HP 8505 8 mm - Manual (Page 3)

Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 iii
Contents
Revision Record .......................................................................................................... v
About This Guide ..................................................................................................... vii
1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview ...............................................................................................1–1
1.2 StorageWorks Packaging Options for the Cartridge Tape Drive...........................1–1
1.3 Support for Four Data Formats............................................................................1–4
1.4 Support for Partitioned Tapes..............................................................................1–5
1.5 Enhanced Performance........................................................................................1–5
1.6 Intelligent Data Compression ..............................................................................1–5
1.7 Sophisticated Error Correction Procedures ..........................................................1–5
1.8 Additional Features .............................................................................................1–5
2 Installation and Initial Power On
2.1 Unpacking the StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive...........................2–1
2.2 Installation Documents........................................................................................2–1
2.3 Performing the Initial Power On..........................................................................2–2
3 Operating the Cartridge Tape Drive
3.1 Location of Controls and Indicators.....................................................................3–1
3.1.1 Unload Button ..............................................................................................3–2
3.1.2 LEDs ............................................................................................................3–2
3.2 Recommended Data Cartridge.............................................................................3–3
3.3 Setting the Write-Protect Switch .........................................................................3–3
3.4 Loading a Data Cartridge ....................................................................................3–4
3.5 Load Time ..........................................................................................................3–5
3.6 Unload Cartridge Procedure ................................................................................3–5
3.7 Error During Unload Procedure...........................................................................3–5
4 Cleaning the Cartridge Tape Drive
4.1 Determining When the Tape Drive Needs Cleaning.............................................4–1
4.2 Using the 8mm Cleaning Cartridge .....................................................................4–2
4.3 Exercising the Cartridge Tape Drive....................................................................4–3