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Buen manual de instrucciones

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El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual HP (Hewlett-Packard) EXB-8200 se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales HP (Hewlett-Packard) EXB-8200, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones HP (Hewlett-Packard) EXB-8200 debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo HP (Hewlett-Packard) EXB-8200
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo HP (Hewlett-Packard) EXB-8200
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo HP (Hewlett-Packard) EXB-8200
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de HP (Hewlett-Packard) EXB-8200 no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de HP (Hewlett-Packard) EXB-8200 y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico HP (Hewlett-Packard) en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de HP (Hewlett-Packard) EXB-8200, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

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Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo HP (Hewlett-Packard) EXB-8200, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual HP (Hewlett-Packard) EXB-8200. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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    8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive User’s Guide Order Number: EK-STWCT-UG. E01[...]

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    Fifth Edition,December 1994 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 Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Restricted Rights: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Governm[...]

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    Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 iii Contents Revision Record ................................................................ .......................................... v About This Guide ................................................................ ..................................... vii 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Overview ................[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive iv Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 Appendix A Product Specifications Appendix B Product Notes for Novell ™ and MS-DOS ™ Appendix C Product Notes for Sun ™ Appendix D Product Notes for IBM™ RS/6000 Appendix E Product Notes for Hewlett-Packard Reader Comment Form ..................................[...]

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    Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 v Revision Record This Revision Record provides a concise publication history of this guide. I t lists the manual revision levels, release dates, and reasons for the revisions. It also describes how the changes to affected pages are marked in the guide. The following revision history lists all revisions of this pu[...]

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    Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 vii About This Guide This section identifies the users of this guide and describes the contents and structure. In addition, it includes a list of conventions used in this guide. StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive User's Guide This guide provides operational and maintenance information for the StorageW[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive viii Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 Appendix B: Product Notes for Novell ™ and MS-DOS ™ Product Notes for Novell and MS-DOS provides information for the system administrator. It must be read before installing and using the cartridge tape drive SB B with a host system operating with the Novell and M[...]

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    About This Manual Order Number: xxx-xxx-xxx iii Cleaning cartridge, 3 cleaning passes . . . . . 727113 Cleaning cartridge, 12 cleaning passes . . . . 727386[...]

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    Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 1–1 1 Introduction This chapter provides a product overview of the StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive, outlines its features, and describes the formats it can read and write. 1.1 Product Overview The StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive (Figure 1–1) is an enhanced 8mm digital helical-scan cartrid[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive 1–2 Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 Option SWXTE-AA is a configuration in which one or two 8mm tape drives is installed in a device carrier, and the device i s subsequently placed in a StorageWorks drive expansion unit. Figure 1–2 shows one tape drive installed in a device carrier. Figure 1–2 Opti[...]

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    Chapter 1 Introduction Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 1–3 Figure 1–3 Option SWXTE-AB: Two Tape Drives in a Device Carrier Option SWXTE-AC is a configuration in which an 8mm tape drive is installed in a desktop expansion unit. Figure 1–4 shows the tape drive as it is shipped to you. Figure 1–4 Option SWXTE-AC: For Installation in Desktop[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive 1–4 Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 1.3 Support for Four Data Formats The StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive can read and write data in four formats: • EXB-8500c (compressed) format • EXB-8500 format • EXB-8200c (compressed) format • EXB-8200 format When writing in its default EXB-8500[...]

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    Chapter 1 Introduction Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 1–5 1.4 Support for Partitioned Tapes Some operating systems provide support for tape partitions. With these systems, the tape drive can read and write tapes containing either one or two partitions. Partitions provide an efficient way to maintain a directory on a tape without the risk of o[...]

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    Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 2–1 2 Installation and Initial Power ON This chapter refers you to the installation document you need. I t also provides the steps you should follow for the initial power on of the StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive. 2.1 Unpacking the StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive CAUTION If the current envi[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive 2–2 Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 • SWXTE-AB: This option number identifies a configuration i n which a second cartridge tape drive is installed i n a device carrier. For installation instructions, refer to the same documents listed i n the preceding bullet. In addition, this option is always ship[...]

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    Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 3–1 3 Operating the Cartridge Tape Drive This chapter describes how to operate the 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive. It also includes information about using a data cartridge. This chapter includes information about the following topics: • How to use the tape drive operator controls and indicators, including a ta[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive 3–2 Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 3.1.1 Unload Button The unload button is the only operator control on the cartridge tape drive. NOTE The unload button can be used to clear hardware errors. I f a hardware error occurs, press the unload button to reset the tape drive. If necessary, wait a few second[...]

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    Chapter 3 Operating the Cartridge Tape Drive Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 3–3 Table 3–1 States Indicated by LEDs Drive State Top LED (errors) Middle LED (SCSI)* Bottom LED (motion) POST (1st part) On On green On POST (to completion) On Flash irregular** Off*** Failed POST Flash fast Flash irregular Of f Ready (no tape loaded) O ff Flash i[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive 3–4 Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 Before loading a data cartridge into the drive, ensure that the write-protect switch is set correctly for the desired operation. You can use a ball-point pen or similar instrument to set the write-protect switch. • To write protect the data cartridge, move the wri[...]

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    Chapter 3 Operating the Cartridge Tape Drive Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 3–5 3.5 Load Time Once a data cartridge has been inserted, the drive requires approximately 35 seconds to load the data cartridge and position the tape (assuming that the data cartridge has been rewound). During this 35-second load time, the drive determines the follo[...]

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    Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 4–1 4 Cleaning the Cartridge Tape Drive This chapter describes how to use the cleaning cartridge t o clean the tape heads and tape path of the StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive . The heads and tape path of the StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive should be cleaned on a regular basis. The only clea[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive 4–2 Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 4.2 Using the 8mm Cleaning Cartridge CAUTION To prevent contamination of the tape drive and damage to the heads, do not use the cleaning cartridge for more than the number of cleaning cycles specified on the cartridge label. Discard the cleaning cartridge after you [...]

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    Chapter 4 Cleaning the Cartridge Tape Drive Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 4–3 Figure 4–1 Cleaning Cartridge 4.3 Exercising the Cartridge Tape Drive You might find it useful to perform the procedure described in this section if either of the following two situations exists: • Application software is reporting abnormal data errors when rea[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive 4–4 Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 2. Locate a data cartridge and ensure that its write-protect switch has been set correctly for the desired operation. 3. Insert the data cartridge into the tape drive with the label side up and the write-protect switch facing you. 4. Wait while the drive loads the t[...]

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    Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 A– 1 A Product Specifications This appendix lists the product specifications for the StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive. Read & Write Format Recording Format — 8mm Helical-Scan Digital Computer Tape Head Configuration — Read-after-write head pairs with separate full-width erase head Linear Densit[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive A – 2 Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 Transfer rate (sustained): 500 KBytes/sec. (native) 1 MBytes/sec. (compressed) 1 Power on diagnostics: approximately 30 seconds Buffer size: 1 MByte Max. search speed: 7.5 MBytes/sec. (native): a search speed increase of up to 5x may be realized 1 Reliability Non-[...]

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    Appendix A Product Specifications Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 A–3 SCSI Command Set ( Cont'd ) Mode Sense Load/Unload Receive Diagnostic Results Send Diagnostics Prevent/Allow Medium Removal Verify Locate Read Position Log Sense/Log Select Environment Operating temperature: +5 ° C to +40 ° C (+41 ° F to 104 ° F) Non-operating tempe[...]

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    Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 B–1 B Product Notes for Novell, ™ MS-DOS, ™ and Windows NT ™ This appendix provides information for the system administrator. It should be read before installing and using the SWXTE tape drive SBB with a host system operating under the Novell, MS-DOS, MS-DOS/Windows or Windows NT operating systems. The Sto[...]

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    Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 C–1 C Product Notes for Sun ™ This appendix describes how t o include cartridge tape drive SWXTE in a SUN SPARC system running Solaris 2.3 (or later) and SunOS 4.1.x. The information covers the installation of the SWXTE tape drive hardware and configuring the system to communicate with the drive. C.1 Modificat[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive C–2 Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 – the first string ( DEC EXB-8505 8mm Helical Scan /w Compression ) is the name given to the drive. – the second string ( 16 ) is the length of the vendor ID provided by the SCSI "inquiry" command. – the third string ( ST_TYPE_EXB8500 ) is the drive [...]

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    Appendix C Product Notes for Sun ™ Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 C–3 At this time the tape is configured in the /dev directory with "rst" (rewind on close) and "nrst" (no rewind on close) format. For example, if the target SCSI ID for the SWXTE is 4 , then " rst " will be " rst4 , rst12, rst20, rst28"[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive C–4 Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 C.2.2.2 Dump Parameters for the Tape Drive The parameters that should be used when running the dump utility with the SWXTE tape drive are: density = 54000 (BPI) size = 6000 (112 meter tape) in 8200 mode size = 13000 (112 meter tape) in 8500 or 8500c mode blocking fa[...]

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    Appendix C Product Notes for Sun ™ Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 C–5 C.2 Modifications Required for Solaris™ 2.3 (or later) C.2.1 Installation Procedure NOTES 1. The “SWXTE” designation in the following procedure is the StorageWorks product name for Exabyte EXB-8505. 2. In order to support the addition o f this device, drive informat[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive C–6 Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 – The third parameter ( 1024 ) is the block size in bytes. – The fourth parameter ( 0x1639 ) defines the options selected. 0x1639 represents the following options: ST_VARIABLE = 0x0001 ST_BSF = 0x0008 ST_BSR = 0x0010 ST_LONG_ERASE = 0x0020 ST_KNOWS_EOD = 0x0200 [...]

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    Appendix C Product Notes for Sun ™ Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 C–7 The system compiles the kernel and creates special files in /dev so that i t ca n communicate with the SWXTE. Since you booted the system using the verbose switch, the system displays all of its SCSI targets. Verify that “ DEC EXB-8505 8mm Helical Scan /w Compression ?[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive C–8 Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 Verify that the “ passwd ” file was saved to tape using the following command: tar tvf /dev/rst4 The system responds with /etc/passwd The installation and verification procedure is now complete. C.2.2 Running SUN Diagnostics (Optional) The diagnostic exerciser p[...]

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    Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 D–1 D Product Notes for IBM ™ RS/6000 This appendix provides information for the system administrator. It should be read before installing and using the SWXTE tape drive SBB with a host system with the AIX 3.2.5 (or later) operating system. D.1 Modifications Required to Operate the SWXTE with AIX 3.2.5 (or lat[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive D– 2 Order Nu Example: # lsdev –Cc tape Name Status Location Description rmt0 Available 00–03–00–50 Other SCSI Tape Drive Next, type: # chdev –l <rmt*> –a density_set_1=<DENSITY_1> –a density_set_2=<DENSITY_2> Example: # chdev –l rmt0 –a density_set_1=140 –a density_[...]

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    Appendix D. Product Notes for IBM RS/6000 Order Number: EK –STWCT–UG. E01 D– 3 NOTES 1. The values of density setting # 1 and # 2 are derived from tape drive attributes that can be set using SMIT. Typically, density setting # 1 is set to the highest possible density for the tape drive, while density setting # 2 is set to a lower density. Howe[...]

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    Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 E–1 E Product Notes for Hewlett-Packard This appendix describes how t o include the tape drive SBB in an HP 9000 Series 700 system running HP-UX 9.05 (or later) and Series 800 system running HP-UX 9.04 (or later). The information covers configuration of the host system to communicate with the tape drive. E.1 Gen[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive SBB E–2 Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 this time will check the kernel to determine if the necessary drivers are built in, displaying the results. If necessary, the program will rebuild the kernel. If this occurs, you will have to reboot the system in order to use the tape drive. For further informat[...]

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    Appendix D. Product Notes for Hewlett-Packard Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 E–3 Example: If you were to install a tape drive SBB on the main (core) SCSI bus and in slot location 4 of the StorageWorks SWXSE-02 expansion enclosure, the following device files would be produced in /dev/rmt for a Series 700 computer: c201d4c c201d4l c201d4cb c201[...]

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    StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive SBB E–4 Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01 E.2.1.6 Verification Use the following command to verify that the “passwd” file was written to tape: tar tvf /dev/rmt/c201d4h or tar tvf /dev/rmt/8_8mm8500c The system responds with something similar to the following: rw-r--r-- 0/10 535 Jan 14 16:31 1995 /et[...]

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    Reader’s Comments Manual Order Number: EK- STWC T-U G. E01 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive User's Guide Digital is committed to providing the best possible products and services. Since our manuals are important components of our products, we value your comments, corrections, and suggestions for improvements. Please take a few minutes to fill o[...]