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... Corporation. Novell and NetWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. 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 require further help and assistance or...
... Corporation. Novell and NetWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. 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 require further help and assistance or...
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... the latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is an Ultra 160 SCSI device that works with the DLT1 format using DLTtape™ IV cartridges. Features The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive has the following features: Supported formats: DLT VS160 (read/write using...
... the latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is an Ultra 160 SCSI device that works with the DLT1 format using DLTtape™ IV cartridges. Features The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive has the following features: Supported formats: DLT VS160 (read/write using...
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... Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Novell® NetWare® VERITAS™ BackupExec™ for the Tape Backup Applications noted below. PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive front panel NOTE: The front panel controls and indicators are in the same locations on both the internal and...On Self-Test (POST) file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating System ...
... Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Novell® NetWare® VERITAS™ BackupExec™ for the Tape Backup Applications noted below. PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive front panel NOTE: The front panel controls and indicators are in the same locations on both the internal and...On Self-Test (POST) file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating System ...
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...1. The Ready LED operates independently of the other cartridge activity Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - For example: If cleaning is required while a DLT1 format cartridge is loaded, both the Fault and Clean LEDs blink slowly. Table 1. Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media ... the Ready LED, next the Fault LED, and finally the Clean LED, at a time, from left to the drive On Power is on; Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time you turn off momentarily If a cartridge is not loaded, the Ready LED illuminates and POST ...
...1. The Ready LED operates independently of the other cartridge activity Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - For example: If cleaning is required while a DLT1 format cartridge is loaded, both the Fault and Clean LEDs blink slowly. Table 1. Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media ... the Ready LED, next the Fault LED, and finally the Clean LED, at a time, from left to the drive On Power is on; Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time you turn off momentarily If a cartridge is not loaded, the Ready LED illuminates and POST ...
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... of time specified in Table 3. When the diagnostic begins, the drive writes and then reads approximately 400MB of important data. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged or unsupported cartridge type inserted into drive DLT1 format DLTtape™ IV cartridge loaded See Troubleshooting the...
... of time specified in Table 3. When the diagnostic begins, the drive writes and then reads approximately 400MB of important data. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged or unsupported cartridge type inserted into drive DLT1 format DLTtape™ IV cartridge loaded See Troubleshooting the...
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A standard POST then takes place. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] Revert to Normal Operating Mode When you release the button, the drive performs a hard reset, behaving as if it had been turned off and then on. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When you release the button, the drive returns to normal operation.
A standard POST then takes place. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] Revert to Normal Operating Mode When you release the button, the drive performs a hard reset, behaving as if it had been turned off and then on. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When you release the button, the drive returns to normal operation.
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... Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 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...
... Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 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...
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...the SCSI host adapter, and select an unused SCSI ID for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive, each must ship the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive in the original or equivalent packing materials or your drive in the future. If another device is not already using the ... file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Figure 1. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you need to be invalidated. You must have a unique SCSI ID...
...the SCSI host adapter, and select an unused SCSI ID for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive, each must ship the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive in the original or equivalent packing materials or your drive in the future. If another device is not already using the ... file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Figure 1. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you need to be invalidated. You must have a unique SCSI ID...
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...Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] 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,... confirm that is used to terminate the SCSI bus, it is properly terminated and do not terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. If another SCSI device is the last device on the SCSI bus must have shut down the operating system and turn off...
...Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] 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,... confirm that is used to terminate the SCSI bus, it is properly terminated and do not terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. If another SCSI device is the last device on the SCSI bus must have shut down the operating system and turn off...
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... a ribbon cable with an open 68-pin, high-density connector, you can use the existing cable instead of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Locate the SCSI ribbon cable in the selected server now, if necessary. The SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection...power connector on the rear panel of the SCSI ribbon cable to drive file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Install a SCSI host adapter in the accessories...
... a ribbon cable with an open 68-pin, high-density connector, you can use the existing cable instead of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Locate the SCSI ribbon cable in the selected server now, if necessary. The SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection...power connector on the rear panel of the SCSI ribbon cable to drive file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Install a SCSI host adapter in the accessories...
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... server chassis. Secure drive in the sides or bottom of the drive sled, as needed. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] See your system user manuals for information regarding the necessary mounting rails or hardware. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide...
... server chassis. Secure drive in the sides or bottom of the drive sled, as needed. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] See your system user manuals for information regarding the necessary mounting rails or hardware. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide...
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... labeled "high-byte termination." Be sure to the same SCSI bus, the drive's performance is not compatible with a single device. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive SCSI Requirements The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive incorporates a wide-ultra 160 Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI bus, but may...
... labeled "high-byte termination." Be sure to the same SCSI bus, the drive's performance is not compatible with a single device. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive SCSI Requirements The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive incorporates a wide-ultra 160 Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI bus, but may...
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... the new SCSI ID. The factory default for proper termination to occur. Each time you do not terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. Check the SCSI IDs on all other than one device on file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup... and press it must supply terminator power (TERMPWR). Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide External drive, each device must be turned on for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive is TERMPWR enabled, which device is used to activate the new SCSI ID....
... the new SCSI ID. The factory default for proper termination to occur. Each time you do not terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. Check the SCSI IDs on all other than one device on file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup... and press it must supply terminator power (TERMPWR). Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide External drive, each device must be turned on for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive is TERMPWR enabled, which device is used to activate the new SCSI ID....
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... Turn off the selected server. Locate the SCSI cable in damage to the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive or other SCSI devices. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide the SCSI bus to server 6. Remove the power cables from ...host adapter or you either have an installed SCSI host adapter, install one of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive (see Figure 6). 5. Attach one end of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive (see Figure 7). 4. Connecting the Cables 1. Failure to one now. 2. NOTE:...
... Turn off the selected server. Locate the SCSI cable in damage to the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive or other SCSI devices. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide the SCSI bus to server 6. Remove the power cables from ...host adapter or you either have an installed SCSI host adapter, install one of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive (see Figure 6). 5. Attach one end of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive (see Figure 7). 4. Connecting the Cables 1. Failure to one now. 2. NOTE:...
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... the Device Drivers NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive and any other devices you intend to start. 12. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide for a list of compatible backup applications. Turn on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD are present in the...
... the Device Drivers NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive and any other devices you intend to start. 12. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide for a list of compatible backup applications. Turn on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD are present in the...
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...dialog box or right-click anywhere in the righthand pane of the dialog box. 6. Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on the Windows taskbar, point to use . Click the Action button in the upper-left ...UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive should be listed under Tape Drives, listed as "Dell(TM) PowerVault(TM) VS160," and is ready to Programs, click Administrative Tools, and click Computer Management. 4. Click the Tape Drives item in Device Manager under the "? Click the Finish...
...dialog box or right-click anywhere in the righthand pane of the dialog box. 6. Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on the Windows taskbar, point to use . Click the Action button in the upper-left ...UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive should be listed under Tape Drives, listed as "Dell(TM) PowerVault(TM) VS160," and is ready to Programs, click Administrative Tools, and click Computer Management. 4. Click the Tape Drives item in Device Manager under the "? Click the Finish...
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... Red Hat Linux versions 7.3, 8.0, and 9.0 Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Requirements Microsoft® Windows® 2000 PowerVault 110T DLT1, PowerVault 110T DLT VS80, or PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive Before Installing the Diagnostic Package 1. From the folder d:\Diags on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, where d: is useful for the...
... Red Hat Linux versions 7.3, 8.0, and 9.0 Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Requirements Microsoft® Windows® 2000 PowerVault 110T DLT1, PowerVault 110T DLT VS80, or PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive Before Installing the Diagnostic Package 1. From the folder d:\Diags on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, where d: is useful for the...
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Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: In some cases, the server may need to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Back to restart at this time. If you are prompted to do so, restart the server now.
Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: In some cases, the server may need to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Back to restart at this time. If you are prompted to do so, restart the server now.
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... signals a different part of the POST process All LEDs then turn on both the internal and external drives. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Using the Tape Drive: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Operating the Tape Drive Caring for several minutes depending upon the position of the media in the...
... signals a different part of the POST process All LEDs then turn on both the internal and external drives. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Using the Tape Drive: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Operating the Tape Drive Caring for several minutes depending upon the position of the media in the...
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...:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/usage.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:13 AM] Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is displayed. Table 2. To activate one of these features to unloading and ejecting a cartridge..... Unload/Eject Button Features The Unload/Eject button provides features in Table 3. For example: If cleaning is required while a DLT1 format cartridge is loaded, both the Fault and Clean LEDs blink slowly. Note that require an action, such as a result...
...:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/usage.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:13 AM] Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is displayed. Table 2. To activate one of these features to unloading and ejecting a cartridge..... Unload/Eject Button Features The Unload/Eject button provides features in Table 3. For example: If cleaning is required while a DLT1 format cartridge is loaded, both the Fault and Clean LEDs blink slowly. Note that require an action, such as a result...