DEC TLZ09, TLZ9L, TLZ1L, TLZ10 Owner's Manual
DIGITAL TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape
Drive and TLZ9L/TLZ1L Autoloader
Owner's Manual
Part Number: EK-TLZXX-OM. B01
February 1998
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts
February 1998
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Table of Contents
1 TLZ09/9L and TLZ10/1L Cassette Tape Device Product Description
1.1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 1–1
1.1.1 System Support....................................................................................... 1–2
1.2 Design Features................................................................................................. 1–2
1.2.1 What is Digital Audio Tape (DAT)?........................................................ 1–2
1.2.2 What is Digital Data Storage (DDS)?......................................................1–2
1.2.3 What is the Media Recognition System (MRS)?...................................... 1–3
1.3 Drive/Loader Models........................................................................................1–3
1.3.1 Checking Your Shipment for Model TLZ09/TLZ10 Tabletop Drives......1–8
1.3.2 Checking Your Shipment for Model TLZ9L/TLZ1L Tabletop Autoloader1–8
1.3.3 Ordering Additional Cassettes.................................................................1–9
1.3.4 Visiting Web Site for the Latest Information........................................... 1–9
2 Installing the Tabletop Drive or Autoloader
2.1 General............................................................................................................. 2–1
2.2 Shut Down, Halt, and Power Off the System.....................................................2–1
2.3 Selecting the SCSI Address............................................................................... 2–2
2.4 Connecting a SCSI Signal Cable --- Device to System...................................... 2–3
2.5 Adding Another Tabletop Device --- Device to Device..................................... 2–4
2.6 Connecting the Power Cable............................................................................. 2–4
3 Installing the 3.5-Inch or 5.25-Inch Cassette Tape Drive
3.1 General............................................................................................................. 3–1
3.2 Shut Down, Halt, and Power Off the System.....................................................3–1
3.3 Selecting the Jumper and Switch Configuration for the Drive ........................... 3–1
3.3.1 SCSI ID Address Jumpers ....................................................................... 3–2
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3.3.2 Other Optional Jumper Settings............................................................... 3–4
3.3.3 Drive Switch Settings.............................................................................. 3–4
3.4 Connecting a SCSI Signal Cable --- Drive to System........................................ 3–6
3.5 Connecting the Power Cable and Mounting ...................................................... 3–6
4 Verifying TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive Installation
4.1 General............................................................................................................. 4–1
4.1.1 Execute POST......................................................................................... 4–1
5 Using the TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive
5.1 General............................................................................................................. 5–1
5.2 Power Switch.................................................................................................... 5–1
5.3 Unload Button .................................................................................................. 5–1
5.4 Tape Drive LEDs.............................................................................................. 5–2
5.4.1 Status LED.............................................................................................. 5–2
5.4.2 Tape LED ............................................................................................... 5–2
5.4.3 Busy LED............................................................................................... 5–2
5.5 Using the Cassette Tape.................................................................................... 5–5
5.5.1 Proper Handling of Cassette Tapes.......................................................... 5–5
5.5.2 Setting the Write-Protect Tab on the Cassette Tape................................. 5–6
5.5.3 Inserting a Cassette Tape into the Drive.................................................. 5–7
6 Preventive Maintenance and Problem Solving
6.1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 6–1
6.2 Cleaning the Heads........................................................................................... 6–1
6.3 Problem Solving............................................................................................... 6–3
6.3.1 System-Based Diagnostics ...................................................................... 6–4
6.4 Service Offerings.............................................................................................. 6–4
7 Using the TLZ9L/TLZ1L Cassette Tape Autoloader
7.1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 7–1
7.2 LED Indicators ................................................................................................. 7–2
7.3 TLZ9L LCD Panel............................................................................................ 7–8
7.3.1 Warning Indicator................................................................................... 7–9
7.3.2 Write Protect Indicator...........................................................................7–10
7.3.3 Error Indicator .......................................................................................7–11
7.3.4 7-Segment Numeric Display ..................................................................7–11
7.3.5 Cartridge Number Indicators..................................................................7–12
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7.4 TLZ1L Front Panel Buttons and LCD Panel.................................................... 7–12
7.4.1 Select and Enter Buttons ....................................................................... 7–12
7.4.2 Eject Button.......................................................................................... 7–13
7.4.3 TLZ1L LCD Panel................................................................................ 7–13
7.4.3.1 LCD Icon Area............................................................................ 7–14
7.4.3.2 LCD Alphanumeric Display Area................................................7–15
7.5 TLZ9L/TLZ1L Operation............................................................................... 7–21
7.5.1 Automatic Operations............................................................................ 7–21
7.5.2 Manual Operations................................................................................ 7–22
7.5.3 Magazine Operations............................................................................. 7–23
7.5.3.1 Eight Cartridge Mode.................................................................. 7–23
7.5.3.2 Seven Cartridge Mode................................................................. 7–24
7.5.3.3 Single Cartridge Mode................................................................. 7–24
7.5.3.4 Loading Cartridges Into the Magazine......................................... 7–25
7.5.3.5 Loading the Magazine Into the Autoloader.................................. 7–26
7.5.3.6 Ejecting the Magazine................................................................. 7–27
7.5.3.7 Unloading Cartridges From the Magazine.................................... 7–28
7.5.3.8 Autoload Function....................................................................... 7–29
7.6 Switch Settings ............................................................................................... 7–29
7.6.1 Switchpack Settings .............................................................................. 7–29
7.6.2 SCSI ID Select Switch (Tabletop Only)................................................. 7–30
7.7 Cleaning Requirements................................................................................... 7–30
A Cassette Tape Drive and Autoloader Specifications
B Product Notes for DIGITAL UNIX, OpenVMS, and Windows NT
DIGITAL UNIX TLZ09/TLZ9L/TLZ10/TLZ1L Compression and Noncompression
Modes...................................................................................................................B–1
DIGITAL UNIX DUMP Utility ..............................................................................B–1
OpenVMS TLZ09/TLZ9L/TLZ10/TLZ1L Compression and Noncompression
Modes...................................................................................................................B–2
Windows NT TLZ09/TLZ9L/TLZ10/TLZ1L Compression and Noncompression
Modes...................................................................................................................B–2
DIGITAL Operating System Support......................................................................B–3
C Product Notes for Non-DIGITAL Platforms
Product Notes for Novell NetWare and Microsoft Windows NT.............................C–1
Host SCSI Interface .........................................................................................C–1
Product Notes for Sun.............................................................................................C–3
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General Information.........................................................................................C–3
Modifications Required for SunOS 4.1.x..........................................................C–4
Installation Procedure ...............................................................................C–4
System Modification.................................................................................C–4
Rebuilding of Kernel.................................................................................C–6
Installation of Tape Drive .........................................................................C–6
Rebooting of System.................................................................................C–6
Testing the Tape Drive..............................................................................C–7
Verification...............................................................................................C–7
Dump Parameters for the Tape Drive........................................................C–7
Modifications Required for Solaris 2.3 (or later)..............................................C–8
Installation Procedure ...............................................................................C–8
System Modification.................................................................................C–8
System Shutdown....................................................................................C–10
Installation of the Tape Drive..................................................................C–10
Rebooting of System...............................................................................C–11
Test.........................................................................................................C–12
Verification.............................................................................................C–12
Dump Parameters for the Tape Drive......................................................C–12
Product Notes for IBM RS/6000...........................................................................C–13
Modifications Required to Operate the Tape Drive with AIX 3.2.5 (or later) .C–13
Installing the Tape Drive Using the SMIT Command..............................C–13
Installing the Tape Drive Using Command-Line Interface ...................... C–14
Using the Tape Drive to Install AIX...............................................................C–15
Product Notes for Hewlett-Packard.......................................................................C–16
General Information.......................................................................................C–16
Modifications Required..................................................................................C–16
Installation Procedure .............................................................................C–17
Installation of Tape Drive .......................................................................C–17
System Modification...............................................................................C–17
System Device Files................................................................................ C–17
HP-UX 9.05............................................................................................C–18
HP-UX 10.x............................................................................................C–19
Testing the Tape Drive ..................................................................................C–21
Verification.............................................................................................C–21
Dump Parameters for the Tape Drive......................................................C–22
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Index
Figures
Figure 1-1 Model TLZ09-DA/DB and DS-TLZ10-DB (Tabletop).......................... 1–4
Figure 1-2 Model TLZ09-AA/AB and TLZ10-AB (3.5-inch Chassis).................... 1–5
Figure 1-3 Model TLZ09-BA/BB and TLZ10-BB (5.25-inch Chassis)................... 1–6
Figure 1-4 TLZ09/TLZ10 Chassis - Underside with Switch Pack........................... 1–7
Figure 3-1 Configuration Jumper Block................................................................. 3–3
Figure 3-2 Drive Switch Settings ........................................................................... 3–5
Figure 5-1 TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape................................................................ 5–6
Figure 7-1 Model TLZ9L-AA (Front and Rear View)............................................ 7–3
Figure 7-2 Model TLZ9L-AA/TLZ1L-AA Bottom View....................................... 7–4
Figure 7-3 Model TLZ1L-AA (Front and Rear View)............................................ 7–5
Figure 7-4 Model TLZ9L-DB (Front and Rear View) ............................................ 7–6
Figure 7-5 Model DS-TLZ1L-DB (Front and Rear View)...................................... 7–7
Figure 7-6 TLZ9L LCD Panel................................................................................ 7–8
Figure 7-7 TLZ9L/TLZ1L Cassette Magazine ..................................................... 7–10
Figure 7-8 TLZ1L LCD Panel.............................................................................. 7–13
Figure 7-9 Eight Cartridge Mode......................................................................... 7–23
Figure 7-10 Seven Cartridge Mode ...................................................................... 7–24
Figure 7-11 Single Cartridge Mode...................................................................... 7–24
Figure 7-12 Loading Cartridges Into the Magazine .............................................. 7–25
Figure 7-13 Loading the Magazine Into the Autoloader ....................................... 7–26
Figure 7-14 Unloading Cartridges From the Magazine......................................... 7–28
Tables
Table 3-1 SCSI ID Jumper Settings (0=Removed, 1=Installed)..............................3–3
Table 3-2 Drive Switch Default Settings................................................................ 3–5
Table 5-1 TLZ09/TLZ10 LED Status..................................................................... 5–2
Table 6-1 Problem Solving .................................................................................... 6–3
Table 7-1 BUSY and TAPE LEDs Status............................................................... 7–2
Table 7-2 Warning Indications............................................................................... 7–9
Table 7-3 Error Indications.................................................................................. 7–11
Table 7-4 TLZ9L Autoloader Switchpack Settings .............................................. 7–30
Table A-1 TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive Specifications .............................. A–1
Table A-2 TLZ09/TLZ10 Cassette Tape Drive Dimensions.................................. A–3
Table A-3 TLZ09/TLZ10 Tabletop Noise Declaration.......................................... A–3
Table A-4 TLZ9L/TLZ1L Cassette Tape Autoloader Specifications..................... A–4
Table A-5 TLZ9L/TLZ1L Cassette Tape Autoloader Dimensions......................... A–5
Table A-6 TLZ9L-DB Noise Declaration.............................................................. A–6
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Table A-7 DS-TLZ1L-DB Noise Declaration ........................................................A–6
Table B-1 Operating System Support.....................................................................B–3
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TLZ09/9L and TLZ10/1L Cassette Tape
1.1 Overview
The TLZ09/9L and TLZ10/1L Digital Audio Tape (DAT) devices provide you with high
capacity, off-line data storage. Depending on the 4 mm data cassette tape used, these units
can typically store the following amounts of data on each tape:
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Device Product Description
Tape Type
TLZ04-CA (60 m, DDS-1) 1.3 GB 2.6 GB (see Note 3.)
TLZ06-CA (90 m, DDS-1) 2.0 GB 4.0 GB (see Note 3.)
TLZ07-CA (120 m, DDS-2) 4.0 GB 8.0 GB (see Note 3.)
TLZ10-CA (125 m, DDS-3) 12.0 GB 24.0 GB (see Notes 3 and 4.)
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1. The TLZ09/9L and TLZ10/1L are compatible with 60 m cassette tapes
written on the TLZ04 in the noncompressed mode only.
2. The TLZ09/9L and TLZ10/1L are compatible with the TLZ06/6L using 60
m and 90 m tapes only, and with the TLZ07/7L using 60 m, 90 m, and 120
m tapes.
3. The compression measurements are typical for a 2-to-1 data compression
ratio, but the actual ratio is dependent on the data.
4. DDS-3 media is supported only by the TLZ10/TLZ1L.
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No Compression Compression
TLZ09/9L and TLZ10/1L Cassette Tape Device Product Description
The maximum time to back up (read or write) on a TLZ09/9L or TLZ10/1L cassette tape
in a continual (streaming) mode is system dependent. The efficient use of streaming mode
is determined by your operating system. Please refer to your system software
documentation. See Appendix A for typical transfer rates.
1.1.1 System Support
As of this printing, the TLZ09/9L and TLZ10/1L devices are supported by a variety of
DIGITAL systems. Consult your DIGITAL Sales Support representative for a list of
supported systems. Your particular system must have an available standard SCSI (Small
Computer System Interconnect) port in order to connect these devices.
1.2 Design Features
The TLZ09/9L and TLZ10/1L cassette tape devices use state of the art technology. Their
design incorporates the Digital Data Storage (DDS) recording format and Digital Audio
Tape (DAT) recording technologies. The TLZ09/9L is designed to provide a transfer rate
that is twice that of standard DDS-2 DAT drives while still maintaining full DDS
compatibility. The TLZ10/1L design provides the highest DDS-3 transfer rate available in
the industry, while providing full backward compatibility to DDS-1.
1.2.1 What is Digital Audio Tape (DAT)?
DAT technology provides a high recording density with a very low error rate through the
helical scan recording method. With this method of recording, both the tape and the
recording head move simultaneously. The read and write heads are located on a rapidly
rotating cylinder, or drum that is tilted at an angle in relation to the vertical axis of the
tape. This causes the tracks to be recorded diagonally across the tape, resulting in an
extremely high recording density, far higher than what is achievable with stationary-head
devices.
1.2.2 What is Digital Data Storage (DDS)?
DDS uses a recording format that supports the use of digital audio tape for computer
applications. The objectives of DDS are to maximize storage capacity and performance,
facilitate data interchange, and provide very fast random access. In addition, this format
has three levels of error correction, which ensures high data integrity. The DDS-DC
format, which is a superset of the basic DDS DAT format, allows you to back up 8
gigabytes of data in approximately 1.5 hours minimum with no operator intervention,
assuming 2:1 compression ratio with the TLZ09/9L. The fast transfer rate of the TLZ10/1L
reduces the time to backup 8 gigabytes to under 1 hour, assuming the same 2:1
compression ratio.
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Use of non-DDS media may result in degraded drive performance and is not
recommended by Digital Equipment Corporation.
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1.2.3 What is the Media Recognition System (MRS)?
MRS refers to a series of alternate opaque and clear stripes at the beginning of a tape. This
striping is used to classify the media as data grade rather than audio grade media. Use of
MRS helps to ensure that only data grade tapes are used in computer applications. All 120meter and 125-meter cartridges support MRS. Shorter media are available in both MRS
and non-MRS types.
1.3 Drive/Loader Models
The drives are available in several configurations:
• Model TLZ09-DA/DB and DS-TLZ10-DB (tabletop) --- a compact external unit with
a built-in power supply and fan (see Figure 1-1).
• Model TLZ09-AA/AB and TLZ10-AB--- a 3 1/2-inch, half-height drive that mounts
internally (see Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-4).
• Model TLZ09-BA/BB and TLZ10-BB --- a 3 1/2-inch drive in a 5 1/4-inch, half-
height form factor allowing the drive to be mounted internally (see Figure 1-3 and
Figure 1-4).
• Model TLZ09-VA and DS-TLZ10-VA--- a TLZ09-AA or TLZ10-AB mounted in a 3
1/2-inch StorageWorks SBB.
• Model TLZ09-AX --- a field spare unit that is configurable to an -AA, -AB, -BA, or -
BB model. Includes bezel and rail installation procedures.
• Model TLZ10-AX --- a field spare unit that is configured as a -BB model, but can be
reconfigured to satisfy installations needing a 3.5 in. white bezel or a 5.25 in. gray
bezel. Includes bezels and rail installation procedures.
__________________________ Note_____________________________
All TLZ09 and TLZ9L models have a drive buffer size of 1 MB of memory,
while the TLZ10 and TLZ1L models have a drive buffer size of 2 MB of
memory.
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TLZ09/9L and TLZ10/1L Cassette Tape Device Product Description
The TLZ9L and TLZ1L autoloaders are available in several configurations:
• Model TLZ9L-AA and TLZ1L-AA --- a 5 1/4-inch, full-height autoloader that mounts
internally (see Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-3). These units come with a light gray (DEC
217) bezel installed and a dark gray (DEC 277) bezel in the shipping carton, along
with bezel removal/mounting procedures.
• Model TLZ9L-DB and DS-TLZ1L-DB (tabletop) --- a dark gray (DEC 277) external
unit with a built-in power supply and fan (see Figure 7-4 and Figure 7-5).
• Model TLZ9L-VA/VB and DS-TLZ1L-VA/VB --- a TLZ9L-AA or TLZ1L-AA
mounted in a 5 1/4-inch StorageWorks SBB.
Figure 1-1 Model TLZ09-DA/DB and DS-TLZ10-DB (Tabletop)
Digital
Data
Storage
POWER
On/Off
Switch
SCSI Connectors AC Power
Power On
LED
SCSI CONNECTOR
BUSY TAPE STATUS EJECT
Busy
LED
Tape
LED
Status
LED
Eject/Unload
Recepticle
Button
AC IN
+-
0
SCSI ID GND
SCSI ID
Indicator/Switch
ML014048
__________________________Note ____________________________
Names for bezel LEDs, Eject button, Power button, and the DDS-3 logo appear
only on the TLZ10 bezel.
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Figure 1-2 Model TLZ09-AA/AB and TLZ10-AB (3.5-inch Chassis)
Digital
Data
Storage
BUSY TAPE STATUS
EJECT
Busy
LED
Configuration
Jumper Block
Tape
LED
SCSI
Connector
Status
LED
Eject/Unload
Button
DC Power
Connector
ML014049
__________________________ Note_____________________________
Names for bezel LEDs, Eject button, and the DDS-3 logo appear only on the
TLZ10 bezel.
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TLZ09/9L and TLZ10/1L Cassette Tape Device Product Description
Figure 1-3 Model TLZ09-BA/BB and TLZ10-BB (5.25-inch Chassis)
Digital
Data
Storage
BUSY TAPE STATUS
EJECT
5.25" Side
Mounting Rails
Busy
LED
Configuration
Jumper Block
Tape
LED
SCSI
Connector
Status
LED
Eject/Unload
Button
DC Power
Connector
5.25" Side
Mounting Rails
ML014050
__________________________Note ____________________________
Names for bezel LEDs, Eject button, and the DDS-3 logo appear only on the
TLZ10 bezel.
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Figure 1-4 TLZ09/TLZ10 Chassis - Underside with Switch Pack
Drive Mode TLZ09/TLZ10 (Off)
MRS Detect Disabled (Off)
Self Test Enabled (Off)
Reserved (Off), or
Autoload disabled (Off)
(TLZ9L only)
On
Off
1234
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1.3.1 Checking Your Shipment for Model TLZ09/TLZ10 Tabletop Drives
In addition to this manual, make sure that your shipment includes the following:
• One TLZ09-DA/DB or DS-TLZ10-DB tabletop cassette tape drive
• For TLZ09 only, one 50-pin to 50-pin (low density to high density connector) SCSI
signal cable for drive to system connections. PN 17-04356-01 is frost white and is
packaged with the TLZ09-DB, while PN 17-03742-09 is gray and is packaged with
the TLZ09-DA. No SCSI cable ships with the TLZ10 tabletop (DS-TLZ10-DB).
• AC power cable
• One blank cassette tape (4 mm x 120 m), (PN TLZ07-CA) for TLZ09 or (4 mm x 125
m), (PN TLZ10-CA) for TLZ10
• One head cleaning cassette (PN TLZ04-HA)
• Active SCSI terminator [PN 12-44026-01 (frost white) for the TLZ09-DB and DS-
TLZ10-DB or PN 12-41807-01 (gray) for the TLZ09-DA].
If your shipment is incomplete, please contact your DIGITAL sales representative.
1.3.2 Checking Your Shipment for Model TLZ9L/TLZ1L Tabletop
Autoloader
In addition to this manual, make sure that your shipment includes the following:
• One TLZ9L-DB or DS-TLZ1L-DB tabletop autoloader
• For the TLZ9L only, one 50-pin to 50-pin (low density to high density) SCSI signal
cable for drive to system connections (PN 17-04356-01). No SCSI signal cable ships
with the TLZ1L tabletop (DS-TLZ1L-DB).
• AC power cable
• Eight blank cassette tapes (4 mm x 120 m, PN TLZ07-CA for the TLZ9L or 4 mm x
125 m, PN TLZ10-CA for the TLZ1L) preloaded in an eight-slot tape cassette
magazine (PN TLZ9L-08)
• One head cleaning cassette tape (PN TLZ04-HA)
• Active SCSI terminator (PN 12-44026-01)
• MRU license/CD-ROM kit (PN QB-50TAA-SA)
If your shipment is incomplete, please contact your DIGITAL sales representative.
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1.3.3 Ordering Additional Cassettes
To order additional blank cassette tapes and head cleaning cassettes, contact your
DIGITAL sales representative or DECdirect. Refer to the following part numbers.
Five blank cassette tapes (4 mm x 60 m) (PN TLZ04-CB)
Five blank cassette tapes (4 mm x 90m) (PN TLZ06-CB)
Five blank cassette tapes (4 mm x 120m) (PN TLZ07-CB)
Ten blank cassette tapes (4 mm x 125m) (PN TLZ10-CB)
One head cleaning cassette (PN TLZ04-HA)
1.3.4 Visiting Web Site for the Latest Information
Check the storage web page for the latest drivers, technical tips, and documentation. This
information can be found in the technical area of the storage web page at:
http://www.storage.digital.com/
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Installing the Tabletop Drive or Autoloader
2.1 General
This chapter shows you how to install the TLZ09-DA/DB or DS-TLZ10-DB tabletop
cassette tape drive or the TLZ9L-DB or DS-TLZ1L-DB tabletop cassette tape autoloader
on systems with an external SCSI connector. Read the following sections to complete the
installation.
2.2 Shut Down, Halt, and Power Off the System
If you are installing a TLZ09-DA/DB or DS-TLZ10-DB tabletop cassette tape drive or a
TLZ9L-DB or DS-TLZ1L-DB tabletop cassette tape autoloader on a running system, have
your system manager perform the following steps:
1. Shut down the operating system.
2. Halt the system.
3. Set all system power switches off.
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2.3 Selecting the SCSI Address
To familiarize yourself with the TLZ09 or TLZ10 drive and the TLZ9L or TLZ1L
autoloader:
1. Refer to Figure 1-1 for the location of the buttons, switches, and connectors on the
tabletop drive and to Figure 7-2 for the location of the buttons, switches, and
connectors on the tabletop autoloader.
2. Note that all connections are made at the rear of the tabletop enclosure.
Your system uses a SCSI ID switch to identify, or address, the drive. The SCSI ID is
factory set at 0. If you are installing the drive on a system that is already using SCSI ID 0,
use any available SCSI ID. (You may have to consult your system manager.)
To set/change the SCSI address:
1. Locate the SCSI address switch at the rear of the tabletop enclosure.
2. Select the SCSI address for the drive or autoloader. Press the + or - button until the
desired address (0 through 7) appears in the window. See Figure 1-1 for the drive and
Figure 7-4 or Figure 7-5 for the autoloader.
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If you are installing any other drive variant, refer to Chapter 3.
Turn off all power before connecting the cables and the terminator.
The drive must be turned off and then on for switch settings to take effect, or a
SCSI bus reset must be received.
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The tabletop devices provide two SCSI connectors to allow daisy chaining. Either
connector can connect to the host computer or any SCSI device in a daisy chain.
• If the tabletop is the last device in the chain, an interface cable is attached to one
connector and an active SCSI terminator is installed in the other connector.
• If the device is within the chain, the interface cable from the preceding device is
connected in one connector; an interface cable is also connected from the other
connector to the following device.
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Make sure that the last SCSI device on the bus is terminated correctly and is
jumpered to supply termination power. Also ensure that cable lengths are within
SCSI specification requirements (see Section 2.5).
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2.4 Connecting a SCSI Signal Cable --- Device to System
You should use a cable supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation. Failure to do so can
result in degraded performance of your tabletop device. If you do not have a DIGITAL
supplied SCSI cable, contact your DIGITAL sales representative.
To connect a SCSI cable --- device to system --- perform the following:
1. Connect one end of the cable to the system SCSI connector.
2. Connect the other end of the SCSI signal cable to either SCSI connector on the rear of
the device.
3. Secure the SCSI cable by snapping the wire cable clamps (on either side of the SCSI
connector) into place.
4. Connect the SCSI terminator to the other SCSI connector on the rear of the device.
5. Secure the terminator by snapping the wire cable clamps (on either side of the SCSI
connector) into place.
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2.5 Adding Another Tabletop Device --- Device to Device
If you have one SCSI tabletop device already connected to your system, you can connect
the TLZ09-DA/DB or DS-TLZ10-DB drive or the TLZ9L-DB or DS-TLZ1L-DB
autoloader to that device. For device to device connections, use a 50-pin low density to 50pin low density SCSI signal cable [PN 17-03926-02 (gray), 17-04370-01 (frost white), or
equivalent].
Care should be taken to ensure that total SCSI cable length is well within the SCSI
specification limit of 6 meters for 5 MB/s transfer speeds (including cable length within
the system enclosure). When operating at FAST SCSI (10 MB/s) transfer speeds, the total
cable length must not exceed 3 meters. It is also important to ensure that the drive is
configured to supply terminator power to the bus (default configuration). See Chapter 3 or
Chapter 7 for jumper/switch configurations.
1. If present, remove the SCSI terminator from the existing SCSI drive.
2. Connect one end of the SCSI signal cable (see part numbers above) to the existing
SCSI device, observing the correct orientation of the cable connector.
3. Secure the SCSI cable by snapping the wire cable clamps (on either side of the SCSI
connector) into place.
4. Connect the other end of the SCSI signal cable to either SCSI connector on the device,
observing the correct orientation of the cable connector.
5. Secure the SCSI cable by snapping the wire cable clamps (on either side of the SCSI
connector) into place.
6. Connect the SCSI terminator (PN 12-44026-01 or 12-41807-01) to the other SCSI
connector on the device, observing the correct orientation of the cable connector.
2.6 Connecting the Power Cable
The tabletop devices have an autoranging power supply. Refer to Table A-1 or Table A-4
for voltage specifications.
To connect the power cable, proceed as follows:
1. Be sure that the device power switch is off (0).
2. Connect the power cable to the device power connector.
3. Connect the other end of the power cable to a nearby ac outlet.
Proceed to Chapter 4.
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Tape Drive
3.1 General
This chapter shows you how to install the TLZ09-AA/AB or TLZ10-AB 3.5-inch form
factor and the TLZ09-BA/BB or TLZ10-BB 5.25-inch form factor cassette tape drives in a
system enclosure or external expansion box. Read the following sections to complete the
installation.
3.2 Shut Down, Halt, and Power Off the System
If you are installing a TLZ09 or TLZ10 drive on a running system, have your system
manager perform the following steps:
1. Shut down the operating system.
2. Halt the system.
3. Set all system power switches off.
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3.3 Selecting the Jumper and Switch Configuration for the
Drive
To familiarize yourself with the TLZ09 or TLZ10 drive:
1. Refer to Figure 1-2 through Figure 1-4 for the location of the buttons, switches, and
connectors on the drive.
2. Note that all connections are made at the rear of the drive.
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3.3.1 SCSI ID Address Jumpers
Your system uses a SCSI ID jumper block to identify, or address, the drive. The SCSI ID
is factory set at 0. If you are installing the TLZ09 or TLZ10 on a system that is already
using SCSI ID 0, use any available SCSI ID. (You may have to consult your system
manager.)
To set/change the SCSI address, refer to Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 for jumper block
location, then:
1. Refer to Figure 3-1 for jumper configuration.
2. Select a unique address number with the first three jumpers on the left.
Table 3-1shows the SCSI IDs (0 through 7) and Figure 3-1 shows a close-up view of the
jumpers.
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If you are installing the tabletop variant, refer to Chapter 2.
Turn off all power before connecting the cables.
The drive must be power cycled for switch settings to take effect, or a SCSI bus
reset must be received.
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Make sure that both ends of the SCSI bus are terminated correctly. For the drive,
termination is enabled by installing a jumper on pins 13 and 14 of the jumper
block.
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Table 3-1 SCSI ID Jumper Settings (0=Removed, 1=Installed)
SCSI ID Pins 1 and 2 Pins 3 and 4 Pins 5 and 6
0000 (default setting)
1001
2010
3011
4100
5101
6110
7111
Figure 3-1 Configuration Jumper Block
SCSI ID 2
SCSI ID 1
SCSI ID 0
Data Compression Enabled
13579111315
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
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The drive must be powered down and then powered up for new jumper settings
to take effect.
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Termination Disabled
Reserved
SCSI Parity Enabled
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3.3.2 Other Optional Jumper Settings
The remaining jumpers allow you to set up the following configuration options:
• Parity enable/disable (jumper 9--10): Default = parity enabled (jumper installed on
pins 9--10)
• Compression enable/disable at power up (jumper 7--8): Default = compression
enabled at power up (jumper removed from pins 7--8)
• Termination enable/disable (jumper 13--14): Default = termination disabled (jumper
removed from pins 13--14)
• Terminator power enable/disable (jumper 15--16): Default = terminator power
enabled (jumper installed on pins 15--16)
Figure 3-1 shows the default settings for these jumpers.
__________________________Note ____________________________
The drive must be turned off and then on for switch settings to take effect, or a
SCSI bus reset must be received.
Although jumper 7--8 is removed by default (compression enabled), you may
turn compression on and off with a software switch. Consult Appendix B or
Appendix C for the command format or refer to your system documentation.
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3.3.3 Drive Switch Settings
The drive switch (see Figure 3-2) allows you to configure the following options:
• Drive Mode (S1): Switch defaults to off for TLZ09 or TLZ10 mode (on indicates
generic mode).
• Media Recognition System Detect Enable/Disable (S2): Switch defaults to off for no
MRS detection.
• Self-Test Enable/Disable (S3): Switch defaults to off to enable diagnostic self-test at
power-up and reset.
• Reserved (S4): This switch is reserved and should be in the off position for the
standalone drive and for the drive embedded within the TLZ1L autoloader. When the
drive is embedded within the TLZ9L autoloader, this switch enables the autoload
function of the TLZ9L (see Section 7.5.3.8).
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Table 3-2 lists the four drive switches with the default settings. Figure 3-2 shows the
location of the drive switch pack.
Table 3-2 Drive Switch Default Settings
Switch Default Setting Function
SW1 OFF Drive Mode/Loader Mode (TLZ09, TLZ10, TLZ9L, or TLZ1L)
SW2 OFF MRS Detect Disabled
SW3 OFF Self-Test Enabled
SW4 OFF Reserved (TLZ09, TLZ10, and TLZ1L), Autoload Disabled
(TLZ9L)
Figure 3-2 Drive Switch Settings
Drive Mode TLZ09/TLZ10 (Off)
MRS Detect Disabled (Off)
Self Test Enabled (Off)
Reserved (Off), or
Autoload disabled (Off)
(TLZ9L only)
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3.4 Connecting a SCSI Signal Cable --- Drive to System
You should use a cable supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation. Failure to do so can
result in degraded performance of your TLZ09 or TLZ10 drive. If you do not have a
DIGITAL supplied SCSI cable, contact your DIGITAL sales representative.
To connect a SCSI cable --- drive to system --- perform the following:
1. Connect one end of the cable to the system SCSI connector.
2. Connect the other end of the SCSI signal cable to the SCSI connector on the rear of
the drive (see Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3).
3.5 Connecting the Power Cable and Mounting
Connect the system internal power cable located at the rear of the drive (see Figure 1-2
and Figure 1-3).
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