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SLR Tape Drive
User Guide
Second Edition (January 1998)
Part Number 340622-002
Compaq Computer Corporation
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Notice The information in this publication is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FI
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iii Contents About This Guide Text Conventions .................................................................................................................vii Symbols in Text ................................................................................................................. viii Symbols on Equipment....................................................................................................... viii Rack Stability..........................................................
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iv Chapter 3 Installing the Software Drivers Obtaining the Drivers......................................................................................................... 3-1 Novell IntranetWare/NetWare............................................................................................ 3-3 ASPI Support .............................................................................................................. 3-4 Microsoft Windows NT....................................................
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v Troubleshooting continued Checking Software ............................................................................................................. 5-7 Sense Codes ................................................................................................................ 5-7 Troubleshooting in Novell IntranetWare/NetWare....................................................... 5-7 Troubleshooting in Microsoft Windows NT.............................................................
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vi Appendix C Drive Configuration Options Locating the Jumper Block.................................................................................................C-1 Identifying the Jumpers ...............................................................................................C-2 Selecting the SCSI ID ........................................................................................................C-3 Configuring the SCSI ID in a SCO OpenServer environment .......................
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vii About This Guide About This Guide This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation, and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades. Text Conventions This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text: Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between two keys indicates that they should be pressed simultaneously. USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in uppercase. FILENAMES File names ap
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viii About This Guide Symbols in Text These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following meanings. WARNING: Indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning ! could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. IMPORTANT: Presents clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of inform
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ix About This Guide Telephone Numbers For the name of your nearest Compaq Authorized Reseller: In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518 In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868 For Compaq technical support: In the United States and Canada, call 1-800-386-2172 For Compaq technical support phone numbers outside the United States and Canada, visit the Compaq Web Site at http://www.compaq.com. Compaq SLR Tape Drive User Guide
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1-1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides information on: ■ The capacity of the drive ■ Drive performance ■ Data compression ■ Cartridge Specifications, Compatibility, and Formats ■ Drive duty cycle ■ Kit contents Drive Capacity The Compaq SLR Drive is a streaming quarter-inch tape cartridge drive that can read or write 8 GB of compressed data or 4 GB of uncompressed data. The drive provides low-cost data protection for workstations and entry-level servers. Drive Performance The m
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1-2 Overview Cartridge Specifications, Compatibility, and Formats IMPORTANT: We recommend that you use only tapes purchased from vendors that have been qualified by Compaq. The qualified vendors are Sony and Imation. The drive supports the standard QIC formats listed in the following table . Table 1-1 Supported QIC formats QIC format Cartridge Capacity Imation Product Sony Product QIC-4GB 8.0 GB (compressed) or Magnus 4.0 QD9400 4.0 GB (uncompressed) QIC-2GB-DC 2.5 GB Magnus 2.5 QD9250 2.0
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1-3 Overview Kit Contents This kit contains the following items: ■ A Compaq SLR Drive with rails installed ■ Additional mounting screws ■ A data cartridge ■ A cleaning cartridge ■ A Wide-to-Narrow SCSI adapter ■ A power cable extender Compaq SLR Tape Drive User Guide
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2-1 Drive Installation Chapter 2 Drive Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the drive in: ■ The removable media bay of a workstation or server ■ An external storage unit NOTE: For the remainder of this user guide, “system” will be used in place of “workstation” and/or “server”. Requirements The user should be aware of the following installation requirements: Tools ■ Torx T-15 screwdriver ■ Compaq SmartStart and Support CD Controller Compaq recommends equipping your
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2-2 Drive Installation Preparing the System To prepare your system prior to the installation: 1. Perform a normal system shutdown. 2. Turn OFF the system. 3. Turn OFF all external peripheral devices attached to the system. 4. Disconnect all power cords - first from the AC mains outlets then from the system and the external peripheral devices. 5. Disconnect the signal cables from the external peripheral devices. Setting the Drive’s SCSI ID Since each device on the same SCSI bus must have a uni
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2-3 Drive Installation Locating the Jumper Block Locate the jumper block at the rear of the drive. SCSI Connector Jumper Block Power Connector Figure 2-1. The Rear of the Compaq SLR Drive Selecting the SCSI ID SCSI ID Jumpers SEL2 SEL1 SEL0 Figure 2-2. SCSI ID Selection Jumpers Compaq SLR Tape Drive User Guide
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2-4 Drive Installation IMPORTANT: Do not use SCSI ID = 7. This is reserved for SCSI controllers. Table 2-1 Selecting the SCSI ID SEL2 SEL1 SEL0 SCSI ID OPEN OPEN OPEN 0 OPEN OPEN CLOSED 1 OPEN CLOSED OPEN 2 OPEN CLOSED CLOSED 3 CLOSED OPEN OPEN 4 CLOSED OPEN CLOSED 5 CLOSED CLOSED OPEN 6 CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 7 NOTE: In the above table, “CLOSED” indicates that a jumper has been installed. Installing the Drive Refer to the documentation supplied with your system for specific instructions on
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2-5 Drive Installation WARNING: Some Compaq servers are capable of producing energy levels that are considered hazardous. To reduce the risk of personal injury: ■ Do not attempt to defeat the safety interlocks that prevent access to hazardous energy. ■ Do not repair accessories and options inside enclosed or interlocked areas of the system. Repair should be performed only by individuals who are qualified in servicing computer equipment and trained to deal with products capable of producing
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2-6 Drive Installation Installing the Drive With Rails Figure 2-3. Typical Media Bay - Rails Required 1. Obtain access to the removable media bay. 2. Install the drive. 3. Secure the drive. (The screws supplied with this kit may be used.) 4. Connect a power cable and a SCSI signal cable to the drive. Compaq SLR Tape Drive User Guide
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2-7 Drive Installation Figure 2-4. Installing Power and SCSI Cables IMPORTANT: If available, use the last connector on the power cable. Since the drive’s power receptacle is recessed, you will require an extender cable to use an intermediate power cable connector. See “Installing the Power Cable Extender” for more information. Installing the Drive Without Rails Figure 2-5. Typical Media Bay - No Rails Required Compaq SLR Tape Drive User Guide
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2-8 Drive Installation 1. Obtain access to the removable media bay. 2. Remove the rails from the drive. 3. Slide the drive into the bay. 4. Secure the drive to the bay. 5. Connect a power cable and a SCSI signal cable to the drive. IMPORTANT: If available, use the last connector on the power cable. Since the drive’s power receptacle is recessed, you will require an extender cable to use an intermediate power cable connector. See “Installing the Power Cable Extender” for more information. In
