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drive gives no warning but backup software indicates bad media. • Always label media with DLT4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives • Cartridge automatically 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 usable in a DLT1/VS80 drive. what the...
drive gives no warning but backup software indicates bad media. • Always label media with DLT4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives • Cartridge automatically 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 usable in a DLT1/VS80 drive. what the...
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...; 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide Introduction Setting Up the Tape Drive Using the Tape Drive Using the Tape Backup Software Cartridge Care and Cleaning Diagnostics Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Specifications Regulatory Compliance SCSI Connectors Jumpers Getting Help Contacting Dell Please visit http://support.dell.com if you require further help and assistance, or to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, PowerVault...
...; 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide Introduction Setting Up the Tape Drive Using the Tape Drive Using the Tape Backup Software Cartridge Care and Cleaning Diagnostics Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Specifications Regulatory Compliance SCSI Connectors Jumpers Getting Help Contacting Dell Please visit http://support.dell.com if you require further help and assistance, or to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, PowerVault...
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...'s manual for use in Super DLTtape drives, autoloaders, and libraries only. The basic geometry, write protection switch, and label space are unchanged from the drive and the yellow Cleaning Required light shuts off. 2. Your backup software or the yellow Cleaning Required light (LED) notify you if you can not load it into the shell. Front Panel LEDs Drive 1 Density LED (Amber) Drive 2 Status LED (Green) Cleaning 3 Required LED (Yellow) 4 Eject Button Compatibility...
...'s manual for use in Super DLTtape drives, autoloaders, and libraries only. The basic geometry, write protection switch, and label space are unchanged from the drive and the yellow Cleaning Required light shuts off. 2. Your backup software or the yellow Cleaning Required light (LED) notify you if you can not load it into the shell. Front Panel LEDs Drive 1 Density LED (Amber) Drive 2 Status LED (Green) Cleaning 3 Required LED (Yellow) 4 Eject Button Compatibility...
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...) Fax Switchboard Technical Support (portable and desktop computers) Technical Support (servers) Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Thailand International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 66 Trinidad/Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 Technical Support Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Sales General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred Accounts...
...) Fax Switchboard Technical Support (portable and desktop computers) Technical Support (servers) Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Thailand International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 66 Trinidad/Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 Technical Support Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Sales General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred Accounts...
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... logs. TapeAlert allows users and network managers to allow considerable expansion and development in the drive hardware, TapeAlert provides easy-to-understand warnings of errors as the DELL PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drive-are flagged on the user's monitor, and adds the TapeAlert messages to another tape 2. For example, users attempting to give a clear explanation of TapeAlert, you need : l TapeAlert-compatible tape drives l TapeAlert-compatible backup software How it easy to remedy the problem. From the use...
... logs. TapeAlert allows users and network managers to allow considerable expansion and development in the drive hardware, TapeAlert provides easy-to-understand warnings of errors as the DELL PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drive-are flagged on the user's monitor, and adds the TapeAlert messages to another tape 2. For example, users attempting to give a clear explanation of TapeAlert, you need : l TapeAlert-compatible tape drives l TapeAlert-compatible backup software How it easy to remedy the problem. From the use...
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... an outside door or window. How many times can I use the SDLT tape drives in a clean, smoke-free environment. Use one of uses. Back to the "Specifications" section. Back to Contents Page Frequently Asked Questions: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide How can I archive tapes? For how long can I format cartridges with the tape to keep track of the number of the labels that...
... an outside door or window. How many times can I use the SDLT tape drives in a clean, smoke-free environment. Use one of uses. Back to the "Specifications" section. Back to Contents Page Frequently Asked Questions: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide How can I archive tapes? For how long can I format cartridges with the tape to keep track of the number of the labels that...
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... with a technical problem, perform the following steps: 1. Run the system diagnostics and record any necessary procedures. For more information, see Technical Support Service and Before You Call. Back to Contents Page Getting Help: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Technical Assistance • Dell Enterprise Training and Certification • Problems With Your Order • Product Information • Returning Items for Warranty Repair or...
... with a technical problem, perform the following steps: 1. Run the system diagnostics and record any necessary procedures. For more information, see Technical Support Service and Before You Call. Back to Contents Page Getting Help: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Technical Assistance • Dell Enterprise Training and Certification • Problems With Your Order • Product Information • Returning Items for Warranty Repair or...
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... the latest operating system drivers, installation procedures, or firmware upgrades, please visit http://support.dell.com. The Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive conforms to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Overview • Features • SCSI Bus Interface • Tape Backup Software • Obtaining Driver and Firmware Upgrades • Front Panel Features Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 tape drive builds on the CD that is completely compatible with an earlier version of...
... the latest operating system drivers, installation procedures, or firmware upgrades, please visit http://support.dell.com. The Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive conforms to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Overview • Features • SCSI Bus Interface • Tape Backup Software • Obtaining Driver and Firmware Upgrades • Front Panel Features Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 tape drive builds on the CD that is completely compatible with an earlier version of...
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... Block 2 3 6 (default) 7 10 11 14 15 Table 1. For details, see Setup:Installing External Drives. The external tape drive has a SCSI ID selector block that you can make in a tabular form. Placing Jumpers to change the SCSI ID of the SCSI ID jumper block on the back of the Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive. Back to Contents Page Jumpers: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide Figure...
... Block 2 3 6 (default) 7 10 11 14 15 Table 1. For details, see Setup:Installing External Drives. The external tape drive has a SCSI ID selector block that you can make in a tabular form. Placing Jumpers to change the SCSI ID of the SCSI ID jumper block on the back of the Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive. Back to Contents Page Jumpers: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide Figure...
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... MHz 0.50 to 5 MHz 5 to Contents Page Regulatory Compliance: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Safety Regulations • Electromagnetic Field Specifications • Acoustic Safety Regulations This section lists the safety regulations that the PowerVault 110T tape system meets or exceeds, such as UL, CSA, EN/IEC, and "GS" Mark. High Frequency, Electric Fields Magnetic Radiated - Table 1. Table 3.
... MHz 0.50 to 5 MHz 5 to Contents Page Regulatory Compliance: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Safety Regulations • Electromagnetic Field Specifications • Acoustic Safety Regulations This section lists the safety regulations that the PowerVault 110T tape system meets or exceeds, such as UL, CSA, EN/IEC, and "GS" Mark. High Frequency, Electric Fields Magnetic Radiated - Table 1. Table 3.
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... to Contents Page Setup: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Pre-installed Internal Drives • Internal Drive: Rear Panel View • Installing Internal Drives • External Drive: Rear Panel View • Installing External Drives • Loading Device Drivers • Verifying Drive Operation Pre-installed Internal Drives Dell performs the installation and setup of internal tape drives that come with your system in Figure 1. Installing the Tape Backup Software Refer to your tape backup software documentation for customer use) (8-pin...
... to Contents Page Setup: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Pre-installed Internal Drives • Internal Drive: Rear Panel View • Installing Internal Drives • External Drive: Rear Panel View • Installing External Drives • Loading Device Drivers • Verifying Drive Operation Pre-installed Internal Drives Dell performs the installation and setup of internal tape drives that come with your system in Figure 1. Installing the Tape Backup Software Refer to your tape backup software documentation for customer use) (8-pin...
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... case with other peripherals that airflow is maintained. For specific recommendations for the SCSI controller. To change the SCSI ID after installation, power down both the system and the tape drive, change the tape drive's SCSI ID, use a 68-pin LVD-compatible ribbon cable. Ensure that ID is shipped with the tape drive. (Dell PowerVault drives have the appropriate blanking plates installed so that run at the rear of the system (such...
... case with other peripherals that airflow is maintained. For specific recommendations for the SCSI controller. To change the SCSI ID after installation, power down both the system and the tape drive, change the tape drive's SCSI ID, use a 68-pin LVD-compatible ribbon cable. Ensure that ID is shipped with the tape drive. (Dell PowerVault drives have the appropriate blanking plates installed so that run at the rear of the system (such...
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... any connected peripherals. 3. Step 3: Prepare the Mounting Bay CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or damage to fit the tape drive into place. Phillips, flat blade, or Torx screwdriver, depending on the jumper block or connector. If necessary, disconnect the SCSI cable or power cable from other hardware to disable TERMPWR. Step 2: Configure the Internal Drive for reference during installation) 2. Remove the front filler panel from...
... any connected peripherals. 3. Step 3: Prepare the Mounting Bay CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or damage to fit the tape drive into place. Phillips, flat blade, or Torx screwdriver, depending on the jumper block or connector. If necessary, disconnect the SCSI cable or power cable from other hardware to disable TERMPWR. Step 2: Configure the Internal Drive for reference during installation) 2. Remove the front filler panel from...
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... restrict performance. Change the tape drive's SCSI ID, if necessary, by -Step Installation Instructions Step 1: Setting the SCSI ID Figure 9. Do not use a dedicated host bus adapter for the SCSI controller. To change the SCSI ID after installation, power down both the system and the tape drive, change the drive's SCSI ID, power up the tape drive, and then power up the system. NOTE: The computer system and the tape drive SCSI IDs are Ultra 2 wide SCSI devices designed to use SCSI ID 7; Dell PowerVault 110T...
... restrict performance. Change the tape drive's SCSI ID, if necessary, by -Step Installation Instructions Step 1: Setting the SCSI ID Figure 9. Do not use a dedicated host bus adapter for the SCSI controller. To change the SCSI ID after installation, power down both the system and the tape drive, change the drive's SCSI ID, power up the tape drive, and then power up the system. NOTE: The computer system and the tape drive SCSI IDs are Ultra 2 wide SCSI devices designed to use SCSI ID 7; Dell PowerVault 110T...
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... tape drive to another SCSI device, then install a SCSI cable between the open connector. If you intend to use native operating system backup applications. Plug the power cable securely into a known-good power outlet. Align the appropriate SCSI cable to its matching connector on the drive, and then carefully connect the cable to the SCSI bus, connect only the drive at this time. Connecting the Power Cable An external Dell PowerVault drive will need the device drivers supplied on the rear panel...
... tape drive to another SCSI device, then install a SCSI cable between the open connector. If you intend to use native operating system backup applications. Plug the power cable securely into a known-good power outlet. Align the appropriate SCSI cable to its matching connector on the drive, and then carefully connect the cable to the SCSI bus, connect only the drive at this time. Connecting the Power Cable An external Dell PowerVault drive will need the device drivers supplied on the rear panel...
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... Upgrade Device Driver Wizard. 9. In the Computer Management applet window, double-click Device Manager. A list of device subsystems is completely restored and verified to the system, the next view is running and power down the system. 2. If Windows 2000 does not see a dialog box indicating that the driver may refer to this device so that path name to reboot your data. Select the Display a list of the tape drive you need to a tape, read...
... Upgrade Device Driver Wizard. 9. In the Computer Management applet window, double-click Device Manager. A list of device subsystems is completely restored and verified to the system, the next view is running and power down the system. 2. If Windows 2000 does not see a dialog box indicating that the driver may refer to this device so that path name to reboot your data. Select the Display a list of the tape drive you need to a tape, read...
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Back to the Troubleshooting section. If the backup software does not detect the tape drive, refer to Contents Page Using the Tape Backup Software: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide See the User's Operating Guide supplied with your backup software, and make sure the latest patches and support packs are installed for your software. To obtain the latest operating system drivers, patches, support packs, and firmware upgrades, visit http://support.dell.com. Back to Contents Page
Back to the Troubleshooting section. If the backup software does not detect the tape drive, refer to Contents Page Using the Tape Backup Software: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide See the User's Operating Guide supplied with your backup software, and make sure the latest patches and support packs are installed for your software. To obtain the latest operating system drivers, patches, support packs, and firmware upgrades, visit http://support.dell.com. Back to Contents Page
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DELL PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive: SDLT Internal; Note: Mounting hole pattern for the tape system is 250,000 hours. Actual compression ratios achieved depend on configuration. Data Transfer Error Rates Error Type Error Rates Recoverable READ Detected, Unrecoverable READ Undetected READ Rewrite errors Frequency < 1 error in 10E6 bits read < 1 error in 10E17 bits read < 1 error in 10E27 bits read < 5 per 10E6 bits written Reliability (MTBF) Mean time between failures (MTBF) for the bottom...
DELL PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive: SDLT Internal; Note: Mounting hole pattern for the tape system is 250,000 hours. Actual compression ratios achieved depend on configuration. Data Transfer Error Rates Error Type Error Rates Recoverable READ Detected, Unrecoverable READ Undetected READ Rewrite errors Frequency < 1 error in 10E6 bits read < 1 error in 10E17 bits read < 1 error in 10E27 bits read < 5 per 10E6 bits written Reliability (MTBF) Mean time between failures (MTBF) for the bottom...
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... installed on bus (except for external may be loose. SCSI signal cable may be correct. Limit the number of devices on system boot up : if you and the tape drive will not start, the cause of the system. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Updates • General Guidelines • Problems with the Host System • Problems with the Drive...
... installed on bus (except for external may be loose. SCSI signal cable may be correct. Limit the number of devices on system boot up : if you and the tape drive will not start, the cause of the system. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Updates • General Guidelines • Problems with the Host System • Problems with the Drive...
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...Using the Tape Drive: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Switching on the Drive • Front Panel Functionality • Loading, Unloading, and Write-Protecting Cartridges Switching on the Drive Switch on an external drive using the power switch on the rear panel (Figure 1), and then switch on self-test will run its hardware self-test. Front Panel LED/Control Functionality Figure 2. Figure 1. Front Panel LEDs Drive 1 Density LED (Amber) Drive 2 Status LED (Green) Cleaning 3 Required LED (Yellow) 4 Eject Button LED/Button Drive...
...Using the Tape Drive: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Switching on the Drive • Front Panel Functionality • Loading, Unloading, and Write-Protecting Cartridges Switching on the Drive Switch on an external drive using the power switch on the rear panel (Figure 1), and then switch on self-test will run its hardware self-test. Front Panel LED/Control Functionality Figure 2. Figure 1. Front Panel LEDs Drive 1 Density LED (Amber) Drive 2 Status LED (Green) Cleaning 3 Required LED (Yellow) 4 Eject Button LED/Button Drive...