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LTO-5 Tape Drive User’s Guide xi Preface AudienceThis guide is written for users of the LTO-5 Tape Drive. PurposeThis guide provides information about the LTO-5 Tape Drive including: • Installing the drive • Basic drive operations • Maintenance •Specifications • Troubleshooting Document Organization This guide is organized as follows: •Chapter 1, Introduction , provides an overview of LTO and Ultrium technologies, and summarizes the drive’s key features. •Chapter 2, Installation Procedures , describes handling precautions, unpacking tips, and installation instructions. •Chapter 3, Operation , describes the operation and maintenance of the drive.
Preface xiiLTO-5 Tape Drive User’s Guide •Chapter 4, Theory, describes the theory of operation behind the drive, including the technology used in various drive components. •Chapter 5, Specifications , provides drive and cartridge specifications. •Chapter 6, Troubleshooting Guide provides troubleshooting procedures you can follow if you encounter a problem with your drive. •Appendix A, Installation Checklists , provides abbreviated quick-start checklists for users who are already familiar with the installation procedures. •Appendix B, Disposal of Electrical & Electronic Equipment , provides instructions for proper disposal of unwanted electrical and electronic equipment. •Appendix C, Regulatory Compliances , identifies drive compliance with safety and EMC regulations. This guide also has an index. Notational ConventionsThis guide uses the following conventions: Note:Notes emphasize important information related to the main topic. 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. Related DocumentsThe following subsection identifies the primary documents that are related to the LTO-5 Tape Drive.
Preface LTO-5 Tape Drive User’s Guidexiii Standards Conformance The Small Computer System Interface is described in standards that include several versions and a number of individual documents. The original Small Computer System Interface Standard, X3.131-1986, is referred to as SCSI-1. SCSI-1 was revised, resulting in the Small Computer System Interface – 2 (X3.131-1994), referred to as SCSI-2. The set of SCSI-3 standards are collectively referred to as SCSI-3. The applicable ANSI standards are as follows: • INCITS Technical Committee T10 (SCSI Storage Interfaces) Standards: • SCSI Architecture Model – 2 (SAM-2) INCITS 366-2003 • SCSI Architecture Model – 3 (SAM-3) INCITS 402-2005 • SCSI Architecture Model – 4 (SAM-4) in development • Automation/Drive Interface – Commands (ADC) INCITS 403- 2005 • Automation/Drive Interface Commands (ADC-2) in development • Automation/Drive Interface – Transport Protocol (ADT) INCITS 406-2005 • Automation/Drive Interface – Transport Protocol – 2 (ADT-2) in development • Fibre Channel Protocol for SCSI (FCP) INCITS 269-1996 • Fibre Channel Protocol for SCSI, Second Version - 2 (FCP-2) INCITS 350-2003 • Fibre Channel Protocol for SCSI, Third Version - 3 (FCP-3) INCITS 416-2006 • Fibre Channel Protocol for SCSI, Fourth Version - 4 (FCP-3) in development • SCSI-3 Medium Changer Commands (SMC) INCITS 314-1998 • SCSI Media Changer Commands – 2 (SMC-2) INCITS 382-2004 • SCSI Media Changer Commands – 3 (SMC-3) in development • SCSI Parallel Interface – 3 (SPI-3) INCITS 336-2000 • SCSI Parallel Interface-4 (SPI-4) INCITS 362-2002 • SCSI Parallel Interface-5 (SPI-5) INCITS 367-2003 • SCSI-3 Primary Commands (SPC) INCITS 301-1997
Preface xivLTO-5 Tape Drive User’s Guide • SCSI Primary Commands – 2 (SPC-2) INCITS 351-2001 • SCSI Primary Commands – 3 (SPC-3) INCITS 408-2005 • SCSI Primary Commands – 4 (SPC-4) in development • SCSI-3 Stream Commands (SSC) INCITS 335-2000 • SCSI Stream Commands – 2 (SSC-2) INCITS 380-2003 • SCSI Stream Commands – 3 (SSC-3) in development • Serial Attached SCSI – (SAS) INCITS 376-2003 • Serial Attached SCSI – 1.1 (SAS-1.1) INCITS 417-2006 • Serial Attached SCSI – 2 (SAS-2) in development • INCITS Technical Committee T11 (Device Level Interfaces) Standards • Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL-2) Amendment 1 INCITS 332.1999/AM1-2003Fibre Channel Generic Services-4 (FC-GS-4) INCITS 387-2004 • Fibre Channel Generic Services-5 (FC-GS-5) in development • Fibre Channel Generic Services-6 (FC-GS-6) in development • Fibre Channel - Link Services (FC-LS) in development Note:The term “SCSI” is used wherever it is not necessary to distinguish between the versions of SCSI.
LTO-5 Tape Drive User’s Guide1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an introductory overview of the LTO-5 Tape Drive. To p i c s i n c l u d e : •Overview •Drive Models •Features Overview The LTO-5 Tape Drive is a high-performance 16-channel tape drive that complies with the LTO interchange specifications. The drive is suited for mid- range to high-end servers, mainframe systems, and tape library automation systems. The LTO-5 Tape Drive uses Ultrium data cartridges. Its capacity is maximized using intelligent data compression. The drive has a native capacity of 1500 Gbytes (1.5 TB) or 3000 Gbytes (3.0 TB) assuming 2:1 data compression. The LTO-5 Tape Drive has a 5¼-inch form factor with automatic electromechanical cartridge soft load. It is available in two models: •Internal •Tabletop
Chapter 1 Introduction Drive Models 2LTO-5 Tape Drive User’s Guide Drive Models InternalThe internal model (see figure 1 for the half-height model and figure 2 for the full-height model) is a 5¼-inch drive that you can install inside the drive bay of a: • Computer workstation or server system • Rackmount drive enclosure Ta b l e t o pThe tabletop model is a 5¼-inch drive that is already mounted inside a stand-alone external drive enclosure with a built-in power supply. Figure 1 Internal LTO-5 Half- Height Tape Drive
Chapter 1 Introduction Features LTO-5 Tape Drive User’s Guide3 Figure 2 Internal LTO-5 Full- Height Tape Drive Features Ta b l e 1 describes the key performance features and capabilities of the LTO-5 Half-Height Tape Drive. Table 1 Performance Features and CapabilitiesFeature Description Cartridge memory Stores pertinent information about the media to enable fast cartridge loading Chassis Shock damped and isolated Data buffering 256 Mbytes for high performance Head positioner Patented proprietary mechanism for increased data integrity
Chapter 1 Introduction Features 4LTO-5 Tape Drive User’s Guide Intelligent data compressionAnalyzes compression factors before recording to maximize performance and capacity Interface Serial-attached SCSI (SAS) SAS-2 capabilities The LTO-5 tape drive supports SAS-2 protocols. Native data transfer rate Up to 140 Mbytes per second Read channel Third generation for increased maturity and data integrity RISC processors Provide fast, efficient data processing SmartVerify Includes two levels of ECC for extra data safety and error protection Supported platforms A wide variety of Windows and UNIX systems TapeAlert Monitors and reports drive performance Tape picking Enhanced implementation for increased reliability Variable-speed transfer Variable speeds for matching with the host to: • Optimize data transfers • Shorten backup times • Increase reliability Feature Description
LTO-5 Tape Drive User’s Guide5 Chapter 2 Installation Procedures This chapter provides detailed installation instructions for both the internal and tabletop models of the LTO-5 Tape Drive, including: •Before Installing the LTO-5 Tape Drive , which includes: •Handling Precautions and Installation Guidelines •Preinstallation Requirements on page 7 •Unpacking and Inspecting the Drive on page 7 • Detailed procedures for: •Installing the Internal LTO-5 Tape Drive on page 8 •Installing the Tabletop LTO-5 Tape Drive on page 15 •Installing the LTO Driver Software on page 19, optional/when required Optionally, experienced users who are familiar with installing the LTO-5 Tape Drive can refer to the quick-start checklists in appendix on page 73 of this guide. Each checklist provides abbreviated installation instructions, with references to the corresponding detailed procedures in this chapter.
Chapter 2 Installation Procedures Before Installing the LTO-5 Tape Drive 6LTO-5 Tape Drive User’s Guide Before Installing the LTO-5 Tape Drive Handling Precautions and Installation Guidelines Always observe the following precautions and guidelines when handling and installing LTO-5 Tape Drives: • Internal, at all times •Tabletop, when removed from its free-standing enclosure Handling Precautions• Internal drives have exposed components that are sensitive to static electricity. To reduce the possibility of damage from static discharge, the drives are packaged in a protective antistatic bag. Do not remove the drive from the antistatic bag until you are ready to install it. • Wear an ESD-preventive grounding wrist strap or observe similar ESD precautions when working with the drive. Be sure the wrist strap makes good skin contact. Do not remove the wrist strap until you finish working with the drive. Also, avoid contact between the drive, other equipment, and clothing. The wrist strap only protects the equipment from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage. • Before removing the drive from the antistatic bag, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity buildup from your body. (continued)