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... 2-2 Power, SCSI 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...
... 2-2 Power, SCSI 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...
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... 3-9 Loading the Magazine 3-9 Exchanging 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...........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 Tape Cartridge from Drive by Manual Operation ..4-6...
... 3-9 Loading the Magazine 3-9 Exchanging 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...........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 Tape Cartridge from Drive by Manual Operation ..4-6...
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... • 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 a broad range of compatible tape drives. Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 120T DDS4 Autoloader is a high-capacity data storage cartridge...
... • 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 a broad range of compatible tape drives. Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 120T DDS4 Autoloader is a high-capacity data storage cartridge...
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... NetWare: Computer Associates ARCServe 6.1, Seagate Backup Exec 8.0 1-2 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Native Operating System Backup Utilities: Tape autoloaders are not supported by Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 and Novell® NetWare® native backup utilities. Tape Backup Software Drivers: Please see instructions supplied with the tape backup application software. Actual capacity and transfer rate...
... NetWare: Computer Associates ARCServe 6.1, Seagate Backup Exec 8.0 1-2 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide Native Operating System Backup Utilities: Tape autoloaders are not supported by Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 and Novell® NetWare® native backup utilities. Tape Backup Software Drivers: Please see instructions supplied with the tape backup application software. Actual capacity and transfer rate...
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... the selected cartridge into the loader. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 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 Present (9) Busy Status The Select button...
... the selected cartridge into the loader. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 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 Present (9) Busy Status The Select button...
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Internal SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID/Power Figure 2-3. In this case, installation instructions are shipped as part of a system. If the software has been recently upgraded, however, you may need to install the software. Rear Connectors and Jumpers (Internal) NOTE: Dell performs the installation and setup 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. In this case, installation instructions are shipped as part of a system. If the software has been recently upgraded, however, you may need to install the software. Rear Connectors and Jumpers (Internal) NOTE: Dell performs the installation and setup of tape autoloaders that are provided with the software. 2-4 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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...of operations. SEQUENTIAL MODE The autoloader enters this mode when the Select button/the Enter button has been pressed and the selected tape is taken. If the unload command is loaded. The Select button will simply place it receives a SCSI MOVE MEDIUM command.... immediately following a magazine insertion and successful magazine rotation-check sequence. This continues until there are basically four modes of these modes. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-1 The Eject button or SCSI UNLOAD (LUN 1) command can be disabled while the autoloader is no further action...
...of operations. SEQUENTIAL MODE The autoloader enters this mode when the Select button/the Enter button has been pressed and the selected tape is taken. If the unload command is loaded. The Select button will simply place it receives a SCSI MOVE MEDIUM command.... immediately following a magazine insertion and successful magazine rotation-check sequence. This continues until there are basically four modes of these modes. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-1 The Eject button or SCSI UNLOAD (LUN 1) command can be disabled while the autoloader is no further action...
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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 number selected is then ejected, see Figure 3-1. If you to select any currently loaded cartridge , and the loader ... of the following: • A 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...
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 number selected is then ejected, see Figure 3-1. If you to select any currently loaded cartridge , and the loader ... of the following: • A 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...
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The Front Panel Liquid Crystal Display Figure 3-2. 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 LCD Panel Refer to LCD Panel specification in Appendix A (Figures A-1 to A-15) for further details.
The Front Panel Liquid Crystal Display Figure 3-2. 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 LCD Panel Refer to LCD Panel specification in Appendix A (Figures A-1 to A-15) for further details.
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... mechanism but the autoloader can not perform any diagnostic command that 8 data cartridges are used for data cartridges, see Figure 3-4. 3-4 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide all 8 cartridges are reserved for a cleaning cartridge. Figure 3-3. The autoloader always function regardless of the load sequence... Eight Cartridge Setting Position One Cartridge Setting The cartridge should be executed, including those which would cause tape motion, that all commands can be accessed directly. Unloaded: A cartridge is unloaded when it is recommended that does not access...
... mechanism but the autoloader can not perform any diagnostic command that 8 data cartridges are used for data cartridges, see Figure 3-4. 3-4 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide all 8 cartridges are reserved for a cleaning cartridge. Figure 3-3. The autoloader always function regardless of the load sequence... Eight Cartridge Setting Position One Cartridge Setting The cartridge should be executed, including those which would cause tape motion, that all commands can be accessed directly. Unloaded: A cartridge is unloaded when it is recommended that does not access...
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... over -written to prevent the tape from being over the write protect tab. Figure 3-13. NOTE: The write protection status is write-protected or not. Slide Stopper, Write Protect and Index Label Loading the Magazine 1. Put as many cartridges (1, 7 or 8) as you need into the magazine. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-9 Magazine Index...
... over -written to prevent the tape from being over the write protect tab. Figure 3-13. NOTE: The write protection status is write-protected or not. Slide Stopper, Write Protect and Index Label Loading the Magazine 1. Put as many cartridges (1, 7 or 8) as you need into the magazine. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-9 Magazine Index...
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...the Normal State The magazine can be ejected from the autoloader by the Eject button on the tape. 3) The tape is then rewound to BOM and the tape is unthread from the host. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-11 NOTE: If the host has previously sent a PREVENT MEDIA REMOVAL command..., the unloading action is different in order. 6) The magazine is reset. At this stage the tape is either retained in the...
...the Normal State The magazine can be ejected from the autoloader by the Eject button on the tape. 3) The tape is then rewound to BOM and the tape is unthread from the host. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-11 NOTE: If the host has previously sent a PREVENT MEDIA REMOVAL command..., the unloading action is different in order. 6) The magazine is reset. At this stage the tape is either retained in the...
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..., the computer accesses the autoloader for this technology and do not indicate a problem with your tape backup software application. Try a different tape cartridge, preferably a new one. Clean the tape drive read/write heads using the correct type of tape cartridge. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-1 The noise and vibration associated with this activity are using a cleaning...
..., the computer accesses the autoloader for this technology and do not indicate a problem with your tape backup software application. Try a different tape cartridge, preferably a new one. Clean the tape drive read/write heads using the correct type of tape cartridge. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-1 The noise and vibration associated with this activity are using a cleaning...
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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 LCD Panel Please refer to Appendix A "LCD Panel" (Figures A-1 to A-15) for Autoloader Status Figure 4-2. Front Panel LCD Indication for further details.
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 LCD Panel Please refer to Appendix A "LCD Panel" (Figures A-1 to A-15) for Autoloader Status Figure 4-2. Front Panel LCD Indication for further details.
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...1) Place the cleaning cartridge into the autoloader. 2) Use the Select button to its magazine slot. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-3 Dell recommends that you still get an error message during a backup operation. If the error message persists ... the cleaning procedure, try the procedure a maximum of the magazine slots (for backup operations instead. Running the Dell Diagnostics Please see your drive: 1.) When the "CleanReq" warning is shown on the LCD. 2.) If the...placed the cleaning cartridge. Cleaning the Autoloader: The tape drive in the magazine.
...1) Place the cleaning cartridge into the autoloader. 2) Use the Select button to its magazine slot. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-3 Dell recommends that you still get an error message during a backup operation. If the error message persists ... the cleaning procedure, try the procedure a maximum of the magazine slots (for backup operations instead. Running the Dell Diagnostics Please see your drive: 1.) When the "CleanReq" warning is shown on the LCD. 2.) If the...placed the cleaning cartridge. Cleaning the Autoloader: The tape drive in the magazine.
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Phillips "+" No. 1) put into the plastic screw head on the left side of tape from the chassis or enclosure to allow access to a service station for repair. 4-6 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide NOTES: Do not rotate the screw further when you reach to the mechanical limit to ...time by performing the following steps. 1. To prevent damage on the mechanism. Continue the procedure until the tape is lifted out of the...
Phillips "+" No. 1) put into the plastic screw head on the left side of tape from the chassis or enclosure to allow access to a service station for repair. 4-6 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide NOTES: Do not rotate the screw further when you reach to the mechanical limit to ...time by performing the following steps. 1. To prevent damage on the mechanism. Continue the procedure until the tape is lifted out of 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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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 Figure A-9.
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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 Figure A-10.