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Compaq DLT User Guide

User Guide

Second Edition (March 1998)

Part Number 185292-002

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 publication contains information protected by copyright. No part of this publication may be

photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer

Corporation.

The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or non disclosure

agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

This publication does not constitute an endorsement of the product or products that were tested. The

configuration or configurations tested or described may or may not be the only available solution. This

test is not a determination of product quality or correctness, nor does it ensure compliance with any

federal, state, or local requirements. Compaq does not warrant products other than its own strictly as

stated in Compaq product warranties.

Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective

companies.

1997 Compaq Computer Corporation.

Compaq, Compaq Insight Manager, and SmartStart,

Registered United States Patent and Trademark Office.

ProLiant, ProSignia, and Systempro/XL are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Windows NT and Windows 95 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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Contents

Preface

About This Guide

How This Guide is Organized ..................................................................................vii

Conventions Used in This Guide.............................................................................viii

Symbols on Equipment ...........................................................................................viii

General Warnings and Cautions................................................................................ix

Chapter 1

Overview

Tape Formats..........................................................................................................1-1

Data Compression...................................................................................................1-1

SCSI-2 Controller Requirements.............................................................................1-2

Chapter 2

Installing an Internal DLT Drive

SCSI-2 Controller Requirements.............................................................................2-1

Software and Tool Requirements.............................................................................2-1

Setting the SCSI ID.................................................................................................2-2

Preparing the Server ...............................................................................................2-3

Installing the DLT Drive.........................................................................................2-4

Reassembling the Server .........................................................................................2-5

Completing the Installation.....................................................................................2-6

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Chapter 3

Connecting an External DLT Drive

Preparing the Drive.................................................................................................3-1

SCSI-2 Controller Requirements.............................................................................3-2

Setting the SCSI ID.................................................................................................3-2

Connecting the Drive..............................................................................................3-4

Daisy Chaining.......................................................................................................3-5

Daisy-Chaining Storage Devices Together........................................................3-5

Chapter 4

Installing the Software Drivers

Device Drivers........................................................................................................4-1

NetWare .................................................................................................................4-2

ASPI Support..........................................................................................................4-3

Microsoft Windows NT...........................................................................................4-5

Microsoft Windows 95............................................................................................4-6

SCO UNIX .............................................................................................................4-7

UnixWare ...............................................................................................................4-8

OS/2 .......................................................................................................................4-9

Banyan VINES .....................................................................................................4-10

Chapter 5

Operating the DLT Drive

Front Panel .............................................................................................................5-1

Front Panel Indicators.............................................................................................5-3

Front Panel Controls...............................................................................................5-5

Power-On Self-Test (POST)....................................................................................5-6

Loading and Unloading a Tape Cartridge...............................................................5-6

Selecting Drive Density...........................................................................................5-8

Density Select Example....................................................................................5-9

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Operating the DLT Drive

continued

Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch.....................................................................5-10

Cartridge Compatibility ........................................................................................5-11

Cartridge Handling and Storage............................................................................5-11

Chapter 6

Tape Drive Cleaning

Chapter 7

Troubleshooting

Updating the Firmware on the DLT TapeDrive ................................................7-3

Interpreting the Results of Firmware Update ....................................................7-5

Appendix A

Power Cord Set Requirements

General Requirements...........................................................................................A-1

Country-Specific Requirements..............................................................................A-2

Appendix B

Electrostatic Discharge

Preventing Electrostatic Damage........................................................................... B-1

Grounding Methods .............................................................................................. B-1

Appendix C

Getting Help

Compaq Web Site ................................................................................................. C-1

Telephone Numbers..............................................................................................C-1

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Appendix D

Supplemental Information About SCO UNIX

Configuration Requirements .................................................................................D-1

Appendix E

Regulatory Compliance Notices

Federal Communications Commission Notice ....................................................... E-1

Modifications................................................................................................. E-1

Cables............................................................................................................ E-2

Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)......................................................................... E-2

Class B Equipment......................................................................................... E-2

European Union Notice......................................................................................... E-2

Japanese Notice..................................................................................................... E-3

Index

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Preface

About This Guide

This user guide provides information for installing, configuring, operating and

cleaning the Compaq DLT Drive. For instructions on using the DLT Drive,

please refer to the manual that came with your drive.

How This Guide is Organized

Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides an overview of the DLT Drive and

installation requirements.

Chapter 2, “Installing an Internal DLT Drive,” provides instructions for the

installation of the Compaq DLT Drive in Compaq servers.

Chapter 3, “Connecting an External DLT Drive,” provides instructions for the

installation of the Compaq DLT Drive as an external unit.

Chapter 4, “Installing the Software Drivers,” covers procedures for the

installation of software drivers to complete the drive installation.

Chapter 5, “Tape Drive Operations,” provides instructions for operating the

DLT Drive efficiently.

Chapter 6, “Tape Drive Cleaning,” describes the cleaning procedure.

Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting,” provides suggestions for problem solving

before and after tape drive installation.

Appendix A,“Power Cord Requirements,” provides the power cord

set requirements.

Appendix B, “Electrostatic Discharge,” provides information on avoiding

electrostatic damage and suggestions for grounding methods.

Appendix C, “Getting Help,” has additional information on the Compaq

Forum of CompuServe and QuickFind.

Appendix D, “Supplemental Information About SCO UNIX,” covers SCO

UNIX configuration requirements and using Legato under SCO UNIX.

Appendix E, “Regulatory Compliance Notices,” contains the compliance

statements from the various worldwide agencies regulating this product.

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Conventions Used in This Guide

Conventions used in this guide are listed below.

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 information.

Symbols on Equipment

These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous

conditions may exist.

surface or area of the e

ment marked with these s

mbols

indicates the

resence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area

contains no o

erator serviceable

arts.

WARNING:

To avoid risk of injury from electrical shock hazards, do not

open this enclosure.

surface or area of the e

ment marked with these s

mbols

indicates the

resence of a hot surface or hot com

onent. If this

surface is contacted, the

otential for in

exists.

WARNING:

To avoid risk of injury from a hot component, allow the

surface to cool before touching.

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General Warnings and Cautions

WARNING:

Com

ProLiant 2000, 4000, 4500 and 5000 are ca

able

roducin

ener

levels that are considered hazardous. Users should

not remove enclosures nor should the

ass the interlocks

rovided for

removal of these hazardous conditions.

Installation of accessories and o

tions in areas other than front hot

s should be

erformed b

individuals who are both

ualified in the

servicin

of com

uter e

ment and trained in the hazards associated

with products capable of producing hazardous energy levels.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of

ersonal in

from hot surfaces,

allow the internal system components to cool before touching them.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock or dama

etothe

equipment:

■

Do not disable the

ower cord

roundin

. The

roundin

an important safety feature.

■

Plu

the

ower cord into a

rounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is

easily accessible at all times.

Disconnect

ower from the

roduct b

the

ower cord from

either the electrical outlet or the computer or other product

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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock or dama

etothe

equipment:

■

Do not

lace an

thin

ower cords or cables. Arran

e them so that

no one may accidentally step or trip over them.

■

Do not

ull on a cord or cable. When un

from the electrical

outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.

CAUTION:

Placin

a hand or ob

ect other than a ta

e cartrid

e into the

DLT Drive may damage the tape drive.

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