HP HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium Tape User Manual

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HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium Tape

Drives

Technical Reference Manual Volume 1 Hardware

Integration Guide

Part Number: BC023-60006

Published: February 2018

Edition: 1

Abstract

This document provides basic information on hardware integration for the StoreEver LTO-8

Ultrium Tape Drive (Fibre Channel and SAS). This document is for system administrators and

others who support hardware integration.

Table of Contents3
Physical Dimensions6
Requirements6
Half-Height Drives6
Electrical and Environmental Requirements7
Electrical Fit7
Power Requirements7
Voltage and Current Requirements7
Airflow Requirements7
Operating and Using the Ultrium 8 Tape Drive9
Operator Panel9
Status LED and Single Character Display (SCD) for Half-Height Automation Drive9
Unload Push Button12
Single-Character Display13
Error Codes13
Performing Operations Using the Front Panel15
Maintenance Modes15
Enter Maintenance Mode15
Scroll through Maintenance Options15
Execute a Maintenance Function16
Exit Maintenance Mode16
Execute a Dump Operation When Not in Maintenance Mode16
Maintenance Functions16
Loading and Unloading Cartridges17
To Load a Tape Cartridge17
To Unload a Tape Cartridge18
Use of a Cleaning Cartridge18
Preventative Maintenance18
Operating the Standalone Tape Drive18
Troubleshooting Based on LED Sequences20
Configuration Considerations26
Connectors and Configuration Interfaces26
Fibre Channel Connector26
Setting the Loop ID and Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (AL_PA) (Fibre Channel Drive Only)26
Power Connections26
Ethernet Connector Pin-Out28
Ethernet Usage31
Feature Switches32
Library Interface (ADI) Connections32
SAS Connector33
Cartridges35
Choosing Cartridges35
Labeling Cartridges35
Write-Protecting Cartridges35
Caring for Cartridges36
Avoiding Condensation36
LTO Cartridge Memory37
LTO Cartridge Memory Issues38
Planning Your System Configuration39
Modes of Usage39
Optimizing Performance39
System Performance39
Data Rate Matching39
Performance Checklist39
Installing and Replacing Drives41
Installing in a Server41
Identifying the Model41
Standards and Safety41
Requirements41
Connecting the Drive42
Backup Software42
Installing in a Tape Array43
Appropriate HPE Rack-Mount Systems43
Airflow Requirements43
Identifying the Drive43
Modes of Usage43
Attaching to SAS43
Connecting by SAS to a Server or Router43
Replacing a Drive44
Installing in a Library44
Rear Panel and Connectors44
Installing Standalone Drives46
Identifying the Drive46
Connecting the Drive46
Moving Drives46
Operating the Drive47
Power-On Self-Test47
Loading a Cartridge47
Unloading a Cartridge48
Cleaning49
Resetting Drives in a Library49
Troubleshooting50
Emergency Unload (Forced Eject)50
General Guidelines50
Diagnosing the Problem50
Problems with the Host Computer50
Problems with the Drive and Cartridge51
Problems with Cleaning53
Special Features for Automation54
Introduction54
Backup Software54
Automation Interface54
Automation/Drive Interface (ADI)55
Internet Automation Device Interface (Iadt)55
Configuring Autoload and Library-Controlled Loads57
Cartridge Positions During Load and Unload57
Load Scenarios57
Using Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) in Libraries58
Current Libraries - Barcodes59
Websites60
Support and Other Resources61
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support61
Accessing Updates61
Customer Self Repair62
Remote Support62
Warranty Information62
Regulatory Information63
Documentation Feedback63

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