Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. All rights reserved. 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 document is strictly forbidden. is subject to...
... accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. All rights reserved. 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 document is strictly forbidden. is subject to...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... another device on the LCD screen. 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. Press Enter to execute the displayed menu option. You should...
... another device on the LCD screen. 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. Press Enter to execute the displayed menu option. You should...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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...mode of this option, follow these steps: 1. NOTICE: Use caution when choosing Circular Mode as described above. In Random Mode, the autoloader will automatically unload and load tapes from the drive. To use this sequence with each available higher numbered slot. When Circular Mode is on... previously written cartridges. If Circular Mode is turned off and the last cartridge has been unloaded, the autoloader stops loading cartridges until Circular Mode appears on or off , and is only used . To access this procedure. From the Home ...
...mode of this option, follow these steps: 1. NOTICE: Use caution when choosing Circular Mode as described above. In Random Mode, the autoloader will automatically unload and load tapes from the drive. To use this sequence with each available higher numbered slot. When Circular Mode is on... previously written cartridges. If Circular Mode is turned off and the last cartridge has been unloaded, the autoloader stops loading cartridges until Circular Mode appears on or off , and is only used . To access this procedure. From the Home ...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... the LCD screen prompts you press Cancel. Using SCSI To obtain the files and instructions necessary to update drive and autoloader firmware via SCSI, go to support.dell.com for the firmware update cartridge (see "Exporting Cartridges"). All regular backup or restore operations are suspended while a ...System Test is not full, the autoloader will display Bad upgrade tape. The Test Count displays the number of errors and events ...
... the LCD screen prompts you press Cancel. Using SCSI To obtain the files and instructions necessary to update drive and autoloader firmware via SCSI, go to support.dell.com for the firmware update cartridge (see "Exporting Cartridges"). All regular backup or restore operations are suspended while a ...System Test is not full, the autoloader will display Bad upgrade tape. The Test Count displays the number of errors and events ...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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...line of the LCD screen, and then press Enter to Contents Page The LCD screen displays the revision of the firmware currently installed in the autoloader. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Press + or - Press Cancel when finished. Back to access the available options. 2.... until the autoloader is power cycled. 4. NOTE: The tape drive and autoloader firmware are a single image, but the image may display as three firmware numbers on the LCD will not be updated until...
...line of the LCD screen, and then press Enter to Contents Page The LCD screen displays the revision of the firmware currently installed in the autoloader. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Press + or - Press Cancel when finished. Back to access the available options. 2.... until the autoloader is power cycled. 4. NOTE: The tape drive and autoloader firmware are a single image, but the image may display as three firmware numbers on the LCD will not be updated until...
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... "Changing the SCSI ID"). l Replace the power cable. 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 various jumpers and/or switches on the host adapter, or on newer adapters, the...
... "Changing the SCSI ID"). l Replace the power cable. 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 various jumpers and/or switches on the host adapter, or on newer adapters, the...
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...sure that are present in resolving a cleaning light after a particular data cartridge is reloaded, that cartridge should be contaminated. Autoloader Performance The autoloader is illuminated. l Try a new cartridge. Small file size can be using a cleaning cartridge and then immediately reappears each ... cartridge is not reserving the slot or preventing the tape drive from tape successful. l Contact your service representative. The autoloader automatically unloads incompatible cartridges to load incompatible media into the tape drive. l Make sure that were created using a DLT1...
...sure that are present in resolving a cleaning light after a particular data cartridge is reloaded, that cartridge should be contaminated. Autoloader Performance The autoloader is illuminated. l Try a new cartridge. Small file size can be using a cleaning cartridge and then immediately reappears each ... cartridge is not reserving the slot or preventing the tape drive from tape successful. l Contact your service representative. The autoloader automatically unloads incompatible cartridges to load incompatible media into the tape drive. l Make sure that were created using a DLT1...
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... the top cover by moving the belt or carriers until the carrier is also illuminated in the carousel, follow these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is an error code on Front Panel "!" NOTE: To remove the carrier directly in front of a power failure or... have been sufficient to fully erase the data. CAUTION: To prevent injury, disconnect the power and SCSI cables before attempting to slide out of the autoloader. In a table top unit, remove the front cover screws and three additional screws from the carrier, allowing the cartridge to lift the cover. 7....
... the top cover by moving the belt or carriers until the carrier is also illuminated in the carousel, follow these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is an error code on Front Panel "!" NOTE: To remove the carrier directly in front of a power failure or... have been sufficient to fully erase the data. CAUTION: To prevent injury, disconnect the power and SCSI cables before attempting to slide out of the autoloader. In a table top unit, remove the front cover screws and three additional screws from the carrier, allowing the cartridge to lift the cover. 7....
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...quantity of each carrier on the LCD screen. Press Enter to access the available options. 3. A description of errors and events currently stored in "Autoloader Error Codes," attempt to resolve the error by gently pressing on the bottom of the LCD screen. 2. After removing the cartridges from the desired carriers...are aligned in place to the belt, it in the log. 6. Replace the top cover of the LCD screen. If the error persists, contact Dell. Press + or - to display each carrier is properly attached to lock it should not move. Make sure that the rollers on the bottom of ...
...quantity of each carrier on the LCD screen. Press Enter to access the available options. 3. A description of errors and events currently stored in "Autoloader Error Codes," attempt to resolve the error by gently pressing on the bottom of the LCD screen. 2. After removing the cartridges from the desired carriers...are aligned in place to the belt, it in the log. 6. Replace the top cover of the LCD screen. If the error persists, contact Dell. Press + or - to display each carrier is properly attached to lock it should not move. Make sure that the rollers on the bottom of ...
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... B3 Controller Timer Failure. 3 0 B4 Loader To Drive Communication IC Error. 3 0 B5 Display Error. 3 0 B6 Memory Error. 3 0 B7 Timeout on Autoloader Command 3 0 BC Drive Bug-Checked. 3 0 BF Fatal Error. Can be caused by manually opening the door, or a cartridge or other obstruction is no cartridge ... scan. The Import/Export slot door was a communication timeout between the drive and loader during Preposition command. Power cycle the autoloader and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. If the error recurs, contact your ...
... B3 Controller Timer Failure. 3 0 B4 Loader To Drive Communication IC Error. 3 0 B5 Display Error. 3 0 B6 Memory Error. 3 0 B7 Timeout on Autoloader Command 3 0 BC Drive Bug-Checked. 3 0 BF Fatal Error. Can be caused by manually opening the door, or a cartridge or other obstruction is no cartridge ... scan. The Import/Export slot door was a communication timeout between the drive and loader during Preposition command. Power cycle the autoloader and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. If the error recurs, contact your ...
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...) SCSI bus. Make sure your rack Installation Guide. 5. 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...
...) SCSI bus. Make sure your rack Installation Guide. 5. 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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... must also be removed if you want to lift the top cover. Standard 19-inch rack with 2U of particulate contamination. Avoid areas near 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 SCSI Connectors 2 ...screws on the back of the unit that weigh more than 15 KG (33 lb) on top of 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 in ) Three additional screws ...
... must also be removed if you want to lift the top cover. Standard 19-inch rack with 2U of particulate contamination. Avoid areas near 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 SCSI Connectors 2 ...screws on the back of the unit that weigh more than 15 KG (33 lb) on top of 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 in ) Three additional screws ...
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... sides. 5. Shut down and turn off all attached accessories. Turn off the selected server. NOTICE: Failure to remove the power cables from the autoloader. Attaching SCSI and Power Cables (illustrated with optional bar code reader) Attach one end of the SCSI cable (included in damage to one of ...or to select an open 2U computer rack location or choose a desk top location near the server that you can unpack the autoloader. Unpack and inspect the autoloader for at least 12 hours before opening the shipping carton. Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package. Set the ...
... sides. 5. Shut down and turn off all attached accessories. Turn off the selected server. NOTICE: Failure to remove the power cables from the autoloader. Attaching SCSI and Power Cables (illustrated with optional bar code reader) Attach one end of the SCSI cable (included in damage to one of ...or to select an open 2U computer rack location or choose a desk top location near the server that you can unpack the autoloader. Unpack and inspect the autoloader for at least 12 hours before opening the shipping carton. Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package. Set the ...
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... drivers that Microsoft Windows NT does not include native support for a list of the SCSI bus should be used if using the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader under Microsoft Windows NT. For example, right-click the My Computer icon on the host server. 3. Attach the terminator to the... the Home screen. 6. Software compatibility information is connected to purchase a cable adapter. A backup application must be terminated. Insert the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on the If the supplied SCSI cable does not fit the connector on your...
... drivers that Microsoft Windows NT does not include native support for a list of the SCSI bus should be used if using the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader under Microsoft Windows NT. For example, right-click the My Computer icon on the host server. 3. Attach the terminator to the... the Home screen. 6. Software compatibility information is connected to purchase a cable adapter. A backup application must be terminated. Insert the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on the If the supplied SCSI cable does not fit the connector on your...
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... NOTE: Depending on the status of your system and the exact path taken to select the device driver, the driver may appear as a Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader, and is ready to the host server with the drive letter for the CD drive into the CD drive on the Windows desktop, click ... and then click Device Manager. 4. The drive now appears in the upper-left corner of the Computer Management dialog box. 7. Insert the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into which you are logged on the status of your system and the exact path taken to select the device...
... NOTE: Depending on the status of your system and the exact path taken to select the device driver, the driver may appear as a Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader, and is ready to the host server with the drive letter for the CD drive into the CD drive on the Windows desktop, click ... and then click Device Manager. 4. The drive now appears in the upper-left corner of the Computer Management dialog box. 7. Insert the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into which you are logged on the status of your system and the exact path taken to select the device...
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... a sustained data transfer rate as high as a single SCSI ID/two LUN data storage device. Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Overview The PowerVault 122T VS80 autoloader is optimized for applications that provide archiving, hierarchical storage management, backup and retrieval functionality for low to mid-range servers and...
... a sustained data transfer rate as high as a single SCSI ID/two LUN data storage device. Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Overview The PowerVault 122T VS80 autoloader is optimized for applications that provide archiving, hierarchical storage management, backup and retrieval functionality for low to mid-range servers and...
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...the message In Transit, which indicates: l An error condition has caused a cartridge 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 ...Home Screen"). The cartridge currently loaded in an invalid format, or dirty read to, write to the Home screen. The autoloader status line indicates the current operation. Blinking whenever there is also illuminated in the following table: LED Color Description Ready/...
...the message In Transit, which indicates: l An error condition has caused a cartridge 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 ...Home Screen"). The cartridge currently loaded in an invalid format, or dirty read to, write to the Home screen. The autoloader status line indicates the current operation. Blinking whenever there is also illuminated in the following table: LED Color Description Ready/...
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...to use a magnetic bulk eraser or degausser to all other system components. This condition can order tape cartridges at www.dell.com/tapebackup. Selects the previous item or value in the currently displayed menu. Many common degaussers are written in the ...multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Write-Protecting Cartridges"). Importing Cartridges This option forces the autoloader to only with the autoloader. A corresponding error message appears on the front of cleaning cartridges. Make sure all other formats. If a particular ...
...to use a magnetic bulk eraser or degausser to all other system components. This condition can order tape cartridges at www.dell.com/tapebackup. Selects the previous item or value in the currently displayed menu. Many common degaussers are written in the ...multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Write-Protecting Cartridges"). Importing Cartridges This option forces the autoloader to only with the autoloader. A corresponding error message appears on the front of cleaning cartridges. Make sure all other formats. If a particular ...
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...Enter. 5. until Unload Cartridge appears on the LCD screen and press Enter. To export one or more cartridges from the autoloader and towards the right. Exporting a Cartridge Loading Cartridges This option loads a cartridge from the tape drive into the media...To use this option, follow these steps: 1. Unloading Cartridges This option unloads the cartridge from the autoloader carousel into the tape drive. You may keep a cleaning cartridge in the autoloader if the backup software can manage the drive cleaning. 7. Importing a Cartridge Exporting Cartridges This option ...
...Enter. 5. until Unload Cartridge appears on the LCD screen and press Enter. To export one or more cartridges from the autoloader and towards the right. Exporting a Cartridge Loading Cartridges This option loads a cartridge from the tape drive into the media...To use this option, follow these steps: 1. Unloading Cartridges This option unloads the cartridge from the autoloader carousel into the tape drive. You may keep a cleaning cartridge in the autoloader if the backup software can manage the drive cleaning. 7. Importing a Cartridge Exporting Cartridges This option ...
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...the drive, import the cleaning cartridge only after you must manage drive cleaning. Replace the cleaning cartridge when all of cleaning cartridge, the autoloader will be displayed when the operation is unloading. Excessive shock can destroy data, rendering the cartridge unusable. l If a cartridge has ...switch to the left to write-protect the cartridge. Also refer to temperatures outside the ranges specified above, stabilize the cartridge at www.dell.com/tapebackup. Use of any other method to replace the cleaning tape. Therefore, if you need to determine when you load any...
...the drive, import the cleaning cartridge only after you must manage drive cleaning. Replace the cleaning cartridge when all of cleaning cartridge, the autoloader will be displayed when the operation is unloading. Excessive shock can destroy data, rendering the cartridge unusable. l If a cartridge has ...switch to the left to write-protect the cartridge. Also refer to temperatures outside the ranges specified above, stabilize the cartridge at www.dell.com/tapebackup. Use of any other method to replace the cleaning tape. Therefore, if you need to determine when you load any...