DLTTM4000/DLTTM4500/DLTTM4700 Cartridge Tape Subsystem Product Manual DLTTM4000/DLTTM4500/DLTTM4700 Cartridge Tape Subsystem Product Manual March 10, 1996 81-60043-01 Quantum reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products, without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes or improvements in units previously sold or shipped. You can request Quantum publications from your Quantum Sales Representative, or order them directly from Quantum. Publication Number: 81-60043-01 SERVICE CENTERS Quantum Service Center 715 Sycamore Avenue Milpitas, California 95035 Phone (408) 894-4000 Fax: (408) 894-3218 Quantum Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. 50 Tagore Lane #b1-04 Singapore, 2678 Phone: (65) 450-9333 Fax (65) 452-2544 DLTtapeTM is a trademark of Quantum Corporation. DLTTM is a trademark of Quantum Corporation. Copyright© 1996 by Quantum Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. The following FCC Notice applies to the DLTTM4000 drive: FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. 2. 3. 4. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The shielded interconnect cable shipped with the unit should not be altered or modified in any way. The unit shipped without a shielded interconnect cable must use a shielded interconnect cable. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C., 20402. Stock No. 004-00398-5. All external I/O cables connecting to this unit need to be shielded. See the User Manual or installation instructions for more options. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This equipment is in the 2nd Class Category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential area. This equipment meets or exceeds requirements for safety in the U.S. (UL 1950), Canada (CSA C22.2 N0. 950) and Europe (EN60950/IEC 950) requirements, and is certified to bear the GS mark by TUV. The following FCC Notice applies to the DLTTM4500 and DLTTM4700 mini-libraries: FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. The shielded interconnect cable shipped with the unit should not be altered or modified in any way. The unit shipped without a shielded cable must use a shielded interconnect cable. Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerat der Funkstorgenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereicghen konnen bei Betrieb dieses Gerates Runfunkstorungen auftreten, in welchen Fallen der Benutzer fur entsprechende GengenmaBnahmen verantwortlich ist. Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risque de creer des interferences radioelectriques, il appartiendra alors a l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures specifiques appropriees. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Overview and Features of the DLT4000/DLT4500/DLT4700 Product 1.1 In This Chapter .............................................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Product Overview ........................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Fast Data Transfer Rate .................................................................................. 1-2 1.4 High-Capacity................................................................................................. 1-2 1.5 Compaction .................................................................................................... 1-2 1.6 Strong Media.................................................................................................. 1-3 1.7 Compatibility.................................................................................................. 1-3 1.8 Firmware Update Capability ........................................................................... 1-3 1.9 Embedded Diagnostics.................................................................................... 1-3 Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring the DLT4000 Tabletop 2.1 In This Chapter .............................................................................................. 2-1 2.2 Prepare for the Installation.............................................................................. 2-1 2.2.1 Before You Start..................................................................................... 2-1 2.2.2 Installation Setup ................................................................................... 2-2 2.2.3 Site Setup ............................................................................................... 2-2 2.2.4 Site Guidelines ....................................................................................... 2-2 2.3 Install the Drive.............................................................................................. 2-4 2.4 Configure the DLT4000 Tabletop ................................................................... 2-5 2.4.1 Configuration Guidelines ....................................................................... 2-5 2.4.2 DISABLE PARITY Checking ................................................................ 2-5 2.4.3 Changing the SCSI ID............................................................................ 2-5 2.5 Connect the Cables ......................................................................................... 2-7 2.5.1 Examine the DLT4000 Rear Panel ......................................................... 2-7 DLT4000\DLT4500\DLT4700 Cartridge Tape Subsystem-v Contents 2.5.2 Connect the SCSI Signal Cable .............................................................. 2-7 2.5.3 Terminate the SCSI Bus......................................................................... 2-8 2.5.4 Connect the Power Cord......................................................................... 2-8 2.6 Test the Installation ........................................................................................ 2-9 2.6.1 Run POST.............................................................................................. 2-9 2.6.2 What to Do after POST ........................................................................ 2-10 2.7 DLT4000 Troubleshooting Chart.................................................................. 2-11 Chapter 3: Configuring and Operating the DLT4000 Drive 3.1 In This Chapter .............................................................................................. 3-1 3.2 Before You Install the DLT4000 Drive ........................................................... 3-1 3.2.1 Disabling Parity Checking...................................................................... 3-2 3.2.2 Changing the SCSI ID ........................................................................... 3-5 3.2 3 Setting the TRM ENB (Single-ended only) Jumper ................................ 3-6 3.2 4 Locating the SCSI Cable and Power Connectors..................................... 3-7 3.3 Selecting Density............................................................................................ 3-8 3.4 Overview of the Front Panel ......................................................................... 3-11 3.5 Description of Controls and Indicators.......................................................... 3-12 3.5.1 Beeper.................................................................................................. 3-12 3.5.2 Unload Button...................................................................................... 3-12 3.5.3 Cartridge Insert/Release Handle ........................................................... 3-12 3.5.4 Indicator Action during Power-On Self Test and Operation.................. 3-13 3.6 Description of the Tape Cartridge................................................................. 3-17 3.6.1 Cartridge Write-Protect Switch ............................................................ 3-17 3.6.2 Data Protection .................................................................................... 3-19 3.7 Loading a Cartridge...................................................................................... 3-20 3.7.1 Tape in Use.......................................................................................... 3-22 3.8 Using the Cleaning Tape Cartridge............................................................... 3-23 3.9 Unloading a Cartridge .................................................................................. 3-24 vi-DLT4000\DLT4500\DLT4700 Cartridge Tape Subsystem Contents 3.10 Preserving Cartridges.................................................................................. 3-26 Chapter 4: Configuring and Operating the DLT4500 Mini-Library 4.1 In This Chapter .............................................................................................. 4-1 4.2 Introduction to the DLT4500 Mini-Library ..................................................... 4-2 4.3 Configure the DLT4500 Mini-Library............................................................. 4-3 4.4.1 Location of Controls, Switches, and Connectors ..................................... 4-3 4.4.2 Configuration guidelines ........................................................................ 4-7 4.4.3 SCSI ID, setting ..................................................................................... 4-7 4.4.4 Connecting the SCSI Signal Cable ......................................................... 4-8 4.5 Installation testing .......................................................................................... 4-9 4.5.1 Run POST.............................................................................................. 4-9 4.5.2 What to Do after POST .......................................................................... 4-9 4.6 Operator Control Panel ................................................................................. 4-12 4.6.1 Normal Mode Displays......................................................................... 4-14 4.6.2 Density Select Mode Displays............................................................... 4-16 4.6.3 SCSI ID Select Mode............................................................................ 4-18 4.7.4 Firmware Update Mode ........................................................................ 4-19 4.8 Key lock ....................................................................................................... 4-20 4.8.1 OCP, locked or OCP, Disabled ............................................................. 4-20 4.8.2 OCP, Unlocked or Enabled........................................................ ...