Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
