User manual FREECOM DLT VS-80

Freecom TapeWare DLT-VS80i, DLT-VS80es Installation and Operations Guide Version History Version 01 02 03 04 05 06 Date 2001-2-02 2001-2-06 2001-2-16 2001-4-05 2001-5-04 2001-07-03 Revised Section Initial Preliminary Release Updated LED Sequence Updated External SCSI ID Setting Updated logo and product name Edits per Jeff Faucet Updated internal unit mounting to include screw length Details Section 2.4 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction.................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Chapter Overview............................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 c Drive Overview ............................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2.1 Fast Data Transfer ...................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2.2 High Capacity.............................................................................................................. 1-2 1.2.3 Data Compaction......................................................................................................... 1-2 1.2.4 Durable Media ............................................................................................................. 1-2 1.2.5 Compatibility................................................................................................................ 1-2 1.2.6 Firmware Update Capability ........................................................................................ 1-2 1.2.7 Embedded Diagnostics................................................................................................ 1-2 1.3 Scope of This Guide ........................................................................................................... 1-2 Chapter 2 Installing Your DLT-VS80 ............................................................................. 2-1 2.1 Chapter Overview............................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Preparation......................................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2.1 SCSI Requirements..................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2.2 Before You Start.......................................................................................................... 2-1 2.3 Installing your DLT-VS80es Desktop Drive........................................................................ 2-2 2.3.1 Installation Overview ................................................................................................... 2-2 2.3.2 Unpacking your Drive and Selecting a Location........................................................... 2-2 2.3.2.1 Unpacking your Drive ........................................................................................... 2-3 2.3.2.2 Selecting a Location for your Drive....................................................................... 2-3 2.3.3 Configuration............................................................................................................... 2-4 2.3.3.1 Setting the SCSI ID .............................................................................................. 2-4 2.3.3.2 When to Use Termination..................................................................................... 2-5 2.3.4 Connecting the Cables ................................................................................................ 2-5 2.4 Installing your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive............................................................................. 2-8 2.4.1 Installation Overview ................................................................................................... 2-8 2.4.2 Unpacking your Drive .................................................................................................. 2-9 2.4.2.1 Unpacking your Drive ........................................................................................... 2-9 2.4.3 Configuration............................................................................................................... 2-9 2.4.3.1 Setting the SCSI ID .............................................................................................. 2-9 2.4.3.2 When to Use Termination................................................................................... 2-10 i 2.4.4 Installing your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive ................................................................... 2-12 2.5 Testing your DLT-VS80 Drive.......................................................................................... 2-17 2.5.1 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 2-17 Chapter 3 Using Your DLT-VS80 ................................................................................... 3-1 3.1 Chapter Overview .............................................................................................................. 3-1 3.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ................................................................................... 3-2 3.2.1 Key to Indicators ......................................................................................................... 3-2 3.2.1.1 Indicator Activity During Power-On Self-Test (POST)........................................... 3-2 3.2.1.2 Indicator Activity During Drive Operation.............................................................. 3-3 3.3 Using Cartridges ................................................................................................................ 3-5 3.3.1 Loading a Cartridge..................................................................................................... 3-5 3.3.2 Unloading a Cartridge ................................................................................................. 3-5 3.3.3 Cartridge Write-Protect Switch .................................................................................... 3-6 3.3.4 Caring for your Cartridges ........................................................................................... 3-7 3.3.5 Using the Cleaning Cartridge ...................................................................................... 3-8 Chapter 4 Updating Your Drive Firmware...................................................................... 4-1 4.1 Chapter Overview .............................................................................................................. 4-1 4.2 Firmware Update Overview ................................................................................................ 4-1 4.3 Creating a Firmware Update Cartridge............................................................................... 4-2 4.3.1 UNIX Systems............................................................................................................. 4-2 4.4 Updating the Firmware ....................................................................................................... 4-2 4.4.1 Firmware Upgrade Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 4-3 ii List of Tables Table 1: Setting the SCSI ID Jumper Block................................................................................. 2-10 Table 2: Drive Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 2-19 Table 3: Drive Status and Indicator Activity ................................................................................... 3-3 Table 4: Indicator Activity .............................................................................................................. 3-4 Table 5: Firwmare Upgrade Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 4-3 List of Figures Figure 2-1: DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive Rear Panel Layout ........................................................... 2-4 Figure 2-2: SCSI ID Switch ........................................................................................................... 2-4 Figure 2-3: Attach SCSI Cable to Server or Workstation or to Previous SCSI Device ................... 2-6 Figure 2-4: Attach Terminator if necessary, SCSI, and Power Cables to your Drive...................... 2-7 Figure 2-5: SCSI ID Jumper Block Location ................................................................................ 2-10 Figure 2-6: Installing the Terminator............................................................................................ 2-11 Figure 2-7: SCSI Ribbon Cable with Terminator Built-in.............................................................. 2-12 Figure 2-8: Remove Server/Workstation Cover ........................................................................... 2-13 Figure 2-9: Install Drive in an Open Drive Bay: Tower, 2U server shown .................................... 2-14 Figure 2-10: Attach SCSI and Power Cables to your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive .......................... 2-15 Figure 2-11: Secure DLT-VS80 Internal Drive in Installation Bay ............................................... 2-16 Figure 3-1: DLT-VS80 Front Panel............................................................................................... 3-2 Figure 3-2: Loading a DLTtapeTMIV Cartridge ............................................................................... 3-5 Figure 3-3: Unloading a DLTtapeTMIV Cartridge............................................................................ 3-6 Figure 3-4: DLTtapeTMIV Cartridge Write-Protect Switch............................................................... 3-6 iii iv Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Chapter Overview This chapter introduces your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive, DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive, and this Installation and Operations Guide. 1.2 DLT-VS80 Drive Overview Your DLT-VS80 is a value-priced, high-performance, high-capacity streaming cartridge tape drive designed for use on entry to mid-range computing platforms. With a combination of data compression and compaction, your DLT-VS80 offers a formatted, native cartridge capacity of 40 GB (80 GB assuming a 2:1 compression ratio) and a sustained user data transfer rate of 3 MB/s (up to 6 MB/s with 2:1 compression). The capacity you realize in practice depends on the data set, which affects the actual compression ratio. Your DLT-VS80 is built on a 5-¼ inch, half-height form-factor, using a ½-inch tape. Its design includes a dual-channel read/write head, Lempel-Ziv (DLZ) high-efficiency data compression, and tape-mark directory to achieve the fastest data throughput and data access times. 1.2.1 Fast Data Transfer Whether you use your DLT-VS80 for unattended backups or archiving, the data transfer rate your drive achieves is higher than many competing products. Your DLT-VS80's native (uncompressed) data transfer rate is 3.0 MB/s. With 2:1 data compression, the data transfer rate increases to as much as 6.0 MB/s. 1-1 1.2.2 High Capacity Your DLT-VS80 uses DLTtapeTMIV cartridges, which offer 40 GB of native storage or up to 80 GB of compressed data using Benchmark Storage Innovations' enhanced format. The data set determines the actual data compression rate, which may vary from 2:1. 1.2.3 Data Compaction Your DLT-VS80 includes a data compaction feature that helps it store data efficiently. A read/write buffer of up to 2 MB provides working space for the compaction feature, allowing you to get the most of the available tape space. 1.2.4 Durable Media The tape media is designed to endure 1,000,000 passes and has a shelf life of 30 years, providing superior media durability and data reliability. 1.2.5 Compatibility Your DLT-VS80 is read-compatible with the DLT4000 format using DLTtapeTMIV cartridges. For current information on operating system, application, and driver compatibility, visit: www.4benchmark.com/support/compat.cfm www.4benchmark.com/support/drivers.cfm 1.2.6 Firmware Update Capability Your DLT-VS80 includes Flash EEPROM technology that makes on-site firmware (microcode) updates from tape or SCSI bus fast and easy. 1.2.7 Embedded Diagnostics Your DLT-VS80 has embedded diagnostic software that indicates diagnostic results and drive operating status and even tells you when head cleaning is needed. The drive also has embedded error logging to help you diagnose any problems. 1.3 Scope of This Guide This Installation and Operations Guide is intended to provide all the information you need to install and use your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive or DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive. 1-2 Chapter 2 Installing Your DLT-VS80 2.1 Chapter Overview This chapter explains how to configure and install your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive or DLTVS80 Internal Drive. Configuration and installation are not difficult and require only that you follow the steps and instructions presented in this chapter. 2.2 Preparation This section helps you prepare to install your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive or DLT-VS80 Internal Drive. 2.2.1 SCSI Requirements Your DLT-VS80 (desktop and internal) requires a wide, SCSI-2, Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) or Single-Ended (SE) SCSI bus. Make sure your SCSI host adapter or controller supports these standards. If you connect your DLT-VS80 to an SE SCSI bus, the drive's performance is limited to the maximum data transfer speed of the SE bus. Your DLT-VS80 is not compatible with a standard differential or High-Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI bus. Your DLT-VS80 is compatible with a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus using a customer-supplied 68-pin to 50-pin adapter that terminates the unused 18 pins. These adapters are sometimes labeled high-byte termination. 2.2.2 Before You Start Installing your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive requires no special tools. You will need a ballpoint pen to change the SCSI ID switch on the rear panel of the drive. Installing your DLT-VS80 2-1 Internal Drive requires only the usual tools needed to install an internal drive in the computer you have chosen to house the DLT-VS80. If you are installing a DLT-VS80esInternal Drive, refer to page 2-8 for instructions. 2.3 2.3.1 Installing your DLT-VS80es Desktop Drive This section contains step-by-step instructions for installing your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive. Installation Overview Installing your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive is fast and easy when you follow the instructions in this section in the order presented. Installing your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive consists of the following steps, covered in the next few sections: 1. Unpack and check your drive for shipping damage. 2. Select a location near the server or workstation that is to be the host for your DLTVS80esDesktop Drive. 3. Set the SCSI ID for your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive, if necessary. 4. Shut down and turn off the server or workstation that is to host your DLTVS80esDesktop Drive. Remove the power cable from the selected server or workstation. Turn off and remove the power cables from all devices attached to the selected server or workstation. 5. Install an LVD/SE SCSI host adapter in the server or workstation that is to be the host for your drive, if necessary. 6. Attach the SCSI cable to your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive and SCSI host adapter. 7. Install the terminator on your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive if it is the last or only device on the SCSI bus. 8. Attach the power cable to your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive, server or workstation, and all attached devices, plug in the power cable to the nearest power outlet, and turn on all devices. 9. Check your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive to make sure it is working properly. 2.3.2 Unpacking your Drive and Selecting a Location Before you begin, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive. You also need to select a location near the server or workstation that is to host your drive. Note: If the room in which you are working differs from the temperature at which your DLTVS80esDesktop Drive was shipped or stored by 30° F (15° C) or more, let the drive acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before opening the shipping carton. 2-2 2.3.2.1 Unpacking your Drive Before you do anything else, unpack and inspect your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive for shipping damage. To do a thorough job, follow these steps: 1. Inspect the shipping box for damage. If you notice any damage, report it to the shipping company immediately. 2. Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package. Open the accessories package so that the accessories are handy during installation. 3. With the drive still in the shipping box, reach under and around the drive, carefully lift it out of the shipping box, and place it on the work surface, top facing up. Do not stand the drive on either end. 4. Carefully remove the remove the drive from the protective bag. Note: Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship your drive in the future. You must ship your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive in the original or equivalent packing materials to preserve your warranty. 2.3.2.2 Selecting a Location for your Drive Select a location for your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive that is flat, sturdy, level, and close to the host server or workstation. A desk or table-top is most suitable. Regardless of the location you choose for your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive, make sure the environment is free from dust and excessive temperature and humidity. See the DLT-VS80 Product Specification manual for acceptable operating temperature and humidity limits. Be sure to follow these additional guidelines when selecting a location for your DLTVS80esDesktop Drive: · · · · Allow at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) behind the drive for proper cooling. Avoid locations near printers or photocopy machines, both of which produce paper fiber and other types of dust and airborne contaminants. Do not place your drive on the floor. Avoid locations near generators, electric motors, audio speakers, or other sources of magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can adversely affect your drive and media. 2-3 2.3.3 Configuration Configuring your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive is fast and easy. You only need to select a unique SCSI ID and decide if your drive needs to be terminated. The following sections explain how to configure your drive. 2.3.3.1 Setting the SCSI ID Each SCSI device attached to the server or workstation that is to be the host for your DLTVS80esDesktop Drive must have a unique SCSI ID. Check the SCSI IDs on all other devices attached to the selected SCSI bus, including the SCSI host adapter itself, on the selected server or workstation and select an unused SCSI ID for your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive. If the drive's factory default SCSI ID is not being used by another device on the same SCSI bus, you do not need to change the SCSI ID. SCSI ID Switch Power Switch 68-pin highdensity SCSI connectors Power Cable Connector Figure 2-1: DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive Rear Panel Layout Note: If your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive is attached to a narrow SCSI bus, only IDs 0 through 7 are valid. To set the SCSI ID on your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive, use a small screwdriver or ballpoint pen to press the button above the SCSI ID display to select the next lower SCSI ID. Press the button below the SCSI ID display to select the next higher SCSI ID. Each time you press one of these buttons, the SCSI ID decreases or increases by one. Press the appropriate button until the desired SCSI ID appears on the switch display. Press here to decrease SCSI ID Press here to increase SCSI ID Figure 2-2: SCSI ID Switch 2-4 Note: If the drive is turned on when you change the SCSI ID, you must turn the drive off and on again for the new SCSI ID to take effect. 2.3.3.2 When to Use Termination If your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive is the only SCSI device ­ other than the SCSI host adapter ­ on the selected server or workstation, it must be terminated. Likewise, if your DLTVS80esDesktop Drive is the last device on the selected server or workstation's SCSI bus, it must be terminated. If your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive is at the end of the SCSI cable, it is the last device on the SCSI bus. To terminate your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive, locate the terminator in the accessories package and press it firmly into either of the two SCSI connectors on the rear panel of the drive. Secure the terminator by tightening the screws until snug. 2.3.4 Connecting the Cables This is the final installation stage, which requires that you attach the SCSI and power cables to your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive. Note: If the selected server or workstation does not already have an installed SCSI-2 LVD/SE host adapter, install one now. For more information on SCSI host adapter requirements, see page 2-1. To connect the SCSI and power cables to your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive, follow these steps: 1. Before you continue, shut down the operating system and turn off the selected server or workstation. Turn off all attached accessory devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices. Remove the power cable from the host server or workstation and all attached accessory devices. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive or other devices. Do not move on to step 2 until you have shut down the operating system and turned off the server or workstation that is to be the host for your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive. Turn off all attached accessory devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices. Remove the power cables from the host server or workstation and all attached accessory devices. 2. Locate the SCSI cable in the accessories package. 3. Attach one end of the SCSI cable to one of the connectors on the rear panel of your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive. 2-5 4. Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on your SCSI host adapter or to the connector on the previous SCSI device on the SCSI bus. SCSI Host Adapter FC Tw DLTVS80 e SCSI Cable To Next SCSI Device To SCSI Host Adapter Figure 2-3: Attach SCSI Cable to Server or Workstation or to Previous SCSI Device 2-6 Note: Figure 2-3 does not show a terminator because none of the three drives are at the end of the SCSI bus. 5. Secure the SCSI cable connectors by tightening the screws until snug. Note: If the supplied SCSI cable does not fit the connector on your SCSI host adapter, you either have an incompatible SCSI host adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter. Contact Benchmark Storage Innovations or your SCSI host adapter manufacturer for information. 6. Make sure the power switch on the rear panel of your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive is in the OFF position. Attach the female connector on the power cable to the power connector on the rear panel of the drive. Use caution when plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet. Hazardous voltages are present in the sockets of the outlet. 7. Plug in the power cable to a nearby power outlet. Terminator (or cable to next SCSI device) Power Cable FC Tw DLTVS80 e SCSI Cable To computer or previous SCSI device Figure 2-4: Attach Terminator if necessary, SCSI, and Power Cables to your Drive 8. Attach the power cables to the host server or workstation and all attached devices. 2-7 9. Turn on your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive and any other devices you turned off earlier. 10. Turn on the host server or workstation and allow its operating system to start. Turn to page 2-17 to learn about your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive's self-test and initialization features. 2.4 2.4.1 Installing your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive This section contains step-by-step instructions for installing your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive. Installation Overview Installing your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive is fast and easy when you follow the instructions in this section in the order presented. Installing your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive consists of the following steps, covered in the next few sections: 1. Unpack and check your drive for shipping damage. 2. Select a server or workstation that is to be the host for your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive. 3. Set the SCSI ID for your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive, if necessary. 4. Shut down and turn off the server or workstation that is to host for DLT-VS80 Internal Drive. Remove the power cable from the selected server or workstation. Turn off and remove the power cables from all devices attached to the selected server or workstation. 5. Remove the cover from the selected server or workstation as explained in the server's or workstation's manuals. 6. Install an LVD/SE SCSI host adapter in the server or workstation that is to be the host for your drive, if necessary. 7. Install your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive in an open drive bay. Note: Use screws provided. Using an alternative length screw could cause damage to the unit. If an alternative screw must be used, it cannot extend more than 0.10" into the unit. 8. Attach the SCSI ribbon cable to your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive and SCSI host adapter. 9. Install an active LVD/SE terminator on the SCSI ribbon cable if your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive if it is the last or only device on the SCSI bus. 10. Attach a power cable to your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive. 2-8 11. Secure your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive in the selected server or workstation. 12. Install the server or workstation's cover, attach power cables to all devices, and turn on the server or workstation and other devices. 13. Check your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive to make sure it is working properly. 2.4.2 Unpacking your Drive Before you begin, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive. Note: If the room in which you are working differs from the temperature in which your DLTVS80 Internal Drive was shipped or stored by 15° C (30° F) or more, let the drive acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before opening the shipping carton. 2.4.2.1 Unpacking your Drive Before you do anything else, unpack and inspect your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive for shipping damage. To do a thorough job, follow these steps: 1. Inspect the shipping box for damage. If you notice any damage, report it to the shipping company immediately. 2. Open the shipping box and remove the SCSI cable and any other accessories. 3. With the drive still in the shipping box, reach under and around the drive, carefully lift it out of the shipping box, and place it on the work surface, top facing up. Do not stand the drive on either end. 4. Carefully remove the drive from the protective bag. Note: Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship your drive in the future. You must ship your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive in the original or equivalent packing materials to preserve your warranty. 2.4.3 Configuration Configuring your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive is fast and easy. You only need to select a unique SCSI ID and decide if your drive needs to be terminated. The following sections explain how to configure your drive. 2.4.3.1 Setting the SCSI ID Regardless of the number of SCSI devices attached to the server or workstation that is to be the host for your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive, each device on the selected SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID. Check the SCSI IDs on all other devices attached to the selected SCSI bus, including the SCSI host adapter itself, on the selected server or workstation and select an unused SCSI ID for your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive. The factory default SCSI ID is 5. If the factory default SCSI ID is not being used, you do not need to change the drive's SCSI ID. 2-9 68-pin high-density SCSI Connector Power Connector SCSI ID Jumpers Note: If your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive is attached to a narrow SCSI bus, only IDs 0 through 7 are valid. Locate the SCSI ID jumpers on the rear panel of the drive as shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5: SCSI ID Jumper Block Location To set the SCSI ID on your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive, use the supplied jumpers to select the desired SCSI ID as shown in the following table: SCSI ID Jumper Block SCSI ID Jumper Block Table 1: Setting the SCSI ID Jumper Block * Factory default SCSI ID 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 1 2 3 4 5* 6 7 2.4.3.2 When to Use Termination If your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive is the only SCSI device ­ other than the SCSI host adapter ­ on the selected server or workstation's SCSI bus, it must be terminated. Likewise, if your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive is the last SCSI device on the selected server or workstation's SCSI bus, it must be terminated. 2-10