Page 2 - Notice
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: a-frnt.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:27 AM Notice The information in this publication is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER COR...
Page 3 - Contents; About This Guide; Chapter 1; Overview
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: a-frnt.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:27 AM Contents About This Guide Text Conventions............................................................
Page 4 - Chapter 2; Installation; Chapter 3; Installing Software Drivers; Chapter 4; Operation
iv Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: a-frnt.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:27 AM Chapter 2 Installation DAT AutoLoader Installation ................................................
Page 5 - Chapter 5; Cleaning; Chapter 6; Troubleshooting; Appendix A; Regulatory Compliance Notices; Appendix B; Electrostatic Discharge
v Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: a-frnt.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:27 AM Chapter 5 Cleaning Importance of Routine Cleaning ..................................................
Page 6 - Appendix C; Specifications; Index
vi Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: a-frnt.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:27 AM Appendix C Specifications Dimensions and Weight ...................................................
Page 7 - Text Conventions
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: a-frnt.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:27 AM About This Guide This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installationand...
Page 8 - Symbols in Text
viii Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: a-frnt.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:27 AM Symbols in Text These symbols may be found in the text o...
Page 9 - Rack Stability
About This Guide ix Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: a-frnt.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:27 AM Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the pr...
Page 10 - Getting Help; Compaq Technical Support
x Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: a-frnt.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:27 AM Getting Help If you have a problem and have exhausted the i...
Page 11 - Chapter; Introduction to the DAT AutoLoader
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: b-ch1 Overview.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 9:55 AM Chapter 1 Overview Introduction to the DAT AutoLoader The Compaq 20/40 Gigabyte (GB) DAT 8-C...
Page 12 - Features
1-2 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: b-ch1 Overview.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 9:55 AM Features The Compaq 20/40 GB DAT 8-Cassette AutoLo...
Page 13 - The SCSI Interface; Controller Requirements; Reliability of Backup Devices
Overview 1-3 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: b-ch1 Overview.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 9:55 AM The SCSI Interface The Compaq 20/40 GB DAT 8-Cassette AutoLoader uses SCSI-2 as...
Page 14 - Projected Duty Cycle; Capacity; Tape Drive Capacity; Data Compression
1-4 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: b-ch1 Overview.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 9:55 AM Projected Duty Cycle The projected duty cycle of t...
Page 15 - Cassette Formats; Compaq Approved Cassettes
Overview 1-5 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: b-ch1 Overview.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 9:55 AM The DAT AutoLoader uses jumper pins and/or dip switches for settings. Somehardw...
Page 16 - DDS Logo Media
1-6 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: b-ch1 Overview.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 9:55 AM DDS Logo Media To identify computer-grade DDS medi...
Page 17 - Write-Protecting a Cassette; Life Expectancy of Cassettes
Overview 1-7 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: b-ch1 Overview.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 9:55 AM Write-Protecting a Cassette IMPORTANT: The cassette log, which contains a histo...
Page 19 - DAT AutoLoader Installation; Software and Tool Requirements
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: c-ch2 Installation.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:01 AM Chapter 2 Installation DAT AutoLoader Installation This chapter describes the procedure...
Page 20 - Hardware Settings
2-2 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: c-ch2 Installation.doc Last Saved On: 2/15/00 10:55 AM ■ Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD ■...
Page 21 - Setting the SCSI ID; SCSI Jumper Pins; Switch Settings
Installation 2-3 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: c-ch2 Installation.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:01 AM Setting the SCSI ID Each SCSI device on the same SCSI bus must have a ...
Page 23 - Data Compression Definitions
Installation 2-5 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: c-ch2 Installation.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:01 AM Default setting compression at power-on enable the host to controlcomp...
Page 24 - Preparing the Computer; Installing the DAT AutoLoader
2-6 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: c-ch2 Installation.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:01 AM Preparing the Computer CAUTION: Electrostatic...
Page 26 - Reassembling the Computer
2-8 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: c-ch2 Installation.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:01 AM Figure 2-5. Connecting signal and power cable...
Page 27 - Connecting the Tabletop AutoLoader
Installation 2-9 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: c-ch2 Installation.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:01 AM Connecting the Tabletop AutoLoader For the tabletop DAT AutoLoader, fo...
Page 28 - Completing the Installation
2-10 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: c-ch2 Installation.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:01 AM NOTE: The Compaq-provided LVD/SE terminator ...
Page 29 - Device Drivers
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-021 File Name: d-ch3 Installing Software Drivers.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:06 AM Chapter 3 Installing Software Drivers The following operating environmen...
Page 30 - Microsoft Windows NT
3-2 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-021 File Name: d-ch3 Installing Software Drivers.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:06 AM Microsoft Windows NT Drivers f...
Page 31 - Novell NetWare; ASPI Support
Installing Software Drivers 3-3 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-021 File Name: d-ch3 Installing Software Drivers.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:06 AM Novell NetWare Drivers for the SCSI cont...
Page 32 - Compaq Tru64 UNIX
3-4 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-021 File Name: d-ch3 Installing Software Drivers.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:06 AM The SCSI.RDM file on the NSSD ...
Page 33 - SCO OpenServer; Configuring the SCSI ID for SCO OpenServer
Installing Software Drivers 3-5 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-021 File Name: d-ch3 Installing Software Drivers.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:06 AM Drivers for the SCSI controllers and tap...
Page 34 - SCO UnixWare
3-6 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-021 File Name: d-ch3 Installing Software Drivers.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:06 AM 3. Remove the default tape dev...
Page 35 - SunSoft Solaris
Installing Software Drivers 3-7 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-021 File Name: d-ch3 Installing Software Drivers.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:06 AM EFS for SCO UnixWare is available on the...
Page 36 - Banyan VINES
3-8 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-021 File Name: d-ch3 Installing Software Drivers.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:06 AM Banyan VINES The table below p...
Page 37 - Introduction to Magazines and Cassettes
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: e-ch4 Operation.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:35 PM Chapter 4 Operation This chapter describes the following operations of the Compaq DATAutoL...
Page 38 - Labeling Cassettes and the Magazine; Loading the Magazine with Cassettes
4-2 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: e-ch4 Operation.doc Last Saved On: 2/15/00 10:52 AM Labeling Cassettes and the Magazine Each cassett...
Page 39 - Eight-Cassette Configuration
Operation 4-3 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: e-ch4 Operation.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:35 PM IMPORTANT: If the magazine is loaded any other configuration the AutoLoader ...
Page 40 - Seven-Cassette Configuration; Single-Cassette Configuration
4-4 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: e-ch4 Operation.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:35 PM Seven-Cassette Configuration Cassettes are inser...
Page 41 - To Load the Magazine With Cassettes
Operation 4-5 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: e-ch4 Operation.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:35 PM To Load the Magazine With Cassettes For backup and restore place labeled cas...
Page 43 - Ejecting the Magazine
Operation 4-7 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: e-ch4 Operation.doc Last Saved On: 2/15/00 10:52 AM Figure 4-9. Slide stopper 2. To remove cassettes in positions 1 through 5 us...
Page 44 - Forcing Cassette Ejection
4-8 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: e-ch4 Operation.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:35 PM If the host sends an UNLOAD command (LOAD/UNLOAD...
Page 45 - Modes of Operation; Stacker Mode; Random Mode
Operation 4-9 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: e-ch4 Operation.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:35 PM Because the forced ejection may interrupt any operation, it is possiblethat ...
Page 46 - Front Panel
4-10 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: e-ch4 Operation.doc Last Saved On: 2/15/00 10:52 AM Front Panel Figure 4-10. Identifying the front ...
Page 48 - LCD Messages; LCD Messages - Alphabetical Listing
4-12 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: e-ch4 Operation.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:35 PM LCD Messages Front panel LCD messages are provi...
Page 52 - LCD Menu Screens
4-16 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: e-ch4 Operation.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:35 PM LCD Menu Screens To enter the menu mode, press ...
Page 54 - Importance of Routine Cleaning
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: f-ch5 Cleaning.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:36 PM Chapter 5 Cleaning Reliable backup of your system is the product of at least four component...
Page 58 - Quick Checklist; Hardware
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: g-ch6 Troubleshooting.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:42 PM Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If a problem occurs with the Compaq 20/40 GB DAT 8-Cassett...
Page 59 - Software
6-2 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: g-ch6 Troubleshooting.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:42 PM ■ Determine whether the Autoloader is the ...
Page 60 - Installation Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 6-3 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: g-ch6 Troubleshooting.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:42 PM Installation Troubleshooting Follow the procedures in this secti...
Page 61 - Troubleshooting After Installation; For Tru64 Unix; For Novell NetWare
6-4 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: g-ch6 Troubleshooting.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:42 PM Troubleshooting After Installation Follow ...
Page 62 - For Microsoft Windows NT Systems
Troubleshooting 6-5 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: g-ch6 Troubleshooting.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:42 PM For Microsoft Windows NT Systems NOTE: The following procedures ...
Page 63 - Resolving Operating Problems; Resolving Magazine Problems
6-6 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: g-ch6 Troubleshooting.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:42 PM For IBM OS/2 Systems The correct tape driv...
Page 64 - Correcting Intermittent Failures
Troubleshooting 6-7 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: g-ch6 Troubleshooting.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:42 PM Correcting Intermittent Failures If the DAT AutoLoader works onl...
Page 65 - Appendix
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: h-appa Regulatory Compliance Notices.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:11 AM Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices Regulatory ComplianceIdentif...
Page 66 - Class B Equipment
A-2 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: h-appa Regulatory Compliance Notices.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:11 AM devices in both classes to ...
Page 67 - Modifications
Regulatory Compliance Notices A-3 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: h-appa Regulatory Compliance Notices.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:11 AM Declaration of Conformity for Produ...
Page 68 - European Union Notice
A-4 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: h-appa Regulatory Compliance Notices.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:11 AM Canadian Notice (Avis Canad...
Page 69 - Japanese Notice
Regulatory Compliance Notices A-5 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: h-appa Regulatory Compliance Notices.doc Last Saved On: 1/25/00 10:11 AM Japanese Notice Taiwanese Notice
Page 71 - Grounding Methods
B-2 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: i-appb ESD.doc Last Saved On: 12/20/99 2:46 PM Grounding Methods There are several methods for groun...
Page 72 - Dimensions and Weight
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: j-appc Specifications.doc Last Saved On: 12/17/99 1:36 PM Appendix C Specifications Dimensions and Weight Table C-1 Dimensions and Weight Dime...
Page 73 - Temperature and Humidity Range; Temperature and Humidity; Power Requirements; Air-Cooling Requirement; Air-cooling Requirements
C-2 Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: j-appc Specifications.doc Last Saved On: 12/17/99 1:36 PM Temperature and Humidity Range Table C-2 T...
Page 74 - Suspended Particulate
Specifications C-3 Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required Writer: Debbie McRill Project: Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Comments: Part Number: 326817-003 File Name: j-appc Specifications.doc Last Saved On: 12/17/99 1:36 PM Suspended Particulate Table C-5 Suspended Particulate Action Feat...