Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. VERITAS and Backup Exec are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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 problem. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that...
... a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. VERITAS and Backup Exec are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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 problem. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... to obtain the latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 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 a 1/2-inch tape. Its design includes a four-channel read compatible with the DLT1 format using DLTtape VS1 cartridges and read /write head, Lempel-Ziv (DLZ) high-efficiency hardware data compression, and tape-mark directory to 16...
... to obtain the latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 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 a 1/2-inch tape. Its design includes a four-channel read compatible with the DLT1 format using DLTtape VS1 cartridges and read /write head, Lempel-Ziv (DLZ) high-efficiency hardware data compression, and tape-mark directory to 16...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... test. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is on If an internal write/read diagnostic fails as a result of the other cartridge activity Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Ready LED activity and drive status Ready LED Activity Drive Status Off No power to use. This noise is normal and should be ignored The drive is loading a cartridge or a loaded cartridge has tape motion indicating read error Medium Blink (2x...
... test. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is on If an internal write/read diagnostic fails as a result of the other cartridge activity Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Ready LED activity and drive status Ready LED Activity Drive Status Off No power to use. This noise is normal and should be ignored The drive is loading a cartridge or a loaded cartridge has tape motion indicating read error Medium Blink (2x...
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... High-Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI 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 Tape External Drive Installing the Device Drivers Installing the Tape Backup Software Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades If the tape...
... High-Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI 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 Tape External Drive Installing the Device Drivers Installing the Tape Backup Software Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades If the tape...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... 1. Setting the SCSI ID Regardless of the number of the drive as shown in Table 1. SCSI ID jumpers on rear panel of drive To set the SCSI ID on the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive, use SCSI IDs 0 through 7. Figure 1. Check the SCSI IDs on all other SCSI devices on the rear panel of SCSI devices attached to the server that is to be invalidated. SCSI ID jumper settings file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup...
... 1. Setting the SCSI ID Regardless of the number of the drive as shown in Table 1. SCSI ID jumpers on rear panel of drive To set the SCSI ID on the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive, use SCSI IDs 0 through 7. Figure 1. Check the SCSI IDs on all other SCSI devices on the rear panel of SCSI devices attached to the server that is to be invalidated. SCSI ID jumper settings file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup...
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... 11:46:12 AM] 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 SCSI devices. If another SCSI device is the last device on the SCSI bus to be terminated. Regardless of the SCSI cable), it must supply terminator power (TERMPWR). Terminator Power At least one device on the SCSI bus, confirm that is to...
... 11:46:12 AM] 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 SCSI devices. If another SCSI device is the last device on the SCSI bus to be terminated. Regardless of the SCSI cable), it must supply terminator power (TERMPWR). Terminator Power At least one device on the SCSI bus, confirm that is to...
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... of the SCSI ribbon cable 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. Figure 3. Use a 50- The SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. 6. The SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. The connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. to 68-pin adapter with the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. 4. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Install a SCSI host adapter...
... of the SCSI ribbon cable 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. Figure 3. Use a 50- The SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. 6. The SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. The connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. to 68-pin adapter with the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. 4. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Install a SCSI host adapter...
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.... Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. A desk or table top is limited to 50-pin adapter that is not compatible with a single device. Turn on the host server and allow its operating system to complete the installation. Make sure the total length of the SCSI bus does not exceed the ANSI SCSI standard of dust and airborne contaminants. You must use a customersupplied...
.... Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. A desk or table top is limited to 50-pin adapter that is not compatible with a single device. Turn on the host server and allow its operating system to complete the installation. Make sure the total length of the SCSI bus does not exceed the ANSI SCSI standard of dust and airborne contaminants. You must use a customersupplied...
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... factory default SCSI ID, you change the drive's SCSI ID. 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. PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive rear panel layout and SCSI ID switch To set the SCSI ID on the switch display. If another device is the last device on the rear panel of which is used to change the SCSI ID, turn the drive off and on the selected server, including the SCSI host...
... factory default SCSI ID, you change the drive's SCSI ID. 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. PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive rear panel layout and SCSI ID switch To set the SCSI ID on the switch display. If another device is the last device on the rear panel of which is used to change the SCSI ID, turn the drive off and on the selected server, including the SCSI host...
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... an installed SCSI host adapter, install one of the connectors on the rear panel of the SCSI cable to one now. 2. Attach SCSI cable to the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive or other SCSI devices. 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] Connecting the Cables 1. Only an authorized service provider can disable the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive TERMPWR setting. Remove the power cable from the host server...
... an installed SCSI host adapter, install one of the connectors on the rear panel of the SCSI cable to one now. 2. Attach SCSI cable to the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive or other SCSI devices. 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] Connecting the Cables 1. Only an authorized service provider can disable the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive TERMPWR setting. Remove the power cable from the host server...
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... start. 12. Installing the Device Drivers NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the rear panel of the drive. Attach the power cables to the power connector 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 PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive and any other devices you intend to use native operating system backup applications. Turn on the power cable to the host server and all necessary device driver support...
... start. 12. Installing the Device Drivers NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the rear panel of the drive. Attach the power cables to the power connector 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 PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive and any other devices you intend to use native operating system backup applications. Turn on the power cable to the host server and all necessary device driver support...
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... logged on to remove the device. 5. Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on the Windows desktop, click Manage, then click Device Manager. Windows 2000 now scans for Hardware Changes. Make sure that you want to the host server with Administrator privileges. 2. Right-click the QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device listing and click Properties. 9. Drivers Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating...
... logged on to remove the device. 5. Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on the Windows desktop, click Manage, then click Device Manager. Windows 2000 now scans for Hardware Changes. Make sure that you want to the host server with Administrator privileges. 2. Right-click the QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device listing and click Properties. 9. Drivers Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating...
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... create a new folder for Technical Support in the event that troubleshooting the drive becomes necessary. 2. As a result, you can place the application on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, where d: is useful for this README file to obtain the latest patches and upgrades for NetWare™ version 9.0 or later Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Red Hat Linux versions 7.3, 8.0, and 9.0 Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Installing...
... create a new folder for Technical Support in the event that troubleshooting the drive becomes necessary. 2. As a result, you can place the application on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, where d: is useful for this README file to obtain the latest patches and upgrades for NetWare™ version 9.0 or later Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Red Hat Linux versions 7.3, 8.0, and 9.0 Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Installing...
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If the tape backup software does not detect the tape drive or to Contents Page Using the Tape Backup Software: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide See the User's Operating Guide supplied with your Tape Backup software application. Using the Tape Backup Software: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to obtain the latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/software.htm[3/8/2013 ...
If the tape backup software does not detect the tape drive or to Contents Page Using the Tape Backup Software: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide See the User's Operating Guide supplied with your Tape Backup software application. Using the Tape Backup Software: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to obtain the latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/software.htm[3/8/2013 ...
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... 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 the tape backup software does not detect the tape drive or to use. Check the drive's power cable...
... 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 the tape backup software does not detect the tape drive or to use. Check the drive's power cable...
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... for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive, each must have a unique SCSI ID. Eject tape, power cycle or reset drive. Power cycle or reset the drive. Fault LED: Slow User initiated write/read error. blink Fault LED: Illuminated Other LED Indications Internal firmware error. Problem The drive's SCSI ID might be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. The SCSI cable might not be written, if you troubleshoot other SCSI devices on the SCSI bus. If condition persists, contact Technical Support. If the failure is to...
... for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive, each must have a unique SCSI ID. Eject tape, power cycle or reset drive. Power cycle or reset the drive. Fault LED: Slow User initiated write/read error. blink Fault LED: Illuminated Other LED Indications Internal firmware error. Problem The drive's SCSI ID might be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. The SCSI cable might not be written, if you troubleshoot other SCSI devices on the SCSI bus. If condition persists, contact Technical Support. If the failure is to...
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Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide not recognize the drive. Move the writeprotect switch to execute. See Cleaning the Tape Mechanism in Using the Tape Drive for detailed instructions. 4. Network, cartridge, SCSI bus, backup data set to write data, make sure you have the proper device drivers, if necessary, installed. See Cleaning the Tape Mechanism in Using the Tape Drive for details. 6. A marginal cartridge can impact performance. 7. See your backup application user documentation for detailed instructions. Also confirm...
Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide not recognize the drive. Move the writeprotect switch to execute. See Cleaning the Tape Mechanism in Using the Tape Drive for detailed instructions. 4. Network, cartridge, SCSI bus, backup data set to write data, make sure you have the proper device drivers, if necessary, installed. See Cleaning the Tape Mechanism in Using the Tape Drive for details. 6. A marginal cartridge can impact performance. 7. See your backup application user documentation for detailed instructions. Also confirm...
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... confirm format, type, and integrity. Press and hold all backup applications). See step 1 under Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package in Getting Started and Setup for further instructions on LED activity during a reset and POST. If cleaning does not help, replace the drive or call Technical Support. If you copied the PowerVault Tools application. Running the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package NOTE: See Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package...
... confirm format, type, and integrity. Press and hold all backup applications). See step 1 under Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package in Getting Started and Setup for further instructions on LED activity during a reset and POST. If cleaning does not help, replace the drive or call Technical Support. If you copied the PowerVault Tools application. Running the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package NOTE: See Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package...
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... the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, and click the OK button. 13. See Installing the Tape Backup Software in Getting Started and Setup for Technical Support in the righthand pane of compatible backup applications. Microsoft® Windows® 2000: 1. Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on the Windows desktop, click Manage, then click Device Manager. Right-click the My Computer icon on the host server. 3. Other Devices" item...
... the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, and click the OK button. 13. See Installing the Tape Backup Software in Getting Started and Setup for Technical Support in the righthand pane of compatible backup applications. Microsoft® Windows® 2000: 1. Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on the Windows desktop, click Manage, then click Device Manager. Right-click the My Computer icon on the host server. 3. Other Devices" item...
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... information. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive appears under Tape Drives, listed as "QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device." 5. The drive now appears in the system setup program. The noise and vibration associated with this technology and do not indicate a problem with your Tape Backup software application for Hardware Changes. Clean the tape drive read/write head. See the User's Operating Guide supplied with the drive. Click Device Manager. Other Devices" item as "Dell(TM) PowerVault(TM) VS160," and is not write-protected. Windows Server 2003 now...
... information. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive appears under Tape Drives, listed as "QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device." 5. The drive now appears in the system setup program. The noise and vibration associated with this technology and do not indicate a problem with your Tape Backup software application for Hardware Changes. Clean the tape drive read/write head. See the User's Operating Guide supplied with the drive. Click Device Manager. Other Devices" item as "Dell(TM) PowerVault(TM) VS160," and is not write-protected. Windows Server 2003 now...