VXA-320 (VXA-3) TAPE DRIVE PRODUCT MANUAL I
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual describes how to install, operate, and maintain the VXA™-320 tape drive. It also provides functional, performance, and environmental specifications. ORGANIZATION The information in this manual is organized into chapters that allow you to quickly locate the information you need.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL RELATED PUBLICATIONS For more information about the tape drive and the standards used by the tape drive, refer to the following publications. To order an Tandberg Data publication, see “Contacting Tandberg Data” on page iv. To download a PDF version of an Tandberg Data publication, visit the Tandberg Data web site www.tandberg.com Note: The VXA-320 publications are included as PDF files on the CD that accompanies your tape drive.
Contents How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii 1 VXA-320 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Tape Drive Models and Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Back Panel Components – Internal Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Resolving Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tape Drive Will Not Accept a Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED 4 is Flashing Orange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tape Drive Will Not Eject a Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tape Drive is not Detected by the Operating System or Backup Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Data Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Performance Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Data Transfer Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Read and Write Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Tape Speed and Access Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figures 1 VXA-320 Features Figure 1-1 Figure 1-2 Figure 1-3 Figure 1-4 Figure 1-5 Figure 1-6 Figure 1-7 VXA-320 tape drives (internal and external models) . . . . . . . . . . . Internal tape drive: front-panel components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External tape drive: front-panel components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internal tape drive: back-panel components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External tape drive: back-panel components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tables 3 Operation Table 3-1 LED states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4 Troubleshooting Table 4-1 Service Notification error recovery procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 6 Communication Interface and Command Protocol Table 6-1 Table 6-2 Table 6-3 Table 6-4 Table 6-5 Table 6-6 Table 6-7 Table 6-8 SCSI bus phases and information transfer phases . . . . . . . . . . . . SCSI messages supported by the tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TAPE DRIVE MODELS AND INTERFACES 1 FEATURES This chapter describes the VXA-320 tape drive features and components. The VXA-320 tape drive is designed for the storage and management of enterprise-wide, mission-critical data.
CHAPTER 1 FEATURES Both the internal and external models of the VXA-320 tape drive are available with a wide, High-density (HD), 68-pin low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI interface. COMPONENTS This section describes the major components of both the internal and external models of the tape drive. FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 show the controls and indicators on the front panel of the tape drive. For more information about using these controls and indicators, see Chapter 3.
COMPONENTS Status LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) Show status information, which is described in “Monitoring the LEDs” on page 20. Power LED Shows the power-on status of the external tape drive. BACK PANEL COMPONENTS – INTERNAL TAPE DRIVE Figure 1-4 shows the back panel components of the internal SCSI tape drive. For more information about using these components during installation, see Chapter 2.
CHAPTER 1 FEATURES BACK PANEL COMPONENTS – EXTERNAL TAPE DRIVE Figure 1-5 shows the back-panel components of the external SCSI model of the tape drive. Figure 1-5 External tape drive: back-panel components On/Off Switch Used to turn power on and off. AC Power Connector Used to provide power through a grounded AC power connector. A power cord is included with the tape drive.
COMPONENTS TAPE DRIVE LABELS The VXA-320 tape drive includes two labels: The top-panel label (Figure 1-6) shows the tape drive’s part number, serial number, revision, connector type, and agency information. The back-panel label (Figure 1-7) identifies the tape drive connectors and jumpers. Depending on the model tape drive you have, the labels on your tape drive may differ. Caution Do not remove or modify these labels. If you do so, you will void the product warranty.
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2 UNPACKING THE TAPE DRIVE INSTALLATION This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing the internal and external models of the VXA-320 tape drive. The information in this chapter expands on the instructions in the Quick Start guide that accompanied your tape drive. UNPACKING THE TAPE DRIVE All Tandberg Data tape drives are tested, inspected, and carefully packaged at the factory. However, because shipping damage can occur, you should follow the steps below to unpack the tape drive: 1.
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE INTERNAL SCSI TAPE DRIVE The internal tape drive complies with industry-standard, 5.25-inch half-high form factor mounting requirements and can be mounted either horizontally or vertically, but not upside down. When installing the tape drive, refer to Figure 2-1 for the location of the back-panel components on the SCSI tape drive.
INSTALLING THE TAPE DRIVE 3. Select your backup software application — To obtain information about which backup software applications work with the tape drive, visit Tandberg Data’s web site www.tandberg.com You can install the backup software application on the host computer before or after you install the tape drive. However, if you install the backup application software first, you may need to reconfigure it for use with the tape drive. ! Important Do not connect the tape drive to a RAID controller.
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2. Prepare the drive bay. Remove the drive bay’s cover plate according to the system manufacturer’s instructions. 3. Set the SCSI ID jumpers, if necessary. a. The tape drive is shipped with a SCSI ID of 11. If another device on the SCSI bus is already configured with this SCSI ID, you will need to change the tape drive’s SCSI ID. Reposition the jumpers on the jumper block, as shown in Figure 2-2, to select the desired ID. (If necessary, use flat-nose pliers to remove the jumpers.
INSTALLING THE TAPE DRIVE Connect an M3 (0.25 in.) female spade connector from the host to the tape drive’s grounding tab. or Use an M3 × 0.5 mm × 5 mm machine screw to connect a grounding wire to the grounding hole. Caution Do not use a screw other than the type specified for attaching the grounding wire, or you may damage the internal components. Screw length must not exceed 5mm. 4. Connect the SCSI cable. a.
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 5. Install an LVD or LVD/SE multimode terminator at the physical end of the SCSI bus. If the cable provided with your adapter has a built-in terminator, do not add another terminator to the bus. Note: If the tape drive is the last device on the SCSI bus and if the SCSI cable has an unused connector at the end, you can terminate the bus there, as shown in Figure 2-4. Alternatively, you can terminate the bus by installing a pass-through terminator on the tape drive’s SCSI connector.
INSTALLING THE TAPE DRIVE Using the screws provided with the tape drive, secure the tape drive in the drive bay using one of the screw mounting combinations (see Figure 2-5). Caution To avoid damaging the tape drive, follow these precautions: Use only the M3 × 0.5 × 5 mm Phillips screws. Screw length must not exceed 5mm. Ensure that the chassis is not distorted. (Alignment to the horizontal or vertical plane should not exceed ±10°.
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE EXTERNAL SCSI TAPE DRIVE When installing the external SCSI tape drive, refer to Figure 2-6 for the location of the back-panel components. Figure 2-6 External SCSI tape drive: back-panel components Before You Begin Before you begin hardware installation, do the following: 1. Select a suitable location for your tape drive—Ensure that the work area is free from conditions that could cause electrostatic discharge (ESD).
INSTALLING THE TAPE DRIVE 4. Obtain the necessary cables and terminator — The tape drive connects to the SCSI bus using a cable with a high-density, 68-pin male connector. This cable must meet the guidelines in “SCSI Cable Requirements,” beginning on page 41. If the tape drive is the last device on the SCSI bus, you will need to install an LVD/SE terminator at the physical end of the bus. 5.
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION b. Check the connector to ensure that no pins are bent or pushed in before connecting it to the tape drive. c. Connect a SCSI cable from the host computer system to the back of the tape drive. d. Use the two thumb screws on the cable to fully seat the connector. 4. Install an LVD or LVD/SE multimode terminator at the physical end of the SCSI bus. If the cable provided with your adapter has a built-in terminator, do not add another terminator to the bus.
INSTALLING THE TAPE DRIVE Checking the Installation After installing the tape drive on your system, check the installation by performing a small write and read operation. This will confirm that the system can communicate with the tape drive and that the tape drive is operational. The simplest method for checking the installation is to use VXATool. VXATool is available for several operating systems and can be downloaded from the support section at: www.tandberg.
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION INTEGRATING THE TAPE DRIVE After installing the VXA-320 tape drive, you may need to integrate it with your backup software application and computer operating system. The Support section of Tandberg Data’s web site, www.tandberg.com, provides a list of backup software applications and operating systems that are compatible with the VXA-320 tape drive.
3 OPERATION This chapter describes how to operate the tape drive. Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2 show the controls and indicators on the front panel of the tape drive.
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION MONITORING THE LEDS The VXA-320 tape drive uses four LEDs to indicate its operational status, as shown in Table 3-1. Note: The LEDs are numbered 1 through 4 from left to right.
MONITORING THE LEDS Table 3-1 LED states (continued) Operation LED Pattern LED #1 LED #2 LED #3 LED #4 Service Notification (continued) Broken tape Format recoverye Temperature too high in tape pathf Boot Block Modeg Flashing Green/Amber Off Flashing Green/Amber Green Off Off Flashing Green/Amber Green Off Off Off Flashing Orange Flashing Green Flashing Amber Flashing Orange Flashing Green Self Test Self-test running Off or Flashing Green Fast scrolling green Self-test passed Gree
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION USING VXATAPE CARTRIDGES The tape drive uses data-quality VXAtape data cartridges, in various lengths, available from Tandberg Data and authorized sources. These cartridges do not require formatting or other media conditioning before use. See Table 7-1 on page 49 for compatibility and capacity information for VXAtape cartridges. See page 23 for storage guidelines. Caution The VXA-320 tape drive only operates with VXAtape data cartridges.
CLEANING THE TAPE DRIVE STORING THE CARTRIDGES If VXAtape cartridges are stored properly, you can expect to successfully recover data from them for 30 years. Be aware that the 30-year storage life is for an archival tape, not a tape being used for daily backups. As a general rule, use a new (or relatively unused) cartridge to store any critical data you may need to recover many years from now. Do not use a cartridge that has reached its retirement point.
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION USING A CLEANING CARTRIDGE Insert a VXAtape Cleaning Cartridge into the tape drive. The tape drive automatically performs the cleaning cycle in less than one minute. When finished, the tape drive ejects the cleaning cartridge and LED 2 turns off. Note: If there are no more cleaning cycles remaining on the cleaning cartridge, the tape drive ejects the cartridge without performing the cleaning and LED 2 flashes green and amber.
4 RESOLVING PROBLEMS TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes problems that you might encounter while operating the VXA-320 tape drive and provides suggestions for resolving the problems. Note: The Support section of the Tandberg Data web site, www.tandberg.com, also provides helpful troubleshooting tips. RESOLVING PROBLEMS TAPE DRIVE WILL NOT ACCEPT A CARTRIDGE If the tape drive does not accept a cartridge when you insert it into the tape drive door, do the following: 1.
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING On power-up, observe the tape drive’s LED code sequence. If the LEDs do not illuminate, check the power supply and power cable connection. If the tape drive is installed internally in a server, try connecting a different power cable to the tape drive. If power to the tape drive was interrupted when you originally attempted to load a cartridge, the tape drive detects the tape when its power is restored and then rewinds the tape.
RESOLVING PROBLEMS TAPE DRIVE WILL NOT EJECT A CARTRIDGE If the tape drive does not eject a cartridge when you press the eject button, do the following: 1. Use your backup application to eject the cartridge. To protect against accidental tape ejection during a backup or restore operation, many applications prevent using the tape drive’s eject button for media removal. 2. If you cannot eject the cartridge through the application, use VXATool to unload the cartridge.
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Check that the SCSI controller and the most recent drivers available for it are installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the SCSI controller is fully seated in its slot. You can also try 2. Make sure the tape drive is installed properly on the bus, described in Chapter 2. In particular, check the following: Is the tape drive set to a unique SCSI ID? Is a terminator installed at the physical end of the SCSI bus? Try another terminator.
RESOLVING PROBLEMS Table 4-1 Service Notification error recovery procedures (continued) Service Notification Suggested Recovery Procedure Recoverable Error\ Unrecoverable Error Retry the operation with another tape, making sure that the inserted tape was not written in VXA-1 format. If the problem persists, try power cycling the tape drive to clear the error. If you cannot resolve the problem yourself, contact Tandberg Data Technical Support (see “Contacting Tandberg Data” on page iv).
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Failure by the tape drive to write or read data If your backup application reports a media error, one of the following situations may have occurred: The tape drive needs cleaning (see “Cleaning the Tape Drive” on page 23). Always try cleaning the tape drive before you assume the cartridge is bad. Be sure to use a VXAtape Cleaning Cartridge. The cartridge needs to be replaced.
TROUBLESHOOTING WITH VXATOOL TROUBLESHOOTING WITH VXATOOL To troubleshoot problems with the tape drive, you can use the VXATool diagnostic software. This program allows you to conduct diagnostic testing and update the firmware. VXATool is available for a variety of operating environments. Download VXATool free of charge from the Support section of Tandberg Data’s web site at www.tandberg.com.
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING GATHERING TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT Before contacting Tandberg Data Technical Support, complete the following steps to gather all of the required information. Having this information available before you call Technical Support will allow your representative to help you as efficiently as possible. When you have all of the required information see “Contacting Tandberg Data” on page iv to contact Technical Support.
GATHERING TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT Check all SCSI cables connectors for bent pins and confirm that all connectors are firmly seated. OPERATING SYSTEM INFORMATION Operating system. What operating system is being used? Are all current patches installed? Device drivers. Are the appropriate drivers installed for the SCSI host bus adapter? Refer to the installation instructions for your SCSI host bus adapter card.
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RETURNING THE TAPE DRIVE FOR SERVICE 5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE This chapter provides information about service and maintenance for the tape drive, including: Returning the tape drive for service Upgrading firmware Obtaining a diagnostic listing RETURNING THE TAPE DRIVE FOR SERVICE If you need to return the tape drive to the factory for service, follow these steps: 1.
CHAPTER 5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UPGRADING FIRMWARE You can obtain firmware for the VXA-320 tape drive from the Tandberg Data web site or from Tandberg Data Technical Support. To upgrade the software, you need to use VXATool, a diagnostic program used on the host computer for configuring, troubleshooting, and upgrading firmware in the VXA-320 tape drive over the tape drive’s SCSI interface. VXATool is available for a variety of operating environments.
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE VERSUS COMMAND PROTOCOL 6 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE AND COMMAND PROTOCOL This chapter provides an overview of the communication interface and command protocol used by the VXA-320 (VXA-3) tape drive.
CHAPTER 6 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE AND COMMAND PROTOCOL The format and content of the information carried over the communication interface, as well as how each device uses and responds to the information, is governed by a command protocol. The command protocol determines how the host (or initiator) interacts with the target device (for example, the tape drive) by issuing commands to control its operation, transferring data, and responding to status information.
SCSI COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Table 6-1 SCSI bus phases and information transfer phases Bus Phase Description Transfer: Message In/ Message Out Command Out Data In/ Data Out Status In The Message phases help manage the physical path between the initiators and targets. In the Message In phase, the tape drive sends a message to the initiator. In the Message Out phase, the initiator sends a message to the tape drive. In the Command Out phase, the initiator sends a command to the tape drive.
CHAPTER 6 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE AND COMMAND PROTOCOL Table 6-2 SCSI messages supported by the tape drive (continued) Message Hex Code Description Abort Task Set 06h The initiator is clearing the present and any pending operation for that initiator. When the tape drive accepts this message, it releases the bus into the Bus Free phase. Message Reject 07h Either the initiator or the tape drive is indicating that the last message received was inappropriate or not implemented.
SCSI INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS INTERNAL TAPE DRIVE This section describes the cable, connector, and terminator requirements for the internal High-density, 68-pin LVD SCSI tape drive. SCSI Cable Requirements The cable connected to the tape drive SCSI connector must meet the SCSI-3 specifications listed in Table 6-3. Caution Using a noncompliant SCSI cable will degrade VXA-320 performance and can cause random, nonreproducible errors. Tandberg Data recommends using shielded cables.
CHAPTER 6 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE AND COMMAND PROTOCOL SCSI Connector Requirements Table 6-4 lists the pin assignments for the tape drive’s SCSI connector.
SCSI INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS SCSI Terminator Requirements If the internal tape drive is the last device on the SCSI bus, you must terminate the bus by installing an pass-through LVD/SE terminator on the tape drive’s SCSI connector. Or, if there is an unused connector at the end of the SCSI cable, you can terminate the bus there. If the cable provided with your adapter has a built-in terminator, do not add another terminator to the bus.
CHAPTER 6 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE AND COMMAND PROTOCOL SCSI COMMAND PROTOCOL This section provides an overview of the SCSI command protocol supported by the VXA-320 (VXA-3) tape drive. COMMAND SET Table 6-6 lists and briefly describes the command set supported by the tape drive. Table 6-6 SCSI command set t Command Operation Description Code ERASE 19h Causes the tape drive to erase all data from the current location to the end of partition.
SCSI COMMAND PROTOCOL Table 6-6 SCSI command set (continued) Command Operation Description Code RECEIVE DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS 1Ch Reports the results of the tests requested by a previous SEND DIAGNOSTIC command. RELEASE UNIT 17h Releases the tape drive from exclusive use by the initiator that had previously reserved it with a RESERVE UNIT command. REQUEST SENSE 03h Requests that the tape drive transfer sense data to the initiator.
CHAPTER 6 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE AND COMMAND PROTOCOL STATUS BYTES After the tape drive executes a command, it issues a status byte to the initiator that indicates whether it performed the command successfully. Table 6-7 describes the four status bytes supported by the tape drive. Table 6-7 Status byte descriptions Hex Description value Status byte Good 00h Indicates that the tape drive successfully completed the operation.
SCSI COMMAND PROTOCOL Table 6-8 Supported sense keys (continued) Sense key Hex Value Description Illegal Request 5h Indicates that there was an illegal parameter in the CDB or in the additional parameters supplied as data for a command or that the tape drive is in the wrong mode to execute the command. If the tape drive detects an invalid parameter in the CDB, the tape is not written.
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7 DATA CAPACITIES SPECIFICATIONS This chapter provides specifications for the VXA-320 tape drive.
CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS This section describes the performance specifications for the tape drive. The tape drives are factory tested to these specifications using VXAtape XTape media. DATA TRANSFER RATES Table 7-2 lists the data transfer rates that the High-density, LVD tape drive can achieve. Table 7-2 Data transfer rates in megabytes per second Read VXA-3 Format 12.
RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS TAPE SPEED AND ACCESS TIME The time required to move the tape to a specified position depends on the operation being performed. Table 7-4 lists the tape speeds and access times for the VXA-320 tape drive.
CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICATIONS SIZE AND WEIGHT Table 7-6 shows the dimensions and width for the internal and external tape drives. The internal tape drive is a 5.25-inch form factor tape drive for integration into an enclosure. The external tape drive is a standalone unit that can fit on a desktop. Table 7-6 Size and weight Specification Internal Tape Drive External Tape Drive Depth 41.5 mm (1.63 in) Depth (with bezel) 42.6 mm (1.68 in) 86.0 mm (3.38 in) Length 285.0 mm (11.25 in) 203.0 mm (8.
POWER SPECIFICATIONS 226.8 (8.93) 285.8 (11.25) 85.85 (3.38) 3 Figure 7-2 Physical dimensions of the external tape drive POWER SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the power specifications for the VXA-320 tape drive. INTERNAL TAPE DRIVE The power specifications listed in this section are in addition to any requirements for the enclosure in which it is installed. Power Connector Pin Assignments The VXA-320 power connector is compatible with power cables used for standard 5.25-inch half-high devices.
CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICATIONS DC Voltages The internal tape drive operates from standard +5 and +12 VDC supply voltages (all specified voltages are DC, no external AC power is used). Note: The VXA-320 tape drive does not provide overvoltage or overcurrent protection, except for TERMPWR, which has a resettable fuse. Safety agency certifications are based on the voltages being supplied by a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) source (per IEC 950).
ACOUSTIC NOISE Power Supply The external tape drive uses an internal switching power supply. Do not change any input settings. The power supply automatically adjusts for changes in voltages and frequency within the specified range. Table 7-10 Power supply specifications (external model) a Type 40 watts, switching Efficiency 70% minimum Input voltagea 90 – 276 VAC Frequency 47 – 63 Hz Autoswitching input selection; no user selection required.
CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the environmental specifications for the tape drive and the cartridges. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR THE TAPE DRIVE Table 7-14 summarizes the environmental requirements for the tape path in either the internal or external models of the tape drive. The following sections provide additional detail about these requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Figure 7-3 Internal model: Operating temperature and humidity ranges Table 7-15 Internal model: Operating temperature and humidity points OCTOBER 2006 Point Temperatures Humidity A 5°C 80% B 32°C 80% C 45°C 32% D 45°C 20% E 5°C 20% VXA-320 TAPE DRIVE 57
CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICATIONS External Tape Drive: Operating Temperature and Humidity Figure 7-4 provides the ambient temperature and humidity requirements for the external tape drive. The area within the dotted line represents the operating environment. Table 7-16 defines the points on the chart. Operation of the external tape drive within these requirements will maintain the proper tape path temperature of the tape drive.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Air Flow/Cooling Requirements When mounted in the host enclosure, the tape drive must have adequate air flow. Ensure that ambient air is allowed to pass through the ventilation holes shown in Figure 3-1 on page 19. These ventilation holes must not be blocked. The air flow around the tape drive must be sufficient to prevent tape path temperatures from exceeding 45 °C (113 °F). The tape drive is equipped with a temperature sensor.
CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICATIONS Vibration Specifications Table 7-19 lists the operating specifications that indicate the amount of vibration the tape drive can withstand while reading and writing data. Table 7-19 Vibration specifications Random vibrationa applied during operation (reading and writing) 10 Hz to 500 Hz PSD = 0.
PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SPECIFICATIONS Table 7-20 Temperature and humidity specifications for the VXAtape cartridges Storagea/ Nonoperating Specification Wet bulb 26°C (79°F) max. Altitude a Transportinga –304.8 to +3,048 m (–1,000 to +10,000 ft) –304.8 to 12,192 m (–1,000 to 40,000 ft) The cartridge is in its original packaging.
CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICATIONS PACKAGING MATERIALS The tape drive’s packing materials are unbleached, reusable, recyclable, and environmentally safe. The materials contain no chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or heavy metals. The shipping cartons pass the tests described in the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) Procedure 2A. SAFETY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE The VXA-320 (VXA-3) tape drive complies with the regulatory agency standards listed below when installed in accordance with this manual.
SAFETY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE UNITED STATES: FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare under our sole responsibility that: Product Name: VXA-320 (VXA-3) Tape Drive Model Numbers: VXA-320i (internal); VXA-320e (external) Product Options: All To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative documents: ANSI C63.4-1992 Methods of Measurement Federal Communications Commission 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B 15.107 (a) Class B Conducted Limits 15.
CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICATIONS EUROPEAN COMMUNITY This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives: (1) EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by directive 93/68/EEC, according to: EN55022 EN55024 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 (2) Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by directive 93/68/EEC, according to: EN60950-1:2001 JAPAN This equipment is Class B (Information Technology Equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and confor
G GLOSSARY GLOSSARY A Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC) An advanced data compression algorithm that provides an average compression ratio of 2:1 across multiple data types. See also Compression. Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) media A state-of-the-art tape technology designed for data storage. VXAtape cartridges use AME media. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Organization that sets standards for SCSI and the safety of electrical devices.
GLOSSARY D Data Transfer Rate The speed that data can be transmitted from one device to another. Data rates are often measured in megabits (million bits) or megabytes (million bytes) per second. Discrete Packet Format (DPF) The format used by the VXA-320 (VXA-3) tape drive to read and write data in packet form. Data packets also contain a synchronization marker, unique address information, CRC, and ECC. Driver A program that works with a computer’s operating system to operate a peripheral device.
GLOSSARY I Initiator A SCSI device containing application clients that originate device service requests to be processed in a device server. The host typically acts as the initiator of commands. L LED Light Emitting Diode. The indicators on the front panel of the tape drive. Load The process of inserting a cartridge into the tape drive. The tape drive automatically loads the tape into the tape path.
GLOSSARY R RAID Controller A Redundant Array of Independent Disks Controller is a collection of disk drives that employs two or more drives in combination for fault tolerance and performance. Read-After-Write (RAW) A process that improves data integrity by reading data immediately after it is written and writing the packet again if an error is found. Individual packets are rewritten as necessary, optimizing speed and capacity.
GLOSSARY V Variable Speed Operation (VSO) The VXA technique for adjusting tape motion to match the host transfer rate, eliminating “backhitching.” This technique optimizes backup and restore times, while enhancing media and tape drive reliability. Volume A recording medium together with its physical carrier (a single tape cartridge).
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INDEX INDEX A AC power connector, location 4 acoustic noise 55 agency declarations Australian Communications Agency 64 Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) 64 Canadian Verification 63 European Community 64 FCC 63 RoHS 64 TUV Product Service 62 Underwriters Laboratory 62 Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) 64 WEEE 64 agency labels 5, 62 to 64 air flow requirements 59 ALDC compression algorithm 50 altitude specifications 56 VXAtape cartridge 61 AME media 50 See also cartridges a
INDEX compatibility with previous VXA generations 50 with software and operating systems 18 compliance, safety and regulatory 62 to 64 components, back panel external SCSI model 4 internal tape drive 3 components, front panel 2 compression 50 connectors, back panel external tape drive 4 internal tape drive 3 See also AC power connector See also auxiliary connector See also power connector See also SCSI connectors See also serial connector cooling 59 D data capacities 49 data transfer rate 50 DC voltages 5
INDEX using to set SCSI ID 10 See also SCSI ID jumper block L labels agency 62 to 64 identification and configuration 5 LEDs cleaning indicator 23 definition of all states 20 to 21 location 3 over-temperature indicator 21, 26 power-on sequence 13, 16 service indicator 20 load cycles specification 51 load/unload time 51 O on/off switch See power switch operating environment 56 to 61 operating system compatibility 18 tape drive problems 27 operating the tape drive 19 to 24 overvoltage protection 54 P mea
INDEX regulatory standards 62 to 64 reliability specifications 51 reposition time 51 resetting the tape drive 24 retiring cartridges 23 returning tape drive for service 35 RF service connector, internal model 3 S safety and regulatory compliance 62 to 64 SCSI bus determining total bus length for internal tape drive 9, 15 length restriction 9, 15 terminator requirements, external tape drive 43 terminator requirements, internal tape drive 43 SCSI bus phases 38 SCSI bus reset 24 SCSI cable connecting to ext
INDEX troubleshooting 25 to 33 upgrading firmware 36 tape speed 51 Technical Support contacting iv gather required information before contacting 32 to 33 temperature data, stored in tape drive 59 temperature range specifications tape drive 56 to 58 VXAtape cartridges 60 termination, SCSI bus external tape drive 16 to 16 internal tape drive 12 terminator requirements 9, 15, 15 transfer rate 50 troubleshooting 25 to 33 U Ultra160 SCSI host bus adapter 8, 14 Ultra3 SCSI See High-density (HD) SCSI unload butt
INDEX Notes 76 PRODUCT MANUAL 433689-01
