Tandberg Data 8001 6757 00 Fiche technique

TANDBERG Super DLTTMProduct manualRevision 2 June 2002 - 432589-01

Table of ContentsSCSI Signal Definitions...6-9Signal Bus Timing ... 6-10CHAPTER7 Re

CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description6.5.2 SCSI IDsSCSI permits a maximum of 16 devices (the host adapter is considered one device)when using wide SCSI. Each SC

CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description6.6.1 SCSI Signal DefinitionsTable 6-4 lists the SCSI bus signals.Table 6-4. SCSI-2 Bus Signal DefinitionsSignal Definition

CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description6.6.2 Signal Bus TimingThe ANSI SCSI-2 standard defines the SCSI bus timing values listed in Table 6-5.Table 6-5. SCSI Bus

CHAPTER 6: SCSI DescriptionDisconnection Delay 200 µs Minimum time that a drive waits after releasing BSY beforeparticipating in an ARBITRATION when h

CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description

CHAPTER 7 Regulatory ComplianceThis chapter describes various regulations that apply to the QuantumSuper DLTtape system, which include:• “Safety Regul

CHAPTER 7: Regulatory Compliance7.1.2 Safety RequirementsSafety requirements include:• UL1950: Information Technology Including Electrical Business Eq

CHAPTER 7: Regulatory Compliance7.2.2 Electromagnetic Interference SusceptibilityTable 7-1 provides regulations and certifications held by the SDLT ta

CHAPTER 7: Regulatory Compliance7.2.4 Radiated EmissionsLimits of radiated interference field strength, in the frequency range from 30 MHzto 1000 MHz

CHAPTER 7: Regulatory Compliance7.2.5 Susceptibility and ESD LimitsThe following tables list radiated, magnetic radiated, and conducted susceptibility

List of TablesCHAPTER1 Introduction... 1-1Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions ...

CHAPTER 7: Regulatory Compliance7.3 Acoustic Noise EmissionsThe following table provides the tape system’s acoustic noise emission levels, bothas nois

APPENDIX A SDLT I TapeCartridgeFrom the outside, the SDLT I cartridge looks very similar to the DLT IV cartridges.The basic geometry, write protection

APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape CartridgeA.1 Tape Cartridge Handling GuidelinesEnsure that your tape backup solution performs reliably by following the genera

APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape Cartridge• Avoid unnecessary opening of the cartridge door; this may expose the tape tocontamination or physical damage.• Do n

APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape CartridgeFollow these steps to visually inspect a SDLT I cartridge:1. Remove the tape cartridge from its protective plastic ca

APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape Cartridge4. Finally, check for proper operation of the tape cartridge’s write-protect switch(Figure A-3). This sliding switch,

APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape CartridgeWhen a tape cartridge is loaded in the drive and the tape cartridge’s write-protectswitch is moved to its write-prote

APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape CartridgeA.4 Loading a Tape CartridgeComplete this subsection to load a tape cartridge into the front of the tape drive;refer

APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape CartridgeA.5 Unloading a Tape CartridgeComplete this subsection to unload a tape cartridge; refer to Figure A-4 onpage A-7 as

APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape CartridgeOnce a 320-formatted cartridge has become ready in an SDLT 220 drive, the drivewill report Density Code 00h (unknown

List of TablesCHAPTER4 InstallingYourTapeDrive ... 4-1Table4-1.SCSIIDAddressSelections...

APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape Cartridge

APPENDIX B DLT IV TapeCartridgeThe SDLT drive is backward compatible; it ensures backward read compatibilityof DLT IV cartridges in the SDLT drive. Da

APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape CartridgeB.1 Tape Cartridge Handling GuidelinesEnsure that your tape backup solution performs reliably by following both thege

APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape Cartridge• Avoid unnecessary opening of the cartridge door; this may expose the tape tocontamination or physical damage.• Do n

APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape CartridgeFollow these steps to visually inspect a DLT cartridge:1. Remove the tape cartridge from its protective plastic case.

APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape Cartridge6. Ensure that the tape leader within the tape cartridge is in the correct position.To do this, open the tape cartrid

APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape CartridgeFigure B-4. Tape Cartridges with Damage Visible During Visual Inspection

APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape CartridgeB.3 Tape Cartridge Write-Protect SwitchEach tape cartridge has a write-protect switch (Figure B-5) that can be used t

APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape CartridgeB.4 Loading a Tape CartridgeComplete this subsection to load a tape cartridge into the front of the tape drive;refer

APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape CartridgeAny command that attempts to write to the medium (Write, Write Filemarks,Erase) will return Check Condition status. T

List of FiguresCHAPTER1 Introduction... 1-1CHAPTER2 SDLT220/320ProductInformation... 2-1Figure 2-1. SDLT 220/320 Dr

APPENDIX B: DLT IV Tape Cartridge

GlossaryAAC Alternating Current.Access (v.) To read, write, or update information on a storage medium,such as tape. (n.) The operation of reading, wri

GlossaryBBackup A copy of a file, directory, or volume on a separate storage devicefrom the original, for the purpose of retrieval in case the origina

GlossaryCCache Specialized RAM used as a buffer between a fast CPU or I/Ochannel and storage which has a relatively slow access time (e.g.,tape or dis

GlossaryDDataCompressionA process that reduces the amount of storage space required tohold a particular block of data. Data transfer speed and total t

GlossaryEFEEPROM Electronically-Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. Anintegrated circuit memory chip that can store programs and datain a non-vola

GlossaryGHGB Gigabyte. A unit of measure equal to 1000 Megabytes (MB) or1,073,741,824 bytes.GSLink Global Storage Link. This SDLT feature allows you t

GlossaryIJKLICM Integrated Controller Module. This board is one of two boardsthat make up the EIM. The ICM contains the main controller andservo micro

GlossaryMNPMB Megabyte. A unit of measure equal to 1 million bytes.Metal Particle(MP) TapeA magnetic recording media in which a flexible base is coate

GlossaryQRSQEZ An ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) for the SDLT.Restore To replace data on the hard drive with data obtained from anothe

List of FiguresCHAPTER7 RegulatoryCompliance ... 7-1APPENDIXA SDLTITapeCartridge... A-1FigureA-1. EndViewofSDLTICar

GlossaryTTake-up Reel The reel inside every DLTtape drive onto which DLTtape mediais wound. The in-the-drive take-up reel enables DLTtape systemsto op

GlossaryUXUL Underwriters Laboratory; a United States safety organization.UnformattedCapacityThe total number of usable byes on the media, including t

www.tandberg.comTandberg Data ASA, Kjelsåsv. 161, P.O. Box 134 Kjelsås, N-0411 Oslo, NorwayTel: +47 22 18 90 90. Fax: +47 22 18 95 50. sales-no@tandbe

CHAPTER 1 Introduction1.1 Purpose and ScopeThis product manual is a comprehensive source of information about theSDLT 220 and SDLT 320 cartridge tape

CHAPTER 1: Introduction1.2 Referenced Documents• Super DLT SCSI Interface Guide (432614 rev. 01 or later)• Super DLT Design and Integration Guide (4

CHAPTER 1: Introduction• Appendix A, SDLT I Cartridge, provides tape cartridge information for theSDLT I cartridge including handling and inspection p

CHAPTER 1: Introduction1.5 ConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions to designate specific elements:1.6 For More InformationThe web site h

CHAPTER 1: Introduction1.7 Reader CommentsTandberg Data is committed to providing the best products and service. We encourageyour comments, suggestion

SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product ManualCopyrightCopyright © 2002 by Tandberg Data.. All rights reserved.TrademarksQuantum, the Quantum logo, DLTtape, the

CHAPTER 1: Introduction

CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220/320 ProductInformationThis chapter describes the features of the Tandberg Data Super DLTtape system.This chapter covers the followi

CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Informationprovides 160 GB of storage capacity with a transfer speed of 16MB/second(native).To view a succinct compari

The SDLT system ( Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2) is based on Laser GuidedMagnetic Recording•••• (LGMR) technology. LGMR provides a uniquecombination of th

CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product InformationFigure 2-2. SDLT 220/320 Drive System (CAD Diagram in Perspective)2.3.2 Pivoting Optical ServoPivoting Opt

CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information2.3.4 Advanced Partial Response MaximumLikelihoodImproving on Partial Response Maximum Likelihood (PRML) te

CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information2.4 SDLT 220/320 Modular DesignSDLT is designed as a total system. The system includes a complex interactio

CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Informationthe only two modules that are field replaceable. Customeradjustments to the TCM, DCM, or EIM are not allowe

CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information2.4.2 Tape Control ModuleThe Tape Control Module (TCM) implements the functions required to buckle andunbuc

CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Informationcartridge receiver assembly reverses the process and automatically ejects the tape afixed distance from the

SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product ManualRevision HistoryRevision Date (YYMMDD) Summary of Changes422216-01 020610 Initial Release

CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information2.4.4 Electronic Interface ModuleThe Electronic Interface Module (EIM) is the electronic heart of the SDLT

CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information2.5 Key Differences Between the SDLT 220and the SDLT 320Table 2-1 compares important features in the SDLT 2

CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information2.6 Tandberg Data Diagnostics ToolsTandberg Data frequently provides new and updated tools to use with its

CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information2.7 TapeAlertSDLT drives are delivered with TapeAlert features built in. The internal SDLTfirmware constan

CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information

CHAPTER 3 Drive SpecificationsThis chapter describes various specifications that apply to the TandbergSuper DLTtape system, which include:• “Product S

CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications3.1.1 Interface TypeThe SDLT drive is available in either of two possible SCSI interface versions;these versions provid

CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications3.1.3 Storage CapacityTable 3-2 provides native and compressed capacity ranges for the SDLT I tapecartridge:In accordan

CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications3.1.5 Data IntegritySDLT data transfer errors are extremely rare; data integrity for the overall tapesystem is shown in

CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications3.1.6 Maximum Data Transfer RateThe maximum sustained (and burst) data transfer rates for SDLT drives are shown inTable

SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product ManualUser Manual Statements for Class A Equipment (Internal TapeSystem)This equipment generates, uses, and may emit rad

CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications3.1.7 Reliability (MTBF)Mean time between failures (MTBF) for the overall tape system is projected to be250,000 hours.

CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications3.2.1 SDLT 220/320 Performance DataTable 3-6 provides performance data for the SDLT system. For a comparison ofSDLT 220

CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications3.2.2 Shock and Vibration SpecificationsThe following tables provide non-operating and operating shock and vibrationspe

CHAPTER 3: Drive SpecificationsTable 3-9. Non-Operating Vibration SpecificationsVibration (Unpackaged)TypeSine SweepFrequency Range 5 - 500 - 5 Hz Upw

CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications3.2.3 Current and Power RequirementsTable 3-11 on page 3-11 lists the current and power requirements for both versionso

CHAPTER 3: Drive SpecificationsTable 3-11. Current and Power SpecificationsMode5 V Current (A)MaxPk1MaxRms2Typ312 V Current (A)MaxPk1MaxRms2Typ3DC Pow

CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications3.2.4 Tape System Recording MethodThe SDLT 220 tape system uses the Partial Response Maximum Likelihood(PRML) 32/33 enc

CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications3.3 Environmental SpecificationsThe SDLT 220/320 tape drive operates in environments that include generaloffices and wo

CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications3.3.2 Temperature and HumidityThe ambient operating environment for the tape drive may not exceed the limits shown inTa

CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications3.3.4 AltitudeBoth the internal and tabletop tape drives operate in normal pressures from –500 to10,000 feet when opera

SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product ManualUser Manual Statements for Class B Equipment (Tabletop TapeSystem)This equipment has been tested and found to comp

CHAPTER 3: Drive SpecificationsTable 3-15. Super DLTtape I Media SpecificationsDescription SpecificationsWidth 0.5 in.Magnetic Coating 300 nm metal pa

CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications3.4.1 Backward-Read Compatibility Transfer RatesBoth the SDLT 220 and 320 drives feature an optional backward-readcompa

CHAPTER 3: Drive Specifications

CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape DriveThis chapter describes how to install the internal tape drive into a system. Thisincludes configuration jumper set

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive4.1 Safety, Handling, and ESD ProtectionInappropriate or careless handling of tape systems may result in damage t

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive4.1.2 HandlingDamage to the tape system can occur as the result of careless handling, vibration,shock, or electro

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive4.1.3 Electrostatic Discharge ProtectionSeveral electrical components of the tape system are sensitive to static

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive4.2 Pre-Installation GuidelinesBefore you begin, check the contents of the box, record the applicable numbers,che

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive4.3 Configuring and Installing an InternalTape DriveThis section provides information for configuring and install

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive4.3.1 Setting the Internal Drive SCSI IDEach device on the SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID address assigned t

SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manualfrom device to device and needs to be obtained from the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)group or product manage

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape DriveFigure 4-1. Connectors on the Back PanelFigure 4-2. Back Panel Connector Locations (Drawn to Scale)Controller Dia

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape DriveTable 4-1. SCSI ID Address SelectionsSCSI ID Jumper Across Pins:9-10* 7-8 5-6 3-4 1-20 100001 100012 100103 10011

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive4.3.2 Configuring the Internal Drive for TERMPWRA SCSI bus must be terminated at each end of the bus. All signals

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape DriveFigure 4-4. SDLT 220/320 — Two Views (Front + Side + Top and Back + Side + Top)Securing the Internal Tape DriveTh

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive2. Using four #6-32 UNC-2B screws, secure the tape drive in the bay or chassis.Figure 4-5. Internal Drive Mountin

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape DrivePin assignments for the three possible SCSI connectors are listed in a series oftables: Multimode Single-Ended (M

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape DriveFigure 4-6. Connectors on the Back Panel (Drawn to Scale)Table 4-2. MSE and SE Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignment

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape DriveDIFFSENS 16 50 GroundTERMPWR 17 51 TERMPWRTERMPWR 18 52 TERMPWRReserved 19 53 ReservedGround 20 54 GroundGround 2

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape DriveTable 4-3. MSE LVD Mode SCSI Connector Pin AssignmentsSignal Name Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name+DB(12) 1 35 -

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive+DB(8) 31 65 -DB(8)+DB(9) 32 66 -DB(9)+DB(10) 33 67 -DB(10)+DB(11) 34 68 -DB(11)Table 4-4. HVD Mode SCSI Connecto

Table of ContentsCHAPTER1 Introduction... 1-1Purpose and Scope... 1-1Referenced Docu

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive+MSG 25 59 -MSG+SEL 26 60 -SEL+C/D 27 61 -C/D+REQ 28 62 -REQ+I/O 29 63 -I/OGround 30 64 Ground+DB(8) 31 65 -DB(8)

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape DriveTable 4-5. 4-Pin Power Connector Pin AssignmentsPin Number Signal Name1 +12 VDC2 Ground (+12V return)3 Ground (+5

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive4.4 Configuring and Installing a TabletopDriveThis section provides instructions for configuring and installing t

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drivedesired SCSI ID. The top button increases the ID number, the bottom buttondecreases the ID number.TERMPWR The TER

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive4. Align the appropriate SCSI cable to its matching connector on the drive.Carefully connect the cable, to avoid

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape DriveFigure 4-8. AC Power Cord Connector TypesThe power supply of the tabletop unit has an auto-sensing feature; no ad

CHAPTER 4: Installing Your Tape Drive

CHAPTER 5 Using Your Tape DriveThis chapter describes how to start using your tape drive system. This includesmaking a trial back-up, cleaning the tap

CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive5.1 Power On Self TestWhen power is applied to the tape system, the system performs a Power On SelfTest (POST). POST c

CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape DriveNOTE: You can review specific instructions for loading a tapecartridge in Appendix A, “SDLT I Tape Cartridge,” andAppe

Table of ContentsSDLT Cartridge Tape Module ... 2-10Key Differences Between the SDLT 220 and the SDLT 320 . ... 2-11Tand

CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive5.4 Updating the FirmwareWhen you need to update the firmware in a drive, you can do it either of two ways:• Build a f

CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive5.4.2 Making a FUP/CUP TapeSDLT Update is a tool that allows you to update a drive’s firmware (using theSCSI bus), or

CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape DriveNOTE: The Firmware Upgrade will fail the microcode updateprocess if the firmware personalities do not match; thiswill

CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive5.5 Cleaning the Tape MechanismThis section discusses the SDLT Cleaning Tape, maintenance considerations, andimportant

CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive5.5.2 When to Use the Cleaning TapeSDLT uses a built-in tape cleaning algorithm in conjunction with a cleaning tape.Th

CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive5.5.5 Loading the Cleaning Tape Into a TabletopDriveNOTE: To use the cleaning cartridge in an Autoloader or Librarydri

CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive5.6 Front Panel Controls and LEDsAll controls and LEDs are located on the tape drive’s front panel. See Figure 5-1on p

CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape DriveFigure 5-1. SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Front Panels (A Comparison)SDLT 220SDLT 320

CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape DriveTable 5-3. Front Panel LED/Control FunctionalityLED/Button Symbol LED Color DescriptionWrite Protect LED(Left on SDLT

CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive5.7 TroubleshootingThe following subsections provide troubleshooting information that might behelpful should the syste

Table of ContentsInstallingtheInternalTapeDrive... 4-10SecuringtheInternalTapeDrive... 4-11Connecting the

CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape DriveSystem does notrecognize the tapesystem. (cont.)SCSI bus may not be terminatedcorrectly.If tape system is last or only

CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive5.7.2 Over Temperature ConditionAn Overtemp condition is defined to be when the calculated Tape Path Temp =52 degrees

CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive

CHAPTER 6 SCSI DescriptionThis chapter covers the following topics:• “SCSI Overview” introduces the SCSI specification.• “SCSI-2 Commands” lists the S

CHAPTER 6: SCSI DescriptionImportant features of SCSI-2 implementation include the following:• Efficient peer-to-peer I/O bus with up to 15 devices• A

CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description6.2 SCSI-2 CommandsANSI classifies SCSI commands as mandatory, optional, or vendor-specific.The mandatory and optional SCSI

CHAPTER 6: SCSI DescriptionREADBUFFER 3Ch Optional UsedinconjunctionwiththeWRITEBUFFERcommand as a diagnostic function for testingtarget memory and th

CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description6.3 SCSI-3 CommandsANSI classifies SCSI commands as mandatory, optional, or vendor-specific.The mandatory and optional SCSI

CHAPTER 6: SCSI Description6.4 ParityParity is a method of generating redundant information that can be used to detecterrors in stored or transmitted

CHAPTER 6: SCSI DescriptionTable 6-3. ANSI Signal SourcesSignalsBus Phase BSY SEL C/D I/OMSG REQACKATNDB(7–0)DB (P)DB(15-8)DB (P1)BUS FREE None None N