TANDBERG SLR
TAPE INFORMATION STORAGE SOLUTION
Installation and User's Guide
PC-BACKUP-SYSTEME
Installation und Benutzeranleitung
SOLUTION DE STOCKAGE DE DONNÉES
SUR BANDE MAGNÉTIQUE
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Solution Contents 3
Information 5
Tape Drive Naming Convention 5
Tape Drive Capacity 5
Tape Drive Performance 6
Media Specifications 6
Tape Format Compatibility 6
Data Compression 7
Tape Drive Installation 9
SCSI Controller Board Installation 9
SCSI Configuration 11
External SLR2
SCSI-bus Termination - Internal Tape Drives 13
SCSI-bus Termination - External Tape Drives 15
Mounting the Internal Tape Drive 15
Mounting a Tabletop Tape Drive 19
Tape Drive Operation 21
How to Rewind a Data Cartridge 23
- SLR140: 12
Software Installation 27
Windows NT 29
SCSI Host Adapter 29
Tape Driver 29
Windows NT 4.0 Tape Driver Installation 29
Backup Applications 31
Computer Associates ARCserveIT for Windows NT 32
Veritas Software Server CD-ROM 35
Legato Networker for Windows NT 39
Windows 2000 41
SCSI Host Adapter 41
Tape Driver 41
Windows 2000 Tape Driver Installation 41
Backup Applications 43
Novell NetWare 45
Host Adapter 45
Backup Applications 45
Veritas Software Server CD-ROM 49
Windows 95 51
Host Adapter 51
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Backup Applications 51
Veritas Software Desktop CDROM 52
Windows 98 Windows 98
2nd
Edition
53
Host Adapter 53
Backup Applications 53
Veritas Software Desktop CD-ROM 54
SCO Open Server Release 5 55
Host Adapter 55
Backup Applications 57
SCO UnixWare 59
Host Adapter 59
Backup Applications 59
Sunsoft Solaris 61
Tape Drive Installation 61
Backup Applications 62
Apple Macintosh 65
Backup Applications 65
IBM RS/6000 67
Tape Drive Installation 67
Backup Applications 68
HP/UX 71
Tape Drive 71
Backup Applications 72
Linux 73
SCSI Host Adapter 73
Backup Applications 74
Tape Drive Utility Disk 77
Troubleshooting 79
Hardware Checking 79
Software Checking 79
Verifying Recent Changes 80
Correcting Intermittent Failures 80
Software Troubleshooting 80
Appendix 81
Regulatory Compliance Notices 81
Glossary of Terms 83
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Introduction
Congratulations on your new
Tandberg Data SLR tape storage
solution!
Total customer satisfaction is of the most importance to
Tandberg Data. We guarantee that this product left our
premises defect free. If you are not satisfied the quality of this
product, please contact your distributor, dealer or the nearest
Tandberg Data office to have your problem resolved quickly.
If you need technical support or have any problem with your
SLR tape storage solution, phone, fax and addresses can be
found on the back cover of this manual, ask for Customer
Services.
Tandberg Data ASA is a leading global supplier of advanced, tapebased information data storage products for the professional
market. The company offers a wide range of products and
solutions for data protection and other user applications within
data storage management.
Tandberg Data supplies Travan NS™, SLR
branded tape drives and tape storage solutions to the world's
leading OEMs and through a worldwide channel sales network.
On the following pages, before the installation guide starts,
there is some brief information about the Tandberg Data SLR
tape storage solutions. Also listed is what is included with the
Tandberg Data product you have purchased.
All documentation referred to in this Product Line installation
guide, is available as a downloadable PDF file from the
Tandberg Data web site:
www.tandberg.com
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and DLT
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Solution Contents
Please Check the Package Contents
before Beginning the Installation!
For the Internal Solution:
· Internal Tandberg SLR tape drive (SLR2-140)
• Internal SCSI cable (with removable LVD/SE terminator for
Tandberg SLR24, SLR7, SLR40, SLR50, SLR60, SLR75,
SLR100 and SLR140)
· Data cartridge (1 or 5 depending on type of kit/solution)
· Cleaning cartridge (Tandberg SLR5, SLR24, SLR7,
SLR40, SLR50, SLR60, SLR75, SLR100 and SLR140)
· Application software
· Installation and User's Guide
· Warranty Card
For the Tabletop Solution:
· Tabletop Tandberg SLR tape drive with power cord
· External LVD/SE SCSI terminator (Tandberg SLR24,
SLR7, SLR40, SLR50, SLR60, SLR75, SLR100 and SLR140)
· External SCSI cable
· Data cartridge (1 or 5 depending on type of kit/solution)
· Cleaning cartridge (Tandberg SLR24, SLR7, SLR40,
SLR50, SLR60, SLR75, SLR100 and SLR140)
· Application software
· Installation and User's Guide
· Warranty Card
NOTE:
See also our website: www.tandberg.com.
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Information
Tape Drive Naming Convention
The following table gives the equivalence between the original
tape drive name and their associated SLR naming.
Tandberg SLR Name Convention Previous Tape Drive Name
Tandberg SLR2 Tandberg TDC 3820
Tandberg SLR3 Tandberg TDC 4120
Tandberg SLR4 Tandberg TDC 4220
Tandberg SLR4-DC Tandberg TDC 4222
Tandberg SLR5 NA
Tandberg SLR24 Tandberg SLR6
Tandberg SLR7 NA
Tandberg SLR40 NA
Tandberg SLR50 Tandberg MLR3
Tandberg SLR60 NA
Tandberg SLR75 NA
Tandberg SLR100 NA
Tandberg SLR140 NA
Tape Drive Capacity
Tandberg Data Tape Drive Model Capacity
Tandberg SLR2
Tandberg SLR3
Tandberg SLR4
Tandberg SLR4-DC
Tandberg SLR5
Tandberg SLR24
Tandberg SLR7 20 GB/40GB*
Tandberg SLR40 20GB/40*GB
Tandberg SLR50
Tandberg SLR60 30GB/60*GB
Tandberg SLR75 38 GB/75*GB
Tandberg SLR100 50GB/100*GB
Tandberg SLR140 70GB/140*GB
* Using 2:1 Hardware Compression
(TDC 3820)
(TDC 4120)
(TDC 4220)
(TDC 4222)
(SLR5 4/8 GB)
(SLR6 12/24 GB)
(MLR3 25/50 GB)
525 MB
1.2GB
2.5GB
2.5GB/5.0*GB
4.0GB/8.0*GB
12GB/24*GB
25GB/50*GB
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Tape Drive Performance
Tandberg Data Tape Drive Model Per Minute Per Hour
Tandberg SLR2 525MB
Tandberg SLR3 1.2GB
Tandberg SLR4 2.5GB
Tandberg SLR4-DC 5GB
Tandberg SLR5
Tandberg SLR24
Tandberg SLR7 180/360* MB/min 21.6 GB
Tandberg SLR40 180/360* MB/min 21.6 GB
Tandberg SLR50
Tandberg SLR60 240/480* MB/min 28.8 GB
Tandberg SLR75 240/480* MB/min 28.8 GB
Tandberg SLR100 300/600* MB/min 36.0 GB
Tandberg SLR140 360/720* MB/min 43.2 GB
* Using 2:1 Hardware Compression
(TDC 3820)
(TDC 4120)
(TDC 4220)
(TDC 4222)
(SLR5 4/8 GB)
(SLR6 12/24 GB)
(MLR3 25/50 GB)
12 MB/min 720 MB
18 MB/min 1.08 GB
18 MB/min 1.08 GB
18/36* MB/min 2.16 GB
24/48* MB/min 2.88 GB
72/144* MB/min 8.64 GB
120/240* MB/min 14.4 GB
Media Specifications
DC 6250 or equivalent 1020 250
DC 6525 or equivalent 1020 525
MAGNUS 1.2 or equivalent 950 1200
MAGNUS 2.5 or equivalent 1200 2500
SLR5 8GB * 1500 4000
SLRtape24 24 GB * 1130 12 000
SLRtape7 40 GB* 1545 20 000
SLRtape40 40 GB* 600 20 000
SLRtape50 50 GB * 1515 25 000
SLRtape60 60 GB* 900 30 000
SLRtape75 75 GB* 1150 38 000
SLRtape100 100 GB* 1500 50 000
SLRtape140 140 GB* 1670 70 000
* Using 2:1 Hardware Compression
Tape Format Compatibility
Tape Native
Drive Media Type SLR140 SLR100 SLR75 SLR60 SLR50 SLR40 SLR7 SLR32 SLR24 SLR5 SLR4SLR3 SLR2
SLR140 SLRtape140 R/W
SLR100 SLRtape100 R R/W
SLR75 R R/W R/W
SLR60 SLRtape60 R R/W R/W R/W
SLR50 SLRtape50 R R/W R/W R/W R/W
SLR40 SLRtape40 R R/W R/W R/W - R/W
SLR7 SLRTape7 R R* R R* - R* R/W
SLR32 SLR32,
MLR1-26GB,
Accuscribe 13GB
SLR24 SLRtape24 R R R R/W R - R/W R/W
SLR5 SLR5 R R R R R R/W R R/W
SLR4 Magnus 2.5,
Magnus 2.0,
DC 92xx, QD 92xx
SLR3 Magnus 1.2,
Magnus 1.0,
DC 91xx, QD 91xx
SLR2 DC6525, DC6320 R/W R/W R/W R/W
SLR1 DC6250, DC6150 R/W R/W R/W
R à Read only
R/W à Read
*SLR7 read capability available in F/W 04.30 or greater
R R R R/W R - R/W
R R R R/W R RW R/W
and Write compatible
Tape Drive Compatibility
R/W R/W R/W
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Data Compression
Data Compression is a way to increase capacity on a storage
device. Compression ratios are normally specified to be 2:1,
meaning that it is possible to store twice as much data on the tape
as normal without data compression. However, the
compression rate is depending on the type of data, e.g. ordinary
text files can be compressed in a much higher rate than
program files.
There are two ways to compress data, hardware compression
and software compression. The storage device very often does
hardware compression, and software compression means that
the program is compressing the data before it is sent to the
storage device. Hardware compression is much more efficient,
and works much faster than software compression.
The Tandberg Data SLR4-DC, SLR5, SLR24, SLR7, SLR40,
SLR50, SLR60, SLR75, SLR100 and SLR140 use ALDC
Hardware compression to compress data. This feature is
enabled per default but the user may turn off data compression
through the application software or specific Software Tools.
(Please refer to the Tandberg SCSI tools chapter at the end of
this manual for more information).
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Tape Drive Installation
SCSI Controller Board Installation
All Tandberg Data SLR tape drives uses a SCSI interface to the
host system.
Before any SCSI device can be installed it is necessary to have a
SCSI controller board installed. Please pay attention to the
following points.
• Make sure your computer is turn off before proceeding to the
installation.
• If you computer is equipped with an onboard SCSI
controller, before proceeding with the installation, you
must first locate the SCSI connector on the computer
motherboard.
• Refer to the documentation provided with your computer to
find out where this connector is located.
• If multiple SCSI connectors are available, you can choose any of
them, except if your computer documentation mentions
something different.
· When done, firmly connect the SCSI connector to the Mainboard connector and refer to the section
Drive
• If your PC/Server needs a separate SCSI controller, you need
to make sure it is properly installed before connecting your
SLR tape drive.
to install your internal SLR.
Mounting the Tape
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· You will also need a software driver from the SCSI controller
vendor to activate the SCSI Controller. Please make sure you
have the latest software driver for your SCSI controller
loaded, and that the SCSI controller board is properly installed.
Software drivers can be downloaded from the vendors' web
site. Refer to the README file for installation.
Please refer to the PC/Server documentation for further
information on how to install additional boards in the
PC/Server. Or ask your local dealer for assistance.
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SCSI Configuration
SCSI-ID Selection
All devices on a SCSI-bus need their own unique
identification, called SCSI-ID. If a SCSI-ID conflict
exists, some of the SCSI devices will not be recognized
by your system. In many systems it is common to
use the SCSI-bus for the hard-drive and CD-ROM,
as well as the tape drive. Remember that the SCSI
Controller uses SCSI-ID 7.
If the tape drive is the only device on the SCSI bus, you do not need to do anything. The tape drive
will be recognized automatically. (All Tandberg
Data tape drives are delivered with SCSI-ID 2 as
default.)
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Internal SLR7 - SLR140
If the tape drive is going to share the SCSI-bus with
other devices, check the SCSI-ID numbers used by
the other devices, then set the drive’s SCSI-ID to a
number that is not being used by any of the other
devices (remember the SCSI host adapter uses ID 7).
The SCSI-ID is often set by “jumpers” where
you can “read out” which SCSI-ID the device has
been set up for. All SCSI device ID's are
displayed on the screen during system startup.
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SCSI-ID Selection
External SLR2 ® SLR140:
For the external tabletops, you will find the SCSI-ID setting thumb-wheel switch
on the rear end of the unit box:
SLR2-5
SCSI-ID Thumb-wheel Switch
SLR7-140
SCSI-ID Thumb-wheel Switch
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SCSI-bus Termination - Internal
Tape Drives
Termination in General
A SCSI-bus is susceptible to interference, such as noise from
electrical motors and other electromagnetic devices. Also due
to the speed of the data on the SCSI-bus, it is of outmost
importance to terminate the SCSI-bus properly. “Termination” is
used to define the ends of the SCSI-bus.
Tandberg SLR2 ® SLR5
Will your new tape drive be the last or only SCSI device on a SCSI
cable?
• If your drive will be the last device on
the SCSI cable or the only device on the
SCSI termination
where the tape
drive is the last or
only SCSI device.
cable, as shown to the left, make sure
that the SCSI termination packs are
installed in the drive (Factory default).
SCSI termination
in a system with
three internal
SCSI devices.
• If your tape drive will be in the middle of
a SCSI chain, as shown to the left, you
must disable SCSI termination on the
drive. To disable SCSI termination on
the tape drive, remove the termination
resistor packs from the drive (see figure
on the following page). Make sure that
the last SCSI device on the cable has
termination enabled.
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The Tandberg SLR2 ® SLR5 drives have 3 passive termination
resistor packages that can be removed or installed inside the
drive.
Tandberg SLR24, SLR7, SLR40, SLR50, SLR60
SLR75, SLR100 and SLR140
The Tandberg SLR24, SLR7, SLR40, SLR50, SLR60, SLR75,
SLR100 and SLR140 tape drives are supplied with no internal
drive termination capability. To comply with PC99
specifications, TD supplies an internal SCSI cable with a
removable active terminator to facilitate termination
requirements in internal applications.
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SCSI-bus Termination - External
Tape Drives
If the Tape drive is the only device on the external SCSI-bus, it
must be terminated using the external SCSI termination
provided with the solution. See figure:
SLR Tape Drive (Must
SCSI Host
Adapter
If other external device(s) is/are present, the
Tandberg SLR tape drive can be installed in any position on the
SCSI-bus, the SLR tape drive must be terminated if installed at
the end of the SCSI-bus. See figure:
be terminated)
Mounting the Internal Tape Drive
Wide/Narrow Configuration
All SLR internal tape drives can be connected either to a 16 bit
Wide SCSI or an 8-bit Narrow SCSI host adapter. SLR25 is
provided with an internal cable with a narrow connector. SLR7-140
internal tape drives are supplied with a WIDE connector. If you plan
to use SLR2-5 with a WIDE SCSI host adapter you will need a
Narrow SCSI host adapter Narrow to WIDE converter for the
internal cable supplied with your SLR2-5 tape storage solution. If
you plan to use SLR7-140 with a narrow SCSI host adapter you will
need a Wide to Narrow converter.
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More detailed information regarding these converters and connecting
8 bit narrow SCSI peripherals to 16 bit wide SCSI host adapter and 16
bit WIDE SCSI peripherals to 8 bit narrow host adapters as well as
purchasing these converters, can be found at the following website.
www.adaptec.com/products/solutions/cables.html
NOTE:
When mounting a Tandberg SLR24, SLR7, SLR40, SLR50, SLR60,
SLR75, SLR100 or SLR140 tape drive on an 8-bit SCSI host adapter, using
the Wide/Narrow converter, check that the WIDE Negotiation feature is
disabled from the SCSI host adapter Bios. Refer to the SCSI adapter
manual for more information.
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Internal Tape Drive Installation
1) Internal installation of the drive requires that there is a free 5.25-inch bay with
an open front in your computer system. Obtain access to the removable media bay
(refer to the documentation supplied with your system for more information on
accessing the removable media bay).
Tandberg SLR2 ® SLR5
Tape Drives
NOTE:
A mounting kit may be necessary for mounting the tape drive into the bay. Please refer to
www.tandberg.com > SUPPORT >SLR Support > Hardware Compatibility for more information
on obtaining the kit.
Tandberg SLR24, SLR40, SLR50, SLR60,
SLR75, SLR100 and SLR140 Tape Drives
3) Secure the tape drive to the bay (use only the screws supplied with the tape drive)
4) Connect the power cable and the SCSI signal cable (and eventually the SCSI
converter), as shown below:
Tandberg SLR2 ® SLR5
Tape Drives
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SLR75, SLR100 and SLR140 Tape Drives
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Mounting Rail Installation Instructions
Tandberg SLR5 Drives for
IBM Netfinity 5000, 5500, 5600 and 7000 Series
SLR5 Netfinity Kit ordering no.: P/N 432126
Including:
- 2 x mounting rails - left hand and right hand side - 4 x
screws
- 1 x Installation Instructions
Tandberg SLR24, SLR7, SLR40, SLR50, SLR60, SLR75, SLR100 and
SLR140 Drives for IBM Netfinity 5000 and 7000 Series (xSeries)
Netfinity Kit ordering no.: P/N 431950
Including:
- 1 x mounting rail
- 2 x screws
- 1 x Installation Instructions
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Mounting a Tabletop Tape Drive
Wide/Narrow Configuration
All SLR external tabletop tape drives can be connected either to a
16 bit Wide SCSI or an 8-bit Narrow SCSI host adapter. SLR2-5
is provided with an external cable with a narrow connector. SLR7140 tape drives are supplied with a WIDE external connector. If
you plan to use SLR2-5 with a WIDE SCSI host adapter you will
need a Narrow SCSI host adapter Narrow to WIDE converter for
the external cable supplied with your SLR2-5 tape storage solution.
If you plan to use SLR7-140 with a narrow SCSI host adapter you
will need a Wide ®Narrow converter. More detailed information
regarding these converters and connecting 8 bit narrow SCSI
peripherals to 16 bit wide SCSI host adapter and 16 bit WIDE SCSI
peripherals to 8 bit narrow host adapters as well as purchasing
these converters, can be found at the following website.
www.adaptec.com/products/solutions/cables.html
External Tape Drive Installation
After the SCSI controller board has been installed and is
working properly, the tape drive can be installed. Before starting,
make sure the power Is turn off.
NOTE:
Do not apply or insert power cord until all connections have been made.
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Please carefully read the Information about the SCSI-ID conflicts and SCSI
termination paragraph on pages 11-14. To install a tabletop tape drive, simply
connect the tape drive to your PC/Server with the enclosed SCSI cable to any of the
two available SCSI connectors. Remember to place the termination on the free
connector on the back of the tape drive, and to select a unique SCSI-ID.
ON/OFF
Switch
AC Power
Receptacle
Cooling
Fan
SLR2-5
SCSI Interface
SCSI-ID Thumb-
Connectors
wheel Switch
ON/OFF
Switch
AC Power
Receptacle
SLR7-140
Cooling
Fan
SCSI-ID Thumb-
wheel Switch
SCSI Interface
Connectors
Connect it then to the power outlet.
When you power up the system for the first time, and check that
all your SCSI devices are visible for the SCSI controller board.
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Tape Drive Operation
Loading a Data Cartridge
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1) Press the
location).
2) Ensure that the data cartridge is correctly oriented (see left
for tape
Eject button (see detail upper right for button
orientation).
3) Push the data cartridge Into the
drive until you hear a click that
indicates that the data cartridge is
locked in place.
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SLR40, SLR50, SLR60,
SLR75, SLR100 and SLR140
1) Ensure that the data cartridge is
correctly oriented (see left for
tape orientation).
2) Push the data cartridge into the
drive slowly until it is taken in by
the tape drive automatically.
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Unloading a Data Cartridge
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SLR5
1) Wait for any tape activity to
finish.
2) Press the
Eject button (see left for
button location).
3) When the front of the tape drive
opens, remove the data cartridge.
4) Manually close the front of the
tape drive.
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SLR75, SLR100 and SLR140
Eject
button
1) Wait for any tape activity to
finish.
2) Press the
Eject button (see left for
button location).
3) The data cartridge will be ejected
automatically.
Handling a Data Cartridge
To improve data reliability and data cartridge lifetime, please
respect the following:
· Do not drop data cartridges
· Make sure the air around the tape drive and the data cartridge
storage area is clean
· Before using any data cartridge, expose it to the actual
operating environment for at least four hours
· Replace worn or excessively noisy data cartridges
Storing Data Cartridges
The best practice to store a data cartridge is to rewind it to the
beginning of tape before storing it in its protective case.
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How to Rewind a Data Cartridge
Tandberg SLR7 ® SLR140
The SLR7-140 drives automatically perform this operation
when the Eject button is pressed.
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Unix System Command
Using the system command, a rewind operation has to be
performed using the MT command. (Refer to the MT documentation for details)
Unix System/PC System Using Backup
Application
To make sure the tape is at Beginning Of Tape, a retension
command has to be executed, prior to ejecting the tape.
When this operation is completed:
Eject the tape from the drive and then store it in its protective
case.
Storage Condition
Avoid high temperature (>25C/77F) and high humidity (>50 %
RH)
Store the data cartridge in a cool and dry environment.
Do not store the data cartridge near devices with strong
magnetic fields, such as computer monitors, TV sets, or
loudspeakers.
Conditioning
Prior to use, the data cartridge should be adapted to the
operating environment for a time at least equal to the period it has
been out of the operating environment (up to a maximum of 8
hours).
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Retentioning Condition
A Retention MUST be performed in any of the following cases:
· First use of brand new data cartridge.
· After prolonged operation over a limited tape length,
meaning excessive start/stop operations.
· When the cartridge has been exposed to a
decrease/increase in temperature of 16°C (30° F)
· When the cartridge has been dropped.
· The occurrence of excessive soft write errors, excessive
soft read errors (also named ECC error by some backup
applications).
Cleaning
Before use, please make sure that the cleaning cartridge is stored
for 24 hours in the temperature and humidity of the environment
in which it will be used.
Recommended Cleaning Intervals
In general, the tape drive should be cleaned after 50 hours of
tape movement for SLR2-5, and every 100 hours for SLR7 -
140.
A weekly cleaning routine is highly recommended, as well as
cleaning the tape drive immediately after using a brand new tape
cartridge.
NOTE:
If your product is the Tandberg SLR24, SLR7, SLR40, SLR50, SLR60,
SLR75, SLR100 or SLR140, cleaning is required when the rightmost front
LED being illuminated a steady AMBER color.
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Cleaning Procedure
1) Load the cleaning cartridge into the SLR tape drive.
2) The cleaning process will begin automatically. This is
indicated by the front LEDs on the product as follows:
Tandberg SLR2 ® SLR5
· Flashing GREEN front panel LED.
3) Wait for all LED activity to finish and manually eject the
data cartridge from the tape drive (around 30 seconds).
Tandberg SLR7 ® SLR140
· Leftmost LED OFF, center GREEN LED flashing,
rightmost LED steady AMBER.
3) The cartridge will be ejected when cleaning has
completed (around 3 minutes).
Cleaning Cartridge replacement
The SLR cleaning cartridge has to be replaced when:
Tandberg SLR2 ® SLR5
· Steady GREEN front panel LED (for SLR2, SLR3,
SLR4, and SLR4DC).
· Steady AMBER front panel LED (for SLR5).
Tandberg SLR24, SLR7, SLR40, SLR50, SLR60,
SLR75, SLR100 and SLR140
· No LED activity and tape is automatically ejected.
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Front Panel LED Indicators
Tandberg SLR2 ® SLR5
There is one LED (Light Emitting Diode) for the Tandberg
SLR2, SLR3, SLR4, SLR4-DC and SLR5 indicating the following
tape drive status:
LED State Meaning
OFF No activity / no cartridge loaded
Steady GREEN No activity / cartridge loaded
Blinking GREEN Tape drive activity
Steady AMBER
Steady GREEN
Steady AMBER
Steady RED Fatal error *
* Contact Tandberg Data Customer Services
Media or hardware error
Cleaning cartridge exhausted - cleaning cartridge
must be changed (SLR2--> SLR4)
Cleaning cartridge exhausted - cleaning cartridge
must be changed (SLR5)
Tandberg SLR24, SLR7, SLR40, SLR50, SLR60,
SLR75, SLR100 and SLR140
There are three LEDs for the Tandberg SLR24, SLR7, SLR40,
SLR50, SLR60, SLR75, SLR100 and SLR140 indicating the
following tape drive status:
LED State Meaning
Green Amber
Blinking OFF OFF Power up self test/Diagnostic Activity
OFF OFF OFF No activity / no cartridge loaded
OFF OFF ON Cartridge not loaded/Cleaning required
ON OFF OFF No activity / cartridge loaded
ON Blinking OFF Tape drive activity
ON OFF ON Tape Loaded/Cleaning required
ON Blinking ON Tape Activity/Cleaning required
OFF OFF Blinking Unrecoverable Drive Failure*
Blinking Blinking Blinking Fatal Error *
* Contact Tandberg Data Customer Services
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