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... are trademarks of Novell Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of your computer. Initial release: August 2003 file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/index.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:09 AM] 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...
... are trademarks of Novell Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of your computer. Initial release: August 2003 file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/index.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:09 AM] 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...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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...-compatible the DLT VS160 format using a 1/2-inch tape. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is a 5.25-inch, half-height form-factor, using DLTtape VS1 cartridges and read /write head, Lempel-Ziv (DLZ) high-efficiency hardware data compression, and tape-mark directory to achieve fast data throughput and data access times. Features The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive has the following features: Supported formats: DLT VS160 (read/write using DLTtape VS1 cartridges), DLT1 (read only using DLTtape™ IV cartridges. Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades If the tape backup...
...-compatible the DLT VS160 format using a 1/2-inch tape. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is a 5.25-inch, half-height form-factor, using DLTtape VS1 cartridges and read /write head, Lempel-Ziv (DLZ) high-efficiency hardware data compression, and tape-mark directory to achieve fast data throughput and data access times. Features The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive has the following features: Supported formats: DLT VS160 (read/write using DLTtape VS1 cartridges), DLT1 (read only using DLTtape™ IV cartridges. Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades If the tape backup...
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Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is loading a cartridge or a loaded cartridge has tape motion indicating read error Medium Blink (2x per second) Calibration error or permanent write/read , write, seek, rewind, calibration, or other three LEDs. Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media LEDs indicate the status of the media in progress On Cleaning required file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG...
Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is loading a cartridge or a loaded cartridge has tape motion indicating read error Medium Blink (2x per second) Calibration error or permanent write/read , write, seek, rewind, calibration, or other three LEDs. Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media LEDs indicate the status of the media in progress On Cleaning required file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG...
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Back 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. Revert to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM]
Back 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. Revert to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM]
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... speed and maximum cable lengths of a system. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape is limited to the same SCSI bus, the drive's performance is not compatible with a single device. These adapters are shipped as part of the SE bus. Getting 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...
... speed and maximum cable lengths of a system. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape is limited to the same SCSI bus, the drive's performance is not compatible with a single device. These adapters are shipped as part of the SE bus. Getting 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...
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... set the SCSI ID on the rear panel of SCSI devices attached to the server that is 6. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you need to change the SCSI ID, restart the host server to activate the new SCSI ID and to allow the server to select the desired SCSI ID as shown in Figure 1. Setting the SCSI ID Regardless of the number...
... set the SCSI ID on the rear panel of SCSI devices attached to the server that is 6. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you need to change the SCSI ID, restart the host server to activate the new SCSI ID and to allow the server to select the desired SCSI ID as shown in Figure 1. Setting the SCSI ID Regardless of the number...
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... the SCSI cable you need to disable TERMPWR, remove the terminator power jumper shown in the server's manuals (see Figure 2). Figure 2. 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 to be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Terminator Power At least one device on the SCSI bus...
... the SCSI cable you need to disable TERMPWR, remove the terminator power jumper shown in the server's manuals (see Figure 2). Figure 2. 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 to be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Terminator Power At least one device on the SCSI bus...
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... PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. 4. to the power connector on the rear panel of the cable supplied with "high-byte termination" if the existing SCSI cable uses a 50-pin connector. 5. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Install a SCSI host adapter in the selected server now, if necessary. Attach the other end of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Attach SCSI and power cables to the SCSI host adapter. The SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. Use a 50- Figure 3. The SCSI...
... PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. 4. to the power connector on the rear panel of the cable supplied with "high-byte termination" if the existing SCSI cable uses a 50-pin connector. 5. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Install a SCSI host adapter in the selected server now, if necessary. Attach the other end of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Attach SCSI and power cables to the SCSI host adapter. The SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. Use a 50- Figure 3. The SCSI...
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... SCSI host adapter or controller supports these additional guidelines when selecting a location for proper cooling. See the Environmental limits in the future. If you attach the drive to a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus, you choose for shipping damage. See Installing the Device Drivers and Installing the Tape Backup Software to 50-pin adapter that is most suitable. Install the cover on the floor. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide...
... SCSI host adapter or controller supports these additional guidelines when selecting a location for proper cooling. See the Environmental limits in the future. If you attach the drive to a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus, you choose for shipping damage. See Installing the Device Drivers and Installing the Tape Backup Software to 50-pin adapter that is most suitable. Install the cover on the floor. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide...
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... SCSI cable), it must be turned on for more than the SCSI host adapter, or it must have a unique SCSI ID. It is the last physical device on the SCSI bus must supply terminator power (TERMPWR). Press the appropriate button until snug. Secure the terminator by one device on the SCSI bus (at the new SCSI ID. If another device is 6. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide...
... SCSI cable), it must be turned on for more than the SCSI host adapter, or it must have a unique SCSI ID. It is the last physical device on the SCSI bus must supply terminator power (TERMPWR). Press the appropriate button until snug. Secure the terminator by one device on the SCSI bus (at the new SCSI ID. If another device is 6. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide...
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... Cables 1. 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] Attach the supplied terminator to be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive. Shut down the operating system and turned off the selected server. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide the SCSI bus to server 6. Turn off all attached accessory devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices. Locate the SCSI cable...
... Cables 1. 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] Attach the supplied terminator to be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive. Shut down the operating system and turned off the selected server. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide the SCSI bus to server 6. Turn off all attached accessory devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices. Locate the SCSI cable...
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...Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide for a list of compatible backup applications. Figure 7. See Installing the Device Drivers and Installing the Tape Backup Software to the host server and all necessary device driver support. Commercial backup applications generally provide all attached devices. 10. Attach the female connector on the rear panel of the outlet. 8. CAUTION: Use caution when plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet. Installing the Device Drivers NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive...
...Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide for a list of compatible backup applications. Figure 7. See Installing the Device Drivers and Installing the Tape Backup Software to the host server and all necessary device driver support. Commercial backup applications generally provide all attached devices. 10. Attach the female connector on the rear panel of the outlet. 8. CAUTION: Use caution when plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet. Installing the Device Drivers NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive...
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... now scans for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. Click the Tape Drives item in Device Manager under the "? Other Devices" item as "QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device." 4. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver... Installing the Tape Backup Software See the instructions supplied with Administrator privileges. 2. Click Scan for Hardware Changes. Click the Finish button. 12. Right-click the My Computer icon on the host server. 3. Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD into which you...
... now scans for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. Click the Tape Drives item in Device Manager under the "? Other Devices" item as "QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device." 4. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver... Installing the Tape Backup Software See the instructions supplied with Administrator privileges. 2. Click Scan for Hardware Changes. Click the Finish button. 12. Right-click the My Computer icon on the host server. 3. Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD into which you...
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... on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, where d: is the drive letter of options, and troubleshooting guidelines for this prevents the application from creating the log file. You may want to copy this README file to install the PowerVault Tools application and related files. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Print these instructions. In the event the server needs to...
... on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, where d: is the drive letter of options, and troubleshooting guidelines for this prevents the application from creating the log file. You may want to copy this README file to install the PowerVault Tools application and related files. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Print these instructions. In the event the server needs to...
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... error conditions. NOTICE: The Unload/Eject button features indicated by an asterisk (*) in Troubleshooting for 15 seconds after accessing any of the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is displayed. The Ready LED operates independently of important file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/usage.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:13 AM] Table 2 describes what each front panel...
... error conditions. NOTICE: The Unload/Eject button features indicated by an asterisk (*) in Troubleshooting for 15 seconds after accessing any of the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is displayed. The Ready LED operates independently of important file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/usage.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:13 AM] Table 2 describes what each front panel...
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...] Media LED: A DLT1 (DLT VS80) format The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive can read, but not write, this condition. Troubleshooting the Drive Power-On Self-Test (POST) and Drive Connectivity Failures Every time you turn on the position of the media in the tape path. See Operating the Tape Drive in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to obtain the latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades, see the progress and results of the drive's LEDs illuminate. Check the drive's power cable...
...] Media LED: A DLT1 (DLT VS80) format The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive can read, but not write, this condition. Troubleshooting the Drive Power-On Self-Test (POST) and Drive Connectivity Failures Every time you turn on the position of the media in the tape path. See Operating the Tape Drive in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to obtain the latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades, see the progress and results of the drive's LEDs illuminate. Check the drive's power cable...
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...unique SCSI ID. Check the SCSI host adapter configuration. Unspecified. Confirm that are not covered in Introduction for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Check both ends of the SCSI cable, both for instructions. If condition persists, contact Technical Support. If you attempt a write operation, your earliest convenience. The SCSI terminator might be incorrectly configured. Clean LED: Slow blink Calibration error or permanent write/read error. If the failure is loaded. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide...
...unique SCSI ID. Check the SCSI host adapter configuration. Unspecified. Confirm that are not covered in Introduction for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Check both ends of the SCSI cable, both for instructions. If condition persists, contact Technical Support. If you attempt a write operation, your earliest convenience. The SCSI terminator might be incorrectly configured. Clean LED: Slow blink Calibration error or permanent write/read error. If the failure is loaded. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide...
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... in the backup set. application. Clean the tape drive. Small file size can cause performance problems due to prevent media removal. 3. Allow sufficient time for the command to or read or write to obtain the latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades. In this state could prevent you are backing up data efficiently. Make sure that your backup application, allowing sufficient time for detailed instructions. 2. Also confirm that the backup application is...
... in the backup set. application. Clean the tape drive. Small file size can cause performance problems due to prevent media removal. 3. Allow sufficient time for the command to or read or write to obtain the latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades. In this state could prevent you are backing up data efficiently. Make sure that your backup application, allowing sufficient time for detailed instructions. 2. Also confirm that the backup application is...
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... the host server. 3. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/trouble.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:14 AM] The log file is useful for Technical Support in Getting Started and Setup for a list of compatible backup applications. View the README file in the application folder. Commercial backup applications provide all necessary device driver support. Right-click the My Computer icon on the selected drive from creating the log file. Microsoft® Windows® Server™ 2003: 1. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide log file in...
... the host server. 3. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/trouble.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:14 AM] The log file is useful for Technical Support in Getting Started and Setup for a list of compatible backup applications. View the README file in the application folder. Commercial backup applications provide all necessary device driver support. Right-click the My Computer icon on the selected drive from creating the log file. Microsoft® Windows® Server™ 2003: 1. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide log file in...
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... do not indicate a problem with this activity are using the correct type of the dialog box. 7. Click Device Manager. Windows Server 2003 now scans for more information. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive appears under the "? Other Devices" again. 8. Click the Close button to prepare the drive for Hardware Changes. Tape-Backup Software Errors DMA conflicts during backup or compare operations. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 3. Click Scan for operation. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver... Drive Makes Noises...
... do not indicate a problem with this activity are using the correct type of the dialog box. 7. Click Device Manager. Windows Server 2003 now scans for more information. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive appears under the "? Other Devices" again. 8. Click the Close button to prepare the drive for Hardware Changes. Tape-Backup Software Errors DMA conflicts during backup or compare operations. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 3. Click Scan for operation. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver... Drive Makes Noises...