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TZK10 Cartridge Tape Drive Owner's Guide
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TZK10 Cartridge Tape Drive Owner’s Guide Order Number EK-TZK10-OG-002 * Digital Equipmen t Corporation First Edition, October 1990 Second Edition, March 1991 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Cergeratien assumes no responsibility ffir any errors that may appear in this document. The software describedin this documentis furnished under a license and may be used or copied onlyin accordance> with the terms‘of such license. a§ ropplied b-’*’ &8‘*&3 Equipment orporation or its a@hated companies. 1 fi fer thfie‘use or rehabxhéy af software on equipment thatis not Copyright © Digital Equipment Carperatmg 1996, 1991 ¢ The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DC6320, DC6525, DEC, DECdirect, DECservice, SERVICenter, TZK10, ULTRIX, VAX, VMS. SCO is a trademark of Santa Cruz Operations, Incorporated. UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc. NOTICE: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference. This document was prepared and published by Educational Services Development and Publishing, Digital Equipment Corporation. Contents 1 Introduction 2 Operating Procedures 2.1 Centmls and Indicators ..............e SRR . 2.1.1 LED ' 2.2 2-1 2-1 ’I‘apseCartndge ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, - 2-2 23 UsingtheTapeCartridge...................... it v o 24 2.3.1 Tape CartridgeHandling ......................... 24 - 2.82 Setting the Write-Protect Switch ................. .. 25 2.3.3 Inserting the Tape Cartridge into the Drive............ 2-6 2.3.4 Removing the Tape Cartridge from the Drive .......... 2-6 235 Retensioning ...............0iiiiiiiirerirrenas 2-7 2351 ULTRIX ....oiviiiirnrninnenneennnnnnanneee. 227 2.3.56.2 VM S . i i i et ee 2-7 2.3.5.3 24 SCSIIDSettings .......ccvieieneereerennnnneensse. 2.4.1 3 SCOUNIX ...ttt ittt Auto Density Select and Terminator Power ............ 2-8 2-8 Operating Systems Support 3.1 TZK10 Operating Systems Support.................... 811 VMS SUPPOIt « .o e e eeeeeeeeeeaieeeeeannneeeenn 3-1 3-1 3.12 UltrixSupport . ......coiiiiiiiiiiinieineeraeeneas 3-1 3.13 512 Byte Blocks, 1 K Blocks, and Vanable Reesrdsin 3.1.3.1 3.1.3.2 Efi'ect.s on the ULTRIX Operating System ........... Effects on the SCO UNIX Operating System ......... 3-2 3-2 iv Contents 3.1.4 Auto Density Select inthe ReadCase ................ 3.14.1 Effects on the ULTRIX and SCO UNIX Operatmg 172 ++ 1= 3.1.5 Auto Density Selectin the Write Case . ... ... e 3.1.5.1 Effects on the ULTRIX Operating System ........... 3.1.5.2 Effects on the SCO UNIX and MS-DOS Operating 3.1.5.3 Effects on the VMS Operatmg System ............. . 4 Systems . . . . . . 00 i ... Preventive Maintenance and Problem Resolution 4.1 CleaningtheHeads ............. ... 42 System-Based Diagnostics .................. .ovonn. ... ... vt 4.3 Tape Drive and Media Errors. .. .. e eeeeee seee s eiain e e 44 RepairServices ..........coitiiiiiiiiiiniiniinnan 441 On-SiteService .........cuiiiiiiiiniinineennnss 442 BasicService ............iiiiiiiii it 443 DECService ...........ui it 444 Carry-InService.........coiiiiiiiiiiiiiininnn. 445 PerCallService...........coviiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnn. A iineeeeenenonsnnnans Related Supplies B TZK10 Cartridge Tape Drive Specifications Index Figures 2-1 TZK10 Tape Drive (Front View) . . ..................... 2-2 The Quarter-Inch Tape Cartridge ..................... 2-3 Setting the Write-Protect Switch ................. AP 2—4 Inserting the Tape Cartridge ......................... 2-5 Layout of the Jumper/Strap Connector ................. Contents Tables 2-1 LED Summary..........ccoovevernernnennesnesans. . oot ..... ... ... 2-2 Cartridge Compatibility . ........ 2-3 TZK10 SCSIID Jumper Settings .. .................... A-1 B-1 Orderingcartridges ..........coiiiiiiiiennnann. TZK10 Cartridge Tape Drive Specifications . .. ........... v 2-2 24 2-9 A-1 B-1 1 Introduction The TZK10 cartridge tape drive is a half-height, 5-%4 inch, Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) streaming tape drive for use with low end, desktop, and Digital Equipment workstation systems. The TZK10 tape drive provides archival storage/retrieval, and data collection activities. The TZK10 tape drive has small computer system interface (SCSI) ability. The TZKIO ape drive consists of one main component: the tape drive. The controller logic is located within the TZK10 tape drive itself. 2 Operating Procedures del-liiS chapter provides operating instructions for the TZK10 cartridge tape ve. 2.1 Controls and Indicators The TZK10 cartridge tape drive, Figure 2-1, has one dual color (green and amber) LED, and an eject button. P o LED es Figure 2-1 2.1.1 EJECT BUTTON SHR-XR0046-90 TZK10 Tape Drive (Front View) LED Table 2-1 summarizes possible conditions of the LED. 2-1 2-2 Operating Procedures Table 2-1 LED Summary Condition LED Off Tape is not present or tape is present but has been unloaded via software. Solid Green ! Tape is loaded. Blinking Green Tape is in motion. Solid Amber 2 Fault. - 1Cartridge is auto-loaded upon insertion. 2 See Section 4.3. 2.1.2 Eject Button The eject button unlocks the door and partzally ejects the tape cartridge from the drive. | 2.2 Tape Cartridge The TZK10 tape drive is shipped with a DC6320 tape cartridge (Figure 2-2), however, the TZK10 can be used with other standard format cartridges. See Table 2-2. Operating Procedures 2-3 SHR-XR0043-80 Figure 2-2 The Quarter-inch Tape Gartridge The tape cartridge has a write-protect switch to prevent mé. ntal overwrite of data. When the switchis rotated to SAFE, (Figure 2— data may not be written to the tape. The DC6320 tape cartridge contains approximately 620 feet sf’ magnet tape wound on two reels. This tape cartridge has a formatted capaci of up to 320 megabytes of data. The DC6525 tape md@ emtalas approximately 1000 feet of magnetic tape and has a formattedcapacity of up to 525 megabytes of data. : The TZK10 tape drive reads and writes according to the following table, however the density selection and ability to write lower densities on higher density tape is operating system dependent (see Chapter 3). 2-4 Operating Procedures Table 2-2 Cartridge Compatibility Cartridge Capacity ! Format Capability ® DC65256 upto525Mb QIC-320 Read/Write DC6320 upto 320 Mb QIC-320 Read/Write DC6150/DC600XTD up to 150 Mb QIC-150 Read/Write DC6150/DC600XTD upto 120Mb QIC-120 Read/Write DC600A upto60 Mb QIC-24 Read only 1See Section 3.1.5 for information about writing lower densities on a higher density tape. 20perating system dependent 2.3 | Using the Tape Cartridge This section explains how to insert a tape cartridge into, and remove a tape cartridge from, the TZK10 drive and how to write protect a tape. This section also explains proper tape cartridge handling. 2.3.1 Tape Cartridge Handling To avoid damage to your tape cartridge, and to ensure continued tape drive reliability: « Do not drop or bang cartridge. + Keep cartridge out of direct sunlight, away from heaters and other sources of heat. « Store cartridge where the temperature is between 10 and 40°C (50 to « If cartridge has been exposed to extremes of heat or cold, allow it stabilize at room temperature for the same amount of time it was exposed—up to 24 hours. « Avoid placing cartridge near sources of electromagnetic interference, such as terminals, motors, and video or X-ray equipment. Any tape exposed to a magnetic field can lose information. « Store cartridge in a dust-free environment where the relative 104°F). humidity is between 20 to 80 percent. Operating Procedures 2-5 « Store cartridgein its protective container, on edge or stackec However, when stacking cartridges, do not stack more than five . Place an identification label enlyin the space provided for the label on the top of cartridge. 2.3.2 Setting the Write-Protect Switch Observe the following guidelines when setting the write-protect switch. See Figure 2-3. « If you are reading data or copying data from a tape, set the writeprotect switch to SAFE (write protected). . If you are writing data, set the write-protect switch to the writepermit position. Write—Permit Position Write—Protect Position SHR-XR0044-80 Figure 2-3 Setting the Write-Protect Switch 2-6 Operating Procedures 2.3.3 Inserting the Tape Cartridge into the Drive Open the drive door by pressing the eject button. Insert the tape cartridge into the drive with the cartridge’s write-protect switch in the upper right corner (see Figure 2-4.) Slide the cartridge straight into the cartridge area until you feel resistance. Then, close the cartridge door. When the tape is properly inserted, the LED will be solid green and you can issue host operating system commands. Z SHA-XA00as-20 Figure 2-4 Inserting the Tape Cartridge 2.3.4 Removing the Tape Cartridge from the Drive After the tape is dismounted via software, the LED changes from blinking green to either solid green or off, and you can remove the tape from the drive. Press the eject button. The door will open and the cartridge will eject part vs;_a{; P;}ll down on the cartridge door, grasp the cartridge and slide it out of the drive. Operating Procedures 2-7 2.3.5 Retensioning For satisfactory performance we recommend that the cartridge be retensioned (running the tape one eomplete end-to-end p:ass)in any of the following cases: 1. | Eachfimeztxsms@edmthednve 2. Afler prolonged operation over a limited area. | exposure to a temperature change greater than 30°F (16°C). 4, Afier one hour of start-stop or shuffle amtasa The retension functionis supported for the TZK10 tape enly The retension command may be dlfl’erent for other operating systems or tape unlitles Please refer to the apprapnate system documentation. 2.3.5.1ULTRIX Retension the tape by performing the fallowmg ULTRIX command: mt -f /ée?/mtzzh ret where n equals the dnve unit number. 2.3.5.2 VMS Retension the tape by performing the following VMS eemmands 1. Mount the drive /FOREIGN 2. Issue one of the following commands: . SET MAGTAPE/REWIND/RETENSION Rewinds tape to BOT after a retension is performed. The tape will be left "unloaded", not dismounted. 3. Example: $ MOUNT/FOREIGN MKA500 $ SET MAGTAPE/REWIND/RETENSION MKA500 2-8 Operating Procedures 2.3.5.3 SCO UNIX Retension the tape by perfcrmmg the fellomng SCO UNIX eammand TAPE RETEN 2.4 SCSIID Settings This section shows how each Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) device’s ID is determined and set. TZK10 tape drives are preset to the appopropriate SCSI ID for thesystem during manufacturing and, in most cases, the SCSI ID should not need to be changed. The only time these SCSI IDs may have to be changedis when a TZKIO tape driveis mstalled as an add-on te a system NOTE You cannot have two or more SCSI devices with the same SCSI ID. Each SCSI device must have its own SCSI ID. The SCSI IDis set or changed by adding j Jumpers to or removmg jumpers frsm, a connector at the rear of the tape drive. This connector is illustratedin Figure 2-5. Table 2-3 lists the jumper settings necessary te eenfigure the TZKIO tape drive for a particular SCSI ID. 2.4.1 Auto Density Select and Terminator Power Auto density select and terminator power are set or chaa@d by adding jumpers to, or removing jumpers from, a connector at the rear of the tape drive. This connectoris illustratedin Figure 2-5. The disable auto density select (DADS) and terminator power (TERMPWR)jumpers are set to the appropriate system configuration during manufacturing. Table 2-3 TZK10 SCSI ID Jumper Settings SCSI ID Jumpert Positions . SEL2 ~Out | ‘ SELI ~ Out Out SELO Out ~ In In Out Out In §Default ID for the FEE B Out -1 O & o N Out g | e O SCSI ID In K10 tape drive in most Digital systems. tdumper Part Number - 12-14314-00 2-10 Operating Procedures SHR-XR0107-80 Figure 2-5 Layout of the Jumper/Strap Connector Operating Systems Support 3.1 TZK10 Operating Systems Support The material in this chapter is for your reference. Because operating system commands are a complex tool, this chapter is not intended to - teach you all the details involved in using such commands. The TZK10 cartridge tape drive reads and writestapes in many different densities and formats that are specified by the International Quarter Inch (QIC) Cartridge Standards Committee. The drive also supports an auto density selection feature thatis used differently by different operating systems. This chapter descnbes the way different operating systems use the following features: » The 512 byte block size vs. 1K blocks in 320MB/525MB density. « Auto density selection in the read case. « Auto density selection in the write case. 3.1.1 VMS Support The TZK10 cartridge tape driveis supported by VMS version 5.4-2 or higher. 3.1.2 Ultrix Support ghi TZK10 cartridge tape driveis supperted by Ultrix version 4.1 or igher. 3-1 3-2 Operating Systems Support 3.1.3 512 Byte Blocks, 1 K Blocks, and Variable Records in 320/525 MByte Density The QIC standards specify three formats for the 320/525 MB density. In all three cases the on-tape data format is 1K fixed blocks. 512 byte fixed block The 512 byte fixed block format takes two 512 byte user data blocks and writes one 1K block on tape. This format has the advantage that all other density QIC tapes are written in 512 ‘Replacing older QIC tape drives with new density byte blocks. drives takes little or no operating system changes. 1K fixed ' This format is the native format for this density. User data is Variable record tapes This format takes user data and creates one or more fixed length blocks. The byte count is recorded in the first block and written directly as 1K data blocks. block | the last block is zero filled. In this way, the drive appears to read and write variable length records. The following sections discuss the effects that the three formats have on the ULTRIX and SCO UNIX operating systems. 3.1.3.1 Effects on the ULTRIX Operating System The ULTRIX operating system will operate the TZK10 tape drive in fixed block 512 byte mode. This mode allows for data interchange with the largest number of other UNIX systems. ULTRIX/UWS Version 4.1 was shipped with the block size set to 1K data blocks. Instructions explaining how to change the block size to 512 bytes were shipped with the TZK10 tape drive. These instructions also explain how to return to reading and writing 1K records if the user so desires. The block size will not affect capacity or performance of the tape drive. 3.1.3.2 Effects on the SCO UNIX Operating System Systems running SCO UNIX only support 512 byte fixed block. In this mode of operation data can be interchanged with Ultrix systems and most other UNIX and MS-DOS systems. L | Operating Systems Support 3-3 3.1.3.2.1 VMS VMS systems will only support the drivein high density ( 320/525 MB ) variable block mode. This mode allows the drive to be used like any other VMS tape drive. 3.1.4 Auto Density Select in the Read Case The TZK10 tape drive performs automatic density selection when the tape driveis positioned at Beginning of Tape (BOT) and receives a read command. Because there are two formats of fixed block operations, the drive can be set up in the factory to default to either format. The TZK10 is set to 512 byte block format. The following sections discuss the effects that auto density select in the read case has on the ULTRIX and SCO UNIX operating systems. 3.1.4.1 Effects on the ULTRIX and SCO UNIX Operating Systems In fixed block mode operation, auto density select in the read case allows the user to select any tape density and the drive will still read the data. Note that if the data is written in variable block mode or 1K fixed block mode, the data is not readable. 3.1.5 Auto Density Select in the Write Case This feature allows the TZK10 tape drive to select the density the tape is written. When this feature is enabled the TZK10 writes the tape in the highest density supported by the current cartridge. When the feature is disabled the host system sets the density. If the user selects a density higher than supported by the media an error is returned. This feature is controlled by a jumper on the back of the drive. When the Disable Auto Density Select (DADS) jumper is inserted, the feature is disabled. 3.1.5.1 Effects on the ULTRIX Operating System For ULTRIX operating systems, auto density selectis disabled when writing to the TZK10. The ULTRIX operating system provides the following four pairs of devices to select the density, allowing the user to write lower densities on high density tapes for interchange: rmtOh/nrmtOh - High density (320/525 MByte) o rmtOm/nrmtOm - Medium density (150 MByte) « rmtOl/nrmt0l] - Low density (120 MByte) « rmtOa/nrmtOa - alternate density (QIC-24), read only 3-4 Operating Systems Support 3.1.5.2 Effects on the SCO UNIX and MS-DOS Operating Systems In the SCO UNIX and MS-DOS operating systems, there is no user control of density select. The tape drive always determines the correct density. 3.1.5.3 Effects onthe\ms Operating System VMS supports only high denszty (32OMB/525MB) variable block mode. 4 Preventive Maintenance and Problem Resolution This chapter describes prevent;ve mamtemee and problem selmg for the TZK10 cartridge tape drive. Pre?entzve maintenance involves periodic head cleaning. Problem solvingisdescribedin Section 4.3. Digital Equipment Corporation strongly recommends that yeu follow the instructions for handling cartridge tapes, retensioning the cartridge tapes, and cleaning theheads of the drive. 4.1 Cleaning the Heads The heads are the components in a drive that physically read and write data to and from the media (in this case, a cartridge tape). Recommended equipment for head cleaning is Digital Cleaning Cartridge, part number TZK1X-HA. Refer to the tape head cleaning instructions included with the cleaning cartridge. The cleaning interval depends on three main factors: 1. How often the drive is used 2. The quality of the tape 3. The quality of the environment | However, the following can be used as a recommended guideline: Clean the head after every 8 hours of use. 4.2 System-Based Diagnostics Your system has system-baéed diagnostics that can be used to test the TZK10 tape drive. System-based diagnostics are usually referred to in your system owner’s manual as console-based diagnostics, self-tests, or system exercisers. Refer to your system documentation for information about these diagnostics. 4-1 4-2 Preventive Maintenance and Problem Resolution Prior to calling Customer Services, you can execute system diagnostics to test the TZK10 drive. Always try cleaning the head and using a different cartridge before calling Customer Services. NOTE Some system-based diagnostics are subject to software licensing. Consult your Digital Eqnipmgnt Corporation sales representative. 4.3 Tape Drive and Media Errors If a drive error occurs durmg an operation, you may be able to clear the fault, rewind, unload, and remove the tape cartridge. If the amber LED goes out when you remove the cartridge, the error is likely media related or due to a dirty head. Clean the head and try another cartridge. If the amber LED stays on when you remove the cartridge, call your authorized Digital Equipment Corporation Customer Services representative. 4.4 Repair Services Dligital Equipment Customer Services offer a range of flexible service plans. 4.4.1 On—Slte Service On-Site Service offers the convenience of service at your site, and insurance against unplanned repair bills. For a small monthly fee, you receive personal service from our Customer Services Specialists. Within a few hours, the specialist is dispatched to your site with equipment and parts to give you fast and dependable maintenance. 4.4.2 Basic Service Basic Service offers full coverage from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Options are available to extend your coverage to 12-, 16-, or 24- hour days, and to Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Under the basic service plan, all parts, materials, and labor are covered in full. L Preventive Maintenance and Problem Resolution 4-3 4.4.3 DECservice DECservice offers a premium, on-site service providing committed response to remedial service requests made during contracted hours of coverage. Remedial maintenance will be performed continuously until the problem is resolved, which makes this service ideal for customers requiring maximum service performance. Under DECservice, all parts, materials, and labor are covered in full. 4.4.4 Carry-In Service Carry-In Service offers fast, personalized response, and the ability to plan your maintenance costs for a smaller monthly fee than On-Site Service. When you bring your unit to one of 160 Digital SERVICenters worldwide, factory-trained personnel repair your unit within 2 days. This service is available on selected terminals and systems. Contact your local Digital Equipment Customer Services office to see if this service is available for your unit. Digital SERVICenters are open during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. 4.4.5 Per Call Service Per Call Service offers a maintenance program on a noncontractual, time-and-materials-cost basis. It is appropriate for customers who have to perform first-line-maintenance, but may occasionally need in-depth support from Digital Equipment Customer Services. A Related Supplies To order additional blank cartridges and head cleaning cartridges, contact either your Digital Equipment sales representative or DECdirectTM. Refer to the following part numbers. Table A—-fl Ordering cartridges Part No. ~ Cartridge TZK1X-CB Five blank 320 megabyte data cartridges TZK1X-CD Five blank 525 megabyte date cartridges TZK1X-HA One head cleaning cartridge A-1 TZK1 0 Cartrldge Tape Dnve Specmcahons The following table describes the TZK10 cartridge tape drive specifications. Table B-1 TZK10 Cartridge Tape Drive Specifications Mode of Streaming operation: Drive interface: SCSI-2 Dimensions: 44)§1m(1732 in)H x 146.056 mm (5.75 1n)Wx20828m(820 in Weight (without cartridge): 1.1 kg (2.4 Ibs) Media: DC6320/DC6525 or Digital approved equivalent see Table 2-2 Track width, 0.1778 mm +0.0000/-0.0127 mm (0.0070" +).0000"/-0.0005" write: Track width, read: 0.1270 mm +0.0127/-0.0000 mm (0.0050" +).0006"/-0.0000" Data density: 16,000 (bpi) Number of tracks: 26 Transfer rate: 200 Kbytes/s at average streaming mode 1.5 Mbytes/s at SCSI (maximum) Tape speed: 3.05 cm/s (120 ips) Track format: Multiple track serpentine recording Cartridge 320 Mbytes, formatted (approx.) - DC6320 capacity: B-1 B-2 TZK10 Cartridge Tape Drive Specifications Table B-1 (Cont) TZK10 Cartridge Tape Drive Specifications 526 Mbytes, formatted (approx.) Power requirements: s Power consumption Nominal: +12V £ 5% @ 1.0 A (2.0 A surge), 160 mV ripple peak-to-peak +6 V + 5% @ 1.2 A (1.8 A surge), 1560 mV ripple peak-to-peak 20W 33W 5°C (50°F) to 40°C (104°F) -30°C (-22°F) to +60°C (161°F) ~ temperature: Operating 20% to 80% RH maximum Non- 10% to 90% RH maximum humidity: operating humidity: Operating 2.4 km (13,000 ft) Non- 4.9 km (40,000 ft) altitude: operating altitude: IndeXx A H Auto density selection, 3—1 Heads cleaning, 4-1 Auto density select DADS jumper, 3-3 write, 3-3 cleaning cartridge, 4-1 L LED summary, 2-1 C Cleaning the heads cleaning cartridge, 4-1 frequency, 4-1 Controls and indicators, 2-1 eject button, 2-2 LED, 2-1 o Operating systems MS-DOS, 34 SCO UNIX, 3-2, 34 ULTRIX, 3-2, 3-3 VMS, 3-3, 34 Ordering cartridges, A-1 D Digital Equipment Repair Services, 4-2 E Eject button, 2-2 Errors drive, 4-2 media, 4-2 R Retensioning SCO UNIX command, 2-8 ULTRIX command, 2-7 VMS command, 2-7 S SCSI ID default, 2-8 jumpers, 2-8 setting, 2-8 index 1 2 Index SCSI ID (Cont.) table, 2-8 TZK10 default, 2-8 Specifications, B-1 T capacity, 2-3 density selection, 2-3 insertion, 2-6 removal, 2-6 retensioning, 2-7 use, 2-6 Tape cartridges ordering, A-1 Tape density formats, 3-1, 3-2
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