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GoVault™ for Linux User’s Guide, P/N 20013035-002, June 2007
Product of USA.

Quantum Corporation provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied,
including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Quantum
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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

Overview............................................................................................................. 1

Product Description........................................................................................... 2

GoVault Docks ............................................................................................ 3

GoVault Cartridges .................................................................................... 3

GoVault System Application Software.................................................... 4

GoVault Firmware...................................................................................... 4

Operational Features ......................................................................................... 5

Drive Properties Context........................................................................... 5

Backup Application Interface ................................................................... 5

Chapter 2 Installation Procedures 6

System Requirements........................................................................................ 7

Cartridge Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 8

Unpacking and Inspection Procedures........................................................... 8

Installing the Internal GoVault Dock.............................................................. 9

Installing the SATA Card .......................................................................... 9

Installing the Internal GoVault Dock..................................................... 10

Installing the External GoVault Tabletop Dock .......................................... 14

Installing the GoVault System Application Software ................................ 16

Registering GoVault ........................................................................................ 18

Uninstalling the GoVault System Application Software ........................... 19

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Contents

Chapter 3 Operation 20

Understanding the Activity LED Indicator Display................................... 21

Inserting and Ejecting Cartridges.................................................................. 22

Inserting Cartridges.................................................................................. 22

Ejecting Cartridges ................................................................................... 23

Attaching Labels to Cartridges ...................................................................... 27

Write Protecting Cartridges............................................................................ 28

Preparing GoVault Cartridges for Linux Operations.................................29

Partitioning Cartridges ............................................................................ 29

Formatting Cartridges.............................................................................. 31

Mounting the Drive File System............................................................. 31

Browsing GoVault .................................................................................... 32

Unmounting the Drive File System........................................................ 33

Accessing GoVault System Application Software Features ...................... 33

Using Cartridge Password Protection .......................................................... 35

About Cartridge Password Protection .................................................. 35

Setting Cartridge Password Protection ................................................. 36

Entering the Cartridge Password........................................................... 37

Changing the Cartridge Password......................................................... 39

Removing Cartridge Password Protection ........................................... 40

Performing a Security Erase Cartridge Function ................................. 41

Checking the GoVault Dock and Cartridge Status ..................................... 43

Dock Status ................................................................................................ 44

Cartridge Status ........................................................................................ 44

Updating the GoVault Firmware................................................................... 45

Using the Linux Command Line Interface...................................................48

eject ............................................................................................................. 49

enterpasswd...............................................................................................50

enumerate .................................................................................................. 51

erase ............................................................................................................ 52

help ............................................................................................................. 52

properties ................................................................................................... 55

removepasswd .......................................................................................... 55

setpasswd................................................................................................... 57

status........................................................................................................... 57

updatefw .................................................................................................... 58

version ........................................................................................................ 58

Choosing a Graphical User Interface ............................................................ 59

Handling Operational Fault Conditions....................................................... 60

Abnormal Hardware Conditions ........................................................... 60

SMART Threshold Detection.................................................................. 62

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Chapter 4 Specifications 63

Physical Specifications .................................................................................... 64

Power Specifications........................................................................................ 66

Performance Specifications............................................................................. 68

Reliability Specifications ................................................................................. 69

Environmental Specifications......................................................................... 70

Interface Compliance Specifications ............................................................. 71

Appendix A Changing the Bezel 73

Parts and Tools Required................................................................................ 73

Procedure ..........................................................................................................74

Appendix B Environmental and Disposal Compliances 77

Environmental Compliance............................................................................ 77

Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment........................................ 78

Appendix C Regulatory Compliances 79

Safety Standard Compliances ........................................................................80

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliances ................................. 81

Regulatory Agency Certifications ................................................................. 82

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)................................................ 83

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)................................ 83

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Figures

Figure 1 GoVault Docks.............................................................................. 2

Figure 2 Ruggedized Disk Cartridge........................................................ 4

Figure 3 Installing the SATA Card.......................................................... 10

Figure 4 Installing and Securing the Internal GoVault Dock.............. 11

Figure 5 Connecting the SATA Data Cable to the Dock ...................... 12

Figure 6 Connecting the SATA Data Cable to the SATA Card........... 12

Figure 7 Connecting the SATA Power Cable to the Dock................... 13

Figure 8 Connecting the SATA Power Cable to the PC ....................... 13

Figure 9 GoVault Tabletop Rear Panel................................................... 15

Figure 10 GoVault System Icons................................................................ 18

Figure 11 Inserting a Cartridge.................................................................. 23

Figure 12 Manual Cartridge Eject Hole.................................................... 27

Figure 13 Cartridge Label Locations......................................................... 28

Figure 14 Cartridge Write-Protect Switch................................................ 29

Figure 15 GoVault Control Dialog ............................................................ 34

Figure 16 Set Cartridge Password Dialog................................................ 36

Figure 17 Enter Cartridge Password Dialog............................................ 38

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Figures

Figure 18 Incorrect Password Eject Message ........................................... 38

Figure 19 Change Cartridge Password Dialog........................................ 39

Figure 20 Security Erase Cartridge Dialog............................................... 42

Figure 21 GoVault Properties Display...................................................... 43

Figure 22 Firmware Update Dialog........................................................... 46

Figure 23 Firmware Update Message ....................................................... 47

Figure 24 Firmware Update Complete Message..................................... 47

Figure 25 GoVault Help Command Listing............................................. 53

Figure 26 GoVault Properties Command Listing.................................... 56

Figure 27 GoVault Status Command Listing........................................... 57

Figure 28 GoVault Internal Dock Dimensions ........................................ 65

Figure 29 GoVault Tabletop Dock Dimensions....................................... 65

Figure 30 Parts and Tools Required .......................................................... 74

Figure 31 Removing the Side Brackets ..................................................... 74

Figure 32 Releasing the Bezel Clips........................................................... 75

Figure 33 Removing the 5.25-inch Bezel................................................... 75

Figure 34 Installing the 3.5-inch Bezel ...................................................... 76

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Tables

Table 1 Activity LED Indicator Display Definitions........................... 21

Table 2 Resolving Abnormal Hardware Conditions .......................... 61

Table 3 Physical Specifications............................................................... 64

Table 4 Voltage and Current Specifications......................................... 66

Table 5 Performance Specifications....................................................... 68

Table 6 Reliability Specifications ........................................................... 69

Table 7 Environmental Specifications................................................... 70

Table 8 Interface Compliance Specifications........................................ 71

Table 9 Safety Standards......................................................................... 80

Table 10 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulations.............. 81

Table 11 Regulatory Agencies.................................................................. 82

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Preface

Audience

Purpose

Document Organization

This guide was written for users of the Quantum GoVault™ for Linux
dock and cartridge disk drive.

This guide provides the following information about the GoVault disk
drive:

• Unpacking and installation instructions

• Basic operating procedures

• Specifications

This guide is organized as follows:

• Chapter 1,
drive, and summarizes the drive’s key operational features.

• Chapter 2,
unpacking tips, and installation instructions for the GoVault disk
drive.

• Chapter 3,
and deal with operating fault conditions.

Introduction, provides an overview of the GoVault disk

Installation Procedures, provides handling precautions,

Operation, describes how to use the GoVault disk drive

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• Chapter 4, Specifications, provides detailed GoVault dock and
cartridge specifications.

Preface

Notational Conventions

• Appendix A,

Changing the Bezel, provides instructions for changing

the internal GoVault dock to fit in a 3.5-inch drive bay.

• Appendix B,

Environmental and Disposal Compliances, identifies

GoVault environmental compliances and provides instructions for
proper disposal of unwanted electrical and electronic equipment.

• Appendix C,

Regulatory Compliances, identifies the GoVault

compliance with safety and EMC regulations.

This guide uses the following conventions:

Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the main

topic.

Tec h Tip: Tech Tips provide technical information which may be

helpful in performing the procedure.

Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are

included to prevent damage to equipment.

Warning: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and

are included to prevent injury.

Contacts

The following subsections identify the Quantum company contacts.

Quantum Corporate Headquarters

To order documentation on GoVault Tabletop or other products, contact:

Quantum Corporation

P.O. Box 57100
Irvine, CA 92619-7100
[phone]
[phone]

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Getting More Information or
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Support website at www.quantum.com/support

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Support website contains a collection of information, including answers
to frequently asked questions (FAQs). You can also access software,
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For further assistance, or if training is desired, contact Quantum:

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Preface

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Chapter 1

1Introduction

This chapter provides an introductory overview of the Quantum
GoVault™ for Linux dock and cartridge disk drive. Topics include:

Overview

• Overview

• Product Description

• Operational Features

The GoVault drive is an easy-to-use, cost-effective, high-performance
removable-disk data protection device that has been tested on the
following Linux-based workstation and server systems:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux v3 Update 7 (kernel v2.4.21-40.ELsmp) or
greater

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux v4 Update 3 (kernel v2.6.9-34.ELsmp) or
greater

• Novell SUSE 10.0 (kernel v2.6.13-15.smp) or greater

GoVault for Linux is fully compatible with both the GNOME and KDE
desktop environments, and is ideally suited to high-speed backup
applications for small business servers or high-end workstations.

on page 1

on page 2

on page 5

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Product Description

Internal

External

As shown in figure 1, GoVault is available in two models:

• Internal—Mounts in a 3.5- or 5.25-inch bay of your computer

• External (GoVault Tabletop)—Is already mounted inside a

The following subsections provide a brief description of each GoVault
component:

• Hardware components:

• GoVault system application software

• GoVault firmware

Chapter 1 Introduction

Product Description

workstation or server system

standalone enclosure

•GoVault docks

•GoVault cartridges

Figure 1 GoVault Docks

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Product Description

GoVault Docks 1

Each GoVault dock provides:

• The electromechanical load and unload (eject) mechanisms for the
removable disk cartridge

• A Serial ATA (SATA) I/O port for interfacing with the removable
disk cartridge

• A green activity LED indicator

• Instant availability of the cartridge to the host workstation or server
system

Additionally, each:

. . . GoVault dock Provides . . .

internal • A SATA I/O port for interfacing with the

host workstation or server system

• A DC power connector that accepts +12 VDC
and +5 VDC from the workstation or server
system power supply

external (Tabletop) • A Mini-B type USB port for interfacing with

the host workstation or server system

• A DC power jack that accepts +12 VDC from
a 115/230 VAC power adapter/converter

GoVault Cartridges 1

GoVault removable Ruggedized Disk Cartridges (see figure 2) are
currently available in capacities from 40 to 160 Gbytes. The cartridges are
all read/write compatible, interchangeable, and can be used with any
GoVault dock.

Each GoVault cartridge:

• Is a removable disk that can withstand a 1-meter drop to a hard
surface and has a robust SATA connector that is rated for 5,000
matings with the GoVault dock.

• Provides safe data storage for up to 10 years, under proper storage
conditions.

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Figure 2 Ruggedized Disk

Rear viewFront view

Write-protect switch

Cartridge

Chapter 1 Introduction

Product Description

• Has a write-protect switch to guard against accidental data
overwrite.

• Is preformatted for the Microsoft New Technology File System
(NTFS). Before they can be used in a Linux workstation or server
system, each GoVault cartridge must be partitioned and reformatted.

GoVault System Application Software 1

GoVault Firmware 1

The highly recommended GoVault system application software provides
tools that you can use to:

• Download updated firmware to the GoVault dock

• Set cartridge passwords to protect data on the cartridges

• See warning messages about the fan, or if the operating temperature
or voltages are out of range (internal dock only)

• View operating statistics about the GoVault dock and individual
cartridges

• Determine if a Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology
(SMART) threshold is set on the cartridge

GoVault firmware resides on the GoVault dock and provides the
functional/operational interface between the GoVault cartridge and the
host workstation or server operating system.

The GoVault firmware:

• Implements Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Block
Commands (SBC-2) device server

• Translates SATA-based ATAPI block commands/status response to
SATA-based ATA commands on the SATA drive interface

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• Handles the:

•Manages the:

Operational Features

Chapter 1 Introduction

Operational Features

• Write-protect feature of the GoVault cartridge

• GoVault dock activity LED indicator

• GoVault disk drive operating states

• Lock mechanism for the GoVault cartridge to prevent accidental

data loss and enhance drive longevity by assuring that an orderly
cache flush and shutdown are applied to the drive before each
cartridge eject operation

• Timeout/standby modes for the GoVault dock electronics to

extend product life and maximize the Mean Time Between
Failure (MTBF)

Drive Properties Context 1

Backup Application Interface 1

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GoVault for Linux provides its own operational properties and context
support under the Linux operating system. See chapter 2
about installing the GoVault system application software, and chapter 3
for information about using GoVault.

Most backup applications that can mount removable media disk-type
devices can access GoVault for Linux. For the current list of Quantum- or
vendor-tested compatible backup applications, visit the Quantum
website at:

www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/CompatibilityGuides/Index.aspx

for information

Chapter 2

2Installation Procedures

This chapter provides instructions for installing the GoVault™ for Linux
dock and cartridge disk drive, including:

• System Requirements

• Cartridge Handling Precautions

• Unpacking and Inspection Procedures

• Installing the Internal

• Installing the External GoVault Tabletop Dock

• Installing the GoVault System Application Software

• Registering GoVault

• Uninstalling the GoVault System Application Software

on page 7

on page 8

on page 8

GoVault Dock on page 9

on page 14

on page 16

on page 18

on page 19

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System Requirements

Before installing GoVault for Linux, make sure that your workstation or
server system meets the following hardware and software requirements:

• Hardware:

•CPU, either:

• CD-ROM drive

• 2 Mbytes of hard disk storage for the GoVault system application

• For the internal GoVault dock:

Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

System Requirements

• Intel Pentium 4 or above

• AMD K6 or above

software

• One available 3.5- or 5.25-inch internal drive bay

• A SATA-compliant interface provided by either a SATA­equipped motherboard or a SATA-compliant host bus
adapter PCI card

• For the external GoVault Tabletop dock, one available USB port

• Recommended software, one of the following operating systems:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux v3 Update 7 (kernel v2.4.21-40.ELsmp)
or greater

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux v4 Update 3 (kernel v2.6.9-34.ELsmp)
or greater

• Novell SUSE 10.0 (kernel v2.6.13-15.smp) or greater

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Cartridge Handling Precautions

Always observe the following guidelines and precautions when handling
GoVault cartridges:

• Store cartridges:

• Between 20° C and 30° C at 20% to 40% relative humidity
(noncondensing)

• Away from magnetic and electric fields

• Do not expose cartridges to:

• Extreme temperature changes, such as 20° C per hour

• Corrosive gases

•Liquids

• Excessive dust and particles

• Do not stack cartridges such that the bottom cartridges are under
compressive stress.

Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

Cartridge Handling Precautions

• Do not attempt to open cartridges. They are tamper-evident
assemblies. Tampering with a cartridge will void the warranty and
could permanently damage the hard disk drive.

• Do not drop cartridges where nonoperational specifications might be
exceeded.

Unpacking and Inspection Procedures

Carefully unpack and inspect the GoVault dock as follows:

1 Visually inspect the shipping container and notify your carrier

immediately of any damage.

2 Place the shipping container on a flat, clean, stable surface, and

carefully remove the contents.

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3 Visually inspect the GoVault dock and notify your Quantum

representative immediately of any damage.

4 Always save the shipping container and packing materials for any

future use.

Installing the Internal GoVault Dock

To install the internal GoVault dock and cartridge disk drive, complete
the following installation procedures in the order presented:

Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

Installing the Internal GoVault Dock

Installing the SATA Card 2

• Installing the SATA Card

• Installing the

If your workstation or server system does not already have either a
SATA-equipped motherboard or a SATA-compliant host bus adapter PCI
card, you should follow the procedures provided by the manufacturer of
the SATA card and your computer reference manual.

If the procedures presented in this subsection do not appear to be
appropriate for your workstation or server system, stop the installation
attempt and seek assistance from the appropriate hardware
manufacturer.

Note: This procedure is only necessary if your workstation or server

system does not already have a SATA-equipped motherboard
or a SATA-compliant host bus adapter PCI card installed.

Procedure

1 As required:

a Save and close your open files and terminate all running

applications.

Internal GoVault Dock

, if required

2

b Shut down the workstation or server system.

c Disconnect the AC power cord from the facility AC power

receptacle.

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Figure 3 Installing the SATA

PCI slot

SATA card

Card

Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

Installing the Internal GoVault Dock

2 Remove the cover from the workstation or server system.

Note: See your computer manufacturer’s instructions for the

proper procedures to remove the cover.

3 Install the SATA card in an available PCI slot, and secure the card to

the computer using one screw (see figure 3

).

Installing the Internal
GoVault Dock 2

After you have installed the SATA card, or if your computer workstation
or server system already has either a SATA-equipped motherboard or a
SATA-compliant host bus adapter PCI card, use the following procedure
to install the internal GoVault dock.

Note: The standard configuration of the internal GoVault dock

includes side brackets and a 5.25-inch bezel for installation in a

5.25-inch drive bay. If you need to install the dock in a 3.5-inch
drive bay, use the procedure in appendix A

on page 73 to
remove the side brackets and change the bezel before
installing the internal GoVault dock.

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Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

Internal GoVault dock

Installing the Internal GoVault Dock

1 If you have just installed a SATA card, then you already have shut

down the workstation or server system and removed the cover. In
this case, skip to step 4 of this procedure.

If your computer workstation or server system already had either a
SATA-equipped motherboard or a SATA-compliant host bus adapter
PCI card, then proceed to step 2 of this procedure.

2 As required:

a Save and close your open files and terminate all running

applications.

b Shut down the workstation or server system.

c Disconnect the AC power cord from the facility AC power

receptacle.

3 Remove the cover from the workstation or server system.

Note: See your computer manufacturer’s instructions for the

proper procedures to remove the cover.

4 Select an available internal drive bay and, if required, remove the bay

cover.

5 Slide the internal GoVault dock into the bay and secure it to the

computer chassis with two mounting screws on each side (see

figure 4

Figure 4 Installing and
Securing the Internal GoVault
Dock

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).

Figure 5 Connecting the SATA

SATA data connector SATA data cable

SATA data connector

SATA data cable

SATA card (top view)

Data Cable to the Dock

Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

Installing the Internal GoVault Dock

6 Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the SATA data connector

on the back of the internal GoVault dock (see figure 5

).

Caution: Do not force SATA connections. SATA connectors are

designed to fit one way only. If you encounter any
difficulty in making the SATA cable connection, rotate
the cable and try again.

Figure 6 Connecting the SATA
Data Cable to the SATA Card

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7 Carefully route the SATA data cable from the internal GoVault dock

and connect the other end to either the SATA-equipped motherboard
or the SATA card (see figure 6

).

8 Connect the drive end of the SATA power supply conversion adapter

cable to the SATA power connector on the back of the internal
GoVault dock (see figure 7

).

Figure 7 Connecting the SATA

SATA power connector

SATA power supply
conversion adapter cable

SATA power supply
conversion adapter cable

Computer power harness connector

Power Cable to the Dock

Figure 8 Connecting the SATA
Power Cable to the PC

Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

Installing the Internal GoVault Dock

9 Connect the power supply end of the of the SATA power supply

conversion adapter cable to the computer power harness connector
(see figure 8

).

10 Reinstall the system cover and reconnect the AC power cord to the

facility AC power receptacle.

11 Restart the workstation or server system.

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12 Verify that the LED on the front panel of the GoVault dock

illuminates when the system starts.

Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

Installing the External GoVault Tabletop Dock

13 To verify that the operating system recognizes the GoVault dock:

a Open a terminal window.

b Use the following command to list the devices on your system:

cat /proc/scsi/scsi

c Verify that the listing shows the GoVault dock.

Note: If the SG module has been installed, then you can map

the GoVault dock path as follows:

sg_map -i

In this case, use the corresponding /dev/sdx in
place of
this guide.

/dev/sdb for all of the procedures in

14 Proceed to Preparing GoVault

page 29 and complete the following procedures in the order
presented:

a Partitioning Cartridges

b Formatting Cartridges

c Mounting the Drive File System

d Browsing GoVault

15 Proceed to Installing the GoVault System Application Software

page 16.

If you are not going to install the GoVault system application
software, then skip to Registering GoVault

on page 32

Cartridges for Linux Operations on

on page 29

on page 31

on page 31

on page 18.

Installing the External GoVault Tabletop Dock

Install the external GoVault Tabletop dock and cartridge as follows:

1 Connect the drive-end (Mini-B) connector of the USB interface cable

to the Mini-B USB port on the rear panel of the GoVault Tabletop
dock (see figure 9

).

on

2 Connect the DC power output plug of the power adapter/converter

to the DC power jack on the rear panel of the dock.

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Figure 9 GoVault Tabletop

Air vents Mini-B USB port DC power jack

Rear Panel

Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

Installing the External GoVault Tabletop Dock

3 Carefully position the dock in a secure location that provides

adequate circulation for the rear panel air vent (see figure 9

).

4 Plug the power adapter/converter into a 115/230 VAC facility power

receptacle and verify that the LED on the front panel of the GoVault
Tabletop dock illuminates.

5 Connect the system-end (standard) connector of the USB interface

cable to an available USB port on your workstation or server system
and verify that the system finds and configures the device driver and
assigns a device descriptor (example,

/dev/sdb).

6 To verify that the operating system recognizes the GoVault dock:

a Open a terminal window.

b Use the following command to list all of the devices on your

system:

cat /proc/scsi/scsi

c Verify that the listing shows the GoVault dock.

Note: If the SG module has been installed, then you can map

the GoVault drive path as follows:

sg_map -i

In this case, use the corresponding /dev/sdx in
place of

/dev/sdb for all of the procedures in

this guide.

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Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

Installing the GoVault System Application Software

7 Proceed to Preparing GoVault Cartridges for Linux Operations on

page 29 and complete the following procedures in the order
presented:

a Partitioning Cartridges

b Formatting Cartridges

c Mounting the Drive File System

d Browsing GoVault

on page 29

on page 31

on page 31

on page 32

8 Proceed to Installing the GoVault System Application Software

following subsection.

If you are not going to install the GoVault system application
software, then skip to Registering GoVault

on page 18.

Installing the GoVault System Application Software

After installing the GoVault dock and cartridge disk drive and verifying
that your operating system recognizes the drive, install the GoVault
system application software as follows:

1 Log in as root.

2 Insert the GoVault Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive.

in the

3 Copy the following GoVault system application software files from

the CD-ROM drive to a directory named

GoVault-x.y.z.i386.rpm
AddPackage
RemovePackage
Readme.txt

/root/GoVault:

where x.y.z is the version number of the GoVault system application
software.

4 Remove the GoVault Resource CD from the CD-ROM drive.

5 Open a terminal window and change directory to:

/root/GoVault

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Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

Installing the GoVault System Application Software

6 Execute the following commands:

dos2unix ./AddPackage
dos2unix ./RemovePackage

Note: Depending on how you typically move files to your Linux

workstation or server system (by a USB flash stick or over
a network), you might have to add the execute privilege to
your Linux batch files. If you typically use a USB flash
stick, this step is not necessary. However, if you typically
use a network to move the files, add the execute privilege
as follows:
a. Open a terminal window.
b. Change directory to

/root/GoVault.

c. Execute the following commands:

chmod a+x AddPackage

chmod a+x RemovePackage

7 Install the GoVault system application software on your system by

typing:

./AddPackage

8 Start the GoVault system application software by typing:

StartGoVault

9 From the /root directory, use a text editor to add the following line at

the end of the

StartGoVault

.bash_profile file:

Note: For Novell SUSE, the .bash_profile file does not exist.

Instead, for SUSE, change directory to

profile.local file by adding the following line at the end:

/etc and edit the

StartGoVault

If the

profile.local file does not exist, create it before adding

the

StartGoVault line to it.

10 Log out.

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Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

Registering GoVault

11 Log in again as root, and verify that the following GoVault icons have

been added to your desktop display (see figure 10

):

Figure 10 GoVault System
Icons

•A single yellow

GoVault Control icon for management and control

of all your GoVault drives

• A black GoVault icon for browsing the installed GoVault drive
(

GoVault_1)

12 To verify successful installation of the GoVault system application

software, click/open the

GoVault

to see the Go Vault Eject, Set Password, Help, and Properties

GoVault Control icon and select QUANTUM

options on the menu display.

13 Proceed to Registering GoVault

.

Registering GoVault

After installing GoVault for Linux, register it via the Quantum website at:

www.quantum.com/registration

Registering GoVault for Linux ensures that you will receive the latest
technical information about the drive, as well as other product, service,
and support information.

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Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

Uninstalling the GoVault System Application Software

Uninstalling the GoVault System Application Software

To remove the GoVault system application software:

1 Open a terminal window and change directory to:

/root/GoVault

2 Stop the GoVault system application software by typing:

StopGoVault

3 Remove the software by typing:

./RemovePackage

4 Change directory to:

/root

5 Edit .bash_profile by removing the following line at the end of the

file:

StartGoVault

Note: For Novell SUSE, the .bash_profile file does not exist.

Instead, for SUSE, change directory to

profile.local file by removing the following line at the end:

/etc and edit the

StartGoVault

6 Use the Linux rmdir command to delete the mount point for the

installed GoVault drive, for example, as follows:

rmdir /root/GoVault_Drives/GoVault_1
rmdir /root/GoVault_Drives

7 Change directory to /etc and edit the fstab file by removing the

following line, for example, at the end:

/dev/sdb1 /root/GoVault_Drives/GoVault_1 ext3 defaults 0 0

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Chapter 3

3Operation

This chapter describes how to use the GoVault™ for Linux dock and
cartridge disk drive, including:

• Understanding the Activity LED Indicator Display

• Inserting and Ejecting Cartridges

• Attaching Labels to Cartridges

• Write Protecting Cartridges

• Preparing GoVault
which includes:

• Partitioning Cartridges

• Formatting Cartridges

• Mounting the Drive File System

• Browsing GoVault

• U

nmounting the Drive File System on page 33

• Accessing GoVault System Application Software Features
page 33, which includes:

• Using Cartridge Password Protection

• Checking the GoVault Dock and Cartridge Status

• Updating the GoVault Firmware

• Using the Linux Command Line Interface

Cartridges for Linux Operations on page 29,

on page 32

on page 22

on page 27

on page 28

on page 29

on page 31

on page 31

on page 35

on page 45

on page 48

on page 21

on page 43

on

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Understanding the Activity LED Indicator Display

• Choosing a Graphical User Interface on page 59

Chapter 3 Operation

• Handling Operational Fault Conditions

on page 60

Understanding the Activity LED Indicator Display

The on/off or flashing condition of the green activity LED indicator on
the front panel of the GoVault dock displays the various status

Table 1 Activity LED Indicator
Display Definitions

conditions, as shown in table 1

When the LED . . . It means that the GoVault dock . . .

is off, is not functioning properly, or there is no

is on continuously,
and not flashing,

.

power to the dock.

is functioning correctly and either:

• There is no cartridge in the dock.

• A cartridge load operation has completed
and there is a cartridge in the dock.

is flashing on slowly,
approximately once
per second,

is flashing on quickly,
approximately once
per second,

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is performing one of the following
operations:

• Data transfer

• Security Erase Cartridge

or encountered a cartridge medium error
condition, such as an incompatible file
format, device communication problem, and
so on.

firmware update is in progress.

Chapter 3 Operation

Inserting and Ejecting Cartridges

When the LED . . . It means that the GoVault dock . . .

is flashing on quickly,
approximately two
times per second,

is flashing on quickly,
approximately four
times per second,

is flashing on very
quickly,
approximately eight
times per second,

Inserting and Ejecting Cartridges

You can insert and eject GoVault cartridges without shutting down the
workstation or server system.

Inserting Cartridges 3

Procedure

1 Verify that the activity LED indicator is on continuously, and not

flashing, to signify that the GoVault dock is functioning correctly.

is unloading a cartridge.

temperature or voltage is out of range
(internal dock only).

encountered an unrecoverable hardware
error, such as a Power On Self-Test (POST)
failure.

Caution: Do not insert a cartridge when the activity LED

indicator is either off or flashing. Doing so might
require a manual eject procedure to remove the
cartridge.

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Figure 11 Inserting a Cartridge

Alignment slot

Chapter 3 Operation

Inserting and Ejecting Cartridges

2 Carefully slide the cartridge into the GoVault dock until you feel a

slight resistance as the cartridge engages the internal mechanical
load/eject mechanism (see figure 11

).

Note: The GoVault dock has an internal alignment tab that

engages a matching alignment slot on the upper-right side
of the cartridge. This design feature makes it impossible to
insert the cartridge either upside-down or backwards.

If you feel any mechanical resistance as you slide the cartridge into
the dock, stop and make sure the cartridge is oriented properly, with
the connector to the rear and the alignment slot to the upper-right.

3 Firmly push the cartridge the rest of the way into the dock.

Ejecting Cartridges 3

Eject a cartridge from the GoVault dock by either:

• Pressing the front panel cartridge eject button (see Power Cartridge

Eject Procedure)

• Using the Linux software eject function (see Software Cartridge Eject

Procedure), or your backup application software

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Chapter 3 Operation

Inserting and Ejecting Cartridges

If neither of those procedures ejects the cartridge, and you must remove
the cartridge from the dock, you could also:

• Force an emergency cartridge eject by pressing and holding the front
panel cartridge eject button (see Emergency Cartridge Eject

Procedure)

• Use the front panel manual cartridge eject hole (see M

anual Cartridge

Eject Procedure)

Power Cartridge Eject Procedure

1 Verify that the font panel activity LED indicator is not flashing, which

would signify that the cartridge is being accessed.

Caution: Ejecting the cartridge while it is being accessed can

result in a loss of data.

2 Press and hold the front panel cartridge eject button for a second or

longer, and watch the activity LED to confirm that the cartridge eject
operation is underway:

This LED indication . . . Signifies . . .

continuous fast flashing a normal cartridge eject operation,

which can take up to ten seconds to
complete.

five flashes and then stop that either the backup application

software or the operating system
inhibited the cartridge eject operation.

3

In this case, see Software Cartridge

Eject Procedure in the following

subsection, or refer to the
documentation for your backup
application software.

3 Remove the cartridge from the dock after the eject operation

completes and store it in its protective case.

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Chapter 3 Operation

Inserting and Ejecting Cartridges

Software Cartridge Eject Procedure 3

If you have not installed the GoVault system application software, then
use the Linux

eject command (example: eject /dev/sdb1) to eject the

GoVault cartridge.

If you have installed the GoVault system application software, then use
Linux to perform the cartridge eject function as follows:

1 Verify that the font panel activity LED indicator is not flashing, which

would signify that the cartridge is being accessed.

Caution: Ejecting the cartridge while it is being accessed can

result in a loss of data.

2 Click/open the

GoVault Control icon on the Linux desktop and select

the GoVault device to display its context menu.

3 Click

Eject to eject the cartridge.

4 Remove the cartridge from the dock after the eject operation

completes and store it in its protective case.

Note: See also the GoVault

eject command description in Using

the Linux Command Line Interface on page 48.

Emergency Cartridge Eject Procedure

Caution: Avoid using this procedure. Ejecting a cartridge in this

manner can result in a loss of data and directory
corruption.

If neither the power nor software cartridge eject procedure is successful,
and you absolutely must have the cartridge ejected from the dock:

1 Verify that the font panel activity LED indicator is not flashing, which

would signify that the cartridge is being accessed.

Caution: Ejecting the cartridge while it is being accessed can

result in a loss of data.

3

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Chapter 3 Operation

Inserting and Ejecting Cartridges

2 Press and hold the front panel cartridge eject button until the

cartridge ejects. This could take from fifteen to thirty seconds or
more.

Disregard any displayed error messages.

Note: If the cartridge still does not eject, remove power from the

GoVault by either shutting down your workstation or
server system (internal GoVault dock), or unplugging the
power adapter/converter from the DC power jack on the
rear panel of the external GoVault Tabletop dock and use
the manual cartridge eject procedure (see M

Cartridge Eject Procedure).

3 Remove the cartridge from the dock after the eject operation

completes.

4 Restart your workstation or server system to reset the GoVault dock

firmware.

5 Before using the cartridge again, verify the integrity of its directory

and file system as follows:

anual

a Insert the cartridge into the GoVault dock.

b Use the Linux fsck

third-party utility to check the cartridge file system.

c If the integrity check fails, reformat the cartridge before using it

again (see Formatting Cartridges

Manual Cartridge Eject Procedure

In case of a power loss or other unusual situation that prevents a normal
power or software cartridge eject operation, you can manually eject the
cartridge from the GoVault dock by straightening a large paper clip and
inserting it into the front panel manual cartridge eject hole (see figure 12

Do not use a pencil or other breakable items.

Caution: Do not use the manual cartridge eject procedure while

power is applied to the GoVault dock. Data can be lost or
corrupted if you eject the cartridge while power is applied
to the dock.

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command (example: fsck /dev/sdb1) or a

on page 31).

).

3

Figure 12 Manual Cartridge

Manual cartridge eject hole

Eject Hole

Chapter 3 Operation

Attaching Labels to Cartridges

Attaching Labels to Cartridges

GoVault cartridges have two designated areas for attaching labels—one
on the front and one on the top, as shown in figure 13
protective plastic cartridge case has an area for attaching a label

Caution: Use only Quantum labels on GoVault cartridges. Other

labels can cause a cartridge to jam in the GoVault dock.

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. Additionally, the

.

Figure 13 Cartridge Label

Vents

Label locations

Locations

Chapter 3 Operation

Write Protecting Cartridges

Caution: Do not block the vents when attaching labels to the front

of GoVault cartridges.

Write Protecting Cartridges

GoVault cartridges have a two-position write-protect switch that enables
and disables write access to the disk (see figure 14

In this position . . . The write function is . . .

unlocked enabled.

Data can be both written to and read from the
cartridge.

locked disabled (write protected).

Data can be read from the cartridge, but not
written to it.

The default configuration of the write-protect switch on GoVault
cartridges is the unlocked (write-enabled) position.

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):

Chapter 3 Operation

Write-protect switch
(shown in the Unlocked position)

Preparing GoVault Cartridges for Linux Operations

Figure 14 Cartridge Write­Protect Switch

Preparing GoVault Cartridges for Linux Operations

Use the procedures in the following subsections to prepare GoVault
cartridges and mount the drive file system for Linux operations
whenever you:

•Install GoVault

• Introduce a new cartridge

• Reformat a cartridge after a Security Erase Cartridge function

Partitioning Cartridges 3

New GoVault cartridges are preformatted with the Microsoft New
Technology File System (NTFS). Before you can use them in a Linux
workstation or server system, you must partition and reformat them for
Linux.

To partition a new GoVault cartridge for Linux:

1 Insert the cartridge into the GoVault dock (see Inserting

Cartridges

on page 22).

2 Log in as root.

3 Determine the device descriptor for the GoVault drive (example,

sdb

) by:

• For Red Hat systems—Viewing the

System Tools/Hardware Browser/Hardware Drives tool

Disk Drives entry in the

/dev/

• For SUSE systems—Using the YaST utility and selecting

Hardware ==> Hardware Information==> Disk ==> GoVault ==>
dev_names

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Chapter 3 Operation

Preparing GoVault Cartridges for Linux Operations

4 Open a terminal window and, from the root directory, use the Linux

fdisk command with the appropriate options to create partition /dev/
sdb1

, which is used each time the cartridge is accessed.

For example, if

fdisk /dev/sdb

/dev/sdb is your device descriptor, type:

Substitute your own device descriptor for /dev/sdb if it is different.

Note: If you see the message “Unable to read /dev/sdb,” then

manually eject and reinsert the cartridge.

Note also: The full syntax of the

fdisk [options] [device]

fdisk command is:

where options are:

• m, to display the main (help) menu.

• p, to print the partition table.

• d, to delete the four existing partitions.

• n, to create a new partition, specifying number 1
to make it a primary partition, and accepting all
other defaults.

• w, to print a summary, save changes, and exit.

and device is the drive device descriptor that you
determined in step 3 of this procedure.

5 Respond to the prompts as follows:

a At the

b At the partition prompt, type the letter

c At the partition number prompt, type the number

d At the first cylinder prompt, press

Command (m for Help): prompt, type the letter n and press

Enter.

p for primary partition

and press

Enter.

Enter.

Enter to accept the default

1 and press

value.

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Preparing GoVault Cartridges for Linux Operations

e At the last cylinder prompt, press Enter to accept the default

value.

f Enter

w to partition the cartridge.

6 After partitioning the GoVault cartridge, proceed to Formatting

Cartridges in the following subsection.

Formatting Cartridges 3

Mounting the Drive File System 3

After you have partitioned the GoVault cartridge, as described in the
preceding subsection (Partitioning Cartridges

1 From the

/root directory, use the Linux mkfs command with the -t

):

option to format the partition with the Linux EXT3 file system:

mkfs -t ext3 /dev/sdb1

where /dev/sdb1 is the device partition.

2 Proceed to Mounting the Drive File System

in the following

subsection.

After you have partitioned and reformatted the GoVault cartridge, as
described in the preceding subsections (Partitioning Cartridges

Formatting Cartridges

1 Use the Linux

):

mkdir command to create mount points for each

and

GoVault drive. For example, from a terminal window in the root
directory, type:

mkdir /root/GoVault_Drives
mkdir /root/GoVault_Drives/GoVault_1

2 Use the Linux mount command with the -t option to mount the drive

file system on the device:

mount -t ext3 /dev/sdb1 /root/GoVault_Drives/GoVault_1

where:

/dev/sdb1 is the device partition

/GoVault_1 is the device

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Chapter 3 Operation

Preparing GoVault Cartridges for Linux Operations

3 If you want to make the mount automatic, with GoVault visible every

time you log on, then change directory to
line at the end of the

/dev/sdb1 /root/GoVault_Drives/GoV ault_1 ext3 defaults 0 0

/etc/fstab file:

/etc and add the following

where:

/dev/sdb1 is the device partition

/GoVault_1 is the device

Browsing GoVault 3

Without this line in the

/etc/fstab file, you will have to manually

remount the drive file system each time you restart the system and
log on.

4 Log out.

5 Browse the GoVault cartridge to verify the partition, format, and

mount operations, as described in the following subsection.

Note: Whenever you eject and reinsert the cartridge, you will

have to manually remount the drive file system.

Note also: If you perform a Security Erase Cartridge function,

the cartridge will be completely erased. In this case,
you will have to repartition and reformat the
cartridge and mount the drive file system again.

To verify the GoVault partition, format, and mount operations:

1 Log in as root.

2 Change directory to

/GoVault_1 is the device.

/root/GoVault_Drives/GoVault_1, where

3 The presence of a lost-and-found directory signifies that you are

accessing GoVault and you can perform all normal directory
functions.

If you do not see a lost-and-found directory, then check the drive file
system mount.

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Chapter 3 Operation

Accessing GoVault System Application Software Features

Note: If you have installed the GoVault application system

software, then selecting

GoVault_1 will automatically

browse GoVault on the Linux desktop display.

4 After mounting the drive file system and browsing GoVault, perform

a number of file copy operations to and from the GoVault cartridge to
verify the disk write/read functions.

Unmounting the Drive File System 3

Use the Linux umount command to unmount the drive file system:

umount /dev/sdb1

where /dev/sdb1 is the device descriptor.

From the KDE desktop, you can also unmount the drive file system by
selecting/opening the
clicking

Unmount.

GoVault Control icon, selecting the drive, and

Accessing GoVault System Application Software Features

The GoVault features described in the following subsections are only
available if you have installed the GoVault system application software
(see Installing the GoVault System Application Software

To access the GoVault system application software features:

1 Click/open the

the

Control dialog for all the installed GoVault devices (see figure 15).

GoVault Control icon on the Linux desktop to display

on page 12).

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Figure 15 GoVault Control
Dialog

Chapter 3 Operation

Accessing GoVault System Application Software Features

2 On the Control dialog, select the GoVault device that you want to

access to display its context menu. Then:

Selecting . . . Displays . . .

Eject

Set Password

Help

Properties

Nothing, but ejects the cartridge.

the GoVault Set Cartridge Password dialog
that you can use to configure password
protection for cartridges (see Using Cartridge

Password Protection in the following

subsection).

the GoVault online help file.

the GoVault Properties dialog that you can
use to check the status of the selected dock
and cartridge (see Checking the GoVault

Dock and Cartridge Status on page 43).

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Using Cartridge Password Protection

The GoVault system application software provides cartridge password
protection features that you can use to:

• Create and use a unique password for each GoVault cartridge

• Change the password or remove password protection for a cartridge

• Perform a Security Erase Cartridge function to reuse the cartridge if
you forget or lose the password

Chapter 3 Operation

Using Cartridge Password Protection

About Cartridge Password Protection 3

Before setting up password protection for your GoVault cartridges,
carefully consider the following issues:

• If you set a password for a cartridge, you will have to type the
password each time you insert the cartridge into the dock.

• You might want to use a cartridge password if the data stored on the
cartridge is sensitive to you and you don’t want the data to be seen by
others. But if you are certain the cartridge will always be in your
possession, you might not want to use a cartridge password.

• There is no possible data recovery from a forgotten or lost cartridge
password.

Caution: If you forget or lose a cartridge password, you will not

be able to access or retrieve any of the data on the
cartridge. The data will be lost. There is no recovery
from a forgotten or lost cartridge password.

Though the data will be lost, you can perform a Security Erase
Cartridge function and reformat the cartridge so it can be reused.

Always record cartridge passwords and store them in a safe, secure
location.

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Chapter 3 Operation

Using Cartridge Password Protection

Setting Cartridge Password Protection 3

Figure 16 Set Cartridge
Password Dialog

To set password protection for a GoVault cartridge:

1 Create the password that you want, using the following

requirements:

• From 6 to 16 case-sensitive characters

• No spaces, symbols, or special characters

2 Record the password and store it in a safe, secure location.

3 Insert a write-enabled cartridge into the GoVault dock.

4 Click/open the

the GoVault

GoVault Control icon on the Linux desktop to display

Control dialog (see figure 15).

5 Select the GoVault device with the cartridge you want to password

protect to display its context menu.

6 Click

Set Password to display the Set Cartridge Password dialog (see

figure 16

).

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Chapter 3 Operation

Using Cartridge Password Protection

7 As prompted, type the cartridge password in the New Password text

box.

Note: The password fields are case-sensitive. Also, always

record cartridge passwords and store them in a safe,
secure location.

Entering the Cartridge Password 3

8 Type the password again in the

9 Click

OK to assign the password to the GoVault cartridge and close

the

Set Cartridge Password dialog.

Note: See also the GoVault

Using the Linux Command Line Interface

Confirm Password text box.

setpasswd command description in

on page 48.

When you insert a password-protected cartridge into the GoVault dock,
the GoVault system application software displays the

Password

dialog (see figure 17).

1 As prompted, type the cartridge password in the

2 Click

OK to close the Enter Cartridge Password dialog and access the

Enter Cartridge

Password text box.

GoVault cartridge.

3 If you entered an incorrect password, an error message asks you to

try again.

4 Click

5 As prompted, type the cartridge password in the

6 Click

OK to redisplay the Enter Cartridge Password dialog.

Password text box.

OK to close the Enter Cartridge Password dialog and access the

GoVault cartridge.

7 If you entered a second incorrect password, a second error message

asks you to try again. Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6.

8 If you enter a third incorrect password, the GoVault system

application software terminates the password entry routine and
displays an error message indicating that you must now eject and
reinsert the cartridge to proceed (see figure 18

9 Click

OK and use the Software Cartridge Eject Procedure on page 25

).

to eject the cartridge.

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Figure 17 Enter Cartridge
Password Dialog

Chapter 3 Operation

Using Cartridge Password Protection

10 Reinsert the cartridge into the GoVault dock to redisplay the Enter

Cartridge Password

dialog (see figure 17).

Figure 18 Incorrect Password
Eject Message

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Using Cartridge Password Protection

11 Repeat the password entry procedure, beginning with step 1, as

required.

Note: See also the GoVault enterpasswd command description in

Using the Linux Command Line Interface

on page 48.

Changing the Cartridge Password 3

Figure 19 Change Cartridge
Password Dialog

To change the current password of a password-protected cartridge:

1 Eject and reinsert the cartridge to redisplay the

Password

dialog (see figure 17 in the proceeding subsection).

2 As prompted, type the current cartridge password in the

Enter Cartridge

Password

text box.

3 Select the

4 Click

figure 19

Change Password checkbox.

OK to display the Change Cartridge Password dialog (see

).

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Chapter 3 Operation

Using Cartridge Password Protection

5 Create the new password that you want, using the following

requirements:

• From 6 to 16 case-sensitive characters

• No spaces, symbols, or special characters

6 Record the password and store it in a safe, secure location.

Removing Cartridge Password Protection 3

7 As prompted, type the new cartridge password in the

New Password

text box.

8 Type the password again in the

9 Click

OK to assign the new password to the GoVault cartridge and

close the

Change Cartridge Password dialog.

Note: See also the GoVault

Using the Linux Command Line Interface

Confirm Password text box.

setpasswd command description in

on page 48.

To remove password protection from a cartridge:

1 Insert, or eject and reinsert the password-protected cartridge to

redisplay the

Enter Cartridge Password dialog (see figure 17 on

page 38).

2 As prompted, type the cartridge password in the

3 Select the

4 Click

figure 19

5 Select the

Change Password checkbox.

OK to display the Change Cartridge Password dialog (see

).

Remove password protection checkbox.

Password text box.

6 Verify that the

New Password and Confirm Password fields are both

blank.

7 Click

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OK to remove password protection from the cartridge and close

the

Change Cartridge Password dialog.

Note: See also the GoVault

in Using the Linux Command Line Interface

removepasswd command description

on page 48.

Chapter 3 Operation

Using Cartridge Password Protection

Performing a Security Erase Cartridge Function 3

The Security Erase Cartridge function erases all of the data on a cartridge.
Then, after completing the Security Erase Cartridge function, you will
have to repartition and reformat the cartridge and remount the drive file
system. This is the only way to reuse a password-protected cartridge if
the password has been forgotten or lost.

Note: The Security Erase Cartridge function only restores the

cartridge for reuse. There is no recovery function for the data
on a password-protected cartridge with a forgotten or lost
password.

If you cannot access a password-protected cartridge because of a
forgotten or lost password, perform the Security Erase Cartridge function
as follows:

1 Save and close your open files and terminate all running applications,

especially:

• Applications that might try to access the GoVault drive

• File managers

Note: Depending on the size of the cartridge, the Security Erase

Cartridge function could take anywhere from 30 minutes
to 2 hours or more.

2 Insert, or eject and reinsert the password-protected cartridge to

redisplay the

Enter Cartridge Password dialog (see figure 17 on

page 38).

3 Click the

dialog (see figure 20

4 On the

a Click

Security Erase button to display the Security Erase Cartridge

).

Security Erase Cartridge dialog:

Close if you want to quit without erasing any of the data on

the cartridge.

You will not be able to click

Close after you begin the Security

Erase Cartridge function.

b Click

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Start Erase to display a deleting-all-files warning message.

Figure 20 Security Erase
Cartridge Dialog

Chapter 3 Operation

Using Cartridge Password Protection

5 Click OK on the deleting-all-files warning message to begin the

Security Erase Cartridge function.

6 Monitor the progress of the Security Erase Cartridge function and

click

OK when it completes.

7 Repartition and reformat the cartridge (see Partitioning Cartridges

on

page 29).

Note: See also the GoVault

erase command description in Using

the Linux Command Line Interface on page 48.

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Checking the GoVault Dock and Cartridge Status

Checking the GoVault Dock and Cartridge Status

The GoVault application system software keeps operational condition
and current status information about the GoVault dock and cartridges.
You can view this status information on the GoVault
follows (see figure 21

):

Properties dialog as

Chapter 3 Operation

Figure 21 GoVault Properties
Display

1 Click/open the

Control dialog for all the installed GoVault devices (see figure 15 on

GoVault Control icon on the Linux desktop to view the

page 34).

2 On the

Control dialog, select the GoVault device that you want to

access to display its context menu.

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Checking the GoVault Dock and Cartridge Status

3 Click Properties to display the GoVault Properties dialog (see

figure 21

).

Dock Status 3

Note: See also the GoVault

status command description in Using

the Linux Command Line Interface on page 48.

As shown in figure 21, the GoVault system application software displays
operational statistics and status information about the GoVault dock on
the left side of the display, under the

Dock heading. The displayed dock

information includes:

• The vendor, product name, and serial number of the GoVault dock,
as well as the revision level of its firmware and its interface (SATA
for the internal dock, USB for the external dock)

• The total number emergency eject and cartridge load operations that
have been performed since the dock was installed

• The total hours of operation for the GoVault dock

For the internal dock (SATA interface), the displayed information also
includes:

• The total hours of operation for the fan.

• The operational status of the voltage, temperature, and fan. If there is
a problem, the displayed status changes from

Handling Operational Fault Conditions

Normal to Problem (see

on page 60).

Cartridge Status 3

As shown in figure 21, the GoVault system application software displays
operational statistics and status information about the GoVault cartridge
on the right side of the display, under the

Cartridge heading. The

displayed cartridge information includes:

• Whether a cartridge is currently loaded or not:

•

Present signifies that there is a cartridge in the dock and the

displayed status information is for the loaded cartridge.

•

Previous signifies that there is no cartridge in the dock and the

displayed status information is for the last cartridge that was
loaded.

• Whether the cartridge password protection feature is enabled.

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• If the cartridge is write protected.

• An indication if the cartridge has detected a Self-Monitoring Analysis
Reporting Technology (SMART) threshold fault (see SMART

Threshold Detection on page 62).

• The capacity and serial number of the cartridge.

• The total number of Gbytes that have been written to the cartridge
and read from the cartridge.

• The total number of times that the cartridge has been loaded into a
GoVault dock and the total operating hours (
cartridge.

Note: The statistics that are cumulative over the life of the

cartridge (Gbytes written/read, load count, and power on
hours) are all stored on the cartridge. They will revert to
zero as a result of a Security Erase Cartridge function.

Power on hours) of the

Updating the GoVault Firmware

Check and update the firmware on the GoVault dock as follows:

1 Use the procedure in Checking the GoVault Dock and Cartridge

Status to display the GoVault Properties dialog (see figure 21).

2 Note the

column on the

3 To determine the most-recent revision level of the GoVault firmware,

use your Internet connection to open the Quantum web page at:

4 Compare the most-recent revision of the GoVault firmware on the

Quantum website with the version that is installed on your dock:

a If they are the same, then there is no need to proceed with the

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Revision level shown for the GoVault dock in the Dock

Status display.

http://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/
SoftwareandDocumentationDownloads/GoVault/Index.aspx#Firmware

firmware update procedure.

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b If the firmware on the Quantum website is a later version than

the firmware installed on your dock, then download the newer
firmware file, saving it to a location on your local system startup
hard drive. This is usually drive C.

Note: The path and filename for your saved firmware

update file cannot have space characters.

5 Insert a write-enabled cartridge into the GoVault dock.

Figure 22 Firmware Update
Dialog

6 Click

7 Click

Update Firmware on the GoVault Properties dialog to view the

Firmware Update dialog (see figure 22).

Browse for Firmware File and navigate to the new firmware file

you downloaded and saved in step 4-b of this procedure.

8 With the new firmware file displayed in the

field, click

Start Update.

Enter Firmware Filename

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Figure 23 Firmware Update
Message

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Updating the GoVault Firmware

9 As prompted by the Firmware Update message (see figure 23), close

all open applications that might try to communicate with the GoVault
drive, including any third-party backup software.

Note: After updating the firmware, you will have to restart your

workstation or server system for the update to take effect.

10 Click OK to begin the firmware update.

11 When the firmware update operation completes, the GoVault

application system software prompts you to restart the system (see

figure 24

Figure 24 Firmware Update
Complete Message

).

12 As prompted, click OK to restart the workstation or server system.

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13 To verify that the GoVault firmware was successfully updated:

a Click/open the

view the
(see figure 15

b On the

Control dialog, select the GoVault device that you want to

GoVault Control icon on the Linux desktop to

Control dialog for all of the installed GoVault devices

on page 34).

check to display its context menu.

c Click

d Verify that the

Properties to display GoVault Properties dialog (see

figure 21 on page 43

).

Revision field displays the updated firmware

revision.

Note: See also the GoVault

updatefw command description in

Using the Linux Command Line Interface

Using the Linux Command Line Interface

The GoVault system application software adds an eleven-command
extension set to the Linux repertoire. You can enter these commands at
the command prompt of a terminal window to perform all of the GoVault
system application software functions:

.

eject
enterpasswd
enumerate
erase
help

removepasswd
setpasswd
status
updatefw
version

properties

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The syntax for each GoVault command is:

GoVault <command> [-d DEVICE] [-l [+]LOGFILE] [-v]

where:

The . . . parameter Specifies . . .

<command> The name of the GoVault command.

eject 3

[-d DEVICE]

A specific device, such as /dev/sg0, for
example, specified without quotes.

[-l [+]LOGFILE]

A trace write to a log file (the letter “l”
followed by the filename, specified without
quotes), with an optional prefix “+” for
append.

[-v]

Verbosity, to a level indicated by multiple
parameters:

-v, -v -v, or -v -v -v.

The following subsections provide a description of each GoVault
command.

Description Dismounts and ejects a GoVault cartridge.

Syntax

GoVault eject [-d DEVICE] [-l [+]LOGFILE] [-v]

Where:

• DEVICE specifies the GoVault device ID.

• LOGFILE specifies the name of a log file.

Examples

GoVault eject

GoVault eject -d /dev/sg1

GoVault eject -d /dev/sg1 -l +sg1log.txt

Note Using the eject command without specifying a device

ID would eject the cartridge from the first GoVault
device found.

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enterpasswd 3

Description Unlocks a password-protected GoVault cartridge.

Syntax

GoVault enterpasswd PW16 [-d DEVICE] [-l [+]LOGFILE]
[-v]

Where:

•PW16 specifies a cartridge password of from 6 to 16
case-sensitive characters with no spaces, symbols,
or special characters.

• DEVICE specifies the GoVault device ID.

• LOGFILE specifies the name of a log file.

Examples

GoVault enterpasswd 123456

GoVault enterpasswd 123456 -d /dev/sg1

GoVault enterpasswd 123456 -d /dev/sg1 -l +sg1log.txt

Note Using the enterpasswd command without specifying a

device ID would direct the password to the first
GoVault device found.

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enumerate 3

Description Lists the available GoVault devices.

Syntax

GoVault enumerate [-d DEVICE] [-l [+]LOGFILE] [-v]

Where:

• DEVICE specifies the GoVault device ID.

• LOGFILE specifies the name of a log file.

• -v adds verbosity at up to three levels:

• -v lists devices with verbosity level = 1

• -v -v lists devices with verbosity level = 2

• -v -v -v lists devices with verbosity level = 3

Examples

GoVault enumerate

GoVault enumerate -v

GoVault enumerate -v -v

GoVault enumerate -v -v -v

Note Using a device ID specification with the enumerate

command would list only that device at the specified
verbosity level.

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erase 3

help 3

Description Performs a Security Erase Cartridge function.

Syntax

GoVault erase [{-x, -y}] [-d DEVICE] [-l [+]LOGFILE] [-v]

Where:

• -x stops command execution prior to erasing data.

• -y executes the command without stopping.

• DEVICE specifies the GoVault device ID.

• LOGFILE specifies the name of a log file.

Examples

GoVault erase

GoVault erase -x -d /dev/sg1

GoVault erase -y -d /dev/sg1 -l +sg1log.txt

Caution Using the erase command without specifying a device

ID would erase the cartridge in the first GoVault
device found.

Description Displays the complete “help” listing that describes

each command and option in the GoVault command­line interface (see figure 25

).

Syntax

Example

GoVault help

GoVault help

GoVault

Note Entering GoVault, without the help command

specification also executes the

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help command.

Figure 25 GoVault Help
Command Listing

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GoVault -- Device configuration/management utility -- version x.x-x

Usage: GoVault <command> [-d DEVICE] [-l [+]LOGFILE] [-v]

Commands:

help Displays this message.

eject Dismounts and ejects the cartridge.

enterpasswd
[pw16]

enumerate Shows the available GoVault devices.

erase [-y] Erases all data on the cartridge.

properties Shows the Dock and cartridge properties.

removepasswd Removes the user password.

setpasswd [PW16] Sets or changes the user password.

status Reports the cartridge status:

updatefw [-x] FILE Transfers firmware file to the Dock.

version Displays this program's version.

Options (all commands):

-d DEVICE Specify device, e.g. /dev/sg0

Unlocks the cartridge via the user password.

The cartridge is inserted and ready for use

No medium, please insert the cartridge

-l [+]LOGFILE Write traces in a log file. Prefix with '+' for append

-v Add verbosity

Arguments:

DEVICE and LOGFILE strings are specified without quotes.

PW16 and FILE strings are also specified without quotes.

PW16 is a password string with 0 through 16 characters.

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-x Stop short of executing the operation that commits data.

-y Yes to continue without additional questions.

Examples:

GoVault display help

GoVault help display help

GoVault enumerate list all GoVault devices

GoVault enumerate -v list devices with verbosity level=1

GoVault enumerate -v -v list devices with verbosity level=2

GoVault enumerate -v -v -v list devices with verbosity level=3

GoVault status view the status of the first device

GoVault properties view properties of the first device

GoVault properties -d /dev/
sg0

GoVault properties -d /dev/
sg0

GoVault properties -l /
GV_prop.txt

GoVault setpasswd 123456 set the password

GoVault enterpasswd 123456 enter the password

GoVault removepasswd remove the password

GoVault eject -d /dev/sg1 eject a particular device

GoVault erase -d /dev/sg1 erase a particular device

GoVault updatefw /GV_firm.fw update the firmware

GoVault version display the program version

view properties of a specific device

view properties of a specific device

view properties with list file

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properties 3

removepasswd 3

Description Displays the complete properties information for the

Syntax

GoVault dock and cartridge (see figure 26

GoVault properties [-d DEVICE] [-l [+]LOGFILE] [-v]

).

Where:

• DEVICE specifies the GoVault device ID.

• LOGFILE specifies the name of a log file.

Examples

GoVault properties

GoVault properties -d /dev/sg0

GoVault properties -d /dev/sg0 -l GV_prop.txt

Note Using the properties command without specifying a

device ID would display the properties of the first
GoVault device found.

Description Removes password protection from a GoVault

cartridge.

Syntax

GoVault removepasswd [-d DEVICE] [-l [+]LOGFILE] [-v]

Where:

• DEVICE specifies the GoVault device ID.

• LOGFILE specifies the name of a log file.

Examples

GoVault removepasswd

GoVault removepasswd -d /dev/sg1

GoVault removepasswd -d /dev/sg1 -l +sg1log.txt

Note Using the removepasswd command without

specifying a device ID would remove the password
from the first password-protected GoVault device
found.

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Figure 26 GoVault Properties
Command Listing

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Note: In the figure 26 listing, the information shown is for the

external GoVault Tabletop dock with a USB interface to the
workstation or server system. For the internal dock (SATA
interface), the listed information includes:

• Fan on hours

•Voltage

• Temperature

•Fan

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setpasswd 3

status 3

Description Sets or changes the password for a GoVault cartridge.

Syntax

GoVault setpasswd PW16 [-d DEVICE] [-l [+]LOGFILE]
[-v]

Where:

• DEVICE specifies the GoVault device ID.

• LOGFILE specifies the name of a log file.

Examples

GoVault setpasswd 123456

GoVault setpasswd123456 -d /dev/sg1

GoVault setpasswd 123456 -d /dev/sg1 -l +sg1log.txt

Note Using the setpasswd command without specifying a

device ID would set or change the password on the
first GoVault device found.

Description Displays status information for the GoVault dock and

Syntax

cartridge (see figure 27

GoVault status [-d DEVICE] [-l [+]LOGFILE] [-v]

).

Where:

• DEVICE specifies the GoVault device ID.

• LOGFILE specifies the name of a log file.

Examples

GoVault status

GoVault status -d /dev/sg0

GoVault status -d /dev/sg0 -l GV_stat.txt

Note Using the status command without specifying a

device ID would display the status of the first GoVault
device found.

Figure 27 GoVault Status
Command Listing

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updatefw 3

version 3

Description Updates the firmware on the GoVault dock.

Syntax

GoVault updatefw [{-x, -y}] FILE [-d DEVICE]
[-l [+]LOGFILE] [-v]

Where:

• FILE specifies the location (path and filename) of
the updated firmware.

• DEVICE specifies the GoVault device ID.

• LOGFILE specifies the name of a log file.

Examples

GoVault updatefw /GV_firm.fw

GoVault updatefw -x /GV_firm.fw -d /dev/sg1

GoVault updatefw -x /GV_firm.fw -d /dev/sg1 -l
+sg1log.txt

Note Using the updatefw command without specifying a

device ID would update the firmware of the first
GoVault device found.

Description Displays the version level of the GoVault system

application software

Syntax

Example

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GoVault version

GoVault version

Choosing a Graphical User Interface

The GNOME and KDE desktop environments provide an operational
“shell” around the GoVault command line interface (CLI) that
automatically translates the screen image point-and-click functions into
the appropriate CLI commands. Similarly, they translate system
command responses into screen image displays.

Of the two, KDE is preferred because GNOME:

• Does not support the drive file system unmount function

• Creates and displays an additional/redundant GoVault icon
whenever you have:

• Partitioned and formatted the GoVault cartridge

• Mounted the drive file system and made the appropriate entry in

the

/etc/fstab file (see Mounting the Drive File System, step 3 on

page 32

).

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The additional icon is called
according to the cartridge capacity, and it represents the same
cartridge as the black

You could temporarily delete the additional/redundant icon by
click/opening it and selecting
within five minutes as a result of the automatic GoVault enumeration
function.

The preferred workaround is to use the KDE desktop environment,
which does not have this behavior.

GoVault_1 icon.

39G Removable Media, where 39 varies

Move To Trash, but it will reappear

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Handling Operational Fault Conditions

The following subsections provide guidelines for dealing with GoVault
fault conditions, including:

Chapter 3 Operation

Handling Operational Fault Conditions

Abnormal Hardware
Conditions 3

• Abnormal Hardware Conditions

• Internal dock voltage problems

• Internal dock temperature problems

• Internal dock fan problems

Note: The abnormal hardware conditions apply to the internal

GoVault dock. They are neither detected nor reported by
the external GoVault Tabletop dock

• SMART Threshold Detection

The GoVault system application software samples three operational
aspects of the internal GoVault dock and cartridge disk drive once a
minute:

•Voltage

•Temperature

•Fan

When it detects that the temperature, voltage, or fan operation is
abnormal, the GoVault system application software:

, which are:

• Displays a warning message

• Posts a message in the Linux system application event log

If the hardware condition remains abnormal for two minutes, the
GoVault system application software:

• Flashes the activity LED indicator on the internal GoVault dock
quickly at approximately four time per second

• Ejects the cartridge

• Displays a cartridge eject message

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If you reinsert a cartridge while the abnormal condition persists, the
GoVault system application software will eject the cartridge after one
minute.

If the hardware condition persists, the GoVault system application
software continues posting messages to the Linux system application
event log at five-minute intervals.

When the hardware condition returns to normal and remains there for
five minutes, the GoVault system application software:

• Posts a message to the Linux system application event log indicating
that the hardware operation has returned to normal

• Displays a message that the abnormal hardware condition has
cleared

Table 2 Resolving Abnormal
Hardware Conditions

Table 2

lists the steps you should take to resolve abnormal hardware

conditions.

IF a . . . problem occurs, THEN . . .

voltage shut down the computer and contact the

computer manufacturer for instructions
and diagnosis.

temperature check and make sure that the internal

GoVault dock fan is operational and the
exhaust air flow is not restricted or
blocked.

fan contact Quantum Technical Support for

diagnosis instructions.

Note: After the activity LED indicator begins flashing to signify an

abnormal hardware condition, it will not return to normal until
you shut down and restart the workstation or server system.

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SMART Threshold Detection 3

The GoVault system application software monitors the currently installed
cartridge for detection of a Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting
Technology (SMART) threshold once a minute. When it detects a SMART
threshold fault, the GoVault system application software displays a
SMART fault warning and:

• Posts a message in the Linux system application event log

• Updates the GoVault Properties, setting the

SMART set status to Yes

Contact Quantum Technical Support for diagnosis instructions.

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Chapter 4

4Specifications

This chapter provides GoVault™ for Linux dock and cartridge disk drive
technical specifications, including:

• Physical Specifications

• Power Specifications

• Performance Specifications

• Reliability Specifications

• Environmental Specifications

• Interface Compliance Specifications

on page 64

on page 66

on page 68

on page 69

on page 70

on page 71

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Physical Specifications

Physical Specifications 4

Table 3 lists the GoVault physical specifications (see figure 28 and
figure 29

).

Table 3 Physical
Specifications

Specification Value

Internal
Dock

Height 41.3 mm (1.63 in.) 41.3 mm (1.63 in.)

Width 101.6 mm (4.00 in.) 146.0 mm (5.75 in.)

Length 166.5 mm (6.56 in.) 166.5 mm (6.56 in.)

Weight N/A 500 g (17.6 oz.)

Tabletop
Dock

Height 117.5 mm (4.63 in.) 63.3 mm (2.49 in.)

Width 63.3 mm (2.49 in.) 117.5 mm (4.63 in.)

Length 182.5 mm (7.19 in.) 182.5 mm (7.19 in.)

Weight 907 g (2.00 lb.)

Cartridge Height 24.5 mm (1.05 in.)

Bay Installation Configuration

3.5-inch 5.25-inch

Standing Profile

Side Horizontal

Width 85.0 mm (3.37 in.)

Length 112.0 mm (4.40 in.)

Weight 158.8 g (5.6 oz.)

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Figure 28 GoVault Internal
Dock Dimensions

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Physical Specifications

Figure 29 GoVault Tabletop
Dock Dimensions

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Power Specifications

The internal GoVault dock is powered by +5 VDC and +12 VDC from the
internal power supply of the host workstation or server system.

The external GoVault Tabletop dock is powered by an AC-to-DC power
adapter/converter that provides +12 VDC. The power adapter/converter
plugs into a standard 115/230 VAC facility power receptacle. A two­meter, 24-AWG cord applies the +12 VDC output to the GoVault dock
through a rear panel 2.0-mm surface-mount power jack.

Chapter 4 Specifications

Power Specifications

Table 4 Voltage and Current
Specifications

Table 4

Internal
Dock

lists the power specifications associated with the GoVault docks.

Specification Value

+5 VDC +12 VDC

DC voltage tolerance +5.0 VDC ±5% +12.0 VDC ±10%

Non-operating
maximum

Maximum operating
current:

•Idle

• Continuous 1.2 Amps 0.3 Amps

Ripple, peak-to-peak 100 mAmps 100 mAmps

+5.5 VDC +28.0 VDC

0.8 Amps N/A

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Power Specifications

Specification Value

Tabletop
Dock

Input voltage (60 Hz) 115/230 VAC ± 10%

DC voltage tolerance +12.0 VDC ± 10%

Non-operating

+28 VDC

maximum

Maximum operating
current:

•Idle

0.30 Amps (with cartridge
inserted)

0.11 Amps (without cartridge)

• Continuous 0.50 Amps (with cartridge
inserted)

Ripple, peak-to-peak 100 mAmps

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Performance Specifications

Table 5 lists the GoVault performance specifications.

Chapter 4 Specifications

Performance Specifications

Table 5 Performance
Specifications

Specification Value

Capacity A function of the installed

cartridge: 40, 80, 120, or 160
Gbytes

Data transfer rates • 26 Mbytes/second, typical

• 34 Mbytes/second,
maximum/peak

Seek rates:

• Minimum (1 track) 1.0 msec. read, 1.5 msec. write

• Average 12.5 msec. read, 14.5 msec. write

• Maximum 22 msec. read, 24 msec. write

Latency 5.56 msec., average

Spindle speed 5400 RPM

Start time 3.5 sec.

Stop time, including eject 3.0 sec.

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Reliability Specifications

Table 6 lists the GoVault reliability specifications.

Chapter 4 Specifications

Reliability Specifications

Table 6 Reliability
Specifications

Specification Value

Load/unload cycles 5,000 (dock and cartridge)

Dock service life 5 years at 2.75 load/unload cycles per day

MTBF Internal dock, 375,000 hours

Tabletop dock, 300,000 hours

Cartridge, 330,000 hours

Cartridge archive life > 10 years

Unrecoverable data rate 1 error in 10

14

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Environmental Specifications

Table 7 lists the GoVault environmental specifications.

Chapter 4 Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Table 7 Environmental
Specifications

Specification Value

Temperature:

• Operating 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C)

• Nonoperating Dock, –40° F to 140° F (–40°C to 60° C)

Cartridge, 68° F to 86° F (20° C to 30° C)

Relative humidity:

• Operating 20% to 80% (noncondensing)

• Nonoperating Dock, 10% to 95% (noncondensing)

Cartridge, 20% to 40% (noncondensing)

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Interface Compliance Specifications

Table 8 lists the GoVault interface compliance specifications.

Chapter 4 Specifications

Interface Compliance Specifications

Table 8 Interface Compliance
Specifications

Interface Specification Compliances

SCSI-2

SCSI-3

• SCSI-2 Small Computer System Interface – 2 (SCSI-

2) ANSI/INCITS 131-1994

• SCSI Architecture Model – 2 (SAM-2) ANSI/
INCITS 366-2003

• SCSI Primary Commands – 2 (SPC-2) ANSI/
INCITS 351-2001

• SCSI Block Commands – 2 (SBC-2) draft standard
rev. 16, ANSI/INCITS Project T10/1417-D

• SCSI Architecture Model – 3 (SAM-3) approved
standard ANSI/INCITS Project T10/1561-D

• SCSI Primary Commands – 3 (SPC-3) draft
standard rev. 23, ANSI/INCITS Project T10/1416-D

• SCSI-3 Block Commands (SBC) ANSI/INCITS 306­1998

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Interface Specification Compliances

Chapter 4 Specifications

SATA

USB 2.0

• AT Attachment with Packet Interface – 6 (ATAPI-6)
ANSI/INCITS 361-2002.

• AT Attachment with Packet Interface – 7, Volume 1,
Register Delivered Command Set, Logical Register
Set (ATAPI-7 V1) draft standard ANSI/INCITS
Project T13/1532D

• AT Attachment with Packet Interface – 7, Volume 3,
Serial Transport Protocols and Physical
Interconnect (ATAPI-7 V3) draft standard ANSI/
INCITS Project T13/1532D

• Serial ATA: High Speed Serialized AT Attachment,
Revision 1.0a, Serial ATA Workgroup, 7 January

2003.

• Serial ATA 1.0a Errata, Serial ATA Workgroup,
December 20, 2004.

• Serial ATA II: Extensions to Serial ATA 1.0a,
Revision 1.2, Serial ATA Workgroup, 27 August

2004.

• Serial ATA II: Extension to Serial ATA 1.0a Errata,
Serial ATA Workgroup, January 17, 2005

• Universal Serial Bus Specification, version 2.0, April
27, 2000

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The standard configuration of the internal GoVault™ dock includes side
brackets and a 5.25-inch bezel for installation in a 5.25-inch drive bay. If
you need to install the dock in a 3.5-inch drive bay, use the procedure in
this appendix for removing the side brackets and changing the bezel.

Parts and Tools Required

Appendix A

AChanging the Bezel

Make sure you have the following parts and tools before you attempt to
change the GoVault 5.25-inch bezel (see figure 30

• A 3.5-inch GoVault bezel assembly

• A blunt dowel no larger than 0.12 inches in diameter. A wooden or
plastic stick is ideal.

• A small Phillips screwdriver

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):

Figure 30 Parts and Tools
Required

Procedure

Appendix A Changing the Bezel

Procedure

To change the GoVault bezel:

1 Remove the two screws that attach each side bracket to the GoVault

dock (see figure 31

2 Remove the side brackets store them in a safe place.

Figure 31 Removing the Side
Brackets

3 Carefully insert the dowel into each of the four access holes (two on

the upper-front sides, two on the bottom) to release the bezel clips
while applying a slight outward force on the bezel (see figure 32

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).

).

Figure 32 Releasing the Bezel
Clips

Figure 33 Removing the 5.25­inch Bezel

Appendix A Changing the Bezel

Procedure

4 Make sure that the bezel release is even across all surfaces, and

carefully remove the bezel in a straight, outward motion (see

figure 33

), and store it in a safe place.

Caution: Do not force the bezel. It should slide off easily.

5 Set the chassis up-right, and carefully align all four clips of the 3.5-

inch bezel with the access holes.

6 Verify that cartridge manual eject button is aligned with the through-

hole on the bezel, and carefully push down on the bezel assembly
with slow, even pressure across all surfaces until the clips snap the
bezel into place (see figure 34

).

7 With the 3.5-inch bezel in place, you can now install the GoVault

dock in a 3.5-inch drive bay.

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Figure 34 Installing the 3.5-

inch Bezel

Appendix A Changing the Bezel

Procedure

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BEnvironmental and Disposal Compliances

Environmental Compliance

Quantum is committed to providing quality products in an
environmentally sound manner and to comply with all applicable
environmental laws, rules and regulations.

This product was designed, manufactured and made available with
consideration to worldwide laws, rules and regulations applicable to the
product and the electronics industry including the European Union
Directives 2002/95/EC & 2002/96/EC (RoHS and WEEE).

Appendix B

For further information on Quantum’s Environmental Compliance and
Global Citizenship, please visit our website at:

qcare.quantum.com

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Appendix B Environmental and Disposal Compliances

Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

This symbol on the GoVault™ dock or on its packaging
indicates that the components should not be disposed
of with your other waste materials. Instead, they should
be submitted to a designated collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The
separate collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at the time of disposal helps conserve
natural resources and ensures that the equipment is

recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.

For more information about properly disposing of your waste equipment
for recycling, please visit our website at qcare.quantum.com
your local government authority, your household waste disposal service,
or the business from which you purchased the product.

or contact

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Appendix C

CRegulatory Compliances

This appendix identifies the GoVault™ regulatory compliances. The
topics include:

• Safety Standard Compliances

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliances

• Regulatory Agency Certifications

on page 80

on page 82

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Appendix C Regulatory Compliances

Safety Standard Compliances

Safety Standard Compliances

GoVault complies with the safety standards listed in table 9.

Table 9 Safety Standards

Country Regulatory Organization Compliant to:

Canada Canadian Standards Association (CSA) UL/CSA 60950-1

EU member nations Comité Europèen de Normalisation

Electrotechnique – the European
Committee for Electrotechnical
Standardization (CENELEC)

Germany Bauart EN 60950-1, 2001

IECEE* member nations IECEE* International Electrotechnical

Commission on Electrical Equipment
(IECEE) for Mutual Recognition of Test
Certificates for Electrical Equipment
“CB Scheme”

Taiwan BSMI BSMI certification, CNS 14336

United States Nationally Recognized Testing

Laboratory (NRTL)

* IECEE member nations include: Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China (PR),
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan,
(South) Korea, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russian Federation, Serbia, Singapore,
Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, and USA.

EN 60950-1, 1st edition

CB Scheme per IEC 60950-1 with
details and exceptions for each
member country

UL/CSA 60950-1

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Appendix C Regulatory Compliances

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliances

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliances

GoVault complies with the EMC regulations listed in table 10.

Table 10 Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC)
Regulations

Country Regulatory Organization Compliant to:

Canada Industry Canada Digital Apparatus -

Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard
(ICES-003)

EU member nations CE Emissions per CISPR 22,

Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interface

(VCCI)

South Korea MIC CISPR 22 and CISPR 24

Taiwan Bureau of Commodity Inspection and

Quarantine (BSMI)

United States Federal Communications Commission

(FCC)

Note: Use the internal GoVault dock only in equipment where the

combination has been determined to be suitable by an
appropriate certification organization (for example,
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. or the Canadian Standards
Association in North America).

ICES-003 Digital Apparatus

EN55022 and Immunity per
CISPR 24, EN55024

VCCI

BSMI EMC certification, CNS
14338

Title 47: Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 15, Subpart B
(47CFR15B),

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You should also consider the following safety points:

• Install the drive in an enclosure that limits the user’s access to live
parts, gives adequate system stability and provides the necessary
grounding for the drive.

• Provide the correct voltages (+5 VDC and +12 VDC) based on the
regulation applied—Extra Low Voltage (SEC) for UL and CSA, and
Safety Extra Low Voltage for BSI and VDE (if applicable).

Regulatory Agency Certifications

GoVault is certified by the regulatory agencies and organizations listed in

table 11

.

Appendix C Regulatory Compliances

Regulatory Agency Certifications

Table 11 Regulatory Agencies

Certification Country Mart/Cert#

BSMI Taiwan Mark & D33102 Emissions &

Safety

cCSAus Canada & US Mark &

LR56637

CE Europe Mark Immunity &

C-Tick
(requires CE
report)

FCC US Mark Immunity &

Nemko Norway Mark Safety

VCCI Japan Mark Emissions

* = combined CSA and UL is acceptable under C-UL-US.

Australia Mark & N1132 Emissions

Safety

Emissions &
Safety

Emissions

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Appendix C Regulatory Compliances

Regulatory Agency Certifications

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) 3

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 3

GoVault is certified under the CSA’s Component Recognition Program
(CSA Standard C22.2 NO 950).

GoVault is classified for safety standards of the International Standard
IEC 950, European Standard EN 60950 by GS and Bauart license.

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