IBM 7208-341 Setup And Operator Manual
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------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive
Model 341
Setup and Operator Guide
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CONTENTS Table of Contents
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NOTICES Notices
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CONTENTS Table of Contents
FRONT_1 Notices
FRONT_1.1 Safety Notices
FRONT_1.1.1 Danger Notice
FRONT_1.1.2 Caution Notice
FRONT_1.1.3 Attention Notice
FRONT_1.2 End of Life (EOL) Plan
FRONT_1.3 Electronic Emission Notices
FRONT_1.4 Trademarks
FRONT_2 About This Guide
FRONT_2.1 Related Publications
1.0 Chapter 1. General Information
1.1 System Requirement
1.2 Enabling the 7208 Tape Drive as an IPL Device
1.3 Specifications
2.0 Chapter 2. Setting Up the 7208 Tape Drive
2.1 Performing the Installation
2.1.1 Step 1. Using the Inventory Checklist
2.1.2 Step 2. Checking the Electrical Outlets
2.1.3 Step 3. Assembling the Materials
2.1.4 Step 4. Setting the SCSI Address
2.1.5 Step 5. Placing the 7208 Tape Drive
2.1.6 Step 6. Performing a System Shutdown
2.1.7 Step 7. Connecting the SCSI Bus Cable
2.1.8 Step 8. Installing the SCSI Terminator
2.1.9 Step 9. Connecting the Power Cables
2.1.10 Step 10. Performing the 7208 Tape Drive Checkout Procedure
3.0 Chapter 3. Using the 7208 Tape Drive
3.1 Operator Controls
3.1.1 Power Switch
3.1.2 Unload Button
3.2 Indicator Lights
3.2.1 Power-On Light
3.2.2 Status Lights
3.3 Liquid Crystal Display
3.3.1 Changing the Display Language
3.4 Loading and Unloading Tape Cartridges
3.4.1 Loading a Tape Cartridge
3.4.2 Unloading a Tape Cartridge
3.5 Cleaning the Tape Drive
4.0 Chapter 4. Removing the 7208 Tape Drive
4.1 Removal Checklist
5.0 Chapter 5. Using the Media
5.1 Types of Tape Cartridges
5.2 Storage and Shipping Environments
5.3 Operating in Harsh Environments
5.4 Setting the Write-Protect Switch
5.5 Ordering Tape Cartridges
A.0 Appendix A. Power Cables
B.0 Appendix B. Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedure Numbers
C.0 Appendix C. Error Recovery Procedures
BACK_1 Communicating Your Comments to IBM
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FRONT_1 Notices
References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries
in which IBM operates.
Any reference to an IBM program or other IBM product in this publication is not intended to state or imply that only IBM's program or other
product may be used. Any functionally equivalent program that does not infringe any of IBM's intellectual property rights may be used
instead of the IBM product. Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products, except those expressly designated
by IBM, is the user's responsibility.
IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter in this document. The furnishing of this document does not
give you any license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to the IBM Director of Licensing, IBM Corporation, 500
Columbus Avenue, Thornwood, NY 10594, U.S.A.
Subtopics
FRONT_1.1 Safety Notices
FRONT_1.2 End of Life (EOL) Plan
FRONT_1.3 Electronic Emission Notices
FRONT_1.4 Trademarks
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FRONT_1.1 Safety Notices
When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices contained in this guide. Each danger and caution notice
contains a reference number (72XXDxxx or 72XXCxxx). Use the reference number to check the translation in
External Devices Safety
Information
, SA26-7003.
Examples of danger, caution, and attention notices follow.
Subtopics
FRONT_1.1.1 Danger Notice
FRONT_1.1.2 Caution Notice
FRONT_1.1.3 Attention Notice
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FRONT_1.1.1 Danger Notice
A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people. The following is a sample danger
notice:
DANGER
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¦ An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could ¦
PICTURE 1 ¦ place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system ¦
¦ or the products that attach to the system. It is the ¦
¦ customer's responsibility to ensure that the outlet is ¦
¦ correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical ¦
¦ shock. (72XXD201) ¦
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FRONT_1.1.2 Caution Notice
A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing condition. The following is a
sample caution notice:
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to use the handle on the module to lift the
PICTURE 2 entire device (module and enclosure) as a unit. First
remove the module; then, use two hands to lift the
enclosure. (72XXC356)
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FRONT_1.1.3 Attention Notice
An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program, device, system, or data. The following is a sample attention notice:
Attention: Do not operate the 7208 Tape Drive in a poor air-quality environment. If your environment contains an excessive amount of
particulates, contact your service representative for more information.
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FRONT_1.2 End of Life (EOL) Plan
This box is a purchased unit. Therefore, it is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to dispose of it in accordance with local laws and
regulations at the time of disposal.
This unit contains recyclable materials. The materials should be recycled where facilities are available and according to local regulations.
In some areas IBM may provide a product take-back program that ensures proper handling of the product. Contact your IBM
representative for more information.
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FRONT_1.3 Electronic Emission Notices
The following statement applies to this IBM product. The statement for other IBM products intended for use with this product will appear
in their accompanying manuals.
7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive Model 341
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Note: 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. 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 an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order
to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available
from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and
connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with 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 received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
International Business Machines Corporation
Old Orchard Road
Armonk, NY 10504
Telephone: 1-919-543-2193
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
European Community Compliance Statement
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection
requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 /
European Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable
protection against interference with licensed communication devices.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors (IBM part number 21H1955 or its equivalent) must be used in order to reduce the
potential for causing interference to radio and TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment. Such cables and
connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM cannot accept responsibility for an interference caused by using other than
recommended cables and connectors.
Germany Only: This product is in conformity with the EN55022 class B emission limits.
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is Class 2 Equipment (information equipment to be used in and around residential districts) which is in conformance with
the standard set by Voluntary Control for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines (VCCI) with an aim
to prevent radio interference in residential districts.
This equipment could cause interference to reception when used in proximity to radio and television receivers.
Please handle the equipment properly according to the instruction manual.
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Korean Government Ministry of Communication (MOC) Statement
Please note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in any environment including residential
areas.
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FRONT_1.4 Trademarks
The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both:
AIX
IBM
RS/6000
The following terms are trademarks of other companies:
CSA Canadian Standards Association
UL Underwriter's Laboratories
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FRONT_2 About This Guide
This guide describes how to install and use the 7208 Tape Drive Model 341. It contains the following topics:
Chapter 1, "General Information," describes the 7208 Tape Drive, gives the system requirement, tells how to enable the tape drive as an
initial program load (IPL) device, and lists hardware specifications.
Chapter 2, "Setting Up the 7208 Tape Drive," tells how to install the 7208 Tape Drive.
Chapter 3, "Using the 7208 Tape Drive," describes the operator controls, indicator lights, and liquid crystal display (LCD) on the 7208
Tape Drive. It also tells how to load and unload a tape cartridge, and how to clean the tape drive.
Chapter 4, "Removing the 7208 Tape Drive," tells how to remove the 7208 Tape Drive after it has been installed.
Chapter 5, "Using the Media," describes the media to use in the 7208 Tape Drive.
Appendix A, "Power Cables," provides power cable information for different countries.
Appendix B, "Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedure Numbers," lists codes needed to resolve error messages.
Appendix C, "Error Recovery Procedures," lists instructions for resolving error messages.
Store this guide with your system manuals.
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FRONT_2.1 Related Publications
7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive Model 341 Service Guide
, SA37-0320, provides service and maintenance information for the
7208 Tape Drive.
External Devices Safety Information
, SA26-7003, provides translations of danger and caution notices.
AIX System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices
, SC23-2525, provides information about how to manage the AIX
operating system.
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1.0 Chapter 1. General Information
The 7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive Model 341 is an external storage device that connects to the IBM RS/6000 and stores
additional data.
The 7208 Tape Drive can:
Save and restore system data files
Archive important records
Distribute upgrades to operating system software
The 7208 Tape Drive Model 341 uses a fast/wide differential interface and
meets the Small Computer Systems Interface-2 (SCSI-2) standard X3.131-1994
of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Figure 1 shows the front view of the 7208 Tape Drive.
Figure 1. Front View of the 7208 Tape Drive Model 341
The 7208 Tape Drive Model 341 features the following:
Tape cartridge capacity of up to 20GB per cartridge (where GB equals 1 000 000 000 bytes).
Data transfer rate of 3MB per second (where MB equals 1 000 000 bytes).
Data compression hardware that increases tape cartridge capacity up to 40GB and transfer rate up to 6MB per second. (This feature
is controlled by the system software and does not require special handling by the 7208 Tape Drive operator.)
Note: The actual capacity per cartridge varies, depending on the application and the type of data cartridge being used.
A liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides operating and error messages.
Subtopics
1.1 System Requirement
1.2 Enabling the 7208 Tape Drive as an IPL Device
1.3 Specifications
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1.1 System Requirement
The system requirement for the 7208 Tape Drive is any RS/6000 platform with an AIX operating system at level 4.1.5, 4.2, or higher.
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1.2 Enabling the 7208 Tape Drive as an IPL Device
The 7208 Tape Drive has been enabled as an initial program load (IPL) device for certain models of the RS/6000. The applicable
RS/6000 models and their required firmware are:
RS/6000 Machine Type Required Level and Model Number of System Firmware
7043 Model 140 TIG97038 or later
7043 Model 240 DOR97038 or later
7025 Model F40 TR97038 or later
7026 Model H10 TR97038 or later
Note: To determine your current level of firmware and to obtain a firmware upgrade, refer to instructions that may be included with your
7208 Tape Drive or check your RS/6000 service documentation.
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1.3 Specifications
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¦ Figure 2. Specifications for the 7208 Tape Drive Model 341 ¦
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¦ Physical Specifications ¦
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¦ Width ¦ 250 mm (9.8 in.) ¦
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¦ Depth ¦ 275 mm (10.8 in.) ¦
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¦ Height ¦ 55 mm (2.2 in.) ¦
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¦ Weight ¦ 5 kg (11 lb) ¦
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¦ Power Specifications ¦
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¦ kVA ¦ 0.041 ¦
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¦ V ac ¦ 100 to 125, or 200 to 240 ¦
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¦ Hertz ¦ 50 to 60 ¦
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¦ Btu Average (watts) ¦ 67 Btu/hr (20 watts) ¦
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¦ Power Factor ¦ 0.58 ¦
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¦ Other Specifications ¦
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¦ Maximum Altitude ¦ 3048 m (10,000 ft) ¦
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¦ Recommended Environment ¦
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¦ Environmental ¦ Operating ¦ Storage ¦ Shipping ¦
¦ Factor ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦
+-----------------+------------------+-----------------+-----------------¦
¦ Temperature ¦ 16 to 32°C ¦ 1 to 60°C ¦ -40 to 60°C ¦
¦ ¦ (60 to 90°F) ¦ (34 to 140°F) ¦ (-40 to 140°F) ¦
+-----------------+------------------+-----------------+-----------------¦
¦ Relative ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦
¦ Humidity ¦ 20 to 80% ¦ 10 to 80% ¦ 10 to 90% ¦
¦ (noncondensing) ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦
+-----------------+------------------+-----------------+-----------------¦
¦ Maximum Wet ¦ 23°C ¦ 29°C ¦ 29°C ¦
¦ Bulb ¦ (73°F) ¦ (84°F) ¦ (84°F) ¦
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¦ Note: The operating limits include media. The storage and shipping ¦
¦ limits do not include media. For media storage and shipping limits, ¦
¦ see "Storage and Shipping Environments" in topic 5.2. ¦
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2.0 Chapter 2. Setting Up the 7208 Tape Drive
This topic provides step-by-step instructions on how to properly install the 7208 Tape Drive Model 341.
DANGER
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PICTURE 4 ¦ To prevent a possible electrical shock when adding or ¦
¦ removing any devices to or from the system, ensure ¦
¦ that the power cords for those devices are unplugged ¦
¦ before the signal cables are connected or ¦
¦ disconnected. If possible, disconnect all power cords ¦
¦ from the existing system before you add or remove a ¦
¦ device. (72XXD203) ¦
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Before installing the 7208 Tape Drive, let it acclimate to the operating
environment for as long as it has been away from the environment or for 24
hours, whichever is less.
Attention: The 7208 Tape Drive is a precision device that requires reasonable care in handling to prevent data loss or permanent
damage. Avoid bumping or dropping the 7208 Tape Drive.
To unpack the 7208 Tape Drive, simply remove the packing material from the box it was shipped in.
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