Quantum LTO-6 Betriebsanweisung

User’s GuideLTO-6 6-67721-01 Rev A

NOTE: The illustration shows a server that uses mounting rails. If your server does not use mountinghardware, check that the holes in the chassis are

Secure the driveNOTE: The server latches and side views of your server model may not be exactly the same asshown in the illustrations. Please refer to

No mounting hardware used1. Use 4mm M3 screws. Check that the holes in the chassis are aligned with the holes in the sidesof the drive and use a regul

3 Installing an external LTO Ultriumtape driveThis chapter describes how to connect your tape drive to an external port on the host controller or newH

3. Connect the SAS and power cords to the tape drive and plug the other end of the power cord intothe power outlet.3. Power on/off switch1. SAS connec

4 Verify installationOnce you have installed the drive hardware, check that drivers have been installed correctly and youhave the correct version of b

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5 Operating your tape driveYour LTO tape driveSee also Understanding LED sequences (page 28).LTO-6 tape drives5. Tape LED1. Cartridge door6. Drive LED

Loading a cartridge1. Lift the cartridge door (4) and insert the cartridge into the slot in the front of the drive with thearrow uppermost and facing

1. Press the Eject button on the front panel.1. Eject buttonFigure 12 Ejecting a cartridge2. The drive will complete its current task, rewind the tape

LTO-6 Tape Drive User’s Guide, PN 6-67721-01 Rev. A, October 2012. Product of U.S.A.Quantum Corporation provides this publication “as is” without warr

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6 Use the correct mediaFor best performance we recommend Qauntum branded media.CartridgesCleaning cartridgesThe recommended cleaning cartridges is the

result in the media becoming permanently write protected. It should still be readable in a WORM drive,depending upon the severity of the tampering, bu

encryption for this feature to work. The software supplied with the tape drive provides this support.See http://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/inde

Where can I get more information?For more information about AES encryption, encryption keys, and using hardware encryption withyour LTO Ultrium tape d

1. Write-protect tab (padlock indicates cartridge is protected)Figure 13 Write protecting a cartridgeCAUTION: Write-protection will not protect your c

2. The drive will carry out its cleaning cycle and eject the cartridge on completion (which can takeup to 5 minutes). During the cleaning cycle the or

7 TroubleshootingGeneral ProcedureIf a problem occurs, the first step is to try to establish whether the problem lies with the cartridge, thedrive, the

9. If the problem is still there, the problem probably lies with the drive or the host computer.Has the drive been moved recently? Have any cables bee

Table 3 Clean, Tape, Drive and Ready LED sequencesAction requiredCauseLED SequenceMake sure the drive is switched on. The poweron/off switch on an ext

Contents1 Before you start...5Your Quantum LTO Ultrium t

Table 3 Clean, Tape, Drive and Ready LED sequences (continued)Action requiredCauseLED SequenceThe cleaning cycle can take up to 5 minutes tocomplete.R

Encryption LEDThe encryption LED may be blue or amber, as described in the following table. The state of the otherLEDs depends upon the activity, as d

1. Attempt a drive unload/eject operation from the backup software.Many backup applications will issue a Prevent Media Removal (PMR) command to the dr

Once the cartridge is successfully ejected, it is good practice to upgrade the firmware. If the failureoccurs regularly on multiple cartridges, contact

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About this guideThis guide provides information about:• Installing the Quantum LTO Ultrium SAS half-height tape drive• Using the Quantum LTO Ultrium S

NOTE: Provides additional information.Technical supportFor worldwide technical support information, see the manufacturer's support website:Before

IndexAaudience, 35Bbackup softwareencryption, 6supported, 6backup software problems, 28buttonsUnload, 19Ccablinginternal drive, 10cabling optionsconne

prepare mounting bay, 7reboot server, 12secure drive, 11internal driveinstalling, 7Jjammed cartridge, 31LLEDs, 28at power on, 15encryption, 31loading

Where can I get more information?...24Write protecting cartridge

1 Before you startYour Quantum LTO Ultrium tape driveThis guide describes how to install and operate Quantum LTO-6 internal and external tape drives.F

On Windows systems, we strongly recommend that you use the installer package supplied by yourmanufacturer to install the drivers. Updates to the drive

2 Installing an internal LTO Ultriumtape driveAlways refer to your manufacturer's website to find out which HBAs and cables are appropriate foryou

Attach mounting hardware - some serversIf your server requires special rails or other hardware to install the tape drive, mount them on the tapedrive

2. M3 offset mounting screws1. M3 mounting screwsFigure 3 Attaching locating screws to a half-height tape driveInstall driveNOTE: If cable access for