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HP 350546-B21 HP StorageWorks Ultrium Tape Drive Removable Model Getting Start - Page 3

ult960_master_rack.pdf, Pre-Installation, Installing the tape drive

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Removable drives - contents Pre-Installation Before you start Backup software and drivers Usage models Using the CD-ROM Installing the tape drive Step 1: Check the SCSI connection Step 2: Install the drive Step 3: Set the drive's SCSI ID Step 4: Verify installation Using the tape drive Your HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drive Use the correct media Register your tape drive Replacing the drive Using HP OBDR Diagnostic tools Optimizing performance Troubleshooting Understanding the LEDs Problems with cartridges Other sources of information page 3 page 5 page 7 page 9 page 11 page 13 page 15 page 17 page 19 page 21 page 23 page 25 page 27 page 29 page 31 page 33 page 40 page 41 page 46 1

Section	Page
ult960_master_rack.pdf	3
Product Details	4
Before you start	5
Which operating systems are supported?	5
Which rackmount systems can I use?	5
Airflow requirements	5
How do I connect the drive to my server?	5
How can I check the SCSI bus?	6
Do I need additional items for installation?	6
Backup software and drivers	7
Backup software	7
Drivers	7
Windows users	7
UNIX and OpenVMS users	7
Usage models	9
Recommended models	9
Other models	9
Using the CD-ROM	11
Step 1: Check the SCSI connection	13
Step 2: Install the drive	15
Step 3: Set the drive’s SCSI ID	17
Step 4: Verify installation	19
Check operation	19
To load a cartridge	19
To unload a cartridge	19
Your HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drive	21
Front panel LEDs	21
Use the correct media	23
Data cartridges	23
WORM data cartridges	23
Write-protecting cartridges	24
Cleaning cartridges	24
To clean the tape drive	24
Caring for cartridges	24
Register your tape drive	25
Replacing the drive	27
Using HP OBDR	29
Compatibility	29
What does HP OBDR do?	29
Remote disaster recovery (ProLiant servers only)	29
Testing for compatibility	30
Running HP OBDR	30
Keyboard shortcut for HP ProLiant servers	30
If restore fails	30
Diagnostic tools	31
HP Library & Tape Tools	31
Checking drive installation with Library & Tape Tools	31
Troubleshooting with Library & Tape Tools	31
Performance Assessment Tools	32
Optimizing performance	33
Is the tape drive on a dedicated SCSI bus?	33
Can your system deliver the required performance?	33
Troubleshooting	35
Web troubleshooting guide	35
Problems encountered during installation	36
Unpacking	36
It is unclear which SCSI ID to use	36
How should the SCSI bus be configured?	36
How should the SCSI bus be terminated?	37
Is the correct SCSI host bus adapter installed?	37
Do drivers need to be installed and, if so, which ones	38
Testing after installation	38
The server does not reboot after installation	38
The server boots but does not recognize the tape drive	39
The computer no longer recognizes the tape drive	39
The application does not recognize the tape drive	40
The drive does not work	41
Cartridge-related problems	41
Understanding the LEDs	42
LEDs during self-test	42
Using the LEDs for troubleshooting	43
Problems with cartridges	46
Looking after cartridges	46
Operating and storage environment	46
Cartridge is jammed	46
The drive will not accept cartridge (or ejects it immediately)	47
Other sources of information	48