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...SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this media YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO • Cleaning material inside looks like standard black media tape. • User must keep track of how many times this cleaning tape is to clean VS160 SDLT220 and light in color and Drives... is used . track of how many User must keep used. discard it to • Tape leader is a VS160 drive, but clean SDLT drives. SDLT320 drives. this cleaning eject the cartridge and tape is and the drive does not • User must keep track On last use, the electromagnetic of how many ...
...SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this media YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO • Cleaning material inside looks like standard black media tape. • User must keep track of how many times this cleaning tape is to clean VS160 SDLT220 and light in color and Drives... is used . track of how many User must keep used. discard it to • Tape leader is a VS160 drive, but clean SDLT drives. SDLT320 drives. this cleaning eject the cartridge and tape is and the drive does not • User must keep track On last use, the electromagnetic of how many ...
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... your cartridges. Proper Media Labeling Techniques Every new DLTtape IV, VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a sheet of labels in damage to the tape drive. Store extra labels away from the cartridge. Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in the storage box. Figure 17 Proper Label... Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16 To decrease the chance of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in...
... your cartridges. Proper Media Labeling Techniques Every new DLTtape IV, VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a sheet of labels in damage to the tape drive. Store extra labels away from the cartridge. Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in the storage box. Figure 17 Proper Label... Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16 To decrease the chance of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in...
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...30 to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles Tests have shown that dropping the media causes excessive stress to identify bentin leader buckles. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to ...check the leader buckles on the media. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can pull the tape media further into the take-up reel. SDLT Media...
...30 to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles Tests have shown that dropping the media causes excessive stress to identify bentin leader buckles. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to ...check the leader buckles on the media. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can pull the tape media further into the take-up reel. SDLT Media...
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... Corporation. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, PowerVault and the DELL logo are trademarks of Novell, Inc. Patents Nos. 5,003,307; 5,016,009; 5,463,390; 5,506,580; 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...
... Corporation. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, PowerVault and the DELL logo are trademarks of Novell, Inc. Patents Nos. 5,003,307; 5,016,009; 5,463,390; 5,506,580; 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...
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... label slot facing outward) fully into automated tape libraries. 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 Tape Cartridges Appearance of uses. Front Panel LEDs Drive 1 Density LED (Amber) Drive 2 Status LED (Green) Cleaning 3 Required LED (Yellow...
... label slot facing outward) fully into automated tape libraries. 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 Tape Cartridges Appearance of uses. Front Panel LEDs Drive 1 Density LED (Amber) Drive 2 Status LED (Green) Cleaning 3 Required LED (Yellow...
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.... Dust and oils from shock, vibration and magnetic fields. l Do not carry cartridges loosely in the tape drive. The ambient operating environment for the tape cartridge is: Temperature Relative Humidity 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) 20... that accompany your cartridges or tape drive. l Always observe the proper environmental conditions for Regular (Non-cleaning) Tape Cartridges CAUTION: Ensure that the grooves in a stack of a tape cartridge have dislodged, loosened, or damaged internal components. l Never touch the tape or tape leader. This prevents the cases...
.... Dust and oils from shock, vibration and magnetic fields. l Do not carry cartridges loosely in the tape drive. The ambient operating environment for the tape cartridge is: Temperature Relative Humidity 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) 20... that accompany your cartridges or tape drive. l Always observe the proper environmental conditions for Regular (Non-cleaning) Tape Cartridges CAUTION: Ensure that the grooves in a stack of a tape cartridge have dislodged, loosened, or damaged internal components. l Never touch the tape or tape leader. This prevents the cases...
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Figure 2 shows the location of the SCSI port available from the back of the Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive, external model. Location of SCSI Connectors on Back of Internal Drive 2 SCSI Connectors (2) 3 Fan 4 Power Connector 5 Power Switch Power 1 Connector (4-pin) Controller Diag Port (8-pin) 2 (Diagnostic use ) (8-pin) Loader 4 Connector RS-422 (8-pin) SCSI ID 5 Jumper...
Figure 2 shows the location of the SCSI port available from the back of the Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive, external model. Location of SCSI Connectors on Back of Internal Drive 2 SCSI Connectors (2) 3 Fan 4 Power Connector 5 Power Switch Power 1 Connector (4-pin) Controller Diag Port (8-pin) 2 (Diagnostic use ) (8-pin) Loader 4 Connector RS-422 (8-pin) SCSI ID 5 Jumper...
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...Dell: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following table. When you need to use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following websites: l www.dell.com l support.dell.com (technical support) l premiersupport.dell... customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers) For specific web addresses for French Speaking Customers: support.euro.dell.com/be/fr/emaildell/ Technical Support City Code: 2 Customer Care Home/Small Business Sales Corporate Sales Area Codes...
...Dell: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following table. When you need to use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following websites: l www.dell.com l support.dell.com (technical support) l premiersupport.dell... customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers) For specific web addresses for French Speaking Customers: support.euro.dell.com/be/fr/emaildell/ Technical Support City Code: 2 Customer Care Home/Small Business Sales Corporate Sales Area Codes...
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... the data you need 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 delivered with standard TapeAlert features. It has also been designed to another tape 2. Tape Alert TapeAlert is flagged, the backup software displays a clear warning message on...
... the data you need 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 delivered with standard TapeAlert features. It has also been designed to another tape 2. Tape Alert TapeAlert is flagged, the backup software displays a clear warning message on...
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... is equivalent to about 17,850 uses. For long-term, troublefree operation, use the SDLT tape drives in a clean, smoke-free environment. 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 use an SDLT cleaning cartridge? SDLT cartridges can preserve the...
... is equivalent to about 17,850 uses. For long-term, troublefree operation, use the SDLT tape drives in a clean, smoke-free environment. 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 use an SDLT cleaning cartridge? SDLT cartridges can preserve the...
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... assist you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Call 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...
... assist you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Call 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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..., while maintaining backward read compatibility with driver software that supports the PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drive. these from http://support.dell.com. Dell recommends using DLTtape IV cartridges. Your host system must have been tested with Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drives, as TapeAlert. Dell recommends that supports the Dell PowerVault tape drive. Laser Guided Magnetic Recording l Capacity of 160 GB (native), 320 GB...
..., while maintaining backward read compatibility with driver software that supports the PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drive. these from http://support.dell.com. Dell recommends using DLTtape IV cartridges. Your host system must have been tested with Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drives, as TapeAlert. Dell recommends that supports the Dell PowerVault tape drive. Laser Guided Magnetic Recording l Capacity of 160 GB (native), 320 GB...
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... in use. 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, reading, writing, or rewinding the tape l The tape is loading, unloading, or rewinding. On = The...
... in use. 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, reading, writing, or rewinding the tape l The tape is loading, unloading, or rewinding. On = The...
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...the various adjustments that you need to change the SCSI ID, do so on the back of the Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive. For details, see Setup:Installing External Drives. The table below shows the same information, but in the SCSI ID jumper block to change the SCSI... ID of Internal Drive) Necessary Jumpers on the SCSI ID and TERMPWR Blocks (on an internal drive. Placing Jumpers to Select the SCSI ID SCSI ID ...
...the various adjustments that you need to change the SCSI ID, do so on the back of the Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive. For details, see Setup:Installing External Drives. The table below shows the same information, but in the SCSI ID jumper block to change the SCSI... ID of Internal Drive) Necessary Jumpers on the SCSI ID and TERMPWR Blocks (on an internal drive. Placing Jumpers to Select the SCSI ID SCSI ID ...
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... Electrical Business Equipment EN60950/IEC 950: Information Technology Including Electrical Business Equipment Electromagnetic Field Specifications Electromagnetic Emissions Once the internal tape drive is certified 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...
... Electrical Business Equipment EN60950/IEC 950: Information Technology Including Electrical Business Equipment Electromagnetic Field Specifications Electromagnetic Emissions Once the internal tape drive is certified 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...
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No errors attributable to Contents Page operator intervention allowed (soft/hard errors allowed) Acoustic Noise Emissions Table 5 provides the tape drive's acoustic noise emission levels, both in Read/Write and in a single pulse from the transient generator must be encountered. ‡... Specifications 1 to 12 kV Up to 15 kV Comments No operator intervention (soft recoverable allowed) No component damage; * The tape drive shall maintain normal operation both as noise power and sound pressure. Acoustic Noise Emissions, Nominal Mode Idle Streaming Acoustics - Table 4. Table 5.
No errors attributable to Contents Page operator intervention allowed (soft/hard errors allowed) Acoustic Noise Emissions Table 5 provides the tape drive's acoustic noise emission levels, both in Read/Write and in a single pulse from the transient generator must be encountered. ‡... Specifications 1 to 12 kV Up to 15 kV Comments No operator intervention (soft recoverable allowed) No component damage; * The tape drive shall maintain normal operation both as noise power and sound pressure. Acoustic Noise Emissions, Nominal Mode Idle Streaming Acoustics - Table 4. Table 5.
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... backup software application. Installation Prerequisites Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drives are Ultra 2 wide SCSI devices designed to operate on a Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI bus with a burst transfer rate of a system. Back to Contents Page Setup: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Pre-installed Internal Drives • Internal Drive: Rear Panel View • Installing...
... backup software application. Installation Prerequisites Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drives are Ultra 2 wide SCSI devices designed to operate on a Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI bus with a burst transfer rate of a system. Back to Contents Page Setup: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide • Pre-installed Internal Drives • Internal Drive: Rear Panel View • Installing...
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...one industry-standard, 5.25-inch, full-height bay in place and operational. Your Dell PowerVault drive is shipped with your system, make sure you have the parts before you remove the tape drive from its bag. For specific recommendations for the SCSI controller. If you decide it...-compatible ribbon cable. NOTE: Each device on an internal bus with the tape drive. (Dell PowerVault drives have 68-pin wide, highdensity SCSI connectors.) If you are only checked at power-on a set using a Dell PowerVault drive on the SCSI bus must have the appropriate blanking plates installed so that...
...one industry-standard, 5.25-inch, full-height bay in place and operational. Your Dell PowerVault drive is shipped with your system, make sure you have the parts before you remove the tape drive from its bag. For specific recommendations for the SCSI controller. If you decide it...-compatible ribbon cable. NOTE: Each device on an internal bus with the tape drive. (Dell PowerVault drives have 68-pin wide, highdensity SCSI connectors.) If you are only checked at power-on a set using a Dell PowerVault drive on the SCSI bus must have the appropriate blanking plates installed so that...
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...note of their locations and connections for your system does not require special mounting hardware, proceed immediately to the computer system or tape drive, ensure the system is disconnected from the computer system, as described in its accompanying documentation. 4. Remove the jumper to ...normal system shutdown and unplug the system and any connected peripherals. 3. Remove the front filler panel from other hardware to fit the tape drive into place. A SCSI bus must supply terminator power (TERMPWR). Step 4: Attach Mounting Hardware If your system requires mounting brackets or...
...note of their locations and connections for your system does not require special mounting hardware, proceed immediately to the computer system or tape drive, ensure the system is disconnected from the computer system, as described in its accompanying documentation. 4. Remove the jumper to ...normal system shutdown and unplug the system and any connected peripherals. 3. Remove the front filler panel from other hardware to fit the tape drive into place. A SCSI bus must supply terminator power (TERMPWR). Step 4: Attach Mounting Hardware If your system requires mounting brackets or...
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... are aligned with the slots in the bay. Power and SCSI Cable Connectors A red dot in the illustration denotes Pin 1 on the back of the drive is shown in Figure 6, upper left. Attach a spare SCSI connector on the system's SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI connector, as shown in Figure...and SCSI cables. Step 6: Attach Power and SCSI Cables Figure 6. Do not fully secure the drive yet; Slide the tape drive into the open bay, aligning the tray or rails with the holes in the side of the tape drive. A "generic" host system with several unused bays is shown in Figure 6, lower right.) ...
... are aligned with the slots in the bay. Power and SCSI Cable Connectors A red dot in the illustration denotes Pin 1 on the back of the drive is shown in Figure 6, upper left. Attach a spare SCSI connector on the system's SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI connector, as shown in Figure...and SCSI cables. Step 6: Attach Power and SCSI Cables Figure 6. Do not fully secure the drive yet; Slide the tape drive into the open bay, aligning the tray or rails with the holes in the side of the tape drive. A "generic" host system with several unused bays is shown in Figure 6, lower right.) ...