IBM HH LTO Computer Drive User Manual


 
Installation and users guide
This guide contains product description, hardware and software installation
instructions, and product use.
Product description
The IBM 100/200 GB
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HH LTO Internal Tape Drive is a fast/wide Ultra2 (low
voltage differential) SCSI tape drive for backing up and restoring data and
archiving files. These files can include multimedia, imaging, transaction processing,
large databases, and other storage-intensive applications. Each tape cartridge can
store up to 100 GB of data (uncompressed), or up to 200 GB of data (compressed),
assuming a 2:1 compression ratio.
In addition to this book, the option package contains:
v IBM 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive
v Mounting screws
v Jumpers
v Data cartridge
v Backup application CDs (trial versions)
v Cleaning cartridge
v Device drivers (on Users Guide CD)
v Mounting bracket
Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to retain
your proof of purchase and packing material. They might be required to receive
warranty service.
Software description
The IBM 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal Tape Drive includes trial-version backup
application CDs. These CDs contain popular backup and restore applications for
Microsoft
®
Windows NT
®
, Novell NetWare, and other operating systems. You can
install the application you choose for your computer system by following the
installation instructions that come with the CD you select. However, these trial
versions of the software expire after 30 to 90 days, depending on the application
you use.
You can use the trial period to determine the best application for your specific
computer configuration. For information on purchasing a permanent installation
copy of the desired tape drive backup application, go to the IBM tape drive Web
site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/solutions/accessories/tapedrives.html and
follow the software links. The CDs also contain backup applications that are used
with other products but are not applicable to the 100/200 GB HH LTO Internal
Tape Drive. Supported tape drive configurations can be found on the IBM Server
Compatibility Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat
1. GB equals approximately 1 000 000 000 bytes.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001
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