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... (Internal 2-4 Option Switches (Internal, External 2-5 Mounting Holes for 5.25" (Internal 2-6 Orientation 2-7 Loading Device Drivers 2-7 Native Operating System Backup Utilities 2-7 Tape Backup Applications 2-7 Chapter 3 Using the Autoloader 3-1 Autoloader Modes of Operation 3-1 Front Panel 3-2 Front Panel LCD 3-3 Front Panel LEDs 3-3 Operator Action 3-4 Loading and Unloading Definition 3-4 Magazine 3-4 Eight Cartridge Setting 3-4 iv
... (Internal 2-4 Option Switches (Internal, External 2-5 Mounting Holes for 5.25" (Internal 2-6 Orientation 2-7 Loading Device Drivers 2-7 Native Operating System Backup Utilities 2-7 Tape Backup Applications 2-7 Chapter 3 Using the Autoloader 3-1 Autoloader Modes of Operation 3-1 Front Panel 3-2 Front Panel LCD 3-3 Front Panel LEDs 3-3 Operator Action 3-4 Loading and Unloading Definition 3-4 Magazine 3-4 Eight Cartridge Setting 3-4 iv
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... 3-11 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4-1 Reinstalling the Tape Backup Software 4-1 Reinstalling Drivers for Windows NT 4-1 Autoloader Makes Noises During System Startup 4-1 Drive Failures During Backup or Restore Operations ........4-1 LCD Indication for Autoloader Status 4-2 Tape Backup Software Errors 4-3 Running Dell Diagnostics 4-3 Cleaning the Autoloader 4-3 Emergency Cassette Removal Procedure 4-4 Emergency Ejecting a Magazine 4-4 Ejecting Magazine by Manual Operation 4-4 Ejecting...
... 3-11 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4-1 Reinstalling the Tape Backup Software 4-1 Reinstalling Drivers for Windows NT 4-1 Autoloader Makes Noises During System Startup 4-1 Drive Failures During Backup or Restore Operations ........4-1 LCD Indication for Autoloader Status 4-2 Tape Backup Software Errors 4-3 Running Dell Diagnostics 4-3 Cleaning the Autoloader 4-3 Emergency Cassette Removal Procedure 4-4 Emergency Ejecting a Magazine 4-4 Ejecting Magazine by Manual Operation 4-4 Ejecting...
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... 10 MB buffer • 5.25-inch half height • Embedded wide ultra SE/LVD SCSI interface • Supports variable or fixed record length Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 1-1 The tape autoloader stores data on tape using 4mm DAT (Digital Audio Tape) technology. This format is used by numerous other DDS tape drive manufacturers, providing...
... 10 MB buffer • 5.25-inch half height • Embedded wide ultra SE/LVD SCSI interface • Supports variable or fixed record length Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 1-1 The tape autoloader stores data on tape using 4mm DAT (Digital Audio Tape) technology. This format is used by numerous other DDS tape drive manufacturers, providing...
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...Computer Associates ARCServeIT 6.6, Seagate Backup Exec 7.2, Veritas Backup Exec 7.3 Novell NetWare: Computer Associates ARCServe 6.1, Seagate Backup Exec 8.0 1-2 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide • Supports SCSI-2 sequential-access devices command set • Read after write (RAW) • Frame rewrite ...levels of ECC • Quick search (Forward: 115 times / reverse: 155 times normal DDS4 read / write speed) *2:1 compression. Native Operating System Backup Utilities: Tape autoloaders are not supported by Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 and Novell® NetWare®...
...Computer Associates ARCServeIT 6.6, Seagate Backup Exec 7.2, Veritas Backup Exec 7.3 Novell NetWare: Computer Associates ARCServe 6.1, Seagate Backup Exec 8.0 1-2 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide • Supports SCSI-2 sequential-access devices command set • Read after write (RAW) • Frame rewrite ...levels of ECC • Quick search (Forward: 115 times / reverse: 155 times normal DDS4 read / write speed) *2:1 compression. Native Operating System Backup Utilities: Tape autoloaders are not supported by Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 and Novell® NetWare®...
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..., see Figure 2-1. Once a cartridge has been selected, the Enter button should be pressed for confirmation, and the autoloader will load the selected cartridge into the loader. Chapter 2 Getting Started Figure 2-1. Front Panel (External) The Autoloader front panel consists of the following: • (1) A Power indicator • (2) A Power button • (3) A Magazine receptacle ...button repeatedly, the display cycles through the cartridges available in the magazine, once the magazine has been inserted into the drive, see Figure 2-1. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-1
..., see Figure 2-1. Once a cartridge has been selected, the Enter button should be pressed for confirmation, and the autoloader will load the selected cartridge into the loader. Chapter 2 Getting Started Figure 2-1. Front Panel (External) The Autoloader front panel consists of the following: • (1) A Power indicator • (2) A Power button • (3) A Magazine receptacle ...button repeatedly, the display cycles through the cartridges available in the magazine, once the magazine has been inserted into the drive, see Figure 2-1. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-1
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... 2-1. Rear Panel (External) • (1) Rotary Selector Switch for setting SCSI ID • (2) Cooling Fan • (3) AC In Connector • (4) Ground (GND) Terminal • (5) SCSI Connector 2-2 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Power Button (External Only) Press to the magazine. External Power/SCSI Connection/Setting SCSI ID Figure 2-2. The Eject Button The Eject button starts...
... 2-1. Rear Panel (External) • (1) Rotary Selector Switch for setting SCSI ID • (2) Cooling Fan • (3) AC In Connector • (4) Ground (GND) Terminal • (5) SCSI Connector 2-2 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Power Button (External Only) Press to the magazine. External Power/SCSI Connection/Setting SCSI ID Figure 2-2. The Eject Button The Eject button starts...
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... on the front panel. The default SCSI ID is set to the SCSI bus connector of the host computer or another SCSI peripheral. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-3 Make sure the SCSI connectors are pressed tightly together and the screw tabs are secure. Termination Please make sure to ...apply supplied External SE / LVD Terminator to turn off the host computer and autoloader power before connecting the supplied SCSI cable. Press the + or buttons to move the number up to 15 peripherals can be attached ...
... on the front panel. The default SCSI ID is set to the SCSI bus connector of the host computer or another SCSI peripheral. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-3 Make sure the SCSI connectors are pressed tightly together and the screw tabs are secure. Termination Please make sure to ...apply supplied External SE / LVD Terminator to turn off the host computer and autoloader power before connecting the supplied SCSI cable. Press the + or buttons to move the number up to 15 peripherals can be attached ...
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If the software has been recently upgraded, however, you may need to install the software. Internal SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID/Power Figure 2-3. In this case, installation instructions are shipped as part of tape autoloaders that are provided with the software. 2-4 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Rear Connectors and Jumpers (Internal) NOTE: Dell performs the installation and setup of a system.
If the software has been recently upgraded, however, you may need to install the software. Internal SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID/Power Figure 2-3. In this case, installation instructions are shipped as part of tape autoloaders that are provided with the software. 2-4 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Rear Connectors and Jumpers (Internal) NOTE: Dell performs the installation and setup of a system.
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... allowed to control compression. OFF Compression enabled at power-on . The host is allowed to control compression. The host is not allowed to control compression. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-5 Internal/External Option Switches (DIP Switch) Figure 2-4. The host is not allowed to control compression.
... allowed to control compression. OFF Compression enabled at power-on . The host is allowed to control compression. The host is not allowed to control compression. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-5 Internal/External Option Switches (DIP Switch) Figure 2-4. The host is not allowed to control compression.
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Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-7 Tape Backup Applications Microsoft Windows NT 4.0: Computer Associates ARCServeIT 6.6, Seagate Backup Exec 7.2, Veritas Backup Exec 7.3 Novell NetWare: Computer Associates ARCServe 6.1, Seagate Backup Exec 8.0 Installing the Tape Backup Software See instructions supplied with the tape backup software. Orientation Figure 2-6. Native Operating System Backup Utilities Tape autoloaders are not supported by Microsoft...
Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-7 Tape Backup Applications Microsoft Windows NT 4.0: Computer Associates ARCServeIT 6.6, Seagate Backup Exec 7.2, Veritas Backup Exec 7.3 Novell NetWare: Computer Associates ARCServe 6.1, Seagate Backup Exec 8.0 Installing the Tape Backup Software See instructions supplied with the tape backup software. Orientation Figure 2-6. Native Operating System Backup Utilities Tape autoloaders are not supported by Microsoft...
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... Operation There are no more cartridges. No buttons have been received. RANDOM MODE The autoloader enters this mode immediately following a magazine insertion and successful magazine rotation-check sequence. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-1 A cartridge can be loaded in one time, the autoloader can be entered from STANDBY MODE. The Eject button or SCSI UNLOAD (LUN...
... Operation There are no more cartridges. No buttons have been received. RANDOM MODE The autoloader enters this mode immediately following a magazine insertion and successful magazine rotation-check sequence. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-1 A cartridge can be loaded in one time, the autoloader can be entered from STANDBY MODE. The Eject button or SCSI UNLOAD (LUN...
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... the magazine, see Figure 3-1. If you to the magazine. NOTE: The host can disable the Eject button by sending a SCSI PREVENT MEDIA removal command. 3-2 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide The drive unloads any currently loaded cartridge , and the loader mechanism returns it to select any of the following: • A select button / An...
... the magazine, see Figure 3-1. If you to the magazine. NOTE: The host can disable the Eject button by sending a SCSI PREVENT MEDIA removal command. 3-2 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide The drive unloads any currently loaded cartridge , and the loader mechanism returns it to select any of the following: • A select button / An...
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LCD Panel Refer to LCD Panel specification in Appendix A (Figures A-1 to A-15) for further details. Two LEDs (Tape Present, Busy Status) BUSY Off: Not active, see Figure 3-1 • Steady green: SCSI active • Flashing green: Drive active TAPE Off: Cartridge outside drive, see Figure 3-1 • Steady green: Cartridge inside drive • Flashing green: Loading/unloading Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-3 The Front Panel Liquid Crystal Display Figure 3-2.
LCD Panel Refer to LCD Panel specification in Appendix A (Figures A-1 to A-15) for further details. Two LEDs (Tape Present, Busy Status) BUSY Off: Not active, see Figure 3-1 • Steady green: SCSI active • Flashing green: Drive active TAPE Off: Cartridge outside drive, see Figure 3-1 • Steady green: Cartridge inside drive • Flashing green: Loading/unloading Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-3 The Front Panel Liquid Crystal Display Figure 3-2.
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...to the magazine. The drive is offline; Slots "1" through "8" are used for data cartridges, see Figure 3-4. 3-4 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide If the autoloader detects an empty slot in this state the drive is then online; Unloaded: A cartridge is unloaded when it is... command that is loaded at the end of the magazine, the autoloader will perform a scanning check for operation. Operator Action Loading and Unloading Definition In order to slot "8". Magazine The autoloader has 8 slots. Eight Cartridge Setting Position One Cartridge Setting The ...
...to the magazine. The drive is offline; Slots "1" through "8" are used for data cartridges, see Figure 3-4. 3-4 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide If the autoloader detects an empty slot in this state the drive is then online; Unloaded: A cartridge is unloaded when it is... command that is loaded at the end of the magazine, the autoloader will perform a scanning check for operation. Operator Action Loading and Unloading Definition In order to slot "8". Magazine The autoloader has 8 slots. Eight Cartridge Setting Position One Cartridge Setting The ...
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... 5, 6, 7 (in that order) , see Figure 3-5. Inserting cartridges into the bottom shelf of the magazine. Figure 3-5. First, insert data cartridges into the bottom magazine shelf 2. Figure 3-6. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-5 Insert cartridge 4 first, followed by cartridge No. 2 and No. 1 (in all slots except slot "8", see Figure 3-7. How to slot "8". Figure 3-4. Seven Cartridges Setting...
... 5, 6, 7 (in that order) , see Figure 3-5. Inserting cartridges into the bottom shelf of the magazine. Figure 3-5. First, insert data cartridges into the bottom magazine shelf 2. Figure 3-6. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-5 Insert cartridge 4 first, followed by cartridge No. 2 and No. 1 (in all slots except slot "8", see Figure 3-7. How to slot "8". Figure 3-4. Seven Cartridges Setting...
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... the top cover.If a cartridge is inserted into the magazine upside down on application software, see Figure 3-9. 3-6 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Pressing down , magazine is , provided that you have no special reason. 1. The autoloader starts to Remove the Cartridges To remove the cartridges from the first. How to do the rotation check... middle shelf of them in the magazine just as setting first, insert the magazine again into the top magazine shelf 3. Figure 3-7 Inserting cartridges into the autoloader.
... the top cover.If a cartridge is inserted into the magazine upside down on application software, see Figure 3-9. 3-6 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Pressing down , magazine is , provided that you have no special reason. 1. The autoloader starts to Remove the Cartridges To remove the cartridges from the first. How to do the rotation check... middle shelf of them in the magazine just as setting first, insert the magazine again into the top magazine shelf 3. Figure 3-7 Inserting cartridges into the autoloader.
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... the cartridges toward the front of the cartridges. 4. This makes cartridges move from the rear of the magazine 3. Figure 3-9. Position your hand or a soft object. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-7 Figure 3-10.
... the cartridges toward the front of the cartridges. 4. This makes cartridges move from the rear of the magazine 3. Figure 3-9. Position your hand or a soft object. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-7 Figure 3-10.
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Moving top-shelf cartridges to remove the cartridges from middle shelf 3-8 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Finally, remove the cartridge in the middle shelf, see Figure 3-12. Removing cartridge from the bottom shelf. 6. Figure 3-12. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to the bottom shelf 5. Figure 3-11.
Moving top-shelf cartridges to remove the cartridges from middle shelf 3-8 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Finally, remove the cartridge in the middle shelf, see Figure 3-12. Removing cartridge from the bottom shelf. 6. Figure 3-12. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to the bottom shelf 5. Figure 3-11.
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... function of each cartridge whether the cartridge is write-protected or not. In order to vibration and shock during handling, see Figure 3-13. Figure 3-13. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-9 In this case, it depends on the right side of the magazine in the direction of the arrow "SAVE" in order to prevent...
... function of each cartridge whether the cartridge is write-protected or not. In order to vibration and shock during handling, see Figure 3-13. Figure 3-13. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-9 In this case, it depends on the right side of the magazine in the direction of the arrow "SAVE" in order to prevent...
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....) When the Enter button is pressed for confirmation, the cartridge whose number is displayed is loaded. By Host Operation 3-10 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Inserting the magazine 3. After completing this rotation check. Exchanging the Cartridges By Front Panel Operation You can be...Select button.) When the Enter button is loaded. Apply steady pressure until the mechanism takes the magazine and pulls it into the autoloader. The cartridges can select data cartridges loaded into the magazine as necessary by the following ; • cartridges are set in ...
....) When the Enter button is pressed for confirmation, the cartridge whose number is displayed is loaded. By Host Operation 3-10 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Inserting the magazine 3. After completing this rotation check. Exchanging the Cartridges By Front Panel Operation You can be...Select button.) When the Enter button is loaded. Apply steady pressure until the mechanism takes the magazine and pulls it into the autoloader. The cartridges can select data cartridges loaded into the magazine as necessary by the following ; • cartridges are set in ...