Compaq SLR Tape Drive Guide de l'utilisateur

SLR Tape DriveUser GuideSecond Edition (January 1998)Part Number 340622-002Compaq Computer Corporation

1-1 OverviewCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideChapter 1OverviewThis chapter provides information on: The capacity of the drive Drive performance

1-2 OverviewCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideCartridge Specifications,Compatibility, and FormatsIMPORTANT: We recommend that you use only tapes pu

1-3 OverviewCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideKit ContentsThis kit contains the following items: A Compaq SLR Drive with rails installed Addition

2-1 Drive InstallationCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideChapter 2Drive InstallationThis chapter provides instructions for installing the drive in:

2-2 Drive InstallationCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuidePreparing the SystemTo prepare your system prior to the installation:1. Perform a normal sys

2-3 Drive InstallationCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideLocating the Jumper BlockLocate the jumper block at the rear of the drive.Power ConnectorJump

2-4 Drive InstallationCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideIMPORTANT: Do not use SCSI ID = 7. This is reserved for SCSI controllers.Table 2-1Selecting

2-5 Drive InstallationCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideWARNING: Some Compaq servers are capable of producingenergy levels that are considered haza

2-6 Drive InstallationCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideInstalling the Drive With RailsFigure 2-3. Typical Media Bay - Rails Required1. Obtain acc

2-7 Drive InstallationCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideFigure 2-4. Installing Power and SCSI CablesIMPORTANT: If available, use the last connecto

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2-8 Drive InstallationCompaq SLR Tape Drive User Guide1. Obtain access to the removable media bay.2. Remove the rails from the drive.3. Slide th

2-9 Drive InstallationCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideReassembling the SystemReassemble the system by reversing the steps of the procedure for “Pre

3-1 Installing the Software DriversCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideChapter 3Installing the Software DriversThis chapter contains guidelines for ins

3-2 Installing the Software DriversCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideIf the appropriate drivers are not inherent to your operating system, you canobt

3-3 Installing the Software DriversCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideNovell IntranetWare/NetWareThe following table provides information on identifyi

3-4 Installing the Software DriversCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideASPI SupportCertain applications require the use of the Advanced SCSI Programmin

3-5 Installing the Software DriversCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideApplication and Driver LevelDevice Hardware LevelSCSI ControllersCompaq ASPISup

3-6 Installing the Software DriversCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideMicrosoft Windows NTThe following table provides information on identifying appr

3-7 Installing the Software DriversCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideMicrosoft Windows 95The following table provides information on identifying appr

3-8 Installing the Software DriversCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideSCO OpenServerThe drivers required to support the Compaq SLR Drive under SCO UNI

iiiCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideContentsAbout This GuideText Conventions...

3-9 Installing the Software DriversCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideSCO UnixWareThe following table provides information on identifying appropriate

3-10 Installing the Software DriversCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideIBM OS/2The following table provides information on identifying appropriate dri

3-11 Installing the Software DriversCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideSunSoft SolarisThe following table provides information on identifying appropri

3-12 Installing the Software DriversCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideBanyan VINESThe following table provides information on identifying appropriate

4-1 Operating and Cleaning the DriveCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideChapter 4Operating and Cleaning theDriveThis chapter contains guidelines for op

4-2 Operating and Cleaning the DriveCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideOperationFront Panel IndicatorsLED IndicatorCartridge EjectorFigure 4-1. The

4-3 Operating and Cleaning the DriveCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideMeaning of Front Panel LED Display continued LED Display MeaningSTEADY AMBERA

4-4 Operating and Cleaning the DriveCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideHandling and Storing a CartridgeData reliability is a function of many variable

4-5 Operating and Cleaning the DriveCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideLoading and Unloading a CartridgeFigure 4-2. Loading a CartridgeTo load a car

4-6 Operating and Cleaning the DriveCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideRetensioning a CartridgeIMPORTANT: Use your software application to retension

ivCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideChapter 3Installing the Software DriversObtaining the Drivers...

4-7 Operating and Cleaning the DriveCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideUsing the Cartridge’s Write Protect SwitchFigure 4-3. The Write Protect Switc

4-8 Operating and Cleaning the DriveCompaq SLR Tape Drive User Guide3. Manually unload the cleaning cartridge.4. Record the cleaning date on the

5-1 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideChapter 5TroubleshootingThis chapter provides guidelines for troubleshooting your Compaq SLR Dri

5-2 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideQuick ChecklistListed below are some checks that can be used to identify problems associatedwith

5-3 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideProblem occursDrive InstalledsuccessfullyLED displayilluminated with cartridgeloadedProblem inte

5-4 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideChecking for Resource ConflictsMany of the problems that occur during installation are the resul

5-5 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideTable 5-1System Configuration WorksheetItem NotesOperating SystemOperating System VersionSoftwar

5-6 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideChecking Power to the DriveIf the tape drive is not operational, make sure that power is connect

5-7 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User Guide6. Examine the list of installed devices. If the tape drive is not shown, trythe following:a.

5-8 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideTroubleshooting in Microsoft Windows NTThis section applies to applications such as Arcada Backu

vCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideTroubleshooting continued Checking Software...

5-9 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideThe following are examples of Stop messages: ‘The tape device reported an error on a request t

5-10 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideNOTE: The device selected in the above Event Viewer display is a DAT drive: make sure thatyou

5-11 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideIf you wish to save the System Event Log, use the following procedure:1. Select the Log drop-d

5-12 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideTroubleshooting in SCO OpenServerVerify that the tape driver is configured in the kernel:1. De

5-13 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideTroubleshooting in Banyan VINESBackup jobs in Banyan can be configured by the user to report er

5-14 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User Guidea. highlighting System Log, andb. pressing Enter4. Press F10.5. Enter the beginning and endin

5-15 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideFollow this procedure to view information in the Activity Log and the TapeEngine Log:1. Launch

5-16 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User Guide SPECIFIC SENSE CODE 03 31 00Figure 5-6. A typical Tape Engine Log displayIMPOR

5-17 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideTroubleshooting with ArcServe for NetWareArcServe for Novell NetWare records useful information

5-18 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideGENERIC ERROR REPORTFigure 5-7. A typical Activity Log displayError messages in the Activity

viCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideAppendix CDrive Configuration OptionsLocating the Jumper Block...

5-19 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideSPECIFIC SENSE CODE04 44 AFFigure 5-8. A typical Tape Server log displayVerifying Recent Chan

5-20 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideCorrecting Intermittent FailuresIf the drive fails intermittently:1. Clean the drive.2. Run t

5-21 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideUpgrading the FirmwareCompaq occasionally releases upgraded firmware to correct specific proble

5-22 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideTo upgrade your firmware with a cartridge, follow this procedure:1. Exit all applications befo

5-23 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideCreating a ROMPaq disketteTo create the diskette, follow this procedure:1. Boot your system fr

5-24 TroubleshootingCompaq SLR Tape Drive User Guide6. If appropriate, select Enter from the Select an Image screen.7. Review the Caution screen:

A-1 Regulatory Compliance NoticesCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideAppendix ARegulatory Compliance NoticesFederal CommunicationsCommission NoticePart

A-2 Regulatory Compliance NoticesCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

A-3 Regulatory Compliance NoticesCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideModificationsThe FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modificat

A-4 Regulatory Compliance NoticesCompaq SLR Tape Drive User Guide EN60950 (IEC950) - Product SafetyJapanese NoticeAustralian NoticeThis customer e

vii About This GuideCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideAbout This GuideThis guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation,

B-1 ElectrostaticCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideAppendix BElectrostatic DischargeTo prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you ne

B-2 ElectrostaticCompaq SLR Tape Drive User Guide Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipatingwork mat.If you do not have an

C-1 Drive Configuration OptionsCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideAppendix CDrive Configuration OptionsYour Compaq SLR SLR Drive has been configured by

C-2 Drive Configuration OptionsCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideIdentifying the JumpersThe layout of the jumper block is as follows:OUTTESTINTEST CON

C-3 Drive Configuration OptionsCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideSelecting the SCSI IDSince each device on the same SCSI bus must have a unique ID, th

C-4 Drive Configuration OptionsCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideConfiguring the SCSI ID in aSCO OpenServer environmentIn the pre-configured kernel us

Index -1Compaq SLR Tape Drive User Guide IndexAAbout This Guide viiActivity Log 5-15, 5-17Arcada Backup Exec for NT,troubleshooting 5-8ArcServe

Index -2Compaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideFormats 1-2Supported QIC formats 1-2GGetting Help viiiGrounding Methods B-1Hhttp://www.compaq.com vi

Index -3Compaq SLR Tape Drive User GuidePParity checking C-4Performance 1-1Power cable extender, installing 2-8QQuick Checklist 5-2RReliabilit

Index -4Compaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideArcada Backup Exec for NT 5-8ArcServe for Netware 5-17ArcServe for NT 5-14Banyan VINES environment 5-1

viii About This GuideCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideSymbols in TextThese symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have thefollowing me

ix About This GuideCompaq SLR Tape Drive User GuideTelephone NumbersFor the name of your nearest Compaq Authorized Reseller:In the United States, ca