Manual for N8151-54

Manual for N8151-54

Brand: NEC

Category: Disk Array Unit

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:10 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2005-01-01

Warranty Information

The warranty period is not specified in the provided pages, but it typically covers failures under normal use.

Setting Up the Built-In AIT:

  1. Verify the contents of the box.
  2. Familiarize yourself with the precautions.
  3. Learn the names and functions of the parts.
  4. Configure settings before installation.
  5. Install the main unit.
  6. Install the tape device driver.
  7. Understand cartridge handling procedures.
  8. Set the cartridge.
  9. Check LED indicators.
  10. Perform cleaning procedures.

Precautions:

  • Follow safety guidelines regarding electricity, heat, and physical hazards.
  • Do not disassemble or modify the product.
  • Handle with care to avoid damage.

Troubleshooting: Consult the checklist for issues with power, detection, cartridge recognition, or backup process failures.

Troubleshooting and error codes

No. Symptom Internal/External Action
1 The drive does not turn on. The LED does not light. Internal Make sure that the DC cable is correctly connected to the drive. Check power connectors and ensure the drive is plugged into a power outlet.
External Make sure that the AC cord is correctly connected to the drive and plugged into a power outlet.
2 The drive is not properly detected during startup. Internal Make sure that the SCSI cable is correctly connected. Ensure no other drive shares the same SCSI ID. Change ID if necessary.
2 External Ensure terminators are correctly connected and set. Check SCSI connector pins. Verify SCSI BIOS setup. Ensure correct system configuration.
3 The drive is not properly detected after OS startup. Internal/External Make sure the device driver is installed correctly and started.
4 The cartridge is not detected correctly. The backup process is not performed correctly. Internal/External Clean the head with a cleaning cartridge. Replace data cartridge. Ensure correct drive/cartridge combination and type. Check cartridge for errors or end of life. Check SCSI cable and connections. Allow time for environmental adaptation.
5 The backup process is not performed correctly. Internal/External Ensure backup software is installed correctly. Check for SCSI ID conflicts and software conflicts. Check connections.
6 The backup process is not performed correctly. (An LED is flashing and an error is displayed on the LCD.) Internal/External Refer to LED/LCD indicators. Clean drive if cleaning requested. Replace cartridge if errors persist. Replace drive if specific error codes are indicated.
7 Cannot eject the data cartridge. Internal/External Check backup software ejection settings. Try pressing and holding the EJECT button. Restart system. Check for drive problems. Eject cartridge by pressing and holding EJECT for 5-10 seconds. If jammed, replace the drive.
8 Cannot eject the cleaning cartridge. Internal/External Press and hold EJECT button. Clean again with a new cleaning cartridge. If jammed, replace the drive.
9 The cartridge magazine is not ejected. Internal/External Ensure TAPE MOTION LED is not blinking. Wait for reading to complete. Replace tape if errors occur.
10 The data cartridge is ejected. Internal/External Ensure correct cartridge type, drive/cartridge combination, and cartridge operational status. Clean drive if head is dirty.
11 The cleaning cartridge is ejected. Internal/External Replace the cleaning cartridge with a new one.
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