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Statement
8
CAUTION:
Never
remove
the
cover
on
a
power
supply
or
any
part
that
has
the
following
label
attached.
Hazardous
voltage,
current,
and
energy
levels
are
present
inside
any
component
that
has
this
label
attached.
There
are
no
serviceable
parts
inside
these
components.
If
you
suspect
a
problem
with
one
of
these
parts,
contact
a
service
technician.
Safety
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8
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
8
Statement 1
8
Statement 8
9
Table of Contents
11
Statement
12
Figures
13
Tables
15
Chapter 1. Product Description
17
Drive Features
17
The IBM LTO Ultrium 4 Half High Tape Drive
17
CRU and Option Part Numbers
17
Front Panel of the Drive
18
Rear View of the Drive
18
Speed Matching
18
Channel Calibration
19
Encryption
19
SAS Interface
19
Chapter 2. Installing the Drive
21
Avoiding Drive Damage
21
Installation Overview
21
Unpack the Drive
21
Acclimate the Drive and Media
22
Power off the Enclosure
22
Set the Feature Switches
22
Temperature of the Drive Is Taken Near the Air
22
Mount the Drive in an Enclosure or Server
23
Feature Switch Definitions
23
Connect and Test Power to the Drive
24
Connect the Internal Cable
25
Run Drive Diagnostics
25
Install Device Drivers
25
Connect the External Interface Cable (Tape Enclosure Installations Only)
26
Connect the External SAS Interface to the Server
26
Configure the Drive to the Server, Switch, or Hub
26
Chapter 3. Operating the Drive
27
Single-Character Display (SCD)
27
SCD Dot
27
Status LED
27
Meaning of Status LED and Single-Character Display (SCD)
28
Unload Button
29
Inserting a Tape Cartridge
30
Functions that the Unload Button Performs
30
Removing a Tape Cartridge
31
MID-Tape Recovery
31
Inserting a Cartridge into the Drive
31
Cleaning the Drive Head
32
Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions
32
Entering Maintenance Mode
34
Exiting Maintenance Mode
34
Function Code 0: Maintenance Mode
35
Function Code 1: Run Drive Diagnostics
35
Running a Diagnostic Self-Test
36
Function Code 2: Update Drive Firmware from FMR Tape
38
Function Code 3: Create FMR Tape
39
Function Code 4: Force a Drive Dump
40
Function Code 5: Copy Drive Dump
40
Function Code 6: Run Host Interface Wrap Test
41
Function Code 7: Run RS-422 Wrap Test
42
Function Code 8: Unmake FMR Tape
43
Function Code 9: Display Error Code Log
44
Function Code A: Clear Error Code Log
44
Function Code C: Insert Cartridge into Tape Drive
45
Function Code E: Test Cartridge and Media
45
Function Code F: Write Performance Test
46
Function Code H: Test Head
47
Function Code J: Fast Read/Write Test
48
Function Code L: Load/Unload Test
49
Function Code P: Post Error Reporting Enabled
50
Function Code U: Post Error Reporting Disabled
50
Updating Firmware
51
Updating Firmware through the Host Interface
51
Updating the Firmware with an FMR Tape Cartridge
51
Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media
53
Types of Cartridges
53
Data Cartridge
53
The LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge
53
WORM (Write Once, Read Many) Cartridge
55
Ultrium Data Cartridge on the Left; WORM
55
Cleaning Cartridge
56
Cartridge Compatibility
56
Handling Cartridges
56
Ultrium Cartridge Compatibility with Ultrium Tape Drives
56
Checking for Gaps in the Seams of a Cartridge
58
Tape Cartridges in a Turtlecase
59
Double-Boxing Tape Cartridges for Shipping
59
Environmental Specifications for Operating, Storing, and Shipping the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge
60
Chapter 5. Resolving Problems
61
Troubleshooting Tips
61
Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages
62
Error Codes and Messages
62
Error Codes on the Single-Character Display
64
Obtaining a Drive Dump
68
Using the Drive
68
Using a Device Driver Utility
69
Viewing the Drive Error Log
69
Resolving Problems Reported by the Server
69
Replacing the Tape Drive
70
CRU and Option Part Numbers
70
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
71
Before You Call
71
Using the Documentation
71
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
72
Software Service and Support
72
Hardware Service and Support
72
IBM Taiwan Product Service
72
Appendix B. Notices
73
Trademarks
73
Important Notes
74
Particulate Contamination
75
Documentation Format
75
Limits for Particulates and Gases
75
Electronic Emission Notices
76
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
76
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
76
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
76
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
76
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
76
Germany Class a Statement
77
Japan VCCI Class a Statement
78
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
78
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
78
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
78
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
79
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
79
Appendix C. Specifications
81
Physical Specifications
81
Power Specifications
81
Environmental Specifications
81
Other Specifications
81
Appendix D. Tapealert Flags Supported by the Drive
83
Tapealert Flags Supported by the Ultrium Tape
84
Index
89
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Model
LTO Ultrium 4
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CD/CDR Drive
Language
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