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About this book This guide contains information on the IBM ® 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive. It is translated into the following languages: v English v French v Spanish v Italian v Brazilian Portuguese v Traditional Chinese v Japanese The guide is divided into two parts: Part 1: Installation ...

viii 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive: User ’s Guide

Installation and user’s guide This guide contains product description, hardware and software installationinstructions, and product use. Product description The IBM 100/200 GB 1 HH LTO Internal Tape Drive is a fast/wide Ultra2 (low voltage differential) SCSI tape drive for backing up and restoring da...

Installation requirements To install this drive, you must have the following: v A dedicated low voltage differential (Ultra2) or a single-ended (SE) 2 SCSI host adaptor v Documentation for your computer, SCSI bus adapter, or external enclosure v An Ultra2 LVD active terminator if you are installing ...

v For many IBM computers, press F1 during the startup after the memory checkcompletes. Other adapters show SCSI settings when you press Ctrl A. Check thedocumentation that comes with your computer or SCSI adapter for informationon how to view configuration information. v Use SCSI adapter utility pro...

1 SCSI connector 2 SCSI ID connector 3 Power connector Note: 1. When setting the SCSI ID, use the jumpers that come with the tape drive. 2. If your enclosure uses a remote SCSI ID switch, remove the jumpers from the jumper pins on the tape drive andconnect the remote switch. 1. Set the SCSI ID. a. L...

Step 5. Attaching cables To attach the SCSI and power cables to the tape drive: 1. Locate the SCSI cable on your computer (a 68-pin ribbon cable with one endconnected to the SCSI adapter) and find the next available connector that isfarthest from the adapter. Use all empty bus connectors beginning w...

2. Replace the computer cover and secure it in place. Reconnect the power cordsand cables. Step 7. Turning on the device Turn on all attached devices; then turn on your computer. The tape drive performsa power-on self-test (POST) within 15 seconds and then performs a drive reset. Step 8. Updating th...

Front Panel LEDs The following table describes the LED (light emitting diode) indicators on thedrive front panel. Indicator activity Meaning Ready (top, green) v On: the tape drive is ready for use v Off: the drive power is off or there was a failureduring self-test v Flashing: the drive is busy Dri...

Unloading tape cartridges To unload a tape cartridge, perform the following steps. 1. Make sure that the 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive is turned on. 2. Press the Unload button. The drive rewinds the tape and places the tapecartridge in the unload position. The status light will flash green w...

Setting write protection on the cartridge The front of the cartridge has an orange write-protect switch 1 to prevent accidental erasure. Slide the switch to the right to write-protect 2 or to the left to enable writing. Resetting the drive The reset procedure rewinds the tape and clears the buffer o...

Appendix A. Maintenance You need to perform regular maintenance on your 100/200 GB HH LTO InternalTape Drive. This section explains how to care for the tape cartridges and how toclean the drive head. Caring for tape cartridges The following points are guidelines for storing and using the cartridges:...

Appendix B. Tape handling This section describes how to properly handle your tape cartridges to reduce wearon the 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive. Tape handling and storage Most tapes are supplied in sealed cartridges. Tapes are provided this way so thatthe tape will remain in a clean environm...

Appendix C. Product specifications This appendix includes the product specifications and requirements. Physical specifications Height (with bezel) 41.45 mm (1.625 in) Width (with bezel) 148 mm (5.8 in) Length (with bezel) 221 mm (8.7 in) Weight 2.9 Kg. 2 Kg. (4.4 lb) Input voltages Standard +5 V dc ...

Appendix D. Troubleshooting The first step in problem solving is establishing whether the problem lies with thecartridge, the drive, the host computer and its connections, the backup software orwith the way the system is being operated. If none of the following advice helpsyou solve the problem, con...

The drive does not work Possible reason Recommended action If the drive does not turn on, the power cable might notbe connected to the drive correctly. Make sure that the power cable is firmly connected. Tryanother power cable. If the power supply is present andall LEDs remain off, try the reset but...

Symptom Action The Drive Error LED is flashing. The drive mechanism has detected an error. Power cycleor reset the drive. If the condition clears, load a new tape. If the DriveError LED remains on, call for service. The Tape Error LED is flashing. Unload the tape cartridge. Load a new cartridge. If ...

Appendix E. Help and service information This section contains information on how to obtain online and telephone technicalsupport. Online technical support Online technical support is available during the life of your product. Onlineassistance can be obtained through the Personal Computing Support W...

Appendix F. Product warranty and notices Warranty Statements The warranty statements consist of two parts: Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1 varies bycountry. Part 2 is the same for both statements. Be sure to read both the Part 1 thatapplies to your country and Part 2. v United States, Puerto Rico, and Can...

Extent of Warranty The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a Machine resulting frommisuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment,improper maintenance by you, or failure caused by a product for which IBM is notresponsible. The warranty is voided by removal...

removal of parts and their return to IBM. A part that replaces a removed part willassume the warranty service status of the removed part. Before IBM or your reseller exchanges a Machine or part, you agree to remove allfeatures, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service....

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equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, whichcan be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged totry to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: v Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. v Increase the sepa...