3URGXFW0DQXDO3URGXFW0DQXDO 3URGXFW0DQXDO 3URGXFW0DQXDO 7DSH'ULYH7DSH'ULYH 6'/7$ $ SDLT 600A Product Manual, 81-81487-02 A01, December 2006, Made in USA. Quantum Corporation provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Quantum Corporation may revise this publication from time to time without notice. COPYRIGHT STATEMENT Copyright 2006 by Quantum Corporation. All rights reserved. Your right to copy this manual is limited by copyright law. Making copies or adaptations without prior written authorization of Quantum Corporation is prohibited by law and constitutes a punishable violation of the law. TRADEMARK STATEMENT Quantum, DLT, DLTtape, the Quantum logo, and DLTtape logo are all registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation. SDLT, and Super DLTtape are trademarks of Quantum Corporation. 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Contents Preface xiv Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 1 Product Features............................................................................................................... 3 Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive 4 Warranty Note .................................................................................................................. 4 Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection .......................................................................... 5 Safety Precautions..................................................................................................... 5 Handling..................................................................................................................... 6 Electrostatic Discharge Protection .......................................................................... 7 Pre-Installation Guidelines ............................................................................................. 8 Installing the Tape Drive................................................................................................. 8 Secure the Rackmount Tape Drive into a Rack..................................................... 8 Connect the Power to the Tabletop Tape Drive.................................................. 10 Connecting the SDLT 600A to the Network Port ............................................... 11 Getting Started................................................................................................................ 12 The Java Plug-in ...................................................................................................... 12 Certificate of Security ............................................................................................. 13 SDLT 600A Product Manual iii Contents Managing the Tape Drive ............................................................................................. 13 Configuring the Tape Drive................................................................................... 13 Multiuser Connection............................................................................................. 16 Managing the Tape Drive Using a Web Browser............................................... 17 Using the Setup Menu............................................................................................ 18 Resetting System Defaults ..................................................................................... 25 Changing the Management Logon Password..................................................... 25 Sample Configurations for Linux and Mac OS X ............................................... 27 Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive 31 Front Panel Controls and LEDs.................................................................................... 32 Formatting Media Cartridges....................................................................................... 35 Updating the Firmware................................................................................................. 36 Versions .................................................................................................................... 36 Updating the Server Firmware ............................................................................. 36 Updating the Tape Drive Firmware..................................................................... 37 Error Log .................................................................................................................. 38 Rebooting the Tape Drive ...................................................................................... 39 Cleaning the Tape Mechanism ..................................................................................... 40 Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head ...................................................................... 40 When to Use the Cleaning Tape............................................................................ 41 Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape.................................................................. 41 Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape ..................................................................... 41 Loading the Cleaning Tape Into a Tabletop Tape Drive................................... 41 FTP File Transfer Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 42 Root User.................................................................................................................. 42 In Case of a Power Failure ..................................................................................... 42 In Case of a Write Error.......................................................................................... 43 Write Protect Cartridge .......................................................................................... 43 MXF Troubleshooting............................................................................................. 44 Network Drive Limitation ..................................................................................... 44 Built-in FTP Client Troubleshooting .................................................................... 45 FTP Server Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 46 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Troubleshooting ............................................................ 48 POST Operation....................................................................................................... 48 POST Troubleshooting Tips................................................................................... 50 Over Temperature Condition................................................................................ 51 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................. 51 SDLT 600A Product Manual iv Contents Chapter 4 Using the FTP File Server 52 Getting Started................................................................................................................ 52 The Java Plug-in ...................................................................................................... 52 Certificate of Security ............................................................................................. 53 FTP File Transfers........................................................................................................... 53 FTP Client Tool........................................................................................................ 53 SDLT 600A Client/FTP Client .............................................................................. 55 SDLT 600A Tab........................................................................................................ 55 File Panes.................................................................................................................. 56 File Transfers............................................................................................................ 57 File Transfer Stopped.............................................................................................. 58 Duplicate File Name ............................................................................................... 59 Information Within the Panes ............................................................................... 60 Contextual Menu..................................................................................................... 61 Partial Restore.......................................................................................................... 67 Configuration Tab................................................................................................... 75 List of Servers Management .................................................................................. 75 Multiuser Connection............................................................................................. 76 System and MXF Files ............................................................................................ 77 File System Limitations .......................................................................................... 80 Supported FTP Commands .......................................................................................... 82 Standard Commands (RFC959)............................................................................