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IBMTotalStorageLTOUltrium2TapeDrive
Models T400 and T400F
Setup, Operator, and Service Guide
GA32-0455-00
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IBMTotalStorageLTOUltrium2TapeDrive Models T400 and T400F Setup, Operator, and Service Guide GA32-0455-00
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Note Before using this guide and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety and Environmental Notices” on page vii and “Notices” on page 101. First Edition (November 2002) This edition applies to the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Models T400 and T400F Setup, Operator, and Service Guide and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002. All rights reserved. US Governmen
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Contents Safety and Environmental Notices................. vii Danger Notice .........................vii Caution Notice .........................vii Attention Notice ........................ viii Laser Safety and Compliance ................... viii Preface............................ ix Intended Audience........................ix Related Publications .......................ix IBM Ultrium Publications.....................ix IBM Fibre Channel Publications..................ix Other Publications...
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Step 13. Configure the Tape Drive to the Server, Switch, or Hub.......29 Chapter 4. Operating the Tape Drive ................31 Status Light..........................32 Unload Button .........................33 Single-Character Display .....................33 Single Red Dot........................33 Inserting a Tape Cartridge.....................34 Removing a Tape Cartridge ....................35 Cleaning the Drive Head .....................35 Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance Function......
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Appendix B. TapeAlert Flags ...................97 TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Drive................97 Notices...........................101 Trademarks..........................101 Electronic Emission Notices....................102 Special Considerations for Electromagnetic Compatibility........102 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Models T400 and T400F . . . 102 Getting Help .........................104 Warranty...........................104 Glossary ..........................105 In
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vi IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive
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Safety and Environmental Notices When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices that are contained in this guide. Symbols that represent the severity of the safety condition accompany the notices. The sections that follow define each type of safety notice and give examples. Danger Notice A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people. A lightning bolt symbol always accompanies a danger notice to represent a
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Sample caution notices follow: CAUTION: The controller card contains a lithium battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn, exchange, or charge the battery. Discard the controller card as instructed by local regulations for lithium batteries. CAUTION: Do not attempt to use the handle on the module to lift the entire device (module and enclosure) as a unit. First remove the module; then, use two hands to lift the enclosure. Attention Notice An attention notice indicates the possibility of d
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Preface Intended Audience ™ This book is intended primarily for integrators who install the IBM TotalStorage Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 2 Tape Drive into an enclosure (such as a desktop unit, tape autoloader, or tape library). During operation of the enclosure, portions of the book may also be used by end users. Related Publications Refer to the following publications for additional information about the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. To ensure that you have the latest publications, visit the web at
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x IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive
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Chapter 1. Introduction The IBM TotalStorage Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 2 Tape Drive is a high-performance, high-capacity data-storage device that is designed to backup and restore Open Systems applications. The drive can be integrated into an enclosure, such as a desktop unit, tape autoloader, or tape library. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive (called Generation 2) is the second-generation tape drive in the Ultrium series of products. It is available as Model T400 with a Small Computer Systems Inter
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Cartridge Compatibility The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive (Generation 2) uses the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge and is compatible with the cartridges of its predecessor, the IBM Ultrium Internal Tape Drive (called Generation 1). The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive performs the following functions: v Reads and writes Generation 2 cartridges to Generation 2 format v Reads and writes Generation 1 cartridges to Generation 1 format v Does not write Generation 2 cartridges to Generation 1 format v Do
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Supported Servers and Operating Systems The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive attaches to the servers and operating systems shown in Table 2. Any attachment can include (but is not limited to) these servers and operating systems. To determine the latest supported attachments, visit the web at http://www.ibm.com/storage/lto. For specific instructions about attaching the tape drive, see Chapter 3, “Installing the Tape Drive” on page 13. Table 2. Supported servers and operating systems for SCSI and Fibre Channe
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SCSI Attachment To communicate with a server, the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive uses the Ultra160 LVD SCSI interface. Physical Characteristics of the SCSI Interface The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive contains a high-density, 68-pin, D-shell receptacle connector (HD68) for attachment to the server. The HD68 connector includes the connectors for the SCSI signal, the SCSI ID, and the drive’s power. The drive supports LVD SCSI cables with HD68 connectors. For a list of available cables, see Append
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Address Assignments Each device on a SCSI bus must have a SCSI identifier (ID) that identifies it to the server. When you install the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, you can specify its SCSI ID in one of three ways: v By attaching jumpers to the SCSI ID connector v By using your enclosure’s SCSI ID switch v If you are installing the drive into a tape library, by setting the SCSI ID through the LDI or RS-422 interface For more information, see “Setting the SCSI ID (SCSI Drive Only)” on page 17. Installing,
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Fibre Channel Attachment Attention: A Class I laser assembly, in the optical transceiver, is mounted on the Ultrium Fibre Channel electronics card. This laser assembly is registered with the Department of Health and Human Services and is in compliance with IEC825. To communicate with a server, the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive has one Fibre Channel interface (also called a port). In accordance with the standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the port runs Fibre Channel Protocol (wh
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Speed The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive’s Fibre Channel interface facilitates data at 2 Gb/s (200 MB/s). It automatically negotiates to a rate of 1 Gb/s (100 MB/s) if the system or switch to which it connects does not support the 2-Gb rate (if this is the case, you may experience performance degradation). You can force the drive to an explicit speed by placing jumpers on the Fibre Channel (FC) configuration/status connector. For more information, see “Step 4. Change the Link Services of the Drive (option
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World Wide Names Each Ultrium 2 Tape Drive has an 8-byte World Wide Node Name and an 8-byte World Wide Port Name that is assigned by IBM Manufacturing. The World Wide Node Name identifies the drive’s SCSI logical unit; the World Wide Port Name identifies the physical port on the drive. An enclosure queries the World Wide Names through the LDI or RS-422 interface; a server queries the Names through the Fibre Channel interface. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive reports the World Wide Names to switches. You
