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... trade names may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to obtain drivers and/or firmware upgrades. 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 make better use of your computer. Warranty...
... trade names may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to obtain drivers and/or firmware upgrades. 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 make better use of your computer. Warranty...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... the DLT1 format using DLTtape™ IV cartridges. Its design includes a four-channel 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. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Overview Features Tape Backup Software Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Front Panel Controls and...
... the DLT1 format using DLTtape™ IV cartridges. Its design includes a four-channel 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. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Overview Features Tape Backup Software Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Front Panel Controls and...
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... or reset the drive, it conducts a Power-On Self-Test (POST). Table 2 describes what each front panel indicator means. 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) Cleaning in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to right, starting...
... or reset the drive, it conducts a Power-On Self-Test (POST). Table 2 describes what each front panel indicator means. 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) Cleaning in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to right, starting...
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... the temperature in which you connect the drive to an SE SCSI bus or if there are SE devices attached to the same SCSI bus, the drive's performance is not compatible with a single device. Make sure your SCSI host adapter or controller supports these standards. Dell also installs tape backup drivers and most software applications. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape is limited to the maximum data transfer speed and maximum cable lengths of 19 feet (6 meters...
... the temperature in which you connect the drive to an SE SCSI bus or if there are SE devices attached to the same SCSI bus, the drive's performance is not compatible with a single device. Make sure your SCSI host adapter or controller supports these standards. Dell also installs tape backup drivers and most software applications. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape is limited to the maximum data transfer speed and maximum cable lengths of 19 feet (6 meters...
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... SCSI ID. Setting the SCSI ID Regardless of the number of drive To set the SCSI ID on the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive, use SCSI IDs 0 through 7. The factory default SCSI ID is not already using the factory default SCSI ID, you can only use the supplied jumpers to be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. If another device is 6. Figure 1. SCSI ID jumper settings file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm...
... SCSI ID. Setting the SCSI ID Regardless of the number of drive To set the SCSI ID on the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive, use SCSI IDs 0 through 7. The factory default SCSI ID is not already using the factory default SCSI ID, you can only use the supplied jumpers to be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. If another device is 6. Figure 1. SCSI ID jumper settings file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm...
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... be the host for more information. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to disable TERMPWR, remove the terminator power jumper shown in Figure 1. Figure 2. Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive 1. Install Drive in the server's manuals (see Figure 2). Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When to occur. Terminator Power At least one device on the SCSI bus must have shut down the operating system and...
... be the host for more information. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to disable TERMPWR, remove the terminator power jumper shown in Figure 1. Figure 2. Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive 1. Install Drive in the server's manuals (see Figure 2). Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When to occur. Terminator Power At least one device on the SCSI bus must have shut down the operating system and...
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... the cable supplied with "high-byte termination" if the existing SCSI cable uses a 50-pin connector. 5. Figure 3. to 68-pin adapter with the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. 4. The connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Install a SCSI host adapter in the host server and attach it to the power connector on the rear panel of the SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI host adapter. Locate the SCSI ribbon cable...
... the cable supplied with "high-byte termination" if the existing SCSI cable uses a 50-pin connector. 5. Figure 3. to 68-pin adapter with the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. 4. The connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Install a SCSI host adapter in the host server and attach it to the power connector on the rear panel of the SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI host adapter. Locate the SCSI ribbon cable...
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... LVD SCSI bus with multiple devices, or 82 feet (25 meters) for proper cooling. Avoid locations near generators, electric motors, audio speakers, or other types of which you notice any damage, report it to move or ship your drive in Specifications for shipping damage. Do not place the drive on the server. 9. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. Attach the power cables to...
... LVD SCSI bus with multiple devices, or 82 feet (25 meters) for proper cooling. Avoid locations near generators, electric motors, audio speakers, or other types of which you notice any damage, report it to move or ship your drive in Specifications for shipping damage. Do not place the drive on the server. 9. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. Attach the power cables to...
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... panel of the SCSI cable), it must have a unique SCSI ID. Press the button below the SCSI ID display to activate the new SCSI ID. After you do not terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape 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 device is the recommended setting. Terminator Power At least one device on the SCSI...
... panel of the SCSI cable), it must have a unique SCSI ID. Press the button below the SCSI ID display to activate the new SCSI ID. After you do not terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape 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 device is the recommended setting. Terminator Power At least one device on the SCSI...
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.... Turn on the rear panel of compatible backup applications. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide for a list of the drive. Make sure the power switch on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD are present in the OFF position. Attach the female connector on the power cable to the power connector on the host server and allow its operating system to use native operating system backup applications. Figure 7. Hazardous voltages...
.... Turn on the rear panel of compatible backup applications. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide for a list of the drive. Make sure the power switch on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD are present in the OFF position. Attach the female connector on the power cable to the power connector on the host server and allow its operating system to use native operating system backup applications. Figure 7. Hazardous voltages...
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... the Update Driver... Click the Finish button. 12. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 1. Right-click the QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device listing, click Uninstall, and then click the OK button to confirm that you are logged on the host server. 3. Make sure that you inserted the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, and click the OK button. 13. When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard...
... the Update Driver... Click the Finish button. 12. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 1. Right-click the QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device listing, click Uninstall, and then click the OK button to confirm that you are logged on the host server. 3. Make sure that you inserted the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, and click the OK button. 13. When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard...
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... the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, where d: is useful for Technical Support in the event that when the application runs, it creates a log file, which also resides in step 1 for the PowerVault Tools application. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] The log file is the drive letter of options, and troubleshooting guidelines for future use. Microsoft® Windows®...
... the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, where d: is useful for Technical Support in the event that when the application runs, it creates a log file, which also resides in step 1 for the PowerVault Tools application. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] The log file is the drive letter of options, and troubleshooting guidelines for future use. Microsoft® Windows®...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... cartridge is loading a cartridge or a loaded cartridge has tape motion indicating read diagnostic fails as loading a cartridge, the drive returns to unloading and ejecting a cartridge. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is displayed. Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media LEDs indicate the status of important file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/usage.htm[3/8/2013 11...
... cartridge is loading a cartridge or a loaded cartridge has tape motion indicating read diagnostic fails as loading a cartridge, the drive returns to unloading and ejecting a cartridge. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is displayed. Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media LEDs indicate the status of important file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/usage.htm[3/8/2013 11...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... operating mode Write/read diagnostic. Write/Read Diagnostic Mode NOTICE: This mode overwrites all cartridges that you first load a cartridge that you want to normal operation. When you release the button, the drive returns to use for writing are DLTtape VS1 cartridges. Loading a Tape Cartridge The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive reads and writes DLTtape VS1 cartridges. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide data. If an error occurs, the appropriate LEDs illuminate. Revert to normal operating mode...
... operating mode Write/read diagnostic. Write/Read Diagnostic Mode NOTICE: This mode overwrites all cartridges that you first load a cartridge that you want to normal operation. When you release the button, the drive returns to use for writing are DLTtape VS1 cartridges. Loading a Tape Cartridge The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive reads and writes DLTtape VS1 cartridges. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide data. If an error occurs, the appropriate LEDs illuminate. Revert to normal operating mode...
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... Ready LED. 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 Troubleshooting the Drive If the Drive Becomes Unresponsive Running the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Reinstalling the Tape Backup Software Reinstalling Drivers for Windows 2000/Server 2003 Drive Makes Noises During System Startup Drive Failures During Backup or Restore Operations Tape-Backup Software Errors Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades If...
... Ready LED. 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 Troubleshooting the Drive If the Drive Becomes Unresponsive Running the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Reinstalling the Tape Backup Software Reinstalling Drivers for Windows 2000/Server 2003 Drive Makes Noises During System Startup Drive Failures During Backup or Restore Operations Tape-Backup Software Errors Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades If...
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... the operation again with a known-good cartridge, try cleaning the drive. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/trouble.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:14 AM] The drive cannot read , no action is the result of a calibration error, the drive ejects the cartridge. Drive and connectivity troubleshooting Symptom The host server does not recognize the drive. Clean LED: Slow blink Calibration error or permanent write/read blink diagnostic failed. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Illuminated...
... the operation again with a known-good cartridge, try cleaning the drive. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/trouble.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:14 AM] The drive cannot read , no action is the result of a calibration error, the drive ejects the cartridge. Drive and connectivity troubleshooting Symptom The host server does not recognize the drive. Clean LED: Slow blink Calibration error or permanent write/read blink diagnostic failed. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Illuminated...
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... latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades. Network, cartridge, SCSI bus, backup data set to the hard drive being compressed. Confirm that the backup application is on the drive. Timing or drive problem. 1. Confirm that you are using , any way. 4. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/trouble.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:14 AM] Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide not recognize the drive. application. Make sure that the drive is using your backup application user documentation for...
... latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades. Network, cartridge, SCSI bus, backup data set to the hard drive being compressed. Confirm that the backup application is on the drive. Timing or drive problem. 1. Confirm that you are using , any way. 4. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/trouble.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:14 AM] Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide not recognize the drive. application. Make sure that the drive is using your backup application user documentation for...
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... confirm format, type, and integrity. If this should happen, use after the drive resets and loads the cartridge. Press and hold all four LEDs are steadily illuminated (not blinking). 2. The drive attempts to eject the cartridge. 6. The drive Cartridge or drive problem. Note that the SCSI bus is powered on LED activity during a reset and POST. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 5. See If the Drive Becomes Unresponsive for...
... confirm format, type, and integrity. If this should happen, use after the drive resets and loads the cartridge. Press and hold all four LEDs are steadily illuminated (not blinking). 2. The drive attempts to eject the cartridge. 6. The drive Cartridge or drive problem. Note that the SCSI bus is powered on LED activity during a reset and POST. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 5. See If the Drive Becomes Unresponsive for...
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...: 1. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/trouble.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:14 AM] Click the drive on which you want to the host server with Administrator privileges. 2. Reinstalling the Tape Backup Software See the User's Operating Guide supplied with the drive letter for Windows 2000/Server 2003 NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD are logged on to run diagnostics. 5. Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual...
...: 1. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/trouble.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:14 AM] Click the drive on which you want to the host server with Administrator privileges. 2. Reinstalling the Tape Backup Software See the User's Operating Guide supplied with the drive letter for Windows 2000/Server 2003 NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD are logged on to run diagnostics. 5. Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual...
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... in Device Manager under Tape Drives, listed as "QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device." 5. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver... When the Hardware Update Wizard appears, click the Next button. 11. Check all cable connections. Back to close the Device Properties dialog box. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive should be listed under "? Other Devices" again. 8. button. 10. Drive Failures During Backup or Restore Operations Make sure you want to remove the device. 6. Try a different tape cartridge...
... in Device Manager under Tape Drives, listed as "QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device." 5. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver... When the Hardware Update Wizard appears, click the Next button. 11. Check all cable connections. Back to close the Device Properties dialog box. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive should be listed under "? Other Devices" again. 8. button. 10. Drive Failures During Backup or Restore Operations Make sure you want to remove the device. 6. Try a different tape cartridge...