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    Ii january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 copyright copyright © 2004 by quantum corporation. All rights reserved. Document origination: boulder, colorado, usa. Trademarks quantum, the quantum logo, and the dlttape logo are trademarks of quantum corporation, registered in the u.S.A. And other countries. Dl...

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    81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 iii revision history the following table lists all revisions made to this document in chronological order. Document release date summary of changes 81-81191-01 a01 jan. 22, 2004 initial release per eco c008880

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    Iv january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 notes.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 v table of contents 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 purpose and scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 rel...

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    Table of contents vi january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 terminating your tabletop tape drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 vii 5 troubleshooting your tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 general troubleshooting guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Table of contents viii january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 notes.

  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 ix list of figures 3 installing your tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 figure 3-1. Dlt vs160 tape drive rear panel (tabletop model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 figure 3-2. Scsi id selector switch. . ....

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    List of figures x january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 notes.

  • Page 11: List of Tables

    81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 xi list of tables 3 installing your tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 table 3-1. Installing the dlt vs160 tabletop tape drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 table 3-2. Installing the dlt vs160...

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    List of tables xii january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 notes.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 1-1 c hapter 1 chapter 1 introduction 1.1 purpose and scope this installation and operation guide is a comprehensive source of information about the dlt vs160 internal tape drive and the dlt vs160 tabletop tape drive, and is intended to provide all the information yo...

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    Chapter 1: introduction 1-2 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 1.4 conventions used in this manual this manual uses the following conventions: n ote : notes provide supplemental information. 1.5 for more information the web site www.Quantum.Com includes valuable information about all quantum products....

  • Page 15: Product Information

    81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 2-1 c hapter 2 chapter 2 product information this chapter introduces your dlt vs160 internal tape drive or dlt vs160 tabletop tape drive, and provides a general overview of the product. 2.1 dlt vs160 tape drive overview your quantum dlt vs160 tape drive is a value-pr...

  • Page 16: 2.2.1  Features

    Chapter 2: product information 2-2 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 2.2.1 features your dlt vs160 tape drive offers the following features: • supported formats: dlt vs160 (read/write using dlttape vs1 media data cartridges), dlt1/vs80 (read only using dlttape™ iv data cartridges) • uses dlttape vs1 ...

  • Page 17: Installing Your Tape Drive

    81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 3-1 c hapter 3 chapter 3 installing your tape drive this chapter explains how to configure and install your tape drive. Configuration and installation are not difficult and require only that you follow the instructions presented in this chapter. 3.1 preparing to inst...

  • Page 18: 3.1.3  Before You Start

    Chapter 3: installing your tape drive 3-2 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 3.1.2 physical considerations if you attach the tape drive to a narrow (50-pin) scsi bus, you must use a customer-supplied 68-pin to 50-pin adapter that terminates the unused 18 pins. These adapters are sometimes labeled “hig...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 3-3 3.2.2 unpacking your tabletop tape drive and selecting a location before you begin, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack your tape drive. You also need to select a location near the server or workstat...

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    Chapter 3: installing your tape drive 3-4 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 selecting a location for your tabletop tape drive select a location for your tape drive that is flat, sturdy, level, and close to the server or workstation. A desk or table top surface is most suitable. Regardless of the loca...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 3-5 to set the scsi id on your tape drive, use a small screwdriver or ballpoint pen to press the button above the scsi id switch to select the next lower scsi id. Press the button below the scsi id switch to sele...

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    Chapter 3: installing your tape drive 3-6 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 4. Connect one end of the scsi cable to one of the connectors on the rear panel of your tape drive as shown in figure 3-3 . Either scsi connector works equally well. Figure 3-3 does not show a terminator because none of the t...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 3-7 terminating your tabletop tape drive you must terminate the tape drive if it is the last physical device on the scsi bus (at the end of the scsi chain). If another scsi device is the last device on the scsi b...

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    Chapter 3: installing your tape drive 3-8 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 3.2.5 completing the installation 1. Secure the scsi cable connectors by tightening the screws until snug. N ote : if your scsi cable does not fit the connector on your scsi host adapter, you either have an incompatible scsi ...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 3-9 3.3 installing your quantum dlt vs160 internal tape drive this section contains step-by-step instructions for installing your dlt vs160 internal tape drive. 3.3.1 identifying the steps installing your tape dr...

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    Chapter 3: installing your tape drive 3-10 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 3.3.2 unpacking your internal tape drive before you do anything else, unpack and inspect your tape drive for shipping damage. If you notice any damage, report it both to quantum and to the shipping company immediately. N ote...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 3-11 locate the scsi id jumpers on the rear panel of the tape drive, as shown in figure 3-6 . Use the supplied jumpers to select the desired scsi id as shown in the following table: figure 3-6. Back panel connect...

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    Chapter 3: installing your tape drive 3-12 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 terminating your internal tape drive if your tape drive is the only scsi device attached to the selected server other than the scsi host adapter, or if it is the last physical device on the scsi bus (at the end of the scsi c...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 3-13 n ote : if the scsi cable that came with your scsi host adapter already has a terminator built into it, do not use another terminator. Figure 3-8 shows an example of such a cable. Figure 3-8. Scsi cable with...

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    Chapter 3: installing your tape drive 3-14 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 3.3.4 installing your internal tape drive in the final installation stage, you install your tape drive in the server or workstation and connect the scsi and power cables. To install your tape drive, follow these steps: 1. Sh...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 3-15 4. Locate an available 5¼-inch drive bay and remove the front cover from the drive bay as described in the server or workstation’s manuals. 5. Slide your tape drive into the open drive bay. N ote : install a...

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    Chapter 3: installing your tape drive 3-16 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 6. Obtain a scsi cable with an open 68-pin, high-density connector. 7. Connect one end of the scsi cable to the scsi connector on the rear panel of your tape drive. The scsi connectors are keyed, preventing improper connecti...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 3-17 3.3.5 completing the installation 1. Secure your dlt vs160 internal tape drive with the necessary mounting screws, either in the sides or bottom of the tape drive sled, as appropriate for the server or works...

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    Chapter 3: installing your tape drive 3-18 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 3.4 installing the device drivers this section describes how to install device drivers from microsoft windows nt ® 4.0 or microsoft windows 2000 ® . N ote : if you intend to use native operating system backup applications, y...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 3-19 3.4.2 microsoft windows 2000 1. Make sure that you are logged on to the server or workstation with administrator privileges. 2. Download the required drivers from www.Quantum.Com. 3. Right-click my computer ...

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    Chapter 3: installing your tape drive 3-20 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 notes.

  • Page 37: Using Your Tape Drive

    81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 4-1 c hapter 4 chapter 4 using your tape drive this chapter explains how to use your quantum dlt vs160 tape drive. It describes the front panel leds and controls, how to load and eject the data cartridges, how to use and care for your data cartridges, and how to use ...

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    Chapter 4: using your tape drive 4-2 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 4.1.1 interpreting the indicators this section describes what each front panel indicator means and the circumstances under which one or more indicators are illuminated. Indicator activity during power-on self-test (post) every tim...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 4-3 indicator activity during normal operation: fault/clean/media leds the fault, clean, and media leds indicate the status of the tape drive. Note that the leds can indicate more than one of the indicated operat...

  • Page 40: 4.1.2  Unload/eject Button

    Chapter 4: using your tape drive 4-4 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 4.1.2 unload/eject button this section describes your dlt vs160 unload/eject button. Unload/eject button features the unload/eject button provides features in addition to unloading and ejecting a data cartridge. To activate one of...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 4-5 unload/eject button functions normal unload/eject when you press and release the button, the tape drive unloads and ejects the data cartridge. Enter code update mode when you press the button for 9 to 12 seco...

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    Chapter 4: using your tape drive 4-6 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 4.2 data cartridge use and care your quantum dlt vs160 tape drive reads and writes quantum dlttape™ vs1 data cartridges. Your dlt vs160 tape drive can read—but not write—dlttape iv data cartridges previously written with the dlt1/...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 4-7 4.2.2 unloading a data cartridge to unload a data cartridge from your tape drive, follow these steps: 1. Press the unload/eject button or use your tape backup software to unload the data cartridge. The ready ...

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    Chapter 4: using your tape drive 4-8 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 4.2.3 write-protecting the data cartridge all data cartridges have a write-protect switch to prevent accidental erasure of data. Before loading a data cartridge into your tape drive, make sure to position the write-protect switch ...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 4-9 4.2.4 caring for your data cartridges to ensure the longest possible life for all of your quantum dlttape vs1 data cartridges, follow these guidelines: • maintain clean and smoke-free operating and storage en...

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    Chapter 4: using your tape drive 4-10 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 4.2.5 using the cleaning cartridge when the clean led is illuminated, your tape drive’s read/write head needs to be cleaned. See chapter 5, “troubleshooting your tape drive” for other conditions that may indicate tape drive clean...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Your

    81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 5-1 c hapter 5 chapter 5 troubleshooting your tape drive this chapter provides troubleshooting information for your dlt vs160 tape drive. 5.1 general troubleshooting guidelines if you have a problem when using the tape drive, first try to isolate the cause of the pro...

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    Chapter 5: troubleshooting your tape drive 5-2 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 5.3 troubleshooting the tape drive table 5-1 on page 5-3 provides troubleshooting information on errors indicated by front panel leds, including the following topics: • none of the tape drive’s leds illuminate • media le...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 5-3 a successful post always finishes with a steadily illuminated ready led. Any unexpected led indications during post may indicate a failure. Use the information in table 5-1 and table 5-2 to troubleshoot the t...

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    Chapter 5: troubleshooting your tape drive 5-4 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 clean led: illuminated cleaning required. 250 tape motion hours exceeded since last cleaning. The tape drive continues to function, although you may encounter more soft error rates. Clean the tape drive at your earliest ...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 5-5 table 5-2 helps you troubleshoot other tape drive and connectivity problems. Table 5-2. Tape drive and connectivity troubleshooting symptom problem solution the server or workstation does not recognize your d...

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    Chapter 5: troubleshooting your tape drive 5-6 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 the server or workstation does not recognize your dlt vs160 tape drive. The scsi bus might be improperly terminated. • if your tape drive is the last or only device on the scsi bus, make sure the tape drive is properly t...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 5-7 there are fatal or nonfatal errors for which you cannot find the cause. The scsi bus might be improperly terminated. • if your tape drive is the last or only device on the scsi bus, make sure the tape drive i...

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    Chapter 5: troubleshooting your tape drive 5-8 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 the tape drive cannot write data to or read data from a data cartridge. Data cartridge or tape drive problem. • make sure that the data cartridge is write- enabled. Move the write-protect switch to the write-enabled posi...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 5-9 the tape drive does not eject a data cartridge. Timing or tape drive problem. • allow sufficient time for the tape drive to complete any operations, such as post, reset, load, unload, or rewind. The slowest o...

  • Page 56: Operations

    Chapter 5: troubleshooting your tape drive 5-10 january 2004 81-81191-01 rev a01 5.3.2 unresponsive tape drive on rare occasions, the tape drive may become unresponsive. If this should happen, follow these steps to reset the tape drive and unload the data cartridge: 1. Press and hold the unload/ejec...

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    Dlt vs160 tape drive installation and operations guide 81-81191-01 rev a01 january 2004 5-11 5.3.5 media backup software errors if your media backup software experiences errors, check each of the following conditions: • direct memory access (dma) conflicts during backup or compare operations. • unre...

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