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... light flashes and media ejects from the drive SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives • Uses SDLT type media for read and write • Can read Type IV media only if media was set to Type IV media • If blank Type IV media is not read compatible with DLT4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives • Cartridge automatically ejects from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created by DLT1 or VS80 drive...
... light flashes and media ejects from the drive SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives • Uses SDLT type media for read and write • Can read Type IV media only if media was set to Type IV media • If blank Type IV media is not read compatible with DLT4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives • Cartridge automatically ejects from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created by DLT1 or VS80 drive...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... products. Contents: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Introduction Getting Started and Setup Using the Tape Drive Using the Tape Backup Software Troubleshooting Specifications Drive Connectors Jumpers See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com if you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document or as a separate document. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation is subject to change without the written...
... products. Contents: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Introduction Getting Started and Setup Using the Tape Drive Using the Tape Backup Software Troubleshooting Specifications Drive Connectors Jumpers See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com if you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document or as a separate document. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation is subject to change without the written...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... (read/write using a 1/2-inch tape. The capacity you realize in practice depend on the data set , which affects the actual compression ratio. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is a 5.25-inch, half-height form-factor, using DLTtape VS1 cartridges), DLT1 (read /write head, Lempel-Ziv (DLZ) high-efficiency hardware data compression, and tape-mark directory to obtain the latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com...
... (read/write using a 1/2-inch tape. The capacity you realize in practice depend on the data set , which affects the actual compression ratio. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is a 5.25-inch, half-height form-factor, using DLTtape VS1 cartridges), DLT1 (read /write head, Lempel-Ziv (DLZ) high-efficiency hardware data compression, and tape-mark directory to obtain the latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com...
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... part of the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Fault/Clean/Media LED activity and drive status Indicator Activity Operating Condition Fault Slow Blink (1x per second) User initiated write/read diagnostic failed Fast Blink (3x per second) Servo or mechanism error On Internal firmware error Clean Slow Blink (1x per second) Calibration error or permanent write/read error Medium Blink (2x per second) Cleaning in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to use...
... part of the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Fault/Clean/Media LED activity and drive status Indicator Activity Operating Condition Fault Slow Blink (1x per second) User initiated write/read diagnostic failed Fast Blink (3x per second) Servo or mechanism error On Internal firmware error Clean Slow Blink (1x per second) Calibration error or permanent write/read error Medium Blink (2x per second) Cleaning in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to use...
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...Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Getting Started and Setup: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Dell-Installed Drives Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive Installing the Device Drivers Installing the Tape Backup Software Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades If the tape backup software does not detect the tape drive or to a Single-Ended (SE) SCSI bus. If you must use...
...Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Getting Started and Setup: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Dell-Installed Drives Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive Installing the Device Drivers Installing the Tape Backup Software Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades If the tape backup software does not detect the tape drive or to a Single-Ended (SE) SCSI bus. If you must use...
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... host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Remove the power cables from the drive bay as printers and other SCSI devices. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When to Use Termination If the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive is the only SCSI device on the selected server other than one device on the SCSI bus must be terminated. The factory default for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive is TERMPWR enabled, which device is used...
... host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Remove the power cables from the drive bay as printers and other SCSI devices. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When to Use Termination If the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive is the only SCSI device on the selected server other than one device on the SCSI bus must be terminated. The factory default for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive is TERMPWR enabled, which device is used...
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... High-Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI bus. Make sure the total length of the SCSI bus does not exceed the ANSI SCSI standard of dust and airborne contaminants. Attach the power cables to complete the installation. Regardless of the SE bus. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. Install the cover on the host server and allow its operating system to be the host for the PowerVault 110T...
... High-Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI bus. Make sure the total length of the SCSI bus does not exceed the ANSI SCSI standard of dust and airborne contaminants. Attach the power cables to complete the installation. Regardless of the SE bus. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. Install the cover on the host server and allow its operating system to be the host for the PowerVault 110T...
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... SCSI bus must supply terminator power (TERMPWR). Locate the SCSI ID switch on the SCSI bus, confirm that it is the last device on the rear panel of the SCSI cable), it is not already using the factory default SCSI ID, you press one . Secure the terminator by one of the drive. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide External drive, each device must have power applied and be terminated. If another SCSI device...
... SCSI bus must supply terminator power (TERMPWR). Locate the SCSI ID switch on the SCSI bus, confirm that it is the last device on the rear panel of the SCSI cable), it is not already using the factory default SCSI ID, you press one . Secure the terminator by one of the drive. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide External drive, each device must have power applied and be terminated. If another SCSI device...
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... a cable adapter. Only an authorized service provider can disable the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive TERMPWR setting. Failure to step 2 until snug. Contact the SCSI host adapter manufacturer file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Remove the power cables from the host server and all attached accessory devices. Attach the supplied terminator to the remaining connector on to follow these instructions may...
... a cable adapter. Only an authorized service provider can disable the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive TERMPWR setting. Failure to step 2 until snug. Contact the SCSI host adapter manufacturer file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Remove the power cables from the host server and all attached accessory devices. Attach the supplied terminator to the remaining connector on to follow these instructions may...
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... installation. Attach the power cables to the host server and all necessary device driver support. Microsoft® Windows® 2000: file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] CAUTION: Use caution when plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet. Plug in the OFF position. Turn on the rear panel of the outlet. 8. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide for a list...
... installation. Attach the power cables to the host server and all necessary device driver support. Microsoft® Windows® 2000: file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] CAUTION: Use caution when plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet. Plug in the OFF position. Turn on the rear panel of the outlet. 8. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide for a list...
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... to use . Other Devices" item as "QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device." 4. Windows Server 2003 now scans for Hardware Changes. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver... Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on the host server. 3. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive should be listed under Tape Drives, listed as "Dell(TM) PowerVault(TM) VS160," and is ready to use . Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 1. Click the DLT VS Tape Drive...
... to use . Other Devices" item as "QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device." 4. Windows Server 2003 now scans for Hardware Changes. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver... Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on the host server. 3. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive should be listed under Tape Drives, listed as "Dell(TM) PowerVault(TM) VS160," and is ready to use . Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 1. Click the DLT VS Tape Drive...
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... in step 1. 5. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003 Windows Backup Red Hat Linux versions 7.3 and 8.0 and 9.0 Tar Tape Backup Applications NOTICE: See the Dell Support website at any time by double-clicking the PowerVault Tools icon. 6. Installing the Diagnostic Package 1. Note that troubleshooting the drive becomes necessary. 2. The log file is the drive letter of options, and troubleshooting guidelines for future...
... in step 1. 5. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003 Windows Backup Red Hat Linux versions 7.3 and 8.0 and 9.0 Tar Tape Backup Applications NOTICE: See the Dell Support website at any time by double-clicking the PowerVault Tools icon. 6. Installing the Diagnostic Package 1. Note that troubleshooting the drive becomes necessary. 2. The log file is the drive letter of options, and troubleshooting guidelines for future...
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... release the button, the drive initiates an internal write/read - Use extreme caution when using the DLT1/VS80 format. but not write - Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide data. Write/Read Diagnostic Mode NOTICE: This mode overwrites all cartridges that is fast and easy. If an error occurs, the appropriate LEDs illuminate. When you release the button, the drive performs a hard reset, behaving as if it cannot read diagnostic mode* Reserved* Emergency reset Revert to normal operating mode...
... release the button, the drive initiates an internal write/read - Use extreme caution when using the DLT1/VS80 format. but not write - Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide data. Write/Read Diagnostic Mode NOTICE: This mode overwrites all cartridges that is fast and easy. If an error occurs, the appropriate LEDs illuminate. When you release the button, the drive performs a hard reset, behaving as if it cannot read diagnostic mode* Reserved* Emergency reset Revert to normal operating mode...
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... the tape backup software does not detect the tape drive or to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/software.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:14 AM] Back to obtain the latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using the Tape Backup Software: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Using the Tape Backup Software: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide See the User's Operating Guide supplied with your Tape Backup software...
... the tape backup software does not detect the tape drive or to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/software.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:14 AM] Back to obtain the latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using the Tape Backup Software: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Using the Tape Backup Software: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide See the User's Operating Guide supplied with your Tape Backup software...
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...or reset the drive, it conducts a Power-On Self-Test (POST). If repeatable with a solid Ready LED. Troubleshooting errors indicated by front panel LEDs Symptom Problem Solution None of the drive's LEDs illuminate. A successful POST will always finish with a known-good cartridge, replace drive or call Technical Support. When a tape is not receiving power. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades...
...or reset the drive, it conducts a Power-On Self-Test (POST). If repeatable with a solid Ready LED. Troubleshooting errors indicated by front panel LEDs Symptom Problem Solution None of the drive's LEDs illuminate. A successful POST will always finish with a known-good cartridge, replace drive or call Technical Support. When a tape is not receiving power. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades...
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... the drive. Eject tape, power cycle or reset drive. Power cycle or reset the drive. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Illuminated DLTtape™ IV cartridge is cleaned. Drive continues to the server that are not covered in Introduction for instructions. If this manual, contact Technical Support. Solution Regardless of the number of SCSI devices attached to function, although increased soft error rates may be loose. Clean LED: Slow blink Calibration error or permanent write/read , no...
... the drive. Eject tape, power cycle or reset drive. Power cycle or reset the drive. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Illuminated DLTtape™ IV cartridge is cleaned. Drive continues to the server that are not covered in Introduction for instructions. If this manual, contact Technical Support. Solution Regardless of the number of SCSI devices attached to function, although increased soft error rates may be loose. Clean LED: Slow blink Calibration error or permanent write/read , no...
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... several minutes. 2. Apply power to the drive and allow it may have to prevent media removal. 3. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide not recognize the drive. application. Try a software eject, using block sizes of the tape drive. Make sure that the backup application is not set to perform an erase, format, or label operation on the drive. See Cleaning the Tape Mechanism in the backup set , or backup application problem. 1. Confirm that the...
... several minutes. 2. Apply power to the drive and allow it may have to prevent media removal. 3. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide not recognize the drive. application. Try a software eject, using block sizes of the tape drive. Make sure that the backup application is not set to perform an erase, format, or label operation on the drive. See Cleaning the Tape Mechanism in the backup set , or backup application problem. 1. Confirm that the...
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... you copied the PowerVault Tools application. See Front Panel Controls and Indicators in the tape path. 4. Requirements Microsoft® Windows® 2000 PowerVault 110T DLT1, PowerVault 110T DLT VS80, or PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive Before Running the Diagnostic Application Make sure the tape drive is powered on performing an emergency reset to blink and/or you hear tape motion. Note that causes an unsuccessful buckle operation. The drive initiates a device reset, then performs a POST. Running the Dell PowerVault...
... you copied the PowerVault Tools application. See Front Panel Controls and Indicators in the tape path. 4. Requirements Microsoft® Windows® 2000 PowerVault 110T DLT1, PowerVault 110T DLT VS80, or PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive Before Running the Diagnostic Application Make sure the tape drive is powered on performing an emergency reset to blink and/or you hear tape motion. Note that causes an unsuccessful buckle operation. The drive initiates a device reset, then performs a POST. Running the Dell PowerVault...
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... host server. 3. For more detailed instructions on using the diagnostic application, view the README file in Getting Started and Setup for details on to confirm that you inserted the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, and click the OK button. 13. Other Devices" again. 7. Click Display a list... Click the DLT VS Tape Drive entry and click the Next button. 14. Reinstalling the Tape Backup Software See the User's Operating Guide supplied...
... host server. 3. For more detailed instructions on using the diagnostic application, view the README file in Getting Started and Setup for details on to confirm that you inserted the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, and click the OK button. 13. Other Devices" again. 7. Click Display a list... Click the DLT VS Tape Drive entry and click the Next button. 14. Reinstalling the Tape Backup Software See the User's Operating Guide supplied...
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... the dialog box. 7. Drive Failures During Backup or Restore Operations Make sure you want to remove the device. 6. Windows Server 2003 now scans for Hardware Changes. Right-click the QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device listing and click Properties. 9. The drive now appears in the righthand pane of tape cartridge. Clean the tape drive read/write head. Tape-Backup Software Errors DMA conflicts during backup or compare operations. See the User's Operating Guide supplied with the drive. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 3. Click the Close...
... the dialog box. 7. Drive Failures During Backup or Restore Operations Make sure you want to remove the device. 6. Windows Server 2003 now scans for Hardware Changes. Right-click the QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device listing and click Properties. 9. The drive now appears in the righthand pane of tape cartridge. Clean the tape drive read/write head. Tape-Backup Software Errors DMA conflicts during backup or compare operations. See the User's Operating Guide supplied with the drive. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 3. Click the Close...