IBM 7208 Manual

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7208 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive

Setup and Operator Guide

Model 342

Document Number SA37-0380-00

Part Number 59H3812

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7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide

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CONTENTS Table of Contents

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CONTENTS Table of Contents

FRONT_1 Notices

FRONT_1.1 Safety Notices

FRONT_1.1.1 Danger Notice

FRONT_1.1.2 Caution Notice

FRONT_1.1.3 Attention Notice

FRONT_1.2 End of Life (EOL) Plan

FRONT_1.3 Electronic Emission Notices

FRONT_1.4 Trademarks

FRONT_2 About This Guide

FRONT_2.1 Related Publications

1.0 Chapter 1. General Information

1.1 System Requirement

1.2 Specifications

2.0 Chapter 2. Setting Up the 7208 Tape Drive

2.1 Performing the Installation

2.1.1 Step 1. Using the Inventory Checklist

2.1.2 Step 2. Checking the Electrical Outlets

2.1.3 Step 3. Assembling the Materials

2.1.4 Step 4. Setting the SCSI Address

2.1.5 Step 5. Placing the 7208 Tape Drive

2.1.6 Step 6. Performing a System Shutdown

2.1.7 Step 7. Connecting the SCSI Bus Cable

2.1.8 Step 8. Installing the SCSI Bus Terminator

2.1.9 Step 9. Connecting the Power Cables

2.1.10 Step 10. Performing the Checkout Procedure

3.0 Chapter 3. Using the 7208 Tape Drive

3.1 Operator Controls

3.1.1 Power Switch

3.1.2 Unload Button

3.2 Indicator Lights

3.2.1 Power-On Light

3.2.2 Status Light

3.3 Liquid Crystal Display

3.4 Changing the Display Language

3.5 Loading and Unloading Tape Cartridges

3.5.1 Loading a Tape Cartridge

3.5.2 Unloading a Tape Cartridge

3.6 Cleaning the Tape Drive

4.0 Chapter 4. Removing the 7208 Tape Drive

4.1 Removal Checklist

5.0 Chapter 5. Using the Media

5.1 Types of 8mm Cartridges

5.2 Guidelines for Using Tape Cartridges

5.3 Storage and Shipping Environments

5.4 Operating in Harsh Environments

5.5 Setting the Write-Protect Switch

5.6 Ordering Tape Cartridges

A.0 Appendix A. Power Cables

B.0 Appendix B. Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedure Numbers

C.0 Appendix C. Error Recovery Procedures

COMMENTS Appendix D. Readers' Comments -- We'd Like to Hear from You

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FRONT_1 Notices

References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries

in which IBM operates.

Any reference to an IBM program or other IBM product in this publication is not intended to state or imply that only IBM's program or other

product may be used. Any functionally equivalent program that does not infringe any of IBM's intellectual property rights may be used

instead of the IBM product. Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products, except those expressly designated

by IBM, is the user's responsibility.

IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter in this document. The furnishing of this document does not

give you any license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to the IBM Director of Licensing, IBM Corporation, 500

Columbus Avenue, Thornwood, NY 10594, U.S.A.

Subtopics

FRONT_1.1 Safety Notices

FRONT_1.2 End of Life (EOL) Plan

FRONT_1.3 Electronic Emission Notices

FRONT_1.4 Trademarks

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FRONT_1.1 Safety Notices

When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices contained in this guide. Each danger and caution notice

contains a reference number (72XXDxxx or 72XXCxxx). Use the reference number to check the translation in External Devices Safety

Information, SA26-7003.

Examples of danger, caution, and attention notices follow.

Subtopics

FRONT_1.1.1 Danger Notice

FRONT_1.1.2 Caution Notice

FRONT_1.1.3 Attention Notice

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FRONT_1.1.1 Danger Notice

A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people.

The following is a sample danger notice:

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¦ ¦ DANGER ¦

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¦ ¦ ¦ An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired ¦ ¦

¦ PICTURE 1 ¦ ¦ could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the ¦ ¦

¦ ¦ ¦ system or the products that attach to the system. It ¦ ¦

¦ ¦ ¦ is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the ¦ ¦

¦ ¦ ¦ outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an ¦ ¦

¦ ¦ ¦ electrical shock. (72XXD201) ¦ ¦

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FRONT_1.1.2 Caution Notice

A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing condition.

The following is a sample caution notice:

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¦ ¦ CAUTION: ¦

¦ ¦ Do not attempt to use the handle on the module to lift ¦

¦ PICTURE 2 ¦ the entire device (module and enclosure) as a unit. ¦

¦ ¦ First remove the module; then, use two hands to lift the ¦

¦ ¦ enclosure. (72XXC356) ¦

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FRONT_1.1.3 Attention Notice

An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program, device, system, or data.

The following is a sample attention notice:

Attention: Do not operate the 7208 Tape Drive in a poor air-quality environment. If your environment contains an excessive amount of

particulates, contact your service representative for more information.

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FRONT_1.2 End of Life (EOL) Plan

This box is a purchased unit. Therefore, it is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to dispose of it in accordance with local laws and

regulations at the time of disposal.

This unit contains recyclable materials. The materials should be recycled where facilities are available and according to local regulations.

In some areas IBM may provide a product take-back program that ensures proper handling of the product. Contact your IBM

representative for more information.

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