DLTTM 8000 Tape System Product Manual Nov. 10, 2003 81-60118-06 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. Quantum reserves the right to make changes to this product manual without incurring any obligation to notify recipients of earlier versions of the product manual. You can request Quantum publications from your Quantum Sales Representative or order them directly from Quantum. Publication Number: 81-60118-04, April 2, 2001 SERVICE CENTERS Quantum Service Center 715 Sycamore Avenue Milpitas, California 95035 Phone (888) 827-3378 FAX: (800) 4DISKFAX BBS: (800) 472-9799 Quantum Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. Quantum Customer Service 50 Tagore Lane #b1-04 Quantum Ireland, Ltd. Singapore, 2678 Finnabair Industrial Park Phone: (65) 450-9333 Dundalk FAX: (65) 452-2544 County Louth, Ireland Phone: (353) 42-55350 Fax: (353) 45-55355 Copyright © 1999-2001 by Quantum Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Quantum and the Quantum logo are trademarks of Quantum Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. DLTtape and the DLTtape logo are trademarks of Quantum Corporation. Products mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. USER MANUAL STATEMENTS FOR CLASS A EQUIPMENT (INTEGRATIBLE TAPE SYSTEM) This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference. 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. Any modifications to this device - unless expressly approved by the manufacturer - can void the user's authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules. Note: Additional information on the need to interconnect the device with shielded (data) cables or the need for special devices, such as ferrite beads on cables, is required if such means of interference suppression was used in the qualification test for the device. This information will vary from device to device and needs to be obtained from the EMC group or product manager. 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 Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist. Warning! This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées. USER MANUAL STATEMENTS FOR CLASS A EQUIPMENT (continued) USER MANUAL STATEMENTS FOR CLASS B EQUIPMENT (TABLETOP VERSION) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any modifications to this device - unless expressly approved by the manufacturer - can void the user's authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesirable operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 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 turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · 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. Note: Additional information on the need to interconnect the device with shielded (data) cables or the need for special devices, such as ferrite beads on cables, is required if such means of interference suppression was used in the qualification test for the device. This information will vary from device to device and needs to be obtained from the EMC group or product manager. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. USER MANUAL STATEMENTS FOR CLASS B EQUIPMENT (continued) Table of Contents Page REVISION HISTORY ......................................................................................................................................xxv ABOUT THIS MANUAL................................................................................................................................xxix CHAPTER 1: GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS 1.1 1.2 1.3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................................1-1 KEY FEATURES......................................................................................................................................1-1 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................1-2 Drive Capacity ..............................................................................................................................1-2 Interface Type...............................................................................................................................1-2 Performance and Timing Specifications..................................................................................1-3 Reliability (Projected) ..................................................................................................................1-4 Physical Specifications ................................................................................................................1-5 Temperature and Humidty ........................................................................................................1-6 Operating Air Velocity ................................................................................................................1-7 Vibration, Shock, and Drop Specifications .............................................................................1-7 Altitude..........................................................................................................................................1-9 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.3.4 1.3.5 1.3.6 1.3.7 1.3.8 1.3.9 1.3.10 Acoustic Emissions................................................................................................................... 1-10 1.3.11 Electromagnetic Emissions ..................................................................................................... 1-10 1.3.12 Power Requirements................................................................................................................ 1-11 1.3.13 Current Requirements.............................................................................................................. 1-12 1.3.14 Tape System Recording Type.................................................................................................. 1-13 1.3.15 DLTtape Recording Media Specifications............................................................................. 1-13 1.3.16 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Susceptibility.............................................................. 1-15 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System v Table of Contents CHAPTER 2: CONFIGURING, INSTALLING AND OPERATING THE TAPE SYSTEM 2.1 Safety, Handling, and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection...................................................2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................................2-1 Handling........................................................................................................................................2-1 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection.................................................................................2-2 Setting the SCSI ID ......................................................................................................................2-4 Setting TERM PWR.......................................................................................................................2-6 Setting Parity Checking ..............................................................................................................2-7 Installing the Tape System.........................................................................................................2-8 Securing the Tape System in Bay or Chassis.................................................................2-8 Connecting SCSI Bus and Power Cables..................................................................... 2-10 The Loader Connector................................................................................................... 2-14 2.2 Configuring and Installing an Integral Tape System.......................................................................2-3 2.2.4.1 2.2.4.2 2.2.4.3 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape System .................................................................. 2-15 Selecting SCSI ID....................................................................................................................... 2-17 Connecting the SCSI Bus Cables ............................................................................................ 2-18 Installing the AC Power Cord ................................................................................................ 2-19 Care and Handling of Tape Cartridges ................................................................................. 2-23 Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch .................................................................................... 2-25 Checking a Tape Cartridge...................................................................................................... 2-27 Loading a Cartridge................................................................................................................. 2-28 Unloading a Cartridge ............................................................................................................. 2-30 How and When to Use a Cleaning Tape Cartridge............................................................. 2-31 Unload Button........................................................................................................................... 2-35 Cartridge Insert/Release Handle............................................................................................. 2-35 Selecting Density ...................................................................................................................... 2-36 The Tape Cartridge........................................................................................................................... 2-22 Operating the Tape System ­ Controls and Indicators.............................................................. 2-34 Power On Self Test (POST) and Indicator Activity During POST............................................... 2-40 Tape System Operating Modes and Indicator Activity .............................................................. 2-42 Using the DLT 8000 Tape System's Basic Health Check (BHC) Test Feature .......................... 2-46 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................... 2-48 vi Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System Table of Contents CHAPTER 3: SCSI DESCRIPTION 3.1 3.2 3.3 SCSI Overview ................................... ...