Quantum INSTALLSUNSOLARIS25 2, INSTALLSUNSOLARIS25 3, INSTALLSUNSOLARIS25 User Manual
Quantum
Application Note
Installing a Super DLTtape or DLTtape
Drive into a Sun Solaris 2.X System
(versions 2.5 and lower)
July 2003 6464107-01
Table of Contents
1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Purpose and Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2. Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.2 Installing the Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.3 Editing the st.conf File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.4 Verifying the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3. Data Cartridge Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4. Using a DLTtape Mini-Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Appendix A Parameters for DLTtape Data . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
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owners.
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Installing a Super DLTtape or DLTtape Drive into a Sun Solaris 2.X System (versions 2.5 and lower)
Revision History
Revisions made to this document are listed below in chronological order.
Document Release Date Summary of Changes
A July 1, 2003 Initial release per ECO C007166.
Process Owner: Bob Henderson.
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Installing a Super DLTtape or
DLTtape Drive into a Sun Sol aris 2 .X
System
(versions 2. 5 an d lo wer)
1. Introduction
This document provides instructions for integrating a Quantum® Super DLTtape™ or
DLTtape drive into a Sun™ SPARCstation™ workstation, an Ultra™ server, or an
Enterprise™ server running Solaris™ 2.X.
Notes: • This document applies to Sun Solaris 2.5 and lower. The system configurations are
not supported by Quantum or Sun, and may or may not be tested. These systems are
available so that owners can install and operate a Super DLT or DLT product on a
legacy system. There is no implied liability or support coverage.
• For current Solaris system versions, refer to document number 6464158-01, which
provides instructions for integrating a Quantum Super DLT or DLTtape drive into a
Sun workstation, Ultra server, or Enterprise server running Solaris 2.6 and above.
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1.1 Purpose and Scope
This document pertains to the following products:
• Tape drives: DLT 2000, DLT 2000XT, DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000,
SDLT 220, and SDLT 320.
Note: The Super DLT1 tape drive is currently known as the SDLT 220
tape drive.
• Mini-libraries: DLT 2500, DLT 2500XT, DLT 2700, DLT 2700XT, DLT 4500,
and DLT 4700.
This document includes the following sections:
• “Installation” on page 4 describes how to install a Super DLTtape or DLTtape
drive in a Sun SPARCstation workstation, Ultra server, or Enterprise server
running Solaris 2.X.
• “Data Cartridge Compatibility” on page 12 provides information about
Super DLTtape and DLTtape data cartridges and tape drive compatibility.
• “Using a DLTtape Mini-Library” on page 13 provides information about using a
DLTtape mini-library.
2. Installation
This section describes how to install the tape drive and how to configure the Solaris
operating system to recognize and communicate with the tape drive. The operating system
includes a driver to communicate efficiently with Small Computer Sys tem Interface
(SCSI) tape drives, such as a Super DLTtape or DLTtape drive.
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2.1 Before You Begin
Before you install the tape drive, follow these steps:
1. If you have a DLT 2000, DLT 2500, or DLT 2700 product, make sure it is using
version V10 (or higher) controller firmware.
Note: The DLT 2000XT, DLT 2500XT, DLT 2700XT, DLT 4000,
DLT 7000, DLT 8000, SDLT 220, and SDLT 320 tape drives
do not have a firmware revision restriction.
2. Make sure that the hardware has the appropriate SCSI interf a ce for the tape drive. If
you have a SCSI single-ended (SE) tape drive, you need a SCSI SE interface; if you
have a SCSI low-voltage differential (LVD) or high-voltage differential (HVD) tape
drive, you need a SCSI LVD or HVD interface.
3. Obtain the appropriate manual for your tape drive as listed in Table 1. These manuals
provide detailed hardware installation instructions, including switch and jumper
settings and information about SCSI bus termination.
Note: To view these manuals online, go to: http://www.quantum.com/AM/
support/DLTtapeDrivesMedia/Manuals/Default.htm.
Table 1. Order Numbers for Tape Drive Manuals
Manual Titl e Order Numbe r
DL T 2000/DLT 2700 Product Manual 81-109132
DL T 2500 Owner’s Manual 81-109374
DLT 2000XT/DLT 2500XT/DLT 2700XT Produ ct Manual 81-109253-03
DL T 4000 Product Manual 81-60043-04
DL T 7000 Product Manual 81-60000-06
DL T 8000 Product Manual 81-60118-04
SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual 81-85002-01
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