IBM 25R0045 User Guide

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    in "Using a cleaning cartridge" on page 3-3 and Appendix A, "Maintaining the tape drive," on page A-1, because periodic maintenance is not covered by the IBM warranty. Repairs or exchanges resulting from improper maintenance or use of unsupported media might result in billable service charges.
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    xSeries Server VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive User's Guide
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    Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix D, "IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004," on page D-1 and Appendix E, "Notices," on page E-1. First Edition (October 2005) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005
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    B. Product specifications B-1 CRU parts B-1 Data capacities B-1 Size and weight B-1 Tape drive conditions B-2 Tape cartridge conditions B-2 Appendix C. Solving Problems . . . . C-1 Appendix D. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 . . . . D-1 Part 1 - General Terms D-1 Part
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    iv VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 v
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    Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. vi VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    for your storage media. Appendix B, "Product specifications" provides information about product specifications and requirements. Appendix C, "Solving Problems" provides solutions to problems that might occur when you use the tape drive. Appendix D, "IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08
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    viii VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    slightly from your hardware. Figure 1-1. VXA-320 tape drive In addition to this User's Guide, the option package contains the following items: v IBM VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive v Mounting screws v Cleaning cartridge v Quick Start Guide v Device drivers (on the Documentation CD) v SCSI cable Contact
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    1-2 VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    a list of servers that support the tape drive, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ and click xSeries --> Tape Backup Units and look for 25R0045, VXA Tape Drive. See the documentation that comes with the server for instructions for installing the tape drive. If you cannot
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    into the server bay or external enclosure. Make sure that no cables are caught or crimped between the drive and the chassis. Using the screws that come with the tape drive, secure the drive in the drive bay, using one of the screw-mounting combinations. 2-2 VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    SCSI adapter in the server and the terminated end to the back of the tape drive (see Figure 2-3). Attention: To avoid problems with the tape drive, follow these precautions: v Be sure to connect pin 1 on the cable to pin 1 on the drive. Pin 1 is the rightmost pin in the top row of the connector pins
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    system requests a device driver, insert the Documentation CD and look in the device driver folder. If the required device driver is not on the CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/us/ and search on "25R0045" for a list of new and updated drivers. 2-4 VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    of the tape drive and identifies the components. Ready LED Figure 3-1. Front view of the tape drive Cleaning LED Eject button Activity LED Fault LED Front panel LEDs The tape drive has four LEDs to indicate its operational status, as shown in Table 3-1 on page 3-2. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005
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    error means that the tape drive cannot function without intervention by an operator or service representative. One of the drive goes below 47 degrees C, and either the tape cartridge is reloaded or the tape drive power is turned off and then on. 3-2 VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    cartridges. For a current list of IBM recommended media, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and search on "MIGR-39931". To clean the tape drive complete the following steps: 1. Make sure that the tape drive is turned on. 2. If a tape cartridge is in the tape drive, eject and remove the cartridge
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    service representative. To determine how many times a cleaning cartridge can be used, check the information that is printed on the cartridge. If you attempt to use a depleted cleaning cartridge, the tape drive you insert a data cartridge into the tape drive, make sure that the write-protect switch
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    of purchase might be required for you to receive warranty service. If you are returning the tape drive for service, return only the tape drive. Remove and keep all cartridges, cables, and terminators. Installing new firmware The tape drive firmware is periodically updated for bug fixes and feature
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    3-6 VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    designed to use only VXA cartridges. The tape drive is backward compatible only to previous VXA technology media. Attention: For best results, use only IBM recommended VXA cartridges. For a current list of IBM recommended media, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/us/ and search on "MIGR-39931". Types
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    for you. v Always store tape cartridges in their protective cases, and keep the cases closed when not in use. The storage case helps prevent damage from dust and other hazards. When the tape cartridges are not in use, store them in their storage A-2 VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    important data on such a tape; transfer the data to a newer tape for reliable archiving. Attention: Do not operate the tape drive in a poor air-quality environment. If your environment contains an excessive amount of particulates, contact your service representative for more information. Appendix
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    the tape cartridge labels Ordering tape cartridges IBM supports using only data cartridges and cleaning cartridges that are recommended by IBM. Tape composition and length and the construction of the cartridge can affect the quality and capacity of the recording and the performance of the tape drive
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    . For a list of other IBM recommended media, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/us/ and searching on "MIGR-39931". Table A-2. VXA data cartridge IBM part number Type of cartridge Length 24R2137 (or 71P9160 5 Pack) VXA 160 GB data cartridge 230 m Appendix A. Maintaining the tape drive A-5
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    . c GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes. Size and weight The tape drive has the following dimensions and weight: Height 41.2 mm (1.62 in.) Bezel 87 in.) Weight 1.0 kg (2.2 lb) The tape drive is a 5.25-inch form factor drive for integration into an enclosure. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 B-1
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    24 hours. b Temperature measurements are made in the tape path. c The tape drive is in its original shipping container. When the tape drive is moved from a cooler storage environment to a °F per hour) 20% to 80% noncondensing 5% to 95% noncondensing B-2 VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    operating environment, it must acclimate in its packaging for 24 hours to prevent damage from condensation. Note: When a VXA tape is brought into the room where the drive is located, let it acclimate to the operating environment by placing the cartridge in the operating environment for as long as
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    the suggested actions in the table, the problem remains, a hardware failure might be the cause. Contact your IBM service representative. Symptom The tape drive will not accept a cartridge. The amber fault LED is lit. (This means that the tape drive is over temperature and must cool down before
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    to be stuck in the drive, return it for service. Return the tape drive for repair with the cartridge in place. The cartridge will be removed and returned to you. If the cartridge must be removed before returning the drive for repair, contact IBM technical support. The tape drive does not respond to
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    drive. See "Using a cleaning cartridge" on page 3-3 for cleaning instructions; LED 2 flashes yellow when the drive needs to be cleaned. Use only an IBM-recommended VXA tape the problem, load a new cartridge and try again. 3. Turn the drive off and on. If the problem persists, turn the drive off,
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    C-4 VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    , conversions, or upgrades involve the removal of parts and their return to IBM. A part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of the removed part. Unless IBM specifies otherwise, these warranties apply only in the country or region in which you purchased the Machine
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    and other software updates from an IBM Internet Web site or from other electronic media, and following the instructions that IBM provides. If your problem can be resolved with a Customer Replaceable Unit ("CRU") (e.g., keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, hard disk drive), IBM will ship the CRU to you
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    your reseller considers necessary to fulfill its obligations under this Statement of Limited Warranty (which may include shipping the Machine for such processing to other IBM service locations around the world), and (c) ensure that such processing complies with any laws applicable to such Personal
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    ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Governing Law Both you and IBM consent to the application of the Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the court of Rio de Janeiro, RJ. CHILE D-4 VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the courts of the city of Asuncion. specified in this section will not apply to damages caused by IBM's willful misconduct ("dolo") or gross negligence ("culpa inexcusable").
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    The following is added to this Section: To obtain warranty service from IBM in Canada or the United States, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (426-7378). CANADA Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 1 of this of fact and the conclusions of law. D-6 VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    negligence; and 2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Limited Warranty, the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim. For purposes of this
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    with this Statement of Limited Warranty shall be finally settled by arbitration which shall be held in Metro Manila, Philippines in accordance with the laws of the Philippines then in effect. The arbitration The two arbitrators appointed by the parties D-8 VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    filled by the president of the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. Other IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM, provided the Machine has been announced and made available by IBM in the country in which you wish to obtain service. If you purchased a Personal Computer
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    Lesotho and Swaziland, both of us agree to submit all disputes relating to this Statement of Limited Warranty to the jurisdiction of the High Court in Johannesburg; 7) in Turkey all disputes arising out of or in connection with this Statement of Limited D-10 VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    in such countries. How to Obtain Warranty Service: The following is added to this section: To obtain warranty service from IBM in EU countries, see the telephone listing in Part 3 - Warranty Information. You may contact IBM at the following address: IBM Warranty & Service Quality Dept. PO Box 30
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    of Limited Warranty is limited to the compensation of only those damages and losses proved and actually arising as an immediate and direct consequence of the non-fulfillment of such obligations (if IBM is at , REVENUE, GOODWILL, OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS. D-12 VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded. The second paragraph does not apply. What IBM Will Do to Correct Problems: The following is added to this section: During the warranty period, IBM will reimburse you for the transportation charges for the delivery of the failing Machine to
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    to the generality of the foregoing all warranties implied by the Sale of Goods Act 1893 or the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 are hereby excluded. Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the terms of this section in its entirety: D-14 VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    of this section, a "Default" means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort. A number of Defaults which
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    VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive Country or Region of Purchase Warranty Period Type of Warranty Service* Worldwide 1 year parts 1 * See "Types of Warranty Service" for the legend and explanations of warranty-service types. Types of Warranty Service D-16 VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service designated for your Machine. IBM specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, 1) return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU
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    service is called ThinkPad® EasyServ or EasyServ in some countries. The IBM Machine Warranty World Wide Web site at http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/ provides a worldwide overview of IBM's Limited Warranty for Machines, a Glossary of IBM VXA-320 Internal Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    and verify the operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service. IBM may have patents or pending patent IBM Director of Licensing IBM Corporation North Castle Drive Armonk, NY 10504-1785 U.S.A. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    IBM xSeries Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Electronic emission notices VXA-320Internal Tape Drive not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Tape Drive: User's Guide
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    responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to
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    Part Number: 39M5644 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 39M5644
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xSeries
Server
VXA-320
Internal
Tape
Drive
User’s
Guide
Important:
Review
the
maintenance
information
in
“Using
a
cleaning
cartridge”
on
page
3-3
and
Appendix
A,
“Maintaining
the
tape
drive,”
on
page
A-1,
because
periodic
maintenance
is
not
covered
by
the
IBM
warranty.
Repairs
or
exchanges
resulting
from
improper
maintenance
or
use
of
unsupported
media
might
result
in
billable
service
charges.
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