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Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. 2 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80 and VS160. Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives.
Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. 2 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80 and VS160. Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives.
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... Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in this document to refer to change without notice. © 2001-02 Dell Computer Corporation. 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 ...
... Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in this document to refer to change without notice. © 2001-02 Dell Computer Corporation. 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 ...
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...the last cleaning, the cleaning cartridge will begin automatically. Back to Contents Page Cartridge Care and Cleaning: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Appearance of SDLT Tapes • Cleaning the Tape Mechanism • Caring for that product. Use one of the ...Panel LEDs Drive 1 Density LED (Amber) Drive 2 Status LED (Green) Cleaning 3 Required LED (Yellow) 4 Eject Button Compatibility The SDLT cleaning cartridge is good for use in Figure 1. The green In Use light will blink and the cleaning cycle will not eject. This...
...the last cleaning, the cleaning cartridge will begin automatically. Back to Contents Page Cartridge Care and Cleaning: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Appearance of SDLT Tapes • Cleaning the Tape Mechanism • Caring for that product. Use one of the ...Panel LEDs Drive 1 Density LED (Amber) Drive 2 Status LED (Green) Cleaning 3 Required LED (Yellow) 4 Eject Button Compatibility The SDLT cleaning cartridge is good for use in Figure 1. The green In Use light will blink and the cleaning cycle will not eject. This...
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... 6 Block (4-pin) 7 SCSI Port (68-pin) Figure 1. Back to Contents Page SCSI Connectors: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide Figure 1 shows the location of the two 68-pin SCSI connectors available from the back of the Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive, internal model. not for customer use) Configuration 3 Jumper (Not for customer use...
... 6 Block (4-pin) 7 SCSI Port (68-pin) Figure 1. Back to Contents Page SCSI Connectors: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide Figure 1 shows the location of the two 68-pin SCSI connectors available from the back of the Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive, internal model. not for customer use) Configuration 3 Jumper (Not for customer use...
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... section in the table below. Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following table. If you need assistance in the following websites: l www.dell.com l support.dell.com (technical support) l premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large...
... section in the table below. Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following table. If you need assistance in the following websites: l www.dell.com l support.dell.com (technical support) l premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large...
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...TapeAlert is a tape drive status monitoring and messaging utility that makes it works TapeAlert compatible tape drives-such as the DELL PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drive-are flagged on the user's monitor, and adds the TapeAlert messages to detect problems that data integrity and ...compatible tape drives l TapeAlert-compatible backup software How it easy to its useful life: 1. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades • Tape Alert Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades To ...
...TapeAlert is a tape drive status monitoring and messaging utility that makes it works TapeAlert compatible tape drives-such as the DELL PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drive-are flagged on the user's monitor, and adds the TapeAlert messages to detect problems that data integrity and ...compatible tape drives l TapeAlert-compatible backup software How it easy to its useful life: 1. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades • Tape Alert Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades To ...
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..., such as specified in a clean, smoke-free environment. For how long can I ensure the tape drive works optimally? Back to Contents Page Frequently Asked Questions: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide How can I archive tapes? Use Super DLTtape I format cartridges with the tape to about 17,850 uses. Each...
..., such as specified in a clean, smoke-free environment. For how long can I ensure the tape drive works optimally? Back to Contents Page Frequently Asked Questions: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide How can I archive tapes? Use Super DLTtape I format cartridges with the tape to about 17,850 uses. Each...
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... follow the directions. For instructions on availability. Select your Express Service Code to route the call Dell for technical assistance. 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...
... follow the directions. For instructions on availability. Select your Express Service Code to route the call Dell for technical assistance. 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...
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...is completely compatible with your specific tape backup software. Features The Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive has the following features: l Breakthrough recording technology - SCSI Bus Interface Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drives are included on the CD that native backup applications ...restrict performance. Note that came with an earlier version of the product, Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 220. The Dell PowerSuites provide suitable products that supports the PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drive. Front Panel Features obtain these are installed for your backup application ...
...is completely compatible with your specific tape backup software. Features The Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive has the following features: l Breakthrough recording technology - SCSI Bus Interface Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drives are included on the CD that native backup applications ...restrict performance. Note that came with an earlier version of the product, Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 220. The Dell PowerSuites provide suitable products that supports the PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drive. Front Panel Features obtain these are installed for your backup application ...
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On = The drive is not plugged into a power source. When you press the button, the drive completes any active writing of your Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive has three lights (LEDs), a grille through which air is drawn, and an eject button as : l The tape is moving l The drive is calibrating, ... LED (Center) Symbol LED Color Amber Green Cleaning Required LED (Right) Eject Button Yellow Description On = The tape is 220-formatted Off = The tape is 320-formatted Blinking = The tape drive is not required Press the Eject button to Contents Page
On = The drive is not plugged into a power source. When you press the button, the drive completes any active writing of your Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive has three lights (LEDs), a grille through which air is drawn, and an eject button as : l The tape is moving l The drive is calibrating, ... LED (Center) Symbol LED Color Amber Green Cleaning Required LED (Right) Eject Button Yellow Description On = The tape is 220-formatted Off = The tape is 320-formatted Blinking = The tape drive is not required Press the Eject button to Contents Page
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... 15 9-10 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0=No jumper installed Jumper Across Pins 7-8 5-6 3-4 1-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 = Jumper installed Figure 2. Placing Jumpers to change the SCSI ID, do so on the back of the Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive. Setting SCSI ID: Jumper Placement SCSI ID 0 1 Jumper Block SCSI ID 4 5 Jumper Block SCSI ID 8 9 Jumper Block SCSI ID 12 13 Jumper Block...
... 15 9-10 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0=No jumper installed Jumper Across Pins 7-8 5-6 3-4 1-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 = Jumper installed Figure 2. Placing Jumpers to change the SCSI ID, do so on the back of the Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive. Setting SCSI ID: Jumper Placement SCSI ID 0 1 Jumper Block SCSI ID 4 5 Jumper Block SCSI ID 8 9 Jumper Block SCSI ID 12 13 Jumper Block...
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... Average 56 to 46 46 50 Radiated Emissions Limits of radiated interference field strength, in the frequency range from 0.15 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...
... Average 56 to 46 46 50 Radiated Emissions Limits of radiated interference field strength, in the frequency range from 0.15 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...
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... to operate on a Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI bus with a burst transfer rate of 80 MB/sec. Installation Prerequisites Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drives are Ultra 2 wide SCSI devices designed 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...
... to operate on a Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI bus with a burst transfer rate of 80 MB/sec. Installation Prerequisites Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drives are Ultra 2 wide SCSI devices designed 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...
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...upper or lower SCSI ID selector block on the rear panel until the required value is displayed. Step 2: Connecting the SCSI Cable Figure 10. Dell recommends that ID is shipped with a burst transfer rate of 6, but you use any unused ID between 0 and 15, except 7. Connecting... SCSI ID address. Change the tape drive's SCSI ID, if necessary, by -Step Installation Instructions Step 1: Setting the SCSI ID Figure 9. Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drives are only checked at power-on. Step-by using a small screwdriver or a ball-point pen to use a dedicated host bus adapter for...
...upper or lower SCSI ID selector block on the rear panel until the required value is displayed. Step 2: Connecting the SCSI Cable Figure 10. Dell recommends that ID is shipped with a burst transfer rate of 6, but you use any unused ID between 0 and 15, except 7. Connecting... SCSI ID address. Change the tape drive's SCSI ID, if necessary, by -Step Installation Instructions Step 1: Setting the SCSI ID Figure 9. Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drives are only checked at power-on. Step-by using a small screwdriver or a ball-point pen to use a dedicated host bus adapter for...
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... cable to its matching connector on the rear panel of the connectors on the bus. 1. Connecting the Power Cable An external Dell PowerVault drive will need the device drivers supplied on the Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 Drive CD if you are turned OFF. 2. Before connecting the tape drive to the host computer system, make sure the...
... cable to its matching connector on the rear panel of the connectors on the bus. 1. Connecting the Power Cable An external Dell PowerVault drive will need the device drivers supplied on the Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 Drive CD if you are turned OFF. 2. Before connecting the tape drive to the host computer system, make sure the...
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If the backup software does not detect the tape drive, refer to Contents Page To obtain the latest operating system drivers, patches, support packs, and firmware upgrades, visit http://support.dell.com. Back to the Troubleshooting section. Back 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.
If the backup software does not detect the tape drive, refer to Contents Page To obtain the latest operating system drivers, patches, support packs, and firmware upgrades, visit http://support.dell.com. Back to the Troubleshooting section. Back 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.
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... (3.25 in) without front bezel; 85.73 mm (3.38 in ) measured from unit to BOT, and unloaded. Data Integrity SDLT data transfer errors are extremely rare; Back to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Product Specifications • Functional Specifications • Environmental Specifications • Recording Media Specifications NOTE...
... (3.25 in) without front bezel; 85.73 mm (3.38 in ) measured from unit to BOT, and unloaded. Data Integrity SDLT data transfer errors are extremely rare; Back to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Product Specifications • Functional Specifications • Environmental Specifications • Recording Media Specifications NOTE...
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... the typical DC power + 3 sigma, measured at nominal DC voltage. Current and Power Specifications Mode Standby / Idle Media Loading / Unloading 220/320 Write-Motor Start8 220/320 Write-Streaming Max for SDLT Modes9 5 V Current (A) MaxPk¹ MaxRms² 3.2 3.0 3.8 3.1 6.1 3.1 6.3 4.3 4.3 Typ³ 2.9 2.9 3.0 3.8 12 V Current (A) MaxPk¹ MaxRms² 0.6 0.5... separately. Tape System Recording Method The Dell PowerVault tape drive uses the Partial Response Maximum Likelihood (PRML) 32/33 encoding method for reading and writing SDLT 320 and 220 format. This value also ...
... the typical DC power + 3 sigma, measured at nominal DC voltage. Current and Power Specifications Mode Standby / Idle Media Loading / Unloading 220/320 Write-Motor Start8 220/320 Write-Streaming Max for SDLT Modes9 5 V Current (A) MaxPk¹ MaxRms² 3.2 3.0 3.8 3.1 6.1 3.1 6.3 4.3 4.3 Typ³ 2.9 2.9 3.0 3.8 12 V Current (A) MaxPk¹ MaxRms² 0.6 0.5... separately. Tape System Recording Method The Dell PowerVault tape drive uses the Partial Response Maximum Likelihood (PRML) 32/33 encoding method for reading and writing SDLT 320 and 220 format. This value also ...
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...Software Errors Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Updates To obtain the latest operating system drivers and firmware upgrades, please visit http://support.dell.com. The ac power source grounding may be terminated correctly. Remember that requires servicing. tape system. Make sure the ...and returned to you solve the problem, refer to the Getting Help section. host 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...
...Software Errors Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Updates To obtain the latest operating system drivers and firmware upgrades, please visit http://support.dell.com. The ac power source grounding may be terminated correctly. Remember that requires servicing. tape system. Make sure the ...and returned to you solve the problem, refer to the Getting Help section. host 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...
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...self-test will run its hardware self-test. Front Panel LED/Control Functionality Figure 2. Back to Contents Page 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... (Left) Drive Status LED (Center) Symbol LED Color Amber Green Description On = The tape is 220-formatted Off = The tape is 320-formatted Blinking = The tape drive is working. This includes functions such as: You can use . The tape drive will complete in use...
...self-test will run its hardware self-test. Front Panel LED/Control Functionality Figure 2. Back to Contents Page 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... (Left) Drive Status LED (Center) Symbol LED Color Amber Green Description On = The tape is 220-formatted Off = The tape is 320-formatted Blinking = The tape drive is working. This includes functions such as: You can use . The tape drive will complete in use...