Compaq SLR Tape Drive Manuel utilisateur
SLR Tape Drive
User Guide
Second Edition (January 1998)
Part Number 340622-002
Compaq Computer Corporation
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Second Edition(January 1998)
Part Number 340622-002
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Contents
About This Guide
Text Conventions.................................................................................................................vii
Symbols in Text ................................................................................................................. viii
Symbols on Equipment....................................................................................................... viii
Rack Stability..................................................................................................................... viii
Getting Help....................................................................................................................... viii
Compaq Web Site........................................................................................................ viii
Telephone Numbers........................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1
Overview
Drive Capacity ................................................................................................................... 1-1
Drive Performance ............................................................................................................. 1-1
Data Compression.............................................................................................................. 1-1
Cartridge Specifications, Compatibility, and Formats......................................................... 1-2
Projected Duty Cycle.......................................................................................................... 1-2
Kit Contents....................................................................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2
Drive Installation
Requirements..................................................................................................................... 2-1
Tools........................................................................................................................... 2-1
Controller.................................................................................................................... 2-1
Software...................................................................................................................... 2-1
Preparing the System.......................................................................................................... 2-2
Setting the Drive’s SCSI ID ............................................................................................... 2-2
Locating the Jumper Block.......................................................................................... 2-3
Selecting the SCSI ID.................................................................................................. 2-3
Installing the Drive ............................................................................................................ 2-4
Installing the Drive With Rails.................................................................................... 2-6
Installing the Drive Without Rails............................................................................... 2-7
Installing the Power Cable Extender............................................................................ 2-8
Reassembling the System ................................................................................................... 2-9
Completing the Installation................................................................................................ 2-9
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Chapter 3
Installing the Software Drivers
Obtaining the Drivers......................................................................................................... 3-1
Novell IntranetWare/NetWare............................................................................................ 3-3
ASPI Support .............................................................................................................. 3-4
Microsoft Windows NT...................................................................................................... 3-6
Microsoft Windows 95 ....................................................................................................... 3-7
SCO OpenServer................................................................................................................ 3-8
SCO UnixWare.................................................................................................................. 3-9
IBM OS/2 .........................................................................................................................3-10
SunSoft Solaris..................................................................................................................3-11
Banyan VINES..................................................................................................................3-12
Chapter 4
Operating and Cleaning the Drive
Operation........................................................................................................................... 4-2
Front Panel Indicators ................................................................................................. 4-2
Front Panel Controls ................................................................................................... 4-3
Handling and Storing a Cartridge................................................................................ 4-4
Loading and Unloading a Cartridge............................................................................. 4-5
Retensioning a Cartridge............................................................................................. 4-6
Using the Cartridge’s Write Protect Switch ................................................................. 4-7
Enabling Data Compression........................................................................................ 4-7
Cleaning Guidelines........................................................................................................... 4-7
Cleaning Procedure..................................................................................................... 4-7
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Quick Checklist.................................................................................................................. 5-2
Hardware Checks ........................................................................................................ 5-2
Software Checks.......................................................................................................... 5-2
Checking for Resource Conflicts ........................................................................................ 5-4
Completing the System Configuration Worksheet....................................................... 5-4
Checking Power to the Drive.............................................................................................. 5-6
Checking the Drive............................................................................................................ 5-6
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Troubleshooting
continued
Checking Software............................................................................................................. 5-7
Sense Codes ................................................................................................................ 5-7
Troubleshooting in Novell IntranetWare/NetWare....................................................... 5-7
Troubleshooting in Microsoft Windows NT................................................................. 5-8
Troubleshooting in SCO OpenServer..........................................................................5-12
Troubleshooting in IBM OS/2....................................................................................5-12
Troubleshooting in Banyan VINES ............................................................................5-13
Troubleshooting in ArcServe for NT...........................................................................5-14
Troubleshooting with ArcServe for NetWare..............................................................5-17
Verifying Recent Changes.................................................................................................5-19
Correcting Intermittent Failures........................................................................................5-20
Upgrading the Firmware...................................................................................................5-21
Upgrading the Firmware with a Cartridge ..................................................................5-21
Upgrading the Firmware by using the Option ROMPaq.............................................5-22
For Further Assistance ......................................................................................................5-24
Appendix A
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice ....................................................................A-1
Class B Equipment......................................................................................................A-1
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only...A-2
Modifications ..............................................................................................................A-2
Cables .........................................................................................................................A-3
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) ......................................................................................A-3
Class B Equipment......................................................................................................A-3
European Union Notice......................................................................................................A-3
Japanese Notice..................................................................................................................A-4
Australian Notice...............................................................................................................A-4
Appendix B
Electrostatic Discharge
Grounding Methods ...........................................................................................................B-1
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Appendix C
Drive Configuration Options
Locating the Jumper Block.................................................................................................C-1
Identifying the Jumpers...............................................................................................C-2
Selecting the SCSI ID ........................................................................................................C-3
Configuring the SCSI ID in a SCO OpenServer environment......................................C-4
Enabling/Disabling Bus Parity ...........................................................................................C-4
Testing...............................................................................................................................C-4
Index
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About This Guide
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation,
and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades.
Text Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:
Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between two
keys indicates that they should be pressed
simultaneously.
USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in
uppercase.
FILENAMES File names appear in uppercase italics.
Menu Options,
Command Names,
Dialog Box Names
These appear in initial capital letters.
COMMANDS,
DIRECTORY
NAMES, and DRIVE
NAMES
These always appear in uppercase
Type When you are instructed to type information, type the
information without pressing the Enter key.
Enter When you are instructed to enter information, type the
information and then press the Enter key.
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Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the
following meanings.
!WARNING: Indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning
could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in
damage to equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Presents clarifying information or specific instructions.
NOTE: Presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information.
Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you
can get further information and other help in the following locations.
Compaq Web Site
The Compaq Web Site has information on this product as well as the latest
drivers and Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq Web Site by
logging on to the Internet at:
http://www.compaq.com.
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Telephone Numbers
For the name of your nearest Compaq Authorized Reseller:
In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518
In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868
For Compaq technical support:
In the United States and Canada, call 1-800-386-2172
For Compaq technical support phone numbers outside the United States and
Canada, visit the Compaq Web Site at http://www.compaq.com.
1-1 Overview
Compaq SLR Tape Drive User Guide
Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter provides information on:
■ The capacity of the drive
■ Drive performance
■ Data compression
■ Cartridge Specifications, Compatibility, and Formats
■ Drive duty cycle
■ Kit contents
Drive Capacity
The Compaq SLR Drive is a streaming quarter-inch tape cartridge drive that
can read or write 8 GB of compressed data or 4 GB of uncompressed data. The
drive provides low-cost data protection for workstations and entry-level
servers.
Drive Performance
The maximum transfer rate of the Compaq SLR Drive is:
■ 760 kB/second for compressed data
■ 380 kB/second for uncompressed data
Data Compression
The drive employs the Lempel-Ziv data compression algorithm to compress
data by up to 2 times. This feature is enabled by default but the user may turn
off data compression through the applications software.
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