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october 2000 : http://www.hp.com/support/tape may have a later version data protection index of topics contact hp home page before you start operation cartridge care cleaning specifications media compatibility diagnostics troubleshooting FAQs SCSI configuration UNIX configuration ordering supplies - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 2
or by telephone. Before calling for service or support, check that: Check that your HP Surestore Tape Drive is installed correctly Check the printed Getting Started Guide and the troubleshooting advice in this online User's Guide obtaining service Please use the Customer Service Form to collect the - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 3
refer below for a list of contact numbers correct at time of printing: hp support in north america Customers in North America can contact HP on the telephone support lines listed, by country, below. Major Account Customers in the Enterprise Market Tape drives shipped to major North American account - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 4
be used by major account customers where the product number (as stated on the label on the base of your drive) is as follows: products for major account customers tape drive product number ultrium 230, internal C7400A ultrium 230, external C7401A ultrium 230, rack mounted C7470A or major - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 5
for major account customers tape drive product number ultrium 230, internal C7400A ultrium 230, external C7401A ultrium 230, rack mounted C7470A or call 852 599 700 australia Telephone (03) 8877 8000 Hours of operation: 9.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Spare parts 1800 670 054 - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 6
HP systems (internal and external units), when purchased as a component of that system free technical call center assistance during the product support use Express Exchange, your HP Surestore tape drive must be serviced by one of the authorized repair depots within the country in which it was - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 7
if you use another backup device? What type of media are you using? (Brand, Capacity, Batch No.) Can you read the problem tape cartridge on another drive? What result do you get when you try a new cartridge? If you have an autoloader, are all cartridges affected the same way? Have you run any - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 8
specifications media compatibility diagnostics troubleshooting FAQs SCSI configuration UNIX configuration ordering supplies installing drivers install operate cartridges troubleshoot This is the User's Guide for HP Surestore DLT VS80 internal, external, and removable (rack-mounted) tape drives - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 9
information about the systems supported and installation instructions. For the latest list of operating systems that support HP Surestore DLT VS80 drives, please consult our World Wide Web site (www.hp.com/go/connect). HP Surestore DLT VS80 tape drives are Ultra SCSI-2 wide devices designed to - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 10
a removable drive cartridge care cleaning specifications media compatibility diagnostics troubleshooting FAQs SCSI configuration UNIX configuration ordering supplies installing drivers contents of this section switching on the drive if you have problems during self test resetting the drive related - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 11
cleaning specifications media compatibility diagnostics troubleshooting FAQs SCSI configuration UNIX configuration ordering supplies installing drivers the front panel lights contents of this section front panel lights front panel lights The front panel of your HP Surestore DLT VS80 tape drive - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 12
load it again. Note: When you insert a new, unformatted cartridge into your HP Surestore DLT VS80 tape drive, the loading sequence takes longer because the drive is writing reference tracks on the tape. to unload a cartridge Internal drives External drives 1. Press the Eject button on the front - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 13
cartridge care cleaning specifications media compatibility diagnostics troubleshooting FAQs SCSI configuration UNIX configuration ordering supplies installing drivers replacing a removable drive contents of this section overview removing a drive replacing a drive overview HP Surestore DLT VS80 - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 14
media to protect your valuable data. Thanks to HP's rigorous testing programs, HP Surestore DLT VS80 data and DLT VS cleaning cartridges are the safest investment you can make. Your HP Surestore DLT VS80 tape drive uses only DLTtape IV data cartridges. HP DLTtape IV cartridges are designed to meet - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 15
compatibility diagnostics troubleshooting media compatibility FAQs SCSI configuration UNIX configuration ordering supplies installing drivers cleaning contents of this section cleaning strategy cleaning cartridge cleaning the tape heads on a drive cleaning strategy HP Surestore DLT VS80 drives have - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 16
media compatibility diagnostics troubleshooting FAQs SCSI configuration UNIX configuration ordering supplies installing drivers features and specifications Choose your model from the bulleted list below Internal Drives HP Surestore DLT VS80i tape drive External Drives HP Surestore DLT VS80e tape - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 17
hp surestore DLT1i http://www.hp.com/support/tape may have a later version hp learning products data protection index of topics contact hp home page before you start operation cartridge care cleaning specifications DLT VS80i DLT VS80e DLT VS80m media compatibility diagnostics troubleshooting FAQs - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 18
hp surestore DLT1e http://www.hp.com/support/tape may have a later version hp learning products data protection index of topics contact hp home page before you start operation cartridge care cleaning specifications DLT VS80i DLT VS80e DLT VS80m media compatibility diagnostics troubleshooting FAQs - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 19
hp surestore DLT1m http://www.hp.com/support/tape may have a later version hp learning products data protection index of topics contact hp home page before you start operation cartridge care cleaning specifications DLT VS80i DLT VS80e DLT VS80m media compatibility diagnostics troubleshooting FAQs - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 20
http://www.hp.com/support/tape may have a later version technical documentation data protection index of topics contact hp home page before you start operation cartridge care cleaning specifications media compatibility diagnostics troubleshooting FAQs SCSI configuration UNIX configuration - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 21
can update the firmware in HP Surestore DLT VS80 tape drives either by downloading over the SCSI bus or by loading a firmware update cartridge. Caution: DO NOT RESET OR POWER CYCLE THE DRIVE during firmware update. Doing so can damage the drive's controller hardware. using hp library & tape tools to - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 22
http://www.hp.com/support/tape may have a later version hp learning products data protection index of topics contact hp home page before you start operation cartridge care cleaning specifications media compatibility diagnostics tape alert troubleshooting FAQs SCSI configuration UNIX configuration - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 23
EEPROM does not contain a valid code image. If this occurs, you must repair the drive before using it. Refer to our World Wide Web Customer Care pages on www.hp.com/support/dltvs80 or call for assistance. interpreting the LEDs The HP Surestore DLT VS80 tape drive has three LEDs (light emitting - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 24
: You must use DLT VS cleaning cartridges with HP Surestore DLT VS80 tape drives. How do I update the firmware? Periodically, there may be an updated release of drive firmware. You can update the firmware in HP Surestore DLT VS80 tape drives either by downloading over the SCSI bus or by loading - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 25
. (This physical arrangement is part of the SCSI-3 specification.) They may support either SCSI-2 or SCSI-3 protocols. Wide and narrow devices can simultaneously be connected to the same bus without problem, provided certain rules are followed. Using HP Surestore DLT VS80 drives on a narrow bus will - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 26
HP------C1557A** HP Surestore DAT40 DDS drive 40 GB HP------C5683A** HP Surestore DAT40x6 DDS autoloader 40 GB on each cartridge HP------C5713A** HP Surestore DLT DLT drive 80 80Gb QUANTUM-DLT8000** HP Surestore DLT1 DLTvs drive 80Gb BNCHMARKDLT1** HP Surestore DLT DLTvs drive VS80 - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 27
menu bar select: Actions -> Add driver(s) to kernel The system will then construct a new kernel, and a reboot will be required. determining the SCSI id Before you configure your system to support your new HP Surestore drive, you need to determine what SCSI ID to use. The SCSI ID must be unique for - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 28
/dev/tape or /dev/ntape directories for rewind or no-rewind devices in the following format tapeX tapeXc tapeX_dY where: density number 0 driver without compression density number 0 driver with compression density number d driver (compression controlled by ddr.dbase file) X drive instance number - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 29
to the tape drive user's guide.. contents of this section related topics determining the SCSI ID configuring the device files device file names under AIX verifying installation glossary determining the SCSI id Before you configure your system to support your new HP Surestore drive, you need - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 30
-----------Type: Direct-Access ANSI SCSI Revision 02 Look at the ID information to establish which IDs are in use. configuring for Linux systems No changes are needed to support HP Surestore drives on Linux platforms, however you should ensure that you have the relevant drivers loaded. To see the - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 31
to the tape drive user's guide. contents of this section related topics determining the SCSI ID configuring the device files MTCAN and constants values verifying installation glossary determining the SCSI id Before you configure your system to support your new HP Surestore Ultrium drive, you - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 32
data2 = 1,0x34,1024,0xd639,4,0x00,0x13,0x24,0x3,3; name="st" class="scsi" target=X lun=0; where X is the SCSI target address of the device you have attached. HP Surestore SDLT drives tape-config-list = "Quantum SuperDLT1", "HP SDLT", "SDLT", SDLT = 1,0x36,0,0xd639,4,0x00,0x00,0x90,0x91,3; name="st - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 33
1 Write test data to a tape. 2 Read the test data from the tape. 3 Compare the data read from the tape with the original data on disk. verifying the installation 1 Test the SCSI connection to the tape drive by doing a rewind operation: a If there is a tape cartridge already in the drive, remove it - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 34
flush means that data can remain in the buffer for very long periods of time, and could be lost in the event of a power failure. LUN Logical Unit Number. A unique number by which a device is identified on the SCSI bus. A tape drive has a fixed LUN of 0. In an autoloader, the changer mechanism - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 35
cleaning specifications media compatibility diagnostics troubleshooting FAQs SCSI configuration UNIX configuration ordering supplies installing drivers ordering supplies contents of this section cables SCSI host adapters rail kits media SCSI cables The HP Surestore DLT VS80 external tape drive - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 36
://www.hp.com/support/tape may have a later version hp learning products data protection drivers FAQs windows NT netware unix - SCO unix - linux This topic is available in English only. Click in the top right-hand corner to close the window and return to the tape drive user's guide. frequently - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 37
points I need to be aware of when changing drivers in my system? why does my autoloader not work correctly with ISV Backup Software, or the Windows NT in-built backup applet? why do I get SCSI errors when using my tape drive? which HP SureStore tape drives are certified by Microsoft, ISV's and IHV - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 38
my autoloader not work correctly with ISV Backup Software, or the NetWare in-built backup applet? why does my ISV Backup Software not give me the option to specify that I am using ".ham" drivers when I install it? why do I get SCSI errors when using my tape drive? which HP SureStore DAT and DLT tape - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 39
SCSI peripherals such as tape drives. For further details, refer to the answer to the question "How do I know what disk drivers I am using at the moment, and what drivers do I need for running tape backups?" SCO does not give native support for the HP SureStore DAT24x6 autoloaders. The HP SureStore - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 40
I am using at the moment, and what drivers do I need for running tape backups?" Linux does not give native support for the HP SureStore DAT24x6 autoloaders. The HP SureStore DAT24x6 autoloaders are supported instead by specific drivers supplied by appropriate commercial Backup Applications. For - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 41
53cXXX derivatives are currently supported. compiling a new kernel If your kernel does not include the relevant SCSI drivers then you should compile a new kernel by downloading the kernel source tarball. Once downloaded, a new kernal can be compiled by following the instructions in your release - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 42
www.hp.com/support/tape may have a later version hp learning products data protection drivers FAQs windows NT netware unix - SCO unix - linux frequently asked questions "How do I configure a tape drive?" contents of this section related topics automatic configuration identifying the SCSI tape - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 43
internal cables being used for external applications, badly seated connectors, tape drive has same SCSI ID as another device etc. 2. Tape Drive not switched on, or faulty 3. HBA faulty. 4. HBA Driver not loaded, or incorrect driver loaded. 5. Tape Device driver not loaded, or incorrect driver - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 44
download the kernel source code for the release you have installed (or install a package that contains it). Configure the kernel by following the instructions under "/usr/src/linux" and reboot to have an OS that includes the new driver. See the answer to the question "How do I know what tape drivers - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 45
If you experience problems using a standard tape device under Linux, you should start by troubleshooting your driver configuration - you MUST have SCSI and SCSI tape support built into your kernel. If you did not see a message at boot time like: st0: ..... then no SCSI tape drives were found. Review - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 46
's will code drivers and then release these drivers to the Linux community. q IHV will approve certain standard drivers in the case of non-specific hardware (for example, SCSI tape) Hewlett-Packard have found that the standard tape driver ("st") is compatible with the HP Surestore DAT and DLT range - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 47
unix linux frequently asked questions file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/ul_q6.htm (2 of 2) [11/29/2001 8:34:57 AM] - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 48
too many devices connected, no bus termination, non-shielded internal cables being used for external applications, badly seated connectors, tape drive has same SCSI ID as another device etc. 2. SCSI HBA. 3. Tape Drive. 4. HBA Driver. 5. Tape Device Driver. 6. Backup Application. Of all of the above - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 49
hp.com/support/tape may have a later version hp learning products data protection drivers FAQs windows NT netware unix - SCO unix - linux frequently asked questions "How do I use the built-in Tape one piece of media you would need to use the device name: /dev/nst0 (no-rewind Scsi Tape 0) Note - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 50
asked questions http://www.hp.com/support/tape may have a later version hp learning products data protection drivers FAQs windows NT netware unix - SCO unix - linux frequently asked questions "How do I know what disk drivers I am using at the moment, and what drivers do I need for running - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 51
www.hp.com/support/tape may have a later version hp learning products data protection drivers FAQs windows NT netware unix - SCO unix - linux frequently asked questions "How do I configure a tape drive?" contents of this section related topics configuring a tape device configuring a SCSI tape - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 52
internal cables being used for external applications, badly seated connectors, tape drive has same SCSI ID as another device etc. 2. Tape Drive not switched on, or faulty 3. HBA faulty. 4. HBA Driver not loaded, or incorrect driver loaded. 5. Tape Device driver not loaded, or incorrect driver - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 53
asked questions http://www.hp.com/support/tape may have a later version hp learning products data protection drivers FAQs windows NT netware unix - SCO unix - linux frequently asked questions "Are there any important points I need to be aware of when changing drivers in my system?" contents - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 54
to DDS format tape drives. Autoloaders are not available for DLT or Ultrium formats. By default, SCO does not have any software that will drive an autochanger device (such as the HP SureStore DAT24x6i and the HP SureStore DAT24x6e autoloaders). To run a HP SureStore DAT24x6 autoloader within the SCO - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 55
unix sco frequently asked questions http://www.hp.com/support/tape may have a later version hp learning products data protection drivers FAQs windows NT netware unix - SCO unix - linux frequently asked questions "Which HP Surestore tape drives are certified by SCO, ISV's and IHV's for use on - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 56
too many devices connected, no bus termination, non-shielded internal cables being used for external applications, badly seated connectors, tape drive has same SCSI ID as another device etc. 2. SCSI HBA. 3. Tape Drive. 4. HBA Driver. 5. Tape Device Driver. 6. Backup Application. Of all of the above - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 57
hp.com/support/tape may have a later version hp learning products data protection drivers FAQs windows NT netware unix - SCO unix - linux frequently asked questions "How do I use the built-in Tape piece of media you would need to use the device name: /dev/nrStp0 (no-rewind Scsi Tape 0) Note - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 58
. For example, once an HBA ".ham" driver is loaded, if an operational tape drive is found on the SCSI bus that is supported by the SCSI2TP.CDM (NetWare 3 / NetWare 4) or NWTAPE.CDM (NetWare 4.2 and 5) tape device drivers, NWPA should auto-load the tape device driver. next question Go to the next - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 59
.CDM DLTTAPE.CDM used by Novell Backup Apps Sbackup (NW3.x/4.x) and SBCON (NW5.x) NetWare 3.x/4.1x NWPA Tape Device driver NetWare 4.2/5.x NWPA Tape Device driver SureStore DLT Tape Driver (used if DLT drive not supported by NWTAPE.cdm next question Go to the next question "How do I tell if my - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 60
HBA faulty. 4. HBA Driver not loaded, or incorrect driver loaded. 5. Tape Device driver or ASPI driver not loaded, or incorrect driver loaded. 6. Tape Device driver or Backup Application does not support tape drive. HP SureStore DAT and DLT drives have wide tape device driver and backup application - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 61
, you need to consider the possible impact on the other parts of the system before you decide to change the HBA drivers. For example, upgrading the driver for the SCSI controller connected to the tape drive will not alter the driver controlling the disk subsystem in the following cases: 1. Where the - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 62
to DDS format tape drives. Autoloaders are not available for DLT or Ultrium formats. making command-line changes NWPA ".ham" drivers do not by default search for LUNs (Logical Unit Numbers) other than LUN0 on SCSI Targets. Therefore in order to successfully use HP SureStore Autoloaders (such as the - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 63
backup applets Sbackup and SBCON), access the tape drive using the SCSI ASPI layer, which is provided by the NWPA ASPI driver "nwaspi.cdm". This ASPI driver uses the services provided by the SCSI HBA ".ham" driver. So, as long as the ".ham" driver and "nwaspi.cdm" are loaded, ISV Backup - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 64
are constantly being refined by manufacturers, and compatibility testing on HP SureStore tape drives has shown that using the latest versions of drivers (especially HBA drivers) can solve many of the SCSI problems that arise. However, check out the answer to the question "Are there any important - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 65
installation or Service Pack, newer drivers will be provided on HP's support web site and on the HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM provided with your Tape Drive. HP also carries out extensive inhouse compatibility testing, and no problems have been found using HP SureStore DAT and DLT tape drives with - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 66
backup from and restore to a NetWare server running an appropriate TSA (Target Service Agent). It does not offer DDS Autoloader support. For full details of Sbackup, consult the Sbackup (NetWare 3.x / 4.x) Quick Reference Guide. SBCON The other applet is SBCON, provided with NetWare 5.x. SBCON is - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 67
then be automatically loaded by NWPA when the ".ham" driver is loaded, providing the tape drive connected to the SCSI HBA is supported by SCSI2TP.CDM / NWTAPE.cdm. If for any reason the driver is not loaded, you can try manually loading the driver, by adding a line to the NetWare startup.ncf file - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 68
the SCSI HBA is supported by NWTAPE.CDM. Older versions of NWTAPE.cdm do not support all of the latest HP SureStore DLT Tape Drives. However, the latest version of this driver (found on Service Pack 2) supports the entire range of HP SureStore DAT and DLT drives. Alternatively, for HP SureStore DLT - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 69
NT that you are running. 6. A tape driver is required for each general type of tape drive, for example: a DAT tape driver, a DLT tape driver, an Ultrium tape driver etc. The driver will only load and operate if it recognises the SCSI Inquiry string of one or more tape drives connected to the system - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 70
-channel Ultra2 SCSI driver Symbios 53C896 dual-channel Ultra2 SCSI driver tape drives supported by windows NT tape drivers The following table shows the different tape drives that are supported by standard Windows NT tape drivers: Tape Drive DAT8 DAT24 DAT24x6 DAT40 DAT40x6 DLT80 DLT VS80 Ultrium - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 71
same SCSI ID as another device etc. 2. Tape Drive not switched on, or faulty. 3. HBA faulty. 4. HBA Driver not loaded, or incorrect driver loaded. 5. Tape Device driver or ASPI driver not loaded, or incorrect driver loaded. 6. Tape Device driver does not support tape drive. HP SureStore DAT and DLT - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 72
, you need to consider the possible impact on the other parts of the system before you decide to change the HBA drivers. For example, upgrading the driver for the SCSI controller connected to the tape drive will not alter the driver controlling the disk subsystem in the following cases: 1. Where the - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 73
Windows NT frequently asked questions file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/nt_q4.htm (2 of 2) [11/29/2001 8:35:52 AM] - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 74
is available in English only Note: This question only relates to DDS format tape drives. Autoloaders are not available for DLT or Ultrium formats. windows NT tape drivers Autoloaders are not supported by the Windows NT supplied tape drivers, as discussed in the answer to the question "How do I know - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 75
your HBA drivers to use the latest drivers. Drivers are constantly being refined by manufacturers, and HP's experience in compatibility testing on HP Surestore tape drives has shown that using the latest versions of drivers (especially HBA drivers) can solve many of the SCSI problems that occur - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 76
?". Support for DAT24 on Windows NT 3.51 can be achieved using the driver supplied on the HP Surestore CD-ROM. This driver is not certified, but has been tested in-house by HP. During Hewlett-Packard's in-house compatibility testing no problems were found using HP SuresStore DAT and DLT tape drives - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 77
51 and NT 4.0 versions do not include Autoloader support, or scheduling (although this can be done, with difficulty, using the Windows NT "at" scheduler service - see the Windows NT Resource Kit for details). Note - Ultrium high performance tape drives: As a general rule, native backup applications - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 78
Windows NT frequently asked questions http://www.hp.com/support/tape may have a later version hp learning products data protection drivers FAQs windows NT netware unix - SCO unix - linux frequently asked questions NTBackup quick reference guide contents of this section related topics - HP VS80 | DLT VS80 Tape Drive User's Guide - Page 79
Windows NT frequently asked questions file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/topher.COL-SPRINGS/Desktop/dltvs80%20manual/document/common/drivers_faqs/eng/ntbackup.htm (2 of 2) [11/29/2001 8:36:01 AM]
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index
hp learning products
issued october 2000 :
may have a later version
data protection
index of topics
contact hp
home page
before you start
operation
cartridge care
cleaning
specifications
media compatibility
diagnostics
troubleshooting
FAQs
SCSI configuration
UNIX configuration
ordering supplies
installing drivers
index
contents of this section
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d
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accessories, ordering
See
Ordering Information
addresses, customer support
See
Obtaining Service
AIX (IBM UNIX)
See
IBM AIX 3.2.5+
altitude, operating limits
Choose your drive model from
Features and
Specifications
amber light
See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
anti-static protection
See
Installation Guide
applications, backup
See
Backup Software Requirements
archive life
See
Caring for Cartridges
Asia Pacific support numbers
See
Technical Support for
Asia Pacific
AT&T mode
See
UNIX Glossary
b
backup applications
See
Backup Software Requirements
backup driver software
See
Backup Software Requirements
backup failure
See
You Cannot Back Up or Restore
backup software
See
Backup Software Requirements
compatibility with TapeAlert
See
Backup Software Requirements
problems with
See
You Cannot Back Up or Restore
Berkeley mode
See
UNIX Glossary
boot-up fails
See
Computer Does Not Boot Up
c
cables available
See
Ordering Information
cable supplied with drive
See
Installation Guide
capacity, tape
See
Choosing Cartridges
care of cartridges
See
Caring for Cartridges
cartridges
archive life
See
Caring for Cartridges
available from HP
See
Ordering Information
care of
See
Caring for Cartridges
choosing
See
Choosing Cartridges
excessive errors
See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
labels
See
labels, cartridge
life
See
Caring for Cartridges
loading cartridges in a drive
See
Loading a Cartridge
ordering
See
Ordering Information
storing
See
Caring for Cartridges
tape life
See
Caring for Cartridges
times used
See
Caring for Cartridges
unloading
See
Unloading a Cartridge
write-protecting See
Write-Protecting Cartridges
certifications
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
changing SCSI ID
See
Installation Guide
Clean light
See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
cleaning cartridges
about
See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
ordering
See
Ordering Information
cleaning tape heads
See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
compaq UNIX systems
See
UNIX Configuration Guide: Compaq Systems
compression
available on HP tape drives
Choose your drive model from
Features
and Specifications
definition
See
UNIX Glossary
computer problems
See
Problems with Your Computer
condensation
See
Caring for Cartridges
contacting HP
See
Obtaining Service
customer support
See
Customer Support
d
data cartridges
about
See
Choosing Cartridges
ordering
See
Ordering Information
data compression
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
default SCSI ID
See
Installation Guide
device filenames
HP-UX
See
HP-UX Systems
IBM AIX
See
IBM AIX 3.2.5+
PC UNIX
See
PC-Based UNIX (SCO)
diagnosing problems
See
Troubleshooting
or
Diagnostics
drive
cannot back up or restore
See
You Cannot Back Up or Restore
designations
Choose your drive model from
Features and
Specifications
does not power up
See
Tape Drive Does Not Power Up
features
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
internal identification number
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
lights
See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
maintenance
See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
models
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
power requirements
Choose your drive model from
Features and
Specifications
returning for service
See
Returning your HP SureStore Tape Drive
specifications
Choose your drive model from
Features and
Specifications
switching on
See
Switching on the Drive
use instructions
See
Using Your Tape Drive
warranty
See
Warranty
driver software
available online
See
Worldwide Online Services
missing
See
You Cannot Back Up or Restore
on this CD-ROM
See
Installation Guide or README file
e
ejecting a cartridge
See
Loading and Unloading a Cartridge
electrical requirements
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
electromagnetic specifications
Choose your drive model from
Features and
Specifications
electrostatic discharge, protection against
See
Installation Guide
EMC certifications
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
environmental specifications
Choose your drive model from
Features and
Specifications
equipment supplied with drive
See
Installation Guide
error condition signal
tape drive
See
Front Panel Lights
cartridge
See
Front Panel Lights
European support numbers
See
Technical Support for
Europe
expired cleaning cartridges
See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Express Exchange warranty
See
Warranty
or
Returning Your HP SureStore Tape
Drive
f
fast, wide SCSI
See
Narrow and Wide, Fast and Ultra SCSI
fault condition
See
Troubleshooting Tips
features of DAT drives
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
filemarks
See
UNIX Glossary
firmware upgrades
See
HP Library & Tape Tools
flashing light
See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
Form, Customer Service
See
Customer Service Form
formats, tape
See
Choosing Cartridges
frequency of cleaning
See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
frequently asked questions
See
Frequently Asked Questions
front panel
See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
FTP site
See
Worldwide Online Services
g
green light
See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
h
hang during boot-up
See
Computer Does Not Boot
head cleaning
See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
high error rate
See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
host adapter, SCSI
See
Checking Installation Prerequisites
HP part numbers
See
Ordering Information
HP service agreements
See
Service Agreements
HP-UX
See
HP-UX Systems
humidity specifications
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
i
IBM AIX
See
IBM AIX 3.2.5+
immediate mode
See
UNIX Glossary
infinite flush
See
UNIX Glossary
inserting a cartridge
See
Loading a Cartridge
installation prerequisites
See
Checking Installation Prerequisites
installing your drive
See
Installation Guide
instant support
See
Diagnostics
Internet sites
See
Worldwide Online Services
IRIX
See
Silicon Graphics IRIX
j
jammed cartridges
See
Jammed Cartridge
jumpers, SCSI ID
See
Installation Guide
l
labels, cartridge
backup tapes
See
Labeling Cartridges
one label only
See
Caring for Cartridges
LEDs
See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
life of tape
See
Caring for Cartridges
lights
See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
loading cartridges
See
Loading a Cartridge
loose connections
See
Tape Drive Does Not Power Up
and
You Cannot Back Up
or Restore
LUN (logical unit number)
See
UNIX Glossary
m
maintenance
See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
measurements
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
media available
See
Ordering Information
messages
TapeAlert monitoring utility
See
TapeAlert
model numbers
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
models, DAT drive
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
monitoring utility
See
TapeAlert
mounting rails
See
rail kits
n
narrow SCSI
See
Narrow and Wide, Fast and Ultra SCSI
non-operating limits
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
non-warranty service
See
Obtaining Service
North American support numbers
See
Technical Support for
North and South
America
o
online services
See
Worldwide Online Services
on-off switch
See
Switching on the Drive
operating instructions
See
Using Your Tape Drive
operating limits
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
ordering parts and accessories
See
Ordering Information
out-of-warranty service
See
Obtaining Service
overwrite protection
See
Write-Protecting Cartridges
p
part numbers
See
Ordering Information
PC-based UNIX
See
PC-Based UNIX (SCO and Linux)
performance specifications
Choose your drive model from
Features and
Specifications
phone numbers
See
Obtaining Technical Support
physical specifications
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
power requirements
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
power switch
See
Switching on the Drive
powering up drive
See
Switching on the Drive
power-up failure
See
Tape Drive Does Not Power Up
prerequisites for installation
See
Checking Installation Prerequisites
problems
diagnosing
See
Troubleshooting Tips
dirty tape heads
See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
during self-test
See
If There Are Problems During the Self-Test
error condition signal
See
Interpreting the LEDs
flashing lights
See
Interpreting the LEDs
frequently asked questions
See
Frequently Asked Questions
with computer
See
Problems with Your Computer
with tape drive
See
Problems with Your Tape Drive
product numbers
See
Ordering Information
or
Identifying which HP SureStore
Product You Have
protection from overwriting
See
Write-Protecting Cartridges
putting in a cartridge
See
Loading a Cartridge
r
radio interference certifications
Choose your drive model from
Features and
Specifications
or see the "Regulatory Information" booklet.
rail kits available
See
Ordering Information
regulatory information
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
or see the "Regulatory Information".
removing a cartridge
See
Unloading a Cartridge
removable drives
about
See
Replacing a Removable Drive
removing
See
Replacing a Removable Drive
replacing
See
Replacing a Removable Drive
repairs
See
Returning your HP SureStore Tape Drive for Service
requirements for installation
See
Checking Installation Prerequisites
reset button
See
Operating the Tape Drive
restore, failure
See
You Cannot Back Up or Restore
returning a drive for service
See
Returning your HP SureStore Tape Drive
s
safety certifications
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
or
see the "Regulatory Information"
SCO UNIX
See
PC-Based UNIX (SCO)
SCSI
about
See
What Is SCSI?
accessories available
See
Ordering Information
bus configuration
See
Setting Up the SCSI Bus
cables
See
Ordering Information
or
SCSI Cables
checking configuration
See
HP Library & Tape Tools
connection loose
See
Tape Drive Does Not Power Up
and
You
Cannot Back Up or Restore
driver software
See
You Cannot Back Up or Restore
LVD devices
See
Ultra2 and SE SCSI
narrow SCSI
See
Narrow and Wide, Fast and Ultra SCSI
planning the bus
See
Setting Up the SCSI Bus
plug-and-play adapter cards
See
Plug-and-Play Adapter Cards
SE devices
See
Ultra2 and SE SCSI
termination
See
SCSI Termination
ultra SCSI
See
Narrow and Wide, Fast and Ultra SCSI
wide SCSI
See
Narrow and Wide, Fast and Ultra SCSI
SCSI IDs
about
See
SCSI ID Numbers
changing
See
Installation Guide for your model
conflicting
See
You Cannot Back Up or Restore
default
See
Installation Guide for your model
identify existing
See
Identifying SCSI ID Numbers
planning
See
Setting Up the SCSI Bus
self-test, drive
after installation
See
Switching on the Drive
error condition
See
Interpreting LEDs
problems during
See
If There Are Problems During the Self-Test
service
See
Obtaining Service
service agreements
See
Service Agreements
setting SCSI ID
See
Installation Guide
shelf life, cartridge
See
Caring for Cartridges
shipping safely
See
Returning your HP SureStore Tape Drive
shock survival
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
Silicon Graphics IRIX
See
Silicon Graphics IRIX
size of drive
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
software, backup
See
Backup Software Requirements
Solaris (Sun)
See
Sun Systems
specifications
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
stabilizing temperature
See
Caring for Cartridges
storing cartridges
See
Caring for Cartridges
Sun UNIX systems
See
Sun Systems
supplies
See
Ordering Information
support telephone numbers
See
Obtaining Technical Support
switching on drive
See
Switching on the Drive
t
tape cartridges
about
See
Choosing Cartridges
ordering
See
Ordering Information
tape format
See
Choosing Cartridges
tape heads, cleaning
See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
TapeAlert
See
TapeAlert
tapes
See
cartridges
technical support
See
Technical Support
telephone numbers
See
Obtaining Technical Support
temperature limits
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
temperature, stabilizing
See
Caring for Cartridges
termination
problems with
See
Problems with Your Tape Drive
SCSI bus
See
SCSI Termination
testing your drive
See
HP Library & Tape Tools
transfer rate
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
troubleshooting
See
Troubleshooting Tips
turning on drive
See
Switching on the Drive
u
ultra SCSI
See
Narrow and Wide, Fast and Ultra SCSI
UNIX systems
about
See
UNIX Configuration Guide
Compaq
See
Compaq Systems
Glossary
See
UNIX Glossary
HP-UX
See
HP-UX Systems
IBM AIX
See
IBM AIX 3.2.5+
Linux UNIX
See
PC-Based UNIX (Linux)
PC UNIX
See
PC-Based UNIX (Linux and SCO)
SCO UNIX
See
PC-Based UNIX (SCO)
Silicon Graphics
See
Silicon Graphics IRIX
Sun
See
Sun Systems
Unload button
See
Unloading a Cartridge
unloading a cartridge
See
Unloading a Cartridge
upgrading firmware
See
HP Library & Tape Tools
URL
See
Worldwide Online Services
US support numbers
See
Technical Support for
North and South America
using the drive
See
Using Your Tape Drive
v
verifying installation
Microsoft Windows systems
See
HP Library & Tape Tools
Novell NetWare systems
See
HP Library & Tape Tools
UNIX systems
See
Verifying the Installation
vibration limits
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
voltage requirements
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
w
warning signal
See
Interpreting the Front Panel Lights
warranty
See
Warranty
warranty service
See
Obtaining Service
weight of drive
Choose your drive model from
Features and Specifications
wide SCSI
See
Narrow and Wide, Fast and Ultra SCSI
World Wide Web site
See
Worldwide Online Services
worn-out cartridges
See
Cleaning the Tape Heads
write-protection
See
Write-Protecting Cartridge
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