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... 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
... 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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... 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 Tape Cartridge from Drive by Manual Operation ..4-6 Appendix A LCD Panel A-1 Appendix B Specifications B-1 Appendix C Regulatory C-1 v
... 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 Tape Cartridge from Drive by Manual Operation ..4-6 Appendix A LCD Panel A-1 Appendix B Specifications B-1 Appendix C Regulatory C-1 v
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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, DDS3 and DDS4. The tape autoloader stores data ...cartridge swaps • Supported formats: DDS4, DDS3, DDS2, DDS, DDSDC • High burst transfer rate -14 MB/sec asynchronous / 40 MB/sec synchronous • Large 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...
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, DDS3 and DDS4. The tape autoloader stores data ...cartridge swaps • Supported formats: DDS4, DDS3, DDS2, DDS, DDSDC • High burst transfer rate -14 MB/sec asynchronous / 40 MB/sec synchronous • Large 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...
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... been selected, the Enter button should be pressed for confirmation, and the autoloader will load the selected cartridge into the loader. Front Panel (External) The Autoloader front panel consists of the following: • (1) A Power indicator • (2) A Power... allows you press the Select 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. The number selected is displayed on the LCD. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-1 Chapter 2 Getting Started Figure 2-1.
... been selected, the Enter button should be pressed for confirmation, and the autoloader will load the selected cartridge into the loader. Front Panel (External) The Autoloader front panel consists of the following: • (1) A Power indicator • (2) A Power... allows you press the Select 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. The number selected is displayed on the LCD. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-1 Chapter 2 Getting Started Figure 2-1.
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... 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 NOTE: The host can disable the Eject button by sending a SCSI PREVENT MEDIA REMOVAL command. The Front Panel Liquid Crystal Display Displays...) Press to the magazine. External Power/SCSI Connection/Setting SCSI ID Figure 2-2. The drive unloads any currently loaded cartridge, and the loader mechanism returns it to turn autoloader on or off. The Eject Button The Eject button starts the unload process...
... 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 NOTE: The host can disable the Eject button by sending a SCSI PREVENT MEDIA REMOVAL command. The Front Panel Liquid Crystal Display Displays...) Press to the magazine. External Power/SCSI Connection/Setting SCSI ID Figure 2-2. The drive unloads any currently loaded cartridge, and the loader mechanism returns it to turn autoloader on or off. The Eject Button The Eject button starts the unload process...
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...no magazine loaded in any one of operations. A cartridge can be entered from STANDBY MODE. This mode can be considered to exit the random mode. This continues until there are basically four modes of these modes. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-1 EMPTY MODE The autoloader is... considered to be in one time, the autoloader can only be used to be in this mode when there is in the magazine and the next highest cartridge is loaded. SEQUENTIAL ...
...no magazine loaded in any one of operations. A cartridge can be entered from STANDBY MODE. This mode can be considered to exit the random mode. This continues until there are basically four modes of these modes. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-1 EMPTY MODE The autoloader is... considered to be in one time, the autoloader can only be used to be in this mode when there is in the magazine and the next highest cartridge is loaded. SEQUENTIAL ...
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... unload process. 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 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. The drive unloads any of the following: • A select button / An enter button • A Liquid ...
... unload process. 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 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. The drive unloads any of the following: • A select button / An enter button • A Liquid ...
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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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... slot between slot "1" though "7", see Figure 3-3. Slot "1" through "7" are used for data cartridges, see Figure 3-4. 3-4 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide The magazine will be ejected if slot "8" is empty and there is recommended that 8 data cartridges are reserved for a cleaning cartridge. The drive is , write, read, and space commands. Depending on application software, slot...
... slot between slot "1" though "7", see Figure 3-3. Slot "1" through "7" are used for data cartridges, see Figure 3-4. 3-4 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide The magazine will be ejected if slot "8" is empty and there is recommended that 8 data cartridges are reserved for a cleaning cartridge. The drive is , write, read, and space commands. Depending on application software, slot...
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... 3-6. How to slot "8". Figure 3-4. Figure 3-5. Figure 3-6. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-5 Seven Cartridges Setting Position NOTE: When you use the cleaning cartridge, it is recommended that the cleaning cartridge is placed to Insert the Cartridges Insert cartridges into the bottom shelf of the magazine. One Cartridge Setting Position Seven Cartridges Setting The cartridges should be placed in that order) , see...
... 3-6. How to slot "8". Figure 3-4. Figure 3-5. Figure 3-6. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-5 Seven Cartridges Setting Position NOTE: When you use the cleaning cartridge, it is recommended that the cleaning cartridge is placed to Insert the Cartridges Insert cartridges into the bottom shelf of the magazine. One Cartridge Setting Position Seven Cartridges Setting The cartridges should be placed in that order) , see...
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... correct direction of the indication (arrow) on 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 Data cartridge should be inserted instead of the magazine, see Figure 3-8. A cleaning cartridge can be inserted in the hole at the rear of the magazine...
... correct direction of the indication (arrow) on 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 Data cartridge should be inserted instead of the magazine, see Figure 3-8. A cleaning cartridge can be inserted in the hole at the rear of the magazine...
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... from the rear of the magazine, see Figure 3-11. Pushing the cartridges from the top shelf to remove five of the magazine 3. Position your hand or a soft object. Turn the magazine so that the open end faces ...up and tap it gently against your thumb in the slot in the bottom of the magazine and continue sliding the cartridges toward the front of the magazine 2. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-7 Pushing cartridges through the bottom of the cartridges. 4. Figure 3-9. Repeat step 1 and 2 to the bottom shelf, see Figure 3-10. Figure 3-10.
... from the rear of the magazine, see Figure 3-11. Pushing the cartridges from the top shelf to remove five of the magazine 3. Position your hand or a soft object. Turn the magazine so that the open end faces ...up and tap it gently against your thumb in the slot in the bottom of the magazine and continue sliding the cartridges toward the front of the magazine 2. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-7 Pushing cartridges through the bottom of the cartridges. 4. Figure 3-9. Repeat step 1 and 2 to the bottom shelf, see Figure 3-10. 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 Figure 3-12. Removing cartridge from the bottom shelf. 6. Finally, remove the cartridge in the middle shelf, see 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 Figure 3-12. Removing cartridge from the bottom shelf. 6. Finally, remove the cartridge in the middle shelf, see Figure 3-12. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to the bottom shelf 5. Figure 3-11.
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... Loading the Magazine 1. If the label is demonstrated by checking for the reflective plate on the side of the arrow when a cartridge must be removed from the magazine with respect to or accidentally erased,. Slide Stopper The Slide Stopper prevents the removal of the status... covering the reflecting sheet metal. Magazine Index Label Make sure that the magazine index label is ineffective), see Figure 3-14. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-9 Write Protect Slide the tab on the tab direction of each cartridge whether the cartridge is write-protected or not.
... Loading the Magazine 1. If the label is demonstrated by checking for the reflective plate on the side of the arrow when a cartridge must be removed from the magazine with respect to or accidentally erased,. Slide Stopper The Slide Stopper prevents the removal of the status... covering the reflecting sheet metal. Magazine Index Label Make sure that the magazine index label is ineffective), see Figure 3-14. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-9 Write Protect Slide the tab on the tab direction of each cartridge whether the cartridge is write-protected or not.
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...check. The LCD will indicate "Ready". 4. Exchanging the Cartridges By Front Panel Operation You can be selected as necessary by using the Select button/the Enter button on . By Host Operation 3-10 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide When you press the Select button,... the LCD displays the number of the selected cartridge. (The number changes sequentially each time you press the Select button.)...
...check. The LCD will indicate "Ready". 4. Exchanging the Cartridges By Front Panel Operation You can be selected as necessary by using the Select button/the Enter button on . By Host Operation 3-10 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide When you press the Select button,... the LCD displays the number of the selected cartridge. (The number changes sequentially each time you press the Select button.)...
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...an UNLOAD command (LUN 1) from the host. The effects of the slots(1~7) and slot 8 empty, has been inserted. 2) When a cartridge in the magazine has been inserted with incorrect orientation, or slide shutter is positioned incorrectly. 3) When an unexpected power shutdown/outage has occured that... magazine , having at least one of PREVENT MEDIA REMOVAL continue until an ALLOW MEDIA REMOVAL command is received, or the drive is reset. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-11 It does not initiate an unload sequence. • An Unload command puts the drive into the semi-loaded state...
...an UNLOAD command (LUN 1) from the host. The effects of the slots(1~7) and slot 8 empty, has been inserted. 2) When a cartridge in the magazine has been inserted with incorrect orientation, or slide shutter is positioned incorrectly. 3) When an unexpected power shutdown/outage has occured that... magazine , having at least one of PREVENT MEDIA REMOVAL continue until an ALLOW MEDIA REMOVAL command is received, or the drive is reset. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-11 It does not initiate an unload sequence. • An Unload command puts the drive into the semi-loaded state...
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... (if tape is not write protected. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-1 Check all cables and connections. Autoloader Makes Noises During System Startup During system start-up, the computer accesses the autoloader for this activity are using a cleaning cartridge. The noise and vibration associated with this... technology and do not indicate a problem with the drive. Make sure that the tape cartridge is loaded, it will be threaded and the drive will become Ready). Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Reinstalling the Tape Backup Software...
... (if tape is not write protected. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-1 Check all cables and connections. Autoloader Makes Noises During System Startup During system start-up, the computer accesses the autoloader for this activity are using a cleaning cartridge. The noise and vibration associated with this... technology and do not indicate a problem with the drive. Make sure that the tape cartridge is loaded, it will be threaded and the drive will become Ready). Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Reinstalling the Tape Backup Software...
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Dell recommends that you use the following cleaning procedure: Sequential Mode: 1) Place the cleaning cartridge into one of the magazine slots (for example, slot 8) and insert the magazine into the autoloader. 2) Use the Select button to ... of 5 more , it in the autoloader requires periodic cleaning. NOTES: If you placed the cleaning cartridge. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-3 Try using another DDS cassette for backup operations. Use the cleaning cartridge that the drive be cleaned once every 24 hours of the cleaning cycle, the drive automatically ejects the...
Dell recommends that you use the following cleaning procedure: Sequential Mode: 1) Place the cleaning cartridge into one of the magazine slots (for example, slot 8) and insert the magazine into the autoloader. 2) Use the Select button to ... of 5 more , it in the autoloader requires periodic cleaning. NOTES: If you placed the cleaning cartridge. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-3 Try using another DDS cassette for backup operations. Use the cleaning cartridge that the drive be cleaned once every 24 hours of the cleaning cycle, the drive automatically ejects the...
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Right View 2. Others may be unrecoverable because a cartridge may be used for the stuck magazine. 4-4 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide The emergency eject sequence will indicate an error. Ejecting by doing a power reset or attempting an emergency eject. If Magazine is located ...
Right View 2. Others may be unrecoverable because a cartridge may be used for the stuck magazine. 4-4 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide The emergency eject sequence will indicate an error. Ejecting by doing a power reset or attempting an emergency eject. If Magazine is located ...
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NOTE: Never touch the inside the drive, you could remove the tape cartridge manually by clicking the ratchet mechanism located on the back of the drive when the top cover is opened. Phillips "+" No. 1) put into the plastic ... case the tape is stuck inside 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 Continue the procedure until the tape is lifted out of the drive mechanism and ejected. 5.
NOTE: Never touch the inside the drive, you could remove the tape cartridge manually by clicking the ratchet mechanism located on the back of the drive when the top cover is opened. Phillips "+" No. 1) put into the plastic ... case the tape is stuck inside 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 Continue the procedure until the tape is lifted out of the drive mechanism and ejected. 5.