped at the terminal. Doi...

  • Page 105

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem4-33 4.12 when to use the cleaning tape cartridge use table 4-12 to determine when to use the cleaning cartridge. Table 4-12 when to use the cleaning cartridge if … … it means … … and you should … … 1. ...

  • Page 106

    Configuring and operating the dlt4500 mini-library 4-34 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsytem.

  • Page 107: Chapter 5

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5-1 chapter 5 configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library 5.1 in this chapter the configuration section in this chapter applies to the mini-library and its operation. Chapter 5 includes these main topics and sections: topic section introduction...

  • Page 108

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library 5-2 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem auto-loading is implemented as a side effect of the scsi unload command. If … … and … … then … … an unload is specified a media loader is present after winding the tape back into the cartridge and...

  • Page 109: 5.3.3 Change The Scsi Id

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5-3 5.3.1 configuration guidelines the system uses the scsi id to identify, or address, the dlt4700 mini-library. Follow these guidelines when configuring the dlt4700 mini-library for your system: if ...

  • Page 110

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library 5-4 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem figure 5-1 shows the scsi id pushbutton switch location. Figure 5-1 changing the scsi id via the pushbutton switch Œ scsi connector • wire cable clamps Ž pushbutton switch • fan • power connector ...

  • Page 111: 5.4 Mode Select Key

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5-5 5.4 mode select key the mode select key (figure 5-2), on the front of the loader, locks the loader transfer assembly into the enclosure and locks the receiver closed. The key has four modes: mode ...

  • Page 112

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library 5-6 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem figure 5-2 dlt4700 operator control panel error! Bookmark not defined..

  • Page 113: 5.4.2 Automatic Mode

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5-7 5.4.2 automatic mode this is the default or normal mode of the dlt4700 mini-library. This mode allows the dlt4700 mini-library to load and unload cartridges as needed during backup procedures. Whe...

  • Page 114: 5.4.4 Service Mode

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library 5-8 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem • scsi move media commands are disabled. • scsi load/unload commands are disabled. _________________________ note ____________________________ during manual mode, the cartridge returns to the maga...

  • Page 115: 5.5 Selecting Density

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5-9 5.5 selecting density section 5.5 describes the loader's density select feature. Ways of selecting density the user can select density by using any of the following: 1. On all read operations and ...

  • Page 116

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library 5-10 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem density select example if you have loaded a tape with a prerecorded 2.6 gb density and you use the density select button to select 10.0/15.0 gb density, the following should happen: • the 2.6 ind...

  • Page 117

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5-11 table 5-1 shows the results of density selection. Table 5-1 results of density selection if … … then … … you did not select the density select button the indicators show the actual density when t...

  • Page 118: 5.6 Operator Control Panel

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library 5-12 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5.6 operator control panel the dlt4700 operator control panel (ocp) has 4 ocp pushbuttons and 22 indicators (table 5-2) used with the mode select key. See section 5.4 for information on the mode ...

  • Page 119

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5-13 table 5-2 dlt4700 operator control panel (cont’d) button/indicator color function write protected indicator orang e indicates the cartridge in the drive is write- protected by one of these method...

  • Page 120

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library 5-14 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem table 5-2 dlt4700 operator control panel (cont’d) button/indicator color function density override yellow indicates tape drive activity as follows: • on steady you selected a density from the fro...

  • Page 121

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5-15 table 5-2 dlt4700 operator control panel (cont’d) button/indicator color function compress yellow indicates tape drive activity as follows: • on compression mode enabled. Compression can be done ...

  • Page 122: 5.7 Power-On Process

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library 5-16 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5.7 power-on process _________________________ caution _________________________ before applying power, verify the dlt4700 mini-library is set (see the label on the mini-library rear panel) for t...

  • Page 123

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5-17 table 5-3 explains what happens during each phase of the dlt4700 mini-library operation. Table 5-3 loader power-on self-test phase what happens 1 when you power on the dlt4700 mini-library, the l...

  • Page 124: 5.8.1 Selecting A Cartridge

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library 5-18 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5.8 slot select, load/unload, and eject button functions the slot select, load/unload, eject, and density select buttons are ocp pushbuttons. They contain a green indicator and they are operable ...

  • Page 125

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5-19 5.8.3 unloading the cartridge _________________________ caution _________________________ do not press the load/unload button until backup or other tape operations are stopped at the terminal. Do...

  • Page 126: 5.8.4 Opening The Receiver

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library 5-20 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5.8.4 opening the receiver the eject button opens the receiver for insertion or removal of the magazine. The button is disabled when the mode select key is in the ocp disabled position. The eject...

  • Page 127: 5.9 Magazine

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5-21 5.9 magazine the front of the magazine has numbers, 0 through 6, that indicate the number of the slot. _________________________ note ____________________________ insert and remove all cartridges...

  • Page 128

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library 5-22 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem figure 5-3 shows the operation of the write-protect switch. Figure 5-3 write-protect switch on a cartridge figure 5-4 shows inserting a cartridge into the magazine..

  • Page 129

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5-23 figure 5-4 inserting a cartridge into the magazine.

  • Page 130

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library 5-24 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5.9.2 removing a cartridge from the magazine to remove a cartridge from the magazine: at the front of the magazine press in on the cartridge (figure 5-5) until it stops and you hear a click. Then...

  • Page 131

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 5-25 figure 5-5shows the removal of a cartridge from the magazine. Figure 5-5 removing a cartridge from the front of the magazine.

  • Page 132

    Configuring and operating the dlt4700 mini-library 5-26 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem figure 5-6 shows the open receiver. Figure 5-6 receiver opened.

  • Page 133: Chapter 6

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 6-1 chapter 6 troubleshooting guide for the dlt4500/dlt4700 mini-library 6.1 in this chapter chapter 6 includes the following main topics and sections: topic section conditions necessary for button operation 6.2 operation failure 6.3 avoiding basic pr...

  • Page 134

    Troubleshooting guide for the dlt4500/dlt4700 mini-library 6-2 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem _________________________ note do not press the load/unload button to abort any function of the dlt4500/dlt4700 mini-library. Press [ctrl/y] or [ctrl/c] instead. __________________________...

  • Page 135: 6.3 Operation Failure

    Troubleshooting guide for the dlt4500/dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 6-3 see chapter 5 for more information on the functions of the dlt4700 ocp buttons. Table 6-2 dlt4700 ocp button conditions if you want to … … first ensure the … … then you can press this butt...

  • Page 136: 6.4 Avoiding Basic Problems

    Troubleshooting guide for the dlt4500/dlt4700 mini-library 6-4 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 6.4 avoiding basic problems follow these guidelines when you operate the dlt4500/dlt4700 mini-library to avoid basic problems: • use only dlttape iii, dlttape iiixt or dlttape iv cartridge...

  • Page 137

    Troubleshooting guide for the dlt4500/dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 6-5 6.5 dlt4500 error conditions error indications fall into these main categories: •• magazine error •• loader error •• drive error •• controller error •• unknown error 6.5.1 dlt4500 magazine...

  • Page 138

    Troubleshooting guide for the dlt4500/dlt4700 mini-library 6-6 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 6.5.5 dlt4500 unknown error description the err unkmessage displays the mini-library detected an error of unknown origin. In some unknown errors, the mini-library retries the error three t...

  • Page 139

    Troubleshooting guide for the dlt4500/dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 6-7 6.6.1.1 detecting cases 1, 2, and 3 the user can tell these cases have occurred when the magazine fault indicator and slot indicators 0 and 5 are on. _________________________ caution ____...

  • Page 140

    Troubleshooting guide for the dlt4500/dlt4700 mini-library 6-8 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 6.6.1.2 detecting case 4 the user can tell this case occurred when the magazine fault indicator and slot indicators 0 and 6 are on. This is the only time slot indicators 0 and 6 are on for...

  • Page 141: 6.7 Power Problems

    Troubleshooting guide for the dlt4500/dlt4700 mini-library dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 6-9 _________________________ note ____________________________ error indicators do not blink. During hardware failures, the controller module determines action. ______________________________...

  • Page 142

    Troubleshooting guide for the dlt4500/dlt4700 mini-library 6-10 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem.

  • Page 143: Chapter 7

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 7-1 chapter 7 firmware update (from tape) 7.1 in this chapter chapter 7 includes the following main topics and sections: topic section dlt4000 firmware update overview 7.2 creating a "firmware update tape" 7.3 firmware update procedure 7.4 7.2 dlt4000...

  • Page 144

    Firmware update (from tape) 7-2 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 7.2.1 updating firmware on a standalone system the user can update the subsystem, even when the subsystem is not attached to a scsi bus, that is, a standalone system. However, to perform an update, the power-on self- te...

  • Page 145

    Firmware update (from tape) dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 7-3 to do a firmware update on a standalone system: 1. Find the trm pwr connector on the right side of the dlt4000 drive (figure 7-1, number Œ). L k g -9 2 4 7 - 9 4 f r igh t s id e l e ft s id e 2 3 f ro n t b z e f ro n ...

  • Page 146: 7.3.1 On Un*x Systems

    Firmware update (from tape) 7-4 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 2. Ensure the trm pwr jumpers are in position (figure 7-2, number•). Œ • figure 7-2 jumper settings for trm pwr connector Œ no term power • term power from the time the tape is inserted and the drive handle is closed, u...

  • Page 147

    Firmware update (from tape) dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 7-5 when making the update tape, copy the image file to the tape media using a block size as defined in table 7-1, that is dd, ltf, and so forth. The tape has to be uncompressed..

  • Page 148: Configuration)   Drive

    Firmware update (from tape) 7-6 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 7.4 firmware update procedure section 7.4 describes the procedure for updating the firmware (code) of the dlt4000 subsystem controller. The update is done from a cartridge that stores the firmware image. Firmware update...

  • Page 149

    Firmware update (from tape) dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 7-7 c. Release the unload button and press the button again within 4 seconds. The second press should take less than 1 second. D. The tape in use and the write protect indicators blink, showing the tape subsystem recognizes...

  • Page 150

    Firmware update (from tape) 7-8 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 6. If the firmware image is valid, the controller's flash eeprom memory is automatically updated with the new firmware image. The write protect and tape in use indicators flash again during the controller firmware updat...

  • Page 151: Configuration)

    Firmware update (from tape) dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 7-9 table 7-1 results (dlt4000) code update) (cont’d) if... Then... 1. The tape is not a valid firmware update tape 2. The tape does not contain a valid image no update is attempted. The write protect and tape in use indica...

  • Page 152

    Firmware update (from tape) 7-10 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem elevator stops scanning the magazine. Press the load/unloadbutton to load the code update tape into the tape drive. If … … then … … the dlt4500 code revision is the same revision as that of the update tape the dlt4500 ...

  • Page 153

    Firmware update (from tape) dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 7-11 7.4.2.1 interpreting the results (dlt4500 code update) the following results can occur: table 7-2 results (dlt4500) code update) if … … this means … … and you should … … the code update cartridge unloads from the drive...

  • Page 154

    Firmware update (from tape) 7-12 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem table 7-2 results (dlt4500) code update) (cont'd) if … … this means … … and you should … … • the code update cartridge contains a corrupted image file or the file is built improperly. 1. Press the unload button to unlo...

  • Page 155

    Firmware update (from tape) dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 7-13 table 7-2 results (dlt4500) code update) (cont'd) if … … this means … … and you should … … • the tape cartridge with the valid update image is not readable. 1. Press the unload button to unload the tape cartridge from ...

  • Page 156: Configuration)

    Firmware update (from tape) 7-14 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem table 7-2 results (dlt4500) code update) (cont'd) if … … this means … … and you should … … • a controller failure occurs. The drive is most likely unusable and needs to be replaced. Turn off mini-library power and then...

  • Page 157

    Firmware update (from tape) dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 7-15 e. The tape in use and the write protect indicators blink, showing the subsystem recognizes the firmware update mode has been selected. F. If selecting firmware update mode is not successful (for example, because of no...

  • Page 158

    Firmware update (from tape) 7-16 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem g. When the drive code update is complete, the drive resets, and goes through power-on self-test (post). The process waits until the tape is reloaded at beginning of tape (bot). H. If the firmware image is valid, the c...

  • Page 159

    Firmware update (from tape) dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 7-17 table 7-3 gives additional details. Table 7-3 results (dlt4700) code update) if … … then … … the image is valid 1. The flash eeprom containing the current firmware is erased. 2. The new image is programmed in. The subs...

  • Page 160

    Firmware update (from tape) 7-18 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem.

  • Page 161: Chapter 8

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-1 chapter 8 dlt4000 scsi interface 8.1 overview this chapter details the scsi protocol features the dlt4000 drive implements. The following sections do not fully reiterate the ansi scsi messages, options and command code specifications, but describe...

  • Page 162

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-2 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.2.2 initiator/target operation the dlt4000 drive does not act as an initiator on the scsi bus. Therefore, the device will not do any of the following: • generate unsolicited interrupts to the host • initiate its own scsi c...

  • Page 163: 8. .5

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8 3 8 2. Unit attention condition queued unit attentions are implemented on this device, and are maintained following circumstances: • • bus reset bus device reset message • media may have changed asynchronously • • a firmware (microcode) update has completed a cartridge is lo...

  • Page 164: 8.2.8 Bus Phases

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-4 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.2.6 data cache and tape write interaction the dlt4000 drive contains a data cache that buffers blocks (records) until they are written. This section defines specific times that blocks are written to the tape. A mode select...

  • Page 165: . .

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8 5 . . Status phase is requested by the initiator. The only exception is during error cases when the device status bytes the tape drive returns are as follows: go • request sense command should be sent following this status to determine • unable to a...

  • Page 166: 8.2.11 Bus Free

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-6 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem these commands are as follows: • inquiry • load unload • log sense/select • mode select • mode sense • prevent/allow medium removal • read block limits • read buffer • read element status • receive diagnostic results • reque...

  • Page 167

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem -7 normal environment should be virtually free of bus parity errors bus parity errors cause the drive to either retry the operation, go to status phase, or retrying of parity errors during data out phase when writing is normally not done, but can be e...

  • Page 168: 8 3 Scsi Message System

    Dlt4000 scsi interface -8 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8 3 scsi message system purpose of physical path management. To support certain scsi-1 initiators, an identify message is not required by the should be an identify, abort, or bus device reset message. If the dlt4000 drive rec...

  • Page 169

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-9 abort (06h) this message is sent from the initiator to the target to clear, on the selected unit, the current i/o process. Buffered (cached) write operations will be completed if possible. The target goes directly to the bus...

  • Page 170

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-10 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem when received from an initiator, the tape drive may respond in one of two ways. First, it may take the message as a request by the initiator to disconnect and comply by entering message in phase and sending the disconnect m...

  • Page 171

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-11 identify (80h-ffh) these messages are sent either by the initiator or by the target to establish (or reestablish) the physical connection path between an initiator and target for a particular logical unit. The message byte ...

  • Page 172

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-12 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem directly to the bus free state by releasing the bsy signal, signifying a catastrophic error. The target's response to this message is to switch to the message in phase and re- send from the beginning all the bytes of the me...

  • Page 173

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-13 synchronous data transfer request (sdtr) this extended message allows the target and initiator to agree on the values of the parameters relevant to synchronous transfers. Dlt4000 drive will not initiate the synchronous data...

  • Page 174

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-14 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4 tape drive scsi commands 8.4.1 control byte - flag and link bits the control byte of the command descriptor block contains the flag and link bits. Use of these bits is entirely initiator dependent. Setting the link bit ...

  • Page 175: Commands

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-15 8.4.2 summary of supported sequential-access device commands the following table shows what scsi commands are supported by the dlt4000 tape drive. Table 8-2 dlt4000 supported scsi commands opcode command section 19 erase 8....

  • Page 176: 8.4.3 Erase (19H)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-16 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.3 erase (19h) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (19h) 1 logical unit number reserved immed long byte 2 reserved 3 reserved 4 reserved 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-3 erase cdb erase causes data on the tape to ...

  • Page 177: 8.4.4 Inquiry (12H)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-17 8.4.4 inquiry (12h) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (12h) 1 logical unit number reserved long byte 2 page code 3 reserved 4 allocation length 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-4 inquiry cdb inquiry tells the drive t...

  • Page 178

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-18 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.4.1 drive inquiry response the dlt4000 drive passes back the following information in response to an inquiry command on the drive lun: bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 peripheral qualifier peripheral device type 1 rmb device type ...

  • Page 179

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-19 other inquiry data fields the rest of the fields in the inquiry response are used as follows: • byte 1: rmb - the removable medium bit is one. Device-type modifier - set to 0. • byte 2: ios version - set to 0 ecma version -...

  • Page 180

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-20 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem • byte 7: all bits set to zero, except: sync - set to 1 (synchronous data transfer supported) linked - set to 1 (linked commands supported) • vendor identification - see figure 8-6 • product identification - see figure 8-6 ...

  • Page 181

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-21 8.4.4.2 vendor unique inquiry data the following information can be used to precisely identify the revision of subsystem components. Bit 36 product family released firmware 37 firmware major version # 38 firmware minor vers...

  • Page 182

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-22 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem product family use table 8-3 to determine what product family bit value represents. Table 8-3 product family bit values product family bit drive density 0 not specified 1 2.6 gb 2 6.0 gb 3 10.0/20.0 gb 5 20.0/40.0 gb 6 15.0...

  • Page 183

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-23 8.4.4.3 vital product data pages the following figures show the information in the supported vital product data pages. Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 peripheral qualifier peripheral device type byte 1 page code (00h) 2 reserved 3 pa...

  • Page 184

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-24 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 peripheral qualifier peripheral device type byte 1 page code (c0h) 2 reserved 3 page length (20h) 4 - 5 servo firmware checksum 6 - 7 servo eeprom checsum 8 - 11 read/write firmware checksum 12 -35 rea...

  • Page 185: 8.4.5 Load-Unload (1Bh)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-25 8.4.5 load-unload (1bh) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (1bh) 1 logical unit number reserved long byte 2 reserved 3 reserved 4 reserved eot re-ten load 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-10 load-unload cdb load-unloa...

  • Page 186

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-26 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem the command specific bits are used as follows: • immed - if this bit is set, status is returned as soon as the operation is started. Otherwise, the status is returned after the operation has completed. • re-ten - re-tension...

  • Page 187: 8.4.6 Locate (2Bh)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-27 8.4.6 locate (2bh) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (2bh) 1 logical unit number reserved bt cp imm byte 2 (msb) 3 4 reserved 5 6 (lsb) 7 reserved 8 partition 9 unused reserved flag link figure 8-11 locate cdb the locate...

  • Page 188: 8.4.7 Log Select (4Ch)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-28 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.7 log select (4ch) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (4ch) 1 logical unit number (0) reserved pcr sp byte 2 pc reserved 3 reserved 4 reserved 5 reserved 6 reserved 7 (msb) 8 parameter list length (lsb) 9 unused reser...

  • Page 189

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-29 pc type of parameter values 00b threshold values 01b cumulative values 10b default threshold values 11b default cumulative values figure 8-13 log page control definitions all types of parameter values are changeable through...

  • Page 190

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-30 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.7.1 operation of log select the purpose of the log select command is to allow the initiator to modify and initialize parameters within the logs supported by the device. There are two ways to initialize the log parameter...

  • Page 191

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-31 log select page format each log page will begin with a 4-byte header followed by n number of log parameter blocks (one block for each parameter code). Each block, except for parameter code 05h, will be 8 bytes. The paramete...

  • Page 192

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-32 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem parameter control bytes byte 2 of log parameter block in figure 8-15 is referred to as the parameter control byte. • du–disable update: du bit is not defined for log select and the target ignores any value. • ds and tsd–sav...

  • Page 193

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-33 parameter value this field is the actual value of this log parameter. Parameter code description 00h errors corrected with substantial delays 01h errors corrected with possible delays 02h total rewrites or rereads 03h total...

  • Page 194: 8.4.8 Log Sense (4Dh)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-34 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.8 log sense (4dh) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (4dh) 1 logical unit number (0) reserved ppc sp(0) byte 2 pc page code 3 reserved 4 reserved 5 (msb) 6 parameter pointer (lsb) 7 (msb) 8 allocation length (lsb) 9 u...

  • Page 195

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-35 sp saving log parameters is not supported and is always zero. If the sp bit is set, the command is terminated with check condition status with the sense key set to illegal request, and an additional sense code of invalid fi...

  • Page 196

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-36 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem page code page description 00h list of supported pages page 02h write error counter page 03h read error counter page 07h last n errors events page 32h compression ratio page figure 8-19 log sense pages supported parameter p...

  • Page 197

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-37 error detection summary in log sense cdb the following conditions constitute errors that will be detected by the drive in relation to the cdb. The request sense data is set to illegal request, invalid field in cdb. • if a p...

  • Page 198

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-38 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.8.2 read/write error log page (page 2 and 3) each log page will begin with a 4-byte header followed by n number of log parameter blocks, each block of 8 bytes except for parameter code 5h. The log parameter block for th...

  • Page 199

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-39 parameter code the following parameter codes are supported for the read/write error counter pages. Parameter code description 00h errors corrected with substantial delays 01h errors corrected with possible delays 02h total ...

  • Page 200

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-40 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem will be set to log exception and ascq will be set to threshold condition met. If the rlec bit in control mode page is zero then, unit attention will not be generated. _________________________ note _________________________...

  • Page 201

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-41 8.4.8.3 last n error events page (07h) this page returns one parameter at a time that consists of the ascii text for the specified event log. The parameter number field in the cdb specifies the log event to return. The log ...

  • Page 202

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-42 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.8.4 read/write compression ratio page format (32h) the read/write compression ratio page begins with a 4-byte header followed by the log parameter blocks of 6 or 8 bytes, depending on the parameter code selected. Parame...

  • Page 203

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-43 parameter block for parameter codes 00 and 01 bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 (msb) parameter code 1 (lsb) byte 2 du ds tsd etc tmc rsvd lp 3 02h 4 (msb) compression ratio x 100 6 (lsb) figure 8-27 read/write compression ratio log se...

  • Page 204

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-44 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem parameter block for parameter codes 02 through 09 bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 (msb) parameter code 1 (lsb) 2 du ds tsd etc tmc rsvd lp 3 04h byte 4 (msb) 5 counter value 6 7 (lsb) figure 8-28 read/write bytes transferred log sens...

  • Page 205

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-45 parameter codes 04 and 05 report the counts of bytes transferred from the tape to the buffer. Parameter code 04 reports the number of full megabytes transferred. Parameter code 05 reports the number of bytes less than a ful...

  • Page 206: 8.4.9 Mode Select (15H)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-46 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.9 mode select (15h) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (15h) 1 logical unit number pf reserved sp(0) byte 2 reserved 3 reserved 4 parameter list length 5 unused (00) reserved flag link figure 8-29 mode select cdb mode...

  • Page 207

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-47 8.4.9.1 mode select parameter list the mode select parameter list shown below, contains a 4-byte header, followed by one 8-byte block descriptor. Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 reserved byte 1 media type 2 ignored buffered mode spee...

  • Page 208

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-48 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem compression. If writing 2.6 or 6.0 gbyte formats, if the block size is a multiple of 4 kbytes, there is no capacity loss. When using the 10 gbyte or 20 gbyte format, if compression is disabled and the block size is a multip...

  • Page 209

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-49 density code this field should match the current density of the media, or will be set to zero if the density is unknown. 00h - use default density 0ah - 6667 bpi mfm serial cart. Tape x3b5/86-199 (read only) 16h - 10000 bpi...

  • Page 210: 8.4.9.2 Mode Select Pages

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-50 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.9.2 mode select pages following the block descriptor are the mode select pages, which set the device parameters. Each page has a 2-byte header which identifies the page code and indicates the number of bytes in that pag...

  • Page 211

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-51 8.4.9.3 read/write error recovery page (01h) the drive supports the error recovery page which has the following format: bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 ps(0) 0 page code (01h) 1 additional page length (0ah) 2 rsvd rsvd tb rsvd eer pe...

  • Page 212

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-52 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem write retry count this field reports the maximum number of overwrite retries that will be performed before declaring an unrecoverable error..

  • Page 213

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-53 8.4.9.4 disconnect/reconnect page (02h) the drive supports the disconnect/reconnect page which has the following format: bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 ps(0) 0 page code (02h) 1 additional page length (0eh) 2 buffer full ratio byte ...

  • Page 214

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-54 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem dtdc description 00b data transfer disconnect control is not used. Disconnect is controlled by the other fields in this page 01b a target does not attempt to disconnect once the data transfer of a command has started until ...

  • Page 215

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-55.

  • Page 216

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-56 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.9.5 control mode page (0ah) the control mode page provides controls over several features such as tagged queuing, extended contingent allegiance, asynchronous event notification, and error logging. Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0...

  • Page 217

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-57 the rlec bit indicates whether the dlt4000 drive should return check condition status with the sense key set to unit attention (6h) when one of its write and read error counters of the log pages reaches a specified threshol...

  • Page 218

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-58 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.9.6 data compression page (0fh) the data compression page specifies parameters for the control of data compression. This page allows you to turn dlt4000 drive compressed format on and off independently of the tape's pos...

  • Page 219

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-59 dde (data decompression enable) when the dlt4000 drive reads compressed data from tape, it automatically decompresses the data before sending it to the initiator. Data compression is always enabled, so this bit must be set ...

  • Page 220

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-60 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.9.7 device configuration page (10h) the drive supports the device configuration page which has the following format: bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 ps(0) 0 page code (10h) 1 additional page length (0eh) 2 res cap caf active form...

  • Page 221

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-61 active partition only partition 0 is supported. Setting this field to any other value will be rejected by the drive with a check condition status and the illegal request sense key set. Write buffer full ratio and read buffe...

  • Page 222

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-62 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem sew and buffer size at early warning the synchronize at early warning bit is set to 1. Buffer size at ew is not supported and must be zero. Select data compression algorithm one enables data compression; a zero disables it....

  • Page 223

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-63 8.4.9.8 medium partition page (11h) the drive supports the medium partitions parameter page, which has the following format: bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 ps(0) 0 page code (11h) 1 additional page length (06) 2 maximum additional p...

  • Page 224

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-64 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.9.9 eerom vendor unique page (3eh) the drive supports a vendor unique page, which you can use to modify savable parameters. Only one savable parameter may be changed per mode select command. It has the following format:...

  • Page 225

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-65 table 8-4 eerom vendor unique page parameters name value rep. Default length (bytes) usage vendorid ascii quantum 8 vendor identification field in inquiry data productid ascii dlt4000 16 product identification field in inqu...

  • Page 226

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-66 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem table 8-4 eerom vendor unique page parameters (cont’d) name value rep. Default skip default1 usage nodisconfxdblk ascii binary 1 0 to turn on/off feature of not to disconnect on every fixed block data transfer. Protectdiron...

  • Page 227

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-67 table 8-4 eerom vendor unique page parameters (cont’d) name value rep. Default length (bytes) usage disunbufmode ascii binary 0 0 the drive disables unbuffered mode, i.E. It ignores the mode select “buffered mode” selection...

  • Page 228

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-68 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem this is an example of an eerom vendor unique page that will modify the vendorid parameter to "xxxyy." 0 0 0 page code (3eh) 1 page length (0fh) 2 “v” (76h) 3 “e” (65h) 4 “n” (6eh) 5 “d” (64h) 6 “o” (6fh) 7 “r” (72h) 8 “i” (...

  • Page 229

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-69 this is an example of an eerom vendor unique page that will modify the forcedensity parameter to 1. 0 0 0 page code (3eh) 1 page length (0fh) 2 “f” (46h) 3 “o” (4fh) 4 “r” (52h) 5 “c” (43h) 6 “e” (45h) 7 “d” (44h) 8 “e” (45...

  • Page 230

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-70 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.9.10 mode select changeable parameters the following table lists the changeable mode parameters and their minimum and maximum values allowed. See the previous definitions for the units that are used. Parameter rounding ...

  • Page 231

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-71 8.4.10 mode sense (1ah /5ah) mode sense allows the drive to report its media, current or changeable configuration parameters to the host. It is a complementary command to mode select. Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (1...

  • Page 232

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-72 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (5ah) 1 logical unit number rsvd dbd reserved 2 pc page code byte 3 reserved 4 reserved 5 reserved 6 reserved 7 (msb) 8 allocation length (lsb) 9 unused reserved flag link figure 8-43 mo...

  • Page 233

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-73 page code this allows the host to select any specific page, or all the pages supported by the drive. Allocation length the allocation length field specifies the number of bytes that the host has allocated for returned mode ...

  • Page 234

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-74 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.10.1 mode sense parameter list the mode sense (6) data contains a 4-byte header followed by one 8-byte block descriptor, followed by zero or more variable length pages, depending on the page code and the allocation leng...

  • Page 235

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-75 bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 density code byte 1 (msb) 2 number of blocks (000000h) 3 (lsb) 4 reserved 5 (msb) 6 block length 7 (lsb) figure 8-47 mode sense block descriptor bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 ps 0 page code byte 1 additional p...

  • Page 236

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-76 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem wp a write-protected bit of zero indicates that the tape is write-enabled. A write- protected bit of one indicates that the tape is write-protected. Buffered mode the drive implements immediate reporting on write commands t...

  • Page 237

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-77 number of blocks this field will be sent as zero, indicating that all of the remaining logical blocks on the tape will have the medium characteristics specified by the block descriptor. Block length this specifies the lengt...

  • Page 238: 8. .10 2 Mode Sense Pages

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8 78 8. .10 2 mode sense pages parameters. Each page has a 2-byte header which identifies the page code and indicates the number of bytes in that page. Page code description 00h no requested page sense 01h error recovery page both 02h disconnect/reconnect both 0ah control mode...

  • Page 239

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem -79 .4 10. Read/write error recovery page (01h) the drive will support the error recovery page, which has the following format: 7 6 4 3 1 0 0 ps 0 page code (01h) 1 additional page length (0ah) 2 rsvd rsvd tb rsvd eer per dte dcr byte 3 read retry cou...

  • Page 240

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-80 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem write retry count this field reports the maximum number of overwrite retries that will be performed before declaring an unrecoverable error..

  • Page 241

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8- 8. .10 4 disconnect/reconnect page (02h) the drive will support the disconnect/reconnect page which has the following format: 7 6 4 3 1 0 0 ps 0 page code (02h) 1 additional page length (0eh) 2 buffer full ratio byte 3 buffer...

  • Page 242

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-82 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.10.5 control mode page (0ah) the control mode page allows you to determine whether the dlt4000 drive will return check condition status when one of its write and read error counters reaches a specified threshold. Bit 7 ...

  • Page 243

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8 83 eeca (enable extended contingent allegiance) returned for this field is 0. Raenp (ready aen permission) value returned for this field is 0. Uaaenp (unit attention aen permission) returned for this field is 0. Ready aen holdoff period returned for this field is 0..

  • Page 244: 8 4.

    Dlt4000 scsi interface -84 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8 4. .6 the data compression page specifies parameters for the control of data compression. Bit 6 5 3 2 0 0 ps rsvd page code 1 page length 2 dce dcc reserved byte 3 dde red reserved 4 (msb) 7 compression algorithm (lsb) 8 (...

  • Page 245

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8 85 dce (data compression enable) value returned for this bit depends on the current write density of the dlt4000 drive as follows: 1 - data compression is enabled. Dcc (data compression capable) compression as follows: 0 - the device does not support data compressi 1 - the d...

  • Page 246

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-86 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.10.7 device configuration page (10h) the drive supports the device configuration page which has the following format: bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 ps 0 page code (10h) 1 additional page length (0eh) 2 res cap caf active format...

  • Page 247

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem -87 these indicate how full/empty the buffer memory should be before restarting the writing/reading of the media. The dlt4000 drive will set these fields to zero (unused) ratios according to the average data rates over the scsi bus. Write delay time b...

  • Page 248

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-88 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.10.8 medium partition page (11h) the drive supports the medium partitions parameter page, which has the following format: bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 ps 0 page code (11h) 1 additional page length (06) 2 maximum additional par...

  • Page 249

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8- 8. .10 9 eerom vendor unique page (3eh) parameters that are settable through mode select eerom vendor unique page are returned. Note ____________________________ mode sense (6) to retrieve eerom parameters ___________________...

  • Page 250

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-90 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.11 prevent/allow medium removal (1eh) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (1eh) logical unit number reserved reserved byte reserved 4 prevent 5 reserved flag figure 8 56 this command enables or disables the unloading o...

  • Page 251: 8.4.12 Read (08H)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-91 8.4.12 read (08h) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 operation code (08h) 1 reserved sili 2 (msb) 3 transfer length (lsb) 5 reserved flag figure 8 57 read cdb the drive. Fixed or variable-length blocks are to be transferred. If the fixed ...

  • Page 252

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-92 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem field will be set to no sense. The information bytes will be set to the difference (residue) between the requested transfer length and the actual block length, or in fixed blocked mode, the difference (residue) between the ...

  • Page 253

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem -93 .4 13 read block limits (05h) bit 6 5 3 2 0 0 operation code (05h) 1 logical unit number reserved 2 reserved byte 3 reserved 4 reserved 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-58 read block limits cdb read block limits tells the drive to return its l...

  • Page 254: 8 4.

    Dlt4000 scsi interface -94 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8 4. Read buffer ( 3ch) 7 6 4 3 1 0 0 operation code (3ch) 1 logical unit number reserved mode 2 buffer id byte 3 reserved 4 reserved 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-60 read buffer cdb read buffer is used in conjunction...

  • Page 255: 8.4.14.2 Data Mode

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-95 allocation length the allocation length specifies the maximum number of bytes that the initiator has allocated for returned data. 8.4.14.1 combined header and data mode in this mode, the drive returns a 4-byte header follow...

  • Page 256

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-96 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 offset boundary (0ch) 1 (msb) buffer capacity 3 (lsb) figure -63 read buffer descriptor.

  • Page 257: 8.4.15 Read Position (34H)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-97 8.4.15 read position (34h) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 operation code (34h) 1 reserved bt reserved byte reserved 4 5 reserved reserved 7 8 reserved unused reserved link figure -64 read position cdb block address. The locate command...

  • Page 258

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-98 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.15.1 read position data format bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 bop eop bpu reserved partition number 2 byte 3 4 (msb) 6 first block location (lsb) 8 9 10 11 (lsb) reserved 13 14 number of block in buffer (lsb) 16 17 18 19 (lsb) 8- ...

  • Page 259

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-99 first block location the block address associated with the current logical position; the next block to be transferred between the target and initiator if a read or write command is issued. Last block location the block addr...

  • Page 260

    8- dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem .4 16 receive diagnostics results (1ch) bit 7 5 4 2 1 0 operation code (1ch) 1 logical unit number reserved 2 reserved byte 3 (msb) 4 allocation length (lsb) 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-66 receive diagnostics results cdb receive diagnostic...

  • Page 261: .4 17 Release Unit (17H)

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem -101 .4 17 release unit (17h) bit 6 5 3 2 0 0 operation code (17h) 1 logical unit number 3rdpty third party device id rsvd 2 reserved byte 3 reserved 4 reserved 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-68 release unit cdb release unit releases the drive i...

  • Page 262: 8.4.18 Request Sense (03H)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-102 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.18 request sense (03h) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (03h) logical unit number reserved reserved byte reserved 4 5 unused flag link 8- request sense cdb request sense tells the target to transfer sense data to t...

  • Page 263

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-103 8.4.18.1 sense information format bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 valid error code segment number 2 mark eom rsvd sense key (msb) 4 information bytes 6 byte 7 8 (msb) command specific information bytes 10 (lsb) 12 13 additional sense ...

  • Page 264

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-104 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem error-code a value of 70h indicates a current error – the report is associated with the most recently received command. A value of 71h indicates a deferred error – the report is associated with a previous command and not a...

  • Page 265

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8 105 additional sense length of the command descriptor block is too small to transfer all of the additional sense bytes, the additional sense length is not adjusted to reflect the truncation. Command specific bytes are handled as device specific and can be logged by the opera...

  • Page 266

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-106 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem table 8-6 sense keys used sense key description 0h no sense. Check the filemark/eom/ili bits and the asc/q bytes. 1h parameters on a mode select, or to report that r/w error rates are reaching subsystem specification limit...

  • Page 267

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-107 table 8-6 sense keys used (cont’d) sense key description bh command aborted. Generated when a command has been aborted by the tape device for some reason. Check the asc/q bytes. Dh volume overflow. Physical end of media ha...

  • Page 268

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-108 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem table 8-7 additional sense codes/qualifiers used (cont’d) asc ascq description 11h 00h 08h unrecovered read error incomplete block read 14h 00h recorded entity not found 15h 01h 02h mech position error detected by read of ...

  • Page 269

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-109 table 8-7 additional sense codes/qualifiers used (cont’d) asc ascq description 27h 00h 80h 82h write protected hardware write protect data safety write protect 28h 00h not ready to read 29h 2ah 00h 01h 02h reset occurred m...

  • Page 270

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-110 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem table 8-7 additional sense codes/qualifiers used (cont’d) asc ascq description 3fh 01h microcode has been changed 40h 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h rom edc failure ram failure bad drive status loader diags failed reportable post fai...

  • Page 271

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-111 table 8-7 additional sense codes/qualifiers used (cont’d) asc ascq description 53h 00h 01h 02h media load/eject failure unload tape failure media removal prevented 5ah 01h operator media removal request 5bh 01h 02h thresho...

  • Page 272: 8.4.19 Reserve Unit (16H)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-112 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.19 reserve unit (16h) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (16h) 1 logical unit number 3rdpty third-party device id rsvd byte 2 reserved 3 reserved 4 reserved 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-71 reserve unit cdb re...

  • Page 273

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-113 scsi device specified in the third-party device id field. The drive preserves the reservation until any one of the four conditions mentioned above occurs. The drive ignores any attempt made by any other initiator to releas...

  • Page 274: 8.4.20 Rewind (01H)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-114 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.20 rewind (01h) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (01h) 1 logical unit number reserved immed 2 reserved byte 3 reserved 4 reserved 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-72 rewind cdb rewind tells the drive to positio...

  • Page 275

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-115 8.4.21 send diagnostic (1dh) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (1dh) 1 logical unit number pf rsvd selftst dev ofl unitofl 2 reserved byte 3 (msb) 4 parameter list length (lsb) 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-73 se...

  • Page 276

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-116 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem • write/read functionality test - (level 2 test). The default version of this test does the following: - writes 500 32 kb records on track 0. - rewinds the tape. - reads the records. - positions to the beginning of track 1...

  • Page 277

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-117 table 8-8 send diagnostics parameters selftest devofl unitofl selftest action 0 0 0 illegal combination 0 0 1 self-test 2 with default parameters 0 1 0 illegal combination 0 1 1 self-test 2 with default parameters 1 0 0 se...

  • Page 278

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-118 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem table 8-9 definition of pattern numbers pattern name data in hex 0 rotate (rotate through the other 9 patterns, change for each tape file) 1 all 0's 00 00 00 00 00 2 2f ff ff ff ff ff 3 alternating 1's and 0's 55 5a aa a5 ...

  • Page 279

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-119 table 8-10 sense keys used sense key description 3h medium error. A positioning error has occurred where the returned position does not match the expected. 4h hardware error. The additional sense code/qualifier fields will...

  • Page 280: 8.4.22 Space (11H)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-120 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.22 space (11h) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (11h) 1 logical unit number reserved code 2 (msb) byte 3 count 4 (lsb) 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-75 space cdb space provides a variety of positioning funct...

  • Page 281

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-121 count when spacing over blocks or marks, the count field is interpreted as follows: • a positive value n causes forward movement over n blocks or marks. The tape is logically positioned after the nth block or mark on the e...

  • Page 282

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-122 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.23 test unit ready (00h) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (00h) 1 logical unit number reserved 2 reserved byte 3 reserved 4 reserved 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-77 test unit ready cdb test unit ready check...

  • Page 283: 8.4.24 Verify (13H)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-123 8.4.24 verify (13h) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (13h) 1 logical unit number reserved immed bc fixed 2 (msb) byte 3 verification length 4 (lsb) 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-78 verify cdb verify verifies one...

  • Page 284: 8.4.25 Write (0Ah)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-124 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.25 write (0ah) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (0ah) 1 logical unit number reserved fixed 2 (msb) byte 3 transfer length 4 (lsb) 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-79 write cdb write transfers one or more blocks...

  • Page 285

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-125 fixed the fixed bit specifies both the meaning of the transfer length field and whether fixed-length or variable-length blocks are to be transferred. If the fixed bit is set to zero, variable block mode is selected. A sing...

  • Page 286: 8.4.26 Write Buffer (3Bh)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-126 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.4.26 write buffer (3bh) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (3bh) 1 logical unit number reserved mode 2 buffer id (00h) byte 3 (msb) 4 buffer offset (000000h) 5 (lsb) 6 (msb) 7 parameter list/data length 8 (lsb) 9 unuse...

  • Page 287: 8.4.26.2 Write Data

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-127 the data to be transferred is preceded by a 4-byte header consisting entirely of reserved bytes. This header is discarded (not stored into the buffer). The buffer offset field must be zero for this mode. 8.4.26.2 write dat...

  • Page 288

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-128 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem _________________________ caution _________________________ during the actual reprogramming of the flash memory chips, if any type of powerfail occurs, or if the reprogramming fails part way through, the subsystem will be ...

  • Page 289

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-129 8.4.27 write filemarks (10h) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (10h) 1 logical unit number reserved wsmk immed 2 (msb) byte 3 number of filemarks 4 (lsb) 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-82 write filemarks cdb write...

  • Page 290

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-130 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem condition status in each case. If the drive encounters the physical eom when attempting a write filemarks, check condition status is returned..

  • Page 291

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-131 8.5 supported scsi-2 medium changer device commands on the medium changer lun, only commands defined for this device type are allowed. The following commands are implemented: table 8-12 scsi-2 medium changer commands opcod...

  • Page 292

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-132 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.5.1 initialize element status (07h) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (07h) 1 logical unit number reserved 2 reserved byte 3 reserved 4 reserved 5 unused reserved flag link figure 8-83 initialize element status cdb th...

  • Page 293

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-133 8.5.2 mode sense/select (1ah/15h) all three pages that are specific to medium changers are supported. 8.5.2.1 device capabilities page (1fh) the drive supports the device capabilities page which has the following format: b...

  • Page 294

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-134 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem the medium changer does not support "st->st" or "dt->dt"..

  • Page 295

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-135 8.5.2.2 element address assignment page (1dh) the drive supports the element address assignment page which has the following format: bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 ps 0 page code (1dh) 1 length (12h) 2 (msb) 1st medium transport el...

  • Page 296

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-136 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem medium changer element address assignment is as follows: table 8-13 medium changer element addresses address comments 0 default medium transport element 1 medium transport element 2-0fh reserved 10h data transfer element (...

  • Page 297

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-137 8.5.2.3 transport geometry parameters page (1eh) the drive supports the transport geometry page which has the following format: bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 ps 0 page code (1eh) byte 1 additional page length (02h) 2 reserved rota...

  • Page 298: 8.5.3 Move Medium (A5H)

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-138 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.5.3 move medium (a5h) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (a5h) 1 logical unit number reserved 2 (msb) transport element address 3 (lsb) byte 4 (msb) source address 5 (lsb) 6 (msb) destination address 7 (lsb) 8 reserved...

  • Page 299

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-139 8.5.4 read element status (b8h) bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 operation code (b8h) 1 logical unit number voltag element type code 2 (msb) starting element address 3 (lsb) 4 (msb) number of elements byte 5 (lsb) 6 reserved 7 (msb) ...

  • Page 300

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-140 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.5.4.1 element status data header bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 (msb) first element address reported 1 (lsb) 2 (msb) number of elements reported byte 3 (lsb) 4 reserved 5 (msb) 6 byte count of report available 7 (lsb) figure 8-90...

  • Page 301

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-141 8.5.4.2 medium transport element status page bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 element type code (1h = medium transport) 1 pvoltag avoltag reserved 2 (msb) 3 transport element descriptor length (lsb) byte 4 reserved 5 (msb) 6 byte cou...

  • Page 302

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-142 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8.5.4.3 storage element status page bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 element type code (2h = storage transport) 1 pvoltag avoltag reserved 2 (msb) 3 storage element descriptor length (lsb) byte 4 reserved 5 (msb) 6 byte count of desc...

  • Page 303

    Dlt4000 scsi interface dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 8-143 8.5.4.4 data transfer element status page bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 element type code (4h = data transport) 1 pvoltag avoltag reserved 2 (msb) data transfer element descriptor 3 (lsb) byte 4 reserved 5 (msb) 6 byte count of de...

  • Page 304

    Dlt4000 scsi interface 8-144 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem.

  • Page 305: Appendix A

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a-1 appendix a technical specifications a.1 in this appendix appendix a contains specifications for the dlt4000 tape drive, dlt4500 mini- library and the dlt4700 mini-library including: topic section drive and mini-library physical descriptions a.2 • ...

  • Page 306

    Technical specifications a-2 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a.2 drive and mini-library physical descriptions a.2.1 dlt4000 drive physical specifications table a-1 lists the key physical specifications of the dlt4000 tape drive. Table a-1 dlt4000 physical specifications description ...

  • Page 307

    Technical specifications dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a-3 table a-1 dlt4000 physical specifications (cont'd) description drive 5 1/4 inch fh (modified depth) table top electrical rating (auto ranging) (see below) 100 to 240 v ac, d.C. A.C. Power requirements 25 w steady state/27 ...

  • Page 308

    Technical specifications a-4 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a.2.2 dlt4500 mini-library physical specifications table a-2 lists the key physical specifications for the dlt4500 mini-library. Table a-2 dlt4500 mini-library physical specifications description rack mount table top heigh...

  • Page 309

    Technical specifications dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a-5 a.2.3 dlt4700 mini-library physical specifications table a-3 lists the key physical specifications for the dlt4700 mini-library. Table a-3 dlt4700 mini-library physical specifications description rack mount table top heigh...

  • Page 310

    Technical specifications a-6 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a.3 drive functional specifications a.3.1 dlt4000 drive functional specifications table a-4 lists the key functional specifications of the dlt4000 tape drive. Table a-4 dlt4000 functional specifications functional specific...

  • Page 311

    Technical specifications dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a-7 table a-4 dlt4000 functional specifications (cont'd) functional specifications error rate (unrecoverable) read interchange recoverable error rate read unrecoverable error rate tracks 128 tracks; 64 pairs linear bit density...

  • Page 312

    Technical specifications a-8 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a.4 identifying the correct ac power cord ________________________ warning __________________________ do not attempt to modify or use an external 100 - 115 vac power cord for 220 - 240 vac input power. Modifying the power ...

  • Page 313

    Technical specifications dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a-9 figure a-1 shows the different ac power cord plug configurations for 115v and 220v/240v usage. Figure a-1 power cords.

  • Page 314

    Technical specifications a-10 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a.5 dlt4000 tape drive mounting hole descriptions figure a-2 shows the mounting holes and dimensions in a top view of the dlt4000 drive. Figure a-2 mounting hole dimensions (top view) tape drive width and height are stand...

  • Page 315

    Technical specifications dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a-11 figure a-3 shows the mounting holes and dimensions in a side view of the dlt4000 drive. Figure a-3 mounting hole dimensions (side view).

  • Page 316: A.6.1 Nominal Tape Tension

    Technical specifications a-12 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a.6 performance specifications section a.6 describes performance specifications including: topic section nominal tape tension a.6.1 dlt4000 media loader timing characteristics a.6.2 dlt4500 media loader timing characteris...

  • Page 317

    Technical specifications dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a-13 a.6.3 dlt4500 media loader timing characteristics table a-6 lists timing characteristics of the dlt4500 media loader. Table a-6 dlt4500 media loader timing characteristics nominal magazine scan 12 sec move cartridge slot ...

  • Page 318

    Technical specifications a-14 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a.7 environmental specifications section a.7 describes environmental specifications including: topic section temperature and humidity a.7.1 altitude a.7.2 the tape drive conforms to an environment that includes general of...

  • Page 319: A.7.2 Altitude

    Technical specifications dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a-15 table a-9 lists the power-on ranges. Table a-9 power-on ranges—no tape loaded (unpacked - 24 hours) dry bulb temperature range 10 to 40°c wet bulb temperature 25°c temperature gradient 15°c/h (across the range) temperatur...

  • Page 320

    Technical specifications a-16 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a.8 vibration and shock specifications section a.8 describes environmental specifications: topic section operating vibration and shock a.8.1 nonoperating vibration and shock a.8.2 a.8.1 operating vibration and shock table...

  • Page 321

    Technical specifications dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a-17 table a-14 operating shock specifications, table topanddrive pulse shape 1/2 sine pulse peak acceleration 5 g duration 11 ms application 10 g each direction of each axis, 35 sec between shocks, 60 shocks total a.8.2 nonop...

  • Page 322

    Technical specifications a-18 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem tables a-16, a-17, a-18 a-19, a-20, and a-21 list nonoperating vibration and nonoperating shock specifications for the product in its shipping packaging. Table a-16 nonoperating (packaged) vibration specifications vibrati...

  • Page 323

    Technical specifications dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a-19 table a-18 nonoperating (packaged) shock (drop) specifications all products test type drop shock drop height 30 in - items 24 in - 21 18 in - 41 12 in - 61 application 10 drops total; 1 each side, 3 edges, 1 corner table ...

  • Page 324

    Technical specifications a-20 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem table a-21 nonoperating (unpackaged) shock specifications nonoperating (unpackaged) pulse shape square wave peak acceleration 40 g, 180 in/sec velocity changing duration 10 ms application x, y, and z axes, twice in each a...

  • Page 325

    Technical specifications dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a-21 a.9 electromagnetic interference (emi) susceptibility section a.9 describes environmental specifications including: topic section electromagnetic emissions a.9.1 conducted emissions a.9.2 radiated emissions a.9.3 magnetic...

  • Page 326: A.9.2 Conducted Emissions

    Technical specifications a-22 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a.9.2 conducted emissions limits for class b equipment are in the frequency range from 0.15 to 30 mhz. The limit decreases linearly with the logarithm of the frequency in the range from 0.15 to 0.50 mhz. Table a-22 list t...

  • Page 327

    Technical specifications dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a-23 a.9.5 radiated susceptibility table a-25 lists the radiated susceptibility limits: table a-25 high frequency, electric fields, 1 to 1000 mhz 3 v/m (rms) 80% modulated 1 khz no errors, no screen distortion s/w recoverable ...

  • Page 328

    Technical specifications a-24 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem table a-28 lists the low-level conducted interference voltage limits: table a-28 low-level conducted interference 3 v(rms) 80% modulated 1 khz no errors s/w recoverable errors no hardware failure a.9.7 esd failure level l...

  • Page 329

    Technical specifications dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a-25 table a-30 acoustic noise declaration for german noise declaration law (cont’d) schallemissionswerte - werteangaben nach iso 9296 und iso 7779/din en27779: schalleistungspegel schalldruckpegel lwad, b lpam, dba (zuschauer...

  • Page 330: A.10.1 Safety Requirements

    Technical specifications a-26 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a.10 regulatory requirements regulatory requirements include: • safety • electromagnetic emissions a.10.1 safety requirements safety requirements include: • ul1950 - information technology including electrical business eq...

  • Page 331

    Technical specifications dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a-27 a.11 drive reliability factors table a-31 lists the reliability factors: table a-31 reliability factors design life seven years design life statistics provide the point at which statistical failure rate begins to rise. He...

  • Page 332

    Technical specifications a-28 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem a.12 dlttape recording media specifications table a-32 lists the media characteristics: table a-32 dlttape recording media specifications dlttape iii description quantity width 0.5 in metal particle length 1200 ft cartrid...

  • Page 333: Appendix B

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem b-1 appendix b definition of vendor unique sense data information b.1 in this appendix appendix b lists the internal status codes with their descriptions. B.2 internal status code the internal status code is located at byte offset 18 of the request se...

  • Page 334

    Definition of vendor unique sense data information b-2 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem table b-1 internal status code (cont’d) dec hex description 9 9 cleared from queue 10 0a missing data block read only 11 0b gap within object (missing blocks in record) 12 0c record on tape larger...

  • Page 335

    Definition of vendor unique sense data information dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem b-3 table b-1 internal status code (cont’d) dec hex description 40 28 invalid source slot 41 29 invalid destination slot 42 2a source slot empty 43 2b destination slot full 44 2c medium changer motion...

  • Page 336

    Definition of vendor unique sense data information b-4 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem.

  • Page 337: Appendix C

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem c-1 appendix c sense key information c.1 in this appendix appendix c lists the sense key information. • no sense (0): 00 01 unexpected fm encountered 00 02 eom encountered 00 04 bom encountered • recovered error (1): 0a 00 error log overflow 37 00 rou...

  • Page 338

    Sense key information c-2 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 04 02 unit not ready, load command needed 04 03 unit not ready, manual intervention needed 3a 00 medium not present 3a 80 medium not present, cartridge missing 5a 01 operator media removal request • medium error (3): 04 02 un...

  • Page 339

    Sense key information dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem c-3 40 82 diagnostic/post failure, bad drive status 40 83 diagnostic/post failure, loader diags failure 40 84 diagnostic/post failure, post soft failure 44 00 internal target failure 44 80 unexpected selection interrupt 44 83 scs...

  • Page 340

    Sense key information c-4 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem 24 8d bad drive/server image edc 24 8e invalid personality for code update 24 8f bad controller image edc 25 00 illegal lun 26 00 parameter list error, invalid field 26 01 parameter list error, parameter not supported 26 02 p...

  • Page 341

    Sense key information dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem c-5 47 00 scsi parity error 48 00 ide message received 49 00 invalid message error 4e 00 overlapped commands attempted • volume overflow (dh): no additional sense code • miscompare (eh): no additional sense code _________________...

  • Page 342

    Sense key information c-6 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem.

  • Page 343: Appendix D

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem d-1 appendix d eerom resident bugcheck and event logs d.1 eerom packets (last n error events) the dlt4000 products keep certain error and event logs in semi-permanent non- volatile memory (eerom) on the ecm. There is room for a total of 14 such inform...

  • Page 344: D.2  Bugcheck Packets

    Eerom resident bugcheck and event logs d-2 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem figure d-1 eerom log area layout table d-1 eerom log packet types packet purpose type 0 packet empty 1 bugcheck - fatal system crash 2 po/st (power on/self test) failure 3 event log - generic event informatio...

  • Page 345

    Eerom resident bugcheck and event logs dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem d-3 figure d-2 bugcheck log packet layout table d-2 bugcheck error codes bugcheck meaning and possible cause code e204 unexpected timer2 interrupt- possible ecm fault ee01 spurious non-maskable interrupt- possibl...

  • Page 346: D.3 Po/st Failure Packets

    Eerom resident bugcheck and event logs d-4 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem d.3 po/st failure packets po/st failure packets are stored whenever the power-on /self-test logic detects a failure of any kind. Each failure is encoded as a 4-byte vector. In some cases, multiple vectors may...

  • Page 347

    Eerom resident bugcheck and event logs dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem d-5 figure d-4 event log packet layout table d-3 event log codes event log code meaning 0xa400 hard read error log 0xa401 hard write error log 0xa402 drive error log 0xa403 loader error log 0xa407 directory read ...

  • Page 348

    Eerom resident bugcheck and event logs d-6 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem figure d-5 directory failure event logs saved overwrites/rereads/rewrites these are fields are used as temporaries and have no use in interpreting these packets. Dir called mode a code which specifies the ori...

  • Page 349

    Eerom resident bugcheck and event logs dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem d-7 table d-4 set dir_tab "directory event log flags bit mask meaning 0x01 read on load operation complete 0x02 inhibit further writes unless write from bot 0x04 lbn 0 was found intact 0x08 directory write failed...

  • Page 350

    Eerom resident bugcheck and event logs d-8 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem expected lbns the total number of directory lbns expected. Servo eot address servo version of tape length. Unique media id the unique media identification number, stored on the media. Cr_msg address the addre...

  • Page 351

    Eerom resident bugcheck and event logs dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem d-9 figure d-6 code update (cup) log packet layout.

  • Page 352

    Eerom resident bugcheck and event logs d-10 dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem table d-6 68020 code update status status meaning 0 no update operation performed 1 code update operation successful 50 personality lockout 51 image edc check failed 52 bad image 53 write to flash memory fai...

  • Page 353: Index

    Dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem-1 index a ac power cord, a-8 acoustic noise emissions, a-24 altitude environmental specifications, a-15 attention signal responses, 8-4 automatic mode, 5-5, 5-7 b backup command automatic mode, 5-7 beeper, 3-12 bugcheck packets, d-2 bus free, 8-6 bus ...

  • Page 354

    Index 2-dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem data transfer, 8-1 data transfer element status page, 8-143 data transfer rate, 1-2 definition of vendor unique sense data information, b-1 density select mode displays, 4-16 selecting, 3-8, 4-21, 5-9 density select mode, 4-22 density, native ...

  • Page 355

    Index dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem-3 page, 8-135 element status data header, 8-140 erase, 8-16 error events, 8-41 esd failure level limits, a-24 event log packets, d-4 directory failure event logs, d-5 f failure level limits esd, a-24 fast transient voltage data cables, a-23 powe...

  • Page 356

    Index 4-dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem m magazine, 5-21 dlt4500 description, 4-26 dlt4500 door, open, 4-32 dlt4700, removing from receiver, 5-24 dlt4700,restoration into receiver, 5-24 installing into the dlt4500 mini-library, 4-30 removing from dlt4500 mini-library, 4- 30 magnetic...

  • Page 357

    Index dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem-5 operating shock, a-16 operating vibration, a-16 operation failures, 6-3 operations initiator/target, 8-2 operator control panel (ocp), 4-13, 5-12 overview, dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 product, 1-1 p page control mode, 8-56, 8-82 data compression, ...

  • Page 358

    Index 6-dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem tape drive commands, 8-14 scsi bus terminating, 2-8 scsi cable, 2-7, 3-7 scsi commands, 4-2 scsi id changing, 2-5, 3-5, 4-7, 5-3 scsi id select mode, 4-18 select button, 4-13 select button, operation, 4-31 selecting density, 3-8, 4-21, 5-9 sen...

  • Page 359

    Index dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem-7.

  • Page 360

    Index 8-dlt4000/dlt4500/dlt4700 cartridge tape subsystem.