Quantum DAT 160 User's Guide

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Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide xiPrefaceThis document provides information to familiarize Quantum customers and systems professionals with DAT 320 tape

Prefacexii Quantum DAT 320 User’s GuideDocument Organization This document is arranged to help you quickly find the information you need to run and op

PrefaceQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide xiiiRelated Documents The following documentation is related to this tape drive:Refer to the appropriate product m

Prefacexiv Quantum DAT 320 User’s GuideAccelerate service issue resolution with these exclusive Quantum StorageCare services:• Service and Support Web

PrefaceQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide xvWorldwide End-User Product WarrantyFor more information on the Quantum Worldwide End-User Standard Limited Produ

Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 1Chapter 1IntroductionThis chapter provides quick-start instructions for getting the internal or external tape drives up

Chapter 1 IntroductionProduct OverviewQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 2Figure 1 Drives Covered in This User’s GuideFeatures The following list summariz

Chapter 1 IntroductionTape Drive Components3 Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide• Data interchange between systems• Network servers• Online data collection•

Chapter 1 IntroductionLED Action SequencesQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 4Figure 2 Front Panel ComponentsLED Action SequencesTable 2 shows the diffe

Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide iiDAT 320 User’s Guide, 6-66927-01 Rev B, September 2010, Product of USA.Quantum Corporation provides this publication “a

Chapter 1 IntroductionLED Action Sequences5 Quantum DAT 320 User’s GuideEncryption LED The encryption LED is blue and is off, on or flashing, as desc

Chapter 1 IntroductionLED Action SequencesQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 6Note: The Encryption LED only functions if you are using backup software that

Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 7Chapter 2Installing Internal Tape DrivesThis chapter describes how to install internal DAT 320 drive.Topics in this chap

Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape DrivesUnpacking Your DriveQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 8Unpacking Your DriveBefore you unpack the contents of your

Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape DrivesPreparing the Mounting Bay9 Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide• Wear an ESD-preventive grounding wrist strap or ob

Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape DrivesAttaching Mounting HardwareQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 104 You are now ready to install your tape drive.Att

Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape DrivesInstalling the Tape Drive11 Quantum DAT 320 User’s GuideMounting ScrewsOther server models only require the

Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape DrivesAttaching USB CableQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 12Figure 4 Installing the Tape DriveIf your server does not

Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape DrivesAttaching USB Cable13 Quantum DAT 320 User’s GuideConnecting the USB Cable to the Server To an Internal USB

Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape DrivesAttaching Power and USB Cables to the Tape DriveQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 14to the server’s external port

Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide iiiContentsPreface xiChapter 1 Introduction 1Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape DrivesAttaching Power and USB Cables to the Tape Drive15 Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide1 Attach the USB cable to the

Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape DrivesSecuring the DriveQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 16Securing the DriveNote: The server latches and side views o

Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape DrivesCompleting Your Installation17 Quantum DAT 320 User’s GuideCompleting Your InstallationTo complete and test

Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape DrivesRegistering Your Tape DriveQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 18Registering Your Tape DriveAfter you install the t

Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape DrivesRegistering Your Tape Drive19 Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide

Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 20Chapter 3Installing External Tape DrivesThis chapter describes how to install an external DAT 320 drive.Topics in this

Chapter 3 Installing External Tape DrivesConnecting the Power and USB Cables21 Quantum DAT 320 User’s GuideConnecting the Power and USB CablesNote: T

Chapter 3 Installing External Tape DrivesCompleting Your InstallationQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 22Completing Your InstallationTo complete and test

Chapter 3 Installing External Tape DrivesRegistering Your Tape Drive23 Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide

Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 24Chapter 4Operating Your Tape DriveThis chapter describes how to operate your tape drive.Topics in this chapter are:• Us

Contentsiv Quantum DAT 320 User’s GuideInstalling the Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Attaching USB

Chapter 4 Operating Your Tape DriveWORM Cartridges25 Quantum DAT 320 User’s GuideTable 3 Matching Drives with the Media They SupportQuantum recommen

Chapter 4 Operating Your Tape DriveDAT 320 Tape Drives and EncryptionQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 26cannot be read until it is deciphered, protecting

Chapter 4 Operating Your Tape DriveHandling Cartridges27 Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide• If you are recovering your system after a disasterWhat happens

Chapter 4 Operating Your Tape DriveHandling CartridgesQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 28Table 4 Cartridge Guidelines and PitfallsGuidelines to Follow..

Chapter 4 Operating Your Tape DriveLoading a Cartridge29 Quantum DAT 320 User’s GuideLoading a CartridgeQuantum DAT drives have a front-loading cartr

Chapter 4 Operating Your Tape DriveUnloading a CartridgeQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 30Unloading a CartridgeTo unload a cartridge:1 Be sure the Drive

Chapter 4 Operating Your Tape DriveWrite-Protecting a DAT Cartridge31 Quantum DAT 320 User’s GuideWrite-Protecting a DAT CartridgeWrite-protecting a

Chapter 4 Operating Your Tape DriveCleaning the Tape HeadsQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 32Cleaning the Tape HeadsIf excessive dust or debris collects

Chapter 4 Operating Your Tape DriveCleaning the Tape Heads33 Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide• Each time the cleaning cartridge is loaded, a new, unused

Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 34Chapter 5Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information. General ProcedureIf a problem occurs, the f

ContentsQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide vChapter 5 Troubleshooting 34General Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 5 TroubleshootingGeneral Procedure35 Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide5 Are appropriate drivers and application software installed on the host? Ar

Chapter 5 TroubleshootingVerifying USB Installation for Optimum PerformanceQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 363 If the problem persists, check the enviro

Chapter 5 TroubleshootingVerifying USB Installation for Optimum Performance37 Quantum DAT 320 User’s GuideEnsure That the Tape Drive is the Only Devi

Chapter 5 TroubleshootingVerifying USB Installation for Optimum PerformanceQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 38Figure 13 Windows Device Manager, USB Cont

Chapter 5 TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions About USB Drivers39 Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide• At the command prompt type: lsmod | grep st• T

Chapter 5 TroubleshootingProblems with CartridgesQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 40Problems with CartridgesIf you experience any problems using Quantum

Chapter 5 TroubleshootingProblems with Cartridges41 Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide3 If the cartridge is still jammed, the tape drive has failed. Contac

Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 42Appendix ALoading Revised FirmwareYour DAT 320 tape drive includes permanently installed, electrically upgradeable flas

Appendix A Loading Revised Firmware43 Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide

Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 44Appendix BUSB Configuration GuideUSB in Quantum DAT DevicesThe Quantum DAT tape drive is a USB 2.0 logo certified devic

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Appendix B USB Configuration GuideUSB Terminology45 Quantum DAT 320 User’s GuideThe host determines how much of the overall USB network bandwidth a g

Appendix B USB Configuration GuideSetting Up a USB NetworkQuantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 46USB specification a device supports. A USB 2.0 logo-ed devic

Appendix B USB Configuration GuideUSB Cables47 Quantum DAT 320 User’s GuideUSB Cables USB cables are available in a variety of lengths. The maximum c

Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 48IndexAAppropriate cartridges 24Avoiding electrostatic damage 8Bbackup software problems 36CCapacity 3Cartridges 27appro

Index49 Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guideunloading a cartridge 30using appropriate media 24RRegistering tape drive 18, 22TTape cartridgesappropriate 24hand

Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide viiFiguresFigure 1 Drives Covered in This User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Figure 2 Front Panel Compone

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Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide ixTablesTable 1 Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Table 2 LED Action Sequenc