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...• 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 is used by numerous other DDS tape drive manufacturers, providing a broad range of error ...reliability through read-after-write and an additional level of compatible tape drives. Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 120T DDS4 Autoloader is a high-capacity data storage cartridge changer using a standard format called DDS (Digital Data Storage), DDSDC, DDS2...
...• 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 is used by numerous other DDS tape drive manufacturers, providing a broad range of error ...reliability through read-after-write and an additional level of compatible tape drives. Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 120T DDS4 Autoloader is a high-capacity data storage cartridge changer using a standard format called DDS (Digital Data Storage), DDSDC, DDS2...
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...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 (RAW) • Frame rewrite ...function • Three levels of ECC • Quick search (Forward: 115 times / reverse: 155 times normal DDS4 read / write speed) *2:1 compression. Actual capacity and transfer rate may vary since compression is depending upon data type. Native ...
...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 (RAW) • Frame rewrite ...function • Three levels of ECC • Quick search (Forward: 115 times / reverse: 155 times normal DDS4 read / write speed) *2:1 compression. Actual capacity and transfer rate may vary since compression is depending upon data type. Native ...
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The number selected is displayed on the LCD. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-1 Front Panel (External) The Autoloader front panel consists of the cartridges present in the magazine, see Figure 2-1. If you to select any ...
The number selected is displayed on the LCD. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-1 Front Panel (External) The Autoloader front panel consists of the cartridges present in the magazine, see Figure 2-1. If you to select any ...
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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 The Eject Button The Eject button starts the unload process. Power Button (External Only) Press to the magazine. The drive unloads any...
... 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 The Eject Button The Eject button starts the unload process. Power Button (External Only) Press to the magazine. The drive unloads any...
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... SCSI peripheral. Before changing the SCSI ID setting, be sure to turn off the host computer and autoloader power before connecting the supplied SCSI cable. 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. SCSI ID The SCSI ID is set...
... SCSI peripheral. Before changing the SCSI ID setting, be sure to turn off the host computer and autoloader power before connecting the supplied SCSI cable. 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. SCSI ID The SCSI ID is set...
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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. 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
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... ON ON Provided DC Control-2 Definition OFF Compression disabled at power-on . The host is allowed to control compression. OFF Compression enabled at power-on . Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-5 The host is allowed to control compression. The host is not allowed to control compression. ON Compression disabled at power-on . Internal...
... ON ON Provided DC Control-2 Definition OFF Compression disabled at power-on . The host is allowed to control compression. OFF Compression enabled at power-on . Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-5 The host is allowed to control compression. The host is not allowed to control compression. ON Compression disabled at power-on . Internal...
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... 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
... 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
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... in any one of these modes. A cartridge can be considered to be loaded in the magazine and the next highest cartridge is in the autoloader. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-1 No buttons have been pressed and no SCSI commands have been received. Chapter 3 Using the Autoloader Autoloader Modes of Operation There are...
... in any one of these modes. A cartridge can be considered to be loaded in the magazine and the next highest cartridge is in the autoloader. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-1 No buttons have been pressed and no SCSI commands have been received. Chapter 3 Using the Autoloader Autoloader Modes of Operation There are...
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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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... Cartridges Insert cartridges into the bottom shelf of the magazine. Figure 3-5. Insert cartridge No. 3 first, followed by cartridges 5, 6, 7 (in all slots except slot "8", see Figure 3-7. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-5
... Cartridges Insert cartridges into the bottom shelf of the magazine. Figure 3-5. Insert cartridge No. 3 first, followed by cartridges 5, 6, 7 (in all slots except slot "8", see Figure 3-7. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-5
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Figure 3-10. Repeat step 1 and 2 to the bottom shelf, see Figure 3-10. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-7 Pushing cartridges through the bottom of the cartridges. 4. Figure 3-9. This makes cartridges move from the rear of the magazine, see Figure 3-11. ...
Figure 3-10. Repeat step 1 and 2 to the bottom shelf, see Figure 3-10. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-7 Pushing cartridges through the bottom of the cartridges. 4. Figure 3-9. This makes cartridges move from the rear of the magazine, see Figure 3-11. ...
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...,. Write Protect Slide the tab on the tab direction of each cartridges is demonstrated by checking for the reflective plate on the write protect tab. 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...
...,. Write Protect Slide the tab on the tab direction of each cartridges is demonstrated by checking for the reflective plate on the write protect tab. 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...
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... command, the unloading action is different in two ways: • The Eject button is either retained in order. 6) The magazine is unthread from the host. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-11 1) Sequential Mode Exchange the cartridge by using MOVE MEDIUM command.
... command, the unloading action is different in two ways: • The Eject button is either retained in order. 6) The magazine is unthread from the host. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-11 1) Sequential Mode Exchange the cartridge by using MOVE MEDIUM command.
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... During Backup or Restore Operations Make sure you are normal for Windows NT See the user's guide instructions supplied with your tape backup software application. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-1 Make sure that the tape cartridge is loaded, it will be threaded and the drive will become Ready). Try a different tape cartridge...
... During Backup or Restore Operations Make sure you are normal for Windows NT See the user's guide instructions supplied with your tape backup software application. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-1 Make sure that the tape cartridge is loaded, it will be threaded and the drive will become Ready). Try a different tape cartridge...
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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. Figure 4-1.
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...the autoloader. 2) Use the Select button to its magazine slot. NOTES: If you still get an error message during a backup operation. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-3 You should be cleaned depends how much the DDS cassettes(s) have been used 12 hours or more times. Cleaning the...the end of 5 more , it in the autoloader requires periodic cleaning. Try using another DDS cassette for backup operations instead. Running the Dell Diagnostics Please see your drive should also clean the drive if you get an error message after 6 cleanings, the problem may not be ...
...the autoloader. 2) Use the Select button to its magazine slot. NOTES: If you still get an error message during a backup operation. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-3 You should be cleaned depends how much the DDS cassettes(s) have been used 12 hours or more times. Cleaning the...the end of 5 more , it in the autoloader requires periodic cleaning. Try using another DDS cassette for backup operations instead. Running the Dell Diagnostics Please see your drive should also clean the drive if you get an error message after 6 cleanings, the problem may not be ...
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... following procedure, the drive has a serious problem and should be returned for ejecting the magazine. The cleaning cassette can be used for the stuck magazine. 4-4 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide The emergency eject sequence will indicate an error. Figure 4-3. Emergency Cassette Removal Procedure Emergency Ejecting a Magazine When the autoloaders encounters a fatal error...
... following procedure, the drive has a serious problem and should be returned for ejecting the magazine. The cleaning cassette can be used for the stuck magazine. 4-4 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide The emergency eject sequence will indicate an error. Figure 4-3. Emergency Cassette Removal Procedure Emergency Ejecting a Magazine When the autoloaders encounters a fatal error...
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Rear View Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-5 Figures 4-16, 4-17, 4-18, 4-19. Slide the "Hook to Unlock Magazine" right, and push the stuck magazine through the "Hole to Push Magazine" with a screwdriver, see Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Internal Mechanical Link 3.
Rear View Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-5 Figures 4-16, 4-17, 4-18, 4-19. Slide the "Hook to Unlock Magazine" right, and push the stuck magazine through the "Hole to Push Magazine" with a screwdriver, see Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Internal Mechanical Link 3.
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... allow access to monitor the degree of the drive (see the location in a drawing below). Remove the drive from time to a service station for repair. 4-6 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide
... allow access to monitor the degree of the drive (see the location in a drawing below). Remove the drive from time to a service station for repair. 4-6 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide