Reference GuideTable of ContentsContents1Purpose5Scope5Conventions Used in This Guide5Reference Documents6Setting Up Communication with the Tape Drives7Before Installing the Tape Drive7Installing the Tape Drive8Verifying the st Module is Loaded8Verifying Communication with the Tape Drives9Displaying the Kernel Initialization Information9Reviewing the Kernel Initialization Information9Identifying the Tape Devices10What To Do if Device Information is Missing10Obtaining Device Information Using /proc/scsi/scsi10What is the /proc File System?10Viewing /proc Files10Accessing Devices Using /dev/st* Device Nodes11Generating a List of Device Files11Reviewing the List of Device Files11What To Do if a Device Node is Missing12Interpreting the Device Node File Listing13Identifying Device Nodes14Identifying Device Modes15Creating Device Nodes15Creating Auto-Rewind Device Nodes16Creating No-Rewind Device Nodes16mt-st Linux RPM Package17Verifying mt-st is Installed17Installing mt-st17mt Tape Device Tool17stinit and stinit.def18Tape Device and Parameter Definitions18Identifying Tape Devices and Parameters19Common Tape Device Keywords19Common Parameter Keywords19mtx Tape Library Tool20Verifying mtx is Installed20Installing mtx21Appendix A - Tape Drive and Cartridge Compatibility22Tape Drive and Cartridge Compatibility - DLT22Tape Drive and Cartridge Compatibility - SDLT23Tape Drive and Cartridge Compatibility - VS23Tape Drive and Cartridge Compatibility - LTO24Tape Drive and Cartridge Compatibility - DDS/DAT24Appendix B - Linux Reference Documentation25Appendix C - Sample stinit.def Definitions File26Recommendations26Sample File26Appendix D - Troubleshooting31Size: 371 KBPages: 32Language: EnglishOpen manual
Quick Setup GuideTable of ContentsSCSI Cable and Terminator Power2DAT 160 SCSI Internal Tape Drive Installation3Mounting Hardware3SCSI Cable3Power Connection3Completing the SCSI Installation4Drivers4Install or Update Backup Software4DAT 160 USB External Tape Drive Installation4Windows Systems Only4Installing the Drive4DAT 160 USB Internal Tape Drive Installation5Windows Systems Only:5Check Server Schematic for Internal USB 2.0 Port.5Attach USB Cable to Internal USB 2.0 Port5Attach USB Cable to External USB 2.0 Port5Completing the USB Installation6Complete Installation of Drivers6Install or Update Backup Software6Understanding the Front Panel LEDs6Size: 753 KBPages: 8Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsChapter 1 Getting Started1Introduction2Requirements2Unpacking and Inspecting3Equipment Description4The DAT Autochanger4Magazine5Media6Cleaning Cassette6Modes of Operation7Select or Confirm Random Access Mode8Select or Confirm Sequential Access Mode8SCSI9SCSI ID9Preparing the Host Computer System9Power Off the Host Computer9Confirm and/or Install the SCSI host interface10System Software10Chapter 2 Connecting the DAT Autochanger11Connecting the Interface Cables12Connecting More Than One DAT Autochanger13Powering on the System14Installing the Backup Software15Chapter 3 Equipment Description17Front Panel Switches and Indicators18Rear Panel Switches and Connectors20Chapter 4 Operation and Maintenance21Inserting the Data Cassettes into the Magazine22Inserting the Magazine into the DAT Autochanger23Loading the Magazine24Attempting to Load the Magazine with a Cassette Already in Drive25If you are using sequential access mode25If you are using random access mode25Removing the Magazine from the DAT Autochanger26If you are using sequential access mode26If you are using random access mode27Removing the Magazine with a Cassette in Drive27Loading an Individual Cassette27Removing a Cassette from the Magazine28Storing the Magazine28Cleaning the Drive Head29Cleaning the Enclosure31Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics33DAT Autochanger Warning Lights34Error Message Codes35Drive LEDs36Environmental Considerations39When You Call adic Customer Assistance39Return for Repair RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)41Appendix A Glossary43Appendix B Specifications47Index51Size: 10.5 MBPages: 66Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsContents3Preface11Introduction15Product Overview15Capacity and Transfer Rates17Tape Drive Components17LED Action Sequences18Installing Internal Tape Drives20Unpacking Your Drive21Before You Begin21Required Tools22Avoiding Electrostatic Damage22Installing Your Drive23Review Drive Default SCSI Settings23Prepare Mounting Bay25Attach Mounting Hardware26Mounting Rails26Install Drive27Attach USB Cable28Decide Which Cable to Use28Connecting the USB Cable to the Server29Attach Power and USB Cables to the Tape Drive31Attach Power and SCSI Cables32Where Should the SCSI Terminator Be?33Checking SCSI Termination34Secure the Drive35Completing Your Installation36Registering Your Tape Drive36Installing External Tape Drives38Unpacking Your Drive39Connecting the Power and USB Cables39Connecting the SCSI Tape Drive40Before You Begin40Why the SCSI Bus Type Important41Reviewing the Drive Default Settings41Check the Drive’s SCSI ID42Connecting the SCSI Cable43Checking SCSI Termination45Connect the Power Cable46Completing Your Installation47Registering Your Tape Drive48Operating Your Tape Drive49Using the Appropriate Media49WORM Cartridges50Handling Cartridges51Loading a Cartridge52Initializing a Blank Cartridge52Unloading a Cartridge53Write-Protecting a DAT Cartridge54Cleaning the Tape Heads55Troubleshooting57General Procedure57Verifying USB Installation for Optimum Performance59Frequently Asked Questions About USB Drivers62Problems with Cartridges62Loading Revised Firmware65Firmware Upgrade Methods65Using Firmware Cartridges66SCSI Configuration Guide67SCSI in Quantum DAT Devices67SCSI Terminology68Setting Up the SCSI Bus69SCSI ID Numbers69Identifying SCSI IDs70Setting the SCSI ID on Quantum DAT Drives70SCSI Termination71Internal Drives71External Drives72Removable Drives74SCSI Cables74Cable Length74Cable Quality75Note on SE and LVD Interfaces75USB Configuration Guide77USB in Quantum DAT Devices77USB Terminology77Setting Up a USB Network79USB Cables80Index81Size: 1.58 MBPages: 82Language: EnglishOpen manual
