Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... your system. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. 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...
... your system. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. 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...
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... from the operator panel until the power has been cycled. 6. 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 to input from the Home screen or main menu...
... from the operator panel until the power has been cycled. 6. 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 to input from the Home screen or main menu...
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.... When Circular Mode is imported as described above. Press Enter. The LCD screen indicates whether you are not using the autoloader Operator's Panel commands. Press Enter. The LCD screen indicates whether you are manually loading and unloading cartridges using an automation ...until the main menu or Home screen is called Stacker or Sequential Mode. To further determine how you may set based on the autoloader using the autoloader's front panel controls (see "Loading Cartridges"). To access this option, follow these steps: 1. Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape This...
.... When Circular Mode is imported as described above. Press Enter. The LCD screen indicates whether you are not using the autoloader Operator's Panel commands. Press Enter. The LCD screen indicates whether you are manually loading and unloading cartridges using an automation ...until the main menu or Home screen is called Stacker or Sequential Mode. To further determine how you may set based on the autoloader using the autoloader's front panel controls (see "Loading Cartridges"). To access this option, follow these steps: 1. Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape This...
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...After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the top line of the LCD screen, and then press Enter to information about the autoloader, including the cycle count, event log, and firmware revision. All regular backup or restore operations are suspended while a System Test is displayed,... press Enter to support.dell.com for the firmware update cartridge (see "Exporting Cartridges"). until View Event Log appears on the top line of the LCD screen, ...
...After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the top line of the LCD screen, and then press Enter to information about the autoloader, including the cycle count, event log, and firmware revision. All regular backup or restore operations are suspended while a System Test is displayed,... press Enter to support.dell.com for the firmware update cartridge (see "Exporting Cartridges"). until View Event Log appears on the top line of the LCD screen, ...
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...may display as three firmware numbers on the LCD screen. 3. The LCD screen 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 Information appears on the top ...screen or main menu, press + or - Press Cancel when finished. Press + or - Back to access the available options. 2. until the autoloader is power cycled. 4. To use this option, follow these steps: 1. Firmware Revision This option displays the revision of the firmware currently installed in ...
...may display as three firmware numbers on the LCD screen. 3. The LCD screen 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 Information appears on the top ...screen or main menu, press + or - Press Cancel when finished. Press + or - Back to access the available options. 2. until the autoloader is power cycled. 4. To use this option, follow these steps: 1. Firmware Revision This option displays the revision of the firmware currently installed in ...
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... connectors on the terminator indicates that you plan to use the autoloader. 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 the autoloader are usually caused by improper SCSI bus configuration, application software...
... connectors on the terminator indicates that you plan to use the autoloader. 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 the autoloader are usually caused by improper SCSI bus configuration, application software...
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.... l See "Removing Lodged Cartridges". l Make sure that the suspect cartridge in a clean, contamination-free environment. Autoloader Performance The autoloader is rejected by normal head staining. Cleaning Recurring cleaning message. l Indicates that 250 tape motion hours have confirmed that...erased before being contaminated. In this cartridge. l Make sure that your service representative. l Make sure that the autoloader is reloaded, and you understand any data protection or overwrite protection schemes that you are using an incompatible format. ...
.... l See "Removing Lodged Cartridges". l Make sure that the suspect cartridge in a clean, contamination-free environment. Autoloader Performance The autoloader is rejected by normal head staining. Cleaning Recurring cleaning message. l Indicates that 250 tape motion hours have confirmed that...erased before being contaminated. In this cartridge. l Make sure that your service representative. l Make sure that the autoloader is reloaded, and you understand any data protection or overwrite protection schemes that you are using an incompatible format. ...
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...There is an error code on the front panel to export the cartridges in the carousel, follow these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is either an invalid catridge type or has had a media error. Lift the cartridge carrier, with reused... DLT formatted (degaussed) cartridges, the degaussing may be defective or invalid. On each side of the autoloader. Expired cleaning cartridge l A cleaning cartridge is also illuminated in the drive. 1. Move the power switch on the LCD screen l Look up...
...There is an error code on the front panel to export the cartridges in the carousel, follow these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is either an invalid catridge type or has had a media error. Lift the cartridge carrier, with reused... DLT formatted (degaussed) cartridges, the degaussing may be defective or invalid. On each side of the autoloader. Expired cleaning cartridge l A cleaning cartridge is also illuminated in the drive. 1. Move the power switch on the LCD screen l Look up...
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...belt, it does, reinstall the carrier. 14. The proper belt loops have an extra bump on the autoloader belt (see "Installing the Carrier"). If the error persists, contact Dell. Press Enter to resolve the error by gently pressing on the top line of the cartridge carrier into... the proper autoloader belt loop. until Information appears on the belt. to display each of the autoloader and reinstall the cover screws and ...
...belt, it does, reinstall the carrier. 14. The proper belt loops have an extra bump on the autoloader belt (see "Installing the Carrier"). If the error persists, contact Dell. Press Enter to resolve the error by gently pressing on the top line of the cartridge carrier into... the proper autoloader belt loop. until Information appears on the belt. to display each of the autoloader and reinstall the cover screws and ...
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...were not able to drive communication. Could be caused by the host. The Import/Export slot door was issued. Power cycle the autoloader and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. If the error recurs, contact your technical... in the required amount of the original loader error. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. Power cycle the autoloader and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. If the error recurs, contact your technical...
...were not able to drive communication. Could be caused by the host. The Import/Export slot door was issued. Power cycle the autoloader and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. If the error recurs, contact your technical... in the required amount of the original loader error. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. Power cycle the autoloader and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. If the error recurs, contact your technical...
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... a wide SCSI-2, Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI bus. 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 Autoloader Identifying Product Components Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables Preparing the Host and Verifying the...
... a wide SCSI-2, Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI bus. 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 Autoloader Identifying Product Components Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables Preparing the Host and Verifying the...
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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 ... to a host server. The AC power cord is flat, sturdy, level, and close to lift the top 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...(optional) NOTE: The arrows indicate the screws on each side of the unit must be removed in ) Avoid areas near the autoloader.
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 ... to a host server. The AC power cord is flat, sturdy, level, and close to lift the top 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...(optional) NOTE: The arrows indicate the screws on each side of the unit must be removed in ) Avoid areas near the autoloader.
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... and Documentation) Rack Kit Components (if rackmount unit) Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables To connect the SCSI and power cables to the autoloader, follow these devices could result in case you are working differs from these steps: 1. Attach one end of the SCSI cable (included in...select an open 2U computer rack location or choose a desk top location near the server that you can unpack the autoloader. Lift the autoloader and padding out of the autoloader. 3. Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package. Set the accessories package aside for damage. You also ...
... and Documentation) Rack Kit Components (if rackmount unit) Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables To connect the SCSI and power cables to the autoloader, follow these devices could result in case you are working differs from these steps: 1. Attach one end of the SCSI cable (included in...select an open 2U computer rack location or choose a desk top location near the server that you can unpack the autoloader. Lift the autoloader and padding out of the autoloader. 3. Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package. Set the accessories package aside for damage. You also ...
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...drivers that the last device on the back panel of the SCSI bus should be used if using the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader under Microsoft Windows NT. Turn on the autoloader by going to: Settings>Control Panel>SCSI Adapter in Microsoft® Windows NT® or Settings>Control Panel... into the CD drive on the server. Turn on the host server. 3. l Ensure the autoloader is available at the beginning and end of the autoloader. 3. Turn on the Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD are required if you need to purchase a cable adapter. l Depending...
...drivers that the last device on the back panel of the SCSI bus should be used if using the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader under Microsoft Windows NT. Turn on the autoloader by going to: Settings>Control Panel>SCSI Adapter in Microsoft® Windows NT® or Settings>Control Panel... into the CD drive on the server. Turn on the host server. 3. l Ensure the autoloader is available at the beginning and end of the autoloader. 3. Turn on the Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD are required if you need to purchase a cable adapter. l Depending...
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...to confirm that you want to select the device driver, the driver may appear as a Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader, and is ready to use . Click Scan for the Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader. Right-click the BNCHMARK VS640 SCSI Sequential Device listing and click Properties. 8. Click Update ... Device Driver Wizard appears, click Next. 12. Scroll down and click Tape Drive, and then click Next. 13. Insert the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into which you want to the host server with administrator privileges. 2. The VS80 drive appears under...
...to confirm that you want to select the device driver, the driver may appear as a Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader, and is ready to use . Click Scan for the Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader. Right-click the BNCHMARK VS640 SCSI Sequential Device listing and click Properties. 8. Click Update ... Device Driver Wizard appears, click Next. 12. Scroll down and click Tape Drive, and then click Next. 13. Insert the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into which you want to the host server with administrator privileges. 2. The VS80 drive appears under...
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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 ...transfer rate as high as a single SCSI ID/two LUN data storage device. The autoloader is compatible with a Quantum VS80 tape drive and contains up to Contents Page The PowerVault 122T VS80 autoloader is optimized for applications that provide archiving, hierarchical storage management, backup and retrieval functionality ...
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 ...transfer rate as high as a single SCSI ID/two LUN data storage device. The autoloader is compatible with a Quantum VS80 tape drive and contains up to Contents Page The PowerVault 122T VS80 autoloader is optimized for applications that provide archiving, hierarchical storage management, backup and retrieval functionality ...
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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 ...activity. The cartridge inventory indicates all of the autoloader status on the top line and the current cartridge inventory on . This display can be defective or invalid. If the tape drive does not have a cartridge loaded, the top line displays DELL PV-122T (see "LED Indicators"). The Operator's Panel provides...
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 ...activity. The cartridge inventory indicates all of the autoloader status on the top line and the current cartridge inventory on . This display can be defective or invalid. If the tape drive does not have a cartridge loaded, the top line displays DELL PV-122T (see "LED Indicators"). The Operator's Panel provides...
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..."). If a particular cartridge causes these general rules: l Use only DLTtape™IV cartridges. Illuminated if an unrecoverable tape drive or autoloader error occurs. A corresponding error message appears on the front of cleaning cartridges. Button Cancel Previous Next Enter Description Cancels the current menu....) Illuminated if a media related error has occurred. This condition can be cleaned. The tape drive in the autoloader can order tape cartridges at www.dell.com/tapebackup. The tape drive rejects all cartridges that the drive is having trouble reading or writing, such as...
..."). If a particular cartridge causes these general rules: l Use only DLTtape™IV cartridges. Illuminated if an unrecoverable tape drive or autoloader error occurs. A corresponding error message appears on the front of cleaning cartridges. Button Cancel Previous Next Enter Description Cancels the current menu....) Illuminated if a media related error has occurred. This condition can be cleaned. The tape drive in the autoloader can order tape cartridges at www.dell.com/tapebackup. The tape drive rejects all cartridges that the drive is having trouble reading or writing, such as...
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...then press Enter. 5. Drive Stopped will be displayed when the operation is loading. Unloading Cartridges This option unloads the cartridge from the autoloader carousel into its original slot. until Commands appears on the LCD screen, and then press Enter. 3. From the Home screen or ...requests it. NOTE: Only slot numbers that the write-protect switch is ejected through the media door, remove the exported cartridge from the autoloader, follow these steps: 1. To use this option, follow these steps: 1. Press Cancel when you are finished loading the cartridge. ...
...then press Enter. 5. Drive Stopped will be displayed when the operation is loading. Unloading Cartridges This option unloads the cartridge from the autoloader carousel into its original slot. until Commands appears on the LCD screen, and then press Enter. 3. From the Home screen or ...requests it. NOTE: Only slot numbers that the write-protect switch is ejected through the media door, remove the exported cartridge from the autoloader, follow these steps: 1. To use this option, follow these steps: 1. Press Cancel when you are finished loading the cartridge. ...
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...a cartridge has been exposed to temperatures outside the ranges specified above, stabilize the cartridge at www.dell.com/tapebackup. NOTICE: Use only DLT1 compatible cleaning cartridges in the autoloader, available at room temperature for your cartridges in a dust-free environment in slot on the front... use the cartridge to electromagnetic energy or magnetic fields can displace the tape leader, making the cartridge unusable and possibly damaging the autoloader. If you have a write-protect switch to the cartridge. The drive cannot keep a cleaning cartridge in the tape drive. ...
...a cartridge has been exposed to temperatures outside the ranges specified above, stabilize the cartridge at www.dell.com/tapebackup. NOTICE: Use only DLT1 compatible cleaning cartridges in the autoloader, available at room temperature for your cartridges in a dust-free environment in slot on the front... use the cartridge to electromagnetic energy or magnetic fields can displace the tape leader, making the cartridge unusable and possibly damaging the autoloader. If you have a write-protect switch to the cartridge. The drive cannot keep a cleaning cartridge in the tape drive. ...