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HP DDS-3 Tape Drive
User’s Guide
Workstation Systems Group
Order No. A1658–90702
Edition E1296
Printed in U.S.A.
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Hewlett-Packard Co. 1996 First Printing: December 1996 UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. NOTICE The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. HEWLETT–PACKARD MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors
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Contents Preface Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Safety and Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii Installation Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Related Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Chapter 2 Using the DDS-DC Drive Your DDS-3 Drive Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Controls and Features of the DDS-3 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Data Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Figures 1–1. HP DDS-3 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 1–2. HP DDS-3 Drive Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 1–3. Rear View of DDS-3 Drive and SCSI Address/Jumper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9 1–4. Switch Settings for Data Compression Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10 1–5. Adding a Bezel to the DDS-3 Drive . . . . . . . . .
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Preface The HP DDS-3 Tape Drive User’s Guide describes how to install, configure, and use the DDS-3 drive. We’ve organized this guide as follows: Chapter 1 Provides a general description of the DDS-3 drive and the procedures for installing it into a system. Chapter 2 Describes the DDS-3 drive configurations, its controls and features, and provides directions for using it. Chapter 3 Provides information on caring for DDS tapes, troubleshooting information, and removal/replacement procedures for t
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Preface Safety and Regulatory Statements See the Owner’s Guide that came with your system for safety informtion. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Canadian Department of Communications. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
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Preface Emissions Regulations Compliance Any third-party I/O device installed in HP system(s) must be in accordance with the requirements set forth in the preceding Emissions Regulations statements. In the event that a third-party noncompliant I/O device is installed, the customer assumes all responsibility and liability arising therefrom. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Electrostatic charges can damage the integrated circuits on printed circuit boards. To prevent such damage from occu
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Preface Installation Notice Products designated in the applicable Hewlett-Packard price list as customer-installable can be installed by computer-knowledgeable customers who carefully read and follow the instructions provided. Customers who elect to have the product installed by our field personnel are charged the applicable field installation charge, as covered under the standard terms and conditions. For more information, please contact your local sales representative. Related Manuals For more
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Preface Questions, Suggestions, or Problems If you have any questions, suggestions, or problems with our hardware, software, or documentation, please call 1–888–301–5932 (U.S. and Canada), or contact the HP Response Center for your country. Documentation Conventions Unless otherwise noted in the text, this guide uses the following symbolic conventions: literal values Bold words or characters in formats and command descriptions represent commands that you must use literally. Pathnames are also in
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Chapter 1 Introduction This document describes the HP DDS-3 drive (HP model number C1537A), its installation, operation, troubleshooting, and removal/replacement procedures. This chapter introduces the DDS-3 drive and contains the following information: • General description of the drive • Preparing to install the drive • Preparing the system • Powering off the workstation and any peripherals • Adding or removing the DDS-3 drive bezels or expansion brackets 1–1
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Introduction General Description The HP DDS-format drives have been developed by Hewlett Packard for data storage drives that build on DAT technology. The DDS-3 drive has 12-GB native capacity and 24–GB compressed capacity. The DDS–3 drive is compatible with all DDS–1 and DDS–2 drive formats. Figure 1–1 shows the DDS-3 drive. Figure 1–1. HP DDS-3 Drive 1–2
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Introduction DDS-3 Drive Environmental Requirements The DDS-3 drive has the following environmental requirements: • Ambient Temperature Operating 5 C to 40 C (41 F to 104 F) Non-Operating –40 C to 70 C (–40 F to 158 F) • Humidity Operating 20% to 80%RH (non-condensing) Non-Operating 5% to 95%RH Maximum wet bulb temperature = 26 C • Vibration Operating (3 axes for drives, 1 axis for autoloaders) Swept Sine 0.3 g peak, 5–500 Hz @ 1 octave/min 2 Random 5–350 Hz @ 0.00053 g /Hz HP C1534A/ 3
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Introduction • Shock Operating (3 axes for drives) no performance change 5.0 g peak for 3 ms: half sine Operating (3 axes for drives) no data loss 8.0 g peak for 11 ms: half sine Non-Operating (3 axes) no damage 0 km to 15.2 km (0 to 50,000 ft) • Altitude Operating 0 km to 4.6 km (0 to 15,000 ft) Non-Operating 0 km to 15.2 km (0 to 50,000 ft) • Transportation Vibration Type 1 package (3 axes) Swept Sine 0.5 g peak, 5–200–5 Hz @ 1 octave/min 5 min dwell at peak resonance 2 Random 5–100 Hz @ 0.0
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Introduction DDS-3 Drive Physical Specifications Figure 1–2 describes the physical specifications of the DDS-3 drive. 41.3 mm (1.61 in.) +++ 60 mm 4 mm (2.34 in.) (0.15 in.) 21 mm 5 mm (0.20 in.) (0.82 in.) 90 mm (3.51 in.) 41.3 mm (1.61 in.) 101.6 mm (3.96 in.) 150 mm (5.85 in.) ++ 101.6 mm 94 mm (3.96 in.) (3.66 in.) ++ 70 mm (2.73 in.) 30.9 mm 3.8 mm (1.20 in.) (.15 in.) Figure 1–2. HP DDS-3 Drive Physical Specifications 1–5
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Introduction Preparing to Install a New DDS-3 Drive The following information describes how to prepare the DDS-3 drive for installation. Tools Required The following tools are needed to install the DDS-3 drive: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Small needlenose pliers • T10 torx wrench Verifying Kit Contents Verify that the kit contains one of each of the following: • DDS-3 drive (part number 0950–2650) and bezel. • Set of 4 screws (M4x6) • Power adapter cable • Set of two expansion brackets and four
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Introduction Setting the SCSI-2 Address The DDS-3 drive must have a unique SCSI-2 target address. The DDS-3 drive jumpers are set at the factory to the SCSI-2 default address of 3, as shown in Figure 1–3. We recommend that you keep the default address, if possible. You must also ensure that the Operation Mode jumpers are set for correct drive operation, as shown in Figure 1–4. We ship the drive with the Operation Mode jumpers set to operate correctly with your system. CAUTION: SCSI tape drives a
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Introduction 3. If you need to change the Operation Mode switches, locate the switches on the un- derside of the DDS-3 tape drive. Switches 1 and 2 are used to configure the data compression operation mode. Switches 3 through 8 are used to specify drive connec- tivity and functionality according to host or customer requirements. The default set- ting is all switches ON. Address Jumpers To set the drive’s address, use the SCSI-2 address jumpers, and perform the following steps: 1. Attach the stat
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Introduction Bit 0 Bit1 Bit 2 Term PWR SCSI Connector Power Connector SCSI Term SCSI Term ID PWR* ID PWR* Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 0 4 1 5 2 6 3 (Default) *Term PWR is not used in HP workstation configurations. Figure 1–3. Rear View of DDS-3 Drive and SCSI Address/Jumper Settings 1–9
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