IBM Ultrium Gen 6 Installation And User Manual
IBM Half High LTO Ultrium Gen 6 Internal SAS Tape Drive
Installation and User's Guide
IBM Half High LTO Ultrium Gen 6 Internal SAS Tape Drive
Installation and User's Guide
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in
“Notices” on page 77 and the IBM Safety Information, and IBM Environmental Notices and User's
Guide on the IBM Documentation CD, and the IBM Warranty Information document that comes with
the system.
Second Edition (June 2013)
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US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.
Contents
Figures ...............v
Tables ...............vii
Safety ...............ix
Guidelines for trained service technicians.....x
Inspecting for unsafe conditions .......x
Guidelines for servicing electrical equipment . . xi
Safety statements ............xii
Chapter 1. Introduction ........1
Drive features ..............1
Front panel of the drive ..........2
Rear panel of the drive ...........2
Drive performance ............3
Cartridge compatibility ...........3
Speed matching .............4
Channel calibration ............5
Data cartridge capacity scaling ........5
Encryption ...............5
Inhibit firmware down-leveling ........5
SAS interface ..............5
Supported Servers and Operating Systems ....6
Supported device drivers ..........6
Ethernet port ..............6
Linear Tape File System (LTFS) ........6
Chapter 2. Tape drive installation ....9
Installation guidelines ...........9
Handling static-sensitive devices........9
Inventory checklist ............10
Installing a tape drive ...........10
Unpacking the drive ..........10
Acclimating the drive and media ......11
Turning off the enclosure or server .....11
Setting the feature switches ........11
Mounting the drive in an enclosure or server . . 12
Connecting and testing power to the drive . . . 12
Connecting the cable ..........13
Running drive diagnostics ........13
Installing device drivers .........13
Connecting the external interface cable (enclosure
or server installations only) ........14
Configuring the drive to the server, switch, or
hub................14
Updating firmware ............14
Registering for My Support .........15
Chapter 3. Operating the drive ....17
Operating modes ............17
Power button ..............17
Single-character display (SCD) ........17
Status lights ..............18
Unload button .............21
Inserting a tape cartridge ..........22
Removing a tape cartridge .........23
Mid-tape recovery ............23
Cleaning the drive head ..........23
Cleaning the tape drive ..........24
Tape drive status web page .........24
Diagnostic and maintenance functions .....25
Entering Maintenance mode ........27
Exiting Maintenance mode ........27
Function code 0: Maintenance mode .....28
Function code 1: Run drive diagnostics ....28
Function code 2: Update drive firmware from
FMR tape ..............29
Function code 3: Create FMR tape ......30
Function code 4: Force a drive dump .....30
Function code 5: Copy drive dump .....31
Function code 6: Run host interface wrap test . . 32
Function code 7: Run RS-422 wrap test ....33
Function code 8: Unmake FMR tape .....33
Function code 9: Display error code log ....34
Function code A: Clear error code log ....34
Function code C: Insert cartridge into tape drive 35
Function code E: Test cartridge and media . . . 35
Function code F: Write performance test ....36
Function code H: Test head ........37
Function code J: Fast read/write test .....38
Function code L: Load/unload test .....39
Function code P: Enable post error reporting . . 39
Function code U: Disable post error reporting . . 40
Tape drive diagnostic and maintenance web page 40
Chapter 4. Using Ultrium media ....43
Types of cartridges ............44
Data cartridge ............44
WORM (Write Once, Read Many) cartridge. . . 45
Cleaning cartridge ...........47
Cartridge compatibility ..........47
Handling cartridges ...........47
Provide training ............48
Provide proper acclimation and environmental
conditions ..............48
Inspect the cartridge ..........48
Handle the cartridge carefully .......48
Tape cartridge packaging .........49
Environmental and shipping specifications for tape
cartridges ...............50
Disposing of tape cartridges .........51
Chapter 5. Resolving problems ....53
Procedure 1: Inspecting a cartridge for damage . . 53
Procedure 2: Checking SAS host connections . . . 54
Procedure 3: Verifying host interface communication 54
Resolving problems reported by the server ....55
Resolving problems with the tape media ....55
Replacing the tape drive ..........56
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Appendix A. Getting help and technical
assistance .............57
Before you call .............57
Using the documentation ..........58
Getting help and information from the World Wide
Web.................58
How to send DSA data to IBM ........58
Creating a personalized support web page ....58
Software service and support ........58
Hardware service and support ........59
IBM Taiwan product service .........59
Appendix B. TapeAlert flags .....61
Appendix C. Error codes and
messages .............63
Appendix D. Repairing a cartridge . . . 69
Examples of cartridge problems .......69
Repositioning a leader pin .........69
Reattaching a leader pin ..........71
Documentation format...........80
Telecommunication regulatory statement ....80
Electronic emission notices .........80
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
statement ..............80
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance
statement ..............81
Avis de conformité à la réglementation
d'Industrie Canada ...........81
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . 81
European Union EMC Directive conformance
statement ..............81
Germany Class A statement ........82
Japan VCCI Class A statement .......83
Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association (JEITA) statement....83
Korea Communications Commission (KCC)
statement ..............83
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class
A statement .............83
People's Republic of China Class A electronic
emission statement ...........84
Taiwan Class A compliance statement ....84
Notices ..............77
Trademarks ..............77
Important notes .............78
Particulate contamination..........79
Glossary ..............85
Index ...............95
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Figures
1. View of a tape drive ..........1
2. Tape drive front panel element descriptions 2
3. Tape drive rear panel element descriptions 2
4. Inserting a cartridge into the drive .....22
5. Drive status web page .........24
6. Drive status web page - Topic details ....25
7. Tape drive diagnostic page .......41
8. The IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge....43
9. Ultrium data cartridge on the left; WORM
cartridge on the right .........46
10. Tape cartridges in a Turtlecase ......49
11. Double-boxing tape cartridges for shipping 50
12. Flowchart for analyzing maintenance problems 53
13. Leader pin in the incorrect and correct
positions .............70
14. Placing the dislodged leader pin into the
correct position ...........70
15. Rewinding the tape into the cartridge ....71
16. Leader Pin Reattachment Kit .......72
17. Attaching the leader pin attach tool to the
cartridge .............73
18. Winding the tape out of the cartridge ....74
19. Removing the C-clip from the leader pin 74
20. Attaching the leader pin to the tape ....75
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Tables
1. CRU and Option part numbers ......1
2. Performance rates and times .......3
3. Ultrium cartridge compatibility with Ultrium
tape drives .............3
4. Performance parameters.........4
5. Feature switch definitions ........11
6. Meaning of status lights and single-character
display (SCD) ............19
7. Functions that the Unload button performs 21
8. Diagnostic and maintenance functions . . . 26
9. Ultrium cartridge compatibility with Ultrium
tape drives .............47
10. Environment for operating, storing, and
shipping LTO media .........50
11. CRU and Option part numbers ......56
12. Error codes on the SCD ........63
13. Limits for particulates and gases .....79
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
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Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Guidelines for trained service technicians
This section contains information for trained service technicians.
Inspecting for unsafe conditions
Use this information to help you identify potential unsafe conditions in an IBM
product that you are working on.
Each IBM product, as it was designed and manufactured, has required safety items
to protect users and service technicians from injury. The information in this section
addresses only those items. Use good judgment to identify potential unsafe
conditions that might be caused by non-IBM alterations or attachment of non-IBM
features or optional devices that are not addressed in this section. If you identify
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an unsafe condition, you must determine how serious the hazard is and whether
you must correct the problem before you work on the product.
Consider the following conditions and the safety hazards that they present:
v Electrical hazards, especially primary power. Primary voltage on the frame can
cause serious or fatal electrical shock.
v Explosive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face or a bulging capacitor.
v Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware.
To inspect the product for potential unsafe conditions, complete the following
steps:
1. Make sure that the power is off and the power cords are disconnected.
2. Make sure that the exterior cover is not damaged, loose, or broken, and observe
any sharp edges.
3. Check the power cords:
v Make sure that the third-wire ground connector is in good condition. Use a
meter to measure third-wire ground continuity for 0.1 ohm or less between
the external ground pin and the frame ground.
v Make sure that the power cords are the correct type.
v Make sure that the insulation is not frayed or worn.
4. Remove the cover.
5. Check for any obvious non-IBM alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety
of any non-IBM alterations.
6. Check inside the system for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal
filings, contamination, water or other liquid, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
7. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables.
8. Make sure that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not
been removed or tampered with.
Guidelines for servicing electrical equipment
Observe these guidelines when you service electrical equipment.
v Check the area for electrical hazards such as moist floors, nongrounded power
extension cords, and missing safety grounds.
v Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles that
are covered with a soft material that does not provide insulation from live
electrical current.
v Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools for safe operational
condition. Do not use worn or broken tools or testers.
v Do not touch the reflective surface of a dental mirror to a live electrical circuit.
The surface is conductive and can cause personal injury or equipment damage if
it touches a live electrical circuit.
v Some rubber floor mats contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic
discharge. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock.
v Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has
hazardous voltages.
v Locate the emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical
outlet so that you can turn off the power quickly in the event of an electrical
accident.
v Disconnect all power before you perform a mechanical inspection, work near
power supplies, or remove or install main units.
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v Before you work on the equipment, disconnect the power cord. If you cannot
disconnect the power cord, have the customer power-off the wall box that
supplies power to the equipment and lock the wall box in the off position.
v Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. Check it to
make sure that it has been disconnected.
v If you have to work on equipment that has exposed electrical circuits, observe
the following precautions:
– Make sure that another person who is familiar with the power-off controls is
near you and is available to turn off the power if necessary.
– When you work with powered-on electrical equipment, use only one hand.
Keep the other hand in your pocket or behind your back to avoid creating a
complete circuit that could cause an electrical shock.
– When you use a tester, set the controls correctly and use the approved probe
leads and accessories for that tester.
– Stand on a suitable rubber mat to insulate you from grounds such as metal
floor strips and equipment frames.
v Use extreme care when you measure high voltages.
v To ensure proper grounding of components such as power supplies, pumps,
blowers, fans, and motor generators, do not service these components outside of
their normal operating locations.
v If an electrical accident occurs, use caution, turn off the power, and send another
person to get medical aid.
Safety statements
These statements provide the caution and danger information that is used in this
documentation.
Important:
Each caution and danger statement in this documentation is labeled with a
number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or
danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in
the Safety Information document.
For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1,” translations for that
caution statement are in the Safety Information document under “Statement 1.”
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before you
perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with
your system or optional device before you install the device.
Statement 1
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DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
Statement 3
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts
inside the device.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode.
Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Statement 5
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from
the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
Statement 8
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CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following
label attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component
that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these
components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service
technician.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
The product description of the IBM Half High LTO Ultrium Gen 6 Internal SAS
Tape Drive.
The IBM Half High LTO Ultrium Gen 6 Internal SAS Tape Drive is a
high-performance, high-capacity data-storage device that is designed to back up
and restore open systems applications. The drive can be integrated into an
enclosure, such as a desktop unit, server, tape autoloader, or tape library. It is the
sixth generation in the Ultrium series of products, and is available with a Serial
Attached SCSI interface (SAS). This model incorporates the Linear Tape-Open
(LTO) IBM Ultrium 6 Half High Tape Drive.
Read this entire document and the IBM Safety Information, Safety Information Labels,
Warranty, and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents that come with the
drive before you install or use the drive.
Figure 1. View of a tape drive
The Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) part numbers and the Option part numbers
for the IBM LTO 6 Half High Tape Drive are shown in the following list:
Table 1. CRU and Option part numbers
Description CRU part number Option part number
IBM Internal Half High LTO
Gen 6 SAS Tape Drive
SAS cable (internal) 49Y9901
Tape Mount Kit 41Y7711
35P1049 00D8924
Drive features
The tape drive offers the following features.
v Dual port 6 Gbps Serial Attached Small Computer Systems Interface (SAS)
Note: Although the tape drive has two SAS ports, the drive supports only one
host connection.
v Half height form factor
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v Native storage capacity of 2500 GB (2.5 TB) per cartridge (6250 GB at 2.5:1
compression)
v Maximum native data transfer rate of up to 160 MB per second
v Burst data transfer rate of 600 MB per second
v 512 MB read-and-write cache
v Support for encryption on Ultrium 5 and Ultrium 6 tape cartridges
v Single Character Display (SCD) operator panel
v Ready, Fault, and Encryption status lights
v Maintenance Mode functions
v Support for WORM (Write Once Read Many) on WORM cartridge types
Front panel of the drive
The tape drive front panel's elements descriptions.
Figure 2. Tape drive front panel element descriptions
Rear panel of the drive
The tape drive rear panel's elements descriptions.
Figure 3. Tape drive rear panel element descriptions
Fan
SAS and power
cable connector
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Drive performance
Details about the tape drive processing speed are shown in the following table.
Table 2. Performance rates and times
Native data rate 160 MB/second (with Ultrium 6 media)
Maximum sustained data rate (at maximum compression) 550 MB/second
Burst data rate 600 MB/second
Nominal load-to-ready time 12 seconds
Nominal unload time 17 seconds
Average rewind time 62 seconds
Note: All sustained data rates are dependent on the capabilities of the interconnect, and application software
performance might be slower than the published performance ratings.
By using the built-in data-compression capability of the tape drive, a faster data
rate than the native data transfer rate can be achieved. However, the actual
performance of the drive is a function of many components, such as the host
system processor, disk data rate, block size, data compression ratio, SAS bus
capabilities, and system or application software.
Cartridge compatibility
The tape drive uses the IBM LTO Ultrium 2500 GB Data Cartridge and is
compatible with the cartridges of its predecessor, the IBM Half High LTO Ultrium
5 Tape Drive.
The drive has the following capabilities and limitations:
Note: To improve system performance, the drive uses a feature called speed
matching to dynamically adjust its native (uncompressed) data rate to the slower
data rate of a server. For more information about speed matching, see “Speed
matching” on page 4.
Table 3. Ultrium cartridge compatibility with Ultrium tape drives
IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges
IBM Ultrium
Tape Drive
Ultrium 6 Read/Write Read/Write Read only
Ultrium 5 Read/Write Read/Write Read only
Ultrium 4 Read/Write Read/Write Read only
Ultrium 3 Read/Write Read/Write Read only
Ultrium 2 Read/Write Read/Write
Ultrium 1 Read/Write
2500 GB
(Ultrium 6)
1500 GB
(Ultrium 5)
800 GB
(Ultrium 4)
400 GB
(Ultrium 3)
200 GB
(Ultrium 2)
100 GB
(Ultrium 1)
Note: The IBM Half High LTO Ultrium 6 Tape Drive reads and writes Ultrium 6
cartridges to Ultrium 6 format and also reads and writes Ultrium 5 cartridges to
Ultrium 5 format, including WORM and Data Encryption.
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Speed matching
The drive reads tapes that have been written by other licensed Ultrium 6 drives,
and writes to tapes that can be read by other licensed Ultrium 6 drives.
In addition to using the IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge with up to 2500 GB
capacity, the drive also offers read/write capability for certified LTO Ultrium tape
cartridges.
Important: The IBM Half High LTO Ultrium 6 Tape Drive cartridge has a limited
one year warranty provided by IBM Storage Media. If any defect in material or
manufacture appears within one year of the date of original purchase of this
product, it will be replaced or the purchase price refunded. Please contact the seller
of the of IBM Data Storage products or visit us on the web at http://www-
03.ibm.com/systems/storage/media/. Within the US and Canada, call toll free
(888)426-6334 or (888)IBM-MEDIA) to receive warranty service or product
information.
To improve system performance, the drive uses a technique called speed matching to
dynamically adjust its native (uncompressed) data rate to the slower data rate of a
server.
With speed matching, the drive operates at different speeds when reading or
writing the Ultrium 5 or Ultrium 6 cartridge format. Native data rates are as
follows in the table below.
Table 4. Performance parameters
Generation 6 media Generation 5 media Generation 4 media
Speed matching data
rates (MB/second)
Ultrium generation media
160.0 140.0 120.0
150.77 130.0 113.1
141.54 120.0 106.0
132.31 112.7 99.2
123.08 105.5 92.3
113.85 98.2 85.3
104.62 90.9 78.5
95.38 83.6 71.4
86.15 76.4 64.6
76.92 69.1 57.6
67.69 61.8 50.7
58.46 53.5 43.8
49.23 46.3 36.9
40.00 40.0 30.5
If the server net (compressed) data rate is between two of the preceding native
data rates, the drive calculates the appropriate data rate at which to operate. Speed
matching dramatically reduces backhitch, the condition that occurs when a tape
stops, reverses, and restarts motion. A backhitch is usually the result of a mismatch
between the data rates of the server and the drive.
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Channel calibration
System performance is further optimized by a feature called Channel calibration,in
which the drive automatically customizes each read/write data channel to
compensate for variations in such things as the recording channel's transfer
function, the media, and characteristics of the drive head.
Data cartridge capacity scaling
The SET CAPACITY SCSI command enables a customer to capacity scale a data
cartridge to enable faster random access. For example, a user can capacity scale a
data cartridge to 20% of its normal length which improves the average access time
by almost a factor of 5; however, it also reduces the native capacity of the tape to
500 GB.
Encryption
The IBM LTO 6 Half High Tape Drive supports host Application Managed
Encryption (AME), using T10 encryption methods.
However, encryption must be enabled through the software application that you
use to manage the tape drive. For more information about enabling encryption, see
the independent software vendor documentation that came with your software.
Data encryption is supported only with LTO Ultrium 4, LTO Ultrium 5, and LTO
Ultrium 6 data cartridges. The encryption-enabled drive contains the necessary
hardware and firmware to encrypt and decrypt host tape application data.
Encryption policy and encryption keys are provided by the host application; there
is no encryption setup required for this drive. A drive digital certificate is installed
at manufacturing time. Each drive has a unique serial number and certificate. The
T10 application might validate each drive instance by checking the drive's digital
certificate.
Application-managed encryption is supported on AIX
and Solaris. Encryption requires the latest device drivers available on the IBM
website: http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral.
For more information, see the IBM Tape Device Drivers Encryption Support and IBM
LTO Ultrium Tape Drive SCSI Reference documentation.
Inhibit firmware down-leveling
The drive provides the capability to prevent loading and installing drive microcode
via a Field Microcode Replace (FMR tape) if the firmware level contained in the
FMR tape is older than the code level already installed. This option is controlled
by the host application. No checking is performed if the firmware level is loaded
via the host interface or the library interface.
SAS interface
The drive has a dual-port 6 Gbps SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) host interface, but
only one of the SAS ports is used for a host connection.
Important: The tape drive supports only one host connection.
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, Windows Server, Linux®,
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A drive with a SAS interface can be linked directly to controllers. SAS is a
performance improvement over traditional SCSI because SAS enables multiple
devices (up to 128) of different sizes and types to be connected simultaneously
with thinner and longer cables; its full-duplex signal transmission supports 6.0 Gb
per second. SAS drives can be hot-plugged.
SAS drives will auto-negotiate speed. There are no configurable topologies, and
therefore no feature switches associated with SAS.
Supported Servers and Operating Systems
The latest supported attachments.
To determine the latest supported attachments, visit the IBM ServerProven website
for System x Tape Backup Units: http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/
serverproven/compat/us/xseries/storage/tmatrix.html.
For specific instructions about attaching the drive, see Chapter 2, “Tape drive
installation,” on page 9.
Supported device drivers
Getting the supported device drivers for the tape drive.
To download the latest device drivers, go to http://www-947.ibm.com/support/
entry/portal/, and complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/.
2. In the Search support & downloads text field at the top right hand corner of
the screen, type tape files and press Enter.
3. In the list of search results, click the link Tape Files (index) - Software for tape
drives and libraries.
Ethernet port
The IBM LTO 6 Half High Tape Drive has a single 1 Gbps Ethernet port on the
rear panel, with a RJ45 connector.
The default IP address is 169.254.0.3, but the drive’s IP address can be changed as
needed. Refer to the IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool from the http://www-947.ibm.com/
support/entry/portal/ website on how to make this change.
The Ethernet port is used only for monitoring drive status and servicing the drive,
not for data transmission.
Linear Tape File System (LTFS)
The Linear Tape File System (LTFS) is a file system that works in conjunction with
LTO Generation tape technology to access data stored on an IBM tape cartridge.
LTFS uses the file system’s format and resources of the operating system (OS) on
which it is running to graphically display the contents of a tape cartridge in the
OS’s graphical user interface (GUI) format; typically a folder/tree structure. Using
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the host operating system’s graphical file manager, reading data on a LTO tape
cartridge is as easy as dragging and dropping. Users can run any application
designed for disk files against tape data without concern for the fact that the data
is physically stored on tape.
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Chapter 2. Tape drive installation
This chapter describes the installation procedures for the tape drive. It is the
customer's responsibility to install this product.
This is a customer setup unit. It is the customer's responsibility to install this
product.
Depending on the type of enclosure or server, installation procedures might vary.
Refer to the enclosure or server documentation for drive installation. The following
generic procedures can be used if the enclosure or server documentation is not
available:
v “Installing a tape drive” on page 10
Note: Before you install the tape drive, read the information in the following
sections:
v “Installation guidelines”
v “Handling static-sensitive devices”
v “Inventory checklist” on page 10
Installation guidelines
Before you remove or replace a device, read the following safety information.
v Read the safety information in “Safety” on page ix. This information will help
you work safely. Take standard electrostatic discharge precautions when you
work inside the server.
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
covers and other parts in a safe place.
v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have
to lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:
– Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.
– Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
– Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy
object.
– To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing
up with your leg muscles.
v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets for the server and all attached devices.
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
Handling static-sensitive devices
To avoid static electricity damage when handling the drive, use the following
precautions.
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build around
you.
v Always handle the drive carefully. Never touch exposed circuitry.
v Prevent others from touching the drive.
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v Before unpacking and installing the drive into an enclosure or server, touch its
static-protective packaging to an unpainted metal surface on the enclosure or
server for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the packaging
and your body.
v When possible, remove the drive from its static-protective packaging and install
it directly into an enclosure or server without setting it down. When this is not
possible, place the drive's packaging on a smooth, level surface and place the
drive on the packaging.
v Do not place the drive on the cover of the enclosure or server, or on any other
metal surface.
Inventory checklist
Make sure that the following items are included in the shipment.
v Power cord (You must order the applicable cord for your country or region
separately.)
v IBM LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge
v Single-connector SAS wrap tool
v Optional Rack Mount Kit
v Documentation CD, that includes the IBM Half High LTO Ultrium Gen 6 Internal
SAS Tape Drive Installation and User's Guide (this document), the multilingual
Safety Information, Safety Information Labels, Environmental Notices and User's Guide,
and the Warranty.
v SAS cables are not part of the ship group. They must be ordered separately.
Installing a tape drive
Use the information in this section to install a tape drive. The following list of
steps provides a brief overview of the installation process.
1. “Unpacking the drive”
2. “Acclimating the drive and media” on page 11
3. “Turning off the enclosure or server” on page 11
4. “Setting the feature switches” on page 11
5. “Mounting the drive in an enclosure or server” on page 12
6. “Connecting and testing power to the drive” on page 12
7. “Connecting the cable” on page 13
8. “Running drive diagnostics” on page 13
9. “Installing device drivers” on page 13
10. “Connecting the external interface cable (enclosure or server installations
only)” on page 14
11. “Configuring the drive to the server, switch, or hub” on page 14
Unpacking the drive
Use this information to unpack the drive.
Unpack the drive and store the packaging for future moves or shipping.
Attention: If you return the unit for service, ship it in its original or equivalent
packing material, or the warranty may be invalidated.
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Acclimating the drive and media
Acclimation time is required if the temperature of the drive and media when
unpacked is different than the temperature of its operating environment (measured
at the front of the bezel near the air intake area). The recommended acclimation
time is four hours after the drive has been unpacked or one hour after any
condensation that you can see has evaporated, whichever is greater.
When acclimating the drive, apply the following measures:
v If the drive is colder than its operating environment and the air contains
sufficient humidity, condensation might occur in the drive and damage it. When
the drive has warmed to the operating temperature range (greater than 10°C or
50°F) and no danger of condensation is present (the air is dry), warm the drive
more quickly by powering it on for 30 minutes. Use a diagnostic tape to test the
drive before inserting a tape that contains data.
v If the drive is hotter than its operating environment, the tape can stick to the
drive head. When the drive has cooled to the operating temperature range (less
than 40°C or 104°F), cool the drive more quickly by applying airflow for 30
minutes. Power-on the drive and use a diagnostic tape to test it before inserting
a tape that contains data.
If you are uncertain about whether the temperature of the drive is within the
recommended operating range or the humidity is sufficient to cause condensation,
acclimate the drive for the full four hours.
Turning off the enclosure or server
Use this information to turn off the enclosure or server.
1. Turn off the enclosure (or the unit that provides power to the drive).
2. Disconnect the power cord from both the electrical outlet and the enclosure (or
the unit that provides power to the drive).
Setting the feature switches
The tape drive has eight factory-set feature switches by which the drive is
configured for various functions. The feature switches are preset to the off position
at the factory but are described here in case you must change the feature-switch
settings for your application.
The feature switches are on the rear panel of the tape drive. The switches are
labeled 1 through 8 and the on and off positions are marked. The feature switches
are defined in the following table.
Table 5. Feature switch definitions
Switch On function Off function
1 Library interface at 9,600 baud /
polled
2 Library interface uses two stop bits Library interface uses one stop bit
3 Reserved Reserved
4 Library interface at 115,000 baud rate Switch 1 active
5 Enable ADI Enable LDI
6 Reserved Reserved
7 Disable head brush ERP
8 Reserved Reserved
1
Library interface at 38,400 baud /
non-polled
Enable head brush ERP
1
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Table 5. Feature switch definitions (continued)
Switch On function Off function
Note: The default settings for the feature switches are all switches placed in the off
position.
*The head brush error recovery procedure (ERP) is intended to prevent a permanent read
or write error by removing debris that might have accumulated on the read or write head.
In order to brush the head, the tape must be unthreaded to expose the head. This forces
the loader to be cycled to enable re-thread. During the loader cycling, the back of the
cartridge will temporarily extend beyond the front of the bezel. Extension of the cartridge
is problematic in some automation environments, so you have the ability to disable this
function. If the head brush ERP is disabled, the drive will immediately report the
permanent error instead of activating the head brush ERP.
Mounting the drive in an enclosure or server
Use this information to mount the drive in an enclosure or server.
When mounting the drive:
v Use an appropriate screw length.
v Make sure that no objects such as screw heads, cables, or adjacent devices, are
pressing against the frame.
v Do not obstruct the ventilation slots at the rear of the drive.
v Allow sufficient space for accessing the drive's front panel controls.
To mount the drive into an enclosure or server:
1. Remove the cover of your enclosure or server (refer to the instructions in the
documentation provided with your enclosure or server).
2. Place the drive into your enclosure or server so that the tape load compartment
of the drive faces the tape load compartment of the enclosure or server.
3. Insert two M3 screws into the mounting holes of the two side brackets located
on the left and right sides of the chassis.
Attention: When the mounting screws or drive rail prongs are inserted into the
drive, they must not extend farther than 2.5 mm (0.098 in.) inside the chassis.
Otherwise, they might damage the drive.
Connecting and testing power to the drive
The drive does not contain its own power source; it must be powered externally.
To connect and test power to the drive, complete the following steps:
1. Ensure that the enclosure (or unit that supplies power to the drive) is powered
off.
2. Ensure that the power cord is disconnected from both the enclosure (or unit
that supplies power to the drive) and the power outlet.
3. Connect the enclosure (or unit that supplies power to the drive) internal power
cable to the power connector on the drive.
4. Connect the power cord to the enclosure (or unit that supplies power to the
drive) and to the electrical outlet.
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