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HP DDS-2 Tape Drive User's Guide R Workstation Systems Group Order No. A1658-90701 Edition E1296 Printed in U.S.A. - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 2
Printing: December 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 WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - 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 (a1658-90701) - Page 4
Procedures Troubleshooting 3-1 Checking the Address Settings for Single-Ended Drives 3-2 Checking the Hardware Installation 3-4 Rechecking the Address Settings 3-5 Verifying the System Operation using SupportWave 3-6 Removal/Replacement Procedures 3-9 Field Replaceable Units 3-9 Powering - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 5
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 DDS-2 Drive and SCSI Address/Jumper Settings 1-9 1-4. Switch Settings for Data Compression Operation Mode 1-10 1-5. Adding a Bezel to - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 6
how to install, configure, and use the HP DDS-2 tape drive. We've organized this guide as follows: Chapter 1 Provides a general description it. Chapter 3 Provides information on caring for DDS tapes, troubleshooting information, and removal/replacement procedures for the drives. Appendix A Lists - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 7
Owner's Guide that instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Hewlett-Packard's system certification tests were conducted with HP-supported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 8
Regulations Compliance Any third-party I/O device installed in HP system(s) must be in accordance with the requirements set together, including the static-free mat, static strap, routing nodes, and peripheral units. • Keep uninstalled printed circuit boards in their protective antistatic bags. • - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 9
-90061) • System Administration Tasks HP 9000 Series 700 Computers (B2355-90040) • Using HP-UX (B2910-90001) Documents specific to HP DDS drives: • User's Manual, Vol 1 of HP DDS Technical Manual (C1534-90911) • Integration Guide, Vol 2 of HP DDS Technical Manual (C1534-90912) • The SCSI Interface - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 10
problems with our hardware, software, or documentation, please call 1-888-301-5932 (toll free in U.S.A. and Canada), or contact your HP Response Center for your country. Documentation Conventions Unless otherwise noted in the text, this guide your keyboard. (In this manual we refer to the Return - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 11
Chapter 1 Introduction This document describes the HP DDS-2 (HP model number C1539A) drive, its installation, operation, troubleshooting, and removal/replacement procedures. This chapter introduces the DDS-2 drive and contains the following information: • General description of the drive • Major - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - 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, yielding up to 8 GB of stored data and has - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 13
ECC. DDS-DC Drive The HP Model C1536A implements the DDS-DC format. This includes all of the features of the DDS-1 format, plus an extension to include data compression 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 (a1658-90701) - Page 14
DDS-2 Drive The HP C1539A 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 with much higher capacity as follows: • Reads and writes using DDS-1 and DDS-DC formats when using DDS-1 media (60 m and 90 m). Has - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 15
DDS-2 Drive Physical Specifications The following illustration describes the physical specifications of the DDS-2 drive. + ++ 4 mm 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 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 16
(not included in all kits) • Power adapter cable • SCSI I/O cable • Static strap • HP DDS-2 Tape Drive User's Guide (A1658-90701) 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 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 17
the static-free mat, static strap, routing nodes, and peripheral units. D Keep 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 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 18
the following steps: 1. Attach the static-grounding wrist strap by following the instructions on the package that contains the strap. Attach one end of the strap that's not used by another SCSI-2 device. Using Figure 1-3 as a guide, use needlenose pliers to set the jumpers. When finished, refer to " - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 19
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 Settings 1-9 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 20
Introduction Operation 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 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 21
address settings currently in use on your system by completing the following steps:. 2. If you are using HP-UX 9.X, enter the following at the prompt: /etc/ioscan -d scsitape RETURN If you are using HP-UX 10.X, enter the following at the prompt: /usr/sbin/ioscan -d stape RETURN After a few moments - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 22
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 3. Shut down the system. If you are running HP-UX under HP VUE, shut down your system according to the shutdown procedure described in the Owner's Guide that came with - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 23
is part of a cluster, refer to Managing Clusters of HP 9000 Computers for instructions on shutting down. SCSI-2 Connection and Termination Only single-ended SCSI-2 configuration is supported, with a maximum sustained transfer rate of 5.0 MB/second. Only unshielded connectors can be used. The DDS - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 24
"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 outlet. 3. Power off any external peripherals attached to your workstation, and unplug their power cables from the wall outlet. 1-14 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 25
may need to add or remove a bezel or expansion brackets to ensure that your DDS-2 drive fits in your system. Part numbers for the HP bezels are as follows: • C1534-60117 - 3 1/2 inch Dove Grey • C1534-60226 - 5 1/4 inch Dove Grey • C1534-60116 - 3 1/2 inch Flint Grey • C1534-60225 - 5 1/4 inch Flint - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 26
Introduction To remove a bezel from a drive, use a straight blade screwdriver to lift the bezel tabs from the sides of the drive. Refer to Figure 1-6. Figure 1-6. Removing a Bezel from the DDS-2 Drive To add expansion brackets to the drive or to remove them, use a T10 torx wrench to either tighten - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - 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 (a1658-90701) - Page 28
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 kernel for a device driver or file, see - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 29
DDS Drive Your DDS-2 Drive Configuration Your HP-UX operating system comes with preconfigured device with the operating 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 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 30
1/2 sec off Fast Flash Green 1/4 sec on, 1/4 sec off Data Cassettes Media Life HP DDS data cassettes are currently specified to 2000 passes over any part of the tape under optimal Replace your data cassettes after 100 backups or restores if your operating conditions meet any of the following criteria: - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 31
Media Wear (Caution) signal is displayed on the LED. NOTICE: Only use HP Cleaning Cassettes (HP92283K) to clean the tape heads. Do not use swabs or 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 (a1658-90701) - 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 (a1658-90701) - 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 (a1658-90701) - Page 34
on the drive flash on and off. Ten to twenty seconds later, the data cassette slides partway out of the drive. 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 HPC1533A 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 (a1658-90701) - Page 35
the DDS-2 drive, see the Owner's Guide that came with your workstation. Media Interchangeability Restrictions Supported Not Supported DDS-DC Tape Drives 1.3 GB 2.0 GB Not Supported DDS-2 Tape Drives 1.3 GB 2.0 GB 4.0 GB Table 2-3. HP DDS Tape Drive Capability With Data Compression Tape Length 60 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 36
Using Your DDS Drive Ordering Information To order Hewlett-Packard data cassettes and cleaning cassettes for use in your DDS-2 tape drive, use the following order numbers: • HP92283A Box of five 60-meter DDS data cassettes • HP92283B Box of five 90-meter DDS data cassettes • HP92300A Box of five 120 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 37
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 off the system • Removing and replacing - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 38
and Removal/Replacement Procedures 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 Tool Manager or - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 39
Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures A screen similar to the following appears: H/W Path Description list tells us that there is a single-ended device currently using address 3. If you are using HP-UX 10.X, enter the following at the prompt: /usr/sbin/ioscan -d scsitape RETURN After a - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 40
Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures H/W Path Class Description bc 8 bc I/O Adapter Adapter 8/12/5 ext_bus Built-in SCSI 8/12/5.3 target 8/12/5.3.0 tape HP C1533A the rear I/O panel of the system unit (if there are no external SCSI-2 devices), or that the last - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 41
you do not have superuser privileges, contact your system administrator. If 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 on the front of the workstation. CAUTION: Do not - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 42
Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures 8. Recheck the device list (see "Recheck 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 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 43
Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures To access the Support Tools Manager, perform the following steps: 1. button. 3. Enter the following at the prompt: cstm RETURN The following screen appears: Support Tool Manager Version A.01.00 Type 'help' for a list of available commands. CSTM - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 44
Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures 4. To verify the system operation, type the to return to the CSTM> prompt after all test results are reported. 6. To exit the Support Tools Manager, type the following: CSTM> exit RETURN If any tests failed, further diagnosis is necessary by - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 45
Troubleshooting and Removal/Replacement Procedures Removal/Replacement Procedures The removal/replacement procedures precautions: 1. Refer to the Owner's Guide that came with your system for the procedures to power off the system. 2. Unplug the system unit power cord and the power cords of any - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 46
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 (a1658-90701) - Page 47
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 (a1658-90701) - Page 48
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 (a1658-90701) - Page 49
Appendix A SCSI Connector Pinouts Table A-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 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 50
Index B bezels, adding or removing, 1-15, 3-10 C CD-ROM disc, caring for, 3-2 CD-ROM drive controls and features, 2-2 troubleshooting, 3-2-3-12 using, 2-6 commands exit, 3-8 ioscan, 2-7 verify, 3-8 D DDS tape drive cleaning the tape heads, 2-4- 2-9 LED indicators, 2-3- 2-9 display codes, 2-3 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 51
O ordering information, DDS-format tape cassettes, 2-9 R regulatory statements emissions regulations compliance, ix ESD precautions, ix S safety and regulatory statements, viii SCSI IDs, jumpers, DDS drive, 1-9 T troubleshooting, CD-ROM drive, 3-2-3-12 V verify command, 3-8 Index-2 - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 52
HP DDS-2 Tape Drive User's Guide R Workstation Systems Group Order No. A1658-90701 Edition E1296 Printed in U.S.A. - HP Model 755/125cL | hp DDS-2 tape drive user's guide (a1658-90701) - Page 53
Order Number: A1658-90701 Edition E1296 Printed in U.S.A. *A1658-90701*
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