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HP DDS-2 Tape Drive User's Guide R Workstation Systems Group Order No. A1658-90689 Edition E0296 Printed in U.S.A. - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 2
© Hewlett-Packard Co. 1996 First Printing: February 1996 UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. NOTICE The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. HEWLETT-PACKARD MAKES NO - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 3
Statements vii Installation Notice viii Related Manuals viii Revision History ix Questions and Problems ix Documentation Conventions x Chapter Drive 1-6 Tools Required 1-6 Verifying Kit Contents 1-6 Operating System Support 1-6 Setting the SCSI-2 Address 1-7 Address Jumpers 1-8 Preparing - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 4
Contents Chapter 2 Using Your DDS Drive Your DDS-2 Drive Configuration 2-2 Controls and Features of the DDS-2 Drive 2-2 LEDs 2-3 Data Cassettes 2-3 Media Ordering Information 2-8 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures Troubleshooting 3-1 Checking the Address Settings for - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 5
Contents Appendix A Safety and Regulatory Statements Emissions Regulations A-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC A-2 Canadian Department of Communications (CDC A-2 Emissions Regulations Compliance A-3 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions A-4 Appendix B SCSI Connector Pinnouts v - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 6
Contents Figures 1-1. HP DDS-2 Drive 1-2 1-2. HP DDS-2 Drive Physical Specifications 1-5 1-3. Rear View of from the DDS-2 Drive 1-16 1-7. Adding or Removing Expansion Brackets 1-16 2-1. DDS-2 Drive Controls and Indicators 2-2 2-2. Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a DDS Tape 2-5 2-3. Loading - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 7
to install, configure, and use the HP DDS-2 tape drive. We've organized this guide as follows: Chapter 1 Provides a general description of the drive and the procedures for installing it into a system. Chapter 2 Describes the drive configurations, the controls and features of the drive, and provides - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 8
the instructions provided. HP DDS drives: • Integration Guide, Vol 2 of HP DDS Technical Manual (C1533-90906) • The SCSI Interface, Vol 3 of HP DDS Technical Manual (C1533-90907) • Background to DDS Products, Vol 4 of HP DDS Technical Manual (C1533-90908) • HP DDS Configuration Guide, Vol 5 of HP - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 9
History The revision history for each edition of the manual is listed below: Edition Revision History E0296 First Printing. Questions and Problems If you have any questions or problems with our hardware, software, or documentation, please contact either your HP Response Center or your local - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 10
Unless otherwise noted in the text, this guide uses the following symbolic conventions: literal values screen display Information that the system displays appears in this typeface. Return A rectangle with rounded corners and a key label denotes a key on your keyboard. (In this manual we refer - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 11
Chapter 1 Introduction This document describes the HP DDS-2 (HP model number C1533A) drive, its installation, operation, troubleshooting, and removal/replacement procedures. This chapter introduces the DDS-2drive and contains the following information: • General description of the drive • Major - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 12
Introduction General Description The HP DDS-format drives have been developed by Hewlett Packard for data storage drives that build on DAT technology. The DDS-2 drive has 4-GB native capacity, - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 13
, or as two partitions that can be written to independently. DDS-DC Drive The HP Model C1536A implements the DDS-DC format. This includes all of the features of the DDS is switched off. • Mixing compressed and uncompressed data is supported. This means that a car- tridge can be written with uncompressed data - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 14
Introduction DDS-2 Drive The HP C1533A implements the DDS-2 format. This includes all of the features of the DDS-1 and DDS-DC formats, plus the ability to read and write - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 15
21 mm +/- 0.2 60 mm +/- 0.2 90 mm +/- 0.2 41.3 mm +/- 0.6 5 mm +/- 0.3 41.3 mm +/- 0.3 101.6 mm +/- 0.3 150 mm +/- 0.3 + + 101.6 mm +/- 0.3 94 mm +/- 0.2 + + 30.9 mm +/- 0.2 70 mm +/- 0.2 3.8 mm +/- 0.3 Figure 1-2. HP DDS-2 Drive Physical Specifications 1-5 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 16
screws (M4x6) • Power adapter cable • SCSI I/O cable • Static strap • HP DDS-2 Tape Drive User's Guide (A1658-90689) NOTICE: If any contents of your kit are missing, contact your sales representative. Operating System Support The HP DDS-2 drive supports HP-UX 9.05 and later. This drive requires the - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 17
uninstalled DDS-2 drives in their protective antistatic bags. If you need to change the DDS-2 drive's address or operation mode, follow these instructions, referring to Figures 1-3 and 1-4. 1. Locate the jumpers at the back of the DDS-2 drive. 2. To change the jumper settings, use needlenose pliers - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 18
-grounding wrist strap by following the instructions on the package that contains the drive with the significant bits identified. 3. Set the drive's SCSI-2 target device. Using Figure 1-3 as a guide, use needlenose pliers to set the because the system's SCSI-2 controller uses address 7 by default. We advise - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 19
Introduction Bit 0 Bit1 Bit 2 Term PWR SCSI Connector Power Connector SCSI Term SCSI Term ID PWR* Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 ID PWR* Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 0 4 1 5 2 6 3 (Default) *Term PWR is not used in HP workstation configurations. Figure 1-3. Rear View of DDS-2 Drive and SCSI Address/Jumper - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 20
Mode Switches ON 1 2345678 Compression Disabled, No Host Control ON 1 2345678 Compression Disabled, Host Can Control Compression ON 1 2345678 Compression Enabled, No Host Control ON 1 2345678 Compression Enabled, With Host Control Default Setting Figure 1-4. Switch Settings for Data Compression - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 21
is a SCSI DDS drive in the list, its listing appears similar to the following: H/W Path Description Status 2.0.1.3.0 scsi ok(nnnnnnnn) If you are using HP-UX 10.X, enter the following at the prompt: /usr/sbin/ioscan -d stape RETURN After a few moments the ioscan utility lists all of the - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 22
ST3600N 8/12/5.6 target 8/12/5.6.0 disk MICROP 2112 10 bc I/O Adapter 10/12 ext_bus GSC add-on Fast/Wide SCSI Interface 10/12.4 target 10/12.4.0 disk SEAGATE ST31200W If your DDS-2 drive is not listed, go to Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting and Removal/ Replacement Procedures." 1-12 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 23
the shutdown procedure described in the Owner's Guide that came with your workstation. If you are running HP-UX without HP VUE, shut down your system by of HP 9000 Computers for instructions on shutting down. SCSI-2 Connection and Termination Only single-ended SCSI-2 configuration is supported, with - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 24
IDs), you do not need to shut down before powering off. If you accidentally rebooted HP-UX while determining the address settings, see "Preparing the System," earlier in this chapter, for instructions on shutting down HP-UX. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the workstation and the wall - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 25
Introduction Adding or Removing the DDS-2 Drive Bezels or Expansion Brackets Depending on the size of the drive opening in your system, you may need to add or remove a bezel or expansion brackets to ensure that your DDS-2 drive fits in your system. NOTICE: Before performing any of these changes, - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 26
Introduction Figure 1-6. Removing a Bezel from the DDS-2 Drive Figure 1-7. Adding or Removing Expansion Brackets 1-16 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 27
Introduction You are now ready to begin the hardware installation of your DDS-2 drive. The step-by-step instructions for installing the drive are found in the Owner's Guide that came with your workstation. 1-17 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 28
provides the following information on using your DDS-2 drive: • DDS-2 drive configuration • Controls and features of the DDS-2 drive • Using the DDS-2 drive To verify HP-UX system operation, see the Owner's Guide that came with your workstation. For more information on checking or reconfiguring the - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 29
DDS Drive Your DDS-2 Drive Configuration Your HP-UX operating system comes with preconfigured device files system. To find out more about creating and using device files, the the Owner's Guide that came with your system. Controls and Features of the DDS-2 Drive Your DDS-2 tape drive is either a 3 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 30
Steady amber means a hard fault. Table 2-1. LED Display Codes Tape Light Any Any Clean/ Meaning Attention Activity 1/4 sec on, 1/4 sec off Data Cassettes Media Life HP DDS data cassettes are currently specified to 2000 passes over any 100 backups or restores if your operating conditions meet - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 31
drive use or if the Media Wear (Caution) signal is displayed on the LED. NOTICE: Only use HP Cleaning Cassettes (HP92283K) to clean the tape heads. Do it 25 times. Media Restrictions If you interchange media between other HP workstation DDS tape drives, note that data cassettes with compressed data - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 32
Using Your DDS Drive Push tab right for write. Push tab left for writeĆprotect. Figure 2-2. Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a DDS Tape To protect information on a data cassette from being overwritten, set the write-protect tab to the write-protect position, as shown in Figure 2-2. NOTICE: The write - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 33
Using Your DDS Drive Using the DDS-2 Drive This section describes how to perform tasks with your DDS-2 tape drive. Loading and Unloading a Data Cassette Follow these steps to load and unload a data cassette from the DDS-2 tape drive: 1. Turn on power to the tape drive. 2. Insert the data cassette - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 34
with the DDS-2 tape drive, if you are using HP-UX 9.05, type the following: /etc/ioscan -d bc 8 bc I/O Adapter 8/12 ba Core I/O Adapter 8/12/5 ext_bus Built-in SCSI 8/12/5.3 target 8/12/5.3.0 tape HP HP35480A If your DDS-2 drive is not listed, go to Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 35
DDS-2 drive, see the Owner's Guide that came with your workstation. Media . • Full height (5 1/4-in) DDS-format tape drives (models HP 35470A and HP35480A) can get 1.3 GB and can read or Box of five 60-meter DDS data cassettes • HP92283B Box of five 90-meter DDS data cassettes • HP92300A Box - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 36
and Removal/Replacement Procedures This chapter provides the following information on troubleshooting and removal/replacement procedures for your DDS-2 drive: • Checking the address settings • Checking the hardware installation • Verifying system operation • Field Replaceable Units • Powering - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 37
Troubleshooting If you have trouble with any of these procedures, see the Owner's Guide that came with your system. This chapter explains what to do if you experience problems during the configuration process. It also explains how to run the Support or HP-UX command line: If you are using HP-UX - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 38
Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures H/W Path Description Status 1.0.0 graphics ok(0x577) 2.0.1 on that controller. For example, the listing 2.0.1.3.0 in the sample device list tells us that there is a single-ended device currently using address 3. If you are using HP-UX 10 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 39
Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures 8/12 8/12/5 8/12/5.3 8/12/5.3.0 8/12/5.4 8/12/5.4.0 8/12/5.6 8/12/5.6.0 10 10/12 10/12.4 10/12.4.0 ba ext_bus target tape target disk target disk bc ext_bus target disk Core I/O Adapter Built-in SCSI HP C1533A SEAGATE ST3600N MICROP 2112 I/O - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 40
Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures If you are running HP-UX without HP VUE, shut down your system by typing your workstation is part of a cluster, refer to Managing Clusters of HP 9000 Computers for instructions on shutting down. 4. Power off the workstation, using the power switch - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 41
before you installed the DDS-2 drive is still not listed, contact your service representative. Verifying the System Operation using SupportWave HP-UX uses a diagnostics product called SupportWave. SupportWave contains the Support Tools Manager so that you can verify your system operation. You can - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 42
Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures ****** ****** ****** SUPPORT TOOLS MANAGER ****** ****** ****** ****** Command Line graphics device being tested. If an X server is not currently running on that display, X Windows will be started and run for the duration of the test. - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 43
Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures NOTE: If a VUE login screen is currently displayed on the monitor, the test will wait until someone logs in the HP To return the CSTM> prompt, press . RETURN 6. To exit the Support Tools Manager, enter the following: CSTM> exit RETURN If any tests - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 44
Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures Removal/Replacement Procedures The removal/ Before performing the removal/replacement procedures, observe the following precautions: 1. Refer to the Owner's Guide that came with your system for the procedures to power off the system. 2. Unplug - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 45
Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures Removing and Replacing the DDS-2 Drive To open your system, remove and reinstall the DDS-2 drive, refer to the Owner's Guide that came with your system. Read "Preparing to Install the DDS-2 Drive" in Chapter 1 of this guide before beginning an - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 46
Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures Figure 3-1. Adding a Bezel to the DDS-2 Drive Figure 3-2. Removing a Bezel from the DDS-2 Drive 3-11 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 47
Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures Figure 3-3. Adding or Removing Expansion Brackets 3-12 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 48
Appendix A Safety and Regulatory Statements This appendix contains the following safety and regulatory statements: • Emissions regulations • Emissions regulations compliance • Electrostatic discharge precautions A-1 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 49
HP Apollo nodes and peripherals have been tested and comply with these limits. The FCC regulations also require that computing devices used in the U.S. display , if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 50
Compliance Any third-party I/O device installed in HP system(s) must be in accordance with the requirements set forth in the preceding Emissions Regulations statements. In the event that a third-party noncompliant I/O device is installed, the customer assumes all responsibility and liability - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90689) - Page 51
Appendix B SCSI Connector Pinouts Table B-1. SCSI Connector Pinouts PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 26 TERMPWR 2 DB(0) 27 GND 3 GND 28 GND 4 DB(1) 29 GND 5 GND 30 GND 6 DB(2) 31 GND 7 GND 32 -ATN 8 DB(3) 33 GND 9 GND 34 GND 10 DB(4) 35 GND 11 GND 36 -BSY
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Order No. A1658–90689
Edition E0296
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