Sony LIB-81 Power on and Self-test and Inventory
This shows how the drive behaves during a normal power on and self test.
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Dell PowerVault 120T DLT Autoloader Power On and Inventory
Dell PowerVault 120T DLT Autoloader Power On and Inventory<br />This shows how the drive behaves during a normal power on and self test.
HP Storageworks 1/8 LTO 2 Power On and Inventory
1/8 LTO 2 Power On and Inventory of an HP 2U Autoloader.
This shows how the drive behaves during a normal power on and self test.
HP 1/8 G2 Power on Self-Test and Inventory
Power on Self-Test and Inventory of an HP 1/8 G2 Autoloader.
This shows how the drive behaves during a normal power on and self test.
SAS Connector Identification Guide
SAS Connector Identification Guide
SAS or Serial Attached SCSI has become the new standard for communication between servers and data storage devices including both tape drives and libraries as well as disk drives and disk arrays.
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LTO Media Inspection Guide – Prevent Costly LTO Repairs
LTO Media Inspection Guide
Inspecting your media regularly will prevent damaged media from breaking your tape drive. Here is a guide to show you how to inspect LTO media for damage and wear and prevent costly LTO Repairs.Continue reading
Why can’t I get the maximum capacity from my tape drive?
Most tape formats detail the maximum native capacity (without compression) and the maximum compressed capacity. These figures are approximate maximum capacities for the tape drive and these maximums are obtained under ideal conditions.
IDE / ATAPI Ultra DMA Bus Configuration
IDE / ATAPI interface tape drives are still in use in many small business servers across the country. These devices are simple to setup and configure if a few simple rules are observed with regard to propper cabling and installation. The IDE/ATAPI bus speeds are far slower than U320 SCSI or the new SAS interfaces so ensure you allocate enough time for your backup window.Continue reading
LTO Cleaning Frequency
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Determining when to clean your LTO tape drive
When the tape drive requires cleaning, the front panel will display the cleaning light. Periodic cleaning is not recommended unless you are experiancing problems. Clean the LTO drive in usual operation only when the cleaning light is displayed.Continue reading
Tape Drive Troubleshooting Checklist
Tape Drive Troubleshooting Checklist
Please perform the suggestions in this checklist before calling Tape-Drive-Repair.com Technical Support. It’s possible that your issue may be resolved by checking these items.Continue reading