HP A7518B - StorageWorks SDLT 600 Tape Drive Manual de usuario

getting started guide

hp StorageWorks

SDLT tape drive

internal model

SDLT 600i

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Internal drives - contents

Pre-Installation

Before you start page 3

Backup software and drivers page 5

Using the CD-ROM page 7

Installing the tape drive

Step 1: Check the SCSI connection page 9

Step 2: Check the drive’s SCSI ID page 11

Step 3: Prepare the mounting bay page 13

Step 4: Attach mounting hardware page 15

Step 5: Install the drive page 17

Step 6: Attach power and SCSI cables page 19

Step 7: Secure the drive page 21

Step 8: Install drivers and verify installation page 23

Using the tape drive

Your HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drive page 25

Use the correct media page 27

Using HP OBDR page 31

Diagnostic tools page 33

Optimizing performance page 34

Troubleshooting page 36

Understanding the LEDs page 41

Problems with cartridges page 43

Other sources of information page 45

Replacing your tape drive page 46

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January 2004

Part Number: AA984-90902

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Product Details

Write your tape drive details here so you can find them easily if you need them. The model name is on the

front of the drive and the product and serial numbers are on a label on the bottom of the drive.

Model (type of drive):

Model (number):

Serial (number):

Date purchased/installed:

SCSI ID:

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Before you start

The HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drive is a high-capacity, high-performance streaming

tape drive. It is installed into a spare drive bay in your server. Before starting to install your

tape drive, you should consider the following.

Which operating systems are supported?

HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 drives can be connected to servers running under Windows®,

NetWare, UNIX, Tru64, OpenVMS and Linux. Refer to the “HP StorageWorks Tape Software

Compatibility” topic on our World Wide Web site (www.hp.com/go/connect) for more

information about the operating system versions that are supported.

How do I the connect the tape drive to my server’s SCSI bus?

Your tape drive is attached to the SCSI bus of the host server via a spare connection on the

internal SCSI ribbon cable (supplied with the drive). The cable must be terminated, see

page 19.

You will need a properly installed and configured SCSI host bus adapter (HBA) or a built-in

SCSI controller on your server. For optimum performance your tape drive should be connected

to an Ultra 3 (160) or Ultra 4 (320) host bus adapter or SCSI controller using a correctly

terminated, LVDS-compatible ribbon cable with a spare 68-pin, high-density (HD), wide SCSI

connector. We strongly recommend that you use the SCSI ribbon cable supplied with the

drive, see page 19. We also recommend that the drive is the only device on the SCSI bus. Do

not connect more than two tape drives per SCSI controller. Do not attach the drive to the same

SCSI bus as your disk drive or to a RAID controller.

Why is the SCSI bus type important?

The SCSI bus type determines the speed at which data can be transferred between devices on

the bus and the maximum length of cable that can be used. HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape

drives are high performance Ultra 3 SCSI devices with a maximum burst transfer speed of

160 MB/second. To benefit from this level of performance, it is important to ensure that the

drives are connected to a SCSI bus of a similar or higher specification. This means that you

need:

•An Ultra 3 (160) or Ultra 4 (320) SCSI bus. Ultra 160 SCSI supports the maximum bus speed

of 160 MB per second, Ultra 320 SCSI exceeds this.

•LVD-rated SCSI cabling and terminators. The LVD interface and cable supplied with the drive

enable the data to be transferred at the drive's maximum rate and provide a maximum cable

length of 12 meters.

If you attach the drive to a lower specification SCSI bus, it may still work, but data will not be

transferred as quickly. For example, on a single-ended (SE) Ultra 160 SCSI bus the maximum

burst transfer speed of the drive is 40 MB/second and the maximum cable length is restricted

to 3 meters. See also Table 1, “supported SCSI bus types,” on page 9.

Note The drives are not compatible with high voltage differential (HVD) SCSI devices.

How can I check the SCSI bus type?

For most operating systems you can install HP Library & Tape Tools, directly from the web site

at www.hp.com/support/tapetools or from the link on the HP StorageWorks Tape

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CD-ROM, and run the “Install Check” to check your server’s current SCSI configuration (see

page 33). This will provide information about the SCSI bus and the SCSI IDs in use.

What are the mounting requirements for the tape drive?

Mounting bay

You need one industry standard, 5¼-inch, full-height bay in which to install the

HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drive. Power requirements are:

Mounting hardware

For many servers, no mounting tray or rails are required. Devices simply slide into the server’s

chassis and are fixed with screws. Other servers have built-in trays or rails.

Rail kits for a number of industry-standard servers may be available. For more details refer to:

www.hp.com/go/connect.

Some servers use non-standard mounting rails and do not include spares. If this is the case

with your system, you will have to order these accessories from the server manufacturer before

you can install the tape drive.

Air flow requirements

The internal tape drive requires adequate air flow to dissipate the heat resulting from

continuous drive operation. Specifically, the air flow must be sufficient to keep the tape path

temperature below 50oC ambient operation. Always operate the tape drive within an

ambient air temperature of no more than 40oC.

It is important to keep the cooling holes in the rear and the grill in the front of the tape drive

clear of any obstructions that may hinder the air flow and to ensure that all fans in your server

are in place and operational. Make sure that empty bays have the appropriate blanking

plates installed so that airflow is maintained.

Do I need additional items for installation?

• You may need mounting hardware. See “What are the mounting requirements for the tape

drive?” above.

• If you do not have a spare, suitably rated SCSI connector on your server, a new HBA (also

known as a SCSI card) will be required. We recommend that a 64-bit Ultra 3 (160) HBA is

used. For specific details relevant to your server model please refer to www.hp.com/go/

connect. You will need to purchase and install the new HBA into an unused, 64-bit PCI

expansion slot within your server before installing your tape drive. (The kit can also be

installed in a 32-bit PCI expansion slot, but performance may be degraded.)

Voltage Typical Current Maximum Current

5 V 3.1 A (standby) to 5.5 A (write-streaming) 5.6 A

12 V 0.1 A (standby) to 0.7 A (media loading/unloading) 0.7 A

Refer to our World Wide Web site for recommended products, configurations and ordering

information: www.hp.com/go/connect or www.hp.com/support.

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Backup software and drivers

Backup software

For optimum performance it is important to use a backup application that is appropriate for

your system’s configuration. In a direct attach environment, where the tape drive is attached to

a standalone server, you can use backup software that is designed for a single server

environment. In network configurations you will need backup software that supports enterprise

environments. HP, Veritas, Legato, Yosemite and Computer Associates all provide suitable

products. Further details about these and other products that may be appropriate can be

found on our connectivity web site.

1Go to our connectivity web site: www.hp.com/go/connect and select tape backup.

2Select software compatibility.

3Select your combination of operating system and tape drive model in the table. A list of

supported backup applications is displayed. This will also tell you whether your configuration

is compatible with HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, HP OBDR.

(All HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drives support HP OBDR. However, you can only use this

feature. if your system configuration and backup application also support it. See “Using HP

OBDR” on page 31.)

4Make sure you have a backup application that supports HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape

drives and download any upgrades or patches, if required.

Drivers

Windows users

After you install the tape drive, insert the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM and follow the link

to download the HP driver from our web site: www.hp.com/support. Refer to the

accompanying README file for specific installation instructions for Windows NT, Windows

2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 drivers.

Note: We recommend that you install drivers from the CD-ROM rather than the Windows

Hardware Installation Wizard, as you can also use software on the CD-ROM to verify that

your installation is correct (see “HP Library & Tape Tools” on page 33). If you do not have

internet access, you can also download drivers directly from the HP StorageWorks Tape

CD-ROM, but these may not be the latest versions available.

UNIX and OpenVMS users

The recommended backup applications use the operating system’s standard, built-in device

drivers. To upgrade drivers we recommend that you patch to the latest version of the operating

system, following the instructions in the patch documentation.You will also find information

about configuring device files in the Configuration Guides on the CD-ROM.

IA64 users

If you are installing on IA64 system, such as an HP Integrity server, check www.hp.com/

go/connect for the latest information on the availability of backup application upgrades

and drivers.

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HP Product

Registration

User

Documentation

CD-ROM Guide

Drivers

HP Library &

Tape Tools

Figure 1: the

HP StorageWorks Tape

CD-ROM

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