Fujitsu Siemens Computers LTO-3 Operating Manual
Fujitsu Siemens Computers LTO-3 Operating Manual

Fujitsu Siemens Computers LTO-3 Operating Manual

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English
Streamer LTO-3 half height
400GB/800GB
SCSI Ultra320

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual English Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320...
  • Page 2 Are there..any technical problems or other questions you need clarified? Please contact our Help Desk (see warranty card as well as chapter "Troubleshooting" in this manual). The latest information on our products, tips, updates, etc., can be found on the Internet under: www.fujitsu-siemens.com...
  • Page 4 Herausgegeben von/Published by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Bestell-Nr./Order No.: A26361-H986-Z100-1-7619 Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany AG 0207 02/07...
  • Page 5 Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 OPERATING MANUAL February 2007 edition...
  • Page 6 Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other software and hardware names referred to in the manual are generally also registered trademarks whose use is also subject to legal conditions. Copyright © 2007 All rights, including rights of translation, reproduction by printing, copying or similar methods, even of parts are reserved.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction............................1 Functions ............................1 Notational conventions ......................... 2 Important notes............................. 3 Safety ............................3 Manufacturer's notes ........................3 Environmental protection......................3 Cleaning notes ..........................5 Notes on working with magnetic tape cartridges ................6 How to order magnetic tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges .......... 6 Installing the streamer ..........................
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction The Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 is a drive for magnetic tape cartridges. The streamer is a mass storage which is especially suited for the following applications: • Backup of hard disk drives • Data archiving •...
  • Page 10: Notational Conventions

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Notational conventions In this manual the following notational conventions can be found: Pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning endangers your life, destroys the system, or may lead to loss of data.
  • Page 11: Important Notes

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Important notes In this chapter you will find information regarding safety which is essential to take note of with your streamer. Safety This device complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment, including electronic office machines for use in an office environment.
  • Page 12 You will find further information on this at www.fujitsu-siemens.com/recycling For details on take-back and reuse of devices and consumables within Europe, see the manual „Returning used devices“, contact your Fujitsu Siemens Computers branch office/subsidiary or our recycling center in Paderborn: Fujitsu Siemens Computers...
  • Page 13: Cleaning Notes

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Cleaning notes Do not carry out preventative cleaning. Wait until the streamer requests cleaning! The streamer requires cleaning in two ways: – via a flashing LED indicator "Clean" – via a message within the backup application.
  • Page 14: Notes On Working With Magnetic Tape Cartridges

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Notes on working with magnetic tape cartridges Although magnetic tape cartridges do not require any special maintenance, some basic rules should be followed: General ● Keep the cartridges out of direct sunlight. ●...
  • Page 15: Installing The Streamer

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Installing the streamer When installing the streamer, make sure that the ventilation slits (1) on the front of the streamer are not blocked. Please note the information provided in the operating manual of the computer or in the "Safety"...
  • Page 16: Setting Streamer

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Setting streamer The streamer can be set by means of jumpers. SCSI ID Position of jumpers on back of drive SCSI address (jumpers SCSI ID 0, SCSI ID 1, SCSI ID 2, SCSI ID 3) Every device on the SCSI bus must have its own SCSI address (ID).
  • Page 17 Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Termination power (TERM POWER jumper) The TERM POWER jumper sets the power supply for the terminating resistors on the SCSI bus. The terminating resistors can be provided with power by the drive or the SCSI bus.
  • Page 18: Mounting The Streamer

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Mounting the streamer The streamer requires a 5 ¼" mounting location of half height. It can be mounted horizontally or vertically. ► Switch off the system and open the casing. ► If required, attach the mounting rails.
  • Page 19: Connecting The Streamer

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Connecting the streamer ► Plug the power supply cable of the server (4-pin) or the peripherie box into the power supply socket of the streamer (1). ► Plug the SCSI cable (68-pin) of the...
  • Page 20: Using The Streamer

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Using the streamer The control interface consists of the control button, the LED indicators and the mechanism of inserting or ejecting a cartridge. 1 = LED-indicator "Clean“ 3 = LED-indicator " Drive "...
  • Page 21: Ejecting Cartridge In Emergency Operation

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Blocked ejecting cartridge The ejecting cartridge can be locked with your backup application. ► Unlock the access via your application. Further details you can find in the description of your backup application. Ejecting cartridge in emergency operation ►...
  • Page 22: Handling Magnetic Tape Cartridges

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Handling magnetic tape cartridges The magnetic tape streamer reads and writes the following magnetic tape cartridges: – Ultrium-1 100GB/200GB (read only) – Ultrium-2 200GB/400GB – Ultrium-3 400GB/800GB – Ultrium-3 400GB/800GB WORM (write once) For cleaning you can use the universal LTO cleaning cartridges.
  • Page 23: Unloading A Cartridge

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Unloading a cartridge Press the control button/function key either briefly (normal operation) or 5 seconds minimum Ê (emergency operation). Commands in wait state are completed in normal operation and buffered data will be written to the tape.
  • Page 24: Problems With Magnetic Tape Cartridges

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Problems with magnetic tape cartridges If you experience any problems using magnetic tape cartridges, check: ● The cartridge case is not intact and that it contains splits, cracks or damage. ● The cartridge has not been stored at the correct temperature and humidity.
  • Page 25: Meaning Of The Led Indicators

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Meaning of the LED indicators During operation, the indicators have the following meaning: Indicators (LED) "Clean" "Tape" "Drive" "Ready" Drive state orange orange orange green Streamer is not ready-to- operate: error in power supply or in connection.
  • Page 26: Software Installation

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Software installation The tape drive can be identified during server boot through the inquiry data string HP Ultrium 3-SCSI. BIOS (all OS): If SCSI BIOS is enabled, you can see the inquiry data string on the screen during boot.
  • Page 27: Linux

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 For Microsoft Windows based operating systems, you can find the tape driver hplto.sys on the locations described under "Actual drivers, firmware and tools can be found on: " Only install the appropriate driver required by your backup application (see the table above).
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Troubleshooting Getting Started: ► Check whether the streamer is not ready-to-operate or is not recognized. ► Check that you are using the latest version of the streamer firmware and bus adapter firmware (SCSI, SAS or USB - add-on card or onboard). Latest drivers, firmware and tools can be found under www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support.
  • Page 29 ► Use a new cartridge and check if it is accepted and if a write process is possible. The streamer should write to the cartridge now. If not, please contact the Fujitsu Siemens Computers hotline. Problems with the performance and read/write ►...
  • Page 30 Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 ► Check whether the data for the backup is defragmented and whether the data source (for example, the hard disk) can supply the data at a sufficient speed (performance of the data source, organization/structure of the data).
  • Page 31: Technical Data

    Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 Technical data Dimensions and weight Height: 41 mm Width: 145 mm Length: 206 mm Weight: 1450 g Electrical data ± Voltage: + 5V ± + 12V Current • +5 V Type: 2,5A •...
  • Page 32 Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 SCSI-3, ULTRA320 Chip, HD68, LVD/SE Data interface: CE (EN60950, EN55022) Regulations complied with: CSA C22.2 No. 60950 TÜV 60950 FCC 47 CFR Parts 15, class B CE Declaration of Conformity RoHS WEEE LTO Ultrium 3 half-height format SCSI tape drive...
  • Page 33 Copyright Fujitsu Technology Solutions, 2009 Hinweise zum vorliegenden Dokument Zum 1. April 2009 ist Fujitsu Siemens Computers in den alleinigen Besitz von Fujitsu übergegangen. Diese neue Tochtergesellschaft von Fujitsu trägt seit- dem den Namen Fujitsu Technology Solutions.

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