Use this information to reset your tape drive, without affecting server operation. Allow up to 2 minutes
for the entire tape drive process to complete.
Attention: Resetting a tape drive before the current backup operation has completed can cause loss of
customer data.
To reset the tape drive, complete the following steps:
1. Press and hold the eject button for 20 seconds, and then release the button. The LEDs on the drive
flash while the reset function is in process.
2. After the LEDs stop flashing, wait approximately one minute for the drive to complete the reset
operation. The drive is then ready to use.
80/160 GB DAT160 USB tape drive (FC EU16)
Learn about the features of this media device.
Table 52. 80/160 GB DAT160 USB tape drive features
Feature Description
Description The 80/160 GB DAT160 USB Tape Drive is a 5.25-inch, half-high, USB drive, which provides
a high capacity for save/restore and achieve functions. To see an illustration of this drive, see
Figure 9 on page 71. This tape drive uses IBM DAT160, 4 mm data cartridges and is
compression capable, providing a capacity of up to 160 GB with 2:1 compression ratio.
Characteristics:
v FRU part number: 46C2458
v Custom card identification number (CCIN): 63A0
v Media part numbers: see “Tape cartridges (FC EU16)” on page 73
v Capacity: 80 GB native mode, 160 GB (typical) compression mode
v Form factor: 5.25-inch half high
v Media: DAT160, DAT72, and DDS4 media
v Technology: helical scan, rotating head
v Operation: streaming
v Data transfer rate: 6 MBps native mode, 12 MBps (typical) compression
v Interface: integrated, internal USB
v Compatibility: DDS4 (read/write), DAT72 (read/write), and DAT160 (read/write)
v Attributes provided: 4 mm tape capability, test cartridge, cleaning cartridge, and a data
cartridge
v Attributes required: One 1.6-inch (41 mm) half-high media bay and one integrated, internal
USB
Tools The following tools and documentation are needed to complete the installation:
v A flat-blade screwdriver (if this device is not an auto-docking feature on your system)
v Your system unit documentation, including any service documentation
v Your operating system documentation
Contact the place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged.
Note: If you are installing the auto-docking version of this device on your system, see your
system documentation for information about the auto-docking feature.
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