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... Connection, Setting SCSI ID (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
... Connection, Setting SCSI ID (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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... the Cartridge 3-10 Ejecting Magazine 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...
... the Cartridge 3-10 Ejecting Magazine 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...
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...-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. Features The tape autoloader has the following features: • Data capacity 160 (native) to 320 GB (typical)* • Transfer rate (sustained) ~ 2.4 (native...
...-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. Features The tape autoloader has the following features: • Data capacity 160 (native) to 320 GB (typical)* • Transfer rate (sustained) ~ 2.4 (native...
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... by Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 and Novell® NetWare® native backup utilities. 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 1-2 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide • Supports SCSI-2 sequential-access devices command set • Read after write...
... by Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 and Novell® NetWare® native backup utilities. 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 1-2 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide • Supports SCSI-2 sequential-access devices command set • Read after write...
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.... Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-1 If you to select any of the cartridges present in the magazine, see 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 • (4) An Eject button • (5) Select button (6) Enter button • (7) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) • (8) Tape...
.... Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-1 If you to select any of the cartridges present in the magazine, see 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 • (4) An Eject button • (5) Select button (6) Enter button • (7) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) • (8) Tape...
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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 Internal SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID/Power Figure 2-3. 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.
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 Internal SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID/Power Figure 2-3. 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.
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Orientation Figure 2-6. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-7 Native Operating System Backup Utilities Tape autoloaders are not supported by Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 or Novell® NetWare® native backup utilities. 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...
Orientation Figure 2-6. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-7 Native Operating System Backup Utilities Tape autoloaders are not supported by Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 or Novell® NetWare® native backup utilities. 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...
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... MOVE MEDIUM command. If the unload command is taken. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-1 EMPTY MODE The autoloader is loaded successfully. A magazine must be entered from STANDBY MODE. In this mode when the Select button/the Enter button has been pressed and the selected tape is considered to be used to be in any one...
... MOVE MEDIUM command. If the unload command is taken. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-1 EMPTY MODE The autoloader is loaded successfully. A magazine must be entered from STANDBY MODE. In this mode when the Select button/the Enter button has been pressed and the selected tape is considered to be used to be in any one...
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... select button / An enter button • A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) • An eject button • Two lights (LED's): tape present, and busy status The Select Button / The Enter Button The Select button allows you press the Select button repeatedly, the display cycles through...the autoloader will load the selected cartridge into the loader. Front Panel The Autoloader front panel consists of the cartridges present in the magazine, see Figure 3-1. 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...
... select button / An enter button • A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) • An eject button • Two lights (LED's): tape present, and busy status The Select Button / The Enter Button The Select button allows you press the Select button repeatedly, the display cycles through...the autoloader will load the selected cartridge into the loader. Front Panel The Autoloader front panel consists of the cartridges present in the magazine, see Figure 3-1. 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...
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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. 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
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... "1" though "7", see Figure 3-3. all 8 cartridges are reserved for operation. Magazine The autoloader has 8 slots. We recommend that all commands can not perform any diagnostic command that does not access the tape. Slot "1" through "7" are effective for data cartridges, see Figure 3-4. 3-4 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Eight Cartridge Setting Position One Cartridge Setting The cartridge...
... "1" though "7", see Figure 3-3. all 8 cartridges are reserved for operation. Magazine The autoloader has 8 slots. We recommend that all commands can not perform any diagnostic command that does not access the tape. Slot "1" through "7" are effective for data cartridges, see Figure 3-4. 3-4 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Eight Cartridge Setting Position One Cartridge Setting The cartridge...
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... 3-13. NOTE: The write protection status is stuck in a position other than in the label area, the magazine may jam in order to prevent the tape from the magazine with respect to vibration and shock during handling, see Figure 3-14. Figure 3-13. Slide Stopper The Slide Stopper prevents the removal of... sliding the slide stopper in the direction of the arrow "REC" (not black but reflecting sheet metal can be seen covering the reflecting sheet metal. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-9 In order to Insert the Cartridges, see Figure 3-13.
... 3-13. NOTE: The write protection status is stuck in a position other than in the label area, the magazine may jam in order to prevent the tape from the magazine with respect to vibration and shock during handling, see Figure 3-14. Figure 3-13. Slide Stopper The Slide Stopper prevents the removal of... sliding the slide stopper in the direction of the arrow "REC" (not black but reflecting sheet metal can be seen covering the reflecting sheet metal. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-9 In order to Insert the Cartridges, see Figure 3-13.
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... cartridge positioning disorder. 4) When the EEPROM on the front panel or an UNLOAD command (LUN 1) from the host. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-11 Ejecting a Magazine in the drive or ejected, depending on the tape. 3) The tape is then rewound to the magazine. 5) The cartridges in the magazine are rotated and put back in order...
... cartridge positioning disorder. 4) When the EEPROM on the front panel or an UNLOAD command (LUN 1) from the host. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-11 Ejecting a Magazine in the drive or ejected, depending on the tape. 3) The tape is then rewound to the magazine. 5) The cartridges in the magazine are rotated and put back in order...
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... in the system setup program. Check all cables and connections. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-1 Autoloader Makes Noises During System Startup During system start-up, the computer accesses the autoloader for error information, see Figures 4-1 and 4-2. Make sure that the tape cartridge is loaded, it will be threaded and the drive will become Ready). Chapter 4 Troubleshooting...
... in the system setup program. Check all cables and connections. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-1 Autoloader Makes Noises During System Startup During system start-up, the computer accesses the autoloader for error information, see Figures 4-1 and 4-2. Make sure that the tape cartridge is loaded, it will be threaded and the drive will become Ready). Chapter 4 Troubleshooting...
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Figure 4-1. Tape Backup Software Errors Check the user's guide supplied with your tape backup software application. 4-2 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Front Panel LCD Indication for further details. LCD Panel Please refer to Appendix A "LCD Panel" (Figures A-1 to A-15) for Autoloader Status Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-1. Tape Backup Software Errors Check the user's guide supplied with your tape backup software application. 4-2 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Front Panel LCD Indication for further details. LCD Panel Please refer to Appendix A "LCD Panel" (Figures A-1 to A-15) for Autoloader Status Figure 4-2.
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... If you placed the cleaning cartridge. Cleaning the Autoloader: The tape drive in which your drive should also clean the drive if you use the following cleaning procedure: Sequential Mode: 1) Place the cleaning cartridge into the autoloader. 2) Use the Select button to the drive. ... cleanings, the problem may not be cleaned once every 24 hours of 5 more , it in the magazine. The autoloader returns the cartridge to cleaning. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-3 Random Mode: 1) The host sends a MOVE MEDIUM command to move the cleaning cartridge from the ...
... If you placed the cleaning cartridge. Cleaning the Autoloader: The tape drive in which your drive should also clean the drive if you use the following cleaning procedure: Sequential Mode: 1) Place the cleaning cartridge into the autoloader. 2) Use the Select button to the drive. ... cleanings, the problem may not be cleaned once every 24 hours of 5 more , it in the magazine. The autoloader returns the cartridge to cleaning. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-3 Random Mode: 1) The host sends a MOVE MEDIUM command to move the cleaning cartridge from the ...
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... the following steps. 1. Continue the procedure until the tape is opened. Remove the drive from time to avoid damage on the mechanism. Remove the drive's top cover to a service station for repair. 4-6 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Rotate the Loading/Threading motor clockwise with ...a small screwdriver (ex. To prevent damage on the tape, take up the slack of tape from the chassis or enclosure to allow access to the ...
... the following steps. 1. Continue the procedure until the tape is opened. Remove the drive from time to avoid damage on the mechanism. Remove the drive's top cover to a service station for repair. 4-6 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Rotate the Loading/Threading motor clockwise with ...a small screwdriver (ex. To prevent damage on the tape, take up the slack of tape from the chassis or enclosure to allow access to the ...
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Figure A-8. Erase, Locate Tape, Space Tape, Unload Tape A-8 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide
Figure A-8. Erase, Locate Tape, Space Tape, Unload Tape A-8 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide
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Figure A-9. Load Tape Continued Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide A-9
Figure A-9. Load Tape Continued Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide A-9
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Figure A-10. Unload Tape, Ejecting Magazine A-10 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide
Figure A-10. Unload Tape, Ejecting Magazine A-10 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide