Certified-international DAStape User Manual

P.N. 90930055 Revision ADAStapeUser GuideSpectra Logic

Chapter 2. Installing DAStape10Unpacking the DAStapeBefore unpacking the DAStape, note that it is shipped with the following items:• Quick Setup Guid

Chapter 2. Installing DAStape112. Set the protected DAStape on a clean, stable work surface (Figure 2-2). 3. Remove the foam from each end of the DAS

Chapter 2. Installing DAStape12Connecting the DAStapeFollow these instructions to connect the DAStape unit.1. Plug in the power cord.2. Turn on the D

Chapter 2. Installing DAStape132. Use an object with a small pointed tip (such as a stylus or a pen) to press the plus (+) on the bottom or the minus

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153 Using the DAStape This chapter covers the following information:• Powering On and Off• Purchasing Media and Cleaning CartridgesPowering On and Off

Chapter 3. Using the DAStape16Purchasing Media and Cleaning CartridgesCertified media and cleaning cartridges can be purchased directly from Spectra

174 DAStape 100 Tape Drives and MediaThe DAStape 100 uses a Sony AIT tape drive, either AIT-2 or AIT-3. The Sony AIT tape drive is a high-performance,

Chapter 4. DAStape 100 Tape Drives and Media18AIT Tape Drive LEDsThe AIT tape drive has three light emitting diodes, or LEDs, on the front of the dri

Chapter 4. DAStape 100 Tape Drives and Media19Getting Information from the LEDsThe following table summarizes the information carried by the blinking

Notices2NoticesExcept as expressly stated herein, Spectra Logic Corporation makes available its products and associated documentation on an “as is” ba

Chapter 4. DAStape 100 Tape Drives and Media20Maintaining the AIT Tape DriveThe AIT tape drive is an extremely reliable media storage subsystem; perf

Chapter 4. DAStape 100 Tape Drives and Media21Caring for AIT Data CartridgesAlthough AIT cartridges are ruggedly built, they must be handled with car

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235 DAStape 200 Tape Drives and MediaThe DAStape 200 uses a half-inch tape drive that could be any of the following:• HP First Generation Linear Tape

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media24HP Ultrium Generation 1 Tape DrivesHP Ultrium Tape Drive LEDsThe HP Ultrium tape drive has four light e

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media25Getting Information from the LEDsThe following table summarizes the information carried by the blinking

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media26Manually Cleaning the HP Ultrium Tape Drive Head To clean your HP Ultrium tape drives, follow these ste

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media27Caring for HP Ultrium MediaChoosing MediaUse only LTO Ultrium cartridges. Compatible media is recogniza

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media28Maximizing HP Ultrium Media LifeTo maximize the life of your HP Ultrium media, follow these guidelines.

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media29IBM Ultrium Generation 2 Tape DrivesIBM Ultrium Tape Drive LEDsThe IBM Ultrium tape drive has four ligh

Notices3LicenseYou have acquired Spectra Logic® products that include software owned by or licensed by Spectra Logic from one or more software licenso

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media30Getting Information from the LEDsWhen the LED is off, it means that the unit has no power or is powered

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media31Getting Information from the Single-Character DisplayError Conditions and Informational Messages If m

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media32Diagnostics and Maintenance To initiate a function, you must be in maintenance mode. For more informa

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media33Functions of the Unload ButtonThe Unload push button enables you to perform several functions. The foll

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media34Maintaining the IBM Ultrium Tape DriveNote: When cleaning the IBM Ultrium tape drive head, use only IBM

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media35Caring for IBM Ultrium MediaCaring for IBM Ultrium MediaCaution: Do not insert a damaged cartridge into

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media36Quantum SDLT 320 Tape DrivesSDLT 320 Tape Drive LEDsThe tape drive has three light emitting diodes, or

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media37Getting Information from the LEDsThe following table summarizes the information carried by the blinking

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media38Cleaning the SDLT Tape Drive Head The SDLT cleaning tape is housed in a plastic case, and is light gray

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media39Caring for SDLT MediaSuper DLTtape I cartridges are engineered to be reliable, robust, and durable. The

Notices4Warnings and CautionsAC PowerWarning: Risk of electrical shock. To remove AC power from the DAStape unit, unplug the power cord from the power

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media40Conditioning CartridgesBefore use, the cartridge should be conditioned by exposure to the operating env

416 Warranty and RepairThis chapter reviews the DAStape warranty and Spectra Logic’s repair policies.Limited WarrantySpectra Logic warrants the DAStap

Chapter 6. Warranty and Repair42Spectra Logic makes no other warranties, expressed or implied, and specifically disclaims any warranty of merchantabi

Chapter 6. Warranty and Repair43purchaser. International customers with non-warranty units are responsible for customs and duties charges coming into

Chapter 6. Warranty and Repair44Contacting Spectra LogicShipping InformationTo ship the DAStape for any reason, reverse the procedure in Unpacking th

45Appendix A. SpecificationsThis appendix contains the following information:• DAStape Power Requirements• DAStape Environmental Specifications• Sony

Appendix A. Specifications46220 Volt-AC Power Cord for Use in North AmericaThe criteria for a U.S. and Canadian 220-volt AC power cord for the DAStap

Appendix A. Specifications47Sony AIT SpecificationsDrive SpecificationsThe following table summarizes the specifications for Sony AIT drives. Media S

Appendix A. Specifications48HP LTO Ultrium Generation 1 SpecificationsDrive SpecificationsMedia Specifications The table below lists the capacity of

Appendix A. Specifications49IBM LTO Ultrium Generation 2 SpecificationsDrive SpecificationsMedia SpecificationsThe table below lists the capacity of

5ContentsNotices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2How to Contact

Appendix A. Specifications50Quantum SDLT 320 SpecificationsDrive SpecificationsMedia SpecificationsThe table below lists the capacity of SDLT tape ca

51Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety NoticesThis appendix lists the following regulatory and safety notices:• Safety Agency Standards• FCC Notice• Jap

Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Notices52Japan VCCI-A

Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Notices53EU Declaration of ConformityWe, Spectra Logic Corporation1700 North 55th StreetBoulder, Colorado 80301 USA

Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Notices54The DAStape complies with all safety-relevant provisions referring to:• Protection against electrical haza

55IndexAaboutAIT tape drives 17DAStape 7LTO-1 tape drives 24LTO-2 tape drives 29SDLT tape drives 36this user guide 7AC power 45accessoriesincluded 10p

Index56Ee-mail Spectra Logicordering media 16technical support 44environmental specificationsAIT tape drives 47DAStape 46LTO-1 tape drives 48LTO-2 tap

Index57MmaintenanceAIT media 21cleaning tape drives 20LTO-1 media 27LTO-2 media 35SDLT media 39mediaAIT specifications 47caution 4LTO-1 specifications

Index58specificationsAIT media 47AIT tape drives 47DAStape environment 46DAStape power 45LTO-1 media 48LTO-1 tape drives 48LTO-2 media 49LTO-2 tape dr

Contents6Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media 23HP Ultrium Generation 1 Tape Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

71 IntroductionAbout DAStape® The DAStape provides an interconnection that is easy to install, configure, and use. It was designed specifically for th

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92 Installing DAStape This chapter covers the following information:• Preparing for Installation• Unpacking the DAStape• Connecting the DAStape• Confi