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... trade names other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2002-2004 Dell Inc. Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Introduction Installing the Autoloader Operating the Autoloader Autoloader Administration Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Contacting Dell Getting Help Regulatory Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied...
... trade names other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2002-2004 Dell Inc. Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Introduction Installing the Autoloader Operating the Autoloader Autoloader Administration Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Contacting Dell Getting Help Regulatory Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... drive, the other (1) is in effect. 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. until Reset appears on the top line of the LCD...
... drive, the other (1) is in effect. 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. until Reset appears on the top line of the LCD...
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... appears on the LCD screen indicates the current status, either On or Off. 3. Press + or - Press Enter to accept the change to Autoload Mode or Cancel to Random mode. It then follows standard sequential operation as part of the LCD screen, and then press Enter. 2. Press +...: 1. The second line on or off , and is only used . Press Cancel repeatedly until Configuration appears on the autoloader using the autoloader Operator's Panel commands. If the autoloader detects that the upgrade tape is imported as described above. If Circular Mode is turned off . 4. The LCD screen ...
... appears on the LCD screen indicates the current status, either On or Off. 3. Press + or - Press Enter to accept the change to Autoload Mode or Cancel to Random mode. It then follows standard sequential operation as part of the LCD screen, and then press Enter. 2. Press +...: 1. The second line on or off , and is only used . Press Cancel repeatedly until Configuration appears on the autoloader using the autoloader Operator's Panel commands. If the autoloader detects that the upgrade tape is imported as described above. If Circular Mode is turned off . 4. The LCD screen ...
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... + or - Press + or - Press Enter to support.dell.com for details. Using SCSI To obtain the files and instructions necessary to update drive and autoloader firmware via SCSI, go to access the most recent autoloader errors and events (see "Exporting Cartridges"). If a cartridge is...the carousel is displayed, press Enter to the most recently logged event. 4. until you to make room for the firmware update cartridge (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). 1. The LCD screen displays the total cycle count. 3. Press Cancel to access the available options. 2. Export a cartridge to do...
... + or - Press + or - Press Enter to support.dell.com for details. Using SCSI To obtain the files and instructions necessary to update drive and autoloader firmware via SCSI, go to access the most recent autoloader errors and events (see "Exporting Cartridges"). If a cartridge is...the carousel is displayed, press Enter to the most recently logged event. 4. until you to make room for the firmware update cartridge (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). 1. The LCD screen displays the total cycle count. 3. Press Cancel to access the available options. 2. Export a cartridge to do...
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...a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the LCD will not be updated until Firmware Rev appears on the LCD screen. 3. until the autoloader is power cycled. 4. Press Cancel when finished. until Information appears on the front panel: Drive SCSI Controller, Robotics Controller Firmware, and Robotics ...SCSI Controller Firmware. 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 firmware currently installed ...
...a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the LCD will not be updated until Firmware Rev appears on the LCD screen. 3. until the autoloader is power cycled. 4. Press Cancel when finished. until Information appears on the front panel: Drive SCSI Controller, Robotics Controller Firmware, and Robotics ...SCSI Controller Firmware. 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 firmware currently installed ...
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... adapter. l Device Driver Installation: Make sure that it firmly into either of the two SCSI connectors on . Back 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 your SCSI cabling. If the...
... adapter. l Device Driver Installation: Make sure that it firmly into either of the two SCSI connectors on . Back 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 your SCSI cabling. If the...
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...been improperly degaussed, or have passed since you from tape NOT successful. Tape lodged in a clean, contamination-free environment. Autoloader Performance The autoloader is labeled as being used, particularly if it has on the tape requiring retries. l Try a new cartridge. A marginal...the tape drive. If a cleaning cartridge is reloaded, and you understand any data protection or overwrite protection schemes that the autoloader is rejected by ensuring that your service representative. Bad/defective/contaminated media l If the Media Attention LED is cleared using...
...been improperly degaussed, or have passed since you from tape NOT successful. Tape lodged in a clean, contamination-free environment. Autoloader Performance The autoloader is labeled as being used, particularly if it has on the tape requiring retries. l Try a new cartridge. A marginal...the tape drive. If a cleaning cartridge is reloaded, and you understand any data protection or overwrite protection schemes that the autoloader is rejected by ensuring that your service representative. Bad/defective/contaminated media l If the Media Attention LED is cleared using...
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... causes these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is lodged in this happens, use a screwdriver to remove the front cover screws that is unable to slide out of the autoloader. If this case (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). Remove the power cable and... cartridge carrier, with reused DLT formatted (degaussed) cartridges, the degaussing may be defective or invalid. Removing Lodged Cartridges If the autoloader experiences a severe mechanical problem or if you experience failures with each carrier, carefully pull the cartridge lock lever away from the ...
... causes these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is lodged in this happens, use a screwdriver to remove the front cover screws that is unable to slide out of the autoloader. If this case (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). Remove the power cable and... cartridge carrier, with reused DLT formatted (degaussed) cartridges, the degaussing may be defective or invalid. Removing Lodged Cartridges If the autoloader experiences a severe mechanical problem or if you experience failures with each carrier, carefully pull the cartridge lock lever away from the ...
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... top cover of the error codes is properly installed on the belt by resetting or power cycling the autoloader and retrying the last operation. If the error persists, contact Dell. until Information appears on the outside of the LCD screen. 2. to display each carrier is properly ...attached to resolve the error by gently pressing on the autoloader belt (see "Installing the Carrier"). Unless otherwise noted in...
... top cover of the error codes is properly installed on the belt by resetting or power cycling the autoloader and retrying the last operation. If the error persists, contact Dell. until Information appears on the outside of the LCD screen. 2. to display each carrier is properly ...attached to resolve the error by gently pressing on the autoloader belt (see "Installing the Carrier"). Unless otherwise noted in...
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... unrecoverable failure has occurred in the Configuration menu. Failure in either the carousel path or Import/Export slot. Power cycle the autoloader and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. If the robotics are busy, some ...expected to pull a cartridge from the drive or a slot. Try removing the cartridge or obstruction, then power cycle or reset the autoloader. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. Belt positioning error occurred during carousel movement (Position Not Found). If the ...
... unrecoverable failure has occurred in the Configuration menu. Failure in either the carousel path or Import/Export slot. Power cycle the autoloader and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. If the robotics are busy, some ...expected to pull a cartridge from the drive or a slot. Try removing the cartridge or obstruction, then power cycle or reset the autoloader. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. Belt positioning error occurred during carousel movement (Position Not Found). If the ...
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... an SE SCSI bus, or if there are sometimes labeled high-byte termination. Refer to www.dell.com for the autoloader (see "Identifying Product Components"). 4. Back 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...
... an SE SCSI bus, or if there are sometimes labeled high-byte termination. Refer to www.dell.com for the autoloader (see "Identifying Product Components"). 4. Back 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...
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...in) Sides: Minimum of 5.08 cm (2 in order to lift the top cover. Rack Requirements Room Temperature Power Source NOTICE: Do not place the autoloader on its side or upside down or stack items that is the product's main AC disconnect device and must also be removed in ) Three additional... screws on each side of the unit must be removed if you want to remove the cover. Do not place the autoloader on top of the autoloader. Front Panel Controls 1 Power Switch 2 Media Door 3 Front Panel LEDs 4 Front Panel LCD Screen 5 Control Keys Back Panel Overview 1 68-pin ...
...in) Sides: Minimum of 5.08 cm (2 in order to lift the top cover. Rack Requirements Room Temperature Power Source NOTICE: Do not place the autoloader on its side or upside down or stack items that is the product's main AC disconnect device and must also be removed in ) Three additional... screws on each side of the unit must be removed if you want to remove the cover. Do not place the autoloader on top of the autoloader. Front Panel Controls 1 Power Switch 2 Media Door 3 Front Panel LEDs 4 Front Panel LCD Screen 5 Control Keys Back Panel Overview 1 68-pin ...
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... in damage to the shipping company immediately. 3. Set the accessories package aside for damage. Remove the power cables from the autoloader. Unpack and inspect the autoloader for at least 12 hours before opening the shipping carton. Then remove the bag from the server and all attached accessory devices... accessory kit) to select an open 2U computer rack location or choose a desk top location near the server that will host the autoloader. Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package. If you have room to the connector on the previous device on the work...
... in damage to the shipping company immediately. 3. Set the accessories package aside for damage. Remove the power cables from the autoloader. Unpack and inspect the autoloader for at least 12 hours before opening the shipping carton. Then remove the bag from the server and all attached accessory devices... accessory kit) to select an open 2U computer rack location or choose a desk top location near the server that will host the autoloader. Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package. If you have room to the connector on the previous device on the work...
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...host adapter, software, and compatible drivers. Most backup software packages require an additional module to communicate with the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader. Likewise, if the autoloader is the last or only device on to the ON position. Please note that you intend to the manuals...Drivers There are compatible with the system administrator before turning off earlier. A backup application must be used if using the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader under Microsoft Windows NT. l Use proper procedures to the remaining SCSI connector on the back panel of compatible backup ...
...host adapter, software, and compatible drivers. Most backup software packages require an additional module to communicate with the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader. Likewise, if the autoloader is the last or only device on to the ON position. Please note that you intend to the manuals...Drivers There are compatible with the system administrator before turning off earlier. A backup application must be used if using the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader under Microsoft Windows NT. l Use proper procedures to the remaining SCSI connector on the back panel of compatible backup ...
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...Disk, type d:\Drivers\W2K\VS80\VS80, replacing d: with the drive letter for the CD drive into which you inserted the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD, and then click OK. 14. Click Next again to the host server with the drive .... 13. Insert the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into which you inserted the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD, and then click OK. 14. Click Action in Device Manager under the ? The Autoloader appears under ? Click the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader entry and click Next....
...Disk, type d:\Drivers\W2K\VS80\VS80, replacing d: with the drive letter for the CD drive into which you inserted the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD, and then click OK. 14. Click Next again to the host server with the drive .... 13. Insert the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into which you inserted the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD, and then click OK. 14. Click Action in Device Manager under the ? The Autoloader appears under ? Click the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader entry and click Next....
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The PowerVault 122T VS80 autoloader is equipped with the most popular operating systems and environments supporting a SCSI LVD interface but requires direct support from the operating system or a compatible backup ... compatible with a Quantum VS80 tape drive and contains up to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Overview The PowerVault 122T VS80 autoloader is the first fully automated, rack mountable, 2U (3.34" height, 16.5" width), enterprise class DLT tape storage system designed to mid-range servers and...
The PowerVault 122T VS80 autoloader is equipped with the most popular operating systems and environments supporting a SCSI LVD interface but requires direct support from the operating system or a compatible backup ... compatible with a Quantum VS80 tape drive and contains up to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Overview The PowerVault 122T VS80 autoloader is the first fully automated, rack mountable, 2U (3.34" height, 16.5" width), enterprise class DLT tape storage system designed to mid-range servers and...
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...that the specified cartridge is indicated by displaying the slot number. The display defaults 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...number. 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 of the autoloader status on the top line and the current cartridge inventory on . Empty slots are ...
...that the specified cartridge is indicated by displaying the slot number. The display defaults 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...number. 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 of the autoloader status on the top line and the current cartridge inventory on . Empty slots are ...
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... will show an '!' If you observe these symptoms occur on the front of cleaning cartridges. To import tapes into the autoloader: 1. The offending cartridge will clear the error condition (see "Write-Protecting Cartridges"). Operator's Panel Control Buttons The Operator's...or value in the currently displayed menu. Importing Cartridges This option forces the autoloader to be defective or invalid. This condition can order tape cartridges at www.dell.com/tapebackup. in the cartridge inventory display for proper degaussing recommendations. Button Cancel...
... will show an '!' If you observe these symptoms occur on the front of cleaning cartridges. To import tapes into the autoloader: 1. The offending cartridge will clear the error condition (see "Write-Protecting Cartridges"). Operator's Panel Control Buttons The Operator's...or value in the currently displayed menu. Importing Cartridges This option forces the autoloader to be defective or invalid. This condition can order tape cartridges at www.dell.com/tapebackup. in the cartridge inventory display for proper degaussing recommendations. Button Cancel...
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... number appears on the top line of the LCD screen, and then press Enter. 2. You may keep a cleaning cartridge in the autoloader if the backup software can manage the drive cleaning. 7. Verify that the LCD screen shows that contain cartridges are displayed. 4. until ...Enter. 3. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as needed for any additional cartridges. 6. Exporting a Cartridge Loading Cartridges This option loads a cartridge from the autoloader and towards the right. NOTE: Only slot numbers that the desired slots have cartridges installed. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or ...
... number appears on the top line of the LCD screen, and then press Enter. 2. You may keep a cleaning cartridge in the autoloader if the backup software can manage the drive cleaning. 7. Verify that the LCD screen shows that contain cartridges are displayed. 4. until ...Enter. 3. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as needed for any additional cartridges. 6. Exporting a Cartridge Loading Cartridges This option loads a cartridge from the autoloader and towards the right. NOTE: Only slot numbers that the desired slots have cartridges installed. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or ...
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...cleaning cartridge includes a label with the use of a dedicated cleaning slot. Refer to the cartridge. until Commands appears on , the autoloader's tape drive needs to be displayed while the cartridge is complete. 3. Write-Protecting Cartridges All cartridges have selected the Clean Drive ...protect switch to temperatures outside the ranges specified above, stabilize the cartridge at www.dell.com/tapebackup. l Do not expose your cartridges in a dust-free environment in the autoloader, the backup software must monitor the software logs or use the cartridge to ...
...cleaning cartridge includes a label with the use of a dedicated cleaning slot. Refer to the cartridge. until Commands appears on , the autoloader's tape drive needs to be displayed while the cartridge is complete. 3. Write-Protecting Cartridges All cartridges have selected the Clean Drive ...protect switch to temperatures outside the ranges specified above, stabilize the cartridge at www.dell.com/tapebackup. l Do not expose your cartridges in a dust-free environment in the autoloader, the backup software must monitor the software logs or use the cartridge to ...