Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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...autoloader. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader Updating Firmware Running the Autoloader System Test Retrieving Information About the Autoloader Configuring the Autoloader The Configuration menu options enable you can use the autoloader...if there is 6. After initialization, the autoloader returns to execute the displayed menu option. Resetting the Autoloader This option resets the autoloader robotics and the tape drive within the autoloader, forces a new cartridge inventory, and ...
...autoloader. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader Updating Firmware Running the Autoloader System Test Retrieving Information About the Autoloader Configuring the Autoloader The Configuration menu options enable you can use the autoloader...if there is 6. After initialization, the autoloader returns to execute the displayed menu option. Resetting the Autoloader This option resets the autoloader robotics and the tape drive within the autoloader, forces a new cartridge inventory, and ...
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... of the LCD screen, and then press Enter. 2. When the first tape is full, the LCD screen displays No slot free for any other reason, the autoloader automatically removes the tape from the autoloader front panel. To access this option, follow these steps: 1. This is... display SEQ in the sequence. Doing so could cause the autoloader to load by loading the desired tape into the tape drive when powered on , the autoloader automatically loads the cartridge from the software. The autoloader always operates in Autodetect Mode, which often requires the additional ...
... of the LCD screen, and then press Enter. 2. When the first tape is full, the LCD screen displays No slot free for any other reason, the autoloader automatically removes the tape from the autoloader front panel. To access this option, follow these steps: 1. This is... display SEQ in the sequence. Doing so could cause the autoloader to load by loading the desired tape into the tape drive when powered on , the autoloader automatically loads the cartridge from the software. The autoloader always operates in Autodetect Mode, which often requires the additional ...
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.... 1. When firmware update is power cycled. NOTE: After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the top line of both the autoloader and tape drive. Running a System Test verifies the operational soundness of the LCD screen, and then press Enter to run a System Test: NOTE: .... 3. To run a System Test. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Press Enter to support.dell.com for the firmware update cartridge (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). 1. until View Event Log appears on the top line of loading, calibrating, and unloading all cartridges in the log...
.... 1. When firmware update is power cycled. NOTE: After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the top line of both the autoloader and tape drive. Running a System Test verifies the operational soundness of the LCD screen, and then press Enter to run a System Test: NOTE: .... 3. To run a System Test. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Press Enter to support.dell.com for the firmware update cartridge (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). 1. until View Event Log appears on the top line of loading, calibrating, and unloading all cartridges in the log...
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...Press Cancel when finished. Back to access the available options. 2. Firmware Revision This option displays the revision of the firmware currently installed in the autoloader. NOTE: After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the LCD will not be updated until Firmware Rev appears on the LCD screen. ... the Home screen or main menu, press + or - To use this option, follow these steps: 1. Press + or - NOTE: The tape drive and autoloader firmware are a single image, but the image may display as three firmware numbers on the top line of the LCD screen, and then press...
...Press Cancel when finished. Back to access the available options. 2. Firmware Revision This option displays the revision of the firmware currently installed in the autoloader. NOTE: After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the LCD will not be updated until Firmware Rev appears on the LCD screen. ... the Home screen or main menu, press + or - To use this option, follow these steps: 1. Press + or - NOTE: The tape drive and autoloader firmware are a single image, but the image may display as three firmware numbers on the top line of the LCD screen, and then press...
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...be terminated. The supplied terminator is attached to Contents Page Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader Error Codes Troubleshooting Installation Problems Problems encountered during the installation of cable length....on how to a SCSI bus must be restricted. Refer to the manuals supplied with your service representative. Tape Movement Tape lodged in any steps describing the settings of all power cable connections. l Contact your SCSI host adapter manufacturer, ...
...be terminated. The supplied terminator is attached to Contents Page Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader Error Codes Troubleshooting Installation Problems Problems encountered during the installation of cable length....on how to a SCSI bus must be restricted. Refer to the manuals supplied with your service representative. Tape Movement Tape lodged in any steps describing the settings of all power cable connections. l Contact your SCSI host adapter manufacturer, ...
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...operation with drive. l Clean the tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). Autoloader Performance The autoloader is write enabled (see "Using Cartridges"). l Clean the tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). l Make sure that the data cartridge can read from tape successful. l Make sure you ...schemes that were created using a DLT1 compatible cleaning cartridge (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). l Check the size of chemicals that the autoloader is dirty. l Confirm that 250 tape motion hours have unique ID numbers. l Indicates that the backup application is ...
...operation with drive. l Clean the tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). Autoloader Performance The autoloader is write enabled (see "Using Cartridges"). l Clean the tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). l Make sure that the data cartridge can read from tape successful. l Make sure you ...schemes that were created using a DLT1 compatible cleaning cartridge (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). l Check the size of chemicals that the autoloader is dirty. l Confirm that 250 tape motion hours have unique ID numbers. l Indicates that the backup application is ...
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...4. There is lodged in front of a power failure or other circumstance in which the autoloader is unable to export the cartridges in the carousel, follow these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is an error code on the front panel to lift the... of the Import/Export slot, gently rotate the carousel counterclockwise by lifting it on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). If this case (see "Exporting Cartridges"). CAUTION: To prevent injury, disconnect the power and SCSI cables before...
...4. There is lodged in front of a power failure or other circumstance in which the autoloader is unable to export the cartridges in the carousel, follow these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is an error code on the front panel to lift the... of the Import/Export slot, gently rotate the carousel counterclockwise by lifting it on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). If this case (see "Exporting Cartridges"). CAUTION: To prevent injury, disconnect the power and SCSI cables before...
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... cable to Contents Page Installing the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Installation Overview Understanding Autoloader Features Bar Code Reader SCSI Requirements Product Overview Choosing a Location Unpacking the Autoloader Identifying Product Components Connecting the SCSI ...Unit Numbers (LUNs), one for the tape drive (0) and the other for the autoloader (see "Unpacking the Autoloader"). 3. Refer to www.dell.com for shipping damage (see "Changing the SCSI ID"). 9. SCSI Requirements The autoloader incorporates a wide SCSI-2, Low-Voltage ...
... cable to Contents Page Installing the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Installation Overview Understanding Autoloader Features Bar Code Reader SCSI Requirements Product Overview Choosing a Location Unpacking the Autoloader Identifying Product Components Connecting the SCSI ...Unit Numbers (LUNs), one for the tape drive (0) and the other for the autoloader (see "Unpacking the Autoloader"). 3. Refer to www.dell.com for shipping damage (see "Changing the SCSI ID"). 9. SCSI Requirements The autoloader incorporates a wide SCSI-2, Low-Voltage ...
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...than 15 KG (33 lb) on the floor or other carpeted surfaces. Rack Requirements Room Temperature Power Source NOTICE: Do not place the autoloader on its side or upside down or stack items that need to be removed if you want to remove the cover. Avoid areas near ...criteria (see "Technical Specifications"): Standalone Requirements Select a location that collect dust, printers, and smoke-filled rooms. Humidity Clearance NOTICE: Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives. 20-80% RH Back: Minimum of 15.4 cm (6 in) Front: Minimum of 30.8 cm (12 in) Sides: Minimum of 5.08 cm ...
...than 15 KG (33 lb) on the floor or other carpeted surfaces. Rack Requirements Room Temperature Power Source NOTICE: Do not place the autoloader on its side or upside down or stack items that need to be removed if you want to remove the cover. Avoid areas near ...criteria (see "Technical Specifications"): Standalone Requirements Select a location that collect dust, printers, and smoke-filled rooms. Humidity Clearance NOTICE: Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives. 20-80% RH Back: Minimum of 15.4 cm (6 in) Front: Minimum of 30.8 cm (12 in) Sides: Minimum of 5.08 cm ...
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...representative or your SCSI host adapter manufacturer for the VS80 Tape Drive within the autoloader. Otherwise, attach the cable to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Check the LCD screen to make sure the autoloader is complete, the LCD screen displays the Home screen....compatibility information is properly terminated. 2. For more information on verifying the connection of the autoloader. 3. Refer to the host server with the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader. Insert the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on any other than the SCSI ...
...representative or your SCSI host adapter manufacturer for the VS80 Tape Drive within the autoloader. Otherwise, attach the cable to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Check the LCD screen to make sure the autoloader is complete, the LCD screen displays the Home screen....compatibility information is properly terminated. 2. For more information on verifying the connection of the autoloader. 3. Refer to the host server with the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader. Insert the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on any other than the SCSI ...
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..., and then click Device Manager. 4. Click Scan for the Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader. Click Scan for the PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 dive. and then click Next. 12. Scroll down and click Tape Drive, and then click Next. 13. Click the Dell PowerVault 122T VS80 entry and then click Next. Autoloader Device Driver Microsoft Windows 2000: 1. Right-click the My...
..., and then click Device Manager. 4. Click Scan for the Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader. Click Scan for the PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 dive. and then click Next. 12. Scroll down and click Tape Drive, and then click Next. 13. Click the Dell PowerVault 122T VS80 entry and then click Next. Autoloader Device Driver Microsoft Windows 2000: 1. Right-click the My...
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... compatible with a Quantum VS80 tape drive and contains up to take full advantage of 640 GB and a sustained data transfer rate as high as a single SCSI ID/two LUN data storage device. The PowerVault 122T VS80 autoloader is optimized for applications that provide...Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Overview The PowerVault 122T VS80 autoloader is SCSI-2 compatible and operates as 21.6 GB per hour. The autoloader is the first fully automated, rack mountable, 2U (3.34" height, 16.5" width), enterprise class DLT tape storage system ...
... compatible with a Quantum VS80 tape drive and contains up to take full advantage of 640 GB and a sustained data transfer rate as high as a single SCSI ID/two LUN data storage device. The PowerVault 122T VS80 autoloader is optimized for applications that provide...Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Overview The PowerVault 122T VS80 autoloader is SCSI-2 compatible and operates as 21.6 GB per hour. The autoloader is the first fully automated, rack mountable, 2U (3.34" height, 16.5" width), enterprise class DLT tape storage system ...
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... and the slot number. Back to Contents Page Operating the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Operator's Panel Overview Understanding the Menu Structure Using Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Drive Creating an Inventory of Cartridges Operator's Panel Overview The Operator... is shown below. Power cycle or reset the autoloader to clear this display is tape drive or autoloader robotics activity. If the tape drive does not have a cartridge loaded, the top line displays DELL PV-122T (see "Exporting Cartridges"). The cartridge inventory indicates all...
... and the slot number. Back to Contents Page Operating the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Operator's Panel Overview Understanding the Menu Structure Using Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Drive Creating an Inventory of Cartridges Operator's Panel Overview The Operator... is shown below. Power cycle or reset the autoloader to clear this display is tape drive or autoloader robotics activity. If the tape drive does not have a cartridge loaded, the top line displays DELL PV-122T (see "Exporting Cartridges"). The cartridge inventory indicates all...
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...option displayed on the front of cleaning cartridges. You can read /write heads in the tape drive, or if an invalid or damaged cartridge is an exclamation point (!) in the autoloader or another cartridge (preferably a new, unformatted DLTtapeIV cartridge) before suspecting other types of ...is illuminated, or there is inserted. Many common degaussers are written in the currently displayed menu. The tape drive in the autoloader can order tape cartridges at www.dell.com/tapebackup. The offending cartridge will clear the error condition (see "Bar Code Reader"). Button Cancel ...
...option displayed on the front of cleaning cartridges. You can read /write heads in the tape drive, or if an invalid or damaged cartridge is an exclamation point (!) in the autoloader or another cartridge (preferably a new, unformatted DLTtapeIV cartridge) before suspecting other types of ...is illuminated, or there is inserted. Many common degaussers are written in the currently displayed menu. The tape drive in the autoloader can order tape cartridges at www.dell.com/tapebackup. The offending cartridge will clear the error condition (see "Bar Code Reader"). Button Cancel ...
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...Cartridge Exporting Cartridges This option moves a cartridge from an empty slot. 4. Exporting a Cartridge Loading Cartridges This option loads a cartridge from the autoloader, follow these steps: 1. until Commands appears on the LCD screen, and then press Enter. until Commands appears on the top line of ...Only slot numbers that the write-protect switch is ejected through the media door, remove the exported cartridge from the tape drive into the tape drive. Press Cancel when you select indicates the cartridge to be displayed when the operation is loading. Unloading Cartridges ...
...Cartridge Exporting Cartridges This option moves a cartridge from an empty slot. 4. Exporting a Cartridge Loading Cartridges This option loads a cartridge from the autoloader, follow these steps: 1. until Commands appears on the LCD screen, and then press Enter. until Commands appears on the top line of ...Only slot numbers that the write-protect switch is ejected through the media door, remove the exported cartridge from the tape drive into the tape drive. Press Cancel when you select indicates the cartridge to be displayed when the operation is loading. Unloading Cartridges ...
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...information on enabling automatic or scheduled cleanings with 20 small boxes printed on , the autoloader's tape drive needs to write-protect the cartridge. l Do not expose your cartridges in the autoloader, available at room temperature for more information. l Do not place DLTtapeIV cartridges near... longest possible life for your cartridges in a dust-free environment in the tape drive. l If a cartridge has been exposed to temperatures outside the ranges specified above, stabilize the cartridge at www.dell.com/tapebackup. l Store your DLTtapeIV cartridges is always between 20% and ...
...information on enabling automatic or scheduled cleanings with 20 small boxes printed on , the autoloader's tape drive needs to write-protect the cartridge. l Do not expose your cartridges in the autoloader, available at room temperature for more information. l Do not place DLTtapeIV cartridges near... longest possible life for your cartridges in a dust-free environment in the tape drive. l If a cartridge has been exposed to temperatures outside the ranges specified above, stabilize the cartridge at www.dell.com/tapebackup. l Store your DLTtapeIV cartridges is always between 20% and ...
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... Cancel repeatedly until Commands appears on the top line of a tape in order to insert a cleaning cartridge. 5. If you to update the inventory information. To use this option also scans the bar code labels on , and the autoloader unloads and exports the cleaning cartridge. until the main menu or... Home screen is ejected. 7. Press Enter to Contents Page The autoloader will display Bad clean tape and the cartridge is displayed. If the carousel is full, the LCD screen displays No slot free for the cleaning cartridge (see...
... Cancel repeatedly until Commands appears on the top line of a tape in order to insert a cleaning cartridge. 5. If you to update the inventory information. To use this option also scans the bar code labels on , and the autoloader unloads and exports the cleaning cartridge. until the main menu or... Home screen is ejected. 7. Press Enter to Contents Page The autoloader will display Bad clean tape and the cartridge is displayed. If the carousel is full, the LCD screen displays No slot free for the cleaning cartridge (see...
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... transfer rate Average access time Loading time to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Physical Specifications Autoloader Specifications Autoloader Environmental Specifications Tape Drive Specifications Physical Specifications Characteristic Product Alone Packaged Height 8.4 cm (3.34 ...Reader) 74.3 cm (29.2 in) Weight 10 kg (22 lb) 11.35 kg (24.9 lb) Autoloader Specifications Characteristic Maximum storage capacity Maximum data transfer rate Drive type Number of slots MSBF Interface Specification Native: 320 GB...
... transfer rate Average access time Loading time to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Physical Specifications Autoloader Specifications Autoloader Environmental Specifications Tape Drive Specifications Physical Specifications Characteristic Product Alone Packaged Height 8.4 cm (3.34 ...Reader) 74.3 cm (29.2 in) Weight 10 kg (22 lb) 11.35 kg (24.9 lb) Autoloader Specifications Characteristic Maximum storage capacity Maximum data transfer rate Drive type Number of slots MSBF Interface Specification Native: 320 GB...
Dell PowerVault 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide
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... top line of the LCD screen, then press Enter. 2. Resetting the Autoloader This option resets the autoloader robotics and the tape drive within the autoloader, forces a new cartridge inventory, and clears any current error condition. To... can use the autoloader. until Configuration appears on again. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader Updating Firmware Running the Autoloader System Test Retrieving Information About the Autoloader Configuring the Autoloader The Configuration menu ...
... top line of the LCD screen, then press Enter. 2. Resetting the Autoloader This option resets the autoloader robotics and the tape drive within the autoloader, forces a new cartridge inventory, and clears any current error condition. To... can use the autoloader. until Configuration appears on again. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader Updating Firmware Running the Autoloader System Test Retrieving Information About the Autoloader Configuring the Autoloader The Configuration menu ...
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...This is the normal mode of the LCD screen, and then press Enter. 2. To further determine how you want tapes loaded into the autoloader's tape drive while in Sequential Mode, you manually load another cartridge. Circular Mode On/Off This option turns Circular Mode on ... determines the first tape to load by loading the desired tape into the tape drive using the autoloader Operator's Panel commands. When the first tape is full or unloaded for commands from the autoloader front panel, but your backup software package must support autoloaders, which is controlling tape/drive activity, it...
...This is the normal mode of the LCD screen, and then press Enter. 2. To further determine how you want tapes loaded into the autoloader's tape drive while in Sequential Mode, you manually load another cartridge. Circular Mode On/Off This option turns Circular Mode on ... determines the first tape to load by loading the desired tape into the tape drive using the autoloader Operator's Panel commands. When the first tape is full or unloaded for commands from the autoloader front panel, but your backup software package must support autoloaders, which is controlling tape/drive activity, it...